Herman 9,836 Posted July 14, 2023 Gladys Knight on BBC4.👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Load of Squit 5,222 Posted July 15, 2023 Tonight's prom on R3 at 20:00hrs is an orchestral version of Northern Soul. Curated by writer and broadcaster Stuart Maconie, the Northern Soul Prom is here to get you on your feet. With new orchestral arrangements by Joe Duddell and Fiona Brice, this stomping celebration of British club culture brings a symphonic edge to the beats that took English towns across the industrial North and Midlands by storm in the 1960s and 1970s. What began as a celebration of forgotten American soul B-sides became a euphoric release at all-night dances for factory workers. Some of the classic tracks bering performed include ‘You’re Gonna Make Me Love You’, ‘Open the Door to Your Heart’, ‘It Really Hurts Me Girl’, ‘Hold Back the Night’, ‘Time Will Pass You By’ and ‘Just Like the Weather’. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,836 Posted July 15, 2023 7 minutes ago, A Load of Squit said: Tonight's prom on R3 at 20:00hrs is an orchestral version of Northern Soul. Curated by writer and broadcaster Stuart Maconie, the Northern Soul Prom is here to get you on your feet. With new orchestral arrangements by Joe Duddell and Fiona Brice, this stomping celebration of British club culture brings a symphonic edge to the beats that took English towns across the industrial North and Midlands by storm in the 1960s and 1970s. What began as a celebration of forgotten American soul B-sides became a euphoric release at all-night dances for factory workers. Some of the classic tracks bering performed include ‘You’re Gonna Make Me Love You’, ‘Open the Door to Your Heart’, ‘It Really Hurts Me Girl’, ‘Hold Back the Night’, ‘Time Will Pass You By’ and ‘Just Like the Weather’. Going to my first ever Prom at the end of August. Only £20 a ticket. Bargain. https://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/proms/bbc-proms-2023/prom-58-jon-hopkins-with-the-bbc-so-and-jules-buckley/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,178 Posted July 15, 2023 19 hours ago, Herman said: Gladys Knight on BBC4.👍 Such a great song. I once heard someone interviewed say what a great vocal performance it was by Gladys Knight. It pales by comparison with the backing vocals for me. When they “woo, woo”… perfection. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,836 Posted July 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Nuff Said said: Such a great song. I once heard someone interviewed say what a great vocal performance it was by Gladys Knight. It pales by comparison with the backing vocals for me. When they “woo, woo”… perfection. Some great moves from the Pips. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,178 Posted July 16, 2023 14 hours ago, Herman said: Some great moves from the Pips. Quality. They don’t make them like that any more, they put some thought and care into those outfits and moves. You could walk past in the street half the “artists” in the charts today and expect them to be selling the Big Issue. 🤬 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 5,010 Posted July 16, 2023 On 15/07/2023 at 08:30, A Load of Squit said: Tonight's prom on R3 at 20:00hrs is an orchestral version of Northern Soul. Curated by writer and broadcaster Stuart Maconie, the Northern Soul Prom is here to get you on your feet. With new orchestral arrangements by Joe Duddell and Fiona Brice, this stomping celebration of British club culture brings a symphonic edge to the beats that took English towns across the industrial North and Midlands by storm in the 1960s and 1970s. What began as a celebration of forgotten American soul B-sides became a euphoric release at all-night dances for factory workers. Some of the classic tracks bering performed include ‘You’re Gonna Make Me Love You’, ‘Open the Door to Your Heart’, ‘It Really Hurts Me Girl’, ‘Hold Back the Night’, ‘Time Will Pass You By’ and ‘Just Like the Weather’. This was better than I thought it would be and worth a listen if you enjoy Northern Soul. Available on BBC Sounds. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,836 Posted July 17, 2023 On 18/04/2023 at 19:13, Herman said: The perfect gig?? Good bands, cheapish tickets and a five minute walk from my house. If I was still drinking there are 4 pubs and a social club in the area too. https://www.folkbytheoak.com/ Now that was a good festival. Highly recommended for anyone that likes a more civilised and calmer festival. Finished off brilliantly by The Waterboys. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted July 18, 2023 Listen to this and you can see why Jim Steinman and Meatloaf wanted Todd Rundgren as their producer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 4,084 Posted July 18, 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwSSE-KZLQU Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,836 Posted July 19, 2023 Best album cover? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,178 Posted July 19, 2023 58 minutes ago, Herman said: Best album cover? I *love* crap album covers. Some good ones on here, although how Senor Coconut got on the list I have no idea, he’s great. https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/worst-album-covers-time/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,836 Posted July 19, 2023 It was only a quid. Wish I'd bought it now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,836 Posted July 19, 2023 6 minutes ago, Nuff Said said: I *love* crap album covers. Some good ones on here, although how Senor Coconut got on the list I have no idea, he’s great. https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/worst-album-covers-time/ Boxer and Boned get honourable mentions but I think this wins it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,836 Posted July 20, 2023 So many great songs. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/jul/20/nina-simones-20-greatest-songs-ranked 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,178 Posted July 20, 2023 6 hours ago, Herman said: So many great songs. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/jul/20/nina-simones-20-greatest-songs-ranked There’s Nina Simone Live at Montreux on iPlayer. She is other-worldly. Simply one of a kind. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Raptor 1,238 Posted July 22, 2023 Well im happy! https://youtu.be/46brXdyd9Pk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,836 Posted July 23, 2023 Some German electro-pun-krautrock, thanks to Iggy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrdi 373 Posted July 24, 2023 Right now, my own music. Recommend it. https://tidal.com/browse/album/303181274 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,571 Posted July 24, 2023 Just come back from seeing The WonderStuff at a 750 capacity venue in Liverpool, one of the best live bands ever, seen them 20+ times and they never disappoint. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 6,019 Posted July 25, 2023 (edited) Wondered if someone had written a song taking the rip out of modern pop music then realised these guys did it years ago. Tony Hawks has certainly got up to some funny things when not hitchhiking around Ireland with a fridge, playing Moldovan footballers at tennis or indeed teaming up with the late Norman Wisdom to create a hit song in Albania. Edited July 25, 2023 by TheGunnShow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted July 26, 2023 Live music is the best Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MooreMarriot 313 Posted July 26, 2023 Ozzy the bull is back ! https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-birmingham-66314878 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,836 Posted July 26, 2023 Corinne Bailey Rae has gone from a middle of the road, nice soul singer to a New York Riot Grrrl. And it ain't too bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,469 Posted July 26, 2023 Found a nice copy of What's Going On the other day, great album 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,836 Posted July 26, 2023 I bought that recently too Frank. An absolute classic.👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,571 Posted July 26, 2023 18 minutes ago, FenwayFrank said: Found a nice copy of What's Going On the other day, great album I bought a copy of this for my brother last month-he said he wanted an album that was listed in the Rolling Stone's Top 500 albums of all time-he gave me a choice of this, The Joshua Tree or Purple Rain. Just checked the list and didn't realise that Marvin Gaye was number 1! I'm also not sure how I feel about the fact that I've only got 8 albums out of the Top 500! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,469 Posted July 26, 2023 19 minutes ago, Mr Angry said: I'm also not sure how I feel about the fact that I've only got 8 albums out of the Top 500! Just looked, I've got 27, don't think any of us would agree with that list though, no Four Tops or Temptations. Rattus would be in my top 20 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
