O-O-O-O-Oh Yeah!!! Vol. 28

 

01 - The Debs - 1963 - Danger Ahead (Double L 727_a)

02 - The Debs - 1963 - Just Another Fool (Double L 727_b)

03 - Jerry Alexander & The Dukes - 1962 - Poor Orphan Boy (Gemini 901_a)

04 - Jerry Alexander & The Dukes - 1962 - Cheater Sam (Gemini 901_b)

05 - The Question Marks - 1964 - Doin' The Thing (Money 105_a)

06 - The Question Marks - 1964 - Ain't That Kinda Sad (Money 105_b)

07 - Little Mary Staten - 1964 - Helpless Girl (GME 1329_a)

08 - Little Mary Staten - 1964 - Steppin' Stone (GME 1329_b)

09 - The Lancers - 1965 - Doing The Snatch (Blue Rock 4021_a)

10 - The Lancers - 1965 - Bassology (Blue Rock 4021_b)

11 - George McGregor & The Bronzettes - 1967 - Temptation Is Hard To Fight (Twilight 102_a) [stereo]

12 - George McGregor & The McGregor Brothers - 1967 - Every Time I Wake Up (Twilight 102_b) [stereo]

13 - Brooks & Jerry - 1967 - I Got What It Takes [Part 1] (Dynamo 114_a)

14 - Brooks & Jerry - 1967 - I Got What It Takes [Part 2] (Dynamo 114_b)

15 - Vann Perry - 1966 - I'm Not Particular (Stonel SL-1005_a)

16 - Vann Perry - 1966 - I Know I'll Be Alright (Stonel SL-1006_b)

17 - Chuck & The Dots - 196? - Dance To This Music (Laredo 114_a)

18 - Chuck & The Dots - 196? - I Need You (Laredo 114_b)

19 - Sylvia Thomas - 1968 - So Will I (Bamboo 101_a)

20 - Sylvia Thomas - 1968 - At Last (Bamboo 101_b) [stereo]

21 - The Symphonies - 1969 - That's What Love Will Do (Carnival 546_a) [meefs]

22 - The Symphonies - 1969 - Need Someone To Love (Carnival 546_b) [meefs]

23 - Ronnie North - 1967 - Try Me (Holly 306_a) [stereo]

24 - Ronnie North - 1967 - I've Gotta Hear It From You (Holly 305_b) [stereo]

25 - Zodiacs - 1968 - Hey Rugh Nut (CRS 006R_a) [stereo]

26 - Zodiacs - 1968 - Don't Change On Me (CRS 006R_b) [stereo]

OY!#28

Metamorphic Malfunktions Vol. 09

 

01 - Bobby Byrd - 1971 - I Know You Got Soul (King 6378)

02 - Dicky Oliver - 1969 - The Funky Drummer (RCA Italiana PSL 10451)

03 - Ike Turner & The Kings Of Rhythm - 1969 - Thinking Black (Pompeii LP SD-6003)

04 - Jesse James - 1968 - Green Power (20th Century Fox LPS-3197) (20th Century Fox 6704)

05 - Prepositions - 1970 - Something Different (Movement AT-1)

06 - Marie 'Queenie' Lyons - 1970 - See And Don't See (DeLuxe DLP-12001)

07 - Soul Vibrations - 1973 - The Dump (Vibrant SO 12858)

08 - Kashmere Stage Band - 1972 - Walk On By (Kram LP-104)

09 - The Equatics - 1972 - Santana [Part 1] (No Label LP RI3580)

10 - The Equatics - 1972 - Santana [Part 2] (No Label LP RI3580)

11 - Larry Willis - 1974 - 153rd Street Theme (Groove Merchant LP GM-514)

12 - John L. Watson - 1975 - I Get Lifted (Spark [UK] SRLP-119)

13 - The Little Richard Band - 1975 - Iron Horse (Unissued Mainstream)

14 - The Meters - 197? - Hang 'em High (Unissued LP)

15 - Lafayette Afro-Rock Band - 1973 - Azeta (Musidisc LP 30 CV 1269)

16 - The Mad Lads - 1973 - I Forgot To Be Your Lover (Volt LP VOS-6020)

17 - Melvin Sparks - 197? - I'm Funky Now (Unissued Westbound)

18 - Tony Silvester & The New Ingredient - 1976 - Verry White (Mercury LP SRM-1-1105)

19 - The Natural Four - 1974 - Things Will Be Better Tomorrow (Curtom LP CRS-8600)

20 - Lee Williams - 197? - Do What You Wanna Do (Unissued Black Soul)

MM#09

Darling Dear Vol. 15

I know it's been rather infrequent posting here lately, but I'm returning to a (roughly) once-a-week routine now. Back on track with what could be the final installment of Darling Dear ... never say never I suppose, but don't expect to see more for a few years at least. I do have plans for a future anthology that will feature some of the early rhythm 'n blues and soul sounds associated with this series. Enjoy.

