Eric Mercury

[Harry Crosby]

WAS THIS EVER BOOTED? ERIC MERCURY-LONELY GIRL/LONELY PT 2 SAC50001

Edited December 22, 2007 by HARRY CROSBY

[Simon T]

WAS THIS EVER BOOTED? ERIC MERCURY-LONELY GIRL/LONELY PT 2 SAC50001

Not that I know of. I'll dig out a scan of an original and post up.

[Harry Crosby]

Not that I know of. I'll dig out a scan of an original and post up.

Thanks mate could do to look at one

[Simon T]

Thanks mate could do to look at one

[Prophonics 2029]

What a great Jobete track, wish there was more of them, never listened too the B-side.

[Harry Crosby]

Thanks very much, just to be a pain anyone know whats in the run out?

[Simon T]

What a great Jobete track, wish there was more of them, never listened too the B-side.

Posted part 2 up in this thread

https://www.soul-source.co.uk/index.p...mp;#entry653266

[Harry Crosby]

Posted part 2 up in this thread

https://www.soul-source.co.uk/index.p...mp;#entry653266

WOW LOVED THAT! then again lover of a lot of instrumentals wonder if that was mr terry on sax, don`t seem to hear any good instrumentals these days

[Guest]

Posted part 2 up in this thread

https://www.soul-source.co.uk/index.p...mp;#entry653266

So whats up wi`part one Simon,big scratches maybe

[Dave Rimmer]

So whats up wi`part one Simon,big scratches maybe

Is it just me, or does anyone else think this is the messiest recording ever to have been played on the scene

[Cunnie]

Is it just me, or does anyone else think this is the messiest recording ever to have been played on the scene

Same here Dave.

Strange thing is though I should hate it but I don't.

Will post part 1 up in a minute.

[Benji]

Is it just me, or does anyone else think this is the messiest recording ever to have been played on the scene

no, you're wrong. the messiest is robbie lawson - burning sensation but lonely girl comes as a close 2nd

[Harry Crosby]

no, you're wrong. the messiest is robbie lawson - burning sensation but lonely girl comes as a close 2nd

We used to think for dancing purposes PARIS-SLEEPLESS NIGHTS was a messy record, BRILLIANT RECORD THOUGH

[Guest]

Is it just me, or does anyone else think this is the messiest recording ever to have been played on the scene

Yes,one big magical mess..........like the propper N/S scene.

[Chalky]

Is it just me, or does anyone else think this is the messiest recording ever to have been played on the scene

No not just you Dave. It's a record I've never really took to to be honest.

[Guest gordon russell]

this record was first found in 1975 by rug(r.i.p) wilkie from corby and a fella from wellingborough called kitty wells

[Guest]

The very first copy of "Lonely girl" was found by Wilkie (of Corby) & Rug (Highham Ferrers) whilst hunting in Philly. They sold it to me, and I tried to "join" up the two sides Part 1 & part 2 on an acetate to play the full version at The Pier. It never worked and Eric Mercury only got a few plays of the real disc, it never really took off..and got sold on a few months later.

The rest is history, today I'd rate it right up there with the NS most-wanted!

[Guest gordon russell]

The very first copy of "Lonely girl" was found by Wilkie (of Corby) & Rug (Highham Ferrers) whilst hunting in Philly. They sold it to me, and I tried to "join" up the two sides Part 1 & part 2 on an acetate to play the full version at The Pier. It never worked and Eric Mercury only got a few plays of the real disc, it never really took off..and got sold on a few months later.

The rest is history, today I'd rate it right up there with the NS most-wanted!

did,nt I just say all that mate.......get yourself off down the pub....ave a good xmas fella. was good to see you at bedford. I must of been 15yrs old when we first met......time flys when your aveing fun all the best terry

[Prophonics 2029]

Demanding bass rich track I cant find fault or any mess with it at all, if I had 2 copies I would play them one after another.

Edited December 24, 2007 by Prophonics 2029

[Guest]

did,nt I just say all that mate.......get yourself off down the pub....ave a good xmas fella. was good to see you at bedford. I must of been 15yrs old when we first met......time flys when your aveing fun all the best terry

I used to be a parrot, but I'm alright now.........

"I must of been 15yrs old when we first met"

Yes, and you were a pain in the arse when everyone was trying to sleep in the back of the transit coming back from The Mecca, could we shut you up....

[Harry Crosby]

I used to be a parrot, but I'm alright now.........

"I must of been 15yrs old when we first met"

Yes, and you were a pain in the arse when everyone was trying to sleep in the back of the transit coming back from The Mecca, could we shut you up....

