Arthur Fenn Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 the "other" Johnny Baker - Operator,operator. Jimmy Mack - a womans hard to understand. Great records, great venue, great people!. first heard The Idle Few there 75ish & i,m sure i was there when the Inspirations on Breakthrough & Herbert hunter were played out for the first time, almost hurts to think about it all. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
paup-ine Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 epic ,what i really need to know is apart from brian wakelin's mecca reunion,where the hell can i hear these tunes out and about.I go to allnighters and soul nights, but spend all night pickin thru stuff i dont really care for, just to hear the occasional mecca tune.I still think there is a casino/mecca divide, and one mecca reunion a year aint good enough! The lists are really interesting to read, I wish we could be transported back in time, so I could go!! Keep them coming. P Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Davetay Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Great records, great venue, great people!. first heard The Idle Few there 75ish & i,m sure i was there when the Inspirations on Breakthrough & Herbert hunter were played out for the first time, almost hurts to think about it all. Yes great venue! Joe Matthews kool kat 1st played aug 74 ages before it became big everywhere else let,s not forget James Fountain, Elosie Laws, Eula Cooper, Ann Sexton, Billy Woods, Anderson Brothers etc etc etc. and the 1st place i heard my all time fav Linda Jones I Just Can,t Live My Life in 73. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Russ Smith Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 (edited) Great records, great venue, great people!. first heard The Idle Few there 75ish & i,m sure i was there when the Inspirations on Breakthrough & Herbert hunter were played out for the first time, almost hurts to think about it all. It hurts to think I could have made a visit to the great venue, and with the lists of records first played there, i missed so much.. Arthur, its brilliant to have you on board, about time ! Edited February 13, 2009 by Russ Smith Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sean Hampsey Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Didn't see any mention of:- Ujima - I'm Not Ready Brothers Guiding Light - Getting Together Eddie Billups - Shake Off That Dream Bill Harris - Am I Cold Am I Hot Some might say Mecca spins (but I know where they became (and who made 'em) Northern Monsters ) That aside, early Mecca to me was... Sunlovers "You'll Never Make The Grade" Dave Love "Colalined Baby" Donnie Burkes "Satisfaction Guaranted" Young Holt "California Montage" Robert Knight "Love On A Mountain Top" Shirelles "Last Minute Miracle" Bobby Hebb "Love, Love, Love" Bob Relf "Blowing My Mind To Pieces" etc. And later.... Lynn Varnado "Wash & Wear Love" Andre Maurice "Cream Of The Crop" Bang Gang "Who Said Honkeys Aint Got Soul" Anderson Brothers "I Can See Him" James Fountain "Seven Day Lover" Bobby Lester "Hang Up Your Hangups" All went a bit pear shaped for me after the 12" arrived on the scene Sean Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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Barry Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I think the listings provided have to some degree put the record straight with the always colourful ill yet thought out attacks on The Mecca's input. I feel I must cast my critical eye over the 'soulful disco' term though. It's a tough one this in reality as I would think that the term 'Disco' generally brings up, as it should, thoughts of Chic, EWF, Jackie Moore etc....you know major label releases that brought that sound to the masses and that most of us, young or old would associate with the 'Disco' media tag. 'Disco' became a dirty word within the US 'musical fraternity', as we know with the stadium vinyl burning episode and the like - it sadly became a bit of a vent for many things socially at that time with certain people. Against this, the 'Disco' sound originated over a period of years by a natural progression of an 'in' sound by smaller independant groups, producers and song-writers, formulated a sound that was attractive to the masses at that time, therefore obviously attracting attention from the major labels and it's producers and ultimatley became what would be deemed a commercialised sound that was bastardised to f*ck for the Yankee Dollar. On the back of this though, how can the mid 70's releases that were responsible for formulating that sound, a sound that was prior to the term 'Disco' as is/was being coined, be called in any form 'Disco' - unless it is in a manner to demean these releases by association? I know at heart that it could be deemed light hearted banter but I do feel that screamingly soulful 70's all-nighter soul tends to get tarred with a brush wielded generally by people that should know better. And to save me starting another odd-ball thread, you know the old 'If a tree falls in a forst but there is no one there to hear it fall. Does it make a noise?' addage. Could we relate this to the ownership of vinyl? Think about it. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Mack Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 (edited) A few from me, including some occasional last hour spins : Bernard Williams - Ever Again Don Gardner - Cheating kind Lou Ragland - I travel alone Carletts - I'm getting tired Jeanette Williams - Something gotta hold on me Bernard Smith - Never gonna let you go Delilah Moore - It takes love Bobby Taylor - There are roses.... Storm - Sweet happiness Lou Courtney - Trying to find my woman Jesse Fisher - You're not loving a beginner Eddie Billups - Shake off that dream Montclairs - Hey you dont fight it Ernie Andrews - Fine Young girl Lloyd Price - Cupids bandwagon Innersection - Let me love you Sweet Geraldine - Brainstorm Jimmy Thompson - Jimmy's place 4 Tracks - Charade Intrepids - To make you love me Ebonistic - Aint it good to you Denise Keeble - Before it falls apart Delreys Inc - Destination Unknown Betty Lloyd - I'm catching on Tax Free - Love is gone Chubby checker - Looking at tomorrow Billy Jo Young - I've got you on my mind again Sons of Moses - Soul Symphony Tate - Love shop Virginia Blackly - Let nobody love you Reo Lane - Give me your love Sam Moultrie - I'll always love you Rock Candy - Alone with no love Eddie Foster - I never knew Eula Cooper - Let our love go higher Ambers - Potion of love George Wydell - Funny feeling Natural 4 - I thought you were mine Edited February 13, 2009 by Johnny Mack Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Barry Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 A few from me, including some last hour spins : Don Gardner - Cheating kind Lou Ragland - I travel alone Carletts The more that are added, the more it becomes apparent. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sjclement Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 1974ish of the top of my head 5th amendment - got you where i want you - ronnie walker - you got to try harder - event 5 degrees farenheit - just let your heart be your guide - abet marvin holmes - you better keep her - brown door issac taylor - i,m so tired of these changes - ronn willie hobbs - till i get it right - sound stage 7 temprees - at last - we produce danny hunt - whats happening to our love affair - dynamite ila vann - cant help loving that man - roulette (estelle denison c/u) marc copage - who can i turn to - avco (little lee howell c/u) malibus - gee baby - sure shot (willie hamilton c/u) javells - goodbye nothing to say - pye ( the dance floor was rammed full to this) No ones mentioned the Crown Hieghts Affair Dreaming a Dream voc&inst Mack Simmons Turning Point Kiki Dee Love is a warm kind of sorrow TOOOON! 3 brilliant but totally different sounds possibly summing up the appeal of the Mecca Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Just some others I remember and still love today Stringfield family - Sounds of disco - Arrest Hokis Pokis - Swing - Sheild/RCA (Played this out less than a month ago) Phase II - The first Shot - Osiris Otis Blackwell - its all over me - Epic Esther Williams - You gotta let me show you - Friends an co Norma Jenkins - Can you imagine that Willie J & Co - Boogie with your baby - KIKI Players Association - Disco Inferno - Long version Arthur Prysock - When love is new - Old town Cleveland Eaton - Quasaar one (Please has anyone got a mp3 of this) Pleese! Plus loads more I just can tremeber now Oh Forgot one of my favourites - Double exposure - Ten percent - Salsoul New York City - Miroslav Vitous Peter Brown - Do You Wanna Get Funky With Me Andre Maurice - You're The Cream Of The Crop Lamont Dozier - Going Back To My Roots War - Galaxy Brass Construction - Movin' Dillinger - Cocaine In My Brain Evelyn Thomas - Shame Roy Ayers - Running Away George Benson - The World Is A Ghetto Malc Burton Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Epic Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I think the listings provided have to some degree put the record straight with the always colourful ill yet thought out attacks on The Mecca's input. I feel I must cast my critical eye over the 'soulful disco' term though. It's a tough one this in reality as I would think that the term 'Disco' generally brings up, as it should, thoughts of Chic, EWF, Jackie Moore etc....you know major label releases that brought that sound to the masses and that most of us, young or old would associate with the 'Disco' media tag. 