Ian Levine, Motorcity, Centre City, Blackpool Mecca, And Swons

[Reg]

Ian did you see the Lorraine Rudolph article in the Washington Post that Mike flagged on news? Did you ever come across her before?

[Guest Simon]

"Phuck off" I hissed through clenched teeth.

Knock, nudge, knock, nudge, middle aged old bag with flailing arms trying her best to provoke.

I just saw red. 'PHUKKKKKKKK OFF" I yelled, elbowing her as hard as I could, after eight years of boxing training.

She went flying across the room into a crowd of people and I carried on filming my beloved song.

Brilliant! I don't know why but this really tickles me!

Simon

P.S. I've added some emoticons to give the story even more spice!

[Guest]

Ian did you see the Lorraine Rudolph article in the Washington Post that Mike flagged on news? Did you ever come across her before?

I got mixed up with Lorraine Johnson. Lorraine Rudolph was on Harvey wasn't she ??

As for Lorraine Johnson, I used to play "Feed The Flame" at Blackpool.

Edited September 2, 2008 by Ian Levine

[Guest]

Brilliant! I don't know why but this really tickles me!

Simon

P.S. I've added some emoticons to give the story even more spice!

Even though you have ignored the brilliance of new Doctor Who, at least you still have some vestige of a sense of humour.

Did you ever like Babylon 5 ???

[Guest]

I used to play "Feed The Flame" at Blackpool.

Too early in the morning to separate the Lorraine Rudolphs from the Lorraine Johnsons

Edited September 2, 2008 by Ian Levine

[Ritchieandrew]

The second picture is Wigan, me and Carol Bastock doing the Mecca handjive. Definitely, in 1976. But yes the first one is the Ritz.

Sorry Ian...........both the Ritz. I never went to Wigan in 1976, neither did Trevor Groves who took both Pictures.

Regards Ritchie.

[Guest]

Sorry Ian...........both the Ritz. I never went to Wigan in 1976, neither did Trevor Groves who took both Pictures.

Yes but isn't that picture in Russ Winstanley's book ?? If it isn't there's one in there that looks very like it.

[Paul-s]

IAN LEVINE CURRICULUM VITAE

NAME: Ian Geoffrey Levine

BORN: June 22, 1953 in Blackpool

PARENTS: Began in business with a dress shop in the 1950's, then a chain of shops in the1960's, then bought the Lemon Tree casino and nightclub in Blackpool in the 1970's. 'They made an awful lot of money and moved to Miami.' Father died in 1996. Mother runs the finances for Ian's companies.

EDUCATION: Arnold Grammar School for boys, in Blackpool. Seven O' Levels, three A' Levels. Played rugby at school. Then dropped out Manchester University in 1971, 'I had no interest'

POST REMOVED, CENSORSHIP

Yesterday, I posted Mr Levines cv, that he actually wrote for his website, which, I think its fair to say, is a tool for promoting himself. I am reposting it (without comment!), as I think you can draw some interesting conclusions from it. But I will leave that to you. I also think that SS is being bullied and in some ways , manipulated by Mr L, as I wrote nothing libelous or untrue in my comments. It is ridiculous that Mr L asks for posts to be removed that he does not agree with......its only positive comments he wants folks, so let the congratulations continue. I would NEVER ask for ANYTHING to be removed that was written about myself. I have NOTHING TO HIDE OR BE ASHAMED OF. . There is nothing like good, honest, truthful, debate and this thread IS nothing like good, truthful, honest debate. I trust this is positive enough for you to leave on Mike? Let the self promotion continue.Thanks Paul-S.

Edited September 2, 2008 by paul-s

[Guest]

Sure was on Prelude "You brought it on Yourself" Being a far superior track IMHO!

Andy.

That was a big old Mecca record by Barbara Hall on a tiny little Chicago label called Innovation II.

You're getting confused.

