Posted May 7, 200718 yr Just wondering what peoples favourite Soul Disco Anthems were? Is disco a dirty word on this forum?
May 9, 200718 yr A few from the over 21s Soul Disco! Disco Nights-GQ Get Another Love-Chantal Curtis I shoulda loved ya-Narada Michael Walden I need your lovin'-Teena Marie Love Town-Booker Newberry Got my mind made up-Instant Funk Love Come Down-Evelyn King Never had a love like this before-Tavares Looking for love tonight-Fat Larry's Band
May 9, 200718 yr I bought Love Come Down by Evelyn King on a 7 inch at Soul Essence from Steve Plumb's cheapies box. Another good one is Arthur Adams' You've Got The Floor. Was it ever played at a soul night? Reading all the tracks listed makes me want to do a disco set at Blue Skies on the 27th, but I suppose I'd get lynched. Memo to me: stick to 60s; and early 60s at that.
May 9, 200718 yr Geoff said: I bought Love Come Down by Evelyn King on a 7 inch at Soul Essence from Steve Plumb's cheapies box. Another good one is Arthur Adams' You've Got The Floor. Was it ever played at a soul night? Reading all the tracks listed makes me want to do a disco set at Blue Skies on the 27th, but I suppose I'd get lynched. Memo to me: stick to 60s; and early 60s at that. Arthur Adams was a big record at Clifton Hall, early eighties.
May 9, 200718 yr Bogue said: Still a great tune aint it One that evaded the disco cull of my collection around 1995. Wish i hadn't given the others away now too ! (refered to "Disco Connection" by Isaac Hayes) You're so right, Bogue And, in adition, IMHO, the whole "Disco Connection" LP is a very good underrated album of mellow instrumental soul. Appart from the title track album, contains "Take Five" or "Aruba" very very mellow, in the same mould of other previous instrumentals by Mr. Ike on Stax as "Cafe Regio"... And about Moment Of Truth, also totally agree. This made me remember in some other good "Philly not Phillly" tracks on Salsoul as Skip Mahoney & The Casual's "Janice" or another mellow instrumental and good for to dance at the same time, "Round & Round" by Chill Factor on Philly World... And what about these others... "That Was All It Was" - Jean Carn "Nights Over Egypt" - Jones Girls / Incognito "Heavy Vibes" - Vincent Montana Sextet "Guilty" - Mike Oldfield (the most disco flavoured tune by him, IMHO) "Time" - Mighty Clouds Of Joy "Chocolate Chip" - Isaac Hayes "Disco Freak" - Isaac Hayes "Moonlight Lovin' (Mnage  trois)" - Isaac Hayes
May 9, 200718 yr All good folks ....all good...some of these tracks take me back to the 80s soul weekenders which at one point my sis Viki and myself went to on a regular basis....life seem to be one big party then....at one point we were only doing Northern dos once a month or so....so busy a weekend we had going to various soul/funk venues around the Midlands and the South East...Happy days indeed...keeping posting them tunes up....mucho appreciato here...Delxxx
May 9, 200718 yr Bettye Lavette- Doing the best that I can -Walter Gibbons mix Gladys Knight & the Pips -It's a Better than good time- Walter Gibbons mix Double Exposure-10 Percent- Walter Gibbons mix In Fact most Walter remixes, the man was a genius!
May 9, 200718 yr Just a couple more that have me shaking my Butt in an old kinda way: Roy Ayres - Running away Blackbyrds - Rock creek park and respect to mannys choice - Jean Carne - was that all it was! Top tune Edited May 9, 200718 yr by RobP
May 9, 200718 yr garv said: Like that Mart , whats it on ? Mines on a white label 12" test press with the instrumental on the b side. Just says Mauve mix on the label. Don't think it got a full release.
