Anais nin Carms

What is a herbert ? Is that someone that just sort of wonders in off the street and kind of likes what is playing but isn't a regular? And do you find that its the case that many herbert types attend the do's. How many would you say regularly attend the standard clubs running currently ? thanks Carms

Yes that's the one Chalks , I would love one of these , Kim's went for 41.00 dollars

Superb sound i have the free angela lp version which suits us slower cats . I stumbled on another 45 of his recentely which kim fuller was selling which to my taste was also exceptionally good. Missed it on ebay

I would love to know who is the lead singer on lets get back together. To me it sounds like a completely different artist than never in a million years. Thanks Carms

Great sound have always loved and championed this tune

Milton James - My lonely feelings Delilah Moore - It takes love Sensations - Demanding Man Sag Warfare - Don't be so jive Daniel Madison - It don't matter baby Resting Kurt Harris -Emperor of my baby's heart Pookie Hudson - It gets to me Hamilton Movement - She's gone

I would like to see which five sounds have impressed you this year they can be oldies or newies And also which three you feel could do with a rest in 2013

I bet its a lot easier to arrange a lift nowadays , and also to be an arm chair soul , you can read whats happening all over the country . The internet has brought many back to the soul scene. I do wonder what the next stage will be my guess is the future will be "local" soul internet groups forming as we travel less

Spot on Geoff , when I have spoken to Brian about it he recalls Brazenose street as being more about an appreciation for those moody bluesy type sounds for example Sonny Boy Williamson Help me. It now all makes sense he and his pals had this infatuation with the George Raft look guys were so smart in the early 70's carrying this look of long overcoats parallel trousers/suits ,ties , button down shirts and those cut off v neck sweaters. Brolly was king along with well polished oxfords. The sight of a group of lads dressed this way was a sight to behold I recall razor partings too. I think I think I may have Brian's passport picture 1970 where you can clearly see a college boy look, see if i can dig it out and post it up.

i had a notification that my cloud was being followed when I haven't even created one ? which is a little strange

thanks chalks

yes I enjoyed yours Russ done Mrfish too haven't done Steve Clancy yet ?

Yes pete its been brilliant for me this weekend laid up at Crumpsall hospital , thank god I brought my laptop cause the NHS entertainment system is like 10.00 quid a day ! I've been cloud chasing all weekend and will carry on doing so over the next six weeks

Must say I am really enjoying this medium , if there is one place that is proving inspirational its following these clouds. I am really enjoying the pincher twins selection along with Nev absolutely magical stuff which reflects that there are some very forward thinking collectors out there still today with superb selections on offer.... this is grown up soul at its best Anyone inspiring you with cloud ?

Why let it bother you Toad , your time is now ... take a ride on the bus it might not be there tomorrow , it does sound like a very vibrant scene at the moment across the water.

You have just hit the nail on the head Europe has the no baggage advantage ... they just want a great night out with music that they can dance to..simple , now if it lasts as long as it has here that's another thread I suppose it depends on what the standard music scene has to offer , I think current European trends are at an advantage because the current chart music scene is not really very good IMHO so the younger elements with an educated ear will favour 60's 70's soul , there will always be a mod culture for sure.

It was underground , a cavern I guess when I went that cheeky chap Lee Miller was playing .... he was gob smacked when I walked through the door with Perdita Great night lots of fun and a mix of genres.

I reckon environment is a big factor when you think our do's are like social clubs or big halls , I would imagine Europe is much more hip , my only experience is the Boiler club in Barcelona , which i must say was very exciting , and also a big factor is most were under 35 ! Oh I forgot Rimini , very cafe culture

I love the way you mix the genres mate ... I think our separate genre rooms thing is killing the scene ... I do love a mix in tempos on this mixture of sounds the unpredictably of what is going to get played really appeals to me , loving it .... thanks ... say it to my face ...just awesome !

I knew it was Gwen Owens ! .... it sounded very fresh last week too fast for us geriatrics to dance to it , but boy did we wiggle to it.

OMG .... its that tune that Charlie played at Bambury which had been bugging all week ..... I lost a good thing ? please tell me what is this ! I know it from the past but have not heard it played out , think Brian used to have it . This sound is calling me

Next on my list to listen to Marc ... now if I return to Germany I am going to go for 7 sausages with my Katofle salad !

I am getting a bit of a gritty gutsy R&B feel Andrea's which I must say I likeee

I am sorry I disagree with you both ... I can't see how anyone could police this and make such a statement , well not unless they had eyes everywhere ... maybe God ? Lets stay positive I want to hear more from the European guys , no need to compare , reflect on what goes on or doesn't go on here ... its just opinions at the end of the day

Thanks Andreas , I really enjoyed listening to your tracks , love the needle in haystack tune . I too own a Fenton Robinson and have loved it with a passion for some years , and yes Europe is on bucket list next years ...oh there is more excellent ! thanks again