[Guest]

IAN LEVINE CURRICULUM VITAE

NAME: Ian Geoffrey Levine

BORN: June 22, 1953 in Blackpool

PARENTS: Began in business with a dress shop in the 1950's, then a chain of shops in the1960's, then bought the Lemon Tree casino and nightclub in Blackpool in the 1970's. 'They made an awful lot of money and moved to Miami.' Father died in 1996. Mother runs the finances for Ian's companies.

EDUCATION: Arnold Grammar School for boys, in Blackpool. Seven O' Levels, three A' Levels. Played rugby at school. Then dropped out Manchester University in 1971, 'I had no interest'

POST REMOVED, CENSORSHIP

Yesterday, I posted Mr Levines cv, that he actually wrote for his website, which, I think its fair to say, is a tool for promoting himself. I am reposting it (without comment!), as I think you can draw some interesting conclusions from it. But I will leave that to you. I also think that SS is being bullied and in some ways , manipulated by Mr L, as I wrote nothing libelous or untrue in my comments. It is ridiculous that Mr L asks for posts to be removed that he does not agree with......its only positive comments he wants folks, so let the congratulations continue. I would NEVER ask for ANYTHING to be removed that was written about myself. I have NOTHING TO HIDE OR BE ASHAMED OF. . There is nothing like good, honest, truthful, debate and this thread IS nothing like good, truthful, honest debate. I trust this is positive enough for you to leave on Mike? Let the self promotion continue.Thanks Paul-S.

You chopped the words together and moved them around to toally change their meaning and lead to falsehoods.

You have no idea about my finances, and are adding up two and two and getting three hundred and seventy nine.

Frankly, I am shocked and appalled that someone who was creative enough to write a play, should be as reactionary and closed minded as are some of the trolls on here. Quite surprised and sadly shocked and depressed by it. I would have expected much much better from someone like you.

[Sean Hampsey]

Sure was on Prelude "You brought it on Yourself" Being a far superior track IMHO!

Andy.

Think that was Barbara Hall...

[Guest]

Yesterday, I posted Mr Levines cv, that he actually wrote for his website, which, I think its fair to say, is a tool for promoting himself.

I did not ask for my CV to be posted on this forum.

I did not want my CV to be posted on this forum.

I did not like my CV posted on this forum.

Most of it has nothing whatsoever to do with this forum.

I am appalled and disgusted by your attitude, and you should know better.

[Guest Simon]

Did you ever like Babylon 5 ???

Never seen it i'm afraid Ian, i like 'Babylon's burning' by The Ruts though if that's any help?

Simon

[Reg]

I'm unsure what difference there is between Ian coming on here talking about his past work and the new DVD to a promoter bigging up his night, saying its the best night ever,"if you don't go you must be a nothing, blah blah". How are people expected to market their soul "product"(for want of a better word) without talking about it on forums like this or have we all suddenly developed a 6th sense? At least this thread is interesting as opposed to inane waffling from events promoters mates about whos bringing the middles,how many more sleeps there are, how Brian from Blackburn can't make it etc etc etc

Edited September 2, 2008 by Reg

[Guest]

Think that was Barbara Hall...

Confused yes !!!!

Barbara Hall "You brought it on Yourself" Mid tempo thing which was the other side of "Drop my heart off at the Door" On Innovation 2, From memory a Sam Dees written item.

I was thinking of Gayle Adams, On Prelude, My mistake apologies all round!

Andy.

[Guest Soul On A Stick]

Hi Ian

First of all thank you for your input here, I have enjoyed the clips you have been kind enough to post, and apart from the bickering in this thread I have found it very interesting.

Slightly off topic: but do you have any more projects planned with Rocq-E-Harrell?

This lady imho has one hell off a voice.

Regards Paul

[Guest]

Never seen it i'm afraid Ian

Simon

You'd like Babylon 5. Trust me on this. Try to watch "Point Of No Return" and "Severed Dreams" from series three, and you'll be so hooked you'll go back to the start and watch them all.

