LUTHER & LITTLE EVA LOVE IS STRANGE / AIN'T GOT NO HOME UK 78RPM 1957 PARLOPHONE
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This is a very rare 78 rpm record. An early recording of Little Eva's (would have been 14), singing two songs, one by Bo Diddley (penned under his wife's name) and one by Clarence Frogman Henry. There is very little information online about this record, and I do not even know who Luther is.
I cannot accurately state how well it plays as I only have two hi-fidelity turntables, none of which is particularly suited to playing 78's (I don't think my £500 moving coil would approve!). However, under careful visual inspection there are no visible chips, jumps or scratches that would hinder play. There is light surface marking only.
Comes in a vintage Parlophone Company Sleeve.
I will have to post in an oversized box to protect it (any advice appreciated).
The songs can both be heard on YouTube (not my recordings). If you wish to hear the versions that are on this record:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4A2mUfpzvo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiGU93SGEDc
Eva Narcissus Boyd (June 29, 1943 – April 10, 2003), known by the stage name of Little Eva, was an American pop singer. Although some sources claim that her stage name was inspired by a character from the novel Uncle Tom's Cabin, she stated in an interview that she was named after her aunt, which prompted her family to call her "Little Eva."
Luther and Little Eva ?– Love Is Strange / Ain't Got No Home Genre: Funk / Soul, Pop Style: Soul Year: 1957
R.4292
K9905-3 / K9906-2
Tracklist A - Love Is Strange (Smith/Baker) B - Ain't Got No Home (Henry)
"Ain't Got No Home" is a song written and originally recorded by American rhythm-and-blues singer and pianist Clarence "Frogman" Henry. It was released as a single in the United States on December 15, 1956.
The first verse of the song is sung in a man's voice, the second in a girl's voice, and the third in a frog's voice.
In the United States, the song reached no. 3 on one of the Billboard R&B charts and no. 20 on the Billboard pop chart, the Top 100.
"Love Is Strange" is a crossover hit by American rhythm and blues duet Mickey & Sylvia, which was released in late November 1956 by the Groove record label.
The song was based on a guitar riff by Jody Williams. The song was written by Bo Diddley under the name of his wife at the time, Ethel Smith, and was recorded by Bo and Buddy Holly, among others. The guitar riff was also used by Dave "Baby" Cortez in his 1962 instrumental song "Rinky Dink", also credited to Diddley.
In 2004 "Love Is Strange" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame for its influence as a rock and roll single.
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