Carolyn Crawford 1965 "Until You Came Along" MOTOWN-27

I always liked the way Motown sounds would grow on you after a few plays, have you noticed? this is a rare track from Carolyn Crawford, who had a brilliant track in 1964 called "My Smile Is Just A Frown Turned Upside Down" that I've added. Whatever happened to her? JOHN

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[Vincent50]

Sad, sad, that Motown passed on Carolyn for she was a talent to be reckon with. By this time Motown was all into the Temps, The Four Tops, and truly the Supremes, Berry Gordy had his hands full. These groups were kicking out hits so that's all Berry wanted. Carolyn along with many others were over looked.

[MotownMagic1959]

I've always been a fan of Carolyn ever since I first heard "My Smile Is Just A Frown Turned Upside Down" back in the 60's :-) it is as you say a great pity that all those other artists weren't promoted as much, maybe they didn't have enough resources in those days to promote them, I don't know the answer sadly :-( JOHN

[christheone8773]

I have the CD "A Cellar Full of Motown" of which this tune is included, and I never get tired of listening to it - thank you for posting this!!

[MotownMagic1959]

This is so good that you have this CD as they were going to release another compilation from Motown's vaults, but decided to abandon it?? have you heard Carolyn's track "My Smile Is Just A Frown Turned Upside Down" from 1964 that too is superb :-) Thanks for your comment. JOHN

[christheone8773]

YES - I have it on the "Hitsville USA 1959-1971" CD set - it sounds awesome - I could tell right away that it was a Smokey Robinson composition - its also a shame that such fine talent really went unnoticed at Motown - while Berry Gordy was grooming The Supremes for superstardom, a lot of Motown stars really got ignored and looked over - what a shame-

[MotownMagic1959]

Yes, Smokey was a brilliant writer and producer wasn't he? I have Hitsville USA on a compilation LP from when I bought it in 1965!! and also an EP (extended play) of the same name from the same time, that I show in my videos on here, they are UK copies too! Almost all my Motown tracks are from original 45 rpm singles though. JOHN

[behdoc]

Motown made a big mistake by not releasing this as a single. It has hit potential.

[TheMotownjunkie]

Carolyn Crawford should have been one of Motown's biggest stars, but instead her tracks are lost in obscurity smh...

[texxbee]

@MotownMagic 1959 I must admit, not having grown up here, I had never heard of Carolyn Crawford, but I too just got the "Cellar Full of Motown" CD and as soon as I got to her track, I immediately took to the music, recognizing it as solid MOTOWN all the way...What an unmistakable hook!...Thanks

[behdoc]

One of the mistakes Motown made in not releasing this as a single.

[hollidayevery]

She evevtually ended up at Philadelphia International, but I don't believe they did much with here either...I have a promo single on here, that I can't remember the title of right now, and I don't want to dig it out...She was first signed to Motown at an early age, but for some reason, not a lot of effort was put into promoting her career...Weird, and a big waste, based on how great this track it...I LOVE THIS ONE!!!

[dpohunter]

I first heard this on the Cellarful Of Motown CD set...it contains many clunkers, but this Carolyn Crawford side is a stand-out winner! I think her vocal got mixed down a bit too low, making it hard to hear at times. But that's my only gripe. It's one of my favorites. Thanks for posting.

[caryasiam]

Motown...remember Tom Sherman WCHB ?

[chkjns]

@MotownMagic1959 - when you can tell me release years, send/share your underrated tracks and I'll get them on my 'year' playlists.

I'm building playlists for every year's music back to 1900 and many play for at least 2 hours so far. They all will. Please come check it out!

[Cas82958]

this is amazing! You always pick the best tracks!!

[19DJD]

yes i agree i think it obnoxious how motown artist like Carolyn Crawford, Brenda Holloway, Kim westin, the countours etc were treated