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Hi our 2nd year underway: heres a review from Wendy Flynn
Friday 23rd May was the first Sleepless Nights of year II. Anyone attending must have had low expectations - it couldn't possibly better the attendance and atmosphere of the 1st anniversary bash. Could it? Friday night would indicate SN will continue to be a great club. It also proved that SN is establishing a legacy.
Al was up first on the decks. Under the tutelage of Danny, Pip and John, Al has been spending slightly less money on beer than usual and instead has invested in some nice records. Despite the early hour, the floor was soon filling up to the sounds of The Monitors, The Trilons and The 4 Tops.
Next up was Paul and Willie ? double decking. Paul has taken Willie under his wing and after a good spot at the all-nighter in April, Willie has shown hes now capable of flying solo. Nonetheless as a tag team, Paul & Willie are the WWF champs when it comes to spinning tunes 60s RnB and solid soul sounds.
Their spot was followed by Mark T, our favourite uncle, not content with occasionally handing out free cds but spoiling us rotten with a choice selection of 6ts tunes from shufflers to stompers. Then Brian reached into his trick bag and pulled out an impressive selection of 60s & 70s and magiced up an impressive set in front of our very eyes and ears. Next Pip played one of his trademark stomper sets.
Pip was raised on a dubious diet of speed metal. Danny has improved Pips musical nutrition & now Pip has a box of stompers for breakfast, lunch and tea. Karl started off his set with Never Learned to Dance, which saw the kids tripping up over their toes to get on the floor. He made sure to keep everyone there with a set full of classics.
As the night wore on Grandmaster Danny D took his turn on the decks and played a faultless set giving us hardly time to breathe. Its a wonder no one dropped dead from a heartattack as John Dunne (as always - playing to/for the crowd) worked us into a frenzy. And in the finest Irish showband tradition he sent us home sweating.
Like Little Carl Carlton, Sleepless Nights might be small - but the competition aint nothing yall.
Our club is growing stronger day by day.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Playlists:
Willie/Paul Davis: Carol Fran - I Gonna Try Betty Swann - Make Me Yours Jan Bradley - Mama Didnt Lie The Creations - Oh Baby The Precisions - If This Is Love Jean Wells - Keep Your Mouth Shut And Your Eyes Open Patti & The Emblems - Mixed Up, Shock Up Girl Undisputed Truth - Youve Got The Love I Need Hank ballad - Do It ZuLu Style Parliaments - Dont Be Sore At Me Bobby Freeman - Im Never Gonna Fall In Love Again Mark T "Somebody Help Me" Larry Birdsong - Sur-Speed "Where DoI Go" Jeff Dale -Atco w/d "Just Say Youre Wanted" Gwen Owens-Velgo "You Wont Say Nothing" Tamala Lewis -Marton "Dont Want To Get Away From Your Love" Yvonne Daniels - Sterling "First Time" Embers - JCP "Please heart Dont Break" TSU Toronados - Rampart Street "Gotta Find A True Love" ET White - Great Potential demo "Im So Lonely" Sandra Lopez - Phil LA w/d "Youre Gone" Celeste Hardie - Reynolds demo "Chained" Percy Stone - Unreleased Grapevine demo "The One That You Love" Constellations - c/u "I Never Never Knew" Bad Weather Inc - Soul City UK "Youre Gonna Wreck My Life" Gutar Ray - Grapevine "Keep On Going" Jimmy Stokes - Siana demo "I Gotta Find That Girl" Billy Hambric - Pyramid "What Happened Baby" Chuck Thomas - Band Box "A Lonely Boy" Lee Wilson - USA "Just Like Yesterday" Joe Simon - Irral
