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    Will The Real Simon Soussan Stand Up

    in All About the SOUL

    Posted · Edited by The Golden 101

    Hi Guys,

    Are we going to get the story of the KR/SS break in, and also why SS disappeared?

    I am going to tell my lad to read this thread, as it has taken me right back to my roots, and should be compulsory reading for all newbies.

    Best thread I have read on here.

    Brian

    QUOTE; Are we going to get the story of the KR/SS break in, and also why SS disappeared?

    Hopefully I know what Ian is refering to. Apologies, if this story has already been revealed earlier in the thread.

    In March 1974, Simon took me to Ray Avery's Rare Records in Glendale, CA.

    He appeared to annoy the owner and without any warning was hoofed out of the store(allegedly he made a big mess on a previous visit), leaving yours truly in the back room/warehouse staring at 250,000 45's...mostly 60's promos.

    I distinctly remember picking up Otis Leavill, Obrey Wilson, Lou Edwards-Columbia promos plus I think..an unknown Lance Rentzel at the time.

    Just sidetracking for a moment, Lance married Joey Heatherton, the sister of my best friend Dick(former WCBS DJ in New York).

    Anyway, I suddenly heard the legendary French accent hollering through the toilet window....Baby boy...

    listen to me carefully...I am going to tell you what to look for...before rattling off unknowns he had recently found ie Willie Hutch on Dunhill, Tony Middleton on Mala etc etc.

    I ended up pulling around 600 sides of which he paid for and threw me a few winners... F.O.C.

    If my memory serves me correctly, this was the store that gave us the Casualeers first.

    Ironically, 20 years on from that story, I happen to be interviewing 60's hitmakers The Walker Brothers for Magic, whereby John(Walker) grew up in Glendale and bought Make It Easy On Yourself-Jerry Butler from the same store. The rest is history.

    As for Simon Soussan...rather like Ian D, I found him charming, delightful company and never felt threatened by him in deals.

    I think his flamboyance got in the way of his natural talent, hence his dealings with some, turned sour.

    Certainly without his 'creativity' in enhancing the Northern scene during 1973-6, I doubt its popularity would be as strong. I do feel sorry for the late Tom Dieperro in the Frank Wilson saga...but just imagine if SS had not been involved, we might have very little to talk about on that particular subject!

    Probably the best dinner guest you are ever likely to meet and a fantastic record hound.

    New Radio Show In Spain

    in All About the SOUL

    Posted

    SOUL SPECTRUM on Spectrum Radio across Costa Blanca(Benidorme, Alicante etc) and Costa Calida(Murcia) every Saturday and Sunday at 12 noon.

    Not on line only for listeners living in the areas below.

    2 hours of Classic Northern, Motown and Club Favourites.

    Costa Calida south 93.8 (Mazarron; Totana, Lorca, Fuente Âlamo, Mojacar, Vera) Costa Calida north 106.6 (Cartagena, Torre Pacheco, San Javier, Los Alc¡zares, La Zenia etc.) Costa Blanca 106.6 - 104.8 (Torrevieja, Rojales, Crevillente, Guardamar, Orihuela Costa etc.) Costa Almeria 92.6 ( Mojacar, Aguilas, Vera, Garrucha, Carboneras, ) Alicante to Almer­a on TORRESAT TV with more 35.000 British home installations

    REGULAR CLASSIC SOUL EVERY WEEKEND In SPAIN on FM! biggrin.gif

    Another Charity Benefits From

    in All About the SOUL

    Posted

    I have just spoken to the " whore " , who painted such a glowing testimony to your prowess on the decks , I cannot wait for next saturday to hear you fulfill his promise ........

    He is not driving the chara up to Bradford is he ?

    Malc Burton

    Just posting up news of a TORCH REVIVAL on SAT MAY 9

    New Radio Show In Spain

    in All About the SOUL

    Posted · Edited by The Golden 101

    SOUL SPECTRUM on Spectrum Radio across Costa Blanca(Benidorme, Alicante etc) and Costa Calida(Murcia) every Saturday and Sunday at 12 noon.

    Not on line only for listeners living in the areas below.

    2 hours of Classic Northern, Motown and Club Favourites.

    Costa Calida south 93.8 (Mazarron; Totana, Lorca, Fuente Âlamo, Mojacar, Vera) Costa Calida north 106.6 (Cartagena, Torre Pacheco, San Javier, Los Alc¡zares, La Zenia etc.) Costa Blanca 106.6 - 104.8 (Torrevieja, Rojales, Crevillente, Guardamar, Orihuela Costa etc.) Costa Almeria 92.6 ( Mojacar, Aguilas, Vera, Garrucha, Carboneras, ) Alicante to Almer­a on TORRESAT TV with more 35.000 British home installations

    REGULAR CLASSIC SOUL EVERY WEEKEND In SPAIN on FM! biggrin.gif

    The Torch Dec 9th 1972

    in All About the SOUL

    Posted

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    a few people have asked if I could put together something for the refrosol part of this forum to celebrate the greatest Northern Soul live show of all time.

    With Mike Hughes help I might be able to get 30mins from the contempo recording on here for all those that have never heard it before plus another 30min hit from the recent Chris Lalor tape that Toad did for us all.

    I missed the Major lance night in Dec 1972 and can only dream what it must have been to be there as the live recording I played yesterday made me tingle....its fookin awesome.

