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Cheap ! the Rivingtons and an absoloutly brilliant double sider. 'Years' being on top IMHO.

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I do find all those "look alike" & "ready to wear" overflowing the market boring, unimaginative and SO not sexy 45s. They all are allready proved dance floor favourites. Don't expect a surprise. I've seen them in "young" or "new" (not so young) DJs boxes and then sound pretty boring played out loud like it could have come from some bad "northern soul" compilations for "your home party". I started dipping in that "northern soul" thing buying Kent compilations to discover those sounds and have found it very educational for both the ear and the brain. They were thematical, informative and varied. Those reissue 45 are nothing like that. Now I have nothing against reissues as long as they are intresting and not only for collectors, but for everyone into music.

OK, see the thing as such; Arlen 749 is Litlle Herman 'one out of a hundred' (LH-2) flip is (LH-1) and Arlen 751 is Little Herman 'gotta keep on walking' (LH-4) flip is (LH-3), so why the release on Gina would be first baring the usual Arlen numbering system while the other Gina's just don't as such (artists abreviation with songs 1,2,3...) ? And so where do you put in the discography of Gina records 751 while all the other Gina's bare 110's and 1110's numbers ? Actually, it's no such of a big deal all that, but just to put the clock right and stop the infatuation even on small things, let's straighten it out: 'it's those little things that count'.

All the Gina records I've seen (6 or 7), so not so much or enough to set it right but showed two runs of numbering 100's and 1000's. But not this one ?! I totally agree with you that it sounds rather 63ish than 1964. But an Arlen discography (globaldogproductions) that seems credible somehow and alost complete date 1964 for Arlen 741. So untill then...

...So, it seems that Finfer had it released on his own label, first in mid or late 1963, and then he had his and Dick Clark's Arlen label re-issue it in early 1964... OK Rob, but then why would the Gina be prior to the Arlen while borrowing the Arlen numbering system and the so specific artist's abreviations and "order of sides" ? Even more now since I understand better the relation between Gina and Arlen through H Finfer. It does make sense for the factual label infos that Arlen was first and that it was given another lease under agreement (H. Finfer & D. Clarck) to Gina records. More so if Arlen was at an end and Little Herman second 45 was still getting some action and could use another round of pressings to meet the demand. Only not through a dying Arlen company but still through a related label = Gina ! This is all hypothetical but it's a theory that holds on and matches the labels infos at least.

Ah ! so they could classified the Gina release in the discography even though it bears an Arlen number ? Would you know if the Gina uses the Arlen matrix/template too ? I don't owe a Gina so I can't compare with my copy on Arlen. Anyway, I guess this is now sorted. Cheers

Could you be more specific in infos from R&B indies book (I guess) ? Cheers

Cheers for thar Rob, even though I can't finfd those infos on the 'soulfulkindamusic' site, anyway, this just close the subject of my quest. I'll keep on looking at the beauty while playing of both my Arlen's releases without wondering about that Gina release that I don't need to own never more.

Posting this since I hear and read for so long that the Little Herman 45 on Gina 'I'm gonna put the hurt on you' B/W 'gotta keep on walknig' is often supposed and proposed as the first issue before Arlen. But looking at the evidences it points out the other way. I did check few of the Gina releases and none but the Little Herman bare under the catalogue number an abreviation system of the artist with a "counting" of release on the label. As for examble the Buttons (TH-BUTT-1 & TH-BUTT-2) For instance Little Herman on Arlen 749 shows; LH 1 'it's alright pardner', LH 2 'one out of a hundred'. Little Herman on Arlen 751 has; LH 3 'I'm gonna put the hurt on you' & LH 4 'gotta keep on walking'. Almost all the Arlen (700 series) I've seen are baring the same abreviation numbering thing under the catalogue number as such. So if we can agree that LH 1 & 2 are before LH 3 & 4 then why would a 45 on Gina be prior to a second release on Arlen just following another Arlen release ? Also, and finally, Little Herman on Gina takes all the infos (even the catalogue numbering system) like the Arlen 751. All the Gina's I've seen are 100 and 1000 numberings ! No 700's. So was there a connection between those two label ? It could be. Some of the Gina 45's were also 'A Zenith production'. I can't find much infos about those record labels to understand better their relation if any. Any clues anybody ?

