Wiganer1 Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 (edited) well known classic,,but when did it first appear who spun it first,,who made it big? does anyone still like it? just wondering.... Edited March 7, 2006 by rachel Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Ste Brazil Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 well known classic,,but when did it first appear who spun it first,,who made it big? does anyone still like it? just wondering.... Great track, i heard it played at Stoke on Saturday night, brings back good memories. Ste. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark B Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 well known classic,,but when did it first appear who spun it first,,who made it big? does anyone still like it? just wondering.... cant say for certain but i always had this as a wigan sound early 70's 73/74? but always remember richard spinning it. i still like it and bought it to play at greatstone but have not got round to it yet, mark Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulsmith Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Brilliant record, always in my box, never play it, not sure why? col. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Epic Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Remember Ian Levine playing it in the Highland Room around '74 I think. Always found it a rather weak record - quite surprised it went huge at Wigan - not really got that "All Nighter" feel to it. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Soultown andy Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 I PLAY THIS LAST AT MIDDLETON PACKS THE DANCE FLOOR AT ONE OF THE COUNTRYS BIGGEST ALL NITERS,I,D SAY IT HAS MORE THAN A LITTLE ALLNITER FEEL ABOUT IT JUST MINE AND ABOUT 500 PEPS OPINION THOUGH Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 I PLAY THIS LAST AT MIDDLETON PACKS THE DANCE FLOOR AT ONE OF THE COUNTRYS BIGGEST ALL NITERS,I,D SAY IT HAS MORE THAN A LITTLE ALLNITER FEEL ABOUT IT JUST MINE AND ABOUT 500 PEPS OPINION THOUGH I played it at the 100 club last month packed the floor there too maybe Middleton & the 100 club aren,t big enuff all-nites HB Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest rachel Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Fond of this one... only heard it out once or twice I think (the Ritz definitely, maybe at Stoke) Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Soultown andy Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 NOW WHY AM I NOT SUPRISED BRETT Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 NOW WHY AM I NOT SUPRISED BRETT See you in about 10 days Andy then you can hit me... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest dundeedavie Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 love it to bits ..... always have and was one of the first northern tunes i heard aged 10 and still be in top 5 of all time ....beautiful Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Winsford Soul Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 well known classic,,but when did it first appear who spun it first,,who made it big? does anyone still like it? just wondering.... Seen a silver bell issue bought last year for £250. I still love the record Steve Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 First to play it at Wigan was definitely Russ, followed by everyone else. Bloody awful record. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 (edited) First to play it at Wigan was definitely Russ, followed by everyone else. Bloody awful record. Says the man who has a picture of Noddy Holder as his avatar HB Edited March 7, 2006 by heavenly blocked Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ric-tic Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 First to play it at Wigan was definitely Russ, followed by everyone else. now THERES a statement you dont read very often Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
BazM Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 well known classic,,but when did it first appear who spun it first,,who made it big? does anyone still like it? just wondering.... I first heard this at the Casino, probably was played at the Mecca (last hour) like so many sound that where ignored then became massive This was definitely made big by Russ Winstanley, and of i'm not mistaken went on to be included as the 'fourth' record before eight in the latter days of Wigan Still love it and an issue, purchased for the sum of £12.00 still resides in the ole collection Regards BazM Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
