chrissie Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 I personally am not a great lover of instrumentals, being a bit of handbag I like to have a sing along when I dance or listen to my records. Last night I was coming to the end of an emotionally shit, socially flat weekend and dreading that Monday morning feeling. But instead of reaching for the usual "feeling sorry for my self" type records, I dusted off about 2" of dust off "Bok to Bach". Had forgotten what a really lifting toon this is. Sometimes because a sound is overplayed or not seen to be "IN" we tend to forget how great they made us feel 20-30 years ago. Went to bed a lot more cheery and did not have severe Monday morning blues today. Probably first time it's been out of it's cover for about 7 years or more. What's your favourite instrumental or are there any instrumentals that lift your spirits? QOF X
Ernie Andrews Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 I personally am not a great lover of instrumentals, being a bit of handbag I like to have a sing along when I dance or listen to my records. Last night I was coming to the end of an emotionally shit, socially flat weekend and dreading that Monday morning feeling. But instead of reaching for the usual "feeling sorry for my self" type records, I dusted off about 2" of dust off "Bok to Bach". Had forgotten what a really lifting toon this is. Sometimes because a sound is overplayed or not seen to be "IN" we tend to forget how great they made us feel 20-30 years ago. Went to bed a lot more cheery and did not have severe Monday morning blues today. Probably first time it's been out of it's cover for about 7 years or more. What's your favourite instrumental or are there any instrumentals that lift your spirits? QOF X Condition Red- Just makes me feel daft which is great for Monday morning Other fav - Six oclock- Total eclipses - We will probably hear avocal version of this sometime in the future made up by someone and said its along lost tape eg just like the magicians!
pikeys dog Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 Other fav - Six oclock- Total eclipses - We will probably hear avocal version of this sometime in the future made up by someone and said its along lost tape eg just like the magicians! link Thought there was a vocal.... by the Lovin Spoonful? WOOF!
Rich Buckley Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 Frank Foster - Harlem Rumble - remember this from late 80s with great affection and it still rocks me now Rich
Guest Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 i love instrumentals but if i had to pick my favourites i would go for: mystic moods astral trip young holt unlimited california montage maybe this is because i can't sing
Wiganer1 Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 i love instrumentals but if i had to pick my favourites i would go for: mystic moods astral trip young holt unlimited california montage maybe this is because i can't sing link ========== anyone who likes instrumentals ive got 4 cds full of em contact me offlist if your interested regards mark the instrumental lover!!!
Paul R Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 Thought there was a vocal.... by the Lovin Spoonful? WOOF! link And I did hear it played at Wigan by Russ a couple of times in about 74/75. I always loved Sax On The Track by Mike & Ike. Haven't heard it for years though. Personally I love instrumentals as part of the scene. But I don't go out anymore so I am in it for the rose tinted nostalgia. Although it was my era, I certainly hated all the synthesizer instrumentals done by S Soussan. Paul
Guest Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 I personally am not a great lover of instrumentals, being a bit of handbag I like to have a sing along when I dance or listen to my records. Last night I was coming to the end of an emotionally shit, socially flat weekend and dreading that Monday morning feeling. But instead of reaching for the usual "feeling sorry for my self" type records, I dusted off about 2" of dust off "Bok to Bach". Had forgotten what a really lifting toon this is. Sometimes because a sound is overplayed or not seen to be "IN" we tend to forget how great they made us feel 20-30 years ago. Went to bed a lot more cheery and did not have severe Monday morning blues today. Probably first time it's been out of it's cover for about 7 years or more. What's your favourite instrumental or are there any instrumentals that lift your spirits? QOF X I love instr. too, they can be as moving as vocal tunes and here's a few that float my boat: Afternoon of the Rhino - Mike Post Elijah Rocking with Soul - ? Penguin Breakdown - L.J. Reynolds & Chocolate Syrup Are You Ready For This - The Brothers Tune Up - Jr Walker I'll think of some more later... Sam
Guest Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 I personally am not a great lover of instrumentals, being a bit of handbag I like to have a sing along when I dance or listen to my records. Last night I was coming to the end of an emotionally shit, socially flat weekend and dreading that Monday morning feeling. But instead of reaching for the usual "feeling sorry for my self" type records, I dusted off about 2" of dust off "Bok to Bach". Had forgotten what a really lifting toon this is. Sometimes because a sound is overplayed or not seen to be "IN" we tend to forget how great they made us feel 20-30 years ago. Went to bed a lot more cheery and did not have severe Monday morning blues today. Probably first time it's been out of it's cover for about 7 years or more. What's your favourite instrumental or are there any instrumentals that lift your spirits? QOF X link morning chris i like 6 by 6 and love green onions. in fact i like a lot of the hammond organ stuff with a heavy bassy back beat and slapback guitar
Guest Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 ========== anyone who likes instrumentals ive got 4 cds full of em contact me offlist if your interested regards mark the instrumental lover!!! link don't like cds prefer to have vinyl and if not too dear the original
chrissie Posted April 11, 2005 Author Posted April 11, 2005 i love instrumentals but if i had to pick my favourites i would go for: mystic moods astral trip young holt unlimited california montage maybe this is because i can't sing link I Can't sing - can't dance either. But it's my front room and I'll make a fool of myself however I want, mind you need to get the blinds fixed or the neighbours may send round the men in little white coats one night!!
