ImberBoy Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 What is the most covered soul record that is played or not played as the case maybe on the Northernsoul scene? WHAT DOES IT TAKE (TO WIN YOUR LOVE AGAIN) Was the original Jnr Walker & the All Stars? There are covers by The Electric Cashmeres, The Californian Raisins, Santana, Johnny Bristol and a brilliant one by Garland Jeffreys. Who was the original and are there any more plus what is the most covered track? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
pikeys dog Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Junior Walker was the original. The most covered 'Northern Soul' record is probably 'Ain't No Big Thing' Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Junior Walker was the original. The most covered 'Northern Soul' record is probably 'Ain't No Big Thing' or hello stranger? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sean Hampsey Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 or hello stranger? Or "Hello Big Thing" Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Or "Hello Big Thing" is that the same as "blimey your breasts are bigger than mine" think thats the nearest I've ever got to saying "hello big thing" on the Northern scene we'll get told off for going off topic next... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sean Hampsey Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 is that the same as "blimey your breasts are bigger than mine" think thats the nearest I've ever got to saying "hello big thing" on the Northern scene we'll get told off for going off topic next... Sorry - just couldn't help myself Kirsty, OK then... on topic, "Land of 1,000 Dances" is one of the most covered songs of all time. So that would be my nomination. Now... back to my big thing! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest rachel Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 is that the same as "blimey your breasts are bigger than mine" think thats the nearest I've ever got to saying "hello big thing" on the Northern scene we'll get told off for going off topic next... Yes you will, behave yourselves! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sean Hampsey Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 "Land of 1,000 Dances" Covers. Chris Kenner Cannibel & The Headhunters Wison Pickett Don Bryant Thee Midnighters J Geils Band Sam & Dave The Dynamics The Mad Lads Jimmy Barnes April Stevens Rufus Thomas Streetlife Tom Jones Sandy & The Accents The Boogie Kings The Action The Knickerbockerd Los Pajaros Eddie Money Fats Domino The Q Tips The Rascals The Ventures Walker Brothers Roy Orbison... ...Bill Haley And many more, I'm sure! Sean Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sean Hampsey Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 And not forgetting... the "Electric Indian" version (which, thankfully, I had forgot) was a pretty big 'Northern' spin mid 70's. "What Does It Take" "Aint No Big Thing" and "Hello Stranger" not in the same 'oft covered' BIG League, I'm afraid. Sean Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 And not forgetting... the "Electric Indian" version (which, thankfully, I had forgot) was a pretty big 'Northern' spin mid 70's. "What Does It Take" "Aint No Big Thing" and "Hello Stranger" not in the same 'oft covered' BIG League, I'm afraid. Sean stop showing off Sean and make me a Cd please.... can you include that rather nice Bobby Womack Acetate and the remarkable Sam Dees one too love you x Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest mel brat Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 (edited) What is the most covered soul record that is played or not played as the case maybe on the Northernsoul scene? WHAT DOES IT TAKE (TO WIN YOUR LOVE AGAIN) Was the original Jnr Walker & the All Stars? There are covers by The Electric Cashmeres, The Californian Raisins, Santana, Johnny Bristol and a brilliant one by Garland Jeffreys. Who was the original and are there any more plus what is the most covered track? Dee Dee Warwick did it too, on an 80's album. Edited May 11, 2008 by mel brat Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dennisoul Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 What is the most covered soul record that is played or not played as the case maybe on the Northernsoul scene? WHAT DOES IT TAKE (TO WIN YOUR LOVE AGAIN) Was the original Jnr Walker & the All Stars? There are covers by The Electric Cashmeres, The Californian Raisins, Santana, Johnny Bristol and a brilliant one by Garland Jeffreys. Who was the original and are there any more plus what is the most covered track? The `Hearts Of Stone` did a super version on their VIP lp....