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Newsflashes NEW djs added to line up and Modern star annoucement -Prestatyn 2005
Prestatyn 2005 Soul Weekender : March 04-07
Newsflash one......
LATEST D.J. ADDITIONS FOR PRESTATYN
Midnight Hour are pleased to announce the following "new faces" added to our Top D J line up in the northern soul / 60's arenas
Ray "Ginger" Taylor, Keith Money and travelling man Sean Chapman
The Modern Soul and House of Soul venues TBA but will include several Big names which are currently under negotiation watch this space
As always Channel 6 24 hour soul radio will be operating for the duration of the event. New Djs from the USA , Germany, Spain and Spion Kop (its an in joke) will be playing their records for you.
Now with over 64 DJ's planned to broadcast there is no need to leave your apartment !!!! Just bring plenty of tapes
We are now experiencing a rush on bookings, with the numbers increasing day on day so be quick. Classic has nearly sold out as well so if you are thinking about this grade get your act together and book 'em Danno.
Please also note that we will NOT be printing flyers for next years event as it is well on the way to selling out on "word of mouth" and from information on this web site alone ! To get these up dates please register with the site and you will automatically be sent an e-mail every time we have news , well worth doing to keep up to date with the great event we have planned for you.
Newsflash two......
ADRIANA EVANS CONFIRMED FOR THE MODERN SOUL ROOM PRESTATYN 2005
Well at last we are able to confirm the rumours that LA soul singer will be appearing live at Prestatyn in the Modern Soul Arena featuring tracks from her 2004 album and also selected tracks from her '90s Modern output. A full Bio will appear here on these web pages in a few days time. If this is the artist you have been waiting for before you book now is the time to ring the booking line
0870 604 5644
Midnight Hour Web Team
ARTHUR FENN @ SOLID HIT SOUL - LONDON
Capitol Soul Club - 26th November 2004 - Last One!
presents its 5th Anniversary, and sadly, for now and maybe forever, the last Capitol!
FREE CD to the first 150 through the door and compiled by TOP man Kenny Burrell!
Doors open 9.30 p.m. till 3.00 a.m. £ 8.00 on the door.
For members only, and to see how to get thet check out: http://www.capitolsoulclub.com
Joining our resident DJs Carl Fortnum, Mick H and Alan H will be guest DJs Kenny Burrell and Ady Croasdell.
See you soon, for a big piss up!!
Cheers Sx
SOLID HIT SOUL CLUB: SAT 20th NOVEMBER - CORRECTION!!
James Bell : Three Diamond Records 45 and Cds
http://www.danripley.com/Jason/threediamondsrecords/oneminuteversion.mp3
Fresh off the vinyl press, James Bell and the Naptown Players return to their Funky Roots with the third 45 rpm issue on their
long dormant label, Three Diamonds Records! at $5 each
http://www.danripley.com/Jason/threediamondsrecords/newhighlightersrecordjpgsmall.jpg
Also on release a couple of great CDs
http://www.danripley.com/Jason/threediamondsrecords/youlightmyfirejpg.jpg
For the full information, listings, ordering details etc
Prestatyn 2005: Latest News from website Nov 2004
Motown Legends Weekender 2004 Thanks and dates for 2005
Lowton Charity Soul Night 26 November
Sad News : William Morris - Invitations RIP
I have just received news that original member of The Invitations William “Billy” Morris died last week age 66 after a long battle with cancer.
Born in Baltimore MD Billy moved to Brooklyn as a young child Where he was later to meet the other members of The Invitations. He sang baritone on the all the classic Invitations records including “What’s wrong with you baby” and “Skiing in the snow” and on the later Silver Blue recordings “They say the girls crazy” & “Look on the good side”
Billy toured with the Invitations in the UK during the mid 1960’s and was at the forefront of U.S. Soul Groups making the trip across the Atlantic to appear at clubs like The Golden Torch and The Twisted Wheel. The funeral will take place today (Monday 15th Nov.) in Brooklyn N Y our thoughts are with Billy’s family especially his wife Zan.
Any messages of condolence may be sent to Zan Morris 988,Eastern Parkway, Apt. D1, BROOKLYN, NY 11213 U S A Rob Wigley
Valerie Simpson - The Collection (CD release)
pzazz listing
New Years Eve...Lifeline & Soultown Soul Clubs
Etta still has it goin' on
Etta James may be 66 years old. Her two sons who tour in her Roots band may boss her around some, and she may mix a few more ballads into her show than she did in her wilder youth. However, the reigning empress of rhythm and blues has still got it goin on. James brings a voice more powerful than whole horn sections, a musical command honed by 60 years in the business, and an attitude guaranteed to make the uninitiated blush. With that length of service, plenty of performers would be content to let their classic records do their work, but James is still busy touring and recording.
Etta, born Jamesette Hawkins in 1938, began performing with a church choir as a child in Los Angeles, and was discovered when she was 14 by band leader Johnny Otis. Her first recording in 1955 was a reply to Hank Ballard & the Midnighters’ “Annie” but "Roll With Me Henry" was considered too suggestive and re-titled "The Wallflower." By 1960 she had signed with Chess Records in Chicago. James took her inspiration from powerful male vocalists - John "Guitar" Watson and Ray Charles. As a child she had a male vocal teacher. "He said, `You might be little but you got to push those words you sing, not from your throat but from your stomach, " she said. She followed that advice and her powerful voice has carried her through a prolific musical career that included a string of hits that made the R&B Top 10 in the 1960s and crossed over to the pop charts as well. Despite hard times, including a battle with heroin addiction, James continued recording and performing for the next three decades.
She has been honoured with 12 W.C. Handy awards, the top honour of the blues music industry, and two Grammys, one for lifetime achievement bestowed in 2003. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993. But her soulful ballads that raced up the charts in the 60s - "At Last," "All I Could Do Was Cry," "Dont Cry Baby" - only reveal a corner of James talent. Let loose, she gets a groove going that will drag you out of your seat, whether shes covering the Creedence Clearwater Revival classic "Born on the Bayou" or breathing fresh life into the Rolling Stones "Miss You." Her most recent album "Blues to the Bone" reaches way back to blues classics from John Lee Hooker, Jimmy Reed and Robert Johnson. However, James took some heat when she chose to record “gutbucket songs” such as "Driving Wheel," "You Shook Me" and "Crawling Kingsnake." In response, she said - "I always wanted to do those songs, and Stevie Ray Vaughan and Eric Clapton really turned on the motor and brought the blues back," she said.
Martin Scorseses recent PBS documentary on the blues also inspired her, she said. Musically, James has never been afraid to roam. Shes tackled jazz standards. She nailed hip-hop with "Get Funky" on her "Stickin to My Guns" album. She even makes Bob Dylan groove, recording "You Gotta Serve Somebody" on her "Matriarch of the Blues" CD. Currently, James is working on a new album whose working title is "Lush Life," a song made famous by Nat King Cole. More info at: www.etta-james.com
Solid Hit Soul Club - London - Important info
WOMACK & WOMACK LIVE! @ BACK IN STRIDE, HULL
A One Off Special NCSC Free Online Competition!!!
All Ebayers have to hear this!
Georgia Soul - Overflowing with ......
This site has been up in the Reference Section Soul Source links section for a fair while nowand at the time was a worthy addition as was impressed by the amount of info and the way it was delivered. Unfortunately with the amount of quality soul related web sites it means that sometimes there is just not enough hours in a day to get round all the quality ones regularly. Often its not till something specfic actually drags you to the site (in this case the "delphi" label listing ) that you catch up with fresh content and are reminded what a worthwhile site it is All listings are easily navigated, one click away from the home page index, plus other content such as an lengthy article by Brian Proust, a label gallery which contains over 100 plus scans, a review section featuring reviews of related cds, other soul website links and more
A main requirement of any worthwhile site is that it is updated regular, and in this case it is and its very regular almost weekly, all the update details are listed, as well, so if a regular visitor you can get to the fresh meat quick and easy. The only minor criticism (and I stress the word minor) is the use of anti-right mouse click script ( cant really see the point of this nowadays, in old days it may have protected content, but nowadays doesnt really do much protecting and does affect the user friendly feel of site. Get rid would be my shout)
Final view: It was a worthy entry in the weblinks reference section on Soul Source here, and now its a .... updated worthy entry! Check it out recommended!
site trivia: Always after news of fresh or updated similar sites such as this and sure so are many other soul fans, so any pas ons of info be more than welcome
Just some of the Georgia labels that are listed...
