We all know & love the classics from the Golden era & they are well documented on the whole, even the tunes played during the 8ts, after the tourists had left the scene for dead, when the REAL die hard's kept the scene alive & vibrant with a twist have become classics & in many cases been revived over the last 10 - 15 years & enjoyed almost like newies again by the returnees that missed them first time around, but what are the classic tunes POST Stafford etc, we are constantly told nothing could compare with the discoveries from the Golden Era, but I disagree & wondered what your classics from the scenes more recent history (comparitively speaking) are or maybe you feel there arnt any discoveries from this period that can be considered classics.

Here's a few from me:

Jimmy Bo Horne - I Just Cant Speak - Dade

Fortsom & Scott - Sweet Lover - Pzazz

Parliments-This is my rainy day-Cabel

Hamilton Movement-She's Gone-Look-Out

Vanguards-Good Times, Bad Times-Lamp

Johnny Praye-Cant Get Too Much Love-Sidewalk

Trannels-Im Blessed With a Love-Flo Jo

Barons of Soul-You Need Love

Lil Major Williams-Girl Don't Leave Me/Girl Your So Sweet-Paladium/Williams 111

Walter & the Admerations-Man o Man-La Cindy

Carla Thomas-Never Stop Loving You

True Image-I'm Not Over You-Super Smash

Camaros - We're Not Too Young - D'ar Cha

Soul Incorporated - My Proposal-Coconut Groove

Mello Souls - We Can Make It - Mello

Hyperions - Why you wanna treat me - Chattahoochie

Annabel Fox-Lonely Girl-Satin

Chuck Cockerham-Have I the Right-Mala

Barbara Lynne-Moovin' On a Groove-Jetstream

Ruby Andrews-Just Loving You-Zodiac

Jesse James- love is all right-Shirley

Joey Delorenzo-Wake Up To The Sunshine Girl- Mi Val

All the unissued RCA from Ady

Ben E King-Give It To Me

Cody Black-Its Our Time To Fall In Love-Gig

Eddie Billups-Ask My Heart-Peachtree

Potentiall loads more...........so what are your post Stafford era tunes, you feel deserve classic status ????????????

Russ

Edited August 29, 200816 yr by Russ Vickers

Can't remember hearing these in the 80s? (Maybe I was at the bar though!)

Poets - Wrapped Around Your Finger - J-2

Topics - Hey Girl, Where Are You Going - Chadwick

Both absolutely TOP notch.

Falcons I'm a fool i must love you

Dream Merchants Stop you're breaking my heart

Commands no time for love

Stafford or later?

Sorry if this is off topic but was i the only one who hated the 4 vandals ? i was going to post it in the other viking saga (Sic) but i thought i would be made wear rugby shorts and have to stand in the corner.

Solid Solution - Think About It Girl

When was Montclairs-Hey you, first played?

Edited August 29, 200816 yr by Dave Thorley

I'm not sure about this one whether its had plays in the past

Arin Demain - You dont have to cry anymore

Flip side of Silent I've been playing it over the last couple of years but cant say Ive heard it out ever apart from myself of course a really great record and some what over looked.

Darren

Falcons I'm a fool i must love you

Dream Merchants Stop you're breaking my heart

Commands no time for love

Stafford or later?

I had a Dream Merchants from Soul Bowl in 83, but not sure if I played it much then

Seeing Greg Tormo lurking reminds me we musn't forget Two Plus Two on Velgo.

Must learn to lurk more invisbly... What about Leon Peterson on Skylark "Now you're on your own". The copy I found in 1992 made its way into Roger Banks' hands and I heard it everytime I was in the UK. Personally, I thought it was horrible (which is why I got rid of it), but I think it was a pretty big sound for Roger. I'm sure he had it covered up as something or other.

When was Montclares-Hey you, first played?

Early 9Ts to my ears, but that means Nowt

When was Montclairs-Hey you, first played?

A one-time Ian Levine Mecca spin, I believe.

When was Montclairs-Hey you, first played?

Mecca for about 2 plays, so dont count as a propper Mecca play..........good call.

Russ

Must learn to lurk more invisbly... What about Leon Peterson on Skylark "Now you're on your own". The copy I found in 1992 made its way into Roger Banks' hands and I heard it everytime I was in the UK. Personally, I thought it was horrible (which is why I got rid of it), but I think it was a pretty big sound for Roger. I'm sure he had it covered up as something or other.

He did, was played a lot at Wilton I think.

Russ

I had a Dream Merchants from Soul Bowl in 83, but not sure if I played it much then

Dave is there a different version of Stop i seam to remember when i played this out someone having a look at it and telling me there was a better but harder to find one, or have i just been dreaming it?

O.C. Smith-On easy street

Tolbert-I've got it

Turner Bros.-Lets go fishing

Fantastics-Where there's a will

Mecca for about 2 plays, so dont count as a propper Mecca play..........good call.

Russ

According to His Levineship,found 500 in 73 ,only bought 2 copies ,left the rest.

It "wasn't up to Mecca standard",maybe played the once?

