Popular Post Slim Jim Posted September 9, 2014 Popular Post Posted September 9, 2014 The reality is the majority want to hear the same old tunes that have filled the dance floors a thousand times , boring I know but its almost like some people want a predictable sound track for a night out . Personally I get more excited at hearing one new track or something I don't know over any amount of oldies . Same with dancing I'll stay on the floor for something I don't know as long as it has the beat . Keep on with what you are doing Ady , I'm still amazed at some of the new gems that pop up . 4
Amsterdam Russ Posted September 9, 2014 Posted September 9, 2014 The reality is the majority want to hear the same old tunes that have filled the dance floors a thousand times , boring I know but its almost like some people want a predictable sound track for a night out . Go to Refosoul forum and check out the most viewed posts for uploaded tracks. It's very telling. Here's the "Top 10" most popular in reverse order... 10 - Eddie Parker - Love you baby 09 - Jo Armstead - I feel an urge coming on 08 - Gloria Jones - Tainted love 07 - George Carrow - Angel baby 06 - Superlatives - I still love you 05 - Jimmy Ruffin - What becomes of the broken hearted 04 - Mr Floods Party - Compared to what 03 - The Platters - Washed ashore 02 - Pages - Heartaches and pain 01 - Sam & Kitty - I've got something good Even here on Soul Source, oldies rule… 1
Guest son of stan Posted September 9, 2014 Posted September 9, 2014 (edited) Maybe a regular Sunday all dayer would be a good bet to showcase newies or records that appeal to a slightly older crowd. I started going to 100 Club about 30 years ago but haven't been much in recent years for job, health and relationship reasons..Staying out until 8am has not been an option for years...It's a big ask! So partly lost interest in buying records as 'the scene' doesn't really cater to me. Would love to hear the records you are all talking about though and sure felliw dropouts and their partners / friends would come along something slightly more convenient, less fanatical and more laid back..As well as the younger punters.Everyone spends Sunday afternoon in the pub anyway... Edited September 9, 2014 by son of stan
Premium Stuff Posted September 9, 2014 Posted September 9, 2014 Go to Refosoul forum and check out the most viewed posts for uploaded tracks. It's very telling. Here's the "Top 10" most popular in reverse order... 10 - Eddie Parker - Love you baby 09 - Jo Armstead - I feel an urge coming on 08 - Gloria Jones - Tainted love 07 - George Carrow - Angel baby 06 - Superlatives - I still love you 05 - Jimmy Ruffin - What becomes of the broken hearted 04 - Mr Floods Party - Compared to what 03 - The Platters - Washed ashore 02 - Pages - Heartaches and pain 01 - Sam & Kitty - I've got something good Even here on Soul Source, oldies rule… That is unbelievable
Mike Posted September 9, 2014 Posted September 9, 2014 Go to Refosoul forum and check out the most viewed posts for uploaded tracks. It's very telling. Here's the "Top 10" most popular in reverse order... 10 - Eddie Parker - Love you baby 09 - Jo Armstead - I feel an urge coming on 08 - Gloria Jones - Tainted love 07 - George Carrow - Angel baby 06 - Superlatives - I still love you 05 - Jimmy Ruffin - What becomes of the broken hearted 04 - Mr Floods Party - Compared to what 03 - The Platters - Washed ashore 02 - Pages - Heartaches and pain 01 - Sam & Kitty - I've got something good Even here on Soul Source, oldies rule… they are all label info posts/views figures not actual plays/downloads eg
Amsterdam Russ Posted September 9, 2014 Posted September 9, 2014 (edited) they are all label info posts/views figures not actual plays/downloads eg Understood, Mike. Hence my wording. Is there a means to find the most plays/downloads? At the end of the day, though, don't the number of views indicate what songs have been of most interest to Soul Source visitors regardless of whether it's a label scan or a song file? And beyond that, is there the possibility to use refosoul view stats as a sort of metric for what's "trending" and what's perennially popular? Could it replace the cliched "top 500" list by being a more accurate reflection of what is currently hot and what oldies are still doing the business? Edited September 9, 2014 by Russell Gilbert
Mike Posted September 9, 2014 Posted September 9, 2014 Understood, Mike. Hence my wording. Is there a means to find the most plays/downloads? At the end of the day, though, don't the the number of views indicate what songs have been of most interest to Soul Source visitors regardless of whether it's a label scan or a song file? And beyond that, isn't there the possibility to use refosoul view stats as a sort of metric for what's "trending" and what's perennially popular? to be honest Russell refosoul doesn't get used that much nowadays for any of the above you can use it as a research tool as with the live search you can quickly get to current ebay/ popsike/forum info etc etc info off it but not many do
Amsterdam Russ Posted September 9, 2014 Posted September 9, 2014 to be honest Russell refosoul doesn't get used that much nowadays for any of the above you can use it as a research tool as with the live search you can quickly get to current ebay/ popsike/forum info etc etc info off it but not many do Hmm, that's what I vaguely thought. Thanks for confirming. I added four unreleased/acetate tracks recently and none have had any sort of interest as the likes of classics such as Bobby Freeman's "Swim". Can't believe that no one's interested in unreleased track by Nat Hall, Major Lance or whoever! My YouTube channel stats also show that while the forum list indicates multiple views, the reality is that people click on the refosoul page but don't click through and listen to the actual sound file. I'd like to add all my YouTube "unreleased/acetate" clips to refosoul for the sake of making them more available (especially in light of Ady's "no one wants newies" thread), but at the moment it hardly seems worth the effort. Any suggestions as to how to make them more accessible or interesting to Soul Source members?
