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Assuming you were 15/16 in 1969, So only those older than 53/4 can join in?. Im out. I did buy the Sharonetts Going to a go go - BM as a new release, also the Flasher, Reaching for the best, and Weakspot. I knew I had taste back then. Ed

80 notes, drat. Swopped my copy for a 'free angela' lp about 20 years ago. Ed

The author must be young, as this is how my kids talk or should I say mutter. As the owner of the McDowells said to Eddie Murphy in 'Coming to America' - Lay off the drugs son. if you want to keep your job. Ed

I love the Crow MAOT, but it is weird, not soul, and unique. Brass construction, New York Port Authority, and Cleveland Eaton (Get yourself together - Yeh, bama woogie), now they were ground breaking. Ed

Malc you must have been or at least remembered the Scarborough weekenders in the 70s. I went to my first at Easter 1976. I think they run at least 2 years ealier. Based around the Four Seasons nightclub (Later Rudies), I think owned by John Rhona?, who was a soul fan I think and various Djs including Paul Temple, they had a Friday night, Sat night, Sunday all dayer, Monday all dayer AND THEY WERE PACKED EVERY BANK HOLIDAY. In between there was the Salisbury Inn, Rangers supporters club, and Pickwick pub, to relax in and the odd scrap later on with the rockers on the front. Records that stood out good or bad 'Voltaire Pier - CB' and 'I got it - NYPA'. Magic times. Ed

A strike like this will only open the doors to private mail service providers. They will be 'larfing ones cocks orf'. I used to be a miner, and it did'nt work for us. Funny story though: A few weeks ago, me a few mates were in Tenerife and after a few beers one night, headed towards JAZZIMO, a sort of Soul/Motown cabaret bar. Anyway as we walked up to the door, this bloke come up to us and said he and a few of the staff were on strike and requested we did not cross the picket line. As you can imagine, we did not go in and being in the mood, helped the cause by becoming 'flying pickets' and helping the strikers pursuade other revellers to stay away. Great fun, but seriously crossing a picket line is not an option. Good luck to the Posties, but with so much cheap labour about, beware and dont be surprised if you get replaced sooner rather than later. Ed

I think to enjoy this kind of music you need to be off your head, one way or another. Think positive, it gives you a good enogh reason to get off you head, one way or another. Ed

Great feet!! You are right about the young kids though, they just need direction, and in this case musically educating. Maybe there should be a 'free Northern soul night' so they can see what its all about, but I think the DJs would have to playe the 100mph stompers like the Triumphs and Flaming Emeralds to get them dancing. Cant see em taking to the more popular slower stuff played today. Ed

According to my 20 year old daughter, this style of dancing is common with the 'CHAV' scene. You know, they wear flash designer clothes, like to show off, and come from a working class background, have lots of 'attitude'. Wait a minute, that was our scene 30 odd years ago, cheeky getz. Now where did I put my Henry Lloyd baseball cap...............If you cant beat em, join em. Ed

Mizz Carter - Black? You learn something new every day. I'll swop that choice for Bev Ann - Mind on other things. Met her at the LA gig and she is as white as the driven snow for sure, but always loved that tune, although He's coming home is Baaad. Ed

I used to love 'Cant live this way', its not popular now, but come on it fitted the bill great in the mid 70s. Non soul I like - halos are for angels Non soul I dont like - 9 x out of 10 Ed

Assuming the chosen one would have been around 40 years ago and still around now, and have been influencial during the whole time, it shortens the list down. There have been many icons who have had a good 10 year stretch, but the full 40? Having only been 'on the scene' for about 31 of the last 40 years, I suppose I cannot really have a vote, but some names seem to have done the whole bit like Minshull & Evison. I think if Edwin Starr was still with us he would have been a good contender. Ed

Ha Ha, Oops He's the oldest soulman in the village. Ed

Good luck to the Jumpers, or Stompers. Just shows dance is a great way of having a good time and making new mates. Email all of them with a link to the Champion or some Mitch Rider to get them applying all that energy to something worthwhile. Ed

What a great item, well done guys. A real ledgend who appreciates the esteem he and his peers are held in over here. Ed

