Happy happy daze eh? In one Dutch discotheque it became a sort of hype because of this. Lena Dirsater Hi Lena! Theres a website called Les Enfants Terribles which has a lot of people on it including Tony and quite a lot about Le Kilt, Scotch of St James and Louis Brown, Lenny Bloom clubs. Eamon James I used to go to The Embassy club in Old Bond Street circa 1978/1979. Included in the following timeline are bars and clubs in Earl's Court and Vauxhall . He had a couple of friends and they took me to Samanthas or Stringfellows among other names that I forgot for the pub crawls they did around that area. House night Freedom ran at the club for years and Philip Sallons Mud Club also took place there, as well as the Pussy Posse Party, which included mud-wrestling. There was another one on the King's Road, or was it Fulham Road? London's iconic The Marquee Club first opened its doors on April 19, 1958 at 165 Oxford Street and became one of the defining venues for jazz and rhythm and blues. I went a few times but it wasnt as good as Samanthas. You could get well pissed for a coupla quid! 1833 - Skindles developed into a smart . Introducing Studio Valbonne London by James WJ Wilson of Forbidden London "As Studio Valbonne is one of our favourite night clubs, and in my opinion one of the best clubs in London, we have set-up Studio Valbonne London to provide more information about this incredible London club on Kingly Street and the events we host at the club.". Used to go to the Candy Box around 1974/75. Le Beat Route. Cant remember all the names but most of those listed above. Inc Sams, La Valbonrne, Candy Box, Le Beat Route, Kabaret Club, Dollys, La Hombre. Robert FRADIN LES MATHES. Steve GageMy mate Ray was a bouncer at Samanthas where are you now mate??? Paul Tunkin, who ran the club night Blow Up, which took over the running of the venue in 2001, significantly raising its profile, said at the time: It is another nail in the coffin for central Londons live music and club scene.. The launch party of the London Playboy Club in Mayfair in 1966 drew the great and the good from Peter Sellers to Rudolf Nureyev to Princess Lee Radziwell. Club Elizabeth quickly established its self as THE place to be and be seen, it became the toast of Dublin's society where the rich and famous began to hang out. Tim MonksoonI used to run the door at Tiffanys back in 75 & 76 and remember Guliivers people like it was yesterday. It is about me Willem van Gilst jr. from the Netherlands. Only went to Samanthas once in about 1977-ish. "I've found that Americans tend to take pics . Valbonne, ou le premier en date des festivals interdits sur la cte. Valbonne. Really good times.. .. Im still in touch with dear old Mikes Diner Mike too ! 100 club, Roxy, Ronnie Scotts etc. Great club. Velvet Rooms, Soho1993-2003Ibiza party man Nicky Holloway kickstarted this central London club originally named Velvet Underground after his previous project, Milk Bar, lost its lease. London 1970s Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images The glamorous Studio 54 was the place to be seen for the great and the good of late 1970s New York - if they made it past the strict door policy. I was known as Paul Baby. I guess Americans are easily recognized. I wonder if the Gullivers people that are mentioned are the same Group that performed at Tiffanys in 1978-1979 the years when I was there? It was a funny layout ..as you could walk right round to each end via a corridor which looked out onto Shaftesbury Avenue. The guy on the right was the band leader he played piano organ perched up high behind the band. There is no place for this kind of establishment in Hackney. Perhaps its biggest night was FWD>>, which moved there after Velvet Rooms closed, and the club played a significant role for the the whole dubstep scene. David PaulDave here dj in the Samanthas E type 1968-1973 anybody who remember me phone on 07774103139 it would be good to hear from. Went up to nice looker and said in my best accent like to dance honey. THE SOHO CONNECTIONS: A-Z of Clubs, Pubs & other X, Jim Miller Does anybody remember Sloopys disco Piccadilly Circus you had to go downstairs to the basement where Eric the Bouncer would kinda greet you and show you the smallest dance floor in the whole of Soho London went there from 1973 to 1975 every Saturday night because it was all pre-Saturday Night Fever and most people were either tourists or regulars great bar that served happy hour drinks at half price before 9:00pm and music was played by the resident DJ Don Stevens Happy Daze Jim. Nearly always near the front window. Valerie Hammond (in reply to Lena) Jonny Royal . Eric Clapton Concerts 1970s | Concerts Wiki | Fandom Down the stairs. Happy days ! It was whilst working here that another Edinburgh musician was given a job in the band, David Paton. Countdown never really did very well and Jean-Pierre went to Lanzarote, it was a great time to be at Samanthas. Mr. Jolly was the Manager. He was a student at Oxford. It was a funny layout ..as you could walk right round to each end via a corridor which looked out onto Shaftesbury Avenue susie permalink. Tony MayI have just heard back from my mate, Keith and he says that he did not know Iain Bairnson was in Gullivers People as he never saw the group live. Pete Kinsey Jimmy Mack the leader of Gullivers People was from TILBURY, There was a black girl singing with the band prior to Sue MARTINE,in about1972 or 1973. If anyone Fangs Praed street W2 summer 1979 , you from New Zealand living around Marylebone , you came to meet me outside Harrods Knightsbridge at 3 30 pm , than went to my place at Earls court and took separatly the underground at earls court exhibition exit . Thats interesting. Cables enraged founder Euan Johnston, who also founded nearby SeOne, said: We were assured when we moved in that we would not be affected by the redevelopment and Network Rail have simply changed their minds We have been brushed aside at every level.. I said shush, am here on night off from filming. Swinging 60s London Clubs 'La Valbonne' - YouTube By the 90s, everyone from Desmond Dekker to the Prodigy had played there. 