By David Meikle (81.130.211.124) on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 06:42 am:

Myself, Harry, Mel and Ade will be going to the Nighter on March 26th in Manchester.

The nighter is in the original premises and I can't begin to tell you how much I'm looking forward to returning there after 33 years.

We will also be meeting up with dancing legend Frank Booper New.

If anyone wants to come with us, it would be great to see you.

David

By Eli (68.236.53.71) on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 12:30 pm:

I played at the Twisted Wheel twice in 1968 with the Vibrations.

By Tony.C. (195.93.34.12) on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 04:46 pm:

David-i.ve been to a couple of do,s in the wheel over the last year -but they have all been held upstairs in the cold room,are they actually going to use the original cellar part as well this time?-whatever the york contingent(swish,etc,)will be there--see ya.

By David Meikle (62.252.128.10) on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 05:38 pm:

Eli

Keith Rylatt co-wrote an excellent book on the Twisted Wheel a couple of years ago.

In it he listed all performances at the Wheel.

Looking at the book now I can see The Vibrations (US Soul Package) on December 16th 1967. The New Vibrations on 15th February 1969.

Remind us what the Vibrating Vibrations was about
"Surprise Party For Baby" on Neptune is one of my fav tracks.

Here's the dee-jay area in 1970 (probably).

http://soulfuldetroit.com/web07-golden%20world/golden%20world%20story/index.html

By David Meikle (62.252.128.10) on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 05:46 pm:

Here's some of the acts who played the Wheel in 1966:-

Drifters
Inez & Charlie Foxx
Irma Thomas
Wilson Pickett
Don Covay
Vibrations (9th April)
Lee Dorsey
Patti LaBelle
Ben E King
Roy C
Orlons
Rufus Thomas
Solomon Burke
Vibrations (24th July)
Mad Lads
Edwin Starr
Coasters
The Soul Sisters

Incredible or what?!

By David Meikle (62.252.128.10) on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 05:49 pm:

1967
Spellbinders
Alvin Cash & Crawlers
Mary Wells
Invitations
Jr Walker & the All Stars
Isley Brothers
Clyde McPhatter
Soul Survivors

and a mixture of acts that appeared in '66

By David Meikle (62.252.128.10) on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 05:52 pm:

1968
Robert Parker
Fantastics
JJ Jackson
Ike & Tina Turner Revue
James & Bobby Purify
Oscar Toney Jr

and others from 66-7

By David Meikle (62.252.128.10) on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 05:59 pm:

Also 1968
Showstoppers
Bandwagon

1969
Billy Stewart
Marv Johnson
G Clefs
Jimmy Ruffin
Percy Sledge
Arthur Conley
Bob & Earl
Platters
Ronettes
Jamo Thomas
Crystals
Shirelles
Fontella Bass
Rufus Thomas

By David Meikle (62.252.128.10) on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 06:05 pm:

In 1970 many of the acts were as above but the club was running into difficulty with the Law.

The final performance was by the late great Edwin Starr in January 1971. Quite fitting.

The acts who performed there and the rare soul sounds played there guaranteed this underground club legendary status.

The Northern Soul scene was almost certainly born there although the North of England had other clubs operating a similar music policy.

Keith and Phil Scott's excellent book can be obtained via BeeeCool Publishing and is called "Central 1179" (which was the clubs telephone number).

By David Meikle (62.252.128.10) on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 06:07 pm:

Tony C

I spoke to the organiser's wife and she told me that downstairs will be open for the first time.

We might be in the hotel next door beforehand.

You'll see my pic on the Dan Penn thread.

Please look us up it's going to revive some great memories.

David

By MEL&THEN SOME (217.43.74.92) on Friday, March 19, 2004 - 11:57 am:

David
in the words of bunny sigler
'let the good times roll'

bobby
it takes you to get over here man and hit the wheel again.
I have a write up when the superb Vibratin' Vibrations hit the wheel all those years ago will try to dig it out.

mel

By Ade (81.144.203.147) on Saturday, March 20, 2004 - 05:34 am:

david et al


I'm getting excited too. The downstairs room was open at the last night (not an allnighter) that I went to, which was in december.

