Been browsing Youtube and came across this fantastic 'new to me' tune.

 

As can be seen from the label it says it was produced by Tony Clarke. Is this the Landslide Tony Clarke?

 

Awesome tune. Where was this first played out and is this a rare record?

 

Any info please.

 

Kind regards.

Drew.

Yes - same Tony Clarke

 

Yes - rare record

 

Also on the label is Tokays 45

 

First big plays - Stafford maybe?

 

Cheers

 

Richard

It was a BIG sound at Soul Essence in the 90s.

Reissued on goldmine I think?

Keb at Stafford.

 

Google "Charles Buddy Smith" and you will find plenty on the internet about him.  He has his own myspace site etc as he is still performing.

Also big spin for Gilly back in late 80's also

Must admit Chalky, I don't actually remember Keb playing this, must have been in the bog at the time

Also big spin for Gilly back in late 80's also

Must admit Chalky, I don't actually remember Keb playing this, must have been in the bog at the time

 

I'll check me notes, I thought I had this on a tape with Keb but I will check when time allows.  Definitely had spins at Stafford.

Definate Stafford, but also enjoyed a lot of plays at the Dome, not sure who must have been a resident though.

 

Love dancing to it, although some might think it a tad slow it has just the right beat to keep you going.

Edited March 8, 201312 yr by Matt Male

Best lisp Northern ever (IMO)

 

Been browsing Youtube and came across this fantastic 'new to me' tune.

 

As can be seen from the label it says it was produced by Tony Clarke. Is this the Landslide Tony Clarke?

 

Awesome tune. Where was this first played out and is this a rare record?

 

Any info please.

 

Kind regards.

Drew.

 

thats scans' one of Pat Brady's, falls off towards the right..

I'm sure it was Keb who played this absolute weapon of a record. Beautiful.

As Chalky says, this was on a Keb Tape too along with Pat Lewis, Ravin Mads etc

Edited March 8, 201312 yr by Byrney

here he is...from his myspace site

 

 

I had the full photo at one time but can't find it, sure there was 4 in it, Joey Kingfish, Buddy and a couple of others.

 

Here's one from Kev Spittle....

 

I'm sure it was Keb who played this absolute weapon of a record. Beautiful.

As Chalky says, this was on a Keb Tape too along with Pat Lewis, Ravin Mads etc

Gilly gave it to Keb as a wedding present!

I remember when it was on an old Bob Foster list for £1.50.  It was only VG+ so I did not buy it!!!!

 

Great record, but at that time I thought it was to slow to be considered Northern Soul! How times have changed!

Gilly gave it to Keb as a wedding present!

Fuck didn't know that tony

This is one of my all time favourite records - and I don't have a copy 

 

Richard

here he is...from his myspace site

 

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I had the full photo at one time but can't find it, sure there was 4 in it, Joey Kingfish, Buddy and a couple of others.

 

Here's one from Kev Spittle....

 

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Got these photos from Buddy a few years ago for an article I did on him for Manifesto. He told me the group shot  was of the Tokays.

Edited March 8, 201312 yr by Rob Moss

Gilly gave it to Keb as a wedding present!

Tony

I got married 10 years ago - it's not too late you know.................

lovely soul record.....so pete s won,t like it then lol.....not keen on the tokays though

Edited March 8, 201312 yr by gordon russell

Got these photos from Buddy a few years ago for an article I did on him for Manifesto. He told me the group shot  was of the Tokays.

Nice one Rob, ill have a root for the article.

lovely soul record.....so pete s won,t like it then lol.....not keen on the tokays though

 

Didn't like the Tokays for years. Then it just grew on me.

 

Cheers

 

Richard

 

Edited March 9, 201312 yr by Premium Stuff

Both good records on the label....IMHO of course. Nice thread.

Gilly gave it to Keb as a wedding present!

 

For his first wedding I think we should point out, and what a day that was,    I think Keb had played it on loan before that. 

 

Another Gilly tip.....

Great thread - great record. Love the pictures Chalky.

 

Very interesting. Thanks everyone.

 

Peter

 

For his first wedding I think we should point out, and what a day that was,    I think Keb had played it on loan before that. 

 

Another Gilly tip.....

It was known (and Tokays) back in the Torch days obvs toooo slow but had a couple of fans as both were spotted in mags, Hot Buttered Soul ?, the same mag had wants for Brown Bombers on Amazing!.

Me neither. You can get it on b-side of that Joey Kingfish on Connoisseurs. You can then play it and not feel a complete fraud.

 

Sounds like it was recorded underwater. I remember Rick Cooper's car tapeplayer. Every record sounded like it was recorded by Jacques Cousteau.

 

ROD

This is one of my all time favourite records - and I don't have a copy 

 

Richard

lovely soul record.....so pete s won,t like it then lol.....not keen on the tokays though

 

You are right, I can't stand it.  

Edited March 9, 201312 yr by Pete S

Kenny Burrell had this as well, spine tingling stuff!

Gilly gave it to Keb as a wedding present!

Hi all,

I'm sorry to be contrary but actually Keb had Buddy Smith and gave it to Gilly as a present as he thought it was a Gillyesque disc.

