THE VALENTINOS - SWEETER THAN THE DAY BEFORE (CHESS)

The Valentinos also known as The Womack Brothers included future solo star Bobby Womack along with brothers Cecil, Harry, Friendly and Curtis.
The group began recording in the late 50's in Cleveland and were discovered by Sam Cooke who took him under his wing and signed them to his SAR label. After Cooke died tragically, the group were signed to Chess records.
The Valentinos - "Let's Get Together"/"Sweeter Than the Day Before" recorded Oct 1966 on the CHESS label no.1977.
Mentioned in Billboard Magazine Oct 1966 R & B Spotlights -Predicted to reach the R&B SINGLES CHART.
By late 1965 Soul Legend Bobby Womack was working solo "A Lonesome Man"/"I Found a True Love" with Chess subsidiary label Checker and then a later release on Keymen Records.
Consequently, Curtis Womack took control of "Sweeter" supplying his gritty vocals to this storming rare soul dancer. Cecil Womack and soon to be wife Mary Wells co-wrote the track.
Majority of film footage:
King's Hall, Stoke-on-Trent All-niter Saturday 19th July 2014
Additional images of of Soul Legend Bobby Womack.

[@womagick9189]

Sing it dad!! ❤️❤️

[@skinheadsoulbhoy2858]

I DJ’d in London and opened my set up with this stunner absolutely filled the floor, such a great rekkid

[@tommca62]

Always a foorfiller 💥

[@johndeacetis4707]

If I may ask when and where did u DJ in London..( I didn't frequent London night clubs till 1981...haven't really listened to much norten soul till u tube thx

[@FHIPrincePeter]

​@@johndeacetis4707it might of been the 100 Club, I remember seeing it being played there on a Saturday afternoon, a lot of Northerners were throwing down moves we Londoners were totally bemused.

[@edwardwilliams2438]

Magic Music spans the generations..gender..geography...this is universal...tribal. We all should dance and celebrate more often. Too bad we had to hide in the dark..back in the day....we should have had open air arenas to dance and strut our stuff. All these partners are so full of energy and FUN. Dance On my brothers and sisters!!

[@RonWylie-gk5lc]

This will never die, I loved this music from the very first time I heard it, I had to work at Butlins to find the dancing to go with it, who says life gives you lemons

[@stevenstewardson4829]

HENCE The REASON WHY WE LOVE SWEET SOUL MUSIC KTF ALL ! ! !

[@TheANDYURRY]

I keep coming back to this ...fabulous just ffff fabulous in every respect 🙌 😀

[@TheGrahamej]

I brought this video to the attention of Friendly womack, the only existing brother of the five womack boys (Friendly’, Cecil, Bobby, Harry and Curtis). I was great friends with Bobby. Friendly liked it very much and commented that it was a great shame that he was the only one left to appreciate your video. Well done

[@TheANDYURRY]

Great comment ......!!!!

[@williamg2552]

Bobby Womack and *THE VALENTINOS* !! Cleveland Ohio in the HOUSE !!!

[@dawzulwilliams4403]

I was friends with Curtis first wife Sharon pratt ,we started a fan club when we were in Jr high. "la petite Valentinos Valentinos"

[@50nickcooper]

fantastic to see all the new dancers, x

[@olemanjohn68]

Kinda hard for a 70 yr old man but I can still get a move on with Northern Soul...KTF

[@brido2000]

Absolutely fabulous. 😊❤️

[@CheckMate657879]

I'd love to dance on that dance floor-- so much room. I don't believe I've ever danced on a floor that large, not even in a dance studio.

[@marttimmis]

It's the Kings Hall in Stoke on Trent

[@slytown]

a far cry from today's dance floors

[@robincortez6586]

Just wish I could jump into these great videos and join everyone on the dance floor.😍 Northern Soul is funky and fun!❤💃👍

[@ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL]

Smiling at your excellent comment. Thanks RC.

[@lonrgrrl59]

I agree with the above comment, as I am a Yank from the other side of the pond and always loved this music and it’s videos! Keep them coming in,!

[@waynecorner991]

@@ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL this tune Billy woods and spinners I'll always love you how can you better them♡?

[@theinclusivetutor6791]

@@lonrgrrl59 Come over now the pandemic is quieter and go to an event. You will be made very welcome.

[@mikesomes2951]

Sweet indeed.

[@GeedawgFB]

These northern soul dances looks like a lot of fun. I would love to visit one whenever I'm in the UK.

[@terencedumpleton2820]

I miss it so much x

[@salatmander6204]

Sublime - all of it!

[@davidhubbert9445]

Northern soul just the best.

[@michaelallcock6215]

Bloody great tune IMO and I love it.......KTF and stay safe - Mick from Bolton, England.

[@alanfox4172]

the womack bros of all over now fame.

