Jerry Hipkiss Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Steep stairs,mate,turn left lounge area,(bogs were on the right) and then the dance-floor.........DJ on the left! Yes, that's the original way in, but later on the common practice was to use the fire escape as the main entrance, so as you came in you had the dance floor front and right, stage at the end which was used in later years rather than the old dj box, turn sharp right and you had the lounge area, bar on the far wall..walk a few paces towards that, turn right and the loos (and lift) were in front of you through the rest of the lounge area. Think that's right... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest martyn Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Yes, that's the original way in, but later on the common practice was to use the fire escape as the main entrance, so as you came in you had the dance floor front and right, stage at the end which was used in later years rather than the old dj box, turn sharp right and you had the lounge area, bar on the far wall..walk a few paces towards that, turn right and the loos (and lift) were in front of you through the rest of the lounge area. Think that's right... That explans why I've so many confused memories of the place , ( well that & the gear I supose) , it sort of falls into place now you've reminded me things got changed round ....... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jerry Hipkiss Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 (edited) Pinched this from Nik Mak, so probably taken in 1981, shows the stage with me dj'ing as far as I can tell, looks like my old NS t-shirt anyway:yes: ...can't work out who the others on stage are! Edited July 13, 2010 by Jerry Hipkiss Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest martyn Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Pinched this from Nik Mak, so probably taken in 1981, shows the stage with me dj'ing as far as I can tell, looks like my old NS t-shirt anyway:yes: ...can't work out who the others on stage are! Nice photo When did it shut mate ? I remember going throughout the late 70s but dont really remember when it shut - did it close & then re- open at one point (79 or 80 ) ??? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jerry Hipkiss Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Nice photo When did it shut mate ? I remember going throughout the late 70s but dont really remember when it shut - did it close & then re- open at one point (79 or 80 ) ??? Yup, a rather big bust in 1980, attendances dropped like a stone after that for some reason...then it sort of died until Nik reactivated it some months later, I must admit to thinking at the time that it wouldn't work but it did - over 1000 in on at least one night, must have finished late '82??? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest martyn Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Yup, a rather big bust in 1980, attendances dropped like a stone after that for some reason...then it sort of died until Nik reactivated it some months later, I must admit to thinking at the time that it wouldn't work but it did - over 1000 in on at least one night, must have finished late '82??? Got it - thats why I started going to Wigan again regularly in 1980 . Don't think I went back after it re-opened , had sort of got out of the habit & into a Wigan , Fleet , Clifton Hall cycle .......Got to add I was one of the stalwarts who in 79 went to Yate instead of the Wigan aniversary the same night , despite the clash it was still a good night even though obviously numbers were down . Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Shsdave Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Not ben to Yate itself in years. Vince Ayers should know, He's an old Yate dweller. The venue was there last time I went. Ironically the shop closest to it was called Superdrug. I only ever went into the other room once. There was a card game going on with some very serious guys. There was enough money on the table to have made a serious dent in the number of records for sale. Definately a small room upstairs, no funk when I was there:thumbsup: Thought it was just another oldies room tho could have been motown as I heard One way out for the first time:blush: Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jerry Hipkiss Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 (edited) Definately a small room upstairs, no funk when I was there:thumbsup: Thought it was just another oldies room tho could have been motown as I heard One way out for the first time:blush: Several formats were tried over the years funk, Motown, and oldies - even deep soul at the very first one I believe - at different but not consecutive times, deffo remember Danny Everard doing some spots up there, Shay from So'ton among others... Edited July 16, 2010 by Jerry Hipkiss Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jerry Hipkiss Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Thts right before my time but originally held above the baths, then moved to the shopping precinct in the Stars and Stripes. Almost, Mikey...it was started at the bigger venue by Kojak (Inter City Soul Club), later he downsized to the baths, then when Dinks took over promotion in 1977 he moved it back to the Stars and Stripes...good move, as that's when it really took off! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
