El Corol Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Inspired by the Tommy Neal thread and the comments Pete S made about prefering the instrumental because Tommy struggles to hit a note or two, and others saying how it doesn't matter to them got me thinking about a tune that has such a bum note that I can't get past it: https://youtu.be/73NcJiK2jiU The note at 29 seconds in just does it for me. Anyone else got any examples for them? 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Guest Posted August 14, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted August 14, 2014 The keyboard break within the Moovers "One Little Dance" is worthy of Les Dawson 7 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Bitchdj Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 can do the link thingy but its got to be the dream merchants-stop your breaking my heart...making my ears bleed more like! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Bitchdj Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 The keyboard break within the Moovers "One Little Dance" is worthy of Les Dawson think les wudda made it sound dmore in tune ... 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 think les wudda made it sound dmore in tune ... Staggering isn't it...great track even with that tinkling! (Hope you're well, Cookie ) Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Bitchdj Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Staggering isn't it...great track even with that tinkling! (Hope you're well, Cookie ) oh im fabby lurking about watching the scene and going nowhere lol hope you and yours are all well..x Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulof Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 There is a song "You're My Salvation" on the otherwise fantastic Ascots Colour me Soul album , I'm not sure what he's doing there tbh .. Really struggles with a few notes. wish they would have replaced it and included Few Feet from the Gutter on the album instead as it says on the back 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chatty Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Always thought this sounded slightly out from start to finish, bit like Les Dawson playing the piano off key. Absolute cracker none the less! 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Peter99 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Flynny, on 14 Aug 2014 - 1:42 PM, said: The keyboard break within the Moovers "One Little Dance" is worthy of Les Dawson Think you've posted that before Flynny - made be laugh before too. Nice one. Peter Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Check this out at exactly 17 seconds in 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tolbert Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Danny Williams - All Those Lies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN-874AdS_0 ...but I like it. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Pinch Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 mine is the out of sights.. my womans love .... not so much bum notes but it sounds like their making it up as they go https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdfRcKRPXqw 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve G Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Danny Williams - All Those Lies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN-874AdS_0 ...but I like it. Both his 45s on Musical Energy are murderously off key, but I too quite like em. Esp. All those lies. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tsu Tomatoes Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 The musicians are so off key in this, but Ms LaSalle just manages to hold it together until the break at 1.25 in that makes my toes curl for about 25 seconds 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve L Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 mine is the out of sights.. my womans love .... not so much bum notes but it sounds like their making it up as they go https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdfRcKRPXqw I was going to post this, the backing track is so out of tune it sets my teeth on edge. Could have been a great record if it wasn't for this 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Pinch Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I was going to post this, the backing track is so out of tune it sets my teeth on edge. Could have been a great record if it wasn't for this thats pretty much what i think...i just cant listen to it Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Douglas Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 That is embarrassing, truly 3rd rate soul music. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Only Dreaming Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 (edited) Chris Jones is my nomination or rather the guitar playing during the intro: Thankfully it was in tune by the time Frank Hutton/Hutson was recorded Dave Edited August 15, 2014 by Only Dreaming 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Markw Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 George bloody Lemons - all of it. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Csta Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 now this is a real killer: 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Polyvelts Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 (edited) I can't stop thinking of Herbert the old pedo from family guy when I hear Willie Jones version of 'I play for keeps' it's made a great version unlistenable !! https://youtu.be/f-MTzR-vC5c Edited August 16, 2014 by Polyvelts Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tony Smith Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 (edited) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fg_YW_-azsM I think they were having an off day when they laid this down..... Edited August 16, 2014 by Tony Smith 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sweeney Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 On the subject of George Lemons - Fascinating Girl isn't even his worst recording. Listen to this. Grim! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
