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https://podcast.canstream.co.uk/manchesterfm/index.php?cat=The Soulful Shack 60s 70s inc Willie Hutch, Brian Holland, Don Gardner, Mirettes

Sunday 16 July podcast up for 7 days https://podcast.canstream.co.uk/manchesterfm/index.php?id=49137 1THE END OF OUR

I had a radio show on FC United of Manchester web site. Helping out in the office, posting out season tickets, i came across Mr Maconnie's season ticket. I took the opportunity to include in his pack my "Soulful Shack" radio show business card ( showing FCUM details, complete with an email should his interest in NS prompt him to get in touch). He Didn't. perhaps it was a different Stuart Maconnie.

I thought it was a great showcase of 60s Soul Music ( that the media tag as Northern Soul) that didn't revert to the cliches of Satanic Mills, Unemployment, Dead End Jobs, Factory Low lifes , Drugs, Fights etc...although Stuart Maconnie nearly went there at times. Hopefully Non- Soul fans who listened to it saw it in a new light...just fantastic music without imagery.

Presumably this will be on BBC Sounds ...tell your friends who missed it Time...played in my house upon release

A Ovet the years I saw many concerts with pretty bland orchestras....these guys have nailed it.

"What"...really good

Thank you..

When/how can we see this on bbc tv??

Sadly most will say "they all sound the same"

,sounds just like DB

Repairs all the damage all the films and documentaries have done. For me at least

Pretty good this..

Wed 12 July northmanchester.fm 106.6 https://podcast.canstream.co.uk/manchesterfm/index.php?id=49081 60s, 70s rare, Northern

That Motown Sound Sunday 9 July underplayed Motown 59-75 https://podcast.canstream.co.uk/manchesterfm/index.php?id=49035

5 July show Inc Dena Barnes, Mary Wells, Oma Heard, Nolan Chance, Lenny Welch , Nick & Val https://podcast.canstream.co.uk/manchesterfm/index.php?id=48979

Saw the show last night (4 July) and enjoyed it very much. Not full by any means, but a decent sized crowd . performers, band etc excellent. Act 1 concentrates on the formation of group up to the firing of Ruffin. For serious Motown fans, the inclusion of "Since I lost my Baby", "I want a love I can see" , "Wish it would rain" all welcome. I sensed a general feeling at the interval that the "General" public were intersted in the fast paced story, but didn't relate to most of the music.. or knew anything of thr group story...Remember The Temptations didn't tour the UK until 1971. They had no visible presence on TV or big UK hits of any note until the reissue of "Get Rrady" in 1969 and " I'm gonna make you love me". The second Act then contains UK hits of the early 70s which were well received, althougj the inclusion of Harold Melvin's hit is strange....many will think it's s Tempts track. If you can, do go to see the show..it's very good. Ticket wise, the usual agents selling reduced tickets didn't have anything on the day prior to my visit. If in London, I'd suggest buying from agents on the afternoon of the performance when specials may be on sale.

Soulful Shack northmanchester.fm 106.6 Wed 28 June Kittens, Maxine Brown, joe Stubbs, Olympics, Barbara Hall, and more https://podcast.canstream.co.uk/manchesterfm/index.php?id=48877 North Manchester Soul radio

Hello. Hopefully, if all goes to plan , I have an additional Show starting Sunday 9th July. " That Motown Sound"...all aspects of the lesser played Motown catalogue. This replaces the Sunday repeat of "The Soulful Shack". 7pm Hope you can join me. Larry

Wed 21 June Includes Darlettes, Ted Ford, Velvelettes, Emmit Long, Brenda Lee Jones https://podcast.canstream.co.uk/manchesterfm/index.php?id=48774

Wed 14 June Late start ...again. https://podcast.canstream.co.uk/manchesterfm/index.php?id=48671

Wed 7 June show Soulful Shack Northmanchester.fm 106.6 Inc Dee Irwin, Sherlock Holmes, Ikettes, Luv Co, Fuzz, ZZ Hill and more https://podcast.canstream.co.uk/manchesterfm/index.php?id=48568

A few years ago, we had a daily thread on Soul Source listing "Soul Music" related horses...usually a yankee, lucky 15 or a Patent would be available in the racing listings. Is it time to repeat it?

Had a modest bet on Soul Sister, winning at 11/4. Anybody else have it?

Frankie Crocker, Many thanks for the information above. That is very interesting and somewhat confirms my thinking. I had worked out that the Grand Circle wasn't being used. Re Jersey Boys, I think the general "Pop" audience , whilst not knowing , or caring, about the Four Seasons history, would come out of that show with familiar songs ringing in their ears....songs made famous by the Four Seasons, Andy Williams, Bay City Rollers etc. They know the songs...and would tell friends about the great show I'm not sure that the Temptations back catalogue would have that effect. I hope I'm wrong...I'd love to see it tour around the UK. I'm sure serious Motown fans,collectors etc will enjoy this show I have booked a break to London, specifically to see this show. I will check out prices, as they seem to vary on web sites. Thank you for your comments.