 

01 - Hank & Sugar Pie - 1955 - I'm So Lonely (Federal 12217)

02 - Hollywood Flames - 1954 - Let's Talk It Over (Swing Time 345)

03 - The Voices - 1955 - Hey Now (Cash 1014)

04 - Shirley & Lee - 1956 - Let The Good Times Roll (Aladdin 3325)

05 - The Buckeyes - 1957 - Begging You Please (DeLuxe 6126)

06 - Chico Leverett - 1959 - I'll Never Love Again (Tamla 54024)

07 - Eugene Church & The Fellows - 1958 - For The Rest Of My Life (Class 235)

08 - The Robins - 1960 - Oh No! (Arvee 5013)

09 - The Five Satins - 1959 - When Your Love Comes Along (First 104)

10 - The Esquires - 19?? - Why Must I Love You (Unissued Old Town)

11 - Ted Taylor - 1961 - No Matter What You Do (Golden Eagle 1812)

12 - Roscoe Shelton - 1961 - Are You Sure? (Excello LP 8002)

13 - Mary Wells - 1962 - You're My Desire (Motown LP 605) [stereo]

14 - The Miracles - 1960 - All I Want Is You (Chess 1768)

15 - The Bobbettes - 1960 - I Cried (Galliant 1006)

16 - Arthur Lee Maye - 1958 - Hey Pretty Girl (Flip 330) [meefs]

17 - The Capris - 19?? - This Is Romance (Unissued Old Town) [stereo]

18 - The Satintones - 196? - Because I Love You (Unissued Motown)

19 - The Dells - 1958 - My Dreams (Unissued Vee Jay)

20 - The Clovers - 1956 - Devil Or Angel? (Atlantic 1083)

21 - Dakota Staton - 1955 - For The Rest Of My Life (Capitol F3059)

22 - The Blossoms - 1958 - Have Faith In Me (Capitol F3878)

23 - Larry Williams - 1958 - I Was A Fool (Specialty 647)

24 - The Dubs - 1961 - If I Only Had Magic (ABC-Paramount 10198)

25 - Bobby Freeman & Group - 196? - Goodnight Sweetheart, Goodnight (Unissued King)

DD#15

Love, Love, Love

Here's another for the songbook series ...

James Ralph Bailey was in and out of several New York vocal groups during the late 50s and early 60s, in addition to being a long time member of The Cadillacs (1956-72) and a solo artist, performing as Jimmy or James Bailey early on,  then J.R. Bailey from the later 60s and onward. With a storied career spanning roughly a quarter century, Bailey's contributions are rather lofty, though his accolades are few, with only a handful of minor hits to his credit. However, in certain circles he is highly regarded for his songwriting talents, having published over 300 songs with some pretty impressive titles to his credit. Bailey is most often co-credited and has worked extensively with a good handful of other talented writers and producers throughout his career. Among them are the likes of Bobby Spencer in his earliest years, Vernon Harrell through the mid 60s, Johnny Northern into the later 60s, then Mel Kent, Rudy Clark and Ken Williams during the 70s. Through the power of partnership, Bailey's efforts have span the spectrum of rhythm n blues, soul and funk music. Love, Love, Love (Selections From The Songbook Of J.R. Bailey)

PART 1:

101 - The Main Ingredient - 1972 - I Can't See Me Without You (RCA Victor LP LSP-4677)

102 - Donny Hathaway - 1973 - Love, Love, Love (ATCO 6928)

103 - Fred Wesley & The JB's - 1973 - Everybody Plays The Fool (People LP PE-5603)

104 - Inez Foxx - 1970 - You Shouldn't Have Set My Soul On Fire (Dynamo 144) [mono]

105 - Vernon Greene - 1968 - Am I Ever Gonna See My Baby Again (Minit 32034)

106 - Bobby Harris - 1967 - Baby, Come Back To Me (Shout 210)

107 - The Raelets - 1966 - One Hurt Deserves Another (Tangerine TRC-972) [mono]

108 - Jimmy Bailey - 1965 - If Goodbye Means Gone (Columbia 4-43408) [mono]

