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Will take anything with the words "Norris" & "Vines" on them out of the cheap box.

Are you bringing any cheap disco? I know of some sap from Morecambe who'll take it off your hands. Just tell him it was played in the last hour at The Mecca - Never fails. Just got a bo**ocking off my missus for salivating on my computer keyboard - think it was when I saw the words cheap & box in your post Looking forward to your spot on Saturday - be well rid of that plonker that's on before you. OAP (Ockers Appreciation Society)

But have the mental capability to appreciate it.

Then when it becomes popular sell it for a huge wad of cash.

Crossover to me is music that appeals to both sixties fans & people of a more modern persuasion. - It CROSSES OVER from one era to another. I would say that Northern is more instant in its appeal because it generally hits you between the eyes from the first beat. Crossover is like fine wine - maybe not pallatable on the first glass - but the further you get down the bottle the better it tastes. IMHO

"A Nice Feeling" on Mercury was a big fave on the jazz funk/disco scene in the late 70s. Has had a bit of a revival in certain quarters in the last eighteen months or so.- QUALLIDEE!!!! Also check out "Just Got To Be More Careful and Good & Plenty - both on PIR - well worth a listen - & their both as cheap as a nylon toupee. .

Dr Love - Bobby Sheen has a very similar melody.

On the British re-issues of "Please Operator" the singer is credited as Tony Tyrone

Recently got a 12inch remix of this - it's called "Fascinating Girl Taking A Large Dump" (Doulton Mix) on Washpan Records

Why Smokey v Dusty? Most of the soul venues I've been to in the last 30 years have been Smokey & Dusty

Spirit - Third Point Midnight Brew - Melvin Carter Spooky - Dusty Springfield Night Of The Wolf - Al Foster

Errmm - the one that's £10.00

Most traditonal northern soul records were less than ten years old when played in the halcyon days of 1972 - 1975. I base this upon the most popular records played on the scene - they fall into this time category. They are now 40 years old & the age gap is forever widening IMHO there are a few ways to go - carry on with the tunes that have been the staple diet of the last 30 years - or look elsewhere for tunes ie recordings from the seventies or play tunes that you see in boxes described as "semi known" "could go big " etc etc. Rarity - or lack of it should not be a measure of quality. On the seventies tip - the sound would have to be accepted by the traditional sixties loving soulies or you are banging your head against a brick wall. Would love it if somebody uncovered another 500 quality sixties sides - realistically that ain't gonna happen. Agreed the odd Al Williams/ Gigi & The Charmaines unreleased thing crops up - but even when they get a legal issue via Kent or Grapevine nobody is willing to play them - "because it's not rare". How many clubs actually played the unreleased Sharon Scott & Lorraine Chandler RCA sides off the Kent CDs - figure is probably close to zero I think. Lots of good tunes - lots of bad politics.

It's just a brilliant soul record - 'nuff said

Lord Whats Happening etc... - Kenny Smith How Can I Help But Love You - Don Thomas Man Up In The Sky - Barrett Strong All fine examples IMHO

Isn't there a book about this very topic? Think it's called "The Northern Soul Top 500"

Point being if you scan the gig guides & say two venues offer pretty much the same - which one are you going to attend? The one which involves say 2 hours travelling or the one which involves 4-5 hours travelling? Love that journey home when you are the designated driver & all your pi**ed up mates are telling you how much they love you for taking them - "You're our best mate" hic. Answers on the back of a Goldsoul wristband please.

Agreed there are lots of venues - it is therefore up to the punter themselves to choose where they go based upon IMHO - Music Policy - DJs - Travelling Distance. Do your homework & you shouldn't be disappointed. Remember - all venues were new once.

Yes & I want a reply on my desk first thing Monday morning.

What are Soul Sourcers definitions of a good/bad club? Attendance? Music Policy? DJs?Venue? - Discuss.

err - it's very expensive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Used to run a minibus from Blackpool to the Bank Hall Miners - great venue. Remember tunes like Harlem Rumble, You Shook Me Up, I'm On To You Girl being big tunes there. Pat Allen - top guy Remember being "invited" into the room next door - if ther was a wedding or birthday party on - & relieving them of ther buffet 'round about midnight. Often talk to mates about the "unsung" clubs of days gone by & Bank Hall Miners always holds fond memories. This was at a time when venues were thin on the ground & BHM was one of the clubs that kept the scene going during the "baby boom" period.

I have been reading these forums for a long time now & this particular topic has cropped up in many different guises. Have come to the conclusion that it is an "each to his own" situation & if a record means something to you then that is fine & dandy. I have a craving to hear music both old & new - that's what does it for me & I am happy with that.

Nah - Americans will come in in about two years - purely as a mopping up exercise of course. American Bonfire Night - Place rocket in neighbours garden - then light fuse.

"How new is new How new is really new On a comp for you" (with apologies to The Masqueraders)