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Levi Stubbs

Dave Moore — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 06:35:07 GMT

The passing of Mr Levi Stubb's is a massive milestone in soul circles. For many of my generation it was the impassioned lead baritone voice of the Four Tops that not only got it's hooks into you that would lead to a lifetime of listening, but it was the voice that came to define the golden era of soul. Combining the talents of the Four Tops with their individual personalities led to a quartet of people who not only harmonised like metronomes but led to them remaining loyal to each other throughout their long career. No replacements for Levi here, no spats between the group's members, no scandal, no fall outs, just a lifelong friendship between four people who realised how blessed they were and never took it for granted. With only 'Duke' still around it brings the poignant lyrics of "Ask The Lonely" to even more prominence.

The Four Tops transcended pop music, they became the yardstick for others to emulate. Their lead vocalist became their unique sound. The songs of Holland - Dozier - Holland came to life when the guys hit the stage or the snakepit. And the man who earned the nickname 'The Voice" was always there, front and centre with that sublime, impassioned baritone.

After such a long and painful illness, I for one am releived that Mr Stubbs has gone to a 'better place' and I've no doubt that Obie, Lawrence and a fair few other 'Motowners' were awaiting his arrival with bated breath. God's Band have a new lead singer, move over guys.....Levi's here. Congratulations Mr Stubbs on a job so well done that, not only did you become the voice that became the soundtrack to so many lives, but you became the pinnacle that aLL others could only aspire to, but never reach.

Blue Eyed Faves......whats yours?!?!?

recordwanted — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 18:23:00 GMT

Figured I'd kick off some chat, so whats your fave blue eyed tracks? Lots of good stuff

from the Pennsylvania and The Carolinas, etc. have found there way into our boxes.

Some of my faves:

The Temptones-Girl I Love You ARCTIC (pre-Hall & Oates!)

Jimmy Seals-Yesterday Of Our Love CHALLENGE (another destined for soft rock greatness!)

The Eruptions-Price Of Love VAL (reviewed this for Hitsville site)

Huns Review-Don't Make Me Love You SORRO (not 100%, but I'd bet money!)

The Vondells-Hey Girl AIR TOWN (one of the best)

The Magnificent Men-I've Got News & Forever Together CAPITOL

Discuss!

Rare record?

'ickle Kev — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:34:26 GMT

Hi Could anyone give me any info on Cynthia and Imaginary Three-That's what I am(without you)-Big Hit 110?

I'd like to track down a copy if possible.

Can anyone help?

Cheers Kev grapevinesoul@hotmail.com

uno record needed -please

Dave Bywell — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:33:46 GMT

What's the title of The Impressions track that The Arcades stole the soundtrack of Gotta Be A Loser called How much does it go for and has anyone got a copy for sale phew, please?

DJ

The Rockmasters (Not the Romulus chappies)

Dave Bywell — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:18:58 GMT

I have the Romulus issue are they the same group that's on Mar V Lus? and if so does anyone have a soundbyte on the Mar V Lus issue? Ive seen it listed occasionally never heard it.

Cheers
DJ

Please help me find the title and artist to this song

tmann — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:51:44 GMT

The first song sounds like an Etta James/Ruth Brown type raspy voice lady. Some of the lyrics are:

You think my love, is so untrue (?), Yes you do, be-cause I don't go runnin after you, like others do,

but one day i'll win you, then i'll show you, my love for you is true.

at the end of the songs she repeats: and then I'm gonna show you, love, I'm not afraid to show you, love.

Had to laugh!

howie — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 11:46:20 GMT

Today I picked up and played two records.First was Tommy Ray Tucker-Cry Cry Cry,next was Mill Evans -Why Why Why.

My mate said thats easy,No money money money!

Carol Vega - One little thing

Lifetime man — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 19:28:45 GMT

This is one of my favorite Checker record because it´s mad with a doubled lead voice very modern for this time and give the record a very unique atmospheric (in my opinion)

Sadly I have very less information about the artist Carol Vega. It would be great when someone could have more informations for me. And a very special thing I would like to know if this singer was a black or white singer .

I would be very glad for every information, maybe someone can give me a suggestion where I can find a picture of the artist.

