As you say Ian, this record was a sensation at the Wheel. It is the perfect example of Twisted Soul. With the secretive 'cover up' thing of the time, It took months just to find out what it was called and who sung it. Then trying to get it.... the Holy Grail comes to mind. I bought a Jeff King pressing at Ralph's, then later a copy on red Verve. I still get that Soul chill flush in my heart as he breaks into 'Baby' on the chorus...as I am sure you do too. A true classic foot burner.
My abiding memory of the first time I stepped foot in the Wheel was seeing everyone dancing to this, clapping on every off-beat. And it carried over into Blackpool Mecca too. So it was THE best to dance to in those days, I beg to differ. It was THE floorfiller every time.
I remeber Leon very well.He could play some organ!I remember him doing his thing down in Long Beach a hundred years ago.Talent night-anyone else remember that? Wow!
Of course he is. I'm Ian Levine, and they're all authentic 100%. That was the whole point of The Strange World Of Northern Soul. We tracked down the real people.
Any Leon Haywood fans here realise that the lyrics to "Baby Reconsider" and "Not While You're Standing Here" are the same! This is an ultimate northern soul track! I just bought Leon's first LP (Mellow Mellow) on Galaxy and this track was on it! It sounds like The Temptations' "Ain't Too Proud To Beg". Any of you ever hear "Ain't No Use"?
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In all my years of video collecting, I don't think I've ever come across a performance of Leon. Nice to see the man in action...thanks for producing this, Ian!
As you say Ian, this record was a sensation at the Wheel. It is the perfect example of Twisted Soul. With the secretive 'cover up' thing of the time, It took months just to find out what it was called and who sung it. Then trying to get it.... the Holy Grail comes to mind. I bought a Jeff King pressing at Ralph's, then later a copy on red Verve. I still get that Soul chill flush in my heart as he breaks into 'Baby' on the chorus...as I am sure you do too. A true classic foot burner.
docludi 3 years ago
Yeah, but it was Vault not Verve, when it was reissued from its original Fat Fish release.
IanLevine 3 years ago
Great Song ....Great Voice...just luvving it!
Thks for posting this on youtube
cher01y 3 years ago
his old ass could of wore a hat.
gittahfiend 3 years ago
hi did kieth misull pay £25 for this record in 1970 to bring it to the torch i think a lot of money then
a great record . but not the best to dance to in those days. regards jimmy liddy
maherho 3 years ago
My abiding memory of the first time I stepped foot in the Wheel was seeing everyone dancing to this, clapping on every off-beat. And it carried over into Blackpool Mecca too. So it was THE best to dance to in those days, I beg to differ. It was THE floorfiller every time.
IanLevine 3 years ago
What wouldn't I give to have this moment in time at the Wheel gain.
docludi 3 years ago
love his voice!!
theresacoots 3 years ago
From the obscure "Mellow, Mellow" LP on Galaxy!
VinylRecords60 3 years ago
I remeber Leon very well.He could play some organ!I remember him doing his thing down in Long Beach a hundred years ago.Talent night-anyone else remember that? Wow!
blackstonei23 4 years ago
i can't believe I Puked On My Car has more views than this!
eornad 4 years ago
Which proves there's no accounting for taste.
IanLevine 4 years ago
So this guy is really Leon Haywood? :-)
So cool!
modifiedcontent 4 years ago
Of course he is. I'm Ian Levine, and they're all authentic 100%. That was the whole point of The Strange World Of Northern Soul. We tracked down the real people.
IanLevine 4 years ago
Any Leon Haywood fans here realise that the lyrics to "Baby Reconsider" and "Not While You're Standing Here" are the same! This is an ultimate northern soul track! I just bought Leon's first LP (Mellow Mellow) on Galaxy and this track was on it! It sounds like The Temptations' "Ain't Too Proud To Beg". Any of you ever hear "Ain't No Use"?
VinylRecords60 4 years ago
i still have this record that i bought down the wheel 1n around 1969
dofibar 4 years ago
Is that Docker ????
If so, why didn't you say ???
IanLevine 4 years ago
sorry ian my name is mac from Darlington,went down the wheel from 1967 to 1971
dofibar 4 years ago
THATS MY COUSIN SING BOY
hybeed 4 years ago
He was at Motown ? WOW !
Medic83301 4 years ago
No he wasn't.
IanLevine 4 years ago
Hi, I'm Søren from Denmark. I hope that people who like this music will join up to receive "Reaching For The Best - The IAN LEVINE Newsletter". I'm doing a regular e-mail newsletter for people who are fans of Ian Levine's music, just like myself. If you too are a genuine fan of his productions, and you love seeing these videos, then send me a message with your e-mail address and I'll add you to the list. It's all free, it's with Ian's full co-operation, so please join in!
Discoboy1974 4 years ago
One of the greatest Soul singles of all time. This sends the tears of joy straight to my eyes with memories of the Twisted Wheel.
docludi 4 years ago
haha this is great
down2earth2006 4 years ago
brilliant, what a fantastic song and great to see the leon singing
jacqui4elvis 4 years ago
is that really him? what is he doing now?
fajams23 4 years ago
In all my years of video collecting, I don't think I've ever come across a performance of Leon. Nice to see the man in action...thanks for producing this, Ian!
krystolfan 4 years ago