I'll start of with Roger Collins - Sexy Sugar Plum

You just could not get on the dancefloor when it was at its peak, regardless of its reputation today.

Any more for any more?

Ed

..another good rufus lumbly "oldie" you dont ever hear is"i,m in love again on skyscraper..always liked it myself.

Rufus Lumley: Stronger Than Me

Remember this being massive at the Birmingham Locarno & other venues

Can't remember the last time I heard this played

Used to love this Moggy - I think I might still like it!

PAUL HUMPHREY - COCHISE

BETTY WRIGHT - WHERE IS THE LOVE

GLORIA JONES - TAINTED LOVE

The other Betty Wright played same time " Love don,t grow on a love tree"

Both from the "Danger High Voltage" LP.

Fookin hell - I thought I used to like that! Just played the clip cos I couldn't remember - er, well. Obviously the medication at the time had a part to play.

.... ..funny

Silvetti-Spring Rain

Silvetti-Spring Rain

Sounds like it falls into the never to be revived category but I bet this one would hit the mark again with any younger members of the audience.Heard it out about 3 years ago and you know what - it sounded bloody good.Bizarrely it sounded fresh (no I wasn't half hissed!)

Paul

Oh lord yes....was he trying to be Elvis or what?

In a word, yes.

Ral Donner is/was a famous Elvis-a-like.

Not that I do it much nowadays, but I always play Rufus Lumley - Stronger Than Me off a carvers I had done, got it put into mono and it sounds incredible...brilliant brilliant record

Two from Mr Levine productions, and these were massive.

Reaching for the Best - The Exciters

Your Magic Put a Spell on Me - L J Johnson

somebody played l j johnson at brid this year couldnt believe it

kev

somebody played l j johnson at brid this year couldnt believe it

kev

weakspot was also a biggie,

sexy sugar plum,

remember these being big tunes in the day not sure about them now imo,

tavares,heaven & dont take away the music,

miracles,love machine,

v sue robinson,turn the beat around,

betty wright,where is the love,

not a big tune but i remember sam playing,dont go breaking my heart,kd+ej mid 70s ish at st ives all-nighter,

SAM DEES-LONELY FOR YOU BABY

Well said, sick of it meself almost to the point where I put me fingers in me ears if it is played.

Suz

x

Not that I do it much nowadays, but I always play Rufus Lumley - Stronger Than Me off a carvers I had done, got it put into mono and it sounds incredible...brilliant brilliant record

Pete

Anyway you can post up a sound clip please

been years since I heard it

I know it was never a monster , but i hope people dont start playing "for guys who like it" the Falstaffers again it makes me cringe

i hated this when it was first played,the flasher,mistura,

oh and the javells,goodbye nothing to say,

Jeanette Williams,

something goods gotta hold of me,early wigan play anyone got a copy for sale?

Simon

What about,Fabula, I think thats how its spelled,I remember J,Vincent,playing it mid 70s,total pop record.

Kev.

somebody played l j johnson at brid this year couldnt believe it

kev

Kev - in I think it was late 78, Evison reactivated LJ Johnson and it went truly massive again, three years after initial plays. I don't think I've heard it played since but a lot of those records have actually dated pretty well - Barbara Pennington's 24 hours a day and Running in another direction being two absolute corkers. In my opinion, obviously

Millie Jackson : House for sale

was massive and rightly so, I aint heard this at a venue for yonks

Kev - in I think it was late 78, Evison reactivated LJ Johnson and it went truly massive again, three years after initial plays. I don't think I've heard it played since but a lot of those records have actually dated pretty well - Barbara Pennington's 24 hours a day and Running in another direction being two absolute corkers. In my opinion, obviously

Been racking my brains to remember the one that reminds of that time VICKY SUE ROBINSON-TURN THE BEAT AROUND was it on RCA?

Edited August 12, 200816 yr by HARRY CROSBY

Have been playing it in and around D¼sseldorf for the last couple of months.

Lovely tune.

always thought this was a great record. remember soul sam giving it a few spins around 1980. flip it over for ace mid tempo dancer(imho) that would go if given the spins. think it's called "it takes a woman to love a man". also re ral donner. he died a few years back and yeah he made his living as an elvis impersonator. i think he was in elvis' band at one point but i could be wrong. i usually am!!