Brian playlist not available
Pip
The DuShons - You better think it over Joe and Mack - Dont You Worry Maskman - Come Back No More Ted Taylor - Somebodys always trying Joe Tex - I Wanna Be Free Accents - New Girl Delcos - Arabia Dee Dee Sharpe - What Kind Of Lady VelVets - I got to find me somebody The Magicians - Keep Your Hands Off My Baby James Coit - Black Power Viola Wills - I Got Love J J Barnes - Chains Of Love Wilson Pickett - Baby Dont you Weep Edwin Starr - Time Is Passing By Herbert Hunter - I was Born To Love You Jimmy Ruffin - Give Her all The Love I Got The Mitch Harvey Averne Dozen - Never learned to dance - Uptite Bobby Womack - What is this - Minit Roy Roberts - Got to have your love - Ninandy Rosco & Barbara - Could this be love - Old Town Little Gigi - I volunteer - Decca Lou Johnson - If I never get to love you - Big Top Lou Johnson - Magic potion - Big Top Larry Trider - Carbon copy - Coral Johnny Bartel - If this isnt love - Solid State The Babies - The hand of fate - Dunhill Dee Edwards - Why cant there be love - Bump Shop Barbara Acklin - Just aint no love - Brunswick The Vontastics - Never let your love grow cold - St Lawrence The Temptations - Youre not an ordinary girl - Gordy The Supremes - Love is like an itching - Motown The Epitome of Sound - You dont love me - Sandbag Emanuel Laskey - Im a peace loving man - Thelma
Danny Terry Callier-look at me now (cadet) Marvin Gaye- desperate situation (tamla) Isley bros-My love (soul beat) Ringleaders-Baby what has happened (Mpac) Darrell Banks-open the door (revilot) Heartbreakers-Ive got to face it (derby city) John Bowie-Your gonna miss a good thing (merben) Chubby & the Turnpikes-I didnt try (capitol) Turley Richards- I feel allright(capitol) Jerry Cooke-I hurt on the otherside (capitol) Lou Lawton-Knick Knack Patty Wack (wand) Soothers-I believe in you (port) Tommy Payton-Mountain of soul (staff) Moments-Nine Times (stang) Dells-Its all up to you (Cadet) Drizabone-Pressure (jayboy) Gladys Knight-No one could love you more ™ John Dunne Chymes: Begining Of My Life (Down To Earth) Ronnie Love: Chills and Fever (Dot) Carol Fran: Im Gonna Try (Port) Jesse Fisher: Youre Not Loving A Beginner (Wayout) Incredibles: I Cant Get Over Losing Your Love (Audio Arts) Archie Bell: 1000 Wonders (Atlantic) Commands: Hey Its Love (Backbeat) Channel 3: Sweetest Thing (Dakar) Sister Sledge: Thinking Of You (Atlantic) Jackie Wilson: Didnt I (Brunswick) Don Ray: Born A loser (RCA) Marvelletes: Ill Keep Holding On (TMG) Stevie Wonder: Uptight (TMG) Beverly and the Del Capris: Mama I Think Im In Love (Columbia) Mandrill: Too Late (Arista) Four Tops: Baby I Need Your Loving (Motown) Till the next one

