Davetay
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17 hours ago, Tomangoes said:
My first trip was about 79, and it was a soul night. Not sure why our crowd never went earlier, but Cleggy was easier to get to I suppose.
Last trip must have been around 80 or 81 which was a 're opening' one off event, or so it was advertised as.
Realistically though, those lucky enough to have been there at the beginning really were spoiled.
Ed
Yes we were, late 71 onwards for me.
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5 hours ago, Frankie Crocker said:
True, but a 70’s song worth a brief mention. Chuck’s take is the one for me, but I was not familiar with Jimmy James’ version so thanks for posting.
Soul Sam played the Jimmy James version for a while circa 75.
l bought the LP after hearing him play it at the Cic all nighter in Burnley.
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1 hour ago, Michael V said:I think that's the Goldmine CD 'this is Northern Soul' (GSCD 14) where track 2 is The Imaginations-Strange Neighbourhood instead of the listed track 2, Connie Clark -My Sugar Baby,which then follows on track 3,putting the whole track listing out of joint(apart from track 1)which is quite annoying,as you have to remember that if you want to listen to, say,Frank Dell (track 18) you have to actually skip to track 19 and so on
Yeah there is that one and one of the Hot Wax ones as an extra track on, not sure which one without checking.
It's maybe 20 plus years since l played it, but l think it's Hot Wax three.
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On 06/09/2019 at 22:43, Rick Cooper said:
I found this letter from Bob Cattaneo a.k.a Daly City Bob or Soul Odyssey, which is his invoice from April 1975 for some records I ordered which includes 3 copies of Celeste Hardie at 50p each. As I ordered 3 of this but 20 Don Thomas it gives an idea how it was rated then. I don't remember it being played at the Mecca but as we left early to catch the best chippy in Blackpool before last orders we missed the famous last hour. I think Ian played it early doors at the Sale Blue Rooms but it wasn't really a major floor filler.
As others have mentioned it sold for around a couple of pounds and was one that sold slowly and lots of people had it for sale. I think the guys from the West Midlands were buying in bulk from Bob so they must have had loads of this. It's possible that Bob discovered this and bought all the remaining stock for a few cents each.
For a few years around the early 70s Bob Cattaneo was finding some great records for the UK. He soon learnt what was wanted and raised his prices. When stuff from the 70s started getting plays he could probably buy up loads of stock from the local record labels. Apparently he was quite a character so if anyone knows more about him I'd like to know.
Of the other records on this invoice the Casanova Two was a nasty thin pressing which he vehemently denied being a bootleg , maybe he had a deal with the record label. The Johnny Baker could have been Shy Guy as I think Operator Operator was exclusive to Neil Rushton.
The postage was a whole £5.00, extortionate, being 25% of the records total, but at least he declared the records as a "gift".
Rick
Hi Rick, trust you are well, yeah l bought loads of stuff off Bob circa 74/75.
As for the Johnny Baker it was "Shy Guy", l got a few and sold them on, sent for some more and when they came they were pressings (he said they weren't) lol.
Same with the Servicemen, got the cartoon design, then the 2nd lot was the plain label.
My best buys were, Mickie Champion when it was still covered as Jody Williams and a nice green issue of Alice Clark. (all WD's around at the time)
Celest Hardie was a good seller, because it was popular at our local venue (Accy Legion) and maybe nowhere else at the time.
Yes he was a character, known as Disco Bob, Neil Rushton and Ian Dewhirst could tell you more.
Yours Dave.
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missed out a letter in Ian's name- Popular Post
24 minutes ago, Winsford Soul said:Definitely agree Ed. Became a massive tune late 80,s early 90,s if memory serves me right. Which all to often people on here who have much better memories than I do correct me.
Steve
It did get spins at the Mecca mainly last hour, but both me and Phil Duckworth were playing it at Accy Legion before that and it was a floor filler.
It became more popular nation wide with the crossover scene years later.
l wish l had kept back a few copies, l was selling them at two quid each, and the last couple of copies l sold at 50p each.
lan Cunliffe also had copies for sale around the same time.
