Guest Posted February 24, 2006 Posted February 24, 2006 (edited) Anyone else in love with this great song sung by Walter Jackson? How about Barbara McNairs fantastic "Forget You Ever Met Me Baby" ? They were written by the same person - the exotically named Fangette Willett ! Have a read at the ever wonderful "Spectropop"- https://www.spectropop.com/FangetteWillett/index.htm Edited February 25, 2006 by Simon White
Steve G Posted February 24, 2006 Posted February 24, 2006 Anyone else in love with this great song sung by Walter Jackson? How about Barbara Randolph's fantastic "Forget You Ever Met Me Baby" ? They were written by the same person ! Have a read- https://www.spectropop.com/FangetteWillett/index.htm "Uphill climb to the bottom" is a FANTASTIC record and one I will always go back to.... I nearly choked on my wine glass when it suddenly appeared in the background of a 90s film a few years ago - I cannot recall the title now though.
Guest Posted February 24, 2006 Posted February 24, 2006 (edited) Anyone else in love with this great song sung by Walter Jackson? How about Barbara mcnairs's fantastic "Forget You Ever Met Me Baby" ? They were written by the same person ! Have a read- https://www.spectropop.com/FangetteWillett/index.htm it happens every time is just as good by her top class soul imvho Edited February 25, 2006 by moldie
Guest Posted February 24, 2006 Posted February 24, 2006 Oops, I always mix my "Barbara's" up ! (especially when I haven't had enough coffee yet).
Guest Posted February 24, 2006 Posted February 24, 2006 Oops, I always mix my "Barbara's" up ! (especially when I haven't had enough coffee yet). its easy done and i wont tell anyone if u edit your first post ill delete mine lolol
Guest Stuart T Posted February 24, 2006 Posted February 24, 2006 Anyone else in love with this great song sung by Walter Jackson? How about Barbara Randolph's fantastic "Forget You Ever Met Me Baby" ? They were written by the same person ! Have a read- https://www.spectropop.com/FangetteWillett/index.htm Got to be in my top three tear jerkers. Add to that Billy Bland Shes Already Married. Not sure what the third would be, possibly that nice thing by Little Hooks with the spoken intro, is it I've Got To Go? May remember when I've had more coffee.
Guest miff Posted February 24, 2006 Posted February 24, 2006 Anyone else in love with this great song sung by Walter Jackson? How about Barbara Randolph's fantastic "Forget You Ever Met Me Baby" ? They were written by the same person ! Have a read- https://www.spectropop.com/FangetteWillett/index.htm One of my all time faves
Geoff Posted February 24, 2006 Posted February 24, 2006 I loved Uphill Climb To The Bottom when it came out in the 60s, but stupidly didn't buy it. Truly wonderful record. Never heard it played out, might make me cry if I did, it has that effect on me. Certainly a record I would like played at my funeral, and I know some other people who feel the same way.
Paul McKay Posted February 24, 2006 Posted February 24, 2006 Simon: Yes! Yes and Yes! again fabulous record, especially on a nice UK Columbia R&W demo! Geoff: Yes you surely have heard it played out at both the Old Blue Last by me and at SITC by Mac in his early set - too busy gossiping!
Simsy Posted February 24, 2006 Posted February 24, 2006 Not sure what the third Freddie Scott. Uphill clime to my bottom, superb btw.
Guest Richard Bergman Posted February 24, 2006 Posted February 24, 2006 Walter Jackson was a singer of real substance and feeling... "Uphill climb" is a beautie of a record..... As a footnote ...the link suggested on the first post details information regarding Tammy St John and her version of "Dark shadows and empty hallways"...this is a brilliant peice of yearning girlie pop , I highly recommend this to anyone who doesn't know it..will cost you no more than £15.....
Guest Stuart T Posted February 24, 2006 Posted February 24, 2006 Freddie Scott. Uphill clime to my bottom, superb btw. Good call, another fantastic one. May have to make it a top 5.
Guest Netspeaky Posted February 24, 2006 Posted February 24, 2006 Never did a bad song, one of the best.
Gene-r Posted February 24, 2006 Posted February 24, 2006 "It's an uphill climb to the bottom", thought the spider to himself as he slowly edged his way up the man's leg.
Guest Stuart T Posted February 24, 2006 Posted February 24, 2006 "It's an uphill climb to the bottom", thought the spider to himself as he slowly edged his way up the man's leg. Gene, have you been drinking again?
Gene-r Posted February 24, 2006 Posted February 24, 2006 Gene, have you been drinking again? Not unless one of my colleagues has spiked my coffee Stuart!
