Thought would be good to do a little thread for records that have all the right ingredients to go massive but just never have.

My first offering is a UK only release on 45 that didn't sell massively, plenty of great "feel good" vibe, danceable, right tempo, builds well, fantastic, singer and musicians. Not a an expensive rarity appreciated but personally think it's worthy of dance floor action.

May be that album sales stunted it??

 

Edited December 5, 20177 yr by richard

20 hours ago, richard said:

Found this she was taking about Someone To Treat Me

My name is Jimmie Boone Amos.I was the lead singer of The DeVons. At the time this particular song was recorded at was only fifteen years old. The group which consisted of myself and my two best friends Debra and D.J. recorded two other songs "Wise Up Girl" and "Groovin' with my thing". I thank you for bringing back so many wonderful memories for me. Again thanks for the memories!!!!

It also had her email address which I've deleted

'Someone to treat me' is also a class record which went down well when i played it.......

 

 

 With the same time signature as United Sounds biggie Its a wonder this isn't bigger 

One from me - what a stormer!

 

A couple more from Lou Rawls that have been criminally overlooked IMO.
 

 

 

I was put on to this one a few years back by Martyn Bird,and the first person i actually heard play it out was Sheffields Chris Brooke.Got myself a copy soon after and cant understand why it didnt become a big sound back in the day

 

This one for me - I know it's had its moments but can't believe it's not an automatic big room anthem including right now!

https://youtu.be/g_6Z0W1x1cg

Turns out Time Will Take Care Of Everything also got a Dutch release with a picture cover 

11 hours ago, eddiefoster said:

This one for me - I know it's had its moments but can't believe it's not an automatic big room anthem including right now!

https://youtu.be/g_6Z0W1x1cg

Only 45 of theirs missing from my collection, superb group.

Again stunted by albums sales??

Edited December 11, 20177 yr by richard

On 12/9/2017 at 23:13, Cunnie said:

A couple more from Lou Rawls that have been criminally overlooked IMO.

 

I remember Robbie Vincent at the time getting behind "You can't go home no more", but I've never heard it played out. Maybe that it was on Blue Note meant that it didn't get picked up so much in soul circles.

Lou's remake of "Family reunion" would sound great played out, all classic Philly strings and things, really unusual quality for 1987.

 

14 hours ago, Mickey Finn said:

I remember Robbie Vincent at the time getting behind "You can't go home no more", but I've never heard it played out. Maybe that it was on Blue Note meant that it didn't get picked up so much in soul circles.

Lou's remake of "Family reunion" would sound great played out, all classic Philly strings and things, really unusual quality for 1987.

 

It's an old Modernism spin of mine Mickey. The Bluenote album that it is on is pretty awful too apart from this track. It did get a 7" release too but only in Australia on the Capitol label but it must be pretty scarce as the only copy I have ever seen is the one I was lucky enough to buy. There is also an edited shorter version on the flip without the long drawn out intro. Looks bloody nice too as do most Aussie releases.
Also agree r/e the Family Reunion remake.

Edited December 11, 20177 yr by Cunnie

 

Think this should get more spins as is such a great record (imo)

Edited December 12, 20177 yr by theothertosspot
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On 12/9/2017 at 22:42, eddiefoster said:

This one for me - I know it's had its moments but can't believe it's not an automatic big room anthem including right now!

https://youtu.be/g_6Z0W1x1cg

....sure this was a one time Guy H spin...I remember that Northern soul show he did with Janice Long on radio one back in '87.....I think this was the opening track......fantastic record........

49 minutes ago, MGM 1251 said:

....sure this was a one time Guy H spin...I remember that Northern soul show he did with Janice Long on radio one back in '87.....I think this was the opening track......fantastic record........

Was a VERY big record for a while.

Dx

15 minutes ago, DaveNPete said:

Was a VERY big record for a while.

Dx

...picked up a minter a couple of months ago,absolutely love it...

Any opinions on this one.I remember lots of plays during the mid 90s mainly North West  venues.after hearing it expected it to do more and picked up a Solid Hit issue but never heard it much since.

 

On 07/12/2017 at 18:57, BazM said:

Ditto...