109 - Johnnie & Joe - 1968 - You Can Always Count On Me (J & S 4421) [mono]

110 - Charles Brandy - 1966 - Without Your Love (Blue Cat 126)

111 - Edgewood Smith & The Fabulous Tailfeathers - 1967 - Yeah (Sue WI-4037)

112 - Vernon Harrell - 1966 - A Man Has Got To Cry Sometimes (Score 1011) [mono]

113 - J.B. Troy - 1966 - I'm Really Thankful (Musicor 1210) [mono]

114 - Ike & Tina Turner - 1969 - You've Got Too Many Ties That Bind (Minit 32060)

115 - The Original Cadillacs - 1970 - Deep In The Heart Of The Ghetto [Part 2] (Polydor PD-2-14031)

116 - Clarence Carter - 1973 - Put On Your Shoes And Walk (Fame FA-XW179-W)

117 - Jenny's Daughters - 1974 - Dirty Feet (Paramount PAA-0296)

118 - J.R. Bailey - 1974 - Everything I Want I See In You (MAM LP MAM-9) (MAM 3639)

119 - Four Tops - 1975 - Seven Lonely Nights (ABC 12096)

120 - The Main Ingredient - 1975 - A Broken Heart Don't Really Break (RCA Victor LP APL1-0644)

121 - Charles Johnson - 1975 - I Betcha Don't Know (Mighty Mo 902)

122 - Ike Lovely - 1973 - Fool's Hall Of Fame (Wand 11266)

123 - The Shirelles - 1972 - Sunday Dreamin' (RCA Victor 48-1032)

PART 2:

201 - The Sweet Inspirations - 1968 - Am I Ever Gonna See My Baby Again (Atlantic 2551)

202 - J.B. Troy - 1966 - Every Man Needs A Woman (Musicor 1188) [mono]

203 - Bobby Harris - 1965 - Lonely Intruder (Turntable 716) [mono]

204 - The King-Pins - 1963 - A Lucky Guy (Vee Jay494) [mono]

205 - The Cadillacs - 1962 - Groovy Groovy Love (Capitol 4825) [mono]

206 - Don & Juan - 1965 - Thank Goodness (Mala 509) [mono]

207 - Big Joe Turner - 1964 - There'll Be Some Tears Fallin'(Coral 62429)

208 - Esther Phillips - 1966 - When Love Comes To The Human Race (Atlantic 2360) [mono]

209 - The Fabulous Fiestas - 1970 - One Hurt Deserves Another (RCA Victor 74-0364) [mono]

210 - J.R. Bailey - 1975 - You Pass My Love (Like A Moving Train) (Midland Int. MB-10305)

211 - Bits & Pieces - 1974 - You Should Have Told Me (Paramount PAA-0284)

212 - Ken Williams - 1976 - Sweet Music, Soft Lights And You (Cream 7605)

213 - J.R. Bailey - 1977 - That's Love (United Artists LP UA-LA815-G)

214 - The Main Ingredient feat. Cuba Gooding - 1980 - Spoiled (RCA Victor LP AFL1-3641)

215 - Ace Spectrum - 1976 - Can't Keep Holding On (Atlantic LP SD-18185)

216 - Ralfi Pagan - 1975 - Loneliest Loneliness (Fania 740) [mono]

217 - The Impalas - 1972 - I Can't See Me Without You (Red Boy 113) (Steady 44) [mono]

218 - Vernon Harrell - 1967 - Can't Take The Hurt (Calla 136)

219 - Judy Clay - 1968 - I Want You (Scepter 12218 - Withdrawn)

220 - Chuck Jackson - 1967 - Every Man Needs A Down Home Girl (Wand 1151)

221 - Joe Ponds - 1969 - Don't Let My Love Pass You By (Sue Inc. 13)

222 - Ted Taylor - 1967 - Baby Come Back To Me (ATCO 6481) [mono]

223 - Ben E. King - 1966 - I Swear By Stars Above (ATCO 6431) [mono]

LLL

For Pete's Sake, Dig These Crates!

Wish I could say I just spent the last several weeks doing fun summer stuff, but the truth is, it's just been too bloody hot to bother blogging. Been chipping away at some stuff here and there but none of it is quite ready ... so here's an oldie but goldie to whet your appetites until I return with something fresh. 

This delectable little treat is a loving ode to the magic, might and exquisite tastes of Pete Rock!

