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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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  • @skinheadsoulbhoy2858
    @skinheadsoulbhoy28583 жыл бұрын

    I DJ’d in London and opened my set up with this stunner absolutely filled the floor, such a great rekkid

  • @tommca62

    @tommca62

    3 жыл бұрын

    Always a foorfiller 💥

  • @johndeacetis4707

    @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

    @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.

  • @womagick9189
    @womagick91894 жыл бұрын

    Sing it dad!! ❤️❤️

  • @TheGrahamej
    @TheGrahamej4 жыл бұрын

    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

    @TheANDYURRY

    4 жыл бұрын

    Great comment ......!!!!

  • @TheANDYURRY
    @TheANDYURRY4 жыл бұрын

    I keep coming back to this ...fabulous just ffff fabulous in every respect 🙌 😀

  • @RonWylie-gk5lc
    @RonWylie-gk5lc4 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @robincortez6586
    @robincortez65864 жыл бұрын

    Just wish I could jump into these great videos and join everyone on the dance floor.😍 Northern Soul is funky and fun!❤💃👍

  • @ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL

    @ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL

    4 жыл бұрын

    Smiling at your excellent comment. Thanks RC.

  • @lonrgrrl59

    @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

    @waynecorner991

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL this tune Billy woods and spinners I'll always love you how can you better them♡?

  • @theinclusivetutor6791

    @theinclusivetutor6791

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@lonrgrrl59 Come over now the pandemic is quieter and go to an event. You will be made very welcome.

  • @olemanjohn68
    @olemanjohn689 жыл бұрын

    Kinda hard for a 70 yr old man but I can still get a move on with Northern Soul...KTF

  • @edwardwilliams2438
    @edwardwilliams24382 жыл бұрын

    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!!

  • @stevenstewardson4829
    @stevenstewardson48296 жыл бұрын

    HENCE The REASON WHY WE LOVE SWEET SOUL MUSIC KTF ALL ! ! !

  • @50nickcooper
    @50nickcooper2 жыл бұрын

    fantastic to see all the new dancers, x

  • @williamg2552
    @williamg25525 жыл бұрын

    Bobby Womack and *THE VALENTINOS* !! Cleveland Ohio in the HOUSE !!!

  • @dawzulwilliams4403

    @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"

  • @michaelallcock6215
    @michaelallcock62153 жыл бұрын

    Bloody great tune IMO and I love it.......KTF and stay safe - Mick from Bolton, England.

  • @brido2000
    @brido20004 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely fabulous. 😊❤️

  • @CheckMate657879
    @CheckMate6578798 жыл бұрын

    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

    @marttimmis

    4 жыл бұрын

    It's the Kings Hall in Stoke on Trent

  • @slytown

    @slytown

    2 ай бұрын

    a far cry from today's dance floors

  • @NorthernsoulBoy63
    @NorthernsoulBoy635 жыл бұрын

    My first alnighter was at stoke. Some great dancers on show here and Pete the godfather of Northern KTF

  • @salatmander6204
    @salatmander62049 жыл бұрын

    Sublime - all of it!

  • @NorthernsoulBoy63
    @NorthernsoulBoy634 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @GeedawgFB
    @GeedawgFB3 ай бұрын

    These northern soul dances looks like a lot of fun. I would love to visit one whenever I'm in the UK.

  • @tonyhumphreys9127
    @tonyhumphreys91278 жыл бұрын

    Briiliant, lost for words, well done, great vid.

  • @ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL

    @ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Tony Humphreys Thanks Tony ...glad you like it.

  • @mikesomes2951
    @mikesomes29513 жыл бұрын

    Sweet indeed.

  • @terencedumpleton2820
    @terencedumpleton28206 жыл бұрын

    I miss it so much x

  • @sirpaulconwaysirpaulconway6944
    @sirpaulconwaysirpaulconway69444 жыл бұрын

    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

    @nickporter3099

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yep, 100 Club all nighters and junking at Club Row next morning. Happy days.

  • @alisonjaynejames2692
    @alisonjaynejames26922 жыл бұрын

    Dances like my brother who is also a fantastic soul ❤ fantastic tune xx

  • @tsiminiera
    @tsiminiera7 жыл бұрын

    Awesome tune, great moves! Lust for life!

