A much needed Black Music thread.
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"Do I Love You" by Frank Wilson (1965). One of the greatest "Northern Soul Stompers" of all time.
Only 250 demo 45's released on the Soul label out of Motown, as Berry Gordy, Pres of Motown didn't like it, and wanted Frank to be a producer instead of a performing artist.
One of the rarest 45's of all time, reputed to sell for as much as $25,000.
This clip is from one of the British soul clubs, such as the Wigan Casino and Blackpool Mecca, whose patrons went crazy for American soul music in the mid to late 70's, especially upbeat "Northern Soul" from northern USA labels.
The club dj's would regularly come to the US and scour small record label warehouses and local regional record stores to find the best and most obscure soul records they could find. Many of those recordings have been made available in recent years on CD's from the British labels such as Ace and Kent.
Only 250 demo 45's released on the Soul label out of Motown, as Berry Gordy, Pres of Motown didn't like it, and wanted Frank to be a producer instead of a performing artist.
One of the rarest 45's of all time, reputed to sell for as much as $25,000.
This clip is from one of the British soul clubs, such as the Wigan Casino and Blackpool Mecca, whose patrons went crazy for American soul music in the mid to late 70's, especially upbeat "Northern Soul" from northern USA labels.
The club dj's would regularly come to the US and scour small record label warehouses and local regional record stores to find the best and most obscure soul records they could find. Many of those recordings have been made available in recent years on CD's from the British labels such as Ace and Kent.
Obviously Michael's version is best, but David Ruffin killed it from the grown-up side.
Again, although recorded in 1971, Berry Gordy kept it in the can, and it wasn't released until 2004 on the at that time limited edition CD "David".
Here's David's version of "I Want You Back":
Again, although recorded in 1971, Berry Gordy kept it in the can, and it wasn't released until 2004 on the at that time limited edition CD "David".
Here's David's version of "I Want You Back":
And lastly (for now) here's a little exquisite "Southern deep soul" from Kip Anderson (1967):
naw, just a teenager who developed a love of soul,R&B music and decades later still cant get enoughWere you a DJ?
so soulful...thanks dougieVolt Record (member of the Stax family) classic right here
Of course the beat was used by RZA for Wu Tang Clan's classic track C.R.E.A.M.
now that's a new one for me....has a nice grooveHere's "Thank You John" by Willie Tee from 1965. Somewhat terb appropriate...
now ya talking....great one ..thanks Xmontrealer….never heard this one before..... as teen if I heard this tune on WUFO from Buffalo....I would of rushed out to my tavourite record store near Yorkville and snapped it up..And lastly (for now) here's a little exquisite "Southern deep soul" from Kip Anderson (1967):
The Willie Tee song is a classic example of Carolinas Beach Music. No similarity at all to California surf music. Think the Myrtle Beach area.now that's a new one for me....has a nice groove
Mostly regional hits with a few national breakouts, all usually with the same "shuffle " beat.
A couple you may know that went big are "Give Me Just A Little More Time" by The Chairmen Of The Board, and "Be Young, Be Foolish, But Be Happy" by The Tams. Usually but not always black groups.
Worth googling for more beach music hits if you like the the beat and feel.
Btw the official dance to beach music is The Shag, also worth googling...
interesting.....both those tunes are great....some white groups copying this style?..one comes to mind....Bill Deal and the RondellsThe Willie Tee song is a classic example of Carolinas Beach Music. No similarity at all to California surf music. Think the Myrtle Beach area.
Mostly regional hits with a few national breakouts, all usually with the same "shuffle " beat.
A couple you may know that went big are "Give Me Just A Little More Time" by The Chairmen Of The Board, and "Be Young, Be Foolish, But Be Happy" by The Tams. Usually but not always black groups.
Worth googling for more beach music hits if you like the the beat and feel.
Btw the official dance to beach music is The Shag, also worth googling...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXokD5qOcMw
oh No Not My Baby.....Maxine Brown.....this is the original version......been covered by many artists
Sweet Soul at its best
oh No Not My Baby.....Maxine Brown.....this is the original version......been covered by many artists
Sweet Soul at its best
Well done ogibowt! Bill Deal's "May I" was another beach music classic. I have a feeling there's not much in the way of classic soul, funk, and r&B of which you're not familiar.interesting.....both those tunes are great....some white groups copying this style?..one comes to mind....Bill Deal and the Rondells
But I'll try to keep posting some favourites that perhaps you haven't heard...
Also from Stax, released as a '45 b-side, but not on any Stax album or compilation until recently. First heard it in the Quentin Tarantino movie "Death Proof". Thankfully it was on the soundtrack CD.
Eddie Floyd - "Good Love, Bad Love"
Eddie Floyd - "Good Love, Bad Love"
