tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134969481939975509.post2430522409622243787..comments2024-02-25T19:43:16.535-05:00Comments on Marco On The Bass: Stan Campbell - Forgotten voice of one of the greatest protest songs of all timeMarco On The Basshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05874620674573034354noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134969481939975509.post-65935178770266783082021-09-30T17:31:42.171-04:002021-09-30T17:31:42.171-04:00Ho who are you ??? Which school did you go to and ...Ho who are you ??? Which school did you go to and did u know Butket Ali Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134969481939975509.post-54092742756864125852021-08-02T16:51:07.980-04:002021-08-02T16:51:07.980-04:00Amazing and terrible to put his story together. St...Amazing and terrible to put his story together. Stan's voice on the Special AKA's In the Studio is out of this world. The music business was always brutal and no one should be sentimental about it.Jasonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134969481939975509.post-89497279548608230842021-05-12T17:32:35.203-04:002021-05-12T17:32:35.203-04:00Always around west heath pretending to play guitar...Always around west heath pretending to play guitar. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11450680264594570558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134969481939975509.post-83079233279678853592021-03-12T01:15:47.991-05:002021-03-12T01:15:47.991-05:00When he left Sidney Stringer he went to Caludin Ca...When he left Sidney Stringer he went to Caludin Castle boys school that where I met him he was into music big time that was 1980.i met him again 9 years later in Japan where he was going to do a series of gigs.I always had a great laugh with Stan last saw him in 1994 he was doing a gig in a pub in Holloway Road. So sorry to hear about his mental health issues I wish him well. TC from Coventry Trehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02086532764165660935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134969481939975509.post-69696494485710189702020-04-11T03:36:39.031-04:002020-04-11T03:36:39.031-04:00Fair play people banging on about his voice what a...Fair play people banging on about his voice what about the grief and trauma hes caused for them familys no excuseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134969481939975509.post-29564363203274294462019-07-06T19:24:35.479-04:002019-07-06T19:24:35.479-04:00Yeah anonymous sums it upYeah anonymous sums it upAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03308256487592209560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134969481939975509.post-3994297096970077962019-07-06T19:21:15.143-04:002019-07-06T19:21:15.143-04:00Stan my childhood friend we grew up together we to...Stan my childhood friend we grew up together we took our different paths you went into the music industry i chose the military and the police service what happened to you MY friend what happened after them long summer school holidays we spent together being a nuisance when i heard free Nelson Mandela i was so proud telling people we grew up together and spent so much time with each other what happened mat e could yoy not handle the fame i am truly gutted for you one love xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03308256487592209560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134969481939975509.post-32076491909306222372019-07-06T10:57:50.651-04:002019-07-06T10:57:50.651-04:00It really is a shame, although I’m not condoning h...It really is a shame, although I’m not condoning his behaviour. He roams around the streets near where I live and I only found out it was Stan a few days ago. I was shocked. He looks so lost. He talks and laughs to himself but he avoids all women he goes past and makes a point of keeping his distance- almost as if he is scared of us. Everyday he does the same thing. Really upsetting to see. Hollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13617472744331724011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134969481939975509.post-81233732104092234742019-04-06T12:29:48.596-04:002019-04-06T12:29:48.596-04:00Quick point of order... Free Nelson Mandela was in...Quick point of order... Free Nelson Mandela was in fact written by Jerry Dammers Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134969481939975509.post-34871230410099689022019-01-03T17:23:29.946-05:002019-01-03T17:23:29.946-05:00I knew Stan in the mid 90's when I worked at h...I knew Stan in the mid 90's when I worked at his music publishers. I took him out for lunch a couple of times and he came to see me at the office few times. I'd worked at WEA records when his solo lp was released and I'd loved it, so was I chuffed to have the opportunity to get to know him a bit. I liked him, but it was obvious that he had issues, certainly the girls in the office found him a bit creepy. But we hit it off, although I did think he was bonkers. He played me demos of new materiel that he was working on and I absolutely loved them. They were very sparse and atmospheric, with lots of haunting oboe parts. Unfortunately he had a reputation for being for being very difficult to deal with which didn't help his career. I left the music business in '94, but always remembered Stan fondly and as a