chrissie Posted May 19, 2008 Posted May 19, 2008 (edited) Over the last 6/7 months we have been having a bit of a laugh about a newly defined category of soul music - Mamsey Pamsey. Some have even suggested that it now warrants its own room.......read into that what you like . The term was coined by Bearsy back in November when Blue Skies found a new home at the Horseshoes in London and referred to the type of music that I lean toward collecting and playing out. What is Mamsey Pamsey? It tends to be mid tempo female vocals with that wow/tingle factor, predominantly 60s but there has been one or two early 70s releases to creep in to my play box and played at Blue Skies by Guest DJs and other residents. A couple of people have joked with me recently saying I should put together a Mamsey Pamsey Top 500. I think 500 is a little ambitious at first so I am going to go for my top 100 and I would like you all to help me compile this by suggesting some of your own - but as the Queen Of Mamsey Pamsey I will have the final say as to whether something makes the top 100 and from this I hope to define the ultimate Mamsey Pamsey record of all time. I will kick off with some of my entries, some of which I own but a few that are still on the Holy Grail of the ever growing wants list. I will put any that I don't own in red italics and at the moment they are in alphabetical order, When I get to 100 entries new entries can kick out existing ones until I feel I have achieved the ultimate top 100. NOW UPDATED - 20/05/08 9.45pm Andrea Henry - I need you like a baby - nominated by Reg Angels - What To Do - nominated by Mark Freeman (wiganer1) Anna Craig - The Life Of The Party Antoinette - Lullaby of love - nominated by Paul McKay Annabelle Fox - Lonely girl - nominated by PaulMcKay Argie & The Arkettes - You're The Guy- nominated by AndyF Barbara Banks - That's In The Past - nominated by AndyF Barbara Mercer - Hey Barbara Mills - Take your time Betty Lavette - You'll Never Change - nominated by littlemissoul Bettye Swann - Make Me Yours Beverly and the Del Capris -Mama I think I'm in love - nominated by Reg Billie Davis - Just Walk In My Shoes Bobbi Martin - For The Love Of Him - nominated by ajb Bonnie Herman - Hush don't cry - nominated by Paul McKay Candace Love - Wonderful Night Carol Anderson - Sad Girl - nominated by rhino Carol & Gerri - How can I find a way - nominated by Paul McKay Carolyn Cooke - I don't mind - nominated by Jon Downs (Shortersoul) Carla Thomas - When Tomorrow Comes Carla Thomas - For You - nominated by littlemissould Carol Fran C'mon - Lets Make Up - nominated by littlemissoul Carol Fredricks - I Couldn't Care Less Chi Chi - If Your Gonna Love Me Cindy Malone - Is It Over Baby - nominated by AndyF Cindy Scott - I love you baby - nominated by Jon Downs (shortersoul) Connie Questal - Give up girl - nominated by Reg Darlettes - Lost Dawn - Loves a Magic word - nominated by Tabs Dee Edwards - You say you love me - nominated by Paul McKay Dena Barnes - If You Ever Walk Out Of My Life - nominated by El Carol De Vons - Someone to treat me - nominated by Paul McKay Dora Hall - Its All Over- nominated by ajb Dottie Cambridge (aka Dorothy Moore) - Cry your eyes out - nominated by Steve G Dusty Springfield - What's it gonna be Esther Phillips - Nobody but you - nominated by Paul McKay Fontella Bass - I Can't Rest Fontella Bass - Recovery Friday Brown - 32nd Love Affair Gayle Harris - Ain't Gonna Let It Get Me Down - nominated by AndyF Gerri Granger - Castle In The Sky - nominated by Steve - EType69 Gia Mateo - If You can't Say anything Nice - nominated by EmJayGee Gloria Taylor - got to pay the price - nominated by ajb - nominated by Halos - Just Keep On Loving Me Helene Smith - Thrills & Chills