Chris Anderton Posted May 15, 2012 Posted May 15, 2012 I have a section on my radio show on www.thisisthecat.com called "Guilty Pleasure" when I play something that I like...can be a bit cheesy, played out, contraversial...but I still like it...always a good talking point on the show! Thought I was running out of them til I read these posts! Chris
Guest Gogs Posted May 16, 2012 Posted May 16, 2012 Can i ask what's wrong with the records listed on this thread? I have roughly 90% of these and love them all.
Sheldonsoul Posted May 16, 2012 Posted May 16, 2012 7 dwarfs stop girl Lorraine silver lost summer love Haley hatcher soul hustler Still love em to this day, ahhhh sweet memories
Sjclement Posted May 16, 2012 Posted May 16, 2012 Always loved JJ Barnes How Long, remember, writing a request to get it played by a dj, think he was called Nick Cowan on local Radio (Lancashire or Merseyside can't remember) he had a 10 minutes slot in the evening midweek, must have been the first northern radio slot ever, circa 77ish. Anyway he played it, I was a spotty teen & made up. Wow! just spotted this and it took me back, Nick used to pop in for a spot on Radio Merseyside's "Keep on Trucking" hosted by Terry Lennaine on a Monday night, He played a trio of Northern tunes and was ably assisted by myself, Kevin Horsewood and Colin Dilnott much like the spots Richard did with Mike Shaft on Manchester Piccadily. Back in those days it was the only way to hear Northern on the Radio an hour long Northern show was totally unheard of. I think some dj's shyed away from it as c60's & c90's were always popped in ready to record.
Wiggyflat Posted May 16, 2012 Posted May 16, 2012 Ruth Swann-Boy you better move on..was on some dodgy comp full of Spark stuff...was it ever a 45 ? Also has the Mighty Dodos as well which came out on blue spark....btw how can Chris Calloway be a guilty pleasure....uptempo...tick....black...tick....obscure label...tick...maybe its too cheap.
Len Posted May 16, 2012 Posted May 16, 2012 (edited) Can i ask what's wrong with the records listed on this thread? I have roughly 90% of these and love them all. Absolutely nothing! (Well, as you say - most of them) That's what makes this thread interesting - I think we are all guilty of subconsciously thinking we don't like them anymore but when reminded, we all still love em. You can never forget ya roots. I'm still not sure about this one but it was played out for a short while (Round these parts anyway!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zse4ovu15I8 Edited May 16, 2012 by LEN 1
Winnie :-) Posted May 16, 2012 Posted May 16, 2012 (edited) Absolutely nothing! (Well, as you say - most of them) That's what makes this thread interesting - I think we are all guilty of subconsciously thinking we don't like them anymore but when reminded, we all still love em. You can never forget ya roots. I'm still not sure about this one but it was played out for a short while (Round these parts anyway!) Only if we're easily influenced, and it looks like it might work in reverse, who's responsible for telling you that ''Bad Breath'' track might be ok Edited May 16, 2012 by Winnie :-) 1
Guest in town Mikey Posted May 16, 2012 Posted May 16, 2012 (edited) I cant see any of the attatchments. Just in case nobody has posted this gem. April Stevens - Wanting You. Love it love it love it. Edited May 16, 2012 by in town Mikey
Len Posted May 16, 2012 Posted May 16, 2012 (edited) Only if we're easily influenced, and it looks like it might work in reverse, who's responsible for telling you that ''Bad Breath'' track might be ok I have to admit, that may have been an 'emperors new clothes' thing going on there. I was guilty of buying it for the huge sum of £20.00 in the mid 80's. I was going through that 'Latin Stage' - It did work with all the other Latin tunes though (Somehow!) Len. Edited May 16, 2012 by LEN
Geoffp Posted May 16, 2012 Posted May 16, 2012 Always loved JJ Barnes How Long, remember, writing a request to get it played by a dj, think he was called Nick Cowan on local Radio (Lancashire or Merseyside can't remember) he had a 10 minutes slot in the evening midweek, must have been the first northern radio slot ever, circa 77ish. Anyway he played it, I was a spotty teen & made up. Always loved JJ Barnes How Long, remember, writing a request to get it played by a dj, think he was called Nick Cowan on local Radio (Lancashire or Merseyside can't remember) he had a 10 minutes slot in the evening midweek, must have been the first northern radio slot ever, circa 77ish. Anyway he played it, I was a spotty teen & made up.
Len Posted May 16, 2012 Posted May 16, 2012 Win - I think mores the point; we can forget how good some of these tunes are as sometimes too busy looking forward to the next fresh tune. Len
Guest in town Mikey Posted May 16, 2012 Posted May 16, 2012 Win - I think mores the point; we can forget how good some of these tunes are as sometimes too busy looking forward to the next fresh tune. Len Couldnt agree more Len. After the thread about Beat Ballads. I went back and played the Drifter, Walk With A Winner, Tomorrow is Another Day plus loads more I'd not played in years. And the hairs on my neck were at full attention for the whole time. Apart from when i played my boot of Bobby Smith - Walk On Into My Heart. I paid half a weeks wages to get ripped off. And cant listen to the record any more :-( They even sounded fresh, as it had been so long since I'd played them.
