Pat Lewis - It'll Never Be Over For Me

I have recorded more songs on Pat Lewis than on any other artist in my entire life. She is the true consummate professional. In the early sixties, Pat along with her sister Diane Lewis, formed a group called "The Adorables" along with two other sisters Betty and Jackie Winston. They signed with Golden World Records, owned by Ed Wingate, who along with Joanne Bratton managed the group. Pat then went on to fulfill her dream and ventured out on her own as a single artist. She recorded her first single at Golden World Records, "Can't Shake It Loose." She also began singing background vocals for "The Andantes", the background group for Motown Records, so she began singing background at Motown, starting with Stevie Wonder's "Uptight", and also worked for numerous other recording studios. She also recorded a lot at Brunswick in Chicago on Jackie Wilson's album, "Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher." In 1966, Golden World Records was sold to Motown. Pat then signed with Solid Hit Bound Records, owned by Don Davis and LaBaron Taylor, where she recorded several singles, particularly this song here, "Look At What I Almost Missed," along with "Warning," and "No One To Love". In 1967, Aretha Franklin asked her to become one of her background singers on the road. She remained with Aretha off and on for a few years traveling and recording in the studio. In 1969, Don Davis owner of United Sound Recording Studio (writer/producer for Stax Records) called in Pat and her sister Diane for yet another session which was for Isaac Hayes' album "Hot Buttered Soul." Pat was hired to arrange and record background vocals. When the album was released it was a hit. Isaac asked if they wanted to travel with him. Pat gave Aretha Franklin her notice and they became "Hot Buttered Soul." Pat remained with Isaac Hayes from 1969 to 1982 as his opening act and his studio group. In 1989 she teamed up with Motorcity Records, and recorded more lead and backing vocals than any other artist, as well as rejoining The Andantes.
The original version of this song, by the late Timi Yuro, was considered to be an anthem that many people used to demonstrate their personal feelings about Northern Soul. Pat Lewis recorded it as a tribute in 1998, and it was used in The Strange World Of Northern Soul DVD as a background to the many artists who were no longer with us. People loved her version so much, that it almost became more popular than the original. Here it is in all its unedited glory.

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• Northern-Soul
• Motown
• Sixties-Soul
• Rare
• Soul
• Detroit

[cooltiger266]

just my absolute all time fav northern track....................like.­........ honey on ya toast.lol.xxxx tiger

[cooltiger266]

this is just as good as it gets.the voice.the lyrics.............the beat.the sentiment.i swear this is the most memorable northern track ive ever ever heard,and i should know..lol...xxxx u all

[mrnoitall999]

Timi yuro`s version is far better than pat`s & deans in my opinion ( That might have something to do with the fact i paid &520 for timi`s version ! )Still a good version though !

[fannycraddock99]

Really good all things considered.

[deejazzy1]

Definately the best version by Pat, check Dean Parrish's version also very, very good For me Timi Yuro comes third with her version.

[philcurt52]

i think i like this version better than timis bit more soulful

[Discoboy1974]

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[TooDarnSoulful]

I prefer the backing track and arrangement it is kicking on this version - timi's voice suits the song just a tad better methinks,but listen nice to discuss two brilliant versions :)

[noxinsox]

Ian - Pat has a great voice although i do prefer the Timi Yuro version - What went down best in the clubs?