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Well, tickle my ass with a feather...........just played it, and you're right - they are one and the same track! The Intentions version doesn't contain the "Handle it" hook but, apart from that, it is most certainly a cover of The Capitols. The composer on the Intentions is Gary Russell, who may well now be accused of plagiarism! There would be about 2 years difference in between the two cuts; the Capitols version dates from 1966, and I'm pretty sure that the Intentions version comes from 1968. I do believe this was the line-up of the Intentions that featured Dennis Brennan. But maybe it's not such a good idea to ask him about it!

I would hope not - The Intentions is one of my key spins at the moment!

Hey Pete - wasn't there a few soul related releases that credit 'Recorded at Eamon Andrews Studios, Dublin' or something like that? Did you have a couple of them? Think one was released on Dolphin?

Think it's "Phil The Fluter's Ball", Pete!

Here's the Independent's obituary to Don Charles. Interesting, as it mentions another track on Parlophone called "Bring Your Love To Me". Wonder if he emigrated to Ireland in the mid-60s? Don Charles Joe Meek's 'only legit artist' Published: 09 December 2005 Walter Stanley Scuffham (Don Charles), singer: born Hull, Yorkshire 10 December 1933: four times married (five daughters); died Herstmonceux, East Sussex 4 December 2005. The unconventional record producer Joe Meek worked with numerous acts in the 1960s but he considered Don Charles had the best voice, telling him, "You are my only legit artist. All the others are yugga-dugs." Charles recorded fine ballads with Meek, notably the chart-making "Walk With Me, My Angel", in 1962. Six foot four and weighing 17 stone, he was an imposing presence on teenage pop shows. He was born Walter Scuffham in Hull in 1933, though known as Don from an early age. His father died when he was four and he took his stepfather's name, becoming Don Bennett. He joined the Navy at 15 and remained there until he was 25. By then he had acquired a taste for singing standards with big bands and hoped to be a professional singer. In 1960 he came to London when he was signed to EMI's Parlophone label by George Martin. Unfortunately, Martin struggled to find the right material for his voice, releasing the unsuccessful "Paintbox Lover" in 1961. He moved to Joe Meek - who renamed him Don Charles, Don Bennett being too close to Tony Bennett - for "Walk With Me, My Angel", on Decca, which Meek had written for the 1961 album Two Sides of John Leyton. The song is in keeping with the otherworldly sounds from Meek's Holloway Road studio, including "Johnny Remember Me", "Tribute to Buddy Holly", "Son, This is She" and "Telstar". It was among Meek's best productions and deserved better than its Top Forty placing. The same could be said of the follow-up, "The Hermit of Misty Mountain", a very commendable cover of a Ben E. King single. That year Charles also recorded a gimmicky version of a country song, "It's My Way of Loving You", and the B-side, "Guess That's the Way It Goes" with Roger LaVern of the Tornados on piano is archetypal Meek. His "Angel of Love" (1963) was banned by the BBC because of its lyric, "Everyone has an angel of love, / Way up in the heavens above". Relatively few people heard the record but possibly it would not have sold anyway as the Beatles had arrived. "Heart's Ice Cold" was rush-released when "Angel of Love" was banned and, despite an excellent production, it failed to sell. Meek had a dispute with Decca over their not pushing the Tornados' records and he refused to hand over the tapes of his forthcoming releases. So Charles left Decca and, in 1965, himself produced the Tornados on "Space Walk" and the ironically titled "Goodbye Joe". Between 1963 and 1965 Charles made seven singles for HMV including "Tower Tall", "Big Talk from a Little Man", and "Dream On Little Dreamer", but without commercial success. It was the same story at Parlophone but "Bring Your Love to Me" (1967) subsequently became a Northern Soul favourite. Realising that he was never going to have a big record, he bought a nightclub in Malta with Rolf Harris and then became a car salesman. He wrote a practical guide, How to Buy a Used Car (And Save Money), in 1989. The trick was to carry a magnet: "If it sticks, it's metal. If it skates or barely sticks, it's filler." Spencer Leigh

Don Charles started out on Decca in 1962. His first few sides (including The Hermit of Misty Mountain) were produced by Joe Meek. THOMM is also on his ultra-rare Decca EP from 1963. He moved away from Joe Meek's production in 1963, and went on to record for HMV from then on, finishing on Parlophone during 1967 -1968, where he also released an LP, though I'm not sure if The Drifter was on it. PS - This is NOT the same Don Charles who had that awful Top 20 hit in 1955 with "Jingle Bells" by The Singing Dogs!