John Reed Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 (edited) On the subject of George Lemons - Fascinating Girl isn't even his worst recording. Listen to this. Grim! Always thought Fascinating Girl sounded like a pissed uncle singing karaoke at a wedding, but this is far worse than that. Anthony, your sharing of this gem is greatly appreciated... Edited August 16, 2014 by John Reed 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mal C Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 (edited) Think the flip of the Corondas on Bright a Star is a real killer though, either this or another 45 by them on the label.. Might upset some folk but Love stormy weather is another that's all over the place especially the horn blowing...https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wgtKAFDEfuI Mal Totally forgot Ted Wilson, both sides... Guys a pub singer... Dreadful record and why folk pay so much for it is beyond me... Edited August 16, 2014 by Mal C Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Seano Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Great thread. It's a really interesting fine line between the examples here, and the finest productions, with superb vocals and backing, great lyrics etc. I suspect we all know the latter when we hear them, and many of them are stand-out top 500 type tracks, but at the same time, surely we all adore the straight-up honesty of some absolutely brilliant recordings that veer towards the ones posted here? I think the soul records we listen to have, at least mostly, the virtue of being the best the performers were able to provide, whereas I often despair at some of the current indie/pop singer/songwriters who may be appalling in both capacities yet reach the masses simply because they have the right 'look and feel'. I often find myself listening to stuff in the car that I'm loving and can't help thinking that there's barely 10% of it which I'd feel comfortable having non-soulie friends hearing, as I know they'd just think it was rubbish, and wouldn't perceive the soulful quality and content. But that's part of the attraction too, sharing that sense of 'getting something' that passes a lot of other people by. Not elitism for the sake of it, just that feeling that you and a bunch of like minded people get the point. 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
hullsoul Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 (edited) I can't pick a single note that's out of tune on this because all of it sounds out of tune to me??...........the problem is I've played it that many times in disbelief that it actually ever got made I've started to like it And the A side is even worse Cheers Martyn Edited August 17, 2014 by hullsoul Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sunnysoul Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 That horn intro ... and the horns again in the middle break ... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tony Smith Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 That horn intro ... and the horns again in the middle break ... What!!!! One of the greatest ever! 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 What!!!! One of the greatest ever! He's right about the intro though, ruins the record 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Denbo Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 mine is the out of sights.. my womans love .... not so much bum notes but it sounds like their making it up as they go https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdfRcKRPXqw Actually, I like it, great record, but could do with a decent cover version. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Denbo Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fg_YW_-azsM I think they were having an off day when they laid this down..... Yeah, but did they have to commit it to vinyl? To be fair, they were just trying to make a buck. Actually, it's a great tune, just needed some refinement. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Denbo Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 On the subject of George Lemons - Fascinating Girl isn't even his worst recording. Listen to this. Grim! OMG, that's dreadful!!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Denbo Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 He's right about the intro though, ruins the record Who cared back then, we were all smashed out of our heads anyway. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
hullsoul Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 (edited) On the subject of George Lemons - Fascinating Girl isn't even his worst recording. Listen to this. Grim! We've found a winner,I defy anyone to find anything as bad as this.What makes it doubly painful for me is I think Walters version of "It's An Uphill" is one of the greatest soul records ever. Cheers Martyn Edited August 18, 2014 by hullsoul Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Pinch Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 i love fascinating girl....but i agree that version of walters `uphill climb` is truly awful 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mr Smithy Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 We've found a winner,I defy anyone to find anything as bad as this.What makes it doubly painful for me is I think Walters version of "It's An Uphill" is one of the greatest soul records ever. Cheers Martyn No sweat, I'll take up that challenge. I think my guy is far worse than your guy. If you're good I won't put up the other side. I'm not very good at soundcloud an all that so hopefully the MP3 will playPJ IDWTC RAB.mp3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
hullsoul Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 No sweat, I'll take up that challenge. I think my guy is far worse than your guy. If you're good I won't put up the other side. I'm not very good at soundcloud an all that so hopefully the MP3 will play Good try & it is truly awful but think George is still in first place Cheers Martyn Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 What was that girl record on Monument, it's so bad I thought it was a joke / novelty disc, female solo artist Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mr Smithy Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Good try & it is truly awful but think George is still in first place Cheers Martyn Not convinced, I still think Pete sucks the most, but I wouldn't want to live on the difference I must admit If I can find it I'll put up the other side then we could go for the worst 2 sider, what's the other side of George like? No idea how to do it but maybe when there are a few more up here someone could set up a poll, for the worstest of the worst. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Patto Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Milton Bennett--Whats One More Lie This for me could have been one of the greatest Northern Records ever if the vocal was up to the mark.From 55 in it sounds like me in the pit showers after a night shift real shame. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAFDYdGB5Ns Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
El Corol Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 Milton Bennett--Whats One More Lie This for me could have been one of the greatest Northern Records ever if the vocal was up to the mark.From 55 in it sounds like me in the pit showers after a night shift real shame. [/quote A case of a good instrumental ruined by a vocal. Miltons giving it his all, but............. I find it interesting as I've got older how I'm more able to know for certain when something is good, bad, indifferent for me. I don't mind bum notes or a lesser production but sometimes its too much. Or sometimes its just not that good a song, you know that feeling when you pull something out your box and think.........hmm bit shit really. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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