Take me back.(soul) - Page 4

Alan Gilmartin · 07-02-2006, 23:03

Did I read somewhere, that Shorty Long, played piano on some early Elvis Presley Tracks. ?.

grannyclaret · 07-02-2006, 23:53

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Originally Posted by Sparkologist

One of my favourite soul records has to be 'Rainy Night In Georgia' by Brook Benton. It knocks the socks off the Randy Crawford version.

any brooke benton record makes my toes curl.....endlessly..oohh

shazfury1 · 19-08-2006, 23:29

memories are really coming back now. Me and my mate used to tell our parents we were sleeping over at each others and then cath the bus to manchesters heaven and hell. one big room in hell with no seats. Orange juice and piece of toast when you left in the morning.

Alan Gilmartin · 08-08-2008, 08:18

Can anybody tell me how I can find out if soulclub.org will ever come back on line, they had some fantastic soul & Motown tracks on there.

bonny_tuesday · 08-08-2008, 08:37

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Originally Posted by Sparkologist

One of my favourite soul records has to be 'Rainy Night In Georgia' by Brook Benton. It knocks the socks off the Randy Crawford version.

I really love the way Tony Joe White sings it. He wrote it and means it when he sings it!
Its still fabulous sung by Randy Crawford and Brook Benton though. its a fantastic song.

Alan Gilmartin · 08-08-2008, 23:48

ABC, radio has been playing Brook Benton's version (recorded 1970 ) two or three times a week here. I think it would have to be in the top three of my favourite songs, never get sick of it. I think Brook was underestimated in my view. Its a shame, he was only 56 when he died. ( real name Benjamin Peay : of The Sandmen )

Mancie · 09-08-2008, 00:00

Curtis Mayfield.. smooth yer socks.. Freddies dead, running wild..stick em on the jukebox

Alan Gilmartin · 09-08-2008, 09:27

Well to answer my question from 2006, Shorty played piano on a few Presley tracks, incl DONT BE CRUEL.

cashman · 24-11-2008, 22:59

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Originally Posted by Alan Gilmartin

I only went down the wheel half a doz times, the Oasis, Flamingo as well. In Manchester, there was a great mod shop I used to buy gear from, but cant think of its name, it was down a side street accross from Lewises dept store. Harry Fentons was pretty good too. Thanks, Wynonie & Cashman, for your definitions on N. S.

bit late al, but its took me a few years to even focus in manchester of that era. blame illegal substances.

but was that shop the "Toggery"? if so was a few of em scattered around greater manchester, a bunch of lads that worked in the shops, formed a group- The Toggery 5, who appeared up accy con a couple of times, a great group who never actually made the big time, due to the "Hollies" @ "Four Tops" pinching 2 of there numbers n having smash hits wi em, but thats another story.

Mancie · 25-11-2008, 00:05

we used to go down some small shop on Abbey St to get old Tamla in the early 70's..the Gezeer sold most 45's for 5p.(16 shillings and sixpence).but I reckon he saved some good stuff for himself.

Alan Gilmartin · 25-11-2008, 08:27

I think your right Mr C. I just had a look at Manchester Beat & clicked on shops & clothes, It mentions Toggery, but I thought it was down a side street accross from Lewises, but its a long time ago. I remember the Toggery 5 alright, up the Con, what two songs are you talking about by the Hollies & 4 Tops. Kurtis was a good shop as well. PS. Wynonnie put me on to Manchester Beat, so have a look Steeljack, Jaysay, Mancie, and all the people of that era. Barack Obama Dresses like a Mod, could see him down the Wheel,

Alan Gilmartin · 25-11-2008, 08:44

Me again, Just clicked on groups on Manchester beat & Toggery 5 it gives a full story of the group, and it answers my question Walk Away Renee' & Im Alive.

steeljack · 25-11-2008, 08:50

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Originally Posted by Alan Gilmartin

so have a look Steeljack, Jaysay, Mancie, and all the people of that era. Barack Obama Dresses like a Mod, could see him down the Wheel,

yep , and offering to sell 'special" cigarettes to naive / thick as a plank , 16 year olds straight of the Accrington plantation

cashman · 25-11-2008, 11:36

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Originally Posted by Alan Gilmartin

Me again, Just clicked on groups on Manchester beat & Toggery 5 it gives a full story of the group, and it answers my question Walk Away Renee' & Im Alive.

thats the two songs Al, may have been a different story eh? i have 2 singles by em aint bad either.

cashman · 26-11-2008, 00:39

just a thing was on news tonight, Mary Wilson is putting n exhibition on from weds 26th nov - 1st feb 2009, the story of the supremes, at the Grundy Gallery in blackpool, showed quite a bit of the original gear they wore, so looks pretty good, free entry to boot.

so thats a must fer us, probably one day next week.