Peter99

I was only saying on here the other week...............pixies do exist.

Getting better

On reflection, I do not think pills will be the answer to Scarborosoul's anger management and an*l retention issues, he may be better off lying down in a darkened room and finding some obliging female to give him a quick rub down with a wet copy of "the sporting life"I'm orffffffffffffffffff to find cover from the ensuing flack You're probably right - is that smoke coming from yer trainers!

Mmm - I think the pretty little blue ones. Yeah - give me the pretty little blue ones! Little precious's.

Aah - the pink ones.

You're right Pete - very passionate and enthusiastic - perhaps a little blinded by all that enthusiasm? We're all entitled to our views.

No - as a patch it's crap.

Yes - thats a well reasoned response. Bo""ocks to everyone because you don;t like what they say. If you can;t see how the "scene" has changed over the last 30 odd years you probably need to start taking some different medication.

Only Survivor - Bobby Womack

This is my view - you may shout me down if you wish. It's a bit all over the place too! The Music The northern soul "scene" has been through many changes as it is - the most significant being the introduction of newer soul sounds which heralded the "modern" soul scene. Whilst newer stuff had been played previously at the Mecca and Cleethorpes the real "split" came in the very early 80's - when emotions reached fever pitch at Wigan Casino. I remember well the huge banner being hung over the balcony - Keep the Faith Not the Funk - which wac clearly aimed at Sam, and to a lesser degree Richard. Me and an old mate from Boston tried to garner some support for Sam by way of a petition - but to no avail. I'm pretty sure that that was Sams last night. In my personal view the newer sounds gave the scene a real lift - and did in fact succeed in bringing new and younger people into the fold. As time went on enthusiasm for the new music grew - and sheer popularity ensured that the new music thrived along side the traditional 60's oldies. Then of course came Keb and Guy and the 60's "newies" stuff - and again musically, the scene moved forward. Today we have a very diverse mix of music being played - and this has to be good as it pleases a wider audience. My only comment would be that we need to keep our music "soulful" - it has been what sets our "scene" apart from other music scenes. The Crowd Lets not kid ourselves - the scene has always been a little "elitist". I remember when I first started going -which was years ago, we used to call people "plastic soulies" and "divs"! I probably got called it myself. Things got a little better in the early 80's - even the dress code became a little more informal - out went the bags and the polyveldts and white socks etc. People started to wear "normal" stuff - and I think this eroded some of the elitism a bit further. We've never been that good at getting younger people involved though have we? Dan is perfectly correct in saying that without new blood the scene will definitely have a shelf life. I just rambling on ............................ In a nutshell I think we need to be encouraging anyone who has an interest in our music - whether they be people who come and go to a few do's or not. The music is wonderful - why shouldn;t we share it. As long as we keep the soul in our soul. Now I think I've just talked a load of bo**ocks!

Yep it's a great tune for sure.

I don't care what anyone else says. The Blue Sharks is the bestest - it matters not that it is rarer. It is just better!

I agree with you Pete - why should you be out of pocket for purchasing something which isn't what it says on the tin. I'd go for the partial refund - which you feel is a fair compromise. If he can't agree leave him the bad feedback.

The version of this tune - a great record.

Can anyone post a clip of the E J Rice track. Cheers Peter

This is an interesting thread. I think it's a great record - stands the test of time for me. I didn't know Jan Jones was killed in a car crash - how sad. I often think about the artist when playing tunes - particularly on our scene as often very little is known of them. Did Jan record anything else?

Hi Kev There's a thread started today about how "we" got into the scene - have a look there mate. I think you'll find many many differing answers!!

Yes that was a great do. I work in Loughborough - the town hall has been done up - not sure that the dance floor is still there! :angry:

Got into it 31 years ago. Lived in Mablethorpe, Lincs - a right sh*t hole and the soul scene became my - and a few others escape. Met Scotty - who used to come down to Mablethorpe with a mate from donny - forgot his mates name - I think he may have passed away. Anyway went to a couple of Dave Raistricks do's at Orchard House then started going to all nighters. Did Derby Aseembly Rooms, Birmigham etc. Lincoln Drill Hall not a favourite place of mine - although the Lincoln crowd were great. Then went onto Wigan, Clifton Hall, Cleethorpes etc. Stopped going for a bit late 80's - started up again and now am an infrequent visitor to do's - especially all nighters.

Slab Bloody Square! Do you know how much the local authority has wasted on the new look square. Those bloody slabs are expensive pieces of imported Chinese stone!!

Just get yerself onto Parliament Street and ask someone for Hurts Yard. You could ask one of the pretty Community Support Officers!

Now then It is Stars abd Stripes. It's at Hucknall - about five miles out of the city. It's Dave Raistricks shop from Skeg. Have a look on his website for number - Stars and Stripes. It's opening hours are very limited.

Pete Thanks for this. I can't seem to download the file properly - apparently I have a codec missing. Did you compress the file with anything odd? Sorry if that seems a stupid question - I ain't great on IT.

Look forward to that Pete. Cheers