Guest in town Mikey Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 Another thread had me thinking about buying records hoping that the lyric you could remember, was in the title of the song. Back in the days of 100s of cover-ups, combined with many peoples oldies being newies to me, I often used to buy records just hoping I got lucky. For example, I bought Gene & Eddie - Its No Sin, because of a tune played at Stafford. It turned out to be Gail Anderson - Be Proud You Are In Love, but I'm more than happy with the one I got in error. Anyone else have the same kind of experience?
Epic Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 Back in the very early seventies (bear in mind I was young & knew nowt - as opposed to older & still don't know much!!) went into Starpic Studios in Blackpool & asked for a copy of "What Would I Do" - got home & played it - not the tune I thought it was. I'd got The Superiors & what I really wanted was The Tymes. No harm done as I got The Tymes the week later & I still love both records. Saddest part of all Starpic had listening booths which a cocky 15 year old didn't want to bother with.
Simsy Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 Bought this ... (years ago) Thinking it was this ...
Gene-r Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 What about those people who bought "I'm Lonely" by Dan Brantley, expecting to get "Lonely For You Baby" by Sam Dees? I'm sure there are a few out there..........
Guest in town Mikey Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 I've lost count the number of records I bought after hearing Al Williams - I am Nothing for the first time. Unfortunatley, none of them are Al :-(
Mach Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 " dont laugh"..wanted jeanette "white"..music ... but got. .. aurthur connerly sweet soul music....proper divi
Md Records Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 Friend of mine thought he was buying Keb's Vernon Garrett -This Is It, I'm Leaving You "Cover Up" which was in fact Ron Baxter - This Is It, but instead bought Detroit Sounds Of Friction - I'm Leaving You , off Soul Bowl for £7 - he was gutted at the time. Des
Guest Black Gold of the Sun Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 Back in the very early seventies (bear in mind I was young & knew nowt - as opposed to older & still don't know much!!) went into Starpic Studios in Blackpool & asked for a copy of "What Would I Do" - got home & played it - not the tune I thought it was. I'd got The Superiors & what I really wanted was The Tymes. No harm done as I got The Tymes the week later & I still love both records. Saddest part of all Starpic had listening booths which a cocky 15 year old didn't want to bother with. I Did EXACTLY the same at Jumbo in Leeds
Spacehopper Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 was looking for freddie hughes stomper 'take me as i am' and got tony adams slow doo wop 'take me as i am' which does nothing for me at all....i was gutted until i flipped it and played 'the blues dont like no body'..awesome soulful rnb...too slow to play out but a great tune....cant remember what i payed,under a tenner..... got freddie hughes from manship later before anyone offers it !....
Guest Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 Bought this ... (years ago) Thinking it was this ... I have had 3 of these
Guest Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 Bought Billy Stewart = Fat Boy when I really wanted A fat boy can cry. story of my life !
Mark S Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 Bought a single called Soul Food thought I had made a great discovery put it on the turntable it was a fucking recipie for chicken n rice
Guest posstot Posted January 17, 2009 Posted January 17, 2009 Another thread had me thinking about buying records hoping that the lyric you could remember, was in the title of the song. Back in the days of 100s of cover-ups, combined with many peoples oldies being newies to me, I often used to buy records just hoping I got lucky. For example, I bought Gene & Eddie - Its No Sin, because of a tune played at Stafford. It turned out to be Gail Anderson - Be Proud You Are In Love, but I'm more than happy with the one I got in error. Anyone else have the same kind of experience? I've got about a hundred box of stuff that didn't turn out to be what i hoped. From thinkin' i knew it, like you 've said..and stuff for a dollar or five, i took a chance on. I did call rick, at anglo. Asking if "Youre too much" Roger Washington on Joe Davis, which they had listed. Was the same song as Derek Martin on Roulette...when he played it on the Dog for me..It wasn't the same...But i bought it, as it was a cracker...
Guest Dante Posted January 19, 2009 Posted January 19, 2009 (edited) Bought a single called Soul Food thought I had made a great discovery put it on the turntable it was a fucking recipie for chicken n rice Bought Sliced Tomatoes after a long search. Played at home really excited untill I realized it wasn't Fatboy Slim. Kidding... I think this has only happened to me once. Heard OV Wright's What Did You Tell This Girl Of Mine on the Soul Of Uk Sue vol. 4 compilation and inmediatelly fell for it. Bought the Us original issue and it turned to be a more up-tempo crappy version. Still haven't got the Uk one.. Edited January 19, 2009 by Dante
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