chrissie Posted April 11, 2005 Author Posted April 11, 2005 morning chris i like 6 by 6 and love green onions. in fact i like a lot of the hammond organ stuff with a heavy bassy back beat and slapback guitar link morning dave
Guest Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 morning dave link do the temptation walk mirwood strings
Guest Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 morning dave link chrissie your boss must be in another meeting lol.
Ady Croasdell Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 We will probably hear avocal version of this sometime in the future made up by someone and said its along lost tape eg just like the magicians! link
Gary Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 Did'nt used to like instrumentals. Recently got a copy of Trammps-Scrub board and might just be changing my mind on this one. Might even listen to Bari Trak
pikeys dog Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 I like 'Broadway Cissy' TT link Not entirely instrumental though is it? "There's a new dance called the Broadway Cissy......." WOOF!
shute Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 Best instrumental I've heard in a long time is........ The Chocolate Boys - Voltair Fair - Decca UK Very Ramsey Lewis- ish
Petebangor Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 Harley Hatcher-Soul Hustler got one for sale if anyone's interested.
Dave Morris Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 Couple from me are - Sam Ambrose - They'll Be Coming Van McCoy - Sweet and Easy.
Guest vic-shot Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 This is mental.... Detroit City Limits-98 Cents Plus Tax-Okeh
soulAdequateNP Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 Elijah Rocking with Soul - ? link Hank Jacobs on Call Me
Steve G Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 Hank Jacobs on Call Me link On the 70s / 80s front I'd plump for: Willie Tolliver featuring Andrew Love "Bit off more than I can chew" (Thin Dime) Ramsey & Co "Love calling" (Ramco) Ramsey Lewis "Spring High" (Columbia) Jr Walker & Allstars "I ain't going nowhere" (Tamla Motown)
TheBigO Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 'Soul Step' by the Dogs always envokes happy memories for me. Young Jacko, member of this very site and all round top man, and I were at a do in Peterborough having our usual debate on all things soulful whilst the Rockin' Rev, Tony Clayton, was behind the wheels of steel. During the course of said discussion the Rev spun an instrumental (forget what) and Jacko gave me his speech, complete with expletives and hand gestures. on just how f**king sh**e instrumentals were and had nothing to do with soul whatsoever!!! I was impressed by his passion on this subject and, as he was older than I, made a mental note of his comments. So, imagine my surprise and shock when, just as he finished his impassioned rant, the Rev announced the next record..."and now we have another great sound from the late Nev's collection, the wonderful instrumental sound of The Dogs and Soul Step!' The hall errupts and Jacko turns to me and, without the slighest hint of irony or even shame, says: "F**K ME! I LOVE THIS RECORD!!!!" and then procedes to hit the dancefloor,leaving me and my now floor bound jaw to watch in amazement! Ah, the memories. hats off to you Jacko and still my fave instrumental of all time.