BazM Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 (edited) now THERES a statement you dont read very often "First to play it at Wigan was definitely Russ, followed by everyone else." Credit where it's due he made Patrice Holloway 'Stolen Hours' 'BIG at WiGaN' and a few others some obvious some not, some good, Dee Dee Barnes 'Do What You Wanna Do' for instance. some bad, Six By Six Band ................ Edited March 7, 2006 by BazM Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest rachel Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 "First to play it at Wigan was definitely Russ, followed by everyone else." Credit where it's due he made Patrice Holloway 'Stolen Hours' 'BIG at WiGaN' and a few others some obvious some not, some good, Dee Dee Barnes 'Do What You Wanna Do' for instance. some bad, Six By Six Band ................ Dee Dee Barnes.. fantastic Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mandy Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 One of my favourite tunes ... always jump on the floor at those opening bars I always remember Brian Rae playing it years and years and years ago but I don't know if he was first to play it .... as I'm far too young Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Paul Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Pete Smith loves it really but he won't admit it in public in case we all think he's gay or something. Paul Mooney Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Paul Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 A great song written by Larry Weiss who also wrote "Getting Ready For The Heartbreak", "Sweet Happiness", "Can't Stop Lovin' The Boy", "A Man Of Value", "I Want To Give You My Everything", "Mr Dream Merchant", "Stranger In Your Arms" and ...wait for it... "Bend Me, Shape Me", "Hi Ho Silver Lining" and ...it gets worse... "Rhinestone Cowboy". I think he got worse as he got older. Paul Mooney Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulsmith Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 This was definitely made big by Russ Winstanley, and of i'm not mistaken went on to be included as the 'fourth' record before eight in the latter days of Wigan BazM Yes, this record was often referred to as the 'fourth before eight' Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Wiganer1 Posted March 8, 2006 Author Share Posted March 8, 2006 "First to play it at Wigan was definitely Russ, followed by everyone else." Credit where it's due he made Patrice Holloway 'Stolen Hours' 'BIG at WiGaN' and a few others some obvious some not, some good, Dee Dee Barnes 'Do What You Wanna Do' for instance. some bad, Six By Six Band ................ ==== yes russ is my favourite wigan dj,,, he also played checkmates - kissing her and crying for you in 79,,i always thought that was 100 club 45... he also played boy by the moments which is fetching mega money... he also spun numerous great records in amongst the frantic instrumentals and uk pop stuff... some others ill always be grateful to RW for putting me onto through his spots at wigan gloria & tiaras - im satisfied teen turnbans - we need to be loved master 4 - love from the far east lockettes - i love the boy pallbearers - music with soul peggy scott - you got it all cortez greer - very strong on you i could go on and on.. not everyone will agree with me but i dont care... have a great day Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Says the man who has a picture of Noddy Holder as his avatar HB Slade very rarely made a bad record mate. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Baz Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Slade very rarely made a bad record mate. very rarely made a good one too Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 "First to play it at Wigan was definitely Russ, followed by everyone else." Credit where it's due he made Patrice Holloway 'Stolen Hours' 'BIG at WiGaN' and a few others some obvious some not, some good, Dee Dee Barnes 'Do What You Wanna Do' for instance. some bad, Six By Six Band ................ Baz I'd have to disagree with you there, Alan Rhodes first played Stolen Hours and stuck with it, it wasn't very popular first time round. Pete Smith loves it really but he won't admit it in public in case we all think he's gay or something. Paul Mooney No I don't, it's shit. But I do like Rhinestone Cowboy, in fact I like a few Glen Campbell records...Witchita Lineman, one of the greatest records ever...Where's The Playground Susie...brilliant very rarely made a good one too Oh dear Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Pete Smith loves it really but he won't admit it in public in case we all think he's gay or something. Paul Mooney Glad you cleared that up i thought he was Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Garethx Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Glen Campbell rules. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Slade very rarely made a bad record mate. Never made a good one imo wouldn,t do for us to like the same HB Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
BazM Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Baz I'd have to disagree with you there, Alan Rhodes first played Stolen Hours and stuck with it, it wasn't very popular first time round. Hmmm....really wouldn't like to take anything away from Alan Rhodes, definitely one of my favourite DJ's at Wigan. Could NEVER understand why all my mates would disappear into 'M's and miss some fantastic sounds played by Messers Rhodes, Rushbrooke, and Brady to name a few. Your probably right about Patrice Holloway but is was Russ who made it really big towards the latter days, as I remember. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
