Anyone else in love with this great song sung by Walter Jackson? How about Barbara McNairs fantastic "Forget You Ever Met Me Baby" ? They were written by the same person - the exotically named Fangette Willett ! Have a read at the ever wonderful "Spectropop"- https://www.spectropop.com/FangetteWillett/index.htm

Edited February 25, 200619 yr by Simon White

Anyone else in love with this great song sung by Walter Jackson? How about Barbara Randolph's fantastic "Forget You Ever Met Me Baby" ? They were written by the same person ! Have a read- https://www.spectropop.com/FangetteWillett/index.htm

"Uphill climb to the bottom" is a FANTASTIC record and one I will always go back to....

I nearly choked on my wine glass when it suddenly appeared in the background of a 90s film a few years ago - I cannot recall the title now though.

Anyone else in love with this great song sung by Walter Jackson? How about Barbara mcnairs's fantastic "Forget You Ever Met Me Baby" ? They were written by the same person ! Have a read- https://www.spectropop.com/FangetteWillett/index.htm

it happens every time is just as good by her

top class soul imvho

Edited February 25, 200619 yr by moldie

Oops, I always mix my "Barbara's" up ! (especially when I haven't had enough coffee yet).

Oops, I always mix my "Barbara's" up ! (especially when I haven't had enough coffee yet).

its easy done and i wont tell anyone

if u edit your first post ill delete mine lolol

Anyone else in love with this great song sung by Walter Jackson? How about Barbara Randolph's fantastic "Forget You Ever Met Me Baby" ? They were written by the same person ! Have a read- https://www.spectropop.com/FangetteWillett/index.htm

Got to be in my top three tear jerkers. Add to that Billy Bland Shes Already Married. Not sure what the third would be, possibly that nice thing by Little Hooks with the spoken intro, is it I've Got To Go? May remember when I've had more coffee.

Anyone else in love with this great song sung by Walter Jackson? How about Barbara Randolph's fantastic "Forget You Ever Met Me Baby" ? They were written by the same person ! Have a read- https://www.spectropop.com/FangetteWillett/index.htm

One of my all time faves

Gorgeous record ... not heard it for ages

I loved Uphill Climb To The Bottom when it came out in the 60s, but stupidly didn't buy it. Truly wonderful record. Never heard it played out, might make me cry if I did, it has that effect on me.

Certainly a record I would like played at my funeral, and I know some other people who feel the same way.

Simon: Yes! Yes and Yes! again fabulous record, especially on a nice UK Columbia R&W demo!

Geoff: Yes you surely have heard it played out at both the Old Blue Last by me and at SITC by Mac in his early set - too busy gossiping!

Not sure what the third

Freddie Scott.

Uphill clime to my bottom, superb btw.

Walter Jackson was a singer of real substance and feeling...

"Uphill climb" is a beautie of a record.....

As a footnote ...the link suggested on the first post details information regarding Tammy St John and her version of "Dark shadows and empty hallways"...this is a brilliant peice of yearning girlie pop , I highly recommend this to anyone who doesn't know it..will cost you no more than £15.....

Freddie Scott.

Uphill clime to my bottom, superb btw.

Good call, another fantastic one. May have to make it a top 5.

Never did a bad song, one of the best.

"It's an uphill climb to the bottom", thought the spider to himself as he slowly edged his way up the man's leg.

"It's an uphill climb to the bottom", thought the spider to himself as he slowly edged his way up the man's leg.

Gene, have you been drinking again?

Gene, have you been drinking again?

Not unless one of my colleagues has spiked my coffee Stuart!

Anyone else in love with this great song sung by Walter Jackson?

Yes me Simon , I love it , always have done totally emotional and possibly as good as his "Let Me Come Back", both showcase the guys unbelievable vocal prowess , massive Albrighton tunes back in the day .

Lin

www.soul-underground.co.uk

x

Edited February 24, 200619 yr by soulgirlie

[Geoff: Yes you surely have heard it played out at both the Old Blue Last by me and at SITC by Mac in his early set - too busy gossiping!]

You're probably right Paul, too busy chatting to John Stubbs, lol. But I am sure I would have noticed it being played, such a favourite of mine. However please play it at the next SITC.

I don't think I've ever heard a bad track by Walter Jackson, really like It's All Over and Not You, beautiful ballads, but maybe too slow for a club. Others may wish to comment on that.

For your listening pleasure

Walter Jackson Its An Uphill Climb To The Bottom Okeh.mp3

Oops, I always mix my "Barbara's" up ! (especially when I haven't had enough coffee yet).

And I thought it was Barbara Windsor

You can't fault Walter except he died before I got to see him......very inconsiderate of him

Another tear jerker....Betty Lavette - Let Me Down Easy and there were tears in my eyes when I saw her sing it live recently. She was 19 when she recorded that record.....

Jo

Certainly a record I would like played at my funeral, and I know some other people who feel the same way.

at mine they will play..the only way is up

seriously though..drizabone on here has a great copy with a pic cover for sale cheap

moldie

And I thought it was Barbara Windsor

You can't fault Walter except he died before I got to see him......very inconsiderate of him

Another tear jerker....Betty Lavette - Let Me Down Easy and there were tears in my eyes when I saw her sing it live recently. She was 19 when she recorded that record.....

Jo

There were tears in my eyes when I saw Eddie Holman sing "Hey There Lonely Girl" at Stafford........the bastard standing next to me was on my foot and wouldn't get off!

