255. Linda Griner: “Good Bye Cruel Love”
A refreshing little early soul treat, and enough to make you wonder what might have happened if Miss Griner had been able to stick around at Motown. (7)
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254. The Valadiers: “You’ll Be Sorry Someday”
Weird (which I wholeheartedly approve of), but also faintly rubbish (which I don’t). (4)
253. The Valadiers: “I Found A Girl”
Really quite poor indeed, and unforgiveably boring to boot, it’s utterly mystifying to me why this was ever released at all. (2)
252. Little Stevie Wonder: “Sunset”
A striking statement of intent from a young man determined even then to be taken seriously as an artist, and a fine note on which to end Motown’s fourth year. (7)
251. Little Stevie Wonder: “Contract On Love”
An enjoyable record, hardly a classic single but a vast improvement on what had come before. It was still very early days for both writers and singer, and there was much better to come from both, but this was at least a step in the right direction. (6)
250. Marvin Gaye: “Hello There Angel”
Delicate and charming, whilst at the same time being sappy and unspectacular; it does at least sound like Marvin Gaye, the Marvin Gaye we know and love, and that’s worth something. (5)
249. Marvin Gaye: “Hitch Hike”
Fun enough on its own merits, and it certainly did its job – there’s plenty to enjoy here. I’d just be surprised if this was anyone’s favourite Marvin Gaye record. (6)
248. Eddie Holland: “Just A Few More Days”
Thin and conventional, but highly engaging, extremely likeable Jackie Wilson-esque midtempo dance pop. (6)
247. Eddie Holland: “Darling, I Hum Our Song”
Still plenty of room for improvement, but this is a big step forward for Eddie’s career on both sides of the glass. (7)
246. LaBrenda Ben & The Beljeans: “The Chaperone”
Plenty to enjoy here: a good record and one with definite crossover potential. It’s just not fantastic, as some have made it out to be. (6)
245. LaBrenda Ben & The Beljeans: “Camel Walk”
A pre-owned, scarcely-refurbished record; just because it’s had a new lead vocal slapped on top doesn’t stop it being an adequate but lifeless Loco-Motion pastiche that doesn’t properly reflect the talent of anyone involved in making it. (5)
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