541 Jackie Wilson [1967] - I Don't Want To Lose You [Brunswick 55309]
| b/w: | Just Be Sincere |
| Format: | 45 |
| Label: | Brunswick |
| Cat No: | 55309 |
| Year: | 1967 |
| Value: | £200-£300 Bell Boys |
Jackie Wilson in his Brunswick years (for me) could virtually do no wrong. This is superb Chicago soul from the golden period kicking off with a mute horn (which then features throughout the 2:20 minutes) and then in comes Jackie's so soulful and distinctive vocals. Co written by Carl Sims and the orchestra led by Gerald Sims, this track was featured on 'Whispers (Gettin' Louder)' LP. On the flip is 'Just Be Sincere'. This is about the best double sider you could ever find, neither fared particularly well on Billboard at the time and hence were picked up on in the North of England and became Northern Soul classics.
Jackie Wilson [1967] - I Don't Want To Lose You [Brunswick 55309]
Jackie Wilson [1967] - Just Be Sincere [Brunswick 55309]
The Bell Boys [1967] - I Don't Want To Lose You [Jamar J-31968729]
It was covered by the Bell Boys. Their version was popular on the scene probably because it was a speeded up version. The slightly off-key vocals and brash horns and 'stripped down' version add to its attraction.
The Bell Boys were from Western Pennsylvania. in 1966 consisted of Sam Marcitulio (guitar), Pat Safara (guitar), Vic Rangle (bass), Joe Merando (drums)). Lenny Rock (lead vocals) joined in 1967. In 1969 they added a brass section and Tony Castnza (saxophone), John Lambo (saxophone), Jim Jackson (trombone), Tom Hunt (trumpet) joined.
It seems that they only recorded 'I Don't Want To Lose You' but it was issued 3 times, all on Jamar (based in Akron Ohio) but initially as 101 with an instrumental version on flip, then on 101 with 'I Got A Feeling' on flip. It finally came out on 31968729 with The Woman I Love on the flipside.
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The Bell Boys were actually from Western Pennsylvania, and the "Latin" names are actually Italian.
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