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There are a few bits on the net about the late Diamond Joe (Joseph Maryland) who started recording in New Orleans back in the very early 60's.

His output on vinyl wasn't enormous but it was enough for a CD of his work from down the years (especially if any unissued tracks are lurking out there). I first became aware of his tracks when the 'Bell's Cellar of Soul -- Vol.1' LP was released here back in 1968.

I instantly fell in love with "How to pick a winner" (I was partial to the Allen Touissaint NOla sound anyway).

Apart from this lot  ... 

https://funky16corners.com/?p=850

https://homeofthegroove.blogspot.co.uk/2010/10/more-goodbyes-diamond-joe-solomon-burke.html
............ is there anything else on the net about him & his music career ??
 
Two of his earliest tracks were included on this CD package .......
........... BUT I need more of his stuff (& don't want to splash the cash to get all the vinyl) ...
......... Were any otherwise 'unissued' cuts included on the Jap album that included his stuff ??
 
Here's the gem that is "Winner" .....
 

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    Prefer Diamond Joe's How to pick a winner had it years and always play it ,love Allen Toussaint stuff ever since i bought Lee Dorsey and Batty Harris Love lots of loving on UK Buffalo there's Get out

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    Roburt, I've got his 45's on Instant, Sansu and Deesu. Might have his Minit label 45's as well. Let me know if you struggle to find any of the recordings and I might be able to help you out.

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Love his recordings, think that Maurice Williams version of the song just pips Diamond Joe's... there were some great Charley LP's from the 8ts on the label, had a host of Diamond Joe tracks, all good, bit of info on there, but as LP comps they did tend to be short..

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEZ0G4ion80

 

 

try this also, as they 'Charley" did a one off, of all the LP tracks I think

 

https://www.burningshed.com/store/charly/product/418/3062/

 

 

 

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Always loved "Hurry Back To Me" reminds of the late Greg Pollitt giving it large on the dancefloor.Good luck with the search.  Steve

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Always loved "Hurry Back To Me" reminds of the late Greg Pollitt giving it large on the dancefloor.Good luck with the search.  Steve

The Jap Sundazed comp CD ' Get Low Down' features 5 of his Sansu / Deesu cuts, including "Hurry Back To Me".

Ain't got the CD though. 

Info on the P-Vine Jap LP ......... "Hurry Back To Me" also on that (+ 9 of his other cuts).

https://www.discogs.com/Diamond-Joe-Willie-West-Moanin-Screamin/release/3005333

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Prefer Diamond Joe's How to pick a winner had it years and always play it ,love Allen Toussaint stuff ever since i bought Lee Dorsey and Batty Harris Love lots of loving on UK Buffalo there's Get out my life woman on one of the Bells Cellar of Soul that i love great piano work..

 

On Maurice williams who is barbria ?  

 

seriously both versions are good

 

https://youtu.be/2wRWJN8t6CA

 

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Roburt, I've got his 45's on Instant, Sansu and Deesu. Might have his Minit label 45's as well. Let me know if you struggle to find any of the recordings and I might be able to help you out.

 

There are a few bits on the net about the late Diamond Joe (Joseph Maryland) who started recording in New Orleans back in the very early 60's.

His output on vinyl wasn't enormous but it was enough for a CD of his work from down the years (especially if any unissued tracks are lurking out there). I first became aware of his tracks when the 'Bell's Cellar of Soul -- Vol.1' LP was released here back in 1968.

I instantly fell in love with "How to pick a winner" (I was partial to the Allen Touissaint NOla sound anyway).

Apart from this lot  ... 

https://funky16corners.com/?p=850

https://homeofthegroove.blogspot.co.uk/2010/10/more-goodbyes-diamond-joe-solomon-burke.html

............ is there anything else on the net about him & his music career ??
 
Two of his earliest tracks were included on this CD package .......
........... BUT I need more of his stuff (& don't want to splash the cash to get all the vinyl) ...
......... Were any otherwise 'unissued' cuts included on the Jap album that included his stuff ??
 
Here's the gem that is "Winner" .....
 

 

 

i usually spin the flip "wait a minute baby". great new orleans shaker!

 

His 'if I say goodbye' on Instant is awesome, not noticed it mentioned yet. Would love a copy

Mik

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