Just seen one for sale on Ebay and was wondering ,

was this out before Chuck Jackson , was Chuck Jackson a manufactured release just for the scene , was it yet another manufactured northern record or was it a genuine release that was picked up through the normal channels

I remember both being very big at the Casino in about 1975 and they used to get played a lot in the Beachcomber in the mornings :g:

Spooky and Sue was also a big East Coast hit at Cleethorpes Andy. I seem to recall that S and S was first but I really don't know the detail. It may well have been a spin for Ian Dewhirst - but I can't remember that either!

I recall The Moments version played off their album before either of those.

Edited June 16, 201212 yr by Godzilla

I recall The Moments version played off their album before either of those.

Now you mention it so do i , but it's these other two i'm interested to find out about

Andy

I recall The Moments version played off their album before either of those.

That's absolutely correct, people were begging for the Moments to be issued as a 45, but they never released it.

I recall The Moments version played off their album before either of those.

I didn't even know of this version - just looked and it does appear that this is the original version.

I didn't even know of this version - just looked and it does appear that this is the original version.

Same backing track. Best version - I think so anyway.

Same backing track. Best version - I think so anyway.

You could be right Pete. Always preferred Chuck Jackson to Spooky and Sue - probably because I have the CJ version on LP and used to play that. Now we have the moments take too!

Bit 70's esque for you isn't it mate?

As already stated the Spooky & sue was The East coast fave but think that this and Chuck were both1975 releases.However they are both eclipsed by the silky smooth Moments LP only original version

You could be right Pete. Always preferred Chuck Jackson to Spooky and Sue - probably because I have the CJ version on LP and used to play that. Now we have the moments take too!

Bit 70's esque for you isn't it mate?

No I liked all that stuff at the time mate. And still do. Did you not hear that podcast I did the other week, old favourites from that period..

These records were all spun on the Northern Soul scene, mainly between 1975 and

77, and the interesting thing is that back then, I didn't separate these from

the 60's tunes, it was all Northern Soul. Somewhere along the way, lines became

drawn and suddenly we had Modern Soul and much later, Crossover, but these

uptempo 70's dancers will always have strong connections to some great days on

the Northern Soul scene. I was never a Blackpool Mecca attendee but every one

of these tracks was played at Wigan and most at Cleethorpes and probably places

like The Ritz too. Anyway, great memories and to my surprise, one of the most

enjoyable podcasts I've ever done!

https://www.mixcloud.com/mayfairmenthol/lets-all-have-a-disco/

CREATIVE SOURCE - DON'T BE AFRAID (TAKE MY LOVE) - POLYDOR

DOOLEY SILVERSPOON - GAME PLAYERS - SEVILLE

EAST COAST CONNECTION - SUMMER IN THE PARKS - NEW DIRECTIONS

AQUARIAN DREAM - PHOENIX - BUDDAH

BRAINSTORM - WAKE UP AND BE SOMEBODY - TABU

VICKI SUE ROBINSON - TURN THE BEAT AROUND - RCA

LENNY WILLIAMS - CHOOSING YOU - ABC

MOMENTS - NINE TIMES - STANG

WILL COLLINS & WILLPOWER - IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO - BAREBACK

RIMSHOTS - DO WHAT YOU FEEL - STANG

JAMES BYNUM - TIME PASSES BY - PHILLY CITY

CAMEO - FIND MY WAY - CHOCOLATE CITY

FAT LARRY'S BAND - CENTER CITY - WMOT

BATAAN - THE BOTTLE (LA BOTELLA) - RCA

D.C. LARUE - CATHEDRALS - PYRAMID

SISTER SLEDGE - LOVE DON'T GO THROUGH NO CHANGES ON ME - ATCO

MIAMI FEATURING ROBERT MOORE - PARTY FREAKS - DRIVE

PHYLLIS HYMAN - YOU KNOW HOW TO LOVE ME - ARISTA

CANDI STATON - YOUNG HEARTS RUN FREE - WARNER BROS

SILVETTI - SPRING RAIN - SALSOUL

BO KIRKLAND & RUTH DAVIS - YOU'RE GONNA GET NEXT TO ME - CLARIDGE

No I liked all that stuff at the time mate. And still do. Did you not hear that podcast I did the other week, old favourites from that period..

