The Rock - Mel Williams Cover Version

[grant 769]

may have been discussed before on here but where has The Rock - An Aspirin Would Go Crazy, with same backing as Mel Williams - Can It Be Me, sprung from. Is it a 'manufactured' piece of Northern, or from the 60's, where and when was it first played? Crazy record, but I love it!

[KevH 4,741]

60's i believe.Recently on JM's auction.First heard it played out by Johnny Fingers last year sometime....

[John A 289]

Played by Pottsy at his Dome nights 5 odd years ago.

[Citizen P 1,110]

may have been discussed before on here but where has The Rock - An Aspirin Would Go Crazy, with same backing as Mel Williams - Can It Be Me, sprung from. Is it a 'manufactured' piece of Northern, or from the 60's, where and when was it first played? Crazy record, but I love it!

So , you were listening on Saturday:lol:

A( limited) look around on Sunday, turned up the following info-

The Rock- An aspirin would go Crazy-is on the Bit Label, lovely looking btw.

Mel Williams also recorded at least 1 on the same label, so you would assume that that is were the connection begins.

Which was first recorded, I know not, but somebody will.

Seen prices anywhere from £200-£800

Interesting tune indeed,but on balance I think I prefer Mels( until I find one for a fiver:yes: )

See ya Friday perhaps.

ATB

Tony

[hudsoul 7]

hi,,theres a clip somewhere on youtube carn't find it at the moment but its an audio recording of one of Butch's sets from droylsden nighter in the early/mid 90s and he plays it then,not sure if he played it covered up at the time though you dont get to hear him introduce it?

[Guest Dave Turner]

A superb slab of Northern from the golden era

mel williams - can it be me -

Novelty record which is a piece of shite

rock - an aspirin would go crazy (looking for your brain) -

Only my opinion of course, which counts for fook all anyway

But my mate Ian loves it don't ya fella

Edited June 29, 2010 by Dave Turner

[hudsoul 7]

found it ,,here it is,droysden nighter 1992,butch, he plays it around 5.52 right after the Sherry's -world of happiness-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jidqTw_6Gs&feature=related

[Adam Topping 236]

A superb slab of Northern from the golden era

mel williams - can it be me -

Novelty record which is a piece of shite

rock - an aspirin would go crazy (looking for your brain) -

Only my opinion of course, which counts for fook all anyway

But my mate Ian loves it don't ya fella

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion on records, it's what makes it all so interesting. You're right about one thing.....on this your opinion really does mean fook all (smilies to the left cos I'm just having bit of fun, sorry to point out the obvious but people do seem to get bit heated on here recently!!). Love the Rock, wish I'd not sold my copy and was unbelievably gutted when I couldn't log onto to JMs site in time to get a bid on the one he auctioned..and if anyone wants to sell me a clean un for the same as JM got for his on auction then PM me

[grant 769]

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion on records, it's what makes it all so interesting. You're right about one thing.....on this your opinion really does mean fook all :lol: (smilies to the left cos I'm just having bit of fun, sorry to point out the obvious but people do seem to get bit heated on here recently!!). Love the Rock, wish I'd not sold my copy and was unbelievably gutted when I couldn't log onto to JMs site in time to get a bid on the one he auctioned..and if anyone wants to sell me a clean un for the same as JM got for his on auction then PM me

agree adam great uptempo tune, soul no, dancer YES. What did it go for on JM auction? as tony said earlier seen it at a massive range of prices.

[Guest]

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion on records, it's what makes it all so interesting. You're right about one thing.....on this your opinion really does mean fook all :lol: (smilies to the left cos I'm just having bit of fun, sorry to point out the obvious but people do seem to get bit heated on here recently!!). Love the Rock, wish I'd not sold my copy and was unbelievably gutted when I couldn't log onto to JMs site in time to get a bid on the one he auctioned..and if anyone wants to sell me a clean un for the same as JM got for his on auction then PM me

fukc me it only fives mins ago you had two copys what did it go for on JMs site ?

[Citizen P 1,110]

Not seen finishing price, but last bid I saw was £209.

Tony

[Adam Topping 236]

fukc me it only fives mins ago you had two copys what did it go for on JMs site ?

Now come on Ken, you know what I'm like....and don't get cheeky with comments about 2 copies, it was 3

Not seen finishing price, but last bid I saw was £209.

