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Sorry Shane. I got a bit carried away. I'll go in the garden and give myself 10 lashings across the midriff.

Don't get me started Baz. I listen to Terry Christian on BBC Radio Mcr on the way home from work. He's been banging on about this Soul Nation thats been on and Trevor Nelson's performance when he came up to Wigan. TC was going mad about how he didn't look a bit interested and how soul music was mis-represented and a real injustice was carried out on the BBC's part. Anyway, so this week he's plugging the bank holiday night in wigan and talking briefly about NS for 5 -10 mins each day followed by a song. He couldn't make his mind up what to play today. It was between Landslide, Rescue me (????!!!) or ghost in my house. When I heard this I pulled the car over and text him saying that he should really research it better and play something thats current for todays scene such as Johnny Howard or Sam Dee's, as the tunes he's picked are either not played anywhere or overplayed. Next news he's laughing and calling me an expert after reading my text out. I text back saying that northern soul never gets on the mainstram and when it does its the same five songs that get played. I also pointed out that I felt he had done an injustice to NS just like Soul Nation did. Of course he didn't read that one out. Why can't someone see past the usual offenders and put something on that will excite an audience. Or am I just banging my head against a brick wall?????

The Casino Cafe isn't the best idea in my book. I work in Wigan and the blokes in the office came up to me to inform me that there was a Casino Cafe in the shopping centre. Then they paused and looked at me waiting for a reply as though I was going to get up and leg it down there for a butty. I too find it a bit uncool that something I love is associated with a cafe. I agree with Shane on that point. And one more rant about the newies v oldies scene. When I first came on this scene 5 years ago I just couldn't believe how cool it was. My first early nighters were at Sheridans and Goldbourne. Dark dingy places playing this amazing music. It just didn't get any better and that was MY scene. I later discovered that there was an adjacent scene that was at slightly better venue's and I knew most of the songs and the blokes wore these funny baggy pants. Now I prefered the other dark and dingy places where I didn't know the tunes but I would go and attend these other nights and enjoy them for what they were. After a while I got really sick of these mainstram nights and I realised they weren't as cool as the rare nighters so I stopped going to them. But I would never slag these nights because the people who went to them were enjoying themselves. My point is why do people on this sight think that they have the right to tell others what they're doing is sad or un cool. If you dont like it then don't go to them and stick to nights you like. If people want to 'celebrate' Wigan Casino at the bank holiday sunday night then let them. They are going cos thats what they like. Is there anything wrong with that. These people are never going to cross over onto the rare soul scene so just get used to that fact.

Anyone got a copy of I'll never stop loving you? Cheers

How much for the original? What label is it on?

Thought it was a lot more than that. Anyone got one going?

How much for I'll never stop loving you - carla thomas Cheers

Got it off Pete. Cheers Mischief!!!!

Bobby Smith - Walk on into my heart ???????????? - crook his little finger the jokers - soul sound Eddie Spencer - if this is love Spencer Wiggins - lets talk it over Thanks in advance!

Lou Johnson - if i never get to love you How much for this? Anyone selling one?

Has anyone got a full clip of this tune. Its probably one of the best tune's I've ever heard. Pardon my ignorance, but if its an acetate does that mean that there will only be a couple of copies about? How hard would it be to get my grubby little hands on a copy and for what price?

I heard a tune at Prestatyn and I could have sworn it was called I wanna know by jean carter. Can anyone confirm this. Also how much is it? cheers

Haven't written anything on a thread for a bit so thought i'd make an effort. Sandi Sheldon - you're gonna make me love you Johnny Howard - Chase is on Tammi T - All I do is think about you Dusty Springfield - Whats it gonna be Bobby Womack - What is this God that was tricky......

I have two spare wombats, but no foot pump!

Gee baby I love you - How can you tell the difference between the boot and the original? Cheers

Brilliant post that mate. Spot on!

Im so happy Steve. I'm going to the Orwell and was looking forward until I got a text this morning saying that its a modern night but having read the above post I can rest easy tonight safe in the knowlege that some 60's will be played

Alright John, As a young soulie that's still quite new to it all, my advice would be not to take any notice of the oldies, newies debate and just enjoy listening to and discovering new sounds. I'm hearing tunes that I think are brilliant and are new to me, but others would say they are played out! Its a no win situation to get involved in these debates because people have very different idea's of what the scene is all about. The soul scene is made of of many different types of soul lover and each type think their outlook is correct and others have no idea. Dont fall into any catergory and just embrace it for what it means to you.

A very good post Gareth and I agree with nearly all of it, especially about being taken through a northern soul journey, but please dont subject me to 2 hrs of Soul Sam!!!!

Kittens - is it over Any idea how much this one goes for? Cheers

Yeah, carry on Rod and I'll get me Dad on ya

Blinkin eck Rod that was a poor effort. You aren't trying are you?

Rod, Lets play a game. See how long you can stay away from your computer for and ill time you. Then you can try and beat that time and set a personal best. With enough practice and dedication you could be the best in the land. I'll even see if Russ will give you a special mention on his show.

Looks like Dusty's getting the nod......

I just cant understand the mentality some people have mate. You'd think they'd want the music they love to live on and for others to love songs that they once loved when they were that age. I dont know! Anyway, up the Clarets.