Chris Turnbull Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 Woah, what a tune - love this. Only just cottoned on to it recently, put off previously by dopey sounding artist / title Tuneless dirge or atmospheric magic? 1
Maxwell Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 It shouldn't work with the title and band name,but it does.
Popular Post Zed1 Posted February 22, 2016 Popular Post Posted February 22, 2016 Fab Wigan Oldie that rarely, if ever see's a set of decks these days. Todays punters would apparently much sooner listen to endless plays of Moses Smith, Ruby Andrews and Bob Sinclair instead. 4
Geoffp Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 4 minutes ago, Zed1 said: Fab Wigan Oldie that rarely, if ever see's a set of decks these days. Todays punters would apparently much sooner listen to endless plays of Moses Smith, Ruby Andrews and Bob Sinclair instead. Sorry Gaz. Gets played out plenty enough. Still doesn't stop it being a pile of shit though..... 2
Steve L Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 4 minutes ago, geoffp said: Sorry Gaz. Gets played out plenty enough. Still doesn't stop it being a pile of shit though..... I suppose it depends where you go, I can only remember hearing it 2 or 3 times since Wigan Great record BTW, love it
Louis Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 Triode (Paul Johnson) played it at the last stubshaw in december. Went down a storm.
Guest Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 Love it, it's a Brilliant record. I play it out whenever I get the chance. Always hope that someone requests it so I can play it out again
Roburt Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 (edited) Wasn't Fluffy (a looker by all accounts & ex-showgirl I believe) married to one of the Tavares brothers in the 70's ? Maybe that was her sister Lola ..... Edited February 22, 2016 by Roburt
Md Records Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 I must be going deaf - I thought it was a fella? Des 2
hullsoul Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 2 minutes ago, SOUL INC said: I must be going deaf - I thought it was a fella? Des Des Think that's another forum Cheers Martyn 1
Guest Mart B Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 Great tune some folk still got their blinkers on.
hullsoul Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 Always loved it & still do,can't remember last time I heard it out? Cheers Martyn
Peter99 Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 1 hour ago, Chris Turnbull said: Woah, what a tune - love this. Only just cottoned on to it recently, put off previously by dopey sounding artist / title Tuneless dirge or atmospheric magic? It's orrible. Cliff Richardesque.
Roburt Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 (edited) Just checked & it was Lola (not Fluffy) that married one of the Tavares boys in 1970. Lola was a dancer / singer who played Broadway shows, appeared in 60's films & was featured on the Bill Cosby TV Show (so no doubt she knew Bill very well & maybe even his little old man ?!?). Lola was a star in Vegas for some years but went down with an illness in 1972 (think this stopped her dancing for a while). Fluffy & Lola were from Philly originally. Lola cut for Reprise in the 60's ..... was her early 67 Reprise 45 a Virtue Production ??? ..... ..... & did her Italian language version of "Working in a Coalmine" ever actually escape on 45 in Italy ? If so, is it any good ? ..... By 1975 Cuba Gooding (of Main Ingredient) was recording Lola on some new tunes but I don't know if these ever escaped from the tape vaults. Edited February 22, 2016 by Roburt
Geoffp Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 58 minutes ago, Louis said: Triode (Paul Johnson) played it at the last stubshaw in december. Went down a storm. No it didn't . People danced. People sat down. Sitters won.By a stretch. But there you go- there's a bum for every seat ..... 1
Zed1 Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 26 minutes ago, Roburt said: Lola was a dancer who played Broadway shows, But that was 30 years ago when they used to have a show......
Chris Turnbull Posted February 22, 2016 Author Posted February 22, 2016 32 minutes ago, Roburt said: Just checked & it was Lola (not Fluffy) that married one of the Tavares boys in 1970. Lola was a dancer / singer who played Broadway shows, appeared in 60's films & was featured on the Bill Cosby TV Show (so no doubt she knew Bill very well & maybe even his little old man ?!?). Lola was a star in Vegas for some years but went down with an illness in 1972 (think this stopped her dancing for a while). Fluffy & Lola were from Philly originally. Lola cut for Reprise in the 60's ..... did her Italian language version of "Working in a Coalmine" ever actually escape on 45 in Italy ? If so, is it any good ? ..... Got to be a different Fluffy - ours definitely a bloke! Strange though, can't imagine two Fluffy Falana's, as such an unusual name Not the greatest singer in the world either but can't see the Cliff similarity Peter 1
Peter99 Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Zed1 said: Pearls a singer. Edited February 22, 2016 by Peter99
The Yank Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 I read somewhere (?) Fluffy was Lola's brother. Lola did record one 45 for RCA in '75 "There's A Man Out There Somewhere". I don't think the Cuba Gooding produced songs were ever released.
