Soul Scene A Listers

[Blake H]

Following a conversation with a friend recently they mentioned A listers on the scene, ("they only talk to you untill some A listers turn up") whilst I respect many people on the scene I never would call them A listers, I know I dont get about as much these days but is this really the case and are we copying society in general?

Just curious

Blake

[Ged Parker]

Following a conversation with a friend recently they mentioned A listers on the scene, ("they only talk to you untill some A listers turn up") whilst I respect many people on the scene I never would call them A listers, I know I dont get about as much these days but is this really the case and are we copying society in general?

Just curious

Blake

Not sure about 'A' listers on the scene but there are people who are like that in all walks of life. Always scanning the room to see if someone more influential or 'important' to them comes in and then they're off to talk to them. I see it all the time dealing with budding politicians who haven't yet realised the negative impact it has on their image, both from the one they ditch in favour of someone else but also from the one they then go and impose themselves upon.

I only break of a conversation with someone when an old face not seen out and about for ages comes into a record bar with a battered old box of tat he thinks no one is interested in buying . Its rude but you have to be quick to beat Ian Cunliffe to the bargains

[Harry Crosby]

Following a conversation with a friend recently they mentioned A listers on the scene, ("they only talk to you untill some A listers turn up") whilst I respect many people on the scene I never would call them A listers, I know I dont get about as much these days but is this really the case and are we copying society in general?

Just curious

Blake

PEOPLE WHO FLIP COINS!!!! IF YOU GET MY MEANING BLAKE

[Mattbolton]

A listers on the scene, ("they only talk to you untill some A listers turn up") whilst I respect many people on the scene I never would call them A listers, I know I dont get about as much these days but is this really the case and are we copying society in general?

I didn't think Levine went out anymore.

A listers?! You mean like Russell Crowe/The Queen/Bryan Harvey?

I can't see it catching on amongst the 'A listers' like Scientology.

x

[Ian Dewhirst]

Following a conversation with a friend recently they mentioned A listers on the scene, ("they only talk to you untill some A listers turn up") whilst I respect many people on the scene I never would call them A listers, I know I dont get about as much these days but is this really the case and are we copying society in general?

Just curious

Blake

Oh hello Blake. Long time no see old bean. How the hell are ya........oh.........

hang on.......just a minute..........just seen a more interesting thread.........back in a mo.............

Ian D

[Micksmix]

I only break of a conversation with someone when an old face not seen out and about for ages comes into a record bar with a battered old box of tat he thinks no one is interested in buying . Its rude but you have to be quick to beat Ian Cunliffe to the bargains

[Russ Vickers]

I dont think anyone considers themselves to be 'A' list on the scene, its more about the perception of the social climbers, you do see it at Nighters............I think thats why some DJ's & well known people have been considered rude on occasions, theyre not stupid, they know who's who, & if your just poncing or being sycaphantic (spelling ?)................trying to bask in reflected glory so to speak.............I would never say anything other than a quick hi to someone I didnt really know, unless introduced, it just doesnt feel right, & even if your intentions are genuine, I think folk might be making the wrong assumption about me..............I havnt put that very well, but hopefully you know what I mean.

Russ

[Guest Trevski]

I dont think anyone considers themselves to be 'A' list on the scene, its more about the perception of the social climbers, you do see it at Nighters............I think thats why some DJ's & well known people have been considered rude on occasions, theyre not stupid, they know who's who, & if your just poncing or being sycaphantic (spelling ?)................trying to bask in reflected glory so to speak.............I would never say anything other than a quick hi to someone I didnt really know, unless introduced, it just doesnt feel right, & even if your intentions are genuine, I think folk might be making the wrong assumption about me..............I havnt put that very well, but hopefully you know what I mean.

Russ

Indeed I do Russ.

A listers? fed up of 'em. I tell my Valet to say I'm not in when that Beckham bloke rings up for advice on suits!

[chrissie]

I know I dont get about as much these days but is this really the case and are we copying society in general?

