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cheers Danny

Beer tastes better down the pub (especially when its not my round) in convivial atmosphere with friends, less you got a keg on round yours.

theres more soul in northern than a club like Chelski

Is the bushy hair thing just restricted to the head, what bout face, ears, nose, or maybe armpits or nether regions....known a few ladies with such situ, shouldnt we be trying to attract more females with open (hairless) arms to our scene Danny (Bulgarian Womens Weightlifters Soul Club spokesperson)

kindly donated by Steve thomas, for next weekends event catch us the "choice cuts" warm-up show 12-Martin (feat brunswick-Dakar) 1 Danny & hangover music

The British Theatre review opens with... Using a live band in a show about young people dancing to records may seem an odd change to make and perhaps one that could distort the play to fit the theatre's traditions, but it actually works well. Music is used in the scenes when the characters are dancing or listening to records and also as a link between scenes, and it is here that the band, on a platform above and behind the action, gives much more visual interest than just a recording. The seven-piece band is superb, fronted mostly by the deep, rich tones of ex-Flying Picket Paul Kissaun with Jackie Wilson hair, and later by the powerful soul voice of Shirley Darroch. The PA sound isn't as good as it should be, with an overall muddiness and lack of clarity to the overall sound quality and a balance that sometimes has the drums drowning out the lead vocals. Also says the reworked script is not heavy on plot a light comedy that examines obsessions that can destroy relationships. So in summary the play has an inferior script saved by the Average House Band https://www.britishtheatreguide.info/review...ganlive-rev.htm

Would the original creators of the songs mind the prospect of their own creative thoughts in music being exposed to more people other than the NS scene. Don't think you need to worry Paul, most will see this as different, less emotive led take on the original play. As would think this adaptation will centre more on the characters and less on the music against a storyline that can apply to a few vibrant dance led music venues from the Thatcher years. I think people have a freedom to put on play even if its proven to be crap because the band is useless or the storyline don't stand up without the original soundtrack. It don't make me a karaoke lover tho. Maybe they should change the soundtrack and rename it "Upon a time once at the Hacienda" as love to hear Joy Division "Dead Souls" out loud again, oh josh just realised it be a bleedin house band playing it, fk that

Dave This is a scene where vinyl is king, This proposed Below Average Mostly White Band has no chance even if they are remotely useful. Have seen when the real deal is playing in the next room many stay listening to the recorded version. (Tho was it the vinyl or cd I heard at the play) Add to that the motley crew of illegal dvd, cd and vinyl producers on here.... you say Tomangoes I say Tomangoes. KEEP THE FAITH Ps: had thought of doing a play re my memories of Bedford Liberal Working Mens Club includes references to the earlier largely unaccredited Kismet Social Club, have since binned the script, allowing all the emphasis on the music (saved a few bob on overpaid underfed actors for a few underpaid overfed djs), the stage is now converted to a dance floor, the audience can mingle in front of said djs, who wants to hear script when ya got the tunes..gonna run once a month, free beer towel and talc thrown in Keep your hats on

Its not my bag either but believe people should be allowed freedom to express however badly i may feel something is portrayed. Anyone whose interested by the subject would delve further, if not into music they would remain a blissfully unaware theatre goer. What about the ownership or patent thingy, who if anyone has the rights to OUATAW, is there anything stopping the said beer towels, clocks, cds (licensed tracks of course) and what have coming to a theatre near me in the future

Hi Paul Agree totally that using same imagery to suggest its someway connected to original play is mischievous, did they think they could with writer Mick Martin's involvement? As it's your story (personal and of friends recollections) albeit written by Mick can understand your angst about something close to you being changed or idea developed in anyway, particularly if no involvement on changes. I had preconceived feelings about the play. How could 4 people recreate all that was the Casino. But the play managed it and more, something you are no doubt very proud of. The British Theatre Guide reckoned the music got in the way of developing the characters and storylines. If a regular (arty farty) theatre goer possibly it did. Tho as it seemed more aimed to getting Northern Soulies attend a play "we" would see the original tracks as essential ingredients. I for my part see nothing wrong in people doing a musical or even an opera based on Northern Soul. Obviously it would be the storylines and characters that would take prominence over the music. A play/film involving football needn't have an actual game for instance. This may seem sacrilege or missing the NS point perhaps but people should have choice to do this., and if one non soul connected audience member decides to delve further into "our world" after, well all the better imo. This leads me to "ownership" issues and any future plans for the play to rerun. Did anyone contact you about plans for the "Live" version. If not that too is well out of order. What could you do to insist on accuracy or even gain royalties from other productions or merchandising of your idea, (Once upon a time beer towels maybe J). Should you have patented or signed anything. (If so close parallels to our NS hallowed artists). It would be interesting to know if you can take an original idea and rejig it anyway you want to with no recourse from anyone. Hoping above adds to debate and not intended to offend. Best Danny

Another rumour was that it wasnt his face but another part of his anatomy, having seen a copy, tho he needed a shave, yep deffo looks like it was his face.

Don't think its all bad, least he is showcasing a legend not like some who attempt to imitate and pretend its all their own work. Another rumour mill without a grain of truth that at drunken Christmas parties Mick used to photopcoy his face and distribute to work colleagues

Had a similar thing, the seller has already given me a positive feedback, have told him was intending to give him a neutral over condition of record, do you know if can then come back with a negative? cheers Danny

Ayeup Andy aint a no2 more Ertha Kitt? you hampton who gives a friar

jimbob mentions its the chart hits that he'd be disgusted with. Dont think he's having a pop at the merits of Barry White musical prowess, just the thought of a northern/rare soul night churning out easily heard elsewhere popular hits, I'd second that emotion.

Just seen the cd for sale on ebay! Song called "your heart and soul" its a great track by him

Partial to a bit of BW meself, but would think his hits get played at many a regular 7ts-9ts disco so whats the point. Was a great (think) 6ts track by him on a cd titled "Medallion man" given free with the Sun newspaper, can anyone remember what song was called, me mum threw her copy out doh

Pete sold his a couple of years back think bout 1200UK, was gutted when he told me, always annoying me he is

extract on wikipedia 9tho appreciate not always 100 on there) The Blendells were a 1960s Mexican American brown-eyed soul group from East Los Angeles, California. They garnered success in 1964 with their Latin-tinged cover of Stevie Wonder's "La La La La La."

Guy Hennigan is featured shows Sid Barnes wearing a Leeds Utd shirt given him by Guy (always in style eh)

add Outcast Knarls Barclay Dave's post sums it up