Posted January 7, 200520 yr and I know this for a fact, going by the amount of people who ask if I can get them it: Far and away the most popular currently is the appalling FIVE ROYALES - CATCH THAT TEARDROP closely followed by BILL BUSH - I'M WAITING which I quite like, very catchy tune, then the joint third most requested are DEON JACKSON - SOME DAY THE SUN WILL SHINE and KARMELLO BROOKS - TELL ME BABY both of which I believe are fantastic records. So there you go. The public decided, not me...
January 7, 200520 yr Far and away the most popular currently is the appalling FIVE ROYALES - CATCH THAT TEARDROP The harmonies are brilliant. The trumpet has just the right amount of brass. The guitar comes in at just the right place. The conceit of the lyric is unusually clever for a Northern record. Edited January 7, 200520 yr by Billy Freemantle
January 7, 200520 yr Author The harmonies are brilliant. The trumpet has just the right amount of brass. The guitar comes in at just the right place. The conceit of the lyric is unusually clever for a Northern record. link But it's 5 years too early to be taken seriously...
January 7, 200520 yr But it's 5 years too early to be taken seriously... link Yes. It is early. And it surprises someone like me that had a long, long time away from Northern Soul that this is now considered Northern. But it pleases me too because it's a great song. It shows NS has grown up and changed. What date is this record?
January 7, 200520 yr Yes. It is early. And it surprises someone like me that had a long, long time away from Northern Soul that this is now considered Northern. But it pleases me too because it's a great song. It shows NS has grown up and changed. What date is this record? link I found myself in the same situation when I started going to 'nighters again. I love this earlier music, although Maggie sometimes says "Derek that's rock & roll". I think I've said before on here it's a very thin line nowadays between r&r / r&b. I'm sure I've read somewhere that CTT was the first openly r&b record to be played on the "soul scene" early '80s
January 7, 200520 yr I'm sure I've read somewhere that CTT was the first openly r&b record to be played on the "soul scene" early '80s I can remember "Baby Scratch My back" - Slim Harpo, "Wang Dang Doodle" - Koko Taylor and "Grits Aint Groceries" - Little Milton and "Whose Cheating Who" - Little Milton being played at the Wheel in the late 60s. I think that all these are R&B. I wonder if the Wheel hadn't closed, would the history of the Soul of the North been any different. Would we have avoided the worst excesses of Wigan? I can't remember any out and out pop rubbish getting played at Whitworth Street.
January 7, 200520 yr Pete - What are current values? Any chance of posting some sound files? link No doubt Pete will give you his realistic values.... but these are taken from Ovenchip's book.... FIVE ROYALES - CATCH THAT TEARDROP - Home Of The Bues.... sold for £500.... ABC £200.... BILL BUSH - I'M WAITING - Ronn.... £1000 DEON JACKSON - SOME DAY THE SUN WILL SHINE - Not listed.... KARMELLO BROOKS - TELL ME BABY - Milestone.... £1000 Don't know what Tim Brown's book lists at.... anyone ?.... Over to Pete for his valuations....
January 7, 200520 yr Yes. It is early. And it surprises someone like me that had a long, long time away from Northern Soul that this is now considered Northern. But it pleases me too because it's a great song. It shows NS has grown up and changed. What date is this record? link Agree wid ya Billy, I too think Northern has "grown up and changed" but I've felt this was driven be the need to find new tunes. delving further back into the "birth of soul". It's important to me now, and that's why I can embrace tunes like "I Cant Stand It" The Seminoles, "In Between Tears" Lenny Miles, "With All Thats In Me" Marv Johnson, Somebody Elses Sweetheart" The Wanderers, "Kidnapper" Jewel & the Rubies, and the like. Once over, my blinkered view of soul would never let me do that. Think 1st issue of 5 Royales on Home Of Blues was from either 1960 or '61. Steve
January 8, 200520 yr Deon Jackson only exists on an acetate someone has I think, all others play it of dub plates or similar, i.e. not the original, regardless of what you might have heard. I think it is not one of his best tunes, too poppy and chunky IMO, plus the sound quality was apalling on the acetates/dubs I heard. "That's What You Do To Me" is much better IMO, great northern soul and relatively under-played still I think.
