Tony Foster Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 (edited) There have been many great soul records since the sixties. What would you personally consider to be the best double sided 45? Two that immediately spring to mind from different eras are - Magnetics – Count The Days / When I'm With My Baby Rose Batiste – Hit & Run / I Miss My Baby Edited December 9, 2023 by Tony Foster 1 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Mark S Posted December 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 9, 2023 O jays - Working on your case / Hold on. 5 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Woodbutcher Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 I think you'll find that most 45s are double-sided ... I guess today's folk are too lazy to do their own discovering , instead relying on the tedious repetitive posts regarding favourite this , best that ... 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Mike Posted December 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 9, 2023 15 minutes ago, Woodbutcher said: I think you'll find that most 45s are double-sided ... I guess today's folk are too lazy to do their own discovering , instead relying on the tedious repetitive posts regarding favourite this , best that ... If you don't like or appreciate a topic on here then simply don't revisit it There's a wide range of members on here, which means in theory that there should be a wide range of topics Rather than calling out other members topics, why not start your own? 5 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Woodbutcher Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Mike said: Rather than calling out other members topics, why not start your own? Maybe I should ... like how to use the in-house "Search" function for starters ... Edited December 9, 2023 by Woodbutcher 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tony Foster Posted December 9, 2023 Author Share Posted December 9, 2023 Here we are looking for 45's with two great sides, I have owned thousands of records over the past forty years but not many I would consider to be double siders. In the very early days we would flip the record over to listen to the b side, and those old enough will remember double A sides. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tony Foster Posted December 9, 2023 Author Share Posted December 9, 2023 As above the topic was approached in 2004, has time stood still since then? I regularly see records of interest on here, even after all these years I find music interesting. People taking the time to share their knowledge is always appreciated and maybe there is something out there we have overlooked? 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Robbk Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 (edited) There were so very many 45s with super-good songs on both sides (many, many on Motown's labels. I'd have to think for years on it, or need to look at all 40,000+ of mine (which are scattered in 5 places on two different continents). I'd be long dead before I could determine which actually is my favourite 2-sided 45. What comes to mind first is "Open The Door To Your Heart"/"Our Love Is In The Pocket" by Darryl Banks. The Temptations' "My Baby"/"Don't Look Back" The Spinners' (Detroit of course!) "Truly Yours"/"Where Is That Girl" Mary Wells' "What's Easy For Two, Is So Heard For One"/"You Lost The Sweetest Boy" The Distants' "Come On"/"Always" The Uptones' "I'll Be There"/No More" The Shepprds' "Tragic"/Feel Like Lovin' " Actually, I think I liked the combo of "Golden Teardrops" and "Carried Away" by The Flamingos on Chance Records from 1953 a bit more. The Five Keys' "Red Sails In The Sunset"/"Be Anything, But Be Mine" The Five Keys' "My Saddest Hour"/"Oh Babe" Dionne Warwick's "Don't Make Me Over"/"I Smiled Yesterday" The Cinderellas' "Baby, Baby, I Still Love You"/"Please Don't Wake Me" Frances Nero's "Keep On Lovin' Me"/"Fight Fire With Fire" Terri Bryant's "Geni"/"When I'm In Your Arms" I could spend what's left of my life listing them continuously, and fall into a heap from exhaustion. So, I'll stop here. Edited December 9, 2023 by Robbk 2 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Roburt Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 (edited) I'll nominate .... O' Jays - Working On Your Case / Hold On Bobby Bland – Call On Me / That's The Way Love Is Edwin Starr – I Am The Man For You Baby / My Weakness Is You Bud Harper – Mr. Soul / Let Me Love You The Steinways – My Heart's Not In It Anymore / You've Been Leadin' Me On PLUS there's loads more that have a great dance side + a great deep side on the same single. Edited December 9, 2023 by Roburt 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Robbk Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Tony Foster said: There have been many great soul records since the sixties. What would you personally consider to be the best double sided 45? Two that immediately spring to mind from different eras are - Magnetics – Count The Days / When I'm With My Baby Rose Batiste – Hit & Run / I Miss My Baby You must be REALLY young if a couple years apart seems like in different eras to you! At my age, two years goes by like the batting of an eye. I admit though, that I have records on my list from 2 different eras. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tony Foster Posted December 9, 2023 Author Share Posted December 9, 2023 To futher explain, Rose Batiste I first heard in the 70's and the Magnetics 80's/90's, albeit to my knowledge both 60's tunes. Now in my early sixties, I like to look back and reflect. I'm as passionate about the music today as was when I started out, albeit a recovering vinyl junkie lol. