As Melvin has now departed back to the USA, I am looking at the Northern songs that have been played, or are strong Northern which he wrote or co-wrote, these may be included in future shows here or on the Continent.

 

I'm not after Songs he recorded himself, but the ones others did.

 

Butch played a blinding set of records about 7 years ago at a gig in Stoke that Chris Waterman promoted " An audience with Melvin Davis".  However since having my collection stolen, I no longer have the luxury of being able to sift through Detroit stuff looking at writers etc.

 

Here's what I have so far. All records marked with a * are already included or have backing tracks done.

 

JJ Barnes "Chains of love" *

Jackey Beavers  "I need my baby" *

Edward Hamilton "I'm Gonna love you"  *

Darrell Banks "I'm the one who loves you" *

 

Ann Perry   "That's the way he is"

Johnnie Mae Mathews "Lonely you'll be"

Calvin Williams       "Lonely you'll be"

 

 

If you can include YouTube or Refosoul links even better as this helps Melvin get the feel of what we are after over here.

 

Thanks in advance !

Rob.

Edited March 19, 201312 yr by Rob Wigley

Calvin Grayson       "Lonely you'll be"

 

 

Don't think that's right Rob? Calvin Willims maybe?

Yes Tony a senior moment, can you think of any tunes ?

Ok looks like you are all as stumped as me then !!!!

 

What about the cross-over / modern stuff ?

How about Edward Hamilton -Call Me,it's the flip of I'm gonna love you - on Carrie cheers Chris.

GREAT RECORD DID HE WRITE IT CHRIS ?

 

superb threw me because its on Jameco / Carrie, did it ever come out on Mary Jane ? or is that  "Tell me" !

 

superb threw me because its on Jameco / Carrie, did it ever come out on Mary Jane ? or is that  "Tell me" !

 

Yes "Tell Me" (came out 5 times on Mary Jane). 

Here are three:

 

Steve Mancha - I Don't Want To Lose You (Groovesville)

 

Steve Mancha - I Won't Love And Leave You (Groovesville)

 

John L Brown & Rayettes - I'm Losing You (Like-It-Is)

 

Cheers

 

Richard

Jackey Beavers  "I need my baby" *

 

The record label credits D. Davis (Don Davis) rather than M. Davis.

 

Cheers

 

Richard

Edited March 22, 201312 yr by Premium Stuff

J. J. Barnes - Forgive Me (Groovesville)

 

Richard

Thanks for the additions Richard

 

I know some inside stories about the writing credits...........be assured Melvin had all the talent...

 

Rob

John L Brown & Rayettes - I'm Losing You (Like-It-Is)----don't know this at all Richard, is there a clip anywhere ?

Is there anything on the Rare Stamps LP ? again stolen off me !

Sorry for the late reply to your question Rob, but I've been at work all day.i had a great time chatting with Melvin last sat eve and we discussed many of the songs he wrote that were sang by other people.As well as not being credited on the label he also said he wasn't paid a dime for Jackey Beavers as you already know. Chris.

John L Brown & Rayettes - I'm Losing You (Like-It-Is)----don't know this at all Richard, is there a clip anywhere ?

 

Hi Rob

 

Have a look at this link:

 

 

Cheers

 

Richard

Find A Quiet Place (& be lonely) on Wheel City.

 

Aid.

 

What a tuuuuoooooon!!!

Edited March 22, 201312 yr by MrsWoodsrules

Find A Quiet Place (& be lonely) on Wheel City.

 

Aid.

 

What a tuuuuoooooon!!!

 

Aid mate - thread is about songs Melvin wrote but didn't record himself   

 

Plus - track was on Wheel City - not D-Town

 

Agreed - fabulous, fabulous track.

 

Cheers

 

Richard

Edited March 22, 201312 yr by Premium Stuff

Aid mate - thread is about songs Melvin wrote but didn't record himself   

 

Plus - track was on Wheel City - not D-Town

 

Agreed - fabulous, fabulous track.

 

Cheers

 

Richard

 

Ahh, Cheers Rich.

I thought I did edit the label to Wheel City?

I should pay more attention in class (x 100). 

 

Aid.

Find A Quiet Place (& be lonely) on Wheel City.

 

Aid.

 

What a tuuuuoooooon!!!

 

Used to be in my top 10 but it's one of those records I played to death, over and over again, and I can't really listen to it now 

 

Cheers

 

Richard

Used to be in my top 10 but it's one of those records I played to death, over and over again, and I can't really listen to it now 

 

Cheers

 

Richard

 

I like it a lot too.

Funny that, how what's probably the best tune you've ever heard, one month, suddenly turns you off the next (I'm not referring to this one specifically, just generically).

I have loads like that, great records, but for some reason, not only are they not great to you anymore, you actually don't even wanna hear em.

Paris Sleepless Nights is an example for me personally.

 

Aid.

also from Richard