Just curious

Blake

They only exist in their own inflated egos

QoFxx

[Guest Trevski]

I didn't think Levine went out anymore.

A listers?! You mean like Russell Crowe/The Queen/Bryan Harvey?

I can't see it catching on amongst the 'A listers' like Scientology.

x

Nothing to do with the subject but........ Where the hell have you been Mr Bolton? havn't seen a post from you since last year!

[Reg]

As featured in the middle pages of Manifesto

[Guest Beeks]

I have a distinct advantage of not knowing anyone in this scene...only person id recognise is Keb Darge...and maybe Russ Winstanley...so if I step on peoples toes...tough...because im oblivious to it all

[Guest Mrs Simsy]

Oh hello Blake. Long time no see old bean. How the hell are ya........oh.........

hang on.......just a minute..........just seen a more interesting thread.........back in a mo.............

Ian D

I think most people on this scene are special! I don't know about A listers though...

[Guest]

I dont think anyone considers themselves to be 'A' list on the scene, its more about the perception of the social climbers, you do see it at Nighters............I think thats why some DJ's & well known people have been considered rude on occasions, theyre not stupid, they know who's who, & if your just poncing or being sycaphantic (spelling ?)................trying to bask in reflected glory so to speak.............I would never say anything other than a quick hi to someone I didnt really know, unless introduced, it just doesnt feel right, & even if your intentions are genuine, I think folk might be making the wrong assumption about me..............I havnt put that very well, but hopefully you know what I mean.

Russ

spot on that man!. Although, I think a few do actually consider themselves' A list..

I bloody hate it.. you see it every week. Hopefully I've never been guilty of it. I always remember when people do it to me. It's quite easy after a while to spot the difference between "social climbers" / "networkers" and folks who are genuinely nice people.

To me, maybe there is a kind of "A List" (crap term btw) and I guess it should be those who started it all, went out discovering records, starting the scene off etc and without their hard word and dedication, we wouldn't have the scene we have today.

Jayne.x.

Edited August 5, 2008 by Miss BurySoul

[Ezzie Brown]

I have a distinct advantage of not knowing anyone in this scene...only person id recognise is Keb Darge...and maybe Russ Winstanley...so if I step on peoples toes...tough...because im oblivious to it all

......... as your oblivious to it all you wont be steppin on toes will you,???????????? you certainly can kick up a storm for someone who doesnt know or care,maybe thats what we need ,maybe not.......do your thing buddie, regards ez

[Simsy]

spot on that man!. Although, I think a few do actually consider themselves' A list..

I bloody hate it.. you see it every week. Hopefully I've never been guilty of it. I always remember when people do it to me. It's quite easy after a while to spot the difference between "social climbers" / "networkers" and folks who are genuinely nice people.

To me, maybe there is a kind of "A List" (crap term btw) and I guess it should be those who started it all, went out discovering records, starting the scene off etc and without their hard word and dedication, we wouldn't have the scene we have today.

Jayne.x.

Spot on that woman!

I've heard this term 'social climbers' before.. It's a bit sad in some respects when you consider the etiquette we have on our scene. This 'I'm better than you' attitude is completely at odds with the generally accepted and understood friendly etiquette we have.

Maybe these so called 'A listers' should be exempt from this unwritten ruling by us mere mortals? So if you're dancing and you clip one of these mothers, instead of a tactile reassurance and a smile, give them a scowl & the bird!?

My biggest worry is that I am at times a bit addled at these nighters and with a pish poor memory, it would be horrendous to have this shabby state of consciousness mistaken for rudeness/aloofness..

In the final analysis the music is king and we are all equal admire-rs of this kingly music imvho.

