Name: True Love Don’t Grow On Trees / Sure Thing
Brand: Helene Smith

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

DNSCR024

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Colour

Black

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Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-11-26

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5051083171632

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Total Cap

1 / 7" / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Helene Smith

Genre GB

Funk / Soul

Label GB

Deptford Northern Soul Club

Deptford Northern Soul Club Records is a modern reissue label, in association with [PIAS], that aims to bring the magic of Northern Soul music to both young and old enthusiasts. Founded by Will Foot and Lewis Henderson, this label is dedicated to preserving and sharing the authentic sound of Northern Soul as it was meant to be heard. With their passion for the genre, they curate a collection of timeless tracks that capture the essence of this iconic movement. Whether you're a seasoned fan or new to the scene, Deptford Northern Soul Club Records invites you on a journey through soulful melodies and infectious rhythms.

Miami’s First Lady of Soul, Helene Smith, made her mark on the music industry with her soulful sound. She released 45s on various labels including Blue Star, Lloyd, Deep City, Phil L.A. Of Soul, Dash, and Dade. As the first artist to record for Clarke-Pearsall Productions, Miami’s pioneering independent black production company, she paved the way for others in the industry.

Helene Smith's musical journey was intertwined with her personal life. She married Johnny Pearsall at a young age and continued to live in Miami where they had a daughter together. Johnny owned a record store and both he and Helene were passionate about music until his unfortunate passing. Despite this loss, Helene carried on their mission by working with children and becoming a teacher in the Miami school district.

Not only did Helene Smith break barriers as an artist but she also left a lasting impact on Miami's Deep City label. She became the only artist on that label to record a full-length LP. Her talent and dedication continue to inspire aspiring musicians today.

A Deep City Records release (one of five for Helene Smith) that originally came out in 1965 on the Miami-based label, ‘True Love Don't Grow On Trees’ is a gorgeous mid-tempo soulful heartbreaker, while the flipside and its wandering guitar line sounds like girl group buried treasure that would have sounded fantastic covered by Dusty Springfield. In the hands of Helene Smith, both tracks are nothing short of magnificent. These two tracks only previously appeared as a long-lost single that goes for £300 a pop these days. Acclaimed as the First Lady Of Miami Soul, Helene Smith came back into prominence with the issue of Numero’s 2006 ‘Eccentric Soul’ album of Deep City cuts.

True Love Don’t Grow On Trees / Sure Thing

Music GB