I am looking forward to Prestatyn next month, as I am sure everyone else is....now this guy Morris Chestnut is singing for us Soul fans and I must admit, I am familar with "too darn Soulful" and "Why shouldn't a man cry" but I would really appreciate a bit of help here (and a few downloads) from collectors and DJs (for obvious reasons?)

The guy has an amazing voice and I would like to hear more of his work!

Many thanks in advance, Mossy

the_attractions.mp3

Edited January 24, 200718 yr by mossy

OH COME ON, HE MUST HAVE MADE MORE THAN TWO FANTASTIC TRACKS.................I HAVE BEEN WAITING UP ALL NIGHT !

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If he only sings TDS, it should be enough.

Dont forget these guys probably never sang these tracks outside NS weekenders.

If I was going, Id buy Moz a pint and tell him Ive sung TDS about 10,000 x more than him and still mix up the sweet, meat, neat, and charm.

Let him know he is a real STAR in our world.

Ed

Bio by John Smith on Morris Chestnut recently added to Prestatyn 2007 site

clip and link below

Weekender Information :: The Artists

Morris Chestnut by John Smith

Summary:A look at the soul history of Morris Chestnut

MORRIS CHESTNUT

Only the most gritty of soul singers would qualify to be described as just 'too darn soulful'. Morris Chestnut, the guy who cut the song of this name, only ever recorded a small number of tracks as a solo singer. However, he has enjoyed an extended career in the music business. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, he started out singing in school. He then went into the Services, being posted to Hawaii with the Air Force. After his discharge, he ended up in Los Angeles where he met up with members of the doo wop group, the Vows. His cousin Ralph was a member of the group that had a record released on Markay in 1961, this being produced by George Motola. Via the Vows, Morris got to know Motola, who impressed, signed Morris to his L&M label. Using the Vows on backing vocals, Motola cut Morris on a song he had written himself, "I Need Somebody", this being released under the name of James Washington Lee. Musical styles were moving on...

https://www.soul-weekenders.co.uk/prestatyn2007/index.php

Vows "Tell Me" VIP is a nice nice choon

Edited January 24, 200718 yr by Chunky

Tell Me - the vows - vip

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soo underated and under played.

steve

Edited January 24, 200718 yr by Soul-Integrity

tell me - the vows -

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the vows, ricky.

snap, great minds and all that

ricky7

snap, great minds and all that

ricky7

Yup! lol

steve

Anyone any ideas who else wil be entertaining us?

Loll

there's a few girls I know, who might well be entertaining

Anyone any ideas who else wil be entertaining us?

Loll

DEE DEE Sharp

Prince philip mitchel

Morris chestnut

roy roberts

Melisa morgan

plus some surprise guest if all goes well !

Rob & Karen

Make sure a DVD is obtainable to those who cannot be there.

Im now humming free for all on the strengh of it.

Ed

DEE DEE Sharp

Prince philip mitchel

Morris chestnut

roy roberts

Melisa morgan

plus some surprise guest if all goes well !

Rob & Karen

Perfect

Thanks for the info.

Loll

Tell Me - the vows - vip

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soo underated and under played.

steve

fantastic sound, how much is that one!

That girl is mine - attractions -

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Burn up some road - attractions -

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Why shouldn't a man cry - attractions -

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Lonely lonely - sound masters -

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fantastic sound, how much is that one!

In the book at £200, but would have thought you can pick em up for half of that.. Be careful not to get a demo coz it only got "buttered Popcorn" both sides

New girl in the neighborhood - attractions - bell

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Lonely lonely - sound masters -

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he was in the group at the time but he wasn't singing lead on either side. Lonely Lonely is Roy Haggins on leqad & the flip side has David Jones up front.

There is a cd released of the Soundmasters on CDbaby https://cdbaby.com/cd/soundmasters

In the book at £200, but would have thought you can pick em up for half of that.. Be careful not to get a demo coz it only got "buttered Popcorn" both sides

I would have thought £100 about right now personally althought it is creeping up. Was a steady £75 for ages not so long ago and have seen one recently at that price, also one at £150.

I'm sure everybody here knows the answer to this question except me, but is the great Morris Chestnut related to the Hollywood actor of the same name?