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By Mike in Articles · May 30, 200322 yr

A quick word to pass onto all members that the DMSC June Event at Springfield Hotel is cancelled.

As we finding out we are often at the mercy of other peoples planning, in this case it appears have fell victim to a double booking, all we say is that we are certain that our planning was on the ball.

Due to the short nature of the timings, we first offer apoligies, again it seems it is out of our hands, and also ask for all members to spread the word.

All other dates for 2003 are still 100%

Thanks
DMSC team

By Mike in News Archives · May 29, 200322 yr

First a quick good to meet all the online types knocking around espically the down south ones who dont get to see so often nowadays.

After fridays adventures, pleased to annouce all lost was car keys for a while and a houston outlaws for 30 mins

Quick and fast report if interested

Trip down: Listening to Cardiff promotion playoff match could have been the highlight, or would have been if you spoke welsh! and then it was the normal game of anyone bring tapes, nah so it was the one duty minibus tape all the rest of way. Found venue first time and were on time ..phoning Guiness book of records as you read this.

In and at it. Changed just a bit since last time there when stuff like "first shot " ruled the roost.
Very smart layout decor design and all that, tunnels leading everywhere, quite possibly smartest venue been to for a long while.
Three rooms, main room, conniseurs room and jazz funk room
Think up from north wales coast lot was 1 minibus and 4 cars doing the trip, most normal rogues showing up.

Andy K and Chico had an spot in main hall , was still filling up at this time but pushed out some good stuff
Meself then Steve were on in conniseurs room a fair sized room, smart and plush full of dealers and a boxing ring style dance.
Most of first half was spent in here, heard some great and interesting sounds, with the empasis on ears rather than dance floor
Nick Brown, Ian B and others all gave ears a treat. Fair few dealers, managed to blag latest SKM, which as always interesting reading and some good points in the letters section. One certain dealer started showing effects of too much monkey, as last heard was attacking people wearing monkey mask.

Into main hall later on, DMSC regulars Andy Rix and Rob Thomas were in main room and carried on where left off at Fridays monkey.
With a great hour of spins. Next up for the following hour was myself and Steve, we split into 30 mins each. Threw up main room plays at en d
Steve T took next half hour and pushed out mix of quality revivals rarities and currents , hopefully hell push up a few plays later

Mark Bicknell up next, continued with some great rare revivals and more, current plays are listed in lime street report. Not 100% sure who was on next on or for rest of nite, but we stayed in main hall till end, floor stayed busy thru out and a well varied mix of sounds was given out.

Was just going to have a look in the third room and found out it was all over, 3am and was time to go, always a sign when time passes by quickly that are having a good one.
Dunno what happenend to the solar live broadcast, Dave Rimmers spot come thru and had good reviews, after that not really sure as sky digital only had jazz funk background music on after midnite from what I heard on quick scan of tape

Overall we had a great time, as always a good laugh, great venue, good crowd in with large north west and north wales groups and place had a good feel and atmosphere, most enjoyable and big thanks to the promoters Kev, Ken, Karen and all the rest who looked after us and put on a great event.

Reckon its got to be the only main regular Bank Holiday Event worth giving up the b and q trip for. And a good reason for extending bank holidays as feel like dog****

Bashed out a few words on stuff I pushed out for what worth as written for site and e-monkey
Was sussing out what would go, heard there were a lot of requests for
classics and read past playlists, which pointed to classics main hall style but as later saw a fair few familar faces turned up from North West , many dmsc regulars or knock around same venues as us. So thought a mixed mix along the lines of below would work and it seemed to do the job, in no order and quick and dirty,

Sugar-Isonics
Long time Alan H csc spin, this once a forgotten wigan spin, is currently very popular round our way at dmsc events over last year or so, and with Carl Willingham also giving it major plays reckon fair to say well popular spin

Im Coming Home - September Jones
While could be classed as a "oldie", still works and fresh to a fair few and nearly always drags out at least one "what was that".

Choke that monkey- San Remo Strings feat Jr Walker cover
Steve T dug this instrumental out after prising info out of him with cocky promise that will find more, had a dig and was lucky enough to dig out a copy or two, a sort of good rockin feel to start off with, strings come in from all over the place for a bit, and after a while a great sax jumps in. Instantly well popular floorfiller

Emanuel Laskey - Peace Loving Man
Extremely popular at moment and fits the mood, often followed by requests for flip

B J Thomas - Keep it Up
Started off as a Ion cover up and cover artist name "Duke Baxter" fits better than the actual real artist, first heard it in Shoreditch CSC days spun by Irish Greg, over last few years think this has given me so many laughs with various stories, even last Friday and then again on Sunday had more tales to add. Reg plays nowadays by Guy H, Pete Coulson, and at all DMSC events and more.

Little Charles and Sidewinders - The Loner
Heard Dave Rimmer give this some at monkey, instant attraction, sounded great to me and tracked one down. History wise not sure how well known but it features in a 70s John Vincent top ten, Instrumental flip works well and worth a go and cheap.

