Guest ritchie Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 Scenario/ You are asked to explain northern soul from cradle to now, you have an hour at the decks. It will be your only chance to do is... so choose wisely.. Not necessarily your favorites, but also tunes that that have moved the scene one way or the other.
Guest Matt Male Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 Scenario/ You are asked to explain northern soul from cradle to now, you have an hour at the decks. It will be your only chance to do is... so choose wisely.. Not necessarily your favorites, but also tunes that that have moved the scene one way or the other. Brilliant question Ritchie, but over an hour later no one has replied, i can only imagine everyone is having a good think about this. I know i am.
Ernie Andrews Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 This is going to be interesting as to what you start with and what you finish with. It also depends when you came on the scene and if you were out of it for some time like I was. Can we agree 20 records for the spot?
Little-stevie Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 Game of poker.. Who is gonna start this topic.. Maybe i have time to think up a playlist later...
Guest dundeedavie Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 Can we agree 20 records for the spot? that shows you play that 70's and modern nonsense lolol you can nearly get 30 R&B tunes into an hour
Liamgp Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 Where would you start? Mid-60s Motown to represent the rise in popularity in soul in the UK? The first big import tune representing the start of the rare soul scene? First tune played at Wigan? I would think 'Out on the Floor' or 'That Beating Rhythm' would be the best intro record since they both sum up the scene to a T.
Mark B Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 This is very hard to think through as some of us have long history's on the scene so it starts with tunes that forged the begining of my trip 6 X 6 earl van dyke a man like me jimmy james. both from youth discos and clubs psychedelic soul saxie russell meet me halfway lily bryant dont it make you feel funky joe hicks nothing can compare to you velvet satins baby dont you weep edward hamilton good little you joey dee ernie andrews fine young girl spellbound tamiko jones get out harold melvin and blue notes mainstring oscar perry if you and i had never met magic night take me back lee fields the bottle gil scott heron dont you worry baby bessie banks these all come from time at pendulum wigan blackpool mecca cats whiskers and cleethorpes tastes change with time just cant speak jimmy bo horne wrapped around your finger poets didnt hear these until the 90's and to end it would have to be the ender form the best ever soul club califronia montage young holt unlimited its very hard to choose form so many tunes that shaped my life i have not included stuff that i listen too and play now these listed i class as northern but i now listen to and play tunes that are not deemed northern by a lot of people but i will probaly change the list when i can think better its hard to dredge up old memories of tunes. mark.
Eddie Hubbard Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 This is my personal record list story , having bought and sold Northern Soul since '72 without a break , these are some of my biggest influences : Tami Lynn - I'm gonna run away San Remo Strings - Festival time Velvelettes - These things [ listened to these during lunch times at school aged 14 , didn't even realise they were Northern Soul at the time ] Williams and Watson - Too late Jerry Williams - If you ask me Garnet Mimms - Looking for you [ Torch , early Mecca , Cats, early Wigan ] Candi Staton - Now you got the upper hand Mel Britt - She'll come running back Jo Armstead - I got the vibes [ The Mecca influence seeping into Wigan and Cleethorpes playlists ] Vicki Baines - Country girl Mr Soul - What happened to yesterday Little Ann - What should I do [ mid to late Wigan , Richard S. flying the flag with some great newies ] Bobby Hutton - Come See Originals - Suspicion [ Wigan closed , Stafford and 100 Club keeping things going with some great slower pace sides and the unissued Motown sides , new top DJ's like Keb , Dave Withers and Guy showing the old guard a thing or two .Great venues in Scotland too . Maxine Brown - It's Torture Moments - Baby I want you [ 100 Club influence on these sides ] Willie Pickett - On the stage of life [ The crossover sides start to take off ] Parliaments - This is my rainy day Margaret Little - Love finds a way [ Up to today , showing that good 60's can still be found ] Mixed Feelings - Sha La La [ The current invogue sound of funky Soul ] Hope you enjoy my choices , great thread Ritchie .Best ,Eddie
