O.K. what's your'e fave then ?

Why were they so overlooked for so many years ?

Here's a fantastic couple :

Willie Wade "come into my world" NITELIFE,

and,

Jimmie Raye "You must be losing your mind" GARRISON :[media=]

Rob.

CLAY BROWN-WHY DO YOU WANT TO CHANGE-FLORENTINE

Reach Out For Me - Roy Hamilton (I think this is the best version)

You don't need a Heart - Teddy Randazzo

Hurt so bad - Little Anthony and the Imperials.

Float my boat anyway.......

Personally prefer Baby Washington's "Hurt So Bad" to Little Anthony's, but that's me.

Flip to the Northern "Get A Hold of Yourself" -- UK United Artists (album only in the US)

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ERNIE KING-CAN I CHANGE MY MIND-ONDA NUEVA (PANAMANIAN ISSUE)

Stepping out of the picture /Johnny Maestro and the Crests , i used to wait for Ady to play this at 100 club about 86/7 , a classic

CLAY BROWN-WHY DO YOU WANT TO CHANGE-FLORENTINE

Fantastic record, don,t know about being a beat ballad though, just an opinion though

Kev

Personally prefer Baby Washington's "Hurt So Bad" to Little Anthony's, but that's me.

Flip to the Northern "Get A Hold of Yourself" -- UK United Artists (album only in the US)

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Hadn't heard this version before, very nice. I love beat ballads, my favourite genre of our music, but so hard to pick a favourite.

Fantastic record, don,t know about being a beat ballad though, just an opinion though

Kev

I'd agree with both your comments Kev.

One of my faves

Not may female artists in this thread so far, so here's Gayle Harris - Ain't gonna let it yet me down. Definite Teddy Randazo sound here.

Dave

https://youtu.be/BE_MU9_kRB8

Also some obvious ones from me....

Brooks O D'ell Watch your step and You better make up your mind

Lou Johnson - various

Eddie Holman I'm not going to worry

Johnny Gilliam anyone?

Jack Montgomery on Barracuda anyone?

Breaking Point (various)

I played the jack montgomery don't turn your back on me at pure soul in Nuneaton

Not may female artists in this thread so far, so here's Gayle Harris - Ain't gonna let it yet me down. Definite Teddy Randazo sound here.

Dave

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A Fave of mine, bought it off Steve Smith in the 90s

My two favourites...............

Male Vocal

Female Vocal

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Both are sheer silk....to my ears anyway...... (As for Nancy....now THAT'S a 'Fox'!!! :yes: )

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OK Heres some of my fav,s

ROY HAMILTON - THE PANIC IS ON - MGM

MARVA JOSIE - DONT - UA

GEORGE WYDELL - FROM OUT OF NOWHERE - TRC

Keb spin from Stafford, covered up as Brad Lundy and Hector Rivera on the same night

My tastes ever changing.

But this takes the biscuit for me (at the moment).

luvin it luvin it luvin it......

Aid.

Ray Pollard - "My Girl and I"

https://youtu.be/me2vrGJQ1Y8

Also while i'm at it, got to include Johnny Rodgers Make A Change, not sure if it qualifies as a BB, I guess it does, could be a bit uptempo, not sure.

Aid.

Also while i'm at it, got to include Johnny Rodgers Make A Change, not sure if it qualifies as a BB, I guess it does, could be a bit uptempo, not sure.

Aid.

Definately not a beat ballad. It is mid tempo at the least. Same as the Tropics.

Several versions of this tune, but this is my favourite. Jackie Wilson - Big man cry from the album Whispers

Dave

https://youtu.be/LSb63HqnblQ

Definately not a beat ballad. It is mid tempo at the least. Same as the Tropics.

Yeah probably right Chalks, never sure of the definition of BB, suppose something like Roy Hamilton Panic Is On could be a good guide, great closer that one is.

Good game this up to now, Spanish goal really sets it up.