 

01. James Brown - 1970 - The Funky Drummer [Parts 1 + 2] (King 6290)

02. S.O.U.L. - 1971 - Burning Spear (MusicorLP MS 3195)

03. O'Donel Levy - 1973 - People Make The World Go Round (Groove Merchant LP GM 518)

04. The Coasters - 1967 - Down Home Girl (Date 2-1552)

05. Simtec & Wylie - 1971 - Bootleggin' [Parts 1 + 2] (Mister Chand CHL 40001)

06. Five Stairsteps & Cubie - 1968 - Don't Change Your Love (Curtom 1931)

07. Freddie McCoy - 1971 - Gimmie Some (Cobblestone LP CST 9004)

08. Ohio Players - 1972 - Player's Ball (Players Doin' Their Own Thing) (Westbound LP WB 2015)

09. Backyard Heavies - 1971 - Expo '83 (Scepter 12314)

10. The Three Degrees - 1970 - You're The Fool (Roulette 7088)

11. Tom Scott & The California Dreamers - 1967 - Today (ABC LP AS-9163)

12. The JB's - 1971 - The Grunt (King LP KS-1126)

13. Ernie Hines - 1972 - Our Generation (We Produce LP XPS-1902)

14. Rufus Thomas - 1971 - Do The Funky Penguin [Part 1] (Stax STA-0112)

15. Harvey Scales - 1969 - Sun Won't Come Out (Mercury 72937)

16. Oliver Sain - 1972 - On The Hill (A-Bet LP 404)

17. Roy Ayeres Ubiquity - 1976 - Searching (Polydor LP PD-1-6091)

18. The Ambassadors - 1969 - Ain't Got The Love (Of One Girl On My Mind) (Arctic LPS 1005)

19. Mel & Tim - 1969 - Groovy Situation (Bamboo LP BMS 8001)

20. Young-Holt Unlimited - 1973 - Bumping On Young Street (Atlantic LP SD 1634)

21. Deodato - 1973 - September 13 (CTI  LP CTI- 6021-S1)

22. Detroit Emeralds - 1973 - You're Gettin' A Little Too Smart (Westbound 213)

23. The Vibrettes - 1973 - Humpty Dump [Parts 1 + 2] (Lujon 101)

24. The Emotions - 1972 - Blind Alley (Volt VOA-4077)

25. Jackson 5 - 1970 - 2-4-6-8 (Tamla Motown STMLP 11156)

FPS,DTC!

Glucose For Comfort Vol. 09

Just in case it's not hot enough for ya ... here's some ooey gooey goodness to warm your heart!

 

01 - J.R. Bailey - 1974 - Cute As A Button (MAM LP MAM-9)

02 - The Presidents - 1970 - For You (Sussex 200) (Sussex LP SXBS 7005)

03 - The Classic Example - 1972 - I Found Me A Girl (GSF LP GSF-S-1006)

04 - Richard Caiton - 1975 - I See Love Girl In Your Eyes (Caiburt VPL-3040)

05 - The Originals - 1975 - Good Lovin' Is Just A Dime Away (Motown 1355F)

06 - Master Fleet - 1973 - Let Love Stand (Sussex LP SRA-8028)

07 - Brief Encounter - 1974 - I'm So In Love With You (Seventy-Seven SV 903)

08 - Honey Cone - 1972  - Stay In My Corner (Hot Wax LP HA-713)

09 - Spinners - 1974 - I'm Glad You Walked Into My Life (Atlantic LP SD 7296)

10 - Ponderosa Twins Plus One - 1971 - Dad, I Love Her (Horoscope LP H-5001)

11 - Della Humphrey - 1969 - Let's Wait Until Dark (Arctic 159)

12 - The O'Jays - 1968 - Baby You Move Me (Unissued Bell) [mono]

13 - The Exciters - 1968 - Take One Step (I'll Take Two) (RCA Victor 47-9633) [mono]

14 - Little Royal - 1967 - I Can Tell (Carnival 531) [mono]

15 - Jimmy Hughes - 19?? - It Just Ain't Enough (Unissued Volt)

16 - Lee Williams & The Cymbals - 1966 - I Love You More (Carnival 521)

17 - Al Wilson - 1969 - I Stand Accused (Soul City 773) (Soul City LP SCS-92006)

18 - Aretha Franklin - 196? - Call Me [alt] (Unissued Atlantic) [meefs]

19 - Ike Porter & The Fabulations - 1970 - If There's A Will There's A Way (ANLA 116) [mono]

20 - Barbara Lynn - 1969 - Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye (Unissued Jet Stream)

GFC#09

Diamonds From The Rough Vol. 06

 