1-2-3 3-P Albradella AP ARC Arco Augusta Aware Aztec Bad Bahith Baja Big C Bluesong Boblo Bruboon Bullet Capricorn Casmer Cancer Chant Delmar Delphi Delta Ltd Demin-Kalo Dove Ebony Em-Jay Encore Esprit Eureka EWS/Punchy Fada F.F.A. Florence Funkshon Future Stars Gaye Georgia Gold Key Gold Road Gold Thumb Gramophon GRC Grotto Gunsmoke Hale Her-Lu HoMark Hook Up Hotlanta Hunter Huntom Ioya Jar-Val J&J Jerri Josey Joyja Kat-Kain Kimtone Kirstee KLH Lava Lisa Loner Lou-Neita Love III Lul Lyndell Lyons Mars La Tour Men-Del Merit Midtown Ms. Dixie Molly Jo Moon Recording Moonshot My Record Kompany Nassau Note NRC NWE Peachtree Peggy Sue Perfection Sound Studios Plexus Pounds Quadran R&B Rainbow (1) Rainbow (2) The Rocking Duces Royal Savannah International SBP Scream SDEG Shurfine SMR Snapfire SOA Soul-O Soul-Po-Tion Soultrack Soulville Space Star Stone Stratosphere Super Sound Sur-Speed Swagger T. Main T&L Talos Tasma Thunderbolt Tomahawk Tragar Treetop Tuska Vanity Walden Waxwing Windchime Wonder WR
http://www.georgiasoul.com
Plinston Nov 5th Event Overview
Considering that we were expecting only around 100 in, due to it being Bonfire night and the Hembsy Rally being on, we were more than pleased to welcome 260 through the doors.
All of whom were up for dancing from the start.The night was, in the opinion of many that I spoke to on the night and who have phoned and emailed me since, one of the best yet (so if you werent there you missed a belting one!)
The atmosphere was electric, the people great and the music outstanding with the across-the-board policy working well to get even the most sore feet grooving.Guests Sean Chapman and Dave Halsall did fantastic sets in The Ghetto! and Sean also in the Main Hall where a sea of dancers greeted his every selection. It says something for Sean when he managed to keep the loyal Ghetto Crew upstair with him whilst Soul Sam was ripping up the dance floor in the Main Hall. (I am sure Sean will post his own comments on the night here when he gets back from Italy!)
Mr Halsall surprised many with an excellent selection of the great and the good in Modern Soul and has earned a deserved return trip to what many consider one of the best modern rooms in the South.Needless to say Taffy, Nathan and Soul Sam delivered their usual quality sets which saw, as always, The Ghetto! grooving as only they can. DArcy in particular was a very happy and VERY sweaty man by the close :-)In the Main Hall the atmosphere was buzzing and again an across the board policy of oldies, newies etc went down well with the Soulful and the dancefloor groaned under the weight of slipping and sliding leather soled feet. Fingers and Hammie were greeted with the usual warm embrace by the Plinston regulars, Soul Sam (making another venture into the main room from The Ghetto!) played one of the best sets he has done, according to many, and as stated Sean Chapman really brought the house down, even despite his dubious dancing and obviously doddgy T-shirt choice!!!!! I finished the last hour with a mix of classic oldies, quality 70s and a few sixties newies and ending the night with Im On My Way to a handclapping acomplment from those still with enough energy to so so.
The Mojo Room saw busy action all night and I last got a chance to spin my R&B selection in there to an apprecitive crowd. At this rate we may even convert Soul Sam...or maybe not :-)))))In short, a great night and roll on January 14th with Ginger, Mischief and Dave Flemming guesting...be there or miss out on one of the Souths best nights!
TheBigO
* So many fun things to report but will just note a few here:
Soul Sam in a red stetson hat at the end in The Ghetto! spinning The Whole Damm Worlds Going Crazy and dedicating it to the Us election; Sean Chapman mincing, that is the only word we can use, all night to the Toons, Taffy standing with a handbag outside the Ladies trying to look OK with it; the girls outside having a cigarette and trying not to look like naughty schoolkids; Tim Brown getting really p***ed off at the number of people telling him that the rare Constelations track he reviewed was an old Plinston spin; myself and Sean being caught in some very dubious poses (see photos elsewhere)...the list is endless so feel free to add
Monkey - Springfield Hotel Sat 04 Sep - Hardest nite around
DMSC at Springfield Hotel
still cranking that monkey
Main Room
As always offering the very best in top quality and exciting rare soul,
With yet another 100% regular Monkey punter DJ line up and the usual monkey policy
Guests DJs:
Mick H
The man from the Union Club/Capitol Soul/ Lifeline returns, still talked about for that nite at an early monkey when he voluntered to do a 9-10 spot free which led to....
Martyn Bradley and Paul Cross
Two of the Soul Incorporated people , out to cause the utmost rare soul damage to your ears
With regular Ritchie Andrew well up and ready for continuing where he left off last time and along with Steve Thomas and Mike H filling in gaps as usual, we reckon its shaping to be a good one
Second room -
A One off Change of format
A feast of quality oldies
Good time northern all the way
£5 in
8- late
Springfield Hotel
A55 Expressway
Junction 32A
Pentre Halkyn, Holywell, CH8 8BD
15 mins Chester, 50 miles Manchester, 100 miles Birmingham
Note
Internet only price offer
£35 for a twin room and breakfast not too bad for a 3 star hotel with swimming pool etc etc
check this website out for details/ordering
Cheers
mike and steve
drunken monkey soul club
Sad news Ray Charles
Just seen on BT homepage that Ray Charles has passed away. Another Legend leaves us.
Music icon Ray Charles dies
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Ray Charles, who overcame childhood poverty, blindness and heroin addiction to help create soul music and become one of Americas most beloved singers, has died at the age of 73 after a long fight with liver disease, his spokesman says.
Charles died at 11:35 a.m. on Thursday at his Beverly Hills home, the singers longtime publicist Jerry Digney said. Family members and co-workers of the legendary entertainer were with him when he died.
In one of his last public appearances, the singer-songwriter turned up in a motorised wheelchair for a ceremony in April conferring historic-building status on his longtime recording complex in a rundown part of Los Angeles.
Visibly frail, his voice reduced to a whisper, Charles demeanour then was a far cry from the wildly enthusiastic performer known to millions of fans for more than half a century.
A prolific musician, Charles has been off the road for almost a year so that he could undergo a hip replacement. Unspecified complications forced him to scrap plans to resume touring with a performance in New York last month.
Charles, a pioneer of soul music whose biggest hits include "Georgia on My Mind" and "Hit the Road Jack", was a multiple Grammy winner who had been blind since the age of 6.
While known as "The Genius of Soul", Charles music included standards, R&B, country pop and jazz.
More Internet Soul related thievery
Many people will be aware that there are several soul fans, who go round photographing going ons at soul events. These photgraphers often put in a lot of time and effort taking these photos, and of course there are all the expenses of doing this such as travel etc that has to be covered.
Obvisouly many soul fans are interested in seeing these photos so many authors do allow them to be diplayed via web sites free of charge. And sure that many appreciate this and are grateful to then for allowing this to happen
Now should be no problem with any of the above, yeah? Well there is actually, had word that yet again someone is more than happy to rip off other soul fans. work, time and effort.It seems that photos put on public display by one of the best known scene photographers Dave Leedham are being downloaded, printed off, then laminated and sold on to soul fans.
Now while copyright law can be a bit grey on subject of images and selling on, but surely no one can think that they had any right o do this.The authors of these photois are often well known and respected and part of todays soul scene.
For someone to then come along , download them, print them out, laminate and then sell them on is yet another example of just what w******s are out there.
Crap like this is just taking the **** and is pure thievery.
if on web or out and about do spot likes of this going on please pass on details
On This Day - A post by Karen
Its a v.sad day. Ive had many comments over the year saying how much he is missed, how things dont seem the same without him, and how much he was admired and also many from people not realising how much he did for our scene. HOW TRUE.
I would personally like to say a big thanks to many for being there for me - I think they all know who they are - if I list them - be a long list! Without them I dont know where Id be. Even if you werent fortunate enough to know Randy or have only heard of him, Soulgate will show you what sort of person he was. I remember telling him how some thought of him as their hero - he looked bemused and just said wish I was your hero! Of course he was! But he was a hero to so many others too. He might be gone from here, but he is certainly not forgotten and never will be - as so many of us will keep his memory alive.
Randy - still missing you, Karen B x
Boo-ga-loo records shop
He passed on that now has a proper shop up and running, and others have said was well worth a visit.
