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Quinvy
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If the records that were played in the 1970's had been readily available to all, there wouldn't have been a scene. Every record that was bootlegged was immediately dropped from the playlist. The

Chalky
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  The only observation I use is if you ain't got the records leave it to someone else, there are plenty who do have the records.  Or as I said buy within your budget, plenty of good record

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Great Northern! 

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yep (3.For Millionaires Only), they were good CD's those...

 

Very over rated 45, sure its a pretty nice track, rare and all that, and as were told worth a kings ransom, but if you had the cash, would it be a big want?

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yep (3.For Millionaires Only), they were good CD's those...

 

Very over rated 45, sure its a pretty nice track, rare and all that, and as were told worth a kings ransom, but if you had the cash, would it be a big want?

Yes!!!!!!!

Guest SteveJohnston

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It would for me Mal, it's up there with the very best tracks IMO

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I used to hate it and dismiss it as R&B.

One day I listened to it and my ears opened.

Great band, great drums, great vocals, great tempo, great brass.

It actually starts R&B and gets more Northern as it goes along.

I can see why it's a big record and commands a big ticket price.

Cheers

Richard

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Frankie Crocker Veteran

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I used to hate it and dismiss it as R&B.

One day I listened to it and my ears opened.

Great band, great drums, great vocals, great tempo, great brass.

It actually starts R&B and gets more Northern as it goes along.

I can see why it's a big record and commands a big ticket price.

Cheers

Richard

 

Spot on Richard. The drumming is truly stunning and the vocal oh so powerful. A record to dream of owning. I never tire of hearing it.

Julianb Veteran

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I hope they will be dancin' to it at Burscough New Years Eve Bash! :yes:

Hope you are not going to sell it before then :g:

For anyone wondering what this means, please check 'wants' on here.

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Julianb Veteran

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First time I heard this was at Sheridans when Tim Brown played it ( I was away from the scene 1974 -1998) so it was new to me.

 

Went to my number one want that very night. :thumbsup: 

 

Got one now - onto my next number one want :thumbup: 

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Ted Massey Veteran

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Ive had it since 1988 and played it at every opportunity since then, often get a rush to the floor at the first few bars even in the main room at Kings Hall

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I like the record and it looks great, but I find it impossible to dance to, so I've never lusted after it.

 

Always been a top 10 want, although I have to agree with Phil in that it's just a tad too fast for a dancefloor full of 50+ year olds. Wouldn't stop me breaking the bank if one came up for sale though.

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each to their own then, pretty bog std R&B track in my opinion...

 

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you have been sleep all your life lol

top notch northern

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Another lookalike on its way then.....though would have thought this was still within the 50 year rule.....when was it released?

Interesting comment.......... :g:

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Hope you are not going to sell it before then :g:

For anyone wondering what this means, please check 'wants' on here.

 

Hi Julian, It won't be going anywhere except to be played at Burscough New Years Eve Bash !! After that it 's up to the purchaser! Atb John.

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Strange to boot so few!

Chalky Veteran

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Some of you might want to cast a glance over post 134 & also post 147 on this thread before you jump to any conclusions.

 

 

A mate once told me after he met Ray Agee that he wasn't aware the 45 had been released.  I doubt it was a bootleg and as I said in the topic in the link it wouldn't be the first time a record was released without the artists knowledge or consent.

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Cunnie Veteran

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A mate once told me after he met Ray Agee that he wasn't aware the 45 had been released.  I doubt it was a bootleg and as I said in the topic in the link it wouldn't be the first time a record was released without the artists knowledge or consent.

Not suggesting for a second that it's a bootleg & that's why I quoted Ted's reply as well as the post that said it was a boot.

Just thought it might be of interest.

PS, in the highly unlikely event that it does turn out to be a bootleg I'll give you £50 for it Ted :D  

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I hope they will be dancin' to it at Burscough New Years Eve Bash! :yes:

I will be playing mine at Hinckley this Saturday 28th!!!!!!!

Cunnie Veteran

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I will be playing mine at Hinckley this Saturday 28th!!!!!!!

By some strange coincidence that's where we're heading on Saturday so look forwards to hearing it played. 

