Jerry Hipkiss Posted December 24, 2004 Posted December 24, 2004 This could be fun...what one record captures the essence of Northern Soul to you? Not your current fetish or the biggest cover-up, but one record that gives you goosebumps and makes you realise why you love Northern Soul? The track that made me think of this topic? Well, vibes, key changes, awesome female vocals, and a beat to die for... The Uptights "Shy Guy" Any advance on that? Jerry.
Chalky Posted December 24, 2004 Posted December 24, 2004 (edited) This could be fun...what one record captures the essence of Northern Soul to you? Not your current fetish or the biggest cover-up, but one record that gives you goosebumps and makes you realise why you love Northern Soul? The track that made me think of this topic? Well, vibes, key changes, awesome female vocals, and a beat to die for... The Uptights "Shy Guy" Any advance on that? Jerry. link Waaaayyyyy too many Jerry I've always said tho' if I had to play a record to some one who asked "what is NS" it would be Timmie Williams - Competition - Mala or The Mello Souls - We Can Make It - Mello. Both have all the right ingredients for a Northern Soul record, even if they are out of reach for most of us. Edited December 24, 2004 by chalky
Jerry Hipkiss Posted December 24, 2004 Author Posted December 24, 2004 Timmie Williams - Competition - Mala or The Mello Souls - We Can Make It - Mello. Both have all the right ingredients for a Northern Soul record, even if they are out of reach for most of us. link Ah but we're not talking finance here - you don't have to own the tune either - it's just trying to nail that record that says it all! Jerry.
Godzilla Posted December 24, 2004 Posted December 24, 2004 Ah but we're not talking finance here - you don't have to own the tune either - it's just trying to nail that record that says it all! Jerry. link Ok then, a cheapie (one of THE cheapest) and an expensive one that both sum the whole damn thing up for me: Spyder Turner - I Can't Make It Anymore Eddie Parker I'm Gone oh yeah, and Mickey Mouse Concerto... ...Ouch - Only kidding. Those things hurt!! Stop it!! I surrender!! Godz
Chalky Posted December 24, 2004 Posted December 24, 2004 (edited) Ah but we're not talking finance here - you don't have to own the tune either - it's just trying to nail that record that says it all! Jerry. link Like I said the two I mentioned sum it up for me, along with a 1000 others But I will throw in a cheapie...Jean Wells - With My Love And What We Got - Calla Edited December 24, 2004 by chalky
Chalky Posted December 24, 2004 Posted December 24, 2004 Ok then, a cheapie (one of THE cheapest) and an expensive one that both sum the whole damn thing up for me: Spyder Turner - I Can't Make It Anymore Godz link Great choice Godz, should be in every collection this one
Daved Posted December 24, 2004 Posted December 24, 2004 Rose Batiste "Hit and Run" sums it up for me. Perfect Detroit, Motown soundalike, stomper.
Soulsmith Posted December 24, 2004 Posted December 24, 2004 Haven't heard Jean Wells track played out for ages, which is a shame as it certainly blows away the cob webs at 4 in the morning. Currently listening to a bit of modern whilst wrapping up the xmas stuff. Last 3 tracks up on i tunes have all had the desired goose bumps effect. Carl Sims - I'm Sending You Back To Him 100% Pure Poison - You Keep Coming Back Bobby Womack - Home Is Where The Heart Is
Guest hammy Posted December 24, 2004 Posted December 24, 2004 This could be fun...what one record captures the essence of Northern Soul to you? Not your current fetish or the biggest cover-up, but one record that gives you goosebumps and makes you realise why you love Northern Soul? The track that made me think of this topic? Well, vibes, key changes, awesome female vocals, and a beat to die for... The Uptights "Shy Guy" Any advance on that? Jerry. link Shy Guy will always have a place in my heart. very first original northern record I ever bought as a fresh faced youth in '97. Yes - stop laughing - 1997 ! lol Hammy
Chalky Posted December 24, 2004 Posted December 24, 2004 Haven't heard Jean Wells track played out for ages, which is a shame as it certainly blows away the cob webs at 4 in the morning. link I spun it at the recent Scotland vs. England All-dayer, was requested in fact but would probably have played it anyway
