Dayo Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 (edited) I'm still a relative newbie here, so please forgive me if this ones been asked before; I guess it'll disappear quickly if the topic is a chestnut. Here's the question; what's your absolute favourite home grown Northern Soul record? I'm looking for YOUR one or two faves, rather than endless lists of songs we all know are British productions. I've a big soft spot for Stella Starr's version of Bring Him Back, partly because of the massive drum sound and mostly coz I once had a shiny mint UK demo. Frankie and Johnny's I'll Hold You sounds for all the world like a US production, but my fave has got to be Band Of Angels - Invitation. Simple song, simply done, great vocals from Mike D'Abo, perhaps not soulful enough for most tastes? What do you think? If it's not a contradiction in terms; Best ever British produced Northern Soul record? PS First person to suggest Nosmo King/Javells gets a free black and decker nose hair trimmer! Edited December 7, 2005 by Dayo
Paul McKay Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 Beat ballad - Givin' up on love - Sonny Childe - Decca Stomper - Stop & you'll become aware - Helen Shapiro - Columbia
SteveM Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 I'm still a relative newbie here, so please forgive me if this ones been asked before; I guess it'll disappear quickly if the topic is a chestnut. Here's the question; what's your absolute favourite home grown Northern Soul record? I'm looking for YOUR one or two faves, rather than endless lists of songs we all know are British productions. I've a big soft spot for Stella Starr's version of Bring Him Back, partly because of the massive drum sound and mostly coz I once had a shiny mint UK demo. Frankie and Johnny's I'll Hold You sounds for all the world like a US production, but my fave has got to be Band Of Angels - Invitation. Simple song, simply done, great vocals from Mike D'Abo, perhaps not soulful enough for most tastes? What do you think? If it's not a contradiction in terms; Best ever British produced Northern Soul record? PS First person to suggest Nosmo King/Javells gets a free black and decker nose hair trimmer! Paula Parfitt
Paul McKay Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 The Drifter by Don Charles on Parlophone is good too.
Simsy Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 Mark Loyd - PARLAPHONE Mark Loyd - PARLAPHONE Steve Aldo - PARLAPHONE
Addio Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 I'll claim the prize on offer by nominating Nosmo King!!!!!!!! Does I'll Try Anything by Dusty Springfield qualify? - Great singer, great song
Pete S Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 Too many really: chapter five ray merrell frankie & johnny kenny roberts - run like the devil sonny childe - heartbreak (why this never went big I'll never know) john andrews - it's just love to name a few
Eddie Hubbard Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 I'm still a relative newbie here, so please forgive me if this ones been asked before; I guess it'll disappear quickly if the topic is a chestnut. Here's the question; what's your absolute favourite home grown Northern Soul record? I'm looking for YOUR one or two faves, rather than endless lists of songs we all know are British productions. I've a big soft spot for Stella Starr's version of Bring Him Back, partly because of the massive drum sound and mostly coz I once had a shiny mint UK demo. Frankie and Johnny's I'll Hold You sounds for all the world like a US production, but my fave has got to be Band Of Angels - Invitation. Simple song, simply done, great vocals from Mike D'Abo, perhaps not soulful enough for most tastes? What do you think? If it's not a contradiction in terms; Best ever British produced Northern Soul record? PS First person to suggest Nosmo King/Javells gets a free black and decker nose hair trimmer! I really love Jon Ford's version of " You got me where you want me " [Phillips ] , plus his " Running around " is another fave , though probably not very well known .Jimmy Thomas " Beautiful night " must be up there as is Carl Douglas " Serving a sentance of life " . Still got my first ever British tape which Budgie [ then Southampton ] gave me in 1977 !! Best Wishes ,Eddie
Pete S Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 Chants - Baby I don't need your love - RCA (first heard on a tape from...Eddie Hubbard!)
