578 Jean Carter [1966] - Like One [Decca 31865]
b/w That Boy Ain't No Good
Format: 45
Label: Decca
CatNo: 31865
Year: 1966
Value: £255 Demo Only
Nothing much known about Jean Carter. This massive stomper circa early 70s Torch era was a monster all-nighter tune that doesn't get a lot of plays these days probably because it's too well known? Archetypal Northern Soul - 2 minutes of pure energy. It was reissued on Decca owing to demand but an original will set you back quite a few notes.
Some 'googling' uncovered Jean Carter & The Centerpieces - No Good Jim c/w And None on Stateside SS 2114 released in May 1968 and reissued on Stateside SS2204 in May 1972. It was also released on Star 18393 as a demo. Is this the same Jean Carter?
There a great track that has been played in recent years (since at least 2005) covered-up as Jean Carter - I Wanna Know which is a one-off Decca acetate played by the top rare-soul DJ Mark 'Butch' Dobson. I don't know if it has ever been 'uncovered' I somehow doubt it as the rtist is probably unknown.
Another double-sider which has had spins is I Bet You c/w Love Hangover (NOT the Diana Ross song) .. and what a pedigree on these 2 sides Top side written by George Clinton, Sidney Barnes & Theresa Lindsay and flip side by George Kerr & Sidney Barnes.
Sunflower was Sidney Barnes' label and apparently Jean Carter was his girlfriend when this was recorded in 1967.
Jean Carter [1967] - I Bet You [Sunflower #S-102-A]
Jean Carter [1967] - Love Hangover [Sunflower #S-102-B]
Covered up when it was first played as Gwen Owens & The Vel-Girls.
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