ImberBoy Posted October 10, 2009 Posted October 10, 2009 Underrated, underplayed or just underwhelmed? What are your tracks? Can we take a track on its own merit now days and just hold it up to the ear without and connection to the dance floor or to any hype? I think we can and I think now days is the first time we do this as a scene, prior to this was a reactive ear after the dance floor had approved or disapproved it? For example, Drisabone played cold for the first time on ear phones doesn't quite have the impact as hearing it with a few hundred people going mad for it at a nighter and can we now hear the out played oldies and appreciate them as musical works without their former divvy label or without the Casino clutter? I have just heard Seventh Wonder Captain Of My Ship cold and it is a very underrated track, my opinion of course but can we now listen without the baggage and if so what holds up and what surprises you now days. There are loads of records that deserve a clean slate and some that should be turned into ash trays.
The Tempest Posted October 10, 2009 Posted October 10, 2009 Always been a big favourite of mine for the last 25 yrs , but so underplayed !!!! Cheap as chips as well !!!
Guest SteveJohnston Posted October 10, 2009 Posted October 10, 2009 Always been a big favourite of mine for the last 25 yrs , but so underplayed !!!! Cheap as chips as well !!! Well underplayed but fook knows why this realy is a class track Steve J
paultp Posted October 10, 2009 Posted October 10, 2009 (edited) I was thinking of doing a thread entitled "Records considered "played out" (i.e. overplayed) that you wish weren't" which seems similar to this thread. But unless my ears deceive me that is a truly awful tune. Just IMHO etc. edit; this is my opinion of a great record that has been flogged to death but I wish it hadn't been: pat and the blenders - just because - Edited October 10, 2009 by paultp
The Tempest Posted October 10, 2009 Posted October 10, 2009 I was thinking of doing a thread entitled "Records considered "played out" (i.e. overplayed) that you wish weren't" which seems similar to this thread. But unless my ears deceive me that is a truly awful tune. Just IMHO etc. Agreed !!!! Always remembers me of a terrible soul night I went to , 20 people tops , and this guy was completely pissed and danced to this record by spinning and losing control , flattening a girl going to the bog !!!!!!!!!
Guest posstot Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 A good chunk of my Collection is actually underated, underplayed or undervalued. I love digging a little deeper and could suggest quite a few for your interest. Only if captain of my ship is one of your choices....I could do with an ash-tray . Here's a few i would suggest; driving old school "northern" soul. double sided driving dancers. (i have a apare of this one with knackered labels but decent vinyl!! Seems to be picking up interest this one. But for the "don't leave me behind" side.(infact had an inquiry about it this morning). the "my last love" side for me is the superior side. Not taking anything away from t'other as this is a superb slab of double sided vinyl. Watch it's interest and value increase over the next few months!! Mike
Guest Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 A good chunk of my Collection is actually underated, underplayed or undervalued. I love digging a little deeper and could suggest quite a few for your interest. Only if captain of my ship is one of your choices....I could do with an ash-tray . Here's a few i would suggest; driving old school "northern" soul. double sided driving dancers. (i have a apare of this one with knackered labels but decent vinyl!! Seems to be picking up interest this one. But for the "don't leave me behind" side.(infact had an inquiry about it this morning). the "my last love" side for me is the superior side. Not taking anything away from t'other as this is a superb slab of double sided vinyl. Watch it's interest and value increase over the next few months!! Mike ok, now you're just rubbing it in ya begger
Guest posstot Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 ok, now you're just rubbing it in ya begger SOZ dad eyes!!
Guest REVILOT Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 You make a good point Simon. Their are so many records that fall into the "Underplayed goodies" section Why do records become "underplayed"? I guess the main reasons are 1 Underplayed because - they are thought by many DJs to be too "common" 2 Underplayed because - not many DJs have them. and of course 3 Underplayed because they are ash tray fodder as you mention 4 Underplayed because they have been overplayed:thumbup:
Stubbsy Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 Underrated and underplayed - Betty Swann "Lonely Love" - on Money 129. Great record. Cheap as well!