Honey & The Bees - Help Me Honey Cone - The Day I found myself Ikettes - I'm So Thankfull Jackie Ross - I've Got The Skill Jackie Ross - Trust Me - nominated by mischief Joannie Sommers - Never throw your dreams away - nominated by Paul McKay Joy Lovejoy - In Orbit Karen Sue - Somthing On My Mind - nominated by Steve J Ketty Lester - Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid - nominated by Steve - EType 69 Laura Greene - Memories & Souveniers Laura Greene - Moonlight Music and You - nominated by jobbo Linda Griner - Goodbye Cruel Love Linda Lloyd - Breakaway - nominated by John Downs (Shortersoul) Lindy Stevens - Penny Gold - nominated by Geoff Green Little Anne - What should I do Liz Verdi - Think It Over - First Heard this when Jon Downs played it at Blue Skies, so all his fault I'm skint Lydia Pense - I'll Forgive You, Then Forget you Lynn vanardo - wash and wear lov - nominated by Pete Robinson (Marrs Bar) Madeline Bell - don't cross over to my side of the Street - nominated by Mischief Marion Stewart - I must be losing you - nominated by Paul McKay Mary Wheeler - I feel in my heart - nominated by Reg Mary Wells - Commin Home Maxine Brown - Seems You've Forsaken My Love Maxine Brown - One In A Million Marion Stewart - I must be losing you - nominated by Paul McKay Pat Brown - goods gotta suffer for the bad - nominated by Pete Robinson (Marrs Bar) Pat Hodges - Playgirl Pat Lewis - Look What I almost missed Patti Austin - Someone's Gonna Cry - nominated by littelmissoul Patti Austin - I've Given All My Love - nominated by littelmissoul Pearlean Gray - I Don't Want to Cry Peggy March - I will follow him Peggy March - If You Loved Me - nominated by jobbo Roddie Joy - Come Back Baby - nominated by EmJayGee Roddie Joy - If There's anything you want - nominated by EmJayGee Rosalind Madison - Neighborhood girl - nominated by Paul McKay Rozetta Johnson - Mine Was Real Sandy Lane - How Many Times Sandy & They Pebbles - He's My Kind of Fellow Sandy Hollis - The Tables Will Turn - nominated by EmJayGee Sheila Furguson - And In Return Sherrys - Put Your Arms Around Me Shirelles - Last Minute Miracle - nominated by Steve - EType 69 Shirley Wahls - Why am i crying - nominated by Pete Robinson (Marrs Bar) Star Treks - Gonna need magic - nominated by Paul McKay Sugar Pie DeSanto - My illusions - nominated by Paul McKay Susan Coleman - The Age of the wolf - nominated by Ernie Andrews Terri Bryant - Geni The Angels - Go Out and Play The Avons - Since I found you - nominated by Reg The Babies - Hand Of Fate The Chymes - Let's Try It Again - nominated by AndyF The Lovettes - I Need A Guy - nominated by Lenny (BIGSOULMAN) The Opals - I'm So Afraid Toni Lamarr - In The Nick Of Time Vardelle Smith - A piece of the sky QMPxx Edited June 3, 2008 by chrissie
chrissie Posted May 19, 2008 Author Posted May 19, 2008 Just realised that this may be better in Look At Your Box section if one of the mods wants to move it. Thanx QMPx
chrissie Posted May 19, 2008 Author Posted May 19, 2008 Wouldn't expect you to know about it cos you are just a little Disco Bunny QMPx
Simon M Posted May 19, 2008 Posted May 19, 2008 Wouldn't expect you to know about it cos you are just a little Disco Bunny QMPx Steve G must be a mouse
chrissie Posted May 19, 2008 Author Posted May 19, 2008 Steve G must be a mouse How dare you speak of the 2nd best DJ in the land like that..................well when he is playing his awesome 60s collection QMPxx
chrissie Posted May 19, 2008 Author Posted May 19, 2008 How about Lindy Stevens' Penny Gold? Great minds think a like Geoff, Just about to add that, and in the words of the Meat Loaf song.........you took the words right out of my mouth. I haven't got a copy yet but if you have, bring it along on Sunday and you can play it especially for me. QMP xx
