Steve G Posted October 21, 2007 Posted October 21, 2007 (edited) Talkin' to Terry (Mr Darcy) on Friday night at the Kent spectacular, and we both agreed one act we'd love to see over here because of the depth of their "repetoire" is: Archie Bell & The Drells So who would you like to see tour? Edited October 21, 2007 by Steve G
Simon M Posted October 21, 2007 Posted October 21, 2007 Wade O Brown , Unified Tribe , David Sea , Ledisi and loads more
Guest Bearsy Posted October 21, 2007 Posted October 21, 2007 To be honest, anyone if the Kent 25th night was anything to go by then all these artists we adore would be a pleasure and an honour to witness performing live, Archie Bell is a great shout
Pete S Posted October 21, 2007 Posted October 21, 2007 Talkin' to Terry (Mr Darcy) on Friday night at the Kent spectacular, and we both agreed one act we'd love to see over here because of the depth of their "repetoire" is: Archie Bell & The Drells So who would you like to see tour? Saw them at Wigan...well I say saw them, they were on but I probably went in M's!
Chalky Posted October 21, 2007 Posted October 21, 2007 Well I'd like to see Winfield Parker again only this time sing all his other stuff as well!!!
Soul Shrews Posted October 21, 2007 Posted October 21, 2007 Aretha Franklin would be my first choice I think, closely folloowed by The O"Jays Cheers Paul PS Wouldn"t say no to Archie and his Drells either
Simon M Posted October 21, 2007 Posted October 21, 2007 Ohh I forgot . The Whispers , still recording great stuff today , has anyone seen them
Guest biggray1 Posted October 21, 2007 Posted October 21, 2007 Like too see Phil Perry again,watched him at prestatyn in the Modern Room and the Main Room and thiought he was Fab,Love to see Kenny Thomas too.But on replying to the origional question Barrett Strong would go down nice with a touch of Millie Jackson too.
Steve G Posted October 21, 2007 Author Posted October 21, 2007 Well I'd like to see Winfield Parker again only this time sing all his other stuff as well!!! Well I'd like to see him just once
Guest Matt Male Posted October 21, 2007 Posted October 21, 2007 I'd love The Five Stairsteps to reform. I'm amazed they don't do the odd one off show. Anyone ever considered approaching Kenni Burke? Massive 'northern' soul repetoire. I can think of ten songs off the top of my head played on the scene at one time or another. Other than them, no one. Not a big fan of live acts, although Harold Melvin was amazing.
Guest soul99 easylay Posted October 21, 2007 Posted October 21, 2007 Aretha Franklin would be my first choice I think, closely folloowed by The O"Jays Cheers Paul PS Wouldn"t say no to Archie and his Drells either Like the sound of seeing the O'Jays! Sadly my top three acts I'd love to see aint never gonna happen They would be: 1. Jackie Wilson (surprise surprise!) 2. Dusty Springfield 3. Otis Redding
Steve G Posted October 21, 2007 Author Posted October 21, 2007 Ohh I forgot . The Whispers , still recording great stuff today , has anyone seen them Yes Whispers would be a great act to see too
Steve G Posted October 21, 2007 Author Posted October 21, 2007 Saw them at Wigan...well I say saw them, they were on but I probably went in M's!
De-to Posted October 21, 2007 Posted October 21, 2007 went down the pub last night had a few with me mate dave.t have not heard from him since so hopefully he is still live or alive
Mike Lofthouse Posted October 21, 2007 Posted October 21, 2007 Talkin' to Terry (Mr Darcy) on Friday night at the Kent spectacular, and we both agreed one act we'd love to see over here because of the depth of their "repetoire" is: Archie Bell & The Drells So who would you like to see tour? if the criteria is - 'because of the depth of their "repetoire" is:' its got to be Aretha and she has never been unlike most of those nominated Mike
Steve G Posted October 21, 2007 Author Posted October 21, 2007 if the criteria is - 'because of the depth of their "repetoire" is:' its got to be Aretha and she has never been unlike most of those nominated Mike She was booked Mike, but couldn't be bothered to get out of bed to get the plane Many fans disappointed by that at the time.
Russ Vickers Posted October 21, 2007 Posted October 21, 2007 (edited) Dont want to be negative, but I saw Archie Bell recently & was quite disapointed, great voice & stage presence tho'. Apparently he refused to sing many of the songs we would love to hear in favour of more commercially succesful releases, spose you cant blame him really. I would like to see the Volumes, great repetoire too. Also what about a Southern Soul Revue there are scores of brilliant artists still recording today, who would take the roof of a venue. Oh yes & someone really needs to book the Brothers of Soul................what a night that would be & what a fantastic repetoire, particularly if they included some songs from their writing & production back catalogue, with guest vocalists too. Russ Edited October 21, 2007 by Russ Vickers
Guest BIG H Posted October 21, 2007 Posted October 21, 2007 for me it would have to be the late Linda Jones
Jaco Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 The Soul Children, but as with others it ain't gonna happen
Sunnysoul Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 All on the one bill ... The Dells , The Dramatics , the O'Jays & the Isley Brothers (is Ronnie in jail at the moment ?)
