the gwenn douglass thread (where i have to accept i'm on the losing side!) got me thinking: are there any records that would unite ALL of us?

pyramid came close a week or two back though some aren't keen.

gareth's emperor's new clothes thread revealed that even things like the magnetics on bonnie aren't universally accepted.

when you factor in oldies v newies, 60s v 70s (and newer), r&b/r&r...very hard to satisfy everyone even when you're as open-minded as we are as a group.

so: what track does it for everyone?

how about:

the hytones - you don't even know my name - southern artists??

  christian h. said:

Seven Souls is OK but I was bored sick of it many years ago and don't really want to hear it out.

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That's ok then Christian, since you live so far away from 'where the actions at' you won't need to.......

WOOF!

  Ian Sims said:

Not forgetting Seven Souls - which is 'money' to be fair.  Don't know anyone who doesn't like it (including Pete).

BTW, take it that's your scooter in the avatar?  Was tring to work out what it was 200 forks, SX mudguard LI headlight.  Is it a Special or a highbrid?

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Agree with the Seven Souls, excellent.

The scoot is an LI 125. Panels,mudguard are standard, but with front dampers and a 175 kit.

Paul

  bazbond said:

   

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Of course!!

  christian h. said:

I authentic soul records that are also proper tunes, like "Open The Door To Your Heart" (by Darrell Banks of course). If you don't like that you don't like soul, period. Same goes for JJ Barnes "Please Let Me In".

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if you dont like this you must be dead always liked that saying

  Pete-S said:

No good mentioning Frank Wilson because someone trying to be clever will say it's rubbish.

What about

George Blackwell - Can't lose my head

Robert Parker - Caught you in a lie

Inspirations - No one else can take your place

Bobby Hutton - Come see what's left of me

Dynamics - I need your love

Tim Tam - Wait a minute

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Oh Pete!

So close to agreeing with you there. But Tim Tam?

Derek

What's about the Tan Geers "LMH&SBF"...? Maybe a bit overplayed, but still capable of sending a shiver down my spine every time I hear it...

Roccia

  blackwhite said:

Oh Pete!

So close to agreeing with you there. But Tim Tam?       

Derek

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It was just there to see if anyone was paying attention - you were!!!

  Roccia said:

What's about the Tan Geers "LMH&SBF"...? Maybe a bit overplayed, but still capable of sending a shiver down my spine every time I hear it...

Roccia

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Good choice, but as you say, a little overplayed

Several send shivers down my spine but few others would like them.

  Roccia said:

What's about the Tan Geers "LMH&SBF"...? Maybe a bit overplayed, but still capable of sending a shiver down my spine every time I hear it...

Roccia

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Ohhh yes

  the dukester said:

[so: what track does it for everyone?

Surely Gladys cant fail with NO ONE COULD LOVE YOU MORE

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Come back and finish what you started?

  pikeys dog said:

That's ok then Christian, since you live so far away from 'where the actions at' you won't need to.......

WOOF!

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I got bored with it (was never madly in love it or anything, but I did think it was pretty nice) mainly due to overexposure at UK events I attended.

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  christian h. said:

Seven Souls is OK but I was bored sick of it many years ago and don't really want to hear it out.

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Yeah probably agree with that. Not a current biggie for me either - but does have the mass appeal over a long period of time.

Another fave of mine is The Imaginations "Strange Neighborhood" on Fraternity...

Gorgeous...!

Roccia

If you've not heard it before, try looking out Too Late-Tavares, listening to it at the moment and absolutely love it.

Gaz.

  Roccia said:

What's about the Tan Geers "LMH&SBF"...? Maybe a bit overplayed, but still capable of sending a shiver down my spine every time I hear it...

Roccia

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Despite having heard this endless times and owning several copies, I still couldn't hum the tune to you, that's how forgettable I find this track...other side is poor as well

Went to the twisted wheel on friday and heard out on the floor. I know everyone hates it but i think its brilliant.

So there.........

  pikeys dog said:

Give me their e-mail address and I will......

WOOF!

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give them to me and I'll tell 'em as well

Right, this track is simply faultless

If anyone says anything bad about this, I'll take you to the fcukin' cleaners, Pal. :angry:

Pat Lewis - No One To Love - Solid Hit

The emotions that come out every time I hear this overwhelm me.

Rarity AND Quality. Very rare combination indeed.