The Tempest Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 (edited) Dobie Gray - The In Crowd Donnie Elbert - Little Piece Of Leather Mitch Ryder - You Get Your Kicks Alexander Patton - A Lil Love Sometimes The Nomads - Somethings Bad Doni Burdick - Bari Track Judy Hughes - Fine , Fine , Fine The Carstairs - It Really Hurts Me Girl Mike Jemison - You'll Never Get My Love Gil Scott - Heron - The Bottle Bobby Boyd - Why Are You Crying Soul Bros Inc . - Pyramid Jimmy Bo Horne - I Just Can't Speak Rhetta Hughes - I Cry Myself To Sleep Bobby Rich - There 's A Girl Somewhere ( For Me) Eugene Record - Overdose Of Joy The O'Jays - To Prove That I Love You Jan Jones - Independent Woman Mary Mundy - You Put A Hurting On Me Anthony White - Yes You Need Love Time travel complete !!! Edited July 16, 2009 by 123-motown
Guest ritchie Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 This is my personal record list story , having bought and sold Northern Soul since '72 without a break , these are some of my biggest influences : Tami Lynn - I'm gonna run away San Remo Strings - Festival time Velvelettes - These things [ listened to these during lunch times at school aged 14 , didn't even realise they were Northern Soul at the time ] Williams and Watson - Too late Jerry Williams - If you ask me Garnet Mimms - Looking for you [ Torch , early Mecca , Cats, early Wigan ] Candi Staton - Now you got the upper hand Mel Britt - She'll come running back Jo Armstead - I got the vibes [ The Mecca influence seeping into Wigan and Cleethorpes playlists ] Vicki Baines - Country girl Mr Soul - What happened to yesterday Little Ann - What should I do [ mid to late Wigan , Richard S. flying the flag with some great newies ] Bobby Hutton - Come See Originals - Suspicion [ Wigan closed , Stafford and 100 Club keeping things going with some great slower pace sides and the unissued Motown sides , new top DJ's like Keb , Dave Withers and Guy showing the old guard a thing or two .Great venues in Scotland too . Maxine Brown - It's Torture Moments - Baby I want you [ 100 Club influence on these sides ] Willie Pickett - On the stage of life [ The crossover sides start to take off ] Parliaments - This is my rainy day Margaret Little - Love finds a way [ Up to today , showing that good 60's can still be found ] Mixed Feelings - Sha La La [ The current invogue sound of funky Soul ] Hope you enjoy my choices , great thread Ritchie .Best ,Eddie Fantastic replies so far... just what I was hoping for when I dreamt up this thread .. Im still at the youth club as regards my own choices and reasons .. I hope to post soon . Thanks Eddie Regards Richie
Guest ritchie Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 This is going to be interesting as to what you start with and what you finish with. It also depends when you came on the scene and if you were out of it for some time like I was. Can we agree 20 records for the spot? Very good point Ernie 20 is a good round number, that 3min average gives plenty of scope, and the first and last will be crucial. Thank you .
Tony Turner Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 Not necessarily the story of the scene (sorry I know that's the thread) but it piqued my imagination so I thought of my journey. Robert Knight-Love On A Mountain Top Showstoppers-Ain't Nothing But A House Party Dobie Gray-Out On The Floor Casualeers-Dance Dance Dance Tomangoes-I Really Love You Fi-Dels-Try A Little Harder Sam Williams-Love Slipped Through My Fingers Eula Cooper-Let Our Love Grow Higher Larry Houston-Let's Spend Some Time Together Otis Clay-The Only Way Is Up Tyrone Barklay-Man Of Value Cheryl Berdell-Giving It All To You Tony Middleton-Spanish Maiden Brooks Brothers-Looking For A Woman Big Frank & The Essence-I Won't Let Her See Me Cry Citations-Keep The Faith Soul Incorporated-My Proposal September Jones-Give Me All Of Your Love Lou Johnson-The Panic Is On Vanguards-Good Times Bad Times Wee-Try Me All very evocative for me anyway. TT
Guest ritchie Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 Not necessarily the story of the scene (sorry I know that's the thread) but it piqued my imagination so I thought of my journey. Robert Knight-Love On A Mountain Top Showstoppers-Ain't Nothing But A House Party Dobie Gray-Out On The Floor Casualeers-Dance Dance Dance Tomangoes-I Really Love You Fi-Dels-Try A Little Harder Sam Williams-Love Slipped Through My Fingers Eula Cooper-Let Our Love Grow Higher Larry Houston-Let's Spend Some Time Together Otis Clay-The Only Way Is Up Tyrone Barklay-Man Of Value Cheryl Berdell-Giving It All To You Tony Middleton-Spanish Maiden Brooks Brothers-Looking For A Woman Big Frank & The Essence-I Won't Let Her See Me Cry Citations-Keep The Faith Soul Incorporated-My Proposal September Jones-Give Me All Of Your Love Lou Johnson-The Panic Is On Vanguards-Good Times Bad Times Wee-Try Me All very evocative for me anyway. TT Thanks Tony. Eula cooper will be in my list eventually, the first record I paid £30 quid for ,,that was my weeks wages in 76 and I snapped it a few hours later. (bummer)
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