As news to me it may be news to others so heres the details
Boogaloo Down Broadway
161 Dawes Road
Fulham
London
SW 6 7 EE
tel
020 7385 6593 fri/sat/sun
flyer says offers a wide spectrum (soul/latin/jazz/ska/reggae/mod/funk/punk/oi/60s,70s pop, power pop and more) cds and vinyl
website
www.boo-ga-loo.demon.co.uk
5 plays from John Weston last monkey
5 plays from John Weston - given when asked to name 5 that summed up his spot at last monkey
Ronnie McCain - This Time Im Gone - Triode
Hamiliton Movement Shes Gone
Volcanos - Youre number one
Vanguards - good times
Ascots -few feet from gutter
NCSC Nighter Video Highlights Online!!!
Getting things going is a selection of clips from the April 2004 Niter, with more clips from other NCSC events coming soon, this will be a must visit for those who cant wait a month till the next niter! Available on the New Century Soul Club Site at http://www.newcenturysoul.co.uk DJs on the April nite were Kiddo
Mark Bicknell
John Parker
Guy Henningan
Pat Brady
Andy Dyson
Mick H
Carl Willingham
Jumpin Joan
Karl Rhodes
Review of 1st Anniversary The Friendship - Barnsley
Nice backroom of a huge pub with scope for another smaller room upstairs which was not used on this occasion. To mark the event we had the pleasure of the Pincher Brothers (two big lads with big records!!) and Soul Sam. After a quiet first couple of hours the place soon got busy with the dance floor well attended. Main Friendship man and author of a great little fanzine given away free, Ian Geordie Johnson, opened the proceedings with some nice stuff from his collection. I have listed below some of the stuff played by the DJs of the night with the probable addition of spelling/grammar mistakes etc.....here goes!
Ian Geordie Johnson
Joyce Bond Mrs Soul Angels More than ever now
Ernestine Eady The Change
Betty OBrien Shell be gone
Freddy Houston Chills & Fever
Fabulous Appollas Something good in everything bad
Anthony White Hey Baby
Al HudsonWhen Im gone
Exits Under a street lamp
Darrow Fletcher What have I got now
Dave & Bri Pincher
Inspirations Your wish is command
Admirations Youve left me
Joseph Moore I still cant get to you
Ringleaders Baby what has happened
Fascinators In other words
Cashmeres Showstopper
Spyder Turner Ive got to get myself together
Ideals Mighty lover
Professionals Thats why I love you
Celeste Hardy Youre gone
Soul Sam
Gayle Adams Baby I need your loving
Otis Clay Only way is up
Hamilton Movement Shes gone
Omar & Angie Stone Be thankful
Joseph Webster Watching ??
Kenny Hamber Never found a girl ??
Bobby Kline Say something nice to me
Mr Soul What happened to yesterday
Ronnie McNeir Isnt she a pretty girl
Kenny Thomas Crazy World
The next Friendship event is Friday 30th July with DJs including Terry Wright. Thanks to the Friendship crew - Geordie, Glen, Mark, Gary & Russ. Shane
Drunken Monkey Soul - This Friday 09 July 2004
Friday 09 July 2004
Looking at the title of this Fridays upcoming event and also as it coincides with us reaching the two year point, it seems just a bit fitting that the whole line up for this one is yet another one purely made up of regular monkey punters.
Main room The best around for quality exciting rare soul -
Robbo, Keith Williams, Andy Killick, Mark Speakman, Mike Hughes and Steve Thomas
All Era Room
Chico, Pete Bangor, Phil Blacknell and more
As always a fiver in, 8 - late, two rooms, 3 starrer hotel
Springfield Hotel
A55 Expressway North Wales Coast 15 minutes from Chester
DMSC Team
Mike and Steve
Directions and hotel info below
Thru internet can get a fair discount if use the website below, ie double room for £35 (for the room) inc breakfast, late residents bar etc ..see below
Hotel Info
CHECK OUT THIS PAGE FOR REDUCED RATES!!!!!
£35 for two bedder plus breakfast
LateRooms rates are the total price of the room and not the per person rate. All prices are inclusive of all local taxes.
Set alongside the A55 Expressway with quick and easy access to and from North Wales. Only 3 miles from the country towns of Holywell, Flint and Mold. Only 20 minutes from the beautiful Roman City of Chester. The Hotel has an indoor heated pool and sauna, and has many rooms with stunning views over the Dee Estuary, along with a newly refurbished Restaurant and Bar. The Hotel is awaiting classification to 3*. Stunning scenery, Golf courses, Horse Riding, Ice Skating, Theatres and Castles - the choice is endless.
DIRECTIONS
Follow the A55 towards North Wales, travel past the turnings for Broughton, also Wrexham and Buckley. Take the slip road signposted Mold and the A55 Conwy/North Wales. Join the A55 on your right. Continue on this road until Junction 32A the B5123 Pentre Halkyn / Rhosesmor Road, come off the slip road here and the Springfield Hotel is on the left hand side
TOP TIP Use the above for booking , use link below for map info etc etc
Syreeta Wright RIP
Syreeta was a recording artist for Motown Records. She started at Motown as a secretary before producers Ashford & Simpson put her in the studio. At one stage, she was considered for the job of lead singer of The Supremes, replacing Diana Ross who had gone solo. Syreetas biggest hit was With You Im Born Again with Billy Preston in 1980
Over the years she had sung on many albums including Michael Boltons Soul Provider, Billy Prestons Its My Pleasure and Quincy Jones Back On The Block. With Stevie Wonder, she was heard on his Fullfillingness First Finale (1974), Songs In The Key of Life (1976), Hotter Than July (1980), In Square Circle (1985), Jungle Fever (1991) and Conversation Peace (1995). By Paul Cashmere July 7 2004
Diplomats CD - Kent new release
Released this month on the back of their appearance at Cleethorpes, this CD spans all their recording career from their in demand first single Cards On The Table to the obscure 3rd World release the lovely Sure As The Stars Shine. Track List includes:
PERFECT LOVE
CARDS ON THE TABLE
CANT GET YOU OFF MY MIND
HERES A HEART
ACCEPT ME
IM SO GLAD I FOUND YOU
OUR LOVE HAS CHANGED
LOVE AINT WHAT IT USED TO BE
I REALLY LOVE YOU
JERKING TIME
HONEST TO GOODNESS
DONT BUG ME
I CAN GIVE YOU LOVE
HES GOT YOU NOW
HELP ME
FOREVER
SURE AS THE STARS SHINE
SO FAR AWAY
IVE GOT THE KIND OF LOVE
I AM A WITNESS
DONT EVER GO
UNCHAINED MELODY
WALK WITH ME
HEY, MR TAXI DRIVER
SOUL TEACHER - SAM, ERV & TOM
View full news release on Ace Records website here
July Newletter part 3- All things dmsc
Here we go, another view on dmsc going ons, first thanks to all who showed last Friday at the Springfield. All feedback from main room was it was a good one.
friday 09 July 2004 - Natural born Monkey
This event marked the two year point of DMSC, as such were hoping for a cracking nite with best of last two years. however think fair to say while main room was up to usual standard sound wise and as always at the end of the night had the usual feedback, overall this didnt happen.
Turning up at springfield led us to the first (and not the last problem of the nite) someone had eaten half the dancefloor, turns out a overnite leak had caused damage to a third of the floor, which had been covered with carpet. With a bit of "changing rooms" carpet moving action, did manage to reclaim a bit more of the floor but was fair bit reduced. Unavoidable and apoligies go out.
main room
Onto main room, numbers down a fair bit, clashes with other events, the fact it was on a friday, reasons perhaps. Due to amount of events now at stage where avoiding any clash with similar or close by events is impossible. Such is life, as we feel we are the only ones in this part of the world offering what we do, have to just shrug and crack on
Dj wise, running order went like this - Steve T/Mike h, Mark Speakman, Keith Williams, Andy Killick, Robbo, Steve T - had a extra hour compared to last one due to later circunstances, and as the nite finished had the normal feedback from both regulars and new discoverers. Thanks to all guests
Playlists hopefully should follow, thanks to all djs -
usual "all over the place mode" dealing with going ons (see below) so unfortuantely missed a fair bit,
Mark Keith and Andy have said will send playlists so just a few odd hazy memoreies , George Jackson - I dont have.. , Utopias, Parasians - Twinkle little star, Rees Flores -Tell It to My heart, being just 4 quick ones, never realised that Andy Killicks Lou Pride cover was one Shifty used to play till Nick told us
all era room
The normal line up less Phil Blacknel who couldnt make it, Pete Bangor, Chico were joined by Steve t, after the last one were hoping numbers would approve. Unfortunately due to the low numbers the hotel requested that we close early
as said apoligies to nite on all those who attended for this room, and all the djs, explained reasons and the run up to it on the nite,
final view , due to a email recieved felt a need to bash out the full story - apoligies if of no interest or too dep but due to email thought needed to put it down
At 1000 the management of the hotel asked me to close the second room, I asked them why and they said, due to the hotel being so busy they had to use the second room for breakfast the next day and thus had to set it up. They had staff waiting to set it up. Due to the numbers using the second room, and fact they had staff waiting for the sole purpose of setting up the second room, in order to save paying staff up to 1am they were asking if possible to close it. I wasnt happy about this after discussion we agreed to look at situation again at 1030.