tim smithers Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Double Yep!! Wasn't that the same backing track as 10 miles high,and wasn't it the same fella who did Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head? Just remembered possibly the best one 'Stronger Than Me-Rufus Lumley Agree with Rufus Lumley Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 (edited) I never tire of recalling memories of what was imo one of the best alnighter venues ever.................the BJ Thomas track was of course 'I Don't Have A Mind Of My Own' .....The Miracle Workers I still have in my box, cheap as chips but priceless to me, I used to have a 12" of Mirslav Vitos - New York City, Dave Thorley used to spin a track by George 'someone', can't remember the track title either, mid tempo with bongos....all I can recall is that it used to get me a bit emotional....I have a tape somewhere that I recorded one night, I'll look for it & list the plays. KTF Baz not reading all of the thread are we Mr Symes? please refer to post #2 do you remember Mike Kempton doing his funk spot at Stars & Stripes? Edited July 16, 2010 by mikecook Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Rufus Lumley - Stronger Than Me If I could find a release to make my trousers incresase something something something ... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 (edited) . Edited July 16, 2010 by mikecook Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest in town Mikey Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 If I could find a release to make my trousers incresase something something something ... That must be that badly recorded carver Ian used to play at the Rocket. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Suinoz Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Seem to remember these two being big yate spins: BOBBY HANNA - EVERYBODY NEEDS LOVE (UK DECCA) MARION RYAN - BETTER USE YOUR HEAD (UK PHILIPS) TOP SOUND FOR ME WOULD HAVE TO BE LARRY DAVIS, I'VE BEEN HURT SO MANY TIMES. GREAT TUNE, STILL SOUNDS GOOD TODAY. Tony. OZ. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Thorley Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 This is what Mikey wrote... I collected together a whole load of tracks people on here associated with Yate about this time last year. If I get a chance to hunt out the file at Lunchtime I will stick them on here. We may even get a few more to add to the list. list compiled thanks to: Hippo, Pete french, Martinsbox, Dave Greenfield, Steve C, Russ Vickers, Dayo, Johnny and Ali One Trout, Shute, Enchantedrhythm Ady C and Paul R Ady C had his arm twisted on here to maybe get a Kent compilation tribute to Yate...so any more arm twisting might have the desired rewards. Found it ;-) hope this works: Larry Allen Cant we talk it Over Green Dolphin Rufus Lumley Stronger than me RCA Marva Hicks Looking over my shoulder Infinity Elbie Parker Please keep away from me Veep Bobby Kline Say something nice to me M.B. Willie & the Mighty Magnificents Souling All Platinum Carol & Gerry How can I ever find a way The Miracle Workers Overture Rex Garvin You don't need no help Vala Reagan Fireman Mamie Lee I can feel him slipping away M.G.M Antiques Go for yourself Lasalle Soul Partners Just Fun Amazing Wakefield Sun Trypt on love Nightwatch Lips to your heart Memphis Horns I cant turn you loose Precisions Such Misery Classic Sullivans Paint yourself in a corner Larry Houston Lets spend some time HFMP Joe Tex Under your powerful love Edwin Starr Contact Jay Traynor Up and over The Lonely Crowd Shadows & reflections Bell Boys I don't want to loose you now Village Sound These windows Rain Out of my mind Paula Parfitt Love is wonderful Beverley Ann He's coming home RCA Kiki Dee Magic carpet ride Fontana Peggy March If you loved me Soul Communicators Fee Bee Ohio Players L S T M F ??? Bernie Williams Ever Again Gambrells Jive Talk George Kirby What can I do Anthony and the Sophomores Heartbreak Appreciations I cant hide it B J Thomas ?? Cajun Heart Got to find a way Ty Karim You really made it good to me Romark Del Counts With another guy Kris Peterson Just as much Top Dog Royal 5 Say it to my face Bobby Paris I walked away Capitol Paul Anka When we get there R.C.A. John Drevars The closer she gets M.G.M. Margie & the formations Sad illusion Co-ed Pinkooshings Make it easy Mercury Buckinghams Don't you care Columbia Tamala Lewis You wont say nothing Marton Diane Newby What you're putting me through Kapp Ad Libs New york in the dark A.J.P. Lou Roberts Ten to one M.G.M. Frankie and Johnny I'll hold you Robbie Royal Only you Mercury Deena johnson Sad girl Connie Questal Give up girl Leon Thomas L O V E Joann Courcey I got the power Pattie Labelle Lovin Rules Sterling Magee Keep on Gambrells Jive Talk Shamettes Don't waste your time (Love this) Sweethearts Beauty is just skin deep Theo Coff Lucky Day Tojo Broken hearted lover Gia Mateo I you cant say anything nice RCA Four Tracks Like my love for you Miroslav Virteos Nyk city Hokis Pokis Swing Miracles Overture Harold Melvin Love I lost Ringleaders Baby what has happened M-Pac Star Treks Gonna need magic Delites Lover Sherry & the Inverts I'm lost Sam Williams Love slipped through my fingers Betty Turner Be careful girl Memphians South Memphis Dave T Cover up?? American Youth Choir Keep your fine self near me Otis Clay Showplace Anita Humes & the Essex Everybody's got you Lou Lawton Wrapped in a dream Mighty Marvellows I'm so confused Martha Starr No part time love for me Martha & the Vandellas Come & get these memories Gene Chandler She's such a pretty thing Supremes There's no stopping now Kelly Brothers Love time Etta James/Sugar Pie DeSanto Do I make myself clear Rita & the Tiaras Gone woth the wind Dore Frank Dell He broke your game wide open Wilbur Walton Jr 24 hours of lonliness Precisions Such Misery Capitols Cant deny that I love you Herb Ward Strange Change Virgil Murray I still care? Otis Smith C'mon and dance now COVER UP??? Syng McGowan That's what I want Outsiders Gotta leave us alone Beverley Wright Where the good times are Inspirations Your wish is my command Rex Garvin You don't need no help Crampton Sisters Baby, baby Melvin Davis Find a quiet place Orsa Lia Chain of life Chris Bartley You get next to my heart Robbie Royal Only you ....and George Benson - The world is a ghetto (Massive) Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jerry Hipkiss Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 ....and George Benson - The world is a ghetto (Massive) Just realised that the other two Lou Roberts spins are missing from that list...I think... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest martyn Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 A Sly & The Familly Stone record used to get plays too ............... Can't remember whether it was Everyday People or Familly Affair ???????? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Thorley Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 TOP SOUND FOR ME WOULD HAVE TO BE LARRY DAVIS, I'VE BEEN HURT SO MANY TIMES. GREAT TUNE, STILL SOUNDS GOOD TODAY. Tony. OZ. That definitely wasn't until second year of Stafford, given to me by Neil from Stoke. Dave Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Thorley Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Sure it wasn't Family Affair......but not too sure how Everyday People goes.....Family Affair is ione of the coolest tunes ever made....and l mean cool None of these, it was 'M'lady', simular rift to 'Dance to the music' Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest audiavant Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Yes,mate,but they were bollocks.....One In Ten and Everything You Wanted To Know About Love......Completely Shocking! You might mean "Ten to One" for that first track mate. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest audiavant Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Yes l did........l betted you were gonna break my heart....guess what price l got,mate? Love it! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest martyn Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 None of these, it was 'M'lady', simular rift to 'Dance to the music' Cheers Dave , I knew it was one of theirs I used to dance to Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Billywhizz Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Agree with Rufus Lumley ITS THE ONLY RECORD THEN AND TODAY BEEN PLAYED BLIND BY ANY TOP DJ IN THE COUNTRY ON RECOMMENDATION MR DELLER AND MICK MAGUIRE Y I WAS THERE THE NIGHT THE LP GOT HANDED OVER IT WAS PLAYED TWICE THE FIRST NIGHT. bILLY Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Billywhizz Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Got to have been 78.....and l've not been the same since..... Dec 77 me thinks:ph34r: Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest martyn Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 ADD TO THE LIST J.J. Barnes - How Long Jodie Mathis - Don't You Care Anymore Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Anoraks Corner Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Mr.Pountain started to push the Allan Sisters there as well. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ritchieandrew Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 capitols was first played here by the mighty IAN CLARKE.........however l went round to steve cooper from bedford the next day and yep he had a nice mint issue that he,d got from myles grayson TWO years earlier which he sold to me for 26 english pounds...peggy b First off its CAPITALS, & was being played around North Wales (both sides) circa 1975. Miles Grayson produced & arranged both sides and Issues are s**t rare. Yours etc, Pedantic Peter. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Thorley Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 First off its CAPITALS, & was being played around North Wales (both sides) circa 1975. Miles Grayson produced & arranged both sides and Issues are s**t rare. Yours etc, Pedantic Peter. Oh come on Ritchie, lets not get into who played what first, and I don't think he was saying that Ian was the first person in the world to play this. Around that time lots of records were being played in different parts of the counrty at the same time. But unlike today, without the internet, networking sites etc etc, there was far less awareness of this. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ady Croasdell Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Sorry Mikey, I let that one slip, will have another look. Has anyone got photos, I can't remember much about it apart from being in a state. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Eamesy Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Sorry Mikey, I let that one slip, will have another look. Has anyone got photos, I can't remember much about it apart from being in a state. I have photographic evidence of your attendance at Yate Ady, will post up after holiday!! Al Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ady Croasdell Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 I have photographic evidence of your attendance at Yate Ady, will post up after holiday!! Al I'm worried now Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest mickeyb Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 So am i......have you got any of the Aldershot coach.....Has anybody?.....Great days.......Give them me back!! We wouldn''t want a photo of you - you looked like that welsh geezer. Just remembered Miss D D Philips was fookin huge - cheers Clarkie x x Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest bazabod_downunder Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 Okay....smarty pants.....lol......I was reading not listening seem to remember Mike doing a spot there but that would have been when McAvoy was running the gig KTF Baz not reading all of the thread are we Mr Symes? please refer to post #2 do you remember Mike Kempton doing his funk spot at Stars & Stripes? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest bazabod_downunder Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 I remember Larry......top guy for many reasons KTF Baz Do you mean Larry Salter....Best looking lad l ever seen at any alnighter.....Anywhere! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest mickeyb Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 Do you mean Larry Salter....Best looking lad l ever seen at any alnighter.....Anywhere! Yeah - he was just known by his surname. Skinniest guy I ever saw, he must have weighed about 7 or 8 stone. No idea why:no: Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest mickeyb Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 l do cos i was that weight for the same reason My friends and his friends used to take photos of us together....Seriously.....The amount of time we had people mixing us up is unbelievable...had one lad kicking me arse as l tried to dance.....when l opened mouth he was mortified and coudn't apologise enough.. Didn't he hear your woolyback accent? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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