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Russ Vickers Veteran

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The thing is Russ, not many DJs can actually play 'across the board' successfully, and by that I mean getting the right records in the right order irregardless of genre or when it was recorded. I'll make you blush now, and say that you are one of the few who I rate at doing this, but I've gone into print saying that before anyway. The problem comes when the DJ plays tracks that don't 'fit' together, and the set is just disjointed and a bit of a mess.

What does make me smile though is when a venue has two rooms, Northern & Modern, and then book a DJ for the Northern room who then proceeds to play Modern, and I'm told that I have to accept this. Can you imagine the outcry in the Modern room if a Sixties only DJ did an hour in there :D

Kind words David, thank you, I do put a lot of effort into my sets & to think that some one such as yourself appreciates that effort, even tho' I know you might not enjoy every record is very rewarding.

And I agree with your comments with the two rooms too mate.

Russ

Quinvy Veteran

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karen_bridges03.gif point taken... I must say though, for me, it's really based on a track by track basis. However, the majority of sounds I like are 60's :D

Soulgirl,

Are you married? Cos if not I'd like to propose. I've agreed with all your comments and you are definately my kind of girl. I tell everyone that I'm not into modern. But as you said, there are a handfull of 70s records that are superb. Problem is they are dog rare and worth four figures, and the only DJs that have them all and can therefore do a good spot, are the Butch's, Mick H's, Soul Sams etc.

What I'm saying is, that in my humble opinion, there aren't enough quality 70s tracks to make it worth while. I've gone to venues for years now, trying to find somewhere that plays quality, rare upfront 60s soul, from start to finnish. If I'm going to get sweaty dancing, then I don't want to be stood about shivering, waiting for another record that moves me. I've still not found one, though the Lifeline allnighters were by far the best.

I was going to jack it in, disallusioned. But I've started my own night, and have a strict music policy. No spots for favours here. Only DJs that have the records, and that are ENTHUSIASTIC! and that actually dance to the music.

Across the board music policy is ok, if you can get Butch to be a resident. I go out to hear music that makes me want to dance. You can listen to what you like at home, but don't expect me to spend my money and time listening to it.

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BrianB Long Time

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Nobody is ever going to agree. I wouldn't go anywhere that played modern or crossover or 70's/80's whatever because it isn't Northern Soul in my opinion but it obviously is in other people's opinions. Why, I have no idea. I want to hear midtempo and uptempo 60's soul music. End of. And what really does my head in is when people tell me to "open my ears" and stop being a dinosaur...why? I don't expect to hear punk music or country when I go to a northern do so why should I have to listen to stuff that isn't Northern Soul?

Pete,

Bang on mate! Never understood how some of the music that is, and has been played could ever be called "Northern".

I'm with you. Can't stand being at a venue and a 70s/80s track comes on and fills the dance floor. What are these people doing at a Northern Soul do?

Supercorsa Veteran

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I'm with you. Can't stand being at a venue and a 70s/80s track comes on and fills the dance floor. What are these people doing at a Northern Soul do?

Perhaps they are enjoying themselves! :wicked:

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I tell everyone that I'm not into modern. But as you said, there are a handfull of 70s records that are superb. Problem is they are dog rare and worth four figures,

Jesus, you have to be kidding, all i can say is then go search and listen to 70's Rare Soul, search out any venue where Andy Taylor, Chris Anderton, Neil Felton, Errol Green, Martin Dixon,Jamie Hartford, Mark Baildon,Terry Jones,Alison Nightingale, John Nightingale,Arthur Fenn, Jordi Ripolles, Adam Leaver, Gareth Sweeney, Ben Summers,Niki Golding, John Weston, Andy Whitmore, The Pincher Brothers, Keith Money, Soul Sam...etc, etc, etc are playing.......to hear OUTSTANDING AND AFFORDABLE 70'S SOUL RELEASES...........

