Guest Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 it was the downstairs all - dayers, that the NS crowd generalised as "disco shite". There weren't all that many. Probably no more than ten in total ever. The Miracles one broke all attendance records for the building - 3700 through the doors. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest grahamt Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 There weren't all that many. Probably no more than ten in total ever. The Miracles one broke all attendance records for the building - 3700 through the doors. the roy ayres one was a good one, he was on stage ten mins and we had to go home coz of the snow. pfft coach driver,s eh!!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 There weren't all that many. Probably no more than ten in total ever. The Miracles one broke all attendance records for the building - 3700 through the doors. The Miracles AD was a truly outstanding event . I still have photograph somewhere of myself taken with Billy Griffin ....... Malc Burton Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Barry Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 The Miracles AD was a truly outstanding event . I still have photograph somewhere of myself taken with Billy Griffin ....... Malc Burton We put Billy on at The Carlton in Warrington in the mid 80's Malc, singing his classic 'Hold Me Tighter By The Vein'. Bit of a drama queen as it happened, he wasn't too happy about changing into his spangly jacket over the barrels behind the bar. Cracking D.A. too. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 We put Billy on at The Carlton in Warrington in the mid 80's Malc, singing his classic 'Hold Me Tighter By The Vein'. Bit of a drama queen as it happened, he wasn't too happy about changing into his spangly jacket over the barrels behind the bar. This made me smile. I recorded over twenty songs with him as an artist, plus wrote about fifty with him, plus had him stay at my house many many times, plus he did hundreds of backing vocals for various artists. Lets just say that your description of him may not be all that far from the truth. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 This made me smile. I recorded over twenty songs with him as an artist, plus wrote about fifty with him, plus had him stay at my house many many times, plus he did hundreds of backing vocals for various artists. Lets just say that your description of him may not be all that far from the truth. Why do I now have the image of ' albert ' from " The Birdcage " in my mind , in respect of Billy Griffin ? ........ Malc Burton Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Why do I now have the image of ' albert ' from " The Birdcage " in my mind , in respect of Billy Griffin ? ........ Malc Burton No - Billy is as manly as they come - he LOVES the ladies. BUT... when it comes to having a strong willful personality and wanting everything all his own way...... well, nuff said. I do like him a lot but he can be ever so temperamental, a bit of the Diana Ross syndrome shall we say. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 (edited) No - Billy is as manly as they come - he LOVES the ladies. BUT... when it comes to having a strong willful personality and wanting everything all his own way...... well, nuff said. I do like him a lot but he can be ever so temperamental, a bit of the Diana Ross syndrome shall we say. Are you the same Ian I traded with at The Mecca, must have been late 70s, so long ago. I think I got an MVPs off you? Or maybe a Jimmy Raye? So long ago, I've still got the record anyway, wonder if you've still got my record? Edited January 26, 2009 by Mr Chips Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest familytree Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 We put Billy on at The Carlton in Warrington in the mid 80's Malc, singing his classic 'Hold Me Tighter By The Vein'. Bit of a drama queen as it happened, he wasn't too happy about changing into his spangly jacket over the barrels behind the bar. Cracking D.A. too. That vision made me chuckle Barry... x Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Are you the same Ian I traded with at The Mecca, must have been late 70s, so long ago. I think I got an MVPs off you? Or maybe a Jimmy Raye? So long ago, I've still got the record anyway, wonder if you've still got my record? Well I'm Ian Levine and I DJ'd at the Mecca, (well - I might say that the phrase "I DJ'd at the Mecca" is a bit like saying David Beckham once kicked a ball around, or Shirley Bassey might have once worn a sequinned dress - except if I did some people on here might not appreciate it), so if you went there, you'd hopefully be aware of who I was. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest familytree Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Well I'm Ian Levine and I DJ'd at the Mecca, (well - I might say that the phrase "I DJ'd at the Mecca" is a bit like saying David Beckham once kicked a ball around, or Shirley Bassey might have once worn a sequinned dress - except if I did some people on here might not appreciate it), so if you went there, you'd hopefully be aware of who I was. And that made me chuckle even more! lol x Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 And that made me chuckle even more! lol x I was quite pleased with that little post. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 No - Billy is as manly as they come - he LOVES the ladies. BUT... when it comes to having a strong willful personality and wanting everything all his own way...... well, nuff said. I do like him a lot but he can be ever so temperamental, a bit of the Diana Ross syndrome shall we say. Ian - what I meant was , and I should have phrased better - that my vision of Billy being akin to that of Albert in " The Birdcage " , was that of shows of temperament , and not in dress or manner ........ So with your comparison and mine , shall we say " Albert Ross " ? Malc Burton Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Ian - what I meant was , and I should have phrased better - that my vision of Billy being akin to that of Albert in " The Birdcage " , was that of shows of temperament , and not in dress or manner ........ So with your comparison and mine , shall we say " Albert Ross " ? Malc Burton I shouldn't be discussing Billy Griffin's temperament. He wouldn't be too happy if he read any of this, to put it mildly. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I shouldn't be discussing Billy Griffin's temperament. He wouldn't be too happy if he read any of this, to put it mildly. Fair enough ; I did not mean any intentional insult to Billy's character . Subject closed , and will not be mentioned again ....... Malc Burton Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 With any luck I shall have a couple of killer new videos ready tomorrow. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 A guy from Australia, called Simon Lloyd, who has been a very loyal and dedicated supporter of the records I produce, posted the following on my main YouTube page, and I thought some of you might be interested to read it... "Fans of Ian take note - what promises to be the most uplifting and melodic album of his long career is taking shape as you read these words. You've had a preview of the Soul Steppers album already. The Evelyn Thomas and Odette Adams tracks are good aren't they? What you haven't heard, and what I have had the privelege of listening to, is the rest of the album. What a treat you have in store - songs you feel you've known forever! He really is a one-man musical miracle. The song that holds a special place in my heart is the one I heard recorded. 'Halfway to your Heart' by Delroy G. Pinnock does for Soul Steppers what 'Love is My Sanctuary' did for Northern Soul 2008 - shining brightly in an already dazzling collection. Now, Ian knows when he's on to something special and he really pumped the air with this one. 'Halfway to your heart but I want to be all the way there...' sings Delroy and you'll be singing too, I swear" Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 A guy from Australia, called Simon Lloyd, who has been a very loyal and dedicated supporter of the records I produce, posted the following on my main YouTube page, and I thought some of you might be interested to read it... "Fans of Ian take note - what promises to be the most uplifting and melodic album of his long career is taking shape as you read these words. You've had a preview of the Soul Steppers album already. The Evelyn Thomas and Odette Adams tracks are good aren't they? What you haven't heard, and what I have had the privelege of listening to, is the rest of the album. What a treat you have in store - songs you feel you've known forever! He really is a one-man musical miracle. The song that holds a special place in my heart is the one I heard recorded. 'Halfway to your Heart' by Delroy G. Pinnock does for Soul Steppers what 'Love is My Sanctuary' did for Northern Soul 2008 - shining brightly in an already dazzling collection. Now, Ian knows when he's on to something special and he really pumped the air with this one. 'Halfway to your heart but I want to be all the way there...' sings Delroy and you'll be singing too, I swear" That reads as a Press Release... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 That reads as a Press Release... I swear it's not. I just pasted it off the comments on my YouTube page. Don't be so cynical, Smiffy. People do actually like my stuff, you know - not everyone thinks like some people on here do. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I swear it's not. I just pasted it off the comments on my YouTube page. Don't be so cynical, Smiffy. People do actually like my stuff, you know - not everyone thinks like some people on here do. I know they do, I'm not agreeing or disagreeing with whats said.. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest EType69 Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Hi Everyone, I'd like to share my experience of yesterday when I visited Ian to buy some records. I arranged to meet at 6pm and being just 20 miles north of Ian left to at five. Big mistake thanks to problems on the North Circular I eventualy turned up 7.45. By 8.00 The Flirtations & Jimmy James turned up for a filming session. Imagine how I felt when I was invited, not just to stay & watch, but to help out.....!!!! Ok all I did was press a few buttons & shift a few props around.....but wow! Jimmy & the girls were great, the banter, the singing, everthing was just fantastic! Sorry if this sounds like the review of an event that should be in Lookbacks but imagine how you'd feel with The Flirtations singing just to you personally. Well that's exactly how it was when I was behind camara for the final take!!!!! Thank you Ian for letting me spend two and a half hours in the company of such marvellous people. Oh by the way, the records..........