Oma Heard - PARADISE (Gold Star Studios) (1965)

NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED - One of two known unreleased demo versions of this epic tune. The other version entitled, 'Stand By Him' was recorded by another L.A. vocalist, Yvonne Carroll. That demo utilized the same melody of 'Paradise' but with a different title and lyrics. These two as well as the spectacular Ronettes recording of the tune were recorded at Hollywoods Gold Star Studios within months of eachother. The other artists to have recorded their versions include, the Shangri-las, Gogi Grant, the Supremes, Bette Midler and also Harry Nilsson. This demo version features the vocals of L.A. session singer Oma Heard who can be heard on a V.I.P. single along with singles issued as the Sweethearts, the Postalettes, the Darlings, and the Delicates.

[@seanfoxtruman]

Just fantastic 🙏

[@glennbellamy3836]

Wow this is fantastic .oh dear .no release .another goodie Anthony.

[@barriobajaj]

Wow Anthony! I'm always blown away by your great acquisitions. Thanks so much for sharing these treasures.

[@stillstanding6031]

Outstanding version.

[@bradgolden6098]

OH my Oh my wow wow wozzers blew me away Anthony........

[@larrycottrell941]

Oma is one of the all time great female leads. Nice demo !!😎

[@jasonthornton3874]

Outstanding.

[@montseret1]

Tony, thanks a million for all your postings. Great insight into the sixties era

[@thomasmaxwellshore]

Beautiful

[@allennelson6985]

This should have been released. What a shame.

[@rentatrip1videos]

Perry Bodkin Jr. , also Known As ,.... "Bunny" Bodkin, used to play piano on several
Rick Nelson (Ozzie & Harriet) TV Show , music numbers

[@stillstanding6031]

Sorry this was never released. Would have been a "slow dance" hit. Great Voice. Whatever happend to Oma Heard?

[@chess1458]

This was unreleased??

[@manuelesparza1081]

Thanks for the heads up. Oma sounds super great. The Supremes did this 2 right?

[@dick19581]

the Ronettes

[@giano56]

@@dick19581 Ronettes, Shangri-Las and Jimmy Webb produced 70s Supremes and a Bette Midler send up, Harry Nilssen demo

[@dick19581]

@@giano56 Thank you Giano! Big One!!

[@tubeyouuser]

It's on the album "'The Supremes Produced and Arranged by Jimmy Webb."

[@mowestjohnquin9915]

Loved The Supremes version and also The Ronettes.

[@mrspare4460]

Ahh that echo chamber.....

[@mrspare4460]

Stellar research work / archiving as always Anthony; I'm so grateful for your channel.

[@annmarieclarke9107]

I was informed that this lady was fired by The Motown hierarchy because she was too chubby? I believe she and Marvin did some tunes.