At 1030 the numbers hadnt improved, I suggested various work arounds which included us setting it up, however none were viable.I asked the views of co-promoter Steve T, the djs from the all era room, I then made the decision to close it as requested by the hotel management.
Understand that there were people not happy about this and all who complained were offered their money back. While this was far from ideal and not happy with it myself one bit, it was felt this decision was best for the event. I could have said "no way", however felt that this would have damaged the good working relationship we had with the hotel and damaged the event and could have led to us no longer using this venue. In past a flexiable approach has worked both ways and while the second room future is now being decided, if had insisted it stayed open am sure that in future it would no longer have been available to us. It was far from ideal espically after time and effort the djs put in.
Thats what and how it occured, far from ideal and am first to admit it however hopefully even if you do not agree with decision on this matter, by reading this are at least aware of the facts and my thinking behind the decision.
crowd and laughs
somehow learnt how to differate between a authentic 60s denim jacket and a replica
digital camera was took out of retirement and failed to work
Crowd wise, good as alwasy to meet up with many regulars, Nick G won the "Nick brown" "Out of the blue" award, was good to catch up with member 001, Graham and Liz deserve a mention, as first time to say thanks to both for recent hospitality. Nods to all rest, and thanks for showing up. Also good to see fair few fresh faces and hear their feedback
Final View
As always thanks to all djs - always check that they all enjoyed doing it and all did, and great feedback on all spots
half a dancefloor gone missing, overnight leaking roof, numbers down, major problems with all era room, clashes with events, occcurances jacking me off before hand.........
and still despite all this at end of nite had the now usual feedback,
(and as far as i was concerned) still went home with that monkey glow, after two years it onwards and upwards
Saturday 04 Sep is the next one - 100% booked
details soonest
transport will be sorted out if there is a demand for back and forth to keele niter
Future of Monkey
simple as far as am concerned back to the old **** off attitude.
dj bookings - in past we had two top class regulars Andy Rix and Rob Thomas - due to Andy Rix taking a break from dj-ing this had to change -
our policy is 3 main spots
- 1 top guest/monkey dj,
- 1 rotating regular Andy Killick or Ritchie Andrew,
- 1 monkey dj member spot
and myself and Steve and others filling in gaps
we are compling a list of long term future monkey djs and future dates
in past we had likes of Carl Willingham, Mick H, Bob Hinsley,Jumping Joan, Chic, Chico, Mark Speakman, Kev Spittle, Robbo, Colin Wood, Anne A, Ritchie Andrew, Keith Williams Andy Killick, Johnny Jones, Steve Jenks
all have walked thru door as punters and of course havent forgot that there are even more djs in the regular crowd and hopefully be getting chace to hear them soon
Along with guests such as
Keith Money, Ion, John Weston, Andy Dyson, Dave Rimmer, Dave Thorley, Brian Ellis,
(apoligies if missed anyone its getting late)
and then throw in the policy of quailty rare soul, we like to think are offering a selection and variety of djs and quality rare soul that is unmatched round this part of the world. This is simply what we are going to continue...
4th Rare Soul Weekender Rhyl
Flyers out for this one and a lot of interest, full details here along with booking form recently added in news section at www.soul-source.co.uk
drunken monkey team
DMSC 10 plays from Keith W - one of Julys guests
Heres some highlights:
enjoyed it Mike10 bits I played (In no particular order)
TY KARIM-LIGHTEN UP-ROMARK
ULTIMATES-GIRL IVE BEEN TRYIN TO TELL YOU--BRO-MAR
KARMELLO BROOKS-TELL ME BABY-MILESTONE
PAUL SINDAB-I WAS A FOOL-KNOX
RUBY-DECIEVED-GOLD TOKEN
DEMURES-RAINING TEARDROPS-BRUNSWICK
JIMMY RICKS-OH WHAT A FEELING-FESTIVAL
GEORGE JACKSON-I DONT HAVE TIME TO LOVE YOU-MERCURY
DOUGLAS BANKS-AINT THAT JUST LIKE A WOMAN-GUYDEN
VOLUMES-AINT GONNA GIVE YOU UP-KAREN
Current Modern Plays July 2004 - Pete Roberts
Superb mid tempo soul off the Kanye West Akedemics unreleased album.Soulful vocals with a haunting melody.This will be in my top 5 at the end of the year.
2. Jay-6 track cd off a Japanese release on R-Soul records!!.
Color My Heart and Still are the uptempo tracks receiving a lot of dancefloor reaction.
3.Temptations-Legacy-Motown.
If you only buy one CD this year,make it this one.Superb,possibly their best album for 30 years.Part produced by Steve harvey,Love To The Musicis the instant stepper,although Something Special is my personal favourite track.
4.Mike Jiminez-The Power Project
Independant release from a couple of years ago,just starting to get the plays it deserves.Blessing is an uptempo dancer,Someday Well Get Byis a fantastic retro tune,very reminiscent of Tower Of Power,lots of strings and horns.A solid album,with 5 or 6 excellent tracks.
5.Black Science Orchestra-Sunshine-AfroArt 12"
Uplifting 80s feel dancer,originally released a couple of years ago,recently resurfaced and getting a lot of toes tapping!
6.Rell-Let Me Show You-Rocafella-12"
Been kicking around on promos for the best part of 18 months now.Great stepper.Highly recommended
7.Razah-Feels So Good-12"
Not sure if this is an official release or a naughty boot,it samples Teddy Ps When Somebody Loves You Back Very familiar and instant.
8.Omar and Angie Stone-Be Thankful-Blaze Shrine remix
William DeVaughn classic redone in 98 by Omar and Angie and remixed by the Blaze boys,ramming dancefloors everywhere.
9.Jiva-I realized-Giantstep 12"
Great uptempo soulful dancer with a jazzy,summer feel.
10.Brenda Russell-Make You Smile-Dome 12"
Great soulful/jazzy tune. Another tune for the Summer.
Cindy Scott - New CD
More details at http://www.drivingwheel.co.uk
All advance orders will be despatched during mid August and a special CD containing out-takes and alternate versions will be made available to the first 10 orders received.
Oh and the price is just £ 6.99 + postage
Dave Powner
The Renfro Soul Story - CD Release
Released this month on KENT(CDKEND 234)
Full track listing:-
Handwriting On The Wall - Bobby Wisdom <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
That Girl / See What Youve Done / Im Scheming - Carl Henderson
Why Shouldnt A Man Cry / New Girl In The Neighborhood / Destination You - Attractions
Too Darn Soulful / You Dont Love Me Anymore - Morris Chestnut
Without You / Nobody But Me - Stunners
Hes A Flirt / A Case Of Love / That Boy - Sequins
Whats Your Game - Young Brothers
Love Me Baby - Viola Edwards
Get Away Blues - Helen Moore
Life Is Love - Sam Cox
Everytime Part 1 - Buddy Mcknight
The Skate Part 2 - Ronald Saunders
Love Line - Luke Day
My World Is Falling - Tender Loving Care
Just Believe - John Westly
The Tears - Little Tony & The Hawks
Anthony [Tony] Renfro is the sort of bloke you just cant help liking. This 66 year old label owner still comes across as a naÃÆ’¯ve innocent who has just left home and wants to know more about the world. Im sure that his - always polite but curious - attitude was how he got to learn so much about the record industry that so enthrals him. Once he realised his natural charm opened doors for him, Ive a feeling he played upon it mercilessly.
Read the full article at:-
http://www.acerecords.co.uk/gotrt/aug04/cdkend234.html
Massive Raritys for sale by Irish Greg
Shirleys review of monkey-23 August 03
DMSC - 23RD August 03
Final Bank Holiday weekend of a hot, hot Summer. Col & I had
decided to go to The Drunken Monkey Soul Club extravaganza. So we
reserved a room at the Springfield Hotel in Wales and booked our train
tickets to Wales in good time to take advantage of the cheaper fares.
