i love dancin and wonder why we didnt dance together at wigan?... ..never saw anyone on the scene dance with a partner and i think we missed out looking at 'the shag'... that would have been a perfect dance for us.

its nice to express yourself on your own but would have been a pleasant change to get close?

do young kids get asked to dance these days or is it a dying art?

i say we start shagging befor its too late!

best put up the dance for those who dont know what im talking about!

I never went to blackpool mecca but heard there was a bit of mixed dancing went on there

  On 04/10/2009 at 07:09, spudmurphy said:

I never went to blackpool mecca but heard there was a bit of mixed dancing went on there

yes when they started playing 70's stuff like original savannah band a few used to do swing type dancing (wayne and jackie were a couple who used to)quite a few at the ritz as well.

mark

  On 03/10/2009 at 23:56, familytree said:

best put up the dance for those who dont know what im talking about!

Take that bird away & speed up the bloke a bit & he wouldnt be a bad dancer.......... .

Russ

Cos when a tune came on and it's one of those, you all know, rush to the dancefloor jobs obliterating anything in your way, you certainly aint got time to find your partner, or even less "would you like to dance madam?", given that most records are round about 2:30 ish

  On 03/10/2009 at 23:56, familytree said:

best put up the dance for those who dont know what im talking about!

Wasn't The Shag a beach scene dance. Looking at the video clip it could be that the sand was too hot hence the quick foot movements!

Most of the clowns I remember at Wigan with their sweat bands and bar towels hanging off their belts would have had a job getting a bird to talk to em, never mind dance with em!

It may well be the the way to dance at do's in the future what with the slower tempos creeping in and average ages going up .

Rob

If someone manages to put on a beat ballad alldayer as mooted on another thread, I'd definitely be up for a smooch hour, but only if the top 20 crumpet are there

Some friends of mine from the South Carolina beach scene came over to visit a couple of years ago, and they danced (shagged?) together at Bisley. Raised a few eyebrows I can tell you.

i,m always up for a "shag"....any takers..

The Shag is a dance specifically for dancing couples. It can be done on ones own, but then it's known as The W*nk

why ? . because they get in the flippin way

Debbie - The last thing i would want to do is, dance with a partner at a Soul event

It was bad enough when i used to do competition Latin American & Ballroom, some of your partners were but i still had to smile! & its even worse for Lindy & Jive!

WHAT A BUNCH OF THEY WERE!

Just think about it!, my poor size 3 feet getting stamped on by some big size 9

PLEASE NO PARTNERS FOR NORTHERN SOUL!

Edited October 5, 200915 yr by parkash

  On 05/10/2009 at 10:51, Gene-R said:

The Shag is a dance specifically for dancing couples. It can be done on ones own, but then it's known as The W*nk

tut tut Gene xxx

  On 05/10/2009 at 12:07, dj diva di said:

tut tut Gene xxx

Soooo--------------whats a good "Shagging" record,or put another way,whats a good record to"shag" to?????????????

  On 05/10/2009 at 12:19, proudlove said:

Soooo--------------whats a good "Shagging" record,or put another way,whats a good record to"shag" to?????????????

Erm.........."Je T'aime, Moi Non Plus" by Jane Birkin & Serge Gainsbourg

  On 05/10/2009 at 12:19, proudlove said:

Soooo--------------whats a good "Shagging" record,or put another way,whats a good record to"shag" to?????????????

Here's one of my faves but only because I used to get really good soul 45s for the album "Dart Attack" that this track appeared on.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mwe73cMLXE0

They all have this kinda beat. Futures "Party time man" and Drifters "Pour your little heart out" were big too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUH-aZEK-58

Poppy disco really. Although they also played a lot of jump R&B stuff too.

ROD

PS Here's a link to Beach Music radio. Click on "Listen" on right hand side. Give you an idea.

https://www.beachshag.com/

Edited October 5, 200915 yr by modernsoulsucks

  On 05/10/2009 at 13:51, modernsoulsucks said:

Here's one of my faves but only because I used to get really good soul 45s for the album "Dart Attack" that this track appeared on.

https://www.youtube.c...h?v=Mwe73cMLXE0

They all have this kinda beat. Futures "Party time man" and Drifters "Pour your little heart out" were big too.

https://www.youtube.c...h?v=DUH-aZEK-58

Poppy disco really. Although they also played a lot of jump R&B stuff too.

ROD

PS Here's a link to Beach Music radio. Click on "Listen" on right hand side. Give you an idea.

https://www.beachshag.com/

Cheers Rod,they all sound like background music for American Graffiti type films/era,sort of typical American 60s nothing music-----------if that makes sense?

  On 05/10/2009 at 12:19, proudlove said:

Soooo--------------whats a good "Shagging" record,or put another way,whats a good record to"shag" to?????????????

I would have thought that any thread about shagging should have been left alone by your goodself Steve

Tony

  On 05/10/2009 at 14:39, tonyp said:

I would have thought that any thread about shagging should have been left alone by your goodself Steve

Tony

No comment mate---I'm mentioning nothing that could be held against me-------------hmmmm thats left me wide open to salacious comment,gossip,innuendo and rumour!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  On 05/10/2009 at 14:48, proudlove said:

No comment mate---I'm mentioning nothing that could be held against me-------------hmmmm thats left me wide open to salacious comment,gossip,innuendo and rumour!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, well.

