Posted September 10, 200618 yr Got to admit that I'm a fan - soul music doesnt have to be upbeat to get my attention - in fact its the slower cuts that make it for me. Here's a few I played a few today that I'll share with you all : Tasha Thomas - I saw the sky - Roulette Sylvia St Claire - Is he alright - Brunswick Garrett Saunders - A day or two - Serock Gene Stridel - Tomorrow is another day - Atlantic Phil Colbert - Who's got the action - Philips Roger Pace - You better know what you're doing - Twirl What's your faves ??? Stay cool Johnny Mack
September 10, 200618 yr I love em...I have a 'not suitable for playing out' box which contains stuff ranging from soulful beat ballads to crooner stuff. I love all the big well known ones, but six of my favorites are Jim Majure - depending on you Arthur prysock - before you break my heart Brook Benton where does a man go to cry Frankie valli - Thi is Goodbye Kenny Gamble - you dont know what you've got until you lose it and the very unsoulful Dick Haffner go 'way tears & Edited September 10, 200618 yr by NASHEE
September 11, 200618 yr Love em Ray Pollard - It's A Sad Thing ,one of my current favourites, probably cause' i just managed to get a copy. Also "The Drifter" by Ray, Ernie Andrews - Where Were You , brilliant Garnet Mimms - It Was Easier To Hurt Her , even brillianter !! Anyone ever heard "Johnny Nash's" version of "Old Man River" ? That's an hair on the back of the neck one if ever i heard one Edited September 12, 200618 yr by Bogue
September 11, 200618 yr Anyone ever heard "Johnny Nash's" version of "Old Man River" ? That's an hair on the back of the neck one if ever i heard one What a toon got to be one of my faves at the mo will post it up when i get home if no one beats me to it
September 11, 200618 yr Anyone ever heard "Johnny Nash's" version of "Old Man River" ? That's an hair on the back of the neck one if ever i heard one What a toon got to be one of my faves at the mo will post it up when i get home if no one beats me to it Please do post it, I love beat ballads, don't hear enough imo. It is hard to pick a favourite as there are so many I love. Just a few I like: Dee Dee Sharp - I really love you Roy Hamilton - The panic is on, Heartache hurry on by, etc Bobby Bennett - Alone with my tears Lenny Welch - Run to my loving arms Hal Miller - Blessing in disguise Clyde McPhatter - Lonely people (can't afford to cry) Freddie Paris - There she goes Magnificent 7 - Never will I make my baby cry Prince Harold - Forget about me Jimmy Beaumont - I never loved her anyway Little Anthony & The Imperials - Hurt so bad, It's not the same, I'm lost without you, etc I could go on and on, but I am sure you get the picture.
September 11, 200618 yr Anyone ever heard "Johnny Nash's" version of "Old Man River" ? That's an hair on the back of the neck one if ever i heard one What a toon got to be one of my faves at the mo will post it up when i get home if no one beats me to it I've got the deck through the mixer & into the pc at the moment to do some recording, so i'll save you the trouble Miff Nice looking lable too so i'll put it here rather than the other threadJohnny_Nash___Old_Man_River__LQ_.MP3
September 11, 200618 yr I've got the deck through the mixer & into the pc at the moment to do some recording, so i'll save you the trouble Miff Nice looking lable too so i'll put it here rather than the other thread Nice mines the issue
September 12, 200618 yr They're all very fine in the comfort and privacy of your own home it that's your thing.... but PLEASE ! Not for playing out at venues!
September 12, 200618 yr They're all very fine in the comfort and privacy of your own home it that's your thing.... but PLEASE ! Not for playing out at venues! That statement is utter rubbish!!!
September 12, 200618 yr You may think so.... I don't. Aw come on Rowly, end of the night or nighter when your legs can take no more. I bet there is a couple you have enjoyed ?
September 12, 200618 yr Beat ballads - brilliant ! but no more than 2 every 8 hours on the dance floor please
September 12, 200618 yr You may think so.... I don't. My point exactly!!! You state that you don't want to hear such tunes played out, but that is merely your opinion. There are a great many others that do want to hear them! Some fantastic tunes have been mentioned and they just don't get played out often enough! Surely playing a variety to suit many tastes is preferable?
September 12, 200618 yr Lets not get into too much of a debate about personal taste (again ) - the original post was just asking for people's faves...
September 12, 200618 yr Lets not get into too much of a debate about personal taste (again ) - the original post was just asking for people's faves... Personal Taste? People's favourites? Same thing! I was not advocating a debate, simply encouraging variety.........the spice of life!!!
September 12, 200618 yr Personal Taste? People's favourites? Same thing! I was not advocating a debate, simply encouraging variety.........the spice of life!!! Not aimed at you, or anyone in particular, just didn't want to see another topic going down the "it's great", "no, it's sh*t", "no, it's great" line
September 12, 200618 yr Couple of real nice ones there Miff, especially the "Clyde McPhatter By the way, how do you put the tunes up in the correct fashion like that ?