Jamie

Edited May 3, 200520 yr by Jamie

  Pete-S said:

When I used to work in an office there were about 10 of us in there and we all liked different sorts of music, like me with soul and reggae, someone was into heavy metal, couple of old dears into middle of the road music and so on, anyway we always used to take it in turns playing compilation tapes and we only ever agreed on one single record that all of us liked......

cruel to be kind by Nick Lowe 

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Not Showaddywaddy then?

  Gary said:

Not Showaddywaddy then?  

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No they didn't do Cruel To Be Kind :graynone:

Harold Melvin - Prayin'

As the title of the thread was "universally accepted" its a bit of a stretch to find something thats accepted in both northern & modern rooms.

Have noticed that when something like Drizabone - Pressure gets played in the northern room, it becomes the kiss of death for it in the modern room!

Col.

Can't stand Prayin.

Like Pressure.

Not as a soul record, just as a track.

  Soulsmith said:

Harold Melvin - Prayin'

As the title of the thread was "universally accepted" its a bit of a stretch to find something thats accepted in both northern & modern rooms.

Have noticed that when something like Drizabone - Pressure gets played in the northern room, it becomes the kiss of death for it in the modern room!

Col.

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Hmmm.

I do like them both, but wouldn't have thought they'd have 'Universal Appeal'. Maybe to the more open-minded, but not everyone. If I'm honest, they're a bit tired for me personally. Funny how it gets you when you're in one of those 'Not that again' moods

It's gonna be hard, appealing to 60's and 70's + fans at the same time.

Jimbob

  Soulsville said:

It's gonna be hard, appealing to 70's + fans at the same time.

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They don't count

  Pete-S said:

They don't count

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Thanks Pete

The Epitome of Sound - You don't love me.

Definitely a 'Desert Island' disc for me.

Brian

  Pete-S said:

They don't count

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Its never a good idea to generalise.

Its also not unreasonable to think that there's a record that you like, that will also appeal to 70s fans. Its just a case of trying a bit harder.......

Col.

  BrianEllis said:

The Epitome of Sound - You don't love me. 

Definitely a 'Desert Island' disc for me.

Brian

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Played to death. Anybody considering playing this out should end up on a desert island.

Col

  Soulsmith said:

Its never a good idea to generalise.

Its also not unreasonable to think that there's a record that you like, that will also appeal to 70s fans. Its just a case of trying a bit harder.......

Col.

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Well, im predominantly a 70's fan but Pete has already agreed earlier in the thread on the Al Kent track, so it can be done.

Gaz.

  the dukester said:

B***OX TO BEING BORED WITH POSSIBLY THE 2 BEST TRAX MENTIONED YET, 

DUKESY'S MISSUS

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With the Constellations I was trying to think of a record that is truly universally accepted. Its played at nighters, modern gigs, Caister, rare groove / funk gigs - all over the world and enjoyed by a huge cross section of people. Not many records are appreciated like that.

Girf

How about one of the most over played records of all...........one that gets played every week some where in the UK...

Long after tonight is all over.......

Wait before you answer...... we have all been there at the end of a do clapping our hands and singing along to it..

Maybe not the weekend just gone or the one before that.. but at some stage.

i think to get a universally accepted tune you're not gonna be able to pick something that is played out now .......how about an oldie

jackie wilson - sweetest feeling .......anyone got a problem with that ?

Davie

  Dundeedavie2 said:

i think to get a universally accepted tune you're not gonna be able to pick something that is played out now .......how about an oldie

jackie wilson - sweetest feeling .......anyone got a problem with that ?

Davie

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good call even 'civies' clap there hands to that one

  Soulsville said:

Right, this track is simply faultless

If anyone says anything bad about this, I'll take you to the fcukin' cleaners, Pal. :angry:

Pat Lewis - No One To Love - Solid Hit

The emotions that come out every time I hear this overwhelm me.

Rarity AND Quality. Very rare combination indeed.

Jamie

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Totally agree (having to borrow my wifes log-in wont log out) a fantastic tune. Nearly got this in the eighties for £60 English Pounds off Rob Smith as it was cracked. Didnt go back to him quick enough and Mr Fortum got there first and probably cheaper :diablo: Well done Carl

The record has illuded me since but I'll get you if its the last thing I do HAHHAHAHAH.

  Lisa Vanner said:

Totally agree (having to borrow my wifes log-in wont log out) a fantastic tune.  Nearly got this in the eighties for £60 English Pounds off Rob Smith as it was cracked.  Didnt go back to him quick enough and Mr Fortum got there first and probably cheaper :diablo:  Well done Carl

The record has illuded me since but I'll get you if its the last thing I do HAHHAHAHAH.