01 - Kenny Doss - 1980 - We're Gonna Have Our Day (Bearsville LP BRK-6997)

02 - True Image [w. Clarence Mann] - 1981 - It's Only A Matter Of Time (Juana 1949)

03 - Gene Dunlap w. The Ridgeways - 1981 - I Got You (Capitol LP ST-12130)

04 - Linda Clifford - 1979 - Let Me Be Your Woman (Curtom, RSO LP RS-2-3902)

05 - A Tint Of Darkness - 1978 - Hey, Mr. Sunshine (SOB LP S-32250)

06 - Joe Simon - 1980 - Baby, When Love Is In Your Heart (Posse 5001)

07 - Music Makers Band - 197? - You Can Be (Unissued LP)

08 - Roz Ryan - 1980 - Love Changes (Unissued 7th Galaxy)

09 - Bump Funk & The Bump Band - 1983 - Snookie's Vibe (Unissued LP)

10 - Mark IV - 1982 - Take This Love (Brite Lite LHL 2001)

11 - Leslie Smith - 1982 - I'm On The Outside Looking In (Elektra LP E1-60108)

12 - Arnold McCuller  - 1984 - Send My Baby Back (AVI LP AVI-8701)

13 - Jimmy Dockett & Barbara Stroman - 1985 - Nostalgia Love Story (Star Vision Int. LP SVI 1205)

14 - Clarence Jackson - 1984 - Do It All Over Again (R.R. RH-928)

15 - Little Milton & Jackie Ross - 1981 - Teach Me (Golden Ear GELP-2288)

16 - Arnie Love & The Loveletts - 1980 - Me, Myself And I (Tap TP 705)

DFTR#06

New Recipes Volume 11

 

01 - Shirley Davis & The SilverBacks - 2022 - So Much To Me

02 - John Runefelt - 2022 - Getting Frisky [inst]

03 - Shawn Lee - 2022 - You're Gonna Miss Me

04 - Bobby Oroza - 2022 - Through These Tears

05 - Discos Resaca Collective w. Sonny Ozuna - 2022 - Sometimes

06 - Ural Thomas & The Pain - 2022 - Hung Up On My Dream

07 - Orgone - 2022 - Samson [inst]

08 - Elvia Cadena - 2022 - Have I Sinned?

09 - Joey Quinones - 2022 - There Must Be Something [mono]

10 - Thee Sacred Souls - 2022 - Trade Of Hearts [mono]

11 - Lettuce - 2022 - Hawk's Claw [inst]

12 - J.P. Bimeni & The Black Belts - 2022 - Give Me Hope

13 - TRU - 2022 - I'm Still Here

14 - The Legendary Bluenotes w. Sugarbear - 2022 - Anything For My Baby [radio edit]

15 - Laneshia - 2022 - Summer Come

16 - Daytoner - 2022 - Shout Love

17 - The Revivalists - 2022 - Hate To Love You

18 - Eric Starczan - 2022 - Soul Sisters In Love [inst]

19 - Ola Onabule & The SWR Big Band - 2022 - Be A Man

20 - Elaine Hudson - 2022 - Ready Or Not

NR#11

O-O-O-O-Oh Yeah!!! Vol. 27

01 - Vi Campbell - 1965 - Seven Doors (Peacock 1940_a)

02 - Vi Campbell - 1965 - I'm Yours (Peacock 1940_b)

03 - Spence James - 1964 - Get It Over (Circle 952_a)

04 - Spence James - 1964 - I Won't Be Back (Circle 952_b)

05 - Ben Higgins - 1962 - A Whole Lot O'Lovin' (Jamie 1217_a)

06 - Ben Higgins - 1962 - Really Paradise (Jamie 1217_b)

07 - Loe & Joe - 1962 - Little Ole Boy, Little Ole Girl (Harvey 112_a)

08 - Loe & Joe [w. The Spinners] - 1962 - That's How I Am Without You (Harvey 112_b)

09 - Big John & The Fabulous Blends - 1961 - Hey Little Fool (Casa Grande 5001_a)

10 - Big John & The Fabulous Blends - 1961 - Baby You're Wrong (Casa Grande 5001_b)

11 - Benny Easely w. Charlie & The Jives - 1963 - Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye (World's 123_a) [stereo]

12 - Benny Easely w. Charlie & The Jives - 1963 - You Say You Love Me (World's 123_b)

13 - Rosa Lee Brooks - 1965 - My Diary (Revis 1013_a)