Guest EType69 Posted May 19, 2008 Posted May 19, 2008 Over the last 6/7 months we have been having a bit of a laugh about a newly defined category of soul music - Mamsey Pamsey. Some have even suggested that it now warrants its own room.......read into that what you like . The term was coined by Bearsy back in November when Blue Skies found a new home at the Horseshoes in London and referred to the type of music that I lean toward collecting and playing out. What is Mamsey Pamsey? It tends to be mid tempo female vocals with that wow/tingle factor, predominantly 60s but there has been one or two early 70s releases to creep in to my play box and played at Blue Skies by Guest DJs and other residents. A couple of people have joked with me recently saying I should put together a Mamsey Pamsey Top 500. I think 500 is a little ambitious at first so I am going to go for my top 100 and I would like you all to help me compile this by suggesting some of your own - but as the Queen Of Mamsey Pamsey I will have the final say as to whether something makes the top 100 and from this I hope to define the ultimate Mamsey Pamsey record of all time. I will kick off with some of my entries, most of which I own but a few that are still on the Holy Grail of the ever growing wants list. I will put any that I don't own in red italics and at the moment they are in alphabetical order, When I get to 100 entries new entries can kick out existing ones until I feel I have achieved the ultimate top 100. Anna Craig - The Life Of The Party Barbara Lynne - Take your love and run Barbara Mercer - Hey Barbara Mills - Take your time Bernadette Peters - We'll Start The Party Bettye Swann - Make Me Yours Billie Davis - Just Walk In My Shoes Candace Love - Wonderful Night Carla Thomas - When Tomorrow Comes Carol Fredricks - I Couldn't Care Less Chi Chi - If Your Gonna Love Me Darlettes - Lost Delicates - Stop shoving me around Dolls - This Is Our Day Dusty Springfield - What's it gonna be Fontella Bass - I Can't Rest Fontella Bass - Recovery Friday Brown - 32nd Love Affair Halos - Just Keep On Loving Me Helene Smith - Thrills & Chills Holly St James - That's not love Honey & The Bees - Help Me Honey Cone - The Day I found myself Ikettes - I'm So Thankfull Jackie Ross - I've Got The Skill Jackie Ross - Selfish One Joy Lovejoy - In Orbit Laura Green - Memories & Souveniers Linda Griner - Goodbye Cruel Love Lindy Stevens - Penny Gold - nominated by Geoff Little Anne - What should I do Liz Verdi - Think It Over Lydia Pense - I'll Forgive You, Then Forget you Mary Wells - Commin Home Maxine Brown - Seems You've Forsaken My Love Pat Hodges - Playgirl Pat Lewis - Look What I almost missed Pearlean Gray - I Don't Want to Cry Peggy March - I will follow him Persionettes - Call on me Rozetta Johnson - Mine Was Real Sandy Lane - How Many Times Sandy & They Pebbles - He's My Kind of Fellow Sheila Furguson - And In Return Sherrys - Put Your Arms Around Me Terri Bryant - Geni The Angels - Go Out and Play The Babies - Hand Of Fate The Opals - I'm So Afraid Toni Lamarr - In The Nick Of Time Vardelle Smith - A piece of the sky QMPxx OK Chrissie, heres three from me, Gerri Granger - Castle In The Sky Ketty Lester - Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid Shirelles - Last Minute Miracle Steve
Paul McKay Posted May 19, 2008 Posted May 19, 2008 Here's a few to consider Chrissie: Bonnie Herman - Hush don't cry - Columbia Joannie Sommers - Never throw your dreams away - Columbia Rosalind Madison - Neighborhood girl - Liberty Star Treks - Gonna need magic - Veep Annabelle Fox - Lonely girl - Satin Dee Edwards - You say you love me - Tuba Marion Stewart - I must be losing you - R
