JOE TORQUAY Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 hi, has anyone got a list of the soul 45s worth collecting on the us hit label, i know there's a couple of herbert hunter 45s plus a jenny & the jewels, there must be a few more, i think it was a cheap lable like the embassy lable in the uk which had something to do with woolworths, thanks, joe. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
mshoals Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 hi, has anyone got a list of the soul 45s worth collecting on the us hit label, i know there's a couple of herbert hunter 45s plus a jenny & the jewels, there must be a few more, i think it was a cheap lable like the embassy lable in the uk which had something to do with woolworths, thanks, joe. There's an excellent site about the Hit Records label which at least contains an extensive discography: https://www.hitrecordsofnashville.com/ Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
45cellar Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 (edited) I have a couple on this Label, Obviously this one is the first that I bought. IT'S A MAN'S MAN'S MAN'S WORLD - LEYROY JONES on the other side is good too LOVE IS LIKE AN ITCHING IN MY HEART - JENNY & THE JEWELS Edited August 22, 2009 by 45cellar Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
AlanB Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 hi, has anyone got a list of the soul 45s worth collecting on the us hit label, i know there's a couple of herbert hunter 45s plus a jenny & the jewels, there must be a few more, i think it was a cheap lable like the embassy lable in the uk which had something to do with woolworths, thanks, joe. Leroy Jones - Baby Don't You Do It is a very good cover of the Marvin Gaye track. I prefer it to the original. Also, a track titled Someday is pretty good - a male vocal, can't remember who it's by offhand. Alan Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 leroy jones - baby dont you do it - hit - Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
JOE TORQUAY Posted August 22, 2009 Author Share Posted August 22, 2009 There's an excellent site about the Hit Records label which at least contains an extensive discography: https://www.hitrecordsofnashville.com/ THANKS FOR THIS AND THE OTHER REPLYS, I'LL HAVE A LOOK, BEST, JOE. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sean Hampsey Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 i think it was a cheap lable like the embassy lable in the uk which had something to do with woolworths, thanks, joe. HIT was Ted Jarret's Budget label, in Nashville, pushing out soundalike 'Top Ten Tunes' for 39 cents! As well as Herbert Hunter, you'll find records by Benny Lattimore (Snap Your Fingers), Peggy Gaines (Playboy, Gravy and Every Little Bit Hurts, ), Georgettes (Quicksand) on there. I've got quite a few, but there are complete label freaks out there for this prolific label! Sean Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
KevH Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Leroy Jones - Baby Don't You Do It is a very good cover of the Marvin Gaye track. I prefer it to the original. Also, a track titled Someday is pretty good - a male vocal, can't remember who it's by offhand. Alan "Someday" is Leroy Jones,one of the few non cover tracks on the label. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest covmart Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I'm not helping with the question but thought a sleeve shot would be good. These came in many different colours. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest 45s and 33s Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Bobby Brooks - Wise like Soloman (sic) is quite a nice track on Hit. Ali Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
JOE TORQUAY Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 hi, thanks for reply's, i see ted jarrett only died in march this year, https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/ted-jarrett-musician-labelowner-and-producer-who-brought-rb-to-nashville-1668287.html joe. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Gene-R Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 "Someday" is Leroy Jones,one of the few non cover tracks on the label. Interestingly, the Leroy Jones "Someday" is actually the Thomas Henry track (released on Spar) under a false name! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Pinch Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 a version of impressions talking about my baby is pretty good. shame about the singer.......................................harvey frolic dave Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
KevH Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Interestingly, the Leroy Jones "Someday" is actually the Thomas Henry track (released on Spar) under a false name! Didn't know that Gene,cheers... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
JOE TORQUAY Posted August 24, 2009 Author Share Posted August 24, 2009 Didn't know that Gene,cheers... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
JOE TORQUAY Posted August 24, 2009 Author Share Posted August 24, 2009 IF ANYONE'S INTERESTED, THIS SELLER'S GOT QUITE A LOT OF HIT LABLE 45'S FINISHING TODAY AND TOMORROW, JOE. https://shop.ebay.co.uk/nor4344/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=#item56346f2acd Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Kris Holmes Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 (edited) I've collected a lot on this label over the years, they were closely related to the Spar & Top Pop labels & had a variety of releases in many different styles. A notable thing is that a fair few are amongst the earliest commercially available true stereo 45 pressings. Sam Moore's first 45 was on the label. Many of the names were generic, so it may not even be the same singer or band on a records which are listed as being by the same artist. Lot's of Beatles sound a likes of varying degrees of competency. Some nice soul & girl group styled stuff though. Also some surprisingly good garagey versions of the Stones, Count Five, Mitch Ryder etc. Some that I have which are worthwhile IMO The Bugs/The Chellows - Twist & Shout/Stay The Chords/Jalopy Five - Have You Seen Your Mother Baby Standing In The Shadows/The Hair On My Chinny Chin Chin Harvey Frolic/The Spartas - Midnight Special/Sha La La La La Harvey Frolic/Bill Austin - Talking About My Baby/You Don't Own Me Peggy Gaines/Herbert Hunter - Loco-Motion/Bring It On Home To Me The Gleams/Ward Oliver - He's A Rebel/Next Door To Angel Dave Grundy Combo/Ed Mendel - Green Onions/I Remember You Ed Hardin & The Cadets/Jalopy Five - See See Rider/Psychotic Reaction The Houstons/Leroy Jones - Where Did Our Love Go/Steal Away Herbert Hunter/Betty Scott - Twist It Up/My Whole World Is Falling Down Herbert Hunter/John Dunn - Dancin' Party/Ahab The Arab Jalopy Five - Wooly Bully/First Impressions Jalopy 5/Jason Allen & The Gigolos - Day Tripper/She's Just My Style Jalopy 5/The Chords - Honky Tonk Women/Grazing In The Grass Jalopy 5/The Roamers - Can't You See That She's Mine/Little Old Lady (From Pasadena) Jalopy Five/Sandy - Little Latin Lupe Lu/Bang Bang Jalopy Five/The Roamers - I Like It Like That/I Want Candy Leroy Jones/Connie Dee - It's All Right/She's A Fool Leroy Jones/Ed Hardin - Do You Love Me/Only Love Can Break A Heart I Kadez/The Scotties - Louie Louie/Popsicles & Icicles New Society Group/Ed Hardin - Mercy Mercy Mercy/Green Green Grass Of Home Boots Percell Combo/Connie Landers - Rinky Dink/Vacation Clara Wilson/Jimmy & Joe - Easier Said Than Done/Surf City Alpha Zoe/Ed Hardin - Let's Turkey Trot/One Broken Heart For Sale Alpha Zoe/Clara Wilson & The Cleftones - Da Doo Ron Ron/Foolish Little Girl Edited August 25, 2009 by Kris Holmes Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest markus gora Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 hi, has anyone got a list of the soul 45s worth collecting on the us hit label, i know there's a couple of herbert hunter 45s plus a jenny & the jewels, there must be a few more, i think it was a cheap lable like the embassy lable in the uk which had something to do with woolworths, thanks, joe. fred hess-you're not the same now on hit is well worth checkin' out... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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