This Is Fame 1964-1968

Housed in a spectacular cover that recalls the great 1960s soul compilations, the music ranges from hits recorded by Jimmy Hughes and Clarence Carter to recently uncovered tracks from names such as Ben & Spence and Ralph “Soul” Jackson and several more which make their vinyl debut. There are early contributions from backroom boys such as Dan Penn, Spooner Oldham and future Swampers Jimmy Johnson and Roger Hawkins as members of the Del-Rays.

Every record label has great records that failed to scale the charts, and Fame was no different. Arthur Conley would go on to great success with ‘Sweet Soul Music’ but his two singles for the Fame label, great though they were, never really sold. Records by Art Freeman and James Barnett became northern soul classics, whilst June Conquest and Jeanie Greene were early proof of what Fame could do with female singers.

Tracklist

1. Steal Away - Jimmy Hughes
2. It Tears Me Up - James Barnett
3. She Ain't Gonna Do Right - Clarence Carter
4. I Can't Stop (No, No, No) - Arthur Conley
5. That Kind Of Lovin' - Otis Clay
6. Fortune Teller - The Del-Rays
7. Slippin' Around With You - Art Freeman
8. Keep On Talking - James Barnett
9. Hi Heel Sneakers - Jimmy Hughes
10. Long Ago - Ben & Spence
11. Don't Make Me Hate Loving You - Jeanie Greene
12. (Take Me) Just As I Am - Dan Penn
13. Back In Your Arms - George Jackson
14. Feed The Flame - Billy Young
15. You Really Know How To Hurt A Guy - Ralph "Soul" Jackson
16. Thread The Needle - Clarence Carter
17. A Piece Of My Heart - Art Freeman
18. Wish You Didn't Have To Go - Spooner & The Spoons
19. Almost Persuaded - June Conquest
20.  I'm Gonna Forget About You - Arthur Conley
21. Take A Good Look - James Barnett
22. Come On Home - Herman Moore
23. Blind Can't See - Richard Earl & The Corvettes
24. I Worship The Ground You Walk On - Jimmy Hughes