    So over to you guys, if theres enough interest we'll have ago at editing etc over the weekend.

    PD

    [/quot

    My first night at the Torch...wasn't Edwin Starr the live act ..Dec 9th?

    Original 45's Stolen Tonight-nottingham

    in All About the SOUL

    Posted

    Kev , Sam , I really hope you get them back , you must be heart broken , I know I would . Lets hope that the records find there way to Robs :(

    P.S is there any way of identifing the records , eg names on labels ect

    Hi Everyone,

    Firstly a major thank you for your support and kind words. It really has been a traumatic 24 hours with a reasonably happy ending.

    Let me outline exactly what happened.

    Following a terrific get together at the ION Bar, London on Monday night, we drove back on Tuesday and had a 7pm meeting at the Gateway Hotel, Nottingham, situated 1 mile from the M1/Jnc 26.

    We parked outside the Main Entrance as the Car Park was full. Good lighting, CCTV etc.

    The main problem with this well known venue is, it backs on to the Broxtowe/Strelley/Cinderhill estates, notorious for Drugs/Burglary etc, which overshadow the majority of decent people who live there.

    At 9.30pm, we realised someone had smashed the whole of the back window, which is no mean feat on a 4x4. You could not see into the back, so clearly a random 'lets take a chance n grab' scenario by local druggies.

    Following a sleepless night for the pair of us, a good samaritan from Broxtowe called us at 11am to say he had found my records strewn over the grass verge on Banks Lane close to the hotel along with our credit cards, driver's license etc etc. He discovered them cycling to work at 7am this morning.

    Clearly these were robbed by local scally's and not Soul fans.

    At 3pm this afternoon, I got the majority of my treasures back.

    At first glance my Lou Pride and Yum-Yums originals are missing and some British 45's are slightly water damaged ie Mary Love(King), Lynn Randell(CBS) with Herbert Hunter(Spar) cracked.

    My credit cards are intact but obviously we had cancelled them last night.

    The police are busy collating surveillance data, so hopefully the perpetrators will be caught.

    I think we all share the same mind about the thieving our Northern Soul originals.

    PLEASE TAKE EXTRA CARE OF YOURS!

    Once again.....thank you for your concern. The pair of us can sleep a tad easier tonight.

    Best Wishes,

    Kev and Sam

    PS To John Manship...thanks for your call....very much appreciated.

    Original 45's Stolen Tonight-nottingham

    in All About the SOUL

    Posted

    A major theft occured tonight in Nottingham at the Gateway Hotel.

    Approx 150 Rare Originals were stolen from a car outside the hotel reception.

    Police investigation is well underway, but hopefully the scene can offer the right expertise.

    Any information/intelligence would be greatly appreciated and a reward is on offer.

    Please email me; samsinthehouse@aol.com

    A sample of the 45's-all originals STEINWAYS, SEVEN SOULS, MONTCLAIRS(Arch)DEAN COURTNEY(Black), LORRAINE CHANDLER-all 3, VIBRATIONS(EPIC), LOU PRIDE,

    MAJOR LANCE-NO MORE(Okeh), LEE DAVID, COASTERS, DYNAMICS, CARSTAIRS, JAMES FOUNTAIN. More to be added as we come to terms with the theft.

    Approx £40,000 in value.

    Butch Again ? -100 Club Or Kings Hall

    in All About the SOUL

    Posted

    Kev Roberts wouldn't have known the 100 Club was clashing with his do until today, so he probably assumed Butch would be doing his. The 21st was the only date I could get in Feb. I've not even thought about the DJ line ups yet but Butch has an open invitation to DJ at any of them that he wants to. Unless its all female or international etc. No wise cracks please.

    He'll make up his own mind in due course.

    Thanks for the heads up. We have made Butch's mind up for him.....he's doing the 100 Club.

    Not a problem for us.

    New Radio Show Networked In Many Regions

    in All About the SOUL

    Posted

    A new show to brighten up SUNDAY nights, create new interest and hopefully boost attendances.

    If you are within around 25 miles of the following areas, give it a shot.

    SOUL ON SUNDAY, 7-10pm on FM, DAB and On-line.

    EMail address to follow for Requests and Gig Guide.

    Arrow FM Hastings Sovereign Radio Eastbourne Spirit FM Chichester & Midhurst The Quay Portsmouth Isle of Wight Radio Isle of Wight Wessex FM Dorchester & Weymouth Spire FM Salisbury Mix 107 High Wycombe Mix 96 Aylesbury Silk FM Macclesfield 2BR Burnley Yorkshire Coast Radio Bridlington Yorkshire Coast Radio Scarborough Minster Northallerton Northallerton, Thirsk & Bedale Minster FM North Yorkshire Stray FM Harrogate Alpha 103.2 Darlington Durham FM County Durham Sun FM Sunderland

    Modern Soul Venues In Essex

    in All About the SOUL

    Posted

    I know there is Monumenal and McNasties in London... But, does anyone know of any venues that play Modern Soul in Kent or Essex... I particularly enjoy Five Special, Beloyd, Wizdom, and Ebony Alleyne, plus many others. If you know of any, please let me know :rolleyes:

    There's a NEW WEEKENDER on Sept 5-7 at Seawick Holiday Park, St.Osyth, Clacton on Sea, Essex

    Aimed pretty much at the Modern crowd with a Northern add on.

    Impressive DJ Line-up Tel no; -0845 815 9797



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