Sunnysoul Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 I would love to see some original footage of The Action with the fabulous Reggie King singing lead. Can Pete Smith oblige ? And does anyone have any memories or stories about the Action? Thanks in advance ! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Richard Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Andy BB Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Did you catch them on their recent appearances? A couple of times they were excellent although I think Reggies voice has started to suffer a bit recently which showed in the last couple of performances. Great blokes though - they soon got back into the swing of things and there are a few great tales but not for a public forum... In my opinion they do the best version of Since I Lost my Baby. Yes, better than The Temptations - I know, even I'm surprised that I think that, but I am far from alone in that opinion. (Reggie King himself thinks that's nonsense by the way). Class act. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 In my opinion they do the best version of Since I Lost my Baby. Yes, better than The Temptations - I know, even I'm surprised that I think that, but I am far from alone in that opinion. (Reggie King himself thinks that's nonsense by the way). Class act. Agreed. Also torn on 'I'll keep on holding on'. Soulful sound of the Marvelettes v Raw mod energy of the Action. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Andy BB Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 (edited) Agreed. Also torn on 'I'll keep on holding on'. Soulful sound of the Marvelettes v Raw mod energy of the Action. Me too. Obviously The Marvellettes is superb but the song sounds 'right' when The Action do it. Like it was meant to be a pounding Mod tune. Edited July 31, 2006 by Andy BB Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest scratuglia Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 The double-CD Uptight And Outtasight has some of their BBC recordings. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest soul stormers Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 The double-CD Uptight And Outtasight has some of their BBC recordings. HI SEE THEM LIVE IN THE I.O.W ........I THINK STILL HAVE A TAPE OF THEM I HAVE A LOOK FOR YOU PM ME WITH YOUR ADDRESS I POST YOU A COPY Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Bigsoulman Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 I used to follow a Glasgow band by the name of The Pathfinders, in their set they always played I Love You Yeah! and Baby You Got It, in late 67 they announced one night they were signing for Apple records and they were having one last gig in Edinburgh for their fans, this took place at the St Mary's hall in the High Street area and special guests were The Action!, word spread like wildfire and for us to see them live was like nothing else on this earth, they played a brilliant set that night and it was incredible to hear them play the two above songs plus all the Motown covers they did, for me the premier mod band...period Lenny Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest scratuglia Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 If memory serves The Pathfinders did sign to the Beatles' Apple label and changed their name to Trash. They released 2 singles. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest in town Mikey Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 I saw the Action support Secret Affair at The Roundabout in Gloucester. Memory hazy now. Did they do 'In my street'? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Hitsville Chalky Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Andy B love the pic of the circles. that group came just 5 mins down the road., and the pic on sleeve was taken outside a pub 1 min from me called " the lamp taven. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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