@vivneedle. no doubt, we're definitely referring to the same Leroy, sorry you had to hear about his death on here. At least we can share our memories of him. Sorry it took me so long to reply, only just seen your post. x
hey you purley by coincidence happen to be the one that i love.tune,should have become famous ,as michael jackson,just as good if not better ,didn't get the chance ,like many others who had no money, but had plenty of talent,probably not bothered about the money at the time, just did it out of wanting to ,but should have been recognised for their naturl ability xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Leroy Smith, the keyboard player was a great friend of mine. Myself, Leroy, Eric his brother and a big gang of us used to hang around Old Trafford where we grew up. Leroy, sadly, was found dead in his flat above his cafe in Manchester in 2008. He was a beautiful man. Love you brother.
@jamierennie1 Was that his Chickin Lickin? He was a great friend of mine 82- 98 off City Road there. Didn't know he had passed on. Sad night for me tonight....Good man, gentle man and gentleman. RIP to a great musician/composre/lyricist and lover!
@vivneedle no doubt, we're definitely referring to the same Leroy, sorry you had to hear about his death on here. At least we can share our memories of him. Sorry it took me so long to reply, i've only just seen your post. x
@jamierennie1 Smithy was in my class at school & was also a friend of mine... I was working as a warden at Sale Water Park last time I saw him, he was buzzing because he just bought his first sports car from the money he scored from "Sweet Sensation".... man, I just got shivers reading about his death... I feel sick.
Hey beannie45 - I saw your band at a club in Birmingham called Barbarellas - time ago now. You supported Brass construction; I thought you were bloody ace, my g/f thought you were better than BC ! Respect
Had the pleasure of working with Leroy Smith for many years in our band Rokotto, post Sweet Sensation, he was a great fellow musician, more importantly an honest man and a friend..god bless you Leroy.....Steve
R.I.P. Leroy, or chicken George as he was known localy here in Longsight, Manchester, a man who not only cared for his community, and gave free sample meals to local folk, but also is part of the legend of sweet sensation.
The score for this was also included (alongside that of "Sad Sweet Dreamer") in Tony Hatch's "So You Want To Be In The Music Business".
Most of the book is now hopelessly dated (it was published in 1976), but the section on commercial arranging is still great. It's a shame that Tony Hatch didn't write a complete book on the subject.
RIP Marcel and your son. We loved you guys. Thanks for the everlasting Great music and memories, from a long gone Great era in music.... When music was music, and not manufactured garbage.
pure.....awesome......tune.
008BUCKINSSR 1 week ago
Happy memories - a lovely song. Sad news about Leroy x
Philpotts24 3 months ago
TIMELESS "CLASSIC"
lezsbar 3 months ago
A slice of pure class from the Seventies- love it!
bossletlet 5 months ago
@vivneedle. no doubt, we're definitely referring to the same Leroy, sorry you had to hear about his death on here. At least we can share our memories of him. Sorry it took me so long to reply, only just seen your post. x
jamierennie1 9 months ago
wat a shame marcel died young he soooo cud sing
cazuk100 11 months ago 2
hey you purley by coincidence happen to be the one that i love.tune,should have become famous ,as michael jackson,just as good if not better ,didn't get the chance ,like many others who had no money, but had plenty of talent,probably not bothered about the money at the time, just did it out of wanting to ,but should have been recognised for their naturl ability xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
jamierennie1 1 year ago
Wow! This is like Sad Sweet Dreamer Part II! Great stuff. Real music. Timeless stuff.
cmulwee001 1 year ago 2
Man what great memories of final years of school
DevilDave59 1 year ago 3
This is the TRUE Sweet Sensation! Forget about that totally unrelated girl group of the same name from the 80's, this is the real deal!
cmulwee001 1 year ago
Fine song also! **** rating on 5 ofcourse!
peterpiessens 1 year ago
What a corking song still great after all these years love it
TheBoyFrom1962 1 year ago 2
this song reminds of being 16, my first job and starting to go to proper night clubs- happy days
MsJezza1 1 year ago
Should have achieved so much more, they were so talented. Great song.
sewitt60 1 year ago
sweet group'sweet songs
janina7240 1 year ago
great song & band. takes me right back. thanx 4 postin.
goonerbrain59 1 year ago
Leroy Smith, the keyboard player was a great friend of mine. Myself, Leroy, Eric his brother and a big gang of us used to hang around Old Trafford where we grew up. Leroy, sadly, was found dead in his flat above his cafe in Manchester in 2008. He was a beautiful man. Love you brother.
jamierennie1 2 years ago 15
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@jamierennie1 Dead .That Fucker owed me a Tenner.
eddietheturdburglar 1 year ago
@jamierennie1 Was that his Chickin Lickin? He was a great friend of mine 82- 98 off City Road there. Didn't know he had passed on. Sad night for me tonight....Good man, gentle man and gentleman. RIP to a great musician/composre/lyricist and lover!
vivneedle 11 months ago 2
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@vivneedle no doubt, we're definitely referring to the same Leroy, sorry you had to hear about his death on here. At least we can share our memories of him. Sorry it took me so long to reply, i've only just seen your post. x
jamierennie1 9 months ago
@jamierennie1 Smithy was in my class at school & was also a friend of mine... I was working as a warden at Sale Water Park last time I saw him, he was buzzing because he just bought his first sports car from the money he scored from "Sweet Sensation".... man, I just got shivers reading about his death... I feel sick.
MrOldways 2 months ago
Hey beannie45 - I saw your band at a club in Birmingham called Barbarellas - time ago now. You supported Brass construction; I thought you were bloody ace, my g/f thought you were better than BC ! Respect
campyoldie 2 years ago
sweet memories also from holland
droeffi 2 years ago
Had the pleasure of working with Leroy Smith for many years in our band Rokotto, post Sweet Sensation, he was a great fellow musician, more importantly an honest man and a friend..god bless you Leroy.....Steve
beannie45 2 years ago
R.I.P. Leroy, or chicken George as he was known localy here in Longsight, Manchester, a man who not only cared for his community, and gave free sample meals to local folk, but also is part of the legend of sweet sensation.
garytaylor1 2 years ago
Off-topic, I know, but I'll give you an idea just how dated Tony Hatch's book was (even at the time of its publication).
While the Sex Pistols were limbering up to take the world by storm, Tony was quietly confident in predicting a folk-rock revival!
JekyllBoote 2 years ago
The score for this was also included (alongside that of "Sad Sweet Dreamer") in Tony Hatch's "So You Want To Be In The Music Business".
Most of the book is now hopelessly dated (it was published in 1976), but the section on commercial arranging is still great. It's a shame that Tony Hatch didn't write a complete book on the subject.
JekyllBoote 2 years ago
I can just listen to this time and time again it takes me back to the comfort of home!!
TheBoyFrom1962 2 years ago 3
What a classic song
Manufan123PS3 2 years ago 10
It must be good. Please somebody post it!
StanBennet 3 years ago
A fab record always was RIP Marcel you have not and will not be forgotten.
TIBBSY 3 years ago 2
RIP Marcel and your son. We loved you guys. Thanks for the everlasting Great music and memories, from a long gone Great era in music.... When music was music, and not manufactured garbage.
Bolly558 3 years ago
been looking for this song for ages thanks :0)
boffy63 3 years ago