John Benson

Can't say as I've heard this one, but it looks as if it's only on his LP "Generally speaking" from 1972 There's no 45 of it showing on the Invictus listing on Dave Rimmers site. What's it like then? I'm quite partial to a bit of the old general!

Nice one Gareth! I've been on the wrong shift these past few weeks - so the downloads are most welcome! I'll be with you in spirit again this week, as I don't get home until around 10:00 PM Good luck mate!

Great show Dave! I don't suppose you did a playlist by chance?

Sorry, I don't have one - but isn't this the same song as by Etta James on Cadet?

You were robbed! - mine was only $9.99 Not all that long ago either... Maybe it's only the issues which are expensive? - Mr Man's latest book only shows it at £30

No definate answer, but I would imagine it's one of those 'East Coast' & 'West Coast' differences which keep on cropping up. In other words, one was probably pressed at a different pressing plant to the other?

Hmmm... Actually, I've mentioned this quite recently to someone on this thread - I first heard this song around 1970 and it was the GF version, I wasn't aware of Billie's original until a few years later. So the one I bought at that time was.... yep Georgies! (Still got it) Never did get around to picking up a copy of Billy's 'version' - but I do like them both really Staying in the fence on this one I suppose...

I hope you mean the Whatnauts version isn't as good as the O'jays version Bri - not the other way round?

I've not actually heard it Mark, but I'm under the impression that it's the same recording as Edee on ICA as you think Maybe it's the release before ICA picked it up?

No one seems to have answered this one yet... As far as I'm aware, this was only out once in the UK so no it's not a re-issue In fact the flip side "Can't seem to get you..." wasn't released on a single in the States at all. I don't know how many other countries actually did release it though, but it would appear that at least Holland did. Does anyone know of any other countries which released this song on a single?

You mean: Tommy Ridgley - "My love keeps getting stronger" on International City

What's so special about this then Brett? I thought it was a live album?

Nice double sider then!

What did they happen to put on the flip side to this then?

Yep, you're correct, Sean has the Australian issue - not a USA issue A nice enough record, but I just tend to cringe a bit when that 'ooh ahh' bit comes along! It just doesn't do anything for me at all... but the rest of it is fine. Anyone good at remixing?

Bill Brandon - I'd say it was in the region 1979 to 1980 when I seem to recall it getting spins. I've no idea where you might hear it though... I suppose you've already checked on Refosoul?

No you haven't gone bonkers Space age lover - click here Read the above Soul Source link from 2006

I think you'll find a smiley after that comment Steve - I reckon Sean was just kidding! Anyway, speaking of French releases - I know of another one which was released over there: Living together is keeping us apart / I didn't know I quite like the flip side of this, a nice Lew Kirton lead ballad - not might I add, on the US Promo copies - you need the stock copy for this side

I have the LP as well, can't say as I've heard it played out though, but I have seen it on the odd playlists a few years back. "Brown eyes" is also on a 45, but they don't turn up too often. I quite like the track

If you don't, then I definately do have one - in fact I've had a few spares on Polydor But as already mentioned, the Silver Blue issue is probably the harder of the 4 releases by them on the label. The only one I don't have on a US copy - might I add! But I certainly wouldn't pay silly money for a copy Invitations They say the girl's crazy / For your precious love SILVER BLUE 801 Invitations Lets love (And find together)` / Love has to grow SILVER BLUE 804 Invitations Living together is keeping us apart / I didn't know SILVER BLUE 809 Invitations Look on the good side / Pt2 SILVER BLUE 818 Anyway - here's a scan of the 45 in question: The side I prefer anyway!

Thanks Gareth, I've done a quick bit of surfing and there appears to be only a couple more he released under his own name: "How Many Nights" / "How Can We Ever Be Together" (Liberty #55459) (1962) "My Shoes Keep Walking Back To You" / "I Want You For My Sweetheart" (Dimension #1043) I have actually seen these listed before but guess they may be too early 'R&B' sounding rather than soul - but I could be wrong. Anyway, I also should mention for those who don't know it, Bobby's part in the Coasters song on Bobby's own label Salsa Picante - an LP track from 1979 called "Love is a funny thing" - Bobby sang lead on this song, which is quite nice too The album is called "Coasting"

To add to the Bobby Sheen discussion, I sometimes wonder if there's any others by him worth having? The ones I know of are: Sheen,Bobby She taught me what love really is / I don't have to dream CAPITOL 2507 Sheen,Bobby Dr Love / Sweet sweet love CAPITOL 5672 Sheen,Bobby The way of love / The shelter of your arms CAPITOL 5984 Sheen,Bobby Love stealing / Come on and love me CHELSEA 3034 Sheen,Bobby My shoes keep walking back to you / I want you for my sweetheart DIMENSION 1043 Sheen,Bobby I may not be what you want / Something new to do W BROS 7662 Sheen,Bobby If ever I dreamed I hurt you / It ain't easy being your fool W BROS 7701 Sheen,Bobby Don't make me do wrong / Payback W BROS 7732 The red ones I have (although the last WB single isn't anything special) - Jordi mentioned 'The shelter...' as being OK. Agreed about "She taught me..." nice tune it is! Are there any others - either listed above, or missing, that's worthy of picking up?? Cheer!

Here you go guys: Bobby Sheen I don't have to dream She taught me what love really is Capitol 2507

I hope that was a sarcastic comment Bri? I have to say that IMHO Garland Green is way better. Although I don't dislike LJS - I don't think it's quite 'THE version' But to each his own and all that! (sorry Fraser...)

Sorry - but it's not a surprise! It's the same as yours and John's - Re-1X Oh well, if you didn't ask, you might never have known... eh.