Garethx Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 Picked up a copy of the Black Nasty lp "Talking To The People" (Enterprise 1973) the other day. I was amazed to see the album included a really good male vocal to "I Have No Choice". I can't recall anyone ever mentioning this. Has it ever been played anywhere?
Guest alison Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 garethx said: Picked up a copy of the Black Nasty lp "Talking To The People" (Enterprise 1973) the other day. I was amazed to see the album included a really good male vocal to "I Have No Choice". I can't recall anyone ever mentioning this. Has it ever been played anywhere? link Durr, was trying to put a sound clip link to it. Couldn't get the hyperlink to work. Lovely version. Will need to cut & paste into browser. I have no choice - Enterprise.rm
Guest Johnny One Trout Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 I've had it through on tape/CD swaps can't say as i've heard it out but it wouldn't surprise me especially from the chin stroking pipe smokers amongst us
Guest LeoLyxxx Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 I've played it in Stockholm sold the lp sometime ago but will buy it again i think, miss that version best Leo
Guest Kolla Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 Ali I've sorted the link :- (wee note added: this isn't the right file, me thinks )
Guest alison Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 Kolla said: Ali I've sorted the link :- link Cheers Kolla but seems to be the wrong link - my fault This is the correct one hun if you can do it.
Guest Kolla Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 Rrright HERE IT IS. It's very very nice, I must say
Pete S Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 They should be arrested for that recording :angry:
Jordirip Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 I've had it through on tape/CD swaps can't say as i've heard it out but it wouldn't surprise me especially from the chin stroking pipe smokers amongst us link It used to get a lot of plays about 4 or 5 years ago at the Modern/Crossover nights. Jordi
Guest Johnny One Trout Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 Dependable Pete never ever lets you down on a comment like that BTW Kolla what's with the Trashcan forum on the home page is that where pete puts all the modern records? or did you drop a dooh daaah?? Oooooh i saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay
Pete S Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 The original link led to a track that was so awful my ears started to bleed in protest
TheBigO Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 Spun at the Plinston over the past 2 years, great version even when ears are bleeding :-))) I have a spare copy I think buried upstairs if anyone wants one.
TheBigO Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 Spun at the Plinston over the past 2 years, great version even when ears are bleeding :-))) I have a spare copy I think buried upstairs if anyone wants one.
Markw Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 Yeah. Nige Mayfield was plugging this a few years back.
Guest Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 It was played a lot down on the south coast a few years back. I'm pretty sure Black Nasty contained some of Johnnie Mae Matthews kids. Derek
Guest alison Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 It was played a lot down on the south coast a few years back. I'm pretty sure Black Nasty contained some of Johnnie Mae Matthews kids. Derek link Audrey and Artwell. There's a nice version of IHNC knocking around by Audrey as well.
Guest taffy Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 BIG SPIN FOR ME AT PLINSTON IN THE GHETTO A WHILE BACK.JUST SOLD A SPARE COPY TO LENNY DOPSON SO WILL A REGULAR SPIN AT WELLINGBORO BY NOW.
Guest Trevski Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 (edited) It was played a lot down on the south coast a few years back. I'm pretty sure Black Nasty contained some of Johnnie Mae Matthews kids.   Derek link Quite right see album review below: "Along with George Clinton's Parliament/Funkadelic, Black Nasty was among the first crop of self-contained funk bands to emerge from Detroit's vibrant R&B scene. A family affair led by drummer Artwell Matthews, Jr. that featured the lead vocals of his sister Audrey and her future husband Terrance Ellis, the group was shepherded by Artwell and Audrey's mother, veteran singer, songwriter, and producer Johnnie Mae Matthews, whose earlier finds included the Temptations and Mary Wells. Notable among these greasy slices of early Seventies Motor City funk are the John Lee Hooker-inspired "Black Nasty Boogie" and such message songs as "It's Not the World," "Booger the Hooker," and the title track. Black Nasty would evolve into the ADC Band, which scored a Top 10 R&B hit in 1978 with the tune "Long Stroke." Audrey and Artwell. There's a nice version of IHNC knocking around by Audrey as well. link I made contact with Audrey Matthews earlier this year, regarding the unissued version of "I have no choice" that Adey played, credited to Audrey. It transpired that it wasn't her, as she was only about 10yrs old when the track was recorded, as she is only 48 now! It turns out it was probably by Sharon McMahon, who wrote the song, and may have recorded the track on tape as a promo for the song. We know, of course, that the song was picked up by Johnnie Mae. However, Saron McMahon's is THE version IMHO, absolutely sublime, it knocks spots of Johnnie Mae's effort. Black Nastys version is a very poor 3rd Edited November 8, 2004 by Trevski
TheBigO Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 (edited) BIG SPIN FOR ME AT PLINSTON IN THE GHETTO A WHILE BACK.JUST SOLD A SPARE COPY TO LENNY DOPSON SO WILL A REGULAR SPIN AT WELLINGBORO BY NOW. link Probably will be Taff, you know Lenny, he's a follower not a leader Besides he's going to need a few good tunes to spin when he guests at the Plinston next year As for your badge, does that mean your a big pri**...I'll stop now (only kidding Len, you know I rate you) Edited November 8, 2004 by TheBigO
Guest remus Posted May 2, 2005 Posted May 2, 2005 They should be arrested for that recording :angry: link along with Bobby Golsboro's honey!!!!!