 

Good but definitely prefer the flip. 

one of my favourites

 

Edited December 14, 20177 yr by Gogs
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That Bobby Caldwell tune has Lou Rawls written all over it - definitely deserves more dancefloor action

On 12/12/2017 at 17:19, BazM said:

 

Thanks for posting this one - forgotten how good it sounds. Just dug out my copy . 

13 hours ago, Patto said:

Any opinions on this one.I remember lots of plays during the mid 90s mainly North West  venues.after hearing it expected it to do more and picked up a Solid Hit issue but never heard it much since.

 

And was issued on Track label in the U.K.

Really like this 😊

7 hours ago, gogs said:

one of my favourites

 

quality tune!!

two from me, probably both well known to most, but ever been massive? well they both deserve to be, both up there with any female vocals in the top 50, nay top 20 northern oldies! got to better than Holly St James again anyway!

 

 

 

Without opening a cynical angle to the thread; the answer in many cases to "How the hell is this not massive" may simply be "Coz as most of the examples aren't rare/exclusive/expensive enough" ..........NOT a reason as far as I'm concerned but sadly true for some DJs. And of course  if they don't get airtime they won't get know and loved.

You don't know what you don't know 

This is right up there with any of them; play it right next to Walter & the Admirations or the Mello Souls etc. and it stands up perfectly well; (my opinion obviously!)

I like this thread 

On 09/12/2017 at 22:04, Patto said:

I was put on to this one a few years back by Martyn Bird,and the first person i actually heard play it out was Sheffields Chris Brooke.Got myself a copy soon after and cant understand why it didnt become a big sound back in the day

 

Got a spare if anyone’s looking for this one - just drop me a pm 

On ‎09‎/‎12‎/‎2017 at 18:19, Jerry Hipkiss said:

One from me - what a stormer!

 

 

Reasonable enough tune Jerry, but pales into insignificance compared with t'other side.......... Only IMHO of course! :-)

 

 

Just reading through this thread shows how much stuff is out the waiting to get played, even i as a part time dj  try to introduce new stuff (depending on venue, can't get away with it at an oldies only night but i do try at my very few across the board nights). I don't know if this has made it yet but this is one that i am going to be playing when i get the chance.

 

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One from me, before the wooden hill..... Probably is/has been/was (etc) massive........

But not in my post code/vicinity/envelope.....

Magnificent!!.......

 

Other side to Betty LaVette is great too (imo)

Only Your Love Can Save Me

https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=11&ved=0ahUKEwjnxqqG3ovYAhXNyKQKHZeVCxQQtwIIRDAK&url=https%3A%2F%2Fm.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DQJFQyP5IsJY%26autoplay%3D1&usg=AOvVaw2RH7TeXUe4oGKeglY3IFTS

Edited December 15, 20177 yr by theothertosspot

8 hours ago, steve woomble said:

One from me, before the wooden hill..... Probably is/has been/was (etc) massive........

But not in my post code/vicinity/envelope.....

Magnificent!!.......

 

Fab Steve (another for the ‘wants’ list ) 

 Been playing this all year & some of last year gets a great dance floor reaction but hardly ever hear  it out i reckon its a corker!

 

36 minutes ago, IAN STACEY said:

 Been playing this all year & some of last year gets a great dance floor reaction but hardly ever hear  it out i reckon its a corker!

 

Full of atmosphere bet that sounds great mid nighter

3 minutes ago, Patto said:

Full of atmosphere bet that sounds great mid nighter

 yes buddy a good 2/3am  sound played it at nunny about that time  .got it of des parker one of his plays 

1 hour ago, IAN STACEY said:

 Been playing this all year & some of last year gets a great dance floor reaction but hardly ever hear  it out i reckon its a corker!

 

...at the start I likened it to Romance Watson "where does that....", but that change of tempo turned it into another song!!!!

...Good Spin......

 

   Heres another fantastic tune forgotten by people ,pushed aside by melba moores rendition .this packs a great punchline & a basic 4/4 rhythm never fail to stand those hairs on the back of you neck .IMO 

1 hour ago, IAN STACEY said:

 

   Heres another fantastic tune forgotten by people ,pushed aside by melba moores rendition .this packs a great punchline & a basic 4/4 rhythm never fail to stand those hairs on the back of you neck .IMO 

Think i also recall some of the old Cleethorpes pier guys saying this was a big tune back in their day.Like you say it was eclipsed when the Melba Moore emerged mid 80s.Melba is in my opinion the far better version but Bobby is better for the dancefloor with a great Northern Soul Tempo.

