Dobber Posted March 28 Posted March 28 (edited) A quick one…. is there any pics or evidence that little Richie is in fact blue eyed soul (a white chap) ? Certainly doesnt sound white? Edited March 28 by Dobber 1
Johndelve Posted March 28 Posted March 28 I don't think he is white, but am not 100% sure. What I do know is that, somewhat surprisingly, given what else is on there, this single is on the juke box of the Fred Perry store in Covent Garden. 1
Dobber Posted March 28 Author Posted March 28 7 minutes ago, Johndelve said: I don't think he is white, but am not 100% sure. What I do know is that, somewhat surprisingly, given what else is on there, this single is on the juke box of the Fred Perry store in Covent Garden. Then that jukebox has great taste
Alan T Posted March 28 Posted March 28 I've searched but never seen a picture. Apparently he is white, his surname is Jarvis. Little Richie Jarvis was on "The Porter Wagoner Show" season 07 Episode 18 singing two songs, "Banks Of The Ohio" and "Bottle Of Wine" around 1967/68 . This was a big show in America that ran for many years, there's got to be some footage somewhere. 1
Mach Posted March 28 Posted March 28 (edited) Yeah be Intresting to know, from what i could find his real name was John Richard Jarvis, so could possibly be white, he passed away in 1980. Recorded on Viking Records as Richie Jarvis. Edited March 28 by Mach . 1
Mach Posted March 28 Posted March 28 Also recorded a single on Capital records in 1973 tittled "You cant get there from here" as Little Richard Jarvis. Seems to confirm for me on listening he was a White artist 1
Dobber Posted March 28 Author Posted March 28 4 minutes ago, Alan T said: I've searched but never seen a picture. Apparently he is white, his surname is Jarvis. Little Richie Jarvis was on "The Porter Wagoner Show" season 07 Episode 18 singing two songs, "Banks Of The Ohio" and "Bottle Of Wine" around 1967/68 . This was a big show in America that ran for many years, there's got to be some footage somewhere. That’s great info Alan,Im gonna seek out that programme! Shame he isnt singing “heartbreak “ on the show! 3 minutes ago, Chalky said: Looks like he has been dead for sometime chalky! 1
Chalky Posted March 28 Posted March 28 13 minutes ago, Mach said: Also recorded a single on Capital records in 1973 tittled "You cant get there from here" as Little Richard Jarvis. Seems to confirm for me on listening he was a White artist He certainly sounds white on that release 1
Dobber Posted March 28 Author Posted March 28 1 hour ago, Mach said: Also recorded a single on Capital records in 1973 tittled "You cant get there from here" as Little Richard Jarvis. Seems to confirm for me on listening he was a White artist He sounds more like creedance Clearwater revival on this track,he certainly sounded more black 10 years prior 1
Kenb Posted March 28 Posted March 28 (edited) Little Richie Jarvis (Nashville singer) did die in 1980 from the result of a car crash. He was white, and had what i can only describe as a 'hillbilly type beard". ( no i'm not 'beardest') and he is probably the same Little Richie Jarvis ( no beard) and The Upsetters. Edited March 28 by Kenb
Dobber Posted March 28 Author Posted March 28 1 minute ago, Kenb said: Little Richie Jarvis (Nashville singer) did die in 1980 from the result of a car crash. He was white, and had what i can only describe as a 'hillbilly type beard". ( no i'm not 'beardest') I reckon your not beardest either mate is there an image anywhere on the net?
