| 514 Paris [1964] - Sleepless Nights [Doc 102-B] |
| Artist: | Paris |
| A: | Sleepless Nights |
| B: | Wishing Well |
| Format: | 45 |
| Country: | US |
| Label: | Doc |
| Label Discography: | Doc Records |
| Cat No: | 102-B |
| Year: | 1960 |
| Value: | £1,750 |
| Value Link: | £1,750 |
| Artist Biography: | None |
| Artist Discography: | Paris Discography |
Doc records was based out of Rydal, Pennsylvania, a suburb just north of Philly. This track was originally played in the late Wigan era by Richard Searling. A tune from the west coast Motown writing trio Chester & Gary Pipkin and Marc Gordon. It's strange how this appeared on a Rydal PA label (as was Sandy Wynns also) when it was produced by Marc Gordon and Frank Wilson so it was most definitely a west coast recording.
A lot of influences are going on here, which is probably why this is such a well liked and sought after 45. The vocal group sounds a lot like Motown's Rayber Voices. A little doo wop, a little big production pop, and a lot of soul.
Ekunday Paris (aka David Paris) recorded a couple of 45s with his brother Adeniya Paris in 1959-60 as Paris Brothers. Prior to the Doc 45 he also released a 45 as Mr. Tears (Paris) on 4J records in 1963 Excuse Me Baby / Don't Lead Me On. In addition a test pressing has been found of an unreleased 1970 LP 'Paris Has Arrived'. A cover version of Sam Cooke's A Change Is Gonna Come was released on a Uni promo 55423 but the album was never issued and the track listing (other than A Change Is Gonna Come) is unknown.. |
514 Paris [1964] - Wishing Well [Doc 102-A]
Mr. Tears (Paris) [1963] - Excuse Me Baby [4J 509-A]
Mr. Tears (Paris) [1963] - Don't Lead Me On [4J 509-A]
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