cliff, the black guy, just lived up the road from me in Widnes. This talented group were part of the unique Liverpool of of the 60s, used to see them in a pub called Gregsons Well, amongst other venues ( west derby road) great time to be young! In such a place
I just heard Hughie Jones perform at a private house concert in Connecticut two days ago - What a great talent, strong guitar, strong voice and delivery on all the old songs as well as the lovely songs he's written himself. Charming man and engaging storyteller - what a priviledge to hear him perform !
Watched The Spinners 4 times a year in the late sixties and early seventies at The Free Trade Hall. Always packed , always a superb performance. a wonderful sense of community and harmony.
Years ago,I met them all,even had a kiss on the cheek,from HUGH I will never forget when the SPINNERS came here to our town.It's a real shame , CLIFF and TONY are no longer with us.You all were very special and very nice people.I will always remember you all with fond memories.
my dad came from Salford he was a hard worker best dad ever good husband with a big soft heart .love and miss him loads .dirty old town but it was his home town .
I was at school in Salford with Mick Groves and later at De La Salle Training College in Middleton.......He used to act in some school plays...The one I remember best was called "Morning Departure" about a trapped submarine where he played a sailor with his arm in a sling....Funny how you remember inconsequential details like that and I sometimes forget to take my tablets now.....The Spinners did some great songs...besides Dirty Old Town they did Black and White and of course used to get the audience to sing along in harmony on Wimoweh. When I went to South Africa I found that the song was originally called "Mbube" which is unpronouncable by non Zulu speakers so it got changed to Wimoweh......Good luck to Mick and the boys wherever they are now......
@@JoeFoxe Yes, I think that's exactly what happened. I read that Salford council contacted Ewan MacColl and asked him to change the lyrics, which they felt were damaging to Salford's reputation
I miss these a lot. Great we have audio and video of them to roll back the years. This is a great version of this, and this was 30 years in and not long before they called it a day, so they still had it for sure.
Watched The Spinners 4 times a year in the late sixties and early seventies at The Free Trade Hall. Always packed , always a superb performance. CreTed a wonderful sense of community and harmony.
Great thanks for posting. Saw them at Pottsrigley and at the Free Trade Hall in Manchester with Sue nee Jesson from Macclesfield. Hello Sue if you see this from Mick in Derby.
These guys bring back some wonderful memories of the 60s Cliff the black lad used to live very near me. Used to see them in a pub called " Gregsons Well " anyone remember it! Dirty old Town, was a song nobody could sing it like them. Jim Unsworth
As a kid I saw all the Spinners stuff and many concerts. My Dad was a friend Of Tony Davies and he printed their "Spin" magazine. This brings back amazing memories!
Sought this wonderful group out after witnessing Liverpool F.C.'s rightful return to glory. True display of the depth of the class of the tenacity and culture of Liverpool. Absolutely beautiful. Thanks for posting.
cliff, the black guy, just lived up the road from me in Widnes. This talented group were part of the unique Liverpool of of the 60s, used to see them in a pub called Gregsons Well, amongst other venues ( west derby road) great time to be young! In such a place
There is Gregsons Well performance on You Tube.
This song evokes many memories from my youth, wonderful memories. Thank you Spinners
I just heard Hughie Jones perform at a private house concert in Connecticut two days ago - What a great talent, strong guitar, strong voice and delivery on all the old songs as well as the lovely songs he's written himself. Charming man and engaging storyteller - what a priviledge to hear him perform !
Watched The Spinners 4 times a year in the late sixties and early seventies at The Free Trade Hall. Always packed , always a superb performance. a wonderful sense of community and harmony.
Years ago,I met them all,even had a kiss on the cheek,from HUGH I will never forget when the SPINNERS came here to our town.It's a real shame , CLIFF and TONY are no longer with us.You all were very special and very nice people.I will always remember you all with fond memories.
God,I must be getting old this song made me cry.
my dad came from Salford he was a hard worker best dad ever good husband with a big soft heart .love and miss him loads .dirty old town but it was his home town .
Took my first ever date to their concert at the Cambridge Guildhall in1969 - my love for the group way outlasted our relationship!
My Dad would sing this to me as a child in the 1970s happy memories 😊
The definitive version, and no mistake. God, I miss these guys.