Guest Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 'Soul Step' by the Dogs always envokes happy memories for me. Young Jacko, member of this very site and all round top man, and I were at a do in Peterborough having our usual debate on all things soulful whilst the Rockin' Rev, Tony Clayton, was behind the wheels of steel. During the course of said discussion the Rev spun an instrumental (forget what) and Jacko gave me his speech, complete with expletives and hand gestures. on just how f**king sh**e instrumentals were and had nothing to do with soul whatsoever!!! I was impressed by his passion on this subject and, as he was older than I, made a mental note of his comments. So, imagine my surprise and shock when, just as he finished his impassioned rant, the Rev announced the next record..."and now we have another great sound from the late Nev's collection, the wonderful instrumental sound of The Dogs and Soul Step!' The hall errupts and Jacko turns to me and, without the slighest hint of irony or even shame, says: "F**K ME! I LOVE THIS RECORD!!!!" and then procedes to hit the dancefloor,leaving me and my now floor bound jaw to watch in amazement! Ah, the memories. hats off to you Jacko and still my fave instrumental of all time. link brilliant
TheBigO Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 I like 'Broadway Cissy' TT link I like her sister 'West End Minny'
Guest Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 I like her sister 'West End Minny' link any relation to minnie the moocher??
hipshaker 05 Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 i love an instrumental myself: bo junior - coffee pot winstons - amen brother wynder k frog - i'm a man ......... a few favourites.
caseoftyme Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 Sonny Stitt - 00 Soul Oh that saxaphone !!!!!!!!
Richard Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 (edited) Best instrumental I've heard in a long time is........ The Chocolate Boys - Voltair Fair - Decca UK Very Ramsey Lewis- ish link Do you mean Voltaire Pier? If it is I had a copy of this arrive today but on the Omega label, came with a near mint picture sleeve. I really like it If anyone doesn't know it there's a sound file of this on www.soultime.org.uk on the records page. Edited April 11, 2005 by richard
Richard Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 Frog Stomp - Floyd Newman on Stax The Hawg (part 1) - Eddie Kirk on Volt are another couple of real favourites of mine.
Guest Rich Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 Still got a soft spot for Jimmy Conwell's 'Cigarette Ashes' - although I think 'Could it Be', the flip side to Richard Temple's 'Beatin' Rythmn' is a great soul record also
jocko Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 Harley Hatcher-Soul Hustler got one for sale if anyone's interested. link Hi Pete, hope you are well, Was talking about this recently, was this covered up as Casinos Strut by Richard and available on 45 and LP?? Frank Foster is definitely the Daddy of all instrumentals, gets me by the bollocks!! Anyone remember Hey Girl - Peter Hamilton (?) on Jamie? Searling covered it up as Clouds as tribute to Clouds All Nighter in Edinburgh Cheers Jock
chrissie Posted April 11, 2005 Author Posted April 11, 2005 Still got a soft spot for Jimmy Conwell's 'Cigarette Ashes' - although I think 'Could it Be', the flip side to Richard Temple's 'Beatin' Rythmn' is a great soul record also link Cigarette Ashes - theres another oldi but goodie - don't think I even have it anymore QOF X
Guest Rowly Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 (edited) Love 'em! Here's a few... Father & Sons - Soul in The Bowl (Pt.2) (Minit) Detroit City Limits - 98c+Tax (Okeh) King Curtis & The King Pins - Changes (Pt.2) (Atco) Lionel Hampton - Greasy Greens (Glad Hamp) Roger & The Gypsies - Pass The Hatchet (Seven B ) Jr. Walker - Tune Up (Tamla Motown) Kai Winding - Comin Home Baby (Verve) Willie Mitchell - My Babe (Hi) Spencer Davis Group - On The Green Light (UA) Bar-Kays - Knuckle Head (Atlantic) The Packers - Go Head on (Pure Soul Music) King Curtis - Soulin' - (Atco) Merced Blue Notes - Rufus Jr. (Galaxy) And then there's the Hammond stuff.... Jack McDuff, Jimmy McGriff, Jimmy Smith, Big John Patton, Rueben Wilson, Booker T. & The M.G.'s, James Brown.... Instumentals Are FEKKIN BRILLIANT!!! Edited April 11, 2005 by Rowly
Wiganer1 Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 Hi Pete, hope you are well, Was talking about this recently, was this covered up as Casinos Strut by Richard and available on 45 and LP?? Cheers Jock link ================== harley hatcher was c/u as disco teque alibi .... its on MGM LP and very rare on a 45!
Guest Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 Feel like I'm joining this thread a bit late. Back when I could dance a little I used to go berserk to 6 by 6. Think another special mention should go to "Billy's Bag" though.
