Friday 5 October 2007

Some advice from The Nu-Luvs




The Nu-Luvs were another girl group taken under the wing by maestro, Shadow Morton. Originally 'Dressed in Black' was recorded as a b-side for The Shangri-Las single 'He Cried.' Deciding that he could make it a hit with another group, he found a group called the Nu-Luvs, craftily changed the title of the song, keeping the backing track while just rerecording the vocals but unfortunately for him it was anything but. Another group called The Pussycats, under genius arranger Artie Butler, recorded the song as well, this time with a refigured and rejigged backing. The jury's out wheter Shadow had much involvement in that release, but considering that is also labelled a 'Phantom Product' it may have some of his touch. That went kinda nowhere as well! In my opinion nothing can beat the Shangri-La original, however out of the two covers The Nu-Luvs version has the upper crust! Mostly because The Pussycats cut out the so soft, so warm part - why??! I ask! Anyhow the reason for my posting is to let you hear the b-side of this great single, as you might allready have or have heard the a-side. 'Take My Advice' is one girls lament to another while she cries to herself in her room, much like the other side! I've also included the remastered version of So Soft, So Warm, as my copy is a bit crappy. Enjoy!


5 comments:

Anonymous said...

i've always wanted to hear this! many thanks!!

Anonymous said...

i know this is a little old, but can you send it to my email "artutabr@yahoo.com.br" ?
thanks :D

Sixties-Chick said...

Can you please send it to swinging60ies@aol.com?? Thanks a million!

the family cat said...

it says here its not on the filesharer-this never happens on other blogs like rockabilly ranch

Anonymous said...

can you please re-upload this song? always wanted to hear it!!