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Hi Ian,

I'm new to these forums so apologies if this question has been asked before. You've had a varied musical career over the years and produced some great tunes but I was wondering if there was anything you look back upon and now regret getting involved in?

The obvious one that springs to mind is this I guess...

....but are there any others you now look back and cringe at ?

Cheers

What the hell is that?

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Hi Ian,

I'm new to these forums so apologies if this question has been asked before. You've had a varied musical career over the years and produced some great tunes but I was wondering if there was anything you look back upon and now regret getting involved in?

The obvious one that springs to mind is this I guess...

I hope your name isn't James.

2nd post indeed.

I have gone on public record many times about this embarrassment and there were many facts behind it of which you're not aware.

It's most unfair for you to post this on a soul forum, and the only possible motive could be vindictive.

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She has a very familar face, very familiar indeed, but I don't recognise her name. Has she ever done any solo work or been involved with other bands, or is she a long term background vocalist?

It's Pearly Gates from The Flirtations.

I thought everyone would have known that.

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What the hell is that?

A nauseating charity record, like a third rate Live Aid, thrown together like a bucket of vomit in 1985 to try to save Doctor Who when it was cancelled, put together by the then producer of Doctor Who, John Nathan Turner and his boyfriend, Gary Downie, and cast by Paul Tams. I got roped in and told to do it (I had a sort of consultancy job on Doctor Who at the time).

I have always said I hated it, always distanced myself from it, found it to be a total embarrassment from start to finish, and the fact that Hans Zimmer programmed all the music before he won endless Oscars makes it even more embarrassing.

I really resent this being put on Soul Source, and if it's your second post, I challenge you to prove you're not a fake front for a troll.

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I really resent this being put on Soul Source, and if it's your second post, I challenge you to prove you're not a fake front for a troll.

As sure as eggs is eggs...

Posted

As sure as eggs is eggs...

And as sure as trouble is trouble

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Slate McLeod

Oh baby puh-LEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEZE !!!!!!!!!

Surely this was the title role played by Chuck Connors , in the film of the same name ........

Malc Burton

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A nauseating charity record, like a third rate Live Aid, thrown together like a bucket of vomit in 1985 to try to save Doctor Who when it was cancelled, put together by the then producer of Doctor Who, John Nathan Turner and his boyfriend, Gary Downie, and cast by Paul Tams. I got roped in and told to do it (I had a sort of consultancy job on Doctor Who at the time).

I have always said I hated it, always distanced myself from it, found it to be a total embarrassment from start to finish, and the fact that Hans Zimmer programmed all the music before he won endless Oscars makes it even more embarrassing.

I really resent this being put on Soul Source, and if it's your second post, I challenge you to prove you're not a fake front for a troll.

I don't know the motive of the poster, but I would be proud to have done a ridiculous video like that, do you have no sense of humor about it?

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I hope your name isn't James.

2nd post indeed.

I have gone on public record many times about this embarrassment and there were many facts behind it of which you're not aware.

It's most unfair for you to post this on a soul forum, and the only possible motive could be vindictive.

Don't be stupid. If I would use the word "great" to describe any of you works I would have spelt it "grate". As in 'cheese grater'.

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I don't know the motive of the poster, but I would be proud to have done a ridiculous video like that, do you have no sense of humor about it?

Fraid not. It has haunted me for twenty four years now, especially with Doctor Who fans. Anyway I didn't do the video, I was just involved in the wretched painful useless rubbish song. A definite case of too many chiefs and not enough indians.

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Fraid not. It has haunted me for twenty four years now, especially with Doctor Who fans. Anyway I didn't do the video, I was just involved in the wretched painful useless rubbish song. A definite case of too many chiefs and not enough indians.

Imagine how good it could have been had you done the whole thing. It might even have become a hit on the soul scene, just like all these other videos you have been kindly sharing with us.


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I hope your name isn't James.

2nd post indeed.

