My short-term memory isn't as good as I'd like it to be. I'll check if the CD is still there next time I'm in HMV.
My short-term memory isn't as good as I'd like it to be. I'll check if the CD is still there next time I'm in HMV.
This new set is new entry at number five on this week's UK Official Charts compilation chart.
Great news bring on vol 2 :)
I discovered through cross referencing 'DFTM' website that the J.J Barnes track 'Show Me The Way' has only ever been previously issued as part of the vinyl singles box 'The Motown 7's Box'.
So this track is worth the price of the set alone in my books!
Agreed - the set is excellent value. Saw it in ASDA yesterday at £6 which is really good as there's no postage to add.
I was told it's in Morrison's as well.
A friend who dabbles in Motown..he's into all genres...bought it for £5 and he said he only knew about 10% of the tracks. But he was loving the new stuff. This set is ideal for the likes of my friend....showcasing the Motown that the main stream avoid and ignore.
£4.99 in HMV [[where I got mine) and £5 in Sainsbury's [[but sold out!)
Selling Motown CDs in Supermarkets..
like the old Motown anecdote "Would you buy this 45 or a sandwich"?
A take away curry and 66 Motown classics......must catch on.
The CD was still there, and I had completely misremembered the tracks on it by the time I'd got home. I don't know how I got it so wrong.Quote:
Originally Posted by 144man
I bought a couple of copies in HMV for £4.99 each.
I didn't remember the Contours' "Sometimes I Have to Cry" when I played it, so I'm going to have to refamiliarize myself with the "Just A Little Misunderstanding" CD.
Just out of curiosity, how many forum members from the USA have bought this CD?
I live in the USA, purchased it from an Amazon seller here in the US, and it arrived today. I compared all tracks to those already in my collection. From the three discs, I've added 6 tracks to my collection. The most interesting of them is that "Can't Hold The Feeling Back" by Brenda Holloway is a mono mix [[as opposed to the stereo mix that was released on the recent "Spellbound" CD set). There are a couple of alternate mixes, too, and the rest are just filling gaps for me. It cost US$6.73 + shipping, but I've paid a lot more for less than 6 tracks when it comes to my music collection!
I saw it in Sainsbury's for £5 yesterday!Quote:
Originally Posted by mysterysinger
Still available for £5 at Tesco.
This set really is a superb collection. Great to hear those rarities that have been tucked away on various releases over the years, such as Marvin Gaye's 'Sweet Thing'. I've been playing these cds more than any other Motown release in a long time.
A lot of happiness for not a lot of money, but I'm sure it took a lot of effort to bring it to the market - so thanks to all concerned.
What tracks would we like to see in a Volume 2?Quote:
Originally Posted by snakepit
In case you're following this thread Mr Searling ...I'd start with the grossly-over-looked-and-never-released-on-CD-yet ...The World Can't Stop Me From Loving You ...by The Originals...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wensO0w61jM
Grape :)
A Volume 2 would be great. My plea is for mono mixes of "golden era" songs given how much better they sound over the stereo mixes.
"Where would i be without you"...Barbara McNair
"Change what you can"..Marvin Gaye
"Determination"...Contours
Amongst many others...
Some initial suggestions:
It's Too Late For You And Me - Gladys Knight & The Pips
Try My True Love - Marvin Gaye
Why Did You Leave Me Darling - Temptations
All in mono :)
"Dance a While, Cry a While" - The Marvelettes
"Two Can Have a Party" - Marvin & Tammi
"[[Can't Stop Now) Love Is Calling" - Tammi Terrell
"How Many Times Did You Mean It" - Brenda Holloway
"All Day, All Night" - Earl Van Dyke
...5 more inclusions for Volume 2 please...
...That'll Be The Day - The Temptations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4JcbkW19-0
...You've Got So Much To Shout About - The Isley Brothers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEl_-XpGkzk
...A Man Is A Woman's Weakness - Gladys Knight & The Pips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMM7aoPCBgs
...My Business Your Pleasure - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylrgjllqXYU
...You Got Me Hurtin' All Over - Barbara Randolph
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__gL577siIk
Grape :)