Dean Barlow - Third Window - On Radio 2 Now

[Pete S]

That's ruined the day

[Madmandy]

That's ruined the day

hahah I just told Dawn that I was listening to this show ..I always do this chap always plays a bit of northern on a saturday

Mand

[Guest TONY ROUNCE]

A much (and unnecessarily) mailgned record IMO. It's a fabulous song (Bacharach and David, how could it not be) and a great example of early 'big city soul'

Can't see why anyone wouldn't like it. Not even Pete!

Edited August 9, 2008 by TONY ROUNCE

[Guest Simon]

A much (and unnecessarily) mailgned record IMO. It's a fabulous song (Bacharach and David, how could it not be) and a great example of early 'big city soul'

Can't see why anyone wouldn't like it. Not even Pete!

Well said Tone, it seems to be a bit trendy on here to slag it off, fabulous record imho!

Simon

[Kjw]

If I hear this out I have to leave the room until it's finished

The only place for this record is the OAP's line dancing classes in the village hall

[Sjclement]

If I hear this out I have to leave the room until it's finished

The only place for this record is the OAP's line dancing classes in the village hall

Was that the Cricket's reference, I never noticed the tune. Cilla's got fine pipes though

John

[Pete S]

A much (and unnecessarily) mailgned record IMO. It's a fabulous song (Bacharach and David, how could it not be) and a great example of early 'big city soul'

Can't see why anyone wouldn't like it. Not even Pete!

Because it doesn't belong on the Northern scene. Might be good in it's own right, but here? No way.

[Davetay]

A much (and unnecessarily) mailgned record IMO. It's a fabulous song (Bacharach and David, how could it not be) and a great example of early 'big city soul'

Can't see why anyone wouldn't like it. Not even Pete!

or my

Sorry Tony, I have to agree with Pete, it,s crap.

For to early sounding for my taste, like a cross between C/W and R/R.

They are great song writers, but alot of there songs are not for me.

[Pete S]

Sorry Tony, I have to agree with Pete, it,s crap.

For to early sounding for my taste, like a cross between C/W and R/R.

They are great song writers, but alot of there songs are not for me.

That's what I meant Dave. Country and rock'n'roll and black pop. Way way too early sounding.

[Guest TONY ROUNCE]

Country and rock'n'roll and black pop. Way way too early sounding.

None of which makes it a bad record, of course. And we've discussed a lot worse on here - and on far too many occasions to keep track of - in the name of soul, haven't we?

[Pete S]

None of which makes it a bad record, of course. And we've discussed a lot worse on here - and on far too many occasions to keep track of - in the name of soul, haven't we?

Just trying to move it away from 'Northern Soul' Tone - in that context, it is a bad record. On it's own - it's still a bad record

[Pete S]

Actually while you're here, you ever heard of this? I hadn't - I didn't even know there was anything collectable on this label

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Lloyd-The-Matador-Th...86.c0.m14.l1318

[Dave Pinch]

Because it doesn't belong on the Northern scene. Might be good in it's own right, but here? No way.

90% of stuff played does`nt belong on the northern soul scene.........but it does

always listen to brian matthew on sat morning. very intrigueing

dave

[Davetay]

90% of stuff played does`nt belong on the northern soul scene.........but it does

always listen to brian matthew on sat morning. very intrigueing

/quote]

90% is abit high, i would have said only 89%

[Reg]

I have to agree with Pete. Its the sort of bad pop record that stopped me going out on the Mod scene-sounds too much like something my dad would listen too along with his Jim Reeves and Everly Brothers lps

Edited August 9, 2008 by Reg

[Epic]

Listen to George Blackwell & The Del Larks - then play Dean Barlow.

Then have quick game of "odd one out" with yourself.

Easy innit !!!!!!

Edited August 9, 2008 by epic

[KevH]

A much (and unnecessarily) mailgned record IMO. It's a fabulous song (Bacharach and David, how could it not be) and a great example of early 'big city soul'

Can't see why anyone wouldn't like it. Not even Pete!

sorry Tony,must disagree.This "tune",and i use the term loosely,is an awful example of Northern Soul.Absolutely love Bacharach,but even knowing he had a hand in it can't change my mind. .

