Your favorite songs that never became hits

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I'm pretty sure that many of us have a favorite song that never became a hit for some reason. As a result, many of us probably never even heard of it since the radio stations didn't play them enough (or at all). So here is your chance to let the world know about the songs you felt should have been a hit. Please educate us. Here is one of mine (until I think of a better one):
Manhattan Skyline - David Shire - YouTube
 
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other than dozens of soul and R&B songs...here is one that comes to mind
covered by Barry Manilow as Mandy
the song "takes off" at the 50 decond mark
 
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other than dozens of soul and R&B songs...here is one that comes to mind
covered by Barry Manilow as Mandy
the song "takes off" at the 50 decond mark
Actually, I like the first 50 seconds quite a lot. It seems reminiscent of one of the Bee Gees' songs where Robin Gibb sang lead vocals. Can't put a finger on which song. But this is definitely the first time I heard your song. For most of us, songs posted in this thread will be their first time listening to them. Who knows. Maybe it will become one their favorites too. It's a good way to discover new songs.
 
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Ok I did it for you. But there is an official music video for it. Are you sure it never became a hit if it had a video?

 

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Originally released on Motown's "Soul" label in 1965, then pulled from release because Motown president Berry Gordy Jr. wanted Frank to work in production rather than as a vocalist.

The song became a Northern Soul Classic in the British dance clubs, with the very few and rare original 45's going for $25,000 and up.

It wasn't until the 1990's that it again became available to the public on British Northern Soul collection cd's.

Bruce Springsteen released his version as the first single from his fairly recent neo-soul album

 
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Recorded at Motown at the same time as the Jackson 5 did. Berry Gordy Jr. preferred their version, and kept David Ruffin's on the shelf until the 1990's

Would it have been as big a hit if it was released originally instead of the Jackson 5's???

Imho... no!

 
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Recorded at Motown at the same time as the Jackson 5 did. Berry Gordy Jr. preferred their version, and kept David's on the shelf until the 1990's

Would it have been as big a hit if it was released originally instead of the Jackson 5's???

Imho... no!

Damn! I had no idea about this. And like MJ, David Ruffin also died at age 50.
 
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2 Poor Kids. One of the first songs written by Ruth B. It was inspired by a couple she saw on the bus when she was on the way home from school.
 

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Hey! Never heard this song before. But I really like it! Kind of like the Ronettes' Be My Baby, which is definitely one of my favorite songs of all time despite being before I was born (but was a smash hit and hence is overqualified for this thread).
Neutrino, dont get me started about the Ronettes lol...As anyone who is familiar with the Black Music thread can attest to my love of Ronnie Spectors music,,,she is the GOAT
2 giant hits,, BE my Baby...and Baby I Love You..

but this one only reached #75...but for me.. and im not exaggerating here....... is in my top 20 favs of all time
 
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