Always wondered what the story was on this? I first heard this i think early '75 in Mr M's..any US release? or did it come from an album? or was it Uk only?? released in '73..how did it first appear on the northern scene, i suspect a Mecca first spin but thats just a guess..anyone enlighten me?
I went back about twenty years ago..on a whim as i was on route to Scotland. Shocked and upset as i hadn't realised it had been totally demolished and replaced with a temporary porta cabin type thing (before the Mall went up) .Took a few pics, and left with a very sad feeling. Any memorial is better than nothing..(and credit to those who organised it) but i think an obelisk or similar would have been better...ah, what a great place..
Has anyone noticed the muffled background noise on the intro..sounds like a slurred voice..well at least on my Volt white demo. Continues for a bit and seems like the track has been recorded over something else..always puzzled me..
er...male vocal check, cleethorpes biggie check, morse codeish intro check, well known check, not rare check, fast check..i rest my case..will think of another i can't remember...and post tomorrow...and you were all in the ball park...