Mr Ms No 1s

[Koolkat]

Just read the Wigan no 1s thread and it got me thinking about Mr Ms biggies/popular tunes. The place used to bounce to these two.

Nothings to good for my baby. Stevie Wonder.

Gimme some lovin. Spencer Davis Group.

Both fantastic tunes to move to when you had a gurn on!!!

Anymore for anymore.

[Steve G]

Just read the Wigan no 1s thread and it got me thinking about Mr Ms biggies/popular tunes. The place used to bounce to these two.

Nothings to good for my baby. Stevie Wonder.

Gimme some lovin. Spencer Davis Group.

Both fantastic tunes to move to when you had a gurn on!!!

Anymore for anymore.

The No 1 thing I ever did when I found myself in Mr M's was find the door so I could get the f*ck back out into the main room

[Simon M]

Hmm I might have to change my name on here

[Tomangoes]

The No 1 thing I ever did when I found myself in Mr M's was find the door so I could get the f*ck back out into the main room

The main room had a reputation of playing some pretty bad stuff from time to time, although in the few times I went, I cant remember it being that bad, but Did Mr Ms have the luxury of filtering the bad out from the good when rejuvinating those long forgotten oldies?

Ed

[Guest Matt Male]

Can't think of Ms without thinking of Psychedelic Soul, i think Ste Whittle used to play it in there.

Edited October 1, 2008 by Matt Male

[Davetay]

Can't think of Ms without thinking of Psychedelic Soul, i think Ste Whittle used to play it in there.

Saxie Russell, will always remind me of the main room.

Wigan the early days

[Guest Matt Male]

Saxie Russell, will always remind me of the main room.

Wigan the early days

There you go Dave, by the time i got there it was an oldie and played in Ms

[Davetay]

There you go Dave, by the time i got there it was an oldie and played in Ms

Where ever you heard it first its still a f**kin great record

[Eddie Hubbard]

Compared to what - Mr floods party , this was massive .Remember dancing to Eddie Holman " This could be a night " in Mr M's when Dave McCadden said " Sit down Eddie , this is 70's !! " It was real scene within a scene there , not sure whether I really liked it , but it certainly had it's fans , and a full on atmosphere .Best ,Eddie

[Koolkat]

Saxie Russell, will always remind me of the main room.

Wigan the early days

Agree 100%

[Koolkat]

Compared to what - Mr floods party , this was massive .Remember dancing to Eddie Holman " This could be a night " in Mr M's when Dave McCadden said " Sit down Eddie , this is 70's !! " It was real scene within a scene there , not sure whether I really liked it , but it certainly had it's fans , and a full on atmosphere .Best ,Eddie

Yeah I know what you mean. I couldnt really get into it. But it did break the night up when Gary lewis et al were being giving a spin in the main hall. Plus if you were lucky enough to meet a nice young lady there were some quiet spots to chat an that.

[grant]

memories of youngblood smith and steve karmen in there, but then again preferred the main room

[Guest skorpiano]

The main room was great, but Mr M's (on a good night) was incredible. I still remember myself, and my old pal Glen, dancin' shirtless (the heat you know) our arses off!

Oh god, to be 17 again!

[Eddie Hubbard]

A little bit hurt - Julian Covay , Breakout - Mitch Ryder .Remember the amount of people sat on the floor between the main room and M's .Used to enjoy the early sessions in there with Richard unleashing his new stuff , plus new releases etc .Heard a Bowie 12" , Donna Summer " I feel love " Leo Sayer " Thunder in my heart " amongst Garnet Mimms etc .Heard Judy Street for the first time in there as well early doors [ Tabs will confirm ] .Best ,Eddie

[Tabs]

Judy Street and Bunny Siegler Girl Don't make we wait as well

A little bit hurt - Julian Covay , Breakout - Mitch Ryder .Remember the amount of people sat on the floor between the main room and M's .Used to enjoy the early sessions in there with Richard unleashing his new stuff , plus new releases etc .Heard a Bowie 12" , Donna Summer " I feel love " Leo Sayer " Thunder in my heart " amongst Garnet Mimms etc .Heard Judy Street for the first time in there as well early doors [ Tabs will confirm ] .Best ,Eddie

[Guest Bogue]

Only went in the last 18 months, but few I can remember ;

James Brown - Night Train

Barbara Lewis - Someday We're Going To Love Again

Terrible Tom

& one that was mentioned on the other thread George Benson - Supership

[Guest Neil-ok]

Not sure about No 1s an all that but remember when i first went the Casino (about 1979)and every time i went in Mr Ms this,Todays People - S.O.S. (All we Need is Time For Love) was getting hammered and remember people dancing to it on the lino at the back of the balcony.