I was at school in Salford with Mick Groves and later at De La Salle Training College in Middleton.......He used to act in some school plays...The one I remember best was called "Morning Departure" about a trapped submarine where he played a sailor with his arm in a sling....Funny how you remember inconsequential details like that and I sometimes forget to take my tablets now.....The Spinners did some great songs...besides Dirty Old Town they did Black and White and of course used to get the audience to sing along in harmony on Wimoweh. When I went to South Africa I found that the song was originally called "Mbube" which is unpronouncable by non Zulu speakers so it got changed to Wimoweh......Good luck to Mick and the boys wherever they are now......
kevin thorp I was at Hopwood Hall 1973-76 . HAppy times
Yes! 'Croft' and 'Salford'! Always happy to see the original lyrics.
always bothered me too when they said wall and smokey but maybe salford were not happy at being called a dirty town
@@JoeFoxe Yes, I think that's exactly what happened. I read that Salford council contacted Ewan MacColl and asked him to change the lyrics, which they felt were damaging to Salford's reputation
Loved these guys, only episodes of their tv shows that I missed were when I was serving overseas.
Loved these guys. Liverpool incarnate!
Good to hear the original words, including mention of Salford. Pleased to hear the final verse, often dropped by some who are overly sensitive.
I miss these a lot. Great we have audio and video of them to roll back the years. This is a great version of this, and this was 30 years in and not long before they called it a day, so they still had it for sure.
Can’t beat all the old records brings back olden days where has time gone
Takes me back. I learned a lot from watching and listening to them. If you're watching boys . . . thank you.
The song of my home city, love it. Used to go and see The Spinners every time they played Manchester's Free Trade Hall, very happy memories.
Cliff, the Black Lad, lived just up the road from me in Hough Green, Widnes. This song, this group, will define my teenage years. Happy Days gone by.
R.i.p. the big man.
Memories of my home town, Salford
We loved the Spinners went to so many concerts when they were near us. Got a lot of their albums when nostalgic we put them on
The spinners were my favourite group as a teenager in the seventies .Tony sister Joan taught me at secondly school
I went to see The Spinners with my family at Derby Assembly Rooms. Wonderful evening.
Mick Groves not singing lead? Voice problems?
they may remember the nuns from st josephs in rainhill who took us girls to watch them. I swear sister oliver swooned when they shook hands lol
Watched The Spinners 4 times a year in the late sixties and early seventies at The Free Trade Hall. Always packed , always a superb performance. CreTed a wonderful sense of community and harmony.
I was there too with my mum and friends. Always loved their shows.
Great thanks for posting. Saw them at Pottsrigley and at the Free Trade Hall in Manchester with Sue nee Jesson from Macclesfield. Hello Sue if you see this from Mick in Derby.
Beautiful memories of home
My mum used to love these in the seventies
was brought up in 60s n 70s loving the spinners n still am :)
These guys bring back some wonderful memories of the 60s Cliff the black lad used to live very near me.
Used to see them in a pub called " Gregsons Well " anyone remember it! Dirty old Town, was a song nobody could sing it like them.
Jim Unsworth
Love song about saltford
Best version ever.
Loved the spinner's
As a kid I saw all the Spinners stuff and many concerts. My Dad was a friend Of Tony Davies and he printed their "Spin" magazine. This brings back amazing memories!
love these guys
My dad had a completion tape with them on one tape and the dubliners on the think he bought in Liverpool or blackpool
Would they sing it if they knew it was written about Salford in Manchester and the spinners being liverpudlian ?
Mick Groves was born in Salford.
Xmas at The Liverpool Phil Childhood memories Good Times
for some reason i think of Garston
Remember them coming to the isle of man a fantastic group
Please, has anyone got a recording of Mick Groves singing She Moved through the Fair? Love that and no longer have my LP’s 😢
Looks as if a CD is available with it on; check out Mick's website: mickgroves.co.uk/solo-albums/mick-groves-still-spinning/
liverpool we love you xx
they lived next door to my brother on mesrsyside
Classic
Salford. I first heard this song on a Pogues album a few years back. Was it originally a Spinners track?
+John Cusick Written by Euan McColl (Kirsty's dad) who was from Salford, and recorded by him first I think.
Something of a protest song, written by Ewans McColl, father of Kirstie McColl.
Sought this wonderful group out after witnessing Liverpool F.C.'s rightful return to glory. True display of the depth of the class of the tenacity and culture of Liverpool. Absolutely beautiful. Thanks for posting.
Trevor McDonald on mouth organ
LOL ! That would be Cliff