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Give me a playlist then Brett... say five or 10, and I'll let you have my verdictkaren_bridges13.gif

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Give me a playlist then Brett... say five or 10, and I'll let you have my verdictkaren_bridges13.gif

Pay your shilling and attend a venue that promotes 70's/crossover....

anyhow your a self confessed 60's girl...why would it interest you.

Plus you also state you listen via CD...so the price is then irrelevant

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I'm open to persuasion though Brett :yes: Like I said earlier, there are some tracks I like... how's about Patti Jo, make Me Believe In You for example... great record wink.gif

Cunnie Veteran

Cunnie

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Well they should go somewhere more appropriate to enjoy themselves yes.gif
Could'nt agree more Pete. Just one problem though, when we all do go somewhere more appropriate i don't think that many folks will be left will there :yes:
Quinvy Veteran

Quinvy

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I'm open to persuasion though Brett :P Like I said earlier, there are some tracks I like... how's about Patti Jo, make Me Believe In You for example... great record blush.gif

Soulgirl, you never gave me an answer to my marriage proposal, [see post above] :yes:

Phil.

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karen_bridges13.gif You're talking to a girl who just phoned her Son to say it's time for bed... he's only upstairs and I couldn't be arsed to unwrap myself from my warm blanket in my freezing conservatory. I make a pathetic wife karen_bridges19.gif
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Shoot.. I thought I would be clever and transpose the fighting cocks and Modern still won LOL. At least the minority are cool unlike the sheep following lemmings :yes:

*ducks for cover* slideOff2.gif

Quinvy Veteran

Quinvy

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karen_bridges13.gif You're talking to a girl who just phoned her Son to say it's time for bed... he's only upstairs and I couldn't be arsed to unwrap myself from my warm blanket in my freezing conservatory. I make a pathetic wife karen_bridges19.gif

I'll take that as a no then shall I ? :yes:yes.gif


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Perhaps, when we meet, we could arrange our chairs to take full advantage of the mid allnighter nap :yes: Don't tell me you're a 5 foot blond LOL

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Quinvy Veteran

Quinvy

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Perhaps, when we meet, we could arrange our chairs to take full advantage of the mid allnighter nap :yes: Don't tell me you're a 5 foot blond LOL

It would involve very major surgery, but hey, if you want me to be a five foot blonde, I'll give it a go. yes.gif

Petebangor Long Time

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Can't stand being at a venue and a 70s/80s track comes on and fills the dance floor. What are these people doing at a Northern Soul do?

Quite right Brian,and they don't even wear Spencers and 3 star jumpers when they're dancing to these new fangled sounding records.

Keep The Faith.

Right on !!

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My spencers are modernist and cool I'll have you know :yes:

Quinvy Veteran

Quinvy

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No, I was hoping you weren't :yes:

Thank goodness for that, I didn't fancy having 12inches removed from my legs, or wearing a blonde wig. There's got to be a snag though, I bet you live darn sarf don't you?

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Yes, I am a snobby Southerner - there's no gravy where I live, just miwionnaire marinas :yes: Although unfortunately I don't own a boat... are you rich? karen_bridges22.gif

Quinvy Veteran

Quinvy

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Yes, I am a snobby Southerner - there's no gravy where I live, just miwionnaire marinas yes.gif Although unfortunately I don't own a boat... are you rich? karen_bridges22.gif

AHHH I knew there would be a snag. Not rich I'm afraid, got a great box of tunes though. :yes:

Cunnie Veteran

Cunnie

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Changed the fight to oldie`s v newies,well wadya know ,oldies walked it!! yes.gif
Hey up Kenny, you ok mate :yes:

Read post no 3 on this topic that i put up on the 1st page.

BTW Brent made the journey up from London on Friday to our night, was good to see him.

He's on about coming up again in February (get ya sen round to his & blag ya sen a lift, know Adrian would love to see you back in Gods own county)

Lata, Mart...


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