FLY2 10,108 Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Seen those too. Jeff Beck was my fav at the time, Rod, Ronnie and Aynsley. I was once nearly totally deaf for days after leaning on the amps. Great days never to be repeated mores the pity. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BeestonMick 263 Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 And, it was as cheap as chips don't forget. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 Yes, I never really thought of the cost, but they must have been cheapish. I went to those clubs regularly when I was still at school. I only had a part-time job, so not much money, but still managed a great time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 I've never ever considered the cost when in pursuit of good music. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bluewebbo 0 Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Has any one been to the Boat Club in the 1970s? Specially on a Sunday evening ...with dubious music although some amazing artists Me? I saw Howlin Wolf TWICE!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robbie 39 Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Has any one been to the Boat Club in the 1970s? Specially on a Sunday evening ...with dubious music although some amazing artists Me? I saw Howlin Wolf TWICE!! Not me, I preferred next door at the Union, my brother used the Boat but he had a weird taste in music anyway. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
firbeck 859 Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 I have posted this on here before, for those of you who haven't seen it, my memory of an epic night. Ticket 263 incidentally, was the first one issued, I'd just spent the Sunday afternoon helping Renaissance set up their equipment, when the doors were about to open, the manager suggested I nipped downstairs and got my ticket for the following weeks event from the desk, it was free. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Unmade Marian 26 Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Ooh, I absolutely looooved the Union with DJ Petal. He certainly helped form my music taste in the early/mid 70s. Leon Russell, Roll Away the Stone (not the Mott the Hoople song), Taj Mahal, Statesboro Blues,, Chicken Shack, Tears in the Wind, Chicago, 25 or 6 to 4 and Ides of March, Vehicle to name just a few. Songs you never hear played the radio. How about you Nottinghamians? Any tracks that you remember that seem to have got lost in time? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 #20 Here's a few of the regulars I remember played early to mid seventies: Steely Dan - Do it again, Jo Jo Gunne - Run Run Run, Led Zeppelin - Black Dog, Lou Reed - Walk on the Wild Side, Ramsey Lewis - Wade in the Water, Van Morrison - Baby Please Don't Go, The Hollies - Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress, Rod Stewart - Mandolin Wind ( nice for a smooch until it speeded up at the end!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Here's one for you. Always towards the end, Slow dances This is real Talent by the way, I defy you to tell the difference between this live performance by James and vinyl. More to come... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Only petal could get away with playing this and fill the stage with dancers for 12 minutes. Ye Ye De Smell! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 On the stage and time to smoke two fags during that one. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 I did buy the Ginger Baker/Fela Kute 'Africa 70', album as a result of that track being played. I also like: Fela Kuti/Ginger Baker - Egbe Mi O (Carry me, I want to die) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBZ0bgsqDvI Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 # 22 James Taylor sounds the same live, even these days. He's still a great performer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Dont forget... (See also topic Gipsy) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels - Sock it to me Baby Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 This always got them going ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blondie 1,392 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 I went regularly in the late 60's early 70's - met lots of groups there who later became famous..................... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Everyone in possession of an 'Air Guitar' would mount the Union stage for this one... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 What was that fella's name that used to walk round the pubs giving out free entry tickets for mid week nights to the Hippo, Ad Lib & i think Pigalle, always smartly dressed, always seemed to call into the Flying Horse It's on the tip of my tongue? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jan kononowicz 8 Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 I think his name was Basil. he was Jonah dad.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tony1 118 Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Some of my stag night 1967 was spent at the Calypso club, just behind the Cross Keys on High Pavement, which we enjoyed and called at many times after. We were usually the only white folk at this mainly Jamaican club. The regulars were surprised, but seemed to view as " if they dare come in here.. they must be OK" One night a huge white guy was in the club and followed me to the toilet. He cornered me and asked if he could get any "smokes" in the club. I told him he could get some from behind the bar.. "What can I get"? he asked. "No 6 ; Embassy; Gold Leaf", says I... He did not seem amused. He obviously had not been with the drug squad very long ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
susiet 0 Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Hi new here. I used to go to the union Sunday nights 1979 ish awesome and went to see u2 at the boat club prob 1980 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blondie 1,392 Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 I went a lot in the 1960's......Had some great times there............. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MelissaJKelly 2,121 Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Welcome to the forum Susie! I hope you enjoy it 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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