Pete S Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 So I went to this birthday bash last night and the dj played - off a cd - a vocal version of The Champion by Tommy Hunt apparently called Soul In The Sun. Did I imagine this? Obviously knocked up last year but has anyone got it/heard it?
Denbo Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 (edited) So I went to this birthday bash last night and the dj played - off a cd - a vocal version of The Champion by Tommy Hunt apparently called Soul In The Sun. Did I imagine this? Obviously knocked up last year but has anyone got it/heard it? Yes. What did you think of t? Edited January 20, 2008 by denbo
Guest Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 So I went to this birthday bash last night and the dj played - off a cd - a vocal version of The Champion by Tommy Hunt apparently called Soul In The Sun. Did I imagine this? Obviously knocked up last year but has anyone got it/heard it? I have not heard it Pete , but when I was told of it at Cleethorpes last week , my immediate thought was " why " ....... Tommy Hunt ? surely Tommy has got better things to put his vocal talents to ? ...... Come on then someone - let us have a clip , and let me know what I am missing ...... Malc Burton
Brav Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 So I went to this birthday bash last night and the dj played - off a cd - a vocal version of The Champion by Tommy Hunt apparently called Soul In The Sun. Did I imagine this? Obviously knocked up last year but has anyone got it/heard it? Hi Pete Yes i've got it on CD entitled Tommy Hunt - Through the Years. It was done for Soul in the Sun 2006. Brav
Pete S Posted January 20, 2008 Author Posted January 20, 2008 Hi Pete Yes i've got it on CD entitled Tommy Hunt - Through the Years. It was done for Soul in the Sun 2006. Brav Cheers mate.
Tabs Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 So I went to this birthday bash last night and the dj played - off a cd - a vocal version of The Champion by Tommy Hunt apparently called Soul In The Sun. Did I imagine this? Obviously knocked up last year but has anyone got it/heard it? No you didn't imagine it. Yes I've heard it. I never want to hear it again.
Denbo Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 Thanks Sorry Pete, I DID edit my initial comment with the question, what did you think of it.
Denbo Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 Sorry Pete, I DID edit my initial comment with the question, what did you think of it. I take it "Oh My Gawd" meant you didn't like it?
Pete S Posted January 20, 2008 Author Posted January 20, 2008 I take it "Oh My Gawd" meant you didn't like it? I couldn't hear it properly to be honest
Guest gordon russell Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 vocal to the champion eh.....sounds great........are we spelling hunt with a C these days
Denbo Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 I couldn't hear it properly to be honest Tommy Hunt was on live in St.Helens last month and whilst he is no longer in his prime, he gave a great performance for his age and I thought his vocal of Champion was very good indeed. I'm guessing the studio recording on vinyl would be even better.
pikeys dog Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 the dj played - off a cd - a vocal version of The Champion by Tommy Hunt apparently called Soul In The Sun. Surely reason enough for me to break out my Keelhauling ropes?
Brav Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 Tabs said: No you didn't imagine it. Yes I've heard it. I never want to hear it again. Here you go Tabs, just for you mate https://www.soul-source.co.uk/more/soul-library/tommy-hunt-soul-in-the-sun-cd-called-through-the-years-r43020/
Guest Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 (edited) Surely reason enough for me to break out my Keelhauling ropes? So it is called " Soul In The Sun " is it ? ....... Obviously a " tribute " to the get together in the sun , where TH has been known to do a spot at in the past ....... Is this the " Agadoo " for the post amphet generation ? ........ Malc Burton Edited January 20, 2008 by Malc Burton
soulAdequateNP Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 And who did the backing vocals - the Recovering 50-Fags-A-Day Chorus? (or was that distortion on the recording?)
pikeys dog Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 Reminds me of Prestatyn when the person who runs Soul In The Sun was DJing on the radio and asked for requests to be texted in to him... "Can you f*ck of back to Tenerife and take your shite records with you" was at least one of the responses.
Guest Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 Reminds me of Prestatyn when the person who runs Soul In The Sun was DJing on the radio and asked for requests to be texted in to him... "Can you f*ck of back to Tenerife and take your shite records with you" was at least one of the responses. Dear God ...... I played the clip , and then immediately regretted doing so ...... Whoever put the " record " together , I hope you are ashamed of yourself ....... I am ashamed of myself for listening to it ........ Malc Burton
Guest Gavin Page Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 Reminds me of Prestatyn when the person who runs Soul In The Sun was DJing on the radio and asked for requests to be texted in to him... "Can you f*ck of back to Tenerife and take your shite records with you" was at least one of the responses. And the track is awful IMVHO
Guest Darks Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 So I went to this birthday bash last night and the dj played - off a cd - a vocal version of The Champion by Tommy Hunt apparently called Soul In The Sun. Did I imagine this? Obviously knocked up last year but has anyone got it/heard it? This is strange because I heard Russ Winstanley playing a vocal on his late night show well over a year ago. Like you Pete I thought I had imagined it. Probably because I kept falling a sleep . However, my recollections of it was that it was alot better than this tounge in cheek advert. I was going to put up a post at the time but forgot all about it. That said there surely can't be two vocals to this. Not sure what I'm trying to say here other than this has been around for a while. I assumed it was one of Russ's exclusives from back in the day! Regards Alan
Denbo Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 And the track is awful IMVHO Yes, the recording is pretty bad, especially that chorus, but it's the sentiment that counts. TH is paying tribute to all of the Northern Soul fans who have given him a welcomed income for many years . . . . don't you think? Or am I just a silly old fool?
