I am so proud to have had Evie accept my friendship in the last hour, over on Facebook. One of my all time favourite tunes. "happy christmas dear X" Andy Parry. Liverpool,UK.
I dissagree. First of all Evies vocal is much stronger and controlled and to be sure much more emotional. She's telling the story with her voice not just singing the notes.. The backgrounds are much superior as well. Blended and fit with the lead... They dont stick out like a sore thumb like in Bell's version
Evie gets my vote, but to say her vocal is much more controlled than Madeline Bell's isn't really the case. Madeline Bell stands out in the R&B field for her control - it's no surprise she went into singing Jazz.
All being said, can't beat the false fade-out and return fade-in on Evie's version.
Go figure?? HAH! This country has had it's collective heads up their asses forever w/respect to playing a diversity of music and making hit's. IT's a shame that we have to become archivophiles to find lots of great music that "SHOULD HAVE BEEN" played.
Did this version come out before Madeline Bell's? I know Madeline's came out in 1968(the flip side of "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me".I like both versions. They seem very similar.If Evie's was on Cameo/ Parkway,my guess is it must've come out pre-1967.Thanks for posting.
Agree with mssdusty love both. Both great divas
lastbus 2 months ago
Brilliant post - brings back so many memories
Margandy 1 year ago
i can dance to this one easily....evie wins!
sexymama1966 1 year ago
CLASSSSSSStune. I've got this lady on my friend's list on Facebook. Cool.
merseymain 2 years ago 2
@merseymain Nice one.
arristotal34 5 months ago
I LOVE BOTH...FROM USA.CALIFORNIA
mssdusty 2 years ago
I am so proud to have had Evie accept my friendship in the last hour, over on Facebook. One of my all time favourite tunes. "happy christmas dear X" Andy Parry. Liverpool,UK.
merseymain 2 years ago
Love Madeline Bell's and this too. This was the one I used to hear more of but I think they are both brilliant versions of a great song. ktf
soulchosen 2 years ago
Great song and singer but Madeline Bell has the edge.
banger1936 2 years ago
That is debateable...both are great. I like Evie's alittle better. It was also the original version...
THEmotownboy 2 years ago
I dissagree. First of all Evies vocal is much stronger and controlled and to be sure much more emotional. She's telling the story with her voice not just singing the notes.. The backgrounds are much superior as well. Blended and fit with the lead... They dont stick out like a sore thumb like in Bell's version
Metrobilbao 2 years ago
Evie gets my vote, but to say her vocal is much more controlled than Madeline Bell's isn't really the case. Madeline Bell stands out in the R&B field for her control - it's no surprise she went into singing Jazz.
All being said, can't beat the false fade-out and return fade-in on Evie's version.
jemb2000 2 years ago
Madeline Bell's version is very good, but Evie Sands' delivery can't be beat. She has great diction. Gawd she is a great singer.
moorlock2003 2 years ago
A great song that never even cracked the Top 100 in the US.
Go figure.
wsperger 2 years ago
Go figure?? HAH! This country has had it's collective heads up their asses forever w/respect to playing a diversity of music and making hit's. IT's a shame that we have to become archivophiles to find lots of great music that "SHOULD HAVE BEEN" played.
Metrobilbao 2 years ago 2
A classic.
darkshadowsfanclub 3 years ago 2
this is a fucking great northern soul track ,,just love it
redrock1965 3 years ago
awesome sound thanks for posting,
brings back many happy memories.
pete from hemel ktf
zantepete 3 years ago 5
great record ,, ,,cheers thanks,, played this down the isle of wight ,in the ice rink ,,take note hipshaker
redrock1965 3 years ago
was at the wheel a couple of months back this tune was played, it also reminds of my early days on the scootering scene, thanks for posting
lammyman3 3 years ago
Absolute top class track!
door2yourheart 3 years ago
brill mate 10/10 soulie ktf
soulfortoday 3 years ago
its great to see the soul crew still strutting its stuff 10/10 track
StagTowner 3 years ago
thanks jim is a top lad ktf
soulfortoday 3 years ago
A personal favourite this track. Excellent!
soulchosen 3 years ago
A class northern track..ktf
northerngirl72 3 years ago
Very enjoyable.
docludi 3 years ago
THis is by FAR my fav. Evie tune..... She continues to have a VOICE that kicks BUTT!!!! Not much she has done that I dont LOVE!!!!
Metrobilbao 4 years ago
Did this version come out before Madeline Bell's? I know Madeline's came out in 1968(the flip side of "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me".I like both versions. They seem very similar.If Evie's was on Cameo/ Parkway,my guess is it must've come out pre-1967.Thanks for posting.
JSG1951 4 years ago
Yes, Evie's version on Cameo was the original.
cord2 3 years ago
luv this to bits:-)x
hullsoulgirl 4 years ago
Love it Jim
soulfan2 4 years ago
Nice!
palmvalley 4 years ago
ACER
wufwufwufwuf 4 years ago
top sound Jim ... love it ... KTF...
keepingthefaith72 4 years ago
again 1st class mate
livisoul 4 years ago
another class record nice one
soulfan3 4 years ago
absolute perfection jim, love it x
heartofsoul22 4 years ago
This is in my 5 top Northern Soul oldies,recorded on Cameo Parkway label,as quite a few great tracks were,O yes blue eyed soul at its best !!!,ktf.
djdeitch 4 years ago