Peter99 Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 9 minutes ago, the yank said: I read somewhere (?) Fluffy was Lola's brother. Lola did record one 45 for RCA in '75 "There's A Man Out There Somewhere". I don't think the Cuba Gooding produced songs were ever released. Well, that's some pretty girl.
Roburt Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 5 minutes ago, the yank said: I read somewhere (?) Fluffy was Lola's brother. Lola did record one 45 for RCA in '75 "There's A Man Out There Somewhere". I don't think the Cuba Gooding produced songs were ever released. Yep, I was getting Lola (who I remember from pictures of her & the info that she married one of the Tavares brothers) mixed up with Fluffy. I think you're right that Fluffy must have been Lola's brother even though Fluffy would normally (to me anyway) be a females (or dogs) name. I also know she had at least one 45 out in Italy in 67 (sung in Italian) but don't know if "Coalmine" was included on this release. So are her 1975 RCA cuts (that escaped) any good ?
Chris Turnbull Posted February 22, 2016 Author Posted February 22, 2016 19 minutes ago, Roburt said: Yep, I was getting Lola (who I remember from pictures of her & the info that she married one of the Tavares brothers) mixed up with Fluffy. I think you're right that Fluffy must have been Lola's brother even though Fluffy would normally (to me anyway) be a females (or dogs) name. I also know she had at least one 45 out in Italy in 67 (sung in Italian) but don't know if "Coalmine" was included on this release. So are her 1975 RCA cuts (that escaped) any good ? Makes sense now Don't know anything about Lola
Chris Turnbull Posted February 22, 2016 Author Posted February 22, 2016 Funny, been singing this to myself all night since I posted it and one of the chord sequences was naggingly familiar. Delighted to report I've just realised it's the theme from Jim'll Fix It .........."and you and you"
Benji Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 1 hour ago, the yank said: I read somewhere (?) Fluffy was Lola's brother. Correct from what I recall. However I don't recall his real name. I really like My Little Cottage. Lyrics a bit odd. But a strong Allnighter tune nevertheless.
Benji Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 PS there's an old SS thread about Fluffy which includes a very revealing picture of Lola. Stunning lady... https://www.soul-source.co.uk/forums/topic/61513-fluffy-falana/
The Yank Posted February 23, 2016 Posted February 23, 2016 2 hours ago, Roburt said: Yep, I was getting Lola (who I remember from pictures of her & the info that she married one of the Tavares brothers) mixed up with Fluffy. I think you're right that Fluffy must have been Lola's brother even though Fluffy would normally (to me anyway) be a females (or dogs) name. I also know she had at least one 45 out in Italy in 67 (sung in Italian) but don't know if "Coalmine" was included on this release. So are her 1975 RCA cuts (that escaped) any good ? I don't have the "There's A ..." 45. I vaguely remember hearing it a few times on the radio. From what I remember it was below average Disco.
Louis Posted February 23, 2016 Posted February 23, 2016 11 hours ago, geoffp said: No it didn't . People danced. People sat down. Sitters won.By a stretch. But there you go- there's a bum for every seat ..... Hi Geoff Disagree with your comment, as my definition of storm is; uproar, outcry, furor and controversy. The record caused all of these in my little group, similar to comments on this thread. Even caused merriment when we imagined Fluffy's mum calling her in when she was little, "Fluffy your tea (dinner for those down south) is ready". These days its not all about packed dancefloors, sometimes its the memories a particular record invoke. My other particular record memory of the night was Len's spot where he started off with Nancy Butts, which I absolutely love. You can have as much fun sat down as you can dancing, these days, just wish some DJ's realised that too. Don't particularly like the record, but it's just about personal preference............. 3
Geoffp Posted February 23, 2016 Posted February 23, 2016 11 minutes ago, Louis said: Hi Geoff Disagree with your comment, as my definition of storm is; uproar, outcry, furor and controversy. The record caused all of these in my little group, similar to comments on this thread. Even caused merriment when we imagined Fluffy's mum calling her in when she was little, "Fluffy your tea (dinner for those down south) is ready". These days its not all about packed dancefloors, sometimes its the memories a particular record invoke. My other particular record memory of the night was Len's spot where he started off with Nancy Butts, which I absolutely love. You can have as much fun sat down as you can dancing, these days, just wish some DJ's realised that too. Don't particularly like the record, but it's just about personal preference............. And i cant disagree with any of that. Especially the Nancy Butts. Have a good day... 1
Guest Polyvelts Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 Great oldie ! Played it to death on my grapevine LP back in da day !
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