Everything posted by Owd Codger
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That Motown Sound - nmfm 106.6
Sunday 20-4-25 TMG rundown, plus Edwin Starr. Hearts of Stone, Stevie Wonder, Mary Wells, Four tops and more.. https://podcast.canstream.co.uk/manchesterfm/index.php?id=55107
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Soulful Shack - northmanchester.fm 106.6
Thank you Angus. It's nice to know some people listen and enjoy the music.
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Soulful Shack - northmanchester.fm 106.6
Wed 16 April Inc Garnet Mimms, Johnnie Taylor, Percy Wiggins, Headliners , Ivy Jo https://podcast.canstream.co.uk/manchesterfm/index.php?id=55070
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That Motown Sound - nmfm 106.6
Sunday 13 April Inc Lamont Dozier, Jimmy Ruffin, Mabel John, Freddie Gorman TMG rundown https://podcast.canstream.co.uk/manchesterfm/index.php?id=55045
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Johnny Earl - Motown track from the vaults
Robb I was the poster who suggested that the Johnny Earl track MIGHT be Tommy Good. I thought it sounded like him and the name " Johnny Earl" , who apparently had an audition at Motown, failed, and then was never heard of again, seemed unlikely to me. I then thought that the track may have been overlooked, mislaid etc. Possibly, somebody at Motown applied a ficticous name to it. Alternatively, I thought that it could have been an attempt to re-brand Tommy Good , but the plan was shelved. I now accept that these ideas were incorrect, and Johhny Earl remains an unknown artist who recorded this track. There is no suggestion that there are 2 Johnny Earls in relation to Motown.Another poster found a 1960 Rock and Roll 45 on Johnny Earl, and suggested it was him, which I very much doubt.
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Soulful Shack - northmanchester.fm 106.6
Wed 9 April. Inc Skip Cunninhham, Demures, Howard Tate, Eddie Floyd, Cooperettes and more.. https://podcast.canstream.co.uk/manchesterfm/index.php?id=55008
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That Motown Sound - nmfm 106.6
Motown Sound Sunday 6-4-25 inc TMG rundown, Spinners, Isley Bros, Edwin Starr & Blinky... https://podcast.canstream.co.uk/manchesterfm/index.php?id=54982
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Johnny Earl - Motown track from the vaults
I Hope this works
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Johnny Earl - Motown track from the vaults
On the recently issued "More Motown Guys" CD, a track by "Johnny Earl" titles"Stop and think about love" is featured. It's noted as an "Audition", but it sounds too polished for an "Audition" to me. I thought it might be Tommy Good ( maybe forgotten/mislaid ...possibly an attempt to try again at Motown , with only one flop 45 issued. ("Baby I miss you".) It sounds very similar to Tommy IMO. Compiler Paul Nixon has since contacted Tommy Good, who confirms that the track is NOT him. Does anybody know of any "Johnny Earl" around 1966 who might have "Auditioned" for Motown?
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That Motown Sound - nmfm 106.6
Sunday 30 March. 3 unissued tracks from More Motown Guys, and TMG rundown. https://podcast.canstream.co.uk/manchesterfm/index.php?id=54918
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Once upon a time in Wigan..auditionsI
I recently received a facebook message regarding Millgate Arts Centre in Delph, Saddleworth ( can't locate again...sadly). They are planning to stage "Once upon a time in Wigan" next February, but are asking for volunteers to audition for the parts in the show. If anybody sees this facebook please post here for more informatjon.
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Soulful Shack - northmanchester.fm 106.6
Wed 26 March. Golden World, Ric Tic Special. https://podcast.canstream.co.uk/manchesterfm/index.php?id=54881
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REAL HUMDINGER - EDWIN STARR (WEST GRAND)
It should be great Neil Will start my radio show off with JJ's version, and give a plug to this new find.
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REAL HUMDINGER - EDWIN STARR (WEST GRAND)
The story gets better..from an unfinished Edwin vocal, to 2 vocals. Looking forward to it...and the Edwin original of " Please let me in" 🙂
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REAL HUMDINGER - EDWIN STARR (WEST GRAND)
Hi Yes...It seems so
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REAL HUMDINGER - EDWIN STARR (WEST GRAND)
Slightly confusing those memories regarding Edwin not getting the 'feel' for the track. It suggests he didn't complete the recording , walking out of the studio with his "Ego" on a truck bed LOL. I guess the memories are faded somewhat, as I assume we'll hear a full vocal by Edwin.
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Event Review: Golden Lion - Todmorden - All Dayer
Hello. Just unfortunate . Was there 45 mins before start. Avoided table near bar...bound to get crowded. Back room was freezing cold..door open. So we took seats near the DJ but behind speakers. But there was piped music in the back room, but our speaker was not working, and my request was, frankly, very rudely refused. But I could tell the tunes were top quality, but some deck issues to. I travelled from Manchester...with friends not really into Northern so future visits, as a 'team' doubtful. I'd like to try again.
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That Motown Sound - nmfm 106.6
Sunday 23-3-25 inc. TMG rundown, Hearts Of Stone, Temptations, Bobby Taylor, Spinners and more https://podcast.canstream.co.uk/manchesterfm/index.php?id=54853
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Event Review: Golden Lion - Todmorden - All Dayer
Sadly, where we sat, we could hardly hear the music.....yards away from the DJ box, but behind the speakers. The room adjacent had music piped through, so that seemed ok...but full. Tim told us to report it to the Manager, and when I asked him if he could turn on the Speaker, he replied "NO". Left after a few hours....the music selection was great...but as I say, we could hardly hear the tracks played. Nice Thai meal though
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REAL HUMDINGER - EDWIN STARR (WEST GRAND)
Interesting, those Log Sheets are stamped with Motown's name, and appear to be listing dates from 1968. Were Motown logging these Golden World recordings, some time after the buy out in late 1966.?
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Soulful Shack - northmanchester.fm 106.6
Wed 19 March Northern Oldies special https://podcast.canstream.co.uk/manchesterfm/index.php?id=54816
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That Motown Sound - nmfm 106.6
16 March Inc Carolyn Crawford, Commodores, Spinners, TMG rundown. https://podcast.canstream.co.uk/manchesterfm/index.php?id=54788
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Soulful Shack - northmanchester.fm 106.6
March 12 show Inc Eartha Kitt, Drifters, Kittens, Velvelettes, William Bell and more https://podcast.canstream.co.uk/manchesterfm/index.php?id=54751
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That Motown Sound - nmfm 106.6
Sunday 9 March Inc Bobby Taylor , Kim Weston, DRATS, Tony Martin, Four Tops ... https://podcast.canstream.co.uk/manchesterfm/index.php?id=54723
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That Motown Sound - nmfm 106.6
Sun 23 Feb show Inc Contours, Originals, Billy Eckstine, Marvin Gaye, and more TMG RUNDOWN https://podcast.canstream.co.uk/manchesterfm/index.php?id=54595