January 8, 200520 yr Deon Jackson only exists on an acetate someone has I think, all others play it of dub plates or similar, i.e. not the original, regardless of what you might have heard. I think it is not one of his best tunes, too poppy and chunky IMO, plus the sound quality was apalling on the acetates/dubs I heard. "That's What You Do To Me" is much better IMO, great northern soul and relatively under-played still I think. link Carl Fortnum has or had the original studeo acetate of Deon Jackson. Keep meaning to look at Keith Moneys as he swears it's genuine, got it from Pete Lowry I think. The rest are deffo cuts. The origianl acetaqte the quality isn't that good if I remember rightly. Edited January 8, 200520 yr by chalky
January 8, 200520 yr Carl Fortnum has or had the original studeo acetate of Deonm Jackson. Keep meaning to look at Keith Moneys as he swears it's genuine, got it from Pete Lowry I think. The rest are deffo cuts. The origianl acetaqte the quality isn't that good if I remember rightly. link I though Jim O'Hara was first with this and that was a cut from Ron Murphy tape , dont think any acetate was mentioned by Ron Murphy and he should know. Kitch may know more about this, his memory is generally better than mines, must be because he is younger!! Cheers Jock Edited January 8, 200520 yr by jocko
January 8, 200520 yr I though Jim O'Hara was first with this and that was a cut from Ron Murphy tape , dont think any acetate was mentioned by Ron Murphy and he should know. Kitch may know more about this, his memory is generally better than mines, must be because he is younger!! Cheers Jock link Always remember this from Gary Spencer.
January 8, 200520 yr Think 1st issue of 5 Royales on Home Of Blues was from either 1960 or '61. Steve link What's the earliest northern sound? Isn't 'Lover' - Delites about 1958 or something? Matt
January 8, 200520 yr "That's What You Do To Me" is much better IMO, great northern soul and relatively under-played still I think. link Good call.... been playing this one a while now.... great like you say .... I know my mate Steve M (bladeforlife) was reminded of it from its airings and now also plays it out ....
January 8, 200520 yr "That's What You Do To Me" is much better IMO, great northern soul and relatively under-played still I think. link Spun this NYE @ Sheridans
January 8, 200520 yr Good call.... been playing this one a while now.... great like you say .... I know my mate Steve M (bladeforlife) was reminded of it from its airings and now also plays it out .... link Yep, brilliant tune I remember Phil Blacknell playing this a lot in North Wales in late 80s/early 90s. As regards Someday The Sun... the sound on all I've heard has been dodgy and yes they are all acetate copies from 1 studio acetate (or tape - dunno Jocko). Rich
January 8, 200520 yr Delites from 1958?! Are you sure? link I'd have thought that this was a throwback sound dating from the mid sixties..... Which is why it would have sold so poorly WOOF!
January 8, 200520 yr Author Well the folks I did it for all reckon that the recording of Some Day The Sun Will Shine is the best they've heard - I know Mick played it at the 100 Club off one I did. But I think you're right, it's a total one off.
January 8, 200520 yr and I know this for a fact, going by the amount of people who ask if I can get them it: Far and away the most popular currently is the appalling FIVE ROYALES - CATCH THAT TEARDROP closely followed by BILL BUSH - I'M WAITING which I quite like, very catchy tune, then the joint third most requested are DEON JACKSON - SOME DAY THE SUN WILL SHINE and KARMELLO BROOKS - TELL ME BABY both of which I believe are fantastic records. So there you go. The public decided, not me... link Some good tracks there but its endless 3 come to my mind the attractions-you don't know boy Betty moore-speed up on wand and Bonnie Herman-hush don't cry-columbia oh by the way I pick up voice box-I want it backI think its on loma £1.50 from soul bowl early 70's it must worth something now Billy
January 8, 200520 yr FIVE ROYALES - CATCH THAT TEARDROP - Home Of The Bues.... sold for £500.... ABC £200.... link One here on ABC.... >eBay< ....if anyone's interested....
January 8, 200520 yr Good call.... been playing this one a while now.... great like you say .... I know my mate Steve M (bladeforlife) was reminded of it from its airings and now also plays it out .... link thats what you do .... would feature in alltime favs if ever did list, flip had plays, didnt do a lot for me but may be someones cup of tea
January 8, 200520 yr Some good tracks there but its endless 3 come to my mind the attractions-you don't know boy Betty moore-speed up on wand and Bonnie Herman-hush don't cry-columbia Billy link Good call Billy, pity you don't live near York, I will probably spin all three at the Holgate Soul Club tonite! (Anyone in the vicinity, get yourself there, a cracking good night!)
