Can anybody tell me anything about this?

I know that it was issued on fusion, route and pye labels but have never seen it on this label.

thank you

gogs

Can anybody tell me anything about this?

I know that it was issued on fusion, route and pye labels but have never seen it on this label.

thank you

gogs

PRT was Pye's new name when they got taken over - think it stood for Precision Records & Tapes.

PRT was Pye's new name when they got taken over - think it stood for Precision Records & Tapes.

thanks pete i didn't know that , so after pye was taken over they re-released this, WHY? surely wasn't that big a record? or am i wrong (again).

It was also released on a strange 12" as well - It had a AIR Balloon on the label. Sold it for about 20 quid I think years ago

Just looked tha route release has the same cat number

Edited October 20, 200816 yr by Ernie Andrews

thanks pete i didn't know that , so after pye was taken over they re-released this, WHY? surely wasn't that big a record? or am i wrong (again).

didn't it make the charts? do pretty well too? Didn't Kev Roberts have something to do with it?

didn't it make the charts? do pretty well too? Didn't Kev Roberts have something to do with it?

your right chalky found this on www.sixmillionsteps.com

Mistura's 'The Flasher', featuring the trumpet of Lloyd Michel, was a Northern Soul favourite that went on to reach number 23 on the chart. Leased to Route Records by Northern DJ, Kev Roberts, who'd licensed it for the UK after he'd been sent a copy via a friend who was a member of the New York Disco Pool. Robert's originally regarded it as little more than a 'throwaway instrumental', but was amazed when it was first played, to a big response, by Ian Levine at the Blackpool Mecca. It would later appear on the Goldmine compilation, 'The Wigan Casino Story'.

gogs

"The Flasher" was probably the biggest instrumental of 1976. I remember meeting a female DJ in Ostende who was boasting that she had "the only copy of 'The Flasher' in Belgium"!

"The Flasher" was probably the biggest instrumental of 1976. I remember meeting a female DJ in Ostende who was boasting that she had "the only copy of 'The Flasher' in Belgium"!

I stand corrected , i will now have to read up on my history of Northern Soul more thoroughy (spelling) and i've only been on the scene for 30+ years. (less my allowed 10 year break for family commitments)

gogs

thanks pete i didn't know that , so after pye was taken over they re-released this, WHY? surely wasn't that big a record? or am i wrong (again).

MASSIVE POP SOUL/CHART RECORD still hear it played out in local disco's.

MASSIVE POP SOUL/CHART RECORD still hear it played out in local disco's.

Absolutely gigantic disco record in its day. Was quickly disowned as it ripened into cheese but was battered to death at every local disco/soul night/fairground etc etc that year.. 'twas the era of the monster instrumental..

I always thought it was a " tailor made " cash in .. But a Kev Roberts (AOR) hit ?

On a related note; i have a pye acetate of their follow up 45.. ... Its safe to say it will never be sought after..

Edited December 14, 200816 yr by Russ Smith

As far as I can remember it was the second tune by Mistura featuring Lloyd Michaels to be played on the scene. 'Life Is A Song Worth Singing' was released earlier and got a few plays but was never as popular.

As far as I can remember it was the second tune by Mistura featuring Lloyd Michaels to be played on the scene. 'Life Is A Song Worth Singing' was released earlier and got a few plays but was never as popular.

not as poppy-popular as the flasher but LIASWS was as much a floor filler in it's day as the Brothers was, central hall kettering, cleggy, wirrina and all points between.

not as poppy-popular as the flasher but LIASWS was as much a floor filler in it's day as the Brothers was, central hall kettering, cleggy, wirrina and all points between.

In case anyone is wondering, Lloyd Michels is my father. The Flasher along with many other songs that never got released were unique tunes, but excellent pieces in my opinion. His trumpet playing abilities are truly astonishing. When I was a kid, listening to him play in the living room was something I will never forget.

In case anyone is wondering, Lloyd Michels is my father. The Flasher along with many other songs that never got released were unique tunes, but excellent pieces in my opinion. His trumpet playing abilities are truly astonishing. When I was a kid, listening to him play in the living room was something I will never forget.

I assume the year to be 1976 , that your father - LM - did PAs here in the UK , to promote " TF " , and I met him at one them ( I think it was at Nottingham Rock City ) : Your Father seemed to be taken aback with the popularity of his record , and the reception he got from the crowd ..........

Malc Burton

As far as I can remember it was the second tune by Mistura featuring Lloyd Michaels to be played on the scene. 'Life Is A Song Worth Singing' was released earlier and got a few plays but was never as popular.

Was huge when I started going in late 75 .There's a vocal to it on British Philly as well but I cant remember who by.........

your right chalky found this on www.sixmillionsteps.com

Mistura's 'The Flasher', featuring the trumpet of Lloyd Michel, was a Northern Soul favourite that went on to reach number 23 on the chart. Leased to Route Records by Northern DJ, Kev Roberts, who'd licensed it for the UK after he'd been sent a copy via a friend who was a member of the New York Disco Pool. Robert's originally regarded it as little more than a 'throwaway instrumental', but was amazed when it was first played, to a big response, by Ian Levine at the Blackpool Mecca. It would later appear on the Goldmine compilation, 'The Wigan Casino Story'.

gogs

I Cant remember it being played at the mecca,not saying it wasn't of course,just that i remember it was played[overplayed]? at the casino more.I Know when it was in the charts,I remember'' diddy'' david hamilton making a joke about it as there was another song in the charts at the same time called .....the Winkle man!! funny i can remember that but cant remember where i left my car keys!!

I don't care what anyone says, Life Is A Song Worth Singing is a brilliant instrumental

I don't care what anyone says, Life Is A Song Worth Singing is a brilliant instrumental

Yes mike agreed,and although not fashionable now ,i still like the flasher. As a young trumpet player, i spent hours and hours trying to perfect that trumpet solo.

Was huge when I started going in late 75 .There's a vocal to it on British Philly as well but I cant remember who by.........

Teddy Pendergrass.

In case anyone is wondering, Lloyd Michels is my father. The Flasher along with many other songs that never got released were unique tunes, but excellent pieces in my opinion. His trumpet playing abilities are truly astonishing. When I was a kid, listening to him play in the living room was something I will never forget.

great to hear from the artists and/or thier families thank you for replying.

gogs

I don't care what anyone says, Life Is A Song Worth Singing is a brilliant instrumental

I don't think anyone would dispute that - it is brilliant and there's even a nice 'clapping' part on the intro

Was huge when I started going in late 75 .There's a vocal to it on British Philly as well but I cant remember who by.........

Teddy Pendergrass.

I remember an earlier version by Johnny Mathis. My mum was a huge fan, and in the mid 70s I used to have massive rows with her about the fact that just because he was black it didn't make him a soul singer.

She's more into Robbie Williams now. Not sure if that's better or worse...

Teddy Pendergrass.