wasted talent,who was making some beautiful music. I'm so saddened to read of his actions and assaults. He was clearly dealing with demons/mental illness. So so sad. I have a cassette copy of the songs somewhere as when I left I kept a box of demos I'd liked. I hope that he is in a better space now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134969481939975509.post-52335896290038026662016-08-27T16:04:24.971-04:002016-08-27T16:04:24.971-04:00Coming from the husband of the little girl he trie...Coming from the husband of the little girl he tried to attack. I To would love to meet Stan. I'm sure you could imagine I have a few things to discuss with him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134969481939975509.post-25338345968690057842016-08-04T12:20:17.289-04:002016-08-04T12:20:17.289-04:00Thanks for the article. It was really interesting,...Thanks for the article. It was really interesting, sad but interesting.Listenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14284489109863431202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134969481939975509.post-88487433955179885362016-08-01T19:29:22.743-04:002016-08-01T19:29:22.743-04:00I bought his solo album (cassette) the second I he...I bought his solo album (cassette) the second I heard Years Go By,back when MTV played it the 1 or 2 times that they may have. Always loved it, and just recently got it on CD. I kinda feel like an exclusive club is ours, ladies & gents. Sure, I would have loved to see his career have taken a different turn, but , after being somewhat turned off trying to turn peeps on to him, and getting fake"yeah, I'll check him out" responses, my take is-<br />We know that he was a special talent. <br />His unfortunate path is just a reminder that fame is that sword; double edged, and fickle as a mutha!!<br />Pray for the man. And, enjoy his music. I will, and do. Lifting you up, Stan Campbell.Thanx for endless great drives listening to you bumpin' out my speakers, thanx for allowing me a glimpse into what you dug,musically, and allowing me to make my comparisons, and differenciate. Thank You, from Us, your appreciative fans. Peace, Love, and harmony yur way, My Brother. Love4OneAnother.Slicksta8phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02518178724510157456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134969481939975509.post-9426243535392831202016-08-01T19:26:09.475-04:002016-08-01T19:26:09.475-04:00I bought his solo album (cassette) the second I he...I bought his solo album (cassette) the second I heard Years Go By,back when MTV played it the 1 or 2 times that they may have. Always loved it, and just recently got it on CD. I kinda feel like an exclusive club is ours, ladies & gents. Sure, I would have loved to see his career have taken a different turn, but , after being somewhat turned off trying to turn peeps on to him, and getting fake"yeah, I'll check him out" responses, my take is-<br />We know that he was a special talent. <br />His unfortunate path is just a reminder that fame is that sword; double edged, and fickle as a mutha!!<br />Pray for the man. And, enjoy his music. I will, and do. Lifting you up, Stan Campbell.Thanx for endless great drives listening to you bumpin' out my speakers, thanx for allowing me a glimpse into what you dug,musically, and allowing me to make my comparisons, and differenciate. Thank You, from Us, your appreciative fans. Peace, Love, and harmony yur way, My Brother. Love4OneAnother.Slicksta8phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02518178724510157456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134969481939975509.post-61530519185915155072016-03-05T19:39:33.727-05:002016-03-05T19:39:33.727-05:00http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stan-Campbell/dp/B00000DTI...http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stan-Campbell/dp/B00000DTIM#customerReviews<br /><br /><br />Just in case...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134969481939975509.post-2246383633406048122016-03-05T19:38:35.162-05:002016-03-05T19:38:35.162-05:00Found this site by accident. Have always loved thi...Found this site by accident. Have always loved this man's voice. If anyone is interested found this link on Amazon. Bought the album this morning! <br /><br />http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stan-Campbell/dp/B00000DTIM#customerReviews<br />SueAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134969481939975509.post-80105233418550914322015-12-18T19:57:55.404-05:002015-12-18T19:57:55.404-05:00Stan is my uncle, although I have only met him as ...Stan is my uncle, although I have only met him as a small child. He and all his siblings had a very troubled upbringing and it's sad. I love singin and feel I have a gift from my dads side although not thr confidence to use it and at 31 now never will. I hope stan is ok wherever he is Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06614220064169132239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134969481939975509.post-2408901002691329692015-04-20T11:17:31.308-04:002015-04-20T11:17:31.308-04:00I used to have his cd but lost it at some point ma...I used to have his cd but lost it at some point many years ago. It was very atmospheric music which i enjoyed, at the time, but let's be realistic here. He ceased having sensitivity and a social conscience the day he started physically attacking women and children in the street in Birmingham and London. If you read about it on other pages it seems he was doing this for a quite a while. Luckily at least some of his victims managed to escape. Writing a song about Nelson Mandela and then assaulting innocent people in the street? Doesn't seem the sensitive type now, eh. If his mental health problems were exacerbated by losing his fame then perhaps writing about Mandela was just a tool to be noticed. His respect for one man versus hatred for half the population is very strange. Another anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134969481939975509.post-73234299994094272752015-02-03T09:20:24.893-05:002015-02-03T09:20:24.893-05:00BRUMMIE ADMIRER
