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and incredibly he starts singing again straight after holding that note. good to see another thread bout bringing the Dells back

hi, glad you liked the cd i put together, its the Drifers version

sorry am more of a luddite so maybe aint linked this right, anyway this track is male group vocal at its best imo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZAD8wxwPTA maybe someone can tell me how am supposed to link it or can we have a "how to" section

a class act saw this tribute from his sax player Steve Allen.... 9/11 Last night around half time of the Saints season opener I left the house and went to Touro Infirmary on Prytania Street. When I got there the guards at the desk told me visiting hours were over at 8:30. It was about 9:30. I persisted and they wanted to know if the patient was near death and if the hospital had called me. Yes, near death in the oncology ward, that's cancer, and no, no call. I told them I was his sax player, that he was Willie Tee, Teasin' You, Wild Magnolia producer, many other 'comebacks' and reinventions, a name that it would have been impossible for even a jaded New Orleans security guard not to have known. The officer went in the back and came out and asked what Willie Tee's real name is, which is Wilson Turbinton. He let me go up to the room. This month's Offbeat magazine has an obituary for Earl Turbinton, Willie's brother in it. Since Katrina, Earl had been in a long term medical facility, first in Memphis and lately in Baton Rouge, because he'd had a couple of strokes and lung cancer apparently according to the obituary. Willie and he had an album several years back called "Brothers for Life", and now it looks like they will become brothers in death as well. Earl passed away and his service was 4 short weekends ago. Willie visited his brother daily in Baton Rouge. They were very close, in every way, bearing a very pronounced resemblance to each other, working together on and off for their entire careers, even starting a music academy for young people years back which evolved into NOCCA, The New Orleans Center For Creative Arts High School. It was something Willie never mentioned to me, having happened many years before we met. When we were together there was only time to talk about music, the music we were working on in the right now frame of reference. Improvisational ensemble music, as free and spontaneous as possible at all times, anything goes, and as little structure as possible. That was what playing with Willie Tee was for me. Just follow him, anywhere, 20 minute medleys, change keys, change feels, pick up different horns, constantly searching for new keyboard sounds, writing new grooves on the bandstand... the most challenging and fun musical experience I've had maybe ever. And we communicated so instantly and the flow just laid itself out in front of us so easily, it was like driving a Cadillac through the sky. And now that ride is over? Willie looked small in the hospital bed. He was knocked out on pain medication, heavy stuff that Hospice can supply, which is the point at which a patient gets no treatment for their disease, just to be made comfortable until the end. I know about this intimately. Juanetz and Jack, my mom and dad both died within 3 months of each other. They were old and very sick, and ready to leave this world. Willie Tee however is 63. It would seem he has plenty more to give. He was invited to be an Artist in Residence at Princeton for a year after Katrina. Handy, since his home near City Park had been destroyed by the storm. Princeton did well by it's students, having the street genius around to exude musical knowledge in it's purest most direct form, no academic filter composed of 'concepts, theory, reflection and words words words, just the pure spark of creativity. Let the academics sort it out and theorize it in the past tense, if that's all they can do. Creation happens in the eternal now, and that's the only place it happens. You see the difference, yes? Willie said pray to the Lord for me. On this subject I must watch my step not to hurt the feelings of my fellow humans who need every bit of hope and comfort they can get. There is a God, and God is all powerful, and miracles do happen, things that can't be explained in conventional physics. Sometimes the Big Guy seems interested in what we're going through, other times not so much. And I know from our perspective, living in this world, there could very well be a great deal we can't and couldn't understand, even if we could see what's on the other side. So it's probably is best not to come off cynically on this subject. Yet I find it hard to keep some thoughts to myself. Will it change anything, no. Am I registering a complaint, absolutely. Willie Tee just deserves some free and easy time right now. He should be sitting at the piano somewhere singing, not lying in the gown breathing through plastic tubing. That should be later, much later. Why now? Why is the spark being extinguished so suddenly and abruptly? I don't mean to challenge your faith, but can you explain that? I went by the Hospital again yesterday afternoon and there was a hand written sign on Willie Tee's room that said NO VISITORS. I had just seen Paul, the owner of Sweet Lorraines, where we had played so many great sets, and he hadn't gotten in either, but he had spoken to Marilyn, Mrs, Turbinton, and she said they were making arrangements move Willie to a Hospice off of St. Charles somewhere near by. Marilyn didn't even come out of the room to talk to me, the nurse said she was upset. And today, September 11th, while I was setting up my studio at my house, the radio announcer on WWOZ said they wished to extend their love and sympathy to the Turbinton family, and that Willie Tee had gone to join the Ancestors. I'm happy for him that he didn't have to just lay there in the hospital bed and suffer. He didn't say much to me the night I visited him there. Just "I feel terrible, I'm dyin', pray to the Lord for me, and I've been thinkin'." I told him when you get there tell 'em we're not too happy about this. Well he's there now. I have to say, I feel like there is a 'there' there. It is and always will be the BIG MYSTERY to us on this side, but I feel feelings and hear voices that come from there, my parents in dreams mainly and now Willie Tee too I'm sure will visit me. I'll sure be glad to see him and I hope he sends me some inspired sounds from time to time. In fact I know he will.

