grantdyche Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 (edited) When younger I loved the NS instrumentals, Just got a load of Instr tracks and listening to them again,They sound so old fashioned!! Condition Red sounds like some bloke on an organ in a workingmens club Astral Trip just like a soundtrack to some B-movie sci-fi film Loads more What do you lot think?? Yes I know there are some brill Instr tracks,Just a point of view Grant Edited September 27, 2009 by grantdyche
grantdyche Posted September 27, 2009 Author Posted September 27, 2009 Cigarette Ashes for me,mate!! /quote] Good one Phil, Many folk me amongst them would have run a mile to dance to that,Not Today though Grant
Codfromderby Posted September 29, 2009 Posted September 29, 2009 i cant wait to go out next weekend an dance to falbala, its not dated well
grant Posted September 30, 2009 Posted September 30, 2009 When younger I loved the NS instrumentals, Just got a load of Instr tracks and listening to them again,They sound so old fashioned!! Condition Red sounds like some bloke on an organ in a workingmens club Astral Trip just like a soundtrack to some B-movie sci-fi film Loads more What do you lot think?? Yes I know there are some brill Instr tracks,Just a point of view Grant yeah know what u mean, although there are one or two that do still sound great today, but i do mean in terms of dancing to them, (crap for listening to in the car ) viz:- sounds of lane harry betts (so fast and great for spinning to!!!) harley hatcher betty brookes chaumonts simon locke frank foster to name but a few
Anoraks Corner Posted September 30, 2009 Posted September 30, 2009 Was chewing the fat with Mr.Hennigan yesterday and a few instrumentalsreached the decks during the session...including Total Eclipse - Sixo'clock and Sam Ambrose - they'll be coming. Both from certain eras and both popular for various reasons he told me.The former is a huge production pop-tastic mover that could've gracedany late 60's early 70's TV drama...Guy said it was the breaks in thetrack that made it and it needed a large venue (WC) to put it into fulleffect. WOuld it work today...possibly at Stoke (large venue)? I thenplayed him Jimmy Bowen's ' The golden eagle' and Peter HamiltonGeneration 'Hey girl' as they are in the same bag. The Sam Ambrose I'vealways had a soft spot for...especially the vocal side, which wasn'tfeatured back in the day, as instrumentals ruled the dancefloor at thatpoint. Oddly enough the vocal version (on the flip) sounds like itwould've fitted in perfectly during that era...was it not played at all? We both agreed that some instrumentals are simply good pieces of music,regardless of the musical genre, and if they had the beat then theywere fair game! I also confess to liking 'Condition red'.
grant Posted September 30, 2009 Posted September 30, 2009 Was chewing the fat with Mr.Hennigan yesterday and a few instrumentalsreached the decks during the session...including Total Eclipse - Sixo'clock and Sam Ambrose - they'll be coming. Both from certain eras and both popular for various reasons he told me.The former is a huge production pop-tastic mover that could've gracedany late 60's early 70's TV drama...Guy said it was the breaks in thetrack that made it and it needed a large venue (WC) to put it into fulleffect. WOuld it work today...possibly at Stoke (large venue)? I thenplayed him Jimmy Bowen's ' The golden eagle' and Peter HamiltonGeneration 'Hey girl' as they are in the same bag. The Sam Ambrose I'vealways had a soft spot for...especially the vocal side, which wasn'tfeatured back in the day, as instrumentals ruled the dancefloor at thatpoint. Oddly enough the vocal version (on the flip) sounds like itwould've fitted in perfectly during that era...was it not played at all? We both agreed that some instrumentals are simply good pieces of music,regardless of the musical genre, and if they had the beat then theywere fair game! I also confess to liking 'Condition red'. pretty sure i heard the sammy ambrose vocal at WC Dave, but instr. always seemed more popular at the time methinks.
