Author: Robbie D
Title: Precious Memories / I Need Help
Category: Funk / Soul
Style: Soul
Year: 1967
Notes: “Precious Memories” was the original “A” side, which while produced for the Detroit market, received airplay in a few other markets as well. The “B” side, which has become a very sought after collectible, was work for hire. Robbie D was the executive producer and Carl Spelbring produced the session. George Soul, the person credited with writing “I Need Help” was a pseudonym used by Mr. Spelbring, who also played the great piano on the recording. Artie Fields was given the publishing rights in exchange for studio time and musicians. “I Need Help” was originally produced as a vocal and served as the theme song for “The Robbie D Show" which aired on WCHB, Detroit. Mr. Spelbring also wrote and performed the vocals, and Robbie D and Spelbring remixed it for the record. “Precious Memories” was written and performed by Robbie D, produced by the great Don Davis and recorded at United Sound Systems in Detroit. It was not uncommon in those days for radio DJs to record “talking” records. The background vocals were sung by Telma Hopkins and Joyce Vincent, both Motown session singers back then, who later went on to team up with Tony Orlando to form the very successful group, Tony Orland and Dawn. The music for “Precious Memories” was a remix of “Girl Have Pity” by the Fantastic Four which was recorded at Ed Wingate’s legendary Golden World studio. Rating: 4.3
Format: AC3 DXD WMA RA MIDI WAV VOC FLAC MP3
MP3 album RAR size: 1370 mb | FLAC album RAR size: 1912 mb

Tracklist

–Robbie D and The Robbettes	Precious Memories	3:05
–Detroit Land Apples	I Need Help	2:08

Versions

Category	Artist	Title (Format)	Label	Category	Country	Year
203	Robbie D and The Robbettes / Detroit Land Apples	Robbie D and The Robbettes / Detroit Land Apples - Precious Memories / I Need Help ‎(7")	Shotgun	203	US	1967
203	Robbie D / Detroit Land Apples	Robbie D / Detroit Land Apples - Precious Memories / I Need Help ‎(7", RE, Unofficial)	Shotgun	203	US	1967