January 8, 200520 yr Good call Billy, pity you don't live near York, I will probably spin all three at the Holgate Soul Club tonite! (Anyone in the vicinity, get yourself there, a cracking good night!) link trev can you post up details of holgate in events - moved standing flyer out of current gallery as wasnt sure if still valid ta mike
January 8, 200520 yr and I know this for a fact, going by the amount of people who ask if I can get them it: Far and away the most popular currently is the appalling FIVE ROYALES - CATCH THAT TEARDROP closely followed by BILL BUSH - I'M WAITING which I quite like, very catchy tune, then the joint third most requested are DEON JACKSON - SOME DAY THE SUN WILL SHINE and KARMELLO BROOKS - TELL ME BABY both of which I believe are fantastic records. So there you go. The public decided, not me... link Interesting list pete, simply because it is not what I would have expected. Obviously peoples tastes are now moving away from the traditional Northern Soul top 500, which can only be good for the scene long term. Obviously there will always be those amongst us are set fast in 1978, but it is refreshing to see some people moving forward. JM
January 8, 200520 yr by the way I pick up voice box-I want it backI think its on loma £1.50 from soul bowl early 70's it must worth something now Great tune. It's about £15 now. Rumoured to be the same group as Charades on MGM/Okeh etc.
January 8, 200520 yr Why? link It was the "too early to be taken seriously" comment that I found amusing, considering how far back in time I search for good music. Nevermind, it was nothing serious.
January 8, 200520 yr Pete - What are current values? Any chance of posting some sound files? link Five Royals is about £300 at moment, although I've just watched one make $851 (£500) on eBay before it was pulled off. Bill Bush is worth a grand until the idiots who buy them realise that it's not rare... Don't know Deon Jackson I'm afraid - soundbyte anyone? Karmello Brooks, probably a thousand quid, saw a cracked on eBay make about £500, so make from that what you will... Voicebox, about £20 for a demo, £25 for an issue, so not a lot, but a brill track! Will put some soundbytes together and post up in a bit Billy Edited January 8, 200520 yr by billytheboot
January 8, 200520 yr Author It was the "too early to be taken seriously" comment that I found amusing, considering how far back in time I search for good music. Nevermind, it was nothing serious. link Well I don't know, I just don't like the sound of these kind of records, I think it's the string arrangements - I like the r&b things without strings...
January 8, 200520 yr DEON JACKSON- SUN WILL SHINE - IS A ATLANTIC ACETATE THAT'S BEAT REALLY BADLY , WHEN I WORKED AT BROWNY'S KOPPELL PLAYED IT ME OVER THE PHONE AND ASKED IF I THOUGHT IT'D GO , I TOOK THE ORIGINAL CUTS (4) OFF THE ORIGINAL ACETATE AND I THINK IT WAS SOLD TO NIGE PARKER - CAN'T REMEMBER I THINK THEY HAD CUTS OF IT LIKE I DID ( CARL AND GARY) . NOT SURE WHERE IT RESIDES NOW- BUT REGARDLESS IT'SONLY JUST PLAYABLE !!
January 8, 200520 yr "Catch That Teardrop" by the 5 Royales positively dates from 1962. Don't think the De-Lites is as early as 1958 - probably more 1964-65. Apparently, the Cuppy label was owned by Bill Haley, and was named after his wife. Dunno about the "Cuppy" nickname though - guess shes was probably a 38DD or something! Edited January 8, 200520 yr by Gene-R
January 8, 200520 yr "Catch That Teardrop" by the 5 Royales positively dates from 1962. Don't think the De-Lites is as early as 1958 - probably more 1964-65. Apparently, the Cuppy label was owned by Bill Haley, and was named after his wife. Dunno about the "Cuppy" nickname though - guess shes was probably a 38DD or something! link Does anyone know of any other releases on the label? Only two I know of are Delites and Thornton Sisters, but I haven't really being looking... Actually never heard Thornton Sisters, so has anyone got a soundbyte they wouldn't ming sharing? Billy
January 8, 200520 yr "Catch That Teardrop" by the 5 Royales positively dates from 1962. Don't think the De-Lites is as early as 1958 - probably more 1964-65. Apparently, the Cuppy label was owned by Bill Haley, and was named after his wife. Dunno about the "Cuppy" nickname though - guess shes was probably a 38DD or something! link Looks a nice L.Allen matey. Ady.
