Mike Posted February 14, 2004 Posted February 14, 2004 Mention of this by Kolla dragged up memories that mucker reckoned that this is one of the most covered northern connected soul sides. He said that once he managed to list 50+ of them, "go on name again" I said , but time was against us So in a spirit of Sat afternoon boredom, will list a few I can remember, and feel free to add versions Or add ought info, orig first version? any trivia etc etc Or if think theres another "contender" for most covered version...... get it up!!
Nickg Posted February 14, 2004 Posted February 14, 2004 Just been fishin'..... JESSE LITTLE JR AND THE TEARDROPS AINT NO BIG THING LITTLE JOE AND THE LATINAIRS AINT NO BIG THING ROYAL FIVE AINT NO BIG THING VAN MCCOY AINT NO BIG THING JORDAN BROTHERS AINT NO BIG THING COTILLIONS AINT NO BIG THING JAMES JIMMY AND THE VAGABONDS AINT NO BIG THING JIMMY JAMES AINT NO BIG THING RADIANTS AINT NO BIG THING Nick
Mike Posted February 14, 2004 Author Posted February 14, 2004 Kollas orignal Tempests/Jimmy James/Radiants "Ain't No Big Thing" Then Nick got in, pinching some ones was going to post, so just one other for now Burn you a new one - no not a dodgy mp3 cd site, but the Embers Lp -one with "aware of love" on that also has a version of Ain't No Big Thing is the Van MCoy one ? Using my vast photgraphic like memory (otherwise known as google), says he wrote one same title, different song info got at hand says g sims being the writer credited to chevis music company gerald sims?? gotta rush, more later.....
Mike Posted February 14, 2004 Author Posted February 14, 2004 this should be a laugh, tying to get to 50 as seems theres a fair few other similar titled songs such as aint no big thing (but its growing) was recorded by likes of elvis and 32 others inc finbar saunders going by the title anyway few more of the Gerald Sims one electrons almost sure? sly slick and wicked Ringos - Ain't No Big Thing ? tommy sands? catalinas 79 lp olympics - unissued ? appears on recent cd ? not heard, but possible
Guest Posted February 15, 2004 Posted February 15, 2004 electrons is same as the others but van mccoy is completely different song. hope this helps.
Mike Posted February 15, 2004 Author Posted February 15, 2004 yep very helpful Benji, cheers! put a ? by ones not 100% sure off, so if anyone can confirm/deny Seems theres also another similiar titled one "t'aint no big thing" - which is a john lee hooker type of thing other not confirmed but fit the bill Scotty Todd on Phillips ? one that desperate to hear is Ralfi Pagan version, on Ralfi Pagan With Love lp, dunno if got 45 release, but did get issued as flip of latin soul on spanish vampisoul reissue 45 recently. above one a good example of why wasting me time, not just a case of digging, its a cases of most of the times its the stuff that you stumble across is what that makes it enjoyable. Ther Ralfi Pagan led me to some cracking latin soul stuff anyway add Scotty Todd? Ralfi Pagan? Holiday Band? ( a dodgy one as its a recent beach music type cover, but.... ) think its about 17 probables so far, dont reckon going to reach that 50 figure but has to be a few more knocking around..maybe
Guest Kolla Posted February 16, 2004 Posted February 16, 2004 Yeh - I'm sure we can get to 50! Here's another - Jimmy Cliff . His version of Ain't No Big Thing is awesome.
Guest Posted February 17, 2004 Posted February 17, 2004 And of course there's the SPONTANES version (other side of WHERE DID I GO WRONG on UA)...
Guest Posted February 20, 2004 Posted February 20, 2004 not sure if its the same tune... Donna Mcghee - It aint no big thing.. fantastic!
Mike Posted March 10, 2004 Author Posted March 10, 2004 2 others to add, bit sneaky like but struggling now apprently embers have done 2 other versions of it as well one on other lp and one on 45 as other one mentioned wasn't up to much no strong desire to investigate thanks to steve for info
Jordirip Posted June 1, 2005 Posted June 1, 2005 and which is the best link Bill Murphy + one on Martin is my fav. Jordi
Mark Bicknell Posted June 1, 2005 Posted June 1, 2005 Radiants, Tempests off the Album, Jimmy James must rate as three of the best versions, i know there are many........... Regards - Mark Bicknell
Ted Massey Posted June 1, 2005 Posted June 1, 2005 Bill Murphy + one on Martin is my fav. Jordi link The reason i posted this up was i had just heard B M on an old Dickie Watt tape and thought how good it was any idea of price
Guest Richard Bergman Posted June 1, 2005 Posted June 1, 2005 and which is the best link Either Radiants on Chess or Jimmy James does a splendid version Gawd knows how many version's I'll start the ball rolling and say 50 but I'm probably wrong
Guest Soultown andy Posted June 1, 2005 Posted June 1, 2005 Jimmy James is tops for me,but the Embers version runs it a close second.