I know where some of the bodies are buried, but, by no means all of 'em!!

Take it easy bud

Tony

  On 03/10/2009 at 23:56, familytree said:

best put up the dance for those who dont know what im talking about!

I was goin to say I didnt realise you had stopped shagging !

but then looked at the link and realised it's quite nice in places (Im a softie deep down).

I did see a couple dancing together at April Brighouse, tho they weren't dancing like the couple in the clip, more like a dance off (where she won!!). Still it was good to watch "his & hers" on the dancefloor. Cant say I'd like it if everyone was "at it" on the dancefloor cos its quite easy to bump one person out of your space but bumping two requires a bit more hip action!!

Thanks for the Shag Lorna

Ali x

  On 03/10/2009 at 23:52, familytree said:

i love dancin and wonder why we didnt dance together at wigan?... ..never saw anyone on the scene dance with a partner and i think we missed out looking at 'the shag'... that would have been a perfect dance for us.

its nice to express yourself on your own but would have been a pleasant change to get close?

do young kids get asked to dance these days or is it a dying art?

i say we start shagging befor its too late!

'Cos I'm an ugly b*st*rd!

  On 05/10/2009 at 13:28, webbydublin said:

When l used to have women 'back to my place'...Barry White,Alexander O'Neil & Sade seemed to do the trick!!

Surely you could do the trick all on your own

Still the above orgy, with the exception of you , sounds good!!

Still friends ????

Ali x

  On 05/10/2009 at 20:32, wolfie66 said:

'Cos I'm an ugly b*st*rd!

& I'm an ugly Bxtch !! ..... fancy a shag ??

You're on - let's make some ugly babies

  On 05/10/2009 at 11:28, sarahleen said:

why ? . because they get in the flippin way

!!!!

  On 04/10/2009 at 08:01, Stubbsy said:

Cos when a tune came on and it's one of those, you all know, rush to the dancefloor jobs obliterating anything in your way, you certainly aint got time to find your partner, or even less "would you like to dance madam?", given that most records are round about 2:30 ish

howling at that vision!... yea see your point but if it were common place your dance partners would be established and you could just grab em or them you???

  On 04/10/2009 at 12:06, JOHNNYBETCHA said:

Most of the clowns I remember at Wigan with their sweat bands and bar towels hanging off their belts would have had a job getting a bird to talk to em, never mind dance with em!

funny that lol... but if a guy could dance it didnt matter too much what he looked like.. a good mover was a turn on! bit like a man into his music.. i like that

  On 04/10/2009 at 13:06, Naughty Boy said:

It may well be the the way to dance at do's in the future what with the slower tempos creeping in and average ages going up .

Rob

that shag looks exhausting!... if your doing it right that is..and can last till the end?

  On 04/10/2009 at 20:58, theresa said:

If someone manages to put on a beat ballad alldayer as mooted on another thread, I'd definitely be up for a smooch hour, but only if the top 20 crumpet are there

Some friends of mine from the South Carolina beach scene came over to visit a couple of years ago, and they danced (shagged?) together at Bisley. Raised a few eyebrows I can tell you.

i bet! but in a nice way i hope... in a sort of .."i will master that shag"??

  On 04/10/2009 at 21:01, big chris said:

i,m always up for a "shag"....any takers..

only if your sure you can do it properly?... dont wanna be having to teach you!

  On 05/10/2009 at 10:51, Gene-R said:

The Shag is a dance specifically for dancing couples. It can be done on ones own, but then it's known as The W*nk

ha ha ...does that mean the scene is full of w*nkers then??

  On 05/10/2009 at 11:56, parkash said:

Debbie - The last thing i would want to do is, dance with a partner at a Soul event

It was bad enough when i used to do competition Latin American & Ballroom, some of your partners were but i still had to smile! & its even worse for Lindy & Jive!

WHAT A BUNCH OF THEY WERE!

Just think about it!, my poor size 3 feet getting stamped on by some big size 9

PLEASE NO PARTNERS FOR NORTHERN SOUL!

dont think you have anthing to worry about.. were too long in the tooth to embrace a new dance... unless you teach us please? lol x

  On 05/10/2009 at 13:28, webbydublin said:

When l used to have women 'back to my place'...Barry White,Alexander O'Neil & Sade seemed to do the trick!!

woman as in more than one?? ... think you need to raise the tempo for a proper display?!

  On 05/10/2009 at 20:20, Alison H said:

I was goin to say I didnt realise you had stopped shagging !

but then looked at the link and realised it's quite nice in places (Im a softie deep down).

I did see a couple dancing together at April Brighouse, tho they weren't dancing like the couple in the clip, more like a dance off (where she won!!). Still it was good to watch "his & hers" on the dancefloor. Cant say I'd like it if everyone was "at it" on the dancefloor cos its quite easy to bump one person out of your space but bumping two requires a bit more hip action!!

