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Maybe my adjectives, 'gritty' and 'grungy', are not the best, however, imo, most of HDH's productions had a certain type of polished sophistication about them. Four come to my mind; however, as being not so sophisticated but actually funky:
"Nowhere to Run"-Martha & the Vandellas
"Love is Like an Itching in My Heart-the Supremes
"Something About You"- Four Tops
"Road Runner"-Jr. Walker & the All Stars
Get my drift?
Are there others that come to your mind?
Yes; H-D-H's work with Shorty Long on "Function At The Junction", "Call On Me" & "Night 'Fo Last" comes to mind as some of their most Funky productions.
Hey, Motown Eddie, I was not familiar with the last 2 Shorty Long outputs so I researched to listen to them. Definitely, I hear the funk in their production of "Night 'Fo Last." I was only familiar with "Call on Me" as done by the Four Tops; and this Shorty Long's version appeared to be similar. THANKSQuote:
Originally Posted by Motown Eddie
I think Going Down For The Third Time falls into this category.
Chris Clark "Loves Gone Bad".....R Dean Taylor "Theres A Ghost In My House".
"Nowhere to Run" has sophistication and funkiness in equal measure.Quote:
Originally Posted by jobucats
I love the instrumental introduction to this one!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by 144man
I love the way the chords played on the piano subtly change by the end of the song.Quote:
Originally Posted by jobucats
Have you noticed there are two mixes of "Road Runner"? In one of them, the piano is a lot more prominent than the other.
2 of the best are "You Lost the Sweetest Boy" by Mary Wells & Mickeys' Monkey by the Miracles Funky, Gospel call & response.
Thanks for the reminder about "You Lost the Sweetest Boy". It has been a long time since I've listened to it. Mary, the Funk Brothers, and those two vocal groups [[who would one day have their time) are tearin' up this song. It also brought to mind Martha & the Vandellas' "Quicksand" and "Heat Wave" as 2 other funky productions by HDH.Quote:
Originally Posted by motony
Where in the world was I back in the 1960s when "Love's Gone Bad" was released? Apparently I am the only one who had never heard this. Not only did I just listen to Chris Clark's version, but also listened to the Underdog's and young Michael Jackson's version. A killer song.Quote:
Originally Posted by mowsville
Isn’t it just?Quote:
Originally Posted by jobucats
The single mix of Chris Clark’s recording is a track that I use when auditioning audio equipment.
It’s no audiophile recording but it really puts a message across.
If I get that message during an audition, then the gear that I’m listening to has some good qualities.
Let's Go Somewhere-R. Dean Taylor
One Way Out-Martha
Lovelight In His Eyes-Supremes
Ask Any Girl-Supremes
Love's Gone Bad-Chris Clark
Marvin Gaye's "Baby Don't You Do It"
I'd have to go with 'Nowhere To Run' & 'Love Is Like An Itching in My Heart'.
HDH and the Funks at their best!
Cheers
Paul
Leaving Here. Eddie Holland
I Got A Feeling - Four Tops, smacks you right in the face from the first few seconds!
Love’s gone bad - pure garage band!
"Too Many Fish in the Sea" by the Marvelettes was pretty funky for its time.
Nothing But Heartaches slams into you within the initial few seconds, strong drumming, immediate chorus and classic thumping Motown beat :)
"You're A Wonderful One" and as someone mentioned above "Baby Don't You Do It" by Marvin are driving and funky. Great tracks.
Stevie Wonder's version of "Baby Don't You Do It" has the same sort of feel.Quote:
Originally Posted by MIKEW-UK
“Ain’t That Peculiar” and “One More Heartache” by Marvin.
I thought we were on HDH productions here marv and mowest, but hey it’s Christmas!!
Roverab, "Nothing But Heartaches".....Ah, why didn't that one come to my mind? YES! Reminds me of the driving beat of the Four Tops, "Something About You."
Miracles - It's A Good Good Feeling
Since You've Been Gone - Four Tops, another right at you song and production.