Edited December 15, 20177 yr by Patto

7 minutes ago, Patto said:

Think i also recall some of the old Cleethorpes pier guys saying this was a big tune back in their day.Like you say it was eclipsed when the Melba Moore emerged mid 80s.Melba is in my opinion the far better version but Bobby is better for the dancefloor with a great Northern Soul Tempo.

i agree melba moores is dogs  got mine at the first allnighter adey did at the 100 club but i still kept searching for this one because of its ability to get a dance floor bubbling 

A few of these up on Music Stack, One in UK for £36.46 + p&p

Just now, RICK SCOTT said:

A few of these up on Music Stack, One in UK for £36.46 + p&p

 good price i paid £40 purchased off a mate 

46 minutes ago, IAN STACEY said:

i agree melba moores is dogs  got mine at the first allnighter adey did at the 100 club but i still kept searching for this one because of its ability to get a dance floor bubbling 

Really? It didn't turn up until about 86 as far as I remember (was it not the 86 anniversary single - maybe even 87, I forget).

Dx

Just now, DaveNPete said:

Really? It didn't turn up until about 86 as far as I remember (was it not the 86 anniversary single - maybe even 87, I forget).

Dx

Was first played 84/85 but yes the anniversary single was the 5th or 6th anniversary in 86. 

Here is one that might interest you Ian.Back in the 80s i remember hearing Guy H play a frantic 100mph instrumental.I never found out its title and Lost track of it and never heard it out anywhere until i saw it on this you tube clip from Nuneaton nighter 2013.

The Dancers are of course Andy Cannon and Sharon two of the very best and prob the only 2 these days that could dance to it .

Anyway Mr Martyn Bird put me out of my misery by identifying the record as the Cover up Lord Thunder--- Kaos.Real artist Blockbusters--Muddy part 2

Always thought it should have got more action but the frantic tempo does it no favours for todays ageing dancers

 

8 minutes ago, chalky said:

Was first played 84/85 but yes the anniversary single was the 5th or 6th anniversary in 86. 

...and also came out on Horaces in '86,with the superb "pretty part of you" by Tommy Hunt on the flip.......

Edited December 15, 20177 yr by MGM 1251

20 minutes ago, MGM 1251 said:

...and also came out on Horaces in '86,with the superb "pretty part of you" by Tommy Hunt on the flip.......

Thawas a bit later wasn’t it, 3 maybe 4 years?

1 minute ago, chalky said:

Thawas a bit later wasn’t it, 3 maybe 4 years?

...it might of been,it was also first on the lable,pale green and white....

1 hour ago, Patto said:

Here is one that might interest you Ian.Back in the 80s i remember hearing Guy H play a frantic 100mph instrumental.I never found out its title and Lost track of it and never heard it out anywhere until i saw it on this you tube clip from Nuneaton nighter 2013.

The Dancers are of course Andy Cannon and Sharon two of the very best and prob the only 2 these days that could dance to it .

Anyway Mr Martyn Bird put me out of my misery by identifying the record as the Cover up Lord Thunder--- Kaos.Real artist Blockbusters--Muddy part 2

Always thought it should have got more action but the frantic tempo does it no favours for todays ageing dancers

 

What a terrible noise 

Len 

8 minutes ago, LEN said:

What a terrible noise 

Len 

IT IS quite a racket Len .Deffo a Marching powder tune.I once spun this in my spot after introducing it as So this is for all the people out there that said they only played boring mid tempo tunes at Stafford 

1 hour ago, MGM 1251 said:

...and also came out on Horaces in '86,with the superb "pretty part of you" by Tommy Hunt on the flip.......

There’s also a great version (imho) from French band, The Primaveras 

 

Edited December 15, 20177 yr by andybellwood

17 minutes ago, LEN said:

What a terrible noise 

Len 

Absolutely Len. That is horrible, nasty, filthy. That should never have been massive - anywhere. Its an affront to human decency. Round my parts Guy and Keb, that 60's mafia sound, were known as Guy Dustbin and Keb Garbage. 

Obviously, not mesen like. Particularly as that Keb geezer is a bit handy!