Gasher Posted June 1, 2005 Posted June 1, 2005 The Spontanes..flip of Where did go wrong.. the gasher
Guest Richard Bergman Posted June 1, 2005 Posted June 1, 2005 The Spontanes..flip of Where did go wrong.. the gasher link Haven't heard this Any chance of a Soundfile Gash you silver fox you
Guest Richard Bergman Posted June 1, 2005 Posted June 1, 2005 Radiants, Tempests off the Album, Jimmy James must rate as three of the best versions, i know there are many........... Regards - Mark Bicknell link Ahh The Tempest's is a good version , but there is some much great stuff ont hat album you sometimes forget it
Guest Posted June 1, 2005 Posted June 1, 2005 There must be at least 20 versions or something. Seems to be an extensively covered tune.
pikeys dog Posted June 1, 2005 Posted June 1, 2005 Electrons on Shock/Date is pretty good... Prefer the Radiants version of those mentioned so far.
Soulfool Posted June 1, 2005 Posted June 1, 2005 Jordan Brothers on ID Records best I've heard link Absolutely Mr W and from the absolute class 5th Anniversary tape too!!
Jordirip Posted June 1, 2005 Posted June 1, 2005 The reason i posted this up was i had just heard B M on an old Dickie Watt tape and thought how good it was any idea of price link £75 - £100 Ted. Jordi
Little-stevie Posted June 1, 2005 Posted June 1, 2005 I love playing the Radiants version,nice nice tune indeed...
Steve G Posted June 1, 2005 Posted June 1, 2005 I love playing the Radiants version,nice nice tune indeed... link Anyone mentioned Sparkz on Bell (not the pop group!), which I think was Patrick Adams? Commanda also did it I seem to recall
MarkWhiteley Posted June 1, 2005 Posted June 1, 2005 Jordan Brothers on ID Records best I've heard link Me too probably rarest/most expensive too..
MarkWhiteley Posted June 1, 2005 Posted June 1, 2005 Commanda also did it I seem to recall link Yep, B-side of one of their Dynamic releases I think but slower than the other cuts I seem to remember... So let's see......so far we have: Bill Murphy Radiants Tempests Jimmy James Spontanes Electrons Jordan Bros Little Joe & latinares Sparkz Commands Any additions? I've heard the Spontanes cover and thought it was very beachy sounding and not a patch on the flip which is one of my personal faves. I also remember seeing the song on a playlist on Cotillion but can't remember who it was (presuming it's same song of course). Anyone know?? My fave is either Jordan Bros or Little Joe. Tempestes is nice but like Rich said it's often overlooked due to quality of other stuff on album. This said though, it was played by Mr Tony Hatfield at the Friendship last month and sounded superb (and got a few dancers I seem to remember) Mark
MarkWhiteley Posted June 1, 2005 Posted June 1, 2005 Think i mentioned the EMBERS billy. . link So you did mate, sorry.. So that's the 10 I listed + Embers and this one: https://the.soulclub.org/stream/The_Holiday...o_Big_Thing.ram Any more? btw just listened to Jimmy James and wasn't too impressed....
Guest Brian Ellis Posted June 1, 2005 Posted June 1, 2005 (edited) We've done this one before - try this thread Brian Edited April 8, 2020 by Mike topics merged
MarkWhiteley Posted June 1, 2005 Posted June 1, 2005 BrianEllis said: We've done this one before - try this thread Brian link Ahhh but we have more this time Got 24 so far: Bill Murphy Radiants Tempests Jimmy James Spontanes Electrons Jordan Bros Little Joe & Latinares Sparkz Commands Embers Holiday Band Jimmy Cliff Little Jesse & Teardrops Ringos Sly Slick & Wicked Catalinas Olympics (unreleased) Cotillions (this must be the one I was thinking of) Tommy Sands Ralfi Pagan (unreleased) Scotty Todd and an acapella/doo-wop thing on Catamount. Think it's the Royal Counts but not 100% sure. Got a few on label so will have a look in case it's the b-side of one I have... Billy
Mattbolton Posted June 1, 2005 Posted June 1, 2005 Radiants every time for me. Lush piece of cheap wax..
