Guest mrs norman maine Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Apologies if already posted, but just noticed 'Two Steps from the Blues' is on at 9pm BBC4, in less than half an hour! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mal C Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Apologies if already posted, but just noticed 'Two Steps from the Blues' is on at 9pm BBC4, in less than half an hour! TV or Radio? Mal Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mike Lofthouse Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Apologies if already posted, but just noticed 'Two Steps from the Blues' is on at 9pm BBC4, in less than half an hour! Bobby Bland on the telly - get in!! Mike Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Matt Male Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 TV or Radio? Mal TV, part of BBC4 blues season. Just watched a great performance by BB King. Something for those of us staying in, while the wife goes out... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Denbo Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Apologies if already posted, but just noticed 'Two Steps from the Blues' is on at 9pm BBC4, in less than half an hour! Well, that was fantastic. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 (edited) Well, that was fantastic. Thanks for posting. Certainly better than that Raphael Saadiq crapola on Jools Holland last night. Yech! :thmbdn: Edited May 2, 2009 by Godzilla Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Modernsoulsucks Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 I watched "Meet the Spartans". Bobby woulda been funnier!! ROD Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest mrs norman maine Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Well, that was fantastic. Thanks for posting. Yep, I enjoyed that. Even the GVs, as I think they call them in the world of show, were nicely used. And only a tiny bit of Mick 'why?' Hucknall at the end. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 if ya missed it, it is repeated later on, 2.30am I think. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 I watched "Meet the Spartans". Bobby woulda been funnier!! ROD Meet the Spartans. Crikey Rod! Don't you get any say in what goes on in your house? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Wonderful insight into Bobby Bland's singing career, never realised how much his music influenced Elvis Presley and what little money he made from so many great records. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Wonderful insight into Bobby Bland's singing career, never realised how much his music influenced Elvis Presley and what little money he made from so many great records. Yeah, cos traditionally it was the black guys ripping off the whiteys and making tons of money off it B) Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Actually that sounded sarcastic. Meant to be a bit more cynical. Not sure that's healthier though Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest WPaulVanDyk Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 managed to catch last 40 mins of this and unless i missed it, There wasn't much about his Northern soul output I understand it was to be for the blues but surely if you are doing a show let's say a show about someone and the career off it should cover all aspects weather they went to do Gospel, Jazz, Disco, Northern Soul, Motown, Blues, Rock or whatever Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest bobby's girl Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 managed to catch last 40 mins of this and unless i missed it, There wasn't much about his Northern soul output I understand it was to be for the blues but surely if you are doing a show let's say a show about someone and the career off it should cover all aspects weather they went to do Gospel, Jazz, Disco, Northern Soul, Motown, Blues, Rock or whatever I'm with you WP VanDyk. Good documentary an' some great footage, particularly the duet with BB King and Stormy Monday... stirling stuff. But quite disappointed they didn't include his northern stuff. Thought 'Shoes' was pretty high up in the popularity stakes. Pretty big oversight missing out that one. Curious. Any of you folks out there ever been to a Bobby Bland gig in England? With BB King? ...Course I'm far too young to have been... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Modernsoulsucks Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Meet the Spartans. Crikey Rod! Don't you get any say in what goes on in your house? I was on my own!! Followed that by "Dark Angel-the Ascent", a "horror" film supposedly set in US but it was obviously Romania [borne out by the credits at the end]. What can I say, I like trash films, and a docu on Bobby Bland is too much like doing homework. ROD Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sean Hampsey Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Curious. Any of you folks out there ever been to a Bobby Bland gig in England? With BB King? ...Course I'm far too young to have been... Just got in and just seen the thread. Thanks for the tip Wendy - and Chalky for the heads up that its to be repeated later. I've seen Bobby Bland live twice, in the UK. Once at Hammersmith Odeon (now the Appolo - Malaco review) and a few years later up at Colne! Just love the man. Sean Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mace Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Curious. Any of you folks out there ever been to a Bobby Bland gig in England? With BB King? ...Course I'm far too young to have been... My all time favourite singer. An interesting and informative doc, especially when he decribed how he 'acquired' his trademark 'growl' by learning to tilt his head sideways and somehow restrict his airflow in his throat. We saw his at Manchester (Nynex Arena) many years back supporting Van Morrison, he was very good but had some problems with his voice or throat, cuz every 10 mins or so he would let out this huge 'bark like cough', sometimes mid-song..... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
