561 Florence DeVore [1965] - Kiss Me Now (Don't Kiss Me Later) [Phi-Dan 5000]
| b/w: | We're Not Old Enough |
| Format: | 45 |
| Label: | Phi-Dan |
| cat No: | 5000 |
| Year: | 1966 |
| Value: | £75 for Issue |
The song was written and produced by Bobby Susser. He produced four singles in 1961 and 1962 with Paul Simon (a childhood friend) for Tico & The Triumphs, including his first Billboard Hot 100 chart record 'Motorcycle' on Amy. He then focused on writing and producing R&B songs. In 1963, he wrote, produced, and sold the master recording of the song "Kiss Me Now" to Phil Spector. It was the first release on Spector's new Philles Records subsidiary label, Phi-Dan Records, and received a good deal of interest within the music industry but wasn't a hit.
From 1965 through 1973 he wrote and produced songs for Florence DeVore, Sharon Redd, Lily Fields, Mamie Lee, Morgana King, Robert John, and Trini Lopez.
Phi-Dan released only 10 45s, all in 1965. Other notable acts on Phi-Dan were The Lovelites, The Ikettes and Al DeLory (known on the scene for the instrumental 'Right On').
Other 45s tracked down by Florence DeVore include: (The Yew releases were also written and produced by Bobby Susser):
Florence DeVore [1966] - The Guy Next Door / ?
Florence DeVore [1972] - He Doesn't Love You / He's Got The Money Bags [Yew 1009] $40
Florence DeVore [1972] - It Takes A Lot To Love You / Look Out [Yew 1011]
I found a recent cover version by The Shogettes in 2017 on Rookie
Florence DeVore [1965] - We're Not Old Enough [Phi-Dan 5000]
Florence DeVore [1972] - He Doesn't Love You [Yew 1009]
Florence DeVore [1972] - He's Got The Money Bags [Yew 1009]
Good job on some of these gems. If you want to check out some addittional rare souldies email me at soulsoulero@gmx.com for a private invite. just keep it on the down low. Soulero
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