`Stop the world.....` Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sean Hampsey Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Dee Dee Warwick did it too, on an 80's album. So did... The Bay Brothers The Younghearts (70's LP). Alton Ellis Ellis Dodd Kenny G Judi Deleon Jonathan Butler Don Byron Deborah Davis... ... and Santana! So 'oft covered' but not as often as "Land Of 1,000 Dances" methinks! Sean Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sean Hampsey Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 stop showing off Sean and make me a Cd please.... can you include that rather nice Bobby Womack Acetate and the remarkable Sam Dees one too love you x Agree they are rather nice and remarkable, Kirsty, but I wouldn't know how to convert from Acetate to CD... ...so I'm afraid I can't do that... even for you - dearest! Sean x Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest shaun evans Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 is that the same as "blimey your breasts are bigger than mine" think thats the nearest I've ever got to saying "hello big thing" on the Northern scene we'll get told off for going off topic next... PM YOU X Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest mel brat Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 So did... The Bay Brothers The Younghearts (70's LP). Alton Ellis Ellis Dodd Kenny G Judi Deleon Jonathan Butler Don Byron Deborah Davis... ... and Santana! So 'oft covered' but not as often as "Land Of 1,000 Dances" methinks! Sean ... was just sayin' Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sean Hampsey Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 ... was just sayin' You're right. Thanks Mel for your contribution to the "What Does It Take" list. But LOATD is still in front, by my reckoning! Anyone don't know it? Check the vid! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoJQ1bF243Y...feature=related 'Northern Dancers' stand aside! Sean Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Stillsoulin Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 A rather tasty version of what does it take, by 5th Dimension lp track too. rob h. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
boba Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 So did... The Bay Brothers The Younghearts (70's LP). Alton Ellis Ellis Dodd Kenny G Judi Deleon Jonathan Butler Don Byron Deborah Davis... ... and Santana! So 'oft covered' but not as often as "Land Of 1,000 Dances" methinks! Sean I have a weird jazzy version of 'what does it take' by a carolina group called the ovations on a carolina triad label. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest nusha Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Kenny G version of what does it take is great and features Lenny Williams on Lead vocals .ref LOATD i think i heard an instrumental version when we used to go to the CASINO years ago.Think it was MR BLOE ? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Dawn. "Tie a Yellow Ribbon" was released by Bell in February 1973, and by April it was the number one record in the country. In all, it spent more than five months on the charts and sold more than seven million copies. The song was so popular that over 100 cover versions were cut by other artists, all around the world. Over 100 covers of this,must be a winner Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
ZapatootheTiger Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 (edited) What is the most covered soul record that is played or not played as the case maybe on the Northernsoul scene? WHAT DOES IT TAKE (TO WIN YOUR LOVE AGAIN) Was the original Jnr Walker & the All Stars? There are covers by The Electric Cashmeres, The Californian Raisins, Santana, Johnny Bristol and a brilliant one by Garland Jeffreys. Who was the original and are there any more plus what is the most covered track?Alton Ellis did two versions in 1970 - one for Coxsone Dodd at Studio One and again for arch-rival Duke Reid. Winston Francis also did a version for Studio One. All 3 very soulful Jamaican versions. A cheesy version by Kenny G turned up in 1986... Edited May 12, 2008 by