Category: 45s

  • Welcome to my heart

    A white label promo copy of this Artist: The Bouquets Performers: The Bouquets Inez and Charlie Foxx were a brother and sister duo. Their music is instantly recognisable to anyone who has ever heard Motown, Philly soul, Northern soul – even just in passing. Despite this they were not well known

  • Hurt by Love

    Strictly speaking this is the B side to the better known “Mocking Bird” A side. But Hurt by Love is true belter and like so many of their songs deserves to be played first. Artist: Inez and Charlie Foxx Performers: Inez and Charlie Foxx Inez and Charlie Foxx Inez and Charlie Foxx were a brother…

  • Tonight I’m Gonna Dream

    Best known for their million selling hit “He’s so fine” this is a beautiful relatively unknown part of the Chiffons catalogue. Artist: The Chiffons Performers: The Chiffons, Judy Craig, Patricia Bennett and Barbara Lee Evie Sands Brooklyn born Evie Sands was born into something of a musical family. Her mother was a singer and Evie…

  • Take me for a little while

    Take me for a little while

    This song has the rising lift of the Supremes Baby Love, the Northern Soul staple of a driving four to the floor, and a the vocals of Evie Sands. And really you don’t need anything else for the perfect song. Like Kiki Dee, Evie has a depth and range that is rare. And like Kiki…

  • Tonight you belong to me

    Tonight you belong to me

    OK 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 option it would have been wrong…

  • Why Don’t I Run Away From You

    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.…

  • Hey Girl Hey Boy

    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…

  • Walk on by

    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…

  • I Need Your Love So Desperately

    I Need Your Love So Desperately

    Peaches and Herb One of those records that you could easily miss. It’s too easy to dismiss this banging little choon as light fluff. It works. With the volume up this soulful, horn backed, joyful song lifts you up and spins you round. Artist: The Chiffons Performers: Peaches and Herb Starting off in 1965 as…

  • One Fine Day

    One Fine Day

    Artist: The Chiffons Vinyl 45 Released by/ Catalogue number: Laurie Records 3179 Mint Year: 1963 Composer Carol King/ G Goffin Arranged By: Producer: The Tokens Record label: Screen Gems-Columbia Music, Inc. “One Fine Day” is one of those songs that bounces you into feeling good. The Chiffons have just the right amount of youthful joy…