what version do you prefer -- save my love for a rainy day

THE VAN DYKES

THE TEMPTATIONS

MARV JOHNSON

UNDISPUTED TRUTH

I know the van dykes came out on mala but i think marv johnsons version just edges it for me with his vocals and intro on this version. does anyone know who might have recorded this track first.

Edited November 2, 200618 yr by hitsville chalky

what version do you prefer -- save my love for a rainy day

THE VAN DYKES

THE TEMPTATIONS

MARV JOHNSON

UNDISPUTED TRUTH

I know the van dykes came out on mala but i think marv johnsons version just edges it for me with his vocals and intro on this version. does anyone know who might have recorded this track first.

Hi ,,just an observation.........3 that you have listed recorded for Mr Gordy... ATB Steve

P.S. the Mala release was December 1967....

what version do you prefer -- save my love for a rainy day

THE VAN DYKES

THE TEMPTATIONS

MARV JOHNSON

UNDISPUTED TRUTH

I know the van dykes came out on mala but i think marv johnsons version just edges it for me with his vocals and intro on this version. does anyone know who might have recorded this track first.

AND Undisputed Truth released a version in 1971......ATB steve

Has to be the Van Dykes, first "Northern" 45 I ever bought - pressing!!!

Tewkesbury Watson Hall All Dayer

Van-Dykes, no contest

Dito Van Dykes.........still the dogs nuts....tune!!!!

Mark Bicknell.

Dito Van Dykes.........still the dogs nuts....tune!!!!

Mark Bicknell.

Van Dykes -No contest.

Marv Johnson ........

Temps

Marv for me...The Van Dykes lead is so screechy I'd rather hear that queen from the Sissor Sisters!

(I had a Van Dykes album once...unbearable)

Marv for me...The Van Dykes lead is so screechy I'd rather hear that queen from the Sissor Sisters!

(I had a Van Dykes album once...unbearable)

SCEECHY MY ARSE

You have a screechy arse??

You have a screechy arse??

Sorry,can't answer that question until the appropriate moment

Sorry,can't answer that question until the appropriate moment

Sorry,can't answer that question until the appropriate moment

Sorry,can't answer that question until the appropriate moment

Sorry,can't answer that question until the appropriate moment

Sorry,can't answer that question until the appropriate moment

Van_Dykes.mp3

Marv_Johnson.mp3

Van Dykes.

I'll never forget one night dancing near the stage at Wigan perhaps early 74. The Van Dykes hit the decks followed by The Tomangoes and then Morris Chestnut. It was one of those sublime allnighter moments that just seem to stick in your head forever.

I nearly danced myself into orbit.

Col

Van Dykes -No contest.

Hi

Definitely The Van Dykes

Edited November 3, 200618 yr by 45cellar

THANKS SIMON FOR UPLOADING THE FILES. NOW LISTEN TO MARV JOHNSON VERSION LISTEN TO INTRO (DRUMS) MARV DOES A WONDERFUL JOB WITH VOCALS. IAM NOT SAYING I DON'T LIKE THE VAN DYKES VERSION ITS STILL A TOP TUNE AND DANCER BUT FOR ME MARV JOHNSON

Temptations version isn't bad, but Van Dykes are the dog's b****cks...!!!

Roccia

Edited November 3, 200618 yr by Roccia

what version do you prefer -- save my love for a rainy day

THE VAN DYKES

THE TEMPTATIONS

MARV JOHNSON

UNDISPUTED TRUTH

I know the van dykes came out on mala but i think marv johnsons version just edges it for me with his vocals and intro on this version. does anyone know who might have recorded this track first.

deffo the temps

also 67 i believe,

so which was first?

deffo the temps

also 67 i believe,

so which was first?

i would say marv johnson then temps, then van dykes

Vocally I think that both are a bit sceechy and nothing special but the musical arrangements makes both excellent records, with the arrangment on The Van Dykes edging it for me over the Marv Johnson version.

Anyone able to upload the Temps version?

KTF.

Drew.