'Disco' became a dirty word within the US 'musical fraternity', as we know with the stadium vinyl burning episode and the like - it sadly became a bit of a vent for many things socially at that time with certain people. Against this, the 'Disco' sound originated over a period of years by a natural progression of an 'in' sound by smaller independant groups, producers and song-writers, formulated a sound that was attractive to the masses at that time, therefore obviously attracting attention from the major labels and it's producers and ultimatley became what would be deemed a commercialised sound that was bastardised to f*ck for the Yankee Dollar. On the back of this though, how can the mid 70's releases that were responsible for formulating that sound, a sound that was prior to the term 'Disco' as is/was being coined, be called in any form 'Disco' - unless it is in a manner to demean these releases by association? I know at heart that it could be deemed light hearted banter but I do feel that screamingly soulful 70's all-nighter soul tends to get tarred with a brush wielded generally by people that should know better. And to save me starting another odd-ball thread, you know the old 'If a tree falls in a forst but there is no one there to hear it fall. Does it make a noise?' addage. Could we relate this to the ownership of vinyl? Think about it. I have always said that most of the people who criticised The Mecca for its musical policy after 1975 never actually went - think this thread goes someway to vindicating Colin, Ian & the Highland Room regulars for the stance they took. 1975-77 was an amazing time for music - what a treat it was to be there every Saturday night - the people who were there will know exactly what I mean - it really was "Livin' For The Weekend". Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pauldonnelly Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Creative Source - don't be afraid SouthSide Movemnet - do it to me Nolan Porter - Oh Baby The Atlanta Disco Band - Bad Luck Eddie Parker - Body Chains Never Die - Mandrill----I might play this Sat night..awesome Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Creative Source - don't be afraid SouthSide Movemnet - do it to me Nolan Porter - Oh Baby The Atlanta Disco Band - Bad Luck Eddie Parker - Body Chains Never Die - Mandrill----I might play this Sat night..awesome I trotted out TADB the last time I fingered the wheels of steel : went down quite well . I double dare you to play mandrill ........ Malc Burton Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pauldonnelly Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I trotted out TADB the last time I fingered the wheels of steel : went down quite well . I double dare you to play mandrill ........ Malc Burton Game on Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Bicks Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Phylis Hyman still sounds fantastic, love the booming bass on it. It's interesting to see how many records were given their first airing at Blackpool but who broke Phylis' Hyman? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
paup-ine Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I trotted out TADB the last time I fingered the wheels of steel : went down quite well . Malc Burton like that! Also heard that these were played: New York Port Authority - I Got It Linda Clifford - From Now oN Heart & Soul - Do The Walk P Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Nick Harrison Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 like that! Also heard that these were played: New York Port Authority - I Got It Linda Clifford - From Now oN Heart & Soul - Do The Walk P Hi Paup - ine, seem as you started this thread, which is growing with bits of added lists and of course huge interest, I have added a few more to my earlier post No 16 on the first page. Thanks and keep um coming...... . Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Julianb Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Nothing's changed much, has it mate? Hi Dave miiiiaaaaooooowwwwwwww Hope you and Julie are well. Julian & Carolyn Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Thorley Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 A few of many I liked from back then Crown Heights Affair-Dreaming a dream/Every beat of my heart John Davis Monster Orch-Up jumped the devil Ralph McDonald-Calypso breakdown Hubert Laws-Chicago theme Phase Two-First shot Third Demetion-If my heart was an open book Light Drivers-Operator Magnetic Touch-Ain't gonna be a next time Mylestones-Sexy lady Earth Wind & Fire-Happy feelin/Biyo 5 Degrees Farenheit-Just let your heart be your guide Diane Jenkins-I need you Kim Tolliver-I don't know what foot to dance on Paulette Reeves-Jazz freak Richard Popcorn Wylie-Lost time Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Thorley Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Plus David Lenyard and The Music tree-It could have been you Jackie Beavers-Trying to get back to you girl Mandrill-Never die Oscar Perry-Main string/I got what you need Miracles-Woldo Roderick DeHammersmith(Hope I spelt that right) Weapons Of Peace-Just can't be that way Tradewinds-Strange Intrepids-After you've had your fling, get down to the real thing Love Foundation-What's the matter baby Rosey Jones-Have love will travel Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
