By MEL&THEN SOME (195.219.7.56) on Wednesday, November 20, 2002 - 01:09 pm:

Can anyone shed any light on the record,
Gino is a Coward,
By Gino Washington,
about it coming out in 6 different arrangements,(in one form or another).
And does anyone know anything about the very rare un-issued Acetate of his called,
Rat Race,
that got a few spins in the 80s and possibly early 90s.
All my info regards the acetate cant be found at this moment.
Once again,
any information is very much appreciated.
With thanks,
MEL.

By MEL&THEN SOME (195.219.7.86) on Wednesday, November 20, 2002 - 04:41 pm:

The Rat Race unissued copy had a matrix scratched in that indicated that an Atac label and not a Washpan Label was about to be planned.
And unless anyone knows any different nothing was ever released.
Regards the 6 other cuts,there are 4 That have been passed on to me,on the labels shown.
Correc-tone Records-no.503.
Do-De-Re Records-no.358.
Ric-Tic Records-no.100.
Sonbert Records-3770.
And one that I once had on the W.i.g. Label as well.
Any more info will be greatly appreciated.
(that makes 5 then,up to now.but can anyone confirm that they are all the same record?).
regards,
Mel.
(many thanx to the Flynster for his help).

By Flynny (213.122.204.2) on Wednesday, November 20, 2002 - 04:49 pm:

Ah now I know why you're asking me all these questions...thought you had quit this forum?

By MEL&THEN SOME (195.219.7.75) on Thursday, November 21, 2002 - 12:08 am:

Flynny,
Iam giving it 3rd time lucky,
as the saying goes.
Mel.

By MEL&THEN SOME (195.219.7.42) on Thursday, November 21, 2002 - 12:15 am:

p.s.
Just like to plug a Great site that Flynny is involved with called Soul Talk,
and also
Ritchies
Amazing web-site,
great stuff fella's.
Mel.

By acooolcat (210.201.192.203) on Thursday, November 21, 2002 - 07:48 am:

Mel - I don't haver my notes in front of me - but am pretty sure the 1st version, actually titled "I'm A Coward" - was released on Correc-tone. It didn't do very well and was re-recorded, and also re-titled... "Gino Is A Coward." I think this is the Sonbert 45.
Gino then got this version released on Ed Wingate's Ric-Tic label; it's actually the same pressing as it has the very same RCA matrix numbers. This Ric-Tic 45 was a local hit and I think the Do-De-Re version is something that Gino later released himself, as he owned the label.
You might like to know that the first 45 also has a different (flip-side) recording of "Puppet On A String" too.
Please note that I'm not 100% sure if I have the Sonbert and Correc-tone labels info' in the right order.
I don't know anytthing about it being on WIG.
Cheers, Graham

By MEL&THEN SOME (195.219.7.70) on Thursday, November 21, 2002 - 09:02 am:

Graham,
good to hear from you and thanks for your info,
the track I once had on W.I.G. Records was called,
Romeo/Now your lonely,but cant remember the no.
Now wether this is also relevent to the above mentioned,I am also not 100%but think it is.
Many thanks Graham,
Mel.
p.s.
have recieved the C.d.from Ritchie,
The early sound of detroit,which I know you were involved in,great stuff.

By acooolcat (210.201.192.218) on Sunday, November 24, 2002 - 10:29 am:

Hi Mel
I'm glad you're enjoying the CD.
Wasn't Romeo originally released on the Creed label? It's The Debonaires backing Gino on that one.
Graham

By Ritchie (62.254.0.8) on Sunday, November 24, 2002 - 10:41 am:

Don't worry, Graham - your copy IS on its way... it's just got further to travel to your neck of the woods!

By MEL&THEN SOME (195.219.7.54) on Sunday, November 24, 2002 - 11:22 am:

Didnt know that graham,
many thanks.
Mel.

By GrahamD (62.254.0.8) on Sunday, November 24, 2002 - 12:51 pm:

Gino Washington aka George Washington.
son bert 3770=puppet on a string/Gino is a coward
correctone 503=same as above
rictic 100=same as above
amon 90580=out of this world/come monkey with me
wand 147=same as above.
sidra 9005=romeo/????
atac 101=doing the popcorn/what can a man do.
atac 102=like my baby/I'll be around when u want
atac 7823=like my baby/????
atac 7826=girl here i am/do u have that soul.
atac 2878=oh not me/hey i'm a love bandit.
atac 2930= could it be i'm fallin/i'm flyin high.
atac 62743=we gonna make it/hey i'm a love bandit.
do-re=de 358=like my baby/????
mala 12029=like my baby/I'll be around when u want
Pride 004=oh not me/????
w.i.g 9005=romeo/now your lonely.
the above info taken from Soul harmoney singles!! i am sure there are other recordings that are not listed here!! GINO GINO GINO!! great singer. GrahamD

By MEL&THEN SOME (195.219.7.67) on Sunday, November 24, 2002 - 12:57 pm:

Great stuff GrahamD
With thanks
Mel.

By GrahamD (62.254.0.8) on Sunday, November 24, 2002 - 01:08 pm:

Hey Mel,can you shed any light on any Lps that Gino made!! this 45 collecting lark is gettin way out of hand!! Uk dealers want a kings ransome for the early orig 45s so i am on my back foot now looking for Lps! I find the Lp much better value for my hard earned cash. :~)

By MEL&THEN SOME (195.219.7.33) on Sunday, November 24, 2002 - 01:37 pm:

Graham,
I know what your saying mate,
Unfortunatly I am not a big collector of lps although I have a few hundred,I am a collector of singles so of hand I am afraid that I cant help you regards your question and the only LPs I have are of the other Gino Washington.
Sorry mate,but I am sure someone on here will be able to help you.
Regards,
Mel.

By Davie Gordon (193.122.21.26) on Thursday, November 28, 2002 - 09:28 am:

Graham D,

Check out the two Gino Washington CD's issued
by Norton compiled from his sixties' singles and
unreleased tracks.

www.nortonrecords.com

key in "Gino Washington" in the searchbox.

By Mark Speck (65.56.219.231) on Thursday, November 28, 2002 - 02:21 pm:

Add to the above discog:

Wand 155 "Baby Be Mine"/"I'm Coming Home"

Best,

Mark