shuggie61 Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 God! Really annoyed I missed it! But I had the most fantastic time at the Bulls Head in Moseley, Brum dancing to Bill Brewster at Dropout Boogie- disco/ house/ funk and balearic. Some of you northern heads oughta get along to nights like this - it will restore your faith in music. Bobby Bland is one of my alltime favourite singers and after listening to "Who Will The Next Fool Be?" it's hard to think of a better record. Says so much about love and the human condition that prats like Mick Hucknall should quietly give up and become the traffic wardens or estate agents they were meant to be... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest TONY ROUNCE Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 I'm with you WP VanDyk. Good documentary an' some great footage, particularly the duet with BB King and Stormy Monday... stirling stuff. But quite disappointed they didn't include his northern stuff. Thought 'Shoes' was pretty high up in the popularity stakes. Pretty big oversight missing out that one. Curious. Any of you folks out there ever been to a Bobby Bland gig in England? With BB King? ...Course I'm far too young to have been... ...Bobby Bland's "Northern Output" is restricted to a handful of sides, none of which mean anything in the greater scheme of all things Bland. I doubt that Bobby has ever given a second thought to things like "Yum Yum Tree" or "Shoes" since the day he recorded them. And why would he - after all, he's a world renowned entertainer with hundreds of classic sides to his credit, not a museum piece known only for two or three admittedly very good B sides (which is all they were) that he cut in the mid 60s. These records have no profile outside the Northern scene. There's no reason at all why anyone should expect to find any mention of them whatsoever in a programme that has to cover six decades of a career in 60 minutes... What a dumb thing to be "quite disappointed" not to find in a programme about a man who's been recording and performing for almost 60 years! Especially when it was such a great, well thought out programme. You are hereby ordered to go away and spend the day listening to "Two Steps From The Blues"... I've seen Bobby Bland several times in the UK. by the way. He was at his best when he came with the Malaco show that also featured Denise LaSalle and Johnnie taylor, among others... TONE PS - If anyone noticed this advertised in the Radio Times and wondered who the portly, pompadoured gentleman pictured beside the blurb was because it's not Bobby - welll, it's actually Billy Bland Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest TONY ROUNCE Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 God! Really annoyed I missed it! But I had the most fantastic time at the Bulls Head in Moseley, Brum dancing to Bill Brewster at Dropout Boogie- disco/ house/ funk and balearic. Some of you northern heads oughta get along to nights like this - it will restore your faith in music. ...think you'll find that the reason most 'Northern Heads' don't go to disco/house/funk/balearic nights is that they still have plenty of faith in music (and plenty of places to go and hear the music they have faith in) and don't need it 'restored' by anything else.... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 ...Bobby Bland's "Northern Output" is restricted to a handful of sides, none of which mean anything in the greater scheme of all things Bland. I doubt that Bobby has ever given a second thought to things like "Yum Yum Tree" or "Shoes" since the day he recorded them. And why would he - after all, he's a world renowned entertainer with hundreds of classic sides to his credit, not a museum piece known only for two or three admittedly very good B sides (which is all they were) that he cut in the mid 60s. These records have no profile outside the Northern scene. There's no reason at all why anyone should expect to find any mention of them whatsoever in a programme that has to cover six decades of a career in 60 minutes... What a dumb thing to be "quite disappointed" not to find in a programme about a man who's been recording and performing for almost 60 years! Especially when it was such a great, well thought out programme. You are hereby ordered to go away and spend the day listening to "Two Steps From The Blues"... I've seen Bobby Bland several times in the UK. by the way. He was at his best when he came with the Malaco show that also featured Denise LaSalle and Johnnie taylor, among others... TONE PS - If anyone noticed this advertised in the Radio Times and wondered who the portly, pompadoured gentleman pictured beside the blurb was because it's not Bobby - welll, it's actually Billy Bland Good to see you actually start the day grumpy rather than work up to it Tony Spot on though. I've been having expressing similar thoughts on the FW thread. I think despite having a slightly higher public profile these days, the NS scene is really insular and, rather the oddly, many of the people involved seem to think that the stuff that's important to the scene is of equal merit outside. I think it's sort of the opposite. The fact that the records played on a largely underground scene are ignored by the mainstraim helps to maintain a bit of the mistique (and also promotes that sense of superiority of which we're all so guilty. Can't have it both ways can we? Blimey - Sunday soapbox - think I should go back to bed for an hour Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest biggray1 Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Super,wonderful,fantastic,sky plus'd the program so i can watch Bobby an BB as many time s as i want..Priceless. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