Regards

Ion

here he is...from his myspace site

p.jpg

I had the full photo at one time but can't find it, sure there was 4 in it, Joey Kingfish, Buddy and a couple of others.

Here's one from Kev Spittle....

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Kevs interest in this pic is actually the dogs ,Buddy being there is pure co- incidental

 

Didn't like the Tokays for years. The it just grew on me.

 

Cheers

 

Richard

 

On second thoughts you're right.....sounds good now....yep a winner

Hi all,

I'm sorry to be contrary but actually Keb had Buddy Smith and gave it to Gilly as a present as he thought it was a Gillyesque disc.

Regards

Ion

Ion , you might have me there, your grey matter still in good working order, I'll ask Gilly to confirm of course, either way at worst I'm 50% right 

Ion , you might have me there, your grey matter still in good working order, I'll ask Gilly to confirm of course, either way at worst I'm 50% right 

Yeah, you're half right in the same way as a person can be half pregnant...

 

Completely good to hear from you pal.

 

Regards

 

Ion

On second thoughts you're right.....sounds good now....yep a winner

Phew ,for a moment I thought an imposter had taken over your username !

Tokays poor and buddy smith a great soul record ?

Your just messing with our minds

 

Phew ,for a moment I thought an imposter had taken over your username !

Tokays poor and buddy smith a great soul record ?

Your just messing with our minds

get out ya front room ......theres a whole world out there

get out ya front room ......theres a whole world out there

Ah ,still the same Gordon Russell

The 6th sense is eerie though !

P.s

Looking after the Missus who is resting after a biopsy on Thursday so apologies for not being out on the front line

Hi all,

I'm sorry to be contrary but actually Keb had Buddy Smith and gave it to Gilly as a present as he thought it was a Gillyesque disc.

Regards

Ion Ion you are right,Keb gave it to me as a birthday gift early 80ts,used it in my limited djing  stints,Bretby,Congleton,Derby, Scotland,Notts,N Wales,100 club etc as the main user of this disc helped it become more well known.Later in 85 myself Guy and C King found one in a record store in Detroit.One sold on that guy who used to have a tartan scarf on all the time sales list for a fiver

Thanks for the clarification Gilly

Great record and as far as I would say its a "Gilly record"

END OFF

Jim

I think there is a lesson here for any aspiring young DJs out there. Your first instinct may be to acquire Gillyesque discs and jealously hold on to them. However, lets look at the facts... Keb Darge was then living life in one of the worst tower blocks in London's Murder Mile eeking out a living as an underpaid soul hero and fulltime meat salesman. He went against his baser instincts, gave the record to Gilly and lets look at the results. He is now a household name across the clubbing world, lives in a tropical paradise and is married to a lovely girl who is half his age. There has been an undeniable cause and effect. I would like to suggest that rather than reactivating underplayed records young DJs reinstate the 80s DJ tradition of giving Gilly great records as he would undoubtedly have a far higher level of appreciation for their finer qualities.

 

Who will be the first?

I think there is a lesson here for any aspiring young DJs out there. Your first instinct may be to acquire Gillyesque discs and jealously hold on to them. However, lets look at the facts... Keb Darge was then living life in one of the worst tower blocks in London's Murder Mile eeking out a living as an underpaid soul hero and fulltime meat salesman. He went against his baser instincts, gave the record to Gilly and lets look at the results. He is now a household name across the clubbing world, lives in a tropical paradise and is married to a lovely girl who is half his age. There has been an undeniable cause and effect. I would like to suggest that rather than reactivating underplayed records young DJs reinstate the 80s DJ tradition of giving Gilly great records as he would undoubtedly have a far higher level of appreciation for their finer qualities.

 

Who will be the first?Yes Ion Keb was a very kind person,as little he had he would still share his last penny,they say jocks are tight  bullshit    of all the Scotts boys ive known and befriended over the years Colin,Jock,Gorden,Jim t,the Wells,Jim Ohara,Kieth and all the Dundee lot.All great people.Mind you Keb did come round for a bath often.I remember Tomos policy used to be "why sell a record when you can give it your mate"

I remember this being a regular spin at Gilly's house...wasn't keen on it the first couple of weekends I heard it ...but then it became a earworm...found myself humming it on a Monday..then realised what a great tune it was....thanks Gilly

Buddy Smith is a wonderful record.

I think [ but don't beat me up ], this was one of Nige Shaw's big BIG faves, and that's why I always associate it with him

 

Didn't originally buzz off the record really, but grew to love it big time from his infectious enthusiasm - is that just me or has anyone else experienced the same

 

[ any would be pedants - I don't just mean Buddy Smith here, I mean the general theme of being  ' infected ' by someone' s enthusiasm ! ]

 

but really, Nige Brown.....need you to confirm I've not this got arse about elbow ???

 

pete

For me it's a Gilly record

End off

last time i played Buddy Smith was my final record at Rugby all nighter last year, think it's time i dug it out again

For me it's a Gilly record

End off

Hopefully Gilly & Nicola will be djing for us at Pure soul sometime soon