THE VALENTINOS - SWEETER THAN THE DAY BEFORE (CHESS)
The Valentinos also known as The Womack Brothers included future solo star Bobby Womack along with brothers Cecil, Harry, Friendly and Curtis.
The group began recording in the late 50's in Cleveland and were discovered by Sam Cooke who took him under his wing and signed them to his SAR label. After Cooke died tragically, the group were signed to Chess records.
The Valentinos - "Let's Get Together"/"Sweeter Than the Day Before" recorded Oct 1966 on the CHESS label no.1977.
Mentioned in Billboard Magazine Oct 1966 R & B Spotlights -Predicted to reach the R&B SINGLES CHART.
By late 1965 Soul Legend Bobby Womack was working solo "A Lonesome Man"/"I Found a True Love" with Chess subsidiary label Checker and then a later release on Keymen Records.
Consequently, Curtis Womack took control of "Sweeter" supplying his gritty vocals to this storming rare soul dancer. Cecil Womack and soon to be wife Mary Wells co-wrote the track.
Majority of film footage:
King's Hall, Stoke-on-Trent All-niter Saturday 19th July 2014
Additional images of of Soul Legend Bobby Womack.
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I DJ’d in London and opened my set up with this stunner absolutely filled the floor, such a great rekkid
@tommca62
3 жыл бұрын
Always a foorfiller 💥
@johndeacetis4707
Жыл бұрын
If I may ask when and where did u DJ in London..( I didn't frequent London night clubs till 1981...haven't really listened to much norten soul till u tube thx
@FHIPrincePeter
10 ай бұрын
@@johndeacetis4707it might of been the 100 Club, I remember seeing it being played there on a Saturday afternoon, a lot of Northerners were throwing down moves we Londoners were totally bemused.
Sing it dad!! ❤️❤️
I brought this video to the attention of Friendly womack, the only existing brother of the five womack boys (Friendly’, Cecil, Bobby, Harry and Curtis). I was great friends with Bobby. Friendly liked it very much and commented that it was a great shame that he was the only one left to appreciate your video. Well done
@TheANDYURRY
4 жыл бұрын
Great comment ......!!!!
I keep coming back to this ...fabulous just ffff fabulous in every respect 🙌 😀
This will never die, I loved this music from the very first time I heard it, I had to work at Butlins to find the dancing to go with it, who says life gives you lemons
Just wish I could jump into these great videos and join everyone on the dance floor.😍 Northern Soul is funky and fun!❤💃👍
@ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL
4 жыл бұрын
Smiling at your excellent comment. Thanks RC.
@lonrgrrl59
4 жыл бұрын
I agree with the above comment, as I am a Yank from the other side of the pond and always loved this music and it’s videos! Keep them coming in,!
@waynecorner991
2 жыл бұрын
@@ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL this tune Billy woods and spinners I'll always love you how can you better them♡?
@theinclusivetutor6791
2 жыл бұрын
@@lonrgrrl59 Come over now the pandemic is quieter and go to an event. You will be made very welcome.
Kinda hard for a 70 yr old man but I can still get a move on with Northern Soul...KTF
Magic Music spans the generations..gender..geography...this is universal...tribal. We all should dance and celebrate more often. Too bad we had to hide in the dark..back in the day....we should have had open air arenas to dance and strut our stuff. All these partners are so full of energy and FUN. Dance On my brothers and sisters!!
HENCE The REASON WHY WE LOVE SWEET SOUL MUSIC KTF ALL ! ! !
fantastic to see all the new dancers, x
Bobby Womack and *THE VALENTINOS* !! Cleveland Ohio in the HOUSE !!!
@dawzulwilliams4403
3 жыл бұрын
I was friends with Curtis first wife Sharon pratt ,we started a fan club when we were in Jr high. "la petite Valentinos Valentinos"
Bloody great tune IMO and I love it.......KTF and stay safe - Mick from Bolton, England.
Absolutely fabulous. 😊❤️
I'd love to dance on that dance floor-- so much room. I don't believe I've ever danced on a floor that large, not even in a dance studio.