David, I'll meet up with you beforehand.

Tony, you'll be able to spot me if you don't see David. I'll be the bloke who looks like he's just got a bus from December 1969....(haha)

can't wait!

By Tony.C. (195.93.34.12) on Saturday, March 20, 2004 - 12:45 pm:

Ade---look forward 2 seeing u what does someone from a 1969 bus look like(Blakey?)I,ll look 4 the tonic trousers and the braces and a copy of-Harry j.-Liquidator-under your arm.
Dave---does a scotsman not realise the trainfare has gone up since 1969.
P.s.-you,ll recognise me i,ll b the best looking O.A.P. IN THE pub(Monroes-a.k.a.-The White Hart)
l.o.l. Tony.C.

By David Meikle (62.252.128.10) on Saturday, March 20, 2004 - 12:57 pm:

Tony C

In true Scottish fashion, I travel free having worked with the b----rs until I took retiral.

We'll be there around half-eight at the White Hart.

See you
David

By MEL&THEN SOME (81.152.20.90) on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 01:52 pm:

Bobby
did you know that james bounty's prove y,a,lady
was covered up and taken to the wheel in 1970/71
got a few spins but didnt take off.

Enter the Torch/Junction/Mecca etc era when the wheel closed and the 45 was played again and this time it went through the roof
and rightly so........

trivia-mel

By Tony.C. (195.93.34.12) on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 05:48 pm:

Dave and Ade et al what exactly are the times of the nighter on friday-joking apart(i don,t know what someone of a 1969 bus looks like)just for amusement,s sake i shall be carrying a copy of friday night,s York Evening Press.We should be in Monroes(a.k.a The White Hart)approx 8.30-9.00.I am also going to bring with me a copy of my NO 1 all time favourite record as i have always wanted to hear it played in the cellar(let the guesses as to what it is start now-we,ve got till Friday!)I,m so looking forward to a good night.
L.O.L.TO ALL see ya on Friday..T

By MEL&THEN SOME (81.152.20.66) on Monday, March 22, 2004 - 02:50 pm:

Would be great if Keith Rylatt,Bankhouse Dave,Instrum and a few others could attend the venue on friday.

mel(grooving at the go-go)

By David Meikle (62.252.128.10) on Monday, March 22, 2004 - 03:06 pm:

I've also tried Keith.

Don't know about the others though. I'm sure they'll see this.

By Ade (81.144.203.147) on Monday, March 22, 2004 - 03:47 pm:

Tony

I'll be wearing me barathea blazer with "Glasgow stateside soul club" badge, sta-prest, a Ben Sherman with 4" collars and Cordovan brogues. hence the 1969 reference! (haha)
the only blakeys will be on the soles of me shoes!

get them buses aaaht Butler!
David - I should be in the Hart for about half 8 you can show me where my prize possession poster once lived!

roll on Friday

By David Meikle (62.252.128.10) on Monday, March 22, 2004 - 04:51 pm:

I just phoned the organiser, Pete Roberts, who tells me that the Wheel opens at 10pm and closes around 6.30am. There is a bar which is open until 4am.

There are 8 disc jockeys lined up including Brian Rae.

The music will be downstairs in the old front room where the artists used to perform.

Miss this at your peril, it will be a great night.

By David Meikle (62.252.128.10) on Monday, March 22, 2004 - 04:54 pm:

Mel

I phoned Keith and he can't make it due to deadlines on his book.

We will be in the company of dancing legend Frank Booper New.

By Tony.C. (195.93.34.12) on Monday, March 22, 2004 - 05:51 pm:

Just got in from work tell Ade i,m trying to find my 1970.s pair of skinner,s jeans (to go with my 2 tone jacket)it would have been nice 2 see Keith Rylatt i met him about 20 yrs ago (thru Rod Dearlove)and we spend ages discussing-The Antiques on La Salle and Al Williams etc-1978 ish-all the best -what,s my no 1 sound then?
Tony C.

