Category: 45s
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Welcome to my heart
A white label promo copy of this girl group Northern Soul track. Not much is know of The Bouquets. Apparently they only released three singles. “Welcome to my heart” and the fantastic “I love him so” are two of these. I have no idea what the third is but “No love at all” is the…
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Hurt by Love
Artist bio: Inez and Charlie Foxx were a brother and sister duo. Their music feels instantly recognisable. Despite this they were not well known outside of the Northern Soul scene. Artist: Inez and Charlie Foxx Vinyl 45 Strictly speaking this is the B side to the better known “Mocking Bird” A side. But “Hurt by…
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Tonight I’m Gonna Dream
Artist bio: Artist: The Chiffons Vinyl 45 Best known for their million selling hit “He’s so fine” this is a beautiful relatively unknown part of the Chiffons catalogue. Performers: The Chiffons, Judy Craig, Patricia Bennett and Barbara Lee Released by/ Catalogue number: Laurie LR 3318 Year: 1965 Composer: Brute Forc, Charlotte Parson Arranged By: Leroy…
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Take me for a little while
Artist bio: Brooklyn born Evie Sands was born into something of a musical family. Her mother was a singer and Evie seems to have been inspired to learn the keyboard and guitar as well as to sing by both her mother and exposure to the diverse range of performing artists from Billie Holiday to Jackie…
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Tonight you belong to me
Artist bio: Artist: The Tonettes Vinyl 45 This is one of those songs that doesn’t quite belong in here. This cutesy bit of American doo-wop nostalgia has been covered by countless artists. The Tonettes do a decent job of covering the core elements. In short, I found this in mint condition and as a decent…
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Why Don’t I Run Away From You
Originally recorded by Tami Lynn Kiki Dee elevated this song to something sublime. In true Northern Soul style there is a driving beat and a decent amount of brass. But it’s Kiki’s sharp, soulful vocals, crisply delivered and with a sense of rhythm that would have pleased James Brown that makes this version my favourite.…
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Hey Girl Hey Boy
There are plenty of songs titled “Hey Girl”. And it seems obvious that anything by Carol King will be easy to find. But this version of “Hey Girl, Hey Boy” (despite it’s familiarity) is more elusive than you would think. The Jon and Robin vocals together with the arrangement is probably my favourite (not sure…
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Walk on by
Dionne Warwick A mellow San Francisco vibe permeates this Burt Bacharach/ Hal David song. It’s summer sadness, blissful days and young heartache beautifully summarised by a hypnotic melody. Artist: The Chiffons Performers: Dionne Warwick Dionne Warwick The Chiffons were formed by three Bronx/ New York teenagers in 1960. Originally consisting of Judy Craig, Patricia Bennett…
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I Need Your Love So Desperately
Artist bio: Starting off in 1965 as a soul duo they became best known for their disco vocals. The female half of Peaches and Herb has changed over the decades. Artist: Peaches and Herb Vinyl 45 One of those records that you could easily miss. It’s too easy to dismiss this banging little choon as…
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One Fine Day
Artist bio: The Chiffons were formed by three Bronx/ New York teenagers in 1960. Originally consisting of Judy Craig, Patricia Bennett and Barbara Lee they were joined by Sylvia Peterson in 1963. They are best remembered for their number #1 hit Sweet Talking Guy. Artist: The Chiffons Vinyl 45 “One Fine Day” is one of…