Guest Posted September 30, 2009 Posted September 30, 2009 (edited) When younger I loved the NS instrumentals, Just got a load of Instr tracks and listening to them again,They sound so old fashioned!! Condition Red sounds like some bloke on an organ in a workingmens club Astral Trip just like a soundtrack to some B-movie sci-fi film Loads more What do you lot think?? Yes I know there are some brill Instr tracks,Just a point of view Grant If you want examples of one time highly " popular " instrumentals not staying the course , look no further than the ones below ...... Gene Page - " Of Our Other Days " Shades Of Brass - " Windy " Mirwood Strings - " The Mix Up " Ebony Jam - " Ride On " Valatone Band - " Something Good In Everything Bad " Patrick Bradley - " Just One More Chance " Johnny Pearson - " Rat Catchers " Malc Burton Edited September 30, 2009 by Malc Burton
Guest Posted October 1, 2009 Posted October 1, 2009 If you want examples of one time highly " popular " instrumentals not staying the course , look no further than the ones below ...... Gene Page - " Of Our Other Days " Shades Of Brass - " Windy " Mirwood Strings - " The Mix Up " Ebony Jam - " Ride On " Valatone Band - " Something Good In Everything Bad " Patrick Bradley - " Just One More Chance " Johnny Pearson - " Rat Catchers " Malc Burton not heard that one since 74 Malc............if I remember it was once a TV theme in the States(Weetabix?)
Anoraks Corner Posted October 1, 2009 Posted October 1, 2009 pretty sure i heard the sammy ambrose vocal at WC Dave, but instr. always seemed more popular at the time methinks. Wouldn't surprise me at all grant, but GuyH reckoned not. The vocal is sooooooo that era though!! He also added that it was IanD aka Frank's biggest spin for a while, but that the cover up name he had for it was woefully 'incorrect' in that it didn't match the sound...any takers for guessing what it was?!
grantdyche Posted October 1, 2009 Author Posted October 1, 2009 Just a thought about instr tracks "Strings a go go" OR " Double Cookin" What do you remember it as Strings for me Grant
grantdyche Posted October 1, 2009 Author Posted October 1, 2009 Strings,over here on me head, mate!! Back of the net Grant
Guest Posted October 2, 2009 Posted October 2, 2009 (edited) Just a thought about instr tracks "Strings a go go" OR " Double Cookin" What do you remember it as Strings for me Grant There were quite a few " Go - Go " cover ups , one of the most notable being " Jerkin' At The Go - Go " - Al De Lory . which was of course , " Right On " by the same chap . Malc Burton Edited October 2, 2009 by Malc Burton
Wilxy Posted October 2, 2009 Posted October 2, 2009 When younger I loved the NS instrumentals, Just got a load of Instr tracks and listening to them again,They sound so old fashioned!! Condition Red sounds like some bloke on an organ in a workingmens club Astral Trip just like a soundtrack to some B-movie sci-fi film Loads more What do you lot think?? Yes I know there are some brill Instr tracks,Just a point of view Grant A few come to mind......Cochise- Paul Humphrey, Green door-Wynder K. Frogg, Witchunt-Dezro orchestra......OK in their day....but embarrassingly cringeworthy in wilxyworld nowadays
grantdyche Posted October 2, 2009 Author Posted October 2, 2009 A few come to mind......Cochise- Paul Humphrey, Green door-Wynder K. Frogg, Witchunt-Dezro orchestra......OK in their day....but embarrassingly cringeworthy in wilxyworld nowadays Never really got "Cochise" Or should I say never really liked it,I still bought it though,But then again as a 15 yr old I bought everything "Northern" I could,Maybe just trying to keep up with the "Jones's" Or trying not to lose face with my mates who had also got them Grant
Guest mickeyb Posted October 3, 2009 Posted October 3, 2009 Bari Track still does it for me after 30 odd years. So does Makin' up time (thanks Hippo!). Even though I'm not into oldies all that much these days.