I'd rather jump from the third window,than endure this on a nite out.

Looks like i'll have to be on standby on Saturday mornings in future,hovering over the radio's "off" button.

Surely this record will get the send off it deserves at some stage.How you fixed Pete?

[sister dawn]

Just trying to move it away from 'Northern Soul' Tone - in that context, it is a bad record. On it's own - it's still a bad record

and I agree wholeheartedly with you Pete I cant stand it...

[Prophonics 2029]

Love this stuff from the late 50ts to 63 the more spooky and haunting the better.

For me if it has a good beat to dance to it beats listening to The Chandlers again.

Oh I have The Chandlers its one of a favourite records.

Edited August 9, 2008 by Prophonics 2029

[Chalky]

I'm with Pete on this one

[Guest]

and I agree wholeheartedly with you Pete I cant stand it...

Who first " gifted " the nation with this insult to the auditory senses ? .......

Dean Barlow - we would be better off with Ken ...........

Malc Burton

Edited August 9, 2008 by Malc Burton

[Paul R]

I hadn't heard this, but had heard of it, so I was please when old Brian announced it. Got ot agree with Pete on this one. In a Northern sense, it was IMHO absolute drivel.

The track after was a totally different kettle of fish though. Billy Davis "I want You To Be My Baby" not soul, but great early Northern soul, and I preferr it to the Ellie Greenwich version. I know that may also spark a bit of debate.

Paul

[Guest johnm]

my ears hurt................

[Simsy]

90% of stuff played does`nt belong on the northern soul scene.........but it does

Spot on.

[Pete Coulson]

Actually while you're here, you ever heard of this? I hadn't - I didn't even know there was anything collectable on this label

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Lloyd-The-Matador-Th...86.c0.m14.l1318

now this is rubbish

[Bigsoulman]

Just trying to move it away from 'Northern Soul' Tone - in that context, it is a bad record. On it's own - it's still a bad record

Possibly a contender along with George Flemmons as the worst soul record ever made?, perhaps KR can do a northern soul WORST 500 book, these two would be Nos one and two!

Lenny

[Dennisoul]

ABSOLUTE KAK!!!!

[Stubbsy]

I'm with Pete on this one

and me

[Saxafone]

and me

Hey John how unusual, we disagree yet again Have you anymore current "hates" so I can have a listen with some guarantee of liking them

Taff

[Guest gordon russell]

seems like the AYE'S to the left have it

[Guest]

Who first " gifted " the nation with this insult to the auditory senses ? .......

Dean Barlow - we would be better off with Ken ...........

Malc Burton

Good question - who do we blame??.. . Have always hated it and always left the room when it starts. Biggest overpriced waste of money ever.... what is soulful about that vocal???..

It reminds me of blackpool alldayers I think... reminds me of Carl Willingham or Rolly Ferguson..

(not saying either of them played it first though, as I might be totally wrong!)

Jayne.x.

[Prophonics 2029]

I think it's more for R&B Popcorn night where their are more new discoveries' than on the Northern Scene until your alternate soul DJ pounces on the tune.

Funny when I play it or hear it out it fills the floor with a groan or a core from the crowed as they race to the dance floor, strange there are not more broad minded listeners voicing there opinion on this thread.

Edited August 10, 2008 by Prophonics 2029

[Guest]

I like it,got a crisp fiver for one if anyone would like to sell one.

[Prophonics 2029]

Watchout for the white demo boot Ken

[Guest]

I think it's more for R&B Popcorn night where their are more new discoveries' than on the Northern Scene until your alternate soul DJ pounces on the tune.

Funny when I play it or hear it out it fills the floor with a groan or a core from the crowed as they race to the dance floor, strange there are not more broad minded listeners voicing there opinion on this thread.