Guest REVILOT Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 Underrated, underplayed or just underwhelmed? What are your tracks? Here are a few contenders - LUTHER INGRAM - AINT THAT NICE - DECCA CODY BLACK - KEEP ON TRYING - RENNAISSNCE CHANCELLORS - ALL THE WAY FROM HEAVEN - CAP CITY AL HUGHES - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT - SCOPE BUDDY LAMP - JUST A LITTLE BIT OF LOVIN - D TOWN O'JAYS - MIRACLES - APOLLO RAY LEWIS SORRY YOU GOT THE WRONG NUMBER - SMASH FABULOUS PLAYBOYS - HONKY TONK WOMAN - APOLLO
Guest Polyvelts Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 Here are a few contenders - LUTHER INGRAM - AINT THAT NICE - DECCA CODY BLACK - KEEP ON TRYING - RENNAISSNCE CHANCELLORS - ALL THE WAY FROM HEAVEN - CAP CITY AL HUGHES - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT - SCOPE BUDDY LAMP - JUST A LITTLE BIT OF LOVIN - D TOWN O'JAYS - MIRACLES - APOLLO RAY LEWIS SORRY YOU GOT THE WRONG NUMBER - SMASH FABULOUS PLAYBOYS - HONKY TONK WOMAN - APOLLO "Keep on trying" is an awesome track ! Forgotten about that one. Rob
Kjw Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 I've always wondered why Lou Edwards - Talking 'Bout Poor Folks has not had a second lease of life - it sounds so much better for today's scene than it did in the 70's
ImberBoy Posted October 11, 2009 Author Posted October 11, 2009 I've always wondered why Lou Edwards - Talking 'Bout Poor Folks has not had a second lease of life - it sounds so much better for today's scene than it did in the 70's nice toon
Chalky Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 I've always wondered why Lou Edwards - Talking 'Bout Poor Folks has not had a second lease of life - it sounds so much better for today's scene than it did in the 70's Think Cliff Steele been palying this out....or am I thining of summat else
Guest REVILOT Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 "Keep on trying" is an awesome track ! Forgotten about that one. Rob Yes brilliant - non Disco - 70s Soul.
Tim Smithers Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 I've always wondered why Lou Edwards - Talking 'Bout Poor Folks has not had a second lease of life - it sounds so much better for today's scene than it did in the 70's Tis been getting lots of plays down south, but northerners wouldnt know that, would they
Guest REVILOT Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 One that I think is rarer than people realise GERRI TAYLOR - EMPTY ARMS AND BITTER TEARS - CONSTELLATION
Hitsville Chalky Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 Here are a few contenders - LUTHER INGRAM - AINT THAT NICE - DECCA CODY BLACK - KEEP ON TRYING - RENNAISSNCE CHANCELLORS - ALL THE WAY FROM HEAVEN - CAP CITY AL HUGHES - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT - SCOPE BUDDY LAMP - JUST A LITTLE BIT OF LOVIN - D TOWN O'JAYS - MIRACLES - APOLLO RAY LEWIS SORRY YOU GOT THE WRONG NUMBER - SMASH FABULOUS PLAYBOYS - HONKY TONK WOMAN - APOLLO Agree Luther Ingram
Epic Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 Tis been getting lots of plays down south, but northerners wouldnt know that, would they Agreed !!!! Us Northerners no nowt !!! Believe Lou Edwards had a couple of spins thirty odd years ago in the area where the M6 has cobblestones. My underplayed (& always has been) tune is "Somebody I Know"- Wales Wallace. I suspect had this record been rare it would be a true collectors trophy piece.