Guest SteveJohnston Posted May 19, 2008 Posted May 19, 2008 One from me.............. Karen Sue "somthing on my mind" UA............. Steve J
mischief Posted May 19, 2008 Posted May 19, 2008 Madeline Bell - don't cross over to my side of the Street
Marrs bar pete Posted May 19, 2008 Posted May 19, 2008 Heres my 4 penneth,Shirley Wahls 'Why am i crying' Pat Brown ' goods gotta suffer for the bad' Kiki dee 'magic carpet ride' Lynn vanardo 'wash and wear love ' what do think, see at the 'BAR' this sunday...Pete
Steve G Posted May 19, 2008 Posted May 19, 2008 How dare you speak of the 2nd best DJ in the land like that..................well when he is playing his awesome 60s collection QMPxx Just ignore Simon, he's being an internet terrorist hijacking your thread like that. I think Dottie Cambridge (aka Dorothy Moore) qualifies, both for "Cry your eyes out" and The Poppies. See you at the Hat-filled alldayer. Steve
Guest Black Gold of the Sun Posted May 19, 2008 Posted May 19, 2008 Both sides of that bloody Tiara,s/Belita Woods c/up thingy
Reg Posted May 19, 2008 Posted May 19, 2008 (edited) a few from me... Mary Wheeler - I feel in my heart Andrea Henry - I need you like a baby The Avons - Since I found you Connie Questal - Give up girl Beverly and the Del Capris -Mama I think I'm in love Beverly Shaffer - Whre will you be boy Edited May 19, 2008 by reg
chrissie Posted May 19, 2008 Author Posted May 19, 2008 Heres my 4 penneth,Shirley Wahls 'Why am i crying' Pat Brown ' goods gotta suffer for the bad' Kiki dee 'magic carpet ride' Lynn vanardo 'wash and wear love ' what do think, see at the 'BAR' this sunday...Pete Good call, apart from the Kiki Dee, can see that being the 1st to go when we get we reach 100 and I have to start making choices , can't believe you even put it in there you know I don't like it and I definately wont be at the Bar on Sunday/Monday if you are planning to play it. QMPxx
Emjaygee Posted May 19, 2008 Posted May 19, 2008 Couple from my collection: Gia Mateo - If You can't Say anything Nice Roddie Joy - Come Back Baby Roddie Joy - If There's anything you want Sandy Hollis - The Tables Will Turn
Steve G Posted May 19, 2008 Posted May 19, 2008 Both sides of that bloody Tiara,s/Belita Woods c/up thingy it's supposed to be a cover up Got told off the other day for accidentally uncovering something else
Andyf Posted May 19, 2008 Posted May 19, 2008 A few from me too Cindy Malone - Is It Over Baby The Chymes - Let's Try It Again Barbara Banks - That's In The Past Gayle Harris - Ain't Gonna Let It Get Me Down Charlotte O'Hara - What About You
chrissie Posted May 19, 2008 Author Posted May 19, 2008 See you at the Hat-filled alldayer. Steve You sure will QMPxx
El Corol Posted May 19, 2008 Posted May 19, 2008 Surely - Dena Barnes - If You Ever Walk Out Of My Life - should be in there?
ShorterSoul Posted May 19, 2008 Posted May 19, 2008 Chrissie, can I nominate.. Carolyn Cooke - I don't mind Faye Crawford - What have i done wrong Cindy Scott - I love you baby / in your spare time Jon
chrissie Posted May 19, 2008 Author Posted May 19, 2008 Surely - Dena Barnes - If You Ever Walk Out Of My Life - should be in there? Chrissie, can I nominate.. Carolyn Cooke - I don't mind Faye Crawford - What have i done wrong Cindy Scott - I love you baby / in your spare time Jon Will add them a bit later when my boss isn't looking QMPx
Marrs bar pete Posted May 19, 2008 Posted May 19, 2008 Good call, apart from the Kiki Dee, can see that being the 1st to go when we get we reach 100 and I have to start making choices , can't believe you even put it in there you know I don't like it and I definately wont be at the Bar on Sunday/Monday if you are planning to play it. QMPxx aint gorit anyroad!!!!!
