This Is Lamont Dozier's First Single With Motown In 1961 With "Dearest One" For Those Of You Who Don't Know Who Lamont Dozier Is. He Is From The Famous Group Of Holland,Dozier,Holland Songwriting Team. The Team That Turned Motown In to A Legacy.
Wow you know your stuff. i am a motown junkie and only knew that from reading so many of the motown artists books including to be loved by Berry Gordy>
Is that the Supremes on background, they did do a bit of backing vocals around this time, it sounds very much like them,especially the high note(Flo?)at 1.49 a la Pretty Baby.
yes it sounds great, you can see where the genius comes from with Holland Dozier Holland they are tops xx
sheenalett 3 weeks ago
Yep, I also agree. It's pretty obvious now that you all pointed it out. :)
Also seems to be yet another James Jamerson classic. What a find - thanks!
echo1434 5 months ago
Much harder to get hold of is the version of "Popeye" later done as "Benny the Skinny Man"
theboyfromxtown 9 months ago
As an italo- american, I have built up a collectina of l.d.h. stuff.... trulely the best music ever...
iorioriorio 10 months ago
@1990bethany Yeah that's the Supremes.
timmy841212 1 year ago
This sounds Great!
Levistubbsbiggestfan 2 years ago
There is a record store in Philly that you can get any r&b record from back in the day you want.
msrakestrau 2 years ago
Wow you know your stuff. i am a motown junkie and only knew that from reading so many of the motown artists books including to be loved by Berry Gordy>
msrakestrau 2 years ago
great post pauley you know your music love and peace j vincent edwards
OtherTwin 3 years ago
Is that the Supremes on background, they did do a bit of backing vocals around this time, it sounds very much like them,especially the high note(Flo?)at 1.49 a la Pretty Baby.
1990bethany 3 years ago