Uploaded by nocturnalnightbird on Dec 8, 2010
1969 album The Dells
Composed by Terry Callier
Although not a classic on the level of "Oh, What a Night" or "Stay in My Corner," the Dells' 1970 hit "The Love We Had (Stays on My Mind)"is a sublime piece of close-harmony soul in the manner of the Temptations' Eddie Kendricks-led ballads. (This song predates the extremely similar "Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)," but the silky-smooth feel of the two tunes is undeniably close.) As with the six-minute "Stay in My Corner," this song pushes well past the traditional three-minute barrier, but the slowly unfolding intro and the unexpected shift in melody and rhythm for the bridge add enough sonic variety to keep the song from dragging, even during the extended fadeout. (The bridge, unfortunately, also features the clunky, unintentionally comic lines "Girl if you were nearer/If you had a mirror/Maybe you could count my tears," which detract a bit from the power of the changeup.) All five of the Dells take a shot at the lead vocals, adding to the invention, but the soul of the song is in the dreamy close-harmony chorus, one of the finest of their career.
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MY FAVORITE BY THEM, I LOVE THIS.
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@toastytoast5 you can buy this album on amazon.com gemm records.com or pick it up at a flea market or good will for a dollar great deal
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if i could rewind this clock,the 70s@80 is where i like to return. miss those day.
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TOASTYTOAST i have this album if your interested
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without doubt...the finest soul sound OF ALL TIME!!!
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What can I say? Simply BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
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beautiful,heartfelt song
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the very definition of soul.
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do you any idea where this album can be purchased, my wife and I have been looking for this album for years. Appreciate the help if possible.
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There are only a few singers and groups that can bring tears to your eyes and this is one of them! Thank you God for The Dells! Eternal Masters of the Soul Ballad!!!!
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This music is so satisfying to my soul.....it just causes me to sit and tear up. It reminds me of people i grew up with and are now passed away. Thanks for posting this....it is so funny just how powerful music is.
READY4REVELATION 8 months ago
@READY4REVELATION My pleasure! ʝαζ
nocturnalnightbird 8 months ago
Ahh, one the their best, in my humble opinion. Thanks for bringing it back, and sharing it. I'm so glad you are out there, posting these great songs.
dandman1575 1 year ago
@dandman1575 My pleasure!
nocturnalnightbird 1 year ago