Len Posted May 16, 2012 Posted May 16, 2012 (edited) Hi Mike, Yep, aint it great when an 'upfont' type D.J drops in a classic that hasn't been heard in ages? - It always sounds so good. Not just because it hasn't been heard in ages but also in contrast to the rest of the set....The D.J is also looked upon as some kind of genius! Len. Edited May 16, 2012 by LEN 1
Guest in town Mikey Posted May 16, 2012 Posted May 16, 2012 Hi Mike, Yep, aint it great when an 'upfont' type D.J drops in a classic that hasn't been heard in ages? - It always sounds so good. Not just because it hasn't been heard in ages but also in contrast to the rest of the set....The D.J is also looked upon as some kind of genius! Len. Things like this always remind me of Lynne Davis at the 100 club playing - Aint No Mountain High Enough, and the (massively positive) reaction from the dancefloor. Mark said, That Girl has some big bollox.
Len Posted May 16, 2012 Posted May 16, 2012 (edited) Or 'Skip Mahoney - Janice' at The 100 Club following Andy Rix of all people - That was hilarious, apparently Ady was grinning from ear to ear! Len. Edited May 16, 2012 by LEN
Russ Vickers Posted May 16, 2012 Posted May 16, 2012 Ere ya go....another MONSTER from the distant past..... 1
Len Posted May 16, 2012 Posted May 16, 2012 'kin brilliant, I'd really like to hear this out somewhere if a brave D.J is reading! "Ba, ba, ba, ba, ba, ba, ba....Ba, ba, ba, ba, ba - Huh!" Nice one Russ Len.
MrsWoodsrules Posted May 16, 2012 Posted May 16, 2012 Wow! just spotted this and it took me back, Nick used to pop in for a spot on Radio Merseyside's "Keep on Trucking" hosted by Terry Lennaine on a Monday night, He played a trio of Northern tunes and was ably assisted by myself, Kevin Horsewood and Colin Dilnott much like the spots Richard did with Mike Shaft on Manchester Piccadily. Back in those days it was the only way to hear Northern on the Radio an hour long Northern show was totally unheard of. I think some dj's shyed away from it as c60's & c90's were always popped in ready to record. Thats the very same show I'm talking about, yeah, Nick Cowan guest spot, had about 10mins a week & was the only radio exposure of Northern that you could here at the time, used to record it on a cassette too. Happy days indeed. Aid. 1
Phild Posted May 16, 2012 Posted May 16, 2012 Much to the amusement of my friends I love this, makes me feel happy! Fantastic tune. Always has been always will be 1
arnie j Posted May 16, 2012 Posted May 16, 2012 (edited) oops,sorry.lionk didnt work Edited May 16, 2012 by arnie j
Tony A Posted May 16, 2012 Posted May 16, 2012 sorry if already posted but this is timeless !!! jason What is ? can't see owt.
arnie j Posted May 16, 2012 Posted May 16, 2012 sorry if already posted but this is timeless !!! jason
arnie j Posted May 16, 2012 Posted May 16, 2012 What is ? can't see owt. you replied before i could edit it bud,link didnt work but i managed it on above post,cheers jason
Tony A Posted May 16, 2012 Posted May 16, 2012 you replied before i could edit it bud,link didnt work but i managed it on above post,cheers jason Gotcha, caught you out too soon, That'll teach me. 1
Illusive Posted May 16, 2012 Posted May 16, 2012 Ere ya go....another MONSTER from the distant past..... Let the acrobatics begin. Not heard that for over 25 years Magical.
Bo Diddley Posted May 16, 2012 Posted May 16, 2012 This was definitely one of those "had to be there at the time" records from WigWam. Still like it for the memories. Also one that could not be described as "just right for todays scene". Also known as "Love Muscle"!! Enjoy (I think!) Kev Bod
21 Again Posted May 16, 2012 Posted May 16, 2012 Leon Bryant. Mighty Body(hotsie totsie). Just remembers me some of looks on punters faces on the dance floor at Wigan when it was first played by Searling and co. Picked it up on ebay cheap and will give it a wee spin now and again when ave got my modern box out, brings back good memories
jocko Posted May 17, 2012 Posted May 17, 2012 Leon Bryant. Mighty Body(hotsie totsie). Just remembers me some of looks on punters faces on the dance floor at Wigan when it was first played by Searling and co. Picked it up on ebay cheap and will give it a wee spin now and again when ave got my modern box out, brings back good memories Is that Mr Doonan by any chance? Too many coincidences surely. Nothing guilty in that pleasure mate, you always had good taste. Nice on a 7" if you have this, only LP for me, Remember his other one Just The Way You Like It? Even better, I have that on a nice 7" UK./
Pete S Posted May 17, 2012 Posted May 17, 2012 I woke up this morning singing this - Superb! Len. It is superb - it's an absolute Northern belter and Neil Rushton wrote in his book that at one point, it was the biggest sound in the country and people would travel just to hear it. It's got just about everything. Actually pretty rare on it's first Philips issue too. 1
Guest MrC Posted May 17, 2012 Posted May 17, 2012 It is superb - it's an absolute Northern belter and Neil Rushton wrote in his book that at one point, it was the biggest sound in the country and people would travel just to hear it. It's got just about everything. Actually pretty rare on it's first Philips issue too. What was it? No Youtube at work....
