Bobby Patterson / Bobby Shannon [1973] - I Get My Groove From You [Paula P 386 / To-Mar 0011]

A great crossover track from Bobby Patterson which has been played on the 'real' soul scene for decades.  It was first released on his 'It's Just A Matter Of Time' album in 1972 and then saw a 45 release the following year. An unknown singer named Bobby Shannon also released a version in 1973 on To-Mar. Not sure which was released first first, but you would 'assume' Patterson's.

Bobby Shannon [1973] - I Get My Groove From You [To-Mar 0011]

This seems to be a one-off 45 for artist and label from 1973.  I Get My Groove was put on the B side, but what a great version. Not much to choose between the two versions but this one is smoother and slightly more uptempo.  This one is also much rarer and commands about 4-5 times the price of the Bobby Patterson version.

Bobby Shannon [1973] - You're An Uplift [To-Mar 0011]

Wonderful official top side is a delightful deep soul / crossover tune.

To-Mar had only one release and this side is by Swamp Music Inc. which had several other releases (Oscar Perry, Kool & Together, Freddy Fender) which mainly seem to be on Houston releases produced by Huey P. Meaux and recorded at Huey's Sugar Hill Studios. So from this I would guess that Shannon was probably from Houston.