Hold On - Judy Freeman (test lp version)
On a dub courtesy of Irish Greg a few years ago, who has the one off test pressing lp found by Benji from Munich , thought to be the complete orignal take that the 45 release was edited from, longer version with better finish build up makes the whole track so much more stronger. While had its time elsewhere, constant requests for it over the last two years our way make it an almost regular play/floorfiller

Joe and Mack - Dont You Worry
which way........

Tangeers - Let My Heart And Soul Be Free
no need

Cody Black - Going Going Gone
A all over the place cheapie, and maybe one that may cause some to pull face , shrug, Full credit to Kev Murphy who threw it out at Goldburne Niter recently, and made many do a double take as it sounded so good, it made me dig it out anyway

Andy Killocks plays

A quick thanks to everyone involved at Zanzibars on Sunday for a great
evening. As requested, playlist;

Jesse James - Are you gonna leave me - Shirley
Voicemasters - Two lovers - Frisco
Martinques - If you want call me - ME-O
Eugene Gamble - Without my baby - Jetstream
Five Chances - If you want to call me - Finch
Vashons - Well be together - Delle
Anthony&Delsonics - Everytime - Emerge
Clebrities - I Choose You Baby - Boss
Charts - Nobody made you love me - Wand
Volumes - Ive never been so in love - Garu
Five Chances - Im gonna miss you - Finch
Deltours - Sweet and lovely - Starville
Precisions - Sugar aint sweet - Drew
Anita Andersen - Secretly - Contact
Facinators - In other words - Bombay
Perfections - So lonely - Big B

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By Mike in Articles · May 29, 200322 yr

Time against us at moment, but can still fit in the odd hour or so to try and keep things fresh and moving.
Site is very slowly getting to the final stage, and one new section is the addition of regular contributors. And as such like to welcome Mark Bicknell aboard, known and respected for a long time. we think his Big Daddy On Line Soul Shack will be a worthwhile addition to the site. Hit here to visit
As always this site thrives on user contributions, so feel more than free to post up and shoot your shot

By Mike in News Archives · May 29, 200322 yr

Sid passed on his plays from last fridays monkey, as said apoligies were due as got a bit of a rough deal with timings.
Dont forget next Lime Street is on this Weekend.

Hi Mike,Steve&all dmsc crowd

Just like to say a big thanks for allowing lime st club
to dj, due to co promoter John Purvis arriving late it was
left to Sid Jones to show what Lime St is about.
play list was

bob&gene..i really really love you.mo do
monorays..love.20th century
johnny bartel..if this isnt love.solid state
gary haines..keep on going.sound
turnpikes..cast a spell.capitol
sonny daye..long long road to happiness.power
imaginations..strang neighborhood.faternity
constellations..i didnt know how to.gemini star
gordon keith..look ahead.calumet
bud harper..where ever you were.peacock
the play list above reflects what lime st is about.
the next Lime St is on 31st may {next sat}
we are celebrating mark bicknells birthday,
here are some of the djs playlist
johnny rogers..make a change.amon
betty moorer..speed up.wand
pat&the blenders..just because.fast eddie
arin demain..silent treatment.blue star
eddie parker..Im gone.awake
servicemen..I need a helping hand.windhit
timmy williams..compition.marla
cody black..Im slowly moulding.king
servicemen..are you angry.windhit
consollations..i dont know about you.gemini star
masqueraders..how.labeat
among many others played on the night.
looking forward to the next dmsc in 2 weeks
Sid Jones :music:

By Mike in News Archives · May 25, 200322 yr

if cant make it today can catch all going ons on Solar Radio Been told details are northern room live 9.30 till ten Dave Rimmer 12.00 till 1.00 Mike h / Ste Thomas then Mark Bicknell Click here for live stream Sky Digital Channel 879 (To the UK&Eire) Listeners without Sky Digiboxes should note the following tuning details: Astra 2B Satellite 28.2 degrees East, Transponder 33, 12.344Ghz Horizontal Polarisation, SR 27500, FEC 2/3.

