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For many decades, whenever anyone at a Flood gathering was celebrating a birthday, the guys turned to David Peyton to lead them in a rousing rendition of … no, oh, hell no, not THAT song… (Does this bunch really look like “Happy Birthday to You” people?) No, Br'er Peyton suggested a much more appropriate nativity-observing song for the Flood flock. Not only that, Dave enhanced the tune with his own special touch, the addition of a juicy reference to a sex scandal that was rocking West Virginia politics. More on that little tidbit in a moment.For now, you can hear Dave's birthday tune — a sassy 1930s hokum number — by scrolling back to the top of this article and click the Play button on the video that Flood Manager Pamela Bowen shot 14 years ago this week. The occasion for Pamela's footage was a housewarming at the clubhouse at the Wyngate retirement village where devoted Flood fans Norman and Shirley Davis had just moved. For the fun evening, about 30 of the Davises' new neighbors were in the audience. Among them were guitarist Jacob Scarr's grandparents who were also new residents. The senior Scarrs had been regulars at Flood gigs ever since their grandson's joined the band several years earlier.The SongA highlight of the evening was Peyton's performance of the birthday song; The Flood's version of “You Can't Get That Stuff No More” with Charlie Bowen and Michelle Hoge's harmonies and solos by Dave, Jacob, Joe Dobbs and Doug Chaffin.Back in 2003, when a take on the tune was included on the I'd Rather Be Flooded album, the band described it as a 1932 Tampa Red/Georgia Tom song. That was correct as far as it went, but a little deeper research would have taught the guys that the song actually was written and recorded a year or two earlier by a remarkable young singer/actor/comedian named Sam Theard.Performing well into the 1970s under assorted stage names — including Lovin' Sam and Spo-Dee-O-Dee — Theard was born in New Orleans in 1904. Before he was 20, he was performing with a circus, then working in theaters and nightclubs.Meeting up with Flood heroes Tampa Red and Cow Cow Davenport, Theard recorded one of his best known songs — "(I'll Be Glad When You're Dead) You Rascal You” — for Brunswick in 1929. Over the years that song was covered by everyone from Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway and The Mills Brothers to Fats Domino, Dr. John and Taj Mahal.In the 1930s and '40s, using the name Spo-Dee-O-Dee, Theard was a regular as a comedian at New York's Apollo Theater.It was during this period that he co-wrote his next famous song, “Let the Good Times Roll,” with Louis Jordan, who recorded it with his Tympany Five in 1946. In 1961 at the 3rd Annual Grammy Awards ceremony, Ray Charles won a Grammy for his version of that tune.In the 1950s, Theard wrote for a number of jazz greats, including Hot Lips Page, Count Basie, Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson and Roy Eldridge.Then in the last decade of his life, Theard was discovered by television, appearing in episodes of a variety of shows, including “Sanford and Son” and “Little House of Prairie.”The Ickie Frye InfusionBut you're still thinking about that political sex scandal, aren't you? The one that Peyton worked into The Flood's version of “You Can't Get That Stuff No More”? Okay, here's that story:The original song, as recorded in 1932 by Tampa Red and Georgia Tom, included this verse: There goes Joe with a great big knife Somebody been messin' round with his wife.However, when The Flood recorded it in a marathon studio session in Charleston in November 2003, Dave sang the verse as: There's Ickie Frye with a great long knife. Somebody been a-messin' round with his wife…Uh, Ickie who? Sure, that's not a well-known name today, but if you were a news-reading West Virginian in 2003, you certainly would have known about Phillip “Ickie” Frye, a bass-playing TV/computer repairman who had just blown up Gov. Bob Wise's political career. Newspapers across the state trumpeted the news of how Frye revealed that his wife — state employee Angela Mascia, in charge of European projects for the state development office — was having an extramarital affair with the governor.Red-faced, Wise admitted his infidelity. “I apologize deeply,” Wise said, “to the people of our state for my actions. In my private life, I have let many people down." The following year, Frye even filed to run for governor to "dog Wise," he said, over the affair, but he dropped out when Wise himself announced he would not seek re-election. Soon after The Flood's album was released, Ickie Frye emailed Peyton to thank him for the shout-out on the tune. The ex-governor had no comment. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 1937flood.substack.com