[Guest]

I'm unsure what difference there is between Ian coming on here talking about his past work and the new DVD to a promoter bigging up his night, saying its the best night ever,"if you don't go you must be a nothing, blah blah". How are people expected to market their soul "product"(for want of a better word) without talking about it on forums like this or have we all suddenly developed a 6th sense? At least this thread is interesting as opposed to inane waffling from events promoters mates about whos bringing the middles,how many more sleeps there are, how Brian from Blackburn can't make it etc etc etc

Thankyou Reg.

Plus SWONS, and subsequently the new five disc set, are never, and could never, make a profit. As MOST people on here, certainly all the sensible people on here, have already realised, I actually got off my arse and did something for posterity.

Edited September 2, 2008 by Ian Levine

[Guest]

Confused yes !!!!

Barbara Hall "You brought it on Yourself" Mid tempo thing which was the other side of "Drop my heart off at the Door" On Innovation 2, From memory a Sam Dees written item.

I was thinking of Gayle Adams, On Prelude, My mistake apologies all round!

Andy.

But Gayle Adams didn't sing "You Brought It On Yourself" either. She did "Stretching Out" and "Baby I Need Your Loving".

Hope it's not senile dementia setting in.

[Guest]

First of all thank you for your input here, I have enjoyed the clips you have been kind enough to post, and apart from the bickering in this thread I have found it very interesting.

Slightly off topic: but do you have any more projects planned with Rocq-E-Harrell?

This lady imho has one hell off a voice.

Regards Paul

I would have loved to, but never got the chance, just that one solo song and the duet with Bobby Glenn.

Did you ever see this, however ???

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[Paul-s]

I did not ask for my CV to be posted on this forum.

I did not want my CV to be posted on this forum.

I did not like my CV posted on this forum.

Most of it has nothing whatsoever to do with this forum.

I am appalled and disgusted by your attitude, and you should know better.

AS a business man, on the soul scene and selling soul (loose term obviously), your CV has EVERYTHING to do with this forum. We need to be aware of your motives, as a business man and as a person. If you did not sell cds, dvds etc, then YES, it would be irrelivent.

Im not saying I know what motives are, but if you post your cv on other sites, why with hold it from this one. Are you ashamed of it? I dont think so, why should you be? Im not ashamed of my cv and indeed , I made it available when I was doing the play. Also, you say you are appalled and sad....well sorry, I was appalled and angry, when you attacked one of my close and very 'soulful' friends on here. So grab a seat, have a cry and get over it. I see you like to 'give' but not 'take'.

[Ritchieandrew]

Yes but isn't that picture in Russ Winstanley's book ?? If it isn't there's one in there that looks very like it.

Ian,

I have never seen Russ's book, but if the Image is in it, I can't see how he ever got hold of the Image.

Only a few "Mecca Regulars" were privy to obtaining copies of Trevors shots. People like

Dick Watts, Shelvo, Mike Ritson, myself, non of whom were Wigan stalwarts. If he has

another copy of that Image in his book down as Wigan Casino, I beg to differ. All

my photos are clearly labeled on the back with year & location etc.

best Regards Ritchie.

[Sean Hampsey]

But Gayle Adams didn't sing "You Brought It On Yourself" either. She did "Stretching Out" and "Baby I Need Your Loving".

Hope it's not senile dementia setting in.

Flipside of "Your Love Is A Lifesaver"

[Guest]

Ian,

I have never seen Russ's book, but if the Image is in it, I can't see how he ever got hold of the Image.

Only a few "Mecca Regulars" were privy to obtaining copies of Trevors shots.

My mistake, it's on page 110 of "The In Crowd" book.

I knew damn well it was in one of the books, and I knew it was THAT picture.

[Guest]

Flipside of "Your Love Is A Lifesaver"

What is ????

[Guest]

We need to be aware of your motives, as a business man and as a person.

