Northern Soul Uk Posted December 10, 2009 Posted December 10, 2009 Just wondered what you guys thought of 'The four vandals' stuff. I know the the guy that sings (Steve Burnstein)? was a winner of the 'X factor'? thingy, or was it 'Britain's got talent?, can't remember. But I do like his voice. I just bought the 'A picture's worth a thousand words' single and it's really nice. I should imagine that there will be a bit of a stigma attached with him winning what he did, especially with the purists, but just thought I'd ask what you thought?
Simon T Posted December 10, 2009 Posted December 10, 2009 Just wondered what you guys thought of 'The four vandals' stuff. I know the the guy that sings (Steve Burnstein)? was a winner of the 'X factor'? thingy, or was it 'Britain's got talent?, can't remember. But I do like his voice. I just bought the 'A picture's worth a thousand words' single and it's really nice. I should imagine that there will be a bit of a stigma attached with him winning what he did, especially with the purists, but just thought I'd ask what you thought? Probably the finest soul record ever made. I remember an interview with Quincy Jones where he said that he'd probably w*nk himself to death dreaming of ever producing such a record.
Simon T Posted December 10, 2009 Posted December 10, 2009 Just wondered what you guys thought of 'The four vandals' stuff. I know the the guy that sings (Steve Burnstein)? was a winner of the 'X factor'? thingy, or was it 'Britain's got talent?, can't remember. But I do like his voice. I just bought the 'A picture's worth a thousand words' single and it's really nice. I should imagine that there will be a bit of a stigma attached with him winning what he did, especially with the purists, but just thought I'd ask what you thought? Probably the finest soul record ever made. I remember an interview with Quincy Jones where he said that he'd probably w*nk himself to death dreaming of ever producing such a record.
Mark S Posted December 10, 2009 Posted December 10, 2009 Probably the finest soul record ever made. I remember an interview with Quincy Jones where he said that he'd probably w*nk himself to death dreaming of ever producing such a record. Best post ever
Suinoz Posted December 10, 2009 Posted December 10, 2009 Just wondered what you guys thought of 'The four vandals' stuff. I know the the guy that sings (Steve Burnstein)? was a winner of the 'X factor'? thingy, or was it 'Britain's got talent?, can't remember. But I do like his voice. I just bought the 'A picture's worth a thousand words' single and it's really nice. I should imagine that there will be a bit of a stigma attached with him winning what he did, especially with the purists, but just thought I'd ask what you thought? Nowt at all wrong with the record Steve, in fact i love it BUT SUPRISINGLY you did'nt get your head chewed off for even mentioning it .... oh well there's plenty of time yet! Have a good un mate, stay soulful. ATB Tony OZ. K.T.F.
Ernie Andrews Posted December 10, 2009 Posted December 10, 2009 I like the 4 vandals stuff - Forgetting all the crap - Just listening to the music its actually pretty good
Shsdave Posted December 10, 2009 Posted December 10, 2009 Thoughts ? My first thought is that it's absolute shit, my second thought is that my first thought wasn't actually thought out....... The 2 4 vandals singles are harmless enough (leaving aside the politics, rip offs & headbutts) they just have no place on the soul scene IMO. I would put them in a similar vein to Rick Astely to be honest
Guest SteveJohnston Posted December 10, 2009 Posted December 10, 2009 Thoughts ? My first thought is that it's absolute shit, my second thought is that my first thought wasn't actually thought out....... The 2 4 vandals singles are harmless enough (leaving aside the politics, rip offs & headbutts) they just have no place on the soul scene IMO. I would put them in a similar vein to Rick Astely to be honest You saying they sound like there from Wigan? Steve J
Simsy Posted December 10, 2009 Posted December 10, 2009 (edited) Great track! Edited December 11, 2009 by Simsy
paup-ine Posted December 10, 2009 Posted December 10, 2009 Just wondered what you guys thought of 'The four vandals' stuff. I know the the guy that sings (Steve Burnstein)? was a winner of the 'X factor'? thingy, or was it 'Britain's got talent?, can't remember. But I do like his voice. I just bought the 'A picture's worth a thousand words' single and it's really nice. I should imagine that there will be a bit of a stigma attached with him winning what he did, especially with the purists, but just thought I'd ask what you thought? I like it P
Ged Parker Posted December 10, 2009 Posted December 10, 2009 Just wondered what you guys thought of 'The four vandals' stuff. I know the the guy that sings (Steve Burnstein)? was a winner of the 'X factor'? thingy, or was it 'Britain's got talent?, can't remember. But I do like his voice. I just bought the 'A picture's worth a thousand words' single and it's really nice. I should imagine that there will be a bit of a stigma attached with him winning what he did, especially with the purists, but just thought I'd ask what you thought? A reasonable effort I'd say but not my cup of tea. The WSOT is notorious for all the wrong reasons. I for one couldn't really tell it was a new production when it surfaced and I believe most others couldn't either (though hindsight is a wonderful thing ) No issues with him winning the reality show or the infamy that came from the four vandals association but to me it was just a reasonable record no more no less.