Can a DJ be inspiring ? Why not, but still IT IS the music that should be inspiring first ! Before the actual DJ's. Rare or not rare, underated or even over rated many 45 suffer the same fate but when placed right as such they can be sounding totally spot on ! So one tune alone doesn't make a DJ set inspiring. It's rather a coherent set of tunes "knowns" and/or "unknowns" that have a "quality" to them that makes an inspired DJ set. Then it could even be more INSPIRING if it's risky, bold and working all together TO OTHER DJ's. "Programmed" DJ's sets are boring ! It's a whole. One's DJ set can be filled with all the "ultimates", "rare'n'expenssive" OVOs records and at the same time have no what so ever intrest IMHO. A good DJ set isn't also not necessary the one that put everybody on the dance floor at all times. The same goes for the contrary. BTW, I'm not a DJ as such, even though I do spin out from time to time. I do find more inspiration selfishly listening to my records home (with or without guests) though. With no other reasons than my own earbuds' (guts, heart ant soul included) pleasures. And I love hanging out listening to other DJ's stuffs sets and "discovieries" at the same time. How some DJ's can just place a tune I wouldn't have think of like the too "obvious" and still make it brilliant another time around amazes me always if rightfull. And then I dance to it again. Joy ! Then I also love to just sit and listen to some as "music delight". I still hear, learn enjoy and appreciate music. Always YOUNG, less and less FOOLISH, but still HAPPY like Droopy ! LOL And yes, it's northern soul that drove me in this musical tendecy of the black American music legacy/field with it's quest for a "sharper" (at times) sounds with a "pop" appeal (at other times) that I found vital to this day. So what is northern soul ? It's all that also...

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BELGIAN ! Not French !

Taste and opinion, but for e Curtis 'move on up' is for ever, while the Tams 'be young, be foolish but be happy' was and still is a never for me. Up lifting and with a drive... It's POP music IMHO. Even while talking with friends as a request when I was "DJ'ing", I could not compromise since I never kept a copy of 'BYBFBH'. Easy does it ! At the same time I totally digged the reason of the request and as such your quest around it. Nothing against the Tams on my behalf, on the contrary; I still crave their 45 'hey girl don't bother me' B/W 'take away' 45 brilliant and common two sider. But maybe much more than their all their other stuffs. And 'be young' being one of them, I could never get exited about it music nor lyric wise. So indeed, a kind of "doubled eged sword" spin for a DJ like said above depending on the crowd. If played, I would quit the dance floor while friends of mine would pack it up with enthousiasm...

Looking at it and then realized the odd factor that I never seen this Jimmy Helms track on the all black Symbol design. I looked some on the net and found no traces of this label variation. It is not such a big deal, but still should it be a detail, some might consider this otherwise. Clean Ex+ overall. Plays like it looks bold and strong. 50 £ FREE POST TO ALL OVER THE WORLD ! (extra 6 £ to have it signed for) payment through Paypal as 'to family or friends' gradings M, EX, VG, G PM me for inquiries

Cool package for this chilled groovy song. Cool to look at and to listen to. Condition of sleeve is Ex overall. Mind you it does have a split at the top half way. Vinyl is EX+ and it's made of good strong vinyl quality that is also well mastered. 20 £ FREE POST TO ALL OVER THE WORLD ! (extra 6 £ to have it signed for) payment through Paypal as 'to family or friends' gradings M, EX, VG, G PM me for inquiries

The item description is not really descrptive in any way ! So is it a mistake/breach or what ?

The seller is Craig and he knows his stuffs most of the time. Not this time I'd say.Craig is a business man but he is no crook. He must have made a genuine mistake even though it's pretty obvious here. The buyer can be assured to be paid back if he claims it on the other hand.

Now open to best offers !

Wonderful record, tune, song...

Yes, only LP. Must have LP though.

Not a common one from the miss on the beautiful Fayette label. Vinyl and label show some wear and felt pen on 'trouble child' side but it plays strong and loud all the way as it still looks good. Kitchen sink Youtube clips from actual record. I could consider offers on trade for northern stuffs OVO only though. 250 £ FREE POST TO ALL OVER THE WORLD ! (extra 6 £ to have it signed for) payment through Paypal as 'to family or friends' gradings M, EX, VG, G PM me for inquiries

The best group in the universe graced by the pen of Mike Terry & Jack Ashford to dish this tastefull wonderfull slice of a tune. Treat your ears to my kitchensink Youtube soundclips of both sides to give you an idea of the actual playing condition. Visually it's in Ex condition (some very light scuffs) as scans shows. The record will be send registered free of charge. PM me to inquire

Looks the business; but then; Scans of actual record, soundclips are not. Flip side 'lonely lover' is something else but could be for somebody out there. Worth mentionning. Bought a few of these as such some 10 years ago. They were all NOS that suffered some water damage. This is my last copy and it bears some TOL and a ring shade on both sides. Otherwise EX condition. Comes in full company sleeve to compensate the label condition. I couldn't find a proper soundclip of the Tower cut. Only pitched up pop-corn clips are out there. Try to imagine this a bit slower with proper vocals. 50 £ FREE POST TO ALL OVER THE WORLD ! (extra 6 £ to have it signed for) payment through Paypal as 'to family or friends' gradings M, EX, VG, G PM me for inquiries

!!! SOLD !!! In Ex condition, plays great, loud and deep. Light overall wear but nothing distracting from it's beauty. Scans of actual record, soundlip not ! 175 £ Free registered post all over the world. PM me to inquire