Amsterdam Russ
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Interesting and - at the same time - alarming story about VAT/customs charges on items bought online from the UK and sent to the Netherlands. Not of much interest to most of you, perhaps, but it's worth noting this comment from the Dutch postal service (PostNL), which states that: eBay, I suspect - and based on the surcharges I've had to stump up when buying from the UK - is charging VAT with no distinction about whether the seller is private or business, and makes it about impossible for individuals to dispute erroneous charges. https://www.dutchnews.nl/news/2022/04/parcels-from-britain-you-will-have-to-pay-unless-it-is-a-small-gift/ -
Exactly my own definition. For John Owen, here's a fairly recent thread on the subject. Can't say I agree with all the comments, but each to their own.
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https://news.sky.com/story/art-rupe-the-music-executive-who-helped-r-b-go-mainstream-dies-aged-104-12592177
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My pleasure. Glad you're sorted.
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There are services out there that will let you have stuff mailed to them in the States - and then they ship it to you. Here's one (note, I've never used this service, so no idea if it's any good or not): https://www.myus.com/how-myus-works/
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Sure, music moves on - it evolves. And when it comes to 'soul', I don't feel I recognise it anymore. I really do feel completely disconnected from the genre today and in many respects find it as far removed from 'soul' as 'R&B' is from 'rhythm and blues'. Also, in some respects the understanding and appreciation for soul music from the classic years is somewhat nostalgically challenged and even re-imagined. As the first-hand experiences of the people who lived 'soul' through the 60s and 70s die away, there only remains the second-hand experiences of the children of those parents. To paraphrase Jackie Wilson, it's like Chinese whispers getting louder.
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Sure, music moves on - it evolves. And when it comes to 'soul', I don't feel I recognise it anymore. I really do feel completely disconnected from the genre today and in many respects find it as far removed from 'soul' as 'R&B' is from 'rhythm and blues'. Also, in some respects the understanding and appreciation for soul music from the classic years is somewhat nostalgically challenged and even re-imagined. As the first-hand experiences of the people who lived 'soul' through the 60s and 70s die away, there only remains the second-hand experiences of the children of those parents. To paraphrase Jackie Wilson, it's like Chinese whispers getting louder.
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Meet The Stars of the UK Soul Renaissance View full article
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From The Guardian newspaper's website: The summer of soul meets the stars of the UK soul renaissance... I'm puzzled by the article - possibly just in the dark. Possibly, I'm at an age where I'm way outside the target audience. And the only thing I know about what's hip is in the future possibilities of hip replacements. Do bear with me... From the article: Must admit, I don't actually know what the "post-grime era" is (guess it must be my age - or ignorance - or both), but here we go... In-the-know writer (Blues and Soul, among many others), presenter and photographer Johny Pitts says that: Next up, he says that... Ok, nice sincerity... but did the Wicked Pickett perform at the Casino? Just asking. I never went there. And then: Interesting statement. Personally, I find it difficult to understand that "soul" isn't a part of everyone's lives anyway. What follows are interviews with various groups/performers representing the "new wave of soul". In reading them, I feel incredibly out of touch, and can't say that I even associate with the artists. Is it age - is it that "soul music" really has moved on that much since its heyday of nigh-on 60 years ago - or is it a case of us not just getting into the modern day sense of what "soul" really means musically? Full article here: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/mar/27/summer-of-soul-meet-the-stars-of-the-uk-soul-renaissance
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A gloriously sunny day here in NL, so we took the opportunity to get the balcony boxes and other plant pots filled again. Primula and viola for us this year, in the main - blooms all summer long and brilliantly low maintenance. Bring it on… And yes, that is a classic Dutch windmill in the background.
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I've just been comparing the scan with one of the group's "Look at me now" on Vent. It's interesting when you overlay one on top of the other in Photoshop - the inconsistencies become more obvious. Even without overlaying labels, putting the scans side by side and it's obvious all the typefaces - barring the Goudy family font used on the label name - don't match. Look at the lower case 'g' in 'Arranged' and 'Triangle' you'll see very clearly they're from completely different font families. Also, there's no full stop after the comma in Phila (Phila., vs Phila. on the fake - something that no-one would have made the mistake of doing in those days). And, as has been pointed out, the texture of the label (it's a completely different type and weight of paper - uncoated, by the looks of things - from that used on "Look at me now") and the almost pitch black of the printing (heavier ink absorption on the label because it is uncoated paper). Another clue (for me at least), is that the block of text featuring group name and song title isn't centred with the address details featured below. And, the kerning and tracking (the spaces between letters and words) are not consistent with the "Look at me now" label.
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Can you post up a scan of the label from the FB group? I’m sure we’d all like to see it.
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Welcome to Soul Source, Mike.
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Perhaps we should start a thread where we look to unmask the identities of Soul Source members who use assumed names. No? I didn't think so.
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Because they use an assumed name. That's bit of a giveaway... Quinvy.
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Trying to publicly unmask someone who chooses to hide their identity is neither wise nor ethical. It likely also contravenes data protection laws. Can I suggest you let the mystery remain.
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A mere 45 years ago. At the same time, the average house price in the UK was £10,763 while today it's £274,712. And houses were everywhere then, too.
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Also on eBay @ £345 VG+, buy it now... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/294692282710
