Geoff

I've only just seen this thread and am truly sorry that Lifeline is taking a break, although I did hear some things at the last one that makes this news not a big surprise. Firstly I'd like to thank Andy, Mick, Cliff, Sam, Chalky, Mace, Butch and all others who've DJ'd there, you've played some amazing music and introduced me to loads of tunes that I didn't know before, plus great hearing many of my favourites. I was a latecomer to Lifeline, first went with Steve G on a trip back from a Crossover night in Cheshire, stopped off at the Stables and I was hooked, even though it was only a short visit. Since then I've made every endeavour to attend and I'd like to thank my friends John McClure, Irish and Danny for lifts. Musically I've always found it good and varied. The subject of funk is tricky, personally like some of the funky records but often find them tricky to dance to, but no doubt that's just me. Sam was the funkiest last time, but he has generally good taste. But I do think some DJs at some soul nights play records with a “funky” feel that often aren't that good but are unknown, perhaps just to play something different. I call them the Emperor's New Cloths. Also hear Disco tracks I remember from the 70s when I wasn't really going anywhere. However each to their own. Quite a few of my friends like the music to be fast and furious all night, personally I like a mix of tempos, again each to their own, but it does make it hard for DJs, can't please everyone. If I recall correctly Andy was the second DJ on at the last Lifeline, not always an easy spot. I did dance to a few, but I must admit they were ones that I knew, don't think I'm that different from a lot of others in that respect. I love to dance but these days my body and legs give up after a while. I'd add that even if people aren't dancing most will still be enjoying the records played. Others have said that we're an ageing group, that is true, don't really feel that old at Lifeline, although I'm probably one of the oldest there, but nighters aren't easy as you age, I'm fortunate in the respect that I'm no longer working but do remember how I used to be on a Monday morning going into work and being all over the place, although I did my best to appear “normal”. Also not easy if your partner isn't into the music, my late wife didn't like me doing nighters for various reasons even though she did like the music. If Lifeline or whatever it is decided to call it returns and I really hope it does, and if the plan is to finish at 4am, please find a venue with some reasonable B&Bs nearby, it'd be better to get one's head down afterwards rather than hang around waiting for a train home. Apologies for rambling on.

Well said sir.

I never went to the Top Of The World in the 80s, one of my big regrets. Went to the reunion a few years ago, thought it was great. Definitely will do my best to get up to this event in December.

Niki and Neil kindly allowed me a set at the MonuMental Soul Weekender at 5pm on Saturday afternoon, 18 July. The records I played were: Rosalind Madison - Neighbourhood Girl - Liberty The Inspirations - Gotta Find A True Lov - Benn-X Patti Drew - Stop And Listen - Capitol Emma Rede - I Gotta Be With You - UK Columbia David Ruffin - I Wanna Be With You - Warner Brothers Charles McCormick - I Want You For Myself - Mon-Tab Willard King - Lady Be Mine - Capitol Lenny Welch - I'm Over You - Kapp Kenny Carter - What's That On Your Finger - CD only cut to 45 Chubby & The Turnpikes - I Know The Inside Story - Capitol Toussaint McCall - I'll Laugh Till I Cry - UK Kent Third Creation - Rolling Down A Mountainside - Motown Eugene Pitt & The Jyve Five - Come Down In Time - Avco Embassy The Delfonics - Loving Him - Hilly Groove Records Billy Eckstine - Stormy - UK Stax The Geminis - No More Tomorrow - RCA Victor Vincent Edwards - See That Girl - Colpix Roy Hamilton - The Panic Is On - MGM Freddie Scott - Where Does Love Go - Colpix Patti LaBelle & The Bluebells - All Or Nothing - Atlantic Deon Jackson - I Can't Go On - Contemporaries

This thread is so funny, hope it doesn't give any TV producers any ideas, lol! Thanks for giving me a good laugh.

Ben E King has left us a wonderful legacy of music. Impossible to pick favourites, just so many great tracks. RIP Ben, thank you for the music.

Dusty Springfield did an excellent version of this song, and in fact I prefer her version, normally I like the originals better but not in this case. The song does make me smile. It's the sort of thing I'd have been most pleased to hear a girl say to me at a party when I was a teenager. In fact I'd be happy for a nice lady to say it to me tonight. LOL. Hope that doesn't offend anyone. This thread has been one of the most enjoyable on Soul Source for ages.

Of course you're right Ady. I'm playing it now off the Back To Mono compilation. A very typical Phil Spector production. For the Northern scene Jackie Trent or Len Barry are better dancers imo as they are slightly faster. The intro drums on the Len Barry version are similar to 1-2-3.

Did she do the original version of You Baby? The original issue in the UK of Len Barry's 1-2-3 has Bullseye on the flipside. I've got an American issue of his version of You Baby, sure it hasn't got 1-2-3 on the reverse but need to check it out if I can find it here in the chaos.

I'm glad I'm not the only person who thinks that they'd been listening to some of the Bacharach-David songs of that time. I could imagine Dionne Warwick singing it. A really lovely song, still has an emotional effect if you're feeling down. RIP Jackie.

Thanks to all who have answered and commented. I know that when you ask about a record on Soul Source you always get an answer and additional information.

There was a reasonable number in but not as many as I'd expected. But the Burnley allnighter was on as well that night and I'm sure that many who went there would have gone to Crewe otherwise. I only heard about it via a friend who lives in Cheshire. It was a great night, still suffering now with odd pains in my legs and back. I wrote a review of it which I posted in the Events section.

Thanks to everyone who replied. It is Milton Wright, just listened to it on YouTube. It may have been 50p years ago but I bet it's out of my reach nowadays, I'll check the Manship guide later.

On Saturday night at the Box, Crewe a record was played by Butch just before the end of his first set. Titled Like A Rolling Stone, who is the singer? It's not the Bob Dylan song. Butch said that 30 years ago you could buy it for 50p. I'm sure I've read something on here about this record but I can't remember when.

Lovely record. I've had it for a few years now but never heard it played out anywhere, would be a great ender.

A nice version but for me doesn't have the magic of the Shirelles version which has a sort of innocence about it.

There are good versions of this song by Dionne Warwick and Maxine Brown.

Here's one by the lady formerly known as Linda Griner, lovely track that joined my collection recently.

Here's one that I like a lot. Don't play any of these if you've gone through a break up.

I'm amazed no one was interested Pete. It always reminds me of the Dome, finally got a copy last year from Paul McKay.

Very nice set Eddie. I've never been to the King's Hall, is the main room all classic oldies? But the smaller room does sound good, is it on all night or does it finish early?

This one was mentioned in the thread about the late Lesley Gore, fits right into this thread imo.

Hadn't heard that one before Gareth, fabulous. One for the female beat ballad thread I think. On this side of the Atlantic I think she was rather underrated.

Sorry I'm losing the plot, I meant Jimmy Radcliffe not Lenny Welch. Apologies for any confusion caused.

Slightly off topic but I've got a version of Run To My Loving Arms on my PC by Lenny Welch, can't remember where I got it from, certainly not on the CDs I've got of his material. Perhaps he did the demo.