Danny Boy

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This is a song we recorded in the early seventies at The Marine Club, Southport Merseyside. I managed to retrieve it from my old reel-to reel tape, though I'm sorry there's about half of the first verse missing. Even so I think it's worth a listen, though you can hear the glasses clinking in the background. We, Keith, Yvonne and myself, used to go in early in order to rehearse and this was one of those occasions when we were preparing for a talent contest.... hope you like this from 1972 when I was 39. That's me hitting all the high notes in the harmony. I did run it through Ozone 3.

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Hits: 1294
Comments: 59
Fans: 34
Plays: 89
Downloads: 39

Uploaded: Jun 21, 2011 - 06:28:05 PM
Last Updated: Jun 21, 2011 - 06:28:05 PM Last Played: Apr 25, 2013 - 10:42:23 AM

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sloparts

sloparts said 700 days ago (June 21st, 2011)

I love it Maurice
It's so nice when you get a chance to revisit the past like this and remember when. It's not often you can recover something as old as this is off an old reel tape and have it sound like anything you would want to play for someone because of tape degradation. But the quality of this recording has stood the test of time, partly from luck, and partly, I'm sure because of Ozone helping you bring it back.

The singing is right in the pocket and you all sound so very good. Kudos for the rendition and the way you sang it, and for allowing us to hear you sing from that time long ago.

Thanks Maurice, I love it.

ed

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Moviz	Moviz said 699 days ago (June 22nd, 2011)
	Glad you liked it Ed..... I was really surprised when I heard how well it survived.... pity about the beginning though, Cheers M Check out my latest song called Shine Your Light

H3nry	H3nry said 700 days ago (June 21st, 2011)
	Tight harmony It's nice to have the old tapes. The heartbreakers are the ones from the mid-seventies on which get sticky. The cheap tapes have survived better than the expensive mastering grades. At least they can usually be baked and played one time for digitizing. Nice trio. You all certainly didn't embarrass yourselves. Check out my latest song called Mic check

Moviz	Moviz said 699 days ago (June 22nd, 2011)
	I think also that it's the conditions in which you store old tapes that decides how well they survive. I had these in a drawer in a warm room all these years, so I've been lucky, but the snag is that my Grundig recorder packed up years ago and I had to borrow a machine to get these songs. Thank you for calling in to listen Henry, regards M Check out my latest song called Shine Your Light

stevel	stevel said 699 days ago (June 22nd, 2011)
	Great stuff What a great old recording Maurice...fabulous vocals, love the live ambience. Great that you still have all these old recordings to share with the wider world in 2011 Cheers Steve Check out my latest song called Whatever...

Moviz	Moviz said 699 days ago (June 22nd, 2011)
	Hi Steve Yes, the ambience is certainly there with the whistling mic and the glasses clinking LOL.... I forgot to say that in those days when we played as a trio, I played Congas while Keith played guitar and Yvonne Tambourine and sometimes guitar, regards M Check out my latest song called Shine Your Light

michaeljayklein	michaeljayklein said 699 days ago (June 22nd, 2011)
	This was neat Maurice.. ...you are LUCKY to have held on to your older recordings! I'd think this was recorded yesterday you sound so good! Michael Check out my latest song called Old Man Mose is Dead

Moviz	Moviz said 699 days ago (June 22nd, 2011)
	Yes Michael I was very surprised when I heard this again after so many years; thank you for listening, regards M Check out my latest song called Shine Your Light

Jarvoid

Jarvoid said 699 days ago (June 22nd, 2011)

Blast from the past
....and really from the past ....you know there is a warmth in the sound and mellowness that is in some part due to the recording media as well as the way of the players making a great rendition of a classic song. Sheesh I was in junior school and that 6th form dance was still a few years away....great post Maurice.

