Basically I have always thought there were two the Red De-To 70's version and the later 80's Morning Glory synth version. But in the last week I have been asked several times do I have the 70's pressing with or without strings!!!!

Were there two different versions/pressings of the 70's red De-To, if so can someone put a sound file for each.

I also have the original first test pressing that I got from Label owner Doc Kyle, be interesting to see which it was that they originally intended.

Dave

Basically I have always thought there were two the Red De-To 70's version and the later 80's Morning Glory synth version. But in the last week I have been asked several times do I have the 70's pressing with or without strings!!!!

Were there two different versions/pressings of the 70's red De-To, if so can someone put a sound file for each.

I also have the original first test pressing that I got from Label owner Doc Kyle, be interesting to see which it was that they originally intended.

Dave

the 70's de-to issue definitely has two different presses dave, one without strings and one with but everything else the same, i seem to recall the one with strings is more common but i'm sure someone else will know the score 100%...i have the one without strings which gives it a slightly funkier feel imo

the 70's de-to issue definitely has two different presses dave, one without strings and one with but everything else the same, i seem to recall the one with strings is more common but i'm sure someone else will know the score 100%...i have the one without strings which gives it a slightly funkier feel imo

Hi Ian

Just listened to the one in refo and that doesn't seem to have strings, can you have a listen to that a confirm that is the one you have. If so the test pressing is the same. Which would imply that it was original intended without strings.

Thanks

Dave

Edited March 20, 201015 yr by Dave Thorley

Hi Ian

Just listened to the one in refo and that doesn't seem to have strings, can you have a listen to that a confirm that is the one you have. If so the test pressing is the same. Which would imply that it was original intended without strings.

Thanks

Dave

yep thats the one...nice innit

does that mean we can say we have the original and the others are all boots

Edited March 20, 201015 yr by wrighty

yep thats the one...nice innit

Have to say that is the only version I have known, unless Ive just not noticed. Always loved this and in some ways it doen't sound Detroit, but very southern to my ears.

Dave

Edited March 20, 201015 yr by Dave Thorley

www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bETb5_WlG0

whoops, we forgot about the tambourine

Edited March 20, 201015 yr by wrighty

www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bETb5_WlG0

whoops, we forgot about the tambourine

This is odd, as I'm a man that loves strings, but just listen to the link you put up, it's messy with strings, it loses it's purity.

This is odd, as I'm a man that loves strings, but just listen to the link you put up, it's messy with strings, it loses it's purity.

PS that will be Ernest Kelly getting involved. 'Lets see how many versions we can put out, one of them has to hit'

This is odd, as I'm a man that loves strings, but just listen to the link you put up, it's messy with strings, it loses it's purity.

yeah weird, after listening again myself the strings sound more up in the mix than i'd remembered, definitely a bit of a 'bolted on' feel

The one without strings sounds 'hollow' to my ears... a bit like an unfinished demo.

I think that's probably the reason why Strings and tamborine were added.

So which is suposed to be the rarer?????

My copy is without strings as well...

Great to see that test pressing Dave, i have just listened to the youtube links, and i think i have the version without strings, totally confused now..........................

Edited March 20, 201015 yr by Brett F

Great to see that test pressing Dave, but i have to agree with Joe (Pikeys), without the strings it sounds flat, and hasn't got that punch and vibrance that the added arrangement gives the 45', i have the strings version by the way, and the very poor 'Morning Glory' take.

Brett

Just listened to my copy on a decent stereo with a bit of oomph behind it, and it doesn't sound flat like the one on the YouTube clip - a poor quality recording perhaps?

https://www.youtube.c...h?v=-bETb5_WlG0

This is the one with the strings tambourine isn't it?, i have the other version, , one of the other links sounded different too mine, but i don't know for sure, this means i'll have to find the bleeding record and play it now..cheers Dave, i have some brick work to do in the garden, looks like that will get sidelined now...

Edited March 20, 201015 yr by Brett F

Just listened to my copy on a decent stereo with a bit of oomph behind it, and it doesn't sound flat like the one on the YouTube clip - a poor quality recording perhaps?

Hi Joe, just edited my post because i listened to the wrong take, i actually prefer the no strings, tambourine version...(which i think i have)

Certain this is the take i have..

Me and Rob Hurcomb were discussing this last year, Dave.

There are two De-To releases... "With" strings and "Without".

"Without" is the best by a mile, IMO, but I know a lot of people prefer the "With" mix.

Always thought "Without" was first... and was the rarest of the two!

Sean

This is the one with the strings tambourine isn't it?, i have the other version, , one of the other links sounded different too mine, but i don't know for sure, this means i'll have to find the bleeding record and play it now..cheers Dave, i have some brick work to do in the garden, looks like that will get sidelined now...

Hey Brett,

I've just remembered that night you and Bully were in the back seat of my car and me and Ashleigh were talking, in the front, about which mix of "I Can Deal With That" we preferred, with or without strings.... when you and Bully started shouting 'De-To' mix is best, we both realised the two of you had no idea what we' were talking about... but you were both too far gone for us to even try and explain!

Sean

 Wow 

I have 'no strings' and have never ever heard the 'strings version till now,

want one

M.

Hey Brett,

I've just remembered that night you and Bully were in the back seat of my car and me and Ashleigh were talking, in the front, about which mix of "I Can Deal With That" we preferred, with or without strings.... when you and Bully started shouting 'De-To' mix is best, we both realised the two of you had no idea what we' were talking about... but you were both too far gone for us to even try and explain!

Sean

............You're right Sean.no idea whatsoever......see you at Yarmuff'

..see you at Yarmuff'

You will... of course... but I hope to see you before that Buddy!

Sean

can someone post a decent quality soundfile of the one with strings and things, youtube usually sh*te quality. I've no doubt heard both but never took any notice.A soundfile of the Morning Glory one would be nice too.

Edited March 20, 201015 yr by chalky

Have it on the 'Searching For soul' CD - the mix is without strings and the guitar sounds great rather than smothered!!!

Think the one on the Essential Modern Soul Selection cd from Goldmine might be the one with strings.....just ripping it now to iTunes.