Guest TONY ROUNCE Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 The Soul Children, but as with others it ain't gonna happen Saw the reformed Soul Children in Memphis during the Stax Museum opening week, on the same bill as the Temprees (amazing!) and Johnnie Taylor's boy Floyd. They were phenomenally good, J. Blackfoot sounds the same as ever. Next night I saw the Climates, the Masqueraders and, best of all, the Mad Lads, who were sublime. Can't see any reason why the Soul Children 'Ain't Gonna Happen' - I don't know of anything that would keep a promotier from bringing them over, unless it's money. BTW Mr. Lofthouse, Aretha Franklin HAS been to the UK for shows, at least once in London and possibly more times. I don't like her much so I didn't bother buying a ticket, but a good pal went and he has never gotten over the fact that her first number was "There's No Business Like Show Business". Sounds like a good 'miss' to me... Can't believe that Jerry Butler hasn't had a nomination here yet, though. I saw him in Dallas about five years back and he was excellnce personfied. Unlike Archie Bell, Jerry does all the things that long-time soul and Northern fans would like to her - he even starts his show with "Moody Woman" - and he still sounds great.
Jaco Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 Saw the reformed Soul Children in Memphis during the Stax Museum opening week, on the same bill as the Temprees (amazing!) and Johnnie Taylor's boy Floyd. They were phenomenally good, J. Blackfoot sounds the same as ever. Next night I saw the Climates, the Masqueraders and, best of all, the Mad Lads, who were sublime. Can't see any reason why the Soul Children 'Ain't Gonna Happen' - I don't know of anything that would keep a promotier from bringing them over, unless it's money. BTW Mr. Lofthouse, Aretha Franklin HAS been to the UK for shows, at least once in London and possibly more times. I don't like her much so I didn't bother buying a ticket, but a good pal went and he has never gotten over the fact that her first number was "There's No Business Like Show Business". Sounds like a good 'miss' to me... Can't believe that Jerry Butler hasn't had a nomination here yet, though. I saw him in Dallas about five years back and he was excellnce personfied. Unlike Archie Bell, Jerry does all the things that long-time soul and Northern fans would like to her - he even starts his show with "Moody Woman" - and he still sounds great. Cheers Tone, I didn't know that the Soul Children had reformed, so I suppose its possible, then You are so right about Jerry Butler too. One artist that I would dearly have loved to have seen perform is Walter Jackson - one of the great voices of all time, in my opinion.
Steve G Posted October 22, 2007 Author Posted October 22, 2007 Dont want to be negative, but I saw Archie Bell recently & was quite disapointed, great voice & stage presence tho'. Apparently he refused to sing many of the songs we would love to hear in favour of more commercially succesful releases, spose you cant blame him really. Russ You're not being negative Russ - he would have to be "primed" and re-taught the words to "1000 Wonders" etc.
Steve G Posted October 22, 2007 Author Posted October 22, 2007 Jerry Butler would be great..... As for the others let's keep it in the land of the living please.
gazman Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 Stevie Wonder before its too late. Ed I was lucky enough to see the great man at the end of the 80's in Edinburgh playhouse. He was jaw - dropingly good. He played every instrument on stage. A real hero of mine. gary
Catriona Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 Jerry Butler would be great..... As for the others let's keep it in the land of the living please. I d love to see Jerry Butler, but think I d do as Chris Morgan and see him in the States. Saw Angie Stone last night who was as wonderful as I expected, the new stuff sounds great. I ve been ticking the acts I ve wanted to see off my list a lot recently, some were a total disapointment, some were brilliant, can I please see Gladys Knight doing two hours (in a non cabaret style) Anne Nesby , Jean Carn(e) and Chuck Jackson. And can I see them all in a little venue, with great bands, arrangements etc. TIA
Munchkin Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 THE VOLUMES IF THEY'RE STILL AROUND go with you on this john, also admirations if they were still about, just love 6ts male group vocals.....................
Chalky Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 Iand Chuck Jackson. And can I see them all in a little venue, with great bands, arrangements etc. TIA Chuck Jackson was one of the best acts I've seen when he came to Yarmouth in 1990, very polished show as you would expect. Would love to see him again!!!
Simsy Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 Looking forward to seeing The Fabulous Peps in the UK, hopefully early part of next year.
