BrianB Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 I have read so many references to the Jam since I joined Soul Source, that even a dyed in the wool, totally Northern Soul and Motown only, junkie like myself realises that I will upset some people here, but what is the attraction with The Jam? To be honest I think they are poor. The music has nothing to do with Northern Soul and I just can't see the attraction. I've been on the scene since 70/71, so I missed "the Jam route onto the scene", but I can't see how listening to this type of music would turn anyone on to Northern? I am not trying to put them, or anyone's taste in music down, I am honestly mystified by this. Shall I put a tin hat on? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Am I Alone In Thinking The Jam Were Poor? What have they to do with Northern Soul? Fcuk all. Other than a lot of revivalist mods from the eighties that liked the jam also discovered and liked northern soul. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Soultown andy Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 I quite like there early stuff but simsys right f*** all to do with the soul scene . Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Dan Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 I have read so many references to the Jam since I joined Soul Source, that even a dyed in the wool, totally Northern Soul and Motown only, junkie like myself realises that I will upset some people here, but what is the attraction with The Jam? To be honest I think they are poor. The music has nothing to do with Northern Soul and I just can't see the attraction. I've been on the scene since 70/71, so I missed "the Jam route onto the scene", but I can't see how listening to this type of music would turn anyone on to Northern? I am not trying to put them, or anyone's taste in music down, I am honestly mystified by this. Shall I put a tin hat on? i don't think any of us of that generation listened to the jam and thought, 'ah, the logical progression now is to northern soul', brian (though they did cover sweet soul music and back in my arms again on early b-sides). we were (probably all) mod revivalists who either stayed hardcore mods or became scooterists or soulies. whatever route you went, you went to events - mod rallies, scooterist rallies, local scooter club events - where you heard northern soul played alongside the meteors, king kurt and ska (and, later, chart music). by then, most people had drifted away from the jam (they split in 1982, don't forget) and they were just a part of our past. obviously, i think they were great but i say that having started listening to them aged 10 and having grown up with them. i doubt, if i hadn't had that history, whether i'd think they were al that great. it's nostalgia, as much as anything. i'd say they recorded 10 great tracks and the rest ranged from good to dire dan Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest ShaneH Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 my fave band of all time i would never had got into northern soul if it wasnt for the jam. they had the passion and above all they had good taste. they name-checked soul artists regularly and covered some soul classics. if you were a fan it was inevitable you would listen to weller and check out his 'type' of music. i suppose its an age thing. if you got into soul in the early 70s i doubt the jam would have had much appeal. Shane Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ged Parker Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 i would never had got into northern soul if it wasnt for the jam. Shane So they're to blame Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest ShaneH Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 ady croadsell was their warm up dj for the live shows Shane ps not sure how many times he did tho Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest TONY ROUNCE Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 ady croadsell was their warm up dj for the live shows Shane ps not sure how many times he did tho Actually, I was the main warm-up DJ for their later shows - I started off doing them with Ady (who, admittedly, did land us the gig in the first place) but he was 'otherwise occupied' after the first two or three we did together (the shows at the Sobell Centre and Hammersmith Palais were they, around the time of "A Town Called Malice". After that I did all the UK dates, through to their final one at the Brighton Centre - some 20+ shows on my own in all... Anyone doubting this can hear my voice at the beginning of the "Trans-Global Unity Express" tour video, introducing a record... TONE PS: The Jam were many things, but one thing they NEVER were was 'poor'. They made one of the greatest sequences of Pop 45s ever made outside of the Beatles. Whether or not you feel they had any influnce on people's journeys into soul, you can never, ever dispute their immense contributions to music in general... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Andy BB Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Dig a bit deeper and you'll find covers of lots of soul tunes in their back catalogue You'll also find some fantastic horn-sections and soulful backing The Style Council (Weller's apres-Jam project) created some of the best Soul-Mod-Jazz music ever made They sometimes wore nice scarves If it wasn't for them the Northern Soul scene would be a much quieter place The Jam's version of Stoned out of my Mind is better than the Chi-Lites They give us another option when we've exhausted the soul 45s at our after-parties World Column's So Is The Sun is a completely shameless rip-off of The Jam's Transglobal Express Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Bearsy Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Paul Weller the main man of The Jam was a fan of northern soul himself and penned the tune that was just recorded with Dean Parrish on vocals - left right and center - at the tender age of 15 i believe (i stand to be corrected) and has covered a fair view NS in his time on recorded format and in live performances, i am a big fan of the jam and as like many my route into NS was a progression through the mod scene in the 80`s but the link of The Jam and NS has nothing else in common really, im not sure if that makes it clearer to understand but for many of my friends it was the same for them too. one minute a mod the next it was our first taste of NS about 1982ish, well iam only a baby at 38 still bearsy Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest in town Mikey Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 I was into Northern Soul before I had heard of the Jam. As a soulie I tended to shy away from the charts, so only got to hear them at mates houses. While I agree with most on here they were a great band. Like all bands they also did a few turkeys, But Thick as Thieves, is just about as good as it gets. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dayo Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Say what you like about the Jam, they were tight. I mean, just listen to the drum and bass on the intro to "Start". That playing is about as mean as you can get, and I'm certain the Funk Brothers would have doffed their caps at it. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
