Ian Levine " The Godfather " Of Northern Soul

[jonbuck]

Had this sent through, & what an interesting read it is, READ IT !, before you comment . Ian said it. not me "The Godfather of Northern Soul" !!!! IAN LEVINE INTERVIEW while on here check out the Ian Dewhirst Interview !

Jon Buck

Edited August 8, 2005 by jonbuck

[Richard]

Jon, the link doesn't seem to work mate

Ooooop's it is now

Edited August 7, 2005 by richard

[Guest chorleybloke]

Had this sent through, & what an interesting read it is, READ IT ALL, before you comment .  IAN LEVINE INTERVIEW

Jon Buck

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And in case you're wondering, Stuart Bremner, the bloke credited with turning Ian Levine towards Soul music is alive & well here in Perth, Western Australia. A good friend, an absolute gentleman & still mad for it.

Cheers

Pete Down Under

[Guest Soultown andy]

Mr Levine love him or hate him certainly a character.

[Billywhizz]

Had this sent through, & what an interesting read it is, READ IT ALL, before you comment .  IAN LEVINE INTERVIEW while on here check out the Ian Dewhirst Interview !

Jon Buck

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Just whizz through it nice one Jon,talking about whizz if I can remember Ian was dead against it first time he try it he got busted I heard that through sources.

Billy

[jonbuck]

Just whizz through it nice one Jon,talking about whizz if I can remember Ian was dead against it first time he try it he got busted I heard that through sources.

Billy

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I don't know anything about drugs at all ! But what a good read this Interview is, a good insite into the early days, from in Ian's words "The Godfather" of Northern Soul

Edited August 7, 2005 by jonbuck

[Guest Dan]

he's a bit of a twat but still an interesting and informative interview jon.

the new york gay scene sounds like it would have been interesting (musically i hasten to add) and close parallel to the northern scene, buggery aside.

i didn't know he was behind heaven.

i used to go there occasionally in my days in london.

quite an eye opener. blokes with the arses cut out of their leather trews snogging each other on the dancefloor - there's something you rarely see at Kev Roberts' oldies nights - and god knows what else going on in the little dark nooks and crannies.

but good music and a laugh.

his northern knowledge is great and if you could strip away the politics and the ego it would make a great book (or a big chunk of one).

[Simsy]

close parallel to the northern scene, buggery aside.

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I remember him being involved in Heaven. Also Weather Girls, high energy etc + Take That's first producer.

Year's ago we had a lodger called Greg living with us once, a real thug hard nut. He told a tale of giving a couple of 'nice boys' a lift to and from the Heaven Club. My mate said, "so it's fair to say then Greg, that you took two gays to heaven and back"!

[Guest in town Mikey]

I remember him being involved in Heaven.  Also Weather Girls, high energy etc + Take That's first producer.

Year's ago we had a lodger called Greg living with us once, a real thug hard nut. He told a tale of giving a couple of 'nice boys' a lift to and from the Heaven Club. My mate said, "so it's fair to say then Greg, that you took two gays to heaven and back"! 

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Ian you are talking about taking gay lads to Heaven and back, and your avitar says "I've Had it".

Freud might have a theory about this....

[Guest]

I remember him being involved in Heaven.  Also Weather Girls, high energy etc + Take That's first producer.

Year's ago we had a lodger called Greg living with us once, a real thug hard nut. He told a tale of giving a couple of 'nice boys' a lift to and from the Heaven Club. My mate said, "so it's fair to say then Greg, that you took two gays to heaven and back"! 

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He/she owned the place ian!,the toilets were intresting to say the least,great place

though underneath the arches,went to soul night in St ives last week,and blow me

if they werent the same bogs.......

[jonbuck]

He/she owned the place

Richard Branson owned Heaven He/she used to Dj & entertain guests there

JB

Edited August 8, 2005 by jonbuck

[Mandy]

He/she owned the place ian!,the toilets were intresting to say the least,great place

though underneath the arches,went to soul night in St ives last week,and blow me

if they werent the same bogs.......

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So take it you spent a lot of time in the toilets then Ken to compare them with St Ives

[Guest]

So take it you spent a lot of time in the toilets then Ken to compare them with St Ives     

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Not really,how could you forget a troff with a waterfall all in stainless steel,fab!!

[lisahurley]

That's an interesting site, it states Terry Noel as the first to "mix" between singles therefore being the first superstar DJ, but in the (IMO) best documentarty about Northern shown only up North a few years ago, Jimmy Saville claims to be the one who invented Djing when he told the owner of a club he needed two record players, "are they in that much of a hurry to hear the next record Jimmy?" he said, "my people are - yes" retorted Jimmy.

