Mick Boyle

Thanks for help - any more is appreciated I did a search before I started the thread and found nothing (must be me) About 12 years ago I was given a CD full of un-issued Motown and requested never to give it out. On there is a version I didn't recognize, I asked who it was and The Monitors was the answer Thanks for the thread links Pete

I don't know if this has already been asked here. But this is one of my favorite songs and I have a few questions about it that I cant find the answers to. I have noticed that there are many different versions, recorded under many different names such as the Prophets, The Detroit Prophets, The Originals and I am sure I also have a version by the Monitors (on CD) somewhere. Who recorded it first? I have also noticed it has been accredited to Holland Dozier Holland, but also accredited to Wilson and Stephenson. Who actually wrote it? I have previously been told that the versions are the same but just sped up/slowed down. But if you listen to the different versions it is clear this is wrong as the order of lines in the chorus are swapped around also. Which lyrics are the original lyrics? I am aware the that the song has never been officially released as 45 at any time and was an album track. But that is the only thing I do know. Any information regarding this song would be very much appreciated. Mick

If my memory serves me correctly it was an album track

As good as it gets in my book

8 years back I was sick to death of it but then one day I gave it the attention it deserved and I realized how dam good it is and now look forward to the next time its played

Prince Phillip Michell - Prestatyn Barbra lynn - Cala Gran Precisions - Prestatyn IIvy Jo Hunter - Bretby (singing wasn't the best but unbelievable to see him there) Well done Mr King George Mccraege - Nottingham (singing was amazing) Edwin Starr - Everywhere

Hey Rich, the way you ripped of the cardboard cover to your biriyani last week I would never of guest you cared about rain forests.

Rob Smiths Record shop don't look like that

Cheers mate, I was in there for 5 mins and there were no staff bet they were at the chippy Good luck Mick

Are you sorted yet Mick

Not had the pleasure of attending the 100 club yet but it is on my list Seen all you guys play a 100 club special at Prestatyn in the redemption room and it was so refreshing to listen to stuff I didn't know but instantly wanted Keep it up. Mick

Middle of August I had a week at the east cost. Half a day at Sutton on Sea and time to leave and I came across this shop. Literally had 5 mins to spare (parking and people waiting for me) looked through two piles - Some Motown - Pet Clark - Sand Shaw and that kind of thing + all the usual crap. Has any body been through this lot. Loads of 45 and albums. The 45 appeared to all be 60s & 70s UK no idea about the albums. Must be worth a visit if any one is local.

Great advice about the record centers I have stuck my big stupid elbow on a UK - Ray Pollard - Drifter And my big stupid knee on a Gloria Parker - The Best Thing For You Baby Smashed them both Ggggrrrrhhhhhh

OK thanks for all the input, looks like I was right and vocals are king, lol

Yes the Instrumental is class but the girls make it magnificent I think your mum has good taste Young Hearts Unlimited Soulful strut - has soul but Barbara Acklin makes it magic, even Dusty makes it more soulful

Dont want start an argument here, Fully understand comments on soul is from the heart and instrumentals cant tell the story of the lost love even so the musicians do ooozzee soul out of there instruments. Personnel the vocals finish it off for me

Sidras theme is a good point The vocal always does better than the ins on the dance floor or it does at the places I go to.

I know these tracks are top class Pete and if you want to throw some moves on the dance floor then instrumental is king. Now we are all older and if your at home in your easy chair in your music room, earphones on and a glass of bourbon in your hand wouldn't you sooner have your eardrums tickled by the magical vocals of Luther Ingram rather than some hairy arsed drummer

Ram Ram here I am - Dont get any better than that. lol

Dont know if this has been done before Got a free CD from Blackhearts soul night last Friday night and on it is cigarette ashes and i do think it is top notch but its absolutely smashed by That Beatin Rhythm and Theirs That Mountain. Also on it is Ann Robinson World of Happiness and I think this is so much better than Bird Walking. Got thinking about other instrumentals like Soul Steps The Dogs and again I prefer the vocal im So Sorry. Gave a lot of thought to it but couldn't find an instrumental that i preferred over the vocal Is it just me, am I just a sucker for all those silky - Heart throbbing - gritty - Tear jerking Vocals Are there any instrumentalist that outshine there vocal version Mick

Deanna Barns, Tobi Legend and I forget the third, were played at his funeral. I had the honour of carrying the front of his coffin with Kev Thomas. So many turned out for him. Johns tribute was very moving and had its lighter moments. Andy lived for a laugh and was the most welcoming person you could ever wish to meet.

Im sure hes got his big foot on a Cairos

As I dont do Facebook and I know Andy got a mention today I thought I would give him a mention on here. Cant believe its 15 years since Andy's tragic accident on 07/08/1999. He was a very close friend for years, his passion for soul was huge and he loved DJing as much as currys. Andy had a motorcycle accident after DJing with his best mate John Poole at the Hollingwood hotel in Chesterfield for Rob Wiggley. Most of my vinyl collection came via Andy and John, two of the records I never got chance to thank him for or pay him (Velvet Hammer - Frankie & Johnny) If hey was around today to see how the scene has gone internet mad, world wide interest and a weekender every weekend he would be in his element. RIP Andy Lee

If I had a fake account on SS I would put this up as a joke But I havent, so I wont Oh I have Daaammmmm

Withdrawn Len Barry