Patto Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 Noticed a shout in wants for Melba Moore--Magic Touch.I Have the Bobby Fuller Four Version on a Mustang Demo copy.Whats the story on this track i once heard it was a big Cleethorpes Pier spin and is it the original version of the track
Guest trickbag Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 BOBBY FULLER FOUR - THE MAGIC TOUCH Bobby, a Texan who relocated to Los Angeles, has one of the most tragic stories in the entire history of pop music. Obviously murdered, his death was ruled a suicide by the LAPD, and the murder has never been solved. Bobby (along with his brother Randy) fronted a band that took strong inspiration from Buddy Holly, and also incorporated sounds from more contemporary sources. Their brief recording career is full of gems, and this single, with its strong r&B drive, is probably my favorite. There's also a great demo version of this song (which was not released at the time it was recorded) by Melba Moore. This was Bobby's final release, and inexplicably it did not hit the charts. This song should have been MASSIVE. from 1966... BOBBY FULLER - THE MAGIC TOUCH I didn't know the Bobby Fuller Four's version of the song. But concerning the Melba Moore's one, it have been included on the release of The 100's Club Anniversary compilation this year with other lost soul gems truly appreciated in the England Northern Soul circuit and which worth checking. Anyway, thank's for posting it. melba moore The Magic Touch - 1966 (recorded 17-May-1966 --- unissued in U. S. A. on vinyl at the time, it was released in the U. K. on a 100 Club Anniversary Single 6T2 in 1986, some info hope it helps. ricky.
Soul-slider Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 (edited) Not forgetting their original version of 'I Fought The Law'....absolute Garage classic!!! I believe when Bobby was murdered he was made to drink petrol, you can guess the rest. Edited February 18, 2011 by Soul-Slider
Patto Posted February 18, 2011 Author Posted February 18, 2011 Thanks for the replies but does anyone know if this got much action,was it a cleggy spin and did it get any wigan spins,and has anyone heard it out in recent times
Guest Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 Aye up Patto I've played it out on occasion its a great record I havent heard other people play it out much tho. Unless Im going to the wrong places.
Chalky Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 The Bobby Fuller Four version of the Magic Touch is really poor in comparison to Melba Moore.
Patto Posted February 18, 2011 Author Posted February 18, 2011 Aye up Patto I've played it out on occasion its a great record I havent heard other people play it out much tho. Unless Im going to the wrong places. Nice one mate great to see a good young DJ giving it an Airing,Always liked it great feel good factor dancer.Love Melba's version also but curious about when and where Bobby got the most action.
Guest troggy Posted March 5, 2011 Posted March 5, 2011 The Bobby Fuller Four version of the Magic Touch is really poor in comparison to Melba Moore. Yikes, bite your tongue.
Wiganer1 Posted March 5, 2011 Posted March 5, 2011 bobby fuller was spun at wigan by allan rhodes and maybe richard....circa 78...regards mark
Patto Posted March 5, 2011 Author Posted March 5, 2011 bobby fuller was spun at wigan by allan rhodes and maybe richard....circa 78...regards mark Thanks Mark thats the info i wanted,was told it got plays at cleggy also Cheers--Patto
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