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Red or yellow label Mark? I prefer the red label one as I think the organ adds a lot and the vocal is even more intense but the yellow label version is also a fine record in its own right. It's a shame in some ways that a lot of the Forte stock turned up in one hit a few years ago as people in certain quarters have got a bit blase about some of the releases. If this was still rare people would be thinking of it as a holy grail: fantastic raw ghetto soul.

In a similar vein the Lee Harris "I've Got To Have Someone's Love" on the same label is also a great, brooding midtempo record. Harris recorded the original version of "Don't Let Our Love..." on Forte and some people prefer his, but I think it lacks the atmosphere of Gene Williams reading of the song.

red label,

sorry there was no smiley for soul worthy of an orgasm, but this comes pretty close, pardon the pun

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oooh,thats nice,first time listen for me

great record, that organ doesn't do anything for me though, i prefer the yellow version, the lee harris is pretty nice too, i also enjoy the marva whitney nothing i'd rather be than your weakness

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Great record Shep. Some debate on this last year when Marva Whitney's version was posted in the 'Crossover' thread. I mentioned then that Marva W Taylor (who is Marva Whitney?) also had a great track on Forte - 'Nothing I'd Rather Be Than your Weakness'. I believe Steve Plumb has a copy for sale for £35.00

Lofty

Marva Whitney was indeed married for some time to Forte owner/producer Ellis Taylor. As Mike says her "Nothing I'd Rather Be" has basically the same backing track, although it sounds cleaned up and/or re-recorded. This was also re-released as the MWT Express on Forte. Ellis Taylor sure liked this this backing track as that's at least five versions on the same label. There may be more!

Marva Whitney was indeed married for some time to Forte owner/producer Ellis Taylor. As Mike says her "Nothing I'd Rather Be" has basically the same backing track, although it sounds cleaned up and/or re-recorded. This was also re-released as the MWT Express on Forte. Ellis Taylor sure liked this this backing track as that's at least five versions on the same label. There may be more!

I think its mroe than just clean up, one of the 2 versions has some backing vocals that don't feature on the other.

one of my fave's on the label is Tony Asdley "I'll never be satisfied"

there are a few terrible records as well like the rayons so its not all worth picking up.

Not sure but I think the red label issue came first which is why collectors prefer it to the yellow one

Although some people want the yellow one for the different take on the B side tune 'Whatever You Do'- think one of them was a studio recording and the other a live recording

i think a copy of this has just been posted in sales

shep

This is track that's been played on the funk scene quite prominently for a while.

I agree with you Mark it's a nice tune, quite atmospheric and very 'now'. I was a bit surprised this hadn't been on your radar before

For what it's worth, I prefer the Red Forte version

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there are a few terrible records as well like the rayons so its not all worth picking up.

The Rayons terrible? "You Confuse Me"? You having a laugh?

The Rayons terrible? "You Confuse Me"? You having a laugh?

no i'm being serious

I don't like it.

The Rayons terrible? "You Confuse Me"? You having a laugh?

OTHER SIDE ' BABY BE GOOD' BETTER !!!!

Marva Whitney was indeed married for some time to Forte owner/producer Ellis Taylor. As Mike says her "Nothing I'd Rather Be" has basically the same backing track, although it sounds cleaned up and/or re-recorded. This was also re-released as the MWT Express on Forte. Ellis Taylor sure liked this this backing track as that's at least five versions on the same label. There may be more!

All versions are good...

I found few copies of Forte label's records at the same time from a same guy on my last trip in USA (incl. these 3 ones + one Fantasticks & one Fabulous Rhythm Makers)...and it was said all records from this label were discovered recently.

I don't know the others versions...if someone can post the soundclips & scans.

Romain

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Seem to recall Daz Carr listing this about a yr back for £30 ???

£50 TOPS for a nice chin stroker Shep

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sG7j8M7Y-98

Here's the red label Gene Williams for comparison. Vocally and arrangement-wise my favourite version by a country mile. Often referred to as the 'live' version but I don't think that means before a live audience, rather that it's rough around the edges in a 'one-take-one-track' kind of way.

Is it just my ears or is this the same group of musicians as on currently-hot Kansas City indies like Theron & Darrell and L.T. & The Soulful Dynamics on Solo?

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Thought i`d revive this thread. Anybody know year Gene Williams version came out?

Got The Gene Williams on Red which for me is the best mix on don`t let your love etc.

M-w-t Express feat: Marva Whitney diff song on Nothing i`d rather be(Than your weakness) but seems to have the backing from Don`t let love etc.Mine`s Yellow copy released 1975.

Don`t let our love etc-Marva Whitney on Excello which is best song/mix out of all em i know this was released in 1972 so would imagine The Forte material was late 60`s/early 70`s?

If anybody wants to add any others,feel free.

Not every title on the label came up in quantity. Did anyone see the second known copy of the Everyday People on Forte sell for over $5000 on ebay the other day?

Man, it was sort of sad that Ellis Taylor (who sings as well as I do, which is not a good thing) wanted to sing on tracks with Marva (who had one of the most incredible female soul voices in terms of range, power, etc.).

Forgot to add: Lee Harris did a version as well,any ideas of year? Ellis Taylor got his money`s worth out of this song

Thought i`d revive this thread. Anybody know year Gene Williams version came out?

Got The Gene Williams on Red which for me is the best mix on don`t let your love etc.

M-w-t Express feat: Marva Whitney diff song on Nothing i`d rather be(Than your weakness) but seems to have the backing from Don`t let love etc.Mine`s Yellow copy released 1975.

Don`t let our love etc-Marva Whitney on Excello which is best song/mix out of all em i know this was released in 1972 so would imagine The Forte material was late 60`s/early 70`s?

If anybody wants to add any others,feel free.

Wayne, going by the "Z4KM" matrix on my copy, I'd say 1970 for the Gene Williams (red issue)

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Steve

Wayne, going by the "Z4KM" matrix on my copy, I'd say 1970 for the Gene Williams (red issue)

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Steve

Nice one Steve,so it looks like Gene did it first .

Long time no see,hope you and Tina are well?