Denbo Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 Too many really: chapter five ray merrell frankie & johnny kenny roberts - run like the devil sonny childe - heartbreak (why this never went big I'll never know) john andrews - it's just love to name a few I'm with you Pete, there are too many BUT if there was just one, what would it be? Think of Dessert Island Disks. Also, any chance of a soundbyte of; Kenny Roberts - Run Like The Devil Sonny Childe - Heartbreak Cheers Matey.
grant Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 This Empty Place - Janie Marden - Decca That Other Place - Susan Maughan - Phillips another 2 class tracks
Eddie Hubbard Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 Chants - Baby I don't need your love - RCA (first heard on a tape from...Eddie Hubbard!) Oh yes ,that was a great one Pete , bought a mint Green and Silver demo off Pete Widd in Wigan record bar for about £8 , wish I still had it !! Best ,Eddie
Winsford Soul Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 This Empty Place - Janie Marden - Decca That Other Place - Susan Maughan - Phillips another 2 class tracks Paul Newman & the Excalibers. Aint you got a heart. Mercury. That Other Place for me to i think Cant think too many to choose Steve
Pete S Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 I'm with you Pete, there are too many BUT if there was just one, what would it be? Think of Dessert Island Disks. Also, any chance of a soundbyte of; Kenny Roberts - Run Like The Devil Sonny Childe - Heartbreak Cheers Matey. Can certainly do Kenny Roberts but I don't think I ever put Sonny Childe onto cd and don't have the record anymore - have it on tape but those are in the garage...and it's cold..brrrrr This Empty Place - Janie Marden - Decca That Other Place - Susan Maughan - Phillips another 2 class tracks People take the piss when you say you like the Susan Maughan record but it truly is brilliant, the arrangement actually improves on the Wade Flemons version with that extra brass, and I like the way she changes the delivery as well...great stuff
Wiganer1 Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 Oh yes ,that was a great one Pete , bought a mint Green and Silver demo off Pete Widd in Wigan record bar for about £8 , wish I still had it !! Best ,Eddie === my top uk picks gene latter - groove it - private stock barry st john - everything i touch - colombia silver bullit - willpower weak - phillips susan shirley - really into something - phillips cailfornia in crowd - happiness in my heart - fontana kenny roberts - run like the devil - pye issue
Winsford Soul Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 Can certainly do Kenny Roberts but I don't think I ever put Sonny Childe onto cd and don't have the record anymore - have it on tape but those are in the garage...and it's cold..brrrrr People take the piss when you say you like the Susan Maughan record but it truly is brilliant, the arrangement actually improves on the Wade Flemons version with that extra brass, and I like the way she changes the delivery as well...great stuff I Personally think the Susan Maughan version is miles better than Wade Flemons Steve
Simon T Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 Flamma Sherman - Where is he - S(imon) N(apeir) B(ell)
Martint Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 definitely John Andrews and The Chants for me
Simon T Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 OK I'll admit, I also love Sue Lynn - Don't pity me - RCA although the other side 'You' is a strong contender for the worst record ever made thread Did she have something to do with Greece and the eurovision song contest?
Pete S Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 Little known fact, there are two version of Barry St John, the one on Columbia obviously but when they did the British Soul Volume 2, EMI gave Goldmine an unissued take...which nobody spotted til I told them it's nowhere near as good as the issued one though.
jimmyw Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 I'll claim the prize on offer by nominating Nosmo King!!!!!!!! Does I'll Try Anything by Dusty Springfield qualify? - Great singer, great song For me it's got to be Dusty's version of Whats It Gonna Be. Also love Long John Baldry's version of The Drifter
Guest ShaneH Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 I Personally think the Susan Maughan version is miles better than Wade Flemons Steve so do i steve. love that version. shane
pikeys dog Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 Always had a soft spot for Lulu's "Leave A Little Love"
pikeys dog Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 For me it's got to be Dusty's version of Whats It Gonna Be. If you get the 1970s Phillips issue, you get the bonus of her great version of "Bring Him Back"
Dayo Posted December 7, 2005 Author Posted December 7, 2005 For me it's got to be Dusty's version of Whats It Gonna Be. How could I forget Dusty!? So much better than the Susan Barrett one.
Ernie Andrews Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 (edited) As Im an Ernie Andrews fan - I did not know until recently that "Where were you" was issued on Uk capitol- and I missed it on ebay for 20 quid Boo Hoo Edited December 7, 2005 by Ernie Andrews
hipshaker 05 Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 i love john andrews "its just love". also like cilla doing a track called "yo yo" .... very upbeat.
Pete S Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 i love john andrews "its just love". also like cilla doing a track called "yo yo" .... very upbeat. Thats a Billy Joe Royal track she covered, his version used to get played as well. Her version of The Real Thing was on the same LP and, I think, a slow version of Everything I Touch Turns To Tears.
Richard Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 Here's my offerings Silly Silly Fool by Dusty Springfield and Better Use Your Head by Marion Ryan
jimmyw Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 How could I forget Dusty!? So much better than the Susan Barrett one. Couldn't agree more
Paulb Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 Chants - Baby I don't need your love - RCA (first heard on a tape from...Eddie Hubbard!) One of my faves this one pete. I remember listening to this on my walkman when i was a nipper. I always remebered it but could never describe it in later years to my dad. Recently got it on british soul vol 1. Quality tune Does this ever get played out. Id love to hear it.