Guest soulgirlie Posted February 24, 2006 Posted February 24, 2006 (edited) Anyone else in love with this great song sung by Walter Jackson? Yes me Simon , I love it , always have done totally emotional and possibly as good as his "Let Me Come Back", both showcase the guys unbelievable vocal prowess , massive Albrighton tunes back in the day . Lin www.soul-underground.co.uk x Edited February 24, 2006 by soulgirlie
Geoff Posted February 24, 2006 Posted February 24, 2006 [Geoff: Yes you surely have heard it played out at both the Old Blue Last by me and at SITC by Mac in his early set - too busy gossiping!] You're probably right Paul, too busy chatting to John Stubbs, lol. But I am sure I would have noticed it being played, such a favourite of mine. However please play it at the next SITC. I don't think I've ever heard a bad track by Walter Jackson, really like It's All Over and Not You, beautiful ballads, but maybe too slow for a club. Others may wish to comment on that.
Guest miff Posted February 24, 2006 Posted February 24, 2006 For your listening pleasure Walter Jackson Its An Uphill Climb To The Bottom Okeh.mp3
Guest vinylvixen Posted February 24, 2006 Posted February 24, 2006 Oops, I always mix my "Barbara's" up ! (especially when I haven't had enough coffee yet). And I thought it was Barbara Windsor You can't fault Walter except he died before I got to see him......very inconsiderate of him Another tear jerker....Betty Lavette - Let Me Down Easy and there were tears in my eyes when I saw her sing it live recently. She was 19 when she recorded that record..... Jo
Guest Posted February 24, 2006 Posted February 24, 2006 Certainly a record I would like played at my funeral, and I know some other people who feel the same way. at mine they will play..the only way is up seriously though..drizabone on here has a great copy with a pic cover for sale cheap moldie
Gene-r Posted February 24, 2006 Posted February 24, 2006 (edited) And I thought it was Barbara Windsor You can't fault Walter except he died before I got to see him......very inconsiderate of him Another tear jerker....Betty Lavette - Let Me Down Easy and there were tears in my eyes when I saw her sing it live recently. She was 19 when she recorded that record..... Jo There were tears in my eyes when I saw Eddie Holman sing "Hey There Lonely Girl" at Stafford........the bastard standing next to me was on my foot and wouldn't get off! Edited February 24, 2006 by Gene-R
Guest Posted February 24, 2006 Posted February 24, 2006 How about "That's what mama say" Walter Jackson at his very best, full of emotion.
Guest Posted February 24, 2006 Posted February 24, 2006 i also love the song that walter did as his acknowledgement for his time as a miner touching in the dark
Guest Posted February 24, 2006 Posted February 24, 2006 How about "That's what mama say" Walter Jackson at his very best, full of emotion.
Guest Posted February 24, 2006 Posted February 24, 2006 im sure walter did a great song about a tin of paint.....cant remember the title but it was full of emulsion
Guest Martin Coleman Posted February 24, 2006 Posted February 24, 2006 How about "That's what mama say" Walter Jackson at his very best, full of emotion. Good call Stevie. Long time "ender" at the 100 club. Always sent me up the stairs with just that right "sunday morning" feeling.
Dayo Posted February 24, 2006 Posted February 24, 2006 (edited) ....Betty Lavette - Let Me Down Easy and there were tears in my eyes when I saw her sing it live recently. She was 19 when she recorded that record..... Jo I'm so jealous. Love to see her live. LMDE - One of me all time faves. Great pole dancing record too! Or, so i'm told, by people who dance with poles! Good call on Walter Jackson... a big fave with the early mods. So was his soulful version of Where Have all The Flowers Gone. Colin Edited February 24, 2006 by Dayo
Guest Mick W Posted February 24, 2006 Posted February 24, 2006 (edited) A Florida born vocalist who became one of the greatest Chicago Soul voices ever Edited February 24, 2006 by Mick W
Guest Dirk Tiggler Posted February 24, 2006 Posted February 24, 2006 "Uphill climb to the bottom" is a FANTASTIC record and one I will always go back to.... I nearly choked on my wine glass when it suddenly appeared in the background of a 90s film a few years ago - I cannot recall the title now though. I too watched the same film , sort of an American soft porn film - if my memory is correct they played the song when a real smutty bit came on. Such a tastless way to use a good record. Ada
Guest Posted February 25, 2006 Posted February 25, 2006 its easy done and i wont tell anyone if u edit your first post ill delete mine lolol Ta Mouldie-in the interest of continuity-done it!
Mike B Posted February 25, 2006 Posted February 25, 2006 First class piece of Soul which strangely enough was already down on my play list for tonight in Cambridge Mike
Gene-r Posted February 25, 2006 Posted February 25, 2006 I too watched the same film , sort of an American soft porn film - if my memory is correct they played the song when a real smutty bit came on. Such a tastless way to use a good record. Ada And when you consider the song was "Uphill Climb To The Bottom", it doesn't bear thinking about, does it!
