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My first Groove on 45'

Great music from the 60's.

Gladys and the guys sing one of their pre-Motown recordings. This song was released on the Maxx record label in 1965.

Wow I am escaping my normal stuff to write this: When this song came out in 1973 it was "too sexy" I was only 13, and I could not listen to it, (because of my momma). So I had to listen to it when she was not around. (lol). but true!!!. This song was somewhat ahead of its time, some stations refused to play it. But the song is sexy/sensual, Not dirty at all as far as I am concern. The words are very very sensual, not dirty or smutty, like the garbage we hear today, and we all Know of that crapolla we hear today. Nice interview at the end, very very talented woman and prouduced quite a lot, she produced a song called "My Thing" by the Moments, very nice song, and she also sang it on the B side of Pillow talk. (also on my channel) So anyway I am sure I will get quite a few comments on this, but one thing is for sure, It was and still is a song for it's time and cannot be duplicated at all by anyone. I sure hope the publishers will not "mute" the song, or restrict it to certain countries as some of my videos for publishing/copyright law are not shown in certain countries depends on the record label who hold the rights to it. P.S. This song has "nothing" to do with Doris Day's version of the Movie "Pillow Talk". Sylvia wrote this herself and presented it to Al Green, but he declined. so she did this herself and it turned out to be a classic. PLEASE READ BELOW This video is not mine and it's rights are the sole property of its owners.

The More I Get, The More I Want - Teddy Pendergrass from his first solo album in 1977

From Detroit's 'Swingin' Time', 1966.

24 horas de soledad.

Mel and a bevy of beauties groove through his classic tune on "The Judy Garland Show."

Pop-soul doesn't get much better than Barbara Lewis, whose seductive, emotive croon took "Hello Stranger" to #3 in 1963. The Michigan native had been writing songs since the age of nine, and began recording as a teenager with producer Ollie McLaughlin, who'd also had a hand in the careers of Del Shannon, the Capitols, and Deon Jackson. Lewis wrote all of the songs on her debut LP (including "Hello Stranger"), and confidently handled harmony soul numbers (some with backing by the Dells) and more pop-savvy tunes, some of which, like "Hello Stranger," were driven by an organ and a bossa nova-like beat. Follow-ups to "Hello Stranger" didn't sell nearly as well (although one of her singles, "Someday We're Gonna Love Again," was covered by the Searchers for a British Invasion hit). In the mid-'60s, she began doing some recordings in New York City, with assistance from producers like Bert Berns and Jerry Wexler, that employed more orchestral arrangements and pop-conscious material. The approach clicked, both commercially and artistically: "Baby I'm Yours" and "Make Me Your Baby" were both big hits, and both among the best mid-'60s girl group style productions. Lewis cut an album in the late '60s for Stax (on the Enterprise subsidiary) that, as one would expect, gave her sound a grittier approach, without compromising the smooth and poppy elements integral to the singer's appeal. It passed mostly unnoticed, though, and Lewis withdrew from the music business after a few other singles. The "beach music" scene of the Carolinas remains a bastion of appreciation for Lewis' records, which continue to enjoy popularity and airplay there decades after their original release. ~ Richie Unterberger, All Music Guide PLEASE NOTE: I divided my uploads among multiple channels, Bookmark this link in your browser for instant access to an index with links to all of John1948's oldies classics. LINK:http://john1948.wikifoundry.com/page/John1948%27s+Youtube+Index

Barbara was the first to record "Baby I'm Yours" on Atlantic Records. A few months later Peter & Gordon had a chart entry in the U.K. with the song. I can't understand why "Baby I'm Yours" is not a hugely famous song...it's terrific!

'cause i'm blue ! i need you !

AN OLD SWEET SOUL GROUP FROM BACK IN THE DAY

MAJOR LANCE - COME SEE. TAKEN FROM THE SHIVAREE SHOW 10TH APRIL 1965.

Of all the groups calling themselves the Elgins -- there was an L.A.-based doo wop group and another group of Elgins who recorded for Congress, while Ritha Mae and the Temptations even used the name for awhile -- this Detroit-based quartet proved to be the most memorable, scoring two minor R&B hits in 1966 with their Motown debut "Darling Baby" (pop number 72/R&B number four) and "Heaven Must Have Sent You" (pop number 50/R&B number nine, also a major R&B hit for Bonnie Pointer in 1979). Both songs were written and produced by the powerful Holland-Dozier-Holland triumvirate. The group's story begins in 1962 with a vocal trio calling themselves the Downbeats. Johnny Dawson, Cleo Miller, and Robert Fleming had occasionally accompanied Marv Johnson -- including their uncredited backing on "Once Upon a Time" -- prior to Johnson's hits for United Artists Records. The Downbeats also cut tracks for the Lupine family of labels before signing to the Tamla label. Their releases for the Motown family imprint were sporadic, however. In 1966, lead vocalist Sandra Mallett (a.k.a. Sandra Edwards) -- one of the finest vocalists in the Motown Records stable -- joined Dawson, Miller, and Fleming. Four years earlier, in 1962, Mallett had recorded "It's Going to Be Hard Times" b/w "Camel Walk" for Tamla as Sandra Mallett and the Vandellas. Motown was all set to issue the quartet's debut for their VIP label, "Darling Baby," a Holland-Dozier-Holland production credited to the Downbeats. The song had been adapted from Lamont Dozier's solo release, "Dearest One" (Melody Records, June 1962). However, before Motown shipped the "Darling Baby" single, they slapped new labels on the 45s with the group's new name: the Elgins. Berry Gordy -- who reportedly insisted they change their name -- wanted to use the name now that the original Temptations -- Otis Williams, Paul Williams (no relation to Otis), Al Bryant, Melvin Franklin, and Eddie Kendricks -- were no longer using the name once they signed to Motown's Miracle subsidiary. VIP failed to promote the single outside the greater Detroit area, but it still managed to score a slot on the national R&B charts (number four) and charted at number 72 on the pop charts. Eight months later, the Elgins issued "Heaven Must Have Sent You," which charted Top Ten R&B briefly at number nine and number 50 on the pop charts. They followed up with a full album, Darling Baby, and another single, "I Understand My Man," but chart success eluded them and they disbanded shortly afterwards in 1967. In 1971, Motown re-released "Heaven Must Have Sent You" in 1971. In the late '80s, a new group of Elgins was formed by British-born mogul/producer Ian Levine, who had previously worked with the re-formed Miracles and Contours (to name two). Johnny Dawson was the only original Elgin in the lineup. Sandra Mallett -- now going by Sandra Edwards -- was replaced by Yvonne Vernee-Allen. The other members were Jimmy Charles and Norbert McLean. This newly configured lineup recorded a remake of "Heaven Must Have Sent You," which had been a major hit for Pointer when she covered it only a few years prior. Levine also recorded a solo effort by Edwards. ~ Bryan Thomas, All Music Guide PLEASE NOTE: I divided my uploads among multiple channels, Bookmark this link in your browser for instant access to an index with links to all of John1948's oldies classics. LINK: http://john1948.wikifoundry.com/page/John1948%27s+Youtube+Index

The Beautiful Dionne singing to playback in 1963