Start Bidding @ www.raresoulman.co.uk Take a multi-talented 32 year old blonde bombshell, Actress,TV and movie star, Actress, director, screenwriter, producer, cinematographer, editor and put her under the guidance of two of Philadelphia's most gifted lyricists/producers and the result is towering Northern Soul.
Thom Bell and long term partner Linda Creed, give Connie Stevens the opportunity to record their new creation "Keep Growing Stronger", which turns out to be the very first incarnation of "Betcha By Golly Wow" which two years later Bell and Creed guided the Stylistics to a worldwide hit. The lead side "Keep Growing Stronger" never sold a bean for Connie, instantly falling away into the record industry ether. So much so when The Stylistics version became a world wide hit, not a single person I know said "Hey, Connie Stevens" recorded that song first? A nice bit of Northern Soul trivia, but nothing to do with it's current high demand and value.
It is the original flipside that is making all the waves, within the Northern Soul circuit. Thom Bell cradles Connie's beguiling baby-doll voice with a fanfare of trumpets, a bank of soaring Philly strings and rhythmic drumming. It drips with that "Magic Carpet Ride" persona that has elevated all the British Allniters, it seems for ever. Thom Bell's mastery of the soulful crescendo, lifts Connie's voice skyward ending with a colossal full orchestra instrumental break that perfectly delivers everything special about the Philly sound...
A full dance guarantee with this song - I Betcha By Golly Wow!
Condition Report
Two bright sparking silver labels with not a hint of storage rub. Flipside label has a "record man" promoters sticker. Both sides of the vinyl are impeccable, a flawless Mint minus. All in all a good as it gets condition, immaculate in every way.
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Connie Stevens - Keep Growing Stronger - Bell : 922 (45s)
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