By Mike in News Archives · May 25, 200322 yr

Second Monkey At Springfield event of the year, and we were well looking forward to this one, know when you get that feeling? Well we felt a buzz of anticapation going around for this one...

Ongoing car probs, clutch status: now only gets us round corner to asda, so had to scrounge lift of Ritchie and Ann, much appreciated. Turned up early and in a soon to be gone chill mood had a casual beer while looking out over the river to England, realising we could flyer it as 1km from England.

Sound crew up and fixing, Stevie T due to arrive soon, bar open, as always table/chair rearanging, all we needed now was the booked djs, otherwise mean have to take care of that and that will knock things outta sync, and of course that was what happened. Sue was left ic of the event and soon was a constant stream of members to keep her on her toes.
As requested when out and about, all members got thrust in their hands the Drunken Monkey mask flyer, was there a purpose behind these?
Well rumous that Stevie T would buy any member wearing one a drink at Locarno on Sunday were quickly killed off, though a sly swig from Bargain Boozes 3 litre 8% £1.99 conniseurs cider may be on offer so dont forget them. Though going by comments it seems that there be a breakout of lot of rare soul fiends kids living the monkey tomorrow

By now all things had worked out as should be, both rooms kicked off, Sid Jones from Lime Street Club at Dunkinfield took over, due to communication probs on our side, have to give apoligies to Sid as cause of timings etc he got a rough deal, and though his partner in crime John Purvis from Lime St was delayed he overcome all and made max use of his time on decks and got nite off to a cracking start.

Kev Spittle was up next and carried it on, gave out a great mix during his 45 mins, by now nite was cranking up, 10 come and Monkey regular Rob Thomas jumped up and continued from where he left last time kicking arse with top selection of quality,.

Carl Willingham was the special guest for this event and the fact that this was his third visit as a dj says just how popular he is at monkey. And the variation and quality of his plays shows just how much depth this man has, Room was jumping now,. sweaty, packed and could cut the atmospheric, floor well busy.

After Carls hour it was time for Andy Rix to grab hold and continue pushing it to the limit. As always bashed out quality mix, members lapped it up and it seemed like whole nite building up to a climax. Normally we finish 130 ish, but tonite had to call a sudden halt to the nite at 1am, Steve T managed to fit in 3 finishers to seal nite off

Early finish: ok was a bit of a shock but hotel management had valid reasons and while not happy feeling was just had to accept it.
Reason was the sound team Dave Eddie and Dave in order to get best sound available had managed to use the hotels built in system as well as there own.

This gave the best sound we ever had at Monkey, unfortunately it was too good, due to the way the hotel system worked, it had effect of sending the sound upstairs straight to hotel rooms. The residents of these rooms complained and the comprise was reached to finish at 100. Though other room cracked on later

Apoligies to all members, though it happenend as were trying to improve things and couldnt foresee the results, we now know next time

Crowd was one of the best numbers wise, offical figures 190, was good to see many regulars from all over uk turning up, Nottingham, Barrow On Furness, Halifax, Manchester, Bolton, Oldham Stockport and all the other North West towns, the almost 100%ers from Cambridge, loads from the midlands, all the North Wales regulars, the Chester boys and all the rest no doubt have missed many more places out apoligies but getting late.

One thing noticed was just how many familar faces were there not just from dmsc but all the other quality events around uk, someone once said quality soul quality people. good to catch up with many, and see familar faces for first time at DMSC inc John Pugh who every time meet by either coincedence or strange unknown forces the event is a good one.

Gotta say thanks to all, as always it was your up for it attitude that really made the nite, the whole feel, the buzz, the banter, the reaction, imo it was one of the best if not the best.

All Era Second room went well, format, sound and all that still evolving,
regulars up on nite were Paul Baldwin, Chico, Pete Bangor, Mark Speakman
A change in the format of nite which worked well
Numbers were up on last time and been told it went really well.
Pete B has passed on plays which be at the end of here and hopefully will have a more detailed account of the nite soon.

