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V.A. Dave Hamilton's Detroit Dancers

Kent | Item No: 431186
Vinyl LP | 2015 / UK – Original | New
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Item Description
We have been releasing Dave Hamilton tracks on CD since 1998; several Kent and BGP singles have followed, but this is our first vinyl album. Finnish company Timmion have released individual LPs by Little Ann and O.C. Tolbert but this is the first various artists collection.

‘What Can I Do’ by Little Ann starts the LP. It was the “unknown artist” acetate, played as Rose Valentine in the latter days of Wigan Casino, that turned it into a legendary disc. It is followed by two Topper singles which found great favour on the Northern Soul scene in the 2000s: Tobi Lark’s ‘Sweep It Out In The Shed’ and Dottie & Millie’s ‘Taking About My Baby’. Big voiced O.C. Tolbert contributes with ‘I’m Shooting High’, mid-tempo 60s soul perfection, and ‘You Got Me Turned Around’, the definitive take on that ‘Sweep It Out In The Shed’ backing track.

Dave Hamilton’s acts were often obscure and records by James Lately and the Ravins are now so scarce they must have sold in tens rather than hundreds. They now reach four-figure prices, which is reflected in the quality.

Like Little Ann, Danny Cobus is only known through unreleased tracks found in the vaults. His ‘The Two Of Us’ is a fabulous piece of music, now revered. Tobi Lark was the class act of the small set-up; her ‘Challenge My Love’ is a highlight of Dave Hamilton’s writing and production.

Chico & Buddy were originally members of the Tokays but threw their lot in with the highly respected Dave Hamilton. ‘You Don’t Miss Your Water’ is a catchy late 60s dancer with just a hint of funk that has made it very popular. J.T. Rhythm’s ‘My Sweet Baby’ is the epitome of mid 60s effortless midtempo soul infused with a memorable melody. Dave’s vocals were at best charismatic and rightly confined to the call and response of tracks such as the catchy ‘Shoop Doop’: fortunately he excelled elsewhere.
Item Details
Item No: 431186
Artist: V.A.
Title: Dave Hamilton's Detroit Dancers
Label: Kent
Catalog No: KENT 502
Format: Vinyl LP, Vinyl, LP
Pressing: UK – Original
Release Date: 2015
Genre: Organic Grooves
Style: Funk | Soul
Available since: 2015-07-09
Condition: New
Price: $ 17.38
Weight: 250g (plus 250g Packaging)
Tracklist
A1 Little Ann - What Should I Do
A2 Tobi Lark - Sweep It Out In The Shed
A3 Dottie & Mille - Talkin About My Baby
A4 Oc Tolbert - I'm Shooting High (I Reach For The Sky)
A5 The Ravins - Your Love Is What I Want
A6 Jt Rhythm - My Sweet Baby
A7 Danny Cobus - The Two Of Us
B1 Oc Tolbert - You Got Me Turned Around
B2 Little Ann - Who Are You Trying To Fool
B3 Tobi Lark - Challenge My Love
B4 James Lately - Love, Friends & Money
B5 Chico & Buddy - You Won't Miss The Water
B6 Dave Hamilton - Shoop Doop
B7 Priscilla Page & Rony Darrell - You Did
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