Of course the weekend of the Monkey was also the last Bank Holiday
weekend of the summer so it goes without saying that our soulful soiree
was not going to be totally uneventful. Sure enough Rail Track
announced plans for essential repair work to be carried out at least
inconvenience to them, oops sorry I mean the fare paying passenger. No
matter we would make our way there come hell or high water. As it
turned out we didn’t have to confront either hell (though it felt hot
enough) or high water.
On arrival in Flint we took a taxi to the
Springfield Hotel, our driver turned out not to be Welsh but an “Essex”
girl who many years ago, came for the summer season, met and married a
local boy and put down roots blah blah blah, oh no we’d got a “talker”
(this is an essential taxi driver job requirement, without it you’re
just a chauffeur;-))))) and then on coming across a “build up of
traffic” (two cars were waiting at the red traffic lights) she decided
to take an alternate route, now call me a cynic, (those who already
know me call me other things as well ;-))))) but do others always feel
as though they’re going to pay more than the locals would when in a
taxi in a strange town) we learnt about her many grandchildren, her
favourite drinking spot and how the Springfield Hotel was pricey, well
it would be compared to the social club she had already pointed out to
us as her local (seemingly most of her in-laws were on the committee)
the Springfield used to put on well known “live artistes” such as “that
bloke from Stars in Your Eyes” Finally the Springfield was there in
front of us, reluctantly I got out as by now I felt I’d made a new
friend, I almost felt like exchanging phone numbers so we could keep up
with all the “goss”. We paid the (reasonable as it turned out) fare and
bid each other a pleasant Saturday evening.
Well I don’t know how Tracy
the taxi’s (well we were in Wales) evening went but I know from past
experience that we were more than guaranteed a more than pleasant
evening with the DMSC boys & girls. Mike Hughes and Steve Thomas
were as usual setting up with the help of the sound boys Ed & Dave.
Andy Rix & Rob Thomas weren’t doing their regular spot tonight, on
their jollies I think, so the DJ line up was Chic, Steve Thomas, Robbo,
& Mike Hughes. Mick H also did a set although I hadn’t realised he
was one of the guest DJ’s, Col previously mentioned Mick was on his
jollies so it was a more than pleasant surprise when he showed up
almost straight from the airport to his spot in fact just re-reading
his playlist now I would say that for me it was an unexpected bonus, as
Mick played a few “new to me” toons. No-one played anything other than
excellent, something for everyone spots. The dancefloor soon became
somewhere to claim your territory, which was hard work for me as I was
trying to keep track (no pun intended) of each DJ’s sets plus I wanted
to strut my funky stuff down there on that dancefloor, but the good
stuff just kept on coming, stuff like Moses Smith, The Tropics, Ritchie
Adams, Duke Browner, Bill Bush, The Volumes, Isonics, Houston Outlaws,
The Appointments, The Nurons (can you see my dilemma now?) When I did
decide to take a breather from dancing and write down a few of the
toons , well you all know what it’s like, it took me a while to
remember what the last play was let alone the fifth one back. Next time
I’ll take my pen & pad to the dancefloor, of course this would only
really useful if you can multi-task, as I’m a girlie that shouldn’t be
a problem, all I need now is full and complete knowledge of all the
records any soul DJ is ever likely to play and I’ve cracked it ;-)))))
Considering how many other soul nights and all-nighters were on this
weekend there was a good size crowd
in, some of whom were non soulies from the wedding reception being held
in another room in the hotel. The “wedding” room was why there was no
second DMSC room tonight. This normally being the place to hear
funk/modern/r’n’b/progressive/connoisseurs…….., in other words anything
that is usually played in the “other” room of a two roomed venue ;-))))
Anyway these curious non-soulies popped in liked what they heard and
stayed – always a good sign. Turned out they were really up for it, -
hey didn’t this KFC/Northern stuff sound even better played out at full
belt, their obvious pleasure in the unfamiliar music was unmistakeable.
I love seeing “mainstream” music folks inspired by what they hear, it
always reminds me of how I felt the first time I went to a full on
Northern soul night only six short years ago. By whatever means
Northern soul comes to you, whether it was in the dim and distant past
of your local youth club, via family and/or friends, maybe it was more
recently at a local retro “Tamla – youth club -” soul night or as seems
more likely nowadays through TV ads, if you like what you hear you’ll
sure as hell be back for more. I for one am always encouraged if
someone is so knocked out by the music, they keep coming back for more.
Always room for one more passionate newcomer to swell the Northern Soul
ranks. ;-)))
All in all an absolutely spanking night for the monkey
boys and girls. A big thank you to Mike, his (tolerant) wife, and Steve
for making us feel so welcome. Thanks to the DJ’s for playing some damn
fine music If you haven’t been here before do yourself a favour, make
the effort, don’t take my word for it just check out the following
playlist. First an apology by way of explanation for any cock-ups in
the following playlist, it took me an age to decipher what I had
scrawled down and even then there’s been quite a lot of guess work
involved in the interpretation, so I just hope I haven’t made too many
blunders. Where you see “?/Guess–help needed” means I’m taking a guess
at a toon I don’t know but if anyone else does I sure as hell would
like for you to share that knowledge ;-))) Any glaring errors do feel
free to titter ;-))))
Warm up Sound check and Chic (not sure who played
what at this point)
Radiants – Heartbreak society
Tangeers – Heart & Soul
Moses Smith – Girl across the street (I never get tired of hearing
this)
? male vocal - ? the only way is up. (Guess– help needed)
Artistics – This heart of mine
? female - ? coming on strong (Guess – help needed)
Cavaliers – Hold to my baby
Jnr Walker – Brainwasher (I think)
Chic (definitely played these)
Archie Bell & The Drells – 1000 Wonders (I know it’s the same group
but it could have been The TSU Tornados I suppose)
Volumes – Just can’t help myself
Big Frank & The Essences – I won’t let her see me cry
Herman Lewis – Who’s kissing you tonight
Tropics – Hey little girl
Dynells – Call on me
? female - ?good got to settle for the bad
Jean Wells – let me love you
Frankie & The Damons – Man from Soul
Pat & The Blenders – Just because
Mayfield Singers – Don’t start none (gotta say, good toon but I think I
prefer the instrumental)
Little Tommy – Baby what has happened
Ascots – Anytime
Big Don’s rebellion – It was true
James Wade – ?
Spidels– Pushed out of the picture
Masquaders - It’s the same thing
Caesers – La La La I love you
Servicemen - ? (for the life in me I can’t remember which one)
IAPC – Check yourself (Gotta say I much prefer the Intruders toon to
this one)
Ruby – Feminine Ingenuity
Bobby Reed – The time is right Steve Thomas Emanuel laskey – Lucky to
be loved
Dickie Wonder - Nobody knows
Ellusions – You didn’t have to leave
Lost Souls – Secret of mine
Johnny Mae Matthews – Lonely you’ll be
Patrice Holloway – Stolen Hours
Phoentics – Just a boys dream
Richie Adams – I can’t escape from you
Charades – Key to my happiness
?Soundmasters – Don’t wanna be your fool
Dells – Run for cover
Gayle Addams – Baby I need your loving
Steve played a few modern toons
followed by a few R’n’B that I wasn’t
familiar with, just thought I’d mention it to let you get a feel of how
is set went Sonny Til – Hey little woman
Duke Browner – Crying over you
Nolan Chance – Just like the weather
Shelly North – Give me one more chance
Jean Carter – Like one
Paramount Four – You just don’t know Robbo Volumes – Ain’t gonna give
you up
?Judy Freeman – Hold On
Bobby Reed – I need your loving
Barbara Mason – Bobby is my baby
Exits – Gotta have money
Jimmy Seal – The yesterday of our love
Charles Lamont – You gotta keep moving
Jimmy Burns – You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone
Bill Bush – I’m waiting
? – Go for yourself
Guitar Ray – You’re gonna wreck my life
Mick H (fresh back from his
jollies) Sam Dees – Lonely
Sensations-Demanding Man
Anthony &Delsonics -Everytime
Four Tops – Hands of time
The Videls - Aint Gonna Do You No Good
Appointments-I Saw You There
Youngbrothers -Whats Your Game
Devotions -Do Do Da Da
Nurons -All Of My Life -
Passions -If You See My Baby
Walter & Admirations -Man O Man
Homer Banks-Sweetie Pie
Eric Mercury-Lonely Girl
Springers -Nothings To Good For My Baby
Aspirations -You Left Me
Mickey McCuller – Who you gonna run to
Monique - If You Love Me
Eric Mercury – Lonely Girl
Don Gardner – Cheatin kind
Four Voices - Your love is getting stronger
? – I love you just the same
Buddy Smith -When You Lose The One You Love
Ascots – Three feet from the gutter
Robert Tanner – Sweet Memories
Tim Harris - ?Don’t say
Mike Hughes Isonics – Sugar
Houston Outlaws – Ain’t no telling
Brilliant Corners – Three lonely guys
September Jones – I’m coming home
BJ Thomas – Keep it up
Cubie & the Cs – Church going girl
And then suddenly it was all over
There was of course the obligatory long goodbyes to everyone, and then
into the bar for a nightcap for those of us staying overnight in the
hotel. But hey what a night. Now was I right or was I right about the
music played.;-)))
Til the next time
Soulfully yours
Shirley
Many thanks Shirley for passing on review, as all her stuff a great
read, both informative and enjoyable!