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3 hours ago, Winsford Soul said:
Dave. Is this the same as the Minnie Jones version ?
Steve
Bought 21st Century for the "Coming Right Back" side back in 74 to play at Accy Legion.
In 76 flipped it and played "Shadow Of A Memory" at Accy Band Club.
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1 hour ago, micksmix said:
Pretty certain that's the guy from East Lancashire
l sold it to Ian, a few years before Ted got hold of it, yeah he is from East Lancs.
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On 29/10/2018 at 08:57, dobber said:
is that the original male vocal inspirations? cant be many of them,t massey has one doesnt he? serious money!
Ted Massey as got my old copy.
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4 minutes ago, Pete S said:
Not sure where to post this and apologies if it has already been posted.
Some sad news, someone I've know for a pretty long time on the Northern scene and who some of you may also know, Grant Rankin from Stockport, passed away last night following a stroke on Friday.
I know Grant had been a member on Soul Source for years.
RIP mate.
Yeah very sad news Pete.
Just got a phone call a few minutes ago.
Yet another one taken too soon.
RIP.
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5 hours ago, Patto said:
I Recall seeing a Recent Boot of the Boot of Dana Valery Y D K W Y I L on the pink Pussy Cat label.The second boot was selling for more than the 70s one.Just sums up the madness you see all too often.
Are you saying that the 1974 boot of Dana Valery on Pussy Cat, been booted again recently?
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2 minutes ago, IAN STACEY said:
Judy Harris You touch me is one of my plays for ten years one of the best severnties stompers lovely label as well
was really big tune by all accounts of my older mates that went paul mud & gaz keen from leicester
Yes it was a big tune, played 1st at the Mecca back in 74.
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2 hours ago, professorturnups said:
Looking at that lot I'm glad I didn't go until 1979.
Mark C
If you think that's a bad list, you are lucky you didn't hear some of the stuff played between 75 and 79.
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5 hours ago, Patto said:
No need to get hauled over the coals mate every one of us has been caught out at some point in time even the so called experts.Its good when we can admit it and pass on the knowlege
Agree the Manny first bootleg guide saved my blushes several times
Seen That P.B in a few bootlegs runouts,always wandered who he was or maybe it just stands for Perfect Boot
Simon did them, lots of the in demand sounds at the time and even a few that he had as unknowns.
The 1st patch hit the UK in 75, then in bulk in 76.
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21 hours ago, FRANKIE CROCKER said:
It was big at Wigan back in the day. Possibly a Mecca spin at first but then on the ‘newies’ conveyor belt at the Casino with Prince George, Black Nasty, Kim Tolliver, Lloyd Michaels etc. A good tune then and now, but dwarfed by the sheer weight of later 70’s discoveries so unlikely to be revived.
Yeah it was a Mecca spin, but most clubs played it at the time.
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10 hours ago, Soul-Slider said:Which Danny Wagner one? Which Mr. Bloe one? Only reason I ask is 'cos I have these 2 LPs and would like to document it.
Danny Wagner "This Thing Called Love" Played in 74
Mr Bloe "Land Of A 1000 Dances" Played in 73
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4 minutes ago, Paul r said:
I remember this version being played round our way.
https://s28.photobucket.com/user/soulfecker/media/DSCF1590.jpg.html
Paul
Yeah, played around our way as well, also a Woolies thing with inst of "Band Of Gold" at the same time.
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Edited by davetay
Back in the day loads that were LP only
Four Seasons, Mike Post Col. Outsiders, Robert Knight, Gladys Knight, Total Eclipse, Watts 103rd St Rhythm Band,
Betty Wright, Al Wilson, Exciters, Danny Wagner, Detroit Sound, Metros, JJ Barnes, Mr Bloe, etc
A few that l could think of off top of my head.
P.S. how did l forget Bobby Hutton
Grapevine 2000 CDs - the whole set to sell
in Look At Your Box
How many are there? (I can't be bothered to check, lol.)
Do you want to sell them as a job lot?
Do you want to sell them individually?
How much are you thinking?