Dobber Posted March 28 Author Posted March 28 3 minutes ago, Roburt said: His grave .. How in gods name(excuse the pun) do you find images like this
Solution Popular Post Kenb Posted March 28 Solution Popular Post Posted March 28 with and without the beard 6
Blackpoolsoul Posted March 28 Posted March 28 3 minutes ago, Kenb said: with and without the beard Blimey almost Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde in these photos. New you would find them
Dobber Posted March 28 Author Posted March 28 11 minutes ago, Kenb said: with and without the beard Wow! Well done mate…mystery solved (if it was a mystery) handsome chap and what a voice on “heartbreak” tune! 3
Dobber Posted March 28 Author Posted March 28 And what a guy for giving us one of best northern oldies of all time! 3
Chalky Posted March 28 Posted March 28 1 hour ago, Kenb said: Little Richie Jarvis (Nashville singer) did die in 1980 from the result of a car crash. He was white, and had what i can only describe as a 'hillbilly type beard". ( no i'm not 'beardest') and he is probably the same Little Richie Jarvis ( no beard) and The Upsetters. The Upsetters were Little Richard's backing band, same group or are you getting mixed up. This photo is on discogs 1
Mach Posted March 28 Posted March 28 Amazing!..looks like a cross between Bruce Forsyth and Rolf Harris 1
Kenb Posted March 28 Posted March 28 31 minutes ago, Chalky said: The Upsetters were Little Richard's backing band, same group or are you getting mixed up. This photo is on discogs I don't know if it's the same Upsetters as with Little Richard...maybe it's just a quirky coincidence but he appeared as Little Richie Jarvis & Upsetters at the Jolly Rogers club (amonst others) 1965. 2
Happy Feet Posted March 28 Posted March 28 "The Soul Source Finding Lost Souls Bureau" never fails , great work guys 1
Lionelonthevinyl Posted March 29 Posted March 29 (edited) Maybe he turned Amish?? There forbidden from shaving there top lip....don't ask why I know that!! Again, like Kenb no beardest intent from me thank you...Rob Great record though and I just presumed it was actually little richie (good golly miss mollie) that one Edited March 29 by Lionelonthevinyl 1
Marc Forrest Posted March 30 Posted March 30 ...interesting to note (and I myself did not before this thread) "JAH" was also written by Mr. Jarvis himself ! 1
Woodbutcher Posted March 30 Posted March 30 On 29/03/2025 at 15:08, Lionelonthevinyl said: Maybe he turned Amish?? There forbidden from shaving there top lip....don't ask why I know that!! Again, like Kenb no beardest intent from me thank you...Rob Great record though and I just presumed it was actually little richie (good golly miss mollie) that one They actually forbidden from growing a moustache to avoid any association with anything military , so shaving the top lip is a must. 1
Alan T Posted March 30 Posted March 30 Great to finally put a face to one of my favourite oldies, thanks for the pics. There are issues and demos with the title "Heartbreak" which is the actual word Richie sings in the song rather than the more common and mostly used "Heartache" 2
Dobber Posted April 1 Author Posted April 1 On 30/03/2025 at 21:00, Alan T said: Great to finally put a face to one of my favourite oldies, thanks for the pics. There are issues and demos with the title "Heartbreak" which is the actual word Richie sings in the song rather than the more common and mostly used "Heartache" Didnt know there were demos of “heartbreak” too? Also any idea of which came first? I wondered if “heartache” was out first,then tried again with heartbreak due to the first lot being an error or little Richie going off his head at the title! And I think by heartbreak being in such small numbers they had just run out of steam with it? as a separate note Im sure there are copies which say “RITCHIE” not “RICHIE” ?
Alan T Posted April 1 Posted April 1 I don't know which came first. It was copyrighted as "Heartache", maybe "Heartbreak" was a typo and they got it repressed. 2 1
Dobber Posted April 1 Author Posted April 1 3 minutes ago, Alan T said: I don't know which came first. It was copyrighted as "Heartache", maybe "Heartbreak" was a typo and they got it repressed. Out of the two said words,Im not sure which one makes more sense for tge song? I don’t have the detailed vocabulary to know
Blackpoolsoul Posted April 1 Posted April 1 18 minutes ago, Dobber said: Out of the two said words,Im not sure which one makes more sense for tge song? I don’t have the detailed vocabulary to know He sings "Heartbreak"
Dobber Posted April 1 Author Posted April 1 28 minutes ago, Blackpoolsoul said: He sings "Heartbreak" Yeah but I was more curious to which sounds/suits the song more as a title? Despite the fact he sings heartbreak?
Alan T Posted April 1 Posted April 1 2 hours ago, Dobber said: as a separate note Im sure there are copies which say “RITCHIE” not “RICHIE” ? Reissue white demo from around 1977 is Ritchie 1
Chalky Posted April 1 Posted April 1 1 hour ago, Alan T said: I don't know which came first. It was copyrighted as "Heartache", maybe "Heartbreak" was a typo and they got it repressed. I would go with typo first then repressed, makes sense 1
Blackpoolsoul Posted April 2 Posted April 2 7 hours ago, Alan T said: Reissue white demo from around 1977 is Ritchie Monarch bootleg ? November 1977 1
Dobber Posted April 2 Author Posted April 2 14 hours ago, Alan T said: Reissue white demo from around 1977 is Ritchie This oldie has to be one of most reissued and bootlegged of them all? Loads of em’ 1
Mach Posted April 2 Posted April 2 Iconic record to this day, stood the test of time and still packs the dance floor,.Brill intro 1
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