saw the qs, and just thought add odd thing or two (mainly to prevent
Johnny j on me back)
Johnny J from Bangors Soul At Social did the first hour. Had to mention
as had enough banter when he found out wasnt on flyers!
jr walker track on about was King Cutis - Footpaddin (part 2)
Think it was Mick H was billed not that bloody mike h, we usually dont
bill any of the dmsc team, as we just fill in gaps at front and end ,
unless as in this case Stevie T who was doing a main hour so was
billed.
Other plays thrown out on nite not listed think are in other post on
soul source site, but as think only obvious mistake spotted was giving
c going girl its stafford cover name rather than - derc hotzog, gotta
say very impressive skills.
Soulmasters - Rare Authentic Footage Found
Set To Preview At The New Century Soul Club Third Allnighter On The Big Screen!
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to actually see what some of the artists must have looked like at the original time of recording some of this wonderful music of ours?????? well Ive always been interested in seeing any promotional photographs and the very rare odd bit of footage that has surfaced over the years as its beautiful to put a face to the voice which just adds a different dimension to the whole thing, so imagine firstly my shock and then total joy recently to find out that material is out there of some very obscure and rare artists.......... this coming Saturday February 28th THE NEW CENTURY SOUL CLUB is proud to preview some of the most wonderful exclusive rare soul footage ever to hit the Northern Soul scene in its four decade history.
Did you ever dream you would see the likes of Joe Matthews performing Shes My Beauty Queen, CODs in the flesh doing Michael, OJays - Lipstick Traces, Eddie Hill - Baby I Cried the wonderful flip side to You Got The Best Of Me Jackie Wilson in colour performing the classic Higher And Higher Tony Clarke proves on film that he was The Entertainer Major Lance Monkey Time see the Major dance and entertain.... simply awesome stuff and this is just a taster of mind blowing material which made me cry in places, it has to be seen otherwise you wont believe me.
This stuff is so important and without question is going to be a major talking point and reverlation on the scene once people see it they will have to have it trust me......its possibly one of the most important finds in years.
For further details on this contact bicknellmark@aol.com
NEW CENTURY SOUL CLUB / NEW UNTOUCHABLES HUGE EASTER SUNDAY BIRMINGHAM.
NEW CENTURY SOUL CLUB - Present Easter Alldayer - Music Policy Across The Board On Sunday 11th April - 2PM - 2AM.
AT CLUB AIR - Heathmill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham, B9 4AL.
Main Room DJs
Mark Bicknell ( NCSC )
Carl Willingham ( NCSC )
Karl Rhodes ( NCSC )
Kiddo ( NCSC )
Steve Thomas ( North Wales )
Phil Blacknell ( North Wales )
Gary Belcher ( West Midlands )
Dave Welding ( West Midlands )
Rob Kay ( East Midlands )
John Poole ( East Midlands )
Jo Wallace ( London )
Sean Chapman ( Luton )
PLUS THE NEW UNTOUCHABLES ROOM.
With DJs
Pid, Gavin N Vic, Roger Banks, Rob Bailey, Mark Raison ( Shake )
Mark Thomas ( Heavenley Blocked ) Neil Henderson ( The Hideaway )
Tickets £10.00 Advance/ £12.00 Pay On The Door/ Available from Beatin Rhythm 0161 834 7783 - info@newcenturysoul.co.uk
or by credit card rob@newuntouchables.com
For further information contact Chris 07989 425991/ Lee 07973 864256 - www.newcenturysoul.co.uk
This is a state of the art venue in the heart of Birmingham with two fantastic rooms, as with our Manchester Allnighter we can promise first class sound systems in the two rooms and top class facilities throughout the venue.
Some superb DJs booked from both camps so we look forward to a very busy session on Easter Sunday in Birmingham, the main venue flyers will be out there soon with full details etc, as above.
Keep It Real - Mark Bicknell.
Latest issue of N Soul mag out and about
Latest Issue of N Soul mag is available now, havent read it as passed on copy to one of the newly forming site review team, before having a glance thru.
So no details yet, however should see it feature as the first in a new series of independant, worthwhile reviews features (if interested in joining review team please read the post in "source news and info" forum section as after new members)
Available online via http://www.goldsoul.co.uk
The new look N.SOUL Magazine (formerly Togetherness Magazine) is a glossy high quality soul music magazine published four times per year and is at the heart of the rare Soul scene.
The next issue is OUT NOW with 140 packed pages and a chance to win a GRAND of soul..
St Ives Review 16 Oct Review by Winston
Published Date: 2004/10/22 3:10:00
St Ives 16th October
When H.G. Wells penned "The Time Machine", one assumes, he envisaged mad scientists working frantically to create a mechanism capable of traversing the very portals of time. A lot of work, and in reality on something that could never exist! Or could it?
If he'd have looked closely at the psyche of the human being, he would have discovered that all the tools he needed were in place, within. Walking into St Ives tonight was akin to stepping back to an era long forgotten. Of course the mullets and afros (disregarding my own, which is rapidly approaching Phil Lynott proportions) 😃 weren't very much in evidence. Nor thankfully were the white socks or tank tops, but sports bags and talc abounded, and of course the odd pair of Spencers with obligatory beer towel surfaced without apology.
The venue actually has a no talc policy, but apparently half the 700/800 had watched the film "The Wooden Horse", and consequently those with 'roomier' Spencers were detailed to liberally disperse talc from secret compartments. I really wish the 'Northern Soul Bible', and its fourth commandment "Thou shalt fuck the floor by making it impossible to stand up on", had never been commissioned 😃
But back to yesteryear, the venue's hardly changed, magnificent dancefloor, although even this couldn't cater for the throng in attendance. Thoughtfully tables and chairs had been strategically placed around the dancefloor, for those of us of advancing years, who need to sit down between the stompers. 😃
If your persuasion was such, there were always the balconies, offering 'Fish bowl vision', but these were in the main, populated by the 'handbaggers'.
It would be remiss of me not to point out the generous serving of KTF'rs in attendance......Karen Crane, Debs, Carms, Lisa, Nogsy, Spanner, Alan Gibbons and Nige Brown. Leaving aside the last three, a KTF beauty pageant.....and yes I know I've included Nogsy, but he did look kinda cute 😃Thankfully he appeared in fine fettle, apart from an insistence on playing R&B 😃Some of you probably know he's not been well, but I told him everyone on KTF wished him a speedy recovery.
First DJ up was Tony Warot a selection of his play list appears below.
1) I lost a true love - Danny Wagner
2) What would I do - Tymes
3) What kind of lady - Dee Dee Sharp
4) Ever again - Bernie Williams
5) Wanting you - April Stevens
6) Ice man - Billy Watkins
7) I wish I was - Eddie Garrigan
😎 Cool Off - Detroit Executives
9) Cry your eyes out - Dottie Cambridge
10) That's not love - Holly St James
Whilst Tony firmly stuck with oldies, a policy required and insisted upon by the audience, nothing seemed out of place. The floor was heaving right from the off, and when the final record was played just after one, dancefloor space was still at a premium.
Derek Allen was next up delighting the crowd with.....
1) I want my baby back - Stevie Wonder
2) Suspicion - Funk Brothers
3) Crying Time - Brenda Holloway
4) Just because - Pat and the Blenders
5) Comin' home baby - Dee Dee Sharp
6) Love you babe - Paulette
7) My little girl - Bobby Garrett
😎 Try a little harder - Fi-Dels
9) Cause you're mine - Vibrations
10) In orbit - Joy Lovejoy
Again, I would like to stress this was never billed as anything other than a revival night and the crowd were in raptures.
Then on strolled the ex shades DJ Glenn Bellamy and his first track?