paup-ine Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Hi Paup - ine, seem as you started this thread, which is growing with bits of added lists and of course huge interest, I have added a few more to my earlier post No 16 on the first page. Thanks and keep um coming...... . Hi Nick, Thanks for your input. I want to, when time permits, to type out a list of the sounds played, don't know why? Just like the stuff played there. Regards, P Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
paup-ine Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 A few of many I liked from back then Crown Heights Affair-Dreaming a dream/Every beat of my heart John Davis Monster Orch-Up jumped the devil Ralph McDonald-Calypso breakdown Hubert Laws-Chicago theme Phase Two-First shot Third Demetion-If my heart was an open book Light Drivers-Operator Magnetic Touch-Ain't gonna be a next time Mylestones-Sexy lady Earth Wind & Fire-Happy feelin/Biyo 5 Degrees Farenheit-Just let your heart be your guide Diane Jenkins-I need you Kim Tolliver-I don't know what foot to dance on Paulette Reeves-Jazz freak Richard Popcorn Wylie-Lost time Always loved that P Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
paup-ine Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Plus David Lenyard and The Music tree-It could have been you Jackie Beavers-Trying to get back to you girl Mandrill-Never die Oscar Perry-Main string/I got what you need Miracles-Woldo Roderick DeHammersmith(Hope I spelt that right) Weapons Of Peace-Just can't be that way Tradewinds-Strange Intrepids-After you've had your fling, get down to the real thing Love Foundation-What's the matter baby Rosey Jones-Have love will travel Loved to have heard that out, not the same at home. P Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest tonyolly Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 highland rooms the best venue ever BLACKPOOL MECCA STORY CD compiled by KEV ROBERTS & TIM BROWN gscd68 ELOISE LAWS LOVE FACTORY JANES FOUNTAIN SEVEN DAY LOVER VELVET BET IF YOU ASK AROUND LOVELITES GET IT OFF MY CONCIENCE DIANE JENKINS I NEED YOU JAMES BYNUM TIME PASSES BY EARL CONNELLY MAKE UP YOUR MIND SMITH BROS PAYBACK IS A DRAG THE DELRAYS INC DESTINATION UNKNOWN BOBY FRANKLIN LADIES CHOICE LYNN VERNADO WASH & WEAR LOVE THE VOICES OF EAST HARLAM CASHING IN JIMMY MACK A WOMAN SO HARD TO UNDERSTAND ROCK CANDY ALONE WITH LOVE KIM TOLLIVER I DONT KNOW WHAT FOOT TO DANCE ON DIANE JENKINS TOW A WAY ZONE KENNY SMITH LORD WHATS HAPPENING TO YOUR PEOPLE ILA VANN YOU MADE ME THIS WAY JODI MATHIS DONT YOU CARE ANYMORE ANDERSON BROS I CAN SEE HIM LOVING YOU EULA COOPER LET OUR LOVE GROW HIGHER ANN SEXTON YOUVE BEEN GONE TO LONG not an advert for cd but some great tracks Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ritchieandrew Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I first visited the Highland Room in August 1971, Tony Jebb was DJing & I can still remember the first 3 records I ever heard there: 1) Bob Segar - Heavy music - Cameo. 2) Paul Humphry - Cool aid - Lizard. 3) Rose battiste - Hit & run - Revilot. On hearing 'Hit & run' I blew a gasket, thinking it to be the record of all records until I heard 'Queen of fools'!!!!. To say that this place had an adverse affect on me was un understatment. 3 weeks later the Mohair suit was confined to the closet in favour of the Blazer with the braiding round the edge (17 inch centre vent of course)..............Happy days. I wonder if anybody got the 'Highland Room' sign in the pictures?????? Best regards Ricardo. A. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Epic Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 (edited) Didn't see any mention of:- Ujima - I'm Not Ready Brothers Guiding Light - Getting Together Eddie Billups - Shake Off That Dream Bill Harris - Am I Cold Am I Hot Some might say Mecca spins (but I know where they became (and who made 'em) Northern Monsters ) Sean They were "big" for us when first spun at The Mecca - the fact that certain clubs & individuals didn't cotton on to those tunes until many years later just adds more credibility& impact to the Highland Room playlists of the mid seventies. Records like Corey Blake & Jesse James were played & then we moved on to other things - the current modern/crossover scene has played them on & off for the last twenty or so years. The tunes you list above were mainly Colin spins - he played 'em & then moved on - that is how it was & that is what kept us coming back for more. Edited February 13, 2009 by epic Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Thorley Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Loved to have heard that out, not the same at home. P We played both at the Mecca thing Mark Freeman did a