John Al Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 I have read so many references to the Jam since I joined Soul Source, that even a dyed in the wool, totally Northern Soul and Motown only, junkie like myself realises that I will upset some people here, but what is the attraction with The Jam? To be honest I think they are poor. The music has nothing to do with Northern Soul and I just can't see the attraction. I've been on the scene since 70/71, so I missed "the Jam route onto the scene", but I can't see how listening to this type of music would turn anyone on to Northern? I am not trying to put them, or anyone's taste in music down, I am honestly mystified by this. Shall I put a tin hat on? Well said Brian. The Jam were totally irrelevant and had absolutely nothing to do with any flavour of soul music whatsoever. Nice, safe, middle class pop stars - the Mum's favourite! J. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sean Hampsey Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 I was out with one of my '40 something' Sales Reps, a few months ago, and he had the Wellers "Studio 150" album on in the Motor. I couldn't believe the tracklisting. "If I Could Only Be Sure" "The Bottle" "Hercules" "Dont Make Promises" and others. He was all in a lather abour the 'Soulfulness' of Wellers 'Performance' ... so I did the poor lad a favour with a CD of the original versions - by NF Porter, Gil Scott Heron, Aaron Neville, ZZ Hill etc. He hasn't looked back since. I guess if artists such as PW want to 'pay tribute' to Soul Music by covering Soul classics, then it can sometimes open doors to 'the real deal' for many music lovers. It's just such a p**sser when the inferior cover gets the plaudits (...and the green). Were the Jam poor?... I don't think so... Probably made a bl**dy fortune! Sean Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 (edited) Say what you like about the Jam, they were tight. I mean, just listen to the drum and bass on the intro to "Start". . Tight, but a clear rip off of 'Taxman' by the Beatles. As Weller admitted. As was the intro to Town called mallice a rip off of 'I'm ready for love' by Martha & the Vandellas. Nice, safe, middle class pop stars - the Mum's favourite! J. Dunno about that John. Don't see many mum's in the crowd in the clip below. No prizes for guessing the venue .. Edited September 4, 2006 by Simsy Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 We were into Northern Soul, The Jam were a punk band, poles apart. Then I bought the first album, which wasn't great, the second, which was worse, the third and fourth were great though. I saw them at Wolvo Civic in 1980 and they were the best live band I ever saw, never seen one better since then either, the amount of power they got for a 3 piece was phenomenal. Never associated them with anything to do with northern soul though... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sweeney Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 (edited) I disagree that they were poor. As mainstream pop acts went The Jam were pretty decent. Weller was responsible for some very good pop songs which stand up reasonably well even today. Not much to do with rare soul, I agree, but many were moved to delve deeper as a result of their cover versions and press interviews. Edited September 4, 2006 by sweeney Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 (edited) anything to do with northern soul though... Or mods,either sillyness edited out. Edited September 4, 2006 by ken Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Billy Freemantle Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Nothing to do with Northern Soul as others have said. For me, they reminded me of the Small Faces at their best. And like a lot of others on this forum, I would think, The Small Faces were a band that people listened to alongside the 60s Soul stars. By the time I was into what would become Northern Soul, The Small Faces had had their day as far as I was concerned. When I first heard the Jam they gave me the same kind of buzz that the early Faces had. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Glyn Williams Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 paul weller went to the casino - thats about it i think Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest ShaneH Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Well said Brian. The Jam were totally irrelevant and had absolutely nothing to do with any flavour of soul music whatsoever. Nice, safe, middle class pop stars - the Mum's favourite! J. i thought that was Motown Shane Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 (edited) Or mods,either So whom do you suppose the term 'Modfather' belongs to then soppy bollox? Edited September 4, 2006 by Simsy Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 (edited) So whom do you suppose the term 'Modfather' belongs to then soppy bollox? Well i woudnt call him that,who called him that?, Edited September 4, 2006 by ken Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Bigsoulman Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 I have read so many references to the Jam since I joined Soul Source, that even a dyed in the wool, totally Northern Soul and Motown only, junkie like myself realises that I will upset some people here, but what is the attraction with The Jam? To be honest I think they are poor. The music has nothing to do with Northern Soul and I just can't see the attraction. I've been on the scene since 70/71, so I missed "the Jam route onto the scene", but I can't see how listening to this type of music would turn anyone on to Northern? I am not trying to put them, or anyone's taste in music down, I am honestly mystified by this. Shall I put a tin hat on? Could'nt agree more, punk shit...the modfather....yeah righty ho :angry: Lenny Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest soul kitten Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 the Jam and every thing associated with Paul Weller can do no wrong i have been a fan all my life but must admit apart from Paul obvious love for soul music there are little comparisions between the two. the Jam have their own major part to play in my musical taste and i was a Jam fan way before been introduced to northern soul, but would nt say that influence my love of northern at all got to agree with Andy bb though Paul has a lovely selection of scarves especially the spotty ones. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Well i woudnt call him that,who called him that?, Results 1 - 10 of about 101,000 for modfather. (0.19 seconds Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 paul weller went to the casino - thats about it i think When's he supposed to have gone to the Casino? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