Alan J Graham Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 Frank Foster - Harlem Rumble - remember this from late 80s with great affection and it still rocks me now Rich link Have to agree , heard it down the 100 club at the weekend and it still sounds as good as it did in the late 80's !!!
pikeys dog Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 99% of instrumentals are like Chinese Water Torture to me, but one I do have a soft spot for is 'Frankie Crocker' Ton Of Dynamite. Could do with a cheap boot/re-issue of this for a pressie for my Dad. WOOF!
simonb Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 (edited) Dave Hamiltons - Pisces Pace/The Deacons. (TCB) Without doubt one of my favourite double siders.:ok: The arrangements are fantastic and both the vibes and guitar playing (on both sides), are in my opinion more soulful than a lot of vocals played on the scene. Ian R> How do? Lionel's not bad either Simon Edited April 11, 2005 by simonb
Dave Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 (edited) I love instr. too, they can be as moving as vocal tunes and here's a few that float my boat: Afternoon of the Rhino - Mike Post Elijah Rocking with Soul - ? Penguin Breakdown - L.J. Reynolds & Chocolate Syrup Are You Ready For This - The Brothers Tune Up - Jr Walker I'll think of some more later... Sam link Eh up Sam Always had a soft spot for The Brothers Took it to a soul night the other week where there were quite a few "youngsters" lurking near the dance floor and that was the one that got em onto it Dave Edited April 11, 2005 by Dave
Dave Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 99% of instrumentals are like Chinese Water Torture to me, but one I do have a soft spot for is 'Frankie Crocker' Ton Of Dynamite. Could do with a cheap boot/re-issue of this for a pressie for my Dad. WOOF! link Spooky! Just playing on here as I read that!!!!!!! If you find a re-issue, get one for me? (It's Frankie "Loverman" Crocker BTW)
Petebangor Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 Hi Pete, hope you are well, Was talking about this recently, was this covered up as Casinos Strut by Richard and available on 45 and LP?? Frank Foster is definitely the Daddy of all instrumentals, gets me by the bollocks!! Anyone remember Hey Girl - Peter Hamilton (?) on Jamie? Searling covered it up as Clouds as tribute to Clouds All Nighter in Edinburgh Cheers Jock link Hi Jock I have the Harley Hatcher on LP,didn't realise there was 7" of it,thonk Searling used to play it off LP. Remember the Clouds c/u too. Cheers Pete
Jumpinjoan Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 Gotta say i'm not a great fan of instrumentals either. BUT as with everything there are exceptions....... and this is a BIG ONE! SOUL BROTHERS INC. - ALL OF THE TIME - BARI YEEEHAAAAAA!!!
pikeys dog Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 Spooky! Just playing on here as I read that!!!!!!! If you find a re-issue, get one for me? (It's Frankie "Loverman" Crocker BTW) link Funny that as I always thought it was "Loveman".... WOOF!
TheBigO Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 Feel like I'm joining this thread a bit late. Back when I could dance a little I used to go berserk to 6 by 6. Think another special mention should go to "Billy's Bag" though. link Oi Vinnie - being a Milwall fan I thought you lot would go berserk at the drop of a hat - instruMENTAL or not Frankie Loveman Crocker has been booted by the way and reissued as well if memory serves right
Dave Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 On the 70s / 80s front I'd plump for: Willie Tolliver featuring Andrew Love "Bit off more than I can chew" (Thin Dime) Ramsey & Co "Love calling" (Ramco) Ramsey Lewis "Spring High" (Columbia) Jr Walker & Allstars "I ain't going nowhere" (Tamla Motown) link If we are going to include a Jr Walker.....please let it be "Good Rocking"
Dennisoul Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 love em or hate em,they are part of the norhern scene soulsters.where would we be without " Bari Tack" or " Double Cookin " NORTHERN SOUL
Guest Posted April 11, 2005 Posted April 11, 2005 On the 70s / 80s front I'd plump for: Willie Tolliver featuring Andrew Love "Bit off more than I can chew" (Thin Dime) Ramsey & Co "Love calling" (Ramco) Ramsey Lewis "Spring High" (Columbia) Jr Walker & Allstars "I ain't going nowhere" (Tamla Motown) link Jr walker,i aint going nowhere first i heard there was inst`of this,is this true?,oh! and i have The chocolate boys thing somewhere,it is very much like R Lewis,any body know anything about these euro-poper rockers,proberly never sold any because of there name,i wonder i if this is a pressing mistake,like my Johny Sales,what can i do,12"/LP not sure what cat` to put this in 6ts looking press,but the lable is same but with centre,play this and get Jimmy Endrix,live ,work that out,would this be worth anything?,or is this a ashtray.
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