while back, hope he does another. Dave Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ernie Andrews Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 like that! Also heard that these were played: New York Port Authority - I Got It Linda Clifford - From Now oN Heart & Soul - Do The Walk P New York Port authority - Oh Yes this played out on a big system is awesome I remember Peoples choice - jam Jam jam - being played either before or after . And as Andy Lett says - the regulars were very open minded and loved the whole atmosphere of the changes in music policy. Although I was from Manchester and went to Wigan regularly I always associated myself with being a Mecca-Ite rather than a casino boy. I suppose it was because my granny lived in Blackpool and I lived with her and my grandad for periods of time. Plus I had made friends when I first visited "Scoeys" and then obviuosly went to the Mecca. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
manus Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 (edited) " The Bottle " was first played during late summer of 1974 ........ Malc Burton Bill Swift lent me the album with the Bottle on so we could get it played at Bloomers Monday Soul nights in Newcastle 74/75. One of those nights were you had take the records in and the resident DJ would play them. But I had a few drinks to many and left it in the taxi on the way home. So if you're ever in Newcastle and the taxi driver tells you he's been listening to Gil Scott Heron for the last 30+ years ask him for Bill's LP back. And Urzula Dudziak must have been one of the strangest records played at the Mecca- but I quite liked it Polish American jazz scat. Cheers Manus Edited February 13, 2009 by manus Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ian Dewhirst Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Chuck Stephens - lets get nasty === just bought this ....hope its a goodie It's a killer Mark! A real sinus-deblocker for lovers of mid-tempo soul...... Ian D Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sean Hampsey Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 They were "big" for us when first spun at The Mecca - the fact that certain clubs & individuals didn't cotton on to those tunes until many years later just adds more credibility& impact to the Highland Room playlists of the mid seventies. Records like Corey Blake & Jesse James were played & then we moved on to other things - the current modern/crossover scene has played them on & off for the last twenty or so years. The tunes you list above were mainly Colin spins - he played 'em & then moved on - that is how it was & that is what kept us coming back for more. I don't doubt that most of the list were played there, Mark, but only fleetingly. As it happens, I played Brothers Guiding Light as a new release (acquired from Contempo) - long before it would have been accepted at the Mecca. Just didn't fit the profile at all in 73/74... (along with the almost entirey 60's policy, at the time). Infact, John Vincent had it covered up in the early 80's - so it wasn't considered "big" before then, mate. Bill Harris, Ujima and Eddie Billups were brief Colin spins - but were never 'NS Nighter' records until Clifton Hall. And subsequently, they only became modern / crossover spins because of their promotion at Clifton Hall - in the early 80's. Sean Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ian Dewhirst Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Great records, great venue, great people!. first heard The Idle Few there 75ish & i,m sure i was there when the Inspirations on Breakthrough & Herbert hunter were played out for the first time, almost hurts to think about it all. That first play of the Idle Few blew me away. To this day one of my all-time faves. WHAT A REKID!!!! An inspiration to us all! Ian D Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Epic Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I don't doubt that most of the list were played there, Mark, but only fleetingly. As it happens, I played Brothers Guiding Light as a new release (acquired from Contempo) - long before it would have been accepted at the Mecca. Just didn't fit the profile at all in 73/74... (along with the almost entirey 60's policy, at the time). 1) In fact, John Vincent had it covered up in the early 80's - so it wasn't considered "big" before then, mate. 2) Bill Harris, Ujima and Eddie Billups were brief Colin spins - but were never 'NS Nighter' records until Clifton Hall. 3) And subsequently, they only became modern / crossover spins because of their promotion at Clifton Hall - in the early 80's. Sean There were played fleetingly because of the huge turnover of records that were coming out as new releases - records were not dwelt on for any length of time. 1) "big" with whom? - we liked it & bought it - it was "big" with us!! 2) Does a record have to get a seal of approval from a NS Nighter to be considered as acceptable ? 