Chalky

Dunno about reissue, it is a boot. i still think there is some stock of the boot left, or there was.

It was the Phrenetics band and taken from the studio tapes which had a couple of dozen 'takes' on it I believe. One of the musicians referring to it at one point as chicken shite.

Michigan Move. Can from session tapes from the Washpan set up.

a few words I put to paper.... It started as a dream, but it wasn’t all sweet dreams. Many sleepless nights, worries, stress and doubts were endured by Elaine and Marco. Several years later, this weekend saw the realisation of that dream. Over 120 cinemas, many with showings sold out saw the opening of ‘Northern Soul The Film’. I like many others ventured to the cinema to take in the film after years of expectation with us all hoping the film would live up to the hype and expectation and prove to be a success for our friends Elaine, Marco and every one involved in the making of the movie. Knowing who had consulted, who had been involved, the years of preparation by the actors, learning to dance, learning the scene and what it means to those like myself who have invested the whole of their adult life (and part of their youth as well) into the greatest youth culture and dance scene this country has seen we shouldn’t really have had any doubts. Now I was too young to go to all-nighters during the time this film was set but I could relate to the life depicted in the film. The lighting was on the dark side, but I thought it captured the time and life in those times pretty much as it was for those living in tough working class industrial towns and villages in the north, it’s grim up north as they say. The story itself held no surprises but the film depicted something we can relate to. A young lad, doesn’t quite fit in at school, fed up with school and bit of a loner, fed up with what is considered his lot until almost forced to visit the local youth club by his mother. Here he was to discover Northern Soul and so begin a journey many of us can relate to, not just the music but the life that went with it. “A way of life’ used by many, derided by many but to a certain extent it was true. Working in tough boring jobs, many with no prospects or future, all many of us had to look forward to was the weekend when we could escape with the music and mates from all over the country and many of us with the same dream of going to America to find our own ‘cover ups’ as the stars in the film had! The music was everything, and to hear Lester Tipton follow the news on BBC Radio, Duke Browner (I almost clapped myself), The Tomangoes, Salvadors, Eddie Parker, Luther Ingram, Towanda Barnes, Freddie Chavez, Vel-Vets, Lou Pride and many more belting out over a large cinema screen was nothing short of amazing especially one of my all time favourite records “The Originals’ and ‘Suspicion”. Whilst I’ve heard them many times, some too many, to hear them in this setting and to see the attention they are getting all over the country is something I thought I would never see. Once upon a time it was something I never wanted to see, I wanted to keep the scene to ourselves, underground and away from the masses but with an aging group of support some young blood is needed to keep it going and if this film gets some more youngsters involved who take to it like we did years ago then that is no bad thing. Sure tourists will, no doubt come along, just as they did back in the 70’s but they will disappear as quick as they turned up. The detail in the film was amazing and it is this that made the film the success it is. Elaine not only captured the time that many can remember and relate to, the clothing was as close as you are going to get. As a mate said if those who wear today what they think they wore back then, then they should watch this film and see what was really worn. I can remember my first pair of Solatios, from a small cobblers/shoe shop in Brimington near Chesterfield, seeing them, in the window, pestering me mother till she gave in then spending ages hammering the segs in, you could hear me a mile away! I really was extremely impressed how close Elaine and the crew had got this film so close to how it was at the time. Yes we could all pick a few faults, an error or two in the continuity, the odd track or two that weren’t really from the time in question but as a film, as a sound track it all flowed effortlessly. Some complained about the drug element but they were part of every sub culture and were there. Many who I have the utmost respect for, who were there at the time and earlier have said that the film got it spot on. They could actually put a real person to those portrayed in the film, even shedding the odd tear for times and mates a long time gone from this world. Was lovely to see the nod to Pete Lawson, one who for him his life, he lived breathed and died Northern Soul, much missed by many. Also the lovely tribute to Fran who put so much into the film but sadly passed away not too long ago before seeing the film on the big screen. A nod must go to the actors and young dancers who having begun with no knowledge of the scene, no idea what it was and not to mention not having a clue about the dancing. With the help of several who do know a move or two, dozens of ‘lessons’, nights out to ‘proper’ soul nights and nighters they nailed it, they are better dancers than some seasoned scene veterans. They really did look the part, well done to all involved. I thought it would be hard to remain objective from something I have invested so much time into, also because those involved with the making I consider friends and I was afraid I would be over critical and pick parts of the film apart but I am really pleased to say that I really enjoyed the film, I was sat their with a big smile on my face knowing I could relate to everything that was on the screen and knowing I have been part of something special since my mid teens. The plot, the music, the attention to detail, you can see why it made joint film of the week on what I consider the best film review show out there, Kermode and Mayo’s Film Review aka Wittertainment. Four Stars in the Times and rave reviews in many other papers, magazines and shows. Elaine can be proud of what she has achieved, a fabulous tribute to the best underground music scene this country has seen. Well done Elaine and everyone involved, you can be immensely proud to have created something so special, only someone involved in the scene like Elaine is can have got this so right. I am now looking forward to getting home at the weekend and watching the DVD!