Thanks for the Shag Lorna

Ali x

haha ali i cant say i ever really started to stop! (prefer a good read )lol... a dance off is good! any partner dancin is surely refreshing? i dont mean a bloody 'they shoot horses dont they' kinda night!.. just the odd couple here n there doin somethin special? shall we find partners at southport??? you first! x x

  On 05/10/2009 at 20:32, wolfie66 said:

'Cos I'm an ugly b*st*rd!

you dont look at the mantle piece when your poking the fire so to speak.. x

  On 05/10/2009 at 20:38, wolfie66 said:

You're on - let's make some ugly babies

ooh how romantic... i feel like cilla black and off to buy a hat!

  On 04/10/2009 at 12:06, JOHNNYBETCHA said:

Most of the clowns I remember at Wigan with their sweat bands and bar towels hanging off their belts would have had a job getting a bird to talk to em, never mind dance with em!

do most Shag records last under 2 minutes ?

being a beach scene dance it looks like its based on the cormorant,which brings me to an old favourite

the common cormorant or shag, lays eggs inside a paper bag.

the reason you will see,no doubt,

it is to keep the lightning out.

but what these unobservant birds have not noticed is,

that herds of bears may come with buns,

and steal the bags to hold the crumbs.

dancing with birds? no chance!

  On 05/10/2009 at 13:51, modernsoulsucks said:

Here's one of my faves but only because I used to get really good soul 45s for the album "Dart Attack" that this track appeared on.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mwe73cMLXE0

ROD

PS Here's a link to Beach Music radio. Click on "Listen" on right hand side. Give you an idea.

https://www.beachshag.com/

This is a cover of The Blenders - don't fuck around with love.

Have posted it up before,cant find it so i'll post again if i see it.

Edited October 6, 200915 yr by ken

  On 06/10/2009 at 08:57, ken said:

This is a cover of The Blenders - don't fuck around with love.

Have posted it up before,cant find it so i'll post again if i see it.

Here's the story behind that

The Blenders only release on Jay-Dee, in August 1953, consisted of the final two sides that had been recorded for Joe Davis back in March: "You'll Never Be Mine Again" and "Don't Play Around With Love." At that same session, Davis had them record a raunchier version (entitled "Don't Fuck Around With Love"), which he planned to send to disc jockeys as an under-the-table release. After this side found its way onto a Kelway release in 1971, Davis himself released the song (on his Davis label) in 1973.

ROD

  On 06/10/2009 at 09:12, modernsoulsucks said:

Here's the story behind that

The Blenders only release on Jay-Dee, in August 1953, consisted of the final two sides that had been recorded for Joe Davis back in March: “You'll Never Be Mine Again” and “Don't Play Around With Love.” At that same session, Davis had them record a raunchier version (entitled “Don't Fuck Around With Love”), which he planned to send to disc jockeys as an under-the-table release. After this side found its way onto a Kelway release in 1971, Davis himself released the song (on his Davis label) in 1973.

ROD

Nice one Rod,played it out before to great effect (dance floor rammed) no shaggerz though.

Edited October 6, 200915 yr by ken

  On 03/10/2009 at 23:52, familytree said:

i say we start shagging befor its too late!

'Kin 'ell, Lorna, you should have suggested it 34 years ago, when I was a bit more local

Paul

quite strange really the anti vibes about two people dancing together, most of the music played at soul clubs is to do with the love felt between two people, and what a better way to show your feelings than dancing closely with someone you love. Well me and the other half always have at least one dance close together at any soul night, really cant see a problem with it.

what ever happened to romance?

  On 06/10/2009 at 18:27, Paul r said:

'Kin 'ell, Lorna, you should have suggested it 34 years ago, when I was a bit more local

Paul

haha paul you only had to ask! lol.... 34 years ago god we are old!... hope your good and life is treating you kindly x

  On 06/10/2009 at 19:01, jules said:

quite strange really the anti vibes about two people dancing together, most of the music played at soul clubs is to do with the love felt between two people, and what a better way to show your feelings than dancing closely with someone you love. Well me and the other half always have at least one dance close together at any soul night, really cant see a problem with it.

what ever happened to romance?

spot on! i cant see why not? ...anyway these couple dances can be exciting and very up beat, not tust talkin a smooch here! does anyone know when dancing alone became the norm? i know when i went to wigan at a mere 13 it was the first time i had seen it (and loved the concept by the way) but was it like that at the wheel/tourch? i didnt go so dont know.. who started it?

lovely to hear you and yours do it on the dance floor at least once a soul night!

good on ya! x

  On 03/10/2009 at 23:52, familytree said:

i love dancin and wonder why we didnt dance together at wigan?... ..never saw anyone on the scene dance with a partner and i think we missed out looking at 'the shag'... that would have been a perfect dance for us.

its nice to express yourself on your own but would have been a pleasant change to get close?

do young kids get asked to dance these days or is it a dying art?

i say we start shagging befor its too late!

well bugger me , last night at Brighouse there was a couple dancing together to northern

Rob

  On 17/10/2009 at 23:57, webbydublin said:

.....My God,what were they thinking??

The Shag