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At last! a reply!

You, my good man have impeccable taste

Shame you missed out.

I'm realistic.

I don't stand a fcukin prayer!!!

Jamie

  Pete-S said:

Who's that in your avatar Baz

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We know Bazbond personally The picture is infact an up to date profile of Mr Bond. At soul nights & nighters he likes to undergo an ageing process and pretends to be 25 with boyish looks. Most of the soulies havent fallen for this disguise but I feel as part of the soul source family you all have a right to know. BeWARE

Edited May 3, 200520 yr by Lisa Vanner

  Frenchsoulmiss said:

I fully support the Vanners in this,and can vouch for their honesty .....(so anyone who tells you it's Dot Cotton's husband JIM dressed up as Michael Caine is a pathetic Liar!! )

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Nice one Miss I knew the school teacher would see through his feeble disguise

  mischief said:

How about one of the most over played records of all...........one that gets played every week some where in the UK...

Long after tonight is all over.......

Wait before you answer...... we have all been there at the end of a do clapping our hands and singing along to it..

Maybe not the weekend just gone or the one before that.. but at some stage.

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Sorry mate 'universally accepted' does not read 'overplayed'

The way I'm reading this thread is that the record should be acceptable to both sides of the scene - modern & northern. As we are primarily a dance scene you should be able to dance to it in the modern room (up & down) & in the northern room (side to side)

So here's 5 that should fit the bill:

Bobby Womack - Home Is Where The Heart Is

Lou Pride - Bringin Me Back Home

Towana - Wear Your Natural Baby

Patrinell Staten - Little Love Affair

Buddy Miles - Just A Kiss Away

Col

ps 'overplayed' reads 'cardinal sin' in my book.

pps not a dig at you as you're a top DJ

  Frenchsoulmiss said:

I fully support the Vanners in this,and can vouch for their honesty .....(so anyone who tells you it's Dot Cotton's husband JIM dressed up as Michael Caine is a pathetic Liar!! )

link

  Lisa Vanner said:

Nice one Miss I knew the school teacher would see through his feeble disguise

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Oi you two and all i say about you is good things

  Soulsmith said:

Sorry mate 'universally accepted' does not read 'overplayed'

The way I'm reading this thread is that the record should be acceptable to both sides of the scene - modern & northern. As we are primarily a dance scene you should be able to dance to it in the modern room (up & down) & in the northern room (side to side)

So here's 5 that should fit the bill:

Bobby Womack - Home Is Where The Heart Is

Lou Pride - Bringin Me Back Home

Towana - Wear Your Natural Baby

Patrinell Staten - Little Love Affair

Buddy Miles - Just A Kiss Away

Col

ps 'overplayed' reads 'cardinal sin' in my book.

pps not a dig at you as you're a top DJ

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no worries you know i don't understand all this modern stuff so I don't think along them lines.....

no worries about my djing I wouldn't play it anyway... well not that version on that label anyway

  Frenchsoulmiss said:

I fully support the Vanners in this,and can vouch for their honesty .....(so anyone who tells you it's Dot Cotton's husband JIM dressed up as Michael Caine is a pathetic Liar!! )

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you lot always gang up on me im an innocent chappie

  Playfair said:

Got to second that..RITA & THE TIARAS and how abought THE ORIGIONALS SUSPICION..

COMMANDS ITS LOVE.

CELLEST HARDIE YOUR GON

Glyn

  bazbond said:

you lot always gang up on me im an innocent chappie

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but Baz be honest now we all know the truth

  mischief said:

but Baz be honest now we all know the truth

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not you as well paul dont let them vanners corupt you to

  bazbond said:

not you as well paul dont let them vanners corupt you to

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they said I had to say that or else

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  bazbond said:

you lot always gang up on me im an innocent chappie

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I`le stick up for ya Baz...them there varmits having a go at the young un...mind you there normaly right mate

  mischief said:

they said I had to say that or else

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they will do watch out

  glyn-w said:

I`le stick up for ya Baz...them there varmits   having a go at the young un...mind you there normaly right mate     

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me=

  bazbond said:

      me=

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Haha nice one sir now do it in Arabick

  Dundeedavie2 said:

i think to get a universally accepted tune you're not gonna be able to pick something that is played out now .......how about an oldie

jackie wilson - sweetest feeling .......anyone got a problem with that ?

Davie

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Do me.