Chris

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Moviz	Moviz said 699 days ago (June 22nd, 2011)
	It sure is a long time ago Chris and yet in another way, it doesn't seem two minutes since to me...... boy, does time fly, cheers M Check out my latest song called Shine Your Light

neilh79	neilh79 said 699 days ago (June 22nd, 2011)
	Danny Boy just excellent Mo... great song, great arrangement well done Check out my latest song called Resurrection of Life Final Mix! (w/ Loob, Rok41, Symphony101, Gadzooks)

Moviz	Moviz said 699 days ago (June 22nd, 2011)
	Thanks Neil Glad you called in to listen..... glad you liked it, regards M Check out my latest song called Shine Your Light

gadzooks	gadzooks said 699 days ago (June 22nd, 2011)
	Danny Boy Maurice this is wonderful! The fact that it's a live performance from the past that we get to hear now is fantastic! The vocals and harmonies are passionate. I love it!! SG Check out my latest song called Song of Life

Moviz	Moviz said 699 days ago (June 22nd, 2011)
	Hi Stan Yes, it struck me too how passionate this sounds; though maybe it was the effort we were putting in reaching for those notes LOL..... really pleased you approve of this, thank you, regards M Check out my latest song called Shine Your Light

davisamerica	davisamerica said 699 days ago (June 22nd, 2011)
	well cool ... Love these things and when it is a great performance it is just a magical listen. I can remember learning the trumpet solo for this in middle school...scared the heck out of me but I fell in love with the tune. Lost the solo slot but gained a musical gem of a song. you guys sound wonderful. Check out my latest song called 12

Moviz	Moviz said 699 days ago (June 22nd, 2011)
	Jack I don't think I ever had the lungs, or the capacity for pursing my lips enough to be able to blow a trumpet, so good on you for that particular talent as well as all your others. Thank you for listening this, regards M Check out my latest song called Shine Your Light

dave_b	dave_b said 699 days ago (June 22nd, 2011)
	Danny Boy Very nice version of this song. I enjoyed the harmonies. Check out my latest song called Llarions Blues

Moviz	Moviz said 699 days ago (June 22nd, 2011)
	Thanks Dave as you can here, I was scraping the ceiling in parts, because it was so high for me.... hence the partial falsetto in parts, regards M Check out my latest song called Shine Your Light

ShadowofNine	ShadowofNine said 699 days ago (June 22nd, 2011)
	Danny Boy Awesome... Check out my latest song called A Sad Goodbye (Julia's Song)

Moviz	Moviz said 699 days ago (June 22nd, 2011)
	Glad you called in Dave, much appreciated, cheers M Check out my latest song called Shine Your Light

racerat	racerat said 699 days ago (June 22nd, 2011)
	Danny Boy I'm feeling all tipsy. The reverb is killer and the glass tinkling, absolutely perfect. Nice to know someone could hit those high notes back then. Incredibly warm and smooth rendition. The tone on the guitar is like silk. Thanks for the trip. RR Check out my latest song called My Broken Sky

Moviz

Moviz said 699 days ago (June 22nd, 2011)

I remember
actually recording this as the bar staff were stacking glasses ready for the crowd to arrive and it does add to the atmosphere I must agree. I wish I had the breath for those high notes today LOL. Really pleased you came along Phillip..... I'm almost sure the guitar was a blonde Gibson, of which Keith was very proud.... and as were the vocals, was played through my 'Sound City' Amp, with a 'Copycat Echo' unit for the vocals, thanks for dropping by, regards M

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sammydix	sammydix said 699 days ago (June 22nd, 2011)
	DB now that was like taking a trip back in time. love that reel to reel warmth. i guess Ozone didn't tarnish it too much as an enhancement. really enjoyed this one. just about as real as you can get. Check out my latest song called House Terrace w/Yomar

Moviz	Moviz said 699 days ago (June 22nd, 2011)
	Hi Sammy Yes .... way back and I still have the Grundig recorder, though it needs fixing. Ozone gave it volume as well as fullness..... so pleased you liked listening to this, Thanks for calling, regards M Check out my latest song called Shine Your Light

sammydix	sammydix said 697 days ago (June 24th, 2011)
	$$$ that's gotta be worth some bucks!!! Check out my latest song called House Terrace w/Yomar