[Guest mickeyb]

Anyone else remember Nathan Jones packing the floor in M's (on more than one occasion)?

[Prophonics 2029]

Ok must have been over and over and over main room DJ's but I can only remember Brian Rea and was Dave Evison an M's DJ who else.

[Tabs]

Steve Whittle, Kenny Spence and Stuart Backenridge (spelling?)

Forgot Derek Gallagher

Edited October 2, 2008 by Tabs

[steve]

Just read the Wigan no 1s thread and it got me thinking about Mr Ms biggies/popular tunes. The place used to bounce to these two.

Nothings to good for my baby. Stevie Wonder.

Gimme some lovin. Spencer Davis Group.

Both fantastic tunes to move to when you had a gurn on!!!

Anymore for anymore.

I remember Dave Evison playing 'Gerry Thomas' Look what I got

Don't forget next Banbury soul night is on the 1st november

Special guest D-J Jo Wallace

Edited October 2, 2008 by steve

[Harry Crosby]

For some reason PAUL ANKA-CAN`T HELP LOVING YOU, allways reminds me of mr m`s, plus JOHNNY JONES-PURPLE HAZE

[Davetay]

Ok must have been over and over and over main room DJ's but I can only remember Brian Rea and was Dave Evison an M's DJ who else.

Neil&Stuart from Horwich near Bolton, they had some nice OV.

I got 1st choice when they sold up (the 1st time)

[Guest martinsbox]

Kenny Smith's "Lord!" & Sisters Love "Learning to trust my man".

Mr M's...... The time warp in a time warp ?

C/O Dave Mc.Cadden - 'Soul Time' magazine.

At one time you could go into Mr M's and expect to hear nothing but oldies, nothing but Superlatives, Nolan Chance, Trips etc. Not any more as I've recently heard sounds like August & Deneen, Jewells and a few others that linger on in the main dance floor.

Though these records are oldies compared to how long ago they were first played, it is unusual to hear the same record in the main dance floor and also hear it in an oldies room. The main reason these type of 'almost oldies' get spun is the inclusion of two brothers spinning the sounds, so I thought I'd ask them to tell me briefly what is happening in M's these days. So, over to you Stuart & Neil (The Soul Twins):

When Dave asked us to compile an article on M's we were a little taken aback, mainly because out of all the DJ's at Wigan we are the newest and least experienced. Anyway here goes. (and if we never write for any magazine again you'll know why).

Mr. M's appeared on the scene approx. 6 months after the Casino opened. The main reason for this was to take the increasing numbers overcrowding the main dance floor. Secondly, oldies were becoming more and more popular for various reasons. Mr. M's is a hard subject to write about on account of the fact that it never changes much, but this does not alter the fact that it is increasing in popularity, you only need to look at the entrance at 2.30 to see a swarm of people waiting to get in.

The oldest reining DJ at M's is of course Kenny Spence, he's been there since the start. In our experience he is the kind of chap who doesn't seem to make enemies. They say that "large" people are always cheerful, well this is Kenny to a 'T'. although Ken admits he is not an ardent collector he keeps the crowd happy by spinning sounds like Wendy Rene's Bar B Que, Gem's I'll be there and before I go onto a long list let's just say that if Ken's got it and you want it, then he'll play it! Well, that just 'rounds' Kenny off except to say he perhaps plays a bit too much modern stuff.

Next in line is of course Dave Evison, and it's funny that everytime you open a mag. these days, Dave's name always pops up at you. Well he's certainly worked to get where he is now the only trouble is what can you say about him, that hasn't been said before? Recently Dave has been playing a lot of Motown, and good or bad this is a matter of opinion, but Dave has certainly put the oldies scene on top. A few off Dave's playlist are: "Hope we have"- Artistics, "Gotta have your love"- Sapphires, "Living above your head"- Jay & Americans, "Living a lie"- High Keyes. Well that's Dave Evison and as I said before what can you say about him that you haven't heard on Crown Court, sorry Dave, only kidding!

In the past 3 years that M's has been running there have been various DJ's in the form of Mike Rolo, Steve Whittle, Steve Gallezi and Billy Paul. All have split the scene now as far as we know, though all helped to lay the foundation for making Mr M's what it is today.

Now it's time to blow our own trumpets (stop reading if you're gettin' bored!) I've been on the scene 4 1/2 years and Neil for 3 years. I regularly visited Va-Va's before Wigan opened, and only after buying a few records and playing them at home did Neil turn on to northern soul via "Skiing in the snow", "Laws of love" and "Love,love,love". Mind you, if you had been endowed with a memory like mine you'd have difficulty remembering which records you'd got, for now it seems that Neil knows more than I do. Our favorite oldies are Rufus Lumley - "I'm standing" (Stateside), "Tired of being lonely" - Sharpees (Stateside), "Dr. Love" - Bobby Sheen (Capitol).