14 - Rosa Lee Brooks - 1965 - Utee (Revis 1013_b)

15 - Devotions - 1966 - Same Old Sweet Lovin' (Tri-Sound 501_a)

16 - Devotions - 1966 - Devil's Gotten Into My Baby (Tri-Sound 501_b)

17 - Chris Miller & The Soul Brothers - 19?? - Look At Me (Exchange 103_a)

18 - Chris Miller & The Soul Brothers - 19?? - Let's Get A Little Thing Going (Exchange 103_b)

19 - Guy Morris & Band - 196? - Hot Pants Party (Oconnee O-52071-H_a) [stereo]

20 - Guy Morris & Band - 196? - Cool It (Oconnee O-52071-H_b)

21 - Willie & Allen - 1967 - I Don't Need No One (Sansu 464_a)

22 - Willie & Allen - 1967 - Baby Do Little (Sansu 464_b)

23 - Magics - 1967 - If I Didn't Have You (R.F.A. 100_a)

24 - Magics - 1967 - Let's Boogaloo (R.F.A. 100_b)

25 - Chester Randle's Soul Senders - 1968 - Soul Brother's Testify [Part 1] (ANLA 102_a)

26 - Chester Randle's Soul Senders - 1968 - Soul Brother's Testify [Part 2] (ANLA 102_b)

OY#27

Deep Dish Delicacies Vol. 45

Been pretty busy as of late, but I've carved out a little time to select and share these tasty morsels.

01 - Arthur Ponder - 197? - Oh Baby Why You Want To Make Me Cry (CROW A-60-A61)

02 - Joe Bataan - 1969 - Ordinary Guy (Fania SLP 354)

03 - Ralfi Pagan - 1975 - Loneliest Loneliness (Fania 740) [mono]

04 - Bobby Sheen - 1969 - I Don't Have To Dream (Capitol 2507) [mono]

05 - Abner Haynes - 19?? - I'll Be There (Unissued Jetstar) [mono]

06 - Barbara & The Browns - 1971 - If I Can't Run To You I'll Crawl (S.O.M. 705) [mono]

07 - Doris Duke - 1971 - Since I Fell For You (Mankind MLP-200)

08 - Z.Z. Hill - 1971 - Hold Back (One Man At A Time) (Mankind LP-201)

09 - G.C. Cameron - 1974 - You Forgot To Remember Me (Motown LP M6-819S1)

10 - Donald Height - 1972 - Good Things Don't Last Always (Bell 241) [mono]

11 - Arthur Conley - 1970 - Hurt (Atco 6733) [mono]

12 - The Swordsmen - 1969 - Here I Am (RCA Victor LSP-4245)

13 - Erma Franklin - 1969 - Saving My Love For You (Brunswick 55415)

14 - The Four Puzzles - 1967 - Right Of Wrong (Good Or Bad) (Fatback 215)

15 - Earl Gaines - 1967 - I'm The One You Need (Unissued Hollywood)

16 - Deep City Band - 196? - I Love You Baby [inst] (Unissued Deep City) [mono]

17 - Tony Borders - 1968 - Cheaters Never Win (Revue 11025) [mono]

18 - Bette Williams - 1971 - If She's Your Wife (GreGar 71-0113)

19 - Howard Tate - 1972 - You Don't Know Anything About Love (Atlantic 2860) [mono]

20 - Betty Wright - 1973 - Jealous Man (Alston 4619)

21 - Dicky Williams - 1975 - Two Women (Ace 3007) [mono]

22 - Bobby Bland - 1977 - If I Weren't A Gambler (ABC AB-1018)

23 - Bobby Womack [w. Candi Stanton] - 1978 - Stop Before We Start (Columbia 10732)

24 - O.V. Wright - 1978 - Let's Straighten It Out (Hi HLP 6008)

25 - Bobby Patterson - 1976 - I Can Help You Get Even With Him (Proud 100) (Granite 536) 

DDD#45

I Know Where I've Been

Taken in part from my recent post in the private sector, comes another songbook collection ... 