Joe's back on hosting duties as we jump on a Midweek Twitter Space and hear from pod regulars such as Ben, Sam and James, a few fans jump in namely Dane and Jack AND Aaron even gives his view on things for once! We cover the valiant 0-0 draw up at Loftus Road against Marti Cifuentes' QPR in front of 2,000 incredibly vocal away fans; including Dan Scarr's dismissal, The Cooper-Hazard Hokey Cokey, Praise for the Zimbabwean King Brendan Galloway, Spanish Price Julio Pleguezuelo and the Wolverhampton Wonder that is Luke Cundle AND a whole load more Also talk of B Teams, Sensible Soccer, Glass Boxes AND The Best Away End in the EFL?#pafc | #qpr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Isaac Hindin-Miller aka Issac Likes is a fashion journalist turned DJ, and the founder of I LIKE YOU! You've probably been to one of his parties or seen his stickers on the locks on local businesses closing up shop in Manhattan but now you probably have seen him on IG reels or TikTok for all of your favorites doing his ‘Best of' series. For ‘Best of' he's had my favorite New Yorkers on such as Tommy Jewels to Scarrs but he also goes worldwide with it doing the ‘Best of' series in other cities you want to go too. As a fashion writer, Isaac has been published by The New York Times, GQ, Esquire and The Business of Fashion, he started DJing; first at clubs, then Fashion Week parties, events and galas for The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Dior, YSL, Calvin Klein, Vogue, Cartier, Adidas, and more. Kiwi in NYC. I like you. Please welcome Isaac Likes to Wear Many Hats. instagram.com/Isaaclikes_ instagram.com/ilikeyou instagram.com/wearmanyhatswmh instagram.com/rashadrastam rashadrastam.com wearmanyhats.com
00:00 Benny talks seeing Chuckie when they were both young and meeting each other, 24:39 Benny talks early hustles, working for The Jump Off and trying to get a job at a label, 52:26 discussion on free internships and how to gauge when to work for free, 1:07:51 Benny talks becoming promoted to A&R, signing Tinchy Stryder, Devlin & Angel, 1:44:34 Benny reflects on going from hot to cold, 2:06:59 Benny talks on meeting and Co-managing Santan Dave, 2:18:09 Drake connects with Dave, 2:46:00, Benny tells story around Dave being at Glastonbury and connecting with the owner of Coachella #HalfcastPodcast @ChuckieOnline Guest: Benny Scarrs
We all have scars. Maybe from a bike wreck as a kid, or falling out of tree while building a treehouse. Scars are created by wounds. Wounds hurt, but they typically heal. But what do they look like when they are healed? What about psychological and emotional wounds? They also leave us with scars. These scars are not apparent on the flesh, but often are experienced by the mind. They lead to significant changes in behaviors, life choices, relationships, parenting, faith, and careers. When we have suffered psychological trauma often the course of our life is greatly impacted. As a child you may have been wounded by your father. Words he said, things he did or didn't do. His actions often leave a footprint in your life. Was the impact positive or negative?What about you as a father? What kinds of wounds are you inflicting on your kids? Even the wounds that you may not even know you are inflicting. Kyle and Hutch do an excellent job of discussing the scars left by our fathers as well as the scars being left on their kids. They tackle the scars and how they can be healed, and better yet, how to prevent leaving our kids with scars. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=R4Q39E32XTBEC)
Live audio from the BRKTHRU x Link UP TV Music conference. Presenter: Aaron Roach Bridgeman Panel: Benny Scarrs (Dave); Buck (Giggs); Guv Singh (Mist, Steel Banglez) Arron Roach Bridgeman hosts a panel responsible for managing some of the most talented artists in the UK scene. The panel talk career origins, artist development and take questions from the audience - dropping exclusive insights you won't find in any book or classroom. Stay tuned for the next episode: Producer's Panel featuring Steel Banglez, Rymez and Carns Hill. Huge thanks to all of our presenters and speakers, and the whole team at Link Up TV.
