Daved

It could be bloody anything

It doesn't exist on a 45

I don't know why some people are so deluded that they still think that the scene is still cool. Yes, it used to be but it hasn't been for quite a long time now (and it's not Kev Robert's fault - he's just catering to those who aren't worried about coolness, just having a nostalgic night out). The music is over 50 years old, a lot of the punters are of the same age, technology has moved on, vinyl is a thing of the past, very few new plays and those that do make it are often derided for not being proper northern. Anyone trying to save the credibility of the scene is wasting their time. Time is passing is us by. Just enjoy whatever way you prefer to enjoy it.

The only one I could think of was this: I can't find the tight mix on you tube. Those of you who don't like long intros may want to fast forwward the first 2 mins.

Tune Up

I don't buy much vinyl these days but did get this set of 45s pretty cheap this week: Luther Ingram - Do You Love Somebody - Koko Bo Davis & Ruth Kirkland - You're Gonna Get Next To Me - Claridge (Awesome!) Rick James - Glow - Gordy Chantal Curtis - Get Another Love - Key

I would like to see an event with: - a modern room - a modern room that actually plays modern music - a modern room that actually plays modern music until very, very late.

Believe it or not, David & The Giants was the first act that sprang to my mind when I was reading this

David Sea, David Ruffin, David Peaston and even David Joseph which is not that many considering.

Otis Redding for me too. I think he is the epitome of SOUL! If you wanted to describe what soul music is to an alien, the easiest thing to do would be to play them an Otis Redding track. He may not have been the technically most proficient but for sheer raw guts and emotion, he is it for me.

Chuck Jackson "All Over The World" still sounds by far the best thing hr did for me.

Errrr J.J. Barnes, Edwin Starr, Dee Dee Sharp, Bunny Sigler or 100s of other artists. Without the music, there would be nothing.

Yes, a few releases come with the liners on pdf but it's not the same though, is it.

Sadly CDs are on their way out. I still buy quite a few. However, downloading is cheaper and quicker. I nearly bought the new Lalah Hathaway CD today but the shipping costs were as much as the CD, so I'll wait. As soon as I buy a CD, I import it onto iTunes and listen to it on my ipod. I still prefer to have a physical CD but gone are the days when I let it cost me an arm and a leg.

Of course lots of places don’t stick to 100% OVO for the following reasons: · Oldies dos are more popular · Some of the most popular classic oldies are rare and expensive · Not all the DJs can obtain the records that people will dance to at those events · Although there are many lesser known, cheaper originals, the oldies crowd won’t dance to them The punters don’t care as long as they hear their favourite sounds. Don’t worry about it. If you don’t agree with this approach, then don’t go and I’m sure the most vociferous amongst you don’t. Get on with enjoying your own type of events.

Kill me now!!

Feb 1997 - First Togetherness allnighter at the Kings Hall, Stoke opens, attracting more than 1500 people. The line-up includes the top DJs in the country at that time in both northern and modern soul rooms. It was the start of a new type of brand of northern soul spawning weekenders and CD compilations. It attracted a huge number of returnees to the scene and also led to the continuation of popular oldies events. The modern room was great while it lasted! January 2002 – The first allnighter at the Rocket, London opens to huge controversy. A bitter war of words ensued between the promoters of other London nights and the lead DJ of this event. After less than two years, it crashed and burnt.

What I want to know is what is "NORTHERN SOUL MODERN SOUL CROSSOVER SOUL MOTOWN SOUL MUSIC"? I feel as if I've missed out!

I've bought the later version of Leon Hayward's "Consider The Source" and was very disappointed. I should've known there's no such thing as a real bargain.

There's loads but I'm not sure I can recommend all of them: Sharon Jones Nicole Wiilis The Bamboos Kylie Audlist The dreaded Duffy

Agreed. Thanks very much.

The scene is disappearing up its own arse. It's too fractured, too much back criticism between folk, not enough patience for other's tastes or views, the punters are getting older, the music is getting ancient and with improving technology it's easier than ever to hear the music in some shape or form without having to leave your house. A diminishing number are interested in collecting records.It ceased to be trendy, exciting or underground quite a long time ago. The differentiation should be the experience and enjoyment factor on a night out. People can't be bothered to travel far, local soul nights can be ok but generally not very good. It's incredible that it's lasted this long but there's no point worrying about it. It'll carry on with a small number ageing diehards continuing to have a good time.

The later Prelude label was very good too, if you're that way inclined. Gerald Mallory, D-Train, Bobby Thurston all had great releases there.

Just having done a quick search on my iTunes library, I hadn't realised that Val & Nick wrote: Ain't That Good Enough - John Edwards / Garland Green You Better Be Good - Peggy Woods Mr Creator - The Apollas Love Woke Me Up - Loleata Holloway

RIP Nick. Along with Valarie, one the best songwriters ever. So many classics over the years recorded by them and other artists from their Motown era, disco classics and 80s soul. PS. RIP to Jerry Lieber too.