Guest Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 Bari Track still does it for me after 30 odd years. So does Makin' up time (thanks Hippo!). Even though I'm not into oldies all that much these days. Another selection of below standard instrumentals for your consideration : These should have never been played , and please dear lord , they must never be played again ....... George Kerr " Backlash " Harry Betts " Straight Ahead " Chiffons Band " Sweet Talking Guy " Mr Bloe " Land Of a 1000 Dances " Libre " Apollo 11 " Doc & The Echoes " Why Wonder " Al DeLory " Moon Racers " Malc Burton
Wiganer1 Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 Another selection of below standard instrumentals for your consideration : These should have never been played , and please dear lord , they must never be played again ....... George Kerr " Backlash " - this is a GREAT stomping sound,had it for years but never played it Harry Betts " Straight Ahead " - i love this - haunting inst... Chiffons Band " Sweet Talking Guy " - one of russ's on offs... Mr Bloe " Land Of a 1000 Dances " - classic early wigan!! Libre " Apollo 11 " - took me years to find this ,,,c/u as mystic moods Al DeLory " Moon Racers " - Defo not for today but always have a soft spot for this. Doc & The Echoes " Why Wonder " - this is UTTERLY brilliant imo Malc Burton
Guest Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 Fair enough Mark : one chap's pickled eggs , is another chap's lobster thermadore ...... Malc Burton
Wiganer1 Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 lol...ive always liked insts malc...remember when rob smith played why wonder at keele and sounded fantastic one of my faves is Steve Karmen big band- Moments....never gets played but i think is great......early wigan again i believe...
grantdyche Posted October 4, 2009 Author Posted October 4, 2009 Just reading through all of the posts on here folks and thank you all for taking the time to reply to my original post on this subject, It's another one of those "In my day" Things I think.Just loved inst tracks as a kid, Not the same in the car nowadays though,Or is it just my ears, Grant
Guest Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 lol...ive always liked insts malc...remember when rob smith played why wonder at keele and sounded fantastic one of my faves is Steve Karmen big band- Moments....never gets played but i think is great......early wigan again i believe... I had forgotten about that tune : played in 1975 if I recall . Malc Burton
Harry Crosby Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 I love instrumentals, but gotta draw the line at FALSTAFFERS-FOR GUYS WHO LIKE IT
Guest Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 Spooky's Day Off - Swinging Soul Machine Thumb A Ride - Earl Wright Billy's Bag - Billy Preston Cheat And Lie - Ken Woodman 6 x 6 - Earl Van Dyke You Gotta Pay The Price - Al Kent Enough - showing me age
Guest Matt Male Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 I've never liked instrumentals, i can't see the point. Except maybe Frankie Crocker (if it counts) and Little Sonny - Wade in the water.
Pete S Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 (edited) Wouldn't surprise me at all grant, but GuyH reckoned not. The vocal is sooooooo that era though!! He also added that it was IanD aka Frank's biggest spin for a while, but that the cover up name he had for it was woefully 'incorrect' in that it didn't match the sound...any takers for guessing what it was?! Definitely played Dave. Have a tape with it on from Wigan. But the inst was played ten times more. Strange you put the Jimmy Bowen in with Peter hamilton, chalk and cheese there, think the Peter Hamilton is way up there with the top insts. The best insts of all time have to be Exus Trek Bari Track Frantic Escape The Champion Cigarette Ashes one of the worst is Tough Girl Edited October 7, 2009 by Pete S
Anoraks Corner Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 Strange you put the Jimmy Bowen in with Peter hamilton, chalk and cheese there Don't get me wrong...not for brilliance...just the fact that it is also a big string section production and along with the Total Eclipse it kinda worked. Besides, there was nothing on TV at the time!
Rbman Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 .....simon locke..... How rare is that....think I've only ever seen one for sale.
Guest Paul Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 I still love "Ooh Pretty Lady" by Al Kent and "All Turned On" by Bob Wilson. Not to forget "Festival Time", "Double Cookin", "Bari Track", "Detroit City Soul (Focused On You)" etc. And the instrumental of "Gone With The Wind Is My Love" of course. I even liked those Mirwood instrumentals that Soussan issued... "I'm Satisfied With You", "Same Old Thing" etc.
Guest Paul Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 ....another favourite is "Don't Leave Me" (Instr) by Holland & Dozier on Invictus. No matter how much I love the vocals, I still enjoy the backing tracks.
Pete S Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 How rare is that....think I've only ever seen one for sale. Very very rare - I got 4 off the same guy off ebay and put Mark F onto him as well, apart from the ones that guy had, I don't think there have been any more on ebay. Managed to hold on to one of my copies for myself.
Pete S Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 And the instrumental of "Gone With The Wind Is My Love" of course. Didn't know there was one!