Guest Matt Male Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 (edited) Dayo, why have you got a picture of Woody from the bay City Rollers on your avatar? Edited December 7, 2005 by Matt Male
Dave Morris Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 That Other Place - Susan Maughan - Phillips another 2 class tracks I agree about Susan Maughan.Also Showstoppers - Heartbreaker.I take it they're Brits.If not I'll get me coat.
Simsy Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 Dayo, why have you got a picture of Woody from the bay City Rollers on your avatar? That's a young Colin Day on his way to a soul do way back when, if memory serves. Pete, what labesl is that Ebony Keyes thing on?
Guest Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 (edited) sue Lynn, Don't Pity Me I always sing my head off to this one I have two cd's called British Soul 1 & 2 - some good stuff on those Edited December 7, 2005 by Soulgirl
Russoul1 Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 for me, my personal favourite uk has to be helen shapiro double sider on columbia 1964 shop around , great uptempo r&b version of miracles he knows how to love me , totally superb mid tempo piece of uk soul russ
Pete S Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 That's a young Colin Day on his way to a soul do way back when, if memory serves. Pete, what labesl is that Ebony Keyes thing on? Piccadilly... sue Lynn, Don't Pity Me I always sing my head off to this one I have two cd's called British Soul 1 & 2 - some good stuff on those Brilliant sleeve notes on volume 2 as well
Guest 50box Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 People take the piss when you say you like the Susan Maughan record but it truly is brilliant, the arrangement actually improves on the Wade Flemons version with that extra brass, and I like the way she changes the delivery as well...great stuff It`s a better version because that song should never ever have been sung by a bloke, frickin wimp what was he thinking.
Simsy Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 Piccadilly... Brilliant sleeve notes on volume 2 as well sue Lynn, Don't Pity Me I always sing my head off to this one I have two cd's called British Soul 1 & 2 - some good stuff on those Mike Vickers - On the Brink Soulmates - Too late to say you're sorry Spice - What about the music Carl Douglas - Serving a sentance of life Jason Knight - Our love is getting stronger Tammy St John - Nobody knows what's going on (in my mind but me) Tony Colton - I stand accused
Simsy Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 Brilliant sleeve notes on volume 2 as well You gotta love that Kev Roberts eh!
Guest 50box Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 Jackie Edwards - Feel So Bad where was it recorded?
Pete S Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 You gotta love that Kev Roberts eh! I did the sleevenotes but when they came out they spelled every other word wrong! It was remedied later on..
Guest Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 (edited) does nobody like TIMI YURO??? it'll never be over for me-liberty cant stop running away-mercury reach out for me-KATHY KIRBY "stunning version" either way you lose-ROBBIE PORTER "magical" Edited December 7, 2005 by wolvessoulboy
Eamesy Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 For me it's got to be Dusty's version of Whats It Gonna Be. Also love Long John Baldry's version of The Drifter Dusty does good version of Long After Tonight is All Over on LP - Everythings Coming Up Dusty. Alan
Guest Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 Has anyone mentioned Soul Joe Clements - Ever Ever Surely the best of the best?
SteveM Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 does nobody like TIMI YURO??? it'll never be over for me-liberty cant stop running away-mercury reach out for me-KATHY KIRBY "stunning version" either way you lose-ROBBIE PORTER "magical" The threads about home grown artists
Guest 50box Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 Has anyone mentioned Soul Joe Clements - Ever Ever Surely the best of the best? Oh yes Not for everyone I`ve been argued. Is it British production.Always wanted one but pricey. Tom.
Simsy Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 Oh yes Not for everyone I`ve been argued. Is it British production.Always wanted one but pricey. Tom. Yeah big fave for me, on Plexium. A local Psyche collector (Chad Whiffen) round here had one with an iffy label for fifty quid and I missed it.
hipshaker 05 Posted December 7, 2005 Posted December 7, 2005 Thats a Billy Joe Royal track she covered, his version used to get played as well. Her version of The Real Thing was on the same LP and, I think, a slow version of Everything I Touch Turns To Tears. yes .............. i've got the billy joe royal one too.prefer cilla though.
Guest Posted December 8, 2005 Posted December 8, 2005 Chapter Five for me Although that bit about sheep is a tad worrying LOL
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