And some from me: PHILHARMONICS: I Need, Need Your Love (Soulin') THE MAGIC TONES: It's Better To Love (Mah's) RONNIE & JOYCE: On The Stage Of Love (Alpha) HELP TRUTH & THE PORTRAITS: Emotions (True Love) THE NORVELLS: Why Do You Want To Make Me Sad (Janis - also on Penny) THE DYNELS: C'mon Little Darlin' (Natural) THE CASINOS: If I Told You (Del Val) C L BLAST: What Can I Do (United) CHARLES MANN: Hey Little Girl (Lanor) FATS DOMINO: Work My Way Up Steady (Broadmoor) BILLY BLAND: All I Wanna Do Is Cry (Old Town) BARBARA MERCER: Call On Me (Sidra) - everyone wants this! Why is is still so cheap? THE WEBS: Tomorrow (Popside - also UK London)

Cassius Clay recorded "Stand By Me/I Am The Greatest" for Columbia in 1964, so I wonder if this is the promo sleeve for the record? Obviously that would make the fellow on the front cover a total unknown (I haven't a clue who he is anyway!).

I had a record sent in a flimsy envelope, with a copy of "Public Image" by Public Image Ltd used as a stiffener! Wouldn't have minded..........but I've still got the original copy I bought in 1978! Perhaps I should have complained that he didn't include the 'newspaper' wrap-round sleeve!

Pete, I had a '69 promo - white label with a red A, and a large centre hole. Also came in an art sleeve!

Not seen any other releases on the label, so would assume it's the only release. Reliable group vocal sources date the Tears record at 1961. But beware of boots which were put out for the doo-wop market - they have a bevelled edge and are quite lightweight.

That was in the days of pop, Grant!

For those of you curious of my current avatar!

It was booted on Benjee - white label (just like the original), vinyl pressing, but quite poor quality as far as I can remember.

Good to meet you too mate! Look forward to catching up again soon. All the best, Gene

Brilliant record, at a third of its normal going rate!

Up for a day or two before they get listed on Ebay. I will accept PayPal, cheque or Postal Order. PM me for reservations, or any questions. Gene USA ITEMS THE WITCHES: She's Got You Now (Bang DEMO) EX £80 THE SPANIELS: Jealous Heart (Calla) EX £20 MARVA WHITNEY: Saving My Love For My Baby (Federal DEMO - B-side date stamped) MINT- £25 GEATER DAVIS: My Love Is So Strong For You (House Of Orange DEMO) MINT £25 EDDIE FOSTER: I Never Knew (IN) MINT- £250 RICARDO KING: On A Hot Summer Day In The Big City (Joker) MINT- £20 VONDELLS: Valentino (Marvello) EX (WOL B-side) £60 THE DYNAMICS: Old Shoes & Rice (SAA-CE) EX- (small scratch sounding for 7 revs in middle) £90 UK ITEMS MARY WELLS: Can't You See (You're Losing Me) (Atlantic) EX- £10 SUSAN MAUGHAN: That Other Place (Philips) MINT £20 TIMI YURO: I Ain't Gonna Cry No More (Liberty) VG+ £10 KENNY LYNCH: My Own Too Feet (HMV) MINT- £20

Serious mate - take a look at this.......... https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...p;rd=1&rd=1

SHOW STOPPERS - HEARTBREAKER - BEACON M 30 Can't believe this hasn't gone yet, considering one went on Ebay fo £68 last week!

You are more than welcome Senor!

I'd say around £40, Tony.

Cheers Philippe - but now in the 2006 Price Guide at £25! Not sure exactly how many LPs were released on the label, but LPs by The Casinos, at least 2 by The Equals, and quite a few compilations of soul/reggae stuff come to mind. Perhaps Tony Rounce or Pete Smith may be able to shine some more light on their LPs? There was also a sister label, Joy, who had quite a few interesting releases in the late '60s/early '70s, including a series called "Keep The Faith".

Cheers Pikey - much appreciated! Hope I can get to find a cover at some point over the next 40 years! So, £15 - £20 quote..............I'll take that to read that it's worth about £40!

There's more - check my previous posting from 2 months ago........... /index.p...c=45142&hl=

Just picked up a sleeveless copy of a great LP, "The Mar-V-Lus Sound of R&B and Soul" on UK President (PTL 1002, 1967). Some great tracks on here, including "Master Key" by Harold Burrage and "I Can't Please You" by Jimmy Robins. I'd no idea this album existed. Anyone know much about it in terms of release (ie, was it?) and value? Does anyone have the cover for this, so I can see what it looked like? Gene