John Benson

Here you go guys: Bobby Sheen I don't have to dream She taught me what love really is Capitol 2507

I hope that was a sarcastic comment Bri? I have to say that IMHO Garland Green is way better. Although I don't dislike LJS - I don't think it's quite 'THE version' But to each his own and all that! (sorry Fraser...)

Sorry - but it's not a surprise! It's the same as yours and John's - Re-1X Oh well, if you didn't ask, you might never have known... eh.

I don't think there's a story as such, but yes, it was originally done by Lovin Spoonful on Karma Sutra. The instrumental you refer to was simply a cover!

I've got a copy somewhere Ady - no idea which one it is though I'll have a look for it over the W'end for you

No mate - I don't think I've heard that one - what period is it from? - 70's, 80's etc??

Really Dave?? Can you remember who it's by - I'm not aware of one... You're not confusing it with that version of Ron Keith - "Can't live without you" done on Jam by the Jesters? I thought I was greedy having Carl Douglas on UK Pye and US 20th Century (demo)!! But back on topic - I also have the Newby & Johnson UK 1st issue which has "I want to give you..." as the A side. I can still remember it getting re-issued and reading the review in B&S which mentioned the 'flip' side being popular 'up north'

Was the George Benson released on a CD single Mart? I've got the 12" and CD album, but not aware of a CD single. But I don't know everything y'know!

Here you go: Most copies I've seen, including mine are a bit water stained, but here's a nice clean copy

I seem to remember some very good looking - but suspect at the time, 'dodgy' promos of this turning up around the mid 70's. Don't know if they were real or not, but quite a few were doing the rounds and something wasn't quite right about them. But it's so long ago now... I forget just what it was about them. Anyone else remember this??

Was it this one by chance? I found a scan of it on the bay

I got the album about 7/8 ish years back, when it was still relatively cheap. But the only mention of a 45 I know of was when (I think it was) Glyn Thornhill did a piece on Gene in Manifesto (?) Never heard about the existance of a '45' since then - until now

I've not heard the advert, but the only other version of Denise's song I can think of is by Doris Badie on Polydor, the flip side to "If leaving you is so hard to do" - or summat similar! I forget the actual title just now!

Hmmm... I think you may have a point there Dave. I can't say as I've heard of one either

Ha Ha!! - funnily enough, I heard a 'live' version of this last night at the Red Bar in Wakefield - you just had to be there to appreciate it... it was priceless!! Seriously though, duets, yes there's a fair few of em worthy of a mention: Jackie Ross & Little Milton's "I'm in love with you" Ashford & Simpson have done so many that I'd probably upset somone by not mentioning it! But I suppose I better mention a few all the same: "Main line" "Top of the stairs" "Get out your hankerchief" Jean Carn & Glen Jones "Sweet & wonderful" Art and Honey "Let's make love now" Dorothy Moore & King Floyd "We can love" Gene Chandler & Barbara Acklin "Will I find love" Jerry Butler & Brenda Lee Eager "Ever since I can remember" Moses Dillard & Martha Starr "Cheating, teasing & misleading" Tony & Lynn "I'm hip to you baby" William Bell & Mavis Staples "Leave the girl alone" Not forgetting of course, things like: William Bell & Judy Clay "Private number" Denise LaSalle & Latimore "Right place, right time" Peggy Scott & Jo Jo Benson "I can't say no" Shirley Brown & Bobby Womack "Ain't nothing like the lovin' we got" Roberta & Donny "Back together again" Al Johnson & Jean Carn "I'm back for more" etc. etc....

Not quite Dave - I've got the Tams on Red Sounds South It's the Original Drifters I've got on Supreme (not Surprise!) I've not seen, or heard of the Tams on that label

Hi Mel, 'Walter Johnson' - is most likely this one: Wand 1153 - Walter Wilson - Not Now But Later / Love Keeps me Crying - 1967 I've only heard the "Not now" side once so can't be certain, but there's a good chance this may be the one Can anyone confirm this please?

I think Steve's right about the connection between the Alma Faye song and Gloria Scott's "That's what you say" I've given them both a few 'listen to's' and yes, there is a very strong resemblance between them But as has been said before when discussing the similarities between that 'other' song of Alma's and Gloria's "Too much lovemaking" - it might not be such a coincidence? Both Casablanca recordings at that, there may well be something else in common with the two sets of recordings? Anyway Steve, I don't think I was aware of the Woods Empire 45 - and was starting to check out the Alma Faye song to see if it was on a 45. But Daryl got there first See you at the Essence bar!

Great show guys Just one thing (for now) - "Alma Faye - Thank You" Why is this so familiar to me? - I don't think I know it by her, but I'm almost sure I've heard it before (or something else very similar) Or has someone else recorded it maybe...? It's buggin' me now!

I bought her MGM LP some years back.... Nothing to write home about though! I always have wondered if there's anything else by her along the lines of "... Slipping..."?

Here's another one for the 'collection': It's Jackie Wilson - "This love is real" on MCA Lovely tune I reckon! (Sorry about the lines in the scan)

Agreed - What a show Some awesome tunes played - as to be expected really, no bad tunes at all. Lovely to hear the shows opener from Eddie Kendricks, and it just got better from there! Finally ending with Aretha... Words just can never tell it

Hi Dave, If you do a search on my posts on Soul Talk, I asked about Jo Ann Garrett and if she did any recording in Detroit for the Duo label because someone (not on here) had mentioned that she recorded there due to the numerous detroit names credited on that label. I thought she only recorded in Chicago but decided to look more into it ask. Anyway, more to the point I got a very interesting reply from Robb Klein, from Holland, who lived in the states for a few periods over the years - He was also involved with the Airwave label in the late 70's: ALL Duo records' recordings were done in Chicago. Duo Records was located in Chicago. Bridges, Knight and Eaton were working more in Chicago than Detroit in the late '60s for Chicago's Ric Williams' labels (Zodiac/Aquarius/Boo/Shock). Mike Terry came to Chicago for a lot of recording sessions (for Williams and Jo Armstead's labels). ZTSC was the code for pressings at Columbia's Midwest pressing plant, with mastering in Chicago, and pressing in Terre Haute, Indiana. Despite pressing about 78% for Detroit labels in the mid to late '60s, it pressed about 20-22% Chicago area labels. Andre Williams was originally from Chicago, and had returned to Chicago in the early mid '60s to do more work there than in Detroit (although he was commuting back and forth between the 2 cities, as were McKinley Jackson, Mike Terry, Mike Hanks, Don Juan Mancha, Bridges, Knight and Eaton and several others). Also, many Detroit session players were brought to Chicago (by Mike Terry, Mike Hanks and others) to record, including many of Motown's (which is why many Chicago cuts sound like Detroit). Jo Ann was located in Chicago and recorded all her songs there. It is true that Ric Williams had sent Bridge, Knight and Eaton to Detroit to record Ruby Andrews' "Casanova". But all the Duo cuts (Garrett, profiles, Cheryl Swope) were recorded in Chicago (as far as I know). ----------------------------------------------- So, it's a good posibility he may know a bit more on this subject - I don't think he comes on here though, but I would be tempted to go on there and ask him. Hope this helps

Y'mean like this Sean Not my copy I might add - I don't think I've any more that the 'Ollie.." 45

Starting this topic off with one on Stax records - from Ollie & The Nightingales: The lovely sound of "You're leaving me" The actual colour of the label is a very pale cream, almost white - not yellow like the later UK releases. If anyone has got any others to add to this, feel free!