1) Double Cookin - Checkerboard Squares
2) I'm not strong enough - Four Perfections
3) You hit me - Alice Clark
4) Satisfied - Ben Aiken
5) Can't help lovin' you - Paul Anka
6) Come go with me (instr) - Ed Cobb Orchestra
7) Better use your head - Little Anthony & the Imperials
😎 Breakout - Mitch Ryder
9) Do what you wanna do - Paul Sinbad
10) Cry your eyes out - Dottie Cambridge
11) You didn't mean me no good - Jelly Beans
12) Something's burning - Marvellows
13) Help me - Al Wilson
14) Can't you see you're losing me - Mary Wells
15) Aint no soul left in these old shoes - Ronnie Milsap
16) Please let me in - JJ Barnes.
It wasn't that Glenn played more records than the other DJs it's just that he's more efficient, and actually enjoyed scribbling out his play list.
The last DJ to furnish me with a play list was the immortal Brian Rae.
1) Champion - Willie Mitchell
2) Sad girl - Carol Anderson
3) I can't do it - Eddie and Ernie
4) No one else can take your place - Inspirations
5) Didn't' say a word - Yvonne Baker
6) You got me where you want me - Larry Santos
7) I've got the need - Moments
😎 Lend a hand - Bobby Hutton
9) Wade in the water - Ramsey Lewis
10) Help me - Al Wilson
Even though some records were duplicated, a situation usually frowned upon, there was no frowning tonight! Just hundreds of happy faces, each with their own personal time machine, which had transported them back, some 25 years. The only thing that didn't regress was the price of the records in the record bar, they were firmly rooted in 2004.......but hey, you can't have everything.
I make no apologies for my reflections on a great night being somewhat wordy, I haven't done a review in ages and......it just seemed right.
No apologies from the organisers for the music policy either, oldies was the fare for the night, and it was consumed with passion by the ravenous horde, and if seconds had been available, then everyone's name would have been "Oliver".
As a codicil to this review, I think when Dave Godin coined the phrase "Northern Soul" most of the tracks played tonight would have measured up nicely to his interpretation of our wonderful scene!!
KTF Winston 😃
Lifeline & Soultown New Years Eve Quality Rare Soul All-Nighter
The full line up is....
Representing the Lifeline Soul Club will be Andy Dyson, Mick H, Tim Brown, Arthur Fenn & Chalky and for Soultown Soul Club we have Carl Willingham, Rob Thomas, Mark Bicknall, Paul Sadot & Andy McCabe. A feast of quality Soul is guaranteed.
There will be 200 tickets only for this night and they will be priced £15. Feedback about the night has been excellent and fully expect tickets to go quickly. Hopefully they will be on sale at the LifeLine All-nighter October 16th.
For details/tickets etc...
Andy Dyson @ Dysonsoul@aol.com or telephone 01302 744927
Mick H @ Trentsoul@aol.com or telephone 07968 030464
Andy McCabe on 07792164683
Chalky @ chalky@soultown.eclipse.co.uk or telephone 07743 863523
Wolverhampton Soul Night Wigan Casino Roadshow 13 Nov
Pama Listing
1967
PM 701 Clancy Eccles - What Will Your Mama Say // Clancy Eccles - Darling Dont Do That
1967
PM 702 Little John&The Shadrocks - Lets Get Married // Around The World
1967
PM 703 The Clancy Set - Western Organ // Mothers Advice
Produced by Clancy Eccles
1967
PM 704 The Trials - Bad Mind People // My Heart Is Aching
PM 706 Rico Rodrecez - Its Not Unusual // Rico Rodrecez - Soul Man
PM 707 Alton Ellis - The Message // Some Talk
PM 710 Lloyd Terrell - Bang Bang Lulu // Mrs Miller - I Never Knew
1968
PM 711 Ernest Ranglin - Heart Beat // Birds Of The Air
PM 712 Clancy Eccles - The Fight // Great
PM 715 Reco Rodriguez - Tenderfoot Ska // Memories
Produced by Jeff Palmer
1968
PM 716 Beverly Simmons - Mr. Pitiful // Thats How Strong My Love Is
PM 717 Alton Ellis - My Time Is The Right Time // Johnny Moore - Tribute To Sir Alex
Produced by Ellis/Moore
1968
PM 718 Joyce Bond Show - They Wash /// Joyce Bond Show - Back To School
Produced by Palmer Bros.
1968
PM 719 The Mohawks - The Champ // Sound Of The Witchdoctors
Produced by J. Palmer
1968
PM 720 Tommy McKenzie - Fiddle Sticks // Please Stay
1968
PM 721 Monty Morris - Say What You Say // Tears In Your Eyes
PM 722 Clancys Allstars - C.N. Express Part I //C.N. Express Part II
PM 723 Lyn Tait&The Jets - Soul Food // Music Flames
PM 725 The Crowns - I Surrender // I Know Its Alright
1968
PM 726 Diana Landor - Afro Blue // Empty Little Shadow
PM 728 Anthony Deeley - Dont Change Your Mind About Me // Any-time Man
PM 729 The Termites - Push It Up // The Termites - Two Of A Kind
Produced by H. Robinson
1968
PM 730 Norman T. Washington - Same Thing All Over // Youve Been Cheating
PM 731 Little Beverly - Youre Mine // What A Guy
PM 732 Dr. Martin Luther King - I Have A Dream // Top Of The Mountain
PM 733 The Milwaukee Coasters - Treat Me Nice // Sick And Tired
PM 734 Knights Of The Round Table -Lament To Bobby Kennedy // If You Were My Girl
PM 735 Bobby Patterson&The Mustangs - Broadway Aint Funky No More / I Met My Match
1968
PM 736 The Crowns - Jerking The Dog // Keep Me Going
A Palmer Bros. Production
1968
PM 738 The Termites - Show Me The Way // What Can I Do
PM 739 The Mohawks - Baby Hold On (Part I) // Baby Hold On (Part II)
A Palmer Bros. Production
1968
PM 740 Lloyd Terrel - How Come // Oh My Lover
1968
PM 741 Norman T. Washington - Tiptoe // Dont Hang Around
PM 742 The Buttercups - If I Love You // Loving You
PM 743 Bobby Patterson - The Good ODays // Dont Be So Mean
PM 744 The Beas - Dr. Goodfoot And His Bikini Machine // Where Do I Go From You
1968
PM 745 The Crowns - She Aint Gonna Do Right // I Need Your Loving
PM 746 Elridge Holmes - Beverley // Wait For Me Baby
PM 748 Betty Lavette - Only Your Love Can Save Me // I Feel Good All Over
1968
PM 749 Norman T. Washington - Jumping Jack Flash // Youve Got Me Spinning
PM 750 Roy Docker - When // Go
1968
PM 751 The Mohawks - Sweet Soul Music // Hip Jigger
PM 752 Lloyd Terrell - Lulu Returns // I Feel The Music
PM 753 Premo&Joe - Peace On Earth // The School Boys - Guilty Of Love
1968
PM 754 Bobby Patterson&The Mustangs - Busy Busy Bee // Sweet Taste Of Love
PM 755 The Volumes - I Just Cant Help Myself // One Way Lover
PM 756 Roy Docker - Every Day Will Be Like A Holiday // Im An Outcast
1969
PM 757 The Mohawks - Monty Monty // The Mohawks - Pepsi
A Palmer Brothers Production
1969
PM 758 The Mohawks - Ride Your Pony // Western Promise
1969
PM 759 The Crowns - Call Me Since You Been Gone
PM 760 The Buttercups - Come Put My Life In Order // If I Love You
PM 761 Billy Bass - I Need Your Love So Bad // Im Coming To
PM 762 Warren Lee - Underdog Back Street // Just Like A Woman
1969
PM 763 Bobby Patterson - T.C.B. Or T.Y.A. // What A Wonderful Night For Love
1969
PM 765 Bill Moss - Sock It To em Soul Brothers // Sock It To em Soul Brothers (instrumental)
PM 766 Soul Partners - Walk On Judge // Loose The One You Love
PM 767 The Showmen - Action // What Would It Take
PM 768 Anne Walker&The Crownettes - You Dont Know // Ode To Billy Joe
PM 769 Conroy Cannon Mission - Oh Happy Day // Cant Get Along Without You
PM 771 Joyce Bond - Mr. Pitiful // Lets Get Married
