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Told you these threads bring out the worst in people

Maybe we could return Rod's gags to ancient Greece. That's where the majority originated.

Chris, as you quoted my post maybe you'd like to point out the rude crude comments? If you're referring to the words 'usual impact' I'm happy to clarify. I meant that people will take side and see statements made by those with a contrary view as a personal insult. Happens every time and I might venture that your reaction is another example. Rather than close the thread though, it might be better to move to members feedback. That way all those people who think they can win an argument by either repeating the same thing over and over or by attempting to belittle other members can continue to get their jollies that way and leave the rest of us to enjoy the forum. Jocko was spot on when he said that nobody comes out of these fights looking good

I got one from that record stall that used to be on the pier at Blackpool around 1976. It was on the blue design with big silver 'V'. Horrible version as I remember

Regardless of the other points I'd like to know how you'd achieve this? Are you seriously suggesting that anyone who auctions or a sells a record set sale should make the buyers country of origin the highest priority? In the case of an auction, more so that whoever is willing to pay the highest price? And what about Brits who have moved to other countries - are they barred from buying records? Actually I can't believe I'm replying to this - it's the most nonsensical proposition I've seen in ages. In fact it's clearly a wind up. Got us all going for a bit there Garysoul. Well done mate

Surprised it's taken this long. Inevitably there will be some people who will think that he still has a lot to offer and will be unhappy about this decision. However, as he's making noises about starting ANS up again those who want to keep up with his activities can do so without the usual impact on this site

Just spotted this on Juno. Wonder if Soussan will sue

Same band. Well, same musicians anyway. The Rimshots were the All Platinum house band around that time and i think they're on most of that stuff by the Moments, Whatnauts etc. Probably Chuck Jackson's I Got The Need too.

Has someone offered to sue him, have him beaten up or or offered to show him an especially good time?

PM me an offer

Ahh the old "It was played at the Mecca..." card. You lot are not as quick when it's a pile of cack like the Toulouse record above are you? No siree! It's all "I'm sure I don't remember that one" and "are you sure you heard it?" Two words: Celi Bee

Keep it on! Lord knows what you've got on under that get-up!

I suppose you could argue, although I can hear the funk in it. No arguments about "Out Of Sight" or "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" though. Undeniably funk records. I suppose they are definitely 'late' JB then?

Hey was only kidding Rich. None if it matters really anyway does it? To prove the point I'd never heard it until last year but I apparently remember a Mecca record that wasn't even played there

"Think" was from 1960 and is pretty funky. Too late for you Suz?

Not sure about real 'uns but the boot was on really thick gold paper that inevitably had bubbles underneath it as I recall.

Well that will be your brain protecting you Dave Wasn't knocking Pierre Hunt completely either - like I said, I think the backing is great and it's a good dancer. Just wish a proper singer had done the vocal instead of Vic Reeves.

Toulouse - Lindbergh II - my vote for the worst of all those "Mecca disco things" https://www.youtube.c...feature=related

Fence sitter! Is there only me that finds Pierre's vocal a bit grating then?

The question was 'Godfather' - not 'Grandfather of Soul'. Or Barnfather for that matter...

Can you and Rod go in a corner and sort this out Rich

Cheers Rod. Slightly before my time then. I'm still a bit surprised I never heard it subsequently - or even at the time, particularly when there was a craze for playing different versions of popular tunes. Didn't know his funny singing vocals were due to eating garlic though. Maybe all those curries explain my horrible singing. You learn something everyday

No Takers? OK then. Obviously I can't comment on whether Chris Hamilton was played - hence the question. Can offer an opinion on the two version though: I prefer the music on Pierre Hunt - love that flute - However his singing sounds like mine. Something to be avoided at all costs! Hamilton's may not have the flute and the nice strings but at least the vocals are in tune. Anyone else have a view?

I remember Pierre Hunt's "I've Got To Have Your Love" being a huge tune for a while around (I'd guess) '75/76. It was played all over the place and was booted quite quickly, as was the style at the time, as Homer's dad would say. Last year I picked up Chris Hamilton's version on Bell. A 60s recording and therefore clearly earlier than Hunt's mid 70s cut. Thing is I never remember hearing the Hamilton version before. Ever. Was it played anywhere? If so when and where? And while we're at it, which version does the panel prefer? If any of course Pierre Hunt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOoCCQcgIjM Chris Hamilton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyZiMIvMQzI