Rick Cooper Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 I found an old cassette compilation of some US singles that were big in the Netherlands clubs and parties in the late 70s. I only listed the titles so haven't a clue who some of them are by. Found quite a few on Refosoul but would be grateful for any help with identifying artists and labels of these:- 1. "Say It" ( not J J Barnes or Masqueraders) Male vocal with horns and strings Lyric sample If you found someone who loves more than I do then just say it say it say it (Wilson Picket type growls) 2."Lovin on Borrowed Time" (the William Bell song but done similar way to Mitty Collier version ) Male vocal , backing singers, horns, guitar intro Lyric I'm caught in a love trap, captive to your charm 3."The Wrong Girl" Female vocal and backing singers Lyric He walks the streets at night, his shadows follow him in the moonlight. Chorus: he fell in love with the wrong girl 4. "May the Best Man Win" Male with female singers, piano intro and horns Lyric You say that you really love him and I know that you care a little bit about me, You can't make up your mind 5. "How Much Can a Man Take" (not Big John Hamilton) Male vocal , guitar intro and organ Lyric I have a woman, she treats me so mean. There are another 5 or 6 but this will do for a start. I think all were on small US labels from mid sixties to early seventies. Hope someone can help. Rick Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Dave Turner Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 (edited) Rick, most possibly these ... 1. John Henry - Say It - Brownstone ... also two releases as John "Rootman" Henry on Dig and Amber Antique 2. Bobby Mack "Lovin' On Borrowed Time - Midas 3. Betty Wright - The Wrong Girl - Alston ??????? 4. Ollie Nightingale - May The Best Man Win - Pride .......... also done by Frankie Lee but Nightingales has the piano intro 5. Dellie Hoskie - How Much Can A Man Take - Noble Edited February 9, 2013 by Dave Turner Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Dave Turner Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 (edited) Rick, for comparison John Henry https://youtu.be/vw1mtFNapJU 2 Bobby Mack https://www.sirshambl..._mack/index.php 4. Ollie Nightingale 5. Dellie Hoskie .... it's a remix but you'll get the drift and it has the right lyrics https://www.broadjam....&mediaID=358738 Edited February 9, 2013 by Dave Turner Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
bobt Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 hi.track 1 "say it" by j.p. robinson(alston)-flip to "please accept my call".also the same song done by john "rootman" henry on amber antique records.ta bob. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rick Cooper Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 Rick, most possibly these ... 1. John Henry - Say It - Brownstone ... also two releases as John "Rootman" Henry on Dig and Amber Antique 2. Bobby Mack "Lovin' On Borrowed Time - Midas 3. Betty Wright - The Wrong Girl - Alston ??????? 4. Ollie Nightingale - May The Best Man Win - Pride .......... also done by Frankie Lee but Nightingales has the piano intro 5. Dellie Hoskie - How Much Can A Man Take - Noble Dave Thanks for your help. Bobby Mac and Dellie Hoskie on Noble are the ones, I remembered them as soon as I saw the names. John Henry is the right song and singer but the version I have is slower than the Amber Antique one. Nightingales not the same but I'll listen again. "Wrong Girl" by Betty Wright should be on YouTube but a quick look hasn't shown anything. The song is about a boy and girl who fall in love then find out they are brother and sister which should narrow it down. thanks Rick Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Dave Turner Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 (edited) Rick, I'm not sure if the original cut as John Henry on Brownstone is slower or the same as the "Rootman" releases on Dig and Amber Antique. All three are supposedly 1972 so I would imagine they'd be the same ... but possibly different If not Ollie Nightingale then poss Frankie Lee or Reuben Bell. Sound file here but I can't find a clip for Reuben Bell though unfortunately https://www.sirshambl...e_lee/index.php I'll keep my ear out for the Betty Wright lyrics Edited February 9, 2013 by Dave Turner Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rick Cooper Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 hi.track 1 "say it" by j.p. robinson(alston)-flip to "please accept my call".also the same song done by john "rootman" henry on amber antique records.ta bob. Bob Thanks for your help. John"Rootman" Henry is probably the one I have but could be J P Robinson as I can't find a soundclip. Either way I know what to look for now. Rick Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rick Cooper Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 If not Ollie Nightingale then poss Frankie Lee or Reuben Bell. Sound file here but I can't find a clip for Reuben Bell though unfortunately https://www.sirshambl...e_lee/index.php I'll keep my ear out for the Betty Wright lyrics Dave , The Frankie Lee is the right song but not the version I have so must be Reuben Bell. Hopefully I'll be able to get hold of a copy of this and the others now I know what to look for. thanks Rick Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Dave Turner Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 (edited) Rick, it's probably NOT even the Reuben Bell as his cut has a different title ie "Wait It Out And May the Best Man Win" plus it's 1982 so too late really. Soundclip on Manship https://www.raresoulm...SESSION,_REUBEN I'll keep diggin' Edited February 10, 2013 by Dave Turner Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Get involved with Soul Source
Add your comments now
Join Soul Source
A free & easy soul music affair!
Join Soul Source now!Log in to Soul Source
Jump right back in!
Log in now!