Agentsmith Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 Line Dancing at the Tower this weekend, as scene on fb....thoughts anyone? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Davey S Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 Beam me up Scotty. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Agentsmith Posted May 5 Author Share Posted May 5 6 minutes ago, Davey S said: Beam me up And they said it was ' just a bit of fun '....ffs, why don't we all do the okey cokey as well?...when in Blackpool eh? 9 minutes ago, Davey S said: Beam me up Scotty. There'll be mad rush for cowboy boots and stetsons next.. 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Twoshoes Posted May 6 Popular Post Share Posted May 6 I have very much mixed feelings on this kind of thing, I haven't seen the footage you mention but it's been happening for some time and as I see it can only get worse. I'm very much a live and let live kinda bloke on many things in society in general , plenty of things get my goat that I think why would you want to do that. Back to the point in question, I don't get out much anymore, pre covid I watched a mate and his group of friends dancing in a circle, arms waving in the air ,I hesitate to call it dancing to Petula Clark so a double whammy there, I just thought what is it coming to, no!! no!! no!!. Bear in mind this was a group of people with history on the scene not johhny come lately's .When i questioned him he said as you have said above "it was just a bit of fun". I've read many threads on here regarding lets say the dumbing down of the scene, be it Tv exposure, the proms, baggy trousers etc and there seems to be a split between a hardcore group of people who up vote anything defending the scene as was and rarely see any other point of view, nothing wrong in that , I admire their undoubted devotion to scene they've lived their life on, on the other hand you have the more relaxed attitude where people don't get too hot under the collar about it, both sides I feel have the right to express their view. What I do find annoying is what I sometimes see as those defending the scene of old belittling those with a different view when those people it seems to me have just as much love and knowledge for and of the scene through time spent. I guess it's something that is not going to go away, something we are going to have to live with. I don't like it, personally don't think it has a place , it would appear more people as they get older and can't dance as once they did are maybe looking for alternative ways to enjoy the night, taking the scene less seriously. Unfortunately the wider public's view of Northern Soul tends to be one taken from the media which always focus on the same aspects, vests, baggy trousers ,circle skirts and four or five tunes, I have got to the stage when someone asks me what music I enjoy I never say Northern Soul, I'll say 60's soul, rare soul, if they then mention NS I'll say yes and try to explain away the media view. Just to be clear, I don't like it, don't think it has a place, I just shake my head and let them get on with it, I won't be losing any sleep over it, should I choose to venture out again given the choice I'd be at Ashton Ukranian Club as I used to do pre covid where the true scene I believe is still alive and thriving. 8 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Kathryn Magson Posted May 6 Popular Post Share Posted May 6 (edited) 2 hours ago, Twoshoes said: I have very much mixed feelings on this kind of thing, I haven't seen the footage you mention but it's been happening for some time and as I see it can only get worse. I'm very much a live and let live kinda bloke on many things in society in general , plenty of things get my goat that I think why would you want to do that. Back to the point in question, I don't get out much anymore, pre covid I watched a mate and his group of friends dancing in a circle, arms waving in the air ,I hesitate to call it dancing to Petula Clark so a double whammy there, I just thought what is it coming to, no!! no!! no!!. Bear in mind this was a group of people with history on the scene not johhny come lately's . When i questioned him he said as you have said above "it was just a bit of fun". I've read many threads on here regarding lets say the dumbing down of the scene, be it Tv exposure, the proms, baggy trousers etc and there seems to be a split between a hardcore group of people who up vote anything defending the scene as was and rarely see any other point of view, nothing wrong in that , I admire their undoubted devotion to scene they've lived their life on, on the other hand you have the more relaxed attitude where people don't get too hot under the collar about it, both sides I feel have the right to express their view. What I do find annoying is what I sometimes see as those defending the scene of old belittling those with a different view when those people it seems to me have just as much love and knowledge for and of the scene through time spent. I guess it's something that is not going to go away, something we are going to have to live with. I don't like it, personally don't think it has a place , it would appear more people as they get older and can't dance as once they did are maybe looking for alternative ways to enjoy the night, taking the scene less seriously. Unfortunately the wider public's view of Northern Soul tends to be one taken from the media which always focus on the same aspects, vests, baggy trousers ,circle skirts and four or five tunes, I have got to the stage when someone asks me what music I enjoy I never say Northern Soul, I'll say 60's soul, rare soul, if they then mention NS I'll say yes and try to explain away the media view. Just to be clear, I don't like it, don't think it has a place, I just shake my head and let them get on with it, I won't be losing any sleep over it, should I choose to venture out again given the choice I'd be at Ashton Ukranian Club as I used to do pre covid where the true scene I believe is still alive and thriving. My thoughts exactly - couldn't have put it better! It's becoming almost too embarrassing to say you like Northern now..... Have to say I saw the video & thought WTF!!!!! Edited May 6 by Kathryn Magson 4 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Agentsmith Posted May 6 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 6 2 hours ago, Twoshoes said: I have very much mixed feelings on this kind of thing, I haven't seen the footage you mention but it's been happening for some time and as I see it can only get worse. I'm very much a live and let live kinda bloke on many things in society in general , plenty of things get my goat that I think why would you want to do that. Back to the point in question, I don't get out much anymore, pre covid I watched a mate and his group of friends dancing in a circle, arms waving in the air ,I hesitate to call it dancing to Petula Clark so a double whammy there, I just thought what is it coming to, no!! no!! no!!. Bear in mind this was a group of people with history on the scene not johhny come lately's .When i questioned him he said as you have said above "it was just a bit of fun". I've read many threads on here regarding lets say the dumbing down of the scene, be it Tv exposure, the proms, baggy trousers etc and there seems to be a split between a hardcore group of people who up vote anything defending the scene as was and rarely see any other point of view, nothing wrong in that , I admire their undoubted devotion to scene they've lived their life on, on the other hand you have the more relaxed attitude where people don't get too hot under the collar about it, both sides I feel have the right to express their view. What I do find annoying is what I sometimes see as those defending the scene of old belittling those with a different view when those people it seems to me have just as much love and knowledge for and of the scene through time spent. I guess it's something that is not going to go away, something we are going to have to live with. I don't like it, personally don't think it has a place , it would appear more people as they get older and can't dance as once they did are maybe looking for alternative ways to enjoy the night, taking the scene less seriously. Unfortunately the wider public's view of Northern Soul tends to be one taken from the media which always focus on the same aspects, vests, baggy trousers ,circle skirts and four or five tunes, I have got to the stage when someone asks me what music I enjoy I never say Northern Soul, I'll say 60's soul, rare soul, if they then mention NS I'll say yes and try to explain away the media view. Just to be clear, I don't like it, don't think it has a place, I just shake my head and let them get on with it, I won't be losing any sleep over it, should I choose to venture out again given the choice I'd be at Ashton Ukranian Club as I used to do pre covid where the true scene I believe is still alive and thriving. On your last point, Ashton is definitely a place worth going to, as is Culcheth..and just now, a host of others where the music policy for one is very much diversified, as opposed to the almost commercialized cultural pursuits of the mass attended events 6 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jessie Pinkman Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 (edited) 16 hours ago, Agentsmith said: And they said it was ' just a bit of fun '....ffs, why don't we all do the okey cokey as well?...when in Blackpool eh? There'll be mad rush for cowboy boots and stetsons next.. Rob, did you never pop into the modern room at Prestwich whenever The Sunburst Band "Everyday" was played. I haven't seen the Blackpool footage, but I would imagine a similar dance routine to the Prestwich one, but on a much grander scale. I don't think anyone made a big fuss about it at the time. Edited May 6 by Jessie Pinkman Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Greedy Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 (edited) 8 hours ago, Mrmick said: Edited May 6 by Mrmick Self moderated Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Imperial C Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 (edited) Self Moderated Edited May 6 by Imperial C Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark S Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 I blame the popularity of laminate flooring and Rufus Lumley Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Woodbutcher Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 38 minutes ago, Mark S said: I blame the popularity of laminate flooring and Rufus Lumley I blame a complete lack of imagination/individuality and cheap beer ... 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Modernsoulsucks Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 1 hour ago, Jessie Pinkman said: Rob, did you never pop into the modern room at Prestwich whenever The Sunburst Band "Everyday" was played. I haven't seen the Blackpool footage, but I would imagine a similar dance routine to the Prestwich one, but on a much grander scale. I don't think anyone made a big fuss about it at the time. Alex Jones and I went to a "Dusties" do in Chicago some 30 years ago. Crowd were line dancing to Peoples Choice "Do it anyway..... " Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Agentsmith Posted May 6 Author Share Posted May 6 1 hour ago, Jessie Pinkman said: Rob, did you never pop into the modern room at Prestwich whenever The Sunburst Band "Everyday" was played. I haven't seen the Blackpool footage, but I would imagine a similar dance routine to the Prestwich one, but on a much grander scale. I don't think anyone made a big fuss about it at the time. Yes Jessie, I most certainly did and know exactly what you mean, and a lot of this crew frequented SITP the first few years...proper funky groove i reckon, not a saddle up and ride yer pony in sight!....er...deffo not any comparison with the tower Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Chalky Posted May 6 Popular Post Share Posted May 6 No mixed feelings for me, exactly the kind of people and behaviour we went to nighters, dayers, weekenders and soul nights to get away from, still do or try. I’ve seen the footage too. Dancing to Northern was to me and will always be an individual thing, athleticism, energy, passion and an element of showmanship or woman-ship. This is just more div madness as the scene sinks into the depths of despair. I know a lot of decent folk go to these events but this kinda stuff just tars them all wi same brush. 13 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jessie Pinkman Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Do you think the human pyramid will be making a comeback anytime soon. I hope so cos that would be awesome. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Greedy Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 (edited) 6 hours ago, Jessie Pinkman said: Do you think the human pyramid will be making a comeback anytime soon. I hope so cos that would be awesome. Self moderated Edited May 6 by Mrmick Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Leicester Boy Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Ktf more like wtf 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Kenb Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 3 hours ago, Imperial C said: Self Moderated think i'd be Self Medicating, more like 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Agentsmith Posted May 6 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 6 1 hour ago, Chalky said: No mixed feelings for me, exactly the kind of people and behaviour we went to nighters, dayers, weekenders and soul nights to get away from, still do or try. I’ve seen the footage too. Dancing to Northern was to me and will always be an individual thing, athleticism, energy, passion and an element of showmanship or woman-ship. This is just more div madness as the scene sinks into the depths of despair. I know a lot of decent folk go to these events but this kinda stuff just tars them all wi same brush. I cant argue with that Karl, all this " oh well, its only a laugh, get a life whats wrong with yer? " crap....ffs, making us all collectively look like a bunch of retarded geriatrics.....and they film it!!!......just the type of nonsense to play up to media and all their luvvies who still haven't got a clue what its all about, 50 years on....whatever next....last night of the Proms: a northern soul spectacular, with a houseful of fancy dress revellers singing to the FW anthem finale, waving their KTF flags. 4 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Agentsmith Posted May 6 Author Share Posted May 6 2 hours ago, Modernsoulsucks said: Alex Jones and I went to a "Dusties" do in Chicago some 30 years ago. Crowd were line dancing to Peoples Choice "Do it anyway..... " They weren't all Red Necks, were they? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dobber Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Next thing will be that final dance move out of “ghost” with Patrick swayze to timi yuro it’ll never be over Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Shinehead Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 At least the venue is at the right place Blackpool home of the circus. 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Agentsmith Posted May 6 Author Share Posted May 6 Just now, Dobber said: Next thing will be that final dance move out of “ghost” with Patrick swayze to timi yuro it’ll never be over The disillusionment would be intense, if it wasn't for the fact there are plenty of venues were people still do act like grown adults and behave theirselves instead of selfishly resorting to not only just sending theirselves up, but every other innocent fooker in the building. 2 minutes ago, Shinehead said: At least the venue is at the right place Blackpool home of the circus. Every chance of the Human Pyramid then? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sutty Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 I was DJing in a modern room in the north west over 20:years ago, in the warmup session someone played a Drifters 78, then in the northern room people were line dancing to what sounded like Rawhide to me. I’d never heard or seen anything like this before at any soul do, it felt like another planet, very odd! So it’s taken off now then? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jessie Pinkman Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 2 hours ago, Modernsoulsucks said: Alex Jones and I went to a "Dusties" do in Chicago some 30 years ago. Crowd were line dancing to Peoples Choice "Do it anyway..... " My god Rod that's unbelievable. You actually got Alex to a Dusties do. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Modernsoulsucks Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 1 hour ago, Jessie Pinkman said: My god Rod that's unbelievable. You actually got Alex to a Dusties do. The guys on the door mistook us for the police ! I mean Manc accents and neither of us look like Cagney and Lacey. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 20 minutes ago, Modernsoulsucks said: The guys on the door mistook us for the police ! I mean Manc accents and neither of us look like Cagney and Lacey. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Agentsmith Posted May 6 Author Share Posted May 6 1 hour ago, Sutty said: I was DJing in a modern room in the north west over 20:years ago, in the warmup session someone played a Drifters 78, then in the northern room people were line dancing to what sounded like Rawhide to me. I’d never heard or seen anything like this before at any soul do, it felt like another planet, very odd! So it’s taken off now then? It will do if the tower footage goes viral Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jessie Pinkman Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 (edited) 1 hour ago, Modernsoulsucks said: The guys on the door mistook us for the police ! I mean Manc accents and neither of us look like Cagney and Lacey. I'd have said nearer to Dixon of Dock Green than Starsky & Hutch Edited May 6 by Jessie Pinkman Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Davebanks Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Back in the day (late 60's) at our local youth club we used to do a type of line dance to "Harlem shuffle" ; we thought it was the Harlem shuffle!! Then we did the "Temptation Walk" to the Jackie Lee song, just like the Temps (well nearly). Then someone came back from the Wheel and showed us the true way and our lives changed forever and we never danced in line or with anyone else again., 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ian Parker Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 any links? ive tried all outlets Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Paul-s Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 On 06/05/2024 at 16:21, Chalky said: No mixed feelings for me, exactly the kind of people and behaviour we went to nighters, dayers, weekenders and soul nights to get away from, still do or try. I’ve seen the footage too. Dancing to Northern was to me and will always be an individual thing, athleticism, energy, passion and an element of showmanship or woman-ship. This is just more div madness as the scene sinks into the depths of despair. I know a lot of decent folk go to these events but this kinda stuff just tars them all wi same brush. Another great summary. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Benji Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 Earliest footage of people line dancing to blackamerican music that I remember is from around 1978....Saturday Night Fever... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Woodbutcher Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 2 minutes ago, Benji said: Earliest footage of people line dancing to blackamerican music that I remember is from around 1978....Saturday Night Fever... The Bee Gees were black american ... you live and learn ... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Benji Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 Oh was it Bee Gees? I thought it was Trammps. But anyway, that's not the point is it? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Woodbutcher Posted May 8 Popular Post Share Posted May 8 4 minutes ago, Benji said: Oh was it Bee Gees? I thought it was Trammps. But anyway, that's not the point is it? It's exactly the point , 'line dancing' in a 'disco' to a white disco record alongside all the other sheep is perfectly acceptable I think ... but it's exactly the kind of thing 'we' avoided like the plague in favour of obscure soul tunes , in dark dingy halls , full of characters you'd cross the street to avoid on a mid-week morning. 6 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mal C Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 On 06/05/2024 at 18:01, Sutty said: I was DJing in a modern room in the north west over 20:years ago, in the warmup session someone played a Drifters 78, then in the northern room people were line dancing to what sounded like Rawhide to me. I’d never heard or seen anything like this before at any soul do, it felt like another planet, very odd! So it’s taken off now then? Burnley? only place where it's part of the fabric of their humour... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 3 hours ago, Benji said: Earliest footage of people line dancing to blackamerican music that I remember is from around 1978....Saturday Night Fever... Saturday Night Fever was marketed and aimed at the divs we are talking about 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Geeselad Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 1 hour ago, Chalky said: Saturday Night Fever was marketed and aimed at the divs we are talking about Fair point but it was also inspired by a mod lifestyle, transplanted to Brooklyn in the 70's. The writer of the short story that inspired it was a regular at tiles the flamingo and scene club. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Geeselad Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 Dancing in formation is an intrinsic part of the black roller scene in the US. Some great documentaries on the lesser known element of black culture https://youtu.be/sO8k77AxxXA?si=KEhINI1ej3Tenf1t Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Woodbutcher Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 1 hour ago, Geeselad said: Dancing in formation is an intrinsic part of the black roller scene in the US. Some great documentaries on the lesser known element of black culture https://youtu.be/sO8k77AxxXA?si=KEhINI1ej3Tenf1t I can only barely imagine the chaos that would ensue if a bunch of three parts p*ssed , overweight , 60+ punters started that kind of malarkey round the Tower Ballroom , pint in one hand and selfie-stick in t'other ... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Geeselad Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 9 minutes ago, Woodbutcher said: I can only barely imagine the chaos that would ensue if a bunch of three parts p*ssed , overweight , 60+ punters started that kind of malarkey round the Tower Ballroom , pint in one hand and selfie-stick in t'other ... Oh totally Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Greedy Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 (edited) Inappropriate comments Edited May 9 by Mrmick Inappropriate Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Hooker1951 Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 2 hours ago, Woodbutcher said: I can only barely imagine the chaos that would ensue if a bunch of three parts p*ssed , overweight , 60+ punters started that kind of malarkey round the Tower Ballroom , pint in one hand and selfie-stick in t'other ... That will happen soon Trust me Mick 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark S Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 Morris dancing to Just like the weather, could work you know 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulfinger Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 I seem to recollect people in the States line dancing to Don Covay's It's Better To Have. I remember thinking at the time "that'll never catch on here". Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Johndelve Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 And also, as far back as 1966, there was a specific dance created called "Function at The Junction" - that Shorty Long had a hit with. That is more or less the same as line dancing, so it is hardly a new thing in black culture, although clearly it is a radical and unwelcome departure for "Northern soul". Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Source Team Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 video of a social media dance lesson moved to a new freebasing topic https://www.soul-source.co.uk/forums/topic/450020-social-media-video/ Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Woodbutcher Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 2 minutes ago, Source Team said: video of a social media dance lesson moved to a new freebasing topic https://www.soul-source.co.uk/forums/topic/450020-social-media-video/ Whassamatta , recycle bin full ... ? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Paul-s Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 1 hour ago, Source Team said: video of a social media dance lesson moved to a new freebasing topic https://www.soul-source.co.uk/forums/topic/450020-social-media-video/ It was related to the topic of line-dancing....and the origins of this new trend. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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