Correct Harry.

Been racking my brains to remember the one that reminds of that time VICKY SUE ROBINSON-TURN THE BEAT AROUND was it on RCA?

Kev - in I think it was late 78, Evison reactivated LJ Johnson and it went truly massive again, three years after initial plays. I don't think I've heard it played since but a lot of those records have actually dated pretty well - Barbara Pennington's 24 hours a day and Running in another direction being two absolute corkers. In my opinion, obviously

L J Johnson did 24 hours a day i think it was in 79 or 80 good version.

I still love Barbara Pennington, both!

What about,Fabula, I think thats how its spelled,I remember J,Vincent,playing it mid 70s,total pop record.

Kev.

falbala- the magic band ?

L J Johnson did 24 hours a day i think it was in 79 or 80 good version.

I still love Barbara Pennington, both!

check out barbara pennington "i cant erase the thought of you" stormer b side of 24 hours

check out barbara pennington "i cant erase the thought of you" stormer b side of 24 hours

Better make that all three

slightly off topic but while the rotund producers mid 70s offerings are being mentioned on this topic can anyone else remember him being on the stage at wigan casino on a saturday night/sun morning mid 70s hurling copys of one or some of his 45s must have been weakspot/24 hours a day???,so who invited him?? because this was about the time of the wigan/mecca punch up thingy and i remember some of the 45s being hurled back at him,happy days,

slightly off topic but while the rotund producers mid 70s offerings are being mentioned on this topic can anyone else remember him being on the stage at wigan casino on a saturday night/sun morning mid 70s hurling copys of one or some of his 45s must have been weakspot/24 hours a day???,so who invited him?? because this was about the time of the wigan/mecca punch up thingy and i remember some of the 45s being hurled back at him,happy days,

Possibly the night that the "Chicago Roadshow" were in attendance, performing live. LJ Johnson, Evlyn Thomas & Barbara Pennington(I think). Mr Levine was giving away those "Tomorrow" demos of the tracks. I had a Doomsday Voc/Inst.

Paul

What about,Fabula, I think thats how its spelled,I remember J,Vincent,playing it mid 70s,total pop record.

Kev.

Fabula The Magic Band total sh*t

and that goes for Condition Red as well.

but you couldn't get on the floor while they were playing!!!

falbala- the magic band ?

Yeah ,but I dont think I'd class Falbala as pop (or soul for that matter !).Just 'different'.....I liked it anyway

My offerings ;

Helen Shapiro -Stop etc

Love Hustle

Inky Dinky Wank Dang Do.

The clues in the title.

I went to a night a few years ago (sorry I'm too shy to mention which one.. ) and a lot of the records mentioned on this thread were played including the Man about the House theme (condition red... ). For a one off it was a bit of fun but I got the impression that it wasn't a one off for that venue. I've been to a few oldies nights but this was something else. Also on the list played that night were:

Boogie Man Orchestra -Lady lady lady (instrumental)

Gentleman and their lady - Like her

Apples peaches pumpkin pie - Jay and the Techniques

and what's that one called that goes "standing at the station, waiting for the number 8 train.."..is it Beverly Ann?

Anyway....it seems that one person's "never again" is anothers "yes please" as the place was packed!

and what's that one called that goes "standing at the station, waiting for the number 8 train.."..is it Beverly Ann?

Yup, "He's coming home"...have to say, still one to get the ladeeez on the dancefloor - and quite a few guys as well. Truthfully, I'm bored with playing it, but still have to dig it out occasionally!

Yup, "He's coming home"...have to say, still one to get the ladeeez on the dancefloor - and quite a few guys as well. Truthfully, I'm bored with playing it, but still have to dig it out occasionally!

That's the one...the memory's not what it used to be My husband goes mad when I forget stuff but I think my brain has a one in one out policy re records these days

Millie Jackson : House for sale

was massive and rightly so, I aint heard this at a venue for yonks

Yep top tune!

This should get played more.