Northern Soul Uk Posted December 10, 2009 Author Posted December 10, 2009 (edited) Thank you for your comments, It's good to hear other folks opinions and ideas. I think it is a bit harsh to dis' the band on the reason that he's a white singer though (if that's the right end of the stick that I got) "they just have no place on the soul scene IMO. I would put them in a similar vein to Rick Astely" as we are all aware, that probably what? 10% of Northern tunes are made and sang by white folk. I apologise if i did get the wrong end of the stick there, 'stevejohnson' but it is easy to translate those words into that meaning. But if that is not the meaning, if someone makes a record that, in my opinion is VERY soulful and according to above comments, fooled a few folks when it came out, why shouldn't they have a place on the soul scene? Edited December 10, 2009 by steveluigi
Guest SteveJohnston Posted December 10, 2009 Posted December 10, 2009 Thank you for your comments, It's good to hear other folks opinions and ideas. I think it is a bit harsh to dis' the band on the reason that he's a white singer though (if that's the right end of the stick that I got) "they just have no place on the soul scene IMO. I would put them in a similar vein to Rick Astely" as we are all aware, that probably what? 10% of Northern tunes are made and sang by white folk. I apologise if i did get the wrong end of the stick there, 'stevejohnson' but it is easy to translate those words into that meaning. But if that is not the meaning, if someone makes a record that, in my opinion is VERY soulful and according to above comments, fooled a few folks when it came out, why shouldn't they have a place on the soul scene? It was my atempt at a joke Rick Astely being from Wigan! I like all there records & i think there is a place on the soul scene for them but thats IMO. Steve J
NEV Posted December 10, 2009 Posted December 10, 2009 It was my atempt at a joke Rick Astely being from Wigan! I like all there records & i think there is a place on the soul scene for them but thats IMO. Steve J I always though Rick Ghastly was from Scotland You learn something new everyday
Guest mark shepherd Posted December 10, 2009 Posted December 10, 2009 (edited) he was actually from ST HELENS.............my home town i think Edited December 10, 2009 by mark shepherd
NEV Posted December 10, 2009 Posted December 10, 2009 he was actually from ST HELENS.............my home town i think That explains a lot of things Shep
Guest SteveJohnston Posted December 10, 2009 Posted December 10, 2009 he was actually from ST HELENS.............my home town i think BEFORE... I'll split the diffrance with you Shep. Born Richard Paul Astley in 1966, he was brought up in the small town of Newton-Le-Willows in Lancashire
Northern Soul Uk Posted December 11, 2009 Author Posted December 11, 2009 BEFORE... I'll split the diffrance with you Shep. Born Richard Paul Astley in 1966, he was brought up in the small town of Newton-Le-Willows in Lancashire and he was a milkman :-)
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