I have gone on public record many times about this embarrassment and there were many facts behind it of which you're not aware.

It's most unfair for you to post this on a soul forum, and the only possible motive could be vindictive.

Ian...I do apologise. That was NOT my intention at all. Yes I know it's a soul forum but I thought this particular thread was about ALL of your productions over the years. I was aware that you didn't particular look back with fond regard for the Doctor Who record but I assure you I did not post this to cause you any kind of embarrassment or humiliation. I will try and go back and delete the original post if at all possible. I was merely using the Doctor Who video as an example.

(Tried to delete the original post but not quite sure how to do do and I can't edit it for some reason.) Moderators please remove if possible?

I also assure you I am a legitimate poster and not a troll (!) I have been a great fan of some of your productions over the years and respect what you have done for scene as a whole. Sorry that this post got me off to a bad start!

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Ian...I do apologise. That was NOT my intention at all. Yes I know it's a soul forum but I thought this particular thread was about ALL of your productions over the years. I was aware that you didn't particular look back with fond regard for the Doctor Who record but I assure you I did not post this to cause you any kind of embarrassment or humiliation. I will try and go back and delete the original post if at all possible. I was merely using the Doctor Who video as an example.

(Tried to delete the original post but not quite sure how to do do and I can't edit it for some reason.) Moderators please remove if possible?

I also assure you I am a legitimate poster and not a troll (!) I have been a great fan of some of your productions over the years and respect what you have done for scene as a whole. Sorry that this post got me off to a bad start!

You're forgiven, as you're obviously not the trouble-maker that I initially thought you might have ben.

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forgiven ?

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shouldn't you be apoligising

Given the history of this thread, it was a most natural mistake to make.

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Given the history of this thread, it was a most natural mistake to make.

What was the very first - if you can recall - record you played at Blackpool Mecca Ian ?

Malc Burton

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Given the history of this thread, it was a most natural mistake to make.

You're a vile creature.

Guest James Trouble
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Peter Lamarr's wonderful duet with Gina Foster

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Something else to enjoy, while we're all freezing in the snow and ice

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Given the history of this thread, it was a most natural mistake to make.

No worries its forgotten about. I hadn't read the thread in it's entirety when I originally posted so I can understand if Ian is a little paranoid. Still, the question is still an interesting one for any record producer. Certainly a question I have heard posed to others during TV and Radio interviews. Simon Cowell for example has plenty of skeletons in his closet (Telletubbies for one!) but he just laughs them off these days. That particular Doctor Who track I believe is still played at many Doctor Who conventions and so there are many folk out there who still enjoy it even if it didn't appeal to the masses.

Oh...and of course this is not my real name. It's one I've been using in internet land for some years now. Many people use pseudonyms on forums these days its not uncommon.

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Especially for you, Cunnie.

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From the forthcoming album "Soul Steppers" I proudly present the wonderful Odette Adams.

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My mum would like that, I'll send it her. One of her favorites is The Weather Girls. Right up her street...

I love It's Raining Men. It's also Homer Simpson's favourite record :unsure:

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I love It's Raining Men. It's also Homer Simpson's favourite record laugh.gif

My mum likes Homer Simpson. Maybe she'll like you as well, Pete? Candle light, Weather Girls playing in the back ground, talk of Springfield and a nice bottle of wine... :unsure:

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My mum likes Homer Simpson. Maybe she'll like you as well, Pete? Candle light, Weather Girls playing in the back ground, talk of Springfield and a nice bottle of wine... :unsure:

Sounds ok to me except for the wine, I'm tee-total now!

(Things I never expected to say # 1)

Guest James Trouble
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Sounds ok to me except for the wine, I'm tee-total now!

(Things I never expected to say # 1)

Whoops, a bit off topic there. We should get back onto the subject of His Royal Highness, The Lord Of Soul-Source, King of The Soul Scene and to quote Sir Levine himself, self confessed "One Man Musical Miracle"... :unsure:

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My Nan would like that. She's always playing a bit Lionel, it'll float her boat for sure...