My poor old limbs are past dancing to it these day's though so I'll be nodding my head in approval somewhere :yes:  

Labeat Long Time

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yep (3.For Millionaires Only), they were good CD's those...

 

Very over rated 45, sure its a pretty nice track, rare and all that, and as were told worth a kings ransom, but if you had the cash, would it be a big want?

 

Mal, its an awesome tune... 90% Northern 10% r&b... One of the anthem tunes!

You are a young-ish fellow... it'll grow on you :)

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The scene always has and always will have/need its vinyl grails(heroes),and the ray agee is defo in the top 10! It takes a long time for a record to reach such stature,and this one is well suited,and aint goin knowwhere!

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Quinvy Veteran

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A mate once told me after he met Ray Agee that he wasn't aware the 45 had been released.  I doubt it was a bootleg and as I said in the topic in the link it wouldn't be the first time a record was released without the artists knowledge or consent.

I'm sure Tim Brown said that Ray Agee said it wasn't him on the record.

Chalky Veteran

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I'm sure Tim Brown said that Ray Agee said it wasn't him on the record.

 

He may well have said he wasn't aware of the 45/recording, was a long time ago when it was talked about.  I don't remember him saying explicitly that it wasn't him though.

 

I guess we will never know for sure.

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I'm sure Tim Brown said that Ray Agee said it wasn't him on the record.

thats what ray said to rob thomas also

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Labeat Long Time

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I'm sure Tim Brown said that Ray Agee said it wasn't him on the record.

 

Well whoever is the artist has a quite distinctive voice, unique in fact as is Bobby Bland!

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Mace Veteran

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It's actually Donnie Elbert pitched down at -28 and originally pressed on Rumoursville Records.

I know this for a fact cus I read it on www-letstalkbollix.co.fantasyisland

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It's actually Donnie Elbert pitched down at -28 and originally pressed on Rumoursville Records.

I know this for a fact cus I read it on www-letstalkbollix.co.fantasyisland

thanks for that lets get diggin

Chalky Veteran

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It's actually Donnie Elbert pitched down at -28 and originally pressed on Rumoursville Records.

I know this for a fact cus I read it on www-letstalkbollix.co.fantasyisland

 

:lol:

Mace Veteran

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Only worth looking for if your deck (or the decks you DJ on) have got the facility to pitch at -28.

Tim Brown told me Quinvy once had one but couldn't remember what he did with it.

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Chalky Veteran

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Remember this getting plays late days of Wigan, covered as James Conwell.  Was it A Searling play or Rushbrooke, or both?

 

great tune, always loved it 

 

Didn't Dave Raistrick find/play it first?

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Labeat Long Time

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If it is RA it wouldn't be the first time that an artist has completely forgotten about something recorded back in the 60's

 

Ha, your right there Chalky, most of the 60's artists who are tracked down (and asked to appear live over here)

often need to listen to tapes/cd,s of their own recordings....bless em

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I'm sure Tim Brown said that Ray Agee said it wasn't him on the record.

 

 Well if it's not him, whoever it was  must have also recorded those sides on Celeste, Highland, Krafton, Shirley etc because they all sound like the same voice for sure.

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He may well have said he wasn't aware of the 45/recording, was a long time ago when it was talked about.  I don't remember him saying explicitly that it wasn't him though.

 

I guess we will never know for sure.

The release of Hard Working Man on Jewel sounds like I'm Losing Again in embryo stage. Ray Agee was a prolific artist and swapped labels enough times to lose track of his output. The Soultown release may well have occurred without his knowledge but I doubt he ever denied performing the song. Whatever the truth, Ray has given us a truly brilliant masterpiece. Anyone know the facts about the LA Soultown label as it has a couple of big tunes, several common ones and a range of bootlegs?

Quinvy Veteran

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Only worth looking for if your deck (or the decks you DJ on) have got the facility to pitch at -28.

Tim Brown told me Quinvy once had one but couldn't remember what he did with it.

What's up Mace? A bit touchy aren't you?

Benji Veteran

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So, looks like it's one the top 5 marmite records? I despised it when I heard it the first time (was on tape) and never rated it much ever since. Well, one day I heard it at a do and it blew me away. Great record when played out...

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