World’S #1 Northern Soul Dj … ?

[Sunnysoul]

Mr Manship in his current auction of the Show Stoppers 45 makes reference to the " World’s #1 Northern Soul DJ "

https://www.raresoulm...tion/next-week/

Who is he referring to ?

Edited January 4, 2013 by sunnysoul

[Sammy Seaman]

BUTCH, SAM ?

[Benji]

Who cares? There's no such thing as World's #1 Northern Soul DJ.

[Tezza]

Is it Jimmy Savile, or perhaps Peter Stringfellow ??

[Steve G]

John is referring to Butch when he says that. Everyone knows that surely? Way ahead the best record collection amassed of any soul DJ - un-catchable, and able to put together fabulous sets.

Edited January 4, 2013 by Steve G

[sir cumference]

Who cares? There's no such thing as World's #1 Northern Soul DJ.

An interesting statement.

Do you think the thread should read Favourite,rather than No1-or is it the World inclusion that bothers you?

It was once said that "all men are created equal"-but some are more equal than others!

[Benji]

An interesting statement.

Thing is, it's just a sweeping statement w/out any facts to back it up. Not that Manship meant it to be a solid statement, it's his usual OTT sales talk crap.

[Soulman]

John is referring to Butch when he says that. Everyone knows that surely? Way ahead the best record collection amassed of any soul DJ - un-catchable, and able to put together fabulous sets.

And the Lord said....... the best record collection does not a DJ make

[Trev Thomas]

And the Lord said....... the best record collection does not a DJ make

in butches case it does

[Soulman]

in butches case it does

Happy New Year Trev...

I didn't say that was the case as far as Butch goes but I know of quite a few folks with enviable collections who couldn't even put a sentence together let alone an hour's DJ set with meaningful banter in-between

Steve

[Soulman58]

No idea who it is, but they should brek new recotrds, whilst keeping the dancefloor busy (that is their job) and be able to do it with rarities and tunes which are cheap as chips.

[Haydn]

Here we go.........cock fight!

[boba]

I'm pretty sure it was referring to me

[Haydn]

Which one of you fellas is Spartacus?

[Simsy]

Do you think the thread should read Favourite,rather than No1

Old up, it's Morris Saatchi!

I agree with Steve G and don't sell yourself too short with the 'uncatchable' Steve, I remember John mentioning your collection in the next breath to Butch's on this very site in recent years.

I'm Spartacus, and my wife.

[Marc Forrest]

I'm pretty sure it was referring to me

brilliant bob, almost spilled my coffe reading that. your email received, answer will follow later today (was busy during the xmas and new years eve time of teh year)

[Guest tommymac]

No idea who it is, but they should brek new recotrds, whilst keeping the dancefloor busy (that is their job) and be able to do it with rarities and tunes which are cheap as chips.

that certainly wouldnt happen in my kneck of the woods, lol so the worlds no1 dj cant be from west cumbria. so that should help narrow the search.

[Staceys Dad]

well its obvious ...its Russ Winstanley....

[Mark Bicknell]

[Premium Stuff]

Is it the identical version to the one that came out on UK Inferno?

Cheers

Richard

[Steve G]

F.F.S mark, Hasn't Russ got bored of that frickin record yet?.....I spose it could be worse - on "3B48" with a Night Owl Picture Sleeve. Not to mention the T shirt. Indeed I don't!!!

Edited January 4, 2013 by Steve G

[Haydn]

and still using those Hawaii Citronic decks from the hazy days. Pity he didn't save the piano!

He could be doin the circuit as Mrs Mills wi that barnet...

[Guest]

Richard Searling has to be a strong contender, also Butch and Soul Sam, and the list grows the more you think about it!

[Zed1]

Surely the Worlds No1 DJ has to be found at the worlds No1 allnighter.....

[Kev John]

Surely the Worlds No1 DJ has to be found at the worlds No1 allnighter.....

Dave (evergreen)Evison !!!!!!? :g:

[Dave Moore]

Is it the identical version to the one that came out on UK Inferno?

Cheers

Richard

Yep, one and the same Richard.

Regards,

Dave

[Premium Stuff]

Yep, one and the same Richard.

Regards,

Dave

Cheers Dave - thanks for clarifying

Richard

[Mark Bicknell]

F.F.S mark, Hasn't Russ got bored of that frickin record yet?.....I spose it could be worse - on "3B48" with a Night Owl Picture Sleeve. Not to mention the T shirt. Indeed I don't!!!

[Agentsmith]

what i have always liked about butch is, his personality...always comes across in a down to earth manner, time to talk to everyone and as such, applies this trait in the same way to his djing...unpretentious in every sense of the word, but with the unerring ability to string tunes together in an unbroken sequence lending to constant dancefloor participation. he's always done this, no matter where. someone who dosnt naturally crave adulation yet garners so many plaudits from all corners of the globe. richard has a totally hyperactive outlook only calmed when behind the decks, where he is also in his element...the consumate professional, with the midas finger on the pulse of what the punters want. in recent times, the urge is strong to rebuild a superlative playlist and ive always been sure that he's got stuff tucked away for a rainy day, though he never lets on...thats his modesty to the fore.

these two guys are very different in their persona but are less than a breath apart in their mantra of delivering thinking man's chinstroking music. i doubt they have any truck with being cast as the architypal king on the throne, though we, on mass, see them as the big hitters of our time. this is not taking anything away of course, from the many great djs who cast a shadow across our scene week in, week out......without them the world we know would not revolve at 45 rpm...its just quite simply that these two names have implanted on our brains the ethic of understanding how good the music is when its packed with quality and meaning...something that they have repeated over and over again for decades and still do to this day.

[Little-stevie]

and still using those Hawaii Citronic decks from the hazy days. Pity he didn't save the piano!