I'm not running for bleedin' Prime Minister

Sheeesh !!!!!

The bloody Soul Police again. And you wonder why I used the term "fascists".

[Guest Soul On A Stick]

I would have loved to, but never got the chance, just that one solo song and the duet with Bobby Glenn.

Did you ever see this, however ???

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[Guest]

Flipside of "Your Love Is A Lifesaver"

Prelude 603!

Cheers Sean, Thought I'd lost it completely there for a moment!

Andy.

[Guest]

Yes Ian and many thanks.

If I remember correctly this track was used on swons when you showed people waiting to get into the Mecca,and of course Blackpool tower can be seen in the background.

"Seven Days" was another good track but I can't remember the ladys name

Regards Paul

No, that was Rocq-E Harrell's version, on SWONS. This is Corine Armstrong's version of the same song.

"Seven Days" was by Tammi Lavette, and here it is.

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[Sean Hampsey]

What is ????

The track that Andy is referring to. Its called "You Brought It On Yourself" - It's on Prelude and a different track to Barbara Hall.

You and me both thought he was referring to Barbara Hall's 'Sam Dees' song - but he obviously wasn't, he was referring to the Gayle Adams flip to 'Life Saver'

Sean

[Sean Hampsey]

Prelude 603!

Cheers Sean, Thought I'd lost it completely there for a moment!

Andy.

You're welcome, Andy.

It was me and Ian that jumped the gun!

Sean

[Guest]

What is ????

Dare I say it??????????

"You brought it on Yourself"

Andy.

[Steve Plumb]

Confused yes !!!!

Barbara Hall "You brought it on yourself" Mid tempo thing which was the other side of "Drop my heart off at the Door" On Innovation 2, From memory a Sam Dees written item.

Andy.

Mid tempo? Fookin ell at my age that's an out an out dancer

Both sides are written by Sam Dees - the Deep side is awesome too imho (also done by Ben E King)

Back on thread topic..............Innovation II - what a great label that always reminds me of The Mecca regulars Pete Haigh, Epic & Pete Mason. All three of them back in the day often told me to buy anything on that label, which I did and am eternally grateful I did, I can tell you!!!!

btw I have a good version of "You brought it on yourself" by Lloyd Price too - that's mid tempo too

Cheers

Steve

[Guest Soul On A Stick]

Just a quick thank you Ian

I 've always liked both of those tracks.

Regards Paul

[Guest]

Mid tempo? Fookin ell at my age that's an out an out dancer

Both sides are written by Sam Dees - the Deep side is awesome too imho (also done by Ben E King)

Back on thread topic..............Innovation II - what a great label that always reminds me of The Mecca regulars Pete Haigh, Epic & Pete Mason. All three of them back in the day often told me to buy anything on that label, which I did and am eternally grateful I did, I can tell you!!!!

btw I have a good version of "You brought it on yourself" by Lloyd Price too - that's mid tempo too

Cheers

Steve

Yeah a great label, Quadraphonics anyone?

Andy.

[Davetay]

I got mixed up with Lorraine Johnson. Lorraine Rudolph was on Harvey wasn't she ??

As for Lorraine Johnson, I used to play "Feed The Flame" at Blackpool.

Lets not forget "Let me be your full time groover" L. J. & B. B.

[Guest Simon]

You'd like Babylon 5. Trust me on this. Try to watch "Point Of No Return" and "Severed Dreams" from series three, and you'll be so hooked you'll go back to the start and watch them all.

Thankyou for the tips Ian, i'll check 'em out on the web.

I do like some Modernish stuff like Star Trek (TNG) & Sliders.

Simon

[Guest]

The track that Andy is referring to. Its called "You Brought It On Yourself" - It's on Prelude and a different track to Barbara Hall.

You and me both thought he was referring to Barbara Hall's 'Sam Dees' song - but he obviously wasn't, he was referring to the Gayle Adams flip to 'Life Saver'

Sean

Thankyou for clearing that up.

