Rob Wigley

Thanks Doug-Brilliant record ! see you then

The Pendulum in Manchester changed the lives of me and mrs. I think it is one of the great unsung clubs, [ but I know they must exist up and down the country], but still they are the places that got us all into this glorious mess ! In Stretford there was Browns [ one in Levenshule too ? ] which played plenty of good stuff . This is what I was after when I started the thread, you NEVER hear anything about these clubs because NOTHING was written down for people to say "I was there when they first played Laura lee at the Pendulum". I love the history relating to this stuff- for me it was listening to The Torch and Wheel lads who made the journey from Mansfield and bought the sounds back to play. I only found out about the Pendulum when we used to pass the old entrance ( remember Dean Penfold !) I think there are some pic somewhere of a gang of us around 1976/77 taken outside the old entrance to the place. Keep the memories coming -another great post by ricticman. Rob

two great posts from Andy and Rod These sort of clubs were the backbone of the early scene and just So special keep 'em coming Rob

here you go Kev https://www.last.fm/music/Connie+Francis/_/Fallin' Have a bowl for me mate Rob

Just found this !!! B & S no 113 seems like a little slower tempo there !

reading between the lines here, it sounds like most attendees were slightly worse for wear and probably can't remember if the Clubs had their "own" sounds, but didn't Chuck Woods originate in The Pendulum ?

Good stuff you lot, I can see now why it was overshaddowed by its bigger brothers locally and never gets the mentions it desevers, keep 'em coming ! Rob

Sound clips (off soul-source) Tightrope https://www.soul-source.co.uk/rare-northern...ope-columbia-lp Attractions https://www.soul-source.co.uk/rare-northern...destination-you Bo Kirkland & Ruth Davis https://www.soul-source.co.uk/rare-northern...-get-next-to-me 4 Tops https://www.soul-source.co.uk/rare-northern...nd-tamla-motown Rob

Knocked a little off the price of the first 2-listen to the clips !Others now Sold- First 2 still there £45 THE PAIR inc Post !I'll take them off Tuesday if not sold-Rob Attractions "Destination You" / "Find me" Bell659 ex+ £25 Morris Chestnut on vocal-remember him singing it live at Prestatyn ? Brilliant dancer 4 Tops "Can't seem to get you out of my mind"/ "Do what you gotta do" UK TMG710 ex £25 Getting played again, always very hard to find. JJ Barnes "Sweet sherry" Inferno ex £ SOLD Brilliant oldie Bo Kirkland & Ruth Davis "You're gonna get next to me" UK EMI SOLD top crossover shuffler for Tats, sounds as fresh as it did 33 years ago !! Inez & Charlie Foxx "Tightrope" Stateside SOLD where it all began !! PM me to reserve 1st class Recorded P&p add £1.50 buy 2 or more I'll pay the post ! Thanks Rob

But make sure you press the artists link! I very nearly bought an Alien Sex Fiend bundle............... Ian D I nearly did the same Rob

In a conversation yesterday with my mate Sean and we were talking about a few places that don't seem to get mentioned Club/all-nighter wise. You hear a lot about the Twisted Wheel (obviously), but what about The Pendulum in Manchester. We used to look at the club entrance somewhere opposite Manchester Victoria Station when getting the train T' Wigan. But I don't know anyone who went ? Anybody know anything about this Club Rob

During the past couple of years, UK label Shout have released two Roy Hamilton CDs - the first one filled with Epic recordings and the second one collecting his RCA and AGP sides. Check this out: https://www.cherryred.co.uk/shout/artists/royhamilton.htm

Has Roy Hamilton ever been done?, good masters available RCA & Epic. Tons of good Northern/ rare stuff, some great beat ballards. And a F**king brilliant singer as well ! Rob

Thanks for all your support, another page full yesterday . Please keep the ads/pms coming , it makes my life a lot easier we can also do ads from your text you send to fit to the ad boxes, so don't work if you haven't got ready made PDFs etc. Please ask. Rob

Uriel Jones yesterday and now Sonny Munro today. Detroit is slowly loosing its rich musical heritage as the "Old Guard" pass on. Very sad news once again. When ever "The Survivors" make it to the UK see them while you can. RIP Rob & Karen

babe Ruth "Elusive" Ted Casidy "The Lurch" (although I love the babe Ruth ) Rob

Thanks for the intrest so far looks like 1 and a 1/2 pages gone keep em coming its all for a good cause ! Rob

Hi Francis get that scoundril Farrell up there with a low-loader, you need Palm Trees mate ! as for the dance floor-rumour has it it was from the Down stairs main ballroom, not the Highland room, which has apparently been put into storage along with the Tartan carpet for future generations to enjoy (by Blackpool Council-I KID YOU NOT!) hope you are well Rob

Was there saturday, but forgot the bloody camera ! Torch, Mecca, Casino, Clifton Hall, bulldozers love 'em all Rob

Just Got 2 x of the £20 offer left now-be quick as i will be closing the thread when sold or by Thursday A M Sales now closed Thank you Thanks to all who have bought Rob

Right I'm putting on my editors hat again for the weekender programme for Bridlington Weekender. All those i've spoken to about writting something or being interviewed for the mag i hope to get it wrapped up within the next 7 days or so. Anyone with anything to say about The Yorkshire Soul Scene past or present drop me a PM Could be old Clubs, events people etc. At the moment It looks like we will be at least 20 pages for the weekender or 24 if a couple of promised adverts come in. All money, after printing cost, goes towards the Bluebell Wood Childrens Hospice. If you fancy an advert we start at 1/8th Page @ £50 FULL Colour. 1/4, 1/2, sizes available up to FULL pages. I will scan a couple of pages to give you the gist of it and anyone who wants a copy of the 2008 mag drop me a line. Adverts for Soul Clubs, Events, Sales, Records etc. If you want to get together with a couple of mates and share the space its fine by us and works out cheaper the larger space you have! As we say all money after print cost goes into the Bluebell pot Dig deep Soul people ECSCSC. You also get a link or ad on www.Bridsoul.com in with the cost !.

Football team or the City ? Rob

Just to update Doing the Melvin & Bryan Davis 45 and troy Keyes for £20 THE PAIR plus £1.50 post. PM if interested Rob