Dudes and Dudettes

I wonder does anyone know who the writer McCall is, credited on the Rotary Connection's "Love Me Now", the opening track on "Dinner Music"?

Dudes and Dudettes

I wonder does anyone know who the writer McCall is, credited on the Rotary Connection's "Love Me Now", the opening track on "Dinner Music"?

Possibly Cash McCall (Maurice Dollison) Lisa, Chicago singer and songwriter and session musician.

thanks man

Wow... good to see this getting a mention on here.

A great record from this 'semi-psychedelic' bunch, and featuring the late great Minnie Ripperton!

Wonder how well it would be received played out.

Sean

very well indeed. It has beautiful harmonies, it's very soulful and still a little funky. It has that great sound of the crossover of soul and trippiness of the time, but best of all the break down is very cool and perfect in length for a bit of the old floorwork if you're that way inclined. Shame it's not on 45...hmmm...

very well indeed. It has beautiful harmonies, it's very soulful and still a little funky. It has that great sound of the crossover of soul and trippiness of the time, but best of all the break down is very cool and perfect in length for a bit of the old floorwork if you're that way inclined. Shame it's not on 45...hmmm...

Ah... but it is.

I have it on a 45!

And have 'tried' playing it out.... about 10 years ago.

Was not well received at the time... but times change.

A future left field monster?

Hope so.

Sean

Haven't heard that one! I was quite fond of "Magical World" at one time though. The late Charles Stepney (of Earth, Wind & Fire fame) and one Sidney Barnes were also members of the group!

(looked them up here)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotary_Connection

I think a couple of their albums got a UK release also.

Edited June 5, 200718 yr by mel brat

Haven't heard that one! I was quite fond of "Magical World" at one time though. The late Charles Stepney (of Earth, Wind & Fire fame) was also a member of the group if my memory serves....

(have since looked them up, here!)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotary_Connection

Right up your street Mel, I reckon.

Seek it out (before they all want one).

Sean

Right up your street Mel, I reckon.

Seek it out (before they all want one).

Sean

Right, I will then! Thanks

(Before certain individuals decide to take a hammer to them... )

Edited June 5, 200718 yr by mel brat

Back to the original question though did C Mcall not always write under his proper name (Mr Dollinson) rather than McCall so not sure we have correct writer,

any chance of soundclip as I like a little leftfield (only have RC reissue CD so doubt it is on that)

Cheers

Jock

I'm pretty sure this is Morris Dollison/Cash McCall. A great songwriter: That's How It Is (Otis Clay/Laura Lee) is one of the greatest songs in all of soul. The RC cut mentioned above is fantastic and I'm sure its time has come.

Back to the original question though did C Mcall not always write under his proper name (Mr Dollinson) rather than McCall so not sure we have correct writer,

Cheers

Jock

HI Jock, When I first posted I thought that too, anyway decided to google him and i've just been reading about Maurice on Wiki'......found that he worked on Rotary Connection sessions so it's more than likely being the man he was/is he had other input too.

Derek.

Edited June 5, 200718 yr by DelTee

HI Jock, When I first posted I thought that too, anyway decided to google him and i've just been reading about Maurice on Wiki'......found that he worked on Rotary Connection sessions so it's more than likely being the man he was/is he had other input too.

Derek.

Keep forgetting about Wilkipedia, learn something every day on this site.

On the recommendation of Mr Sweeney above have just sent away to the very reliable Dusty Groove for copy of the album so looking forward to that!

I have most of the LPs and "Teach me How to Fly" on a 45, which is a bit to psychedelic for the soul scene I think.

The LPs are very experimental. "Black Gold of the Sun" was revived for the chill out market in the 90s.

I know Gareth's favourite is "Peace at Least" from the least valuable Christmas album, it starrts off dead corny, but the build up of emotion towards the end is very moving, good one to slap on at xmas dos.

I have most of the LPs and "Teach me How to Fly" on a 45, which is a bit to psychedelic for the soul scene I think.

The LPs are very experimental. "Black Gold of the Sun" was revived for the chill out market in the 90s.

I know Gareth's favourite is "Peace at Least" from the least valuable Christmas album, it starrts off dead corny, but the build up of emotion towards the end is very moving, good one to slap on at xmas dos.

My favourite RC record is their take on Jagger /Richards "Lady Jane"........I wouldnt call it a dancer though ......lol