Winnie :-) Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 I d love to see Jerry Butler, but think I d do as Chris Morgan and see him in the States. Saw Angie Stone last night who was as wonderful as I expected, the new stuff sounds great. I ve been ticking the acts I ve wanted to see off my list a lot recently, some were a total disapointment, some were brilliant, can I please see Gladys Knight [/bW]doing two hours (in a non cabaret style) Anne Nesby , Jean Carn(e) and Chuck Jackson. And can I see them all in a little venue, with great bands, arrangements etc. TIA ================= Cat, You just read my mind, the one person I'd like to see for definite. Wouldn't mind seeing Barbara Lynn again either come to think of it. Winnie:-)
Reg Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 I'd like to see Darrow Fletcher again, he was fab at Cleggy the other year! Unfortunately I can't see Curtis again saw him a couple of times in the 80s and he was fantastic. Like a few others it would be great to see Jerry Butler and also Maxine Brown...missed out on her last week as couldn't make it
ImberBoy Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 Jackie Wilson He is my favorite artist and one with so much more. If I could be totally greedy I would love to see Jackie Wilson along with Edwin Starr, I saw Edwin, like others, so many times I didn't appreciate him at the end, so I would love to hear him do his thing on the same bill as Jackie Wilson. Imagine hearing "Backstreet", "I have faith in you" along side "Whispers getting louder" and "I'm the one to do it" plus all the other wonderful tracks that give you goose bumps, a lump in your throat and a tear in your eye.
Chalky Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 I thought this topic was about acts still alive? Hardly gonna see those who are dead tour are we
Simsy Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 I thought this topic was about acts still alive? Certainly helps the performance.
Guest in town Mikey Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 ================= Cat, You just read my mind, the one person I'd like to see for definite. Wouldn't mind seeing Barbara Lynn again either come to think of it. Winnie:-) Great shout. Barbara Lynn for me epitomises the Northern Soul ethos. A singer so sublime, had she had the right exposure would surely have been rivalling Diana Ross, Aretha, Gladys et al in the worlds consciousness. Ms Lynn's ill fortune is our luck. Also I dont know if he is alive or not, but for consistency of recording, I'd love to see Emmanuel Laskey. Roy Hamilton would be amazing and for the more modern catalogue Walter Jackson. Again, no idea who is still with us or not.
Reg Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 (edited) Great shout. Barbara Lynn for me epitomises the Northern Soul ethos. A singer so sublime, had she had the right exposure would surely have been rivalling Diana Ross, Aretha, Gladys et al in the worlds consciousness. Ms Lynn's ill fortune is our luck. Also I dont know if he is alive or not, but for consistency of recording, I'd love to see Emmanuel Laskey. Roy Hamilton would be amazing and for the more modern catalogue Walter Jackson. Again, no idea who is still with us or not. Roy and Walter are both dead or I would have also picked em! Emmaunel laskey died last year-think we had a tribute of sorts on here Edited October 22, 2007 by reg
Prophonics 2029 Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 (edited) And tonight Matthew I am going to be Ray Pollard and sing This Time. Although I have been told my Don Gardner impersonation is very good. Edited October 22, 2007 by Prophonics 2029
Guest in town Mikey Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 Roy and Walter are both dead or I would have also picked em! Emmaunel laskey died last year-think we had a tribute of sorts on here Oh dear. Hope I havent jinxed poor Babs
ImberBoy Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 I thought this topic was about acts still alive? Hardly gonna see those who are dead tour are we Chalky are you telling me Jackie and Edwin are both dead???? How did this happen?? Was it a dreadful car accident??? :-( Sorry folks, thought it was a wish list thread of who you would like to see by no longer can.
Chalky Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 Chalky are you telling me Jackie and Edwin are both dead???? How did this happen?? Was it a dreadful car accident??? :-( Sorry folks, thought it was a wish list thread of who you would like to see by no longer can. fraid so pal, They were at Imber when the military decided to have a practice day
Simon M Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 G C Cameron , hes just got the lot an amazing talent and Ive never seen him also Maze at the Jazz Cafe would be
pikeys dog Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 G C Cameron , hes just got the lot an amazing talent and Ive never seen him also It's a shame you've never seen him, he is rather good live...
Pete Burton Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 Saw Angie Stone at the Jazz Cafe last night and thought she was great....................Far better than most of the wrinklies that get dragged across the pond the relive their youth at the weekenders I've attended..........I know most won't agree but IMHO just because a singer was brilliant when they were 25 doesn't mean they will be able to hit the right notes when they're 65 and sadly most of them are a poor imitation of their original recordings. Some have been the exception to this but mostly I find them disappointing.
Simsy Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 Been trying to find that website, something angels ... Lists all of the soul singers that have died, how they died and when. Anyone remember?
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