@keepingthefaith72 Actually, I'm pretty read up on it. It's just funny that we have two entirely different geographic sets of recollections being posted on this page, many of which come straight from Philly. If you would come here and go to one of Jerry Blavat's dances, which have been going on since at least the '60s, you'd hear a lot of the same music that's called Northern Soul in the UK.
There was nothing like Philly Soul/R&B. A certain style was prevalent in most PHL songs done not just by Gamble & Huff but also by other writers. And if you want this 45, I can tell that you can find it at Val's R&B Records. Val has millions of 45s (literally!)
Val Shively's is the joint !! I liked the original location up 69th st. better, but the present location is cool.Years ago I found a 45 of the Miracles " Much Better Off" there when I couldn't find one anywhere.
@MrCudaddy I was driving up Broad st. the other day and passed the Uptown. The mural painted above it depicting Georgie Woods and some of the great acts that played there is deep.It's a Philly treasure.
@deeptime1954 Hi,We weren't allowed to go to the Uptown back in the day,but when I was in 6th grade,my neighbor took us and we saw Jr.Walker,Garnett Mimns,Jackie Ross,the Soul Sisters,the Volcanoes and the Intruders all for about S2.50. Between that and my father's nightclub,my live music addiction started. After that ,the Nixon,Latin Casino,State,Aqua lounge ,Showboat/Bijou,Grendels Lair,Electric Factory ,Temple Stadiun, Spectrum,etc....memories!
@MrCudaddy Good brother !! Sounds like special times. I'm jealous. That was a hell of a show you saw as a 6th grader. Almost forgot about the Nixon and the Aqua Lounge. Grendels Lair on South St. is where my ex wife and I partied on our 1st date.My parents often saw major acts at the Latin Casino in Jersey. Those dance concerts at the Spectrum in the early 70's were incredible. Partied to Mandrill,Funkadelic, Bloodstone and Cymande at there,all in one night. We were blessed !!
@11xzxzxz theyre not a one r2hit wonder cuz they later became the trammps n had hits wit disco inferno hold back the night ,zing went the strings of my heart, where do we go from here, n others
@11xzxzxz TECHNICALLY ITS D SAME BAND THE LEAD SINGER FROM THE VOLCANOES IS THE LEAD SINGER FROM THE TRAMPS N BY D WAY THE TEMPTATIONS R STILL THE TEMPTATIONS N IT DONT HAVE ALL THE ORIGINAL MEMBERS R LEAD SINGERS ONLY ONE ORIGINAL SINGER THATS OTIS WILLIAMS
@mochaliscious1 Sorry I was just kidding around.. there is no Pop Dictionary..
Lots of time the records company owns the bands name and even if all of the originals got together to tour, they would not be able to use their original name.
@11xzxzxz thats ok i luv good music lets agree on that these groups2day r horrible it makes u wanna pull their throats out. real music give me that over these over paid over sexed artists
@mochaliscious1 Sure that sentiment and feeling is true. If a fine song as this was redone today they would mess it up, make it unrecognizable, from the singers to the producers. But it would probably get a lot more views then this gem which now has less than 4,200 views. I don't understand it.
Back in the day, my brother, two good friends, and myself sang this song at a talent show given by butter ball a philadelphia DJ at a friday nite dance at the armory in west chester, pa; great times.
Great song! Just saw the Trammps do this last night at Philadelphia's Kimmel Center.
PHL76Music 3 weeks ago
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PHL76Music 3 weeks ago
@PHL76Music Thats because you dont understand what Northern soul is about ... Ktf.
keepingthefaith72 3 weeks ago
@keepingthefaith72 Actually, I'm pretty read up on it. It's just funny that we have two entirely different geographic sets of recollections being posted on this page, many of which come straight from Philly. If you would come here and go to one of Jerry Blavat's dances, which have been going on since at least the '60s, you'd hear a lot of the same music that's called Northern Soul in the UK.
PHL76Music 3 weeks ago
There was nothing like Philly Soul/R&B. A certain style was prevalent in most PHL songs done not just by Gamble & Huff but also by other writers. And if you want this 45, I can tell that you can find it at Val's R&B Records. Val has millions of 45s (literally!)
prrbill1 9 months ago
Val Shively's is the joint !! I liked the original location up 69th st. better, but the present location is cool.Years ago I found a 45 of the Miracles " Much Better Off" there when I couldn't find one anywhere.
deeptime1954 6 months ago
they played at my dads club they became the tramps.my father past away sept 26 2010.
neilp19401 10 months ago
Storm Warning reminds me of starched highboy collars, straight leg silk & wools,coco brown comforts and West Philly. Good Stuff!!!
deeptime1954 10 months ago 5
I saw them during my first time at the uptown .