Thank you so much

Dance Music from 60's & 70's

Debbue — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 11:32:32 GMT

If someone could help me, I would appreciate it. I am trying to put together songs that I use to go to clubs and dance to. I can remember some of names of artist but not the name of the songs.

Such as, Blue Magic, Sons of Robin Stone. I am from South Jersey, right across the bridge from Philly, so if you are familiar with Jerry Blavat and/or Bob Pantano, (DJ's), thats kind of music I am looking for. I use go to this Club called Dick Lees. Great dance club. I want to make a cd of that music.

Debbie

Showtime........ Detroit Emeralds

Bo197 — Sun, 25 May 2008 22:14:58 GMT

Can't find this track anywhere. Can anyone help?

Desperately Seeking....

Dave Moore — Thu, 15 May 2008 01:57:18 GMT

Has anyone got any the following 45s? If so could I trouble you to you scan them and send them to hitsville2648@earthlink.net.

I'd be very much obliged.

Tommy Hunt-The Complete Man-Dynamo # D-110
The Globetrotters-Everybody Needs Love-Kirshner #63-5016
Jimmy Radcliffe-Lay A Little Lovin On Me-RCA #74-0138
Danleers-The Truth Hurts-Le Mans #LM005-
Three Rooms With Running Water-H.B. Barnum - Liberty #66063
Jimmy Radcliffe-Lucky Old Sun-Shout

Beat Ballads

Snakepit — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 13:14:21 GMT

Any guys wish to list some of their favourites from this popular form of our scene.Most will be familiar with the big tunes...Walter Jackson, Lou Johnson,Lenny Welch, but are there any favourites of yours that you'd like to promote ?

SugarPie DeSanto - The Soulclock Stuff and more

Lifetime man — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:05:45 GMT

Another favorite singer of mine is SugarPie DeSanto. I´m very curious about her second single for Soulclock "Be happy / The feeling´s too strong" and the B-Side of "My Illusions" "Maybe I´m a fool" how it sounds. Maybe someone of you guys knows that.

I´m very proud that I have "In the basement, part two" by her and the Charly CD "Use what I got" because this CD contains more of her Chess Stuff. I never heard "Never love a stranger", "Mr or Mrs" or "Baby it an´t right". I would like to know which tracks are on her Checker LP Debut "SugarPie", maybe someone had a track list and can that post for me. It would be very kind.

Thank you so much for all support and help.

Philadelphia Soul Rarities \ a new CD

Weldon — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:16:02 GMT

Hi guys this is Weldon, and I 'm happy to say I have a new CD, here it is,

ENJOY.. http://cdbaby.com/cd/universalloverecords

Looking for a song

atariboy — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:50:33 GMT

Hi i am looking for the name of a song and the artist. I dont have much to go on but it is very much Tamla Motown and sounds very much like Tears of a Clown. I heard it in the background on a tv programme called the Wonder Years so i dont have much to give you but here are some of the lyrics (not in any order) that i believe to be almost correct.

The chorus contains the following
When things were fine and your love was mine, I could reach up to you and you'll be there
Seems so strange that you rearrange and i feel like such a fool
I'm your fool.

I saved the section of the tv programme to dvd and ripped the audio off to mp3 but because it is a tv programme there is a lot of talking going on over the track.
But it does get clearer as the song progresses. It does sound like Motown or Northern Soul. I have attached the file for anyone who would like to listen to it.
Thanks in anticipation of your cooperation

Regards

Kevin

Sugar Pie and Pee Wee

Lifetime man — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:21:23 GMT

I would like to know if somebody has the track "one,two let´s rock" I found out that this track is available on a CD compilation.

I would be very thankful when somebody could send it to me scepterjw@gmx.de as mp3 format.

When everybody have any wishes please ask me, maybe I can help.

Thank you very much

Favourite Girl Groups - Famous - Collectively Known As: - But Who were they?

45cellar — Fri, 21 Apr 2006 15:38:17 GMT

I got to thinking;

A little like the Funk Brothers - "Standing In The Shadows Of Motown"

There are many names hidden within a group -
Everyone remembers the collective name

i.e. The Marvelettes

But what about various artists who were in the group

Wanda Young (Rogers )
Gladys Horton
Georgia Dobbins
Georgeanna Tillman
Juanita Cowart
Katherine Anderson ( Schaffner )
Anne Bogan

Florence Ballard - Apparently Toured with the group when one was unavailable

Imagine, any of the wonderful tracks that these ladies contributed to;
Mention any of the above names to the casual listener and many would say "Who?"