May 9, 200718 yr cyrus said: Is disco a dirty word on this forum? Only to the terminally narrow-minded! Disco A-Go-Go; Timmy Thomas - "Stone To The Bone" (TK DISCO 12") 1977 Sylvester - "Over And Over" (FANTASY - 7" mix) 1977 Phreek - "Weekend" (ATLANTIC 12") 1979 David Simmonds - "Will They Miss Me" (FANTASY 12") 1978 Pat Lundi - "Party Music" (VIGOR 7") 1975 Eastside Connection - "You're So Right For Me" (RAMPART 12") 1977 Archie Bell & The Drells - "Everybody Have A Good Time" (PIR 12") 1977 Goody Goody - "It Looks Like Love" (ATLANTIC LP/7") 1979 Rare Pleasure - "Let Me Down Easy" (CHERI 12") 1976 Stratavarious - "I Got Your Love" (ROULETTE 12") 1976 Evelyn 'Champagne' King - "Shame" (RCA 12") 1977 Gregg Diamond's Starcruiser - "Star Cruisin"/"This Side Of Midnight" (TK DISCO 12") 1978 Samuel Jonathan Johnson - "You" (COLUMBIA 12") 1978 Jakki - "Sun, Sun, Sun" (PYRAMID 7"/12") 1976 Phil Hurtt - "Giving It Back" (FANTASY 12") 1978 El Coco - "Let's Get It Together" (AVI - 7" mix) 1976 D.C. Larue - Cathedrals" (PYRAMID 12") 1976 Edited May 9, 200718 yr by mel brat
May 9, 200718 yr mel brat said: Only to the terminally narrow-minded! Disco A-Go-Go; Timmy Thomas - "Stone To The Bone" (TK DISCO 12") 1977 Sylvester - "Over And Over" (FANTASY - 7" mix) 1977 Phreek - "Weekend" (ATLANTIC 12") 1979 David Simmonds - "Will They Miss Me" (FANTASY 12") 1978 Pat Lundi - "Party Music" (VIGOR 7") 1975 Eastside Connection - "You're So Right For Me" (RAMPART 12") 1977 Archie Bell & The Drells - "Everybody Have A Good Time" (PIR 12") 1977 Goody Goody - "It Looks Like Love" (ATLANTIC LP/7") 1979 Rare Pleasure - "Let Me Down Easy" (CHERI 12") 1976 Stratavarious - "I Got Your Love" (ROULETTE 12") 1976 Evelyn 'Champagne' King - "Shame" (RCA 12") 1977 Gregg Diamond's Starcruiser - "Star Cruisin"/"This Side Of Midnight" (TK DISCO 12") 1978 Samuel Jonathan Johnson - "You" (COLUMBIA 12") 1978 Jakki - "Sun, Sun, Sun" (PYRAMID 7"/12") 1976 Phil Hurtt - "Giving It Back" (FANTASY 12") 1978 El Coco - "Let's Get It Together" (AVI - 7" mix) 1976 D.C. Larue - Cathedrals" (PYRAMID 12") 1976 All good..but one of my all time disco faves...Delxx
May 9, 200718 yr nubian75soulsis said: All good..but one of my all time disco faves...Delxx Yeah - mine too, and a BLACKPOOL MECCA anthem as well! (I just had to say it...!)
May 9, 200718 yr mel brat said: Yeah - mine too, and a BLACKPOOL MECCA anthem as well! (I just had to say it...!) What about I Play The Fool For You-Dr Savannah Band.....Delxx
May 9, 200718 yr Carl Dixon said: Slightly early for disco maybe, but great tracks and well worth hearing: Plastic Man - The Real Thing (Their first EMI recording, but I could be wrong).Cracking tune and well before its time... If I remember correctly, "Plastic Man" was a cover of a Temptations song, and was the track they performed on the TV programme 'New Faces'. I saw them "live" about 3 times at small venues, but they also appeared at the Top Rank in Hanley C.1973, along with Major Lance!