Pete S Posted May 19, 2008 Posted May 19, 2008 I don't understand what the record has to have to qualify, it just looks like it's any record by a woman basically?
Reg Posted May 19, 2008 Posted May 19, 2008 I don't understand what the record has to have to qualify, it just looks like it's any record by a woman basically? I understand it to mean female, mid tempo sweet soul as opposed to the more big vocal records...so I wouldn't include Marie Knight or Linda Jones records for example. Although I've probably got it wrong...Chrissie???
chrissie Posted May 19, 2008 Author Posted May 19, 2008 I don't understand what the record has to have to qualify, it just looks like it's any record by a woman basically? Well not quite Pete, I have to like it Some on there are sure to be kicked off (especially some of mine) when better, more MP ones are nominated just used some of them as a starting point. Think, Liz Verid, Lydia Pense, Rozetta Johnson, Bille Davis and you will be on the right track .....and it is just a bit of fun QMPxx
Ernie Andrews Posted May 19, 2008 Posted May 19, 2008 (edited) Susan Coleman- The Age of the wolf Now thats Mamsey Pamsey! Accept or decline this one Chrissie please? Edited May 19, 2008 by Ernie Andrews
chrissie Posted May 19, 2008 Author Posted May 19, 2008 I understand it to mean female, mid tempo sweet soul as opposed to the more big vocal records...so I wouldn't include Marie Knight or Linda Jones records for example. Although I've probably got it wrong...Chrissie??? Just going to get to 100 then the not so MP will be replaced and you are on the right track QMPxx
chrissie Posted May 19, 2008 Author Posted May 19, 2008 Linda Lloyd - Breakaway Jon, ever since you played Liz Verdi, the first time I heard it, I knew you had that special something that makes you an MP lover QMPxx
chrissie Posted May 19, 2008 Author Posted May 19, 2008 (edited) Am enjoying this and going to enjoy finding clips of some of them that I don't know to play so I can warrant their mamsey pamseyness, can see my wants list growing in front of my eyes. Thanks for all your input and keep them coming QMPxx Edited May 19, 2008 by chrissie
ShorterSoul Posted May 19, 2008 Posted May 19, 2008 Jon, ever since you played Liz Verdi, the first time I heard it, I knew you had that special something that makes you an MP lover QMPxx so do I get credit for putting forward Liz Verdi as an MP contender?
chrissie Posted May 19, 2008 Author Posted May 19, 2008 so do I get credit for putting forward Liz Verdi as an MP contender? Well, I suppose so but now I am a proud owner/well major share holder in a copy, but that's another story, I think it still has to be in black cos I got one but you do have the honour of being the first to play, IMHO, one of the ultimate MP records of all time at Blue Skies. QMPx
Paul McKay Posted May 19, 2008 Posted May 19, 2008 Here's some more: Esther Phillips - Nobody but you - Roulette Antoinette - Lullaby of love - Piccadilly Dottie and Millie - Talking bout my baby / Nothing in this world - Topper Carol & Gerri - How can I find a way / On you heartache looks good - MGM De Vons - Someone to treat me - King Sugar Pie DeSanto - My illusions - Soul Clock
Rhino Posted May 19, 2008 Posted May 19, 2008 Here's some more: Esther Phillips - Nobody but you - Roulette Antoinette - Lullaby of love - Piccadilly Dottie and Millie - Talking bout my baby / Nothing in this world - Topper Carol & Gerri - How can I find a way / On you heartache looks good - MGM De Vons - Someone to treat me - King Sugar Pie DeSanto - My illusions - Soul Clock magic night "if you and i" and carol anderson"sad girl"
Guest littlemissoul Posted May 19, 2008 Posted May 19, 2008 Heres A few for you Patti Austin Someone's Gonna Cry Patti Austin I've Given All My Love Carla Thomas For You Betty Lavette You'll Never Change Carol Fran C'mon Lets Make Up Luv LMS