Considering the Impact that these tracks still have, much loved by many for over 40 years

What a shame

------------------------------

Brilliant, one of my favourite Girl Groups of All Time - Collectively -Thank You
and Individually - Thank You

Other Groups - Anyone?

Cleo Randle - Big City Lights

Lifetime man — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 05:26:25 GMT

Now this is another singer which I very like. I know her from The Beat Show too. I´m so glad that I have "Big City Lights" but sadly I haven´t her second performance on the show "The best man I ever had". Sure I have from her a second song "You got everything". I like her style of blues-soul singing.

I know that she was a gospel singer and made only a few blues-soul stylisch songs but her voice was very great.

Special agent 34-24-38 / Mamie Galore

Lifetime man — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 20:09:35 GMT

I would like to know if Mamie Galore recorded some more records as Special agent. I have two more songs by her I can feel him slipping away and the Chess Northern Soul Hit it ain´t necessary.

But in my opinion the last two songs which I mentioned have a to high vocal arrangement. I enjoy these songs two but my Mamie Galore favorite is "Special Agent" because on this record she sings deeper. Maybe someone can recomend me a few more good songs by her in the style of Special agent.

Thank you so much

Larry Banks and Jaibi / Walk away, walk away, walk away, walk - You´re not mine

Lifetime man — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:09:57 GMT

I´m a real fan of that two soul singers escpiacelly Jaibi. Since I heard "You make me feel good" I feel the real love in this song.
I´m very dissapointed as I checked out that Larry Banks Soul familiy CD doesn´t contains the above mentioned duet.

This is a very sad fact. I would like to know how sounds the duets of the two singers. I know both were married. Maybe someone can say it to me how sounds the duets. I think the two duets are not available on CD. Recorded both only the one single which I mentoined or recorded more stuff????? I would be glad if someone could answer my questions.

Thank you so much

he who picks a rose

princemono — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 10:21:57 GMT

Hi, I am trying to find the track "he who picks a rose" its not

Jimmy Ruffin, Carstairs, temptations, or Edwin starr.

as far as i know i think it is a male & female duo

can anyone please help.

JOHHNY WILLIAMS- "BABY BE MINE" BASHIE

windycitysole1 — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:21:30 GMT

I recently came across the above mentioned 45- excellent Crossover Soul!!

Here's my problem- the record "borrows" heavily from another song. The minute I heard it, it was like deja vu! Can anyone identify the song it sounds so much like. It's really bothering me....

anyone know this?

EmeraldCitySoul — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 23:05:19 GMT

picked this up over the weekend ... curious to see if anyone else has heard it and how they feel about it.

for the record, i rather like it.

Ripple Blast Singers

GEORGEBLACKWELL — Mon, 07 May 2007 10:15:35 GMT

Any one out there help me with this one?

I have just found a copy of the album FUNNY GIRL A LA SOUL by The Ripple Blast Singers and Band on POWER 9014. I was looking forward to hearing the brilliant Northern track SADIE SADIE only to find that the version on this album is a slower funky version. Most of the other tracks are in a northern vein which was a pleasant surprise, but I am gutted that Sadie Sadie is not the right version. Can anyone tell me where the northern version comes from ? I always assumed it was an album only track, are there two different albums ? What should i be looking for ?

Fi-dels side B

Dave Brierley — Thu, 10 May 2007 17:32:24 GMT

Played this last nite and again tonite to check. Seems to be a really good mid tempo sort, nowhere near as frenetic as the great Try A Little Harder = K-106-A. Both sides Bob Relf productions. Anyone know if has had plays, and does anyone else thinks maybe it should ?

Best

Dave B.

THERE'S THAT BEAT!

Dave Moore — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 19:09:25 GMT

Hi All,

The Anniversary Edition of THERE'S THAT BEAT! is now available. 56 full color, glossy pages rammed (and I mean RAMMED!), with features. In this bumper 56 pages this time round, you'll find:

The Story of Harthon Records as told by the guys that lived it. Three erstwhile young music men take their dreams and together use Frank Virtue's studio to create magic! McDougall, Randolph and Stiles, DynoDynamic Music, The original - Sound Of Philadelphia!

