Bobby Darin - Motown Years 1970 to 1973
Thankfully, in the case of Bobby Darin, material that had long been vaulted has been made available over the years - mainly thanks to Joe Marchesse & co [[e.g. Andy Skurrow) who've made it possible for these tracks to see release on CD. The Real Gone CDs have wonderful liner notes as well and are well worth looking up. In particular, "Another Song On My Mind" includes a great resume of Darin's Motown career - much of this can still be seen on the Real Gone website -
https://theseconddisc.com/2011/02/16...-motown-years/
You can see the full CD artwork here -
https://www.flickr.com/photos/cookep...57668721459480
And here are the covers for Darin's Motown albums / CDs
https://www.flickr.com/photos/cookep...in/dateposted/
Please advise of any errors
BOBBY DARIN MOTOWN DISCOGRAPHY
Recorded - 6 February 1971 Live at The Desert Inn [[Renamed “Finally” but still unreleased at the time)
M1183 – 17 April 1971
A Melodie
B Someday We'll Be Together
M1193 – November 1971
A Simple Song Of Freedom
B I'll Be Your Baby Tonight
M1203 – 2 June 1972
A Sail Away
B Hard Headed Woman
M753 ALBUM AUGUST 1972 – Bobby Darin
M1212 – Promo 3 November 1972 [[withdrawn)
A Average People [[mono)
B Average People [[stereo)
M1212 – 3 November 1972 [[probably a bootleg)
A Average People
B Something In Her Love
M1217 – 20 November 1972
A Happy [[Love Theme From "Lady Sings The Blues")
B Something In Her Love
Bobby Darin died 20 December 1973
M813 ALBUM February 1974 – Darin 1936-1973
PR4 [[PROMO EP) - 1974
A1 If I Were A Carpenter
A2 Moritat [[Mack The Knife)
B1 Blue Monday
B2 Happy [[Love Theme From "Lady Sings The Blues")
MW3014 – 1974 [[UK & EU)
A Blue Monday
B Moritat [[Mack The Knife)
M5185 ALBUM July 1981 – Darin 1936–1973 re-issued with 5 tracks having different mixes.
MCD09070MD CD 1987 – Live At The Desert Inn [[first ever issue)
MOTD -5185 CD 1989 – Darin 1936–1973 first issue on CD.
3746351852 CD 1991 – Darin 1936-1973 CD re-issue
NTD-6509-2 CD 2005 – Live At The Desert Inn [[re-issue / remaster / 2 extra tracks “Work Song” and “Beyond The Sea”.
RGM-0440 2xCD 6 May 2016 – Another Song On My Mind [[Real Gone Music)
RGM-0714 CD 13 July 2018 – Go Ahead And Back Up [[Real one Music)
The Eagles caught lip syncing their live shows
In the video, he does a computer analysis of Don Henley’s “live” vocal to demonstrate it is not live. In fact, it was recorded in a studio to sound live. Don Henley has been using this exact same vocal recording for years in his concerts.
I can only imagine how many other older artists are doing the same.
The Commodores and The Pointer Sisters Announce Co-Headlining Tour
The Commodores and The Pointer Sisters have announced their co-headlining tour entitled “An Evening of Icons.”
With a combined legacy that spans across decades with over 100 million albums sold, 20 No.1 hits, and 10 Top 10 albums, these iconic artists are set to take audiences on a journey through the very best of funk, soul, R&B, and pop with support from special guests The Spinners and El DeBarge on select dates.
The first tour leg kicks off on July 11 at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, IL making stops in Wantagh, Raleigh, Tuscaloosa, Tampa, and more before wrapping up in Primm, NV on November 30
The Commodores, renowned for chart-toppers like “Brick House,” “Easy,” “Nightshift,” and “Three Times a Lady,” reflected on the announcement. They said: “Motown was the place where our dreams took flight. Sharing the stage with another legend like The Pointer Sisters as Motown celebrates their 65th anniversary is truly special. We’re proud to continue to celebrate the music that brought us all together!”
The Pointer Sisters, the dynamic group known for their chart-topping hits like “I’m So Excited,” “Jump [For My Love],” and “Neutron Dance,” added: “65 years of Motown and timeless hits! What a milestone. It’s a joy to be touring with a true Motown treasure, The Commodores. Here’s to the music that continues to move generations!”
Visit The Commodores’ official website for more information.