May 9, 200718 yr Err is nobody going to post up any tunes to accompany these faves???....c'mon ya know ya wanna....Delx
May 9, 200718 yr nubian75soulsis said: Nice one!!!! Let's Get It Together-El Coco... the group dances to that one.....I Like It-Players Associtian.......Love On A summer's Night- sorry cant remember the artistes at present......but does anyone know and can possibly post a sound called Watching Life-LA Boppers???....one fine smoothy tune....Delxx That's The McCrarys, Del...1982!
May 9, 200718 yr nubian75soulsis said: Err is nobody going to post up any tunes to accompany these faves???....c'mon ya know ya wanna....Delx Sorry! Site won't accept my soundclips for reasons I've yet to fathom out! (Maybe it just don't like Macs/iTunes!) Edited May 9, 200718 yr by mel brat
May 9, 200718 yr mel brat said: If I remember correctly, "Plastic Man" was a cover of a Temptations song, and was the track they performed on the TV programme 'New Faces'. I saw them "live" about 3 times at small venues, but they also appeared at the Top Rank in Hanley C.1973, along with Major Lance! hey mel brat you forgot they also did an all dayer at the mecca in the mid 70s,6 blackpool mecca points forefited
May 9, 200718 yr Good thread Issaac Hayes - Can't turn around Natalie Cole - Annie May Salsoul Orch - Take some time out for love Weldon Irvine - I love you BT Express - This house is smokin' Boogie anyone?
May 10, 200718 yr ric-tic said: hey mel brat you forgot they also did an all dayer at the mecca in the mid 70s,6 blackpool mecca points forefited Yeah but, No but, Yeah... Ow Shaddap!! Edited May 10, 200718 yr by mel brat
May 10, 200718 yr Bogue said: Back to the topic, anyone remember this gem of a disco compilation from that wonderful summer of 76 ? For me, THE side that brings back particular memories of that Summer of '76 is Diana Ross' "Love Hangover". Still love it.
May 10, 200718 yr mel brat said: Sorry! Site won't accept my soundclips for reasons I've yet to fathom out! (Maybe it just don't like Macs/iTunes!) Ooooh damn shame Delxx
May 10, 200718 yr Mel brat - I seem to remember The Real Thing on 'Opportunity Knocks' also. I recollect a black and white image of them moving forward on stage whilst dancing in unity. I cannot remember the song.
May 10, 200718 yr Carl Dixon said: Mel brat - I seem to remember The Real Thing on 'Opportunity Knocks' also. I recollect a black and white image of them moving forward on stage whilst dancing in unity. I cannot remember the song. You're no doubt right, as I wasn't sure whether it was 'Opportunity Knocks' or 'New Faces' that they appeared on, though I remember seeing the same routine somewhere! I think they had guest spots on other shows too, as they were probably the first viable UK "Soul" group to break through the pop barrier. (Yet another serious oversight by the "Soul Britannia" TV series I'd have thought!) "Plastic Man" was the song they performed though (I think!) There were reports in Blues & Soul at the time anyway, but I've forgotten the details... However I'll never forget my mate and I having to walk 20+ miles home in the drizzling rain after seeing them appear at a pub disco in Great Wyrley, South Staffordshire! We got hopelessly lost, and finally got home at about 6am (the local paper shop was open!) Edited May 10, 200718 yr by mel brat
May 10, 200718 yr Mel brat - priceless stories. 20 miles - that is a long way - long enoug in a car, nevermind walking. You are right, definately overlooked. There is alot of talent over here.
