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Seven Days Of Loving You Author Article

The website Daily Bulletin features an article by David Allen titled 'Northern Soul fans dig Southern California song'

Which concerns itself with words from past song writer Dominic Di Giamarino” who wrote the popular Johnny Vanelli track - 'Seven Days Of Loving You'

 

While the article does take a familiar well trodden path, it does feature some interesting info on how the song come about and the authors experiences.

 

A few preview clips follow and the full article which also features some words by Kents Ady C can be read via the link that follows the previews

 

No one is more surprised than its writer, retiree Dominic Di Giamarino of Upland. He says he’s never collected a dime from the song, which sank upon release in 1968.

 

Then in 2011, after he mentioned to a friend that he used to try his hand at writing songs, his friend Googled him – correctly typing “Dominic Di Giamarino” must have taken the better part of an afternoon – and reported to an astonished Di Giamarino that “Seven Days of Loving You” was online.

 

In the 1960s, toiling as a draftsman for North American Aviation in La Palma, he fooled around with music on the side along with other musically inclined co-workers. One, Johnny Vanelli, was a courier who in his off-hours was a lounge singer.

 

The link to the article... Northern Soul fans dig Southern California song

 

http://www.dailybulletin.com/arts-and-entertainment/20130829/northern-soul-fans-dig-southern-california-song

 

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Nice find, Mike...thanks for sharing :thumbup:

 

Well, I love the track...catchy lyric, thumping backing track and an accomplished vocal performance to these ears...and I don't feel guilty in the slightest :thumbsup:

Loved it from the first time I heard it in the 70's...it has that secret ingredient that makes it Northern Soul :shhh:

Sold it once, regretted it, replaced it (courtesy of a soul-sourcer) and this copy will remain filed under "P" for years to come :yes:

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The track is pure pop pap, no soul content at all.

 

As are many 'northern classics' but didn't we enjoy ourselves to them when we were young? I know I did.

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As are many 'northern classics' but didn't we enjoy ourselves to them when we were young? I know I did.

 

Agree with ya all the way Rich ...........................................................but not to this one   :D

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Agree with ya all the way Rich ...........................................................but not to this one   :D

 

You cheeky monkey young Turner! I sang along to Kelly Garrett today too - the epitome of southern soul!  :facepalm:

 

I trust you are keeping your chin up mate...

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Guest Dave Turner

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You cheeky monkey young Turner! I sang along to Kelly Garrett today too - the epitome of southern soul!  :facepalm:

 

I trust you are keeping your chin up mate...

 

 

Trying to keep it up mate, the chin I mean  :wicked:

 

What do ya mean "Young Turner" ... 8 months older than you, was sucking a tit while you were still a tadpole

  

As for the Kelly Garrett you're in serious need of therapy   :lol:

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I really don't remember this as being over poppy, blue eyed yes but still soulful I thought. Probably haven't listened to it without stimulated ears so need to dig out CD and headphones and give it a proper listen.

Definitely an iconic Northern record surely.....

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Loved it back then. I always remember it as a late on type of record, when I'd decided to slope off before the end of the night, it'd be johnny vanelli I'd hear on me way out. That's my memory of it, anyway. Heard Gary Spencer play this when he returned to the decks in the late 80s, early 90s. Sounded a bit strange alongside stuff like Howard Guyton, The Hy-Tones and Bobby Sheen... Things had slowed down.

 

Lovely story and Ady's kind touch with the author great.

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