Ljblanken Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 I am sitting in a Starbucks in California right now. "Love's Gone Bad" by Chris Clark just finished, and now "baby don't you weep" by Edward Hamilton is playing. Is Starbucks about to enter the Northern Soul business? Have other's noticed rare soul being played at one? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ljblanken Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 ....and now the Cavaliers "hold on to my baby" Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Matt Male Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 (edited) It still wouldn't persuade me to set foot in that place. Did they play anything by Joe Tax? Or Double Cookin (the books) maybe? Or Cashin In? Edited June 11, 2014 by Matt Male Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ljblanken Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 suspicion - originals leave it in the hands of love - fontella bass Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ljblanken Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 jeez.... if they keep this up they will put me out of business as a DJ Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ljblanken Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 soul time - shirley ellis wtf? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ljblanken Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 look at me now - terry callier Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sheldonsoul Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 (edited) Williams & Watson to late , heard it in Starbucks more than once !! Edited June 11, 2014 by sheldonsoul Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Labeat Posted June 11, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 11, 2014 It still wouldn't persuade me to set foot in that place. Did they play anything by Joe Tax? Or Double Cookin (the books) maybe? Or Cashin In? Washed offshore.... Platters 6 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Frankie Crocker Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Did they have a CD for sale at the counter? Starbucks like to market an extravagant lifestyle through exorbitant coffees and World Music CD's so maybe this is a concession on the ethnic front as dreamed up by some bonus-obsessed suit who has accidentally stumbled across some catchy tunes? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Grayman45 Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Did they have a CD for sale at the counter? Starbucks like to market an extravagant lifestyle through exorbitant coffees and World Music CD's so maybe this is a concession on the ethnic front as dreamed up by some bonus-obsessed suit who has accidentally stumbled across some catchy tunes? Or some clever way of dodging music licensing laws. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ljblanken Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 i did not see a CD for sale, but it was obviously a whole "set" of northern soul (was one solid hour of it). strange... 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Labeat Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 (edited) Northern can be heard in the unlikeliest places, a clothes shop in Meadowhall, your local Morrisons, in fact i'm goin to ask our icecream man to play it instead of Batman theme. Edited June 11, 2014 by Labeat 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest eulalie Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 (edited) Have other's noticed rare soul being played at one? I was in a Starbucks in NYC (on W Broadway I think?) a couple of years ago - just stopped in to use the wifi for directions and what not and they were playing Bo Diddley. That was enough to tempt me to stop longer for something to eat and ended up staying for half an hour or so as they kept playing the likes of Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, Koko Taylor etc. I actually looked to see if they had a CD of the mix for sale on the counter, but didn't spot one. Don't normally frequent Starbucks in the UK though as I don't think the coffee over here is up to much - I once asked for a latte and received a vat of hot frothy milk with a homeopathic amount of coffee in it. Edited June 11, 2014 by eulalie Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ljblanken Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 I was in a Starbucks in NYC (on W Broadway I think?) a couple of years ago - just stopped in to use the wifi for directions and what not and they were playing Bo Diddley. That was enough to tempt me to stop longer for something to eat and ended up staying for half an hour or so as they kept playing the likes of Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, Koko Taylor etc. I actually looked to see if they had a CD of the mix for sale on the counter, but didn't spot one. Don't normally frequent Starbucks in the UK though as I don't think the coffee over here is up to much - I once asked latte and received a vat of hot frothy milk with a homeopathic amount of coffee in it. Yes! It does seem they are EXTREMELY into the Chess/Checker/Cadet/Argo catalogue (blues, R&B, as well as soul) ...also, off-topic, is your user name "Eulalie" a reference to Jeeves and Wooster? Just curious. Or is it a common British term/name? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest eulalie Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 (edited) ...also, off-topic, is your user name "Eulalie" a reference to Jeeves and Wooster? Just curious. Or is it a common British term/name? Yes, I took inspiration from Roderick Spode's lingerie shop! I take it the love for P.G Wodehouse has spread to the west coast US? Edited June 11, 2014 by eulalie Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
