JM posted on Facebook the record below, I think it is to go to auction soon

Edited September 2, 20168 yr by jim g
typo

1 hour ago, Mike Lofthouse said:

It always struck me as an unfinished song and performed like a demo with the intention of writing a suitable chorus but they forgot to do so, probably that's why they binned it.  I don't think it would of set the world on fire in the US if it had been released at the time.

An interesting point Mike. The La La La-ing gives the impression of improvisation and something lacking. That said, the backing singers have rehearsed thoroughly and are in sync with the string arrangements. I suspect it sounded good in the studio, but once the demo's were cut, someone said it lacked oomph, would not sell and therefore the release be canned. I think it has a touch of class, sublime tempo, clear lead and backing vocals, great orchestration but flawed by the La La La-ing that aims to give a sense of happiness but sounds like filler when you analyse it intently. But give me a flawed track over a poppy chart-topper anyday.

2 hours ago, garethx said:

Am I alone in finding this record second-rate? If it wasn't for the accident of its rarity it would surely have been consigned to the league of so-so 70s records.

I'm with you. second-rate record.

Sorry, this item has already been won!
The winning bid was £ 7,092.00

On 14/09/2016 at 18:57, gointoagogo said:

No you are not alone. I've always considered this to be a pretty average record - nice, but not one I'd ever want even if I could afford it lol.

I would like a box full of pretty average records like this!!!  I think it's well above average. 

It's got a lot of Class!  It oozes quality!!!

Edited September 21, 20168 yr by Guest

at this price mine will be going up for sale

4 minutes ago, mark soul said:

at this price mine will be going up for sale

If I had one, mine would be too!

What condition is yours though, Manship's was mint minus - the others are supposed to be fairly trashed?

£7,092 clap trash Mr Crocker, a Popular play at Accrington OVO ,Wise Up, uh ?LOl ConChitta

hi peter excellent condition cheers mark

15 hours ago, mark soul said:

hi peter excellent condition cheers mark

Nice. Good luck with it Mark.

On 21 September 2016 at 22:08, conchitta said:

£7,092 clap trash Mr Crocker, a Popular play at Accrington OVO ,Wise Up, uh ?LOl ConChitta

Ah ha - finally a reason to head to Accrington. Are you sure the DJ's haven't been colouring in the white bootleg labels?