macca Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 (edited) Chic was from Brum originally, wasn't he? Edited February 20, 2008 by macca Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest stivessoulie Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 I lived in St.Ives at the time and me and my friend Ali went to the three all dayers they had in late 1975, then the nighters......met many good friends and it is nice to still see some on the scene Paul-s, Karl Boddington, Macca, Cliff Steele etc happy days! Loved St.Ives and as Macca said for me it was Soul Sam.......sorry but I did like Billy Watkins :o) Also Walter Jackson at the end, Where have all the flowers gone :o) I used to walk home in the morning, gradually I went to Kettering and slowly my dad let me go further afield although he would have gone mad knowing me and Ali thumbed it to Wigan and all over the country, I told him we had a lift.....which we did but, never knew who with! Remember Chic from Bedford....Smoothie is still about, saw him at the 100 which was a suprise. Have quite a few photo's from that time and will get round to scanning them one of these days. Gill x Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest whippet Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 I remember Shaun and Gary Dann what happened to them then?? Ive got load of photos of the two of them at St Ives Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mick Howard Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 I'm pleased to say that Kathy Rose (Rosie) is my beautiful girlfriend & we're still doing it downunder.....ironically we were very likely were in the same room at the same time either at St. Ives, Orton Goldhay, Fleet Centre or Wigan...the strange world of northern soul. KTF Baz Baz Take a look at my photo album, 7th frame and you will see your beautiful girlfriend Rosy and a small contingent from Norwich. I don't suppose Kathy will remember me 'cos I think I was younger than most (only by a year or so) but what memories. I joined the RAF very soon after that picture was taken. I'm with the person who remembers the smells of brut, juicy fruit etc. and I also remember in the morning knicking fresh milk from doorsteps if we found some (they must've still delivered on Sundays in those days). Mobbsy remembers me as I got a message from him recently and I'm very much still in touch with Kev Fev who I'll be seeing in a few weeks time along with Sean and Ivan (who remembers those two characters?). Ivan used to go out with Georgina (Archdeacon) back in the day before going off the rails a little (I hope he won't mind me saying that). Does anyone remember that guy who used to do 'roly-polys' (God love him) on the large dance floor as he couldn't quite get the hang of the proper acrobatic stuff. Who remembers Donald Duck who used to run the coaches from Birmingham? I travelled up with the Brummy lot on their coach one time to Wigan with a guy also called Mick from Chelmsley Wood (don't remember his surname as it was 30 years ago) and clearly remember the 50 year old coach driver 'stashing' all the gear under his engine hood - blimey I had never seen so many little coloured pills! Mick Howard Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mick Howard Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Just remembered something else from St Ives; Danny and I used to always say 'Chubby Checker for Prime Minister' as You Just Don't Know was our fave tune at the time!!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest mickeyb Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 We used to get the "Birmingham" coach to St Ives from Droitwich - I think it started somewhere in the Black Country (Gornal?). It then went to Birmingham and picked a load of people up at (I think) Five Ways - Skippy, Taffy, Benny, Sam etc etc. Val was always on it and Mick from Kiddy and sometimes Donald. I was at the Wheel night at St Ives and Hippo was getting right off on all the Chubby Checker stuff - Cum a la be stay and At the Discotheque. The oldies room seemed like a gym and it was pitch black with a green light over the decks - John Vincent was on and as I recall was brilliant. Don't think it was the night the police came in and switched the lights on (a lot of people looking somewhat bewildered). It might have been the gear but one of them looked like Geoff Capes. Happy days. Baz Take a look at my photo album, 7th frame and you will see your beautiful girlfriend Rosy and a small contingent from Norwich. I don't suppose Kathy will remember me 'cos I think I was younger than most (only by a year or so) but what memories. I joined the RAF very soon after that picture was taken. I'm with the person who remembers the smells of brut, juicy fruit etc. and I also remember in the morning knicking fresh milk from doorsteps if we found some (they