RICKY DRAPKIN Rare Detroit Teen Northern Soul Popcorn

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Very rare 45 by Ricky Drapkin (aka Richard Drapkin, aka Ricky Dee, aka Rick Martell). . Songs are: 'She's Gone" and "If That's What Makes Her Good". Original U.S. stock issue on Centaur Records #1001. Matrix numbers ZTSC 97455/ZTSC 97456. Condition is VG++ (Excellent+) very close to Mint-, just some very light surface marks, not affecting play (9-)

Great 1964 rarity by Ricky Drapkin. A fantastic Teen/Blue Eyed Northern Soul rarity. She's Gone is a solid rockin' R&B flavored mid-tempo track with great honking baritone riff and a propulsive drumbeat. Great lead vocal by Ricky Drapkin and some excellent girl backing vocals. Flip is the one all the Teen/Blued Eyed Northern Collectors are looking for, a propulsive mixed tempo clapper with a great lead vocal by Ricky Drapkin and excellent girl backing vocals. some great sax work and fantastic drums.

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Listen to IF THAT'S WHAT MAKES HER GLAD and SHE'S GONE

Here's a listing , in rough chronological order, of records Richard was involved in as a writer, often along with Marty Coleman and Artie Fields

1962 The DONAYS (Brent 7033, UK Oriole 1760) DEVIL IN HIS HEART (Drapkin) BAD BOY (Drapkin)

1963 THE DARLINGS (Kay-Ko 1000) NOW YOU'VE GONE AND DONE IT(Drapkin,Coleman,Cutler) BIG WHEEL (Drapkin, Coleman)

1967 KRIS PETERSON (Pelikin 102, Capitol 2014) MAMA'S LITTLE BABY IS A BIG GIRL NOW (Drapkin, Clay McMurray) MAMA'S LITTLE BABY - INSTRUMENTAL

1967 SPYDER TURNER (MGM LP.... , MGM 14263) I'M ALIVE WITH A LOVIN' FEELING (Drapkin, Rott)

196? CONNIE GRAHAM (N.O.E. 2010) THAT'S ALL BEHIND YOU (Drapkin, Coleman,McMurray) I NEED YOU NOW MORE THAN EVER (same)

1968 JOE TOWNS (Top Dog 105) TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE SUCH SWEET MUSIC (Drapkin, Coleman) DOWN AND OUT WORLD (Drapkin, Coleman)

1968 JOE TOWNS (Top Dog 107) YOU CAN'T HOLD ME BACK (Drapkin, Coleman) BUSY SIGNAL (Drapkin, Coleman)

1968 JOE TOWNS (Top Dog 108) LOOK AROUND AND YOU'LL FIND ME (Drapkin, Coleman) DOWN AND OUT WORLD (Drapkin, Coleman)

1968 THE PUSHCART (Top Dog 109) I'VE GOT A TICKET TO THE WORLD (Drapkin, Mike Valvano) 1968 THE CAMEL DRIVERS (Buddah 85 ) DON'T THROW STONES AT ME (Drapkin)

1970 THE SPINNERS (VIP , 7/70) IT'S A SHAME TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE SUCH SWEET MUSIC (RD,Coleman)

1971 THE SUPREMES AND FOUR TOPS RIVER DEEP, MOUNTAIN HIGH TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE SUCH SWEET MUSIC (RD,Coleman)

1971 THE SUPREMES "New Ways But Love Stays" LP TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE SUCH SWEET MUSIC (RD,Coleman

1971 BARBARA LEWIS (Enterprise 9029) THAT'S THE WAY I LIKE IT (Drapkin, Valvano)

1971 LARRY SANTOS (Evolution 1029) NOW THAT I HAVE FOUND YOU (Drapkin, Valvano) WANDERING MAN (Drapkin, Santos)

1971 LARRY SANTOS (Evolution 1039) LITTLE BIT OF YOU (Drapkin, Santos)

1972 SPANKY WILSON I THINK I'M GONNA CRY (Drapkin, Artie Fields)

Grading Scale:

10: Mint Perfect record, clean gloss, no marks, beautiful in every way. Very few records will make mint.

9: Mint- Very clean, only a few light marks. A great record.

8: Excellent (VG++) Condition between 7 and 9.

7: VG+ Used, but not abused. Light scratches only. Should play, and look very nice with minimal surface noise.

6: VG Still a nice record. Looks a bit used, light scratches, no gouges, still plays well, some surface noise.

5: VG- A bit rough but will play ok. Fills the collection.

4: G Plays very rough. Has multiple scratches. What a bargain!!

3-2-1: It only goes down from here.

*** I'll gladly take any record back if not satisfied. ***

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