Everything posted by Agentsmith
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Chuck Barksdale
big sigh of relief and cheers dave, very disconcerting for us and god knows if his family are aware of the unnesessary distress its caused. completely right bro, people MUST assertain the correct facts before posting, i believe there were several radio tributes lined up which had to be hastily withdrawn, it can only be emphasised that we are all relieved that chuck is ok, albeit not in the best of health, it would be good if we could get regular updates from stateside.
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Webb People - I'm Sending Vibrations
steve jeffries has had one on his list for a while, its vg+ i think £150 has a crack thus cheap or you're looking at the higher value for a better condition copy
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Sir Joe On Ru Jac
it would be considerably funnier,where it not also insensitive with hypocracy being unashamedly displayed, but what really angers me is the suggestion that someone, known to be a good dj and a regular supporter of gigs throughout lancs, who would like to get a shot at the aforementioned venue, dosn't get a look-in, yet other "good" djs get the nod and a wink just like that. sounds very much to me like "white collar" "mates" " yer face dont fit or i just dont like you". it suggests its figured that even though a person is known to collect, what he's got in his box isnt up to it....how can anyone be so judgemental?.....its also amazing how this unjustified inuendo is allowed to hijack the original thread...the like or dislike of the record..in that respect, as chalky say's quite rightly, it is each to his own...if we all liked everything we would be accused on mass, of tunnel vision. i had a listen to the soundclip on chris's site on thursday..its not bad, the name quarterman was instantly recognisable from his gsf outings but im totally unaware of any 60's substance, so, its a new one on me, but if its super rare, its gonna command a fee and there are those who figure it has potential or the financial risk wouldn't even be contamplated.
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Philly Legend Vince Montana Dies
another solemn occasion....such a gifted exponent, his fingertips laced with magic, that infused the sound of the city of brotherley love...and, as is the case with these alchemists, vince was churning out hit after hit over many decades, a true reflection of his resilience and the respect in which he was held by new artists who wanted that something special in their productions....so many clamoured for his talent and so many prospered under his wing. r.i.p. vincent montana...a true philadelphian father figure.
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Lowton Civic Hall 12/04/2013
top 5 sampler: Bob Hinsley ************** King Ernest - You're gonna miss me Phonetics - Pretty girl Silky Hargreaves - Hurt by love Tempests - Someday Gene Redding - I got soul Rob Haigh ************* Check Mates - Hey mrs. jones Showstoppers - Heartbreaker Jimmy Lewis - Let me know Bobby Diamond - Stop Precisions - Such misery Ginger Taylor ***************** J.T. Parker - If you want to hold on New Wanderers - Aint gonna do you no harm Joe Jama - My life Cookie Jackson - Try love Ann Sexton - You've been gone too long ******************************************************** post kev, baz and the backroom when i get them
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Playlist Today - My Record Room
this evenings session, free of charge, attendees: the other half, dusty the syrian hamster, who always gets on his "twisted wheel" when the gigs on and a whole bunch of gatecrashing teds ( furry ones ) mer-lyn - promise dealers - you got it olympics - no more will i cry fabulous peps - with these eyes jimmy hughes - it aint what you got mighty marvellows - talkin bout ya baby little frankie lee - i gotta come back joe murphy - so blue majestees - take back all those things bobby diamond - stop dorothy beery - dont give me your love lainie hill - time marches on isonics - sugar dickie wonder - nobody knows jack montgomery - do you believe it attractions - burn up some road terry & jerry - mama julie irene & the scotts - why do you treat me like you do betty lavette - im holdin on exits - gotta have money outsiders - lonely man lp larry atkins - aint that love enough l. allen - cant we talk it over richie adams - i cant escape from you cheryl ann - i cant let him rita dacosta - dont bring me down four pros - just another girl precisions - such misery connie stevens - tick-tock anita hulmes - what did i do vel-vets - i gotta find me somebody rita & the tiaras - gone with the wind cliff nobles - my love is getting stronger norma rudd - he's mine frankie & johny - i'll hold you
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What Would Of Happened If Darell Banks Had Lived?
i have to concur, its a moot point that perhaps he wasn't as well liked in some quarters, though it is speculation. he didn't live long enough for even the oldest of us to appreciate or get the feel of him...and he didn't visit these shores on that point, i don't think he ever would have done as surely the 60's would have seen his calling along with the rest and perhaps the people who he worked for didn't think the cost of sending an unknown here was worth the expense...its hard to swallow that, isn't it? but his untimely and somewhat grizzly demise is uncannily paralleled to that of Sam cook...perhaps HIS life concealed a dark, messy background that betrays the image of the clean cut guy with the melodic voice that captured the hearts of millions in his heyday. the only difference is, Darrell DIDN'T get the breaks, as has already been said. look...people like Garland green did survive and in a more accommodating 70's, where better understood and subsequently, got the chance to record, albeit in a more discofied manner for major labels....the dust settled on the 60's and a more level playing field gave the diehards a chance to establish theirselves...and many did. it would be nice to think that he could have given us a 70's legacy...with his voice, anything would have been possible.
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Chuck Barksdale
sorry, but where's the story gone?......where the details correct or have we been misled?, on account of the fact there is no headline.
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45 Revolutions, Rochdale. Friday 5 - 4 - 2013
phew!....just getting my breath back after browsing this one...two tip-top sets bro!