1969
PM 772 The Persians - The Sun Gotta Shine In Your Hearts // I Have Eyes For You Only
PM 773 Bobby Patterson - My Thing Is Your Thing (Come Get It) // Keep It In The Family
1969
PM 774 Roosevelt Grier - Whos Got The Ball
PM 775 Clyde McPhatter - I Am Not Going To Work Today // Rhythm&Blues
PM 776 The Mohawks - Landscape // Bill Moss - Number One
PM 784 Roosevelt Grier - Cmon Cupid // High Society Woman
1969
PM 785 The Other Brothers - Lets Get It Together // Little Girl
1969
PM 786 Emperors - Karate // Ive Got To Have Her
1968
PM 789 The Rudees - Give Peace A Chance // She
PM 790 Starnger Cole - Come Dance With Me // Youve Dance Without Me
PM 792 Lloyd Terrell - Birth Control // Val Bennett - Return To Peace
1970
PM 793 Clifford Curry - You Turn Out The Light // Good Humour Man
PM 794 Spencer Wiggins - Im A Poor Mans Son // Thats How Much I Love You
PM 795 Barbara Perry - Say You Need Me // Unlovable
PM 797 Clifford Curry - I Cant Get A Hold Of Myself // Aint No Danger
PM 798 The Mohawks - Skinhead Shuffle // Rico Rodrigues - Red Cow
1970
PM 799 Kirk Reading - Close Shave // The Untouchables - Prisoner Of Love
A Pama Records Production
1970
PM 800 Sid&Joe With The Moharks - Down On The Corner // Who Is That Stranger
1970
PM 801 Bill Jenkins - What A Woman // Sleepy Cat
PM 802 Jeff Barnes - Jeff Barnes Thing // Lennox Brown - Lovers Mood
PM 803 Bunny Lee All Stars - Annie Pama // Mr. Magoo
1970
PM 804 Black Beatles - Reggae And Shout // Lennox Brown - The Green Hornet
1970
PM 805 Ferdinand&Dill - Take Back Your Ticket // Blueberry Hill
1970
PM 806 Sketto Rich - Hound Dog // Black Girl
PM 807 Noel&The Fireballs - Confusion // We Got To Have Loving
PM 808 Noel&The Fireballs - Cant Turn You Loose // Skinny Legs
PM 809 Bill Jentils - True True Train // Jeff Barnes - Give And Take
PM 810 Owen Gray - Sugar Dumpling // I Dont Know Why
A Pama Records Production
1970
PM 811 Pat Rhoden - Maybe The Next Time // Got To See You
Musical backing by The Mohawks
Produced by Derrick Morgan for Pama Records
1970
PM 812 Solomon Jones - Here Comes The Night // Reco Rodriquez - Jaded Rumble
1970
PM 813 The Marvels - Love One Another // Falling Rain
Musical Backing by The Mohawks
A Pama Records Production
1970
PM 815 Sonny Cox - The Choking Kid
PM 817 The Marvels - Dont Let Her Take Your Love From Me // La La La
A Pama Records Production
1970
PM 818 Laurel Aitken - Marys Boy Child // Rupie Edwards - Version
PM 819 The Marvels - Oh Lord Why Lord // Nellie - Love Letters
PM 820 Fitzroy Sterling - My Sweet Lord // Darling Thats Right
Produced by Sidney Crooks
1971
PM 822 Derrick Morgan - Love Bug // My Dickie
PM 823 Winston Groovy - Heaven Help Us // Cant Do Without Your Love
Produced by Sidney Crooks
1971
PM 824 The Youth - Jesus Keepeth My Soul // Fire Fire
1971
PM 827 Winston Groovy - Dont Break My Heart // How Long Will This Go On
PM 828 Junior English - Jesamine // Sydney Crooks Allstars - The Flash
1971
PM 829 Willie Francis - Oh What A Mini
PM 830 The Classics - Sex Education // The Power - Soul Flash
Produced by H. Palmer
1971
PM 832 The Marvells - Do You Know You Have To Cry // Love Power
PM 833 Lloyd Sparks - You Dont Care // Tonys All Stars - Must Care (Version)
PM 834 Jackie Brown - Living In Sweet Jamaica
PM 835 Hugh Roy - Way Down South // Billy Dyce - Be My Guest
PM 836 Max Romeo/Lloyd Tyrell/The Classics - Night Angel (EP)
Tracks: Wet Dream (Max Romeo) / Bang Bang Lulu (Lloyd Tyrell) // Birth Control (LLoyd Tyrell) / Sex Education (The Classics)
1972
PM 838 Eugene Paul - Beautiful Sunday // Eugene Paul - Take Care Son
1972
PM 839 Fermena - Come What May // Fermena&Ranny - Version
Produced by Ranny Williams
1972
PM 840 Alton Ellis - Girl Have Got A Date // Eat Bread
1972
PM 842 Flames - Rocket Man // I Am All Broek Up
PM 843 The Heptones - Youve Lost That Loving Feeling // Version
1972
PM 844 Ken Parker - Shake It Loose / Tommy McCook - Version
PM 845 Slim Smith - 3x7 Rock&Roll
PM 846 Maytals - I Am Feeling Lonely
PM 847 Clarendonians - This Is My Story // Val Bennett - Caledonia
PM 848 Stranger Cole - The House Where Bimbo Lives // Our High School Dance
PM 850 Slim Smith - The Time Has Come // Reco&His Band - Version
Produced by B. Lee
1972
PM 851 Phil Pratt Allstars - Feel Good All Over // Keble Drummond - Dangerous
PM 852 John Holt - Pledging My Love
PM 852 Jerry Lewis - The Godfather // Alton Ellis - Some Day
PM 853 Charlie Ace&Fay - Big Seven // Youth Professionals - Professional Version
1972
PM 856 Cornell Campbell - What Happens // Good Hearted Woman
PM 857 Laurel Aitken - Reggae Popcorn // Darling Darling
PM 859 Chenley Duffus - At The End // Chenley Duffys - Goodnight My Love
Prod. by Lee Perry/Upsetters
PM 860 Dr Bobby Floyd - Sound // Young Dillinger - Dr Skank
PM 862 Jerry Lewis - The Godfather // Alton Ellis - Some Day
Produced by Bunny Lee
1972
PM 863 Lloyd Terrell And Junior Byles - Big Eight // Auntie Lulu
1973
PM 863 Winston Reed - Big Eight // Ranny Williams Allstars With The Classics - Instrumental Version
1971
PM 869 Junior English - Daniel // Junior English - Perfidia
1973
PM 872 Gladdy&Stranger - Dedicated To Illiteracy // G G Allstars - Dub
Prod. by A. Ranglin
PM 873 Larry Marshall - True Believer // The Flames - Water Your Garden
1973
PM 874 Chenley Duffus - Standing On The Hill // Billy Dyce - Women Smarter
1973
PM 875 Max Romeo - Pussy Watchman // Cornell Campbell - You Are My Sunshine
PM 876 Twinkle Brothers - Pust It Inna // Village Ram
PM 877 Father Sketto - Big Nine // The Untouchables - Old Lady
PM 879 Fermena - Wonderful Dreams // Version
PM 3222 Marvels - Heaven Must Have Sent You // Anymore
PM 4000 Pat Kelly - Sing About Love // Version
Produced by Pat Kelly
1975
PM 4001 Justin Hinds - Sinners Where You Going To Hide // Justin Hinds - If Its Love You Need
Produced by Duke Reid
1975
PM ??? The Marvels - Do You Know You Have To Cry
1971
Ace releases for Nov
3rd Anniversary at Union Club Nottingham - Free Cd -This Friday!!!
The Monkey and that Mick H
more to follow
Just a note to say what a top night at the monkey on sat.as allways a great friendly crowd who know what rare soul is
few tunes from my spot
margaret little -love finds a way -glenbro
stormie wynters-lifesaver-mercury
hamilton movement -shes gone -look-out
out a sights -for the rest of my life -suru
eric lomax girl your so good c/u
herby brown -one more broken heart-blue ash
bobby rich -theres a girl somewere -sambea
vanguards -goodtimes bad times-lamp
jj jackson -to much love -c/u
nurons -all my life -nu-ron
blendells -did you mean-act a -acetate
mac staton -there she goes -prelude
ray agee -iam losing again -soultown
classics -so glad i found you -yang-g
joe jammer -my life -optimum
appointments -i saw you there -de-lite
sensations -demanding man-wayout
trennells -blessed with a love -flo-jo
soul brothers inc-tear drops -salem
moments -baby i want you- hog
prophets -one gold peice-shrine
devotions do do da -nation
flash mckinley -ill rescue you -bombaybuddy
buddy smith -when you lose the one you love -brute
robert tanner -sweet memories -mega-tone
andy fisher -hearts a beating stronger-fat fish