Feedback on nite? Well again it knocked us out, thanks to all who passed on, all appreciated. Have added some earky on line comments at end,
If you were there and know were loads of online members there, feel free to pass on your views by hitting that comment button at end.

Sounds info, playlists up are below as busy weekend and time against us will add more sounds info after weekend.
Of course view above is my own look at nite and as such cruical things as no lites in ladies bogs needing sorting was all over place at times and so view may be different than yours, but whatever your view feel free to pass on to rest of dmsc members by using the comments button

DMSC team casualty report, one white car often used by dmsc members to get to many quality events blew up on the way home last nite, Stevie T was heard saying "oil? what do you mean".
The amount of dmsc members who tried to view the onlive A55 traffic cameras in order to watch Steve Ts attempts to drag it home the next day serverly overloaded the server causing the whole road network system to crash.

Sunday : Can catch Andy Rix, Rob Thomas, Steve Thomas, Chico, Andy Killick and meself at Zanzibars/Locarno event tomorrow in both main and conniseurs room, if cant make it can tune into solar radio either thru web or if have Sky thru the Solar station on there, and listen to the live broadcast . See Solar Live Broadcast news article for links, timings and so on.

Future: Many DMSC things going on, in North Wales and elsewhere, keep your eyes on here for latest news and info
Next DMSC At Springfield is
Monkey Roots a North West/North West Special
details out last nite up here afetr monday

....from meself and Steve and all the rest of DMSC crew to all dmsc members thanks for making the nite!

Plays and comments

As get them will add, rough and ready as need to get off this pc

Plays from Kev Spittle Main Room

monkey last nite was brilliant yet again thanks
for all your efforts mike and ste
while im here
my playlist in no particular order
fantastics -you and me - ss7
sammy ambrose -welcome to dreamsville - musicor
roy wright- hook line and sinker - mica
casinos- if i told you - del val
ruby- femanine ingenuity - gold token
little john - heart breakin time - matay
royal robins - something about you sends me - tru glo town
anthony and the aqua lads - i remember - gold bee
seminoles -you can lump it - mid town
chi-lites -shes mine - blue rock
van trevor- fling of the past - vivid
jimmy ruffin -dont feel sorry for me - miracale
chaumonts -now that youve gone - bay sound
donald jenkins - whole lotta lovin -duchess
m+m and the peanuts - the phillie - money
drapers- youre love as gone away - gee
shadows- my love has gone - golden sound
carltons - ooo baby - argo
chryslers and monarchs band- im not gonna loose you - je jody
accents - who you gonna love - one-derful
arabians - please take a chance - le mans

kev spittle

From Pete Banger, his plays from the All Era Room
Just got back from the Monkey,Main room was kicking.very hot and sweaty.All Eras room was up in numbers from last time,with good dance floor reaction.I played the following set:-
Chestnut Brothers-Travelin on
Tashan-After Hours
Rance Allen-Stay With Me
Teddy P-Believe in Love
Oliver Cheatham-Just Another Lonely Night
Charlene Smith-Feel The Good Times
Gems For Jem-Time For Love
Ann Nesby-In The Spirit
Byron Stingily-Dont Stop
Kenny Thomas-Crazy World
Kim English-Simply Grateful
The Affair-Are You Ready
LuLu-There Has Got To Be A Way

Next Monkey Saturday Jun 7th
Cheers
Pete

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By Mike in Articles · May 25, 200322 yr