Even for many seasoned aficionados, Frederick Knight is often considered a mere one-hit-wonder and still remains to be one of Alabama's best kept secrets. In reality Knight is a wonderful performer, producer and singer/songwriter with a number of hits to his credit. Knight often collaborated with Neal Hemphill, Aaron Varnell, Bettye Crutcher and the mighty Sam Dees in the early portion of his career; wracking up a great number of co-compositions for various artists at Sound Of Birmingham Studios, the Stax stable and others under the Atlanta-based Ginn Music Group's umbrella. Knight launched several publishing firms and his own label, Juana Records in the mid 70s. In addition to his own recordings, Knight wrote, produced and published records by The Controllers, Tommy Tate, Anita Ward, C.L. Blast, and others through the label. He also wrote (or co-wrote) material for artists such as KC & The Sunshine Band, Lloyd Price, Major Lance, as well as Malaco artists Dorothy Moore, King Floyd and Z.Z. Hill. Marlena Shaw’s song, “Be For Real”, was written by Knight; in the 90s it would be covered by alt rockers The Afghan Whigs, and by Leonard Cohen for his critically-acclaimed album, The Future. Knight’s most successful songwriting venture was Anita Ward’s "Ring My Bell". Also recorded by Knight, but it was a monster hit for Ward in 1979, soaring to #1 on all the major charts -- Pop, Dance, R&B as well as the UK Singles charts. It has since become a disco/dance classic.

Some of the above artists, among others, are featured in this two-part collection that contains a wide array of Knight's compositions and co-compositions. The sets here stray away from Knight's most successful endeavors and focus more towards his unheralded treasures and a few of my personal faves. All tracks remastered, cleanly tagged and mp3 @ 320kbs. Enjoy.

Various Artists - I Know Where I've Been (Selections From The Songbook Of Frederick Knight)

VOLUME ONE:

01 - Wes Lewis - 1977 - Best Of My Years (Black Kat KAT-8925677)

02 - Sam Dees - 197? - Only Lonely People (Unissued Moonsong Production)

03 - Rozetta Johnson - 1975 - It's Been So Nice (Columbia 3-10247)

04 - The Mighty Pope - 1977 - Tower Of Strength (Private Stock 45,176)

05 - Lloyd Price - 1973 - Trying To Slip (Away) (GSF 6904)

06 - Frederick Knight - 1977 - You Make My Life Complete (Juana LP 200,000)

07 - Shirley Brown - 1974 - I Can’t Give You Up (Stax LP STX-4135) (Truth LP TRS-4206)

08 - Brenton Wood - 1977 - Love Is Free (Cream LP CR-1006)

09 - Ben E. King - 1975 - Drop My Heart Off (Atlantic LP SD-18132)

10 - King Floyd - 1977 - Trouble (Chimneyville 10218)

11 - Sweet Berry [featuring L.C. Jackson] - 1977 - You Need A Friend Like Mine (Rhetta's 001)

12 - Lee Mitchell - 1977 - Best Shot (Full Speed Ahead TDR-7711-10)

13 - Ruby Wilson & The Blue Chips - 1975 - Number One In My Heart (Glades 1725)

14 - Bill Brandon - 197? - I'll Be Your Puppet (Unissued Gin Production) [mono]

15 - Little Lois Barber - 197? - Thank You Baby (Unissued Sound Of Birmingham)

16 - The Fiestas - 1975 - Sometimes Storm (Respect TAA-2509)

17 - The Controllers - 1979 - Gunning For Love (Juana LP 200,005)

18 - Frederick Knight - 1973 - Your Love's All Over Me (Stax LP STS-3011)

19 - Latimore - 1985 - Too Thin (Malaco LP MAL-7423)

20 - C.L. Blast - 1984 - Lay Another Log On The Fire (Park Place LP PPR-416)

VOLUME TWO:

01 - Barbara Hall - 1975 - Drop My Heart Off At The Door (Innovation II IV-9162)

02 - Corey Blake - 1975 - Your Love Is Like A Boomerang (Capitol 4057)

03 - Marlena Shaw - 1976 - Be For Real (Blue Note XW790-Y) (Blue Note LP BN-LA606-G)

04 - The Facts Of Life - 1977 - Uphill Peace Of Mind [aka Uphill Places Of Mind] (Kayvette LPK-802)

05 - Bo Diddley - 1972 - Husband-In-Law (Chess 2134)

06 - Frederick Knight - 1979 - If You Love Your Baby (Juana 3423)

07 - Major Lance - 1975 - You're Everything I Need (Osiris 001)

08 - Ted Taylor - 1976 - I'm Gonna Hate Myself In The Morning (Alarm LP 1000)

09 - Shirley Brown - 1974 - Between You And Me (Stax LP STX-4135) (Truth LP TRS-4206)

10 - Lorraine Johnson - 197? - The Best Of My Years (Unissued Moonsong Production)

11 - Sam Dees - 197? - Win Or Lose (Unissued Moonsong Production)