Guest REVILOT Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 Agreed !!!! Us Northerners no nowt !!! Believe Lou Edwards had a couple of spins thirty odd years ago in the area where the M6 has cobblestones. My underplayed (& always has been) tune is "Somebody I Know"- Wales Wallace. I suspect had this record been rare it would be a true collectors trophy piece. Yeh, quality 70's. Another of that ilk, although played alot in the past - VESSIE SIMMONS - I CAN MAKE IT ON MY OWN - SIMCO
Chalky Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 Agreed !!!! Us Northerners no nowt !!! Believe Lou Edwards had a couple of spins thirty odd years ago in the area where the M6 has cobblestones. aye well it does take a while for things to reach the south
Patto Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 Two Candidates from my collection,one storming Northern,the second a 70s blinder 1--PERFORMERS--I CAN'T STOP YOU--MIRWOOD (this was championed a few years back by Neil Jones but still never broke wide range,its a slab of Northern Soul Dancing perfection and cheep 2---RANDOLPH BROWN---IT AIN'T LIKE IT USED TO BE--NINE CHAINS ( Great slab of 70s with poinient social lyrics right for today)
Miss Wasperella Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 Personally I think the Masqueraders "How" is brilliant and definately underplayed - it sounds slow but the beat is defo a shuffler (well for me anyway) just love it so for all you DJ's please play it
Guest Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 aye well it does take a while for things to reach the south ...and we thank God for that
Patto Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 Personally I think the Masqueraders "How" is brilliant and definately underplayed - it sounds slow but the beat is defo a shuffler (well for me anyway) just love it so for all you DJ's please play it Totally Totally agree fantastic track to dance to , only got it on grapevine however,this gets me up everytime i hear it which is far too infrequent
Guest REVILOT Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 What about THE STRIDES - I CAN GET ALONG - MS and the instr flip is ACE I will be playing this @ The Mill next Saturday. along side alot of other underplayed goodies excuse the plug
Guest REVILOT Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 Totally Totally agree fantastic track to dance to , only got it on grapevine however,this gets me up everytime i hear it which is far too infrequent What about I GOT THE POWER from The Masqueraders - also on LABEAT Sorming Deroit
Tim Smithers Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 Agreed !!!! Us Northerners no nowt !!! Believe Lou Edwards had a couple of spins thirty odd years ago in the area where the M6 has cobblestones. My underplayed (& always has been) tune is "Somebody I Know"- Wales Wallace. I suspect had this record been rare it would be a true collectors trophy piece. i know, i was one of those who traveled 6 hours on a coach to find those cobblestones, not just paid a sixpence and got on the number 10 bus
Soul Shrews Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 I've always wondered why Lou Edwards - Talking 'Bout Poor Folks has not had a second lease of life - it sounds so much better for today's scene than it did in the 70's Are all the promo copies of this a bit low (sound recording wise) ? Not underplayed in the shrews living room by the bysey Cheers Paul
Guest posstot Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 Here are a few contenders - LUTHER INGRAM - AINT THAT NICE - DECCA CODY BLACK - KEEP ON TRYING - RENNAISSNCE CHANCELLORS - ALL THE WAY FROM HEAVEN - CAP CITY very underated..beautiful arrangement AL HUGHES - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT - SCOPE BUDDY LAMP - JUST A LITTLE BIT OF LOVIN - D TOWN O'JAYS - MIRACLES - APOLLO love ojays stuff..imperial material is superb too RAY LEWIS SORRY YOU GOT THE WRONG NUMBER - SMASH FABULOUS PLAYBOYS - HONKY TONK WOMAN - APOLLO I like this a lot too. Nice choices, not sure on t'others. (if i know them)
Guest Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 First dance fear - The Whips just a flippin fab record , i havnt heard it played out EVER except when i've played it myself xxx
Guest posstot Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 Some more i like a lot...that don't seem to be too well known or forgotten at least. Wayne Anthony You ain't wrapped too tight Roulette Malibus Strong Love Sure-Shot Fred Lowery, Big Bo and the Arrwows I'm Sorry Atco V.I.P'S My girl cried Congress Lonnie Brooks Demonstrating Chirrup Mel Carter Deed i do Imperial Norma Rudd He's Mine Sure-Shot Anita Humes Don't fight it baby Roulette Zena Foster Baby let me teach you All worthy spins
Tim Smithers Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 Some more i like a lot...that don't seem to be too well known or forgotten at least. Wayne Anthony You ain't wrapped too tight Roulette Malibus Strong Love Sure-Shot Fred Lowery, Big Bo and the Arrwows I'm Sorry Atco V.I.P'S My girl cried Congress Lonnie Brooks Demonstrating Chirrup Mel Carter Deed i do Imperial Norma Rudd He's Mine Sure-Shot Anita Humes Don't fight it baby Roulette Zena Foster Baby let me teach you All worthy spins Mel Carter and Norma Rudd, both been pounded at the ralway club for a long while, great tunes
Guest REVILOT Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 Nice choices, not sure on t'others. (if i know them) Whhat about BILLY KENNEDY - THIS GROOVY GENERATION - THELMA
Guest REVILOT Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 Some more i like a lot...that don't seem to be too well known or forgotten at least. Zena Foster Baby let me teach you Love this lady's voice and love the flip - Make It Me
purist Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 Whhat about BILLY KENNEDY - THIS GROOVY GENERATION - THELMA Personally I love all the Thelma stuff, but this gets lots of plays just about everywhere, and the flip. Funny isn't it that a lot of the Detroit stuff found back in the early years is played at, and deemed acceptable at, both Oldies events and Rare Soul ones. hmm...
