Popular Post Happy Feet Posted December 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 9, 2023 There's been some very popular topics over the last few weeks , and because it's the season to be merry , have searched and no doubt someone will find it's been done before , but I can't . So what's your favourite cover version of a Classic , Northern, modern , etc , that's at the top of your soulful list , This is mine , what's yours ? 5 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soul Salad Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Mines goanna be really unpopular for some but for "me" a better version Mayberry Movement - I can see him making love to you (presuming recording date was after 1974?) 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soul Salad Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 13 minutes ago, Soul Salad said: Mines goanna be really unpopular for some but for "me" a better version Mayberry Movement - I can see him making love to you (presuming recording date was after 1974?) PS and a fantastic more soulful cover of All along the watchtower by H B Barnum but can't seem to find it anywhere. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Paul Junior Walker Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Happy Feet said: There's been some very popular topics over the last few weeks , and because it's the season to be merry , have searched and no doubt someone will find it's been done before , but I can't . So what's your favourite cover version of a Classic , Northern, modern , etc , that's at the top of your soulful list , This is mine , what's yours ? Always finish my sets with this track! Beautiful Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Stephen Houghton Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 Mines ,OC SMITH,BABY I NEED YOUR LOVING. His voice is sublime 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Solution Popular Post Solidsoul Posted December 10, 2023 Solution Popular Post Share Posted December 10, 2023 (edited) STORMY by Diana Ross and the Supremes. A really wonderful version of the Classic 1V song. Edited December 10, 2023 by Solidsoul 7 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Shinehead Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 California Deaming = Bobby Womack Do What You Gotta Do = Al Wilson 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soul Salad Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Lionelonthevinyl Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Soul Salad said: Simon & Garfunkle cover.....Rob 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Paul Junior Walker Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 Anything that Patti Hamilton sings is just so pure, I always liked this cover https://youtu.be/esSvg87gO_E?si=v6bBAr5pJqccLhqm 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulandy Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 Really like this version of Let's Stay Together. 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tlscapital Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 (edited) On the REAL and beloved side still sitting in the TOP rank of my favorite group and period there's 'look over your shoulder' by the O'Jays. Covering the mesmerizing Implements tune on Philips. Both George Kerr magic mind you. On the more IMPROBABLE or hated original side I'll have to go down the Jamaican route showing how a dreadful and hated artist's original version of the Beatles / Lennon can turn into bliss with Marcia Griffith's 'don't let me down'. Edited December 10, 2023 by Tlscapital Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soul Salad Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 Have to say Not his greatest fan but........... Omar's cover of Golden Brown is just wonderful - couldn't find it on You Tube though. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Kesalocasoul Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 There are so many, but one I have played often recently is the Premium (Fortenberry III) version of Keith Barrow’s “You Know You Want To Be Loved”. The song was written by Michael Stokes and Ronn Matlock; I wonder if there is a Ronn Matlock version somewhere? Alas, both Barrow and Premium died relatively young and in sad circumstances. Incidentally, Premium also recorded an album, Keep It Comin’, with the recently departed Jean Knight. 1 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mal C Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 Outstanding!! I want a copy of that one... I found the LP, checkin it out just now... Some nice alternatives above, here’s a few I like. Derrick Cross - Never Too Much (fab Lovers Rock version) Georgie Fame & The Blue Flames - Green Onions Brian Auger & Julie Tippetts (Driscoll)- Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (The old Animals hit, from their Encore LP) Grant Green Feat Dianne Reeves - Down here on the Ground / originally done by Wes Montgomery, like an inst jazz track Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Hooker1951 Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 Georgie Fame ( Sweet Thing) Tammy Terrell( This old heart of Mine) Wilson Picket ( She,s Looking Good) Mick L Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Hooker1951 Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 Here,s Another Gene Chandler ( Check Yourself ) Mick L Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Martyn Pitt Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Smudger Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 5 hours ago, Soul Salad said: Have to say Not his greatest fan but........... Omar's cover of Golden Brown is just wonderful - couldn't find it on You Tube though. 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tlscapital Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Martyn Pitt said: Lorraine's version is actually the cover of 'I can't change' as her version was only issued in October 1967 on RCA and Yvonne's in October 1965 a first time on Junior 1010 and re-released on Junior 1071 in 1967... As this copy shown in this YT video. Was it re-release to compete on Lorraine's new release ? Anyway it was co-composed by Lorraine's 'partner in crime Jack Ashford' who had the right for her to re-record it. Edited December 10, 2023 by Tlscapital 1 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Martyn Pitt Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 2 minutes ago, Tlscapital said: Lorraine's version is actually the cover of 'I can't change' as her version was only issued in October 1967 on RCA and Yvonne's in October 1965 a first time on Junior 1010 and re-released on Junior 1071 in 1967... As this copy shown in this YT video. Was it re-release to compete on Lorraine's new release ? Anyway it was co-composed by Lorraine's 'partner in crime Jack Ashford' who had the right for her to re-record it. As it was co written by Ashford I always assumed it was the original by Lorraine ... thanks for the info Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Our Kid Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 Gayle Adams Baby I Need Your Loving Paul Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soul Salad Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 49 minutes ago, Smudger said: Thanks Smudger Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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Mikehump Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 Always like Gene Chandlers original of "If you can't be true" Chicago classic (1964) Completely superseded by Marva Lee's cover a year later. Not only brilliant but has the best bass-line opening riff ever. Mike 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rictic66 Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 It’s a difficult one as I invariably prefer the original - Open the door to your heart, make me yours, I can’t wait until I see my baby’s face etc. however this cover exceeds the original,IMO and when that was Jr Walker followed by Marvin Gaye that’s saying something. What Does it Take by Buddy Miles. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