[@olemanjohn68]

Love it...Yea

[@NorthernsoulBoy63]

Big davie s. pete D. Stevie H. Some class acts dancing on vid. Plus all the other fantastic dancers i know by face but not by name .David from Scotland. Seeyou all on thr floor after covid19 leaves our shores and dance floors KTF till then

[@NorthernsoulBoy63]

My first alnighter was at stoke. Some great dancers on show here and Pete the godfather of Northern KTF

[@susanmarriner1944]

love this

[@ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL]

Thanks Susan.

[@alisonjaynejames2692]

Dances like my brother who is also a fantastic soul ❤ fantastic tune xx

[@Crazyrusslerloverlady]

What a fantastic feelgood tune.I love it.

[@sirpaulconwaysirpaulconway6944]

Takes me back abit.. 100 club northern soul all nighters.. Think the first one I went to there was about 1983 I think.. In me parka.. Ady Croasdale Roger Stuart

[@nickporter3099]

Yep, 100 Club all nighters and junking at Club Row next morning. Happy days.

[@suebradford5758]

Thank you 😁🎶👍❤ And Thank You Lord for the Tingles 🙏❤✝️ with " 🔥 I love you more each day 🔥

[@paulselkirk2345]

I like this song a brilliant northern soul song good to dance to ktf 🤩😊😎🤗

[@olemanjohn68]

In the Den listening to Northern Soul...Wife in the Family Room watching the tube...don't know about her but I'm having a ball

[@noggin48]

Stunning track !

[@willalwaystelehandler8450]

The music got a proper feel to it a nice warm feel and a kick,

[@martinfane284]

GREAT SOUNDS...and footage...KEEPING THE FAITH DOWNUNDER...LIONHEARTS SC SYDNEY AUSTRALIA

[@ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL]

G Day Martin -appreciate your comment, thanks.

[@christinecapaldi962]

Doesn't get much sweeter ! KTF X

[@tsiminiera]

Awesome tune, great moves! Lust for life!

[@user-nd5jc8xv8v]

big like there down to earth people

[@tonyhumphreys9127]

Briiliant, lost for words, well done, great vid.

[@ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL]

+Tony Humphreys Thanks Tony ...glad you like it.

[@patriciafarquhar4908]

Nothing like it nothing to beat it. KTF.

[@mitchamcommonfair9543]

This is such a lovely video. Thank you.

[@SvenPHX]

That's still savage.

[@SniffMyDeadwax]

Wonderful stuff!

[@peterbottomley3597]

Brilliant vid, pity we didn't actually dress like that even in the 70's but each to their own btw Valentinos a fav of mine.

[@ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL]

Thanks for subbing PB and a warm welcome to the channel. Yeah, some memories and styles tend to become diluted over time.

[@kelladam1]

Great tune and Great video

[@TheANDYURRY]

Fantastic vid Rob, thank you for putting these together , loving your content, from a Cleethorpes era veteran ....!!!!!

[@ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL]

Thanks Andy -nice comment.

[@Lionboy2930]

Used to love going to Cleethorpes Andy... then back to Donny on the mail train!! happy days

[@mobimobi328]

You frikkin beauty xxxxxxxx

[@colinwilkinson5450]

Love the videos bud music amazing ktf

[@ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL]

Thanks Colin.

[@mobimobi328]

Fab video thank you xxxxx

[@sloppyjo4560]

pure

[@sallyspencer1]

This kind of music everybody can move a shoe I am the same age so just give the floor Pedro from Spain ( Burnley & Blackpool Mecca) bring them on

[@angelacockayne2774]

Yes shame about this cov19 its put a stop to so much

[@johneverard3447]

Quality!

[@justintoscooters8203]

Brilliant tune... plus Van Gaal dancing @ 0:14 quality!

[@soulxile]

You did it again mate. Brilliant stuff. Got my heartbeat up mate

[@ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL]

soulxile Thanks Gabby.

[@TheGrahamej]

great video - I sent this to Friendly Womack, the only Womack brother still with us. I'll let you know what he says. Got any more Womack / Sar stuff?

[@Soundtrackcollector]

Ted "Papa Bear & The Cubs" Massey 0:37 (...So Fine)

[@gulfrazMajeedikrah]

it seemed Stoke-on-Trent as still the talent of Northern Soul pretty good spirit of love

[@punchbowl1000]

Love this one,great video,never went to the Kings hall Stoke,wish i had,Soulman Steve !

[@ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL]

+Steve Dixon Thanks Soulman Steve ...never too old.

[@skinheadsoulbhoy2858]

Kings hall is a brilliant nighter I’ve been twice and was never off the floor. Great memories ✊🏻

[@kevinsmith-ub8gw]

Great song and vid, Many thanks. KTF

[@barryanderson1114]

class tune mate thanks for a proper good vid also.. ktf always

[@ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL]

Thanks Barry.