12 - Ben E. King - 1976 - Tower Of Strength (Atlantic LP SD-18169)

13 - Frederick Knight - 1971 - I Know Where I've Been (Dial 1006) [mono]

14 - C.L. Blast - 1970 - Two Time One Is Two (Crestown 1000) [mono]

15 - The Artistics - 1971 - Sugar Cane (Brunswick 55444)

16 - James Bradley - 1979 - I Can't Get Enough Of Your Love (Malaco 1056)

17 - John Edwards - 1974 - I´ll Be Your Puppet (Aware 045)

18 - Frederick Knight - 197? - Time (Unissued Moonsong Production) [mono]

19 - Latimore - 1983 - You (Malaco LP MAL-7414)

20 - Dorothy Moore - 1976 - For Old Time's Sake (Malaco 1037)

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Metamorphic Malfunktions Vol. 08

This latest installment doesn't stray too far into the sub-genre's of funk. For the most part, this is fairly straight-forward horn laden loveliness ... likely a fave for fans of hard-driving and deep funk.

01 - The Sidewinders - 1977 - Can't You Feel The Fire (The Great Eastern Production Co. LP SR-10)

02 - Don Julian & The Larks - 1974 - Schoolin' And Foolin' (Money LP MS-1110)

03 - Oliver Sain - 1975 - Party Hearty (Abet 9463)

04 - Skull Snaps - 1975 - Al's Razor Blade (Grill GR-301)

05 - Marvin Holmes & The Uptights - 197? - Day Of Rest (Unissued)

06 - New Birth - 1972 - African Cry (RCA Victor LSP-4697)

07 - The 2nd Amendment Band - 1973 - Backtalk [Pts. 1 + 2] (Monet DB-120)

08 - Black Heat - 1972 - Send My Lover Back (Atlantic LP SD-7237)

09 - The 6 Degree South - 1973 - Loving You (Is Too Far Out) [Part 2] (Six Degree South 7201-901)

10 - Shirley Johnson - 197? - Feels So Good (Unissued Abet)

11 - The Impossibles - 1975 - Give It Up (Philips LP 6316 064)

12 - Most Requested Rhythm Band - 1977 - Love Alarm (Magic Disc LP MD-114)

13 - Nashville Depoe - 1977 - All Aboard (Guinness LP GNS-36061)

14 - Big Apple Brass - 1978 - West Side Rock (Royal Flush LP 5500)

15 - Sound Investment - 1977 - Dirty Man (Brunswick LP BL-754218)

16 - The Cult - 1976 - Back Pay [Part 1] (Starburst LP SLT-500)

17 - The Cult - 1976 - Back Pay [Part 2] (Starburst LP SLT-500)

18 - Airto Fogo - 1976 - Right On Bird (Decca [Fr] LP 278.117)

19 - The Thompsons - 1975 - Gotta Get Down, To Ever Get Up (BCW LP-101)

20 - Ripple - 1973 - Get Off (GRC LP GA-5005)

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Diamonds From The Rough Vol. 05

01 - Joyce Lawson - 1980 - Stop Doggin' Me Around (Mutt & Jeff MJS-5004)

02 - Prince Phillip Mitchell - 1978 - Make It Good (Atlantic LP SD-19160)

03 - Ray Godfrey - 1977 - I'm The Other Half Of You (Event 255)

04 - Windy City - 1977 - Win Or Lose (Chi Sound, United Artists LP CH-LA691-G)

05 - Jeffree - 1979 - Love's Gonna Last (MCA LP MCA-3072)

06 - Cathy Davis - 1976 - Here I Am In Love Again (Taurus F-4076)

07 - Tommy Keith - 197? - On The Real Side (Unissued)

08 - Johnnie Taylor - 1976 - Somebody's Gettin' It (Columbia 3-10334)

09 - Carl Douglas - 1977 - Mistakes Of Mine (Pye LP NSPL-18520)

10 - Sho-Nuff - 1978 - I Live Across The Street (Stax LP STX-4107)

11 - The Valentine Brothers - 1979 - Feelings Inside (Source LP SOR-3070)

12 - Tyrone Davis - 1979 - Heart Failure (Columbia LP JC-36230)

13 - The O'Jays - 19?? - This Could Be The Last Time (Unissued P.I.R.)

14 - Alicia Myers - 1981 - Life, Joy And Happiness (MCA LP MCA-5181)

15 - Dayton - 1981 - Let Me Know (Liberty LP LT-1093)

16 - Symba - 1980 - Can I Get To Know You (Venture LP VL-1007)

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