ZapatootheTiger Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Thorley Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 (edited) Not saying this site is correct, but it's one of those anorak sites with lots of stuff. The first soul track he list in the most covered is Marvin Gaye-Whats going on 1Eleanor RigbyThe Beatles127 2Cry Me a RiverJulie London119 3YesterdayThe Beatles117 4Take FiveThe Dave Brubeck Quartet98 5And I Love HerThe Beatles97 6(I Can't Get No) SatisfactionThe Rolling Stones94 7FlamingoDuke Ellington and his Orchestra93 8ImagineJohn Lennon86 9BlackbirdThe Beatles83 10SummertimeAbbie Mitchell83 11CrazyPatsy Cline73 12Silent Night73 13Over the RainbowJudy Garland67 14What's Going OnMarvin Gaye63 https://www.secondhandsongs.com/stats/artist_covered.html#stat Edited May 12, 2008 by Dave Thorley Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mike Lofthouse Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 (edited) Not saying this site is correct, but it's one of those anorak sites with lots of stuff. The first soul track he list in the most covered is Marvin Gaye-Whats going on 1Eleanor RigbyThe Beatles127 2Cry Me a RiverJulie London119 3YesterdayThe Beatles117 4Take FiveThe Dave Brubeck Quartet98 5And I Love HerThe Beatles97 6(I Can't Get No) SatisfactionThe Rolling Stones94 7FlamingoDuke Ellington and his Orchestra93 8ImagineJohn Lennon86 9BlackbirdThe Beatles83 10SummertimeAbbie Mitchell83 11CrazyPatsy Cline73 12Silent Night73 13Over the RainbowJudy Garland67 14What's Going OnMarvin Gaye63 https://www.secondhandsongs.com/stats/artist_covered.html#stat Always think 'Dark End Of The Street' takes the honours for Soul song, not many of these I wouldn't want to own.... James Carr Single (Goldwax 317) 1967 1994 Oscar Toney, Jr. For Your Precious Love 1967 1994 Prince Buster Single (Blue Beat BB 377) 1967 1994 Sweet Inspirations Single (Atlantic 2456) 1967 1994 Roy Hamilton Single (AGP 113) 1967 1994 Willie Hobbs Single (SS7 1510) 196? 1994 Little Hamilton Single (Checker 1203) 196? 1994 James Carr You Got Mynd Messed Up 1968 1994 Joe Tex Soul Country 1968 1994 The Glories Single (date 2-1647) 1969 1994 Percy Sledge The Best Of Percy Sledge 1969 1994 The Flying Burrito Brothers Gilded Palace Of Sin 1969 1994 Dolly Parton Just The Two Of Us 1969 1994 Aretha Franklin This Girl's In Love With You 1970 1994 Ry Cooder Boomer's Story 1972 1994 Dorothy Moore Misty Blues 1972 1994 Willie Hobbs Single (Sound Stage 7 ZS71510) 1973 1994 Linda Ronstadt Heart Like A Wheel 1974 1994 Ry Cooder Show Time 1977 1994 Richard & Linda Thompson Live ! (More Or Less) 1977 1994 Moving Hearts The Dark End Of The Street 1982 1994 Lazy Lester Harp & Soul 1988 1994 Bobby King&Terry Evans Live and let live 1988 1994 James "Thunderbird" Davis Check Out Time 1989 1994 Don Dixon Eee 1989 1994 Artie White The Dark End Of The Street 1991 1994 Joe Tex Show Me: The Hits...&More 1992 1994 Glen Ricks Ready For Love 1992 1994 Hugh & Katy Moffat Dance Me Outside 1992 1994 Joanna Conner Living On The Road 1993 1994 Gary Stewart I'm A Texan 1993 1994 Dan Penn Do Right Man 1994 1994 Diamanda Galas Sporting Life 1994 1994 Mud Boy & The Neutrons They Walk Amoung Us 1995 1994 Kevin Mahogany Kevin Mahogany 1996 1994 Betty Joplin Blinded By Love 1996 1994 Peter Green Peter Green Splinter Group 1997 1994 Gregg Allman Searching For Simplicity 1997 1994 Dan Penn & Spooner Oldham Moments From This Theater (Live) 1999 1994 Linda Gail Lewis Linda Gail Lewis 1999 1994 Linda Gail Lewis Out Of The Shadow (compi.) 2002 1994 V/A (Linda Gail Lewis) O Sister Where Art Thou? 2002 1994 Artie White Single (Ichiban 91-239) 19?? 1994 Lee Moses Single (Gates 1502) 19?? 1994 Edited May 12, 2008 by Mike Lofthouse Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest WPaulVanDyk Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 well can anyone tell me of the California Raisns are actually that cartoon group because i remember watching a cartoon with the same name and they released a record of I Heard it Through the Grapevine The answer but it's not soul is Yesterday is the most covered track i believe and if you think about it i bet there's a fair few soul versions out there Unchained Melody is a very big track that's been recorded so many times too that i keep finding versions i own and it mounts up to at least 20 - 30 versions Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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