arnie j Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 i cant see it mentioned on here already but its on now,kev roberts and richard searling doin the honours,northern top 20 etc but think i heard they will be playing some rarer stuff later ? it started at 8 and finishes at twelve,just thought id pass this on,thanks jason
Citizen P Posted August 30, 2011 Posted August 30, 2011 i cant see it mentioned on here already but its on now,kev roberts and richard searling doin the honours,northern top 20 etc but think i heard they will be playing some rarer stuff later ? it started at 8 and finishes at twelve,just thought id pass this on,thanks jason missed it, what is the new "official" top twenty then ??? tony
arnie j Posted August 30, 2011 Author Posted August 30, 2011 missed it, what is the new "official" top twenty then ??? tony it was the usual stuff bud, frank wilson, snake,queen of fools etc,think the number one may have been out on the floor but cant remember exactly,cheers jason
Guest little glyn Posted August 30, 2011 Posted August 30, 2011 it was the usual stuff bud, frank wilson, snake,queen of fools etc,think the number one may have been out on the floor but cant remember exactly,cheers jason
Guest little glyn Posted August 30, 2011 Posted August 30, 2011 it was the usual stuff bud, frank wilson, snake,queen of fools etc,think the number one may have been out on the floor but cant remember exactly,cheers jason first two hours was classic oldies chart,second two hours was newer stuff that is being played now a very enjoyable four hours of music with interesting facts inbetween.is some thing like this available for another listen somewhere ?
Backflipboy Posted August 30, 2011 Posted August 30, 2011 I emailed Smooth to ask that exact question and was told that they will not be making it available via listen again
Russ Vickers Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 (edited) The first 2 hours was the usual boring same old, same old with the smashy & nicey of Northern Soul (there goes my set at the Biggest Northern Soul Allnighter in the World :lol: ) Number two was Frank Wilson & number one was Dobie Gray, so that should give you some idea. I only listen to the first few of the 'current' Nighter spins of today as my internet connection went tits up, but the first couple were Janice, Joy Lovejoy & Nolan Porter.....All tracks voted for by the listeners, god only knows who they were cos some of the comments which accompanied the choices were comical to say the least........first 2 hours a total cheese fest, about as far away from a contemporary Northern/Rare Soul Scene as you could get......I only hope non of my non soul mates accidently came across this as I would have to commit some kind of Hari Kari to avoid the embarrassment, after 3 - 1,2,3 'On Her Way To Work One Morning................. . I would be very intersted to hear what was played in the last 2 hours, as you would hope things would have improved, not holding my breath though judging by the first three choices. Best Russ Edited September 1, 2011 by Russ Vickers
Guest Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 Don't we have a radio section to plug this type of stuff ?
Guest Brian Ellis Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 (edited) Russ - I listened to it all the way through and totally agree with your assessment of the first 2 hours - total wall-to-wall oldies, that whilst they might have their place in the history of the scene, I for one have heard them too many times - just pick up any number of compilation oldies CD and there you have them all. The next 2 hours, just more of the same really, but the slight difference being that one or two of them if played out wouldn't cause too much 'offence', there was nothing that did much for me. RS and KR seemed well off the pace in terms of what's really being played out today. By the end the red wine had kicked in numbing most of the 'pain', but after the last of the second 2 hour's top 20 they each played 2 records that they'd each chosen - and they were very much better - problem is the red wine caused temporary amnesia - so can't remember what they were - perhaps someone can recall them? Edited September 1, 2011 by Brian Ellis
