Winnie :-)

============= Understand what you're saying Mark and realise there's no dance floor to contend with, but playing obscure unknowns would not IMO reflect the majority today's scene. I'd also suggest that whilst there are no dancers, there are listeners, and would assume that the radio station wants it's largest possible audience. Taking on board what Paul has said and who the show is aimed at youngsters. If they make up the main audience, then the DJ would have a free hand, but if they're playing to an audience already familiar with northern, then their job would be to play to them. As I understood it Paul was complaining more about RW's presentation than his playlists?

============ Thing is Baz, you could say the same thing about posts saying for the umpteenth time, lets not mention baggies 1973 etc etc etc. It's a two way street, at least I hope it is. The scene could do with publicity, ok they show footage of 'This England', and allegedly everyone curls up with laughter because of the clothes. Now fast forward it, to some current venues, a bunch of people talking about obscure vinyl, where it was pressed, when it came out, whether it's on the right label etc. Yep that's really going to bring in the youngsters, particularly those interested in joining an old peoples debating society At least with the old footage they reflect the energy, and thats what we're really looking for from young people, energy IMO. Winnie:-)

============== But they are representing what the scene is about today. 90% of the people attending northern nights want oldies, and ones that they're familiar with, not something a DJ is pushing for his own reasons. I'm not citing any particular DJs, but we all know it happens. I keep seeing in various points we like to see ourselves as a progressive scene, the truth is we're not, we're almost entirely nostalgia based. Winnie:-)

========== No disrespect Paul, but although it's aimed at alternative audiences, I doubt it's on air to encourage young blood onto the northern scene. How many times a week is it on? What time? what are the shows either side of it? Russ may not have been my first choice as resident DJ, but his name is synonomous with Northern, so it's hardly a shock he was chosen. As for mentioning the history, it's not a new genre of music being introduced to the public for the first time, so obviously the roots will be discussed so as to explain how it's evolved and why it's still evolving. Perhaps they should drop history as a subject from the national curriculum as some on SS seem to have a major problem with it Winnie:-)

========== Web site please Baz, off list Cheers mate Winnie:-)

============== You masons are all the same Back on topic, provider of undoubtedly the best nighter and the best weekender in the country. And all done with humour and humility as opposed to .................

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============== Another example of this mad PC world of ours, why shouldn't he kiss the boys? Bloody Georgie Porgy rhyme, started this outdated stereotype grrrrrr

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Good call Paul, nice bloke, and musically a fabulous venue, and as you said all achieved without the incessant back biting so prevalent on the northern scene today. Winnie:-)

=========== Your not just born being able to cook from scratch

============== Just like to point out it's Drew's thread, but agree it's very interesting. Agree the vast majority aren't listening anymore, but also think with the advent of more and more local nights the vast majority don't travel either, which hinders progression. To many I suspect it's a chance to hear some music they remember in an safe environment, moving the scene forward doesn't play any part in their agenda. Sad but true IMO. There will always be a handful who still want fresh challenges, and I tend to think they will be the ones 'still on the vinyl trail', but their audiences are dwindling and that may affect their resolve. Only time will tell, but the vision I have of the 'future' scene is very similar to your own, unfortunately the answers to the problem are pretty unachievable Winnie:-)

============== A mello souls cup?? Didn't know they had a merchandising contract How long you had it Baz, have I heard it yet?

How about Margeret Little " Love finds a way " ? Detroit ,Hestor /Wylie ,Mike Terry on sax , you would have thought this would have been well known by the time it was played by Soul Sam , Any thoughts folks ? Best ,Eddie ================= Personally I think this record is wayyyyyy over-rated and it's popularity is based more on it's value and rarity rather than it's quality. But it would fall into the category of big discovery I guess. Now the Mello souls, thats a different matter IMO. It has everything, pace melody etc, truly a great northern soul record. Winnie:-) PS. Agree 100% with Drew, to be a big discovery it must appeal to the masses and have an anthemic quality.

=========== Chalks, If it's a cover up, is it still a discovery as apart from the DJ no one knows who it is? Well select few might. And also if only one DJ is playing it, is it a BIG discovery? Wouldn't a big discovery be something that most knew? Or something played at a few venues? Just an observation mate, not looking for an argument (for a change) Winnie:-)

============ Or as instantly recognisable as when someones talking bull poo

================ Think he prefers Mute, Cute, and definitely not hirsute .................. Just a boy's dream

============= Chandlers in particular, that bit in the middle what can you do? Droop from one side to the other, have a sip of water? Does build up at the end of the break ready for an extended spin. Absolutely love this record though. Back on topic Long after tonight is all over Time will pass you by I'm on my way Know they're not fashionable, but they are instantly recognisable

Tough girl - Billy Arnell

============== You didn't say a word........Yvonne Baker What shall I do .......Frankie and the classicals Way over there...... Edwin Starr Over to you epic

25 miles

================ That 'River's of blood' speech has so much to answer for Winnie:-)

============= See your 2001 and raise you a 'one in a million'

Duke Browner.......crying over you Tony Galla............In love Ann Sexton...........been gone to lone Anne robinson.......world of happiness Mello souls........... we can make it All send me skittering to the dancefloor

=========== Hi Will, It would be a bit difficult for most of us to say you're wrong, cos most of us are old. You're young, you know what the younger people like, we just think we know what they should like Winnie:-) ========= PS. Didn't realise it was your first post Will, welcome to Soul Source