By David Meikle (62.252.128.10) on Monday, March 22, 2004 - 06:00 pm:

A quitter never wins
or
A lil lovin sometimes
or
6x6
or
Scratchy
or
At the discotheque
or
Do the temptation walk
or
The who who song
or
Back street
or
Please let me in
or
any one of 10,000 records

By David Meikle (62.252.128.10) on Monday, March 22, 2004 - 06:01 pm:

A quitter never wins
or
A lil lovin sometimes
or
6x6
or
Scratchy
or
At the discotheque
or
Do the temptation walk
or
The who who song
or
Back street
or
Please let me in
or
any one of 10,000 records

By Ade (81.144.203.147) on Monday, March 22, 2004 - 10:29 pm:

I think it might be "darkest Days" by Jackie Lee
or "Tightrope" by C&i Foxx
"Dust my Broom"? I&T turner

All of which have had an airing at the wheel recently

how about a clue?

if you find them Skinners I'll make a nice home for them! They'll share wardrobe space with me Spencers!

By MEL&THEN SOME (217.42.211.243) on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 01:40 am:

David
a pity Keith wont be there
regards 'booper'
he used to come to Ormskirk regularly.

A mate of mine and 'Boopers' was a guy named Pete Simpson another great dancer from the wheel.
Anyway around 1971/2 there was a social club on a sunday night run by ormskirks 'Soulspinners 4' AND ONE TIME i saw 'booper' and pete standing on table as a 45 was playing and together they both jumped off into a back-flip.

A hard thing to do.
I am hoping pete will be at the wheel it would be great to see them both together on the floor again.
Will be phoning pete later.

cheers
mel

By Tony.C. (195.93.34.12) on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 04:39 pm:

Hi folks it,s me again ,regarding my favourite sound-a top wheel sound(i am told)which i,ve loved since 1,st hearing in 1976 -i,ve just recently acquired it on U.K.Cameo Parkway-(not D.T.) roll on friday.
L.O.L.to all S.D.ers.

By David Meikle (62.252.128.10) on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 04:49 pm:

The 81
or
It's rough out there

By Tony.C. (195.93.34.12) on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 05:36 pm:

Right ,2nd guess Dave -it,s the absolutely immaculate P100 by Jerry Jackson,which i had for years on a Parkway(u.s.)white demo,so nice to finally get it on British-and in mint nick.

By Tony.C. (195.93.34.12) on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 06:32 pm:

dAVE YES YOU STHE SOUND,DO U HAVE ANY OF THE DEROIT WEB SITE VINYL SNGLES(TRAIN TO dETROIT AS I,M HAVING TROUBLE OBTAINING ONE.I WOULD OBVIOUSLY BE PREPARED TO MAKE THE REQUIRED DONATION

keep in touch this week,s been a laugh.

By Jock (217.234.106.136) on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 06:46 pm:

Hi there, am new to this forum or for last few weeks anyway, great information (in among the dating!), have a number of questions about some of the info from a number of the threads, just need to order them in my mind before posting!

Quick question for Mel, is this the Mel from Ormskirk who used to share with Pete Lawson? If so its Jock O'Connor from Edinburgh here, I visited you a number 0f times in the 80's (once when djing at one of Brian Raes Wheel nights in 80's if I remember rightly hence my posting in this thread). If it is you get in touch off line, would be great to speak again, been a long time.

Cheers

Jock

By MEL&THEN SOME (217.43.74.89) on Friday, March 26, 2004 - 08:17 am:

Jock
will be in touch mate
great to hear from you
mel

By David Meikle (81.130.211.124) on Friday, March 26, 2004 - 08:20 am:

Hi Jock

Nice to have another Scotsman on SD.

Welcome to the forum.

David