What about:

Andrea Henry-Need You Like a Baby-MGM

Ronnie West-Lil Woman-Goins (Deans Soulfay c/up)

Supremes-Stormy

Diplomats-Cards on the Table

Russ

Dave is there a different version of Stop i seam to remember when i played this out someone having a look at it and telling me there was a better but harder to find one, or have i just been dreaming it?

Haven't got it anymore so can't check, sold it back to John end 80's when I sold most of the 60's stuff, big mistake(Sort of)

Where was Bottom & Co first played & by who, of course Patterson Twins was deffo post Stafford............I think ?????

Russ

BTW thank you to everyone for thier fantastic contributions............any more for any more, must admit loving this..........

Russ

Sam definitely played the Patterson Twins at Stafford (maybe from the LP), although it would have gone on to greater popularity a bit later down the line.

Musn't forget Eddie Holland's beautiful Daydreamer acetate, courtesy of Ady Croasdell. A record I remember from a similar timeframe is Butch playing The Prophets One Gold Piece. Both these records and scores more would have been monsters anywhere at any time.

Sam definitely played the Patterson Twins at Stafford (maybe from the LP), although it would have gone on to greater popularity a bit later down the line.

Honestly cant remember hearing this until maybe mid 9ts.

Almeta Latimore- Memories-Mainstream........whoaaaaaaaaaaa hear it & weep, remember hammering this darn sarf in the Northen Rooms locally & being totally made up when Clarkie played it in the main room at the Cleggy Weekender..........wow.

Russ

Antoher couple I'm not sure about

Cashmers - Showstopper

and

Tate - Love Shop? (Having major doubts this is the correct title)

Musn't forget Eddie Holland's beautiful Daydreamer acetate, courtesy of Ady Croasdell. A record I remember from a similar timeframe is Butch playing The Prophets One Gold Piece. Both these records and scores more would have been monsters anywhere at any time.

Gareth, Ive been trying to remember this all morning to put up..............sh*t the bed !!!!!!!!!!!!!..............happy days indeed, bloody great call matey.

Russ

Also there wasn't much in the way of Stafford or post Stafford compilations to catch up with either. Did much of this stuff come out on Goldmine? Either way, it's certainly an era which needs documenting........

Ian D

Ian I have a Goldmine CD comp 'On Top Of The World...The Stafford Story'

Never got to go...was doing Morcambe and various allnighters around the north east so can't personally testify to how accurate the track listing is...and probably wouldn't remember even if I did

1. You Got Me Uptight - Arthur Freeman

2. Like the Lord Said - Rodd Keith

3. You Can't Go On - Lonnie Lester

4. Peanut Duck/The Dance Track - Unknown

5. Naughty Boy - Jackie Day

6. Now You've Gone - The Chaumonts

7. Hook Line and Sinker - Roy Wright

8. Love Bandit - Mr Caldwell

9. Keep on Livin' On - Richard Anthony

10. New Girl - Jimmie and the Entertainers

11. I'm Not Gonna Lose You - Chryslers and Monarchs Band

12. Look into My Heart - Ree Flores

13. Tightrope - Soul Blenders

14. I Remember - Anthony and the Aqualads

15. Sunshine Is Her Way - Main Change

16. No Stranger to Love - Glenda McCloud

17. Looking for a Woman - The Brooks Bros

18. I'm Catching On - Betty Lloyd

19. Same Identical Thing - The Gilletts

20. I Cried My Life Away - Tommy Navarro

21. Long Long Road to Happiness - Sonny Daye

22. Make a Change - Johnny Rogers

23. Pyramid - Soul Bros Inc

24. If You Need More Time - Rayford Tucker

Antoher couple I'm not sure about

Cashmers - Showstopper

and

Tate - Love Shop? (Having major doubts this is the correct title)

WC Deffo

Russ

Antoher couple I'm not sure about

Cashmers - Showstopper

and

Tate - Love Shop? (Having major doubts this is the correct title)

Tate was Levine / Mecca.

Antoher couple I'm not sure about

Cashmers - Showstopper

and

Tate - Love Shop? (Having major doubts this is the correct title)

Tate, was played at the Mecca, Showstopper RS Wigan

Honestly cant remember hearing this until maybe mid 9ts.

Almeta Latimore- Memories-Mainstream........whoaaaaaaaaaaa hear it & weep, remember hammering this darn sarf in the Northen Rooms locally & being totally made up when Clarkie played it in the main room at the Cleggy Weekender..........wow.

Russ

Mentioned Almeta in my list earlier, Russ.

Searling 'Parkers' spin.

Honestly cant remember hearing this until maybe mid 9ts.

Almeta Latimore- Memories-Mainstream........whoaaaaaaaaaaa hear it & weep, remember hammering this darn sarf in the Northen Rooms locally & being totally made up when Clarkie played it in the main room at the Cleggy Weekender..........wow.

Russ

Good enough to bring a grown man to tears. I was going to do another all time fave post, but It was getting silly.

Some great almost forgotten titles on this thread Russ. Thanks for statrting it. A few times the hairs have stood up on my neck as memories were jogged.

C'mon Ady.............post Stafford 100 Club sounds, must be hundreds.............

Russ

Vivian Reed - Save Your Love For Me

Whooooosh!