September 12, 200618 yr Couple of real nice ones there Miff, especially the "Clyde McPhatter By the way, how do you put the tunes up in the correct fashion like that ? Use the new clip button on the bottom of the page
September 12, 200618 yr Got to admit that I'm a fan - soul music doesnt have to be upbeat to get my attention - in fact its the slower cuts that make it for me. Here's a few I played a few today that I'll share with you all : Tasha Thomas - I saw the sky - Roulette Sylvia St Claire - Is he alright - Brunswick Garrett Saunders - A day or two - Serock Gene Stridel - Tomorrow is another day - Atlantic Phil Colbert - Who's got the action - Philips Roger Pace - You better know what you're doing - Twirl What's your faves ??? Stay cool Johnny Mack Just bought an album that's full of this style of Soul " Songs of the big city " - Clyde McPhatter [Mercury ] , Three rooms with running water , Second window , second floor , The shelter of your arms , etc etc , superb album . Best ,Eddie
September 12, 200618 yr there's nothing wrong with a beat ballad or two in a set IMHO. Mid tempo and beat ballads is my prefered listening at home but I'm not that daft to think you can get a way with a full set of 'em...anyway I prefer to hear dancers, mid tempo moovers when out but I still think there is always room for the odd quality beat ballad or two in a set if done right
September 12, 200618 yr Use the new clip button on the bottom of the page Yes but how do you get the link into the post ? The voice from above is probably going to come up in a minuite telling me to "look in the site news you stupid little twerp"
September 12, 200618 yr Yes but how do you get the link into the post ? The voice from above is probably going to come up in a minuite telling me to "look in the site news you stupid little twerp" Its all done by magic, just do as the page says enter title artist lable selct the song from your pc via the browse button the hit submit and wait till you are told that the upload is complete and its done
September 12, 200618 yr Aw come on Rowly, end of the night or nighter when your legs can take no more. I bet there is a couple you have enjoyed ? I was doing it to provoke a reaction Gabriel.... After all it does say "love or hate em" in the thread title! I can hadle a couple at the end of a nighter without too much problem.... it's just when some numpty plays half a dozen or so in the middle of the night - around 3-4 am. NOOOO! don't do it!
September 12, 200618 yr I remember fondly the Barely Shuffling night organised by Nick Brown at the Phoenix, should have been more like that. Played stuff like (probably, it was a while ago) Gene Stridel, At The End Of The Day that was discussed on here recently, Knickerbockers, Chris Peterson, Big Maybelle as an ender. Shows how people's minds worked, got moaned at for playing slowies when I put on Timmy Shaw Thunder In My Heart. A fair cop! Should have played the b side.
September 12, 200618 yr Got to admit that I'm a fan - soul music doesnt have to be upbeat to get my attention - in fact its the slower cuts that make it for me. Jimmy Beaumont. I never loved her anyway Freddie Paris. There she goes Originals. Baby i,m for real. Steve
September 16, 200618 yr who wants to hear too many slow songs in a set, unless relevent at end as in Jimmy Radcliffe - Long after Tonight is Over classic Northern love song but don't want to hear many more as it's about playing faster ones
September 16, 200618 yr Chalky is right a couple of beat ballads cant do anyone anyharm put a list on the other thread but how about the furys the man who has everything Annabell fox lonely girl satin Little Anthony you only live twice veep and Jimmy Radcliffe the thrill of loving you old Andy Rix spin unreleased Tunes Al H Edited September 16, 200618 yr by CapitolSC
September 16, 200618 yr Aw come on Rowly, end of the night or nighter when your legs can take no more. I bet there is a couple you have enjoyed ? Yes you cant beat a nice slow ender (esp Gene Stridel - used to always end my spots with that ) - but agree with Rowly that we dont wanna hear them in the middle of a soul nite / niter - keep the stompers coming!!
September 16, 200618 yr As someone who does not get out and about any more. Can someone tell me what Kenny Lynch "Movin' Away" has to do with "the scene"? Paul Edited September 16, 200618 yr by Paul r
September 17, 200618 yr As someone who does not get out and about any more. Can someone tell me what Kenny Lynch "Movin' Away" has to do with "the scene"? Paul [/quo I think it's a really soulful record but thats just IMO
September 18, 200618 yr They're all very fine in the comfort and privacy of your own home it that's your thing.... but PLEASE ! Not for playing out at venues! I suppose bloke's shuffling around the dancefloor, pint-pots in hand, singalongin' to Ray Gant & Arabian Knights 'Don't leave me baby' is a no-no as well then Aaah, for them nights at the Canal Tavern
Got to admit that I'm a fan - soul music doesnt have to be upbeat to get my attention - in fact its the slower cuts that make it for me.
Here's a few I played a few today that I'll share with you all :
Tasha Thomas - I saw the sky - Roulette
Sylvia St Claire - Is he alright - Brunswick
Garrett Saunders - A day or two - Serock
Gene Stridel - Tomorrow is another day - Atlantic
Phil Colbert - Who's got the action - Philips
Roger Pace - You better know what you're doing - Twirl
What's your faves ???
Stay cool
Johnny Mack