Heres a list about that time. Ed 19 TIMES OUT OF 10.MURIEL DAY.PAGE ONE.2 A GOOD THING GOING.PHIL COULTER.COLUMBIA.3A TOUCH OF VELVET.MOOD MOSAIC.COLUMBIA.4DON'T PITY ME.SUE LYNN.R.C.A.5WOMAN LOVE THIEF.STEMMONS EXPRESS.WAND.6BLACK POWER.JAMES COIT.PHOOF.7THAT'S NOT LOVE.HOLLY ST.JAMES.A.B.C.8MIGHTY NICE TO KNOW.BOBBY GUITAR WOODS.COLT. * 9YOU'D BETTER BELIEVE IT BABY.JOE TEX.ATLANTIC.10VILLAGE OF TEARS.BEN ZINE.PARKWAY.11IF YOU LOVED ME.PEGGY MARCH.R.C.A. * 12COLORED MAN.TEDDY VANN ORCHESTRA.CAPITOL. * 13YOU CAN COUNT ON ME.SAMMY DAVIS.20th CENTURY.14WHEN WE GET THERE.PAUL ANKA.R.C.A. * 15(LOVE) YOU JUST CAN'T WALK AWAY.DEAN COURTNEY.M.G.M.16YOUR LOVE MAKES ME LONELY.CHANDLERS.COL-SOUL.17TRICK ME TREAT ME.COBBLESTONES.MERCURY.18ALONG COMES MARY.BAJA MARIMBA BAND.A & M.19THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR STOMPIN'.HAPPY CATS.OMACK.20STOP & YOU'LL BECOME AWARE.HELEN SHAPIRO.COLUMBIA.21GOT TO GET YOU INTO MY LIFE.BABY DOLLS.HOLLYWOOD.22SAY IT ISN'T SO.BETTY BOO.GRAPEVINE.23LOVE IS WONDERFUL.PAULA PARFITT.BEACON.24GONNA BE A BIG THING.YUM YUMS.A.B.C.25EVERYTHING YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW.LOU ROBERTS.SOUNDS OF MEMPHIS.26SHE PUT THE HURT ON ME.TRADE MARTIN.STALLION.27I CAN TAKE IT OR LEAVE YOUR LOVIN'.BOBBY WATKINS.C/U. * 28YOU WON'T SAY NOTHING.SHARON SCOTT.C/U.29LET'S MAKE LOVE.RONNIE LOVE.ALMERIA.30I'LL DO ANYTHING.KENNY GAMBLE.C/U.Breakers "Right direcion" Gerry Jackson (Stone blue) "I'm gonna get that guy" Susan Maughn (Spark) "You don't need no help" Rex Garvin (D.P.M.)

Martyn Ellis - The guy from Manchester? When and how did he pass away? KGB Dust my broom, Shake a Tail Feather, Village of Tears, Black power, Its too late/Too many people, Soul Sauce, Touch of velvet............, He broke your game wide open, oh and yes just to spoil the list TIM TAM. Ed

There has been plenty of cases of 'classic' Northern Soul re-worked from one era to another, for example the Bobbettes - Happy go lucky me RCA/Mayhew. Sometimes its better, sometimes its not. For some of our senior members (not me btw) they may recall the outrageous 1960's re-working of 'Where have all the flowers gone' on Okeh.......................... Young kids are missing out big time on what the Northern Soul scene could offer, as there aint an alternative scene that can match it. The music is only part of it. Most of us came into this scene from 'easy listening' records like the Flasher/Interplay/Ghost in my house etc, so if it takes Fat boy slim to re-record ST etc, so what, nothings new in the big picture. Ed

I have a 2.5 hour stop over next April at Detroit Airport. It gives me just over an hour (if all goes to plan) to jump in a taxi and get a quick guided tour and maybe a photo opportunity outside Tamla Motown (You know what I mean). Question is, is it do-able, and is it worth it. Ed

Lucky blighter Even bought W & WL on a gator pressing back in the 70s as I liked it that much. Ed

Without any Gory detail, What Illness has LS got. I see the 'New four tops' are still touring, maybe that should be held up until he can rejoin them. Ed

Be a missionary and take your own music, preach the faith, even if its on MP3. Was in Gdansk a few times and they had a least one Irish bar. (Maybe a commitments CD behind the bar?) I think Poland is 'getting there' There must be some of the 600000 Polish workers over here that have got 'into soul' and took some home..... Ed

Was played at Rotherham Assembly rooms 'nappy night' a good while before grapevine release, as I remember my mate DEAN ROACH raving about it from hearing it previously at Cleethorpes. I thought her identity had been released. Sure I read it somewhere a few years ago. THAT grapevine LP did have some nice stuff on it. Ed

1. Ask him if he is writing a book. 2. Ask him if he was surprised by the reaction he got in LA 2004. 3. Ask him if he played on ZZ Hill - Love is so good when your stealing it. Great soul. Ed

Some great tunes on then. It should'nt be too hard to spot a soulie when the phones going off. Better than a soul badge..............Should be good on New years day morning. Maybe everybody on this site can change to the same tune for that time. Suggestions please, Flame and King band? Must admit the best ringtone Ive had for reaction from the public is please operator T&T, as it really does make folks think theres a row Kicking off, great fun. Ed