£300 for 300? Fantastic deal!!!!!!! Steve (still on cloud nine) Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Hi Everyone, I'd like to share my experience of yesterday when I visited Ian to buy some records. I arranged to meet at 6pm and being just 20 miles north of Ian left to at five. Big mistake thanks to problems on the North Circular I eventualy turned up 7.45. By 8.00 The Flirtations & Jimmy James turned up for a filming session. Imagine how I felt when I was invited, not just to stay & watch, but to help out.....!!!! Ok all I did was press a few buttons & shift a few props around.....but wow! Jimmy & the girls were great, the banter, the singing, everthing was just fantastic! It was my pleasure. On Saturday, I have to film a couple of artists including Rosetta Hightower from The Orlons. She lives in South West London. She won't leave the house unless someone picks her up and takes her back home again, and I'm filming anyway, so I was wondering if any kind soul fan in the London area fancied collecting her at twelve noon Saturday, bringing her to Ealing to film, stay and watch it happening, and then take her home again. This is her first new record for thirty years. If anyone fancies this once in a lifetime experience, I'll pay their petrol money, but I promise you a great afternoon out, similar to the one Stephen just had last night. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Hi Everyone, I'd like to share my experience of yesterday when I visited Ian to buy some records. I arranged to meet at 6pm and being just 20 miles north of Ian left to at five. Oh by the way, the records..........£300 for 300? Fantastic deal!!!!!!! Steve (still on cloud nine) I need to sell a few more of these to pay for the video editing on the new Soul Steppers album. 300 records will be a complete across the board mix of 60s, 70s and 80s. Two thirds US labels, one third UK, but including some good sixties UK labels. Some very rare obscure tiny little labels, but some classic soul too. Lots and lots of twenty quiders in there, but the odd Gladys Knight or Chi-Lites too. But mostly, nothing worth less than a fiver. 300 all different for £300, no duplication. Postage comes to about £35 though, unless you want to collect them. I guarantee the bargain of the century. Everyone has been thrilled so far. Please, if you want this set of 300 all different soul records, all worth more than what you're paying, please contact me NOW. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 On Saturday, I have to film a couple of artists including Rosetta Hightower from The Orlons. She lives in South West London. She won't leave the house unless someone picks her up and takes her back home again, and I'm filming anyway, so I was wondering if any kind soul fan in the London area fancied collecting her at twelve noon Saturday, bringing her to Ealing to film, stay and watch it happening, and then take her home again. This is her first new record for thirty years. If anyone fancies this once in a lifetime experience, I'll pay their petrol money, but I promise you a great afternoon out, similar to the one Stephen just had last night. Don't all jump at once.... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest EType69 Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 It was my pleasure. On Saturday, I have to film a couple of artists including Rosetta Hightower from The Orlons. She lives in South West London. She won't leave the house unless someone picks her up and takes her back home again, and I'm filming anyway, so I was wondering if any kind soul fan in the London area fancied collecting her at twelve noon Saturday, bringing her to Ealing to film, stay and watch it happening, and then take her home again. This is her first new record for thirty years. If anyone fancies this once in a lifetime experience, I'll pay their petrol money, but I promise you a great afternoon out, similar to the one Stephen just had last night. I would jump at this if I wasn't commited to taking my boy to football. Someone must be up for it. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I would jump at this if I wasn't commited to taking my boy to football. Someone must be up for it. I hope someone will be. It will be a historic occasion. I'm loading new videos onto Youtube right now, so coming in a couple of hours - the long awaited Peter Lamarr single. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 At long last here it is. Whatever anyone might say, I unreservedly love it to bits. "> Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest mickc Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 At long last here it is. Whatever anyone might say, I unreservedly love it to bits. ">" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350" /> Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Hi Ian Well worth the wait personally loved it Mick I'm so glad you did. Thankyou. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest nomad Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 At long last here it is. Whatever anyone might say, I unreservedly love it to bits. A great sound ... tad too fast for my taste at the moment but still a good sound Well done Ian Regards Nomad Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 A great sound ... tad too fast for my taste at the moment but still a good sound Well done Ian Regards Nomad You'll probably like the other side, "Taking You For Granted", which is on the new "Soul Steppers" album - it's much more chilled and mellow. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest nomad Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 You'll probably like the other side, "Taking You For Granted", which is on the new "Soul Steppers" album - it's much more chilled and mellow. Looking forward to hearing it Ian. Good luck with this venture and indeed all future ones All the best Nomad Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest posstot Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 At long last here it is. Whatever anyone might say, I unreservedly love it to bits. ">" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350" /> Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Do you know what Ian, That ain't that bad...for what it is, that is good....I am surprised. . Did i just write that? I'm speechless Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 At long last here it is. Whatever anyone might say, I unreservedly love it to bits. ">" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350" /> Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest posstot Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I'm speechless now that i don't believe Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 As they say in these parts , " That'll do fer me , cocker " ......... Malc Burton Thankyou Malc I had a hunch you might like this one. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Miss Wasperella Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 At long last here it is. Whatever anyone might say, I unreservedly love it to bits. ">" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350" /> Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 My ongoing battle with YouTube resumes yet again. They've bloody done it again, for the sixth time. Now they've removed The Blossoms performing "That's When The Tears Start". It seems some idiot at Warner Music thinks it's the original 1967 version, not our 1999 version. I am so so sick of this. And what's worse is there are two other illegal bootleg versions of the original version, that they've left alone. I am persecuted by them. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 (edited) My ongoing battle with YouTube resumes yet again. They've bloody done it again, for the sixth time. Now they've removed The Blossoms performing "That's When The Tears Start". It seems some idiot at Warner Music thinks it's the original 1967 version, not our 1999 version. I am so so sick of this. And what's worse is there are two other illegal bootleg versions of the original version, that they've left alone. I am persecuted by them. Certainly appears that you are being victimised , Ian ........ Obviously you have contested this - and the others - with them : what was their answer ? Malc Burton Edited January 30, 2009 by Malc Burton Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 It was my pleasure. On Saturday, I have to film a couple of artists including Rosetta Hightower from The Orlons. She lives in South West London. She won't leave the house unless someone picks her up and takes her back home again, and I'm filming anyway, so I was wondering if any kind soul fan in the London area fancied collecting her at twelve noon Saturday, bringing her to Ealing to film, stay and watch it happening, and then take her home again. This is her first new record for thirty years. If anyone fancies this once in a lifetime experience, I'll pay their petrol money, but I promise you a great afternoon out, similar to the one Stephen just had last night. Oh FFS! I don't have to phone the Sherriff do I? Andy. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Oh FFS! I don't have to phone the Sherriff do I? Andy. Er........ no I don't think so. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Peter Lamarr's wonderful duet with Gina Foster "> Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest nomad Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Peter Lamarr's wonderful duet with Gina Foster ">" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350" /> Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Roger Williams Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Peter Lamarr's wonderful duet with Gina Foster That's up there with the best stuff I've ever heard from you, Ian, absolutely superb mate, love it. Roger Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Val (Chunky) Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Peter Lamarr's wonderful duet with Gina Foster ">" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350" /> Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 now that ain't bad at all I'm glad you like it. You may like this too. "> Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
paup-ine Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Peter Lamarr's wonderful duet with Gina Foster ">" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350" /> Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Very nice indeed! P I wish I had more nice and caring fans like you, Pauline.. (Yes and you too, Malc). Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest posstot Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 My ongoing battle with YouTube resumes yet again. They've bloody done it again, for the sixth time. Now they've removed The Blossoms performing "That's When The Tears Start". It seems some idiot at Warner Music thinks it's the original 1967 version, not our 1999 version. Now that i can't Believe Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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