Guest skorpiano Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Wigan Casino, mid 70s, well, cause it's great! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest skorpiano Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Sleepless Nights - paris - Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Peter99 Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 I just wouldn't know where to start - far too many to mention for me. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Baz Atkinson Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 EDDIE JEFFERSON -WONT THINK TWICE 1979 ,MOSES DILLARD OFCOURSE ILL PAY THE PRICE ALSO THE INCREDIBLE CECIL WASHINTON IE JOE MATHNEWS DONT LIKE TO LOOSE. BAZ A. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Barry Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 (edited) Right this minute I'm gonna go for the Rose Valentine & the Sisters Three c/u Little Ann - 'When He's Not Around'. It reminds me of being full of awe and head down at sixteen, in the top right hand corner of the dancefloor near the stage at Wigan, waiting for the brass to break and the subsequent acrobatics that were about to kick off around me - then that cataclysmic tear you to shreds end vocal....and for that I will always love it. Edited June 14, 2007 by Barry Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simon M Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 (edited) Norman Conners " Take it to the Limit " Arista everywhere early 80's Edited June 14, 2007 by Simon M Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ged Parker Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Court Davis - Try To Think (What You're Doing) - East Coast If you have to ask why your ears must be painted on. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sean Hampsey Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Norman Conners " Take it to the Limit " Arista everywhere early 80's T'was me Simon. Dickie even used to announce it as "Sean's Norman Conners" You should have left your tape on mate! But for me.... Richard's finest hour was his Maurice McAllister C/U "Your Love Is Slipping Away" Mr Soul.. "What Happened To Yesterday" Bloody hell. Brings tears to my eyes. I just longed for his spot just to hear that record. Sean Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Bearsoul Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 'MEAN IT BABY' CARL HALL..............WIGAN.........STILL SENDS SHIVERS UP MY SPINE !!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest skorpiano Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 I'll Pay The Price - moses dillard - Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve L Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Cecil Washington, Vicki Baines plus any others from from around that time ( 79 ) - a fantastic time at the casino The best memory for me is when he came and played them all in a little room above the 8 Bells pub in Mansfield ( twice ) absolutely priceless Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Mart B Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Wigan Casino, mid 70s, well, cause it's great! [/quote Skorpiano Are you dean in disguise?. Late wigan I thought we missed the best of the Northern scene at the time but the tracks mentioned wow!obviously we hadnt.....It would be nice to see soul clubs introduce some late wigan stuff... i know its hard for venues to cater for "all tastes"of northern...just a thought.Has mentioned by Steve L.. searling came and played a couple of brilliant spots at the famous 8 bells in Mansfield in 1979 on a monday nite.Alot of people on the scene now thought the scene was dead then.. Wrong!. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
SteveM Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 T'was me Simon. Dickie even used to announce it as "Sean's Norman Conners" You should have left your tape on mate! But for me.... Richard's finest hour was his Maurice McAllister C/U "Your Love Is Slipping Away" Mr Soul.. "What Happened To Yesterday" Bloody hell. Brings tears to my eyes. I just longed for his spot just to hear that record. Sean You tell him mate Maurice McAllister and Rose Valentine c/u's. Pure Class. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Souljazera Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Maurice McAllister and Rose Valentine c/u's. Pure Class. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sean Hampsey Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 You tell him mate Maurice McAllister and Rose Valentine c/u's. Pure Class. Dead right Steve. Just mind blowing tunes at the time... and still send shivers down my spine to this day. Sean Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
nubes Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 The last couple of years at Wigan when Richard Searling was pumping out those records was a great time...to this day...he still remains one of my all time fave DJs on the scene....the way he use to break the new sounds mixing the burgeoning Modern sounds with the newly discovered Northern alsways made for very enjoyable listening....and dancing....Delxxx Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest skorpiano Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 Skorpiano Are you dean in disguise?. Dean, nah! just an old soul boy out here in Stockholm. As long as there's great tunes, there will aways be a scene. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ernie Andrews Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 East Coast connection - Summer in the parks both at the Mecca and Ritz Mid 70s Those were the days Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest martyn Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 Christ...i can still remember the huge impact this record had many people when it was played....if ever a record summed up the Casino at its best...this IMO had it all....i still get goosepimples thinking about the first time i heard it played by Richard at the Casino then...along with the accompany claps and chants from around the hall,,Delxxx Yep,totally agree..........I also remember the shock it caused that night at The Fleet when Kev Draper turned up with it uncovered. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Awake 502 Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 John & The Weirdest both sides, Cecil Washington Little Ann Eddie Holman x 2 Betty Boo Nomads Gene Toones Far too many to choose just one, but I always remember Russ ending with some dirge and Richard starting with Cecil Washington, dance floor suddenly swamped with dancers, place erupted... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Peter99 Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 I don't think there's been a bad tune posted - Mr Searling - Top Man. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Neil-ok Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 Maurice McAllister-Your Love Is Slipping Away.As anyone got a decent Mp3 of this? pm me for my E-mail address if you have cheers. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark R Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 The thing is, Richard is a soul fan, not a Northern Soul fan, and this is what shines through. While I imagine most (don't jump down my throat, I said MOST!!) are happy with the sound of the past, the Searlings and the Hampsey's etc etc of this world can't wait for the next record to light them up, be it a new 60's discovery or a new release. That's the difference and it ain't rocket science. My biggest disappointment in the present day is the denial of the quality and relevance of some of the contemporary uptempo dance music being released (oh, OK then........I'll say it.....house music) by some of these guys. I think that's a shame, and not what I would expect from them, but it's all opinion and taste and as long as it's a considered opinion then that's OK by me. Still TOP fellas. I think they are WRONG though. Sorry to go slightly off topic..............carry on boys (and girls!) Cheers, Mark R Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Thorley Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 (edited) Most records so far are from what you might call his 'Golden period', but earlier Lou Ragland-I travel alone-Mala. I remember going to Wigan with my old mate Gabby. For a couple of weeks we pestered him to play it, as we knew he had played it at The Va Va's. He said he was not sure if it would go down. But by the third week he gave in and played it, nearly clearerd the floor, but bless him, he did stick with and after a few weeks it was a much loved tune. Top dj, and later to become a great mate About the same time, I was running one of my first big events, Stroud Sub Rooms along with Richard Ballinger, used to get about 500 in for this soul night. I asked Richard if he would come along as a guest, back then we hardly knew each other, but he said yes. I met him in a pub not far from the M5, bugger me he said, when I said yes I did know it was this far, it's taken me 4 hours to get here. When he took to the decks he played his latest big cover up, blew everyone away 'Norman Johnson & The Showmen-Put that woman down' Sound file for either anyone please Edited June 16, 2007 by Dave Thorley Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Thorley Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 Cheers Mate Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Thorley Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 Sledgehammer drummer, brilliant Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simon T Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Heartache Souvenirs - william powell - The thing is, Richard is a soul fan, not a Northern Soul fan, and this is what shines through. While I imagine most (don't jump down my throat, I said MOST!!) are happy with the sound of the past, the Searlings and the Hampsey's etc etc of this world can't wait for the next record to light them up, be it a new 60's discovery or a new release. I was lead to believe William Powell was the epitome of Northern for RS until it booted on that LP whilst still covered as Bobby Jason. Following that he got a bit jadded with things and left northern in favour of other newer pastures. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Russ Vickers Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 The last couple of years at Wigan when Richard Searling was pumping out those records was a great time...to this day...he still remains one of my all time fave DJs on the scene....the way he use to break the new sounds mixing the burgeoning Modern sounds with the newly discovered Northern alsways made for very enjoyable listening....and dancing....Delxxx Probably my favourite period of NS. Russ Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
SteveM Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 I was lead to believe William Powell was the epitome of Northern for RS until it booted on that LP whilst still covered as Bobby Jason. Following that he got a bit jadded with things and left northern in favour of other newer pastures. Who did boot that album ? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Russ Vickers Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Put That Woman Down - john leach - lawn F**k me..............hairs on the back of the neck, memories of dancing to the beat of my heart, pounding so hard to the driving beat I thought it would burst from my chest.................LH side of the stage, dancing like there was no tommorow, hoping the older lads wouldnt, crowd me out, thinking I was the best dancer in the world, & in my world I was.................wishing & hoping the night would never end...........shedding a tear at 8am.............TOTW Alldayers..............Locarno Alldayers...........stood at the side of the dancefloor for what seemed like hours practicing my moves & spins for next week at Station Rd. The Delites, The Agents, Betty Boo, The New Wanderers, The Sweet, Carol Anderson, Vickie Baines, The Generation...............................& many, many more. Russ Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simon M Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Who did boot that album ? Is that the one with Jan Jones and Roy Dawson on it ? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
