Posted August 27, 200717 yr I found a record in my boxes by Paul Hampton, and it sounds like it's a popcorn tune. It's called "It's Not There Anymore" and is on WB. Anyone know it ? Value ? Edited August 29, 200717 yr by LarsC
August 29, 200717 yr I found a record in my boxes by Paul Hampton, and it sounds like it's a popcorn tune. It's called "It's Not There Anymore" and is on WB. Anyone know it ? Value ? I wonder why you consider this as Popcorn?? This tune is definitely NOT Popcorn imo. I believe that the true Popcorn-sound is a wee bit more exciting....and more mid-tempo than ballad
August 29, 200717 yr Author I haven't a clue, that's why I'm asking. The only trace I've found of this record on the internet was from an auction advertised as a auction of popcorn records. So what is it ? Beat ballad ? (another category I have no idea what is )
August 29, 200717 yr I haven't a clue, that's why I'm asking. The only trace I've found of this record on the internet was from an auction advertised as a auction of popcorn records. So what is it ? Beat ballad ? (another category I have no idea what is ) you wouldn't find this title on any popcorn collector's list...it just doesn't sound right. It's not danceable, not even as a beat ballad. As a beat ballad it needs a much stronger beat anyway....the tone and the production of the whole thing sounds just too lame to be popcorn. a lot of confusion and bullsh*t is going on about popcorn, especially on the net with American sellers...as is the similar case with Northern
August 29, 200717 yr you wouldn't find this title on any popcorn collector's list...it just doesn't sound right. It's not danceable, not even as a beat ballad. As a beat ballad it needs a much stronger beat anyway....the tone and the production of the whole thing sounds just too lame to be popcorn. a lot of confusion and bullsh*t is going on about popcorn, especially on the net with American sellers...as is the similar case with Northern I get a bit confused with the word popcorn myself, i had a cd of a guy from Down under. the cd was full of it, oops i mean sh.t it all sounded like gene pitney except for about 3 track. Are these Popcorn Tony Williams - How Come Marie Knight - To be loved by you Azie Mortimer - Lips I saw Sam Fletcher - I think it over listed as popcorn
August 29, 200717 yr I get a bit confused with the word popcorn myself, i had a cd of a guy from Down under. the cd was full of it, oops i mean sh.t it all sounded like gene pitney except for about 3 track. Are these Popcorn Tony Williams - How Come Marie Knight - To be loved by you Azie Mortimer - Lips I saw Sam Fletcher - I think it over listed as popcorn Whilst I don't think they're Popcorn records as such, it might be that they were first unearthed / played by DJs on the Popcorn scene, as they're well into their R&B as well. There's also a fair bit of 'cross pollination', for the want of a better word, between the Popcorn, R&B, and Northern scene. That's just my opinion and not something based on so-called fact.
August 29, 200717 yr I get a bit confused with the word popcorn myself, i had a cd of a guy from Down under. the cd was full of it, oops i mean sh.t it all sounded like gene pitney except for about 3 track. Are these Popcorn Tony Williams - How Come Marie Knight - To be loved by you Azie Mortimer - Lips I saw Sam Fletcher - I think it over listed as popcorn Marie Knight is definitely a popcorn tempo sound, cant remember the others although i've heard them. They were playing Sam Fletcher in Belgium in the 70s, definitely a popcorn tempo. The example above is popcorn tempo, but i dont know if they play it. Popcorn's like Northern soul, it's more about dance tempo and sound than any particular style. Particular collectors / dealers might describe something as popcorn even though it's never been played on that scene, often because it's shit. just as you see records described as northern that have never actually been played, or aren't any more, because they're shit.
August 29, 200717 yr Most Popcorn records I have listened to are records with a story E.G The Drifter as against your straight girl meets boy - boy meets girl and the breaking up of the relations ship northern soul lyrics.
August 29, 200717 yr Where's all the popcorn lovers ? I find it a little bit bland...for my taste to be honest Lars. Deffinitely not enough beat or theatre to be 'good' popcorn. best Linda
August 29, 200717 yr Most Popcorn records I have listened to are records with a story E.G The Drifter as against your straight girl meets boy - boy meets girl and the breaking up of the relations ship northern soul lyrics. although some of the popcorn songs have good lyrics...its not dependant on them. It is very much to do with tempo...the slow bop style of dance depends on this. For me it has to be special..key changes...atmosphere...really something that makes the tune stand out...but this is only my preference.
August 29, 200717 yr Lovely choon Linda. Can't say I remember you playing this. Gotta spare? I played it at the Jan 'hideaway' don't think you could make it Den & again on Saturday. No spares I'm afraid
September 3, 200717 yr its ace linda, ive heard it from u out before, as u know i have several things like the paul hampton track, imo it is popcorn, personal preferances again!!!!!!!
I found a record in my boxes by Paul Hampton, and it sounds like it's a popcorn tune. It's called "It's Not There Anymore" and is on WB.
Anyone know it ?
Value ?
Edited by LarsC