Just been listening to 'Isn't She a Pretty Girl' the 'B' Side of Ronnie McNeir's 'Sitting in My Class' (Deto287) I'd forgotton how good it is. Strikes me that many 'B' sides are now being discovered. A collector's thread of great flip sides please?

Just been listening to 'Isn't She a Pretty Girl' the 'B' Side of Ronnie McNeir's 'Sitting in My Class' (Deto287) I'd forgotton how good it is. Strikes me that many 'B' sides are now being discovered. A collector's thread of great flip sides please?

Frankie Beverley ' Want To Feel I'm Wanted ', other side of ' Because of My Heart '

Cashemeres - Don't let the door - Hem

Ambers - Another love - Smash

Soul Twins - Give the man a chance - Karen

Derc Hotzog - Puppy love - Hamilton

I guess the classic one is the b side to Bobby Sheens "Doctor Love" on Capitol.

"Sweet, sweet love" just a brilliant piece of mid tempo soul. Various progressive types have played it over the years but it still got alot of potential.

Another favourite is the flip to Lou Rowls "Love is a hurting thing" "Memory lane" a slow sort of finger snapper with a bluesy feel, but don't let put you off, makes a great last record. Got the lot including harmonicas!

Regards Alan

flips to :-

Inticers - Since She Left - can't remember title, something 'Baby'? :fool:

Johnny Caswell-You Dont Love Me Anymore (IOU)

Epitome Of Sound - You Dont Love Me (Where Were You)

Volumes - I Just Cant Help Myself (One Way Lover)

to name but a few........

i like the topic! also interesting the question what influenced label owners decision on what to pick as a - and b-side. so often the determinded b-side is the title that´s more interesting to soul folks today...

like for example

jimmy helms - my little devil

ruby johnson - weak spot, keep on keeping on, (think stax/volt pretty often picked a ballad for the a-side and put a nice upbeat-tune on the flip...?

gene latter - funny face girl

regarding good 2siders, i like

jean wells - "the best thing for you baby"/"try me and see"

lyn collins - "mama feelgood"/"fly me to the moon"

jackie wilson - this love is real/love uprising

etta james - tell mama/i´d rather go blind

and thousands more i guess...

hi a few come to mind, which i have played out recently

FABULOUS PEPS - LOVE OF MY LIFE - WHEELSVILLE

(awesome detriot)

JOE DOUGLAS - SOMETHING TO BRAG ABOUT - PLAYHOUSE

( fab double sider)

GEORGE JACKSON - DONT USE ME - MERCURY

(again great double sider)

THE COMPANIONS - HELP A LONELY GUY - GENERAL AMERICAN

(needs playing more!!!)

happy soulin

russ

Legends - Got to let you go now (b to Fear not) - Locket / Commercial is a nice soulful slower track

Jo Ann Garrett - Whole new Plan - B Side = Stay By My Side. Lovely midtempo

Tony Clarke - Wrong Man - B Side = No sense of direction - Stormer!

Always liked flipside of intruders `check yourself ` which is the midtempo `it must be love` `sing what you wanna` which is b side of shorty longs `here comes da judge` also cuts a fine groove.

Always liked flipside of intruders `check yourself ` which is the midtempo `it must be love` `sing what you wanna` which is b side of shorty longs `here comes da judge` also cuts a fine groove.

Intruders - It Must Be Love - cracking track mate, been getting some plays round this way.

Alan

Always preferred the flip side to the Case of Tyme's manic "Manifesto" !

'"SOME CALL IT LOVE"

Absolute cracking dancer !

Always preferred the flip side to the Case of Tyme's manic "Manifesto" !

'"SOME CALL IT LOVE"

Absolute cracking dancer !

Another current example would be 'Gotta Wipe Away The Teardrops' the flip of Ollie Jackson's 'The Day My Heart Stood Still.' Think I still prefer 'Heart' but it does beg the question what impact a played 'B' side influences price too. Steinways, Larry Atkins etc etc?

Just been listening to 'Isn't She a Pretty Girl' the 'B' Side of Ronnie McNeir's 'Sitting in My Class' (Deto287) I'd forgotton how good it is. Strikes me that many 'B' sides are now being discovered. A collector's thread of great flip sides please?

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Just been playing a few "flipside gems" so this is right up my street :

Current favorite, has to be the flip to Billy Preston's Capitol recording - "The girl's got 'it'" flip it over and there's a great, moody midtempo number called "The night" - one of my fave tunes at the moment !

