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Andy Dyson and myself will be up in Glasgow at the end of January Looking forward to it

any record dealers got them yet John? by that I mean can we get them from anyone at a venue other than through yourself?

the songs got everything you'd want in a Northern Soul record, lyrics, vocals and it's a great dancer.

Sad news RIP Steve.

Yes, the alt take of Dr Love came on after, I'm afraid I had to stop the cd

I have the Northern Soul Of Dore, Rare Masters Volumes 1 & 2 (Night Owl Music not Joe Boy) Side one has the 45 take, side two has the full length take, the one with extra verse etc. The remixed take with drums and the ice cream van tone as someone called it over the top isn't on either.

your name hasn't been taken in vein, dunno where you get that from. I only quoted you as you made a valid point that you were lucky enough to be retired, that was all. Just missed Stafford? You missed much more than Stafford and Thorne throughout the 80's and 90's, many of todays top nighter sounds are Stafford era spins, that you can't get away from but thats another debate. But I do understand your reasons for being away from the scene for so long and would never question why you left or anyone else did for thast matter, the fact of the matter you and many like you came back. Most of the comments about how all-nighters are the real thing seem to be from those who have had time away. I am not having a go at those who had years away either but the point I was making was how would those who have been away from the scene for years, coming back when financially they are better off, mortgage paid, kids grown up etc etc, feel about all-nighters if they had done them without a break for over 20 odd years as many have, with a job, kids and a mortgage to hold down, as I said it takes it out of you. The same question to Simon and others like him who have been away in the Army and not all-nighter regulars. As I said much of the music played at all-nighters has been around for years and that with few exceptions has been played at allnighters for years, thats everywhere, it might be different for you and others who have had time away but for many who haven't been away it isn't different, maybe thats why there is some apathy towards all-nighters from many.

has the second part been aired yet? I've had a quick look but couldn't see it????

Sorry to hear this Kev and Sam. Hope you catch the b*stard and records returned safely.

Artwell Matthews Jr. (drums), Audrey Matthews (vocals), Mark Patterson (bass), Terrence Ellis (vocals), Thomas Carter (keyboards), Jackie Cosper (guitar)...

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So the Mecca wasn't the real thing? Neither was the Dome, nor Lowton and the DDA and countless other quality soul nights? Next thing you'll be saying they aren't proper soulies who go to soul nights

either single or in their 50's without as many commitments as they once had....you only have look round the average nighter venue, there aren't that many spring chickens about. Its ok to knock those who say they have been there and done it but they have and what have they got to prove???? f*ck all!!!! Simon started the topic but he's been in the army many years if I remember rightly, correct me if I'm wrong, hardly off his t*ts every week travelling up and down the country. others as Spot says lucky enough to be retired and correct me if I'm wrong but also had many years away, wonder how he'd feel after 20+ years of all nighters, same question to anyone else who's had a long break? Most only come back to the scene when family grown up and mortgage paid or well on it's way to being paid. The nighter scene can soon takes it's toil week in week out, or even say two a month, especially with work and family to fit in. It ain't a cheap hobby either travelling the country. The music is very much the same, even at venues that claim to be playing something different, for me there's very little I haven't heard to be honest and to hear it week in week out for 20 or so years.....well it does get a tad boring regardless of how good it is. Simon's question a valid one but it don't take long for some to start slagging others does it as usual. Most people on here have f*ck all to prove to anyone, most have been there and done it and what they choose to do is nothing to do with anyone else. Why can't some just get on with what they want to do and leave others to do what they want?

can't see it. can you post it on this topic Tony?

where's this disco take?

just giving this a bump for those away over the weekend. Can anyone help at all????

Wasn't it discovered not to be Audrey Matthews (who is JMM's daughter) and more likely the writer Sharon McMahon???

I think everyone I know prefers the first version of Soul Searcher they heard. Me it was Eddie Hughes. Don's version is terrible IMHO in comparison, heard better from a p*ssed up karaoke singer, how it got past quality control I'll never know Here's a Picture sleeve of another Don Hysong release posted on the Rare Soul Forum a few years ago.

I agree with you that it is up to Marc to explain comments regarding the advert but like I said it doesn't make it a boot as you claim that is why I suggested an independent opinion from a well respected dealer as to it's authenticity in attempt to please both you and Marc? Hope you sort it amicably.

doesn't make it a boot though just cause it ain't stamped which is what John is claiming.

Maybe that well known record dealer you spend a lot of money with can verify one way or the other for both yours and Marc's benefit Maybe then you both take the word of him and a satisfactory outcome for both?

but the record isn't a counterfeit/boot as you claim so based on that you paypal claim doesn't hold up?

listened again and still say he does quite a credible job for the first part, but he starts to lose it second half and loses it altogether towards the end And you are right it does like the soul compared to Sam's version but then again I don't think he's making a statement like Sam Cooke, it's a record aimed at the charts.

Cheers JohnO. Can anyone help with the Chasers or the Exquisites?

anyone got soundfiles for refosoul