21 Again Posted May 17, 2012 Posted May 17, 2012 Sure is Jock got Mighty Body on seven inch, trying to get the single Never off his second album just as good. Who are you supporting on Saturday ? Cheers Pete.
Len Posted May 17, 2012 Posted May 17, 2012 (edited) What was it? No Youtube at work.... 'Frankie valli - you're ready now' -"Ow!!!" Len Edited May 17, 2012 by LEN
Len Posted May 17, 2012 Posted May 17, 2012 (edited) Not sure why I'm posting this, early memories of Ian Jackson / Dom playing this at the 80's Mod rally's - Again absolutely superb - Not Cheesy at all, where is this thread going? - Not sure but sure is refreshing! What ever happened to Dom Basset? - He was a hero of mine at that time as was Ian Jackson (Ian still is!) Len. a] Edited May 17, 2012 by LEN 1
Len Posted May 17, 2012 Posted May 17, 2012 (edited) Ere ya go....another MONSTER from the distant past..... Do'ya know what Russ? - I'm D.Jing soon at 'Snooks' at Raunds (June 9th) and I'm gonna open my set with this - F*ck it - It's a f*ckin'n brilliant record!!!...Watch this space, I'll let ya'll know how it goes... You goin' Life-line mate? - I could do with a 'dance partner'! Len. Edited May 17, 2012 by LEN 1
Russ Vickers Posted May 17, 2012 Posted May 17, 2012 Do'ya know what Russ? - I'm D.Jing soon at 'Snooks' at Raunds (June 9th) and I'm gonna open my set with this - F*ck it - It's a f*ckin'n brilliant record!!!...Watch this space, I'll let ya'll know how it goes... You goin' Life-line mate? - I could do with a 'dance partner'! Len. I'll still be in the desert Len, mores the pity...... Russ
Russ Vickers Posted May 17, 2012 Posted May 17, 2012 (edited) I;ve always had a soft spot for this........Ready, get set now.... Edited May 17, 2012 by Russ Vickers 1
Len Posted May 17, 2012 Posted May 17, 2012 (edited) I'll still be in the desert Len, mores the pity...... Russ B*gger! - I kinda love it when part of 'my history' are the nighters wid me, dya' know what I mean? - oh well, I'll 'Shake a hoof' for ya mate - I'll send you a full report. Len x Edited May 17, 2012 by LEN
Russ Vickers Posted May 17, 2012 Posted May 17, 2012 Remember goin mental to this at t'Casino....stomp, stomp, stomp.........
Russ Vickers Posted May 17, 2012 Posted May 17, 2012 B*gger! - I kinda love it when part of 'my history' are the nighters wid me, dya' know what I mean? - oh well, I'll 'Shake a hoof' for ya mate - I'll send you a full report. Len x Nest time I'm home we should hook up mate deffo..... Russ
Russ Vickers Posted May 17, 2012 Posted May 17, 2012 A Casino belter Love Miss Phillips, such distinctive voice..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGvnS3-Awy0 1
Pete S Posted May 18, 2012 Posted May 18, 2012 A Casino belter Love Miss Phillips, such distinctive voice..... Marmite Russ. I can't stand her voice and I hate this record. Love Vicki Sue Robinson though. 1
Winnie :-) Posted May 18, 2012 Posted May 18, 2012 Having looked and listened to most of the selections, I don't see what you're all feeling so guilty about or more importantly who's making you feel this way xx 1
Russ Vickers Posted May 18, 2012 Posted May 18, 2012 (edited) I'm sure there are people out there that didnt attend Nighters in the 7ts & in particular WC, that are confused by the huge diversity of music that was played, I think that people who didnt attend sometimes have a pre conceived idea of the playlists, fact is only a tiny fraction of what was actually played is ever heard out these days, some with good reason, others should get a new lease of life IMO. I owe a lot to this period of time for my massively eclectic tastes in Soul Music. Best Russ Edited May 18, 2012 by Russ Vickers 2
Russ Vickers Posted May 18, 2012 Posted May 18, 2012 A genuine question here, would something like Vicky Sue Robinson get played at an oldies Nighter these days & if so how well is it received ? Just interested. Best Russ
Russ Vickers Posted May 18, 2012 Posted May 18, 2012 Not keen on this at all myself, but it was played !
Russ Vickers Posted May 18, 2012 Posted May 18, 2012 A Mr M's Classic stomper...... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWoQ_pZtXCY
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