Bringing back some 'credibility' from the madness of the last few posts, I've delved back for some self-indulgence with this post (before I lose the plot!).
A highly sought-after crossover item that I originally thought was a one-off from Frankie Snowden aka Psychodelic Frankie from
Norristown, PA. However, he did release at least one other single (a 12") "With
You" in 1986, on Budweiser Showdown (BSR-627). The song was written for, and sung to, his wife Patty Ann.
In 1973 he was guitarist / vocalist with Spiritual Concept which contained musicians who would go on to perform on sessions with several well known Philly bands such as MFSB, The Salsoul Orchestra, John Davis Monster Orchestra, First Choice, Archie Bell & The Drells and many others, i.e. Larry Washington and Theodore Life (T. Life). He seemed to
be a very well respected singer in and around his home town in the outskirts of Philly. He sadly passed in
August last year.
"With You" is featured on an excellent compilation titled "Richard Searling Music From The Soul" released on Expansion in 2005 (which, I believe is still available to
purchase). By a sheer coincidence this CD also contains Charlie Mitchell's "After Hours" which was reissued digitally (and posted here) last week. It has also got one of my all time favourite ballads by Chuck
Cissel - "Love Is Missing From Our Lives", from his 1982 album "If I Had A Chance" if you've not heard this you're in for a treat! It's a Tony Hester song originally recorded by The Dells/The Dramatics in 1975 but I prefer Chuck Cissel's version.
Another favourite is on the CD, Freddie Hughes & The Chevelles - "I Just Found Out" which, like Charlie Mitchell, was released on Janus, which is a label dear to
my heart as one of the very first soul records I bought was on the label by
The Detroit Emeralds 49 years ago!
There's plenty of other crackers on the CD, which is well worth checking out
and is still cheap (£10 or less).
| Rating: | 9 |
| Genre/Style: | Crossover |
| Format: | Single |
| Media: | 7" |
| Label: | Hi-Speed |
| Cat No: | 101670 |
| Year: | 197? |
| Key/BPM: | N/A |
| Value: | £1,500 (approx.) |
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