Paulb

Who does everyone think is the best dancer on the scene nowadays, male/female. I personally like someone who can glide on the floor with little to no effort. Always impressed with Peter when i see him out. 100mph all night long.

At hemsby last year i was looking forward to the live acts, but i find that they tend to break up the night. I think that they would be better on a bit earlier, say 8-9pm. That way it doesn;t break up the night and people can choose whether to see them or not.

Luckily my girlfriend likes the music and gets out and about with me when she's not working. All's it took was various comps for the car and she was soon sayong "i love this one". She is also a very good dancer!

Yeah i loved sheridans. Its a real shame that its finished,.

What would everyone say was their fave all nighter. Being quite new to the scene I have only been to about 10 different venues and would rate them all. Id have to go with the kings hall for venue and CIS manchester for atmosphere. What do the rest of you think is the best/most worth going to in the country so i can keep an eye out for them. Also, i loved the smaller venues like goldbourne and sheridans. Anything else out there like those?

When i feel the need and i can only be sure always go down well with my mates. Big Colin listens to nothing but wham.

Peter, every time i see you, you always say "im getting too old for this" but i honestly believe you'll never stop. You put us young un's to shame on the floor mate.

Cheers Brett. Think ill get that one booked

Cheers Alison, Im not a modern or 70's fan but the weekend sounds like a laugh. Anyone know the score on the northern room?

Anyone going to the weekender. Is it worth a visit. There's a few of us thinking of going so would like some reports of past events. Cheers.

I just dont find these sort of jokes funny but i suppose some people do. Im not offended or anything like that. Was a bit bored at work so thought id comment on something! So no need for apologies.

I wouldn't class these types of jokes sick ,but when something has happened thats killed or injured people do we have to try and turn it into a joke. I for one dont see the funny side.

Bob Hindsley played a fast inst on sat night and was wondering if anyone knows what its called. It was possibly by Doug someone. Anyone got an idea?

Kev and Bev are back on the scene already. Circ all dayer, Kierby motown do, and the Kestrel Suite this Friday, then Fergies barbie for Bank Holiday Weekend. Bought a house on Brunshaw Road. The Chicago quiz looks do-able. About to start. Web site better than ever. Keep it up. Brian

Darrel Banks - Open the door to your heart. Eyes shut, arms in the air and wail it out every time

What, you and your mum?

Supremes- itching in my heart. Imagine hearing that at a do for the first time. One of my faves. Failing that, got to go for aint too proud to beg.

Why people think this is a bad idea really is beyond me. If cetain people believe that this would improve their confidence when at soul nights, or even get some new blood on the scene then that can only be a good thing. As for all those in favour of serving the infamous "northern soul dance apprenticeship", then i take it you would choose not to use a calculator in a maths exam because its cheating and would opt for an abacus, then sit there with your heads held high safe in the knowledge it took you three days longer to complete than everyone else.

Please God no!

Does it drive anyone else mad when dj's play modern tracks in the main hall when there's a modern room upstairs. I dont care if this is the "biggest modern track of the year", I dont want to hear it. And if i did turn temp insane and want to hear these tracks I would go into the modern room. Soul Sam played a few on sat at the kings hall and I couldn't understand why when it was billed as an oldies night. How well would a 60's stomper go down in the modern room, not well so why play modern in a main room? Rant over.

Is it ok to pay on the door? Also does anyone know of a hotel nearby that cheap as chips? Chiggers!

Gives this album a few listens and it gets the thumbs up from me. My dad managed to get hold of about six motown rare and unreleased cd's from someone and they have some right corkers on there, namely, Im giving up - Brenda Holoway At the go go - Stevie Has anyone heard these two tracks. The Brenda Holoway one has the best start to a song I've ever heard.

Sorry, its not from Paulb its from BrianB, he didn't log off, I didn't log on. Sorry Paul.

I agree, we don't like popularity contests in our "little soul world" that has kept many an American act in the limelight and earning some, if not much money over the years from royalties on records they had forgotten about. Lets face it, the northern soul crowd, and I am proud to be a member since 1970, doesn't like James Brown's music in general, but yes we loved some of his King etc artistes and their recordings. Thanks to JB for that. You may think IYO that "northern has nothing to do with where soul music was coming from"... if it had have been coming from JB alone Soul music would have died a death years ago. IMHO. Thanks Brian Dave, Love the web site. Heard from Kev recently?