If Gayle Adams HAD done a version of the wonderful Barbara Hall classic, and I hadn't known of its existence, I would have ben rather shocked.

[Guest]

Just a quick thank you Ian

I 've always liked both of those tracks.

Regards Paul

I'm only too glad that someone appreciates me on here.

[Guest]

Yeah a great label, Quadraphonics anyone?

Andy.

The other side of the Perception String Orchestra "Bet You If You Ask Around" was Velvet. But the same song was retitled "Betcha If You Check It Out" by the Quadrophonics.

So why do I keep thinking that was on Warner Brothers ???

[Guest]

I do like some Modernish stuff like Star Trek (TNG) & Sliders.

Babylon 5 has more in common with classic Doctor Who than it does with either of those two also-rans.

[Guest]

The other side of the Perception String Orchestra "Bet You If You Ask Around" was Velvet. But the same song was retitled "Betcha If You Check It Out" by the Quadrophonics.

So why do I keep thinking that was on Warner Brothers ???

You're getting as bad as me, Sold both records on Ebay, Think I never got more than a fiver for Both!

And yet people still go on about that Shrine stuff!!!!

Makes you wonder doesn't it!

Anyhow gotta go and play Patsy Gallants "Get that Ball" now, Ha Ha!

Andy.

[Guest]

You're getting as bad as me, Sold both records on Ebay, Think I never got more than a fiver for Both!

And yet people still go on about that Shrine stuff!!!!

Makes you wonder doesn't it!

Anyhow gotta go and play Patsy Gallants "Get that Ball" now, Ha Ha!

Andy.

So are you saying it was never on Warner Brothers ???

[Guest]

Lets not forget "Let me be your full time groover" L. J. & B. B.

BIG Mecca classic, on Moonsong.

Found it in a batch of cheap stuff at John Anderson's that he'd overlooked.

Edited September 2, 2008 by Ian Levine

[Guest]

So are you saying it was never on Warner Brothers ???

Not to my Knowledge no, The labels were Perception and Innovation 2.

Andy.

[Guest Mrs Simsy]

Hi Kylee , apart from John Anderson and Simon Sousann ,I doubt if there is anyone who's discovered as many records as Ian Levine ,people can be critical of his richer than many upbringing , but the one thing money can't buy is taste and during the early to late 70's a huge amount of discoveries ,which are still stone classics , were found by Levine.There are so many questions to be answered from this golden era , we're indeed lucky that Ian has a photographic memory of records and events .I can understand if the newer productions are not to everyone's taste [ there are some I really love , others less so , I just take it record by record ] but you can't re - write history and when I first got hooked on the scene in the early 70's , Levine WAS the man .By the way hope the move went ok ? Best wishes ,Eddie

Thanks Eddie, i didn't mean anything bad by it though.

I've found this thread really interesting reading for the most part. I love hearing stories of record discoveries & times at The Mecca & Wigan etc. Obviously it was before my time but i like to know the history of the music that i'm passionate about!

P.S Move went well thanks though as from tomorrow i'm jobless so if anyone has any work...i promise i don't spend all day on soul source!

[Guest]

Not to my Knowledge no, The labels were Perception and Innovation 2.

Andy.

Can anyone confirm if The Quadrophonics was also issued on Warner Brothers, please ????

Plumby ?????

[Guest]

BIG Mecca classic, on Moonsong.

Found it in a batch of cheap stuff at John Anderson's that he'd overlooked.

Massive spin!

Ironically I was just the other day Playing The Soul Partners "Just Fun" Amazin.

Andy.

[Guest]

Can anyone confirm if The Quadrophonics was also issued on Warner Brothers, please ????

Plumby ?????

Nope! But a load of other stuff was!

Andy.

[Guest]

Have you heard "Bubblegum Breakthrough" By The Quadrophonics?

Or Velvets " I just can't live my life"

Awesome!!!

Andy.