The Commodores and Pointer Sisters’ “An Evening of Icons” Tour Dates:
Thu July 11 Tinley Park, IL Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre ^
Thu Jul 25 Wantagh, NY Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater ^
Fri Jul 26 Oxon Hill, MD The Theater at MGM National Harbor ^
Fri Sep 20 Raleigh, NC Red Hat Amphitheater *
Sat Sep 21 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion *
Thu Oct 03 Tuscaloosa, AL Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater ^
Sat Oct 05 Durant, OK Choctaw Casino ^
Thu Nov 14 Tampa, FL Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino ^
Fri Nov 15 Hollywood, FL Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Fla. ^
Sat Nov 30 Primm, NV Star Of The Desert Arena ^#
^ special guests The Spinners
* special guest El DeBarge
# non Live Nation show
VA-Didn't I Blow Your Mind-Thom Bell: Philadelphia Soul 1969-1983 [5/31/2024-Kent UK]
Thom Bell, along with Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, was part of the holy trinity of Philly soul. Reaching an apogee in the early to mid-70s with records for the Delfonics [‘Didn’t I Blow Your Mind This Time’], The Stylistics [‘Betcha By Golly, Wow’], the Detroit Spinners [‘The Rubberband Man’], and Dionne Warwick [‘Then Came You’], Bell was the classically trained arranger who introduced the celeste, the French horn and the harpsichord to soul music.
This is the sequel to “Ready Or Not”, Ace’s first acclaimed compilation of the late Thom Bell’s productions and arrangements. Put together by Saint Etienne’s Bob Stanley, “Didn’t I Blow Your Mind?” combines some of Bell’s biggest and best loved 70s hits with rarities and 80s quiet storm classics such as Deniece Williams’ ‘Silly’ and Phyllis Hyman’s seductive ‘Let Somebody Love You’. Elton John lines up alongside soul legends like Lou Rawls and Eloise Laws.
This collection will appeal to Northern Soul collectors as well as pulling in lovers of smooth 70s and 80s soul. Bob Stanley’s sleeve-notes – with a rare interview with Bell himself – and a wealth of rare photos are icing on the cake.
Bell’s unique and instantly identifiable Philly sound has proved timeless.
1 | Didn't I [Blow Your Mind This Time] - The Delfonics |
2 | You Gotta Be a Lady - The Chargers |
3 | The Rubberband Man - Spinners |
4 | Got You Into My Life - Eloise Laws |
5 | You Are Everything - The Stylistics |
6 | Give in to Love - Ronnie Dyson |
7 | Nice and Slow - Elton John |
8 | Take My Hand - New York City |
9 | Silly - Deneice Williams |
10 | Then Came You - Dionne Warwick & The Spinners |
11 | Will You Kiss Me One More Time - Lou Rawls |
12 | Lazy Susan - Little Anthony & The Imperials |
13 | Betcha By Golly, Wow - The Stylistics |
14 | Joe - Nancy Wilson |
15 | Loving You - Johnny Mathis |
16 | Walking Around in Teardrops - Jerry Butler |
17 | Nobody Knows It - Bell & James |
18 | Let Somebody Love Me - Phyllis Hyman |
19 | One in a Million [Guy] - Dee Dee Bridgewater |
20 | Brandy - The O'Jays |
Available for pre-order soon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1RHPQ44/?tag=imwan-20
Amazon UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D1RHPQ44/?tag=imwan-21
THE TRAMMPS This One Is For The Party [[Expanded Edition)RELEASE: 24-05-2024
This One Is For The Party is the final studio album by The Trammps, originally released in 1984. The Trammps, hailing from Philadelphia, were a prominent fixture in the disco scene of the 1970s. Consisting of Earl Young, Harold Wade, Jimmy Ellis, Robert Upchurch, and Stanley Wade, they were known for their infectious grooves and energetic live performances. The Trammps earned their place in music history with hits like "Disco Inferno" and "Hold Back the Night", but also "Shout" and "Move" became disco classics. 40 years after its original release, the tracks of This One Is For The Party continue to fill dance floors at parties and their influence can be heard in modern dance and pop music. The album also features a guest performance by the Dutch female group Mai Tai on "I Don't Know [[One For The Party)".
In celebration of its 40th anniversary, This One Is For The Party is available as an expanded edition, including the extended version of the Top 40 hit "Move" as a bonus track. Also, the album has been completely remastered at Artone Studio in Haarlem, The Netherlands. This One Is For The Party [[Expanded Edition) is available as a 40th anniversary edition of 500 copies on translucent red coloured vinyl.
Raynard Miner - Deceased ?
I've seen a post elsewhere notifying us of the death of Motown /Chess songwriter Raynard Minor.
Can anybody confirm this please?
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