Finally some sounds we are currently playing in M's are: "Satisfied" - Ben Aiken (Loma), "Stranger in my arms" - Lynne Randell (C.B.S.), "As long as you love me I'll stay" - Ronnie & Robyn (Sidra), "My dear heart" - Shawne Robinson (Minit), "Time marches on" - Lainie Hill (New Voice). So there you are, that just about sums M's up past and present, except to say thanks for all your support, keep it up!

Right On. Stuart & Neil.

Edited October 2, 2008 by martinsbox

[Steve G]

Who was Mr M ?

[Wiganer1]

Who was Mr M ?

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gerry marshall wasnt it?

[Eddie Hubbard]

Who was Mr M ?

Yes it was Gerry Marshall ,Steve.Marshall was very reluctant to let M's be used at the ' nighter's as it had just been refurbished at the time . [ Unlike the rest of the venue !! ]It was first used as an overflow room when things got too packed at [ I think ] the 1st anniversary .Best,Eddie

[Guest BigPaul]

Very scary place

When i could pluck up the courage toons like,

Wendy Renes-Barbecue

Inez and Charlie Fox-Tightrope

Thelma Lindsay-Prepared To Love You

Joe Tex-Show Me

spring to mind

[Jenko]

Did the Steve Gallezi who DJ ,d for a time in Mr M,s have a sister named Christine , seem to think so memory plays tricks you know what I mean...Paddy J from Wolverhampton

[Guest]

==

gerry marshall wasnt it?

There was also Gerry's Bar which was at the front of Mr M's upstairs and had pool tables and a bar. It was my way in when I used to sweep up at the Casino after the rock night before the niters started and in the mornings. Oh the things I used to find

[Guest malc1]

How about E.Parker- Love You Baby an Evo spin always packed the floor if you could dance fast enough...

[sid jones]

two that stay with me because i used to dance to them

i spy for the fbi

please operator

just great tunes then

sid

[Wiganer1]

two that stay with me because i used to dance to them

i spy for the fbi

please operator

just great tunes then

sid

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tony newman - let the good times roll

art freeman - slipping around????

[Harry Crosby]

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tony newman - let the good times roll

art freeman - slipping around????

here, here mark, tony newman sums it up for me

[Paul R]

Mr Ms ruined our place at the Casino. Up until the 1st anniversary when it opened, the top of those stairs by Mr Ms door was the Ormskirk/Southport corner. After it did open though, A lot of my mates spent a lot of time in Ms, I preferred the main room mainly walking round & verballing at people .

For some reason the records I remember in the early days of Ms from 74 to 76 when I stopped going were pop stuff like 4 Seasons "Opus 17(don't you worry bout me)", Swinging Soul Machine "Spookys Day Off", John Fred "Hey Hey Bunny", Paintbox "Get Ready For Love", Spencer Davis "Gimme Some Lovin'". I don't know why, but mainly it was the pop stuff that I remember.

The other thing I remember about Mr Ms is the fact that the upstairs Bar wasn't manned, & you could spend all night pouring yourself plastic cups of best bitter

Paul

Edited October 6, 2008 by Paul r

[Zed1]

Not sure about No 1s an all that but remember when i first went the Casino (about 1979)and every time i went in Mr Ms this,Todays People - S.O.S. (All we Need is Time For Love) was getting hammered and remember people dancing to it on the lino at the back of the balcony.

https://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEejEQx1fAE

One of those tracks that got hammered over a very short time then seemed to disappear of the radar.......not heard it in years..

[Barry]

James Lewis - 'Manifesto' and Frankie Crocker's - 'Ton Of Dynamite' remind me of M's.

As a matter of fact I remember 'TOD' being the first record I actually plucked up courage to ask the title to whilst in M's - it was Wayne Hackett I asked (still see him at Lowton occassioanlly with Mickey Davy, both Leigh lads).

Anyone remember the formula to the placement of the wood-cladding in M's foyer btw...or was that just me?

[Guest Una Scot-Oz]

We always went up to M's for Brian Rae's spot. He always played Connie Clark- My Sugar Baby for me. I've got a very clear recording of one of Brian's spots in Mr M's in '76. I don't know how to put it on here though. You can hear all the clapping very clearly and some of the records being speeded up.

[Wiganer1]

https://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEejEQx1fAE

One of those tracks that got hammered over a very short time then seemed to disappear of the radar.......not heard it in years..

