'The Hitsville Songwriter Series' kicking off with the work Ivy Jo Hunter!
Cheers
Paul
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'The Hitsville Songwriter Series' kicking off with the work Ivy Jo Hunter!
Cheers
Paul
No, Tom, I don't remember who sang lead on it. I collected all of The Originals Motown albums, and I've always been aware that a couple of the group members traded off lead vocals, but I never got a chance to really identify the individual members vocally like I did with the 1960's Motown groups. But don't say "there's no planned release". Bluebrock allowed that "rumours abound of an Originals compilation", which is what got the ball rolling about "There's A Chance When You Love You'll Lose". Like so many others, I've been holding my breath waiting for their "Naturally Together", "Definitions", "Games People Play", and "Communique" albums to finally get a legitimate CD release. I admitted, however, that another Originals compilation CD would be great "IF" [[and only IF) it contains "There's a Chance....." which is a non-LP single screaming for a CD release. So keep your chin up! I'm feeling confident about this one!
Tom, you mentioned you'd like to see an album by Yvonne Fair. Are you aware of her "The Bitch Is Black" Motown CD? Check it out:
https://www.amazon.com/Bitch-Black-F...yvonne+fair+cd
Seconded! I made my own compilation up recently under the same theme - with Ivy Jo as the songwriter. It's only when you listen to his stuff collected you really appreciated what an amazing contribution he made to the Motown sound. Even if most of it was canned!
Hehe, yes, "rumours abound" does sound good! You know, I wish all their albums were released on CD/digital, maybe even a "complete albums" compilation kinda-thing. :)
When I listen to a group I just have to know who is singing which bit, so I think I have managed to work out who-is-who when it comes to The Originals.
Oh yes, I was aware of that one! Thanks Gary, it is a BRILLIANT album by Yvonne, one of the last LPs produced by the legendary Norman Whitfield at Motown I believe.
Yvonne was at Motown in 1970 and only had one single released before 1974 [["Stay A Little Longer")... so I wonder if there is enough unreleased material for an ACE album?
It seems like Yvonne stayed at Motown for quite a while, even getting a small part in LADY SINGS THE BLUES. One of the recent CELLARFUL OF MOTOWN cds included a duet she recorded with Chuck Jackson in the 60s. I would assume there was probably more. I can't imagine her being on contract for so long without having done a fair bit of recording.
Absolutely behind an Originals set and I can only imagine how much material they have in the can [[but suspect it is quite a lot). In terms of their original albums, my preference would be individual releases ideally, and I think they could be prime targets for the Elemental treatment. At least if BBR get involved there's a chance of an expanded version. But I don't mind so long as we get those Originals albums one way or another [[physical release of course).
There are easily enough Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons un-released Motown tracks [[40+) for a double CD release. Yes I love most of their Motown work so would definitely welcome that. Might be one for Real Gone [[USA though)?
I absolutely agree with The Originals' remaining albums being released on CD individually as opposed to one big box set. I've already purchased "Baby I'm For Real" [["Green Grow The Lilacs") and "Portrait Of The Originals" at least twice each on CD, as well as "California Sunset" and "Down To Love Town" [[once each). At this stage in my life, I cannot afford to keep buying the same rehashes over and over when their remaining albums are still waiting for a first-time, proper CD release.
Wow! I had no idea there are still so many FV&TheFS unreleased tracks sitting idly in the Motown vaults. I, too, love most of their Motown recordings. [[I remember all too well there are some who don't, but, hey, that's their prerogative.) Like you, I would gladly buy the remainder of their unreleased Motown tracks if they were released [[preferably on CD).
Thought the Supremes 60 vault was empty. ? Maybe new found treasure. I'm still waiting on AGo Go and Ross 78
In regard to Carolyn Crawford, there is also her Philly International sides, plus an unreleased album in the can at Philly International. Her two solo Bohanon produced albums did come out on cd, but I don't think they are readily available any longer.
Guys you may wish to know that there is a Facebook group -
The Four Seasons Motown Unreleased Campaign
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1049892628364291/
How do you fancy "What Love Has Joined Together" or "Save The Children" - produced by Al Cleveland and Lawrence Payton? Or - just maybe - "My Eyes Adored You" [[an early version?). Have a look in the files section of the Facebook Group. Mowest and Motown stuff.
And here's one example from YouTube - "Hymn to Her". There are others on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQ4__8ZsFgQ
Hey, that's really pretty, mysterysinger! In Motown mastertape sound quality, without the constant groan of the acetate in the background, I can easily picture myself loving that tune. And it was unexpectedly cool to see Harry peeking through at the end of the video! Hey, Harry! Long time no talk!
Well, there's also this site too...
http://thatfourseasonssound.typepad....wn-unreleased/
Lessee...who else would be awesome....under Motown...and Kent's Northern Soul thing....lesser but with potential forgotten gems to be re-polished....
Ooh Ooh...has there ever been an all-Liz Lands thing yet?
Liz Lands? Not one for me.
Perhaps ACE's next release is Supremes A Go Go expanded?