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The Hook And Sling
July 30th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Hello,
I am Michael, I am a true lover of rare soul and I enjoy your website! I don’t contact you to remove some material… I would just to ask a question.
I am french and I would know the meaning of the phrase “Hook & Sling” I know this song title from Eddie Bo since a long time and I always wanted to understand the meaning…
Could explain the meaning to me please?
Thanks a lot!
July 30th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Hey Michael,
Thanks for rolling by and I’m really glad you enjoy the website!
We chose the name ‘The Hook & Sling’ for the website as aside from being very cool sounding it was up there as one of our favourite funk 45s.
The 45 went national but I would assume from the vocals across parts 1 & 2 that it was possibly a local dance craze?
Check Larry Grogans article here:
http://funky16corners.tripod.com/4_eddie_bo_archives.htm
And also Martin Lawrie’s fantastic Bo discography Here:
http://www.soulgeneration.co.uk/bodiscography.htm
I hope this helps!
Mr Double Down
July 30th, 2009 at 11:36 pm
Thanks Mr Double Down for this links, they helped me.
I love the compilation Innovate, Don’t Imitate! Great selection!
Michael
July 31st, 2009 at 10:45 am
Michael,
No Problem!
Mr DD
August 8th, 2009 at 11:10 am
Hey Mr DD,
I’m the singer with ‘The Impellers’ and we’ve just had our debut single (How Am I?) and debut album (Robot Legs) released on Freestyle Records. We love your podcasts and would love it if you would have a listen to our stuff! We’ve just been playlisted on Parkdale Funk’s new mix, and also recorded a live session for Craig Charles on his BBC Radio 6 Funk & Soul Show last Saturday 1st August (a video will be available on the site soon as they recorded the whole thing). Being a local girl (I’m from Bognor!) it would be cool to be a part of your shows. I see you have a link to Ticklin’ The Pickle, a fantastic band and I reckon Tim is one of the best Hammond players in the UK.
Hope you have the time to listen and you like!
Clair x
August 10th, 2009 at 10:59 am
Clair,
Thanks for dropping by! Check your Emails!
Love the 45! ‘How Am I?’ is truly fantastic and it’s great to see bands like The Impellers pushing the scene forward!
Also added a link on the right.
Keep up the good work!
Mr Double Down