Paul Davis - A Little Bit Of Soap (1970)

[rslitman]

This song was written by Bert Berns, who eventually founded Bang Records. Multiple Bang recording artists, including Paul Davis (but not including Neil Diamond and probably not including Van Morrison), also recorded their own versions for the label.

[MrJa1953]

Great song, great artist haven't heard it in a while

got to have it on my mp3.....can you send it to me please Pauleyh2

[horarwgt]

This song was originally a pop and R&B hit for The Jarmels in 1961. Paul's version (Bang 578) was his first chart hit, reaching #52 in 1970. The version heard on this YouTube posting, though, is NOT the mix present on his original Bang single. Paul was born in Meridian, MS in 1948, scored 15 Hot 100 pop hits between 1970 and 1982 before going completely country. He survived getting shot in Nashville in 1988 only to die of a heart attack at age 60 in 2008.

[wmw2525]

This is a great song, and nearly all the versions I have heard of it sound good ... but this has got to be close to the best one ... Very smooth and very cool ! ... Wayne

[msflowerpot1]

will never wash away the tears

[DonJackson51]

Everything by Paul Davis is good, better and best! Would love to find "Editorial" from Singer of Songs, Teller of Tales. Thanks for posting this.

[Pauleyh2]

@DonJackson51 i will post that later for you it actually appeared on southern fantasies also

[shmuli9]

This was quite a big hit in Australia...

[WashitaExpatriate]

Very first song I heard him perform. Rest well, Paul. You are missed.

[partslig123]

I have always loved this song..

[americaeagle61]

i remember Nigel Olsson sing this song but thiswas the first time i hear paul Davis it.

[tommyheddenstomboy]

Great Song Paul! Remember Sound Scape? I haven't seen you since the 80's. I hope your still writting & singing if you are you need to put them on here!

God Bless You my ole Friend!!!!!!!!1

[1856gazoo]

thats ok, it was worth sharing.

[anitashelby]

I Really Love This Song!!! 5*s Thankyou...Anita..

[blondiebabs]

brilliant ,,thanks babe xxbabs

[Joeyg143]

Daniel Johnston.

[jajvick]

paul davis=incredible talent....his music will live forever

[brandykody11]

I didn't know Paul did this song....just goes to show you no matter how old you get, you learn something new everyday. Got to love YouTube....it's SO educational!

[MistyRainbows]

@brandykody11

I totally agree with you about YouTube being educational. So many songs and I didn't realize Paul did them. The man covered a few genre's in his time and I never knew.

[weamjb]

I agree about this being quite different than the original, but I remember when this version came out. I think he does a flawless, seamless job with this song. The arrangement is also well done. Thnaks for posting a memory.

[cutedream52]

This song is cute!I don't know why ,but everytime when I taking shower ,it's remind me exactly this song:)

Hmmm, just a little bit of soap....

[BIGTROUT01]

It's a little hard to get used to this version as the Jarmels version is hard to top.

[tigerthis79]

Thanks everyone. I found "Together" and thanks again.

[tigerthis79]

Paul Davis was one super human being. I never heard a bad song on any of his albums and he was always romantic. "Soap" was a super cover and thanks for sharing. I'd like to know if the follow up "I Just Wanna Keep It Together" has been posted by anyone yet. It's my favorite from 1970 and was a huge hit in Los Angeles. This entire album above needs to be released on CD. His Greatest Hits are missing some of the best. I miss Paul. Every song was unforgettable and he left us too soon. Thanks again.

[Pauleyh2]

@tigerthis79 its reissued and remastered check ebay most of paul davis 70's & 1980s cd's are in print

[mux1962]

awesome memories this song brings. Where can one get a copy of this as an mp3?

[Pauleyh2]

send me a message with ur email ill send it to you

[reneecalling]

Good writer.

[1BarefootCowboy]

Do you have Boogie Woogie Man by Paul Davis?

[Pauleyh2]

sure do im gonna get up asap

[rslitman]

This was the 1st Paul Davis song I ever heard. It was released on Bang Records. Bang founder Bert Berns wrote the song, which was originally a hit by the Jarmels on Laurie Records. At least 2 other Bang acts, the Exciters and Nigel Olsson, also recorded this. I think that Bang was trying to get Paul's records to sound like those of another singer that had recently left the label, Neil Diamond, but Paul did a lot better after he developed his own sound.

[mowm88]

I remember hearing this on the radio when I was in Jr. High. He was a good singer.

[utgrad92]

This is the first time that I have heard this song. Paul passed away on 4/22/08, just one day after his 60th birthday.

[pauldavisfan]

I remember this song from way,way back. Thank you Paul for all your wonderful music. RIP

[sliv812]

Rest in Peace, Paul. We will miss you.

:-(

Paul Davis (1948-2008)