Popular Post Chalky Posted March 23, 2014 Popular Post Posted March 23, 2014 Bit of time so thought I'd digitise a tape or two. Here is one from September 1992 that Rob Marriott gave men of his then current biggies. https://www.mixcloud.com/Chalkster/rob-marriott-tape-recording-september-1992/ 10
Kev Cane Posted March 23, 2014 Posted March 23, 2014 Legend! Absolutely Phil, got a copy, but its now in Gaz Simons loft, lost tracklisting years ago, can you remember who the awesome "Baby, Baby Don't You Do It" is by, I think it was an unissued Harthon Philly thing, Chris told me who it was a couple of years ago but I have forgot Kev
Chalky Posted March 23, 2014 Author Posted March 23, 2014 (edited) It is Searling's and Gary Rushbrooke's old Leo Wright and the ElBejays cover up. Actually the Barons of Soul. Came out on the Outta Sight label couple of years ago under wrong name. Edited March 23, 2014 by chalky 1
Ezzie Brown Posted March 23, 2014 Posted March 23, 2014 great stuff,brad gave me a copy of part of this tape ..but i lost it...had it on all afternoon. like a nite out .thanks chalky..ez
KevH Posted March 23, 2014 Posted March 23, 2014 Got a tape with Bob and Fred,Hyperions,Diane Lewis etc on it somewhere.Rob gave it to me about from same period.?
Jumpinjoan Posted March 23, 2014 Posted March 23, 2014 Got a tape with Bob and Fred,Hyperions,Diane Lewis etc on it somewhere.Rob gave it to me about from same period.? Yep me too, he posted it bless him. That's why Rob did more (for me) for the scene than any other big name DJ of that time. Never thought of himself anything other than one of us (unlike some), always willing to share his knowledge about records, not only through talking but by taking the time to do tapes. Great times indeed 3
Chalky Posted March 23, 2014 Author Posted March 23, 2014 I wouldn't wish to stop Ezzie's all-nighter so here is another of Rob's tape from a few years earlier. https://www.mixcloud.com/Chalkster/rob-marriott-tape-from-late-80s/ 1
Jumpinjoan Posted March 23, 2014 Posted March 23, 2014 First tape he ever did me was an oldies tape - Mel Wynn (Lose You), Uptights (Shy Guy), Gladys Knight (Glad You Chose) etc. Absolutely loved it, still have it somewhere
Nz Soul Posted March 23, 2014 Posted March 23, 2014 rem geting a couple of tapes of the master at alan c after bishop auck think mark wilson got them as well
Ezzie Brown Posted March 23, 2014 Posted March 23, 2014 I wouldn't wish to stop Ezzie's all-nighter so here is another of Rob's tape from a few years earlier. https://www.mixcloud.com/Chalkster/rob-marriott-tape-from-late-80s/ good lad... .........keep um coming .mucho ta ez
Guest Polyvelts Posted March 24, 2014 Posted March 24, 2014 The barons of soul 'baby don't you do it' here is so much better than united four 'version'
Benji Posted March 24, 2014 Posted March 24, 2014 The barons of soul 'baby don't you do it' here is so much better than united four 'version' Which one is Barons of Soul and which one is the United Four c/up? IMO the version with the trumpet intro is crap. The other is brill.
Benji Posted March 24, 2014 Posted March 24, 2014 First tape he ever did me was an oldies tape - Mel Wynn (Lose You), Uptights (Shy Guy), Gladys Knight (Glad You Chose) etc. Absolutely loved it, still have it somewhere One of the first UK collectors I started swapping tapes with was Rob's brother Chris. In 93 or so he made me two tapes with many of Rob's biggies plus a few assorted oldies. These tapes really shaped my taste in 60's soul. Thank you Rob (and Chris) 2
Guest Polyvelts Posted March 24, 2014 Posted March 24, 2014 Which one is Barons of Soul and which one is the United Four c/up? IMO the version with the trumpet intro is crap. The other is brill. To clarify the one I'm calling b of s is the version on the cassette.
