Timid Tomas

Interesting thread and I thought I would add my piece - qualifying for a young DJ Loads of interesting points and can't really add much to what Steve, Paul and Callum have said but... I find it interesting that people think that there has to be such a sharp distinction between what will become of soul nights in the future and their current status. I appreciated it maybe a difficult ladder to climb, but why can't you have older DJ's at events aimed at a newer fresher crowd? For example Callum's choice of Karl Heard I reckon would go down well with any crowd up for a dance! It maybe different as you travel around the country (speaking from limited experience) but I think that in London/Brighton you are able to have a good mix. For example at Crossfire/The Brighton "Mod" weekender you had all the older bunch DJing to a crowd that was mostly under 30 and they were dancing all night... surely that is a healthy sign? Personally I do think that the "mod scene" is healthier than (what I have seen of the) soul scene with alot more people coming onto it all the time and attending events. But people move from one thing to another and tastes evolve. I think as Callum said it is alot to do with the venues, their location and to a certain extent the people attending. Sometimes when at Radcliffe for example I think, what the feck am I doing at 19 with all these old c**nts (no offence ), but then you hear a record your love and thats all that matters... I know also that its well trodden ground but the topic of "its hard to build up a collection if your a new DJ" seems to come up all the time. Every fecker does want to be a DJ (me being part of the problem ) - but why should this be such a problem? Surely competition is a good thing. I mean its not hard to build up a collection of good records anyway - you just got to have your ear to the ground and your ear to the tunes and pick up things that you like and get people dancing! Doesn't have to be the same fucking records from the Wigan vaults every bloody time! There are hundreds of good records for under £50 and probably hundreds more still to be discovered - thats one of the things I love about the soul scene. I don't think original vinyl should ever be phased out either and I hope this is never the case - not only do I love it from a nerdy collectors point of view, but it also it forces DJ's to be creative with their sets and keep them trying to be original... However without nights such as Soul or Nothing, The Beat Boutique and Pow Wow I think it would be hard to attract new people into digging soul... its a difficult one! Maybe I am contradicting myself at some points here, but oh well! Tomas

Maybe so Hope to see you this Saturday in the smoke?

Cheers for the comments guys... Yeah Scott its a great tune! Didn't know you liked your later soul that much And cheers Aaron - just gonna hold out for the moment - got plenty of other wants! Oh and Steve stop listening to CD's on repeat then Tomas

Hey there, looking for a descent copy of Barbara Mason - "You Better Stop" on Arctic. Thinking the price on this is about £150 for a clean copy? PM me with condition and price! Cheers, Tomas

Sorry mate that comment wasn't aimed at you (or anyone else approached me with a priced copy)! Its all about negotiating a price

Still after a copy! If you don't actually want to sell it don't bother PMing me!

Thanks but I would rather get my own copy

Anyone?!

Hello all, I am after a copy of the Paramount Four - "You Don't Know" on Southern City. Please PM me with condition and price. Thanks very much, Tomas

Sorted for a copy now - thanks very much!

Hello Soul Source users, I know this tune has recently exploded in price and I have been after it for a while but I am looking for a half-decent copy of Dee Edwards - "Why Can't There Be Love" on any of its original labels. I am hoping that someone out there has a spare and takes pity on a young collector and is able to offer me a copy for a non-ridiculous price! Fingers crossed! Tomas

Hey Callum - is a great tune, Moerer is pretty steep though, got one for cheaper I think! Tomas

Miss LaVell now sold!

After a copy of Kenny & Larry - "You And I Are Through" on A Bem Sole for a decent price, please PM me with offer! Many thanks, Tomas

Miss Lavell on hold now, thanks! Surprised the Kenny Ballard still hasn't gone! Open to offers or trades!

Merle Spears now sold - many thanks Tomas

Good luck with that Samuel - the "Love Bounce" is an all time favourite!

All in Ex condition unless stated. Add £2 for P&P within the UK or contact me for overseas postage. Soundclips from youtube (not my copies!) Kenny Ballard - "It Sure Looks Good" on Toy £30 (Great & underplayed funk dancer!): Merle Spears - "Ain't No Need" on Atlantic SOLD: https://www.youtube.c...h?v=87QC2eILwrg Clarence Carter - "Looking For A Fox" on Atlantic £20 (Classic!): Miss LaVell – "Stop These Teardrops" on DUKE £20 (Great tune, has some background hiss and a few clicks towards the end of the record – but plays better than it looks & label is clean – reflected in the price): The New Way - "Lookin Like A Nut Nut" on GuyJim £20 (Another semi-known? funky dancer - mini-skirt style tune). Calvin Arnold - "Snatching Back"/"Funky Way" on Venture £10 (Nice funky double sider): PM me with any questions/reservations, Thanks for looking Tomas

I wish I had one - its alright for anyone collecting then, but for the youth of today to start - 'tis hard work I tell you! My mate is after it for the Whiskey Talking side, I always preferred the flip though - more soulful! Personal preference I guess.... Tomas

Bloody fantastic record!

Yep I thought that was the price is was going for these days?

Cheers for the help guys - sorted for both now! Tomas

Putting up a want for a mate: Ronnie Forte - "Whiskey Talkin'/Nervous Breakdown" on Tarx Records PM with condition and price... Cheers, Tomas

Still after a copy!

I think the Nicole Willis was on Timmion and the Jo Stance is on Ricky-Tick records. Not sure about were they were produced but I was under the impression they were Scandinavian labels? Sorted for the Nicole Willis now though - just after the Jo Stance... Cheers, Tomas