Mike Terry - The story of Mike Terry, 'Lil Funk. The saxophonist, song-writer, producer, arranger and all round musical icon tells his own story through Jason Thornton. From the heady days of "The Snakepit" through a career that spawned more records that many folks would ever imagine. So many in fact that we had to remind him of more than a few! A true Legend and gentleman to boot.

UK ISSUED RARE SOUL - Neil Rushton takes a comprehensive look at the sound of soul on UK labels. Rare, hard to find classic rare soul 45s on legendary UK labels.

MOTOWN - The Sound Of Young America
TTB! investigates the Motown label in a series of features concentrating on Berry Gordy's individual labels and their output. From one offs to Mega Hits. They're all here!

Plus reviews of The Pittsburgh Rare Soul Allnighter and The Prestatyn Weekender and much more.
All in full glorious color.

You can take a quick peek preview or order your copy online now at at http://www.theresthatbeat.com

Thanks for all the support guys, it's appreciated.

Alternative Titles

Mark L Holmes — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 10:20:31 GMT

Hanging out and playing choons with my 4 year old this morning her request list went like this

"The Frozen Song" aka "I can feel the ice melting" - The Parliaments

"Giddy Up" aka "Shake of that dream"- Edddie Billups (Give it up, you gotta let it go)

"Your eyes don't look the same" aka "I'm the one who loves you" Darrel Banks

So if anyone needs a good title for a cover up let me know, seems like i have a talent right here.

Mark

Anecdote from a Philly Legend

Dave Moore — Thu, 17 May 2007 04:35:30 GMT

Great story from Luther Randolph...

Lee Garrett came to him in Philly with a new song he'd written. Luther looks at the song and says "Yes, we'd like to cut that on you". Luther starts preparing the track and Lee goes away to refine the song. Few weeks later Lee's personal circumstances "change" and he informs Luther he's moving to Detroit. Of course he later hooked up with Stevie Wonder and they had a massive fall out over who wrote a certain song when it became a worldwide hit. The song was "Signed Sealed Delivered I'm Yours". The very same song that Lee took to Luther in Philly.

Lots more info and anecdotes etc from the guys in The Harthon Story in Issue #4 of There's That Beat! Out in June.

"Happy Birthday To You"

Mark L Holmes — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 18:17:04 GMT

Mr Levi Stubbs of Four Tops fame and of course Audrey II from Little Shop of Horrors

Anyone ever seen or heard this version before???

chronicaret — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 19:04:15 GMT

here is a cover of the Darrell Banks classic,,,,I'd love to hear some feedback on this one,,,do you like it??,,,hate it??,,,,,have it??

I personally think the vocals are a little weak during the chorus....but I love the organ and the horns

later.

Aret

NEW Record Review

Dave Moore — Thu, 31 May 2007 07:10:11 GMT

There's a new Record Review up by Glenn Hunter on the main Hitsville site. Pics, sound etc. http://www.hitsvillesoulclub.com/

If anyone fancies doing a review just get in touch. Don't be shy now...if you bought 'em you must like 'em, so let's be having you...

What is this song?? help me out if you can.

Big Chief — Sat, 19 May 2007 14:19:36 GMT

hi all, can anyone tell me what the song is at the beginning of this interview? it starts about 45 seconds into the interview...i'm gonna go out on a limb and guess that its some old classic that everyone knows but me, and would probably cost me an arm and a leg to obtain a copy, but its a great tune and i've never heard it....surely someone here knows. thanks and regards,

Jacob

http://www.ducktape.ca/chitchat/kebdarge/index.html

R. Dean Taylor

chronicaret — Wed, 09 May 2007 23:24:34 GMT

I'm fully aware that this record is not everybodys cup of tea

I was just curious if the 45 had ever been booted.

later.

