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Yeah, the effect of those first few slow guitar strums at the start would start a stampede onto the floor, the only other track that ever had the same effect was Construction (then cu as Del Capreez I think) Hey Little Way Out Girl, can't underestimate how big that was too, those two were massive. Richard certainly knew how to push the buttons in the main hall, I was always mithering him on stage, he was a patient man for sure, tried to buy Billy Arnell Tough Girl off him once, he'd sold it the week before, said I could have had it for what i was offering too, which was a weeks wages for me at the time.

Love Marvin, but it's the one & only voice of Major Lance for me, the personification of What Northern soul is IMO.

Hi Lorraine, Got a question for you, about another legend such as yourself. I know she was from Philli, but did you ever meet Yvonne (Mill) Baker on your travels, if so, what was/is she like? I know her band (The Sensations) cut a version of Jack's 'I can't Change', nearly as good as yours Ever hear that cut? And do you like it? Thanks again for the music.....I am not worthy. Aid.

The Impacts - Jerkin' In Your Seat Sorry....... I know it's childish, but just cracks me up every time. Aid. Anymore anyone?

For me, love it when I hear a goose pimple making track that I've never heard in my life before & there's just loads & loads still out there, even after all these years, new stuff still breaks to make your shake yr bones to the core. Aid.

Hey Bahaar, This record wouldn't be out of place in your box mate, ever owned one?. Did you go to the Parr Hall Saturday? Bet the handbag dancers were out in full force, the music was cr*p last time. I'll see you at Lowton in December, Manship guest at next Northern line.

Hey Circumference, no one said it was northern, but it is certainly soul. Does every record you like have to be 'northern'? Open your mind brother.

Yeah, think your right Chalky, just looking a Popsike and they all seem to be demos, my (very old) Manships only lists for an issue. Been going for an average of $2000ish or below, so he's deffo starting too high. Still love to own that record though don't think I'd pay that, even if I had it spare. Aid.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Soul-45-RPM-Record-Gene-Toones-SIMCO-30-000-Promotional-LAST-CHANCE-/380378774574#ht_2163wt_1020 Little steep on the starting price I would of thought, but don't suppose too many WLD's knocking about. Wish I could afford it, way out of my league by a couple of zeros at least. Aid.

Ahh right, thanks guys, it's the Revelation version that I was thinking of, great tune, thanks again. Aid.

Yes Carl, I think Sky tried & failed something similar, but Spotify is already a successful product in its own right, it's also now available in North America. I think I read somewhere that with this deal, Virgin will be making the Spotify product available to close on one million homes bundled in with TIVO, like the idea of controlling it all from my iPad too, can't wait, just hope the Northern catalogue doesn't just contain Al Wilson & Wigan's Chosen Few, a bit of real soul wouldn't go amiss Failing that youtube aint too bad for Northern is it, they've got a app for that!

I wouldn't know anything about the Spotify royalties situation Carl, but I do know that that Spotify Premium will be bundled with my Virgin Package at a 'significantly lower price'. And Virgin have been busy dealing with all the major labels to get the deal done, I imagine it's a legal minefield. Aid.

Just played this great instrumental, but can't decide if I've heard a vocal, & if I have imagined I have, what is the vocal? Just sounds so familiar but can't put my finger on it. Anyone?

Okay Chalky, Fair comments have to say, I do think Apple's 256 kbps AAC encoding is not too bad, I see Spotify are streaming at 320 kbps, which looks good as I believe I'll be able to get through my Virgin Tivo box shortly, I think I'll be happy with that, although don't know what the selection of Northern is like in Spotify's catalogue, but if it's half decent then happy days.

Sorry Chalky but a compressed file at 253kbps is blown out of the water by a lossless file on a real high end system, no danger. All depends on the components used like I say. I don't use any compression, but that's a double edge sword cos you then get massive file sizes & have to use a NAS drive out to DAC/amp, so it's a trade off, but certainly worth it for the sound quality, but that's just me & (unfortunately for me) I'm very particular when it comes to hi-fi, but do agree, on most mid-range systems you won't see a difference. The irony is of course, that when it comes to Northern, rough production & sound is sometimes a plus point, but i listen to a lot of other genres too, jazz etc then nothing less that absolute perfect reproduction will do for me.

Beg to differ there Chalky, depends what system your using, high end hifi will expose the compression, I use exact audio copies, lossy files stand out a mile on my system. Aid.

Simon Soussan..............just joking, Dickie Searling, Brian Rae for his Mr Ms sets & Carlton Warrington years & a little mention for Gerry Marshall too, can't leave out J Manship too, if only for his tapes in the 70's or his guides & the knowledge that you divide that price by four to find a value, he's actually guest dj in Warrington in November, me been looking for to that all year. Cheers Aid.

it’s not the end - rocky gil and the bishops put out the fire - mystiques stuck in the mud - miles grayson heaven in the afternoon - lou curtan revue i’ve had it - lee andrews and the hearts

Your on the money Ian. Only one thing, I'd bet me bottom dollar that Spotify or MOG or any other streaming service won't be carrying Mello Souls in it's catalogue! Aid

The game has changed with the technology, just look at apples new iOS, with the cloud, its not (or won't be) a question of ripping CDs & making play lists with iTunes etc etc, those days will be gone sooner rather than later. In the next couple of years with the advent of cloud computing, everything, and I mean everything will be streamed directly from the cloud to 'a device', no one will own this music, it will be subscribed to for a fee, giving you access to tens of millions of tracks. Even Virgin media have done a deal with Spotify so you can now do it through your tv box via an app, the phone companies & sky will be next, every track you've ever owned on a cd is available & in high resolution, this is why the cd is dead, nothing whatsoever to do with our beloved vinyl. Cheers ears Aid

Del Larks, no competition.

Linn Audio have stopped making CD Players, there's a clue, lots more big audio name will follow suit. Loads of good digital audio systems popping up these days. I recommend a Logitech Squeezebox Touch, this is a very cheap solution & sounds great. https://www.logitech.com/speakers-audio/wireless-music-systems/devices/5745 Or you can just get a B&W Zeppelin Air, and stream directly from your ipad/iphone out of the speaker. https://www.bowers-wilkins.com/iPod_and_Computer_Speakers/iPod_and_Computer_Speakers/Zeppelin_Air/overview.html This is an interestng site a use a lot. https://www.computeraudiophile.com/ Mind you, my turntable will never be beaten for sound. Cheers ears Aid.

I remember the dance competitions, never really liked them, they just used to break-up the night, lights on & all that. Load of B@ll@@ks, it's ironic, cos it's not what the scene was really about, even though it was about dancing a lot, if that makes sense. I know they were popular, just not with me.

I enjoyed Neil Rushton's 'Northern Soul Stories', full of excellent little anecdotes & bits of interesting trivia.

Anyone remember a guy called Frank Bupa, from Warrington/Widnes? I've met & spoke to him a few times in recent years, his day was before my time, but I"m told he was something else.