Carolyn Crawford & Hodges James Smith & Crawford It Takes A Lotta Teardrops / I'm In Love

Release date:
October 4, 2024
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We follow up Carolyn Crawford's recent big selling Kent 45 'Get Up And Dance' with another top class Mickey Stevenson production on 'It Takes A Lotta Teardrops'. The Leon Ware and Vicki Basemore song was also covered by Kim Weston but neither version was released at the time. The recording is in a classic Motown style and this could have been the reason why it was shelved in 1972, being somewhat dated - though still perfect for Motown and Northern Soul devotees. The flip is from Carolyn Crawford's collaboration with Hodges, James & Smith in 1971 when the foursome released two 45s on the M'Pingo label. 'I'm In Love' was a more current sound for the time and is perfect for Modern and Crossover rooms today.

Tracklist:
  • 1. It Takes a Lotta Teardrops-Carolyn Crawford
  • 2. I'm in Love - Hodges, James, Smith & Crawford