3) Can't really get more modern than being played as a new release !! & one last point "Who is Mark ? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sjclement Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 There were played fleetingly because of the huge turnover of records that were coming out as new releases - records were not dwelt on for any length of time. 1) "big" with whom? - we liked it & bought it - it was "big" with us!! 2) Does a record have to get a seal of approval from a NS Nighter to be considered as acceptable ? 3) Can't really get more modern than being played as a new release !! & one last point "Who is Mark ? That period from 75 onwards was a golden age for 'our' type of soul music Most new releases were played if they fitted the bill I'm sure Bad Luck was played in the Highland room. The ones that caught me out were the 2-3 year old releases such as At Last, What Goes Up & I Got the Vibes that surfaced after thier release. Luckily enough they appeared on John Andersons list soon after initial plays Appprox £2.00 ea ? Happy Days Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest inspirations001 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Great records, great venue, great people!. first heard The Idle Few there 75ish & i,m sure i was there when the Inspirations on Breakthrough & Herbert hunter were played out for the first time, almost hurts to think about it all. is this THE arthur fenn on a computor? you'll be telling me next you know how to make cd's mate!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sjclement Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 That period from 75 onwards was a golden age for 'our' type of soul music Most new releases were played if they fitted the bill I'm sure Bad Luck was played in the Highland room. The ones that caught me out were the 2-3 year old releases such as At Last, What Goes Up & I Got the Vibes that surfaced after thier release. Luckily enough they appeared on John Andersons list soon after initial plays Appprox £2.00 ea ? Happy Days Love Factory Eloise Laws Music Merchant What an Intro!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sean Hampsey Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 There were played fleetingly because of the huge turnover of records that were coming out as new releases - records were not dwelt on for any length of time. 1) "big" with whom? - we liked it & bought it - it was "big" with us!! 2) Does a record have to get a seal of approval from a NS Nighter to be considered as acceptable ? 3) Can't really get more modern than being played as a new release !! & one last point "Who is Mark ? 1) "big" with me too - I was one of us!! 2) No - but it helps if you're trying to promote a record on the 'Northern' scene. The point I made is that these were not 'Northern Nighter' sounds until Clifton Hall. The fact that none of those tracks were mentioned by all previous posters on this thread gives us a clue on how "big" they were at the Mecca. 3) Who could argue with that? Agreed, of course! Sorry Andy Mark is the guy I was emailing while also trying to write the post! Sean Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest inspirations001 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 1) "big" with me too - I was one of us!! 2) No - but it helps if you're trying to promote a record on the 'Northern' scene. The point I made is that these were not 'Northern Nighter' sounds until Clifton Hall. The fact that none of those tracks were mentioned by all previous posters on this thread gives us a clue on how "big" they were at the Mecca. 3) Who could argue with that? Agreed, of course! Sorry Andy Mark is the guy I was emailing while also trying to write the post! Sean i presume a lot of records got one or two plays and then were left behind. seems a lot of richards biggies at the casino were mecca spins first. john bowie, cleavland eaton,alfie davison et all. by the way was mandrill "my girl" a mecca spin, remember that from clifton hall? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sean Hampsey Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 i presume a lot of records got one or two plays and then were left behind. seems a lot of richards biggies at the casino were mecca spins first. john bowie, cleavland eaton,alfie davison et all. by the way was mandrill "my girl" a mecca spin, remember that from clifton hall? Think you've summed it up in the first sentence. The Mecca did get through a whole bunch of new releases mid 70's. Many of them didn't 'stick' at the time and these were often picked up later with a more consolidated approach to promotion. "My Kind Of Girl" was a huge Clifton Hall spin, yes, but I don't recall it getting played at the Mecca. Then again... Sean Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Stubbsy Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Maybe its the credit crunch, but we dont seem to get as many tunes in the last hour nowadays Some great tunes in that list. Absof***inglutely ! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest inspirations001 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Think you've summed it up in the first sentence. The Mecca did get through a whole bunch of new releases mid 70's. Many of them didn't 'stick' at the time and these were often picked up later with a more consolidated approach to promotion. "My Kind Of Girl" was a huge Clifton Hall spin, yes, but I don't recall it getting played at the Mecca. Then again... Sean seem to remember cody marshall getting spins too after it "flopped" with both richard and sam. great tune omho! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Davetay Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Think you've summed it up in the first sentence. The Mecca did get through a whole bunch of new releases mid 70's. Many of them didn't 'stick' at the time and these were often picked up later with a more consolidated approach to promotion. "My Kind Of Girl" was a huge Clifton Hall spin, yes, but I don't recall it getting played at the Mecca. Then again... Sean Looking back now The Mecca,s biggest crime was the fast turn over of records (60s as well as 70s). But that why we went to hear new stuff every week. Dave. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Epic Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Seem to think Ian was supplying some "Northern" records to Richard around 75/76 when sixties soul had ceased being played in the Highland Room - may be wrong but I heard that Jay D Martin came from Ian Levines collection - Don Gardner - Cheatin' Kind definitely did. Also Colin Colin Curtis's copy of The International GTO's ended up with Soul Sam in a swap deal - without it ever being played up The Mecca. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 like that! Also heard that these were played: New York Port Authority - I Got It Linda Clifford - From Now oN Heart & Soul - Do The Walk P I had forgotten NYPA : a vibrant , rough , gritty , dirty track that I have not heard for a while , but I bet still sounds good ........ Ian's rewoeking of " From Now On " with Voices With Soul , is a damn fine record . Malc Burton Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
ajb Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 1974ish of the top of my head 5th amendment - got you where i want you - ronnie walker - you got to try harder - event 5 degrees farenheit - just let your heart be your guide - abet marvin holmes - you better keep her - brown door issac taylor - i,m so tired of these changes - ronn willie hobbs - till i get it right - sound stage 7 temprees - at last - we produce danny hunt - whats happening to our love affair - dynamite ila vann - cant help loving that man - roulette (estelle denison c/u) marc copage - who can i turn to - avco (little lee howell c/u) malibus - gee baby - sure shot (willie hamilton c/u) javells - goodbye nothing to say - pye ( the dance floor was rammed full to this) javells - goodbye nothing to say still love this, (even though some people turn there nose up.) will always be in my top ten, proper feel good track 5 degrees farenheit - just let your heart be your guide excellent track , proper dance record and feel good track alan Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
ajb Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Plus David Lenyard and The Music tree-It could have been you Jackie Beavers-Trying to get back to you girl Mandrill-Never die Oscar Perry-Main string/I got what you need Miracles-Woldo Roderick DeHammersmith(Hope I spelt that right) Weapons Of Peace-Just can't be that way Tradewinds-Strange Intrepids-After you've had your fling, get down to the real thing Love Foundation-What's the matter baby Rosey Jones-Have love will travel Rosey Jones-Have love will travel oh yes, mmmmmmmmmmmmmm Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest highlander Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 It's interesting to see how many records were given their first airing at Blackpool but who broke Phylis' Hyman? Yes bicks, your very clever play on words as not gone unnoticed.nice one Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest in town Mikey Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Tradewinds-Strange Great thread. This one jumps out at me though. Cant remember hearing it in eons. And great to see so many mention the Knights - Love knocked you down. Cheap as cheaps but absolutely rare in quality. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark B Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I did one night when Ian was in the States - played Geraldine Hunt's 'Winner take all' for the first time there. I cleared the floor Julian Nothing unusual there then Julian Mark Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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