The Yank Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 (edited) I was in a Starbucks's last week and heard "Helpless" by Kim Weston and then "Lonely For You Baby" by Sam Dees. "Helpless" isn't that strange but the Sam Dees really threw me! Edited June 11, 2014 by the yank Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ljblanken Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 Yes, I took inspiration from Roderick Spode's lingerie shop! I take it the love for P.G Wodehouse has spread to the west coast US? Yes! LOVE IT!! This is my dog "Jeeves" Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ljblanken Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 I was in a Starbucks's last week and heard "Helpless" by Kim Weston and then "Lonely For Me Baby" by Sam Dees. "Helpless" isn't that strange but the Sam Dees really threw me! Yeah - they played "take me in your arms" by Kim W today as well Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
El Corol Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Williams & Watson to late , heard it in Starbucks more than once !! Since when they had a Starbucks in Sheldon? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
El Corol Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 TK Maxx is another promoter of northern and 60s soul in general I've noticed. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Amsterdam Russ Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Northern can be heard in the unlikeliest places... In bowling alleys in the wilderness of the Netherlands that exists beyond Amsterdam... 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ljblanken Posted June 12, 2014 Author Share Posted June 12, 2014 In bowling alleys in the wilderness of the Netherlands that exists beyond Amsterdam... what did you hear? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sheldonsoul Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Since when they had a Starbucks in Sheldon? I do go out side of Sheldon !! Are you stalking me lol Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 (edited) It's true, Starbucks got soul! Stansted 15/05/14 - 4:16 am .. Edited June 12, 2014 by Simsy Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
El Corol Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 I do go out side of Sheldon !! Are you stalking me lol Yes Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
El Corol Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Yes No sorry, comment made under the influence of alcohol I'm afraid. I like Sheldon really. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve S 60 Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Don't drink coffee. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest MrC Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 There's a couple of threads that have run before about hearing Soul Records in unexpected places. The small shopping centre under the building I work in frequently plays Ann Sexton 'I still love you' and 'youve been gone too long' and quite a few other decent tunes, and has done for all of the 6 years I've worked here. But, WTF were you in Starbucks in the 1st place? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mal C Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 (edited) when I visit lots of coffee shops in the Uk, I regularly hear Northern soul, Is getting spooky now as shops play it pretty much every time I'm in.. still I'm not complaining... its spotify isn't it, they all have a license I guess.. Starbucks coffee sucks though, it really is grit and water, dreadful stuff... Mal Edited June 12, 2014 by Mal C Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Amsterdam Russ Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 what did you hear? Obvious stuff like Chuck Woods - Seven days, Solomon Burke - Cry to me, Dobie Gray... Not so much 'Northern' as 60s club classics, but it was a great surprise to be hearing this stuff on a Friday night bowling session on the outskirts of Amstelveen. Thought it probably a one-off, but they played similar stuff on another occasion, too. It's everywhere! 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
George G Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Several different Starbucks here in the Seattle area have been playing a similar loop of Northern Soul. I've heard Originals, Sam Dees also, and Lou Ragland - I Travel Alone, Morris Chesnutt - Too Darn Soulful, Earl Jackson - Soul Self Satisfaction, MVPs - Turning My Heartbeat Up mixed in with more obvious ones like "Tainted Love", "I Don't Need No Doctor" and "Do I Love You". Some Starbucks have a flat panel TV screen that shows the LP/CD the songs are from (the one I heard them does not have the screen) and they are from some comps. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sheldonsoul Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Yes Ok who is it lol , someone I know Mitch ,jimmy , graham lol Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Labeat Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 I do go out side of Sheldon !! Are you stalking me lol Wheres that, county Durham? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