Soulsmith Posted December 24, 2004 Posted December 24, 2004 "I spun it at the recent Scotland vs. England All-dayer, was requested in fact but would probably have played it anyway" Looks like I should travel further north then! These days our nominated driver struggles to get further than
Soulsmith Posted December 24, 2004 Posted December 24, 2004 Dunno what happened there! as I was saying...... its a struggle getting further than Stoke these days Assume Scotland/England all-dayer went well for you? Dunno where I was that nite...maybe Luton? - where the guy above in the thread (Hammy) along with Sean played absolutely blinding sets between 12 & 2 am
Chalky Posted December 24, 2004 Posted December 24, 2004 Dunno what happened there! as I was saying...... its a struggle getting further than Stoke these days Assume Scotland/England all-dayer went well for you? Dunno where I was that nite...maybe Luton? - where the guy above in the thread (Hammy) along with Sean played absolutely blinding sets between 12 & 2 am link The dayer was brilliant, packed house The Hammy above is not Hammie from Kempston/Luton area, the one above is the Scottish variant
Guest Posted December 24, 2004 Posted December 24, 2004 Dunno what happened there! as I was saying...... its a struggle getting further than Stoke these days Assume Scotland/England all-dayer went well for you? Dunno where I was that nite...maybe Luton? - where the guy above in the thread (Hammy) along with Sean played absolutely blinding sets between 12 & 2 am link Wrong hammy - have to check spelling - Hammie (I do it all the time!!!)
Soulsmith Posted December 24, 2004 Posted December 24, 2004 The problems normally start for me when I make assumptions...... Sticking to the facts & going back to the thread..... Garnett Mimms - Looking For You Played at my best friends funeral 20 years ago. Paul was 24 when he died and I miss him very much. Especially today. x
Guest Soultown andy Posted December 24, 2004 Posted December 24, 2004 The one that says it all for me, color him farther oc smith, still get goosebumps listening to it
John May Posted December 24, 2004 Posted December 24, 2004 This could be fun...what one record captures the essence of Northern Soul to you? Not your current fetish or the biggest cover-up, but one record that gives you goosebumps and makes you realise why you love Northern Soul? The track that made me think of this topic? Well, vibes, key changes, awesome female vocals, and a beat to die for... The Uptights "Shy Guy" Any advance on that? Jerry. link Jimmy Raye......Philly dog around the world....KKC JM
Guest martyn Posted December 24, 2004 Posted December 24, 2004 Happy-Velvet Hammer on Soozi Can completely lose myself in that one
Ernie Andrews Posted December 24, 2004 Posted December 24, 2004 This could be fun...what one record captures the essence of Northern Soul to you? Not your current fetish or the biggest cover-up, but one record that gives you goosebumps and makes you realise why you love Northern Soul? The track that made me think of this topic? Well, vibes, key changes, awesome female vocals, and a beat to die for... The Uptights "Shy Guy" Any advance on that? Jerry. link The adventurers- Easy Baby , As KR said in his book this is comin at yer like a train - And I couldnt get off!
Mark B Posted December 24, 2004 Posted December 24, 2004 the one that is for me northern soul The Coasters crazy baby Atco mark
Guest Johnny One Trout Posted December 24, 2004 Posted December 24, 2004 Luther Ingram - If It's All The Same To You - HIB The Group - I Don't Like To Loose - Prophonics Del-Larks - Job Opening - Queen City From the classic's but let's face it you could go on all day and of the newer crop all be it none of them really new nowadays Mello Souls - We Can Make It - Mello Teddy Pendergrass - We Got Love - Acetate Soul Brothers Inc - Teardrops - Salem Troutster
Guest mickmac Posted December 24, 2004 Posted December 24, 2004 Eddie Parker Love you Baby Hair on the back of my neck still stands up when I hear it.
Guest Posted December 24, 2004 Posted December 24, 2004 Ok then, a cheapie (one of THE cheapest) and an expensive one that both sum the whole damn thing up for me: Spyder Turner - I Can't Make It Anymore Eddie Parker I'm Gone oh yeah, and Mickey Mouse Concerto... ...Ouch - Only kidding. Those things hurt!! Stop it!! I surrender!! Godz link The flip of Spyder Turner also brilliant..