[Mandy]

Not really,how could you forget a troff with a waterfall all in stainless steel,fab!!

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That sounds a bit posh just for a loo! Us girls don't get that sort of stuff - normally broken black plastic seats, cracked sinks (where we sit to put our face paint on), wet floors, no toilet paper .. the list is endless ... I shall now start using the gentleman's conveniences

[Guest]

I remember Heaven (under the arches)- an Alldayer quite few years ago - I enjoyed it, but few strange people - of course as well as me and my mates!

[Simsy]

He/she owned the place ian!,the toilets were intresting to say the least,great place

though underneath the arches,went to soul night in St ives last week,and blow me

if they werent the same bogs.......

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Number one, what were you doing in a gay club? Number two, don't dwell on toilets (subject of) in gay clubs. Lastly number three, avoid usage of the phrase "blow me" in such matters.

[jonbuck]

He/she owned the place ian!,

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The Godfather Himself " Ian Levine "

[Guest]

I remember him being involved in Heaven. Also Weather Girls, high energy etc + Take That's first producer.

The stuff of legend !

He wasn't Take That's first producer- that money spinning job went to someone else- and he didn't produce The Weather Girls either !

[SteveM]

Number one, what were you doing in a gay club?  Number two, don't dwell on toilets (subject of) in gay clubs. Lastly number three, avoid usage of the phrase "blow me" in such matters.

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As usual, keep a thread going long enough and it always comes round to gay sex.

It's all you Southerners IMO.

That doesn't mean you Kenny

[SteveM]

As usual, keep a thread going long enough and it always comes round to gay sex.

It's all you Southerners IMO.

That doesn't mean you Kenny 

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When I say Southerners, I mean Ian

[Simsy]

When I say Southerners, I mean Ian 

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Southerner, yes Gay sex? No, not for me thanks

[Simsy]

Not so sure about that mate I'm prepared to be wrong on both counts, but erm, still thinking I'm right on both counts

[Simsy]

Ian you are talking about taking gay lads to Heaven and back, and your avitar says "I've Had it".

Freud might have a theory about this....

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Correction Michael, I was talking about Greg taking to gays to heaven and back

I've had it with that avatar.

Freud might have a theory if he wasn't dead

Edited August 9, 2005 by Ian Sims

[Guest]

Okey dokey Ian !

[SteveM]

Southerner, yes   Gay sex? No, not for me thanks

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I could have meant the other Ian But if the (leather) cap fits

[Simsy]

I could have meant the other Ian  But if the (leather) cap fits 

 

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Southerner? Thought he was from Blackpool

[Guest ShaneH]

Southerner, yes   Gay sex? No, not for me thanks

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those who protest the most

nice to meet you the other night Ian.

Shane

[Simsy]

those who protest the most 

nice to meet you the other night Ian. 

Shane

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Likewise matey Good to meet nice young men

[SteveM]

Likewise matey Good to meet nice young men

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Misunderstanding now cleared up

[Simsy]

Okey dokey Ian !

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Think Dave Stewart produced 'It's raining men'

TAKE THAT IN ONE MINUTE

The band were originally put together to be the English answer to New Kids On The Block

Legendary northern soul DJ and Hi-NRG innovator Ian Levine produced several of their early hits

Prior to fame, Gary had played organ with Ken Dodd, and Robbie had a bit part in Brookside

In 1992 they went on the 'Safe Sex' tour, backed by the Family Planning Association

Mr Blobby knocked them off the Christmas #1 spot in 1993

When the band split up The Samaritans set up telephone help lines to counsel distraught fans

Anyway, this thread's way to gay for me, I'm off to Stoke, where men are men (and sheep are frightened)

Edited August 9, 2005 by Ian Sims

[Simsy]

Misunderstanding now cleared up 

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That was a joke you gay sod!

This thread's about fashion on the Northern Soul scene and not about sexism.  But I'm not sexist, honest! I'm in touch with my feminine side whist still being reassuringly heterosexual

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[Guest ShaneH]

our 300 gay members wont be offended by this light banter.

source: UB40 said it was 1 in ten. We now have over 3000 members

Gotta go.....Judy Garland documentary just started on Sky One

Shane

[Simsy]

our 300 gay members wont be offended by this light banter.

source: UB40 said it was 1 in ten. We now have over 3000 members

Gotta go.....Judy Garland documentary just started on Sky One 

Shane

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How do you know we have 300 gay members?