I have to publicly thank you most gratefully for all the wonderful publicity you have given me.

You couldn't buy so much publicity if your name was Simon Cowell.

You're fantastic.

And your Nan has wonderful taste. Please thank her for me.

Guest James Trouble
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I have to publicly thank you most gratefully for all the wonderful publicity you have given me.

You couldn't buy so much publicity if your name was Simon Cowell.

You're fantastic.

And your Nan has wonderful taste. Please thank her for me.

She's on Facebook, add her as a friend and tell her yourself. Pearl Bailey. She likes James Brown.

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My Nan would like that. She's always playing a bit Lionel, it'll float her boat for sure...

Hmmmmm

Now let me see...

My wonderful Peter Lamarr and Gina Foster duet of "Miracles".

Hmmmmmmmmm

Would I rather it be compared to Lionel Richie or to the Kings Go Forth.

Hmmmmmmmmmm

Oh James, what a really difficult decision

:yes::D:P:P:D:yes::):):D:D:lol::lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

And yet again you've paid me a great compliment.

To be compared to Lionel Richie is wonderful. Thankyou.

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Our wonderful Queen of Detroit

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Youv'e overstepped the mark JT.

Pat Lewis "Can't shake it loose" is a Golden World classic and therefore untouchable,(by law 4321, sub section 6,"Detroit records").Admittedly, you may not like the IL version,but watch out....there's a dinosaur about. :yes: .

Posted

Youv'e overstepped the mark JT.

Pat Lewis "Can't shake it loose" is a Golden World classic and therefore untouchable,(by law 4321, sub section 6,"Detroit records").Admittedly, you may not like the IL version,but watch out..

I thought my version was remarkably faithful to the original, especially considering it was done eleven years ago, and so did Pat.

Posted

She's on Facebook, add her as a friend and tell her yourself. Pearl Bailey. She likes James Brown.

Pearl Barley is a very useful ingredient for a hearty soup. Ideal in this weather. :yes:

Posted

I just sent that to my dad, he likes it. He asked me if it's available on CD?

Amazed at how many members of your family are into Soul music James.

Will burn a copy off for your Pa if he really wants it :yes:

Posted

Amazed at how many members of your family are into Soul music James.

You're fabulous, Cunnie.

Posted

hey,take it to the bank.

And that was a massive Blackpool Mecca record.

Not forgetting that Shalamar were created by............

Wait for it.........

All together now .............

Mister Soul Fox himself........

Simon Soussan

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Give it a rest James. You're much much better than this.

Are you sure, doesn't seem like it from where i'm sitting, just seems to be a constant stirrer who dis-regards other people who have already told him that we are interested in this thread without his snide comments spoiling it for us.

I'm just glad that he is down south and i'm never likely to meet him, because i don't think he would be added to my many friends on the soul scene.

gogs

Guest James Trouble
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Give it a rest James. You're much much better than this.

If you read back Steve you will see the only time I have responded is whenever Her Royal Highness has brought my name up.

As Mike said, Her Royal Highness should have apologised, not just to the poster he accused of being me, but to me also. And how many other soul-source members would get away with making physical threats against other members? How many final warnings can he be given?

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Are you sure, doesn't seem like it from where i'm sitting, just seems to be a constant stirrer who dis-regards other people who have already told him that we are interested in this thread without his snide comments spoiling it for us.

I'm just glad that he is down south and i'm never likely to meet him, because i don't think he would be added to my many friends on the soul scene.

gogs

See my reply to Steve.

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If you read back Steve you will see the only time I have responded is whenever Her Royal Highness has brought my name up.

As Mike said, Her Royal Highness should have apologised, not just to the poster he accused of being me, but to me also. And how many other soul-source members would get away with making physical threats against other members? How many final warnings can he be given?

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