Ian Dewhirst Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 I reckon the Tomangoes would take some beating for all out intensity in the confines of a small studio. Witnessing Steve Karmen sing Breakaway would have been cool as well. Steve Karmen singing "Breakaway"? I presume you meant Jimmy Radcliffe....? Ian D Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jordirip Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Steve Karmen singing "Breakaway"? I presume you meant Jimmy Radcliffe....? Ian D Course I did Ian, I had the picture of the 45 in my mind as I was typing. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Spacehopper Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 think it would actually be bob marley-jah live..recorded after haile sellasie died..timothy white describes it so well in 'catch a fire' that religious or not would have been one very special moment..especially as ive been in that very small studio so everyone would have been on the same buzz soul wise..maybe Williams and Watson-too late..great tune and they sound like they were having fun Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Alan T Posted March 31, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted March 31, 2014 (edited) I reckon the Tomangoes would take some beating for all out intensity in the confines of a small studio. Witnessing Steve Karmen sing Breakaway would have been cool as well. Steve karmen talking about the Breakaway session - " In the case of Pontiac I had stretched the middle section hoping to keep it completely instrumental with no vocals at all. During the wrap up all the singers would enter and Jimmy would provide the 'ad-lib' fills to inspire America to recall the commercial and then rush out and buy Pontiacs. At the session my client asked Jimmy if he could ad lib something over the middle section about what it would feel like to be free, or to be set free or to break away. What you hear is his first and only ad lib reading. After he had finished, completely bowling over everyone in the booth my client was seized with the desire to script and improve on Jimmys ad lib. But of course the performance we used was the first one, because it was the best and the most honest" Edited March 31, 2014 by alan t 4 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soul16 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 The Crow - Autumn of Tomorrow... seriously though, Frankie and Johnny - I'll Hold You, because it all sounds so sincere and you can feel the chemistry in that duet. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Quinvy Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Johnny Sayles, I can't get enough of your love. Or Linda Jones, Just Can't live my life. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rodders22 Posted April 3, 2014 Author Share Posted April 3, 2014 Hey no ones mentioned Moody Women- Jerry Butler, I think I heard that the was a 40 piece Orchestra backing the track? That must have been something special to see if true. Rod Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve L Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 After reading this i just had to listen to the tune once more(always loved it) if that was an ad -lib then f´´k me backwards what a record......i remember the first time the vocal was played and was blown away then! still am now fantastic sound(real northern) Steve I haven't heard that expression in a long time…. made me chuckle Sorry off topic…. Better chuck one in … Al Wiiliams - i Am Nothing 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Mrs M Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 The Casanova Two's "We Got To Keep On" just the witness the intensity of one of the greatest male duets ever put to plastic.... Ian D Absolutely Mr Dewhirst... 45rpm perfection x Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Wilxy Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 To be honest, would have been quite content at most sessions involving the Funk Brothers, at 2648, but being a greedy so & so, at any Detroit recording studio at any time! 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Northern Soul Uk Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Although a bit of a cheesy one these days, I have always wondered what it would have been like to be in the studio when 'Afternoon of the rhino' was recorded. Must have been a huge set up and a massive orchestra, and the sound of those strings?? That would be my choice. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dolly13 Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Job Opening nah 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Triode Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Imagine Van McCoy leading the session on "Your'e Gonna Make Me Love You" ? Brass section "ready" String Section "ready" Vibes "ready" Kendra (Sandi) "ready" OK take one on three one two three......... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mick Holdsworth Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Imagine Van McCoy leading the session on "Your'e Gonna Make Me Love You" ? Brass section "ready" String Section "ready" Vibes "ready" Kendra (Sandi) "ready" OK take one on three one two three......... ... and the rhythm man was Home Alone, wondering if his drum sticks were on a plane to New York. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Winsford Soul Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 It would have to be when Ruby and the Romantics recorded We can make it. Simply stunning . Also sitting in on any Brenda Holloway recording. One of the most gorgeous, beautiful females that ever set foot in a recording studio..and as a bonus God she can sing. Even had the pleasure to meet and speak to her. Steve 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
lorchand Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 (edited) Eddie Parker - I'm Gone - without a shadow of a doubt! Joan, You would have been jumping! The track alone cooks, but for me is was Eddie, laying down that vocal. Eddie gyrates when he sings. He was all over the place. You had to mike the whole room. However, my personal favorite is Love You Baby. Lorraine Edited April 7, 2014 by lorchand 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
lorchand Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 (edited) For me, I would have loved to be in the studio when Etta James laid the vocal down to At Last. Lorraine Edited April 7, 2014 by lorchand 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rodders22 Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 It would have to be when Ruby and the Romantics recorded We can make it. Simply stunning . Also sitting in on any Brenda Holloway recording. One of the most gorgeous, beautiful females that ever set foot in a recording studio..and as a bonus God she can sing. Even had the pleasure to meet and speak to her. Steve Saw Brenda Holloway at Cala Gran, superb performance, down to earth, and what a babe, I could'nt believe she was making records in the 60s.Rod 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Linda4me Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Julien Covey-A little bit hurt Booker t and the MGs-Time is tight Bill Blacks Combo-Little Queenie 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Dave Turner Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 The Crow - Autumn of Tomorrow... seriously though, Frankie and Johnny - I'll Hold You, because it all sounds so sincere and you can feel the chemistry in that duet. Frankie & Johnny - I'll Hold You ... seriously though, The Crow - Your Autumn of Tomorrow, because it all sounds so gutsy, energetic and black Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulman58 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 You Got Me - Jaibi I might have needed carrying out afterwards though 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Brian Fradgley Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Carstairs "It really hurts me" best introduction ever, and THE step from northern to crossover. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest eulalie Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Jackie W and LaVern B - Think Twice, to witness the version X out-take Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ian Dewhirst Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 For me, I would have loved to be in the studio when Etta James laid the vocal down to At Last. Lorraine Now THAT is a stellar performance. Great taste. What's your name again....? Ian D 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rodders22 Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 (edited) Jackie W and LaVern B - Think Twice, to witness the version X out-take Please can some help turn photos Jackie W and LaVern B - Think Twice, to witness the version X out-take Really got down to the real nitty gritty, bet it was a great fun in studio. Rod Edited April 19, 2014 by Rodders22 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest eulalie Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 The way Lavern hollers 'there ain't another c*nt like me' is just wonderful I think. Possibly the earliest instance of the move to reclaim the word by women? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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