Few more starting with the more obvious ones :

Lorraine chandler - What can I do/ Tell me your mine - Giant

Tony Hestor - Watch yourself/Just cant leave you - Karate

Larry Atkins - Aint that love enough/Lighten up - Highland

4 Voices on Voice

Joe Matthews - Aint nothing you can do/(you better) check yourself - Kool Kat

4 Exceptions- You got the power/A sad goodbye - Parkway

High Keys - Living a lie/Lets take a chance - Verve

Steinways - My hearts not in it anymore/you've been leading me on - Oliver

Lillian Dupree - Hide & Seek/Shield around my heart - DTown

John Bowie - 'miss a good thing/At the end of the day - Merben

Connie Questel - Give up girl/World of trouble - Decca

Liberty Belles - Shingaling time/Just Try me - Shout

Irma & Fascinators - Lost Love/Just a feeling - Scepter

Jimmy/Vela Cameron -Loving U is such a groove/ I found a place - Reprise

Marke Jackson - I'll never forget you/Since you've been my girl - Jamie (2 sides of Van Mccoy magic !)

Kenny Carlton - Lost & Found/Wait till I get U in my arms - Blue Rock (another 2 from Mr Mccoy !)

Take care

John

Inticers - Since She Left - can't remember title, something 'Baby'? :fool: .....

"I Got To Find Me A Baby. - absolutely brilliant!!

Here's some more:

Ed Crook: You'll See (That's Alright)

High Keys: Don't Leave Me Now (One Horse Town)

Rufus Wood: Ghettoville (Before 2001)

Gwen Owens: Still True To You (Just Say You're Wanted)

Dena Barnes: Who Am I (If You Ever Walk Out Of My Life)

Dorothy Berry: Soul Power (Don't Give Me Love)

VInce Apollo: Can't Turn My Back (I Bear Witness)

Chaumonts: Love Is The Thing (I Need Your Love)

The Shalimars: Baby (Stop & Take A Look At Yourself)

Spyder Turner: Don't Hold Back (I Can't Make It Anymore)

.....more when I think of them.

Edited June 9, 200619 yr by Gene-R

Mind and Matter " Sunshine baby"

Innersection "Im in debt to you"

James Gaylan " You come first at last"

Barbara Hall " Leave my heart at the door " ( sam dees , )

Simon

Just been listening to 'Isn't She a Pretty Girl' the 'B' Side of Ronnie McNeir's 'Sitting in My Class' (Deto287) I'd forgotton how good it is. Strikes me that many 'B' sides are now being discovered. A collector's thread of great flip sides please?

Hate the 'A' side of the Dream Team (I'm Not Satisfied) but the flip 'There He Is' is a real delight:

always liked the flip of major lance - you dont want me no more / wait till i get you in my arms .

as good as the a side.

always liked the flip of major lance - you dont want me no more / wait till i get you in my arms .

as good as the a side.

major lance flip of - you don,t want me no more/ wait till i gat you in my arms

is also the flip of kenny carter- lost and found blue rock " van mccoy "twice

steve t

FEW MORE "B" SIDES

DAVE LOVE - YOU PAINTED ME BLUE.......WORLDS 101

JACK MONTGOMERY - DO YOU BELIVE IT......SCEPTER 12152

THE ROTATIONS - DONT EVER HURT ME GIRL......LAW-TON 1550

G.KNIGHT & THE PIPS - NO ONE COULD LOVE YOU MORE..TAMLA MOTOWN 864

WINSTONS - AINT NOTHING LIKE A LITTLE LOVIN'......CUR-TOM 8546

BESSIE BANKS - TRY TO LEAVE ME IF YOU CAN.....QUALITY 503

PHILLIP MITCHELL - THE WORLD NEEDS MORE PEOPLE LIKE YOU...JAY BOY 37

DIONNE WARWICK - (IM) JUST BEING MYSELF.....WARNER BROS 16327

J.JOHNSON & THE BANDWAGON - I DONT KNOW WHY.....STATESIDE 2207

BOBBY REED - IF I DONT LOVE YOU......BELL 888

EDWIN STARR - RUNNING BACK AND FORTH......TAMLA MOTOWN 725

ALBERT JONES - YOU AND YOUR LOVE......CANDY APPLE 742

THE LOST FAMILY - BLOW MY MIND.....MUSIC BAG 1101

i think im right with all the above but i could be wrong ( again )

John and the Wierdest- Memories/ No Time

Edwin Starr-your my mellow/my kind of woman

Classics-so glad i found you/one dance