Mak Posted June 1, 2005 Posted June 1, 2005 Ahhh but we have more this time Got 24 so far: Bill Murphy Radiants Tempests Jimmy James Spontanes Electrons Jordan Bros Little Joe & Latinares Sparkz Commands Embers Holiday Band Jimmy Cliff Little Jesse & Teardrops Ringos Sly Slick & Wicked Catalinas Olympics (unreleased) Cotillions (this must be the one I was thinking of) Tommy Sands Ralfi Pagan (unreleased) Scotty Todd and an acapella/doo-wop thing on Catamount. Think it's the Royal Counts but not 100% sure. Got a few on label so will have a look in case it's the b-side of one I have... Billy link Absolute top draw tune, you could put them all on a comp album and I would listen to them all. Only heard 4 maybe five versions SCOTTY TODD RADIANTS JORDAN BROS TEMPESTS SPONTANES?
gringo Posted June 1, 2005 Posted June 1, 2005 Jordan Brothers on ID Records best I've heard link Better on AVR
Dave Fleming Posted June 2, 2005 Posted June 2, 2005 The reason i posted this up was i had just heard B M on an old Dickie Watt tape and thought how good it was any idea of price link Could be anywhere between £100 & £200 now,here`s a scan Dave f..............
Little-stevie Posted June 2, 2005 Posted June 2, 2005 Radiants every time for me. Lush piece of cheap wax.. link Lush bit of cheap wax,that sounds like you mate
gringo Posted June 2, 2005 Posted June 2, 2005 Lush bit of cheap wax,that sounds like you mate link anybody want a jordon brother's?
Guest Posted September 21, 2005 Posted September 21, 2005 (edited) The Commands never did a version of "Aint No Big Thing", Little Jr. Jesse did on Dynamic as you listed above. Edited September 21, 2005 by Firstrak
Keithw Posted September 21, 2005 Posted September 21, 2005 Yep, B-side of one of their Dynamic releases I think but slower than the other cuts I seem to remember... So let's see......so far we have: Bill Murphy Radiants Tempests Jimmy James Spontanes Electrons Jordan Bros Little Joe & latinares Sparkz Commands Any additions? I've heard the Spontanes cover and thought it was very beachy sounding and not a patch on the flip which is one of my personal faves. I also remember seeing the song on a playlist on Cotillion but can't remember who it was (presuming it's same song of course). Anyone know?? My fave is either Jordan Bros or Little Joe. Tempestes is nice but like Rich said it's often overlooked due to quality of other stuff on album. This said though, it was played by Mr Tony Hatfield at the Friendship last month and sounded superb (and got a few dancers I seem to remember) Mark SCOTTY TODD---MERCURY WHITE DEMO Great version---have a spare 50-00/------------85-00 on anglo or manships
gringo Posted September 21, 2005 Posted September 21, 2005 (edited) Mercury white demo? Ive not seen it on this label, I have on Philips though Edited September 21, 2005 by Gringo
Mark Bicknell Posted September 21, 2005 Posted September 21, 2005 This could lead onto how many versions of 'I Can't Wait Until I See My Babys Face'..... Your starters for ten! well five anyway...lol Baby Washington Sonji Clay The Monticellos Aretha Franklin Pat Thompson There's loads more i'm sure. Mark Bicknell.
MarkWhiteley Posted September 21, 2005 Posted September 21, 2005 (edited) oops already posted Edited September 21, 2005 by billytheboot
Guest Posted September 22, 2005 Posted September 22, 2005 (edited) the commands have 5 releases on dynaimc, i have all 5 and that song not on any 45. it was little jr jesse on dynamic Edited September 22, 2005 by Firstrak
Chalky Posted September 22, 2005 Posted September 22, 2005 (edited) Jordan Brothers on ID Records best I've heard I agree, old Rob Marriott spin Edited September 22, 2005 by chalky
Chalky Posted September 22, 2005 Posted September 22, 2005 Discussed this once on the old soul talk e-mail list (I think) and sure we ended up with something like 18 versions.....
Andybellwood Posted March 29, 2020 Posted March 29, 2020 (edited) Just love this version "SLY SLICK AND WICKED 'Ain't no big thing' https://youtu.be/vH0UhkJODo8 only released on cd (I think )? Edited March 29, 2020 by Andybellwood
Hill868 Posted March 29, 2020 Posted March 29, 2020 Also - It ain't no big thing - C.P. Miller, a nice soulful reggae version on 80's UK label Hot Vinyl 2
Andybellwood Posted March 29, 2020 Posted March 29, 2020 25 minutes ago, Hill868 said: Also - It ain't no big thing - C.P. Miller, a nice soulful reggae version on 80's UK label Hot Vinyl Count Prince Miller . Great call .
Platters 81 Posted March 30, 2020 Posted March 30, 2020 gerald sims also wrote voice your choice for the radiants and recorded...produced and arranged many others..member of the daylighters...chicago soul legend..bobA said he was still playing guitar in Chiicago a fewyears ago....he wouldbe 80 now........had his own label....Gerim.............. roe-o-tations......
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