slimharpo Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 ...Bobby Bland's "Northern Output" is restricted to a handful of sides, none of which mean anything in the greater scheme of all things Bland. I doubt that Bobby has ever given a second thought to things like "Yum Yum Tree" or "Shoes" since the day he recorded them. And why would he - after all, he's a world renowned entertainer with hundreds of classic sides to his credit, not a museum piece known only for two or three admittedly very good B sides (which is all they were) that he cut in the mid 60s. These records have no profile outside the Northern scene. There's no reason at all why anyone should expect to find any mention of them whatsoever in a programme that has to cover six decades of a career in 60 minutes... What a dumb thing to be "quite disappointed" not to find in a programme about a man who's been recording and performing for almost 60 years! Especially when it was such a great, well thought out programme. You are hereby ordered to go away and spend the day listening to "Two Steps From The Blues"... I've seen Bobby Bland several times in the UK. by the way. He was at his best when he came with the Malaco show that also featured Denise LaSalle and Johnnie taylor, among others... TONE PS - If anyone noticed this advertised in the Radio Times and wondered who the portly, pompadoured gentleman pictured beside the blurb was because it's not Bobby - welll, it's actually Billy Bland Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
slimharpo Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 ...Bobby Bland's "Northern Output" is restricted to a handful of sides, none of which mean anything in the greater scheme of all things Bland. I doubt that Bobby has ever given a second thought to things like "Yum Yum Tree" or "Shoes" since the day he recorded them. And why would he - after all, he's a world renowned entertainer with hundreds of classic sides to his credit, not a museum piece known only for two or three admittedly very good B sides (which is all they were) that he cut in the mid 60s. These records have no profile outside the Northern scene. There's no reason at all why anyone should expect to find any mention of them whatsoever in a programme that has to cover six decades of a career in 60 minutes... What a dumb thing to be "quite disappointed" not to find in a programme about a man who's been recording and performing for almost 60 years! Especially when it was such a great, well thought out programme. You are hereby ordered to go away and spend the day listening to "Two Steps From The Blues"... I've seen Bobby Bland several times in the UK. by the way. He was at his best when he came with the Malaco show that also featured Denise LaSalle and Johnnie taylor, among others... TONE PS - If anyone noticed this advertised in the Radio Times and wondered who the portly, pompadoured gentleman pictured beside the blurb was because it's not Bobby - welll, it's actually Billy Bland Oops hand slipped before putting reply in previous post! I couldn't agree with you more Tony. I originally started buying BB in the early 60s as much for sides like St James Infirmary as Turn On Your Lovelight. Whatever he sang and in whatever style was just so soulful. We were probably at the same shows Tone, as I saw the Malaco show as well as BB's first show here with BB King & John Lee Hooker - a magical moment. You have also stolen my thunder about the picture in the Radio Times being of Billy Bland not Bobby, I was going to put that on here! SLIM Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mal C Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 if ya missed it, it is repeated later on, 2.30am I think. they should also offer catchup via BBC i Player... Mal Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mal C Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 TONE PS - If anyone noticed this advertised in the Radio Times and wondered who the portly, pompadoured gentleman pictured beside the blurb was because it's not Bobby - welll, it's actually Billy Bland Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
slimharpo Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 TONE PS - If anyone noticed this advertised in the Radio Times and wondered who the portly, pompadoured gentleman pictured beside the blurb was because it's not Bobby - welll, it's actually Billy Bland I do allot of Business with Roger Dixon the Pic Editor over there (Radio Times), I will remind him of this as I'm sure he got the image from Michael Ochs, via Getty... that way I can take a poke at Getty Pictures who have single handed killed the Industry I work in.. Michael Ochs sold out and thats fine but Getty will just push the Stones and Beatles images, all that rich imagery they have will be forgotten cause they cant be bothered to run about for one pic here one pic there for clients, thats the way they work, its all about bigger deals which don't care about the little things.. ie detail.. Now I've got that off my chest.. was'nt it a great programme? BBC4 does it again... mal While you're at it Mal, you can remind them of the time the BBC/Top Of The Pops showed the picture of Jockie Wilson the Darts player while playing a Jackie Wilson record - no doubt that was Getty pictures too! Slim Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Adam G Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Just got in and just seen the thread. Thanks for the tip Wendy - and Chalky for the heads up that its to be repeated later. I've seen Bobby Bland live twice, in the UK. Once at Hammersmith Odeon (now the Appolo - Malaco review) and a few years later up at Colne! Just love the man. Sean Mike Charlton, Lofty and myself were at the Colne do as well Sean about 94 wasnt it ? he was on with Earl King and Irma Thomas an intimate little village type hall and he was superb. last saw him at the Van Morrison concert he was ok but the big arena didnt suit him. Just about the most legendary voiced singers still alive. Excellant program as well big thanks to Kev Cane for texting me to inform me it was on! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sean Hampsey Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 (edited) Mike Charlton, Lofty and myself were at the Colne do as well Sean about 94 wasnt it ? he was on with Earl King and Irma Thomas an intimate little village type hall and he was superb. Ah, yep that was it Adam. Was there with Dave Godin, Alf Billingham, Kev Briscoe and Andy Evans etc. A crackin' night and wasn't Irma INCREDIBLE! Sean Edited May 3, 2009 by Sean Hampsey Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sean Hampsey Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 PS: Where did you end up last night? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Ah, yep that was it Adam. Was there with Dave Godin, Alf Billingham, Kev Briscoe and Andy Evans etc. A crackin' night and wasn't Irma INCREDIBLE! Sean Name dropper ........ Malc Burton Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sean Hampsey Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Name dropper ........ Malc Burton He started it! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Adam G Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 (edited) Ah, yep that was it Adam. Was there with Dave Godin, Alf Billingham, Kev Briscoe and Andy Evans etc. A crackin' night and wasn't Irma INCREDIBLE! Sean Irma was incredible both in looks as well she was well fit innit. Although when she did do that awful Tina Turner cover if you listend closely you could hear my mate Dave Hewitt shouting "shiiitteee ......do full time woman" at the top of his voice. Edited May 3, 2009 by Adam G Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 He started it! When I " drop " your name into conversation my dear Sean , people sit up and take notice ........ Good programme , was it not ? Malc Burton Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
shuggie61 Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Hi Tony I'd had a drink last night and after re-reading what I'd written it does looks patronising. Didn't really mean it like that. I'd had a brilliant night and wanted to spread some love around. I was trying to say that Dropout Boogie at the Bulls Head, Moseley in Birmingham was a real celebration of great music and recommending that soulies come along to experience it. Perhaps I should have said "reinforce" instead. Sorry! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Adam G Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 PS: Where did you end up last night? Was going to go to a do in york then ended up round Tomos just watching the tv ! must be getting old. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Matt Male Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Brilliant and touching programme, think i've seen it before when they did Blues Britannia but definately worth a second look. Like Bobby said he never wanted to be pigeon-holed as blues, rock and roll, Jazz, whatever, he is Bobby Bland and what a voice! Unbelievable anyone would even watch this programme for a mention of northern soul, when there was so much more quality music made by him. An absolute genius, and best line was from BB King 'thank God he can't play guitar as well...' Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mike Lofthouse Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Mike Charlton, Lofty and myself were at the Colne do as well Sean about 94 wasnt it ? he was on with Earl King and Irma Thomas an intimate little village type hall and he was superb. last saw him at the Van Morrison concert he was ok but the big arena didnt suit him. Just about the most legendary voiced singers still alive. Excellant program as well big thanks to Kev Cane for texting me to inform me it was on! Indeed it was - Colne Municpal Hall - 13 July 1994 to be precise Play list - 'That's The Way Love Is' 'Ain't Nothing You Can Do' 'St James Infirmary' 'I'll Take Care of You' 'Further on Up The Road' 'I Pity The Fool' 'As Soon As The Weather Breaks' ? - unknown 'Ain't No Sunshine' 'Today I Started Loving You Again' 'Share Your Love With Me' 'Stormy Monday' 'Goin' Down Slow' 'You're Got To Hurt' ? - a track from 'Blues You Can Use' and the Van Morrison show was Manchester 17 April 2000 at the at the Manchester Evening News Arena (MEN). I also went see him on the same tour at the London Albert Hall 22 April 2000 and it was so much better than the MEN. Bobby was so much more relaxed - he really benefited from the more warm and intimate surroundings (Van did for that matter). He really excelled on the slownumbers including the classic 'Share Your Love With Me' and the later 'You've Got To Hurt Before You Heal'. another bonus was Candy Dulfer was Van's special guest. Oh and I almost forgot Van also roped in Chris Farlowe both nights The play list for both concerts - 1 'That's The Way Love Is'/'Ain't Nothing You Can Do' (AH/MEN) 2 'Further on Up The Road'/'I Pity The Fool' (AH/MEN) 3 'Ain't No Sunshine' (AH/MEN) 4 '?'