Antoher couple I'm not sure about

Cashmers - Showstopper

and

Tate - Love Shop? (Having major doubts this is the correct title)

Tate was mecca and wigan but there is another one by him that might be the one you are thinking of

mark

Tate was mecca and wigan but there is another one by him that might be the one you are thinking of

mark

Hi Mark

Both Tate records were played at the Mecca

Good enough to bring a grown man to tears. I was going to do another all time fave post, but It was getting silly.

Some great almost forgotten titles on this thread Russ. Thanks for statrting it. A few times the hairs have stood up on my neck as memories were jogged.

Mikey i would like to second that mate .

One of if not the best Topic's on S/S for some time and with only minimal negative statement! this soul world is looking good for a change.

Steve J

Juan Williams-Check My Mail Box

Willie Dee-Looks Like Rain

Sam Dees-Touch me With Your Love

Russ

What was Butch's thing with the same backing track as Yvonne Baker ????????........was it the Volcanoes ????..........mental block..........hoofin' sound !!!!!!.

Russ

When was Guitar Ray-Your Gonna Wreck My Life played.........

Russ

Vivian Reed - Save Your Love For Me

Whooooosh!

I've the worst memory in the world but

Many classics post Stafford came about by simply flipping tunes made popular at TOTW,

eg Jack Montgomery, Tangeers etc.

How about

Terry Callier - Ordinary Joe

Little Ann - Who Are you trying To Fool

Purple Mundi

Soul Set - Will You Ever Learn

Brand New Faces - B N F this was wigan i am sure

True Image - Not over you yet was this not a stafford spin for dave withers?

Martha reeves - Noone There

Oxford knights - We can make it.

Some of those may have been Stafford too.

Plus the Luther Ingram one that Ady plays. I dont get it, but everyone else raves about it, and it fills the 100 club floor every time.

highlghted two maybe wrong with true image but not the BNF

mark

When was Guitar Ray-Your Gonna Wreck My Life played.........

Russ

This is starting to sound repetitive, Stafford, got it from Tim Ashibend. He said "here's one of those left field sounds you like"

What was Butch's thing with the same backing track as Yvonne Baker ????????........was it the Volcanoes ????..........mental block..........hoofin' sound !!!!!!.

Russ

The Chesterfields.

What was Butch's thing with the same backing track as Yvonne Baker ????????........was it the Volcanoes ????..........mental block..........hoofin' sound !!!!!!.

Russ

"Chesterfields" wasn`t it?,it came out on Grapevine 2000.

Dave f................

Fluorescent Smogg must count as post-Stafford in terms of weight of plays. Lots of great records mentioned so far.

Nice track Dave, not heard this before,cheers

Dave f............

I have moaned & moaned at Dave to spin this again, in fact I thought he may have sold it...........you lucky blighters gonna hear it out foe the first time in eons at Lifeline...............listen to that back beat thump, thump, thump...............strings n things & a vocal to die for, will be huge again, in fact didnt reach its full potential first time round.........just great NS, what it should be all about.............

Russ

Fluorescent Smogg must count as post-Stafford in terms of weight of plays. Lots of great records mentioned so far.

Soul Sam , actually got it from John A, while Stafford was on Gareth . He turned up at Rock City with it !

Okay quick run by while waiting in coffee cue

Donnie Burdick Candle In The Window

Colin Law at his peak, dance floor rocking, hands clapping, mad Scotsmen chanting Soul. I was off course at side stroking my chin in time.

Lost more records from Colin in that period, trying to think when, also lots of Allanton records although not sure they count as huge, 2 from me I would suggest

Soulful Twins - Can't Let You Go and Tears - Good Luck My Love

Also Magnetics I Have A Girl would only became popular after Stafford, would it have not, trust me I used to ask Butch to play it enough!!

Edited August 29, 200816 yr by jocko

A rundown of Rock City classics wouldn't go amiss. Remember Bill "Space Lady" causing quite a stir for a few weeks.

Listening to this for the first time in years as just planted my feet back in time onto a revolving dance floor and i want to go back to them Sunday afternoon soulful sessions

Steve J

Great thread Russ! Just read all the posts, some amazing music that you forget. Can just see the world and his wife writing all the tunes down or diving into the loft to dig out that long forgotten classic! MM & the Peanuts 'The Phillie', sure that was a Yate spin? Must have been as I never went to Stafford and I had it & played it when I was at Yate.

Okay quick run by while waiting in coffee cue

Donnie Burdick Candle In The Window

Colin Law at his peak, dance floor rocking, hands clapping, mad Scotsmen chanting Soul. I was off course at side stroking my chin in time.

Lost more records from Colin in that period, trying to think when, also lots of Allanton records although not sure they count as huge, 2 from me I would suggest

Soulful Twins - Can't Let You Go and Tears - Good Luck My Love

Also Magnetics I Have A Girl would only became popular after Stafford, would it have not, trust me I used to ask Butch to play it enough!!

Do not under estimate the power of the Scots Jocko.......Allanton was huge for us. Did I hear Colin might be making a come back ???????????

Russ

Edited August 29, 200816 yr by Russ Vickers