Russ Vickers Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 Russ - I listened to it all the way through and totally agree with your assessment of the first 2 hours - total wall-to-wall oldies, that whilst they might have their place in the history of the scene, I for one have heard them too many times - just pick up any number of compilation oldies CD and there you have them all. The next 2 hours, just more of the same really, but the slight difference being that one or two of them if played out wouldn't cause too much 'offence', there was nothing that did much for me. RS and KR seemed well off the pace in terms of what's really being played out today. By the end the red wine had kicked in numbing most of the 'pain', but after the last of the second 2 hour's top 20 they each played 2 records that they'd each chosen - and they were very much better - problem is the red wine caused temporary amnesia - so can't remember what they were - perhaps someone can recall them? Thank you Brian, would be nice to hear what thier personal choices were - anyone ?. Best Russ
Keamus Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 (edited) Richard chose Lily Fields - Changes and Kev had Billy Keane - Wishing and Hoping. Can't remember other two as I was half asleep at time. Edited September 1, 2011 by Keamus
Guest Brian Ellis Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 Richard chose Lily Fields - Changes and Kev had Billy Keane - Wishing and Hoping. Can't remember other two as I was half asleep at time. Yes - they were 2 of the 4; seriously streets apart from the virtual 100% run-of-the-mill stuff during the previous 4 hours
Guest Brian Ellis Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 Just noticed on Richard Searling's website that he will be posting up a playlist later. Here's the link: https://www.richardsearling.co.uk/2011/07/14/northern-soul-special-on-smooth-radio-monday-august-29th/#comments Whoever gets there first perhaps they can 'copy & paste' on here for others' delectation
Guest Brian Ellis Posted September 2, 2011 Posted September 2, 2011 Here is the playlist for the first 2 hours - copied from Richard Searling's website. Richard says he'll produce the second 2 hours 'later'. INTRO SONG: RAMSEY LEWIS “Wade in the water” 20 WILLIE MITCHELL “The Champion (part 1)” London /HI 19 BILLY BUTLER “The Right Track” Soul City /Okeh 18 SANDI SHELDON “You’re gonna make me love you” Epic/ Okeh 17 GLADYS KNIGHT / PIPS “Just walk in my shoes” Tamla Motown / Soul 16 YVONNE BAKER “You didn’t say a word” London / Parkway 15 THE EPITOME OF SOUND “You don’t love me” Go Ahead / Sandbag 14 THE SALVADORS “Stick by me baby” Wise World 13 ROBERT KNIGHT “Love on a mountain top” Monument 12 THE CARSTAIRS “It really hurts me girl” Red Coach 11 R DEAN TAYLOR “There’s a ghost in my house” Tamla Motown / V I P 10 MEL BRITT “She’ll come running back” Go Ahead / F I P 9 LITTLE ANTHONY / IMPERIALS “Better use your head” United Artists / Veep 8 JIMMY RADCLIFFE “Long after tonight is all over” Stateside / Musicor 7 THE CONTOURS “Baby hit and run” Tamla Motown / MFP (LP track only) 6 BOBBY HEBB “Love love love” Philips / Philips 5 TOBI LEGEND “Time will pass you by” Go Ahead / Mala 4 JUDY STREET “What” Grapevine / Strider 3 AL WILSON “The Snake” Liberty / Soul City 2 FRANK WILSON “Do I love you?” Tamla Motown / V I P 1 DOBIE GRAY “Out on the floor” Charger
Russ Vickers Posted September 2, 2011 Posted September 2, 2011 Just remembered as well, when KR was discussing Frank Wilson he said one sold for 15k recently - thought the one that JM shifted went for 25K ???. Best Russ