[Guest ShaneH]

How do you know we have 300 gay members?

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Basic maths on the principle of 1 in ten. I am no expert though.

Shane

[Simsy]

Basic maths on the principle of 1 in ten. I am no expert though. 

Shane

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Ah yes I see, could well be then. Who knows? Sure as you say they wouldn't be offended by this light banter. Nothing against gays you understand, all the more totty for us real men!

[Guest ShaneH]

Ah yes I see, could well be then.  Who knows? Sure as you say they wouldn't be offended by this light banter.  Nothing against gays you understand, all the more totty for us real men!

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it wouldnt suit you being Gay mate. It would destroy you to be rejected by women and men

Shane

[Guest]

our 300 gay members wont be offended by this light banter.

source: UB40 said it was 1 in ten. We now have over 3000 members

Shane

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Ah yes, UB40 the font of all human knowledge.

'One In Ten' was just about statistics in general and as this proves they are a dangerous thing and can be manipulated to say whatever you want them to say.

"Red Red Wine, goes to my he-e -e-ad"

Actually that was Neil Diamond but we all knew it was true.

I'm going back to listening to Rance Allen's "Reasons To Survive"

PS. Take That had two producers before Levine and Paul Jabara and Bob Esty produced The Weather Girls which is a horrible record who were much much better individually anyway.

[Simsy]

it wouldnt suit you being Gay mate. It would destroy you to be rejected by women and men   

Shane

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You really are a wag

[Guest ShaneH]

Ah yes, UB40 the font of all human knowledge. 

'One In Ten' was just about statistics in general and as this proves they are a dangerous thing and can be manipulated to say whatever you want them to say.

"Red Red Wine, goes to my he-e -e-ad"

Actually that was Neil Diamond but we all knew it was true. 

I'm going back to listening to Rance Allen's "Reasons To Survive"

PS. Take That had two producers before Levine and Paul Jabara and Bob Esty produced The Weather Girls which is a horrible record who were much much better individually anyway.

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Its not just UB40 who helped form my educational skills. ABC were also a key pop group to assist me with learning the alphabet.

Shane

Edited August 9, 2005 by ShaneH

[Ged Parker]

Ah yes, UB40 the font of all human knowledge. 

"Red Red Wine, goes to my he-e -e-ad"

Actually that was Neil Diamond but we all knew it was true. 

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Actualy it was Tony Tribe or at least thats the version UB40 were paying homage to. Suprised a certain pete smith hasn't jumped in with that one

[Guest]

This thread's about fashion on the Northern Soul scene and not about sexism. But I'm not sexist, honest! Check out my signature. I'm in touch with my feminine side whist still being reassuringly heterosexual

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Too much sex on this!!!

[Guest]

Actualy it was Tony Tribe or at least thats the version UB40 were paying homage to.  Suprised a certain pete smith hasn't jumped in with that one 

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Yes, I know it was Tony Tribe but Neil Diamond WROTE it.

[Guest]

Too much sex on this!!! 

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Wow Karen , what a georgeous avatar

I like the weather girls and ABC

Edited August 9, 2005 by KarenC

[Simsy]

Too much sex on this!!! 

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Too much gay sex on this site

Where did you get that quote from with the signature, from the threads thread?

Karen C's right about your avatar, top totty Gwen Stefani

[SteveM]

it wouldnt suit you being Gay mate. It would destroy you to be rejected by women and men   

Shane

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Thats my joke :angry: I nicked it off Bernard Manning

[Guest ShaneH]

Thats my joke  :angry:  I nicked it off Bernard Manning 

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its no good in your head. give it to the people.

comedy is all about............................................timing

Shane

[Ged Parker]

Yes, I know it was Tony Tribe but Neil Diamond WROTE it.

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Yes he did and released it in '68 with TT doing his version in '69 I was just saying UB40's labour of love was an album of covers of songs they loved and it was the TT version they grew up with.

[Simsy]

Getting somewhere near back on topic for a cotton pickin' moment. Have you seen the size of Levine (Jon's pic post#18) these days Saw him at 100 few year's back and although he's always been a bit of a chunk, he was nowhere near that size - orca!

[jonbuck]

Getting somewhere near back on topic for a cotton pickin' moment.  Have you seen the size of Levine (Jon's pic post#18) these days Saw him at 100 few year's back and although he's always been a bit of a chunk, he was nowhere near that size - orca!

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And if you look carefully he is saying "I'm Not Fat "