LITTLE CHARLES & THE SIDEWINDERS - TALKIN' ABOUT YOU, BABE (DECCA)

Little Charles and the Sidewinders were a US soul band formed in 1965 by Charles Walker and members of the J.C. Davis Band. Charles Walker was born in Nashville July 12th, 1940 and immediately was nick named 'Wig' by his mother because of his full head of hair as a kid. Like so many others from Charles background his singing began in Church and school.
His professional musical journey began in his hometown with his first recording 'Slave To Love' released in 1959 on the Nashville 'Champion' label. He relocated to New York shortly afterwards and met record entrepreneur Bobby Robinson who cut some demos with Charles for his 'Fury' label.
During his time with the L.C Davis band he toured the country opening for many of the greats of the era, including Jackie Wilson, James Brown, Etta James, Wilson Pickett, and Little Willie John. With Charles as lead singer they recorded 'Sweet Sweet Love' and 'The Chicken Scratch' for Chess records. These cuts never become hits at the time, but their quality has ensured that over the years they have become highly collectable.
By 1965 Charles had split with the J.C Davis band and taking some of the key players with him formed 'Little Charles and The Sidewinders' who became the number one draw on the New York club scene. Through the help of Lloyd Price the bands recorded 8 sides for Decca, but they only received regional airplay and never charted.
The Sidewinders continued to record for more outre labels with names like Botanic, Drum and Red Sands. At one time Charles even had his own label, P R Gallery. If that's an odd name for a record company it's because it was named after a New York art gallery which Charles and his then partner Barbara owned in the eighties. The Sidewinders split around 1971/2. A solo album recorded for Lloyd Price in the 70s remains unreleased.
Decca 31980 - I'm Available / It's A Heartache - 1966
Decca 32095 - Talkin' About You, Babe / A Taste Of The Good Life - 1967
Decca 32233 - The Loner (Part 1) / The Loner (Part 2) - 1967
Decca 32321 - Sweet Lorene / Twice As Much For My Baby - 1968
Drum 1202 - Got My Own Thing Going / Hello Heartbreaker - 1969
Botanic 1001 - Shanty Town / Please Open Up The Door - 1970
Red Sands 701 - You're Blessing / Your A Blessing - 1971 (Promo Issue Only)
Red Sands 701 - You're Blessing / Please Open Up The Door - 1971
Red Sands 701 - You're Blessing / Nobody Knows - 1971
"Talkin' About You, Babe"
Arranged by Leroy Fann, produced by Fred Balin and written by Eddie Roberts & George Lee. Covered up to hide the real identity of the artist and label details as Danny Woods "I'm Talkin' To You"

[@secretagent8900]

Another Wigan Casino spin 👍

[@alanfox4172]

This kind of music saved me from the hell that was the Eurovision song contest?

[@midgejohns9160]

proper soul music like this just lives on forever great tune great vid ktf

[@ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL]

+Midge Johns
Thanks Midge.

[@Gazoor2004]

Up there in mi' top 20 probs.(.. changes all the time, sorry). This tune has just got everything... !!

[@ianbarton6214]

It was good to see you on Sat (13th July). Checking out some of your videos and just loving them. It's great to see you keeping the faith. Hope to bump into you soon, your "old" mate Ian.

[@WANTEDinThreeSTATES]

One person got left behind

[@ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL]

Thanks Rod.
With reference to "your a winner" glad you were "Impressed".

[@soulagogo1159]

This is NORTHERN SOUL !!!! The DOGS …

[@ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL]

Thanks Ian.
Great to see you.

[@Jameswilliamson405]

Enjoyed

[@ecksoulhustler]

wow

[@1saintanne]

Brilliant Record x

[@buster3178]

Awesome tune!

[@ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL]

Thank KTF72 ....yeah, it some time to reproduce the effect.

[@ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL]

Many thanks for the encouraging comment TD.

[@ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL]

Thanks for 5 years of solid comments wuf!

[@tellit2]

Good Track
Good Vid.
Respect ,
Steve.

[@ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL]

Hey thanks for the comment.

[@tinadellar1941]

Superb video and music. Look forward to your next one.

[@ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL]

Many thanks again Steve.

[@ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL]

Thanks SnRnB.

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Thanks hooch!

[@MarisMeris]

Do you know the members of the group ?

[@EmaJack99]

Great tune and cool vid!

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+EmaJack99
Thanks for stopping by EJ.

[@EmaJack99]

Found this record on sale, I think I have to catch it :) I'm entering now in NS

[@dwe213]

Belter..... and a fantastic video!

[@XtonyXgray]

FIRE! That's all I have to say.

[@saintac31northernsoul]

great tune never here it any more I love great dancer

[@colinelias1642]

WOW amazing vid Ian love the song thanks KOKO best Colin

[@saintac31northernsoul]

colin elias KTF

[@steveliedown]

Great record, great video!

[@ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL]

Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

[@noskcajretep13]

I say old thing ..you seem to be the man!

[@isobellaisobella6171]

oh yeah! KTF x

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Isobella isobella
Thanks Isobella i.

[@podgerize]

tune

[@davidjohns84]

well said

[@DickCoombes]

One of my all time Fave tunes..what a brilliant well put together video..well done!

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Dick Coombes
Hey! thanks DC.