Soulsmith

Is or was northern soul a culture, sub-culture or not? I work with a lad that is adamant that hip-hop is a culture. So that got me thinking. The following I lifted from another board - “I don't know if music itself can be a culture, but it's certainly a facet of culture. I can't picture some one saying "I'm reggae", but its a part of Caribbean culture. Country music is a facet of american culture.” Assuming the above para to be correct maybe then northern soul is just a facet of a culture....but which one? Col.

Just played this and thought why suffer alone? Col

Hi Jo Thanks for reply. My info said it charted 74, was then re-issued late 70s after it went big at Wigan. Was told it appeared in charts second time round, but then completely disappeared from charts following week. But it has to be said I was very gullible in the 70s & accepted most things I was told. Regret to say have become a little more cynical as time has progressed. Col Did you really carry 200 copies of Freddie Jackson in stock?

Don't know. Think it charted late 70s, but was removed/banned from from official charts as buying pattern was geographically unrepresentative ie. didn't sell enough around London & south.

Not too sure about Love Ballad, but can remember Dave Evison pumping out 'On Broadway' Strange choice for him, but packed the floor.

Following on from the Candi Staton thread I was wondering what other records went big at the Casino before nationally charting. Heres a few suggestions. I'm not sure if they are correct though. Coffee by Cassanova? Ghost In My House by R Dean Taylor Supership by George Benson? Col.

Texas now closed, try B&Q Col

Have you two been drinking meths tonight? Col

How about these? Angel - Break Out The Tears Ben E King - I Can't Break The News Groovers - He Will Break Your Heart Heartbreakers - I've Got To Face It Little John - Heartbreakin' Time Memphians - Breakdown The Valentines - Breakaway Col.

Cheers for replies people. Anyone PM an mp3 of Ray Charles - I Don't Need No Doctor? Col

Have had a couple of mates bit under the weather & have sent round this CD. If you read the track listing its all a bit tongue in cheek Fist Aid for Soulies 1. Artistics - Trouble Heartache & Pain 2. Billy Gates - I'm Hurting 3. Bobby Taylor - Don't Be Afraid 4. Carstairs - It Really Hurts Me Girl 5. Chuck Bernard - Every Hurt Makes You Stronger 6. James Phelps - Don't Be A Cry Baby 7. Lenny Curtis - Nothing Can Help You Now 8. Little Doc - Looking For My Baby 9. Marjorie Black - One More Hurt 10. Marvellos - Why Do You Want To Hurt 11. Opals - I'm So Afraid 12. Pages - Heartaches And Pain 13. Patti Austin - Take Away The Pain Stain 14. Patti Young - Head & Shoulder 15. Purple Mundi - Stop Hurting Me Baby 16. Servicemen - I Need A Helping Hand 17. Spellbinders - Help Me 18. Stormy Winters - Life Saver 19. Tommy Tate - I'm Takin On Pain 20. Towana & Total Destruction - Help Me.. 21. Volumes - I Just Can't Help Myself 22. Willie Tee - First Taste Of Hurt I could do with updating it a bit now. Any suggestions? Or better still if you have suitable mp3s related to pain & suffering pls PM me Regards Col

I don't think Frank Elson could ever be confused with Alvin Stardust

I remember him originally being almost a champion of the NS scene. But he was seduced by the emerging Jazz Funk scene. From then on he wrote sometimes in a disparaging way about our beloved scene. As far as I was concerned he was batting for the opposition. But I think he did later write a column apologising for his lack of faith. Which sort of makes it ok Col.

Have sent PM

Anything by either Florence Devore or the The Cap-itals?

Or look on Or look on https://members.ebay.co.uk/aboutme/a.daley/. A Daley........Arthur Daley?.......very good

What are you recommending?

You've obviously never heard me moan. If I was ever employed by the Samiratans people would be jumping off buildings left, right & centre. Contrary to your beliefs, "all I want is not here" The first link I get is - The website's certificate was signed by an unknown certifying authority. You might be connecting to a website that is pretending to be "www.yousendit.com" which could put your confidential information at risk. Would you like to continue anyway? The second link downloads a file "VSRS196.rm" that my comp can't open

"Top of the World drew small crowds by Wigan Casino standards, and it eschewed the 'pop' northern soul " I never went..did it?

Beats me! 50 dollars for a press? I picked up 100 club orig for just slightly more last year. Some people......

Cheers Ian, but I just wouldn't. Sometimes you just have to draw a line. Regret not available to Mac listeners.

Is that it then? I'm consigned to listening to Chic's "Good Times" ad infinitum.

Currently grinding my way through the day listening to 'Virgin Radio Groove' Its an OK station, but if I had to sum it up in word it would be 'Shalimar' Any soul Internet Radio stations you recommend Mon - Friday 9-5pm? Cheers Col.