Len

Didn't the Mods have a better outlook though? I am from a generation up, as you are talking about 1979. My first Soul All-Nighter was in 1985, so I wasn't there to witness what you describe. What was the problem with that particular influx? I would have thought anyone coming into it in that era would have been like me (and many others) 'Wide eyed, and willing to learn' All the best, Len

Good God you're right - Not an once of irony in there anywhere.......Maybe that's ironic in itself .........Must do better......... Len

Hi Spot He does it so well though! Nearly as well as Lorraine Kelly in the mornings......."That's really goooooooood"....... ....Not that I watch such stuff - It's just on in the background as I'm reading my 'John Manship Annual'........honest......... Len

Hello mate, I think you miss-read - There's only one 'g' in my word 'Youngun's', it's just slang for 'Young ones', an affectionate description at that. As Alison rightly pointed out, no one should get personal. I don't like the term 'Baggy Trouser Brigade' (Or 'Handbaggers') I have an opinion (as you have read) but an observational one, not a p*ss taking one. All the best, Len

It's a nice idea - But you should never go back. .....I fear we are now flogging a dead horse. All the best, Len

The young kids wearing 70’s clothes seems bizarre to me - After the 70’s lot, the 80’s lot developed into something different, and that ‘change’ kind of carried on right through the 90’s, until early 2000 (when it all went wrong) Maybe these people only have the ‘where it all went wrong’ decade to be their influence (Shame, but makes sense) It’s just an observation, and they are probably nice people, but if there was a load of young people taking it all forward, I would have loved them to be really sharply dressed, maybe a bit 80’s influenced, but most importantly something of their own, doing it their way - What happened to the Ivy League College Boy look? No offence intended to these younguns, and I welcome them onto the Scene - I just think they are missing out on the ‘magic’ that they could get from doing it their way. Maybe in time, they will. All the best, Len P.s - 'Positive Alison' - I'm watching you........

I was at a 50th Birthday Party last weekend and my sister introduced me to this bloke (He was someone who was going through his ‘Modlife Crisis’)……Because he had a Scooter, she told him I was into ‘Northern Soul’, he said……”Great, put a bit of the ol’ talk down!”……then proceeded to do a ‘twist’ like dance c/w a stupid grin on his face…..I’m that close to completely giving up going out now - This show has bought me even closer; I don’t want to be associated with it anymore. Although I would love to say I don’t care anymore - it kinda saddens me……. All the best, Len

I like elephants? Len

God we're sad - A 'PHEW' from me to! All the best, Len P.s - Tonight's the night! (The One Show!!!)

But which is best? Feminine Ingenuity for me - always has been All the best, Len

Thank you Win Len

We have two running at the same venue!.......Beggars belief....... Len

Yes mate, and Sue Henderson. Len

Yes same as, in fact you are dead right on the good experience - how many mates can say they have been 'on set', sat next to the Mrs whilst both having make up put on, and filmed for twelve hours? Not many, and I would recommend that unique experience to anyone - Great fun.......I did offer Elaine a day at my welding factory, but she politely declined It was an eye opener - 12 hours filming for a 3 minute vid. So think how many hours have been spent on the NORTHERN SOUL FILM! As you point out, there is a difference when it becomes a circus act......Another thing that can make a farce of it, is the editing of course, if done by someone who knows nothing about what we're about, but they are just doing their job as best they can. All the best, Len

I think the M People dealt direct, i.e, they didn't advertise for dancers - This had some credit as it was done tastefully (A few seconds clip of a dancer, then something else, that sort of thing) In fact, I think it just had a few people dance on it that happened to be on the Soul Scene that's all - and very well respected people at that. All the best, Len

Ok, ok - I have some Record Label Coasters!............I feel better now............ Len P.s - They were a gift.......

I love your positive approach Russ - Infectious!....Now go and sit next to Alison, and I'll take a photo of your smiles. ........Oh, and on your way out, could you turn the light out mate? All the best, Len P.s - Your post number 15..."It was a pop up Casino thing I think".......came across so 'dead pan' (being as I know you) it had me in stitches - It was all 'matter of fact'

Cracking idea - and that money could go to folk who do join in.......wow - you could make a living from posting! I get your serious point though Pete Len

Nowadays some people simply don't reply if something's been dealt with. I.e - If you tell someone you have a want of theirs, but in the meantime they get one / Or you want a record that's on a list, but in the meantime it has been sold.......In their defence, I suppose they would be replying a to a lot of people, so it could take to much time. I do see it as rude (if the time isn't an issue) but I'm old fashioned - At the same time, I realise times have changed, and it's not 'the done thing' anymore for some people.......It still takes me a good while to deal with this issue though....... Please reply someone...................anyone............... All the best, Len

I do love Sandy Williams, but have to say Barbara Lewis is my fave. I guess most are of that opinion. All the best, Len

Yes there is, but this is the 'different' version, and that's all that matters All the best, Len P.s - It's not R 'n' B

I love it, and play it out from time to time - I'd say there would be some demand for it. ......but what do I know? All the best, Len

Ahem - Yes, sorry about that Len

......That's a very good question.....um......um......Yes - I can see (hear) that 'Ike and Tina Turner - Dust My Broom' has Soul, but I don't like it - so it must be a 'bad record with soul' 'Shouty Soul' All the best, Len

....Only because I don't want others to miss out - It's my 'gift to the world' Len