Mike Posted September 10, 2014 Posted September 10, 2014 Hmm, that's what I vaguely thought. Thanks for confirming. I added four unreleased/acetate tracks recently and none have had any sort of interest as the likes of classics such as Bobby Freeman's "Swim". Can't believe that no one's interested in unreleased track by Nat Hall, Major Lance or whoever! My YouTube channel stats also show that while the forum list indicates multiple views, the reality is that people click on the refosoul page but don't click through and listen to the actual sound file. I'd like to add all my YouTube "unreleased/acetate" clips to refosoul for the sake of making them more available (especially in light of Ady's "no one wants newies" thread), but at the moment it hardly seems worth the effort. Any suggestions as to how to make them more accessible or interesting to Soul Source members? the refosoul forum at current times is more of an announcement forum for the refosoul feature rather than a discussion based one shouldn't really use the forum views as a guide as some of the forum posts you mention are from the likes of 2008 originally best place for discussion on the tracks would be via new threads in the "box" forum the refosoul feature is nowadays more of a reference tool 1
Steve Ss Posted September 10, 2014 Posted September 10, 2014 I cannot offer an answer for anyone other than myself... But to answer Ady's original post I do still want to hear 60s newies.. The new Brent CD has some truly great tracks. Regards
Ady Croasdell Posted September 10, 2014 Author Posted September 10, 2014 Oh ,ok ,not heard it Bazza Have a listen on You Tube, it's a well wicked 1965/6 production by HB Barnum 1
Bazza Posted September 10, 2014 Posted September 10, 2014 Have a listen on You Tube, it's a well wicked 1965/6 production by HB Barnum Had a listen ,and yep ,now I understand Bazza 1
Pomonkey Posted September 10, 2014 Posted September 10, 2014 Nice to see #9 in that Top 10 as headlining our Dig Deeper New Years Eve show this year is none other than the lovely Jo Armstead herself, come to NYC and start off 2015 in style
Guest Posted September 10, 2014 Posted September 10, 2014 (edited) Was in a store today and they were playing the new Ace CD of Brent/Time/Shad recordings...the unissued tracks on that will prick a few ears up! Loving the Jeannie Trevor and June Jackson tunes...could've been recorded with the 100 Club in mind! I'm really getting back into that stuff at the moment. Good for you...the prices for the big production NYC numbers have gone down as they're currently not in vogue...but my they sound soooo right down the hallowed stairs. Don't hold back Joel...get that movement going and drop that wishy washy funky stuff! Edited September 11, 2014 by Flynny
Mal C Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 (edited) ! Just thought of another one that i still like to play /hear is the Jan Jones - cut loose ... absolutely fantastic ! keep em coming even if it costs the company money , let the good selling alternative music styles finance the soul stuff the dedicated niter/soul public deserves and have earned the right to have the pleasure of Kent's and other modern day reissue logos finds. Do you mean Jeanette Jones - Cut loose, fabulous track, would I be right in thinking this was originally spun by Ian Clark on Acetate? seem to remember this being discussed ages ago.. I dont go to many soul do's, but add my name to the 'Hell yes, we want em!' camp... brilliant music, all of it... Mal:_) Edited September 11, 2014 by Mal C
Guest Roddy Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 All I can say, your missing out on some great uptempo funky dancers, but hey ho that's your choice Nah Tim i'm not just don't want to hear them at the 100 club ... but if I did I know where to go in my record collection to find them
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