Solidsoul Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 (edited) Many years ago when I first heard this record I didn't like it much. Sounded like a fast funk record. But these days I am coming round to it after watching the dancefloor reaction and how well it works in a venue. I wouldn't pay lot's of money for it, but it's ok in a venue! My question is when did it first get popular at a Northern Soul venue? I can not remember it played at places like Wigan back in the day. I first heard it played out at the excellent, now long gone, Lowton Civic Hall. So when did you first hear it in a venue? Edited May 19, 2022 by SolidSoul Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tomangoes Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 I've always like the uptempo stuff like this and Angela Davis for example. You can go a little mad on the dancefloor! I first heard it around 2005 to be honest at soul in the sun. Guessing it's a mid 80s find, when I was out of the game, so to speak. Ed 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dwr Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Copies of this were around in 1970/71, maybe earlier? - pretty sure it was played at places around that time as I knew of it and had a copy about then. Perhaps someone else can confirm where it was played out for you - hope that helps, cheers Dave 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Kev John Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 (edited) Found it for a Quid Sean Chapman played it at Lee Hall Rugley Keith Minshull had my copy for a £100 worth of trades Edited May 19, 2022 by Kev John 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Frankie Crocker Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 I bought the record for the other side about 24 years ago. I must have sampled the Stanky side and ruled it out as I didn’t bother writing this title on the cardboard sleeve. I would hazard a guess that Stanky started getting spins at some point in the last decade but I don’t know precisely when. 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Chalky Posted May 19, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 19, 2022 It's been around years but it is only in recent times when the quality control department closed that it became a popular play. 5 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rick Cooper Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Same as SolidSoul I remember Stanky as a Lowton spin then everywhere else soon after. I'd agree that it got a big dance floor reaction but not one I'd want to own or play at home. I first came across it around 72-73. It was talked about as a record to look out for and Cobblestone was trending with The Vonnettes and Sounds of Lane at the time. I think Richard Searling had it in his DJ box, I can vaguely recall seeing his copy in one of his distinctive felt pen calligraphy white card sleeves. I don't remember hearing him , or anyone , play it in a club at the time. I found four or five copies when I worked at Global so put it on the Specials list (or kids list as owner Ed Balbier called it) If I played it I can't remember, never bought a copy and it never took off so I was surprised when it went big . Many years ago Dave K (DtheDrug) sent me scans of some old Global lists and it was listed at £5 on one then reduced to £3 or less on another as it didn't sell at all. 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 Prestwich one of the places I remember it taking off..... 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Blackpoolsoul Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 16 hours ago, Rick Cooper said: Same as SolidSoul I remember Stanky as a Lowton spin then everywhere else soon after. I'd agree that it got a big dance floor reaction but not one I'd want to own or play at home. I first came across it around 72-73. It was talked about as a record to look out for and Cobblestone was trending with The Vonnettes and Sounds of Lane at the time. I think Richard Searling had it in his DJ box, I can vaguely recall seeing his copy in one of his distinctive felt pen calligraphy white card sleeves. I don't remember hearing him , or anyone , play it in a club at the time. I found four or five copies when I worked at Global so put it on the Specials list (or kids list as owner Ed Balbier called it) If I played it I can't remember, never bought a copy and it never took off so I was surprised when it went big . Many years ago Dave K (DtheDrug) sent me scans of some old Global lists and it was listed at £5 on one then reduced to £3 or less on another as it didn't sell at all. Bet you wish there had been 4 or 5 copies of Tommy Dent as well 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 4 minutes ago, Blackpoolsoul said: Bet you wish there had been 4 or 5 copies of Tommy Dent as well Jeez, Soul Thing, that's just as bad if not worse. If it wasn't so rare it wouldn't have been given a second play 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Blackpoolsoul Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 1 minute ago, Chalky said: Jeez, Soul Thing, that's just as bad if not worse. If it wasn't so rare it wouldn't have been given a second play Completely agree but Rick could have bought a new electric car with 5 copies Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tomangoes Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 So was "Stanky" the name he gave his guitar? Ed Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Alexis Vanlee Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 At last a topic i can join in.. Clears her throat yes i have a demo of it. Had it for many many years play it out regular The B side.. I've Tried is very playable also.. Disappears back into oblivion marveling at tunes people have i want 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Geeselad Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Thankfully past its peak. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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