Supercorsa Posted December 24, 2004 Posted December 24, 2004 Two oldies for me Frank Beverly & The Butlers - If That's What You Wanted Billy Butler - The Right Track What about the No.1 in the Top 500?
Guest Posted December 24, 2004 Posted December 24, 2004 "I spun it at the recent Scotland vs. England All-dayer, was requested in fact but would probably have played it anyway" Looks like I should travel further north then! These days our nominated driver struggles to get further than link hey you ungrateful git.i drive cos i like too.get that van full of seats and ill drive anywhere you like. anyway col the soul have a great xmas.love to sue
slimharpo Posted December 24, 2004 Posted December 24, 2004 The Clovers - Try My Lovin' On You Al Green - Don't Leave Me The O'Jays - Hold On + All the motown classics The oldies (and cheapest) are still the best!!
Garethx Posted December 24, 2004 Posted December 24, 2004 Eula Cooper "Let Our Love Grow Higher" The Younghearts "A Little Togetherness" Mel Britt "She'll Come Running Back"
Guest garv Posted December 24, 2004 Posted December 24, 2004 Jimmy mack " my world is on fire" Pookie hudson " this gets to me baby" Al williams " i am nothing " Garv
Winnie :-) Posted December 25, 2004 Posted December 25, 2004 Wrong hammy - have to check spelling - Hammie (I do it all the time!!!) link ========= The Hammy from Bedford, doesn't do the net....at least I don't think he does, so whenever you see Hammy, Karen just think kilts As for a record epitomising N/S well you said we could have anything, so I'm going with "Blowing my mind to pieces". First northern record I ever heard, was round a mates house listening to Motown, knock, on the door, and it was a Polish lad (Wozy) and he came in and said, listen to this....... Thought it was rather good actually Winnie:-)
Dave Abbott Posted December 25, 2004 Posted December 25, 2004 The Majestics - my fav ever NS record and one that to me epitomises NS (maybe because it is one of the first records that stuck in my mind when i was 15). Followed by the Epitome of Sound and Luther Ingram. Mello Souls does it to me now. Infact the more i think there are lots of records, so best i just stop thinking.
Dave Abbott Posted December 25, 2004 Posted December 25, 2004 Two oldies for me Frank Beverly & The Butlers - If That's What You Wanted link Why is it when I hear the first few seconds of this record I allways think its gonna be Larry CLinton "shes wanted.."...?
Jim Elliott Posted December 25, 2004 Posted December 25, 2004 Billy Thompsons 'Black eyed Girl', words, for once, fail me.
Mark Bicknell Posted December 25, 2004 Posted December 25, 2004 George Blackwell - Can't Lose My Head - Smoke pretty much sums it up fpr me......... Mark Bicknell.
Dave Abbott Posted December 25, 2004 Posted December 25, 2004 The Majestics - my fav ever NS record and one that to me epitomises NS (maybe because it is one of the first records that stuck in my mind when i was 15). . link First heard at Winnersh Community centre I may add Mark
Guest Posted December 27, 2004 Posted December 27, 2004 So difficult to pick just one. Then this came on the tape in the car Suspicion
Mak Posted December 27, 2004 Posted December 27, 2004 HOWZABOUT TOO LATE - WILLIAMS AND WATSON GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT - CHUCK JACKSON
Guest Baz Posted December 27, 2004 Posted December 27, 2004 its got to be Mr Soul/Al Scott what happend to yesterday rips my heart out and stamps on it killer
Guest LeoLyxxx Posted December 28, 2004 Posted December 28, 2004 Del-Larks - Job Opening - Queen City Soul Brothers Inc - Teardrops - Salem Yep that's it Trouty! These 2 are 10 out of 10 NS for me Why can't SBI turn up in huuuge quantity or at least turn up in front of me best Leo
Mark Bicknell Posted December 28, 2004 Posted December 28, 2004 Winnersh Community centre Dave! bugger me you must have been about seven years old then mate i was only nine lol. Still play the Majestics though even now, still a solid tune.......... Regards - Mark Bicknell.
simonb Posted December 28, 2004 Posted December 28, 2004 Hi Jerry, hope you've had a great Christmas. I reckon it would be The Tamangoes - I Really Love You. Its the essence of Northern's roots in my eyes. Simon Bendle
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