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De Grey's All-Dayer , York
chill out tunes?.....fabulous!, deffo looking forward to spinning the shiney, little black thingy's at this amazing venue...and people, get your heads screwed on right because this second room is where the thinking man's music is going on....never been anything wrong with broadening the horizons and getting a musical education...lea manor home from home for me whitsun bank holiday?.....BRING IT ON!!...oh, and there may..i say may, even be a certain dj from todmorden putting in an appearance.
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Kettering Athletic All-Dayer
lezli valentine...great tune!...you'd think it would go against the grain in most sets, but it really is catchy for crossover and according to here, its getting played quite frequently.
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You Belong To Me - Earl Gaines
i have the hbr lp, i distinctly remember john vincent playing it at wigan, circa 74/75, though i wasnt aware of its format at the time. later, i picked up a copy of the version on deluxe at winsford nighter, thinking it was infact, the fast version...disappointed, but eventually got the one i wanted...as for the mispress, thats new on me...but only uncle ted could be party to such invaluable information!! great tune though, and really ought to be spun by more djs.
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Motown Piano Restored By Macca
this is a typical example of the time, motown & its artists showing a mutual respect for the songwriting of lennon/macartney. personal taste im afraid when it comes to the arguement of inferiority where the polarity is reversed..its different with "the sound" even if the songs are pop, whereas the u.k. offerings are the best they can be, given the circumstances of not having a bathroom converted into vocal booth...or even a snakepit...and the obvious fact, they're white folk trying to mimic a black sound. end of the day, lennon & macartney were good at what they did and they were as much original as any other prominent songwriters of our time. id guess that, even in his wildest imagination, if gordy had asked the duo to compose a song specifically for one of his artists/groups, they would have considered it an honour...and would probably got a hit out of it.
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Motown Piano Restored By Macca
here, here...i think that nails the arguement...his testimony, despite the label he created, was to trample on everybody to get to the top as quick as possible...from his artists, to his songwriters, producers, arrangers, technicians to the beloved musicians...without whom, he would not have had THAT sound. it cannot be stated enough how avidly engaged, pop stars in this country were with the sound of young america. im also pretty sure that the race card wasnt used here to merit their success with cover versions, be they inferior in most cases and dated now, unlike in the states, where barring the entrance of motown, black musicians were exploited. the might and meteoric expanse of the detroit label helped to sweep that aside to a large extent...but thats no excuse to forgive gordy for the ruthless way he got what he wanted.
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R Dean Taylor Ghost In My House On Vip
aqua-marine in colour with a red mapleleaf on, a 74 reissue i believe.
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News: Don Juan Mancha - The Story by Rob Moss
great detective work again rob, you & rixy are like holmes & watson!. ive always had it drummed into me about great voices and jack montgomery sits alongside roy hamilton, ironic that they both had tragically short lives, the former moreso...should have been big stars...but to the northern scene they are and always will be.
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The Chalfontes
great detroit again, ( he loves me )...love the "trivia" in inverted comma's....pronounced, the shal-fon-tays and a fab b-side as well. bateman & mosely seemed to get their credits everywhere in the 60's.
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Antiques Roadshow 31St March
watched it, suppose the hendrix lp had to be the big hitter as anything by him has always been collectable, but if you think about it, it dosnt even come anywhere near the first beatles lp...but thats pop music....OUR MUSIC is in the premier league of prices.
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Majjestees On Mutt - Re-Issue
well, ive just bought one, off the back of never having heard it before and, having investigated, viewed a genuine on jm im certainly not going to pay an arm and a leg when this reissue is completely legit. it is a good tune though and you can see why the mutt label has been in the spotlight just recently, some overlooked and underrated stuff on there as well as the jewell in the crown, dusty wilson.
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Righteous Brothers
yep, class track and of course the whole thing is a micky stevenson gig
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Righteous Brothers
mgm lp fabulous as stated and worth the few quid to get it...tera shirma production as well?...everybody who was anybody wanted to do it in detroit!
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Carol Jones - Problem Child
which one's which then?, had a listen to the soundfile on dave thorley's site and its the original slower version...the one on youtube is the faster version and the catalogue number reads 22422 or am i looking at the wrong number?
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Judy Freeman Hold On Info Wanted
each to his/her own...for me ( and if you think back to wigan 74/75 ) such an off-the-wall record that went against the grain of standard 100mph stompers, its stood the test of time and found its niche, helped by the onset of "crossover"...such an incessant funky groove amidst pleading lyrics...not instantly understandable to most of us, back in the day, when we were too busy dancing, but with time as with most things, we've come to appreciate a meaningful story and this delivers one.
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The Inspirations - Gotta Find A New Love - Benn X
top quality tune....remember when des got first bunch of dave browns legit issue along with the other stuff mentioned here...honestly forgot how good it was until the relaunch of lowton...and the fact it must also be one of bob hinsley's favourite records as he constantly spins it...naturally, i had to aqquire it....again! and yes, i agree, that at some point its value is going to appreciate BECAUSE its legit and no-one has dared to boot it.
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Innocent Bystanders On Pameline - Who Were They?
thats astounding!...no known connection until you exposed it glyn...the session musicians on frantic escape though are still the funk brothers, aren't they?