Daugrin	Daugrin said 699 days ago (June 22nd, 2011)
	Only one MO! Thanks Maurice, you set the pace... Daug Check out my latest song called Ride Yer Bike

Moviz	Moviz said 698 days ago (June 23rd, 2011)
	Thank YOU for always dropping by to listen Daug, regards M Check out my latest song called Shine Your Light

RAVENS	RAVENS said 699 days ago (June 22nd, 2011)
	Fabulous Goodness, what a great post! I think it's awesome that you were able to retrieve this old recording. I love it! RAVEN ;-) Check out my latest song called Tattooed Scars (w/ Sigmund, Scofugate, Rok41)

Moviz	Moviz said 698 days ago (June 23rd, 2011)
	I do have others Dani, but they're not in the public domain. I love to hear them now, simply because they have a certain 'sound' of times past. So pleased you dropped in to listen and like, regards M Check out my latest song called Shine Your Light

KCsGROOVE	KCsGROOVE said 698 days ago (June 23rd, 2011)
	Fine song most of my old tapestuff doesn't sound as good as this Fine mood here, Maurice Enjoyed KC Check out my latest song called I DON'T LIKE IT

Moviz	Moviz said 698 days ago (June 23rd, 2011)
	I think I've been very lucky in finding the sound so reasonable Cees.... thanks for giving it the once over, regards M Check out my latest song called Shine Your Light

airportseven	airportseven said 698 days ago (June 23rd, 2011)
	Oh I love a good Dnny Boy This is so great at this tempo and the simple arrangement. I love the clinking glasses and slight old tape wobble. Sounds a bit like a lost Elvis demo at times. Check out my latest song called 4.22.13 first thing

Moviz	Moviz said 697 days ago (June 24th, 2011)
	It's a bit like time travelling A7.... very pleased you liked this; thanks for listening and commenting, much appreciated, regards M Check out my latest song called Shine Your Light

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 698 days ago (June 23rd, 2011)
	Danny Boy very cool that you still had this after all these years. the clicking glasses makes it so "in the moment" even though i was to young to be drinking in '72 :-) Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

Moviz	Moviz said 697 days ago (June 24th, 2011)
	You're making me feel older than ever Vic, but I'm glad I was able to transport you back for three-ish minutes, regards M Check out my latest song called Shine Your Light

magnatone	magnatone said 697 days ago (June 24th, 2011)
	Danny Boy what a wonderful find from your archives - i just love this mo! Check out my latest song called Blind Love (Seeing Heart) - Orchestral Version

Moviz	Moviz said 697 days ago (June 24th, 2011)
	Hi Karen It's from my treasure trove LOL.... thanks for calling in, regards M Check out my latest song called Shine Your Light

hackneybloke	hackneybloke said 696 days ago (June 25th, 2011)
	danny boy hey maurice. i love this song...and i was just going to say how i love the live feel...and then i read the bio. fantastic....i so envy you having had these experiences....this is a real nostalgic trip. fantastic performance. Check out my latest song called Every People Know w/Rok41, KTB, Scofugate & Sisters

Moviz	Moviz said 696 days ago (June 25th, 2011)
	I can see how much you like it Julian, by all those 'faves' you left LOL.......thank you kindly..... those were great times in the 70's, though I didn't realise at the time, cheers M Check out my latest song called Shine Your Light

Loob	Loob said 696 days ago (June 25th, 2011)
	Lots of fun here! Bluey feel. Is that Elvis I hear on there? Check out my latest song called Maybe Next Year

Moviz	Moviz said 696 days ago (June 25th, 2011)
	Hi Loob Thanks for calling..... no it isn't Elvis.... he'd left the building LOL (couldn't resist), regards M Check out my latest song called Shine Your Light

apb	apb said 696 days ago (June 25th, 2011)
	Very fine performances from all herein: glad you could recover this gem from the past and re-vitalise it (I was 2 when you did this Maurice)- I actually like the occassional glass clink- adds to the authenticity and general ambience... love the harmonies and that style of guitar too. Check out my latest song called Anyway

Moviz

Moviz said 696 days ago (June 25th, 2011)