[Dave Moore]

Here's a few true 'A Listers' for you:

Berry Gordy

Darrell Banks

Don Davis

Popcorn Wylie

Tony Hestor

Bridges Knight Eaton

McDougall Stiles Randolph

Mike Terry

Josie Jo

George Kerr

Curtis

Jerry Ross

Earl Van Dyke

Eddie Singleton

Larry Banks

Johnny Brantley

Johnny Pate

Carl Davis

Fred Smith

Len Jewell

Jerry Ragovoy

Sidney Barnes

Philip Mitchell

rest of us are just 'bit' players.

[Guest]

Spot on that woman!

I've heard this term 'social climbers' before.. It's a bit sad in some respects when you consider the etiquette we have on our scene. This 'I'm better than you' attitude is completely at odds with the generally accepted and understood friendly etiquette we have.

Maybe these so called 'A listers' should be exempt from this unwritten ruling by us mere mortals? So if you're dancing and you clip one of these mothers, instead of a tactile reassurance and a smile, give them a scowl & the bird!?

My biggest worry is that I am at times a bit addled at these nighters and with a pish poor memory, it would be horrendous to have this shabby state of consciousness mistaken for rudeness/aloofness..

In the final analysis the music is king and we are all equal admire-rs of this kingly music imvho.

& Spot on (a hat-trick of spot ons) that Simsy!

Who gives at the end of the day?...

Lol Miss "Z list" 2008 x

Edited August 6, 2008 by Delasoul

[binsy]

Here's a few true 'A Listers' for you:

Berry Gordy

Darrell Banks

Don Davis

Popcorn Wylie

Tony Hestor

Bridges Knight Eaton

McDougall Stiles Randolph

Mike Terry

Josie Jo

George Kerr

Curtis

Jerry Ross

Earl Van Dyke

Eddie Singleton

Larry Banks

Johnny Brantley

Johnny Pate

Carl Davis

Fred Smith

Len Jewell

Jerry Ragovoy

Sidney Barnes

Philip Mitchell

rest of us are just 'bit' players.

How right you are, and spot on with the characters

[Simon M]

How right you are, and spot on with the characters

Standing on the shoulders of giants!!

[Simon T]

Standing on the shoulders of giants!!

Severe lack of Geordie Jumpers, them lot!

[Russ Vickers]

Here's a few true 'A Listers' for you:

Berry Gordy

Darrell Banks

Don Davis

Popcorn Wylie

Tony Hestor

Bridges Knight Eaton

McDougall Stiles Randolph

Mike Terry

Josie Jo

George Kerr

Curtis

Jerry Ross

Earl Van Dyke

Eddie Singleton

Larry Banks

Johnny Brantley

Johnny Pate

Carl Davis

Fred Smith

Len Jewell

Jerry Ragovoy

Sidney Barnes

Philip Mitchell

rest of us are just 'bit' players.

Bollox.............Mr Moore does it again.............perfectly put.

Russ

[Guest]

Dunno about scene "A LISTERS" but there's never been a shortage of "A*** LICKERS"

Derek

[Dave Moore]

Dunno about scene "A LISTERS" but there's never been a shortage of "A*** LICKERS"

Derek

Classic!

[Guest]

Classic!

Seconded!

[Guest Beeks]

Seconded!

Thirderedered

[Guest Carrie Mehome]

Shouldn't that be spelt as Thirded?! You have far too many letters!

[Guest Beeks]

Shouldn't that be spelt as Thirded?! You have far too many letters!

I was dribbling as I wrote it

[Guest]

spot on that man!. Although, I think a few do actually consider themselves' A list..

I bloody hate it.. you see it every week. Hopefully I've never been guilty of it. I always remember when people do it to me. It's quite easy after a while to spot the difference between "social climbers" / "networkers" and folks who are genuinely nice people.

To me, maybe there is a kind of "A List" (crap term btw) and I guess it should be those who started it all, went out discovering records, starting the scene off etc and without their hard word and dedication, we wouldn't have the scene we have today.

Jayne.x.

A listers usualy have "big ticket" items,what a horrible term like A listers.

