Guest soulmaguk Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 (edited) Just been thinking about ian levine's thread, it sort of went as quickly as it came. I do hope somebody cut & pasted all the material that was available in his Q & A. If you had your wits about you, you could have it published into print and sold it. Just a thought, i wouldn't be so unscrupulous, but i bet some would. Edited November 23, 2008 by soulmaguk Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tomangoes Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 The life and times of Ian Levine? Maybe a film also. Fame at last for all that effort. After all, it is the strange world of Northern Soul. Ed Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rick Scott Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 (edited) The life and times of Ian Levine? Maybe a film also. Fame at last for all that effort. After all, it is the strange world of Northern Soul. Ed Yes but who would they get to play HIS part, and who would want to?? Any nominations? Edited November 23, 2008 by Rick Scott (DJ) Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jim Elliott Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I think the good moneys' on Eammon Holmes . Oh dear Jim Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rick Scott Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I think the good moneys' on Eammon Holmes . Oh dear Jim Good Choice Jim, Good Choice Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Epic Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Could be called "Hit & Run" - 'cos that's what he did - the best sales thread on Soul Source ever!!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jim Elliott Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 .............altho' Alan Turner from Emmerdale has also expressed a preference. thats enough now with apologies Jim Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Epic Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Ian would have to play himself - however everybody else would be played by second rate actors with just a passing resemblance to the original people. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Could be called "Hit & Run" - 'cos that's what he did - the best sales thread on Soul Source ever!!! I didn't hit and run anywhere. I was gutted when my thread got closed down, and begged for it to be reopened, but it wasn't. Anyway Epic, I'm glad to see you're still being your usual magnanimous self. You're so kind and sweet. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Anyway, while I'm here, and as the thread has my name in it... "> Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Epic Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Anyway, while I'm here, and as the thread has my name in it... ">" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350" /> Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Thanks Ian........................ your replies always add sway to my point of view I think the word you're looking for is veresimillitude Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest bazrico Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 (edited) I think the word you're looking for is veresimillitude i think the word Verisimilitude (only one l)lol in its literary context is defined as the fact or quality of being verisimilar, the appearance of being true or real; ... Nice to see you back Edited November 23, 2008 by bazrico Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Epic Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I think the word you're looking for is veresimillitude Try fitting that word into one of your songs - now that would be impressive!!!!!! Whilst on the subject of Ronnie Mcneir - a question for you - who discovered "Sitting In My Class" - I know CC played it at The Mecca but was it one of your discoveries? I think it is one of the best records ever played. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Epic Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I think the word you're looking for is veresimillitude Better still - it would make a great name for a female vocalist or a C/U name Vera Simillitude Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Better still - it would make a great name for a female vocalist or a C/U name Vera Simillitude Vera Simillitude. Sounds like a drag queen. Virginia Ham, Tequila Mockingbird, Anita Mann, or Amanda Hugenkiss. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Vera Simillitude. Sounds like a drag queen. Virginia Ham, Tequila Mockingbird, Anita Mann, or Amanda Hugenkiss. Let us not forget SHEILA BLIGE ............ Malc Burton Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pauldonnelly Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Let us not forget SHEILA BLIGE ............ Malc Burton or Andrew Sliversalts , Ann Thrax or my mate from Dusseldorf, Len Dussatenna Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest nomad Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 or Andrew Sliversalts , Ann Thrax or my mate from Dusseldorf, Len Dussatenna or Linda Lykes "The Cockwell Inn" Tillet Herts Nice girl and her dad owns a pub ...what more could you ever need!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Bicks Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Try fitting that word into one of your songs - now that would be impressive!!!!!! Whilst on the subject of Ronnie Mcneir - a question for you - who discovered "Sitting In My Class" - I know CC played it at The Mecca but was it one of your discoveries? I think it is one of the best records ever played. It's already been done. It's not Northern but Teenage Fanclub did a great song of the same name on their Grand Prix album, lyrics for the chorus below........poetry. I don't need an attitude Rebellion is a platitude I only hope the verse is good I hate verisimilitude Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Let us not forget SHEILA BLIGE ............ Malc Burton Oh I like that one. Never seen that before. Is she Mary J's sister ??? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tomangoes Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 So Mr Levine, as long as your name is in a topic title, you will join in? Im sure that will inspire some new topics. Ed Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tomangoes Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Yes but who would they get to play HIS part, and who would want to?? Any nominations? Rick, we all know you are a DJ (Summer in the parks and all that) you can drop it from your title I'm not sure Mr Levine would need anybody else in the Film, after all he must have enough material from being a young un bringing those tunes back from the states to running his own labels to fill a two hour life and times tale. Ed Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 So Mr Levine, as long as your name is in a topic title, you will join in? Im sure that will inspire some new topics. Ed I was originally only posting in the one topic, but that got closed, so after licking my wounds, I answered this one. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 (edited) Oh I like that one. Never seen that before. Is she Mary J's sister ??? You know me too well , Ian : I was going to include that statement the Sheila was Mary J's 2 sister " in my posting , but did not , as I knew you would pick up on it ...... Malc Burton Edited November 25, 2008 by Malc Burton Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest biggray1 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Ian welcome back,just a quick one for you to answer but did you ever do any work or record James Gadson,someone stareted a thread earlier about his work as a drummer and producer and writer and ofcourse singerand wondered if you had meet. Graham. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Ian welcome back,just a quick one for you to answer but did you ever do any work or record James Gadson,someone stareted a thread earlier about his work as a drummer and producer and writer and ofcourse singerand wondered if you had meet. Graham. As an add on to Graham's posting Ian , Who have you wanted to work with , but were unable to track them down in order to do so ? ........ Malc Burton Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest welshruss Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 (edited) Ian, Do you remember the night in the Ritz when you played all those valuable 45s and i think,could be wrong,someone came on after you and played Johnny Johnsonn and the Bandwagon-Breaking Down the Walls Of hearache..........and filled the floor......Did you have any animosity toward the guy ? not taking the p..s just asking for your thoughts. Best.............................Russ Edited November 25, 2008 by welshruss Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete Eccles Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Ian, Do you remember the night in the Ritz when you played all those valuable 45s and i think,could be wrong,someone came on after you and played Johnny Johnsonn and the Bandwagon-Breaking Down the Walls Of hearache..........and filled the floor......Did you have any animosity toward the guy ? not taking the p..s just asking for your thoughts. Best.............................Russ Remember it well, don't know if Ian was annoyed, but a few wannabe Ritz DJ's were Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Remember it well, don't know if Ian was annoyed, but a few wannabe Ritz DJ's were Name the DJ ........ Malc Burton Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 As an add on to Graham's posting Ian , Who have you wanted to work with , but were unable to track them down in order to do so ? ........ Malc Burton Eula Cooper and now she's turned up ten years later. Chris Jackson Chuck Wood (rumoured to be the late J.R. Bailey) The Ambers Dena Barnes The Salvadors The Tomangoes Donald Height Johnny Wyatt Robbie Lawson Billy Woods The Charades loads more Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Name the DJ ........ Malc Burton Probably Dave Evison Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 A nice classic from "Northern Soul's 200 Greatest Floorfillers" "> Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ric-tic Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 ian why has barbara penningtons 24 hours a day and james wells baby im still the same man FULL versions never been available on c.d Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 ian why has barbara penningtons 24 hours a day and james wells baby im still the same man FULL versions never been available on c.d The Barbara Pennington was cut as a three minute single, and when we needed a twelve inch, back in 1976, we just looped it round repetitively, and now it makes me cringe. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Eula Cooper and now she's turned up ten years later. Chris Jackson Chuck Wood (rumoured to be the late J.R. Bailey) The Ambers Dena Barnes The Salvadors The Tomangoes Donald Height Johnny Wyatt Robbie Lawson Billy Woods The Charades loads more Now they are names I would like to see on film ...... Interesting the Chuck Wood / J R Bailey connection ....... Malc Burton Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 (edited) A nice classic from "Northern Soul's 200 Greatest Floorfillers" ">" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350" /> Edited November 26, 2008 by Malc Burton Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Moore Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Now they are names I would like to see on film ...... Interesting the Chuck Wood / J R Bailey connection ....... Malc Burton I think the Chuck Wood's identity was finally discovered/confirmed in NJ on SouTrip USA in '07. If memory serves me correctly Bobby Jay (?) knew him and told Kev Roberts who it was. I got this info after the evnt so wasn't able to clarify it but I'm sure Kev will have the info to hand. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I think the Chuck Wood's identity was finally discovered/confirmed in NJ on SouTrip USA in '07. If memory serves me correctly Bobby Jay (?) knew him and told Kev Roberts who it was. I got this info after the evnt so wasn't able to clarify it but I'm sure Kev will have the info to hand. That's how we found out it was supposed to be J.R. Bailey The problem is it doesn't sound at all like him. I used to have the only original Mala acetate of his original version of "Tears Nothing But Tears" as well. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 You know me too well , Ian : I was going to include that statement the Sheila was Mary J's 2 sister " in my posting , but did not , as I knew you would pick up on it ...... Malc Burton Uncanny! Almost telepathetic? We mere mortals can only look on in awe. I liken you two to no less than Oscar Wilde and James Whistler, although you are slightly more camp and I may have imbibed one too many Cinzanos! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 (edited) Uncanny! Almost telepathetic? We mere mortals can only look on in awe. I liken you two to no less than Oscar Wilde and James Whistler, although you are slightly more camp and I may have imbibed one too many Cinzanos! PMSL - thank you : The likening of myself to JW is a compliment , as there are several similarities between the man and his character and myself ........ James Abbott McNeill Whistler ( July 14, 1834 - July 17, 1903 ) was an American-born , British - based artist . Averse to sentimentality and moral allusion in painting , he was a leading proponent of the credo " art for art's sake ". His famous signature for his paintings was in the shape of a stylized butterfly possessing a long stinger for a tail . The symbol was apt , for it combined both aspects of his personality " his art was characterized by a subtle delicacy , while his public persona was combative . Finding a parallel between painting and music , Whistler titled many of his paintings " arrangements ", Harmonies " , and " nocturnes ", emphasizing the primacy of tonal harmony . His most famous painting is the iconic '' Whistler's Mother' ', the revered and oft parodied portrait of motherhood . A witty dandy and a shameless self - promoter , Whistler influenced the art world and the broader culture of his time with his artistic theories and his friendships with leading artists and writers . In respect of facial similarities , I an more akin these days to Whistler's Mother than James I am afraid ....... As to your likening Ian to OW , I will await his comments ....... Malc Burton Edited November 27, 2008 by Malc Burton Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 lets keep the talk connected to the topic title please dave, can you stop bumping threads with your observations do it via pm if must Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Eula Cooper and now she's turned up ten years later. Chris Jackson Chuck Wood (rumoured to be the late J.R. Bailey) The Ambers Dena Barnes The Salvadors The Tomangoes Donald Height Johnny Wyatt Robbie Lawson Billy Woods The Charades loads more Robbie Lawson lives down by Atlanta and is still singing - Gospel...... Rob. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Robbie Lawson lives down by Atlanta and is still singing - Gospel...... Rob. I wish I'd known that ten years ago, when we were filming there. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 (edited) Ian ....... with reference to my question regarding who have you wanted to work with , but were unable to track them down in order to do so / and you reply . answer below , ........ Just how near did you get to finding any of them ? - obviously with the exception of Chuck Wood ....... Eula Cooper and now she's turned up ten years later. Chris Jackson Chuck Wood (rumoured to be the late J.R. Bailey) The Ambers Dena Barnes The Salvadors The Tomangoes Donald Height Johnny Wyatt Robbie Lawson Billy Woods The Charades Malc Burton Edited November 27, 2008 by Malc Burton Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Ian ....... with reference to my question regarding who have you wanted to work with , but were unable to track them down in order to do so / and you reply . answer below , ........ Just how near did you get to finding any of them ? - obviously with the exception of Chuck Wood ....... Eula Cooper and now she's turned up ten years later. Chris Jackson Chuck Wood (rumoured to be the late J.R. Bailey) The Ambers Dena Barnes The Salvadors The Tomangoes Donald Height Johnny Wyatt Robbie Lawson Billy Woods The Charades Malc Burton I came close to finding Chris Jackson with Billy Jackson's (no relation) help. But still failed in the end. I thought we'd found Dena Barnes. Tim Ashibende had a picture with her and had the address, but there was no trace of her, as if she had never existed. And it is still my dream to film the Charades singing "Key To My Happiness" - the one that got away. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Moore Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I came close to finding Chris Jackson with Billy Jackson's (no relation) help. But still failed in the end. I thought we'd found Dena Barnes. Tim Ashibende had a picture with her and had the address, but there was no trace of her, as if she had never existed. And it is still my dream to film the Charades singing "Key To My Happiness" - the one that got away. I also failed after a comprehensive search for Dena Barnes. The Duke Browner connection is also now completely severed due to his distaste for secular music/life nowadays. When I spoke to Harry Balk though it transpired that Mr Browner and Ms Barnes did at least 4 tracks together. Now unless I've missed it, I only know of two. Be nice to hear the other two eh? Ian, Any personal contact with Yvonne Baker? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I also failed after a comprehensive search for Dena Barnes. The Duke Browner connection is also now completely severed due to his distaste for secular music/life nowadays. When I spoke to Harry Balk though it transpired that Mr Browner and Ms Barnes did at least 4 tracks together. Now unless I've missed it, I only know of two. Be nice to hear the other two eh? Ian, Any personal contact with Yvonne Baker? Now that is one lady I would like to see , singing of course "YNSAW " ....... Malc Burton Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Any personal contact with Yvonne Baker? I thought you'd watched SWONS, Dave. She's on it, talking all about "You Didn't Say A Word". Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Moore Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 (edited) I thought you'd watched SWONS, Dave. She's on it, talking all about "You Didn't Say A Word". Sorry, that's why I asked. Have you any personal contact with her? I would love to try and get her on stage somewhere. Any help you could give would be appreciated. I've been unsuccessful twice in Philly in trying to convince people it would be worth while. Edited December 2, 2008 by Dave Moore Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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