SteveM Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Is that the one with Jan Jones and Roy Dawson on it ? Thats the one Simon Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simon M Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Thats the one Simon I heard rumours that it was another Casino jock .. not sure who , its all a distant memory , whose got a scan of it ? Whitel Lp , hardly any artwork ? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sean Hampsey Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I heard rumours that it was another Casino jock .. not sure who , its all a distant memory , whose got a scan of it ? Whitel Lp , hardly any artwork ? I heard a BG did it! Sean Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
soulsalmon Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 I heard a BG did it! Sean Bernie it was Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest vinylvixen Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Betty Boo, Russ I thought I'd died and gone to soul heaven the first time I heard Betty Boo......and then meeting her at Northants nearly 30 years down the line...what a lovely lady and to Richard for his involvement with the UK Grapevine issues via RCA in the 7Ts. Jo Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Bernie it was Agreed ; it was BG ..... He presented me with one of the first ones ..... Malc Burton Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Cheatin Kind - don gardner - .. Not that I was there or anything, but I thought this was a Mecca sound? At least that's what I read at some point, I think... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 (edited) Who was first with sounds like Lou Pride Tomangoe's Al Williams Jackey Beavers Johnny Hampton Al Gardner (never really went massive though, as far as I understand) Silky Hargreaves KLLYD Four Voices (where was this first played?) Martha Star Ronnie McNeir Inspirations NECTYP Robby Lawson and so on... Edited June 26, 2007 by Guest Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Peter99 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 and so on... Think it was so and so Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
SteveM Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Not that I was there or anything, but I thought this was a Mecca sound? At least that's what I read at some point, I think... Wasn't it Pep ? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
BrianB Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Who was first with sounds like Lou Pride Tomangoe's Al Williams Jackey Beavers Johnny Hampton Al Gardner (never really went massive though, as far as I understand) Silky Hargreaves KLLYD Four Voices (where was this first played?) Martha Star Ronnie McNeir Inspirations NECTYP Robby Lawson and so on... These were first played at the Mecca, so probably Levine? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Bazm Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 The last couple of years at Wigan when Richard Searling was pumping out those records was a great time...to this day...he still remains one of my all time fave DJs on the scene....the way he use to break the new sounds mixing the burgeoning Modern sounds with the newly discovered Northern alsways made for very enjoyable listening....and dancing....Delxxx Richard is gonna be behind the decks in the Northern room at Prestwich on Sept 7th and if the kind of records he's talkin about playin are anything to go by it's gonna be well worth a look-see BazM Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Wiganer1 Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Richard is gonna be behind the decks in the Northern room at Prestwich on Sept 7th and if the kind of records he's talkin about playin are anything to go by it's gonna be well worth a look-see BazM === used to like him spinning at Stoke..a total LEGEND!! got plenty to wrote about him in my book im in the middle of writing.... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
macca Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 s'truth just listened to don gardner for the first time in ages. what a blinding track! certain songs grab you immediately & this was one of them. the much vaunted cecil washington & mr.soul grew on me gradually, but DG was heart attack inducing stuff for me from the very time I heard it. apart from being a bonafide cod cutter (spanish for someone who's in control, a mover & shaker), don ricardo also happens to be a thoroughly likeable chap. when I was a wide-eyed collector late 78, I had the honour of supporting him at a peterborough soul night, when the old gaff wasn't the laughing stock of the scene. I gladly ferried him pints of lager that night, standing next to him ,watching him weave his magic spell. a wonderful bloke. I can say much the same for mr. barnfather. another cod cutter extraordinaire. I think we've already had a let's honour sam thread though... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tony Smith Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Who was first with sounds like Four Voices (where was this first played?) Wigan 1980 c/u as Luther Ingram Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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