[Reg]

Dunno about scene "A LISTERS" but there's never been a shortage of "A*** LICKERS"

Derek

Oh Derek you're sooo right, you're such a star...what a great guy

[Guest]

I was dribbling as I wrote it

Now your one wiz kid Beeks,playin' footie and S/Source at the same time.....

[Guest Beeks]

Now your one wiz kid Beeks,playin' footie and S/Source at the same time.....

Im a 21st century man Grandad Kenny...can type...play footie and make the tea at the same time...multi tasking is my middle name

[SteveM]

multi tasking is my middle name

I guessed wrong on that then.

[Guest Mrs Simsy]

Im a 21st century man Grandad Kenny...can type...play footie and make the tea at the same time...multi tasking is my middle name

Grandad Kenny? Ooh he'll tan your backside for that!

[Md Records]

"Soul Police", "Chin Strokers", and now "A Listers" do they actually exist, have you got names for people who are in these "catagories" or is it all a bit of a myth?

Des Parker

[Guest]

I guessed wrong on that then.

...........

[Guest Beeks]

Grandad Kenny? Ooh he'll tan your backside for that!

Nah...Kenny really IS my grandad...its like that seminal Star Wars moment...'Beeks...I am...YOUR GRANDAD!'

[Reg]

Grandad Kenny? Ooh he'll tan your backside for that!

He won't, they're well loved up them two

[Guest Beeks]

I guessed wrong on that then.

Yeah...most think its 'Legendary' too

[SteveM]

Yeah...most think its 'Legendary' too

[Simsy]

Shouldn't that be spelt as Thirded?! You have far too many letters!

Big breaths ... Yeth and I'm only thickthteen ...

[Guest Carrie Mehome]

Ooer!

Big breaths ... Yeth and I'm only thickthteen ...

[Guest stash313]

A listers usualy have "big ticket" items,what a horrible term like A listers.

.. or "big venues"...

Jayne.x.

[Guest stash313]

"Soul Police", "Chin Strokers", and now "A Listers" do they actually exist, have you got names for people who are in these "catagories" or is it all a bit of a myth?

Des Parker

oh my gosh yes!..well, certainly in the north west anyway.

JAYNE.x.

[stomper45]

Here's a few true 'A Listers' for you:

Berry Gordy

Darrell Banks

Don Davis

Popcorn Wylie

Tony Hestor

Bridges Knight Eaton

McDougall Stiles Randolph

Mike Terry

Josie Jo

George Kerr

Curtis

Jerry Ross

Earl Van Dyke

Eddie Singleton

Larry Banks

Johnny Brantley

Johnny Pate

Carl Davis

Fred Smith

Len Jewell

Jerry Ragovoy

Sidney Barnes

Philip Mitchell

rest of us are just 'bit' players.

what no Marvin or Johnny Taylor

[Guest Soultown andy]

Think these imaginary lists only exsist in the minds of those who would like to be on them,another thread were nobody actualy has the nuts to say what they mean.

[Guest Beeks]

Think these imaginary lists only exist in the minds of those who would like to be on them,another thread were nobody actualy has the nuts to say what they mean.

A lifebuoy of sanity in a sea of despair

[Prophonics 2029]

Isn't this paranoia and insecurity setting in.

Its only a night out . Most of the time I am getting drinks in, dancing, looking through records and a chat but if I DJ then my mind is somewhere else, planning my next set.

If Blake takes that girl in his advater with him know wonder he gets ignored.

Edited August 7, 2008 by Prophonics 2029

[Guest WPaulVanDyk]

I don't think there are any a listed dj's not in Northern soul and as for artists or anything not sure someone like Diana Ross maybe but when you think of imagine your on celebrity big brother or i'm a celebirty and some dj like Ian Levine comes on most people might say another z list star amongst others.

[Guest dundeedavie]

I don't think there are any a listed dj's not in Northern soul and as for artists or anything not sure someone like Diana Ross maybe but when you think of imagine your on celebrity big brother or i'm a celebirty and some dj like Ian Levine comes on most people might say another z list star amongst others.

i never understood a bloody word of that