John Al Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 (edited) Results 1 - 10 of about 101,000 for modfather. (0.19 seconds However, Simsy, not all are relevant.............. https://www.element6.com/clients/britgear/info.htm Modfathers here, modfathers there, modfathers every f**kin where! Edited September 4, 2006 by John Alden Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest in town Mikey Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 When's he supposed to have gone to the Casino? Like most muso's about 30 seconds after he heard it was trendy? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 (edited) However, Simsy, not all are relevant.............. https://www.element6.com/clients/britgear/info.htm Never heard of him! Edited September 4, 2006 by Simsy Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest becky c Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 The Jam, poor I have just started to really get into The Jam. Like others, I have never really seen the links between them and soul (although obviously there are!), but I still think they're absolutely fantastic! Becky Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Results 1 - 10 of about 101,000 for modfather. (0.19 seconds 10,000 new mods i supose,they`ve never been mods........ ,i`ve got loads of jam stuff,all punk even there soul covers Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Modfathers here, modfathers there, modfathers every f**kin where! There's only 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
John Al Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Never heard of him! How about this one - fits the bill wouldn't you say? https://www.remembertheaba.com/OnlyintheABA...ngFashion1.html J. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 How about this one - fits the bill wouldn't you say? https://www.remembertheaba.com/OnlyintheABA...ngFashion1.html J. https://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&l...on&ct=title Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 (edited) There's only 1 Does he wear Jam shoes,as a fashion statement laughable ,no self respectin` mod would be seen dead in em`,and lets not forget he invented bowling shoe`s John alden`s post,is more N/Soul...............great "Bib&Brace". Edited September 4, 2006 by ken Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Bearsy Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 How about this one - fits the bill wouldn't you say? https://www.remembertheaba.com/OnlyintheABA...ngFashion1.html J. wasnt that Paul Weller at the casino trying to fit in Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 However, Simsy, not all are relevant.............. https://www.element6.com/clients/britgear/info.htm Okay okay: Results 1 - 10 of about 27,700 for "paul weller" modfather. (0.21 seconds) Still a shitload .. now go and google all those no marks, individually Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
bri pinch Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 jam are ok but i always prefered marmalade..... ob-la-di-ob-la-da..ya know it makes sense . best, bri. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest malayka Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 I like many already loved soul music by the time Punk/New Wave arrived. But for about 4 years had a great time going to gigs to see groups like The Jam, The Stranglers and, The Clash. It was the rawness and energy they displayed on stage and on record. Gloucester had a strong punk scene and even it's own home grown band Demob, formed entirley by guys who had already be going to Wigan and Yate for some years. It was a moment in time and these groups caught your imagination. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 well seeing as the Jam bugger all to do with Northern then, shouldn't this be in freebasing, or better still on some mod forum Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Okay okay: Results 1 - 10 of about 27,700 for "paul weller" modfather. (0.21 seconds) Still a shitload .. now go and google all those no marks, individually Should be in freebasin`,he`s got sod all to do with soul,well not the real stuff,anyway . Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
John Al Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 https://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&l...on&ct=title Got me there mate! But more fun methinks that debating whether or not Thatcher ever made a modern instrumental that was soulful and who played it first under what cover up title!!! J. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Does he wear Jam shoes,as a fashion statement laughable ,no self respectin` mod would be seen dead in em`, Proud of my pair mate. Though I was the Sawbridgeworth face! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Thorley Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Should be in freebasin`,he`s got sod all to do with soul,well not the real stuff,anyway . Agree, but oddly Keb has booked him rather than Butch at his new Northern Soul nites, cuz he says he is more of a star than Butch Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 But more fun methinks that debating whether or not Thatcher ever made a modern instrumental that was soulful and who played it first under what cover up title!!! J. Not wrong there John. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 (edited) Silly post! Edited September 4, 2006 by ken Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Andy BB Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 well seeing as the Jam bugger all to do with Northern then, shouldn't this be in freebasing, or better still on some mod forum For God's sake don't wish that one on us. It used to be a daily topic for years. Anyway, this is a Mod forum of sorts isn't it? Seeing as how if it wasn't for Mods there wouldn't be a Northern Soul scene... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Anyway, this is a Mod forum of sorts isn't it? Seeing as how if it wasn't for Mods there wouldn't be a Northern Soul scene... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 (edited) Very silly post!! Edited September 4, 2006 by ken Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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