Citizen P Posted September 2, 2011 Posted September 2, 2011 Here is the playlist for the first 2 hours - copied from Richard Searling's website. Richard says he'll produce the second 2 hours 'later'. INTRO SONG: RAMSEY LEWIS “Wade in the water” 20 WILLIE MITCHELL “The Champion (part 1)” London /HI 19 BILLY BUTLER “The Right Track” Soul City /Okeh 18 SANDI SHELDON “You’re gonna make me love you” Epic/ Okeh 17 GLADYS KNIGHT / PIPS “Just walk in my shoes” Tamla Motown / Soul 16 YVONNE BAKER “You didn’t say a word” London / Parkway 15 THE EPITOME OF SOUND “You don’t love me” Go Ahead / Sandbag 14 THE SALVADORS “Stick by me baby” Wise World 13 ROBERT KNIGHT “Love on a mountain top” Monument 12 THE CARSTAIRS “It really hurts me girl” Red Coach 11 R DEAN TAYLOR “There’s a ghost in my house” Tamla Motown / V I P 10 MEL BRITT “She’ll come running back” Go Ahead / F I P 9 LITTLE ANTHONY / IMPERIALS “Better use your head” United Artists / Veep 8 JIMMY RADCLIFFE “Long after tonight is all over” Stateside / Musicor 7 THE CONTOURS “Baby hit and run” Tamla Motown / MFP (LP track only) 6 BOBBY HEBB “Love love love” Philips / Philips 5 TOBI LEGEND “Time will pass you by” Go Ahead / Mala 4 JUDY STREET “What” Grapevine / Strider 3 AL WILSON “The Snake” Liberty / Soul City 2 FRANK WILSON “Do I love you?” Tamla Motown / V I P 1 DOBIE GRAY “Out on the floor” Charger Just remind us, the 70's ended ..........when?? Tony
Russ Vickers Posted September 2, 2011 Posted September 2, 2011 (edited) Just remind us, the 70's ended ..........when?? Tony My point exactly - waiting in hope for the 'current' Nighter spins top 20 to be posted.......lets hope it wasnt a wasted opportunity. Russ Edited September 2, 2011 by Russ Vickers
Guest Brian Ellis Posted September 3, 2011 Posted September 3, 2011 My point exactly - waiting in hope for the 'current' Nighter spins top 20 to be posted.......lets hope it wasnt a wasted opportunity. Russ Well here you go Russ - worth the wait????????? 10pm – Midnight – “THE CURRENT TOP 20 NORTHERN SOUL CHART”: 20 SKIP MAHONEY “Janice” Underworld / Salsoul 19 NOLAN PORTER “If only I could be sure” Probe/ ABC 18 JOY LOVEJOY “In orbit” Chess/ Cadet 17 RITA + THE TIARAS “Gone with the wind is my love” Dore 16 THE PRECISIONS “If this is love (I d rather be lonely) Track / Drew 15 PAUL ANKA “When we get there” RCA / RCA 14 EDWARD HAMILTON “Baby don’t you weep” Grapevine / Mary Jane 13 FRANKIE + JOHNNY “I ll hold you” Hickory / Decca 12 JEFF PERRY “Love don t come no stronger “ Go Ahead / Arista 11 BENNY TROY “I wanna give you tomorrow “ Delite 10 DEE DEE SHARP “What kind of lady” Action / Gamble 9 THE SHOWMEN “Our love will grow” Action / Swan 8 FLAME N KING “Ho! Happy day” Grapevine / HBCC 7 THE ISLEY BROTHERS “My love is your love forever” MFP (LP track) 6 BOBBY SHEEN “Something new to do” Warner Brothers 5 RUBY ANDREWS “Just lovin’ you” GO AHEAD / Zodiac 4 BOBBY WOMACK “Home is where the heart is” GO AHEAD / Columbia 3 THE DELLS “Run for cover” Chess / Cadet 2 PRINCE PHILLIP MITCHELL ” I ‘m so happy” Atlantic 1 JACKIE WILSON “Because of you” Brunswick
Staceys Dad Posted September 3, 2011 Posted September 3, 2011 (edited) dont have a problem with JACKIE WILSON being no. 1... met his daughter in L.A. about 8-9 years ago what a lovely woman she didnt realise what high esteem he was held in hear in the uk.....she was telling me how she thought / or new how he had kids all over the place ...seems MR.WILSON could not keep his trousers on...(allegedly)....where is ian hislop when you need him....... Edited September 3, 2011 by staceys dad
Russ Vickers Posted September 3, 2011 Posted September 3, 2011 As I thought a totally missed opportunity, not one track in that lot that truly represents what is being played at Nighters on a contemporary NS Scene, no wonder folk get the wrong impression......oh well it was to be expected really. Thanks for posting Brian. Best Russ
Guest Brian Ellis Posted September 3, 2011 Posted September 3, 2011 As I thought a totally missed opportunity, not one track in that lot that truly represents what is being played at Nighters on a contemporary NS Scene, no wonder folk get the wrong impression......oh well it was to be expected really. Thanks for posting Brian. Best Russ Just don't understand, as both of them are still 'out and about', so why would they list that lot as current sounds? You could go back 15 years or more and the list would still not be representative. As you say Russ, totally wasted opportunity.
Louise Posted September 3, 2011 Posted September 3, 2011 (edited) Playlists like that makes you thank your lucky stars we've got great TV programmes like Big Brother. Dave Edited September 3, 2011 by Louise
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