Pete S Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 Hiya,mate,it's your favourite stalker/immitator...l also loved some of the Soussan stuff,'Pretention','Shoot The Duck'etc Yes they are brilliant - especially the inst of Don't Pretend and Temptation Walk
Guest Paul Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 Didn't know there was one! Hello Pete, Yes, the recent Kent single has the long vocal version with an instrumental on the flip. The instrumental version retains the backing vocals. It really shows off Jack Eskew's orchestration. Send an email to info@millbrand.com and I'll send you an MP3.
Guest Paul Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 By the way, 'Gone With The Wind Is My Love' was recently licensed to Nokia for an internet advert. It's probably already out there somewhere.
Tomangoes Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 Back in the day, the instrumentals ruled OK, but today you dont hear much 'new/modern' pure instrumentals. Its always great to hear any tune that youve not heard in years, especially if it meant something, instrumentals included. At Cleethorpes WG you could hear Strut in time, Love music, Right on, and loads of other instrumentals every dayer and nighter and they were popular. There was a shift in the early 80s to bring back the soul into the scene as an integral part of Northern Soul, and so the instrumentals were pushed away. Nevertheless Little Queenie/The Champion/The trip and ilk are still much loved. Hold on help is on the way, was always my fave, just gets the toes tapping. Ed
Harry Crosby Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 Love this one Don Gardner & His Checkmates-Cooking-Spectacular -
pat and cat Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 I've never liked instrumentals, i can't see the point. Except maybe Frankie Crocker (if it counts) and Little Sonny - Wade in the water. Absolutely! Loved `Ton of Dynamite` since I first heard it at Blackpool Mecca & it still sends the shivers up the back of my neck. Not many instrumentals do it for me these days really, especially some of the afore mentioned Mecca disco type sounds. Although at the time I watched those perfectly poised, elegant, dancers, shuffle around the dance-floor to some of those now very dated sounds. I stood at the edge of the dance-floor with my gob open I never did managed to look like them, I'm far too common.
Rbman Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 (edited) Very very rare - I got 4 off the same guy off ebay and put Mark F onto him as well, apart from the ones that guy had, I don't think there have been any more on ebay. Managed to hold on to one of my copies for myself. Wow......was the seller's name.... Bob? What an opening to a record it has with a fantastic beat...made for dancing to. How much did you sell them for Pete? Bob's Band - Locke's Theme - Atco - Edited October 7, 2009 by Rbman
Guest REVILOT Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 Hold on help is on the way, was always my fave, just gets the toes tapping. Ed Played the above at Souldham last year - always a great atmosphere record as instrumentals have to be. Another forgotten gem is Larry & The Hippies - Enough For Everybody
kevinsoulman Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 (edited) LOVE THIS ONE STILL SOUNDS GOOD TODAYKEV Edited October 7, 2009 by mike embedded clip
Guest Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 Cafe Regios - Isaac Hayes Soulful Strut - Young Holt Unltd Sweet Potatoe - Booker T Last Night - Markeys Green Shallots = Booker T Soul Finger - Barkeys Christ I can feel me acne coming back now I mentioned the last 3
grantdyche Posted October 7, 2009 Author Posted October 7, 2009 (edited) Yes it does...Not sure but had a copy of this on Contempo...Never heard it at Wigan,but think l heard it at The Ritz.. Heard at the Ritz and many other venues also,Suprised no one has mentioned this,if they have sorry And another couple I don't really class these as northern but as the ritz was mentioned I thought we'd give them a spin https://www.youtube.c...h?v=eoPeqUphwCk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoPeqUphwCk Grant Edited October 7, 2009 by mike emedded by site
grantdyche Posted October 7, 2009 Author Posted October 7, 2009 Only mentioned The Ritz cos l knew you'd love it,mate....CRACKING THREAD!! The Ritz was ok but you could never beat the Real Thing https://www.youtube.c...h?v=umHTqz-i4UU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umHTqz-i4UU Grant
Mike Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 just embedded a few of the youtube clips if possible ask can ya try and do teh same if can't or rather not - ask can you at least put the name of the clip (if not sure how -its just a case of hitting the when posting) should work better and think members would appreciate it don't forget its even easier, faster and more reliable to use the refosoul feature:whistling: cheers mike
Mark Bicknell Posted October 8, 2009 Posted October 8, 2009 Rat Race still the dogs bollocks and one of the best ever. Mark.
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