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played this at the last nuneaton coop - what a blast - sounded gr8! - just like the old days!!!!

[Guest martinsbox]

Just read the Wigan no 1s thread and it got me thinking about Mr Ms biggies/popular tunes. The place used to bounce to these two.

Nothings to good for my baby. Stevie Wonder.

Gimme some lovin. Spencer Davis Group.

Both fantastic tunes to move to when you had a gurn on!!!

Anymore for anymore.

I haven't read through all the posts, but I think Joe Tex's classic "You better believe it baby" as revived by MY mate Brian Rae should get pretty high towards the latter half of the Casino's life!!!

p.s. Sure I could think of some more. . . Epitome of Sound etc. . .

[Guest mel brat]

Who was Mr M ?

[Ernie Andrews]

Not sure if it was 77 or 78 - Walked into Mr Ms to see people dancing to Spaceark - Do what you wanna do. Decided to turn round and go back to the main room-Went back to Ms later only to hear guess what again - Spaceark!

[Guest martinsbox]

Popped in (up) occasionallly, you could say!!

Edited October 24, 2008 by martinsbox

[Guest skorpiano]

We always went up to M's for Brian Rae's spot. He always played Connie Clark- My Sugar Baby for me. I've got a very clear recording of one of Brian's spots in Mr M's in '76. I don't know how to put it on here though. You can hear all the clapping very clearly and some of the records being speeded up.

Send a copy to me, I'll make an mp3 file of it and upload it on Soul Source for all the Mr Ms fans!

Drop me a line at, info@ardswe.com

[Guest Una Scot-Oz]

Send a copy to me, I'll make an mp3 file of it and upload it on Soul Source for all the Mr Ms fans!

Drop me a line at, info@ardswe.com

Okay I'll get my act together

[Freebie]

I know this thread is a bit old now, but I've only recently joined soul-source and saw this so thought I would add my two pen'orth. Not sure if these could ever be classed as No.1's but, Keep On Keeping On - NF Porter, Do What You Feel - The Rimshots, and Like Her - Gentlemen & Theirs Lady(ies)? seemed to result in increased dance floor activity. Two things I really remember about Mr. M's is the heat, which seemed to be twice as much as the main room, and the fact I could barely understand any of the DJ's when they spoke due to the volume/distortion through the speakers.

[Guest melandthensome]

Mr Ms ruined our place at the Casino. Up until the 1st anniversary when it opened, the top of those stairs by Mr Ms door was the Ormskirk/Southport corner. After it did open though, A lot of my mates spent a lot of time in Ms, I preferred the main room mainly walking round & verballing at people .

For some reason the records I remember in the early days of Ms from 74 to 76 when I stopped going were pop stuff like 4 Seasons "Opus 17(don't you worry bout me)", Swinging Soul Machine "Spookys Day Off", John Fred "Hey Hey Bunny", Paintbox "Get Ready For Love", Spencer Davis "Gimme Some Lovin'". I don't know why, but mainly it was the pop stuff that I remember.

The other thing I remember about Mr Ms is the fact that the upstairs Bar wasn't manned, & you could spend all night pouring yourself plastic cups of best bitter

Paul

Hey paul

ya dodgy get LOL

I remember a few things going on in Mr M's but cant divulge on line LOL

'My little girl' was a big oldie in the room............

mel

[Guest]

Anyone else remember Nathan Jones packing the floor in M's (on more than one occasion)?

Hi all , Newbie here and must say , what a terrific site!! . Cut my teeth on Northern back in the mid / late 70s and its never left me .

Anyone recall a Friday night all nighter at the Casino that what 100% Motown ?? Cracking night .. did that then up to Balckpool for an afternnon in the Highland room , then back down the Casino for Saturday night Nighter

Was part of the North East (Peterlee) lot that seemed to kinda monopoloised the balconey at Ms .. Bri Johnson , Paul Cullington , Lynne Twitty , Skidmore ( what a guy) etc

Happy days indeed

Respect all

[Ian Parker]

Tunes i recall vividly were the stalwarts like : you get your kicks, i love music, keep on running. but the most memorable tunes i heard in there were-

just can't live my life (Brian Rae stating it was his fave tune, along with 'baby i need your loving')

sweet darling

let her go

[spike1]

I remember Dave Evison playing 'Gerry Thomas' Look what I got

Don't forget next Banbury soul night is on the 1st november

Special guest D-J Jo Wallace

dave evison would always play barbeque if i asked him very nicely dont know why but i loved dancing to that tune too much coffee i think 1976-79 mr ms was the place now twisted wheel is fantastic even though i cant walk for a wekk after going spike chesterfield