i have picked up a couple of releases from this label recently which are really hitting the spot for me...big ella and bobby rush

has anyone got any recommendations from the same label?

If you like the mid-tempo crossover sound then I'd recommend Bettye Jean Plummer "Baby I Want You Back" coupled with a brill version of the standard "I Believe" and only a cheapie

steve

The Francis Burr has a couple bluesy cuts on her release. I assume that you know about The V Wagers (Five Wagers)-"Lucky I Found You". Bobby Rush had several 45s released on Salem.

The Francis Burr has a couple bluesy cuts on her release. I assume that you know about The V Wagers (Five Wagers)-"Lucky I Found You". Bobby Rush had several 45s released on Salem.

Yeah! V Wagers.. another one!. also the flip of "Luck I Found You" the excellent "Until I Found You"

steve

Yeah! V Wagers.. another one!. also the flip of "Luck I Found You" the excellent "Until I Found You"

steve

Yes, but THAT was originally released on Sebon Foster's other label: Nation Time Records (formerly Nation Records).

Anyone know anything about Charles & The Esquires on Salem?

Yes, but THAT was originally released on Sebon Foster's other label: Nation Time Records (formerly Nation Records).

yup, got it on Nation too, different A sides, didn't know which came first, thanx for that Robb.

steve

I do like the Bobby Rush 45 I have on this label, pretty sure I have other good ones filed away but am blanking on what they are right now.

Nothing beats Frances Burr "I say no, no more", but Jimmy Ellis "Putting it on your mind" is a winner too

Edited July 18, 201212 yr by pomonkey

Anyone know anything about Charles & The Esquires on Salem?

I do know that those "Esquires" are not the same Milwaukee group that had the hits with Bunky on Bunky and Wand records.

There is another much harder to find V Wagers on Salem.Too far to turn around now.Superb quirky sweet tune.Absoloutely love it.

The Francis Burr has a couple bluesy cuts on her release. I assume that you know about The V Wagers (Five Wagers)-"Lucky I Found You". Bobby Rush had several 45s released on Salem.

there are two francis burr 45s on salem

Anyone know anything about Charles & The Esquires on Salem?

no, except there are also two singles, one billed as Charles McNair. They share a side I think, I would have to pull them out.

There is another much harder to find V Wagers on Salem.Too far to turn around now.Superb quirky sweet tune.Absoloutely love it.

It took me a very long time to get a copy. I think I've only seen it 2-3 times at most.

It took me a very long time to get a copy. I think I've only seen it 2-3 times at most.

That one must be VERY, VERY rare. I've never seen it.

That one must be VERY, VERY rare. I've never seen it.

Not "VERY VERY" but it is rare. The 5 wagers have two other records that are much harder to find.

Ray Pettis "Question and Answer also got released on Salem as well as Teako

Depending on what kinda sound you're after but there's some nice "deep" stuff on the label

Jimmy Ellis - Heaven has Blessed You

Benny Davis - Tell The Truth

One of my favorite Salem records is Jackie Bee "It's a possibility" (backed by Richard Pegue's group the Norvells...).

Also on the sister label Nation Time the sublime Colour me foolish Leontine Dupree.Crossover perfection!

maybe out of my depth a bit here but I had a nice track by KIRK TAYLOR - GOT TO HAVE SOMEBODY - SALEM WDJ.

Cheers

Swifty

Anyone know anything about Charles & The Esquires on Salem?

whoa, total coincidence, but i saw this age title I'd never seen before and just bought it:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/370629274320?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

I actually thought I probably had the whole label but never tried to write down the catalog to check. But I hadn't seen this one. Anyways, if you listen to the sound clips, it sounds like the voice on the Charles McNair records and the writer on this is McNair. Maybe I'm over-hearing a similarity because the topic is up now but it is a distinctive voice.

It's very nice. I've never seen that Age record.

Interesting label

The 2nd Frances Burr is blah, also not too excited when got Charles McNair "Bundle up and go/Sometime beats no time"

Got a great mid-tempo track on Salem Nat Brown-If thats what you want go ahead, there was a thread on here a while ago, don't see it about much, perhaps Boba can spread some light on this one, well worth getting if you see it though

Kev

Got a great mid-tempo track on Salem Nat Brown-If thats what you want go ahead, there was a thread on here a while ago, don't see it about much, perhaps Boba can spread some light on this one, well worth getting if you see it though

Kev

Kev, is that not Selma mate? as you say (and thanx to you for putting me onto it) a truely stunning track!

Hey! maybe you're playing anagrams!

if you got plenty of money and happen to find one,how about soul bros inc-teardrops-salem

That's a different Salem, same as RedCoats Revue Inc.

Got a great mid-tempo track on Salem Nat Brown-If thats what you want go ahead, there was a thread on here a while ago, don't see it about much, perhaps Boba can spread some light on this one, well worth getting if you see it though

Kev

are you sure it's the same salem? there was a nat brown that recorded in the new york area. do you have a scan?

That's a different Salem, same as RedCoats Revue Inc.

and the two fabulous tempos. it's from richmond va

Interesting label

just be yourself is the bobby rush i just picked up, also big ella, too hot to hold

my kind of sound

if you got plenty of money and happen to find one,how about soul bros inc-teardrops-salem

yeah if only, out of my league i'm afraid

Also on the sister label Nation Time the sublime Colour me foolish Leontine Dupree.Crossover perfection!

never heard this, although your post put me onto another track by her "I'm Guilty", very nice indeed

are you sure it's the same salem? there was a nat brown that recorded in the new york area. do you have a scan?

are you sure it's the same salem? there was a nat brown that recorded in the new york area. do you have a scan?

Ooops !! just been to check, its Selma my apologies, and thanks to you and Steve for replying, yes Boba, its out of Jamaica, New York, fantastic record though all the same, any info much appreciated

Kev