
Everything posted by Chas
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Lenny Welch - Sad News RIP
Some killer ballads from Lenny Welch, as good as any.
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REAL HUMDINGER — EDWIN STARR - WEST GRAND MASTERING SHEET
Heard it played out at Roman's excellent Burnley 'lost souls ' Sunday session last week, don't mean to be disrespectful but doesn't come close to the JJ Barnes classic. The difference between running and walking for me, somewhat underwhelming, but respect to Neil for getting it out there.
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REAL HUMDINGER - EDWIN STARR (WEST GRAND)
Love the label logo, very good that.
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Andy Pebbles: R.I.P.
He was the last to interviewJohn Lennon two days before his assassination, there's a great documentary about it. He was on BBC radio Manchester in the early 70's, always liked his presenting style, another sad loss.
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The Scene Is In Safe Hands
She sounds like Mrs Merton!!
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Roy Ayers R.I.P.
Coming thick and fast at the moment, sadly. Great version of Flowers 'for real'
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Wichita Lineman: Talking with Tunesmith Jimmy Webb
Saw him a few years ago in Manchester, sat at the piano with a slideshow behind him, one of the best live appearances i ever saw. The jaw dropping stories had everyone spellbound, especially when he spoke about Glen Campbell.
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Happy birthday jumping Joan
Happy birthday Joan, have a lovely day, hi to Tony..see you around hopefully xxx
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Cissy Houston RIP
Tearjerker from the lady
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The real thing
So the 4 from 8 are finally honoured for their contribution to British music, long deserved, particularly for the Amoo brothers.
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Wrong Words
Jimi Hendrix purple haze "s'cuse me while i kiss this guy"
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Best Wishes - Mark Bicknell
Only found out today at Carl Willingham's funeral,from Tony Mac, get well soon Mark. Chas.
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Carl Willingham R.I.P.
Not seen Carl or Maria for several years, some fantastic times with them, in the clubs or at their house for the legendary barbecues. One of the real good guys for sure. Thinking of Maria and the family at this sad time. Charlie xx
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Jobell Orchestra - Never gonna let you go
What a strange combo, Jobell,Andre Maurice and brothers and sisters were huge Ritz, Mecca tunes. Wouldn't expect 'being without you' to be on the same disc.. but hey!!
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Mr Soul - Buffalo Springfield
The other week, Huey Morgan featured this track on his 6 music show, it hit me straight away as maybe something I'd heard at a Sunday afternoon session somewhere, until he back announced it. I do like the track but maybe it's a rabbit hole we shouldn't go down?
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Can anyone ID the sample used here?
https://www.whosampled.com/ A great website for tracking samples, good way to discover new music too.
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Wigan Casino - Its Influence, Its Legacy... A Panel Event at 'Museum of Wigan Life'
Tim's "Jesus Christ,is this possible" quote says it all.. game,set and match!
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Soul symphony
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001nnsq. Stuart Maconie curating a Northern soul section at this year's BBC proms, what to expect from such an extravaganza?..The mind boggles!
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Clubs In Manchester Mid To Late 70's
Gaetano's at the top of Market St, great early session in a below ground Italian restaurant ran by Tom Smith and Carl Lees around 1977 with regular visits from Rod Shard and Dave Withers. Caroline's was on Tuesdays if i remember correctly, didn't Siz used to work in 'stolen from Ivor's' by the underground market? Druffies? Yes, for me the best from that time, went when i was in the last year of school and realised just how good it was when i got to Wigan and heard the same great sounds in 76. Dave Stubbs, a real nice guy always helpful with information. A pokey venue with the obligatory shady clientele, shit Greenhall Whitley beer and other chemicals on offer.
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People who can't resist from being sarcastic
Name and shame em, then get the moderators on it.
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Burt Bacharach - RIP - Thanks for the music
Saw him at the Bridgewater hall in Mcr a few years ago, blubbed all the way through then got to shake his hand, truly phenomenal. Sadly it's only the music that's timeless.
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Karl Rhodes RIP
Have just heard the news that Karl has passed away, i sadly lost touch with him when i got divorced. So many great memories of a superb mate, don't really know the details but the only thing I can say is 'i hope he went out swinging '. One of the scene's larger than life characters for sure.
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Jumpinjoan birthday.
Hey up Joan.. hope you're well and still out there for the 5%'ers. Great memories of great times, see you around (you never know) Love to T.xx
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J J Barnes RIP - King of Northern Soul
Surprised no one posted this, a great track any way it comes, penned by Paul Carrack and played at the Casino as a new release. Still has the killer vocals on this 45, there must have been countless times when Marvin would've been sweating as JJ was breathing down his neck! Nice cover of Hall and Oates Sara Smile on the flip too.
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J J Barnes RIP - King of Northern Soul
Sparse production with maximum appeal, the epitome of a club soul 45. Gritty, groovy,and definitely gettin' it!