25miles Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mal C Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 4 hours ago, Smudger said: That’s an interesting version, love Omar, he really pushes the envelope with the projects he gets involved with and songs he sings… on Golden brown, there was a mash up that came out a few years back. WS golden brown mashed with Take Five, which was really really good one 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soul Salad Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 51 minutes ago, Mal C said: That’s an interesting version, love Omar, he really pushes the envelope with the projects he gets involved with and songs he sings… on Golden brown, there was a mash up that came out a few years back. WS golden brown mashed with Take Five, which was really really good one Lovely! - Thing is, it's a great song - not sure you could make a bad cover. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Roburt Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 There are quite a number of 'covers' that I like. Not too many decent Beatle's songs covers on the soul side but I do like E,W&F's attempt + Syretta's effort too. For me, Jose Feliciano was at his best on covers -- his take on "Golden Lady" is just sublime. One song that never really did it for me was "Pony Time" -- that certainly inspired quite a few cover versions in very quick succession after Don Covay's group's original effort ... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Davebanks Posted December 11, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 11, 2023 On 10/12/2023 at 07:22, Solidsoul said: STORMY by Diana Ross and the Supremes. A really wonderful version of the Classic 1V song. That version of Stormy is so good, all the more so as Supremes versions of songs tend to be awful. Normally I can't get on with Diana Ross' voice but on this she seems to sing in her normal range and hits the spot. One of my favourites that really surprised me. 5 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Thejackos Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 On the wants list. 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pigeon Thing Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 ...fairly true to the original...but I like it as much... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Paul-s Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 Rising Suns version of 'One Night Affair' 1 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Paul-s Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 Captions version of - Turn Out the Lights Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Stateside Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 (edited) Just a few that float my boat Edited December 12, 2023 by Stateside Typo 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Shinehead Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 Love this version of the Bob Marley classic by Chuck Jackson his version on EMI leaves me cold though this is the version for me. 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Shinehead Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 David Ruffin takes this to a new dimension 1 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark B Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 one I bought as a youngster on British ember a Carolina’s copy by the fabulous plaids used to play this Love this version as it does away with Jesse’s rap intro 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soul Salad Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 LOL -OK a bit of a blast from the past Rare groover but better than Mr Stevens in my opinion Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Hill868 Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 15 hours ago, Thejackos said: On the wants list. Good version (of many) of Little Anthony and Imperials, but they all pale into insignificance IMHO compared to the monumental take by THE DELFONICS ! 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Hill868 Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 An obvious cover version that I can't see mentioned is TIMI YURO'S brilliant niter atmospheric version of Baby Washington ' It'll never be over for me ', I like most of B. Washington's stuff, but this is a fairly rare case of a blue-eyed (brown-eyed ?) singer out-souling and easily out-northering a black singer. (As in the case of Paul Anka v Jimmy Breedlove, perhaps another topic on this subject awaiting comment.) 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Happy Feet Posted December 12, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 12, 2023 Another, always hit the dancefloor when this one was played at the Casino , Norman Whitfield penned , The Van Dykes ,Save My Love For A Rainy Day , more dancefloor reaction than the original version could ever receive, love it 4 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Monny1916 Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 SHOUT ,, LULU Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mal C Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 I really like Mark Williams (white NZ Singer) version of House for Sale. He also did a nice version of 'Why Cant we be Lovers' the Holland Dozier Holland song on his Lp 'Taking it all in Stride' well worth a listen. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Kev John Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 (edited) 1 of many cover versions The Temptations classic Ain't Too Proud To Beg Edited December 13, 2023 by Kev John Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jessie Pinkman Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 What about Junior Parkers cover version of Cracked up over you. Also the first time I visited The Highland Room, Blackpool Tony Jebb played Johnny Jones & The King Casuals Purple Haze and it sounded awesome. 2 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jessie Pinkman Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 Maysa Leak has done quite a few cover versions of classics over the years, her version of The Bottle was a big spin in the modern rooms as was her version of Family Affair Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Swifty Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 Love this version of Al Greens Lets stay together and Bobby M with Jean Carne https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?&q=coke+lets+stay+together&&mid=9A8048800EB1FEC605F29A8048800EB1FEC605F2&&FORM=VRDGAR 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Kesalocasoul Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 I have always enjoyed the Originals version of Just To Keep You Satisfied, a sequel to the Monitors original (?) version and a prequel to the re-written version by Marvin Gaye on his Let's Get It On album. Here's all three. There's also a version of God Is Love by Marvin that reuses the music from the Monitors' version of JTKYS. I am sure others on here will know even more connections. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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