BazM Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 ==== yes russ is my favourite wigan dj,,, he also played checkmates - kissing her and crying for you in 79,,i always thought that was 100 club 45... some others ill always be grateful to RW for putting me onto through his spots at wigan gloria & tiaras - im satisfied lockettes - i love the boy 'Uncle Golden Tones' always enjoyed his spots, set the tone for the night for me, (although Richard was God ;-)) Checkmates great record been playing it at Bury recently 'Gloria' now getting the attention it deserves.....great double sider The Lockettes......one of those forgotton oldies methinks Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest MOLLY Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 I played it at the 100 club last month packed the floor there too maybe Middleton & the 100 club aren,t big enuff all-nites HB Fantastic record,one of my all time fav's.Can still remember when it was played at the last 'official' allniter at Wigan Sept' 81 .Brought back a few memories when HB played it at 100club last month,and Andy at Middleton in Jan'.Well done lads Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete Morgan Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 First to play it at Wigan was definitely Russ, followed by everyone else. Bloody awful record. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete Morgan Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 First to play it at Wigan was definitely Russ, followed by everyone else. Bloody awful record. Sorry made a cock up, have to agree with Pete smiths comments above, I love the tune only for the memories of Wigan.etc i woulld still put it in the same league as eg. Wilbur walton jnr etc and consider it cross over country/pop/soul sound...it has had it,s day and is a classic but there is more soulful stuff out there worthy of an airing imho.. pete mj Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest MOLLY Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 First to play it at Wigan was definitely Russ, followed by everyone else. Bloody awful record. Sorry made a cock up, have to agree with Pete smiths comments above, I love the tune only for the memories of Wigan.etc i woulld still put it in the same league as eg. Wilbur walton jnr etc and consider it cross over country/pop/soul sound...it has had it,s day and is a classic but there is more soulful stuff out there worthy of an airing imho.. pete mj I agree,there is more soulful stuff out there along with loads of lesser played gems which are ripe for the scene right now.But there is still "the right time and venue" for this type of record.When HB played it at the 100 club,it went down a storm.And it was at the right time of the morning for it to be appreciated Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Awake 502 Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 (edited) ==== yes russ is my favourite wigan dj,,, he also spun numerous great records in amongst the frantic instrumentals and uk pop stuff... pallbearers - music with soul not everyone will agree with me but i dont care... have a great day But not enough of them, if you'd heard him every week over a matter of years maybe you would have a different opinion. Searling, Brady and Rushbrooke were the real deal in the last few years. Edited March 9, 2006 by Awake 502 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Wiganer1 Posted March 9, 2006 Author Share Posted March 9, 2006 But not enough of them, if you'd heard him every week over a matter of years maybe you would have a different opinion. Searling, Brady and Rushbrooke were the real deal in the last few years. youre probably right daz and i cant argue as i didnt go early enough to have a full on reply but for me Russ seems to have played anything that would pack a floor. but from the books/playlists ive read and tapes ive got of all of the above guys they all played their part pat brady played some fantastic stuff at that time,,I always got the feeling gary was ahead of his time during this period and richards plays in this period still stand up today.. i once asked russ what he did to compete with Richard when he had all his exclusives from 79- 81 and his reply was that he had his own big sounds and was filling the floor with them..as richard was with his.. as far as i can see wigan had something for everyone ,its a shame i didnt get there a bit earlier but if i did im sure i wouldnt have been as passionate as i am about the sounds from wigan.today i could talk about this all day long but gotta go for now til later . Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 I agree,there is more soulful stuff out there along with loads of lesser played gems which are ripe for the scene right now.But there is still "the right time and venue" for this type of record.When HB played it at the 100 club,it went down a storm.And it was at the right time of the morning for it to be appreciated Cheers Moll there is a rite time to play a record and yes 7.18am at the 100 club must av been the rite time cus as you said didn,t it just fill the floor HB Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 (edited) well known classic,,but when did it first appear who spun it first,,who made it big? does anyone still like it? just wondering.... Whoever it was they want Hanging !!!!! Or a quick thrust of that Kukuri or whatever it was , Over to you Brett on that one. I go to peices every time it is played !!! Edited March 10, 2006 by B-side-B Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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