Shsdave Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 Haven't been able to get on here for two days so can't wait to have a listen to these tonight Thanks Chalky
Chalky Posted March 26, 2014 Author Posted March 26, 2014 As far as I am aware both versions of "Baby Don't You Do It" are the same group just different takes. As far as I know it was credited to the Untied Four as that is who it was assumed to be, wrongly so I was told. I was told it was The Barons Of Soul, it was written by the group or one of its members at the least. Searling and Rushbrooke both had it first now I'm not sure if they had the different takes or one of the same? Rob probably got it from Jimmy Wensiora at a guess...or one of his dodgy cuts?
Chalky Posted March 26, 2014 Author Posted March 26, 2014 Haven't been able to get on here for two days so can't wait to have a listen to these tonight Thanks Chalky Pleasure Dave. Both have been quite popular. I have one more of Rob's with a few different bits on so I will transfer and upload. I also have two from Chris with some choice bits on!
KevH Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 (edited) Yep me too, he posted it bless him. That's why Rob did more (for me) for the scene than any other big name DJ of that time. Never thought of himself anything other than one of us (unlike some), always willing to share his knowledge about records, not only through talking but by taking the time to do tapes. Great times indeed yes Joan,got Sea Shells,Fascinators,Precisions - "I wanna tell my baby",Bob Collins - "one and only girl "as well i think.Maybe Charmaines - "Standing".? Chalky,have you got the cassette Chris Marriot did - Soul of Detroit Vol 1.? Utopias,James Lately,Freddy Butler,Steptones, on it. Edited March 26, 2014 by KevH
Chalky Posted March 26, 2014 Author Posted March 26, 2014 I have a tape of Chris's with loads of Groovesville stuff, James Lately, Leo Costa etc.
Benji Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 Chris made two sound of Detroit tapes. have them both somewhere.
Chalky Posted March 26, 2014 Author Posted March 26, 2014 Chris made two sound of Detroit tapes. have them both somewhere. Don't think I have either but wouldn't mind a listen.
Chalky Posted March 26, 2014 Author Posted March 26, 2014 Here's the tape listing for the tape Chris did me in 96.
Steve L Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 yes Joan,got Sea Shells,Fascinators,Precisions - "I wanna tell my baby",Bob Collins - "one and only girl "as well i think.Maybe Charmaines - "Standing".? Chalky,have you got the cassette Chris Marriot did - Soul of Detroit Vol 1.? Utopias,James Lately,Freddy Butler,Steptones, on it. I've still got that youth 1
Guest JIM BARRY Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 Listened to the tape from the 80 s and have to say the mans taste is absolutely top notch, had a few on it , when I was collecting. Any info on where he got his tunes from ? Things like the springers and fascinators....
Chalky Posted March 26, 2014 Author Posted March 26, 2014 Listened to the tape from the 80 s and have to say the mans taste is absolutely top notch, had a few on it , when I was collecting. Any info on where he got his tunes from ? Things like the springers and fascinators.... He was a long time collector but some of them came from Jimmy Wensiora when he sold up. 1
Benji Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 Don't think I have either but wouldn't mind a listen. I just had a look in the record room, no result * I'm afraid it looks like they're stored away at my parent's. Will take some time till I get my hands on that stuff. But from what I recall, inlay of vol1 was green, vol2 was light brown. * but what i found was a tape I did from John Powney's DJ box back in 1995. will post a track list in the John Powney thread. 1
Labeat Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 (edited) Had some great nights at Rob's Mansfield venue... Polish club, Trotters First 2 hours of Rare stuff, last 2 hours of oldies. I don't know of any other venue that had that policy! Smashin' lad Rob Edited March 27, 2014 by Labeat
Chalky Posted March 28, 2014 Author Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) As the other tapes went down so well here is a second late 80's tape from Rob, enjoy! https://www.mixcloud.com/Chalkster/rob-marriott-late-80s-tape-number-2/ Edited March 28, 2014 by chalky 2
Philt Posted March 28, 2014 Posted March 28, 2014 Sterling work Chalks, cheers Kinell they were fabulous times! I knew nowt and no one but absolutely loved everything about it; these took me right back to the riviera 1
Chalky Posted March 28, 2014 Author Posted March 28, 2014 Great times Phil mate, glad you enjoyed them. Will be in the garage this weekend see what else I can find.
