Two records that have been huge on the modern soul scene for decades and use
the same backing are Ed Summers - I Can Tell and Joe Anderson - You And I.
Ed Summers [1980] - I Can Tell [Soya SO 1001]
The only release for both artist and label. SOYA - Sound Of Young
America was an independent Detroit label.
The backing track is the same as Joe Anderson but the lyrics are
different. The writing credits on this release credits D. Jordan and E.
Jordan rather than Andrew Smith. I presume Dave Jordan wrote the
music and Andrew Smith must have written the lyrics for Joe Anderson,
therefore assume that E. Jordan wrote the lyrics for Ed Summers song.
This was Ed Summers ony release but he went on to produce Hunts
Determination in the late 70s.
Ed Summers [1980] - Prepare Yourself [Soya SO 1001]
No sound clip available.
Joe Anderson [1975] - You And I [Buddah BDA 480] - Short Version
Written by David Jordan and Andrew Smith who wrote some great songs in 70s for
the likes of Millie Jackson, Joe Simon, Garland Green, Debbie Taylor, Al
Downing and Gloria Gaynor among others.
Joe Anderson [1975] - You And I [Buddah BDA 480] - Long Version
Joe Anderson released another 2 45s on Buddah in 70s. There is also a
Joe Anderson who released 2 45s on Heidi in 1965. I'm not sure whether or
not this is the same artist, but have included these 3 45s at the bottom of
the post as they may be of interest to those who like Northern / R&B.
Anderson joined the band Eramus Hall (named after a building in Chicago by
George Clinton) in the late 70s.
Joe Anderson [1974] - You Gotta Believe [Buddah BDA 436]
Joe Anderson [1974] - Sho' Nuff [Buddah BDA 436]
No sound clip avaialble.
Joe Anderson [1975] - (Your Love) Give Me Fever [Buddah BDA 454]
Joe Anderson [1975] - Forever Grateful [Buddah BDA 454]
No sound clip available
Joe Anderson [1965] - How Long Will It Last [Heidi 45-110]
Joe Anderson [1965] - So Glad [Heidi 45-110]
Joe Anderson [1965] - I Can't Get Enough Of You [Heidi 45-112]
Joe Anderson [1965] - Don't You Know [Heidi 45-112]
No sound clip available.
Today is the first time I've heard of this guy.
ReplyDeleteI love his voice.
It's a shame he didn't do more recording but I imagine with a sound like a cross between the Isley's and Al Green they probably didn't think he would stand out enough to make an investment in him. It's really too bad.
As far as the Heidi label stuff. The voice is very different. I doubt that it's the same performer.
Thanks for posing his material all in one place. (: >