Everything posted by David Meikle
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Clarence Reid movie
I am also a fan of Clarence Reid. I enjoyed the Miami Soul movie which included himself, his mate Willie Clarke and others. For those who never saw the film Clarence is featured regularly.. A larger than life Soul Man, Comedian and Blowfly star. https://numerogroup.com/products/eccentric-soul-the-deep-city-label?variant=40259461742790
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Backing singers
Frances Nero won a contest in the Fox Theater. The prize was a recording contract at Motown Studios. When she finally got to the studio she was surprised to find that most of the recording was already in place. All she had to do was add her lead vocals to the Originals backing vocals and the band track. I don’t know where “Fight Fire With Fire” fitted in but she told me that her contribution to “Keep On Loving Me” lasted “ten minutes”. Detroit 2002.
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What was your first boot?
Baby Reconsider by Leon Haywood on Soul Sounds.
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Brian Rae RiP
I recall Brian from my visits to Manchester in 1970. He was always wearing a black crombie and carrying a suitcase of records within the Twisted Wheel club. I remember him dancing in the alcove near the deejay cage with his mates. Never a year has gone by without me thinking of him. Brian thanks for those memories. RIP David
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Sly Stone RIP
RIP Sly Stone.
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Best LP only northern soul tracks?
Soul Master Edwin Starr
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Best LP only northern soul tracks?
24 hours Edwin Starr
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Best LP only northern soul tracks?
This one is bit of an enigma for me. Trying to find out if it was released or not is difficult. Perhaps it was a foreign release. Any info would be appreciated. https://youtu.be/XOaj4Z82e-8?si=uPfMddoiyVlttG7r
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Best LP only northern soul tracks?
- RIP Mac Gayden
“Everlasting Love” is a great song as are others in his CV. RIP Mac Gayden- Ted Massey- RIP
I only saw Ted on youttube deejaying in his back room. A man dedicated to Northern Soul. I also hope that the runts who stole part of his collection get what’s due to them. RIP Ted- Auctions feedback…Ughh
The internet has certainly fuelled the epidemic. Some of the prices I see are beyond loopy. Anyway.- What was it with Casino Clubs in Lancashire ?
- What was it with Casino Clubs in Lancashire ?
Thanks Ken. Can’t find my card, but it’s somewhere. Thought it was before 1975 when I was there but memory is gone.- What was it with Casino Clubs in Lancashire ?
That’s the one, right next to the pleasure beach.- What was it with Casino Clubs in Lancashire ?
Can’t answer your question but can add to your list. Blackpool Casino. I remember it as quite a big venue with a deejay on a stage playing what became known as Northern Soul. Outside was a helter-skelter which is still there. Unless memory has slipped. I still have the membership card if anyone wants to see it.- Randy Brown R.I.P.
Paul Riser, Homer Banks, Carl Hampton. No wonder this is a great song. RIP Randy Brown.- Roberta Flack - Sad News Rip
Roberta recorded two great ballads which went mainstream. RIP.- Jerry Butler RIP
Jerry Butler RIP- GSF Free Soul new album from Charly Records
Eddie Is there a cd version?- Twisted wheel question?
This is how I remember it. Prior to 18th September 1965 it was at Brazennose Street. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twisted_Wheel_Club- Sam Moore : Sad News RIP
“I Thank You” was one of my first introductions to Soul Music. Sam and Dave Prater left a catalogue of songs which can only described as essential. Their “Soothe Me” was the penultimate song played by Pete Roberts in the revitalised Twisted Wheel building before it was demolished. Sam Moore RIP.- What year did J.J Jackson pass away?
This obituary appeared in the Los Angeles Times. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/latimes/name/william-jackson-obituary?id=53117239 Is he the June Jackson who recorded on Musette Records? ”You’re Welcome”- Deep city records Miami on Anthony Bordain
Don’t give up on it. Geeselad. You will love it as much as I do. Northern Soul, Deep soul, Beat Ballads. The Rocketeers, Paul Kelly, Little Beaver, The Moovers. Collectors such as Jeff Lemlich and Ken Shipley. Not to mention Henry Stone.- Deep city records Miami on Anthony Bordain
One of my favourite Soul documentaries featuring Clarke, Reid, Pearsall and Hoss. Plus artists Helene Smith and Betty Wright and others. Great stuff from Eccentric Soul. - RIP Mac Gayden