Goldsoul

For the record.....Tomangoes on Washpan THE ORIGINAL is played at he Tower and most Goldsoul events by Sean Chapman, Ginger Taylor, Andy Dyson among others! For F**** Sake move on!

The public disagree Mr Romulus. My personal feelings are OVO. That's what I play and most of the seasoned Goldsoul DJs are the same. Some jocks are popular though even with reissues. Fact of life I'm afraid. Big events demand DJs who can deliver and are popular with large crowds albeit even with the odd reissue. Hard to take im sure for some of you but it's reality.

It's pretty much OVO as most of the Goldsoul team have formidable collections. There are a couple of warmer uppers who happen to be fairly good DJs where we let it slide. It's not always that easy to have a mega venue like the Tower and have an endless stream of excellent DJs with OVO. The venue is like no other in my opinion.

Not quite with Romulus..... Any one you are being derogatory about ? Let us know and we'll pass it on to them.

Maybe we can draw a line under folks buying expensive records to somehow become 'big DJs'. Simply not going to happen. I get at least 2 a week telling me how they should be on the rosta at Stoke, Blackpool and other prestigious events. The advice I give is to save your money or enjoy the purchases at home. The scene is well covered by competent, professional DJs, many without Eddie Parker - I'm Gone.

Maybe we can draw a line under folks buying expensive records to somehow become 'big DJs'. Simply not going to happen. I get at least 2 a week telling me how they should be on the rosta at Stoke, Blackpool and other prestigious events. The advice I give is to save your money or enjoy the purchases at home. The scene is well covered by competent, professional DJs, many without Eddie Parker - I'm Gone.

Removed the Solds. Added a few new ones today Friday Recently we purchased a collection from the U.S. The following are the ones we are selling at a very low price due to condition. All originals and at least two thirds off the retail prices. Please be advised though, these are very much for DJ use only. We grade them at G-VG only. All play perfect but if you are a condition freak, look away now. Many are worn with marks on vinyl. All £5 each plus postage £1.50 unless stated * Email sales@goldsoul.co.uk PayPal to orders@goldsoul.co.uk Free at last- the agents (golden hit) Misery-the dynamics (big top) These Hands small but mighty-Bobby bland(duke) Boss love-lee Rodgers ( d town) If I didn't love you- chuck Jackson (wand) Karate boogaloo - jerry o (shout) Open the door to your heart- darrell banks ( revilot) Magic potion inst-Lou Johnson ( big hill) Come back baby- roddie joy ( red bird) I still love you- the casinos ( fraternity) Tired of being lonely- the sharpess (one der ful) The way of a man- Darrow fletcher (revue) Standing on guard- the Falcons (big wheel) Special love - Walter jackson(Okeh) It takes two- four sonics (sport) Pearl baby pearl- Benny Poole (solid Hitbound) Monkey time- major lance (Okeh) Breakaway- Irma thomas (imperial) You must be doing something right- Gerri GRAINGER (double l) Across the street - Lenny o Henry (atco) Got to find a way - Harold burrage ( m pac) I need to be needed- Steve mancha ( groovesville) Moody woman- Jerry butler (Mercury) Girl watcher - o kaysions (abc) Magic Potion- Lou Johnson (pink Big Top) I don't want to lose you - Jackie Wilson ( Brunswick) When I'm gone- Brenda holloway (Tamla ) * 15 Sock it to em jb- Rex garvin ( like) Fell in love with you baby- the charts ( wand) * 10 Don't be sore at me - the parliaments ( revilot) *10 Real humdinger - jj barnes (ric tic) Gotta find a way - Theresa Lindsay ( correc- tone) My ship is comin in - Walter Jackson ( okeh) It's better to love - the magictones ( mahs) Here comes my baby - Johnnie Mae Matthews ( blue rock )

Removed the Solds. Added a few new ones today Friday Recently we purchased a collection from the U.S. The following are the ones we are selling at a very low price due to condition. All originals and at least two thirds off the retail prices. Please be advised though, these are very much for DJ use only. We grade them at G-VG only. All play perfect but if you are a condition freak, look away now. Many are worn with marks on vinyl. All £5 each plus postage £1.50 unless stated * Email sales@goldsoul.co.uk PayPal to orders@goldsoul.co.uk Free at last- the agents (golden hit) Misery-the dynamics (big top) These Hands small but mighty-Bobby bland(duke) Boss love-lee Rodgers ( d town) If I didn't love you- chuck Jackson (wand) Karate boogaloo - jerry o (shout) Open the door to your heart- darrell banks ( revilot) Magic potion inst-Lou Johnson ( big hill) Come back baby- roddie joy ( red bird) I still love you- the casinos ( fraternity) Tired of being lonely- the sharpess (one der ful) The way of a man- Darrow fletcher (revue) Standing on guard- the Falcons (big wheel) Special love - Walter jackson(Okeh) It takes two- four sonics (sport) Pearl baby pearl- Benny Poole (solid Hitbound) Monkey time- major lance (Okeh) Breakaway- Irma thomas (imperial) You must be doing something right- Gerri GRAINGER (double l) Across the street - Lenny o Henry (atco) Got to find a way - Harold burrage ( m pac) I need to be needed- Steve mancha ( groovesville) Moody woman- Jerry butler (Mercury) Girl watcher - o kaysions (abc) Magic Potion- Lou Johnson (pink Big Top) I don't want to lose you - Jackie Wilson ( Brunswick) When I'm gone- Brenda holloway (Tamla ) * 15 Sock it to em jb- Rex garvin ( like) Fell in love with you baby- the charts ( wand) * 10 Don't be sore at me - the parliaments ( revilot) *10 Real humdinger - jj barnes (ric tic) Gotta find a way - Theresa Lindsay ( correc- tone) My ship is comin in - Walter Jackson ( okeh) It's better to love - the magictones ( mahs) Here comes my baby - Johnnie Mae Matthews ( blue rock )