4 Tops, Temps, Marvin. Barbara Behn (in reply to David) I was DJ opening night at the Valbonne . Then I asked them to play it. Remember the dj, brilliant play list. Hes not aware of the line up either as he asked me to try and find that out on the net. Would be great to hear from someone else who used to dance the nights away at Tiffanys!! Each episode has a corresponding collection of photographs that you can scroll through as you listen. Our reputation preceeds us. Hi Eamon, I used to go to Mikes Diner from 1977 onwards (when I was 18). The intricate details the engineers put on the design of the club is a marvel to see, and it will knock the shoes off any guest. Older mate looked at me said you prick your not Michael Caine . He began his career in the early 1960s in Nashville before moving to New York. In pictures: The history of some of London's iconic music venues It was like a small amphitheatre with the DJ the absolute centre of attraction, he says. Awesome! Not the same can be said of today unfortunately, I used to go there too! To speed up the process please contact us directly on: We will provide further details about minimum spend per table, dress code and arrival time. Her name was Kay S. Checked her out on LINKEDIN last year as never forgot her name and wow there she was still looking good in Southend. In one Dutch discotheque it became a sort of hype because of this. He has a copy of their Spendour In The Grass single and says they were known as a good harmony group. Did any of you folks use Mikes Diner next door? There was Phill Rabins salt beef bar across the road from the Windmill and the Lyric Tavern. Here, artist Darren Coffield remembers one of Soho . 4me Rgiment De Chasseurs Camp de la valbonne - Copains d'avant Mikes Diner was next door to Samanthas. This was, because they did not always know about this record. The 1970s also saw many terrorists attacks, most of which were put on by the IRA (the Irish Republican Army). Sadly all gone but great memories. Manny times they did and I let them even borrow it. But the magic was gone weve since seen the end for the Den, too. Would love to know if any one has any information about Jonny Royal. Lynda Tearney I knew Tony, my ex husband worked with him for years in Birdland , he came to our wedding. During the late 1970s and 1980s the venue, situated in The Piazza, Covent Garden, was popular with up-and-coming punk rock and new wave artists. Does anyone know what happened to the new club Tony Engleman opened on Oxford St ? Was Hilda the old woman with a wig ? Gullivers People had Jimmy Mack, Tony Jackson, Andy the Scotsman. So amazing that you also went to Tiffanys in the late 70s !!! Said sorry filming Sunday. Down the stairs. of your jeans! I went to London in 1977. I loved it late 70's early 80's it was very sophisticated. Jon x, I remember Mikes opening went there after finishing work downstairs, i knew Lenny and Louis Brown and Married Ion. Id be interested to hear any memories of this period from other Smart members? Mick ODowdWent to The Q Club in Paddington after seeing James Brown at The Rainbow in the 70s I think. Lynda Tearney (Lyn) No I worked as a waitress with Cleo, really good times. The nostalgic images show the capital's landmarks in the 1970s, a decade of feminism, Arsenal's FA cup win and the launch of the concord. Good the energy we all had, did we ever sleep? Many famous passers by dropped in after 3am. I started going there in 79 aged 16, I loved it. They loved to play it. outdoor artificial palm trees; Hi there! In this episode we explore the topic of clubs and late-night establishments in Soho's past. Did you ever know the two DJs at Tiffanys, in Shaftesbury avenue? Then wed head off to Mikes Diner at 3.30 or 4am and stay until about 7am. Speaking to the Guardian after its closure, Marcus Harris, who co-ran the venues long-running indie night White Heat, described it as a community of fringe culture. But things turned sour after after a double stabbing took place in the club, leading to its licence being revoked. Hi Geoff, yes I remember Ripples! Many famous passers by dropped in after 3am. Lynda Tearney Tom, Iwas working there when Albert was on the door, Jean-Pierre was the manager and Joanne worked on the reception with him, I worked as a waitress with Cleo. (and not exclusively straight) sexual subcultures in the 1970s, they came to be regarded as offensive, pass - or most damning of all - boring. Am i right. Dave here dj in the Samanthas E type 1968-1973 any body who remember me phone on 07774103139 it would be good to hear from, Hi , I was down Sam,s as a customer at that time ,say 67 to 73 , If I have it right there was Albert on the door, Piere as manager and the barman I can not remember. Jonny royal wa the other DJ. Tony (Engelman) is on it and I got in touch with him (after a mere 45 years) as I was looking for my best friend back in the day, Anne Chapman. Imentioned Baby Come Back which was there number 1 record, Tessa Dallyn Hi I used to dance the night away at Samanthas 67 to 69 after a long day nursing at Hammersmith Hospital. We had a Australian guy start as the manager, after a few weeks we all arrived for work and the safe was gone. Recall a bouncer on door Scottish red beard tux, Gullivers were band then DJ took over. ottawa dog adoption. There was a man called Sidney in one of the bars anyone remember him? I remember men in suits jumping in the glass tank for a dare.. David Paul I was the dj at Samanthas disco in 1979. I wonder if we ever crossed paths? Some were very dodgy but very good! Lloyd JohnsonMarquee, Bag o Nails, Flamingo, The Scene, Speakeasy,Roaring 20s, The Last Chance, Blazes,The Cromwellian.J.Arthuers, The Pheasantry,The Roxy, so many! My girlfriend at the the time was Elaine Jeyes her dad Albert was doorman there.

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