Thanks Alan,
The glasses do add to the feel as well as the bit of feed back from Yvonne's mic LOL. If she wasn't spilling Coke into the amp, she would keep turning her cheap mic up and it would squeal ha ha,; caused so many arguments at the time. It was a good sound we had though, (not forgetting that this was a rehearsal and was the reason I was recording it), cheers M

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egobandit	egobandit said 696 days ago (June 25th, 2011)
	1972 reel to reel Man Maurice your voice is like an instrument all on its own, I think I hear elvis in some spots! Damn this is good! Check out my latest song called walkin out my door

Moviz	Moviz said 695 days ago (June 26th, 2011)
	Glad you liked this 'blast from the past' Tim..... very flattering comment, regards M Check out my latest song called Shine Your Light

mowguy3	mowguy3 said 695 days ago (June 26th, 2011)
	I like The pipes Maurice. This is the perfect recording for hearing the song... Man got a goose bump or two listening.. Nice work... Check out my latest song called What Would That Make Me?

Moviz	Moviz said 695 days ago (June 26th, 2011)
	Three voices one guitar, some congas and a tambourine with a great song.... so pleased you liked the outcome Russ.... thank you for listening, regards M Check out my latest song called Shine Your Light

ted23	ted23 said 695 days ago (June 26th, 2011)
	Love This song and this version. I hear your sweet trademark vocal in there. Your voice is very distinct in a good way. This is a treat Check out my latest song called Living Dead Love Song in Z minor (HALLOWEEN 2012)

Moviz	Moviz said 695 days ago (June 26th, 2011)
	Thanks Ted Glad you liked hearing this and I thank you for the very kind remarks an my vocals..... very much appreciated, regards M Check out my latest song called Shine Your Light

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 694 days ago (June 27th, 2011)
	Real chemistry... Hi Maurice. Great to hear some back catalogue :-) There is a real chemistry going on here and it is nice to hear Danny Boy not too maudlin. I'll have a pint! Thanks, Peter. Check out my latest song called Autumn Falling

Moviz	Moviz said 694 days ago (June 27th, 2011)
	Yes Peter it can get too Maudlin, but you'll have noticed that the maudlin second verse is missing......... as well as half the first verse LOL... Thanks for dropping in and nice to see you around so soon, regards M Check out my latest song called Shine Your Light

FatherTime	FatherTime said 694 days ago (June 27th, 2011)
	vintage harmonies reminds me of hymns from my youth. Yes you have a very nice tenor. Check out my latest song called I Can't Say

Moviz	Moviz said 693 days ago (June 28th, 2011)
	Thank you FT for giving a listen.... just wish I could reach those highs now, regards M Check out my latest song called Shine Your Light

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 694 days ago (June 27th, 2011)
	You Sound just as good now- beautiful! Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book

Moviz	Moviz said 693 days ago (June 28th, 2011)
	Hi Mark Thanks for those nice words and I'm glad you liked to hear this oldie..... very oldie, if it comes to that, Regards M Check out my latest song called Shine Your Light

FEEL	FEEL said 693 days ago (June 28th, 2011)
	I love the old Reel recordings. Got some old analogs myself... just too embarrassed to post them. This one though is well executed and I appreciate you sharing the song. Check out my latest song called I Want Emoticon

Moviz	Moviz said 693 days ago (June 28th, 2011)
	Well John I felt the same with this song missing half the verse and all..... seemed a bit moth-eaten, but seems people like to hear those older tapes, which is really nice when people are interested. Thanks for calling by to listen and comment on this, regards M Check out my latest song called Shine Your Light

Bob Rodgers	Bob Rodgers said 686 days ago (July 5th, 2011)
	It's great to hear you all singing this song Maurice, a real fav this is, great vocals and I love the live atmosphere you captured in the recording. Great stuff! Bob Check out my latest song called We Can't Let It Go

Moviz	Moviz said 685 days ago (July 6th, 2011)
	I know you like it 'live' Bob' and the glasses give this one away.... glad you liked it, cheers M Check out my latest song called Shine Your Light

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