@marttimmis
4 жыл бұрын
It's the Kings Hall in Stoke on Trent
@slytown
2 ай бұрын
a far cry from today's dance floors
My first alnighter was at stoke. Some great dancers on show here and Pete the godfather of Northern KTF
Sublime - all of it!
Big davie s. pete D. Stevie H. Some class acts dancing on vid. Plus all the other fantastic dancers i know by face but not by name .David from Scotland. Seeyou all on thr floor after covid19 leaves our shores and dance floors KTF till then
These northern soul dances looks like a lot of fun. I would love to visit one whenever I'm in the UK.
Briiliant, lost for words, well done, great vid.
@ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL
8 жыл бұрын
+Tony Humphreys Thanks Tony ...glad you like it.
Sweet indeed.
I miss it so much x
Takes me back abit.. 100 club northern soul all nighters.. Think the first one I went to there was about 1983 I think.. In me parka.. Ady Croasdale Roger Stuart
@nickporter3099
3 жыл бұрын
Yep, 100 Club all nighters and junking at Club Row next morning. Happy days.
Dances like my brother who is also a fantastic soul ❤ fantastic tune xx
Awesome tune, great moves! Lust for life!
In the Den listening to Northern Soul...Wife in the Family Room watching the tube...don't know about her but I'm having a ball
I like this song a brilliant northern soul song good to dance to ktf 🤩😊😎🤗
The music got a proper feel to it a nice warm feel and a kick,
Fantastic vid Rob, thank you for putting these together , loving your content, from a Cleethorpes era veteran ....!!!!!
@ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andy -nice comment.
@Lionboy2930
2 жыл бұрын
Used to love going to Cleethorpes Andy... then back to Donny on the mail train!! happy days
Northern soul just the best.
What a fantastic feelgood tune.I love it.
You did it again mate. Brilliant stuff. Got my heartbeat up mate
@ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL
9 жыл бұрын
soulxile Thanks Gabby.
@TheGrahamej
4 жыл бұрын
great video - I sent this to Friendly Womack, the only Womack brother still with us. I'll let you know what he says. Got any more Womack / Sar stuff?
Love it...Yea
love this
@ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Susan.
This is such a lovely video. Thank you.
Love this one,great video,never went to the Kings hall Stoke,wish i had,Soulman Steve !
@ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL
8 жыл бұрын
+Steve Dixon Thanks Soulman Steve ...never too old.
@skinheadsoulbhoy2858
3 жыл бұрын
Kings hall is a brilliant nighter I’ve been twice and was never off the floor. Great memories ✊🏻
Great tune and Great video
class tune mate thanks for a proper good vid also.. ktf always
@ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks Barry.
Stunning track !
GREAT SOUNDS...and footage...KEEPING THE FAITH DOWNUNDER...LIONHEARTS SC SYDNEY AUSTRALIA
@ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL
3 жыл бұрын
G Day Martin -appreciate your comment, thanks.
big like there down to earth people
the womack bros of all over now fame.
Hi Rob , great video as usual . Kings hall looks a lot different since I last went , A lot of younger soulie`s there now ... Times are a changing .... :-)
@ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL
10 жыл бұрын
Many thanks Mike. Yeah, we ain't been for donkey's. There used to be a whole section for record sales in the early days ...surprised to see only two or three boxes at this one, until Rob Smith arrived before the chirping birds with his. Still, great atmospheres in both rooms with people dancing and really enjoying themselves. Looking forward to your next videos.
@isobellaisobella6171
9 жыл бұрын
***** Times will never change young/old when it comes to Northern Soul KTF x
@Lionboy2930
6 жыл бұрын
well said
Wonderful stuff!
Doesn't get much sweeter ! KTF X
Love the videos bud music amazing ktf
@ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Colin.
Great song and vid, Many thanks. KTF
Fab video thank you xxxxx
Brilliant tune... plus Van Gaal dancing @ 0:14 quality!
Awsome Tune & Video Thanks again Rob x
Ted "Papa Bear & The Cubs" Massey 0:37 (...So Fine)
Brilliant vid, pity we didn't actually dress like that even in the 70's but each to their own btw Valentinos a fav of mine.
@ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for subbing PB and a warm welcome to the channel. Yeah, some memories and styles tend to become diluted over time.
Mint tunes to highlight a much needed new video to this fab music scene. Well in fella! KTF.
Thank you 😁🎶👍❤ And Thank You Lord for the Tingles 🙏❤✝️ with " 🔥 I love you more each day 🔥
You frikkin beauty xxxxxxxx
That's still savage.
it seemed Stoke-on-Trent as still the talent of Northern Soul pretty good spirit of love
1.28 sure that is the King's Hall Stoke. Great venue. Reminds me of the Casino.
Nothing like it nothing to beat it. KTF.
Quality!
Well put together.. KTF
pure
boss tune ktf always
@ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks TARGET 0:17
Sweet -with a tinge of Grit ;-)
Enjoy
hi great vid, love it, i know their are a lot off djs out there who are vinyl junkies and are playing the tunes that, great but i am an avid northern fan and have been since the age of 13, since 1971, i had loads of vinyl then had them nicked i now dj for our scoot club and play northern but i do it with mp3s etc, now then there seems to be a lot of snobery towards djs who use mp3s on the northern circuit, i was wondering if any of you, out there mind if djs use mp3s instead of vinyl just a tnought, i dont care personaly, wether vinyl or mp3, as long as the music is there, and im dancing away you thoughts please thanks for your time, in reading this,
@ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks kdeeuk. Personally, I’d miss the colourful graphic designs and the often, vague and mysterious information of many US vintage record labels.
@kdeeuk
9 жыл бұрын
yeah i knowe there are some great labels out there
@JohnnyF
9 жыл бұрын
I do the same here in Spain kdeeuk - it's all about the music! Playing vinyl doesn't fill the floor, quality tunes do! Respect to dj's and collectors that have big vinyl collections, but yes there is a lot of snobbery. Some venues in the UK not only insist on vinyl, but it has to be original vinyl. Bit OTT IMHO! KTF! facebook.com/northernsoulcostablanca
@kdeeuk
9 жыл бұрын
bloody hell dident know that m8 thanks for that info
@jimmybarker4900
5 жыл бұрын
1961 had them all got rid had them againe got rid,,nothing to do with how you listen to em,,just dance when you got the chance mate ,,,,,if you still can,,lo[
nice moves
Big toon Love it KTF x
This kind of music everybody can move a shoe I am the same age so just give the floor Pedro from Spain ( Burnley & Blackpool Mecca) bring them on
@angelacockayne2774
3 жыл бұрын
Yes shame about this cov19 its put a stop to so much
beltin
BAD JAM!! Cecil sings his A.. off on this tune All Righty!
@alisonhesketh3645
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I thought Cecil wrote it with Mary & Curtis sang lead 🤷♀️😊 x
Womack
Ya dancer.
Born at wrong time! I'm 39 n jealous ain't the word! I'm planning my 40th N. Soul theme! Inspirations for clothing?
Can someone tell me what name does this dance have?
@PeteAlfieBailey
3 жыл бұрын
Northern Soul 3 step, also known as stomping or sliding as the steps vary.
If this doesn't make you dance nothing will.
Gold x
This would have gone down well at the Wheel.
remember playing this in the palace rhyl the days cloud 9 scooter lads marsh road lads door lads sprinkle football hooligans if you wer there youd know total working class scene ktf 35 years later
@isobellaisobella6171
9 жыл бұрын
neil williams Also Played at colwyn bay pier and Penrhyn old hall awesome days :)
@Lionboy2930
7 жыл бұрын
couldn't agree more my friend...
GOOD UN
But this from rare Northern years ago KOKO KTF
I am 66 soon after April fools day 3 days after first of April fool who didn't say the 3 words at the times of dollars and dimes and cents and every penny counts getting in dancehall penance of 3 words could have sadly sailing across dance northern soulful day's to the one i had loved would have got me killed like Jesus on a silver Cross ✝️ chains of events in the streets of Broadway shopping centre Mecca of nightlife Bradford UK citizens of clubhouses to dance till the morning light to hearts 💕 contentment it was Christmas Everyday and night howling do I love you
Oatcakes? Seriously?