These records were all spun on the Northern Soul scene, mainly between 1975 and

77, and the interesting thing is that back then, I didn't separate these from

the 60's tunes, it was all Northern Soul. Somewhere along the way, lines became

drawn and suddenly we had Modern Soul and much later, Crossover, but these

uptempo 70's dancers will always have strong connections to some great days on

the Northern Soul scene. I was never a Blackpool Mecca attendee but every one

of these tracks was played at Wigan and most at Cleethorpes and probably places

like The Ritz too. Anyway, great memories and to my surprise, one of the most

enjoyable podcasts I've ever done!

https://www.mixcloud....l-have-a-disco/

CREATIVE SOURCE - DON'T BE AFRAID (TAKE MY LOVE) - POLYDOR

DOOLEY SILVERSPOON - GAME PLAYERS - SEVILLE

EAST COAST CONNECTION - SUMMER IN THE PARKS - NEW DIRECTIONS

AQUARIAN DREAM - PHOENIX - BUDDAH

BRAINSTORM - WAKE UP AND BE SOMEBODY - TABU

VICKI SUE ROBINSON - TURN THE BEAT AROUND - RCA

LENNY WILLIAMS - CHOOSING YOU - ABC

MOMENTS - NINE TIMES - STANG

WILL COLLINS & WILLPOWER - IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO - BAREBACK

RIMSHOTS - DO WHAT YOU FEEL - STANG

JAMES BYNUM - TIME PASSES BY - PHILLY CITY

CAMEO - FIND MY WAY - CHOCOLATE CITY

FAT LARRY'S BAND - CENTER CITY - WMOT

BATAAN - THE BOTTLE (LA BOTELLA) - RCA

D.C. LARUE - CATHEDRALS - PYRAMID

SISTER SLEDGE - LOVE DON'T GO THROUGH NO CHANGES ON ME - ATCO

MIAMI FEATURING ROBERT MOORE - PARTY FREAKS - DRIVE

PHYLLIS HYMAN - YOU KNOW HOW TO LOVE ME - ARISTA

CANDI STATON - YOUNG HEARTS RUN FREE - WARNER BROS

SILVETTI - SPRING RAIN - SALSOUL

BO KIRKLAND & RUTH DAVIS - YOU'RE GONNA GET NEXT TO ME - CLARIDGE

I did see your podcast Pete - pretty sure I downloaded it.

I was minded at the time to post up that i'd nearly spat me cornflakes out when I saw the play list and that it was from you! Will Collins is probably the latest (time wise) discovery/play on the podcast - very soulful. A Sir Dickie spin I think?

Spooky & sue for me great playlist there Pete ....................Must have a Gander at the podcast

Regards

Julie

Spooky and Sue was also a big East Coast hit at Cleethorpes Andy. I seem to recall that S and S was first but I really don't know the detail. It may well have been a spin for Ian Dewhirst - but I can't remember that either!

Good 'cos I hate the Spooky & Sue version LOL. She's actually off key throughout the record. The Moments original for me every time - one of the truly great early Modern Soul anthems in my opinion......

Ian D

Moments by a mile imho

Good 'cos I hate the Spooky & Sue version LOL. She's actually off key throughout the record. The Moments original for me every time - one of the truly great early Modern Soul anthems in my opinion......

Ian D

How very dare I cast such aspersions!

Have to say the moments which i forgot about does favour in my book too

https://youtu.be/9SZyGNfolwE

Play mine off the album Sharp, and Just Having Your love is also a fave of mine.

https://youtu.be/tLL7fOiN4Dw

Clip added.

Edited June 17, 201212 yr by Tony A

it was a tragedy the Moments never released this on 45 as it could have a been a hit for them methinks. It was very popular at the Casino on the good old days

HI ALL I am like Pete with the All Platinum & Stang Records, and the History of SUGAR HILL, RAPPERS RAP ON DAVE the JAK

Got my copy of The Moments LP for my 18th Birthday in 75 from a girlfriend. Still got it and think it is the best version.