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Samplat Posted December 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 9, 2023 Has to be Willie hutch. The duck. Love runs out 5 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Shinehead Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Parliaments = Don't Be Sore At Me / All Your Goodies Are Gone. Precisions = If This Is Love / You'll Soon Be Gone. 1 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Hooker1951 Posted December 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 9, 2023 A good double Sider is John n the weirdest ( can’t get over these memories) ( No Time) ML 7 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Keamus Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Here’s one from under the radar 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Robbk Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 4 minutes ago, Shinehead said: Parliaments = Don't Be Sore At Me / All Your Goodies Are Gone. Precisions = If This Is Love / You'll Soon Be Gone. I like the duo of The Parliaments' "That Was My Girl"/"Heart Trouble" better! 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Solution Popular Post Julianb Posted December 9, 2023 Solution Popular Post Share Posted December 9, 2023 Admirations/Aspirations You left me / I want to be free Has to be up there 9 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Shinehead Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Robbk said: I like the duo of The Parliaments' "That Was My Girl"/"Heart Trouble" better! Opinions, opinions, Robb That pairing is not shabby though Edited December 9, 2023 by Shinehead Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Martyn Pitt Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Walter & The Admirations Tan Geers Any Fred Hughes single Carol Anderson - Taking my mind off love Cecil Washington 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tony Foster Posted December 9, 2023 Author Share Posted December 9, 2023 10 minutes ago, Shinehead said: Parliaments = Don't Be Sore At Me / All Your Goodies Are Gone. Precisions = If This Is Love / You'll Soon Be Gone. I had forgotten about the flip of the Precisions, hauntingly good tune. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tony Foster Posted December 9, 2023 Author Share Posted December 9, 2023 7 minutes ago, Hooker1951 said: A good double Sider is John n the weirdest ( can’t get over these memories) ( No Time) ML Stood the test of time and still sounds amazing, thank you 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Hooker1951 Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Jackie Wilson Who Who Song You showed me how to be happy Mick L 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Douglaschip Posted December 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 9, 2023 Innersection - Let me luv you / I'm in debt to you - takes some beating for a 70's double sider. Adam. 3 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Garswood Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Firm favourite for me bobby reed- the time is right for love / if I don’t love you 2 sides of soulful perfection 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Spook Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Hi Tony, Hope your keeping well ? Quick 12 off the top of my head before I shoot out to footie. Cashmeres - Hem Ruby - Gold Token JT Rhythm - Palmer Tobie Lark - Topper Challenge / Sweep Jimmy Mack - Palmer John Bowie - Merben Four Tracks - Mandigo Dena Barnes - Inferno Four Voices - Voice Earles - Tee Ti Trends - ABC Not to old / IYDDTB Tony Hestor - Karate I'll have think while I'm getting bored this afternoon LOL ! 2 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tony Foster Posted December 9, 2023 Author Share Posted December 9, 2023 1 minute ago, Spook said: Hi Tony, Hope your keeping well ? Quick 12 off the top of my head before I shoot out to footie. Cashmeres - Hem Ruby - Gold Token JT Rhythm - Palmer Tobie Lark - Topper Challenge / Sweep Jimmy Mack - Palmer John Bowie - Merben Four Tracks - Mandigo Dena Barnes - Inferno Four Voices - Voice Earles - Tee Ti Trends - ABC Not to old / IYDDTB Tony Hestor - Karate I'll have think while I'm getting bored this afternoon LOL ! Thank you for sharing, I'm well thank you, hope you are too, enjoy the footie. Great choices 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Four Tops - Ask the lonely/ Where did you go takes a lot of beating imo Derek Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Peter99 Posted December 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 9, 2023 2 hours ago, Woodbutcher said: I think you'll find that most 45s are double-sided ... I guess today's folk are too lazy to do their own discovering , instead relying on the tedious repetitive posts regarding favourite this , best that ... Well, I think you maybe quite correct in your assertion regarding the usual practice of 45's being double sided. Apart from that your post is rather unpleasant, and particularly mean to Tony, the thread starter. There are some very good posts on this topic already; keep em coming SS'ers. Peter 5 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Kev Cane Posted December 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 9, 2023 New Wanderers-Ain't gonna do you no harm/Let me render my service to you-Ready Young Brothers-What's your game/Baby-Soul Power Kev 5 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Markmodern Posted December 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 9, 2023 Got to be Billy Hambric - she said goodbye/ I found a true love 6 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Missing Link Posted December 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 9, 2023 Darrell Banks - Open The Door To Your Heart/ Our Love (Is In The Pocket). 4 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Kev John Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Always liked this D/header .......! Billy Butler – Help Yourself / Sweet Darling Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Woodbutcher Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Hayes Cotton on Resist , Ronnie Forte on Tarx , Otis Clay on Dakar/Atlantic , Carol Anderson on Whip , Gwen Davis on Sound Stage Seven. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Shinehead Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 6 minutes ago, Woodbutcher said: Hayes Cotton on Resist , Ronnie Forte on Tarx , Otis Clay on Dakar/Atlantic , Carol Anderson on Whip , Gwen Davis on Sound Stage Seven. Nice to see you have come out to play Nice selection. 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Frankie Crocker Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Magnetics - Lady In Green & Heart Of Stone. 2 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tony Foster Posted December 9, 2023 Author Share Posted December 9, 2023 8 minutes ago, Frankie Crocker said: Magnetics - Lady In Green & Heart Of Stone. Great track, brings back great memories of the Volumes at Prestatyn, also I had a chance to purchase this from a guy visiting Richard Shaw, as some of you may remember was a record seller from Congleton many years ago. Quite often you would meet well known DJ's and record dealers in his shed at the bottom of his garden where he stored his records. It's been a strange journey at times. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Quinvy Posted December 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 9, 2023 You’ve all missed the best one: Jackie Beavers - I need my baby/ a love that never grows old - Revilot 6 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mickjay33 Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 (edited) got to be Bobby Sheen - Dr. Love / Sweet sweet love Capitol Edited December 9, 2023 by Mickjay33 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mal C Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 An impossible task, but there are a few that I play every other day, chuck Jackson - hand it over / Look over your shoulder Towana Barnes - help me get that feelin / wear your natural baby margie Joseph - one more chance / Never can you be Jay Wiggins - Forgive then forget / My lonely girl Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mach Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 These spring to mind, Billy Miranda - Good thing going/ Counting the teardrops. The Volumes - Just cant help myself/ One way lover Cashmeres - Showstopper /Dont let the door hit. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Shaafi P Posted December 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 9, 2023 Daybreak - I need love / Everything man Both sides are just pure perfection 3 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Solidsoul Posted December 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 9, 2023 Dearly Beloved /Do You Believe It - Jack Montgomery - Scepter I Don't Want To Lose You Now/ Just Be Sincere - Jackie Wilson - Brunswick. Sitting In My Class / Isn't She A Pretty Girl - Ronnie McNeir - Deto. 3 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Peter99 Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 (edited) Some very nice records posted up. Well done everyone. Bobby Hutton - Come See............c/w Loving you.......... I'm sure that's a double sider. I had one until I gave my collection away. Peter Edited December 9, 2023 by Peter99 missed a bit out 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Roburt Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 4 hours ago, Shinehead said: Parliaments = Don't Be Sore At Me / All Your Goodies Are Gone. Precisions = If This Is Love / You'll Soon Be Gone. Bought the Precisions as a new UK release back in late 1967 .... can't say I ever remember playing the B side. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jimmy Mack Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 edwin starr -S.O.S /I Have Faith In You Cashmeres -Showstopper /Let The Door Hit Your Back Donni Burdick -Bari Track /I Have Faith In You 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Paul-s Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 (edited) The Five Chances - Ill Miss You / Stranger I Love You Delon Washington - Getting Mighty Close / Princess of my Dreams Sinceres - Girl I You / Don't Waste My Time Bethea the Mask Man - Ghetto Love / Stand Up Early Clover- Think It Over / Freedom Quintessants - Image of a Man / Movin' On Joey Irving - Can you Handle Me Girl / What Happened To The Love We Knew Lovations - Drifting Offshore / Later Baby Sag War Fare - Don't Be So Jive / Girl! You Better Change Edited December 10, 2023 by Paul-s 2 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Neil Austin Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 4 hours ago, Peter99 said: Well, I think you maybe quite correct in your assertion regarding the usual practice of 45's being double sided. Apart from that your post is rather unpleasant, and particularly mean to Tony, the thread starter. There are some very good posts on this topic already; keep em coming SS'ers. Peter Got to be up there , timeless Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Colouredman Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Tripps. Theres that mountain / Love cant be modernised. Paul Sindab. Do what you wanna do / You dropped your candy. Int GTOs. I love my baby / Its been raining in my heart. Lorraine Chandler. I cant hold on / She dont want you. Servicemen. Are you angry / I need a helping hand (Wind Hit only of course) Servicemen. Sweet magic / Connie. That’ll do for now lol. 1 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Wally Francis Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Bob Ralf - Blowing my mind to pieces/ Girl you’re my kind of wonderful. Just a fantastic piece of vinyl, both great tunes. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Shinehead Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Roburt said: Bought the Precisions as a new UK release back in late 1967 .... can't say I ever remember playing the B side. What ! Try it you'll like it Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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