The Yank

I guess every scene has it's share of records that don't quite fit the mold. This is a Classic Chicago Steppers track -

Producer Gabriel Mekler had already done "Groovin' ... " with Frederick the II in 1971. He probably recycled the track or it could even be the same song- the vocals are very similar.

This is a different group most likely related to this Memphis group-

The flip side is "Cloud Nine" which would be the same as the U.S. Soul label release.

I spotted this on e-bay- it appears to be a foreign pressing using the Soul release # on a Motown label 45. The logo looks a little off and I've never seen a ".... Motown Record Corp. , Michigan " on a label.(bottom right edge). Does anyone know what country released this ???

Anthony could never catch a break- his biggest U.S. hit was "Block Party" which was an instrumental version of his Salsoul 12" "I Can't Turn You Loose" .

Roy Hamilton was a heavy weight Golden Gloves boxer before he started his singing career-

Great early 70's Soul parody -

A very Merry Christmas to the Soul Source team and all the members! ! Best wishes to all for 2019 from the U.S. !!

I'd say Levi Stubbs, Marvin Gaye and David Ruffin would be in my Top Three with Bobby Womack, Teddy Pendergrass and Eddie Levert from the O'Jays not far behind.

Not sure about the Dramatics song but I have heard "Float On" on Chicago Steppers mix shows. Here's another Classic Chicago Stepper -

There's this alternate version -

It's the group's cover of "Do I Have To Come Right Out And Say It"

Sad to hear this. Always liked her cover of this Stylistics tune -

That's a different Bernie Williams. That Bernie Williams (Bernabe Williams Figueroa) was born in September ,1968 and played for the New York Yankees from 1991- 2006.

Glad you liked it. That's the last record I would have thought John Peel would have played on his show !

Basketball Great Wilt Chamberlain made one single for End -

I get that same feeling in reverse every time I see this - 😁

Classic Philly Stepper -

Believe it or not - this remix was huge with the Chicago Steppers scene -