  • @olemanjohn68
    @olemanjohn689 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @paulselkirk2345
    @paulselkirk2345 Жыл бұрын

    I like this song a brilliant northern soul song good to dance to ktf 🤩😊😎🤗

  • @willalwaystelehandler8450
    @willalwaystelehandler84504 жыл бұрын

    The music got a proper feel to it a nice warm feel and a kick,

  • @TheANDYURRY
    @TheANDYURRY4 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic vid Rob, thank you for putting these together , loving your content, from a Cleethorpes era veteran ....!!!!!

  • @ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL

    @ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Andy -nice comment.

  • @Lionboy2930

    @Lionboy2930

    2 жыл бұрын

    Used to love going to Cleethorpes Andy... then back to Donny on the mail train!! happy days

  • @davidhubbert9445
    @davidhubbert94454 жыл бұрын

    Northern soul just the best.

  • @Crazyrusslerloverlady
    @Crazyrusslerloverlady Жыл бұрын

    What a fantastic feelgood tune.I love it.

  • @soulxile
    @soulxile9 жыл бұрын

    You did it again mate. Brilliant stuff. Got my heartbeat up mate

  • @ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL

    @ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL

    9 жыл бұрын

    soulxile Thanks Gabby.

  • @TheGrahamej

    @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?

  • @olemanjohn68
    @olemanjohn686 жыл бұрын

    Love it...Yea

  • @susanmarriner1944
    @susanmarriner19444 жыл бұрын

    love this

  • @ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL

    @ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Susan.

  • @mitchamcommonfair9543
    @mitchamcommonfair95433 ай бұрын

    This is such a lovely video. Thank you.

  • @punchbowl1000
    @punchbowl10008 жыл бұрын

    Love this one,great video,never went to the Kings hall Stoke,wish i had,Soulman Steve !

  • @ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL

    @ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Steve Dixon Thanks Soulman Steve ...never too old.

  • @skinheadsoulbhoy2858

    @skinheadsoulbhoy2858

    3 жыл бұрын

    Kings hall is a brilliant nighter I’ve been twice and was never off the floor. Great memories ✊🏻

  • @kelladam1
    @kelladam19 жыл бұрын

    Great tune and Great video

  • @barryanderson1114
    @barryanderson11149 жыл бұрын

    class tune mate thanks for a proper good vid also.. ktf always

  • @ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL

    @ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL

    9 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Barry.

  • @noggin48
    @noggin482 жыл бұрын

    Stunning track !

  • @martinfane284
    @martinfane2843 жыл бұрын

    GREAT SOUNDS...and footage...KEEPING THE FAITH DOWNUNDER...LIONHEARTS SC SYDNEY AUSTRALIA

  • @ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL

    @ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL

    3 жыл бұрын

    G Day Martin -appreciate your comment, thanks.

  • @user-nd5jc8xv8v
    @user-nd5jc8xv8v4 жыл бұрын

    big like there down to earth people

  • @alanfox4172
    @alanfox41725 жыл бұрын

    the womack bros of all over now fame.

  • @Keepingthefaith72
    @Keepingthefaith7210 жыл бұрын

    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

    @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

    @isobellaisobella6171

    9 жыл бұрын

    ***** Times will never change young/old when it comes to Northern Soul KTF x

  • @Lionboy2930

    @Lionboy2930

    6 жыл бұрын

    well said

  • @SniffMyDeadwax
    @SniffMyDeadwax9 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful stuff!

  • @christinecapaldi962
    @christinecapaldi9625 жыл бұрын

    Doesn't get much sweeter ! KTF X

  • @colinwilkinson5450
    @colinwilkinson54502 жыл бұрын

    Love the videos bud music amazing ktf

  • @ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL

    @ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Colin.

  • @kevinsmith-ub8gw
    @kevinsmith-ub8gw7 жыл бұрын

    Great song and vid, Many thanks. KTF

  • @mobimobi328
    @mobimobi3285 жыл бұрын

    Fab video thank you xxxxx

  • @justintoscooters8203
    @justintoscooters82038 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant tune... plus Van Gaal dancing @ 0:14 quality!

  • @mobimobi328
    @mobimobi3285 жыл бұрын

    Awsome Tune & Video Thanks again Rob x

  • @Soundtrackcollector
    @Soundtrackcollector10 жыл бұрын

    Ted "Papa Bear & The Cubs" Massey 0:37 (...So Fine)

  • @peterbottomley3597
    @peterbottomley35979 жыл бұрын

    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

    @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.

  • @rifles1815
    @rifles18159 жыл бұрын

    Mint tunes to highlight a much needed new video to this fab music scene. Well in fella! KTF.