I've noticed it used to fill the floor too, not heard it out for a while. I think there were certain tunes in the RnB rooms a few years ago that had their moment depending on which DJ was playing them. If a certain DJ played them,then the floor would fill and the price of the record flew up. Despite the fact that

other's had played them for a while previously and got a negative response.

Jayne.x.

[Prophonics 2029]

Maybe broad minded wasn't the term to use but a more early 60ts ear.

[Guest]

Maybe broad minded wasn't the term to use but a more early 60ts ear.

well, my friend Marilyn is very broad minded musically, loves her early 6T's and RnB and

I was surprised when she agreed that it's a shite dreadful record... (IMO)

Jayne.x

[Prophonics 2029]

well, my friend Marilyn is very broad minded musically, loves her early 6T's and RnB and

I was surprised when she agreed that it's a shite dreadful record... (IMO)

Jayne.x

I am sure if you put up a list of records you and marilyn like I could find a few that are shite in their as well every body has likes and disslikes.

I personaly don't know of anyone who dosent like this record but then I am down South most clubs have younger Mod crowed in.

Edited August 10, 2008 by Prophonics 2029

[Guest Bogue]

Don't really hate it as such i suppose, & i do quite like these type of tunes.... but what i can't understand is why it became such a 'big' tune when there are so many other similar that are much better ? Lets face it you could take any of probably a dozen Ben E King tunes that could p*** all over this & are 150 x cheaper..... All in my opinion of course Edited August 10, 2008 by Bogue

[Guest gordon russell]

I think it's more for R&B Popcorn night where their are more new discoveries' than on the Northern Scene until your alternate soul DJ pounces on the tune.

Funny when I play it or hear it out it fills the floor with a groan or a core from the crowed as they race to the dance floor, strange there are not more broad minded listeners voicing there opinion on this thread.

can't imagine the legand playing this somehow dave

[Guest rasfoz]

I am also liking the clyde mcphatter till the cows come home, the dean barlow thing to poppy for me but ive heard worse

[Suzannek]

I prefer Dean Barlow "Don't let him take my baby."

Third Window From The Right has suffered from too much overplay imo.

Suz

x

[Guest gordon russell]

I prefer Dean Barlow "Don't let him take my baby."

Third Window From The Right has suffered from too much overplay imo.

Suz

x

it suffered badly from being recorded lol

[Suzannek]

Suz

x

[Munchkin]

ABSOLUTE KAK!!!!

you played it to me andy, youve got it in your playbox ..........

[Guest swoz]

to all those who put a thread on about dean barlow. lets have your top 10 records posted, then lets see who's top ten records become total crap . this one should be a interesting exercise to see what you class as northern soul to what others regard as total shit. just curious to see what makes a expert on what is soul. lets see who agrees with who. what is the uk top 10 soul records . what is the u.k top 10 worst records.................many thanks...swo

Edited August 10, 2008 by swoz

[Guest WPaulVanDyk]

I like Dean Barlow and it's something different it can't be no worse then Duffy

As Martin Stanford would say it's the marmite song you either love it or hate it and he can't stop playing it when he DJ's

[Guest]

I am sure if you put up a list of records you and marilyn like I could find a few that are shite in their as well every body has likes and disslikes.

I personaly don't know of anyone who dosent like this record but then I am down South most clubs have younger Mod crowed in.

I'm sure you could, and would tell me many record I like are shite, many people do!.

Maybe it's a north / south thing then?, wonder if we were playing it earlier and it had it's day up here whilst still getting played more down south?...

just guessing..

Jayne.x.

[Davetay]

I am sure if you put up a list of records you and marilyn like I could find a few that are shite in their as well every body has likes and disslikes.

I personaly don't know of anyone who dosent like this record but then I am down South most clubs have younger Mod crowed in.

Do you not know many people than?

[Guest Simon]

Maybe it's a north / south thing then?, wonder if we were playing it earlier and it had it's day up here whilst still getting played more down south?...

just guessing..

Jayne.x.

More likely the other way round as the North is usually playing our casts off long after we've got bored with them.

Simon