J2K has lived through the golden era of grime, created a buzz from his early mixtapes 'Heat In The Streets' and had success as a member of legendary Grime crew Roll Deep but where things really took off was his creation and investment into the internationally successful brand Crep Protect. He talks in depth about how the idea came about and gives full details on how and why the product has been so successful. J2K's success and this conversation is about being smart with your money and taking opportunities.
When you talk about A&R's in the UK Music scene, you have to mention Glyn Aikins, A&R Director at Virgin Records. From singing Craig David, Daniel Bedingfield and So Solid in the early days, right through to Emeli Sande, Lethal B and Krept & Konan - Glyn takes us through ascent up the ranks of the British Music Industry.
Mr Shabz has established himself as one of the major keys in the Urban music scene. Starting out as a producer and founding member of So Solid Crew, he talks us through the rise and fall of group, plus managing K-Koke, and his work and on going relationship with Jay Z's RocNation.
Manager of Tinie Tempah and CEO of Disturbing London joined us to discuss his journey; the rise and rise of Tinie Tempah, the obstacles he's faced, the idea behind Disturbing London and linking up with a series of high end brands and collaboartors.
Our second episode see us talk to Posty: Co-Founder of GRM Daily, CEO of Rated Awards, and host of popular online talk show NFTR. We discuss building GRM from the ground up, the idea behind NFTR, his brief managerial stint and the need for the Rated Awards.
In our first episode we talk to Alec Boateng aka Twin B: A&R Director at Atlantic Records, and presenter on BBC Radio 1Xtra. We discuss his long running radio show, plus his work behind the scenes with Wretch 32, Jess Glyn, Rita Ora and WSTRN to name a few.
Yes My People! Today's installement is a rip from my weekly radio show over here in London, bringing you the best in brand spanking new music from the world of hip hop and r'n'b. Get involved! Mr Scarrs
Yes People! No talking today, just back to back tunes in the mix... 1. Asia Cruz - 'Selfish' 2. Common - 'I Want You' 3. Sheek Louch - 'Good Love' 4. Red Cafe - Paper Chasin' (Remix) 5. Kanye West - 'Big Brother' 6. Mariah Carey - 'Touch My Body' (Remix) 7. Lupe Fiasco - 'Go Baby' 8. Estelle - 'Come Over' 9. Erykah Badu - 'Soldier' Enjoy! Mr Scarrs
Yo People, Today's installment of The Good Life Show is a Lil Wayne special...with The Carter 3 looming, i felt it was only right to put together a Lil Wayne starter pack for all of those people who are either undecided or uneducated about his greatness - plus all the people who are already suffering with Weezy fever! Check it people... Mr Scarrs
Bringing you the biggest tracks from the world of Hip Hop and R'n'B, with weekly updates, hot gossip, competitions and artist interviews hosted by yours truly, Mr Scarrs. This is the very first episode in the series...make sure you subscribe and stay tuned for all that good ish! 1. Phresh vs. Swiss Beatz - 'Love The Bank' 2. Sheek Louch - 'Good Love' 3. Jason Derulo feat. Mims - 'Cyber Luv' 4. Will.I.Am - ' Impatient' 5. Estelle feat. Kanye West - 'American Boy' 6. Missy Elliot & Izza Kizza - 'Walk The Dog' 7. Common 'The Light' 8. DJ Felli feat. Kanye, JD, NeYo & Fabolous - 'The Finer Things' 9. Usher - 'Moving Mountains' 10. Erykah Badu -'Honey' (Moody Boys Remix)