those threads suggest everyones had their fill of this debate. its a discussion board people discuss the most inane things we should be encouraging peoples input on whatever "boring to me" subject, someone asked a question, others contribute, til all 9000 odd members think its over it aint, no wonder most just lurk on here

dont think this would work, you'd have people on off floor every 2nd record as the set wont flow. its upto the dj to lift the night by reading the crowd and know what they have come for and have the ability to drop an oldie, newie or whatever at right time. Particularly in the early sets where the dj is trying hard to build the night. If dj has a particular style that dont suit venue thats more down to promoters fault.

Fridays are good as they dont "tie up" rest of weekend for those with busy lives, lots happen between thursday intending to go and saturday no show. Fridays make it harder for people coming from afar so more suited to local. Remember when used to run a club in kempston/bedford thursdays was a good night for local do's (as most went to niters/all dayers weekend) with people travelling 30-40 miles, think hard midweek now tho.

Packaging looks the biz, tunes/mix real quality stuff Richard cheers Danny

alrite Liam, not too bad yourself mate maybe the dj has turned round to change intended next record as he in his own way is reacting to the dancefloor. Obviously its better if there is space next to decks for said record box (promoters please note), that way the glum chap can at least stare over the top of his box and then stare and sort at same time, and if there's a bit of room behind the decks for the fat f*cker to shake his booty even better. Perhaps false noses and funny glasses should be a pre-requisite of all aspiring djs.

Cheers Steve, Phil its a public holiday upcoming, most Dubs head off over long weekend. pm your mobile might be able to meet some of us for a pint. come back in a couple of weeks to hear Mr Rimmer & Woody

why does original mean expensive, we allowed some boots but we moved on now, if your djn try and find some lesser known stuff to keep the scene fresh. if you play boots it usually means you aint got the cash, time, imagination or dedication to source some new soul,

as been said if you find a good alternative keep it to your self. ebay not the worst, know of "sealed bid" sales where seller tells preferred clients what top bid is to see if they wanna top it, hence dont bother with them anymore.

FF fantastic track Matt, just started playin it meself, danny

main thing is to hear new tooooooooooons aint it just heard brendetta davis on kev cox listing. whatsurnewone2memustavit

Andy this has been booted lotsa times on the yellow label, would only buy from a trusted source if payin big bucks. John manships guide has more info on this can check out, guess you have to send us the anoraky grooved scriblings mate. along with mel britt probably the greatest northern soul tunes of all time imo

have 1 john, but u aint gettin it

Why does people having a beer make it feel like a local nightclub? I have started to notice at a few soul nights members of temperate societies armed with stopwatch and clipboard, noting arriving peoples drinking & social habits, maybe if these watchers themselves danced/enjoyed the night more they wouldn't care what others did. Note: Maybe nights start earlier than in days of old so people now arrive early for a drink/chat at the venue instead of on route. Maybe the music's not their bag, their new or their a little shy and dancers have to inbibe before venturing to the floor Maybe less drugs are taken nowadays (Clubs like your own start at 7 wont let people in after 11, maybe we should encourage afternoon drinking sessions or what about breath and drug testing on entry) Am sure there is demand for a venue that loads you with stale sausage rolls, coke & milk ( a nearby telephone kiosk perhaps)

hoping they might have meant; who cares about what others think, i'm enjoying it. rather than they dont give a stuff if the scene went bossums skywards be good to see results anyways

feel good tune from Chairmen of the board

whats so bad about advising people that they can file a class action in attempt to get their money or property back. You havnt said anything constructive apart from telling people to calm down when they feel wronged

Pete, Mike Ahern used to play that, as did DLT later on Radio 1, "Soul coaxing" and TOVASOB were both on major minor label so guessing these were pushed by Radio Caroline director Philip Solomon who controlled the irish label Major-Minor records at that time. danny

Hi Dick ran a few soul nights in Dublin, then suddenly left for galway, if you wanna get in touch can pass on info to a galwegian Danny