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No, me neither, but it wouldn't surprise me if someone hadn't "cobbled" one together! A legit one, with good sleeve notes would be pretty cool! Des Parker

The only reason that the scene is still going strong, is because of it's forward nature, moving forward, playing new things, playing new genres, new D.J.'s, new venues - this constant battle by some, to turn it into a big nostalgia trip is a nail in the coffin. Remeber that even some of these big "Oldies" e.g. Tony Galla, Sam Fletcher, Timi Yuro, Sam Dees were NOT played at Wigan, New tunes keeps and has kept it alive & fresh. Des Parker

Spot on! Des Parker

What about the "Wheel Twisters" or the "Torch Bearers" - much classier! Des Parker

Has anyone ever done a "legal" USA label C.D. compilation?? Des Parker

The thing is I'm not having a go at new people putting on new events, and playing Devil's advocate here, maybe the old promoters have got stale, dull and unimaginitive - just a thought. The crux of the matter IS that many think there are TOO MANY EVENTS on, but how to solve that, whilst keeping the forward nature of the scene intact, and also keeping all factions happy, from R & B through to the Y2K afficianados is the BIG, BIG QUESTION. Des Parker

It's been rebooted very recently, on a White Promo with Sheila Ferguson on the flip. Des Parker

Two For One Tickets, Scratch Cards, Half Price Drinks, Large Wooden Car Parks etc etc etc, it's all promotional stuff to get people in. Maybe the promoter reailised that getting folk through the doors when there was SO MUCH ON may be difficult. There's enough threads on here now about these issues, does the problem or percieved problem need spelling out T-O-O M-A-N-Y V-E-N-U-E-S. This is not having a pop at anyone, you're all good people, but we all skirt around this one, but very little changes. Des Parker

No doubt about it Butch is the "Guv'nor" but just out of interest Ezzie, do you think this new allnighter will cater for those, like yourself, with an interest in the "R & B" side of things? Des Parker

I agree with Chalky about Butch & Andy, but after that there is a HUGE area of debate, and this is where the problem will be - I would probably agree to disagree with Chalky about which other D.J.'s are the "business" but that may also be because of preferences of musical style, but isn't that the beauty of having different clubs like Lifeline, Bidds, Burnley etc etc etc Des Parker

This is yet another problem, though, Ian. Apart from Butch, there is NO collective consensus on who is worthy to play in this "solid base" and those in disagreement will start their own "solid base" 500 yards down the road!! Des Parker

Don't tell me you've got a Japanese one, that would be impressive!! Des Parker

I remember buying this off Chris Weaver at the Hinckley All Nighters For £10, it seemed like an absolute fortune, and a ridiculous amount at the time to be spending on a piece of plastic, F*cking top tune, I wish I still had it!!!!!!! Des Parker

maybe the "Northern Soul" scene in the spirit and style that Jocko (and myself) and many others loved has more or less run it's course, to be replaced by this localised nostalgia scene - are we to plug the holes in a sinking ship, or is there a future for the forward thinking, fresh and exciting scene that most of us signed up for - I wish I knew the answer. Des Parker

Top Marks Chris & Marcelle, you put something into the Soul scene and can be proud of your achievements, now it's your time to take a back seat and enjoy yourselves !! Thank you both Des Parker

I read all the comments and still don't quite get it. If you're a collector and want this for your collection and have the cash, fine, it's your money, and in my mind it's better than p*ssing it up against a wall. I just don't get the "top D.J." bit, this aint a slur on JM either, coz the auction doesn't just contain this months must have 45's, but also some really interesting, underplayed discs. Elements of this thread sums up a view I have had about a large part of the upper echelons of this "scene" for a few Years i.e. "played out, expensive bits of plastic, played by D.J.'s with very little imagination".If these inspirational D.J.'s are so keen to be up there, start "crate digging", making more of an effort to find something fresh to bring to the party, and then having the balls to play them. It's difficult to find respect for people with more credit cards than brains, that have to be spoon fed "top tunes" to play to us, the paying punter - stop dumming down Northern Soul. Des Parker

I was hoping the Florida Spiritualaires would go for more, as I've got one for sale, now wheres my tippex. Des Parker

Be nice to know who the "top" D.J.'s are, as they sound like great customers, Des Parker

Good point, come to think of it..................... nah, no such luck. Des Parker

It was a typical NS compilation, but they'd used a picture of Pete Lawson on the cover, as Johnny Beggs will testify, it just seemed poetic to have been up for sale in a used record store in the States. Des Parker P.S. we're off topic & will be told off!!

Let's just make one up Joan, in the scale of things it's not that important "Little Yvonne Jones & the Deltours" that sounds very "Guy" don't you think Des Parker P.S. In a very run down record store in the U.S. a few Weeks ago, stacked with dusty old "45's" and there's a Northern Soul compilation for sale, with Pete Lawson on the front cover - poetic.

Let's just make one up Joan, in the scale of things it's not that important "Little Yvonne Jones & the Deltours" that sounds very "Guy" don't you think Des Parker P.S. In a very run down record store in the U.S. a few Weeks ago, stacked with dusty old "45's" and there's a Northern Soul compilation for sale, with Pete Lawson on the front cover - poetic.

You'd think that with this vast amount of D.J.'s and venues, my brain would be awash with all the new and exciting Northern Soul tunes that must be getting played everywhere........or am I in a minority within this 450 that wants to bring something NEW to the party. Des Parker

Sold one about a Month ago for £100, surprised how many people didn't know it, always considered it a bit of an oldie from Stafford, but seemingly not, didn't Guy have "Love Hangover" covered up as Gwen Owens or somebody?? Des Parker

A label nobody's mentioned that has such a diverse range of styles, genres and eras in it's output is........................COLUMBIA. Des Parker