Gene-r Posted February 25, 2006 Posted February 25, 2006 How about "That's what mama say" Walter Jackson at his very best, full of emotion. Absolutely - but for my sins, I have to say that I love the Leonard Whiting cover version that came out on UK Pye in 1965. Leonard was only 13 when he recorded it (3 years before he starred in the film dramatisation of Romeo & Juliet) and, on a serious point, is there any truth in the rumour that it was covered up as Bobbie Smith, because of the fact he sung it long before his voice broke?
Guest Posted February 25, 2006 Posted February 25, 2006 The best W Jakcson for me is,"after you there can be nothing" and the B side of "flowers","i`ll keep on trying"..............
Citizen P Posted February 27, 2006 Posted February 27, 2006 Love it Always give it a spin towards the end of the night down at Heywood,and then also try to slip in" Welcome Home" as the last one. Tony
Rich Buckley Posted March 1, 2006 Posted March 1, 2006 Here's the original advert from the 60s, jeep meaning to get it framed, but never quite get round to it....
Rich Buckley Posted March 1, 2006 Posted March 1, 2006 Here's the original advert from the 60s, keep meaning to get it framed, but never quite get round to it....
Sean Hampsey Posted March 5, 2006 Posted March 5, 2006 [Geoff: Yes you surely have heard it played out at both the Old Blue Last by me and at SITC by Mac in his early set - too busy gossiping!] You're probably right Paul, too busy chatting to John Stubbs, lol. But I am sure I would have noticed it being played, such a favourite of mine. However please play it at the next SITC. I don't think I've ever heard a bad track by Walter Jackson, really like It's All Over and Not You, beautiful ballads, but maybe too slow for a club. Others may wish to comment on that. I read this thread just to see if anyone mentioned "Not You". Well done that man. It's a MASTERPIECE! no doubt. I often play it at Soul Essence and it always raises eyebrows. Also rate "After You There Can Be Nothing" alongside "Uphill Climb" but nobody mentioned "Funny" ...also truly awesome!! Nothing beter than a night in with a good claret and my self compiled "Best Of Walter Jackson" CD. Sean Hampsey
Guest Bearsoul Posted March 6, 2006 Posted March 6, 2006 BRILLIANT TRACK !!! PICKED UP A CHEAP HITS ALBUM IN PHILLY LAST YEAR FOR THAT TRACK..ALSO ON IT 'MY SHIPS COMING IN' ...CHECK THAT OUT ....SUPERB !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CHRIS M
Dave Pinch Posted March 6, 2006 Posted March 6, 2006 what about "my one chance to make it" soul heaven dave
Blake H Posted March 6, 2006 Posted March 6, 2006 The best W Jakcson for me is,"after you there can be nothing" and the B side of "flowers","i`ll keep on trying".............. Anyone remember the episode of the Cosby Show when Bill has had a row with his wife and goes into the cellar which is his den and plays "After You there can be nothing", brilliant pathos BH
P5OULH Posted March 6, 2006 Posted March 6, 2006 Two of his best for me are "That's what mama said" or "Special love" awesome voice
Guest Budgie Posted March 6, 2006 Posted March 6, 2006 The film was Steelyard Blues 1976.Features Donald Sutherland.Uphill Climb features as camara pans out to show Los Angeles port after sex scene in a shack on top of a hill??? All the best Jonathon Ross
Guest Budgie Posted March 6, 2006 Posted March 6, 2006 (edited) The film is Steelyard Blues from 1976.Features Donald Sutherland.Uphill climb featured as the camara pulls out to show the port of Los Angeles after a sex scene in a shack on top of a hill. All the best Jonathon Ross. Edited March 6, 2006 by Budgie
Guest Posted March 7, 2006 Posted March 7, 2006 (edited) I was adding another version...but somethings gone wrong... Edited March 7, 2006 by Simon White
Ernie Andrews Posted March 7, 2006 Posted March 7, 2006 what about "my one chance to make it" soul heaven dave Played this at home last night- Very poignant in my opinion -Great record but was called a crooner record by Sepia - Naughty Steve!
Johnny T Posted March 7, 2006 Posted March 7, 2006 Anyone else in love with this great song sung by Walter Jackson? How about Barbara McNairs fantastic "Forget You Ever Met Me Baby" ? They were written by the same person - the exotically named Fangette Willett ! Have a read at the ever wonderful "Spectropop"- https://www.spectropop.com/FangetteWillett/index.htm Absolutley! Head over heels in love with this..... mind you, it's hard to miss with Walter Jackson
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