Jaco Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 Holy sh*t, that is right up there with the very worst. Perhaps all those involved in this have had too much time in the sun
Guest Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 Yes, the recording is pretty bad, especially that chorus, but it's the sentiment that counts.TH is paying tribute to all of the Northern Soul fans who have given him a welcomed income for many years . . . . don't you think? Or am I just a silly old fool? No ...... Records like " Two Little Boys " , " There's No One Quite Like Grandma " , " No Charge " and " Old Shep " can be deemed " sentimental " , but not " ( Ar ) Soul In The Sun " ........ Bollocks is a better term ...... Malc Burton
ChrisOD1964 Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 it`s not that bad/good heard a lot worse chris
Denbo Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 No ...... Records like " Two Little Boys " , " There's No One Quite Like Grandma " , " No Charge " and " Old Shep " can be deemed " sentimental " , but not " ( Ar ) Soul In The Sun " ........ Bollocks is a better term ...... Malc Burton We all have our opinions and obviously, mine is a little off from yours. Ho-hum.
Ted Massey Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 Its no worse than that Parliaments,TJ Williams,cairstairs records that keep invading my ears every time i go out
pikeys dog Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 The backings alright, if a little out of step with what's played these days......
pikeys dog Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 but it's the sentiment that counts. Their was a similar sentiment behind the majority of Ian Latrines productions.... and look how they turned out...
Denbo Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 Their was a similar sentiment behind the majority of Ian Latrines productions.... and look how they turned out... Didn't Ian Levine just try to emulate the Northern sound with his own personal twist? Yes, he also tried to make money out of it, ie run it as a business with profits and losses. Did he exploit the Northern scene? Yes, he did. But at the end of the day, people didn't have to buy the records he produced. Did the aging artists that he worked with deserve a chance at making a living? Yes, they did. Again, people didn't have to buy their records. But those that did helped these people earn an income for a short period of time. So, isn't Tommy Hunt just doing the same?
jocko Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 Did the aging artists that he worked with deserve a chance at making a living? Yes, they did. Again, people didn't have to buy their records. But those that did helped these people earn an income for a short period of time. Did any of the artists actually get paid for that, that was not my understanding which is surely the crucial part of helping these artists, rather than just the respect! Really don't think you are using a good example.
Wiganer1 Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 Thanks Brav. I've got a lot of respect for Tommy but this is really abysmal. ==== oh i dont know..they could still play it the casino could nt they?
Denbo Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 Did any of the artists actually get paid for that, that was not my understanding which is surely the crucial part of helping these artists, rather than just the respect! Really don't think you are using a good example. I don't know if they got paid either but I'm certain we would have heard about it directly from the artists if they hadn't. And wouldn't it have been splashed all over the papers if they hadn't. You know what the Americans are like for suing each other over the tiniest of things. Did we see any actual claims for non-payment to these artists? No, I stick by what I said earlier, even though it might not be the best example in the world I could have used.
Baz Atkinson Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 Reminds me of Prestatyn when the person who runs Soul In The Sun was DJing on the radio and asked for requests to be texted in to him... "Can you f*ck of back to Tenerife and take your shite records with you" was at least one of the responses. IM PISSING MYSELF LISTENING TO IT,AND WHAT SPRINGS TO MIND IS ALL THEM SHIT BLUES BANDS THAT PLAY THE FROG AND FERRET ON A SAT NIGHT,WITH LONG HAIRED 40 SOMETHINGS NODDING THIER HEAD. MMMMMMM THERES A THOUGHT OLD AGE BALDY SOULIES SINGING ALONG TO SOUL IN SUN,WITH SUN TANS ! BAZ A
Prophonics 2029 Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 I hope it charts for him, I don't begrudge him from trying to make a living from his music in 2008 he's been doing it for many years, it's just as good as a Fatboy Slim take of the music and the music is original backing as against anything generated in a PC.
KevH Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 Surely reason enough for me to break out my Keelhauling ropes? If you need any deck hands just pm me...........
