Jimmy James - A Man Like Me

[@carolsteed7604]

Brings back memories dancing in my local youth club 😊

[@thelunney1]

I'm listening to this tune on a beach in Tenerife welling up, absolutely 1st class.

[@martynrobinson9660]

Good on you 👍

[@ADRIANMcMANUSgastro-winetours]

The record that introduced me to northern soul in the summer of 1974... what a ride that’s been..

[@glammygaltattooz]

Aww!! That's very sweet!

[@deniseshaw3871]

and me..used to go wild to this

[@roygriffiths8501]

Absolutely Brilliant Record One Of Many Northern Soul Classics KTF

[@davewilliamson8035]

RIP Jimmy James - 'A man like me' was one of my first introductions to northern soul music ... and it still sounds great over 50 years later

[@davidsturgess7772]

It was one of the first records I bought 1974ish.Then sold it about 2yrs ago. What a song.

[@janeokeeffe5297]

This takes me back to happier times ❤love it

[@martynrobinson9660]

Too right x

[@martynrobinson9660]

And me xx

[@martynrobinson9660]

😘

[@wpaulvandyk]

Great song and i have a story to tell. I met Jimmy James once when he was playing Blackpool this was about 12 years ago or so and me and dad wanted to meet him so we asked and he signed our t-shirt and took some pics but here';s the best bit and something i have never witness before he said to me about the CD i had of his greatest hits being deleted and would it be possible to record it for him. Seriously never expect an artist to ask fans for recordings of there own music ie a CD, so we said yes and when we got home we had the address and sent it and few weeks or so got a letter of thanks with a signed picture. I can tell you happy days and have seen Jimmy James about 4 times live and he always puts on a good show.

[@michaelstocks4231]

Great story..................

[@smurfy501]

i hope you did do it for him, what a great story (Y) x

[@fester54]

Jimmy James is a great bloke, we promoted him and Ben E King on the same bill a few years ago ( The year before Ben died ) and the pair of them sat outside in the sunshine with us at Robin 2 in Bilston near Wolverhampton eating Fish and Chips from the paper washed down by Ice cold diet Cola ~ #cherishedmemories

[@andresydnor6995]

What a VERY NICE THING to say!!!! I ALWAYS enjoy hearing stories about celebrities, who have NICE personalities....and treat people WELL!!!!

[@wishfix]

I met jimmy a few times while I was working at the Richmond skegness. Great performer and top man.

[@elainesmith7044]

Listening to this right now. True Legend R.I.P Jimmy 😢

[@debilawrence1545]

Brings back many happy memory’s . Wish I could go back to how it was, and the way we were.

[@Sheffield_Steve]

RIP Jimmy James. Thank you for leaving us with this awesome track among others.

[@JohnGByrne]

MotownMagic1959 Jimmy was one of the best singers I'd heard in the UK, I loved his songs, it's very nostalgic remembering him, he could have been a Motown star as far as I was concerned!! Jimmy James and The Vagabonds, great times!! Thank you Jimmy, and bricomaligno for adding it! JOHN

[@rowena4633]

Who wouldn’t love this?

[@johnflanagan7653]

When I was DJing - Jimmy was in cabaret and I was working that room the same night. He signed all his singles for me as did a few other artistes over the years - including Edwin Starr.

[@paulselkirk2345]

Another brilliant piece of northern soul like this one good to dance to ktf 🤩😊😎🤗

[@stephenlakin8783]

I had the great pleasure of meeting the man, and absolute gentleman,and it just happened to be my birthday.R.I.P sir and godbless

[@RupertDaley1964]

Great tune, rest in peace Jimmy 👍

[@MYKGARTON]

R.I.P. Jimmy

[@chrisgjohnson134]

REMEMBER BUYING THIS FROM "RARE RECORDS" IN MANCHESTER UK IN THE SEVENTIES.....STILL A GREAT DANCER...

[@grahamd5418]

The sweeter side of Northern Soul. With the legandary producer Biddu.

[@sandieharrison7499]

What a great record I love it ❤😘

[@kb223nc]

STILL LISTENING IN APRIL 2021! LOve It!

[@michaeldonnelly1884]

I'm in heaven, TYG for giving me the pleasure of listening to this track

[@billychristie1640]

this only gets better everytime i hear it.............an absolute classic slice of vinyl KTF!

[@craigjones2838]

Absolutely brilliant tune makes you want to DANCE KTF CAN'T HELP BUT KEEP PLAYING THIS TUNE

[@gillsharpe7603]

Me too gotta play it everyday ❤️KTF

[@gazzat8792]

makes u feel all nice this song jj u mint

[@strawman2458]

Jimmy and his band at the tiny funhouse bar in Keighley late seventies early eighties was fantastic very intimate venue Paul ogrady working behind the bar aswell,

[@joeking433]

I can see this being an influence to Dexy's Midnight Runner's "Come on Eileen".