Ceejay Posted May 19, 2008 Posted May 19, 2008 (edited) Top two contenders from me:- If You Loved Me - Peggy March and Moonlight Music and You - Laura Greene Edited May 19, 2008 by jobbo
Benji Posted May 19, 2008 Posted May 19, 2008 (edited) i probably don't really get what "mamsey pamsey" is, but it sounds like what we call "teenage girl angst drama" stuff. if that's correct you could ask jo wallace for some tips. many years ago she told me about spinning northern at a gay club in london. they all went crazy for female drama songs, e.g. ivories - please stay Edited May 19, 2008 by benji
chrissie Posted May 19, 2008 Author Posted May 19, 2008 magic night "if you and i" and carol anderson"sad girl" Carol Anderson added, Mandy would never forgive me if it wasn't but I think you will find Magic Night are male vocals QMPxx
chrissie Posted May 19, 2008 Author Posted May 19, 2008 i probably don't really get what "mamsey pamsey" is, but it sounds like what we call "teenage girl angst drama" stuff. if that's correct you could ask jo wallace for some tips. many years ago she told me about spinning northern at a gay club in london. they all went crazy for female drama songs, e.g. ivories - please stay errrrrrrrrrrr not quite not "teenage girl angst drama stuff" don't really see Liz Verdi or Lydia Pense in that ilk and I defy you to find many "teenage girls" onto their "32nd Love Affair" QMP xx
chrissie Posted May 19, 2008 Author Posted May 19, 2008 (edited) OK I have now reached 105 so time to start cutting out the not soooooooooooo Mamsey Pamsey. Now reduced to 100 I think Kicked out were 5 of mine which while all great records not quite Mamsey Pamsey enough Rejected Persionettes - Call on me Holly St James - That's not love Delicates - Stop shoving me around Barbara Lynne - Take your love and run Bernadette Peters - We'll Start The Party and also out Kiki Dee - Magic Carpet Ride - nominated by Pete Robinson (Marrs Bar) Charlotte O'Hara - What About You - nominated by AndyF This is where it gets difficult as any nominated now have to replace one of the 100 so to make it a little easier for me, can you nominate one that should be rejected from the list as well and I will consider it or find and alternative, also there are a fair few I don't know so I will have to track down sound bites of them Keep nominating A little tip Mamsey Pamsey is predominatley 60s or has a 60s feel about it and is more like to succeed QMPxxxx Edited May 19, 2008 by chrissie
chrissie Posted May 19, 2008 Author Posted May 19, 2008 A few from me too Cindy Malone - Is It Over Baby The Chymes - Let's Try It Again Barbara Banks - That's In The Past Gayle Harris - Ain't Gonna Let It Get Me Down Charlotte O'Hara - What About You Impecable taste as always Andy QMPxx
Bigsoulman Posted May 19, 2008 Posted May 19, 2008 The Lovettes---I Need A Guy---Carnival (except you of course Chrissie! ) Lenny
chrissie Posted May 19, 2008 Author Posted May 19, 2008 The Lovettes---I Need A Guy---Carnival (except you of course Chrissie! ) Lenny Always handy to have a spare Lenny ..but which one do you think I should take out of the list to make room for it QMPxx
pikeys dog Posted May 19, 2008 Posted May 19, 2008 couple to start off with... La Reine La Mar - That's Not The Way To Love Carol Fran - Any Day Love Walks In got m' thinkin cap on... back later.
chrissie Posted May 19, 2008 Author Posted May 19, 2008 couple to start off with... La Reine La Mar - That's Not The Way To Love Carol Fran - Any Day Love Walks In got m' thinkin cap on... back later. Have a look at the updated list and suggest a couple that are less deserving than your choices QMPxx
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