Denbo Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 I hope it charts for him, I don't begrudge him from trying to make a living from his music in 2008 he's been doing it for many years, it's just as good as a Fatboy Slim take of the music and the music is original backing as against anything generated in a PC. Well said that man.
Pete S Posted January 20, 2008 Author Posted January 20, 2008 it's just as good as a Fatboy Slim take of the music and the music is original backing as against anything generated in a PC.
Tabs Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 Thanks Brav. I've got a lot of respect for Tommy but this is really abysmal. ==== oh i dont know..they could still play it the casino could nt they? God I hope not Mark. Anyway it would have to be recorded as Soul in the Club
Guest ScooterNik Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 I've heard worse, at least its in tune. Thats a long way from saying I like it though
Pete S Posted January 20, 2008 Author Posted January 20, 2008 It's ok until the horrendous backing vocals come in, then it's a joke
NEV Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 JJJJJJEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSUSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSssssssssssssssssss This has got to be the worst thing ive heard in f***in ages Thought it could,nt get worse but the end is unbearable SOOOOuuuulllllllllll in the ssuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuunnnn
ChrisOD1964 Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 so can we safely say it won`t be going on the wants list chris
Brav Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 I cant understand some of the contributors on this thread, you either like it, or you don't, but there's no need to be disrespectful of a man, who has contributed to the soul scene more than all of you put together. Its called Respect, which unfortunately is very lacking in society today. I for one wish Tommy all the respect in the world as he is a True gentleman.
bri pinch Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 IT,S EMBARASSING, NOT AGOOD ADVERTISEMENT FOR THIS MANS SCENE, BUT THEN AGAIN I'VE NEVER BEEN INTO RETRO . BRI PINCH.
Denbo Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 I cant understand some of the contributors on this thread, you either like it, or you don't, but there's no need to be disrespectful of a man, who has contributed to the soul scene more than all of you put together. Its called Respect, which unfortunately is very lacking in society today. I for one wish Tommy all the respect in the world as he is a True gentleman. Once again, well said that man.
Denbo Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 It's ok until the horrendous backing vocals come in, then it's a joke Actually, if you think about it, don't you think the backing chorus where they sing 'Soul In The Sun', which sounds like a bad recording, might in acual fact be an attempt to sound like the horn off one of those long distance trains you get in the States? Pete, please don't send me those pictures of hearing aids. Think about it and use your imagination, don't you think it does sound like one of those train horns. Go on, admit it, I might be right.
Ficklefingers Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 I cant understand some of the contributors on this thread, you either like it, or you don't, but there's no need to be disrespectful of a man, who has contributed to the soul scene more than all of you put together. Its called Respect, which unfortunately is very lacking in society today. I for one wish Tommy all the respect in the world as he is a True gentleman. Hear! Hear! Personally, given the thought process behind it's inception I think it is great! and would give some of these very handsomely paid advertising boffs a run for their money and leave some of them wishing they could come up with a similar 'gimmick'. Although it has not been established as to wether this was done for ultimate commercial release, or just what I look upon it as... a very clever piece of advertising utilising a 'household name' to assist in it's brilliance!! Has anyone seen the recent t.v. advertising campaign for World of Warcraft, fer example... a common demonstration of using recognised 'celebrities' to promote a product, and it is a regular ploy used in all advertising media is it not? Obviously, as a 'serious' contender for inclusion at venues... well, surely the bouncers wouldn't let it through the doors?
Mike Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 I cant understand some of the contributors on this thread, you either like it, or you don't, but there's no need to be disrespectful of a man, who has contributed to the soul scene more than all of you put together. Its called Respect, which unfortunately is very lacking in society today. I for one wish Tommy all the respect in the world as he is a True gentleman. am i missing something all i can read in this thread that maybe be classed as coming close to disrespect is one tacky joke about his surname in fact members go out of their way to say no disrepect intended feel free to point out what may have missed
Brav Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 Hear! Hear! Personally, given the thought process behind it's inception I think it is great! and would give some of these very handsomely paid advertising boffs a run for their money and leave some of them wishing they could come up with a similar 'gimmick'. Although it has not been established as to wether this was done for ultimate commercial release, or just what I look upon it as... a very clever piece of advertising utilising a 'household name' to assist in it's brilliance!! Has anyone seen the recent t.v. advertising campaign for World of Warcraft, fer example... a common demonstration of using recognised 'celebrities' to promote a product, and it is a regular ploy used in all advertising media is it not? Obviously, as a 'serious' contender for inclusion at venues... well, surely the bouncers wouldn't let it through the doors? Your right it was only done as a Gimmick for Soul in the Sun. Tommy wrote the words himself and has put it on a Cd, but its not for general release. The words reflect his observations of Soul in the Sun
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