jocko Posted March 29, 2014 Posted March 29, 2014 Yes those dead days of the 80's/90's, cant believe you thought there was a Northern scene in that time. You must be be bonkers. 1
Benji Posted March 29, 2014 Posted March 29, 2014 * but what i found was a tape I did from John Powney's DJ box back in 1995. will post a track list in the John Powney thread.
Benji Posted April 21, 2014 Posted April 21, 2014 I just had a look in the record room, no result * I'm afraid it looks like they're stored away at my parent's. Will take some time till I get my hands on that stuff. But from what I recall, inlay of vol1 was green, vol2 was light brown. * but what i found was a tape I did from John Powney's DJ box back in 1995. will post a track list in the John Powney thread. Eventually managed to find vol1 and vol2 of the Marriott's Detroit tapes. Vol2 is missing the original inlay, just a typed tracklisting, here it is: Connie Van Dyke - Don't do nothing I wouldn't do The Metros - Since I found my baby The Lollipops - Loving good feeling Arabians - Please take a chance on me Bob & Fred - I'll be on my way Martha Starr - I'm lonely Jimmy Ruffin - Don't feel sorry for me Four Gents - Young girls beware George Freeman - Down and out Sea Shells - Quiet home Appreciations - It's better to cry Soulettes - Bring your fine self home Four Voices - Your love is getting stronger Gwen Owens - I lost a good thing Magnetics - Heart you're made of stone Jackie Beavers - Love that never grows cold Steve Mancha - Did my baby call Gwen Owens - Mystery man Diane Lewis - you ain't got a chance Lee Rogers - Sock some love power to me Lorraine Chandler - Tell me you're mine Emanuel Laskey - Don't lead me on Rose Batiste - I just can't leave you Melvin Davis - I must love you Debonaires - Loving you takes all of my time Doni Burdick - Bari track I know some mistakes among them, i.e. George Freeman and Diane Lewis C/up aren't Detroit. But great stuff nevertheless Here's a scan of vol1's tracklist:
Kev Cane Posted April 21, 2014 Posted April 21, 2014 yes Joan,got Sea Shells,Fascinators,Precisions - "I wanna tell my baby",Bob Collins - "one and only girl "as well i think.Maybe Charmaines - "Standing".? Chalky,have you got the cassette Chris Marriot did - Soul of Detroit Vol 1.? Utopias,James Lately,Freddy Butler,Steptones, on it. Precisions, Professionals (different take), Bob Collins, Sweets, Sandy Golden were all on same tape Kev with "Love on a lease plan" not sure who that was by, maybe Johnnie Taylor Kev 1
Guest Byrney Posted April 21, 2014 Posted April 21, 2014 Yep me too, he posted it bless him. That's why Rob did more (for me) for the scene than any other big name DJ of that time. Never thought of himself anything other than one of us (unlike some), always willing to share his knowledge about records, not only through talking but by taking the time to do tapes. Great times indeedAnd a good crack to travel with to boot. Top lad Rob.
KevH Posted April 22, 2014 Posted April 22, 2014 Precisions, Professionals (different take), Bob Collins, Sweets, Sandy Golden were all on same tape Kev with "Love on a lease plan" not sure who that was by, maybe Johnnie Taylor Kev Johnnie Taylor/Johnnie Burke.?
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