[@mickbrown8249]

Bought this track @ 13 b4 I knew what happened to all the rest glad I saw Jackie Wilson in Shropshire b4 me & folks emigrated to Capetown Dec 75' memories still living...ktf

[@alisonhill4761]

Some words you just never forget.

[@martynrobinson9660]

❤️🤌

[@paulinewilford-lt4ks]

Still got me stateside demo 3quid 1974 ish 😊

[@graychambers954]

classic back in the early 70s the best time as a 15 year old mod/skin great times .crombies twotone trousers red socks and brouges,, ahh them were the days would go back in the blink of an eye if I could soulgray of westbrom

[@awhitehead2011]

Ditto!

[@fashionbemeUK]

Me too, so much happens after our young days, those 2 tone suits and platforms, glad your still dancing like you used too, I am too xx🎉❤😂

[@mariastoll6334]

Me too wish we could bring those days back when I was 15 good memories miss them

[@michaelmackin5934]

Cats Whiskers Oldham close my eyes and listen to this what a lucky seventeen year old i was in 1973 so very very lucky to have some fine mates simply wonderfull

[@markcohoon6175]

Agreed loved that venue one love bro

[@peterwalker4272]

Dj scragg . Great nights ',,, more atmosphere than baileys club for sure

[@soulboyrochdale]

Peter Walker Both great clubs and great times, saw him at Bailey's in 1974, he had the place bouncing in minutes. My beautiful Lynda will be dancing on that floor in the sky now to this.

[@dodgydavy1969]

1973 i was there bro top toon top club KTF

[@fredthreadgale4196]

Saw him at bailey Oldham good times

[@karlmayes7412]

Well I'm 76 and love this music ❤❤❤❤

[@CityGov]

I saw Jimmy James about 25 years ago. Still remember it, wonderful night!!!

[@bobfunkhouse1161]

+CityGov I to saw jimmy James & VB's about 39 years ago in 1976/7 and they did this song, think they are at Butlins next year we should go he's 75 now bless him ! :)

[@chrism9971]

Saw Jimmy james and the vagabonds at Goose green Labour club many years ago fantastic

[@jacquelinewilkes8440]

Heard this last night first time played by our man Bernie absolutely love it

[@CarolAnnRunham]

I love this song

[@MrCamohoj]

I was a young gun of 19 when I frequented Scamps in Bradford , Hole in the Wall and Mecca. This top tune was played was played regularly.

[@marilyndeverell6613]

Met Jr Walker andEdwin Starr in the early 70 s at the Golden Torch after an all nighter and went for a meal with them made friends with them always went to see them live when I could good times good friends

[@martynrobinson9660]

Wow ther'e classic memories 👍😘 X

[@Stives1979]

Absolutely class slice of northern - still listening right now in 2021 great music live's on 💯👏👏🍑🍑✊🏻✊🏻

[@pathepburn9900]

This brings back great memories.. I remember this song, I think it was the flip side of Mathew and Son.. but don't quote me on it. Me and my friend at 14 years old, used to play it on the jukebox. 🙂💜

[@4bawbees]

Never realised this was a Biddu composition/ production first time I heard it in Flannigans disco, Edinburgh BITD. All I knew was I had to dance to it!

[@gillsharpe7603]

What a tune ......KTF ❤️

[@barneyrubble8849]

Pure Magic!!!!!!!!!

[@jenniferevans1300]

Loved this song for years

[@tinadavies4195]

God brings back memories & goosebumps!

[@WHALEBOY777]

Wish I lived during the Northern Soul era, unfortunately I was born long after but I still can enjoy the music at least.

[@martynrobinson9660]

Oh shame! Music was A1 x

[@robertbeacham6286]

This is a great Summertime Music !! I can dance with my spouse if I had one !! Men , you can dance to this music in the Summertime with your wife , daughter or any woman who really wants to dance with you !!

[@davidthomas3046]

IF you get a chance see JIMMY JAMES in concert he is JUST GREAT thanks for posting

[@stephentyas4698]

Yes i saw him back in the sixties at Worthing Assembly halls singing "Red red wine"He didn't half sweat Guy in the audience had to mop his brow.

[@grahamchambers9665]

brings back magical memories of early 70s and dancing at clubs all over ''' England great intro into northern soul for me aged 15-16 ish especially me and mates at the mecca blackpool'' in 72-3 following wba all over the country' stayed over a couple of days'' great days'' time machine please'' soulgray wba''''

[@martinmiller8041]

Love this happy days

[@fabsouza11]

Come On Eileen brought me here.... OMG Two classic hits in only one song: Come On Eileen and Can't Help Myself

[@Coppertunes]

Also... Billy Ocean, Love really hurts without you!

[@ludoviclobjois5190]

Come on Eileen !!

[@neilreynolds1865]

went to see Jimmy James years ago. Awesome night ! KTF.

