Roburt Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 (edited) 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://funky16corners.blogspot.co.uk/2005/05/diamond-joe-fair-play.html https://homeofthegroove.blogspot.co.uk/2010/10/more-goodbyes-diamond-joe-solomon-burke.htmlhttps://desosquichante.blogspot.co.uk/2010/10/how-to-pick-winner-or-two.html ............ is there anything else on the net about him & his music career ?? Two of his earliest tracks were included on this CD package ....... https://www.amazon.co.uk/Soul-Of-New-Orleans-1958-1962/dp/B00BTEAXOE/ref=pd_sim_m_h__4 ........... 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" ..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fm0NnNXWqT8 Edited August 17, 2013 by Roburt Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Roburt Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 Here's the two cuts included on the CD I posted a link to above. Diamond Joe with "Moanin & Screaming" ....... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u80agStc-8w AND here's ... "Fair Play" ....... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cAyD4At8V0 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mal C Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 (edited) 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/ Mal.C Edited August 17, 2013 by Mal.C. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Roburt Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 I'm told that the B side to "Gossip Gossip" ("It Doesn’t Matter Anymore") is worth acquiring but don't think I've heard it ... "Gossip Gossip" ain't shabby either ........... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzWMFapIENU Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Larry Semmins Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Always loved "Hurry Back To Me" reminds of the late Greg Pollitt giving it large on the dancefloor.Good luck with the search. Steve Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Roburt Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 Here he is with "Help Yourself" .......... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUAKU7mZHP0 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Roburt Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 (edited) ........ anuda .......... "Don't Send Me Back" ............ ....... one of his Sansu gems ........ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1tqp5kItB4 Edited August 17, 2013 by Roburt Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Roburt Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 . AND ........ "Look Way Back" ........... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yRFEgHIWHU Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Roburt Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 (edited) 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 Edited August 17, 2013 by Roburt Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Roburt Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 BTW, no relation at all to the Detroit fella who ran a record label ........... https://www.discogs.com/label/Diamond+Jim Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Smudger Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 (edited) 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 Edited August 17, 2013 by smudger 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sebastian Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 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. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ljblanken Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 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://funky16corners.blogspot.co.uk/2005/05/diamond-joe-fair-play.html https://homeofthegroove.blogspot.co.uk/2010/10/more-goodbyes-diamond-joe-solomon-burke.htmlhttps://desosquichante.blogspot.co.uk/2010/10/how-to-pick-winner-or-two.html ............ is there anything else on the net about him & his music career ?? Two of his earliest tracks were included on this CD package ....... https://www.amazon.co.uk/Soul-Of-New-Orleans-1958-1962/dp/B00BTEAXOE/ref=pd_sim_m_h__4 ........... 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" ..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fm0NnNXWqT8 i usually spin the flip "wait a minute baby". great new orleans shaker! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest penny Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 His 'if I say goodbye' on Instant is awesome, not noticed it mentioned yet. Would love a copy Mik Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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