FLIPside Allnighter Rhythm&Blues and 60s Soul Club at Sheridans Unit 50, Calder Wharfe Mills, Huddersfield Road, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury WF13 3JW £10 on the door - Membership free (needed 48 hours before) FRIDAY 6th June 8pm-8am FLIPside Residents Ted and Nashee, Joe Dutton&Mark Stewart Plus their very special guests Main Room The Hideaway - Mike Warburton, The Neighbourhood Soul Club - Malcolm Worsley, Lowton Civic - Pete Coulson, Bury Town Hall - Andre Minta, Somewhere Out There - Neil Gibson, and introducing Kev Connellan Boogaloo in Room 2 The Hideaway - Paul Welsby&Neil Henderson, Brighton Beach - Gav "Boogaloo" Needham&Mark Ellis, Shotgun - Lee Miller, The Neighbourhood Soul Club - Roly Ferguson, hit read more for full info and membership application form plus more TBC Present A two room all-nighter taking inspiration from early sixties clubs. In the main room is the very best in 50s and 60s R&B, early 60s soul, Popcorn, Jamaican R&B and girl groups from a mix of newies, current floor fillers and long forgotten classics. Boogaloo in Room 2 plays host to some of the very best Mod DJs spinning sixties soul, hammond grooves, dancefloor jazz, latin soul, R&B and boogaloo -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FLIPside R&B Club Membership Application Name............................................ Address ............................................ ............................................ ............................................ Telephone ............................................ E-mail ........................................... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please return to FLIPside, 4 John Calvert Road, Sheffield, S13 7PW or send electronically to Information email :- flipside-@fsmail.net Directions to the venue can be found at here its about 20 mins from Leeds scroll down to find Sheridans and click the map link. thanks on behalf of the FLIPside team

By Mike in News Archives · May 21, 200322 yr

Northern & Rare Soul & RnB night! Sunday 25th May!

@ Ormonds, 91 Jermyn Street, Mayfair, London.W1

Doors 9-3.30AM/ Adm £10 otd

DJs Gav Evans & Vic Ranger (Shotgun)+ Lee Miller are joined by special guests ALAN HANSCOMBE (Capitol Soul Club) + Jo WALLACE (These Old Shoes) for a night of scorching rare soul sounds and club faves in this fantastic new London venue with wooden dancefloor!

By Mike in News Archives · May 20, 200322 yr

Last ever Tonys
As well behind with many things, if dont do it here it never get done so all a bit its rough and ready...
Anyway looking back at it the last nite at Tonys was a very good un, think somewhere about 3-400 turned up for this final nite.
Popped in to an earlier all-dayer at Lowton which meant we were well up in the mood.
Having a laugh we were talking about what memorabilia we were going to rob, then later saw 3 or 4 people carrying out one of the red easy settee things that used to line dancefloor, cracked us up as had visions of a well smart front room, with one of these right in middle, just think about what they might find when checking out whats fell down the sides.
(later found out had actually paid for it beforehand so wasn't a case of check out their neck)
Someone counted up at least 70 odd from North Wales Coast lurking around, which is a bit scary, (the counting that is!) but gives an idea of how things are.
One of our lot almost (or did he make it? never saw the final result) won the privledge of being the last ever person to get chucked out of Tonys, a shocking tale involving Ribenna and all sorts.
Sounds billed line was as below
Bob Hinsley Mick H Carl Willingham Pip Kev Murphy Pete Coulson Mark Morgan Plus Regs
And Upstairs Banging Away
Dave Hawkins Eddie Barton Davie Brown Paul Baldwin
All was as it always is at Tonys, always to me had its own sort of taste and the djs all dished out what the crowd wanted. From latest sounds, revivals and those Tonys regular always hears.
8 come and that was that, no more Tonys, after so many years of regular events has to be a shame, many mentioned it was a shame that recent nites couldnt have had more nites like the last one. Still live goes on, know the promoting team reckons the new venue at LUX Club Wigan (memberships were handed out on the nite) is going to be a winner.
Did have up a few years ago video clips from the Grey Whistle visit in early 80s, shout if needs dictate and will dig.
After event thoughts
Still smiling at the thought of those carrying the settee down the road as the sun rises over ...............
Other thoughts
No more doing the 5 times around the one way circuit.
No more early morning walks round Blackburn trying to remember where car is parked.
What is playing that track from four heartbeasts film about , not one of my favs by a long way
Best quote about Tonys "You know what you are going to get and thats what you get...simple!"

