Everything posted by Godzilla
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Outta Sight 90 Quid
Another one! Am I the only person here whose mind is boggled by the idea of an original download?
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Outta Sight 90 Quid
I can't tell whether this is a joke or not!
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Dj Greg Belson European Tour - May - June 2013
Which area are you playing at Glasto, Greg? Mrs G and I will there for the 20th time since '89 this year.
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Philly Legend Vince Montana Dies
Very sad news indeed. A truly brilliant musician and producer. I could listen to Loleatta Holloway's Runaway all day - especially the scintillating vibes work. RIP Vincent. https://youtu.be/E00A2M7q1MI
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Rip Donald Byrd
RIP Donald Byrd: Jazz, soul and funk legend http://youtu.be/ZcrNPJ73-zc added by site news item http://www.guardian....-byrd-jazz-dies The influential jazz trumpeter Donald Byrd died on Monday at the age of 80, his nephew has said Alex Bugnon, a jazz pianist, reported his uncle's death on Thursday wikipedia full article can be found at http://en.wikipedia....iki/Donald_Byrd In the 1970s, Byrd moved away from the hard-bop jazz idiom and began to record jazz fusion and rhythm and blues. He teamed up with the Mizell Brothers (producer-writers Larry and Fonce) for Black Byrd (1973) which became the best-selling Blue Note album.[4] The title track climbed to No. 19 on Billboard"²s R&B chart and reached the Hot 100 pop chart, peaking at No. 88. The Mizell brothers' follow-up albums for Byrd, Street Lady, Places and Spaces and Stepping into Tomorrow, were also big sellers, and have subsequently provided a rich source of samples for acid jazz artists such as Us3. Most of the material for the albums was written by Larry Mizell. In 1973, he helped to establish and co-produce The Blackbyrds, a fusion group consisting of then-student musicians from Howard University. They scored several major hits including "Happy Music" (No. 3 R&B, No. 19 pop), "Walking In Rhythm" (No. 4 R&B, No. 6 pop) and "Rock Creek Park". During his tenure at North Carolina Central University during the 1980s, he formed a group which included students from the college called,Donald Byrd & the 125th St NYC Band. They recorded the 'Love Byrd' album, this being one of Donald Byrd's last highlights in his jazz funk phase which featured Isaac Hayes on drums. The album had a couple dance grooves, including the hit & garage classic "Love has come around". Recorded on Elektra records and released as a single in September 1981 it became a big disco hit in the UK and reached #41 in the chart.
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Terry Callier - Rip
Deeply sad news. One of the best live performers I've ever seen and a lovely man too. Peace Terry.
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Sad News Frank Wilson Has Died
Much more than his most famous record and that in no way detracts from the significance of that particular recording. The band upstairs now have a producer. RIP Frank.
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News: The Jazz Scene: The Beginnings of Soul
Thanks very much for posting up the excerpts from the mag John. Fascinating historical reading.
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Duck Dunn Rip
Jammin with Al Jackson now. RIP Duck
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Lee Fields And The Expressions - Glasgow 06th April
Me and Mrs G got our tickets for Manchester as soon as it was announced. I'm on the Band on the Wall mailing list and literally felt my heart start to race when I opened the email. One of my all time favourite venues too. Winner!
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Johnny Otis Rip
Damn right Kris!
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Jimmy Castor RIP
Just posted that to my facebook page before checking here, Bob. RIP Jimmy.
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Top Tips For 2012
Bugger the dancefloor cheapies. Can we have that thread about records going up in value instead?
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Dobie Gray R I P....
A talented and versatile artist who brought us a 45 that is perhaps the epitome of Northern Soul. RIP Dobie Gray. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EA7A3Lq6xQ
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Sylvia Robinson Rip
She made a mighty strong impression on a 14 year old boy! RIP Sylvia.
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The Five Kent 45 winners
Hey - 3rd place is pretty good going in my book. Mind you my run of good luck appears to have ended last night when I put my back out getting out of the bath
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The Five Kent 45 winners
I never win competitions. Woohoo!
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Gil Scott-Heron RIP
I heard it yesterday evening and as soon as the piece began, that feeling just slammed into me again. Not felt like this since we lost Curtis Mayfield.
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Debbie Taylor To Appear At The Scottish Weekender
Debbie Reynolds was in the The Rat Race. Theme tune by Sam Butera was also recorded by Elmer Bernstein, Richard Maltby and of course the Righteous Brothers Band Any prrize for first Northern Soul connection Dave?
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Gil Scott-Heron RIP
Hard to think of anyone who could match him in terms of originality, innovation and creativity. I hope that his death is marked as the significant loss to contemporary culture that it truly is. Rest in Peace Gil.
- the man that lived in wigan toilets
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Back After 30 Years - Hesc Manchester Ritz Reunion All-Dayer
We were there that for that too. There was a rather dodgy stench that was like cheesy feet and Mrs G was certain it was coming from the cracks between the boards on the dancefloor. The whole place looked shabbier than ever too, although again, Mrs G says it was like that when we went to the Rarest of the Rare and Detroit/Chicago allnighters. In my memory it was really glamorous in the 70s. Probably something in the beer... Despite all of the above we had a great time at Sharon Jones and I still love the old place. Gonna have to try to get to this
- News: Top Tips For 2011
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News: Top Tips For 2011
If LPs are ok and Gospel is acceptable these days - how about a Gospel album track from Fontella's mum: Martha Bass - Since I've been Born Again - Checker I'll stick up a youtube clip for now but will record the track and replace with a refosoul clip later https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOcMOmbj5Ls
- News: Top Tips For 2011