must've still delivered on Sundays in those days). Mobbsy remembers me as I got a message from him recently and I'm very much still in touch with Kev Fev who I'll be seeing in a few weeks time along with Sean and Ivan (who remembers those two characters?). Ivan used to go out with Georgina (Archdeacon) back in the day before going off the rails a little (I hope he won't mind me saying that). Does anyone remember that guy who used to do 'roly-polys' (God love him) on the large dance floor as he couldn't quite get the hang of the proper acrobatic stuff. Who remembers Donald Duck who used to run the coaches from Birmingham? I travelled up with the Brummy lot on their coach one time to Wigan with a guy also called Mick from Chelmsley Wood (don't remember his surname as it was 30 years ago) and clearly remember the 50 year old coach driver 'stashing' all the gear under his engine hood - blimey I had never seen so many little coloured pills! Mick Howard Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest gordon russell Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 St Ives for me was one of the great allnighters it had great atmosphere and heard many a great choon played there, started going in about 75/6 we used to catch a bus from Northampton to Kettering then get the coach outside Kettering police station about 11ish I think the pubs used to shut about 10:30 in them days. The coach used to be chocker....people would be sitting on the floor.... even queuing up to get in the atmosphere was fantastic, I can still smell the juicy fruit chewing gum,.. polo mints,...brute.......and benzedrex inhalers ....aaahhh them was good times .... loved it Here's a picture taken 75/6 outside on the morning after....me on the left....rubbish picture...we only had them crappy 110 cameras back then usualy ended up going to notts palais alldayer on the sunday which used to have a more laid back feel then heh val you look like a bunch of pikey's lol............good times though Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest gordon russell Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 the amigos used to go all the time....All the cambridge soul fans used to get there IRISH,MAGGOT,MARK GOODMAN,ROGER STEARN,SMASHER,TONY DELLAR,WENDY FULLER,SONIA NICHOLS,NICKY MANSFIELD,SALLY FENWICK great bunch of people,great memories.Oh sorry how can I forget the lovely GEORGINA ARCHDEACON.Don't see any of em out and about any more.....shame ah well . Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest gordon russell Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Chic was from Brum originally, wasn't he? I think you are correct my friend....used to knock about with a great friend of mine TAFFY (not the letchw one) big SAM, ghousty and a load of others.used to get down to YATE with em a lot Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest gordon russell Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 I remember Shaun and Gary Dann what happened to them then?? Ive got load of photos of the two of them at St Ives think they are both dead not to sure.....couple of nice fellas Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest nusha Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 the amigos used to go all the time....All the cambridge soul fans used to get there IRISH,MAGGOT,MARK GOODMAN,ROGER STEARN,SMASHER,TONY DELLAR,WENDY FULLER,SONIA NICHOLS,NICKY MANSFIELD,SALLY FENWICK great bunch of people,great memories.Oh sorry how can I forget the lovely GEORGINA ARCHDEACON.Don't see any of em out and about any more.....shame ah well . Nicky lives in the states.Sally lives in lowestoft.Sonia.Georgie.Smasher.Irish go to the revivals.Howard Mallett revival NOV 15 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
corby john Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Nicky lives in the states.Sally lives in lowestoft.Sonia.Georgie.Smasher.Irish go to the revivals.Howard Mallett revival NOV 15 Used to attend with the Corby/ Kett crowds, Paul Bromley, Tony Blackwood, Dave Coyle etc. Just out of interest..........Dave Coyle is better known as Actor Brendon Coyle, who was in Thief Takers as Bingo Bob Tate, plus many other programmes and is currently Starring in the B.B.C. 1. Sunday night drama " Lark rise to Candlewick". ( believe he plays the Dad of the "Ginger haired" girl in it??) Also looking to hear from Sharon Buckly, who used to attend St. Ives all-dayers, if anyone knows how or where she is???? cheers, john mc. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest mickmac Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 The last I heard of Chic, he had "found the Lord" and was preaching/testifying on the streets. I believe he was from Walsall, but I might be wrong. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Rich Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 hi all, just thinking to myself doesnt seem 5 mins ago since as a young lad in 1976 attending my first st.ives allnighter now 30yrs on cant wait to attend and dj at the first allnighter for over 15yrs very fond memories so what memories or stories do you good people have of the famous burgess hall st.ives? happy soulin russ ps, dont forget 28th december first st.ives allnighter for over 15yrs see events I remember it being a leather seated limo compared with me dads old Bedford van - which was Wigan. It did have a similar atmosphere to the Casino though - big, thumping hall probably had something to do with that. Although I was more awestruck when I first went to the Casino - maybe that was because it was my first all-nighter and I was younger. Memories - first time I went was May 76 - hitched from Huntingdon (train from Wolves), got no lift and walked the rest of the way. First sound I bought at St Ives - Unsatisfied on original Big Top. Still got it now!! Got a lift back to Brum on some coach - slept in the aisle because it was chocker. It was a real sad day when they stopped having all-nighters at such a great venue. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest gordon russell Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 The last I heard of Chic, he had "found the Lord" and was preaching/testifying on the streets. I believe he was from Walsall, but I might be wrong. sorry to inform you but he is now a serious...chaser of the dragon Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
macca Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 now that is sad to hear. I last saw him at skegness 1980/1. I remember being in pub with tony warot & martyn, being brave lads, we'd slipped in their quietly to avoid the marauding 'we are the mods' lot, who were hell bent on a 'row' on the seafront. funny old game... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest martyn Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 The last I heard of Chic, he had "found the Lord" and was preaching/testifying on the streets. I believe he was from Walsall, but I might be wrong. I think you maybe thinking of another Chic.........Or Mick Lewin from Bedford who joined the Sally Army for a while ? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest martyn Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 sorry to inform you but he is now a serious...chaser of the dragon .Least said........... For those who don't know,his brother (Skin)who used to go to The Fleet passed away a few years back too. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest nusha Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Free pass for James Hill @Evoloution if anyone knows his whereabouts.. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Chic was from Brum originally, wasn't he? BEDFORD ORIGINALLY CAME TO LIVE WITH BRUMMIE LADS SKIP TAFF BENNY MOZZLE HEATHER Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 I think you are correct my friend....used to knock about with a great friend of mine TAFFY (not the letchw one) big SAM, ghousty and a load of others.used to get down to YATE with em a lot HELLO MR DARCY THERE ALL MY MATES WE ALL HAD GREAT TIMES CHEERS SKIPPY Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 .Least said........... For those who don't know,his brother (Skin)who used to go to The Fleet passed away a few years back too. HI HOW DO YOU KNOW THAT MATE HE IS A GREAT MATE OF MINE I WOULD APPRRECIATE ANY INFO ABOUT CHEERS SKIPPY Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Yes used to do coaches down there from brum and surrounding areas wicked venue loads of crazy people ROLAND JACKO NEAL & PAUL GUNTRIP ALL THE WELSH LOT YOGI JOHN STEVE.SUE BRICK HARRY ETC THE CANNOCK LOT STRUG ROCH BLACK HAIRED GIRLS? WORCS GIRLS KATE? CHELT& GLOUS ALISON DENNIS TOO MANY NAMESTO REMEMBER BUDGIE SPUD CHICK ETC. any way if anyones got any photos or owt drop us a line cheers SKIPPY Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest martyn Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 HI HOW DO YOU KNOW THAT MATE HE IS A GREAT MATE OF MINE I WOULD APPRRECIATE ANY INFO ABOUT CHEERS SKIPPY Hi Skippy,we have met-I was the driver when you were Chics best man when he married Jane. Sadly Skin died about 4 years ago.He was living (if living is the correct word) the life of a down & out & the combination of drink,drugs & sleeping rough took its toll. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Hi Skippy,we have met-I was the driver when you were Chics best man when he married Jane. Sadly Skin died about 4 years ago.He was living (if living is the correct word) the life of a down & out & the combination of drink,drugs & sleeping rough took its toll. Hi Martyn brilliant day at chicks wedding! i remember most of his family great people, i know you im sure, sad about skin... wish i could find chick if you ever hear any news about him please let me know take care mate Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest nusha Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Yes all those coaches from everywhere all lined up outside was impressive Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Eamesy Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Yes used to do coaches down there from brum and surrounding areas wicked venue loads of crazy people ROLAND JACKO NEAL & PAUL GUNTRIP ALL THE WELSH LOT YOGI JOHN STEVE.SUE BRICK HARRY ETC THE CANNOCK LOT STRUG ROCH BLACK HAIRED GIRLS? WORCS GIRLS KATE? CHELT& GLOUS ALISON DENNIS TOO MANY NAMESTO REMEMBER BUDGIE SPUD CHICK ETC. any way if anyones got any photos or owt drop us a line cheers SKIPPY Hi Skippy, Wondered if this was the Skippy from Dudley i used to know back then, when we used to hang out with Jacko, Paul etc.(RIP both) I was with Liz then, from Reading, cant remember when i last saw you?? Saw Strug & Heather couple of years ago, also Steve W., Budgie. Got loads of photos from Yate etc will post some more up when get scanner working. Chick living in Bedford i think. All the best, Al Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest AndyL Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 St Ives for me was one of the great allnighters it had great atmosphere and heard many a great choon played there, started going in about 75/6 we used to catch a bus from Northampton to Kettering then get the coach outside Kettering police station about 11ish I think the pubs used to shut about 10:30 in them days. The coach used to be chocker....people would be sitting on the floor.... even queuing up to get in the atmosphere was fantastic, I can still smell the juicy fruit chewing gum,.. polo mints,...brute.......and benzedrex inhalers ....aaahhh them was good times .... loved it Here's a picture taken 75/6 outside on the morning after....me on the left....rubbish picture...we only had them crappy 110 cameras back then usualy ended up going to notts palais alldayer on the sunday which used to have a more laid back feel then Ha great memories i used to go for several years back in the 70's when my best mate Rug Bowers was a Dj in the second room with Hammie Used to got with our lot from Rushden Johnny Warren, phil attley, sid clayton, graham howe, Paul Eppey , Chalky Edwards, Tony Parker, Twig, Kim Parker and the unforgettable Nick Ballard i remeber driving one night in my step fathers car with 8 other people in. Then straight home next day and on the train to Nottingham Palais. What great weekends. Andy Luck Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Gina Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 just sitting and remembering, Stina... god bless his soul, Pete chance... Manus, Kev Feetam.... Brillo... Nikki from thrapston, she was really tall Hibble.... Morris Vernon and Sarah Johnson Julie Parker what was the guys name from Corby? red hair, had a toy croc on the Kettering coach. He was really funny and annoying. Bev Lac Sue Budworth all used to go up North Park before St Ives. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Wrongcrowd Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 just sitting and remembering, Stina... god bless his soul, Pete chance... Manus, Kev Feetam.... Brillo... Nikki from thrapston, she was really tall Hibble.... Morris Vernon and Sarah Johnson Julie Parker what was the guys name from Corby? red hair, had a toy croc on the Kettering coach. He was really funny and annoying. Bev Lac Sue Budworth all used to go up North Park before St Ives. Yep, I remember most of 'em from St Ives and North Park.... Spider and John Anderson were regulars too, I had some great times with that pair....top blokes Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
kimbo Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Yep, I remember most of 'em from St Ives and North Park.... Spider and John Anderson were regulars too, I had some great times with that pair....top blokes Hi mad times,remember going to the 2nd niter at the Iveo with Robin Johnson from wellingborough driving ito some blokes garden flattening all his cabbages then burning out when the lights came on, one of many occurences. Not even going to mention Nick Ballard and the dead cat..... . Know most of the above. The guy with the toy croc would that be Wilkie or Ivan. What about Eileen who worked in the chemist. I was a tailor and remember measuring up in the bogs at St Ives then cutting & making the baggies some with secret pockets,(for lifes little pick me ups) by the next week. Started going out with a girl from manchester when the cops started doin the road blocks just before it shut. Think they got busted cos aint seen her since! Fingers Brother was on Ken Coxes security team as I remember. A mate of Barry Looker, good to have friends in high places.... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest gordon russell Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 just sitting and remembering, Stina... god bless his soul, Pete chance... Manus, Kev Feetam.... Brillo... Nikki from thrapston, she was really tall Hibble.... Morris Vernon and Sarah Johnson Julie Parker what was the guys name from Corby? red hair, had a toy croc on the Kettering coach. He was really funny and annoying. Bev Lac Sue Budworth all used to go up North Park before St Ives. ivan miles...or the legendary chemist robber WILKY Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest gordon russell Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Hi Martyn brilliant day at chicks wedding! i remember most of his family great people, i know you im sure, sad about skin... wish i could find chick if you ever hear any news about him please let me know take care mate WENT TO CHICKS WEDDING DIDN'T HIS DAD SING THE WEST HAM BUBBLES SONG. CHICK STILL IN BEDFORD ALAS CHASING THE DRAGON FULL TIME I BELIEVE. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Wrongcrowd Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Hi mad times,remember going to the 2nd niter at the Iveo with Robin Johnson from wellingborough driving ito some blokes garden flattening all his cabbages then burning out when the lights came on, one of many occurences. Not even going to mention Nick Ballard and the dead cat..... No, best not to mention it...........I remember it well Nick last heard of trading dodgy Middle Eastern carpets..........heven't seen him in years though Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest kid mohair Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Great times at st ives hardly missed it, i must put up a photo of us all must of been late 70s......fooking hell i look 12... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
corby john Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 (edited) just sitting and remembering, Stina... god bless his soul, Pete chance... Manus, Kev Feetam.... Brillo... Nikki from thrapston, she was really tall Hibble.... Morris Vernon and Sarah Johnson Julie Parker what was the guys name from Corby? red hair, had a toy croc on the Kettering coach. He was really funny and annoying. Bev Lac Sue Budworth all used to go up North Park before St Ives Bloomin 'ell theres a few names from the past...........Steiner -(Steve Franklin), Manus Fallon, Kev Feetham ( i used to have a crush on his sister Sandra)........not forgetting Sprouse -( Colin Witolski ?), Tony Blackwood & Legendary Lenny Jones , all from Corby too. Cheers, John Mc. P.s............the red haired guy was indeed Wilkie !! Edited April 24, 2008 by corby john Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest mobbsy Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Bloomin 'ell theres a few names from the past...........Steiner -(Steve Franklin), Manus Fallon, Kev Feetham ( i used to have a crush on his sister Sandra)........not forgetting Sprouse -( Colin Witolski ?), Tony Blackwood & Legendary Lenny Jones , all from Corby too. Cheers, John Mc. P.s............the red haired guy was indeed Wilkie !! Manus is he still around? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest mobbsy Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 what about Lloyd from Bedford? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Gina Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Bloomin 'ell theres a few names from the past...........Steiner -(Steve Franklin), Manus Fallon, Kev Feetham ( i used to have a crush on his sister Sandra)........not forgetting Sprouse -( Colin Witolski ?), Tony Blackwood & Legendary Lenny Jones , all from Corby too. Cheers, John Mc. P.s............the red haired guy was indeed Wilkie !! Thats it!!! is he a dustman up north somewhere? Lenny Jones was a manager in somewhere like focus in corby, did Sprouse die?anyone got a photo of Rugs not sure if i have got the right one in my mind, who was the lovely lady from rushden dark short curly hair she knocked about with another lady from corby and she had short blonde curly hair very slim. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Gina Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 what about Lloyd from Bedford? Im sure he was at cleggy last year. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
De-to Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 hello,try this website a few old st ives piccys on here plus other stuff, https://www.the-soulsurvivor.co.uk/index.html Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest shaun evans Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 SMASHER still attends all the events at the ST IVO.Its hard to get Peanuts out these days say a big hello when you see them next St Ives was such a wonderful event some great memories always remember The Moments playing they were outstanding methinks Jack in the box was the single at the time GOOD TIMES and i'm gonna be there in december carn't wait then going to Dave H for dinner Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
