Condition: NM / NM
Label:
West Grand
Catalogue No: WG 0002S
Two unreleased gems from the heart of Detroit's golden era surface here for the first time, thanks to a forensic dig through the Motown vaults. Most Northern Soul devotees will know J.J. Barnes's 'Real Humdinger' a Ric-Tic anthem par excellence-but what remained hidden for nearly 60 years was that Edwin Starr actually cut the original version. Now finally issued via West Grand, Starr's take brings his trademark urgency to the dancefloor formula, and it hits hard: full-throttle horns, clipped guitar stabs and that unmistakable rasp of a voice. On the flip, another revelation-an unreleased extended jingle for Scott Regan's radio show based on 'S.O.S. (Stop Her on Sight)'. Previously only available on a promo 7" now fetching hundreds, this alternate take captures Starr at his commercial peak, fusing ad-libbed swagger with pure Motor City energy. Essential not just for collectors, but for anyone interested in the hidden history of Detroit soul.