MrCudaddy 6 months ago
@MrCudaddy I was driving up Broad st. the other day and passed the Uptown. The mural painted above it depicting Georgie Woods and some of the great acts that played there is deep.It's a Philly treasure.
deeptime1954 6 months ago
@deeptime1954 Hi,We weren't allowed to go to the Uptown back in the day,but when I was in 6th grade,my neighbor took us and we saw Jr.Walker,Garnett Mimns,Jackie Ross,the Soul Sisters,the Volcanoes and the Intruders all for about S2.50. Between that and my father's nightclub,my live music addiction started. After that ,the Nixon,Latin Casino,State,Aqua lounge ,Showboat/Bijou,Grendels Lair,Electric Factory ,Temple Stadiun, Spectrum,etc....memories!
MrCudaddy 6 months ago 3
@MrCudaddy Good brother !! Sounds like special times. I'm jealous. That was a hell of a show you saw as a 6th grader. Almost forgot about the Nixon and the Aqua Lounge. Grendels Lair on South St. is where my ex wife and I partied on our 1st date.My parents often saw major acts at the Latin Casino in Jersey. Those dance concerts at the Spectrum in the early 70's were incredible. Partied to Mandrill,Funkadelic, Bloodstone and Cymande at there,all in one night. We were blessed !!
deeptime1954 6 months ago
moment??? who sing this song volcanos?I told one of the singers find this lead singer,and he did.I doont understand it anymore?
april751 11 months ago
@april751 Not sure what you mean April , but The Volcanoes later changed their name to the Trammps ... is this what you are confused about ...
keepingthefaith72 11 months ago
Thank you for posting this dance classic by the group we would later love as the TRAMMPS! What an NS classic from such a cool label, Arctic. DAVEDJ
Multi1628 1 year ago 2
THis song and the lyrics fucks me up....
stevieplez2 1 year ago
Volcanos later to be known as The Tramps.
phillydog17 1 year ago
Lovely track this. A Northern ballad!
DD176 1 year ago
My daddy, Carl Fisher, wrote this song and was lead singer of "The Vibrations". I'm so proud of him.
tightendsport 1 year ago 9
@tightendsport ....brilliant you must be so proud..
1959Munchkin 1 year ago
Great song. I think they were a one or two hit wonder.
And black clouds over my head baby baby since you've been gone. End this storm in heart.
Not a boring moment. Great harmonies and lead singer very good..
11xzxzxz 1 year ago
@11xzxzxz theyre not a one r2hit wonder cuz they later became the trammps n had hits wit disco inferno hold back the night ,zing went the strings of my heart, where do we go from here, n others
mochaliscious1 1 year ago
@mochaliscious1 Well 2 original members became the Trammps and per the Pop Dictionary you need more than 2 members to consider it the same band.
11xzxzxz 1 year ago
@11xzxzxz TECHNICALLY ITS D SAME BAND THE LEAD SINGER FROM THE VOLCANOES IS THE LEAD SINGER FROM THE TRAMPS N BY D WAY THE TEMPTATIONS R STILL THE TEMPTATIONS N IT DONT HAVE ALL THE ORIGINAL MEMBERS R LEAD SINGERS ONLY ONE ORIGINAL SINGER THATS OTIS WILLIAMS
mochaliscious1 1 year ago
@mochaliscious1 Sorry I was just kidding around.. there is no Pop Dictionary..
Lots of time the records company owns the bands name and even if all of the originals got together to tour, they would not be able to use their original name.
11xzxzxz 1 year ago
@11xzxzxz thats ok i luv good music lets agree on that these groups2day r horrible it makes u wanna pull their throats out. real music give me that over these over paid over sexed artists
mochaliscious1 1 year ago
@mochaliscious1 I totally agree , music today is lacking soul .. its just bland rubbish ... there`s no classic songs produced anymore ...
keepingthefaith72 1 year ago
@mochaliscious1 Sure that sentiment and feeling is true. If a fine song as this was redone today they would mess it up, make it unrecognizable, from the singers to the producers. But it would probably get a lot more views then this gem which now has less than 4,200 views. I don't understand it.
11xzxzxz 1 year ago
Go Philly!
adopaz 1 year ago
Fantastic , brilliant and ace x
smartypantsnancy 1 year ago
Back in the day, my brother, two good friends, and myself sang this song at a talent show given by butter ball a philadelphia DJ at a friday nite dance at the armory in west chester, pa; great times.
MrRonald128 2 years ago 3
@MrRonald128 You didnt say if you won or not ..Ktf
keepingthefaith72 2 years ago
@MrRonald128 -great job - remember the Record Museum in Center City Philly?
billchew450 1 year ago 3
Back in the day, I rushed down to the record shop and was surprised to learn this was not Motown.
kwahjuo 2 years ago
I remember first hearing this at the torch.. what a great track.. KTF
rodderss52 2 years ago
GREAT GAL
wufwufwufwuf 2 years ago
a lot of real good tracks of northern soul, where you get these from. keep going dude.
wingully 2 years ago
sorted tune love it ktf fro oz
deanosoul 2 years ago
Great group with a classic track !!!,.ktf.
djdeitch 2 years ago
Special for Wigan Casinos lovers.
Nice tune!
Congratulations and thanks for posting!
ktf
monikati51 2 years ago