[@rifles1815]

Mint tunes to highlight a much needed new video to this fab music scene. Well in fella! KTF.

[@TARGETZEROO]

boss tune ktf always

[@ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL]

Thanks TARGET 0:17

[@mobimobi328]

Awsome Tune & Video Thanks again Rob x

[@theinclusivetutor6791]

1.28 sure that is the King's Hall Stoke. Great venue. Reminds me of the Casino.

[@Jameswilliamson405]

Enjoy

[@Keepingthefaith72]

Hi Rob , great video as usual . Kings hall looks a lot different since I last went , A lot of younger soulie`s there now ... Times are a changing .... :-)

[@ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL]

Many thanks Mike. Yeah, we ain't been for donkey's. There used to be a whole section for record sales in the early days ...surprised to see only two or three boxes at this one, until Rob Smith arrived before the chirping birds with his. Still, great atmospheres in both rooms with people dancing and really enjoying themselves. Looking forward to your next videos.

[@isobellaisobella6171]

***** Times will never change young/old when it comes to Northern Soul KTF x

[@Lionboy2930]

well said

[@gulfrazMajeedikrah]

nice moves

[@Lionboy2930]

Well put together.. KTF

[@grahamforster9517]

If this doesn't make you dance nothing will.

[@NorthernSoulApp]

Sweet -with a tinge of Grit ;-)

[@themagmen]

BAD JAM!! Cecil sings his A.. off on this tune All Righty!

[@alisonhesketh3645]

Yeah I thought Cecil wrote it with Mary & Curtis sang lead 🤷‍♀️😊 x

[@noddyholder79]

Womack

[@stevierussell9755]

beltin

[@isobellaisobella6171]

Big toon Love it KTF x

[@MegaPatron1]

Ya dancer.

[@nicolasmith8923]

Born at wrong time! I'm 39 n jealous ain't the word! I'm planning my 40th N. Soul theme! Inspirations for clothing?

[@jamescarr1467]

This would have gone down well at the Wheel.

[@kdeeuk]

hi great vid, love it, i know their are a lot off djs out there who are vinyl junkies and are playing the tunes that, great but i am an avid northern fan and have been since the age of 13, since 1971, i had loads of vinyl then had them nicked i now dj for our scoot club and play northern but i do it with mp3s etc, now then there seems to be a lot of snobery towards djs who use mp3s on the northern circuit, i was wondering if any of you, out there mind if djs use mp3s instead of vinyl just a tnought, i dont care personaly, wether vinyl or mp3, as long as the music is there, and im dancing away you thoughts please thanks for your time, in reading this,

[@ROBSBIGSCITYSOUL]

Thanks kdeeuk. Personally, I’d miss the colourful graphic designs and the often, vague and mysterious information of many US vintage record labels.

[@kdeeuk]

yeah i knowe there are some great labels out there

[@JohnnyF]

I do the same here in Spain kdeeuk - it's all about the music! Playing vinyl doesn't fill the floor, quality tunes do! Respect to dj's and collectors that have big vinyl collections, but yes there is a lot of snobbery. Some venues in the UK not only insist on vinyl, but it has to be original vinyl. Bit OTT IMHO! KTF! facebook.com/northernsoulcostablanca

[@kdeeuk]

bloody hell dident know that m8 thanks for that info

[@jimmybarker4900]

1961 had them all got rid had them againe got rid,,nothing to do with how you listen to em,,just dance when you got the chance mate ,,,,,if you still can,,lo[

[@neilwilliams8741]

remember playing this in the palace rhyl the days cloud 9 scooter lads marsh road lads door lads sprinkle football hooligans if you wer there youd know total working class scene ktf 35 years later

[@isobellaisobella6171]

neil williams Also Played at colwyn bay pier and Penrhyn old hall awesome days :)

[@Lionboy2930]

couldn't agree more my friend...

[@mobimobi328]

Gold x

[@mickbrown8249]

GOOD UN

[@stephenmullady3659]

But this from rare Northern years ago KOKO KTF

[@yana7j]

Can someone tell me what name does this dance have?

[@PeteAlfieBailey]

Northern Soul 3 step, also known as stomping or sliding as the steps vary.

[@seye8eyes]

I am 66 soon after April fools day 3 days after first of April fool who didn't say the 3 words at the times of dollars and dimes and cents and every penny counts getting in dancehall penance of 3 words could have sadly sailing across dance northern soulful day's to the one i had loved would have got me killed like Jesus on a silver Cross ✝️ chains of events in the streets of Broadway shopping centre Mecca of nightlife Bradford UK citizens of clubhouses to dance till the morning light to hearts 💕 contentment it was Christmas Everyday and night howling do I love you

[@SouthSideRalph1]

Oatcakes? Seriously?