Lowton Civic Celebration Alldayer

4 minutes ago, Jessie Pinkman said:

About this time every year, whenever the Lowton anniversary is mentioned and the hundreds of brilliant records that were played there, there's always one that stands out for me, well actually there's two. The instrumental was played by Chris King to an absolutely packed dancefloor at the Lowton New Year allnighter. A few weeks later came the vocal. It was mind blowing, like hearing The Vibrations "Cause your mine" for the very first time at the Torch. 

 

Bob, remember this back in around 98?, instrumental were being played...stormer....probably first heard the vocal at 100 club via Mick Smith

2 hours ago, Agentsmith said:

Bob, remember this back in around 98?, instrumental were being played...stormer....probably first heard the vocal at 100 club via Mick Smith

I'm rubbish with dates but I'm pretty certain the instrumental was played by Chris King first at Lowton that night.

For some reason I have it in my head that Neil Rushton had something to do with the discovery of the vocal but I'm not 100% certain.

28 minutes ago, Jessie Pinkman said:

I'm rubbish with dates but I'm pretty certain the instrumental was played by Chris King first at Lowton that night.

For some reason I have it in my head that Neil Rushton had something to do with the discovery of the vocal but I'm not 100% certain.

Bob, Tim thinks it may have been Dave Flynn

2 hours ago, Agentsmith said:

Bob, Tim thinks it may have been Dave Flynn

Rob If Prince Timothy of Todmorden thinks it was Dave Flynn then who am I to disagree.

15 hours ago, Jessie Pinkman said:

About this time every year, whenever the Lowton anniversary is mentioned and the hundreds of brilliant records that were played there, there's always one that stands out for me, well actually there's two. The instrumental was played by Chris King to an absolutely packed dancefloor at the Lowton New Year allnighter. A few weeks later came the vocal. It was mind blowing, like hearing The Vibrations "Cause your mine" for the very first time at the Torch. 

 

A great track Bob and one that I associate with Robbo, who reminds us of just how good it is by featuring it from time to time in his excellent sets  

2 hours ago, Bazm said:

A great track Bob and one that I associate with Robbo, who reminds us of just how good it is by featuring it from time to time in his excellent sets  

That's his first request from me then.

Some great memories and playlists coming in from the DJ's on the day and peeps lookin' forward to the day... Here's one that I always remember Bob H featuring in his playlists at Lowton, great uptemop rare soul

The Wedding DJ  that was my son's wedding !!

24 minutes ago, Micksmix said:

The Wedding DJ  that was my son's wedding !!

Did they have a Northern Soul wedding reception whether they wanted one or not. Do I love you indeed I do.

2 minutes ago, Jessie Pinkman said:

Did they have a Northern Soul wedding reception whether they wanted one or not. Do I love you indeed I do.

We had Tom Smith from Beatin' Rhythm and I was volunteered to do a Motown/Club Classics spot, no Frank Wilson though 

I'm very much looking forwards to the Lowton Anniversary Extravaganza on 1st Feb. I was truly honoured to be part of the team from the early days, which was certainly a springboard for my meagre DJing career (a very humble thanks to Kev, Dave & Paul for putting their trust in me )

Lowton was an amazing venue when you look back, a Friday Night Soul night with a regular attendance circa 500 I'm sure it was - someone can correct me! .... I remember looking out at the crowd one month from behind the deck and the atmosphere just blew me away ....... getting the needle onto the vinyl is always a challenge when your hand is shaking like a leaf!

Lowton was a Friday night soul night where you could literally play any top nighter sound of the time and it would ram the floor - There were so many, I tried to think of one that isn't played so often at the moment (or I don't hear at least)

Here you go 

I remember Paul Shirley playing The Turnpikes "Cast a spell" in Lowtons back room one night and I thought I'll ring my go to guy for anything rare soul wise Ian "Del Boy" Cunliffe first thing Monday. Yes I have a copy stuck on my wall he said., thankfully he sold it to me including the blue tack with some of the wall plaster still stuck to it as well  Unbelievably it plays great.

10 hours ago, Jessie Pinkman said:

I remember Paul Shirley playing The Turnpikes "Cast a spell" in the back room one night and I thought I'll ring my go to guy for anything rare soul wise Ian "Del Boy" Cunliffe first thing Monday. Yes I have a copy stuck on my wall he said., thankfully he sold it to me including the blue tack with some of the plaster still stuck to it as well or as Ian would call it near mint  Unbelievably it plays great.

 

Great story that Bob and you mention two guys it's a pleasure to have on the 'Wheels of Steel' on the 1st Feb  Two guys who have been on the scene for a long time and both of which over the years have bought, sold and played more records that I can think of. Looking forward to their sets on the day  

10 minutes ago, Bazm said:

Great story that Bob and you mention two guys it's a pleasure to have on the 'Wheels of Steel' on the 1st Feb  Two guys who have been on the scene for a long time and both of which over the years have bought, sold and played more records that I can think of. Looking forward to their sets on the day  

Never can tire of this, and sure to make an appearance from Mr. Shirley's box!

On 15/01/2025 at 19:43, Agentsmith said:

Bob, Tim thinks it may have been Dave Flynn

It was Dave Flynn when he came up to Lowton with the Capital Soul Club crew - not NYE but not sure of the exact event, more research required!

Many thanks to my source of knowledge - Mr Baldwin 

20 minutes ago, Agentsmith said:

Never can tire of this, and sure to make an appearance from Mr. Shirley's box!

Baz, on the subject of Paul Shirley do you remember the time we stood behind him on the stage in the main room when he played The 4 Tops & The Supremes for the first time and we both looked at each other, I think you'd ordered a few copies from a Lebanese record shop even before the record had finished playing. 

If I'm not mistaken I think Rob Haigh bought a copy off you as well.

3 minutes ago, Jessie Pinkman said:

Baz, on the subject of Paul Shirley do you remember the time we stood behind him on the stage in the main room when he played The 4 Tops & The Supremes for the first time and we both looked at each other, I think you'd ordered a few copies from a Lebanese record shop even before the record had finished playing. 

If I'm not mistaken I think Rob Haigh bought a copy off you as well.

 

Bob, most certainly did, 3 copies i think he got, you had one off him?, the story was hilarious!, but Barry can relate that

53 minutes ago, Eddiefoster said:

It was Dave Flynn when he came up to Lowton with the Capital Soul Club crew - not NYE but not sure of the exact event, more research required!

Many thanks to my source of knowledge - Mr Baldwin 

November 2001 yep?

a rough review of the nite inc playlists can be had here

https://www.soul-source.co.uk/articles/soul-articles/reviews-lowton-north-and-south-and-more-on-weekend-r48/

1 hour ago, Mike said:

November 2001 yep?

a rough review of the nite inc playlists can be had here

https://www.soul-source.co.uk/articles/soul-articles/reviews-lowton-north-and-south-and-more-on-weekend-r48/

 

Thanks Mike for that, I'm thinking the Mayfield Singers instrumental was played NYE 2000/01 and the vocal 11 months later?, from the review of the night though it seems Irish Greg was the one that played it 

It's gonna be a great day/night really looking forward to it 

6 minutes ago, Natalie89 said:

It's gonna be a great day/night really looking forward to it 

You're welcome Natalie and we're sure you're going to put it a top set, anticipated as it is, plus..two west midlanders contributing!

2 hours ago, Agentsmith said:

You're welcome Natalie and we're sure you're going to put it a top set, anticipated as it is, plus..two west midlanders contributing!

I'll do me best