Many will already be aware of my love for boy bands... Tempests are right up there with my other male vocal gods. The lead singers voice is like honey dripping over a pnuematic drill - it just oozes emotion, passion, lust...

I guess, my favourite track has to be Ain't No Big Thing - from the opening drums to the following winds only serves to support this amazing vocal group to make them mahooosively amazing. A tale of up's and down's. A story of get on with it springs to mind - shame he gave up so soon I wouldn't have LOL.

Come on... share me your Tempest tantilisers

Here's mine!

Edited November 6, 200519 yr by Soulgirl

Many will already be aware of my love for boy bands... Tempests are right up there with my other male vocal gods. The lead singers voice is like honey dripping over a pnuematic drill - it just oozes emotion, passion, lust...

I guess, my favourite track has to be Ain't No Big Thing - from the opening drums to the following winds only serves to support this amazing vocal group to make them mahooosively amazing. A tale of up's and down's. A story of get on with it springs to mind - shame he gave up so soon I wouldn't have LOL.

Come on... share me your Tempest tantilisers

Here's mine!

For me it has to be "Some Day" ... don't know what it is but just makes me shiver and cry all at once

Oh yeah What a FANTASTIC tune

For me it has to be "Some Day" ... don't know what it is but just makes me shiver and cry all at once

aint no big thing not as good as Jimmy james version i reckon (sorry)

aint no big thing not as good as Jimmy james version i reckon (sorry)

I don't think I've heard that version. Care to share?

I just listened to the Radiants version and the Electrons, but they are not a touch on the Tempests.

I don't think I've heard that version. Care to share?

I just listened to the Radiants version and the Electrons, but they are not a touch on the Tempests.

not sure how to do the sound file things, but if i can i,ll do it but please be patient it will come

not sure how to do the sound file things, but if i can i,ll do it but please be patient it will come

try this it may work https://www.soulclub.org/ good luck! just type in jimmy james and its there

try this it may work https://www.soulclub.org/ good luck! just type in jimmy james and its there

OH HOW I HATE RA FILES... that aside, it's no way even near as good at the Tempests.. you must have lost your PMA to think it's better than the Tempests

OH HOW I HATE RA FILES... that aside, it's no way even near as good at the Tempests.. you must have lost your PMA to think it's better than the Tempests

sorry just played j james again , no contest imhp (whats a PMA ?)

For me it has to be "Some Day" ... don't know what it is but just makes me shiver and cry all at once

Two awesome tunes.. heard "Aint no big thing" before but "Someday" I see what you mean Mandy, it's bloody brilliant... What a tune, never heard it before LOVE IT

Edited November 6, 200519 yr by sister dawn

OH HOW I HATE RA FILES... that aside, it's no way even near as good at the Tempests.. you must have lost your PMA to think it's better than the Tempests

Agreed. Have the Jimmy James - New Religion LP with his version, vocal not in same league as Tempests.

My Tempests top 3 would be;

1. I cried for you

2. Someday

3.What you gonna do

sorry just played j james again , no contest imhp (whats a PMA ?)

Positive Mental Attitude.

sorry just played j james again , no contest imhp (whats a PMA ?)

PMA? Positive mental attitude, that's what that is I'll see you on the dance floor where we shall put this arguement to bed

Positive Mental Attitude.

Col.. you're on my wavelength

The Radiants original hit version is without a doubt my fave. Proper mid-tempo, characteristic Chicago soul. In my opinion, The Tempests take on it is too messy and the Jimmy James has got annoying girl backing vocals. Loads of versions of "Ain't No Big Thing" out there and apparently a very influential track.

As far as a Tempests Top-3, here goes:

1: Can't Get You Out Of My Mind

2: What You Gonna Do

3: I Don't Want To Lose Her

Top group!

Edited November 7, 200519 yr by Sebastian

For me it has to be "Some Day" ... don't know what it is but just makes me shiver and cry all at once

Two awesome tunes.. heard "Aint no big thing" before but "Someday" I see what you mean Mandy, it's bloody brilliant... What a tune, never heard it before LOVE IT

Guy Hennigan used to play it, heard it the other week the first time in ages and went all girlie on the dancefloor

For me it has to be "Some Day" ... don't know what it is but just makes me shiver and cry all at once

top drawer!

i love 'someday' loads!

back on topic.....i prefer the radiants version of aint no big thing anyday of the week

Shane

The Radiants original hit version is without a doubt my fave. Proper mid-tempo, characteristic Chicago soul. In my opinion, The Tempests take on it is too messy and the Jimmy James has got annoying girl backing vocals. Loads of versions of "Ain't No Big Thing" out there and apparently a very influential track.

As far as a Tempests Top-3, here goes:

1: Can't Get You Out Of My Mind

2: What You Gonna Do

3: I Don't Want To Lose Her

Top group!

Someday is one of the greatest tunes ever for me...Always on my playlist It makes me go all weak and fills me with emotion...I don't want to lose her,what a tune as well and what a voice..It was on the Holgate cd,what a great choice...Aint no big thing

Hi,

I'm Jon from Essex - been a frequent visitor on the site but only recently registered, thought it was about time I got my first post in - re the Tempests LP, there's a copy on Smash currently on ebay (7 hours to go) and its only $8 - gotta be a bargain!

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/THE-TEMPEST-Would-Yo...1QQcmdZViewItem

I've also got a copy on a blue phillips label, I think it's Dutch.. anyone know it's current value?

Cheers

Love "What you gonna do"

Trouble is too fast to dance to, my lungs would give up on me.

Soulgirl, Codfromderby you're both right. The song itself is one if not my all time favourite song but my top three versions are --

RADIANTS

SCOTTY TODD

TEMPESTS

What a awesome sound

I remember we did all the "Known" versions of "Ain't No Big Thing" around 14 years ago on this very site, think there were over a thousand on last count........No idea where on the site that post is, and can't be arsed to go and find it....

Ps..Radiants everytime.......Got to be honest but the more i listen to the Tempests Lp on Smash, the less i like it.

There are quite a few versions of Ain't No Big Thing. Best version IMO is Jordan Brothers.....old Rob Marriott spin

The record posted above, Do You Belive, the cover of it has 10 men stood there... is that how many were in the group? Or am I being completely thick (as usual)

The record posted above, Do You Belive, the cover of it has 10 men stood there... is that how many were in the group? Or am I being completely thick (as usual)

Yeah..10 group members, and what about those suits

I found the other thread Brett

https://www.soul-source.co.uk/index.p...002&hl=tempests

So what does that Jordan Brothers on ID Records sound like? Anyone got a sound clip?

Oh, the suits are horrid LOL. Was the black guy the lead then?

Edited November 7, 200519 yr by Soulgirl

I found the other thread Brett

https://www.soul-source.co.uk/index.p...002&hl=tempests

So what does that Jordan Brothers on ID Records sound like? Anyone got a sound clip?

Oh, the suits are horrid LOL. Was the black guy the lead then?

The black guy is Hazel Martin...lead singer. I have Jordan Brothers but I'm on laptop right now so can't post it.

Well, Hazel Martin has a beautiful voice indeed. When you have the chance can you let me hear it chalky?

In the sounds gallery >>HERE<<