Mark B Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 QUOTE(mark.b @ Jan 23 2006, 07:59 PM) link for the soul act it would have to be the temptations at manchester free trade hall mid 70's it was awesome my friend worked on the door so got in for nothing the did two shows a mattinee and an evening show how many groups would do that now. mark Mark, Saw the Tempts at the Free Trade Hall in 72. Was it the same tour? In the era of 69 to 72 I saw the following, all in Manchester! 4 Tops twice at the Odeon! Temps Carla Thomas Stevie Wonder in 71 Bill Withers at the CIS Jnr Walker Jimmy Ruffin Jimmy Helms prior to his hits Steinways in Nelson, thinking they were the Drifters! Plus all the usual at the Casino, Tommy Hunt, Jnr again, Betty Wright etc.etc. Who would I like to see most. Believe this or not, I never saw Diana and the Supremes. Would love to see them doing a Motown spot, without the schmaltzy show records. Awesome! Saw the Funk Bros at the Apollo in Mancland last year. Unforgettable!!!! hi brian yes probably was 1972 i was 15 think it was the first concert i ever went to and just like the venue it was free entrance for me and mybest mate. mark
s7oul Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 SAM DEES - Saw him @ Dingwalls, Fleetwood & Soul Essence - where there were about 20 of us all lined up like naughty school boys waiting for our ''The Show Must Go On'' Lps to be signed. Cheers Patrick
Wally Francis Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 The Dell's,Thought they were great at Trentam Gardens a few years ago.Would be good to see them again.
Geordiejohnson Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 will downing!! i really want too see will downing live if i get the chance!!! nico Seen Will D Twice, absolutely blinding his best performance was at the Mall Stockton upon tees back in the 80's Edwin Starr for me.....great loss Glenn Jones was blinding at Southport ....as was the sounds of blackness but for me one saturday afternoon at southport again to only a handfull of listeners JUNIOR GISCOME belted out Morning will come....blew me away..... but another now dissappeared artist was Lance Ellington he could have been great. Geeoooordie
Mandy Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 The Dell's,Thought they were great at Trentam Gardens a few years ago.Would be good to see them again. They were superb weren't they .. didn't stop crying all the way home ...
Guest soul4life Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 anyone who was lucky enough to be present @ southport when this awesome group of people appeared live on stage! SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS unforgetable and brilliant!!!!
Guest Dirk Tiggler Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 'mazing small world - only went a few times - didn't see tempts. Saw Gladys Knight & Pips, and George Benson. Would have been after 72 but can't remember when. Remember also booking for Marvin Gaye, not at Odeon but somewhere in B'ham. Never went tho' can't remember what happened or even if the gig took place.........too many years! I also booked to see Marvin Gaye in Bham. It was at Bingley Hall, close to Barbarellas (knocked down early 80s I think) The tickets were available through Bham Eve Mail why I dont know. It took place on the 1st sat of the football season,1976, & my team Wolves, relegated the season before, stuffed Hereford away 6 nil. The look on Marvins face when he stepped onto the stage was a picture- the shabby surroundings had been tarted up with nylon curtain material, no doubt bought from the Rag Market that same day. Despite the grim surroudings (he must of thought he was back on the chickelin tour!) I was estatic to see him in the flesh. You shoulda gone boy! Regards Ada
Guest Posted January 27, 2006 Posted January 27, 2006 I also booked to see Marvin Gaye in Bham. It was at Bingley Hall, close to Barbarellas (knocked down early 80s I think) The tickets were available through Bham Eve Mail why I dont know. It took place on the 1st sat of the football season,1976, & my team Wolves, relegated the season before, stuffed Hereford away 6 nil. The look on Marvins face when he stepped onto the stage was a picture- the shabby surroundings had been tarted up with nylon curtain material, no doubt bought from the Rag Market that same day. Despite the grim surroudings (he must of thought he was back on the chickelin tour!) I was estatic to see him in the flesh. You shoulda gone boy! Regards Ada By coincidence I have just watched a fantastic concert by MG filmed in Holland on Sky, would I have loved to have been there I think that Marvin Gaye was ahead of his time & his music still moves me today I rate him as one of the best male soul singers of all time.
Guest rigs28 Posted January 28, 2006 Posted January 28, 2006 jackie wilson-wigan betty wright-wigan edwin starr-anywhere
Rob Wigley Posted January 28, 2006 Posted January 28, 2006 And I've never seen the Style Council so it couldn't have been them ... oh and by the way ... I do know the difference between the two bands !! Mick Talbot of the Style Council is in Kim Westons band on her forhtcoming tour !!!