January 9, 200520 yr Well the folks I did it for all reckon that the recording of Some Day The Sun Will Shine is the best they've heard - I know Mick played it at the 100 Club off one I did. But I think you're right, it's a total one off. link ======== i spun this at worcester off a dub the other week ive always loved 'ooh baby' and still do and TWYDTM but the above 45 is fantastic IMO
January 9, 200520 yr DEON JACKSON- SUN WILL SHINE - IS A ATLANTIC ACETATE THAT'S BEAT REALLY BADLY , WHEN I WORKED AT BROWNY'S KOPPELL PLAYED IT ME OVER THE PHONE AND ASKED IF I THOUGHT IT'D GO , I TOOK THE ORIGINAL CUTS (4) OFF THE ORIGINAL ACETATE AND I THINK IT WAS SOLD TO NIGE PARKER - CAN'T REMEMBER I THINK THEY HAD CUTS OF IT LIKE I DID ( CARL AND GARY) . NOT SURE WHERE IT RESIDES NOW- BUT REGARDLESS IT'SONLY JUST PLAYABLE !! link Thats interesting Andy, chatted with Colin over this also as thought Jim O'Hara had this first, he didnt really dj though so times are all mixed up in my mind (wonder why ). Do definitely remember though Ron Murphy telling him it was tape only, another myth blown!! Jim also got the Metros cut off RM, this was due to come out on Murphys Gold Soul I think, take it that and the Deon Jackson were from different sources then, always assumed the same. Oh the mysterys that have unravelled in the last 10 years or so, its amazing really. Cheers Jock
January 9, 200520 yr Good call Billy, pity you don't live near York, I will probably spin all three at the Holgate Soul Club tonite! (Anyone in the vicinity, get yourself there, a cracking good night!) link Trevski it's nice to see someone with taste
January 9, 200520 yr "Catch That Teardrop" by the 5 Royales positively dates from 1962. Is that the ABC issue or House Of The Blues? Steve
January 10, 200520 yr Is that the ABC issue or House Of The Blues? Both were released in 1962. And the original label is Home Of The Blues. Edited January 10, 200520 yr by Sebastian
January 10, 200520 yr Trevski it's nice to see someone with taste link Thanks Billy! The attractions- "You don't know boy' -JuneBug. Similar, in many ways, to Rhonda Davis- Duke, yet still relatively unplayed/unknown. I have had one of these since '93, and have played it out on many occasions, but still a 'sleeper' IMHO. Not seen that often either. If you get to the Wilton aniversary in March, remind me, and I'll spin it for you!
January 11, 200520 yr The Attractions was played and hyped by quite a few people in the UK maybe 3 - 4 years ago, and back then it peaked price wise at around £200 - £250, seems to have fallen steadily since then to around £100 - £150. Probably due for a 'revival' and when the people who always seem to get to hear everything 2 - 3 years after everyone else get to hear it, it will probably become a £700+ 45 overnight in a now typical second or third 'wave of demand'. Edited January 11, 200520 yr by Guest
January 11, 200520 yr Great thread this. Looking at Pete's list of the most indemand records, it seems that for something to catch on and get onto the wants lists of people it has to be well and truly hammered - Bill Bush is surely played out by now but people obviously still want to own it and hear it. I reckon the bulk of the demand for such records comes from returnees broadening their tastes. One the one hand, one can call this progress - these are 'todays mainstream biggies' and don't not hammered oldies (as such). You could also say that people that too many on the scene seem happy to replace the played out records of one era with those of another. People still have an alarming tendency to chase the same records just as they become popular. Each to their own I suppose. Current indemand records (and quality sounds) like Ralph Graham on UPLOOK and The Sensations - Demanding Man are well on their way to becoming played out. Needn't be the case ! Hammy
January 11, 200520 yr Great thread this. Looking at Pete's list of the most indemand records, it seems that for something to catch on and get onto the wants lists of people it has to be well and truly hammered - Bill Bush is surely played out by now but people obviously still want to own it and hear it. I reckon the bulk of the demand for such records comes from returnees broadening their tastes. One the one hand, one can call this progress - these are 'todays mainstream biggies' and don't not hammered oldies (as such). You could also say that people that too many on the scene seem happy to replace the played out records of one era with those of another. People still have an alarming tendency to chase the same records just as they become popular. Each to their own I suppose. Current indemand records (and quality sounds) like Ralph Graham on UPLOOK and The Sensations - Demanding Man are well on their way to becoming played out. Needn't be the case ! Hammy link Like you say Hammy too many wanna be DJ's happy to chase the same records as everyone else, throw money at records like Bill Bush which in essence should be more like £150 or less due to the number of copies about. Time we had more individuals, with their own identity given a chance and not just those with the same big money (often over priced) indemanders as everyone else. Ralph Graham biggie for Colin Law and I think Jim Tennant (is that right Jock?) around '87.
