The Natural Seven Present Precious Groove Vol. 2

“We have learned to caress our precious groove with a polished sapphire or diamond stylus, mounted in a very sensitive light-to-medium-weight cartridge and pickup. Sapphire-tipped styli are much cheaper than diamond-tipped, but they really are a false economy; their wear life is a fraction of that of a diamond and the initial savings will be offset by the frequency of replacement, so we do not recommend their use.”
So much for looking after your 78’s, the rolitas on this set are mostly Oldies OK, but not that old ! Yes, The Natural Seven return, fresh from their last triumph, but with a small change of personnel. Lil’David is back on board after a sabbatical, and it’s great to have him and his firme rolas back. Representing the distaff side this time we have that not so Grumpy lady bringing her feminine intuition to some incisive choices. I think we hit the jackpot last time, so I hope we are not overplaying our cards this time around. Enjoy !

01 - Ronnie Dyson - One More Chance For The Fool (RossyBoy)
Released as a single on UK Atlantic in 1982, this is from his “Phase 2” album on Cotillion.
02 - Destinations - I Can't Leave You (billymac)
Beautiful blue-eyed soul from Philly. On Ando from 1968.
03 - Prince Harold - Forget About Me (Pobre' Riche)
B-side of “You’ve Got Me” on Mercury from 1966.
04 - Enchantment - Sunshine (Grumpy)
From their debut album “Enchantment”, written by lead vocalist EJ Johnson, released as a single on Roadshow Records in 1978 and a top ten R&B hit.
05 - Four Dudes - My Heart Is Broken (Lil’David)
Rare San Antonio Soul on SIVAD-J Records.
06 - Eddie & Ernie - Falling Tears (Indian Drums) (OneEvilDog)
B-side of “Doggone It” on Columbia from 1967.
07 - Fortson & Scott - Sweet Lover (G MAN)
Self-penned swinger on Hollywood’s Pzazz Records.
08 - Eugene Pitt & The Jive Five - Sugar (Don't Take Away My Candy) (RossyBoy)
On Musicor from 1968.
09 - Teddy & The Continentals - Tick Tock (billymac)
From Wilmington, Delaware. Doo-wop? Rock ‘n’ roll? Early soul? On Richie Records from 1961.
10 - Jackie Ross - Who Could Be Loving You (Pobre' Riche)
Seventies stormer on Fountain label.
11 - Anthony Watson - Solid Love Affair (Grumpy)
Co-written by Watson and released under his own name in March 1985 on SRO Records; re-recorded when he subsequently joined the Chi-lites.
12 - Venturas - Calling You Baby (Lil’David)
B-side of “Heart Of Love” on Green Light (Chicago).
13 - Ben E. King - Don't Play That Song (You Lied) (OneEvilDog)
On the album of the same name released by Atlantic Records in 1962.
14 - Nella Dodds - Come Back Baby (G MAN)
Classic Northern Soul on Wand from 1965.
15 – The Naturals - Different Girls (RossyBoy)
On Smash from 1964.
16 - The Magnificent Men - Stormy Weather (billymac)
A standard from the best blue-eyed soul group in the Philly area. On Capitol from 1967.
17 - Jimmy Bo Horne - I Just Can't Speak (Pobre' Riche)
Super-rarity on Dade.
18 - Stylistics - Children Of The Night (Grumpy)
From their 1972 “Round 2” album on Avco.
19 - Bobby Sparks - The Loser (Lil’David)
B-side of "The Face (Is The Mirror Of The Mind)" on Geauga from 1969.
20 - Turner Bros - Let's Go Fishing (OneEvilDog)
Penned by Calvin Turner, from the 1974 “Act 1” album on the MB label.
21 - Barbara Lewis - How Can I Say Goodbye (G MAN)
Backed by The Dells, from her 1964 album “Baby, I’m Yours” on Atlantic.

Concept and cover by G MAN. Editing and post by RossyBoy.

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