/'Everyday I Have The Blues' (AH/MEN) 5 'Share Your Love With Me' (AH/MEN) 6 'Driftin'' blues'/'Reconsider'/'Stormy Monday' (a Blues medley - with another track in there somewhere - I think!) (AH/MEN) 7 'You're Got To Hurt Before You Heal' (AH/MEN) 8 'I Wouldn't Treat A Dog' (MEN only) 9 Members Only (MEN only ) 10 Get Your Money Where You Spend Your Time with Van Morrison 1 Ain't that Loving You (AH/MEN) 2 ? I didn't know but neither did Bobby!!! (MEN only ) 3 'Ain't Nothing You Can Do' (AH/MEN) I'll get me anorak..... Mike Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 (edited) God! Really annoyed I missed it! But I had the most fantastic time at the Bulls Head in Moseley, Brum dancing to Bill Brewster at Dropout Boogie- disco/ house/ funk and balearic. Some of you northern heads oughta get along to nights like this - it will restore your faith in music. sounds like everything Northern was meant to get us away from Edited May 4, 2009 by Pete S Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest mel brat Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 (edited) ...Bobby Bland's "Northern Output" is restricted to a handful of sides, none of which mean anything in the greater scheme of all things Bland. I doubt that Bobby has ever given a second thought to things like "Yum Yum Tree" or "Shoes" since the day he recorded them. And why would he - after all, he's a world renowned entertainer with hundreds of classic sides to his credit, not a museum piece known only for two or three admittedly very good B sides (which is all they were) that he cut in the mid 60s. These records have no profile outside the Northern scene. There's no reason at all why anyone should expect to find any mention of them whatsoever in a programme that has to cover six decades of a career in 60 minutes... What a dumb thing to be "quite disappointed" not to find in a programme about a man who's been recording and performing for almost 60 years! Especially when it was such a great, well thought out programme. TONE Spot on Mr. Rounce. It's amazing how some people EXPECT any artists' limited Northern Soul output to even register with the wider public - or who will only go out of their way to see artists who may have recorded the odd freak "Northern" side, then complain if they don't include it in their act! I suspect those few records are all they know (or like), which is a real shame. As for the TV programme, it was the best thing I've seen for ages - certainly more informative than the Motown special. However, why is it usually the case that our R&B/Soul heroes can only get recognition on the shirt tails of established and "respected" rock and pop acts, and hardly ever on it's own merits? What does the average UK Soul fan have to DO to ever be fairly represented by the BBC and wider media? Edited May 5, 2009 by mel brat Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Garethx Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Inspirational stuff. Great that this living legend was profiled in this way. I thought the show was very well put together given all the normal constraints of access to archives etc. Tony's point about the 'northern' stuff is eloquently put and completely correct. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I'm with you WP VanDyk. Good documentary an' some great footage, particularly the duet with BB King and Stormy Monday... stirling stuff. But quite disappointed they didn't include his northern stuff. Thought 'Shoes' was pretty high up in the popularity stakes. Pretty big oversight missing out that one. Curious. Any of you folks out there ever been to a Bobby Bland gig in England? With BB King? ...Course I'm far too young to have been... Me Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
moddy Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Link to BBC iplayer for anyone who missed it https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00k9...from_the_Blues/ Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Madmandy Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Thanks Mrs Maine for putting me on to this I ve just come across the soul stirrers and they got an infleuncial mention thru Bobby Bland I have a lot of simply red cds but still think their earlier work is more gritty "moneys too tight " days I cant stand mick hucknall tho and I knew he'd get his nose in somewhere to due the release of tribute to bobby bland cd last year dunno if anyone else noticed when Bobby was talking to MH he had no clue who he was he said something like "have you done some recording yourself?" Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest TONY ROUNCE Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Inspirational stuff. Great that this living legend was profiled in this way. I thought the show was very well put together given all the normal constraints of access to archives etc. Tony's point about the 'northern' stuff is eloquently put and completely correct. I know that the producer, Paul Spencer, tried very hard to find some early 60s footage of Bobby, but he wasn't able to access "The Man"s handful of "American Bandstand" appearances (in which he mimes to the orginal records anyway) which seem to be the only existing early stuff on Bobby. I have to say, having watched it again, there wasn't one aspect of the programme that I didn't like. Even 'Hucknall' was more than tolerable, and while I wouldn't rush out and buy his "Tribute To Bobby", the bits of it that were played did not appall me. And I must admit that I've played little else other than vintage Bobby ever since I watched it. Those late 50s/early 60s Duke records sure do take some beating... They should show this to any and all future would be film-makers as a lesson in 'how to make a music documentary'! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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