Morning john, as you`ll have noticed with this topic was trying to find out if this was booted, also asked if anyone had any info on run out information matrix stamps etc, do you have any? ALL THE BEST FOR XMAS ps diane wants to know if your open today

[Guest]

Morning john, as you`ll have noticed with this topic was trying to find out if this was booted, also asked if anyone had any info on run out information matrix stamps etc, do you have any? ALL THE BEST FOR XMAS ps diane wants to know if your open today

Sorry thought someone had already answered that, as far as I know Eric Mercury has never been bootlegged.

[Russ Vickers]

Pure Northern Soul magic..............never fails to raise the hairs on the back of the neck, the opening bars come in & whooooooooooooooosssssshhhhhhhhhh one of those records that vibrates thru your soul with ya heart pumpin' to the beat, pray to god that it never gets booted or turns up, the few times we are treated to this a year are magical. And after all these years still makes me think WOW, this is what its all about !!!!!.

Brenda Holloway as a stand alone record is ok, but by comparison to EM fades into insignificance IMO.

Russ

Edited December 24, 2007 by Russ Vickers

[Benji]

Pure Northern Soul magic..............never fails to raise the hairs on the back of the neck, the opening bars come in & whooooooooooooooosssssshhhhhhhhhh one of those records that vibrates thru your soul with ya heart pumpin' to the beat, pray to god that it never gets booted or turns up, the few times we are treated to this a year are magical. And after all these years still makes me think WOW, this is what its all about !!!!!.

Brenda Holloway as a stand alone record is ok, but by comparison to EM fades into insignificance IMO.

Russ

i think that just sums it up about eric mercury 100%. even fully agree with the bit about brenda holloway. if EM doesnt drag you on the dancefloor you're probably dead

[Simon T]

Thanks very much, just to be a pain anyone know whats in the run out?

Just a - M - and a A and B on the A & B sides respectively

[Chalky]

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Edited December 24, 2007 by chalky

[Shsdave]

Pure Northern Soul magic..............never fails to raise the hairs on the back of the neck, the opening bars come in & whooooooooooooooosssssshhhhhhhhhh one of those records that vibrates thru your soul with ya heart pumpin' to the beat, pray to god that it never gets booted or turns up, the few times we are treated to this a year are magical. And after all these years still makes me think WOW, this is what its all about !!!!!.

Brenda Holloway as a stand alone record is ok, but by comparison to EM fades into insignificance IMO.

Russ

Agreed Russ, Fantastic sound Brenda is good but nowhere close to EM

Messy?........ only in my trousers after hearing this

[Marc Forrest]

Brenda Holloway as a stand alone record is ok, but by comparison to EM fades into insignificance IMO.

Russ

Hi Russ, you are so right about this. I have both the Eric Mercury 45 and the old Jobete Brenda Holloway acetate and always thought it would be anice idea to mix all three versions inbetwenn one spot...never done so yet as I have to agree with you regarding the quality of Brenda Holloways first version of this tuzne. Good but weak ion comparison to Mr. Mercury.

Marc

[Prophonics 2029]

SAC is this part of The Sedgwick, Sedgrick and Cedric group, wonder if Mr Gardner had any help in the heavy weigth production.

[Koolkat]

How many known copies are actually out there?

[Koolkat]

Ive just decided that this is the best record I have ever heard!!!!!!! When he sings GEEEEEEE BABY ITS A SHAME YOU HAD TO PAST ME BY. Well its BRILLIANT!!!!! . Bear in mind im a bit under the influence.

[Guest]

Hi

I have just posted a feature on Lonely Girl and Eric Mercury on my blog which includes a scan of the International Recording Company acetate:

https://indangerousrhythm.blogspot.com/2007...ic-mercury.html

Cheers

Colin

https://indangerousrhythm.blogspot.com/

[Souljazera]

i would have thought at least 20 copies out there..i know we had 5 in the mid 80's....ian clark had around 10...

still at messy record but certainly has that bizzarre northern bite....

[Guest]

i would have thought at least 20 copies out there..i know we had 5 in the mid 80's....ian clark had around 10...

still at messy record but certainly has that bizzarre northern bite....

So it's rarity of the 45 is not clouded by rash comments. Ian Clark (he's older than me) has actually had only ever had THREE copies, I've only ever had two. It's a damn tough record to find.

[KevH]

no, you're wrong. the messiest is robbie lawson - burning sensation but lonely girl comes as a close 2nd

perfect dancers both................