The Yank

I agree with you - I read the book a few months ago and wasn't thrilled with it. The chapter about Martha Reeves makes it sound like "Dancing In The Street" was her first single, and that it was only done as a favor to her. There's too much vague info and not enough detail about his time at Motown.

Just tried my 45, the version on "The Complete Stax Singles 1959- 1968" and the version on "Atlantic Rhythm and Blues 1947- 74" and all three versions open with crashing waves . I doubt if all three were alternate versions.

It might not start with "sounds of the sea" but, the Shangrilas' "Remember (Walkin' In The Sand)" has plenty of seagulls in the middle and at the end of the song.

Did some looking around (now I'd like a copy) and found that it's available on vinyl on "Keep It Up" (Charly LP #1010). The song is credited to "unknown" and has "copyright control" for the publisher which is usually a sign of an unreleased song. It's also available on the Marginal CD - "Dee Clark- The Ultimate Collection".

There's a promo copy on e-bay that ends on Thursday.

Wright- Hanson were also responsible for the Deletts on Blue Rock.

This is one of the group's best albums. They were definitely a quartet when the album was first released in 1969 on Neptune. Are you talking about the reissue on Philadelphia International ?

"Don't Leave Me" always makes me think of J.J. Barnes' "Please Let Me In". I agree - great two sider!

On CD #4, that is Bobby Freeman not Roscoe Shelton.

That's why I like Kent CD's - the booklets are full of info! The singer to the right of Garland Green on CD 2 also appears on the cover of "Jumping At The Go-Go" - there's no info on that CD either.

It's a reissue- the GG stood for the Golden Goodies series.

Here's a few- Temptations- "That'll Be The Day" Carolyn Crawford- "Until You Came Along" Levi and the Vandellas- "Oh, I've Been Blessed"

Problem solved- "If I Love You" is on the flip side of "Stop, Look, Listen, (To Your Heart) on AVCO #4572. You can also get it by Anthony and the Imperials on the other side of "Help Me Find A Way" on United Artists #50720.

CD 2- Garland Green is in the middle of the Rose Valentine 45, top right is probably Dean Courtney. CD 4- Sam Baker, Loleatta Holloway (from left to right) CD 7 - Charles Drain CD9- Little Ann (left side), Dave Hamilton is probably in the center circle CD 14- right side is Ruby Andrews CD 17- Jackie Washington, Charmels CD 19- top row- Fantastic Four, bottom middle is J.J. Barnes

I've got an original promo of "Have Love..." on vinyl. The Golden Tiger was a reissue label used by ERA records. It's probably from the late 60's/ early 70's.

There's another version by Maryann Farra and Satin Soul on Brunswick single #55533 and on her Brunswick album.

I think you have Ruby Winters mixed up with Ruby Andrews.

Here's a few more- Nigeria = TMN South Africa = TMS Greece = GTM Sweden = TMK Argentina = TMS

According to Terry Wilson's book "Tamla Motown- The Story Behind The U.K. Singles"- TMG stands for Tamla Motown Gordy .

My copy has the same info in the run out grooves. Hopefully, both are originals?

I've never heard about Ruth recording with the Moonglows- I know she worked with the Solitaires on Old Town.

There is some kind of a stamp but its so light I can't tell what it says.

I never noticed there was no "D.J. COPY NOT FOR SALE" until I looked at your copy.

I'm really glad you re-opened this thread. I got out my copy (which I always thought was legit) to compare it to yours and noticed a huge difference between your copy and mine. Now I'm having second thoughts about my copy. Can someone post the matrix details for a East Coast vinyl copy and remove this doubt ?? Thanks in advance !!!