John Benson

Blimey JB, got any more tips like this ???????????????????????????? AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!

Glad you like it - Actually it's an old Soul Essence spin of Mike Charlton, it took me ages to pick up an issue, you usually find mono/stereo demos of the A side.

I'll have a look around and see If I can come up with anything else like this...

Awesome clip!

- Funnily enough I was only recently listening to the interview with Keith Stewart of the group, on Boba's "sitting in the park" show - after I'd had a 'session' playing some of their tunes, from the first release "Promises" on GEC records to the Mercury LP "Fantasy".

Then around the end of the interview he mentioned his (then) recent CD on Da Man records "The longshot sessions" - this has a few tracks credited to Heaven & Earth, which at the time I never connected with the group

So I had to dig that out and play it again also!

Coincidence or what!

The other version is by Dionne Warwick, on one of her Wand/Scepter albums (I think).

Regards.

Alan

I've got this on a UK Pye International four track EP with a picture cover - can't think of the title off hand though

Nice ZA 45 Tone! - What's on the other side and was it also released in the States?

I've never had the SOUND OF GOLD 12" (Eddie Owen) release Russ / Karl but my mucker... John "Bad" Benson has had a copy since the 80's.

I guess it comes from the same period as the Solid Gold 45 as it shares the Garpax mix.

I have always suspected that both were Eddie's own labels, but I don't know this for certain.

Best

Sean

Well, seeing as you're talking about me (again) I thought I'd just add my bit.

Yes, I have the Eddie Owen 12" - bought from London's Bluebird records during the early 80's.

Actually it's on Solid Gold, not Sound of Gold:

I don't know for certain if it's exactly the same as the Garpax recording as I've never compared them, but the 12" certainly seems to 'go on' for quite some time (I'll have to time it sometime as there's no timing details on the record)

It seems like only yesterday when a group of us were sat discussing this and the numerous other issues of the song / artist variations - Clifton Hall in Rotherham, I have often wondered who the people were, maybe some of you reading this?

I never did get any of the other issues of this song though!

Here's the Helpp scan btw:

Jeree Palmer - "Flattery" / "Will You Keep Love All To Yourself"

Columbia 10123 (1975)

Not my copy, but 'borowed' from the net

Right, here it is - Linda Lewis "Why can't I be the other woman" / "Come on back" on UK Kaleidoscope records - KRL A 2860 (1982)

Both sides are produced by Bert Decoteaux, the A side was written by Linda Lewis & T Attel while Linda wrote the flip side on her own.

The 45 doesn't appear to have been released in the states either (as far as I can tell)

It comes in a rather naff picture cover of Linda in one of those white frilly 'School marm' blouses and a black bow tie - very off putting really

If it wasn't for Bert's name in the credits I wouldn't have bothered picking it up in the first place

Anyway, if anyone wants to have a listen - here it is:

Come_on_back___Linda_Lewis.mp3

It might not be to everyone's taste, but it tends to grow on you after a while

OK Mel - Watch this space!

Which label is Jeree Palmer?

Cheers Paul

Columbia - around 1974 I think, I have a demo of "Flattery" somewhere

Great thread

I tried to start one on another forum about bert and his material but didnt get much replies......I have a lot of scans of his stuff and if get any time will post.

Hi Mel,

Do you have one by Linda Lewis from the 80's? (title escapes me right now) - it's on some UK label like KRL or similar (Kalaidoscope Records Ltd?)

It's got Bert's name on it - which is why I picked it up at the time.

It might be called "Come on back" - nice mid tempo thing, I'll have to dig it out again

Well, certainly seems to be more Green uns than Blue Uns!

I wouldn't be surprised if it was pulled on UK Motown and only Demos snook out.

Eyup.... Haven't I got a copy on UK "Ten" label?

Just came to me... or am I talking Bo**locks?

Sean

No - you're quite right on this occasion

It was later released on UK Ten records # 110 - around 1985 ish (?)

US copy was on Motown 1438 BTW

But I ain't got either of those, just the Green un!

Another track from the LP which I always rated - "How could it be"

Released on a 45 on Bunky 7756 - another great cheapie from them

Must get a copy of the LP sometime - I always though all the good tracks were on 45s - obviously I was wrong on that also

What's "When I'm ready" like then?...

anybody remember broomfield " certain kind of weather" or dee dee wildes

forth & broadway outings from the late 80s

dave

Hi Dave,

I've got a few by Dee Dee Wilde on 4th & Broadway, but can't say as I recall "Certain kind of weather" though.

Of course Dee Dee was Eugene's sister if I remember correctly, Simplicious - "Let her feel it" - nice tune

I seem to think I've got an old B&S with an article on the Broomfield family which mentions the various groups etc connected with them.

Can't recall the group Life though - not the Reprise group from the 70's I assume?

love is better. vg+ or better please and reasonably priced would be good too

ta, shep

Sorry, I don't have a copy for sale, but I just noticed you want a copy on Big Hit - of course you meant Big City didn't you

Think I've only ever seen green demos of this Ken.

Anyone got/seen a Blue Motown issue?

Sean

On the other hand (see King diamond Thread) I can't tell Blue from Green!

Sean,

I've had a look and it seems that it's the same as you said - a Green Demo, not a blue issue

But I did come across 2 copies of 21st Creation "Tailgate" UK demos - one Green and one Blue, maybe that's what I was thinking of?

So the question still stands - did the Carl Bean UK Motown 45 ever get issued?

The Midwest Franchise song isn't the same one Mark, just the same title I'm afraid

I've got a blue copy Sean...or is it a green / blue demo??

Not sure now, I'll have to have a look later

Sorry... have I got it slightly wrong?

US demos are double sided of the A side (Henry Ralph) and not having the B side?

Not having a US copy I was only going from memory

I thought I'd seen a demo with both sides on it - ah well...

I stand corrected then

Cheers Joe

I've got this on Action (Promo)

Which just prompts me to mention that strangely enough, this was the 'B' side in the USA whereas on the UK release - it was the 'A' side.

UK demos are same both sides but the US demo has both sides of the record.

...That's just in case anyone's interested...

Deffo the flip to 'Ella Weez':

Leroy Hutson - "Ella Weez" / "Could this be love" Cutom 1996

What number is the one you have Sean?

Maybe it came out twice

The flip side is somewhat like a 4 tops song don't you think

Wasn't it an old Garry Rushbrooke spin from the early 80's?

I think this is also on the 'Superpack' LP

Never quite sure which LP came out in what order though

Have you got a CD with the tinkly piano intro version on John?

If not I'll do one for you.

Sean

Actually, I don't think I have

Just an update on this question, I've asked a mate who has 'contacts' in Vegas, he's going to ask if anyone knows who the group are / were.

I'll let you know if and when he replies.