He could be doin the circuit as Mrs Mills wi that barnet...

:lol:

That will wipe away the January Blues...... Mrs Mills did some obscure underplayed stuff also....

[Guest gordon russell]

whos butch?

[Len]

whos butch?

Mr Dopson......Oh actually it's Mr Dobson......Sooooo close

All the best,

Len 'D'

[Dave Pinch]

theres more folk into soul round near me who never heard of butch let alone see or hear him play...

only know me coz i live near em..but thev always said i wo shite

Edited January 5, 2013 by dave pinch

[Jim Ohara]

Who's butch?

Is someone having an early April fool?

[Guest gordon russell]

Surely the Worlds No1 DJ has to be found at the worlds No1 allnighter.....

no.......quantity is never ajoined to quality......stoke is about quantity butch is about quality though he needs to be pushed from time to time to really see him at his best

[Zed1]

no.......quantity is never ajoined to quality......stoke is about quantity butch is about quality though he needs to be pushed from time to time to really see him at his best

I'll aim a little lower next time then Gordon....

[Dave Pinch]

Who's butch?

Is someone having an early April fool?

i dont think you get it do you. ......theres actually people who only go to the local `handbag` do`s, are not on here, dont travel anywhere and dont progress musically..or if they do its at a snails pace so the likes of butch they never encounter.i was talking to an old mate who returned some years ago after being` into it` in the 70`s..but has not moved on much and when i mentioned butch he shook his head..but he`s not alone..i think there`s lots of them

[Jim Ohara]

Dave

I get it

I was only referring to the earlier thread from someone who was posting "who's butch"

I do know many of the people you are referring to though, but if your on here, surely you know butch!

Jim

[Jim Ohara]

IMO, It's a pretty stupid thread - come on, the worlds number 1 northern DJ!

Next we'll be having the best record ever played and the worst record ever played

Again in my opinion, (and agreeing with agent smith earlier), there have been 2 people who through the years have been totally and utterly untouchable when it comes to always playing quality rare danceable soul - and they are butch and Richard searling

Butch has been consistent since I first heard him in the mid 80's (and no doubt before) and although Richard does seem to drift in and out a little, I have no doubt that he probably still has many unknowns etc just waiting to be played

The other person worth a mention in John Anderson, as without him, i doubt if we wouldn't even have this type of forum - he has brought to us the best discoveries imaginable through the years

As I say, all this is only my opinion, and does not take anything away from other that I rate highly who have influenced our scene immensely - keb, guy, dave thorley, robin salter, Ady crosdale, etc. etc.

But I'm afraid it's butch, Richard and John Anderson for me that will go down in the history books as top class indeed

Jim

[Dave Pinch]

Dave

I get it

I was only referring to the earlier thread from someone who was posting "who's butch"

I do know many of the people you are referring to though, but if your on here, surely you know butch!

Jim

this is true....he`s on here and should post up more imo...lets face it if you take any notice and are remotely forward thinkin you would have heard of the likes of him. but sadly theres plenty out there that are not like that

for the record your top 3 as far as influence go are my top 3

Edited January 5, 2013 by dave pinch

[Len]

Dave

I get it

I was only referring to the earlier thread from someone who was posting "who's butch"

I do know many of the people you are referring to though, but if your on here, surely you know butch!

Jim

He was being 'Ironical' mate.

All the best,

Len

[Len]

this is true....he`s on here and should post up more imo...

Personally, I think that would be a terrible thing for him to do, there’s a lot to be said for ‘keeping your own council’……Bit like myself - Ahem

All the best,

Len

Edited January 5, 2013 by LEN

[Guest gordon russell]

Dave

I get it

I was only referring to the earlier thread from someone who was posting "who's butch"

I do know many of the people you are referring to though, but if your on here, surely you know butch!

Jim

cor blimey......it,s hard sometimes......

[Guest sharmo 1]

Who's butch?

Is someone having an early April fool?

Butch has alway's been one of my fave dj's and a great conversationalist , socialy aware and free thinker , it is amazing how many soul night folk don't know him or his style/spots.Recently a guy at willington asked who he was , i just couldn't believe it. regards Simon.

[Reg Scott]

IMO, It's a pretty stupid thread - come on, the worlds number 1 northern DJ!

Although not the most exciting thread it's not 'stupid'.. What I believe the poster may be alluding to is JM's dubious assertion that there is such a thing as "the worlds number 1 northern DJ"

There are certainly a group of what are generally considered top DJ's and people with amazing collections but I doubt Butch would be arsed about claiming any such title or even the accolade from JM. Basically, just the usual sales pitch that JM's employs which, imho, I find interesting and humorous at the same time

[Professorturnups]

So where does Ian Levine fit in? Lots of new discoveries found by him so he must play a part (here we go again...)

[Guest Matt Male]

Personally, I think that would be a terrible thing for him to do, there’s a lot to be said for ‘keeping your own council’……Bit like myself - Ahem

All the best,

Len

I agree. I've seen his few posts, but I must say his self control is phenonmenal considering the amount of times his name is mentioned on here.

I can't keep my gob shut and no one gives a toss who I am.

[Billywhizz]

So where does Ian Levine fit in? Lots of new discoveries found by him so he must play a part (here we go again...)

carstairs ,4 1

[KevH]

I bet Butch is laughing his head off at the Worlds Best Title.

[Premium Stuff]

Butch has alway's been one of my fave dj's and a great conversationalist , socialy aware and free thinker , it is amazing how many soul night folk don't know him or his style/spots.Recently a guy at willington asked who he was , i just couldn't believe it. regards Simon.

Yes, you would think that most people involved with some aspect of the scene would at least know of Butch

Cheers

Richard

Edited January 5, 2013 by Premium Stuff