Guest mirja m Posted February 4, 2006 Posted February 4, 2006 but what about the big names? has anybody seen chaka khan live? or isaac hayes? are they still playing in europe? thnx, m
Guest lifeandsoul Posted February 4, 2006 Posted February 4, 2006 I also booked to see Marvin Gaye in Bham. It was at Bingley Hall, close to Barbarellas (knocked down early 80s I think) The tickets were available through Bham Eve Mail why I dont know. It took place on the 1st sat of the football season,1976, & my team Wolves, relegated the season before, stuffed Hereford away 6 nil. The look on Marvins face when he stepped onto the stage was a picture- the shabby surroundings had been tarted up with nylon curtain material, no doubt bought from the Rag Market that same day. Despite the grim surroudings (he must of thought he was back on the chickelin tour!) I was estatic to see him in the flesh. You shoulda gone boy! Regards Ada yes thats the one, can't honestly remember why I didn't go, and yes i shoulda!
Ric-tic Posted February 5, 2006 Posted February 5, 2006 (edited) Saw Marvin Gaye at the old Bingley Hall in Brum around '76. Not good. im surprised saw him in manchester [apollo] same tour and he was great, my 18th birthday what a present have to agree with GARV saw millie jackson loads of times you always got your moneys worth,so funny too what a girl! can also being surprised by seeing jimmy james too it was at a northern soul midweek do in crewe late 72/early 73,nobody was really inerested in a live act,it was like we dont want jimmy we want to hear the funky sisters but he was fantastic and blew everyone away Edited February 5, 2006 by ric-tic
Guest Posted February 5, 2006 Posted February 5, 2006 anyone who was lucky enough to be present @ southport when this awesome group of people appeared live on stage! SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS unforgetable and brilliant!!!! I was there got to hear the soundcheck too stunning. Derek
Guest Posted February 5, 2006 Posted February 5, 2006 Otis Leaville--"go ahead brother " The Olympics.
jonbuck Posted February 5, 2006 Posted February 5, 2006 which artists would you like to see again live on stage. who you would like to see....bless mirja Osibisa JB
asboannie Posted February 5, 2006 Posted February 5, 2006 (edited) About 13 years ago at Llandudno Theatre saw the Three Degrees, Tramms can't remember who the others were. On toure with the Philly sound. My friend managed to get all the autographs as well, shame the theatre that night was only half full. Excellent night. Edited February 5, 2006 by asboannie
Guest Dirk Tiggler Posted February 5, 2006 Posted February 5, 2006 but what about the big names? has anybody seen chaka khan live? or isaac hayes? are they still playing in europe? thnx, m Dear M , I saw Chaka Khan at Barbarellas, Bham in 1975 or 76. She fronted Rufus at the time & they were promoting their latest single "tell me something good" She had a absolute fabulous figure & the personality to take over the whole stage. The local DJ, upon introducing her described her as Mick Jagger with t*ts! There were some good soul acts at Barbarellas but my best memory of the place was from a bunch of blokes with paler skin than mine - The Average White Band probably a year or so previous. It was just before they hit the big time & their show was fantastic. A large part of the audience knew the words to their 'new' songs & they seemed to be so genuinely pleased at this that it inspired them to a great performance. I always think its best to see live bands who are on their way up, hungry to put on a good show but unfortunately with the music we love, unless we can time travel, it aint gonna happen!
Sanquine Posted February 14, 2006 Posted February 14, 2006 let me know, who you have see and how it was, or who you would like to see....bless mirja If my memory serves me right Major Lance brought his son on stage with him, when I saw him live at Hinckley 1982, I remember it being a very emotional experience. More than anyone I would love to see live in concert, "Marvin Gaye". For me no one come's close to the emotion and depth with which he sing's and of course that voice!!! Sad it can never be a reality for me. Karen
Guest Trevski Posted February 14, 2006 Posted February 14, 2006 (edited) The Jam. saw them in York, early days, Magic! Don't really care for 'live acts' these days as most of them are not as good as when they cut the record 30 odd years ago, and I would much rather hear the record! Having said that, I don't want to hear a lot of them either! What I mean is, many of the artists that come over, only had one or two hits, northern-wise, and they don't get played anymore, so why see 'em live? Not big on hero worship, me. They are just people who happened to make a record I quite like, or liked, I don't want to meet them or anything! (Did meet the Beatles once tho' outside their hotel. Really wanted to meet them, but I was only 8!) Edited February 14, 2006 by Trevski
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