Peter99

Hello my friend The record shop was Carls records - it was a little further down towards the High Street. He had plenty of northern soul stuff - I remember buying a mint RCA black issue of "cracking up over you" among many things. I hope you're well pal. Peter

I guess it was not long after this that Dave began his US forages and started to find/discover some great new tunes. I went to Wigan with Dave in his car a couple of times; me, and two Boston lads Mick Bradbury and Figgy. Peter

We're it all began for me. I've not seen Dave R on here for ages - but one I guess he'd like to see. Circa 1976/7 I'd guess. The place is now a care home. @Dave Raistrick

Hi Steve Welcome to Soul Source. Peter

Tony who?

I'm enjoying this mate. Just having an ice cream interval. The lady hasn't been round with the tray round her neck so I'm having to get my own. Some great European things around. Thanks for the tip. Peter

I suspect Cecil would still top the charts for many folk. It's an awesome, atmospheric record. Not too many reach the bar. Peter

I had to see the liver consultant at Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham this morning. I was very anxious and was accompanied by my mental health care coordinator Danielle. The hospital was spotless, staff warm, friendly and reassuring; including the consultant who was very informative and very lovely. Everything completed exactly on time. I can't think of any thing they might have done to improve things. My liver disease is stable, and just need to have two scans and another endoscopy in the next month. So, I'm pleased with everything. Not having had a drink since December 4th 2021 has been the main factor. So, despite years of cuts and a starvation of funds the people running things are doing an amazing job. Three cheers for our amazing doctors, nurses, consultants ,administrative staff, the cleaners and anyone else. Peter

Thanks Simon I'll check that one out. I hope you're ok. I've been grey - just like the weather. There's a good song in there some where! Your friend. Peter

Sweet soul - definitely one for the Low Rider scene. New to me, I like it. Peter

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For me Richard has stood the test of time in terms of soul music. I've said it many times that his mixed sets circa 1981 set the bar for me. Particularly as a dancer. Peter

I'm struggling to get past the very cheesy/tongue in cheek beginning - switched over half way through Sylvester being in the cannabis shop when he arrives in Tulsa right at the start. Does it get any better? Peter

If you enjoy drug/gang type things then I can highly recommend Power Book IV: Force. It's really good. Peter

As per usual the quality of my picture isn't great; just taken with my iphone. But, nonetheless here's a picture of one of my sunflowers with a busy bee, taken in yesterday's afternoon sunshine.

@Mike Will assist mate. I often remember old threads but I also often not to remember quite enough detail to locate it. I hope you're well my friend; and that of course, you find the thread you're looking for. Peter

That's some recommendation. Definitely on my watch list for when my powers of concentration and interest return. Peter

Yes it's the real one. Peter

You really do need to ask yourself; why?

He's knocked £50,000 off. Times must be hard. Surely the kudos, or whatever else it was, of owning this record must have gone ages ago. With normal people. Peter

It's probably gonna run and run this one. Decent dance floor reaction. It's not really my bag at all - could be a white singer. Whatever happened to James Trouble? He seemed to have appeared on the scene, got loads of trouble, and then disappeared. That of course is an entirely different thread. Peter

The Stephen McCauley Show - Northern Soul – Keep The Faith - BBC Sounds. Ulster Radio. Has this been posted - not listened to it, a friend just sent it. I can't get the link to work. Peter

That's a very cool video - nice jazzy version. Being an old stick in the mud it would take something to steer me away from Mr Floods party - superb dance track. That's the one I was brought up on. Peter

I'll have to look out for that - Bobby Hutton has a huge treasure trove of material. Good sleeve notes too. A must buy for many. He has a fantastic namesake - Bobby the treasurer of the Black Panthers at 16. He died as a hero of the black American rights struggle. I have a great original, framed photograph of him. Two greats, one name. Peter

That's some list of great records. Thanks for sharing Mark, top man. Peter