Dave Moore Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 View full article 1 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 R.I.P. Mel and thanks for the memories. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Here's scans of the acetate that was ebayed a couple of years ago.... 1 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Staceys Dad Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 your right about that day DAVE ....its was the best day of my life without a doubt....i bet MEL BRITT is getting his ear bent by GLENN HUNTER and DAVE POINTON about that day...i miss them MACC lads loads ...gone but not forgotten .....kev... 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Moore Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 your right about that day DAVE ....its was the best day of my life without a doubt....i bet MEL BRITT is getting his ear bent by GLENN HUNTER and DAVE POINTON about that day...i miss them MACC lads loads ...gone but not forgotten .....kev... Hiya Kev , Absolutety Mate. Glen will be bugging Eddie Singleton about a few Shrine 45s too I'm sure! Great lads, great memories. ;-) Regards, Dave 1 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Wilxy Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 RIP Sir.... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Dave Raistrick Posted March 27, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted March 27, 2013 Without any doubt that day will live with me as one of the most emotional I have ever experienced on the scene - it was so moving and showed the sad with the glad, and why so many of us remember that particular moment with Mel as a memory to treasure forever. Sleep well Mel Britt. 1 4 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest stevie frear Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Oh boy,would have loved to have been there,this tune always puts a lump in my throat and as the power to bring a tier to my eye. One of the most powerful soul records i've ever heard,From a young lad til now. Those violins have never sounded as sad as they do now R I P Melvin Britt God Bless His Soul Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
macca Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Lovely piece Dave. Mel Britt. What can you say? In 1978 I was pretty much disillusioned with the way the scene was going music wise and one night at Wigan, around 6am, sat upstairs on the balcony in the middle of a 'grump', who should come to my rescue but Mel Britt. It was a supremely uplifting moment, and one I'll never forget as long as I live. RIP Mel Britt... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
spot Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Well done Dave for the recanting of a special day for the Soulies there & also Chalky for finding & putting up the You Tube clip. I shed a tear that day as did the majority of people in the diner, a remarkable & very humbling moment in my journey through life. RIP. Mel. Spot. 1 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
mikecog Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Well done Dave for the recanting of a special day for the Soulies there & also Chalky for finding & putting up the You Tube clip. I shed a tear that day as did the majority of people in the diner, a remarkable & very humbling moment in my journey through life. RIP. Mel. Spot. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
mikecog Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Yes wot a very special day for all of us !! Woz very hard to hold back the tears !! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Moore Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 The video was filmed by the late Dave Pointon. He sent it to me to use on the planned "Friends of Mel Britt" site. It's a geat way to remember Dave as well. Top bloke. Regards, Dave 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Seano Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Great story relating to a wonderful record. Brilliant that artists get to understand their impact on the world through moments like this. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest turntableterra Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 nice one Dave, it was so so great to be a part of it all. john and i sat with francis nero for dinner and as the day progressed the mel britt thing sing a long was a really moment in time.........i remember chatting to him and sadly having to guide his hand to autogragh a sheet. you cannot imagine how he must have felt at that time. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest ruppy Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 well done dave ,excellent mick h Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest oldsoulgit Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 What a great response at the soul night in Biddulph when Sean Chapman played S.C.R.B Last night, Cheers Jim. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Xss Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 HIS MUSIC WILL LIVE ON IN ALL OF US.. RIP MEL BRITT NOW SINGING WITH THE BEST UP IN HEAVEN !!!!! LOVE SAM XX Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 a highlight comment as the in article images layout has been improved for this great article from 2013 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pk 22dj Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Fantastic post Dave Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tomangoes Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 Got to say.. MR Roberts has pulled off some great surprises...imagine being on that bus. Once again, just glad an artist experienced the adulation from us lot they deserved. Ed 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chris Turnbull Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 Lovely, really enjoyed that Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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