boba Posted September 22, 2008 Posted September 22, 2008 Hi. Today on my radio show I did an interesting interview with Chicago recording artist Renaldo Domino (aka Renaldo Jones). Renaldo started recording while he was still attending Calumet High School on the south side of Chicago. His first recording -- "I'm hip to your game" / "I love my girl" was recorded in a tiny, low-budget studio and pressed in small quantity on the Arnell record label. Renaldo and his manager William Sandy Johnson were able to use the record to get a recording contract with Mercury records. Domino released two records on Mercury's Smash subsidiary -- "I'm getting nearer to your love" and a redone version of "I'm hip to your game". Both records got radio play in Chicago and Domino began to tour around the midwest with his band the Dots. Domino's final Mercury single, "Just say the word", was his biggest hit on the label. Due to lack of promotion, Domino left Mercury and signed to Chicago's Twinight label. He released three singles on the label, all produced by Richard Pegue. "Not too cool to cry" and "Let me come within" received local radio play but the final single, "You need to be loved on" had little promotion and Domino got a release from the label. After a few unsuccessful attempts to secure a record deal on other Chicago labels, Domino left music to pursue his career. You can check out the interview at: https://www.sittinginthepark.com/interviews.html thanks, Bob
Baz Atkinson Posted September 22, 2008 Posted September 22, 2008 An absolute must been listening to it this morning superb!!! Baz A.
Guest Posted September 23, 2008 Posted September 23, 2008 (edited) Hi. Today on my radio show I did an interesting interview with Chicago recording artist Renaldo Domino (aka Renaldo Jones). Renaldo started recording while he was still attending Calumet High School on the south side of Chicago. His first recording -- "I'm hip to your game" / "I love my girl" was recorded in a tiny, low-budget studio and pressed in small quantity on the Arnell record label. Renaldo and his manager William Sandy Johnson were able to use the record to get a recording contract with Mercury records. Domino released two records on Mercury's Smash subsidiary -- "I'm getting nearer to your love" and a redone version of "I'm hip to your game". Both records got radio play in Chicago and Domino began to tour around the midwest with his band the Dots. Domino's final Mercury single, "Just say the word", was his biggest hit on the label. Due to lack of promotion, Domino left Mercury and signed to Chicago's Twinight label. He released three singles on the label, all produced by Richard Pegue. "Not too cool to cry" and "Let me come within" received local radio play but the final single, "You need to be loved on" had little promotion and Domino got a release from the label. After a few unsuccessful attempts to secure a record deal on other Chicago labels, Domino left music to pursue his career. You can check out the interview at: Fantastic !!! I tracked down a copy of "dont go away" on "Blue Rock"after hearing Baz Atkinson post it up here last year ! A Fantastic 45 that must have its day on UK Soul dancefloors IMO ! Mossy (Top one BOBA!!) Edited September 23, 2008 by mossy
Sean Hampsey Posted September 23, 2008 Posted September 23, 2008 Great stuff, Bob... The flip to the Smash 45 "You Don't Love Me No More" was always a fave back in 72/73 here... and I've raved over "Say The Word" since picking it up, only about 12 years ago. Will check out the interview tomorrow. Sean
boba Posted September 23, 2008 Author Posted September 23, 2008 Great stuff, Bob... The flip to the Smash 45 "You Don't Love Me No More" was always a fave back in 72/73 here... and I've raved over "Say The Word" since picking it up, only about 12 years ago. Will check out the interview tomorrow. Sean Thanks everyone for the feedback. If you've never heard the flip of the ultra-rare arnell 45, it's northern too.
Guest Posted September 23, 2008 Posted September 23, 2008 renaldo domino renaldo domino renaldo domino - dont go away blue rock Posted info: Thanks to Baz for putting me on to this great tune - tucked away into the box !!!! A great record and a brilliant interview ! Cheers Bob !
Guest Posted September 23, 2008 Posted September 23, 2008 Thanks everyone for the feedback. If you've never heard the flip of the ultra-rare arnell 45, it's northern too. Any more un released tracks by this most obscure singer ? That 2 days track has somthing nice going on too IMO!
boba Posted September 23, 2008 Author Posted September 23, 2008 Any more un released tracks by this most obscure singer ? That 2 days track has somthing nice going on too IMO! numero group pressed the 4 years 2 days cut along with another unreleased cut on a 45, you can buy it. I will post the arnell northern side when I get a chance.
Guest Posted September 23, 2008 Posted September 23, 2008 numero group pressed the 4 years 2 days cut along with another unreleased cut on a 45, you can buy it. I will post the arnell northern side when I get a chance. I knew you were up to somthing good ! Can I have a copy of 4 years ? It will sound even better really loud !
boba Posted September 23, 2008 Author Posted September 23, 2008 Renaldo Domino and the Orientations - I love my girl - Arnell
boba Posted September 23, 2008 Author Posted September 23, 2008 Renaldo Domino - Two Years Four Days - Numero Group
boba Posted September 23, 2008 Author Posted September 23, 2008 boba said: Renaldo Domino - Two Years Four Days - Numero Group this is available on 45, there are copies on gemm and probably sellers here that have it
Guest Posted September 23, 2008 Posted September 23, 2008 (edited) Boba !!!! Just added your interviews to my fav page ! Top Soul Bro No. 1 ! FANTASTIC! Edited September 23, 2008 by mossy
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