Monday 27th October see's Soul Junction's latest release hitting the shelves of stockists up and down the country Tap to view this Soul Source News/Article in full

Magic article and interview. I for one cannot wait to see Marvin. He was pretty good at Fleetwood some about ten years ago but if this night promises to be special. The band are absolutely fantastic, worth the entrance fee alone. Last year, Debbie Taylor, was one of the most memorable acts I've ever seen. The year before Darrow Fletcher was pretty special too. Tjis one has all the ingredients to be just as good. Tickets paid for, taxi booked, roll on.

I've just read it and seemed ok. Got three pop ups for adverts though but that was all.....

The so called rare soul scene as some wish to differentiate it from others has given the scene some absolutely brilliant records from many DJ's. Many have gone on years later to become scene classics when the so called oldies brigade wake up to them......and some of those DJ's actually have the nerve to take the credit as well. Some proper turkeys have been played as well, I will be the first to admit that but that is the same for any other era on this scene. You only have to listen to some of the tripe Wigan gave us. As many bad as good came out of the place. Funny when you break the oldies scene down from almost 20 years of so called great records just 200 or so are played to death every week at the vast majority of venues, a sad reflection of over 40 years of the greatest music on this earth.

I have one for sale if anyone interested, company sleeve as well.

Sennheiser great and start about £30 upwards or if you have the cash BOSE. I have the following two https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002VPDOH8/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003LPTAZ2/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Is that really your opinion? Butch, Andy Dyson, Mick H, Dave Ripolles, Steve G, Arthur Fenn, Soul Sam to name just a few all playing obscure inferior music, you do come out with some crap if that really is what you think. I don't know one venue or DJ that forces any music on anyone, they either go and listen and dance or go somewhere else.

Flying Witch is a boot.

That maybe so but it only takes one expensive record to go missing or get damaged and then you will wonder why you put gift and low value on it. We read about mishaps and records going missing all the time.

If the seller marks a package as a gift and a low value it affects any insurane claim if the postal service or courier damages it.

The podcast below of Guy's Stafford spins features Backstreet amongst it as well as Phrenetics Band and Detroit Rhythm Section (Ollie McLaughlin Band) Saving My Love For My Baby https://www.soulunderground.co.uk/StaffordTOTW/files/88762bb7ac7ad5ae827c0e5f50e9ddd8-26.html The next one has other Detroit instrumentals, Shake Me Break Me, Don't Say Maybe Baby, Watch Your Step and In The Pocket. https://www.soulunderground.co.uk/StaffordTOTW/files/12187c9540bf7d83810d483b3b8749bb-27.html

He is the best and it is the best film review show by a country mile, I listen every week, usually the podcast because of all the extras. He doesn't give praise out lightly either.

Mark Kermode gave it the Film of the Week, high praise indeed from the best film critic out there IMO. There is a podcast of the show Pete, Mayo and Kermode Film Review.

Radio 5 in a minute

Wha is it worth these days? Have one in a company sleeve.