Aid.

clay brown an odd additon to this thread ?

for me

benny latimore "rain from the sky"

jackie montre el "doomed by jealousy"

2 I listened to today and both are fantastic.

also just in from boba :- Chuck Walker "I'll be standing by" Virgo sounding pretty good.

Beat Ballads love them

Al H

Jive Five - Then Came Heartbreak

some funny definitions of beat ballads........

Always loved "Friday Night" the flip of Sam Fletchers biggie,never hear it played though and its not on YT either. Steve.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_k3ViEqopY

WILLIE WALKER-JUST DONT WANT TO TAKE A CHANCE

a must.

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a must also...

Two of my all time favourites from a great artist Bernie Moore. Hurt Worse and I'm just a lonely soldier.Sublime. Tricky

• what about Ray Pollard , no more like me on Shrine, absolutely sublime vocals what a tune.
  

a bit faster and not sure if it fits in the bb categorie but Jimmy Bo Horne- I just cant speak on Dade

Regards H

An album track only ever heard played once,not met anyone who has it apart from John Britton who walked on to a car boot sale after i put it on cassette for him and found it..Mickey Stevenson"stormy",lesser version on you tube by Johnny Nash.

A few of my favourites, and i haven't even started yet... These are what i would call beat ballads, at least ;

Jimmy Helms You're mine you Symbol...and the flip Susie's gone.

Bobby Hebb I love mary Scepter

Bobby Adams Sixteen years in the making Battle

Jimmy Barnes You thrill me so much Savoy

Milt Grayson Wayfarin' Stranger Derby

Junior Lewis Where the world begins Columbia

Douglas Banks Aint that just like a woman Guyden

Doug Banks Baby, Since you went away Argo

Freddie Scott I'll try again Columbia

Jackie Wilson Haunted house Brunswick

Arthur Prysock Come and see this old fool Old Town

Teddy Randazzo The way of a clown Abc paramount

will have to list more later.

Just got a Turly Richards on Kapp don't tell me its raining/such a wonderful feeling just a great little Al Mcarther sounding ballad also

Frankie Newsom on usa taunting love but for the beat ballads Billy Jim a bit of a popcorn cowboy thing and a record called strong man by Fred Darin.

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HERES 10 OF MINE THOUGH I COULD GO ON WITH THE LIKES OF RONNIE GALLANT SHADOWS ECT ECT

DONNA THEODORE ITS WORTH IT ALL

GEORGE TINDLEY & THE MODERN REDCAPS DON'T YOU HEAR THEM LAUGHING

JACKIE MONTRE EL DOOMED BY JEALOUSY

BILLY McGREGOR MR SHY

KENNY CARTER I'VE GOTTA FIND HER

BARRY GRAND ANNIVERSARY SONG

LENNY WELCH THE RIGHT TO CRY

ED TOWNSEND DON'T LEAD ME ON

WALTER SCOTT JUST YOU WAIT

RAY RAYMOND IT BREAKS MY HEART

KEV

Edited July 3, 201212 yr by kevinsoulman

"Wide awake in a dream"

Best version IMO:

Another goodie. Boderlines beat ballad to midtempo. But what a record. Wish I'd own a copy.

Kell Osbourne - Quicksand:

Brad Lundy - I'm At The Breaking Point. Think it's got so much more soul than Deena Johnson's version.

Best version IMO:

Yes nice mate. To be honest this is one of those songs that I don't really have a distinct favourite. Can enjoy most cuts of it.

Tony Owens Wishing Waiting Hoping.............George E Smith Dont Find Me Guilty... both drippin with Soul...

Arthur Alexander .......................!

Found an old sound file of Oscar Perry, though it was Barry White first..... ! Lets Take A Raincheck Its the B-side of Let Me Do It Untill Your Satisfied... What a tune.

Eeek! No Jimmy Holiday yet??

Was gonna go for the gigantically fantastic "Turning Point" but probably 'deeper' than beat ballad-eer so gonna run with.....

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The ultimate 'ender'?.....

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Gone now - Fran Jefferies. Class tune!

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Keb Stafford spin.....