[@StewartLongdon]

Oh What Memories Part of the soundtrack to my youth x

[@TyroneEpps]

This version is cool ! 😊

[@lindareadman7095]

Love this song 🎵 ❤ 💕

[@lordred4116]

Great tune from the 70s youth club days

[@alain59200]

love this track brico thank for the sharing

[@TheSkinheadmoonstomp]

saw JJ @ a warners souls show about five years ago! Believe me he still had it! worked his butt off & the crowd of admittedly veteren soulies responded! KTF & KRO

[@derekvernon7684]

Brings back early 70's Memories at The Top Rank,Southampton!

[@bryanwhitworth1754]

My favourite label.

[@mariajosemj2758]

At the begginning seems like sugar pie honey bunch, i can t help myself

[@bobfunkhouse1161]

I to saw jimmy James & VB's about 39 years ago in 1976/7 and they did this song!

[@matthews2656]

R.I.P. Jimmy ❤

[@littlecharlsey]

Really reminds me of I Can't Help Myself. Great track regardless.

[@ianjones8953]

Top tune love it KTF

[@whitw0rthstreet]

Spotted CG. DMR loved Northern Soul so I guess this Biddu (NS manufactured song) was up their street 8 years later. Well sung JJ - Respect.

[@chrisjeffery908]

Met Jimmy at Brit trentside. 1974 shook hands Great guy

[@davesmith5183]

Class tune

[@davidmerchant7424]

I had totally forgotten this track, brill 👍

[@elainebell1105]

Not herd this for years loved it

[@catherinesheldon6723]

One of my favourites just wow wow beautiful an romantic

[@rogercharlton6377]

saw him sing this saturday 30 th july 2016 down the Boston Gliderdrome ,he's still got it

[@laurencejoyce8015]

God is the Gliderdrome still going? seen some fab groups there.!

[@JohnWilliams-in1xm]

Saw him & the vbs this pm at Rhyl.What a cracking set at this free festival provided by the council!

[@davidbarnard1126]

Gliderdrome 68,69,70,71 saw loads of top quality bands - rock & soul - awesome crazy weekends.

[@lisaalderman841]

Out of thisworld so many memories xc

[@billychristie1640]

absolute brilliance of the highest order KTF

[@MarbleArch333]

RIP Jimmy

[@elfincreature7578]

This song was Kevin Rowland's inspiration for "Come on Eileen".

[@xxxxxx-es7yw]

Had this record since i was 14 played it at the rye croft with twiggy and jazzman n.u.l. still a top top record do' snt get played much now but what a great track

[@stevebird5087]

wicked track had a fair few dances to this old classic. that's when you just danced and never mind the home audience on you tube .

[@jubelo57]

I actually have this exact 45 in my collection...

[@coeliacko878]

One of the best

[@markpierce3521]

Whitchurch Civic centre 1973,take me back home x

[@bridgetmodette6638]

I love this song xx

[@tinadavies4195]

Remember my brother buying and playing this,I was 13 and loved ever since,my brother said if I touched it he'd break my fingers ha!. I did but my fingers weren't broken.

[@kevinashcroft1674]

I was 17 best track ever to dance to xx

[@mickrudy7549]

Listening to this brilliant track everyday ktf 2019

[@stephencantrel9515]

Wowwwww.So good to reflect....

[@julianchild5000]

Reminds me of Scamps Disco in Bradford in 1975 with some of the Samanthas all-nighter regulars.

[@eggswithbutterfingers3908]

I LOVE this song

[@umbertotucci2300]

Julian Child samantha regent street London you mean? fantastic time. i was there too

[@indy5624]

WE had a Scamps nite club come disco In Norwich around that time, wonder if was a company name. ?

[@RBAS-wx1jk]

Woo ooo sweet thing I don't know why you make my heart sing But there's something now deep inside happening That I can't hide Pretty babe You know you drive me crazy I won't spend my life on a shelf I need you my baby but nobody else A man like me Needs a woman like you When I'm home Wear my ring Be my woman be my everything A man like me Needs a woman Buttercup since I met you Things have been looking up And I just can't stop wanting you Keep pinching myself to see if it's true Oh pretty babe You know you drive me crazy Won't spend my life on a shelf Need you my baby but nobody else A man like me Needs a woman like you When I'm home Wear my ring Be my woman be my everything A man like me Needs a woman Touch me touch me Oh pretty babe You know you drive me crazy Won't spend my life on a shelf Need you my baby but nobody else A man like me Needs a woman like you When I'm home Wear my ring Be my woman be my everything A man like me Needs a woman like you When I'm home Wear my ring Be my woman be my everything"

[@StefMala]

Back in the day this would be played out everywhere but would suck you into the Northern Scene

[@rsclark1948]

Just Great!!!

[@kevinashcroft1674]

One superb classic I'm a northern souled best track to dance to x

[@stevewaugh2]

Great Song !

[@MegaPatron1]

That voice.

[@ianc4992]

Build me Up Buttercup X Come on Eileen

[@aceform11]

Just brilliant

[@OmarGrazem]

Thé. Best. Voiceomar

[@mrteabaguk]

Awesome 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@margjackson3034]

Jimmy James just gotta dance when this comes on