KevH Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Hi,sorry if this powerhouse of soul has been covered before.. First heard this 30 odd years ago,been a love of mine since.If i had to play Northern example to someone this may well be near the top of the list. What i'd like to ask my learned friends is....who and where was it first played?. Has the "b" side ever gained recognition? ,as imo its just right, and another perfect example of mid-tempo soul. Over to you guys.....Kev Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soul-slider Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Embers did a nice male version on Bell. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 (edited) Hi,sorry if this powerhouse of soul has been covered before.. First heard this 30 odd years ago,been a love of mine since.If i had to play Northern example to someone this may well be near the top of the list. Great Northern Soul, hard to say who first played it as there always seemed to be so many copies about. Would stay clear of the ones without the full publishing company details on the left hand side! Should be Cragvee & Overcome. Demo is quite rare. Edited October 8, 2008 by Guest Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
E0999 Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Embers did a nice male version on Bell. their first version on jcp is also nice ... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Gogs Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Has the "b" side ever gained recognition? ,as imo its just right, and another perfect example of mid-tempo soul. Over to you guys.....Kev normally listen to all "b" sides but must have missed this one, got to agree this should be getting played. gogs Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest mel brat Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 (edited) Mamie Galore is/was regarded very much as a Catacombs anthem (see B&S ads. below), though I couldn't say for certain if it originated there. Max Millward would know I guess. One of those sounds that bring a nostalgic tear to the eye for sure. (sigh!) Edited October 9, 2008 by mel brat Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest soulmaguk Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Great Northern Soul, hard to say who first played it as there always seemed to be so many copies about. Would stay clear of the ones without the full publishing company details on the left hand side! Should be Cragvee & Overcome. Demo is quite rare. Only got 'Overcome' on mine! also there's only a very slight marking in the run-out groove of 20094. Boot? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
KevH Posted October 9, 2008 Author Share Posted October 9, 2008 Great Northern Soul, hard to say who first played it as there always seemed to be so many copies about. Would stay clear of the ones without the full publishing company details on the left hand side! Should be Cragvee & Overcome. Demo is quite rare. agree there seems to be copies always around,but was that the case when it first broke? Sometimes when i have a bit of a daydream,i always find a UK demo of this !!!. What's the story on St.Lawrence stuff not getting onto UK labels?.Bearing in mind "I.A.N." had US exposure? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Gogs Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Only got 'Overcome' on mine! also there's only a very slight marking in the run-out groove of 20094. Boot? i've got cragvee & overcome on "it aint nessesary" side but only "overcome on other side, strange or correct? any help appreciated. gogs Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Prophonics 2029 Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Is this Mamie P on Sack as well. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Gogs Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 this topic also in "the sharp end of vinyl" Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest mel brat Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 agree there seems to be copies always around,but was that the case when it first broke...? Of course, no. As with all in-demand records played during that era, there weren't many copies around (far from it!) Also it was bootlegged, as was Butch Baker. If I recall, the main differences were that the labels on the bootlegs had a grey-ish "photocopied" look about them and the edge of the record was cut sharp rather than chamfered. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
max millward Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Mamie Galore is/was regarded very much as a Catacombs anthem (see B&S ads. below), though I couldn't say for certain if it originated there. Max Millward would know I guess. One of those sounds that bring a nostalgic tear to the eye for sure. (sigh!) in answer to the question, it was regarded as a record that you had to go to the "cats" to hear! but as in so many cases it's immpossible to confirm the the copy i played wasn't one of a handful that had turned up! max.. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Nick Hackett Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 MAMIE GALORE IT AINT NECESSARY. (20094 scratched in runout) Cragvee & Overcombe Pub.Co. DONT THINK I COULD STAND IT. (20095 scratched in runout) Overcome Pub.Co Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Baz Atkinson Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Ive got a demo somewhere must admitt it is a fab record not as good as her shotts Spin "you got the power" ,now that folks is truly subliminal imho. BAZ A 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
heartandsoulktf Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Great Northern Soul, hard to say who first played it as there always seemed to be so many copies about. Would stay clear of the ones without the full publishing company details on the left hand side! Should be Cragvee & Overcome. Demo is quite rare. Bugger...... oh well live and learn best get that one i have selling on ebay sorted then . Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mrtag Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) Is this Mamie P on Sack as well. The one & only Edited January 27, 2014 by mrtag Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ljblanken Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Ive got a demo somewhere must admitt it is a fab record not as good as her shotts Spin "you got the power" ,now that folks is truly subliminal imho. BAZ A spot on. that song has truly "got the power"! "i'm a strong hearted woman, but you so, so much man!" - sends chills! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
KevH Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 Wow,where's this thread been lurking.? .Just for reference here's "Don't think i could stand it". Proper Northern. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
kevinsoulman Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) Of course, no. As with all in-demand records played during that era, there weren't many copies around (far from it!) Also it was bootlegged, as was Butch Baker. If I recall, the main differences were that the labels on the bootlegs had a grey-ish "photocopied" look about them and the edge of the record was cut sharp rather than chamfered. AM WONDERING WHY JOHN MANSHIP DOES NOT HAVE THIS LISTED IN HIS BOOT GUIDE OR HIS ISSUE 5 PRICE GUIDE BOOT SECTION , WOULD HAVE THOUGHT IT WOULD BE AS BUTCH BAKER IS LISTED LAWRENCE 1011 WHITE LABEL REPRO KEV Edited January 27, 2014 by kevinsoulman Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Prophonics 2029 Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 The one & only Err!!! can I see your Coconuts Mr Tag. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
KevH Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 Here's "It aint necessary"...she lip synching,but what the hell....they don't make em like this anymore.!!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2ENEqAVNcM Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Here's "It aint necessary"...she lip synching,but what the hell....they don't make em like this anymore.!!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2ENEqAVNcM That is a terrible wig she's wearing, when she does Special Agent later in the program the wig slips 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Stateside Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 This is my favourite Mamie Galore track on Imperial 06 Track 6 Mamie Galore - This time tomorrow.mp3 Kev Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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