Top drawer Geoff. Well done.

PM'd ya

I just heard from Tim Brown(his trusty aide and employer) that Rick Foster has sadly passed away. Working at Anglo American for many years, Rick was a real calming influence to us manic collectors and industry types. I liked him immensely and his musical integrity was second to none, even though we forced him to sell the 'North of Watford series on CD(in joke). The legendary night in Clapham to see Wilson Pickett will stay with me forever. A happy and thoroughly decent bloke. Rest in peace dear friend. Over to you Tod/Burnley/Hebden areas for your own tributes. We'll miss you Rick...TRULY x

Truly shocking. Deeply saddened by the news.

The absolute business. Billy Preston told me he stole the riff for the Beatles- Get Back. Destined to become a Top 10 playlist dancer.

Congrats Dave. It was great seeing Merv at Soultripusa 2006 when he first announced he was a 'perfection'.........the look on the audiences faces, particularly Tim Brown

Never find a bargain unless you are lucky getting the up and coming turntable hit before the masses lock on. Mine in more recent times is Andy Fisher on Fat Fish. Discovered in the Baby Clothes section EBay.com. That'll do nicely at $250

I'm happy to play Alan Freed

I think Ted answered it Peter. Regardless of my personal taste ala The Young Bros, our customers make the call. Which is probably why Stoke etc are busy. If one of our DJs gets behind a 60's newie and the patrons buy into it.... Fantastic.

Top 500....... I don't mean to be derogatory but 300 of anyone's 500 are rarely played. It's a Top 200 now with a few recent turntable hits like Jonathan Capree thrown in. 500 songs at a Soul night/major All Nighter...doesn't happen anymore. The Top 500 is a banded about dated phrase. On a positive note, I do hope the Young Brothers sold, as it's the absolute business.

Russ- Here's the news......the scene is very healthy. If you want a 'big do' there's plenty of Stoke, Blackpool's around. Mid sized hits- Lots. Smaller, underplayed, rarer etc- Lots. No reason to question anything about Northern Soul. It's all good.

Ian just called us to say 'Thanks from the bottom of his heart' for all the good wishes. Sadly Ian cannot make the launch night of his new Cutting Edge promotion at the Hammersmith Club, W6 on Sept 6, but hopes you might try it.

It happened a few weeks ago. Ian kept it quiet as did his close friends, however someone got wind announcing it on Facebook. Ian confirmed the story earlier today. He asked me to cover for him at the Hammersmith Club on Sat Sept 6. He's not in good shape that's for sure, although improving. I am sure we all wish him a speedy recovery.

Manchester's Steve 'Siz' Sale discovered it apparently.

A Wigan Casino monster back in the day, Sue Lynne's bubbling intro 'Don't Pity Me, Don't Pity Me.... set dance floors alight in the 70's. Recorded in London in 1969 for RCA with 'Yesterday Man' Chris Andrews at the controls, Sue recorded 3 singles for the label. Born Susan Vanner, she left the music business after a short career with RCA. Developing as an actress, Sue starred in several motion pictures including the James Bond epic 'The Spy Who Loved Me'. In fact she is best known as 'the log cabin girl' underneath the loins of Roger Moore. In later life she married the son of Ken Todd, who is best known as the restaurant entrepreneur in Real Housewives of Beverly Hills along with his wife Lisa Vanderpump. So all turned out good for Sue instead of the usual hard luck stories. As with my recent chat to Muriel Day, Soul.....nah. Northern Soul....DEFFO! © Goldsoul My thanks to Chris Andrews Listen to The History of Northern Soul series at www.mixcloud.com/goldsoul

Andy was my employee in 1977 and a really good fella. His talents were understated. I too miss him and a timely reminder from Micky Boyle and John Poole as to what a good guy he was.

A upcoming interview airs this Saturday on Signal 2 - Jimmy Mack Harrison aka Lenny Curtis View full article