May 10, 200718 yr Carl Dixon said: Mel brat - priceless stories. 20 miles - that is a long way - long enoug in a car, nevermind walking. You are right, definately overlooked. There is alot of talent over here. Remind me to tell you about the time I sang "Mockingbird" live with Inez Foxx, (or rather didn't), and how Al Green stole my girlfriend's pen... Edited May 10, 200718 yr by mel brat
May 24, 200717 yr toffee lady said: Got To Be Real - Cheryl Lyn Aint No Stopping Us- McFadden n Whitehead Somebody Elses Guy - Jocelyn Brown ====================================================== Blimey you,ve a better chance of a Alien craft landing in Barnoldswick and taking Phil back to his own planet than hearing those ( Great Tunes !!! )
May 24, 200717 yr [quote name='IANCSLOFT' Blimey you,ve a better chance of a Alien craft landing in Barnoldswick and taking Phil back to his own planet than hearing those ( Great Tunes !!! )
May 24, 200717 yr AQUARIAN DREAM PHOENIX /LOOK AHEAD THESE ARE THE EPITOME OF DISCO SOUL....even got covered by the soulful garage/house fraternity..so u know they have legs if them guys get their on hands on it
May 24, 200717 yr Great new re-edit of sexual healing out and about in the best shops takes it into boogie territory
May 24, 200717 yr Must admit a thread thats made me smile. Lots of good stuff but here are some of my faves: The Trammps - Disco Inferno - If it was rare and the lyrics were less obviously disco related I believe it would/ve been huge in both Modern and Northern rooms ( I know if if if) Candi Staton - I know - Used to play this B side to YHRF out a bit years ago and IMO a great modern tune High Frequency - Summertime - Disco record poular at both Sheff Tiffs and Cleggers Winter Gardens in the early 80's And there's loads more........Soul with a different beat - sorry Baz
May 24, 200717 yr SteveC said: Must admit a thread thats made me smile. Lots of good stuff but here are some of my faves: The Trammps - Disco Inferno - If it was rare and the lyrics were less obviously disco related I believe it would/ve been huge in both Modern and Northern rooms ( I know if if if) must agree with you steve...bass line from soul heaven...just eats your bones and chest cavity
May 24, 200717 yr Thelma Houston - Dont leave me this way Bobby Thurston - Check out the groove George McCrae - Its been so long Rockers revege - Walking on sunshine Sylvester - Mighty real Change - Searching Could go on...... I am sure the first time I ever heard Sister Sledge "Greatest dancer" was at Blackpool.
May 24, 200717 yr Mel brat - I can well imagine loads of stories just like that. What aboutwhen I helped find Sydney Barnes hat at the 100 club a few years ago after somebody took it off his head. How about: Sylvester 'Over & Over' on Fantasy. Edited May 24, 200717 yr by Carl Dixon
May 25, 200717 yr Whoops......I meant Sister Sledge "Lost in music" was at Blackpool. Edited May 25, 200717 yr by CaroleC
May 25, 200717 yr Sebastian - I agree. I first heard it on an Andy Peebles radio programme in 1977 (Piccadilly Radio Manchester). In fact somewhere I still have a cassette recording of that programme I think. Great brass intro. I think it is the brass arrangement that lifts the song and indeed the party atmosphere of it.
May 25, 200717 yr mel brat said: For me, THE side that brings back particular memories of that Summer of '76 is Diana Ross' "Love Hangover". Still love it. For me it's "Disco Ranger" by Disco Ranger, on Strawberry. Although it's cornier than the Jolly Green Giant, I still play it often. It still puts a smile on my face, and it will always remind me of my dear friend, the late Les Cokell...