Guest remus Posted May 2, 2005 Posted May 2, 2005 Spun at the Plinston over the past 2 years, great version even when ears are bleeding :-))) I have a spare copy I think buried upstairs if anyone wants one. link how much do you want for it?
TheBigO Posted May 2, 2005 Posted May 2, 2005 how much do you want for it? link Sorry remus I no longer have a spare one but will look for one for you next trip Stateside in a couple of months, it's quite common.
Ady Croasdell Posted May 2, 2005 Posted May 2, 2005 I made contact with Audrey Matthews earlier this year, regarding the unissued version of "I have no choice" that Adey played, credited to Audrey. It transpired that it wasn't her, as she was only about 10yrs old when the track was recorded, as she is only 48 now! It turns out it was probably by Sharon McMahon, who wrote the song, and may have recorded the track on tape as a promo for the song. We know, of course, that the song was picked up by Johnnie Mae. However, Saron McMahon's is THE version IMHO, absolutely sublime, it knocks spots of Johnnie Mae's effort. Black Nastys version is a very poor 3rd link
Iancsloft Posted May 2, 2005 Posted May 2, 2005 I have a cut of the A. Matthews on Acetate and thought she had done it several years ago when Andy Rix / Rob Thomas went round to her house so I am wrong in thinkin that its not Audrey but Sharon Mc ???? God next I,ll find out its Mrs Thomas mastered at Levines cut by Bexter label drawn by Morph distributed by Adey given out free in the 100 Club bogs one christmas do
Ady Croasdell Posted May 3, 2005 Posted May 3, 2005 I have a cut of the A. Matthews on Acetate and thought she had done it several years ago when Andy Rix / Rob Thomas went round to her house so I am wrong in thinkin that its not Audrey but Sharon Mc ???? God next I,ll find out its Mrs Thomas mastered at Levines cut by Bexter label drawn by Morph distributed by Adey given out free in the 100 Club bogs one christmas do link It came from an unmarked tape that Andy was leant by Johnnie Mae and/or her son. We really used Audrey as a guess name as we didn't know. If Audrey is too young, I think Sgharon may be a good bet as she wrote it so it could be her original version. Ady PS You left Chris King out of your dream scenario!
Iancsloft Posted May 3, 2005 Posted May 3, 2005 PS You left Chris King out of your dream scenario! link ============================================= Oh ! By the way Chris King is doing ringtones of the mentioned track he,s also re-mastered it and put it into a airhorn for Lambrettas !
Guest Posted May 3, 2005 Posted May 3, 2005 I disagree very strongly. JMM's released version is really good but the unissued "Audrey Matthews" version is quite horrible, whoever it is she can't sing and it lacks any kind of soul, a very poor version I think.
Iancsloft Posted May 3, 2005 Posted May 3, 2005 I disagree very strongly. JMM's released version is really good but the unissued "Audrey Matthews" version is quite horrible, whoever it is she can't sing and it lacks any kind of soul, a very poor version I think. link ================================================= I Wish I could sing that horrible
Guest Posted May 3, 2005 Posted May 3, 2005 You probably can if you give it a go, just make sure to stay out of tune and croak a bit.
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