Honestly...heard this on the radio and thought it was Etta James. What a voice. I know Jo did a topic on her last week but I hadn't heard the track til today so here it is.

My Kids told me about this its been on the box about 3 times today must say i like it wonder if any one will play it out

After reading the thread on the other Forum I was suprised it was getting slagged of as much. This is better than some of the stuff I have heard in Northern rooms recently and if it wasnt well known it would be played out and raved about as well.

Excellant .

It's just plain great..she's just plain great. Is there a little sample in there? Do we know who produced it ?

Great stuff Pete , sounds like Mike Terry on the sax !! Love the strings as well , and her voice is very mature for a young singer .Best ,Eddie

This is fantastic much better than a lot of those 60's pop garage records that seem to be played at the moment

no-ones mentioned her lovely red shoes

quite liked the tune too!

Definately gets the "Rowly Seal of Aproval" !

Cheers for that Pete.

Always been a big fan of Amy and this is fantastic -already ordered the album which is due out in October - those shoes must be her "F**k me pumps" that she sings about, love it.

Very,very good best new tune Ive heard for a long time, At first I thought it was a early Motown sound.

All the best,Kev.

Yeh,got to agree with all the positive comments,i was driving through Methil(like Bagdhad --only rougher!!) when i heard Stuart Maconie play on Radio 2 this morning(Tues) sounds very Etta James/ Sugar Pie ish----best thing i,ve heard (new release wise) in years!!

Love and stuff to all

Tony.C.

After reading the thread on the other Forum I was suprised it was getting slagged of as much. This is better than some of the stuff I have heard in Northern rooms recently and if it wasnt well known it would be played out and raved about as well.

Excellant .

I think you'll find that the moaning was due to the fact that todays pop singers seem to get discussed when there are many releases from proper soul singers that never get discussed Still think it's pop personally....just my opinion.

BTW...It's the record of the week on BBC radio 2 and getting hammered.

I think you'll find that the moaning was due to the fact that todays pop singers seem to get discussed when there are many releases from proper soul singers that never get discussed Still think it's pop personally....just my opinion.

BTW...It's the record of the week on BBC radio 2 and getting hammered.

I agree it is pop and I wasnt having a pop Chalky just that I was expecting a medicore track the way it was described and was pleasently suprised.I wont be buying the CD though.Though I do stand by what I said about it being better than some stuff that gets played in Northern venues.

Adam

Honestly...heard this on the radio and thought it was Etta James. What a voice. I know Jo did a topic on her last week but I hadn't heard the track til today so here it is.

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Missed this thread earlier - thanks to Shane for pointing me towards it. What a great record!

Missed this thread earlier - thanks to Shane for pointing me towards it. What a great record!

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Heard this for the first time today, very impressive. Good voice and very soulful, was she on the Jonathon Ross show (TV) a while back?

The sort of record that might cross the great divide, a few more like this and you might get some young people investigating the scene

Winnie:-)

I'd give her the 'Thumbs Up!'

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Heard this for the first time today, very impressive. Good voice and very soulful, was she on the Jonathon Ross show (TV) a while back?

The sort of record that might cross the great divide, a few more like this and you might get some young people investigating the scene

Winnie:-)

Just played the clip (cheers Pete) and I'm liking it!

I think you'll find that the moaning was due to the fact that todays pop singers seem to get discussed when there are many releases from proper soul singers that never get discussed Still think it's pop personally....just my opinion.

BTW...It's the record of the week on BBC radio 2 and getting hammered.

LOL Chalky - the reason why the releases from 'proper' soul singers don't get discussed on here is because nobody starts a thread... Perhaps a few more people might take up the baton, eh Glad to see so many positive remarks on this thread about this track instead of the 'size' remarks on the other one that I started....like Winnie said - it might encourage a bit of young blood over to the scene... I'll see if I can find out any details about the producer/ arranger. Jo

Absolutely love this. But since hearing it, I can stop singing 'Keep on talking'. Does it use the sample or is it a similar tune?

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Heard this for the first time today, very impressive. Good voice and very soulful, was she on the Jonathon Ross show (TV) a while back?

The sort of record that might cross the great divide, a few more like this and you might get some young people investigating the scene

Winnie:-)

Was going to say I wasn't sure how hearing this on mainstream radio etc would lead anyone to the soul scene.. but actually, if you search for this song on Google, this topic comes up amongst the first two or three results so who knows....

Was going to say I wasn't sure how hearing this on mainstream radio etc would lead anyone to the soul scene.. but actually, if you search for this song on Google, this topic comes up amongst the first two or three results so who knows....

Im slightly miffed at that one two Rach Ok the song has a new take on a motown esq backing track, but surley we are not going to start playing this in the clubs im not saying the record is rubbish, i like the new angle on the backing, slightly miss leading though the people paying the instuments in the video when they are just on a constant loop but her singing IMO brings the record down, not saying she is a pants singer, but it just dont work for me, as far as a pop song goes its good, but for a soul record it dont cut the mustard and as the Dragons would say! "for that reason im OUT"

Im slightly miffed at that one two Rach Ok the song has a new take on a motown esq backing track, but surley we are not going to start playing this in the clubs im not saying the record is rubbish, i like the new angle on the backing, slightly miss leading though the people paying the instuments in the video when they are just on a constant loop but her singing IMO brings the record down, not saying she is a pants singer, but it just dont work for me, as far as a pop song goes its good, but for a soul record it dont cut the mustard and as the Dragons would say! "for that reason im OUT"

I pretty much agree with this, it's not a bad pop record but it's got zilch to do with NS.