Edited February 24, 200619 yr by Gene-R

How about "That's what mama say" Walter Jackson at his very best, full of emotion.

i also love the song that walter did as his acknowledgement for his time as a miner

touching in the dark

How about "That's what mama say" Walter Jackson at his very best, full of emotion.

im sure walter did a great song about a tin of paint.....cant remember the title but it was full of emulsion

How about "That's what mama say" Walter Jackson at his very best, full of emotion.

Good call Stevie. Long time "ender" at the 100 club. Always sent me up the stairs with just that right "sunday morning" feeling.

....Betty Lavette - Let Me Down Easy and there were tears in my eyes when I saw her sing it live recently. She was 19 when she recorded that record.....

Jo

I'm so jealous. Love to see her live. LMDE - One of me all time faves. Great pole dancing record too! Or, so i'm told, by people who dance with poles!

Good call on Walter Jackson... a big fave with the early mods. So was his soulful version of Where Have all The Flowers Gone.

Colin

Edited February 24, 200619 yr by Dayo

A Florida born vocalist who became one of the greatest Chicago Soul voices ever

Edited February 24, 200619 yr by Mick W

"Uphill climb to the bottom" is a FANTASTIC record and one I will always go back to....

I nearly choked on my wine glass when it suddenly appeared in the background of a 90s film a few years ago - I cannot recall the title now though.

I too watched the same film , sort of an American soft porn film - if my memory is correct they played the song when a real smutty bit came on. Such a tastless way to use a good record. Ada

its easy done and i wont tell anyone

if u edit your first post ill delete mine lolol

Ta Mouldie-in the interest of continuity-done it!

First class piece of Soul which strangely enough was already down on my play list for tonight in Cambridge

Mike

I too watched the same film , sort of an American soft porn film - if my memory is correct they played the song when a real smutty bit came on. Such a tastless way to use a good record. Ada

And when you consider the song was "Uphill Climb To The Bottom", it doesn't bear thinking about, does it!

How about "That's what mama say" Walter Jackson at his very best, full of emotion.

Absolutely - but for my sins, I have to say that I love the Leonard Whiting cover version that came out on UK Pye in 1965.

Leonard was only 13 when he recorded it (3 years before he starred in the film dramatisation of Romeo & Juliet) and, on a serious point, is there any truth in the rumour that it was covered up as Bobbie Smith, because of the fact he sung it long before his voice broke?

The best W Jakcson for me is,"after you there can be nothing" and the B side of "flowers","i`ll keep on trying"..............

Love it

Always give it a spin towards the end of the night down at Heywood,and then also try to slip in" Welcome Home" as the last one.

Tony

Here's the original advert from the 60s, jeep meaning to get it framed, but never quite get round to it....

Here's the original advert from the 60s, keep meaning to get it framed, but never quite get round to it....

[Geoff: Yes you surely have heard it played out at both the Old Blue Last by me and at SITC by Mac in his early set - too busy gossiping!]

You're probably right Paul, too busy chatting to John Stubbs, lol. But I am sure I would have noticed it being played, such a favourite of mine. However please play it at the next SITC.

I don't think I've ever heard a bad track by Walter Jackson, really like It's All Over and Not You, beautiful ballads, but maybe too slow for a club. Others may wish to comment on that.

I read this thread just to see if anyone mentioned "Not You".

Well done that man. It's a MASTERPIECE! no doubt. I often play it at Soul Essence and it always raises eyebrows.

Also rate "After You There Can Be Nothing" alongside "Uphill Climb" but nobody mentioned "Funny" ...also truly awesome!!

Nothing beter than a night in with a good claret and my self compiled "Best Of Walter Jackson" CD.

Sean Hampsey

BRILLIANT TRACK !!! PICKED UP A CHEAP HITS ALBUM IN PHILLY LAST YEAR FOR THAT TRACK..ALSO ON IT 'MY SHIPS COMING IN' ...CHECK THAT OUT ....SUPERB !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CHRIS M

what about "my one chance to make it" soul heaven

dave

grreat45.........

The best W Jakcson for me is,"after you there can be nothing" and the B side of "flowers","i`ll keep on trying"..............

Anyone remember the episode of the Cosby Show when Bill has had a row with his wife and goes into the cellar which is his den and plays "After You there can be nothing", brilliant pathos

BH

Two of his best for me are "That's what mama said" or "Special love" awesome voice

The film was Steelyard Blues 1976.Features Donald Sutherland.Uphill Climb features as camara pans out to show Los Angeles port after sex scene in a shack on top of a hill???

All the best

Jonathon Ross

The film is Steelyard Blues from 1976.Features Donald Sutherland.Uphill climb featured as the camara pulls out to show the port of Los Angeles after a sex scene in a shack on top of a hill.

All the best

Jonathon Ross.

Edited March 6, 200619 yr by Budgie

I was adding another version...but somethings gone wrong...

Edited March 7, 200619 yr by Simon White

what about "my one chance to make it" soul heaven

dave

Played this at home last night- Very poignant in my opinion -Great record but was called a crooner record by Sepia - Naughty Steve!

Anyone else in love with this great song sung by Walter Jackson? How about Barbara McNairs fantastic "Forget You Ever Met Me Baby" ? They were written by the same person - the exotically named Fangette Willett ! Have a read at the ever wonderful "Spectropop"- https://www.spectropop.com/FangetteWillett/index.htm

Absolutley! Head over heels in love with this..... mind you, it's hard to miss with Walter Jackson

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