  • @suebradford5758
    @suebradford57582 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😁🎶👍❤ And Thank You Lord for the Tingles 🙏❤✝️ with " 🔥 I love you more each day 🔥

  • @mobimobi328
    @mobimobi3285 жыл бұрын

    You frikkin beauty xxxxxxxx

  • @SvenPHX
    @SvenPHX4 жыл бұрын

    That's still savage.

  • @gulfrazMajeedikrah
    @gulfrazMajeedikrah6 жыл бұрын

    it seemed Stoke-on-Trent as still the talent of Northern Soul pretty good spirit of love

  • @theinclusivetutor6791
    @theinclusivetutor67912 жыл бұрын

    1.28 sure that is the King's Hall Stoke. Great venue. Reminds me of the Casino.

  • @patriciafarquhar4908
    @patriciafarquhar49084 жыл бұрын

    Nothing like it nothing to beat it. KTF.

  • @johneverard3447
    @johneverard34474 жыл бұрын

    Quality!

  • @Lionboy2930
    @Lionboy29307 жыл бұрын

    Well put together.. KTF

  • @sloppyjo4560
    @sloppyjo45607 жыл бұрын

    pure

  • @TARGETZEROO
    @TARGETZEROO10 жыл бұрын

    boss tune ktf always

  • @ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL

    @ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL

    10 жыл бұрын

    Thanks TARGET 0:17

  • @NorthernSoulApp
    @NorthernSoulApp9 жыл бұрын

    Sweet -with a tinge of Grit ;-)

  • @Jameswilliamson405
    @Jameswilliamson4059 жыл бұрын

    Enjoy

  • @kdeeuk
    @kdeeuk9 жыл бұрын

    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

    @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

    @kdeeuk

    9 жыл бұрын

    yeah i knowe there are some great labels out there

  • @JohnnyF

    @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

    @kdeeuk

    9 жыл бұрын

    bloody hell dident know that m8 thanks for that info

  • @jimmybarker4900

    @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[

  • @gulfrazMajeedikrah
    @gulfrazMajeedikrah6 жыл бұрын

    nice moves

  • @isobellaisobella6171
    @isobellaisobella61719 жыл бұрын

    Big toon Love it KTF x

  • @sallyspencer1
    @sallyspencer14 жыл бұрын

    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

    @angelacockayne2774

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes shame about this cov19 its put a stop to so much

  • @stevierussell9755
    @stevierussell97556 жыл бұрын

    beltin

  • @themagmen
    @themagmen7 жыл бұрын

    BAD JAM!! Cecil sings his A.. off on this tune All Righty!

  • @alisonhesketh3645

    @alisonhesketh3645

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I thought Cecil wrote it with Mary & Curtis sang lead 🤷‍♀️😊 x

  • @noddyholder79
    @noddyholder795 жыл бұрын

    Womack

  • @MegaPatron1
    @MegaPatron18 жыл бұрын

    Ya dancer.

  • @nicolasmith8923
    @nicolasmith8923 Жыл бұрын

    Born at wrong time! I'm 39 n jealous ain't the word! I'm planning my 40th N. Soul theme! Inspirations for clothing?

  • @yana7j
    @yana7j4 жыл бұрын

    Can someone tell me what name does this dance have?

  • @PeteAlfieBailey

    @PeteAlfieBailey

    3 жыл бұрын

    Northern Soul 3 step, also known as stomping or sliding as the steps vary.

  • @grahamforster9517
    @grahamforster95173 жыл бұрын

    If this doesn't make you dance nothing will.

  • @mobimobi328
    @mobimobi3286 жыл бұрын

    Gold x

  • @jamescarr1467
    @jamescarr14673 ай бұрын

    This would have gone down well at the Wheel.

  • @neilwilliams8741
    @neilwilliams87419 жыл бұрын

    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

    @isobellaisobella6171

    9 жыл бұрын

    neil williams Also Played at colwyn bay pier and Penrhyn old hall awesome days :)

  • @Lionboy2930

    @Lionboy2930

    7 жыл бұрын

    couldn't agree more my friend...

  • @mickbrown8249
    @mickbrown8249 Жыл бұрын

    GOOD UN

  • @stephenmullady3659
    @stephenmullady3659 Жыл бұрын

    But this from rare Northern years ago KOKO KTF

  • @seye8eyes
    @seye8eyes Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @SouthSideRalph1
    @SouthSideRalph15 жыл бұрын

    Oatcakes? Seriously?