Dave Thorley

Hi Pete I was right on the line 1969 Sweet southern soul-Cotillion SD9008 Recorded in the great Fame studios So does that count

Get us a photo and we'll make the poster Dave & Malayka

Lets make up a poster with her photo sent out to ever promoter, with the tag line, 'free for life'

If I started running events again, she could have free membership for life

The stuff Colin and Ian played more often than not were called Mecca tunes in the mid 70's, or jazz funk and New York disco. In the case of New York disco, this wasn't becuase what they played were only records from New York, but in the style of the clubs there.

Yes more people must have gone to Stafford than Wigan, but most of them must not have paid cuz I never saw them. Or they went on a night when I wasn't there

He also, loaned a bunch of records of his mates here the week before he shot off to states. The records went with him, never to return, but a whole load of pressing of said records did come back to the UK a few months late. He also amassed one the greatest soul 45 collection of all time in the states, which also came to the UK for sale through Colin Bee. Another one of those people that has made the whole scene, the interesting, myth and legend thing it is today

I think that was one of the few nights I actually made any money!!!!!!!

Hi Simon I think the problem is still that we are trying to put labels in the UK, on something that that has it's origins elsewhere. Northern soul or modern soul can be very 'all encompassing' at times it has included rock records- Babe Ruth, High Voltage, Funk-The Crow, Disco-etc, etc. The artist that made these records didn't set out to record a northern/modern tune. But in many cases are pleased in retrospect that they were picked up by our scene. Even, here we can't agree on what is what. One record can get categorized differently by three different people. I've heard people call the Independants-I love you, yes I do; a modern tune, a northern tune and a crossover tune. See what I mean about being a record dealer, can be a bit tricky. But as David Beckham said 'At the end of the day, that why I love this funny game', I may have made that up Dave

Great stuff Pete I wish my old youth club had been that posh, oh to have had a mirror ball!!!!! Dave

Your not suposed to read such obscure threads!!!!!!!!!!! Will do, as soon as I get the hang of inserting a sound file. Dave

Let's leave it at that then, shall we

I think it's a hard one to find, it's address is Atlanta. Got it out of an old DJ's collection there

Hi All Anyone out there no what this is worth Ray Jenning-It's cold outside-Esprit Thanks Dave

How about looking at the art movement for inspiration. Post-northern, and Post-modern. You should try being a record dealer, never know where to list some records nowdays. It's all good soul music to me.

And for those wondering, Dyslexic and my spell checks not working.

Hi Sean Good plug for Rotherham!!! But I sure it arouse out of the 60's versus Sam, Arthur and others move away from classic northern soul. In fact it may have been Sam himself, in one of his heated letters of the time,that coined the term. As for the term it's self, why do people still insist on calling records that are as much as 30 years old Modern soul. It's just a later version of dance soul records that were mainly play in the UK on the northern soul scene. So should really be called, in retrospect, northern soul as well. Stuff that is being played today in truly advanced 'Modern rooms', should not fall into the same term or trap. It is what it is, contemporary soul, until it's a few years old and then it, just another oldie, northern or other wise. In fact if records get there main exsposure on the northern soul scene, then they are northern soul tunes, doesn't mater when they are released. Don't be ashamed of the term, be proud of it. In the US, the artist we all love hold the term in high esteam. That I knoe through talking to them. anyway just my opion Dave

Come on that's a bit poor. Where would you have it located ? What would the music policy be ? Which DJ's, UK only or international line up ? One room or two or even three ? Screaming aircraft hanger hall or cool funky club ? Dave

Hi All So if you could have your own dream venue, where would it be and what would be the format ?

Hi Tone Sorry for any confusion, trouble with two people in one house using the same computer, above reply was mine. Dave

I find John's site and books interesting. He offers them as a guide and when used as that, they are very useful. The problem always come when people take the content as gospel. John says the books are a guide and the R-O-R to make the site interesting. John makes mistakes from time to time with pricing, but don't we all, but he put's alot in that he doesn't always get payback on. As for quality, that has always been in the ear of the listener. For me some of the very rare 60's tunes can stay rare, as they aren't great tunes, but that is just my opion. But the number of things that do come to light that I have never seen before, still suprises me and is why I will probably be hooked for life. 60's/70's/80's/90's and beyond soul is all good, well it keeps me happy anyway Dave

Nothing people say really helps much at a time like this. But I do feel for Mark and the family. I do know, just having real friends around does help, and that will be even more important in a few months, cuz thats when it does get tough. But it does gets better, little by little, some times, so you wouldn't notice, I know. Be strong Love Dave

Thanks Sean Has anyone got a full discography for him.

Had some idea about the Miko copy, that was the one I saw on Ebay. But didn't know about the Googa Mooga release. I only thought 'Love you baby' came out on that lable. What is the release number and what is on the other side. You learn some thing new every day Dave

Hi All Going throgh some studio disc's I have at home, I found a different version of Eddie Parker, I found a true love. Same tune as the Flip to 'Crying clown' on Triple B, but without the fuzz guitar and a more northern arrangement. I think I saw someone have the tune for sale on Ebay on a different lable. But did not track it, so can't give any more info. Anyway killer version, thought I might give it a spin at the next Lifeline Dave