The Gangster Soul Harmony Archive
Gangster Soul Harmony Vol. 2 Archive
Twenty-one more selections: sweet soul, group harmony, deep soul and independent vocal records from regional labels across the United States, with notes on where the history is incomplete or disputed.
- Tracks21
- Era1965–1977
Track History
| # | Title · Artist | Label | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | It Sure Would Be Nice · Emory & The DynamicsB-side: Let's Take A Look At Our Life. Atlanta's Peachtree label; lead Emory Harris later left and the group carried on as The Four Dynamics. | Peachtree 107 | 1969 |
| 02 | Keep On Walking · The Main AttractionB-side: instrumental. Issued on the small Violet label; songwriting credits still pending verification. | Violet V-100 | 1971 |
| 03 | Crying Baby Won't Help The Hurt · The Si-BeriansA-side: This Is The Ending Of Our Love. South Side Chicago group who reworked the bass part after the first pressing, creating two versions. | Ricardo R-101 | 1971 |
| 04 | I Can't Hurt You Back · The Young ModsB-side: Who You Going To Run, Where You Going To Hide. Dayton group led by Tommie Henderson; their second known single. | Everblack EB-1000 | 1971 |
| 05 | Stand In For Love · The O'JaysB-side: Friday Night. A 1966 Cleveland session from before the Philadelphia International era; it reached the R&B charts. | Imperial 66197 | 1966 |
| 06 | Woman Come Home · The VanguardsB-side: The Ground That You're Walking On. Tied to Indianapolis producer Herb Miller and the LAMP Records orbit; James Davis credited as writer. | Indie 91 | 1971 |
| 07 | Hall Of Fame – Part 1 · The GiftsB-side: Hall Of Fame – Part 2. A Ballad label single whose writer, producer and personnel records remain incomplete. | Ballad 6006 | Not listed |
| 08 | I Bet You Never Knew That I Followed You · The DiabolicsCollectors link the group to the Bay Area; exact city of origin unconfirmed. | Togetherness | 1973–74 |
| 09 | Young Girl · Jazzie Cazzie & The Eight SoundsB-side: Soul City. Indianapolis group formerly known as The Diplomatics, who recorded for LAMP. | Knap Town KT-0011 | 1970 |
| 10 | Alone · JBC BandB-side: Where Do You Go. Pennsylvania sweet soul single; personnel and pressing details are curator history, not yet verified. | Jeree 22877 | 1977 |
| 11 | Keep In Touch · Jacqueline WilsonB-side: Going Good. A rare female sweet soul record with little reliable session information available. | Nitty Gritty | Not listed |
| 12 | I'll Be Right There · The BonnevillesB-side: Play It Cool. Washington, D.C.-area harmony ballad; songwriter and personnel credits incomplete. | Now RI-2922 | 1969 |
| 13 | Barbara · Red Top & The Young FamilyB-side: Love Power. Robert "Red Top" Young's record, associated with producer Choker Campbell. | Tri-City 315 | 1970 |
| 14 | It Was A Lie · Bobby Moore & The FourmostA small D.W. release that later got national distribution through Red Bird. | D.W. 105 / Red Bird 10-071 | 1965 |
| 15 | It's So Hard To Say So Long · The Vee GeesOnce linked to Detroit, now identified with Greensboro, NC; The Equasions also cut the song in San Antonio. | Jump Off | Not listed |
| 16 | What Would It Take · The ShowmenA-side: Action. A Carolina group recording after Norman Johnson (later General Johnson) had left. | Amy 11036 | 1968 |
| 17 | It's So Hard To Break A Habit · The WebsB-side: Give In. Galveston, Texas group; produced by Bateman and Courtney through Emalou Production Co. | Popside 4595 | 1968 |
| 18 | Don't Forget That I Love You · The IntentionsB-side: The Night Rider. A Pennsylvania act, distinct from other groups named Intentions or Intensions. | Philips 40428 | 1967 |
| 19 | Darling Darling Darling · Bobby Womack & The ValentinosWomack credited as writer; sourced from an LP since no verified U.S. 45 has been found. | LP / archival source | Mid-1960s |
| 20 | Tables Turned · The UnificsFrom Sittin' In At The Court Of Love; written and produced by Guy Draper, with Donny Hathaway arranging. | Kapp KS-3582 (LP) | 1968 |
| 21 | The Best Thing For Me · The MomentsB-side: Where Can I Find Her. Harry Ray sings lead; a scarce early Stang 45 exists, and later copies swapped the B-side. | Stang ST-1019 / Stang 5052 | 1973 |