Why are people so desperate to get young people into NS at any cost, i didn't have to listen to a pop record to get into it, if people want to get into NS they will, if they don't they won't. Even bringing this sort of record up in an NS conversation is badly blurring the lines & anyway NS was made in the 6ts & early 7ts, it's a retro music, this is a new pop/soul record, all IMHO of course.

Simon

It's just plain great..she's just plain great. Is there a little sample in there? Do we know who produced it ?

The drum rolls (well, most of 'em) are from 'Nimrod' by the Skatalites. And Amy could still use a Happy Meal or 20 (Now don't start that again, Rouncey....)

I never said this was anything to do with Northern Soul, I just said it was a great record!

Im slightly miffed at that one two Rach Ok the song has a new take on a motown esq backing track, but surley we are not going to start playing this in the clubs im not saying the record is rubbish, i like the new angle on the backing, slightly miss leading though the people paying the instuments in the video when they are just on a constant loop but her singing IMO brings the record down, not saying she is a pants singer, but it just dont work for me, as far as a pop song goes its good, but for a soul record it dont cut the mustard and as the Dragons would say! "for that reason im OUT"

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For younger people to get into the scene, they have to have something to identify with. A starting point, you and Rach seem to think they just need to hear something totally northern and they should be hooked, and if they're not bugger them. Records like this lead to investigation....... where can I hear that particular sound.......what is that particular sound, and then may lead to ....... I like that particular sound. If they attend a NS event to discover more, then they have the opportunity of hearing similar (but with more quality) sounds, and may just stay. Both of you are young, both of you (I think) would like some newblood, but IMO both of you are a bit blinkered. If you want some youngblood you have to be prepared to adapt surely??

Can't see how you think she hasn't got a soulful voice Baz, you need to wash your ears out........oh and have an open mind

IT'S ACE !!!!!!

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For younger people to get into the scene, they have to have something to identify with. A starting point, you and Rach seem to think they just need to hear something totally northern and they should be hooked, and if they're not bugger them. Records like this lead to investigation....... where can I hear that particular sound.......what is that particular sound, and then may lead to ....... I like that particular sound. If they attend a NS event to discover more, then they have the opportunity of hearing similar (but with more quality) sounds, and may just stay. Both of you are young, both of you (I think) would like some newblood, but IMO both of you are a bit blinkered. If you want some youngblood you have to be prepared to adapt surely??

Can't see how you think she hasn't got a soulful voice Baz, you need to wash your ears out........oh and have an open mind

Not going to get into the done to death younger thing but as you know i disagree with you there

I think she could have a soulful voice, but not on this record, i dont dislike the record, but the whole thing doesn't fit for me, motown esq backing with a typical 'new' 'r&b' singing style, turns me off it abit

Not going to get into the done to death younger thing but as you know i disagree with you there

I think she could have a soulful voice, but not on this record, i dont dislike the record, but the whole thing doesn't fit for me, motown esq backing with a typical 'new' 'r&b' singing style, turns me off it abit

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Agree it's been done to death, but I don't think it's going to go away

As for the record, I think it's really good

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For younger people to get into the scene, they have to have something to identify with. A starting point, you and Rach seem to think they just need to hear something totally northern and they should be hooked, and if they're not bugger them. Records like this lead to investigation....... where can I hear that particular sound.......what is that particular sound, and then may lead to ....... I like that particular sound. If they attend a NS event to discover more, then they have the opportunity of hearing similar (but with more quality) sounds, and may just stay. Both of you are young, both of you (I think) would like some newblood, but IMO both of you are a bit blinkered. If you want some youngblood you have to be prepared to adapt surely??

Can't see how you think she hasn't got a soulful voice Baz, you need to wash your ears out........oh and have an open mind

Where did I say anything like that? I just can't see how someone hearing this song on the radio and wanting to hear similar would particularly make the connection to NS... it's not a cover version (I'm pretty sure I first saw the term Northern Soul in an article about Soft Cell's version of Tainted Love!) and the sample isn't from a soul track so it's far from obvious.

If it does somehow lead them to soul and they investigate further, then fantastic

Edited September 28, 200619 yr by rachel

Where did I say anything like that? I just can't see how someone hearing this song on the radio and wanting to hear similar would particularly make the connection to NS... it's not a cover version (I'm pretty sure I first saw the term Northern Soul in an article about Soft Cell's version of Tainted Love!) and the sample isn't from a soul track so it's far from obvious.