selectadisc Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Entered the Starbucks in Watertown N.Y. at the weekend to the sounds of Lee Rogers "Cracked Up Over You", returned the next day to hear Major Lance "Ain't No Soul" and Taj Mahal " A Lot Of Love"!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Geoff Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 It's true, Starbucks got soul! Stansted 15/05/14 - 4:16 am .. They may have soul Ian, but they don't have any decent coffee!!! 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tattoodave Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I went into a Starbucks in South Kensington on a Sunday morning after the 100 club allnighter, don't remember the music, just remember pouring the coffee in the gutter as it was crap 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ljblanken Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 I went into a Starbucks in South Kensington on a Sunday morning after the 100 club allnighter, don't remember the music, just remember pouring the coffee in the gutter as it was crap I regularly go to starbucks! i agree the drip coffee is pretty weak, but maybe you should try my drink: four-shots of espresso and about 2 inches of hot water! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Frankie Crocker Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Several different Starbucks here in the Seattle area have been playing a similar loop of Northern Soul. I've heard Originals, Sam Dees also, and Lou Ragland - I Travel Alone, Morris Chesnutt - Too Darn Soulful, Earl Jackson - Soul Self Satisfaction, MVPs - Turning My Heartbeat Up mixed in with more obvious ones like "Tainted Love", "I Don't Need No Doctor" and "Do I Love You". Some Starbucks have a flat panel TV screen that shows the LP/CD the songs are from (the one I heard them does not have the screen) and they are from some comps. It's a plot... Starbucks started off in Seattle and have converted every other shop on the High Street into a coffee shop and spawned numerous imitators filling in the gaps between phone shops and Pound Stores. Now Starbucks are taking over the Northern Soul World by stealth as they have stumbled across some half decent piped-music that's a cut above the average elevator tune. Maybe Seattle will become the new Wigan with aged soulies travelling from far afield to hog the armchairs and catch up with the latest releases borrowed from the archives of Universal, Sony and Warner. Perhaps the corporation is using Northern Soul as a tax dodge paying generous royalties to long-forgotten artists and ridiculous sums for 'unknown' tunes. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tattoodave Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 I regularly go to starbucks! i agree the drip coffee is pretty weak, but maybe you should try my drink: four-shots of espresso and about 2 inches of hot water! I'm now in Spain and Starbucks are rare, Spanish coffee is equally poor, so I'm living caffeine free and enjoying life. Try giving it up yourself, it's a drug, and not mine of preference Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jason S Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Heard Nicole Willis & The Soul Investigators' - Feelin' Free in M&S at the weekend. The Blue Harbour brigade must've wondered where they'd landed! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
spot Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Yeh got Soul but very small UK tax payments. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ljblanken Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 I'm now in Spain and Starbucks are rare, Spanish coffee is equally poor, so I'm living caffeine free and enjoying life. Try giving it up yourself, it's a drug, and not mine of preference i totally should. i'm a civilian, but i work very long and very odd hrs with the military. it's a tough crutch to boot! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Labeat Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 It's a plot... Starbucks started off in Seattle and have converted every other shop on the High Street into a coffee shop and spawned numerous imitators filling in the gaps between phone shops and Pound Stores. Now Starbucks are taking over the Northern Soul World by stealth as they have stumbled across some half decent piped-music that's a cut above the average elevator tune. Maybe Seattle will become the new Wigan with aged soulies travelling from far afield to hog the armchairs and catch up with the latest releases borrowed from the archives of Universal, Sony and Warner. Perhaps the corporation is using Northern Soul as a tax dodge paying generous royalties to long-forgotten artists and ridiculous sums for 'unknown' tunes. I propose we have Frankie as our NS union delegate! 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Frankie Crocker Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 I propose we have Frankie as our NS union delegate! Happy to fill in...always up for an expenses paid junket and more than willing to occupy chairs in Starbucks, use their Wi Fi, browse the magazines and books of Barnes & Noble for free and drink Frappaccinos at 10% off with a B&N card. Now there are only three major music corporations on planet earth, it's only a short step to sole control of the global music market by some merger involving Starbucks, Amazon and Apple. Sort of rotten bad luck for music downloaders but no problem for those who store tracks on vinyl... 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Roger Williams Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 (edited) I was in Starbucks on the Deeside Industrial Estate yesterday and Michael Wycoff 'Looking Up To You' was playing so I asked the girl serving me if they chose the music or was it piped in and she replied 'Oh god no we don't choose it it's piped in, this is awful but we can't change it' LOL Edited June 22, 2014 by Roger Williams 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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