I went to a night a few years ago (sorry I'm too shy to mention which one.. ) and a lot of the records mentioned on this thread were played including the Man about the House theme (condition red... ). For a one off it was a bit of fun but I got the impression that it wasn't a one off for that venue. I've been to a few oldies nights but this was something else. Also on the list played that night were:

Boogie Man Orchestra -Lady lady lady (instrumental)

Gentleman and their lady - Like her

Apples peaches pumpkin pie - Jay and the Techniques

and what's that one called that goes "standing at the station, waiting for the number 8 train.."..is it Beverly Ann?

Anyway....it seems that one person's "never again" is anothers "yes please" as the place was packed!

I like Beverly Anne ! He's Coming Home I think it's called.

In a word, yes.

Ral Donner is/was a famous Elvis-a-like.

I knew that...honest

I like Beverly Anne ! He's Coming Home I think it's called.

I'll pm ya the venue

I'll pm ya the venue

Fanks!

I like Gentlemen and there Lady too - I might have a good night!

One i played on Saturday night at Nuneaton Greg Perry / Love Control had a few telling me it was great to hear it being played out again.

Ralph

One i played on Saturday night at Nuneaton Greg Perry / Love Control had a few telling me it was great to hear it being played out again.

Ralph

I spin this every now & then, really great tune!

Simon

Millie Jackson : House for sale

was massive and rightly so, I aint heard this at a venue for yonks

Its a bit of a handbagers record,its played at the soul disco nights do's

Kev

Suprised no-one has mention Footsse (oh, I just did!)

Hide in cupbooards all you want, but it is time to come out and revive this, it did packe the floors way back then!

..and a couple more..

cats eyes..life. .

it,s too late ..bobby goldsbourgh...

..and a couple more..

it,s too late ..bobby goldsbourgh...

Lets not forget "Too Many People"

Al Wilson Passport

Jimmy James Help Yourself

Outsiders Lonely Man

Danny Wagner This Thing Called Love

Robert Knight Branded

Thelma Houston I Ain,t Going Nowhere

Magic Disco Machine Control Tower

Harley Hatcher Soul Hustler

Taj Mahal A Lot of Love

Kev - in I think it was late 78, Evison reactivated LJ Johnson and it went truly massive again, three years after initial plays. I don't think I've heard it played since but a lot of those records have actually dated pretty well - Barbara Pennington's 24 hours a day and Running in another direction being two absolute corkers. In my opinion, obviously

Tend to agree Pete.. I wish that sort of 70s was a bit more fashionable these days.

One or two more from 75/76:

World Column, So Is The Sun

Babe Ruth, Elusive

Black Nasty, Cut Your Motor Off

Esther Phillips, What A Difference A Day Makes

Al Foster, Night of The Wolf (awesome!)

and then there was: Barnaby Bye- Can't Live this Way, Biddhu- Exodus

I went to a night a few years ago (sorry I'm too shy to mention which one.. ) and a lot of the records mentioned on this thread were played including the Man about the House theme (condition red... ). For a one off it was a bit of fun but I got the impression that it wasn't a one off for that venue. I've been to a few oldies nights but this was something else. Also on the list played that night were:

Boogie Man Orchestra -Lady lady lady (instrumental)

Gentleman and their lady - Like her

Apples peaches pumpkin pie - Jay and the Techniques

and what's that one called that goes "standing at the station, waiting for the number 8 train.."..is it Beverly Ann?

Anyway....it seems that one person's "never again" is anothers "yes please" as the place was packed!

Ginger played Gentleman and Their Lady at Cleggy last year... packed the floor!

Yep top tune!

This should get played more.

Eh? A couple of years ago you couldn't go in a venue (or a lift, for that matter) on the east side of the country without hearing Millie Jackson!

BTW.. has anyone mentioned Wayne Gibson yet?

jeanette harper-fools paradise

gtos-girl from new york city

lou roberts-ten to one

ann d'andre-dont stop looking

two versions of?-just one more chance(is all i need.....)

the last one i remember well, as i used to get sore hands from clapping along to it!!!

Ginger played Gentleman and Their Lady at Cleggy last year... packed the floor!

I loved Gentleman and Their Lady (preferred the short version)

Does anyone play the Jades any more? - classic case of loved it at the time, but think it's poo now.

Catacombs corridor packer WOMBAT I'm Getting On Life

With a lot of help from the people at Riker Labs it had a certain charm c1973