Stan NEVER raped anyone which is ...BRUMMIE ADMIRER<br /> Stan NEVER raped anyone which is why that nasty suggestion comes from 'anonymous'. The man was mentally unwell but has been back in the community for some time. being penniless he has obviously struggled to find the money to get back into a studio to lay down any tracks.he is in Birmingham should anyone want to help him get back into the studio.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134969481939975509.post-73332796631553148432014-09-08T09:21:47.105-04:002014-09-08T09:21:47.105-04:00Let him who is without sin cast the first stone. I...Let him who is without sin cast the first stone. I watched <i>Years Go By</i> on TV when I was about 15; I was really impressed by his voice, and by his handsomeness. That song has kept bubbling up in my mind for years since then. I think that such a talent deserves good feelings and better hopes for the future, whatever the past. Hope he will get soon over his problems and be soon able to make music again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134969481939975509.post-66125456812044758012014-06-03T07:35:44.529-04:002014-06-03T07:35:44.529-04:00He has raped a young girl and attacked women and k...He has raped a young girl and attacked women and kids In the street. He should be locked up and forgotten about for the safety of people in birmingham/Northfield area. Hope he rots in hellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134969481939975509.post-5411264723732464102014-02-27T19:18:28.309-05:002014-02-27T19:18:28.309-05:00I'm American and have a slightly different vie...I'm American and have a slightly different view on Stan. I listened to him all through college in the late 80's and could never get his smooth style and incredible voice out of my mind. The Years Go By album is a classic period, nothing else to say.<br />The difference in my view that is that many black american male artists were railroaded and blacklisted because they sang protest songs OR the very strength of their voice could move nations to change. Stan might have been blacklisted BECAUSE of his immense talent. He wouldn't be the first person who was "white" listed because he spoke the truth in way that could move millions. Is there still a download link to get Years go BY???? As you can see, I love that album!lionscourthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12775911531667146980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134969481939975509.post-33261940092572555122014-02-27T19:17:28.683-05:002014-02-27T19:17:28.683-05:00I'm American and have a slightly different vie...I'm American and have a slightly different view on Stan. I listened to him all through college in the late 80's and could never get his smooth style and incredible voice out of my mind. The Years Go By album is a classic period, nothing else to say.<br />The difference in my view that is that many black american male artists were railroaded and blacklisted because they sang protest songs OR the very strength of their voice could move nations to change. Stan might have been blacklisted BECAUSE of his immense talent. He wouldn't be the first person who was "white" listed because he spoke the truth in way that could move millions. Is there still a download link to get Years go BY???? As you can see, I love that album!lionscourthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12775911531667146980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134969481939975509.post-8891850778852414082014-01-29T18:49:31.089-05:002014-01-29T18:49:31.089-05:00Album now reissued on Edsel label, catlg no. EDSA ...Album now reissued on Edsel label, catlg no. EDSA 5020 is reviewed in this months Record Collector magazine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134969481939975509.post-62912491056643460972014-01-04T16:16:34.367-05:002014-01-04T16:16:34.367-05:00He was my neighbour whilst in Channel A and I knew...He was my neighbour whilst in Channel A and I knew the Two Tone bands.His was a bedsit and he practised on his drums..and loved to sing, pretty late into the night but always shut up when I asked him.<br />Coventry was buzzing musically and he had the voice those bands wanted...when their lead singers left but he was so young,had been fostered and didn't have the security the others enjoyed.i can imagine he felt an outsider amongst them.<br />I thought he was a great kid really polite but cheeky and it really was too much too young!<br />Sorry women got hurt by him.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com