SUE RECORDS 1969 Ilp 951
This duo of Relf and Nelson recorded several singles for different labels,
before "Harlem Shuffle" in 1963. The song was written by Relf and Nelson,
arranged by Barry White, and produced by Fred Smith. It was based on a number
called "Slauson Shuffletime" (named after a boulevard in Los Angeles) by
another Los Angeles singer, Round Robin. When released on the Marc label,
"Harlem Shuffle" became a modest hit on the R&B chart. Its vocal interplay
directly influenced later duos such as Sam and Dave. However, its main
success came as late as 1969, when it was re-released in the UK and became
a Top Ten hit there. Reportedly, George Harrison called it his favourite
record of all time
tracks list:
A1 Baby It's over 2:45
A2 Dancin' Everywhere 2:57
A3 Your Time Is My Time 2:58
A4 Baby I'm Satisfied 2:47
A5 I'll Keep Running Back 2:50
A6 Harlem Shuffle 2:30
B1 My Woman 2:48
B2 The Sissy 2:30
B3 Your Lovin' Goes A Long Long Way
Written By – Nelson-Relf-Smith
B4 Puppet On A String
Written By – Bob Relf, Earl Nelson, Fred Smith
B5 Don't Ever Leave Me
Written By – Nelson-Relf-Smith
B6 Fancy Free
Written By – Bob Relf, Earl Nelson