Tony

That was the final price Tony, IMO should have been £500+

[grant 769]

Now come on Ken, you know what I'm like....and don't get cheeky with comments about 2 copies, it was 3

That was the final price Tony, IMO should have been £500+

fk me dont encourage 'em to bump the price up

[Adam Topping 236]

fk me dont encourage 'em to bump the price up

Nobody will pay much over £250-£300 for a while now.....can imagine haggling at a niter:

Buyer: How much do you want for this mate?

Seller: £500, it's a real rare 45 not one you see around

Buyer: £500? Feck off, Manship only got £209 when he auctioned it and we all know his auction prices are too high. Give you £150 max.

[grant 769]

Nobody will pay much over £250-£300 for a while now.....can imagine haggling at a niter:

Buyer: How much do you want for this mate?

Seller: £500, it's a real rare 45 not one you see around

Buyer: £500? Feck off, Manship only got £209 when he auctioned it and we all know his auction prices are too high. Give you £150 max.

wish i taken a screen print of the end-of-auction

[Ted Massey 1,917]

Considering the fantastic stuff Butch has introduced to this scene and the brilliant stuff he played at Lifeline this was certainly not one of his finest moments imo of course

[Citizen P 1,110]

wish i taken a screen print of the end-of-auction

I rather suspect that it was the one played on Saturday, as he told me he payed "about £200 for it".

Saw one yesterday for £300

ATB

Tony

[grant 769]

I rather suspect that it was the one played on Saturday, as he told me he payed "about £200 for it".

Saw one yesterday for £300

ATB

Tony

is that the VG/VG+ one tony?

[Citizen P 1,110]

is that the VG/VG+ one tony?

Yes, I'm afraid it is

T

[grant 769]

Yes, I'm afraid it is

T

lotta money for a half fooked 45 lol just think how many minters u cud buy with that

[Citizen P 1,110]

lotta money for a half fooked 45 lol just think how many minters u cud buy with that

Here, have you tapped my phone???

I said the very same thing to young Stephen not an hour ago:ohmy:

Tony

[Ian Seaman 88]

Is Mel the singer with the Rock ???

Ian.

[Reg Scott 139]

A superb slab of Northern from the golden era

mel williams - can it be me

Novelty record which is a piece of shite

rock - an aspirin would go crazy (looking for your brain)

Only my opinion of course, which counts for fook all anyway

Totally agree, but horses for courses, I'd never heard the Rock version before Adam T graced it's presence on a mix cd - graciously provided and enjoyed in the main..

Not my cup of tea - and if Butch played this out Ted then it was surely a blip in his usually elegant selections..

Regards

Greg.

[Steve Lane 3,451]

Is Mel the singer with the Rock ???

Ian.

No............although he did record on the same (BIT) label.

Daftest title ever for a soul record.......brilliant!

[Davetay 369]

A superb slab of Northern from the golden era

mel williams - can it be me -

Novelty record which is a piece of shite

rock - an aspirin would go crazy (looking for your brain) -

Only my opinion of course, which counts for fook all anyway

But my mate Ian loves it don't ya fella

:yes:100% agree with you on both counts.

It brings to mind the novelty version of "Prove Yourself A Lady" that did the rounds back in the day.

I can't remember what it was called or who it was by?

Dave.

[Davetay 369]

:yes:100% agree with you on both counts.

It brings to mind the novelty version of "Prove Yourself A Lady" that did the rounds back in the day.

I can't remember what it was called or who it was by?

Dave.

Just remembered the title "Permanent Injury) by?

Dave.

[Guest Dave Turner]

Just remembered the title "Permanent Injury) by?

Dave.

Dave, I can't recall it mate.

There again I can't remember what I had fer me f'kin tea

[Davetay 369]

Dave, I can't recall it mate.

There again I can't remember what I had fer me f'kin tea

P.S. It has just come to me who it's by The Bryson Bay Band .

Edited July 4, 2010 by davetay

[Mick Holdsworth 376]

P.S. It has just come to me who it's by The Bryson Bay Band .

Wasn't that the "tonge-in-cheek" version made by AVI as a reprisal for Simon Sousan booting James Bounty, which was owned by AVI ?

Cheers

Mick