Guest miff Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 This has got to be one of the most underated 45s out there Just pure class Freddie Hughes - I Gotta Keep My Bluff In - Wand - I guess its just to common for the big boys to play and so cheep
ImberBoy Posted October 12, 2009 Author Posted October 12, 2009 Modulations ` I`m Hopelessly In Love` https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dJAQzzXjUE&feature=player_embedded I am not even sure if this has even been played on the Northernsoul Scene????? I stumbled upon it on youtube and i have been playin it since!! Wadda ya think?
grant Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 Love this lady's voice and love the flip - Make It Me not heard the flip but Baby Let Me Teach You is a fantastic tune!
Ian Parker Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 Run For cover - The Dells actually if i hear that once more i'll strangle someone..... Anyway, when it comes to 'oldies' there is one which i would love to hear played (i will spin it on my next outing behind the decks)..... CANDI STATON - 'Upper Hand' also : The Deadbeats - no second chance (a top late casino spin via Richard) Todays People - S.O.S (for dancers only) The Outsiders - Lonely Man (Palais monster) Little Lisa - Hang on Bill (very girly but massive once)
Jimmy A Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 I've always wondered why Lou Edwards - Talking 'Bout Poor Folks has not had a second lease of life - it sounds so much better for today's scene than it did in the 70's I use to play this alot Kev a few years ago..but like alot of tunes on the local Notts scene it was considered shite
Jimmy A Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 Some more i like a lot...that don't seem to be too well known or forgotten at least. Wayne Anthony You ain't wrapped too tight Roulette Malibus Strong Love Sure-Shot Fred Lowery, Big Bo and the Arrwows I'm Sorry Atco V.I.P'S My girl cried Congress Lonnie Brooks Demonstrating Chirrup Mel Carter Deed i do Imperial Norma Rudd He's Mine Sure-Shot Anita Humes Don't fight it baby Roulette Zena Foster Baby let me teach you All worthy spins Banged this out at skeg weekenders many a time. Not touched by the "BIG" Dj cos its cheap
Jimmy A Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 What about THE STRIDES - I CAN GET ALONG - MS and the instr flip is ACE I will be playing this @ The Mill next Saturday. along side alot of other underplayed goodies excuse the plug Great tune,sadly sold mine but will get one again one day. Cant for the life of me think why this aint massive
Guest posstot Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 Love this lady's voice and love the flip - Make It Me Make it me is a beauty, too, yes. Lovely arrangement. Baby let me teach you is similiar to pattis' Pain Stain. (i prefer zena though)
Guest posstot Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 Modulations ` I`m Hopelessly In Love` https://www.youtube.c...player_embedded I am not even sure if this has even been played on the Northernsoul Scene????? I stumbled upon it on youtube and i have been playin it since!! Wadda ya think? Is that Patrick Vierra on the stairs!!
Mark B Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 Is that Patrick Vierra on the stairs!! has had spins but was probably more on the modern scene and gets the odd spin at crossover type venues. mark
Miss Wasperella Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 Another good track underplayed "You don't Mean it" Twanda Barnes
Dylan Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 Jimmy Braswell "this time its got to be for real" jar val marcus daniel "my best years" plaza both underplayed and underappreciated also the joe tex "all the heaven a man realy needs" recently changed hands on here for a fiver. Must now be worth its 15 mins of time in the spotlight and the inevitable silly prices
Guest posstot Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 Banged this out at skeg weekenders many a time. Not touched by the "BIG" Dj cos its cheap AHH, weekenders, i remember the time before kids. did cleethorpes a few times, never Skegness. Great record. When somethings hard to get is good as well..is that the flip of Don't fight it actually. anyway....glad you play it..it deserves it. Mike
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