Anyone know the full story behind this song ??

It's currently back in vogue due to Ady / Kent releasing Darrow Fletcher's previously unissued take of it on 45 / CD.

However, it has long been a soul scene fave via the 1978 released versions by Breakwater & Jean Terrell.

The song was written by stalwarts Zane Grey & Len Roy Hanks (multi-hit composers & sometime recording act Grey & Hanks).

No doubt they cut the 'original' version but I haven't checked to see if their's was just a demo version to 'sell the song on' or if they cut a 'finished version' themselves for actual release purposes.

ANYWAY, here's the long time UK MS scene play from Jean Terrell ........

..... Jean Terrell — No Limit A&M 45 & LP track in 1978

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Breakwater - No Limit Arista promo 12” (in 1978) & 79 release as a 45 track (also 78 on their LP).

Their LP has been reissued on both vinyl & CD.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6jI7_9iCVc

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Seems that Darrow & Jean must have got the same tape of Grey / Hanks songs for consideration.

She cut their song "Rising Cost of Love" & it was released in 78; Darrow also cut it & his version was released as a Atlantic / Crossover 45 in 79.

Darrow cut one of their songs as early as 1970, whereas Jean cut 5 of their songs that went on her 1978 LP.

Wonder which of the two of em cut "No Limit" & "Rising Cost Of Love" first; guess we'll never really know.

Edited October 21, 201212 yr by Roburt

Seems Grey & Hanks songs were very popular in the late 70's .... another version of "Rising Cost Of Love" .......

Edited October 21, 201212 yr by Roburt

It was Darrow's demo to place it with other acts, so his would have been first. No that it sounds like a demo, Grey & Hanks had enough resources and know how to make the demos sound the business.

Dont forget Millie Jackson John!

It's nice that Ortheia Barnes was on the Cut Glass version.

Seems Grey & Hanks songs were very popular in the late 70's .... another version of "Rising Cost Of Love" .......

Was also done by Loose Change in 79. I haven`t played the Darren Fletcher cd yet to compare versions.

Was also done by Loose Change in 79. I haven`t played the Darren Fletcher cd yet to compare versions.

Just as well, it ain't on it

Only on the 45 at the mo but is gonna be on the Kent 30 CD out in a week or so. Ady

Just as well, it ain't on it

Only on the 45 at the mo but is gonna be on the Kent 30 CD out in a week or so. Ady

Think we are getting our wires crossed Ady ,Rsing cost of love is on my cd lol Or was you refering to Loose Change version ? lol

I like the Loose Change take on "Rising Cost .." .....

BTW, think Ady's on about Darrow's "No Limit".

Edited October 21, 201212 yr by Roburt

_{Ah, sorry about that, i was thinking of No Limit. Yep it's a longer version of Rising as it is a longer version of all the Crossover issued sides too.}

You can hear brief clip of Darrow here.....

https://soundcloud.com/chalkster/cdkend384-03

Have to say : (what are we gonna do about) this mess and (love is my) secret weapon are top draw .Would there be any chance of

releasing these on a little double sider 45 on Kent . Just playing the cd now

For my money, Darrow Fletcher's version of 'Rising' is the best of the bunch, it's that voice that takes the song to another level, awesome.

Have to say : (what are we gonna do about) this mess and (love is my) secret weapon are top draw .Would there be any chance of

releasing these on a little double sider 45 on Kent . Just playing the cd now

Not for a good while, but I'll try.

Here's a scan of the original 10" acetate that contains the Darrow Fletcher version of "No Limit":