Wilxy

Nice One Richard

I don't think "sterility", venue wise comes into it , when you consider for example the likes of the Stirling Suite, (later Stars and stripes) in Yate, or the St Ivo recreation centre in comparison to Wigan Casino, the music and the people attending were probably the reason for their popularity, rather than the decor etc.......However I understand the sentiment attached to the older venues.

I actually both saw and heard said record on Saturday morning before transit to JM's .....It's a pretty tasty tune, but enough said....

Apologies for the naivity, but what is the general content of said magazine, and furthermore where is it available from please?

If anyone has a decent condition copy of Albert Jones-Up to the sun-US Bumpshop for sale. PLEASE PM me Thanx wilxy Sorted now Thanx.

Just to add my "tuppence worth" from a personal perspective,and having been "initiated" around 1973/4.Whilst my own preference remains to this day,the "traditional" on the fours beat, as was the original reason for my initial attraction to the music itself, I have over the years attended most of the "major" venues, whilst taking on board and appreciating several types of sub-genres, and suppose while I'm "guilty" of habitually "pigeon holing" said "styles", can honestly say that as a vinyl collector, my tastes are varied, and indeed my own main collection, although mainly Detroit biased contains early R & B through to Funky, Deep and most styles inbetween!!! My limited attendance nowadays, particularly "allnighterwise" has gradually however diminished TBH, due to moreover the musical content itself, and without wishing to either alienate, or create debate on musical style......will "keep on" etc. and whilst I'm at it, must say there has been some great input of views!! cheers.... wilxy

Having "endured" many varieties in the musical sub-genre, during my association with the term " Northern Soul", would be interested to know, where the (nighter) scene will go after its latest flirtation with "Funk"? Having witnessed many offshoots/variations in both tempo and style of what has been the greatest musical influence in my own personal life would be interested to learn where individuals feel "our next port of call " will be, in this seemingly mystical journey, and indeed what sub-genres are indeed left to explore?

At the outset, courtesy of "Inter City Soul Club", a la' "Kojak" ( the late John Harvey ), if I remember correctly, the venue was called the Stirling Suite..... Loved it even more when "Dinksy" ? from Portsmouth ran it under the Southern Soul club banner if I recall?? Great Great Times

Has anybody got a mintish/excellent copy of Betty Lavette I feel good all over on US Calla for sale? If so PLEASE PM me ! Thanx wilxy Now Sorted Thanx.

Very saddened, rest well Salmon.... wilxy

Revived being more apt I think Richard wilxy

Hang on in there Salmon

Nice one

RIP Sir....

I totally agree Ali

Rest well Micky.......

Further to my earlier post, having bought a second hand pair of Stantons, I was in my "oils", with for the first time, having pitch control (LOL), a couple of years ago, and passing the spare onto my youngest son, I whence.....the problems started! Having messed around with the pitch control for the first time, through sheer curiosity, rather than neccessity, noticed on returning to zero pitch, that firstly, the drivebelt started squealling, followed by a decline in RPM! Sought and purchased several (sized) belts cheaply, and fitted the closest sized belt and eradicated the squeal, however,noticed the pitch had diminished further.....Anomaly or had my motor speed diminished?I'm yet to further the enquiry as it is now boxed in my attic space, due to the kindness of Santa bringing me a Stanton T62 direct drive! I will rescue it in due course and hopefully sort the"fault"......First real love etc.etc.

Thanks Fellas!

Could someone please enlighten me with regard his version of I'm gone 45 on Spectrum? I appreciate the record was released on both the Plum/Blue labels, so am assuming the Plum issue was 1st release ? Is there an identifying difference label wise (colour apart) that would define a difference?.....Cutting to the chase, if the releases were both preceded by White Demos? How would you identify the former from the latter in demo format

RIP Sir....

Amazon, found replacement belts and cartridges for my previous turntable, what player have you got?

Super article Mr.Rix!

Excellent article!

First album I ever purchased was a Reggae compilation on MFP I believe, closely followed by the Tighten up Lp's in order.....First Soul album was also the starline Isley brothers outing.....Very Happy Days indeed