John Benson

Jenmark 104 - Dennis Lee & The Notables - Funky Penguin / ? - ? Dave, the flip side to this one is "Sunday afternoon" - that side was on two singles, this and no 106

I also used to listen to AFN during the early 70's, generally in bed with my transistor radio and the latest copy of Blues & Soul opened at the US charts page. Ticking them off as I heard them. I've still got the mags in the loft, but can't remember the name of the DJ for certain. I didn't have the means to record the shows then either. It must have been first mentioned in B&S otherwise I wouldn't have known about it, none of my friends at that time would have told me. It would be nice if any recordings turn up though, I recall the signal being a bit like Luxembourg in that it came and went quite a bit, but it opened up a world of music to me that I wouldn't have been able to hear otherwise.

I remember this getting plays in the late 60's on UK HMV, it wouldn't have been very old at the time. Can't say as it was ever popular enough to get booted or anything. As Jerry says, the record was pressed up at different plants in the USA, and both logos were used around that time. You can still see both label styles on this records around today.

Just noticed a few mentioned above that were also on 45s: Temptations - "Heavenly" - Gordy Ray Barretto & Prince Phillip Mitchell - "What Part Of Heaven Do You come from" - Atlantic Prince Phillip Mitchell - "You're all I got in the world" - Atlantic Great songs all the same!

Just to add a little more to this, there's at least 3 different mixes of the Tyrone Davis recording of this song. The LP itself and the Dakar 45 - the LP just being longer than the 45 The the Roulette release with Eddie Holman's 'Hey there lonely girl' on the flip side. - This one is the same backing track as the Dakar but without the horns and added female backing singer. The MCA release with Eddie Holman as above - Same backing track but without the horns and no female backing singer. this one has a much lower sound to the recording. The Goldies release, also having Eddie Holman on the flip. - This one is the same recording as the MCA release but this time it's a much louder recording so the instruments can be heard easier.

I have the Enterprise 45, which has "One part, two parts" on the flip side. I seem to recall first hearing this in the early 80's when Tim Brown guested on Richard Searling's (then) radio show in Sheffield. I thought the 45 was good in it's own right at over 4 minutes and hadn't realised the album was longer still. Sounds good to me even today!

Well spotted Bri, never noticed that myself - but on looking into it. This is actually already documented on Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/Jeff-Perry-Love-Dont-Come-No-Stronger-Than-Yours-And-Mine/release/1999487 Always something new to learn in this game eh?

I've never come across an Edwin Starr on that label either (but do know about the other three), but can confirm the Brothers Guiding Light / Aristocrats was around in the late 70's. I've no idea why though as I don't recall either side being in particular big enough demand at that time. You could still pick up the UK Philips LP "Get up and get down" which has BGL on - you still can come to that. I was also always under the impression it was done in the States for the New York club scene, but can't confirm it. It would be interesting to get a definitive answer as to the origin of the label from someone 'in the know' - That's assuming they all came from the same place! The label scans on Discogs don't really give much clues as to whether they are all the same or some just copies of the design.

Almost forgot to reply to this one, due to the 'festive season' and all that. Thanks all

Was this the version from his Polydor LP "Mutha's Nature", or another LP? I've not listened to the album in over 20 years having got the 45 so I hadn't realised there was a different recording of it

I've still got the US promo and the UK Atlantic single - I've never noticed any difference between them either

This was supposed to be only mentioning the fact it was also a UK release but somehow the 'quote' bit didn't show up!

Only got the LP (UK Stax) - yep it's great as Sutty says!

I'm sure the boot of Jimmy Conwell also shows it as 'To much' - I've got both so can check to be certain. I seem to think both have 'To much' as the title and the only obvious difference being the label colour

I have to point out Steve, that this side is only on the issue copies, promos being mono / stereo of "Thank you for loving me" "You made a believer out of me" being the 'nice' B side But you knew that really didn't you!

I think I've got a least one spare just like the photo Didn't cost a tenner for both of them either!

FLYING DUTCHMAN # 10671: BRENDA JONES WITH GROOVE HOLMES -- This Is The Me Me (Not The You You) / This Is The Me Me (Not The You You) (1976 US) This one also got a UK release on RCA

I'd say that's about right Dave, it got plays on the US release first, Blackpool Mecca first, plus I heard it more at Samanthas in Sheffield via John Vincent, but it didn't really 'catch on' at the time so slowly stopped getting plays. Then it was released on Pye - I've no idea why they went for the instrumental side though instead of the vocal. Unless someone thought they were more in vogue at the time?

That's right Paul the instrumental side was the A side on UK Pye, in fact if you look at the scans Chris put up, it quite clearly show this. I've a feeling the issues on Pye were the same as this.

Maybe it's as Dave said. due to it's condition but maybe also that most who know it already have a copy - I have one and know a few others who also have one. I don't think it's all that well known compared to the other one, which of course is in a different league to this one

I know of it but couldn't remember what it sounded like. I seem to think I have it on an old Pat Brady tape from the late 70's when he was doing Leeds Central. Other than that, I've no idea on a price etc.

Right, here's a few pics of the LP label and back cover: Back cover A side: B side: Now on the look out to find a copy of the 45

Hi Tony, Sorry but I don't have anything to add to this, but thought I'd let you know I'm still around! Hope you're keeping OK.

I've got this 45 also, had it for many years, most likely since the late 70's, in fact I've a sneaking feeling I have both issue and demo copies of it. One of those blind buys off a market stall somewhere but it hit me with one of those feelings of 'it's not all that bad really' Not played it in many years though so I'll have to have a look for it and see if it still sounds ok (or maybe better) I seem to recall wondering if he was / is related to Linda Kendrick who had the UK Polydor 45 cover of Patti & The Emblems "It's the little things" back in the 60's Anyone know?

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