May 25, 200717 yr Carl Dixon said: Mel brat - I seem to remember The Real Thing on 'Opportunity Knocks' also. I recollect a black and white image of them moving forward on stage whilst dancing in unity. I cannot remember the song. they did an all dayer at witchurch,early 70s
May 25, 200717 yr A bit late for the 'true' disco era but what a belter - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyLRQ4La6aM...ted&search= And the most outrageous disco artist ever - fab https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kphP-YDwE8Y...ted&search= Edited May 25, 200717 yr by vinylvixen
May 25, 200717 yr cyrus said: Just wondering what peoples favourite Soul Disco Anthems were? Is disco a dirty word on this forum? How about . . . Evelyn 'Champagne' King's brilliant 45 "Shame" ? Must rate somewhere surely!! Martin
May 25, 200717 yr This is my mis-spent youth - amongst other things https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u366g9mHdqQ...ted&search= and this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--aVpQYKP9g and this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WUlMzLAeA4...ted&search= and this...damn, no youtube of Love Train...oh well. Jo
May 25, 200717 yr the dukester said: Ooh Boy & Going Down.... Rose Royce Donny Johnson " Las Vegas After Dark " ( Handsum ) Dan Hartman , eat your heart out ..... Malc Burton
May 25, 200717 yr vinylvixen said: Abso-bleedin'-lutely War - Galaxy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gisNXUXxEqE Brass Construction - Movin' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1o1eSval5bw Slave - You and Me Miracles - Love Machine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPe-fJwNoGU...ted&search= Herbie Hancock - I thought it was you & You bet your love - look at this guy play bass on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STenI5AdVVs GQ - Disco Nights - OMG lycra attack on the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoEiORN9ROo...ted&search= Roy Ayers - Can't you see me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3oXQ8dEtk4...ted&search= Taste of Honey - Boogie Oogie Oogie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_BnJM_apS8 Heatwave - Boogie Nights - met this lot at Chatham Central Hall lol https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpUOmXqezw4...ted&search= First Choice - The Player/ Armed & Extremely Dangerous and ofcourse....Dr Love - watch out for the dodgy lip synch - Salsoul rocks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kc1xiV7UoR4 Dr Buzzards Original Savannah Band - I'll play the fool & Cherchez La Femme and their most sampled tune.... and for all disco lovers everywhere..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMXHY6HScbU...ted&search= You've bleedin well done it again gal....turning up some stonking footage once more..some of me soul disco faves to boot as well....ooh ooh..let's all chant..say it savvy...say it loud....i lurve soul disco and i am proud...Disco Delxxx
May 26, 200717 yr We've actually gotten three pages into this and, apart from the weak 1980s remix of "Let's Start The Dance", nobody has mentioned how brilliant and how important the great records made by Hamilton Bohannon bewteen 1973 and 1977 are. "Stop And Go". "Disco Stomp". "South African Man". "Happiness". "Happy Feeling". "Andrea". Brilliant, every one of 'em. And best of all, "Have A Good Day", which isn't a disco record at all but which used to be Colin Curtis' 'end of evening' tune for a short while (I'm pretty sure, doubtless Mr. Brat will confirm) and thus has the Mecca connection that makes almost everything brilliant
May 26, 200717 yr GALAXY OF LOVE - CROWN HEIGHTS AFFAIR BAD LUCK - HAROLD MELVIN SATISFACTION GUARANTEED - HAROLD MELVIN SEPTEMBER - EARTH WIND & FIRE
May 26, 200717 yr Just listening to Richard Searlings show (I guess its taped while hes in sunny Brum) and hes played one of Mrs Shrews favourites Melba More "Standing Right Here" Sorry if its been mentioned cant be arsed to go through the whole thread again. Cheers Paul
May 26, 200717 yr soul shrews said: Just listening to Richard Searlings show (I guess its taped while hes in sunny Brum) and hes played one of Mrs Shrews favourites Melba More "Standing Right Here" Sorry if its been mentioned cant be arsed to go through the whole thread again. Cheers Paul Good McFadden & Whitehead production, as the whole "Un retrato de Melba" Buddah LP. Another good M & W Melba production (this is more disco flavoured) is the B side of the 45 "Love Is Coming At Ya", the stomper "Let's Go Back To Lovin'" (on Emi-Capitol)
May 26, 200717 yr He played the 70s disco remix from the "Dancing With Melba" LP manny Cheers Paul PS Gonna post my Spanish picture sleeves on mossys thread next week when he gets back from Ibiza
Just wondering what peoples favourite Soul Disco Anthems were? Is disco a dirty word on this forum?