okehgaz Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Just a thought an idea i've been toying with The wife is not a northern fan but does like the more commercial type soul. Of course Motown, which is being discussed in another thread, but i'm also thinking Stax/ Atlantic (Otis, Wilson, etc),Jackie Wilson, "backfield in motion", "harlem shuffle", you get the idea. 70's chart stuff as well - Spinners, Trammps, Tavares, etc. Also Philly plus "Young hearts run free" type tracks.I suppose you'd call it handbag soul! I can't be the only one in this position.Does anyone think a night based around this type of stuff mixed with northern, of course, would work? Or would it be the start of a slippery slope to divorce Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest ShaneH Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Just a thought an idea i've been toying with The wife is not a northern fan but does like the more commercial type soul. Of course Motown, which is being discussed in another thread, but i'm also thinking Stax/ Atlantic (Otis, Wilson, etc),Jackie Wilson, "backfield in motion", "harlem shuffle", you get the idea. 70's chart stuff as well - Spinners, Trammps, Tavares, etc. Also Philly plus "Young hearts run free" type tracks.I suppose you'd call it handbag soul! I can't be the only one in this position.Does anyone think a night based around this type of stuff mixed with northern, of course, would work? Or would it be the start of a slippery slope to divorce kev roberts event at ilkeston caters for this. i am sure one of the 4 rooms plays the above Shane Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Richard Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 I'm much in the same position meself, me Mrs likes 60's, 70's, 80's, chart and non-chart, a bit of northern, motown etc so this type of thing would be right up her street. She'd love a night where they would play for example It's A Love Thing by The Whispers and next track play Do I Love You by Frank Wilson. I know everyone will go "Urgh" but that would appeal to her Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
John May Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 I'm much in the same position meself, me Mrs likes 60's, 70's, 80's, chart and non-chart, a bit of northern, motown etc so this type of thing would be right up her street. She'd love a night where they would play for example It's A Love Thing by The Whispers and next track play Do I Love You by Frank Wilson. I know everyone will go "Urgh" but that would appeal to her Sounds a good idea, think I'd last about five minutes though.............. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
vaultofsouler Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Sounds a good idea, think I'd last about five minutes though.............. What, before strutting your stuff John ???? .... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Thorley Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 John Farrel, does something like this a few times a year in Worcester. Good old 'Youth Club' soul nite. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Just a thought an idea i've been toying with The wife is not a northern fan but does like the more commercial type soul. Of course Motown, which is being discussed in another thread, but i'm also thinking Stax/ Atlantic (Otis, Wilson, etc),Jackie Wilson, "backfield in motion", "harlem shuffle", you get the idea. 70's chart stuff as well - Spinners, Trammps, Tavares, etc. Also Philly plus "Young hearts run free" type tracks.I suppose you'd call it handbag soul! I can't be the only one in this position.Does anyone think a night based around this type of stuff mixed with northern, of course, would work? Or would it be the start of a slippery slope to divorce Just take your wife to a wedding reception or some such family type party in a hall. She'll get all that plus a blast of hi-ho silver lining to boot My idea of living hell - even though I like most genres of soul. The thought of having my bum gently touched by some ones drunk uncle fills me with repulse. Oh wait a minute it'll be just like going to an allnighter Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Netspeaky Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 If you want to make money from the SOUL scene then this is the way to do it. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Just take your wife to a wedding reception or some such family type party in a hall. She'll get all that plus a blast of hi-ho silver lining to boot My idea of living hell - even though I like most genres of soul. The thought of having my bum gently touched by some ones drunk uncle fills me with repulse. Oh wait a minute it'll be just like going to an allnighter Just out of curiousity,is that you in the photo Kirsty? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Just out of curiousity,is that you in the photo Kirsty? Yes. Have we met - as reading on other threads we have been around the same number of years, going to the same places. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve L Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 kev roberts event at ilkeston caters for this. i am sure one of the 4 rooms plays the above Shane Early doors in Mansfield is the same Gaz, last sat of month run by Steve Studge, can you remember him? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Lloydee Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 John Farrel, does something like this a few times a year in Worcester. Good old 'Youth Club' soul nite. Dave's right, John, Rob, Don & I do a charity night about four times a years, caters for this type of music - Handbag Soul. We have our next one organised for this Sunday 28th at a local working mans club in Malvern and all 380 tickets are sold out, this should take us to just under £10, 000 raised for our nominated charity MND As always info is available from the website................. just look under AbbeySoul Malvern Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest lolmil Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 John Farrel, does something like this a few times a year in Worcester. Good old 'Youth Club' soul nite. As does Kev Jones @ The Raffa Club in Wrexham, about the same amount through the year but if you don't like your soul too heavy then Broughton Wings Club with Soul Sam & Brian Ellis is a very good venue, this is every month. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Just a thought an idea i've been toying with The wife is not a northern fan but does like the more commercial type soul. Of course Motown, which is being discussed in another thread, but i'm also thinking Stax/ Atlantic (Otis, Wilson, etc),Jackie Wilson, "backfield in motion", "harlem shuffle", you get the idea. 70's chart stuff as well - Spinners, Trammps, Tavares, etc. Also Philly plus "Young hearts run free" type tracks.I suppose you'd call it handbag soul! I can't be the only one in this position.Does anyone think a night based around this type of stuff mixed with northern, of course, would work? Or would it be the start of a slippery slope to divorce Sounds like you are a bit of a Soul Snob, nothing wrong with all those Philly/Motown hits apart from being overplayed a few times Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulsmith Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Shooting from the hip there Flo. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest WPaulVanDyk Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 Don't forget the 90's and naughties. Plus i am sure any DJ who collects all soul records be it Wilson Pickett, Whispers, Atlantic Starr, Temptations or whoever could do a night based on anything releated to soul it's a good way for general fans to attend a night to the music they love. They can still play the few obscure songs they don't know as soon as you get into soul you explore more and get into Northern more and stuff and will say there's the best nights Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Makemvinyl Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 (edited) Rig,Records and cds available at reasonable prices for all Genres of Soul all offers given serious consideration, If you want a night in the Notts/Lincs area could incorporate Derbys/Sth Yorks/Leics. and Make it an allnighter PM me if had enough response would set up a One Off for Charity event Soul/Disco/Club/Motown/Northern Sounds Like the Swan circa 1974 Mansfield imo Edited April 29, 2006 by MAKEMVINYL Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Andy BB Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 Just out of curiousity,is that you in the photo Kirsty? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest WPaulVanDyk Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 lol well no need to laugh but she looks nice don't she in the picture Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 lol well no need to laugh but she looks nice don't she in the picture That was a long time ago, sonny Andy BB may remember me from the long tweed skirts and turtleneck days - though I was always getting my arse slapped in them days too Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest kid mohair Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 I think its a great idea for those that like that sort of thing but please dont creep into another room calling it the disco room, i think mainroom, r and b room,modernroom is enough Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Kitchengroove Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 I'm much in the same position meself, me Mrs likes 60's, 70's, 80's, chart and non-chart, a bit of northern, motown etc so this type of thing would be right up her street. She'd love a night where they would play for example It's A Love Thing by The Whispers and next track play Do I Love You by Frank Wilson. I know everyone will go "Urgh" but that would appeal to her We've had these sort of nights in the Brighton area for over 4 years, but be warned the nights can be tiresome when the playlist starts to get predictable. Mainly because many of the punters can't open there minds to anything that they didn't hear in their influential years or something that's been used for a TV advert in the recent past. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
hipshaker 05 Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 i think the key to it is that if you don't want to hear the "predictable" stuff you can move on to other more "specialist" clubs ..... but if you do like what you get you can stay. i agree with the original post . some people would like that. we do something similar and it works for us. lots of familair big soul sounds mixed in with a few lesser knowns ...... plus some funk, latin, beat etc. accessible enough for most i'd guess. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest WPaulVanDyk Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 That was a long time ago, sonny Andy BB may remember me from the long tweed skirts and turtleneck days - though I was always getting my arse slapped in them days too Well i don't want to sound cheeky but you don't seem as old as i think late 30's something like 36/37 but still can only dream if your not. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 (edited) Well i don't want to sound cheeky but you don't seem as old as i think late 30's something like 36/37 but still can only dream if your not. 36 in a few weeks time! was 27 in that picture.... Edited May 2, 2006 by Guest Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
FrankM Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 (edited) Went to one two months ago in Dumfries. I'm going back to DJ in September. Probably says something about my record collection. It was a fundraiser, it sold out and it was a great night out. The venue had a sprung wooden dance floor and it was occupied from opening to closing time. I enjoyed hearing the original vinyl version of Motown classics and had even more fun ribbing the DJ about playing tainted love. And I did that because I knew he would be sensitive rather than Tainted Love being a bad record. My wish to remain anonymous colleagues did play some current Northern tunes and a few people danced but with Seven days is too long the most popular tune of the night one can tell it was oldies a GoGo. There's nothing wrong in hearing great tunes played out once in a while. The young people that were there were dancing to stuff that is not on a Film soundtrack or on an ad or on whatever 40 Motown greats CD is current. They had no preconceptions about the records they just danced to what are still great records. Edited May 2, 2006 by FrankM Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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