Aret

More sad news

chronicaret — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 18:46:55 GMT

I bought the latest issue of Goldmine magazine for a northern soul article,,,,an in the Obituarys I saw this...And no mention of "Naughty Boy"

Aret

Marvin Gaye

Dave Moore — Sun, 01 Apr 2007 08:41:38 GMT

23 years ago today since the Gaye Tragedy. Here's a few reminders of the man:

Motown related question

chronicaret — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 19:24:57 GMT

Hello Family,

I was going though my records the other day and I noticed I had two different issues of "Goodnight Irene" by The Originals on Soul,

one has silver print on the label and is on black vinyl..

and the other has black print on the label and is on red vinyl..

although not a rarity.....but it is a favorite of mine....so I thought I'd ask and get educated

Thank You

Aret

Whats In Your Box???

recordwanted — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 01:30:37 GMT

So whats everyone been buying lately??? 6T's, 7T's, unknowns, oldies?

I'll kick it off!

Herbert Hunter-Big Oak Tree PONCELLO

Seems a lot of people assume it's an R&B type thing, like Levert Allison's 45 on the same label. This is hard hittin' NORTHERN!

Should O Held On

Dave Moore — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:54:13 GMT

Have you ever wished you'd kept a record(s) that you let go cos you thought you'd see them again. I don't mean "I sold Eddie Parker for 6 quid at Wigan", but something unusual, not necessarily Rare or sought after.

I traded in two single Demonstration copies on White UK Brunswick with Purple lettering of:

Len Barry - Somewhere
Len Barry - 123

off John Manship around the mid 80s. I've never seen any other Brunswick lable like them since. I sold a lot of my UK Issues around 1990 including these discs. I think I got about 50 UKP for the pair. Probably not worth much moe now but they did look extremely spanking! Wonder what the score was with them?

Another one I've recently managed to get again:

Dave Love - Colalined Baby - Solid Soul White DEMO

Booted on the same label, the original is has a matrix stamp. I sold first copy about 25 years ago. Took me that long to find another!! Hard? You betcha! Not worth a lot....but try finding one.

Must be loads of examples of this type of thing.

NEW TUNES ON THE R$M MYSPACE

STONESOUL45 — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 18:00:49 GMT

alright fellas, heres what I posted on myspace to announce the new jamz. feel free to make corrections and additions! Already got an email from Kev Roberts with some neat info!

We have uploaded four new jams for your, uh, Jamming!

for whatever reason the last tune is still "pending" which means it's not on the page yet. give it a couple hours.

Sandy & The Pebbles - He's My Kind Of Fellow (mercury) 1967

I suspect this is the same group that recorded on Sussex as Pat Sands & The Pebbles. The tune is a cover of a Gladys Knight & The Pips album track which is very nice indeed. though I think I prefer the dancier tempo here.

The Orlons - Envy In My Eyes (Cameo)

Lovely mid tempo work out from the Wa-Wa-Tusi girls out of Philadelphia. this tune is really speaking to me at this particular moment in time.

The Pageants - Make It Last (Groove)

This may be the best thing I have ever heard in my damn life!!! 1964 and out of Detroit city. It's got a little bit of that "HeatWave" vibe which makes perfect sense since many of the detroit labels including motown swapped producers, arrangers and musicians. I suspect Mike Terry was involved here judging by that crispy clear production. The group also recorded on RCA and Beacon.

Deon Jackson - That's What You Do To Me (Carla)

Deon had several regional hits but charted nationally with "Love Makes The World Go Round". Here we have a superb dancer thats all detroit. Produced by Ollie McLaughlin of the Carla, Moira and Karen imprints, apparently named after his three daughters.

go jam these mugs.

Love, Chronic Aret and Young Beezy

RARE SOUL MILLIONAIRES

Records out of sequence

Mark L Holmes — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 09:04:58 GMT

Many records that people use to end their dj set have become synonymous with that person.

Some classic "enders" include "The Drifter", "It'll never be over for me", "Walk with a winner", "Way of the crowd", etc.

My question is this, does a record that has been or is seen as an ender have to be played at the end of a gig?

I think "Long after tonight is all over" is an incredible slab of soul that has been relegated to the last dj of the night if he wants to play it and if not, then who gets to hear it now.

I always felt the three before eight only belonged at Wigan coz of the significance of that time at that venue, (8:00 am get yer crap and get on bus). Each of those records stands on its own.

So if a dj set included any of the above records at say 10:00 pm and there were 6 more hours to go would people act dazed and confused and pissed off coz they didn't hear last orders at the bar.

Or have i not had enough coffee and too much allergy medication this morning and i am just imagining this