martynthejazz Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Had some real top niters there.. we sometimes went, NORTH PARK 1st. local soul nite, kett... Then catch the soul coach from there.. then in the morn get the train back to leic... ha. .. Great days they were too.. would,nt change a thing..well wish id brought more records then..ha. ....When one of us did borrow is dads car, which was a datsun.. ha. Me, + Steve Jeffries, + Russ Kinherd, + the leic fireman who was killed in a fire at work , few years ago. sad time... Rob Miller... miss him still. top man....... Anyway we had some good times there... oh, also adie came with us a few times... forget is last name. ?? i used to warm up in the main room... After lookin at tunes in the large foyer area.. had a few good deals there too.. Then id be going mad at it, in the small black oldies room.. ha.. this and the oddfellows being my best 2 events for me.... martyn.( leic best mover still).. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
CAMBRIDGE SOUL Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 say a big hello when you see them next St Ives was such a wonderful event some great memories always remember The Moments playing they were outstanding methinks Jack in the box was the single at the time GOOD TIMES and i'm gonna be there in december carn't wait then going to Dave H for dinner roast chicken and all the trimmings ..... and a pack of dodo's on the side Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest shaun evans Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 roast chicken and all the trimmings ..... and a pack of dodo's on the side Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
coops Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 (edited) I DJ,d at most of the early St Ives Allnighters,cant remember exactly the dates,although i passed my driving test in Nov 75,so it was b4 that.Johnny Carrol was my only means of reliable transport in those days. One memory is the grand piano that was a fixture on the stage at the time.On my return approx 3 years ago,the stage appears to have shrunk and changing rooms have been built back stage. Some of the tunes i remember playing were, Lou Pride,Bunny Sigler,Falbala!!!!,Oscar Perry,Billy Woods,Marc Coppage,Porgy and Monarchs,Johnny Vanelli. Can anyone remember Ken Cox,s bouncer/doorman a gig coloured chap Malcolm? i remember Malcolm, bought a copy of Gil Scott-Heron's Winter in America LP off him in Red Lion's Square, Stamford back in 75. Only ever missed one St. Ives during the EASC period and although the recent re-unions and evolution are excellent nights the EASC 'nighters will never be surpassed IMHO. P.S. was that a real billy woods smudge? the vinyl that was floating about back then, if we but had one time machine what wonders would we drag into the present? Edited June 10, 2008 by coops 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
macca Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Good tunes there Smudge, except perhaps Marc Coppage :-) There's been several discussions about Billy Woods on here. With people like John Manship & Mr. Dewhurst all weighing in with their recollections. Top sound, then & now. Breath of fresh air at 6am, every time! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Pablo Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Used to know a Chick Patten from Bedford way back in St. Ives days. Small chap, blond hair. Used to go to Ives from Kettering. North Park first (now sadly a block of flats!) to warm up. Caught the coach from opposite the Corn Market Hall, where I believe they now put on Northern nights. Was friends with ppl from all over. Norwich Brum, Sheffield. Went out - briefly!- with a girl from Doncaster, called Steph Brewer. Remember she had an old beetle. We kinda 'got together' in the pitch black oldies room! Also had a crush on Rosie from Norwich, now down in Oz I believe. Loved this all-nighter. Only ever really been a fan of oldies tho... Paul Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Pablo Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Me on the right, Phil from P'boro on the left and ....Monica, I think??...in the middle Paul Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
macca Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Superb photo Pablo. You rarely see that kind of quality from those kodak instamatic cameras that everybody used. The colours are really sharp & strong. Nice one. Phil O'Hearn is still on the scene. Macca. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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