January 11, 200520 yr "Catch That Teardrop" by the 5 Royales positively dates from 1962. Don't think the De-Lites is as early as 1958 - probably more 1964-65. Apparently, the Cuppy label was owned by Bill Haley, and was named after his wife. Dunno about the "Cuppy" nickname though - guess shes was probably a 38DD or something! link The label was named after his 2nd wife, Barbara Joan Cupchak, and I assume the nickname derives from her surname, not the size of her womanhood
January 11, 200520 yr Like you say Hammy too many wanna be DJ's happy to chase the same records as everyone else, throw money at records like Bill Bush which in essence should be more like £150 or less due to the number of copies about. Time we had more individuals, with their own identity given a chance and not just those with the same big money (often over priced) indemanders as everyone else. Ralph Graham biggie for Colin Law and I think Jim Tennant (is that right Jock?) around '87. link Yes at least that, certainly Colin had this, got of Jim Wensoira when he was selling covered as Gene Mcdaniels I think, Jim had only played it a few times, became a monster for COlin, same time as Kim ?? I Saw You last Night which Colin found in States, I covered as Valerie Simpson and it was monster for him, have heard this is getting a few spins now. Cheers Jock PS Agree with Chalky and Hammys comments, especially too many djs, I am astounded by the ratio, even from my distant involvement these days.
January 11, 200520 yr Yes at least that, certainly Colin had this, got of Jim Wensoira when he was selling covered as Gene Mcdaniels I think, Jim had only played it a few times, became a monster for COlin, same time as Kim ?? I Saw You last Night which Colin found in States, I covered as Valerie Simpson and it was monster for him, have heard this is getting a few spins now. Cheers Jock PS Agree with Chalky and Hammys comments, especially too many djs, I am astounded by the ratio, even from my distant involvement these days. link I think they both had it covered as different artists initially. Colin certainly played it at the Winding Wheel covered as Tommy Navarro, sure there is a review in Shades Of Soul from sometime in '87 where this is mentioed. Later both covered as same but thought it was covered as Jimmy/James Conwell. Having trouble remembering the Kim (?) disc
January 11, 200520 yr I think they both had it covered as different artists initially. Colin certainly played it at the Winding Wheel covered as Tommy Navarro, sure there is a review in Shades Of Soul from sometime in '87 where this is mentioed. Later both covered as same but thought it was covered as Jimmy/James Conwell. Having trouble remembering the Kim (?) disc link You are right (again ) , SJST was covered as James Conwell, the flip side however Jim W had covered as Gene McDaniels, cant remember if Colin played that out, will ask tonight and also the name of the other disc. Cheers Jock
January 11, 200520 yr You are right (again ) , SJST was covered as James Conwell, the flip side however Jim W had covered as Gene McDaniels, cant remember if Colin played that out, will ask tonight and also the name of the other disc. Cheers Jock link Cheers mate maybe the other side should be played again, would no doubt bump the price up another couple of 100
and I know this for a fact, going by the amount of people who ask if I can get them it:
Far and away the most popular currently is the appalling
FIVE ROYALES - CATCH THAT TEARDROP
closely followed by
BILL BUSH - I'M WAITING
which I quite like, very catchy tune, then the joint third most requested are
DEON JACKSON - SOME DAY THE SUN WILL SHINE
and KARMELLO BROOKS - TELL ME BABY
both of which I believe are fantastic records.
So there you go. The public decided, not me...