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Do you usually pay more than that for your vinyl then? -Kev.

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Hi Martyn. Not the one mate. The two I mentioned were running about '69 - '70 I reckon. -Kev

You're right Kimbo mate. PMing ya

Hi Brett, Nice to hear of a youngster cutting his teeth on the scene. Just a quick correction re the Duffy interview. Featured dancers are guys on the scene - Liam, Dave(?) Walker, Trickster, Keb Darge, who were auditioned following a shout on this site. Apparently there were some "pro" dancers used to fill the frame and the guys off the scene had to teach 'em how to dance Northern before the shoot. That could be where the confusion lies. -Kev.

Very timely post Dawn - I would have missed this too. Ray impressed me at the last DKoF (my first visit) and this was also an opportunity for me to confirm what that Betty Lavette track was (where was it I used to hear this loads in Northants 35+ years ago?). Only caught the first half so far but thought Ray came across really well and I'll listen to the rest later. Gave us a good laugh too 'cos my daughter tried to ridicule the scene when she came in and thought she heard Ian Grey say "In the studio I've got Ray, my homie" Well done Bro' -Kev.

Hi Kimbo, The Red House - that was the place! Can't remember if it was a regular niter or a one off though. From Moulton myself - when it was a village not a business park, then moved to Roade but it was to far to Wilby and the right side of Northampton, so left home at 16 and moved into the town, and later Corby for a short while. -Kev

Earls Barton (Greyhound Stadium) - nr Northampton. My first niter. ...and a little place in the middle of nowhere on the road between Northampton and Kettering, think it was called the Halfway House. Long, long time ago. Bisley Pavilion (Nightshift Club) already mentioned for the 70's but still doing niters. -Kev. Oops! Sorry Kimbo - see you've already acknowledged the Barton Blockers!

Hi Paul, I've read that Duffy was "influenced" by her Northern Soulie parents, and let's not forget how hugely instrumental Dusty Springfield was in getting USA soul artists to the UK in the 60's. I'm generally of the opinion that the only difference between a "Northern" sound and many "Pop" sounds, is success -or the lack of it. Our scene leans towards the lesser known underdog. But what if those artists had been succesful? Surely they were all striving for popularity and I don't think any artist should instantly be transferred to another genre of music once they have achieved this. It's always a tough one to call, and an emotive subject for so many of us. I do like your description of Northern Soul as not a type of music but as a scene. Considering all the variances of music played within the scene your description seems the most apt. Trouble is - how do I now describe "Northern Soul" to an inquisitive youngster? It was difficult enough trying to describe the music! I can see it now - "Well, is Duffy Northern Soul then?"... ."er..it sort of depends where it's being played" Respect Kev

Cheers Cliff! Nice tune. -Kev.

Did the Jimmy Ellis go - or have you still got it? If it's still there I'll take it no probs. Nice tune. -Kev "STOLEN HOURS" 8 'till 12. MARCH 8th @ Sir Stanley Grey, Pegwell, RAMSGATE

AFSC...nice site. If I ever get back on 2 wheels you'll have a new recruit. As it's almost impossible to view every thread on the site, why not give it a mention on the "Soulful Squaddies" thread in All Our Yesterdays? It might even link up a few old mates. -Kev. "STOLEN HOURS" 8 'till 12. MARCH 8th @ Sir Stanley Grey, Pegwell, RAMSGATE

The 7" must be better as it's crap disco that don't go on for so long. Did someone say this was a NORTHERN anthem? -Kev

POPPYCOCK. "not down to you or I that decides what is Northern" - What a load of twaddle. I don't care who has it listed. . I'm gonna play Scaffold - Lilly The Pink, and guess what - if one person dances to it, hey presto it's Northern! True Lovers, now there's a nice tune - Northern too. -Kev

Why do they call you "Mischief"?

Correct. And Trickster is there strutting his stuff too. -Kev.

No probs Alan. Strange that I only ever get wound up on Soul Source - must be an I.T. thing. Actually, that's not true 'cos Jo Wallace and Sean Chapman double decked a "Youth Club" set once and I walked out. I'll give it some thought while I'm devouring my fish supper and post some up later. -Kev.

Oi, some of us were out soulin' while you were wearing short trousers and going to your youth club. It's our memories of the early days you're desecrating by calling it "Youth Club Northern". Hate the term, and ain't no such thing in my book youngster. -Kev.

Ash, nothing springs to mind mate but I'll keep my ear to the ground. A beer would be good anyway and I look forward to it mate. -Kev. "CREAM CRACKER" 22nd March Rothwell Town FC, Rothwell, KETTERING £4 OTD. 7.30-1.00 DJ's - Mark D, Kevin Kent, Trev Davison, John McDade, Kev Such.

It was a good night, and nice to chat with you Marcus. Nothing like picking an Irish Centre to reminisce in. I like your avatar mate - does it bring back painful memories Thanks for the little nod re NI too . It's a much nicer place now. I've been back a few times and had a couple of nights out over there. I often feel a bit cheated though by missing out on the Falklands and all that has followed. There'll be a bit of a Sapper reunion as usual at the "Cream Cracker" on 22nd March. They'd better dance in time when I'm on the decks . I'm looking to get up to one/some of Reg's nights soon (once I find the dates) so no doubt catch you there. -Kev

Thanks for that Kim. Apart from first Ash and then myself enquiring about about him, this is the only mention of Dave Gelling on here. I guess he must be out of the scene now - a pity 'cos he was a top bloke and a good mate. -Kev.

No of course you didn't Chalky and I didn't mean to infer that. I just couldn't understand why you said "what's she got to do with soul though?" Apart from being black, which I've seen some on here state as prerequisite, she has all the other attributes required IMO. -Kev.

Let's be honest Chalky, this is more "soulful" than a lot of dance tracks on the Northern scene. Surely it doesn't have to be black to be soulful? And you've already said that being from the present is not necessarily a bad thing. Regarding the pop singer comment - true, but let's not forget that this is a music business. The vast majority of the artists we hold in high regard were striving for popularity. Motown changed arrangements and brought in outside choreographers in attempts to break into the pop market. And we know how many lesser known artists and record companies tried to emulate and cash in on the success of early Motown. The main difference between pop music and many underground sounds can be summed in one word IMO- Failure. Failure due to lack of talent, but often down to marketing. This young lady, said to be influenced by her Northern Soul loving parents, clearly has a good voice and I enjoy listening to her. In the last couple of weeks, from those within and bordering on the Soul fraternity and within the music business, I have never heard such a buzz about a new release. Good luck to her. That said, Long live the underdog! -Kev.

A VG+ copy went on ebay for £46 in the last few weeks. There was a thread on here where someone else had the same question. I think various guesses ranged from £25 - £70. Nice tune! -Kev