Save my love - temptations -

10976 refosoul

here you go the bo****ks Eddie Kendricks god

Edited November 3, 200618 yr by Tedsoul

Save my love - temptations -

10976 refosoul

here you go the bo****ks Eddie Kendricks god

TED THANKS FOR UPLOAD, I GOT THIS ON THE ALBUM BUT FORGOT HOW GOOD THIS IS, ITS NECK AND NECK WITH MARV JOHNSON ALTHOUGH I STILL LOVE THE VAN DYKES VERSION ITS BEHIND THESE 2 VERSIONS MAYBE ITS THAT MOTOWN MAGIC.

what version do you prefer -- save my love for a rainy day

THE VAN DYKES

THE TEMPTATIONS

MARV JOHNSON

UNDISPUTED TRUTH

I know the van dykes came out on mala but i think marv johnsons version just edges it for me with his vocals and intro on this version. does anyone know who might have recorded this track first.

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Van Dykes for me

what version do you prefer -- save my love for a rainy day

THE VAN DYKES

THE TEMPTATIONS

MARV JOHNSON

UNDISPUTED TRUTH

I know the van dykes came out on mala but i think marv johnsons version just edges it for me with his vocals and intro on this version. does anyone know who might have recorded this track first.

Can someone please tell me what the Marv Johnson version came out on? Is it an unissued track? It's certainly not on his only Motown l.p......

I think it's first issue was on 'A Cellarful Of Motown' Vol 1.

Havving listened to them all again, The Van Dykes obviously has a more ugent dancing qualilty ..and the voice doesn't sound so bad. I wonder if my memory of 'that' voice has been coloured by the terrible Van Dykes album I had and the 45 'I'm So Happy' where the lead goes VERY over the top !

But I still like Marv's version better, but then I really like Marv Johnson's voice a lot. Eddie and the boys is nice too.

Save my love - temptations -

10976 refosoul

here you go the bo****ks Eddie Kendricks god

Love Eddie on this one!

But I must say that the Van Dykes on this one is smokin'!

But I must say that the Van Dykes on this one is smokin'!

Love your site Maverick! Glad to see you're keeping the Soul alive in the USA!

But I must say that the Van Dykes on this one is smokin'!

Love your site Maverick! Glad to see you're keeping the Soul alive in the USA!

Ditto, Brilliant site, just noticed that you joined Soul Source yesterday, Welcome 'The Maverick'

It's Certainly one of the best things that I've ever done, joining Soul Source.

Keeping the Soul alive in the USA! & Worldwide - Thanks to the Internet.

The Soul Music that we all Enjoy, has been in safe hands here in the UK for many years via the various Northern / Rare Soul Scenes, etc

Edited November 4, 200618 yr by 45cellar

what version do you prefer -- save my love for a rainy day

THE VAN DYKES

THE TEMPTATIONS

MARV JOHNSON

UNDISPUTED TRUTH

I know the van dykes came out on mala but i think marv johnsons version just edges it for me with his vocals and intro on this version. does anyone know who might have recorded this track first.

Gotta say The Van Dykes but its a difficult call as the versions by Marv Johnson and the Temptations are sooo good.

Ditto, Brilliant site, just noticed that you joined Soul Source yesterday, Welcome 'The Maverick'

It's Certainly one of the best things that I've ever done, joining Soul Source.

Keeping the Soul alive in the USA! & Worldwide - Thanks to the Internet.

The Soul Music that we all Enjoy, has been in safe hands here in the UK for many years via the various Northern / Rare Soul Scenes, etc

I am glad you all enjoy my site! Thanks very much for welcoming me! I have "lurked" around here long enough and decided to join and I am glad I did!

Yes I noticed that and the funny thing is I have been a collector of rare soul for most of my life and had no idea that there were many like me that enjoy this music!

Now the only thing I must experience is these groovy events!

what version do you prefer -- save my love for a rainy day

THE VAN DYKES

THE TEMPTATIONS

MARV JOHNSON

UNDISPUTED TRUTH

I know the van dykes came out on mala but i think marv johnsons version just edges it for me with his vocals and intro on this version. does anyone know who might have recorded this track first.

It would seem The Temps version is earlier than Marv Johnson. The Temps album "With a lot of soul" was released in July 1967 and Marv recorded his version in October 1967.

I love all the versions...the Temps has the best vocals, but the Van Dykes has the best backing track......one of my favourite northern soul intros....a classic!