If it does somehow lead them to soul and they investigate further, then fantastic

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I did say seem to think As for making connections, everyone starts somewhere, you hear a particular style of record and investigate. It would only take a couple of DJ's to champion it, and say something like "Its in the style of......" and it might foster some interest? Don't think that's beyond the realms of possibility? As Baz said the youngsters coming onto the scene has been done over and over, but no solutions as yet. I think that with more positive feedback from established soulies this just may be a way forward

in 1964 baby love was also done to death. I still think it a shite record, albeit from a 'bonafide' soul group of course. she can take me to rehab anytime she likes, pretty staunch lady in my book.

macca

ps any relation to mary whitehouse?

Edited September 28, 200619 yr by macca

in 1964 baby love was also done to death. I still think it a shite record, albeit from a 'bonafide' soul group of course. she can take me to rehab anytime she likes, pretty staunch lady in my book.

macca

ps any relation to mary whitehouse?

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I don't think so

just saw this on channel 4.

QUITE GOOD.

just saw this on channel 4.

QUITE GOOD.

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Saw what?

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Saw what?

probably the video to the record being discussed?

shane h is, of course, correct.

pardon my relevance.

Absolutely love this. But since hearing it, I can stop singing 'Keep on talking'. Does it use the sample or is it a similar tune?

It has Mikey and traces of seven day fool too, read someone said its got traces of nimrod in it too....

But I do like this song very much and heard earlier on in the week on radio 2, dont cha think though she looks and sounds a bit like Chandler Bings girlfriend out of friends, ya know the one... Janice...

It has Mikey and traces of seven day fool too, read someone said its got traces of nimrod in it too....

But I do like this song very much and heard earlier on in the week on radio 2, dont cha think though she looks and sounds a bit like Chandler Bings girlfriend out of friends, ya know the one... Janice...

Imagine if she sang with Janice's voice!

shane h is, of course, correct.

pardon my relevance.

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Soz, was early in the morning, I was looking for a link to something that was on channel 4 and thought you'd forgotten to add it. Once again apologies

GOTTA AGREE WITH PETE

TIS A REALLY GOOD PERFORMANCE FROM MISS WINEHOUSE AND FOR THOSE WHO THINK SHE CAN'T SING, HERES ANOTHER PERFORMANCE THAT FOR ME CONFIRMS HER ENDLESS TALENT.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rakv-LKhdow

HOPE THIS WORKS

Imagine if she sang with Janice's voice!

Oh Moy Gawwd

I really like it ! I think it's a great tune !

BUT it's a great POP record ! It has little to do with soul music except that no doubt Amy may have been inspired by listening to some classic soul and blues and jazz records ....

I think a much more apt musical comparison for Amy would be JANIS JOPLIN or MELISSA ETHERIDGE !

I think any comparison to the likes of Etta James or Sugarpie de Santo is disrespectful to those artists and the musical culture called Soul Music that they were a part of ...

If the rare soul scene relied on records like this it would surely die a swift death !!!

Still, a nice tune, but I bet you Amy will never make another tune as good or establish a whole career on that record or that sound ...

Edited October 2, 200619 yr by sunnysoul

I saw Amy Winehouse at an event on Tonbridge a few of years back where she was acclaimed as one of the best female vocalists on the jazz scene at the time.

She has got a hell of a voice

Although this is a good record, I believe it's been released as a stepping stone into the 'Urban RnB' market ala Cristina whatshername....

Will gain longevity more on the scooter scene I reckon.

We should all be grateful to anybody who comes along and sings with such style and soul fulness alongside a proper band playing proper instruments.

Too early to catch on for the northern soul crowd.

maybe in 20 years time.

who's brave enough to go and purchase 25 copies and stick em in the attic.

is it available on 7" vinyl?

ANYONE HEARD THIS

THEYRE TRYING TO MAKE ME GO TO REHAB

NORTHERN OF 2006

BRILLIANT R&B TUNE HAVE A LISTEN AND YOU JUDGE.

2-01 Rehab.mp3

YOU HAVE TO DOWNLOAD it to hear

Edited October 8, 200619 yr by the gasher

Not bad for someone that used to be in Salt n pepper tribute band Eh!

She was on Jules Hollands show a few years back

link for full video

also posted last week

it was last weeks radio 2 play of the week as well

I reckon top 5 chart

anyone agree?

I've only just noticed this, what a great tune. So much better than 99.9% of the crap that's in the charts. May not be soul but it'll have me tapping me feet for a good while.

Thanks for posting it up Pete :good:

She was on Charlotte Church's show last night and she could barely stand up...a disaster area, God knows what she'd been drinking

YEAH PEDRO SHE WAS WELL OUT OF HER TREE

COULDNT EVEN SING KINDA EMBARRASING FOR HER

BUT SHE WAS MAKING ME CRINGE TOO

SAW HER ON THE SHARON OSBOURNE SHOW TOO

SINING IT LIVE AND SHE WAS PRETTY WEAK ALSO

IN COMPARISON TO THE VIDEO

I EXPECTED HER VOICE TO BE STRONGER.

SHE NEEDS TO GET BACK TO FRIENDS..

Caught a bit of a cover of 'Sweetest Feeling' on the radio earlier, turns out it was Liz McLarnon (ex-Atomic Kitten apparently), released earlier this year... so where are all the masses of teenage girls getting into the soul scene?