Guest Posted February 25, 2005 Posted February 25, 2005 Just out of interest? Which artist has the most 'dancers'? To qualify they must have had 4 releases. So has anyone had at least 4 records which are all dancers? If not, who's got the highest ratio of records which are dancers? Billy Harner?
Rbman Posted February 25, 2005 Posted February 25, 2005 Just out of interest? Which artist has the most 'dancers'? To qualify they must have had 4 releases. So has anyone had at least 4 records which are all dancers? If not, who's got the highest ratio of records which are dancers? Billy Harner? link may I put forward Ike and Tina Turner......Dust my broom always fills the floor, Am I A Fool In Love is a good stomper, I Can't Believe What You Say , and pick one from many more.
Mark Bicknell Posted February 25, 2005 Posted February 25, 2005 Major Lance - Investigate, You Dont Want Me No More, The Beat, Ain't No Soul... Gene Chandler - There Was A Time, Mr Big Shot, I Can Take Care Of Myself, Nothing Can Stop Me..... Darrell Banks - Our Love Is In The Pocket, Open The Door To Your Heart, I'm The One Who Loves You, Somebody Somewhere Need You... The O'Jays - I Dig Your Act, Lipstick Traces, Hold On, I'll Never Forget You..... Dozens more of course but thought this would get the ball rolling. Regards - Mark Bicknell.
Rbman Posted February 25, 2005 Posted February 25, 2005 Major Lance - Investigate, You Dont Want Me No More, The Beat, Ain't No Soul... Gene Chandler - There Was A Time, Mr Big Shot, I Can Take Care Of Myself, Nothing Can Stop Me..... Darrell Banks - Our Love Is In The Pocket, Open The Door To Your Heart, I'm The One Who Loves You, Somebody Somewhere Need You... The O'Jays - I Dig Your Act, Lipstick Traces, Hold On, I'll Never Forget You..... Dozens more of course but thought this would get the ball rolling. Regards - Mark Bicknell. link Darrell Banks....good one Mark.
Guest Posted February 25, 2005 Posted February 25, 2005 jackie wilson,has to be link Jackie made loads of great dancers (in the 60's) but also made lots of (great) records which weren't dancers. So he loses out ratio wise. Likewise Major Lance. Made lots of great dancers but also made lots of 'easy listening' songs. (All of which were great)
Craig W Posted February 26, 2005 Posted February 26, 2005 (edited) Most of the above mentioned were prolific recording artists maybe with the exception of Billy Harner or Darrell Banks so they dont really count . A lot of them recorded a lot of non dancers or went on to record some dire 70s disco releases which outweigh the quality 60s output. Deon Jackson springs to mind as ratio of dancers to releases , everything released by him was sheer quality. Edited February 26, 2005 by CRAIG W
Guest Posted February 26, 2005 Posted February 26, 2005 Deon Jackson - Quality yes Billy Harner - Quality ??? I think not
Craig W Posted February 26, 2005 Posted February 26, 2005 Billy Harner - Quality ??? I think not link
Wiganer1 Posted February 26, 2005 Posted February 26, 2005 Billy Harner - Quality ??? I think not link Why not? link
Guest Posted February 26, 2005 Posted February 26, 2005 How about Jackie Lee-Darkest Days, The Duck, Temptation Walk, Your Personality, Oh My Darlin', Would You Believe, etc. I don't think anyone has as many dancers as he does. Almost EVERYTHING he did was a dance tune. Do we have a winner? -Mike
Ric-tic Posted February 26, 2005 Posted February 26, 2005 Jackie made loads of great dancers (in the 60's) but also made lots of (great) records which weren't dancers. ah now im following jack barnes didnt read first post correctly LORRAINE CHANDLER has to be in with a chance
Guest Posted February 26, 2005 Posted February 26, 2005 Billy Harner - Quality ??? I think not link Why not? link
Guest James Trouble Posted February 26, 2005 Posted February 26, 2005 there can be only one answer... The god father of soul, James Brown.
Guest Adam G Posted February 26, 2005 Posted February 26, 2005 there can be only one answer... The god father of soul, James Brown. link There can only be a reply If we are talking the rare soul scene I would think James has served us pretty poorly in relation to his career length. "Wake up and live" "What my baby need s now" and "For sentimental reasons" are for me his stand out "Soul" dancers.I love his other stuff but wouldnt want "sex machine "played at many venues I attend now(this 45 always reminds me of youthclubs and Sandra Donavons breasts:whistling:). Got to go with Jackie Wilson just from his classic "Beautiful Day" lp there is four of the best soul dancers around.That got me thinking about the Hesitations " Soul Supermen"lp and again a fantastic lp you could almost just bang on a side and let it play through at any venue
Winnie :-) Posted February 26, 2005 Posted February 26, 2005 There can only be a reply If we are talking the rare soul scene I would think James has served us pretty poorly in relation to his career length. "Wake up and live" "What my baby need s now" and "For sentimental reasons" are for me his stand out "Soul" dancers.I love his other stuff but wouldnt want "sex machine "played at many venues I attend now(this 45 always reminds me of youthclubs and Sandra Donavons breasts:whistling:). Got to go with Jackie Wilson just from his classic "Beautiful Day" lp there is four of the best soul dancers around.That got me thinking about the Hesitations " Soul Supermen"lp and again a fantastic lp you could almost just bang on a side and let it play through at any venue link ======== Barbara Lynn?
Chalky Posted February 26, 2005 Posted February 26, 2005 (edited) there can be only one answer... The god father of soul, James Brown. link God father Of Soul my arse.....personally can't stand the over-rated :graywanker: A few half decent tracks then a pile of trash IMHO Come to think of it can't think of a few Anyone mentioned Chuck Jackson? Edited February 26, 2005 by chalky
Guest Posted February 26, 2005 Posted February 26, 2005 Garnet Mimms, think by "Dancers" you mean up tempo type tunes, must be loads out there.
davidwapples Posted February 26, 2005 Posted February 26, 2005 james carr - thats what i want to know ,freedom train ,coming back to me baby just off the top of my head
Dave Moore Posted February 26, 2005 Posted February 26, 2005 Most Jobete artists from '62 - '69. If it's just the "raresoul" stuff you're looking for then these must deserve a mention in despatches: Magnetics Precisions Embers Otis Leavill Volumes AdLibs Dynamics Garland Green Lou Johnson Etc etc etc........... Still amazes me that most of the stuff we love, was mostly all overlooked at the time. Regards, Dave
Daved Posted February 26, 2005 Posted February 26, 2005 Maxine Brown Jr Walker & The All Stars Edwin Starr
Simsy Posted February 26, 2005 Posted February 26, 2005 Roy Hamilton - You shook me up - Crackin up - Reach out for me - Earthquake
Guest Posted February 26, 2005 Posted February 26, 2005 Roy Hamilton has made a zillion records or so and most are not dancers, so he will never win.
Chalky Posted February 26, 2005 Posted February 26, 2005 Roy Hamilton has made a zillion records or so and most are not dancers, so he will never win. link The criteria mentioned was 4 or more Christian, someone named 4 by Roy so why can't he win?
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