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By Mike in Articles · May 19, 200322 yr

Have had some info passed on about Saturday nite

Heard Soul Sams and Brian Ellis monthly Broughton event was a good un.
A good crowd in, packed and with both residents doing it, plus guests Kenny Burrell and Steve Thomas giving out top well mixed set seems venue was on top form

Goldbourne Niter seems to have been a cracker, been told packed 300+ ?, all djs on best form. word seems to be getting round about this niter. Which is fast turning into a must go for sounds, djs booked and crowd.

Ask Stevie t why he got a standing ovation!

Appears a big buzz on next Monkey on Friday, plus theres about 30-40 so far on the Monkey bus to bank holiday big one Zanzibars/Locarno Brumland next Sunday

If out and about feel free to post up views, site needs it!

By Mike in News Archives · May 19, 200322 yr

As always no quality spared at the DMSC, Kev S is just one of the many guests jacked up for the Friday shindig on 23 May.

Has passed on his plays from the last Albrighton
(next one at 20 June)

Check out full details of all guests, regulars and more at
fri 23 may details and flyers

Roy Wright - hook line and sinker - Mica
Phonetics - don't let love get you down - Trudel
Jimmy hart - tea house in china town - Mercury
ZZ Hill - what more - Kent
Billy storm - please don't mention her name - HBR
Little John - heartbreaking time - Martay
Gillettes - same identical thing - J+S
Victors - hurt - Philips
Monorays - love - 20th Century
Van Trevor - fling of the past - Vivid
Seminoles - you can lump it - Mid town
Lucky laws - who is she - One -derful
Drapers - you love has gone away - Gee
Robin rice - ive had it - Metro
Tommy Frontera - leading lady - Hi-lite
Arabians - please take a chance on me - Le Mans
Shadows - my lover has gone - golden sound
Danny Moore - Somebody new - Allrite
Accents - who you gonna love - One-derful
Betty Lloyd - I'm catchin on - BSC
Chi-lites - she's mine - Blue Rock
Chryslers with the Monarchs band - im not gonna loose you - JE Jody
Royal Robins - something about you sends me - Tru Glo Town

By Mike in News Archives · May 16, 200322 yr

A night of quality Northern Soul happens at the Limestreet Club,Chaplel Street, Dukinfield, near Manchester on Saturday May 31st ( which just so happens to be my 43rd birthday, so a chance to sink a few cold ones ) 8pm through to 2am - admission just £3.50 with djs Alex Jones, Eddie Engel, John Purvis, Sid Jones, Mark @birthday boy Bicknell with very special guests John Mills and John Weston - superb venue, first class sound system and cheap bar prices For further information contact Sid 0161 338 7294 John 01422 881849 Mark 0161 330 6267 A true quality celebration of top class soul - everyone welcome - would be nice to see a few friends old and new to help me drink all that cheap beer. Its not my event so we cant really do any free admissions but it would be nice if you could help make this night and my birthday go with a swing. Hope you can make it Regards Mark Bicknell.

By Mike in News Archives · May 16, 200322 yr

Speaking to Martin T regular at These Old Shoes the other day, was telling us that since guesting at DMSC last year is now married and will be a proud father soon. Well we did say monkey changed your lives! Congratulations go out to Martin, who also told us .

Alan H doing good things at these Old Shoes as now a regualr following Paul TPs nove back up north. Also passed on his own plays from last Shoes, cracking stuff!

All below
Betty Lloyd- Im catching on (BSC)
Athens Rogues- she could love me (Stop)
Gary Dean- you can say (Young)
Flirtations- Stronger than her love (Festival demo)
Cindy Scott- Ive got news (Mirasound acetate)
Sandy Wynns- Ill give that to you (Simco demo)
Hal Frazier- after closing time (Reprise demo)
Sandpipers- lonely too long (Giant)
Lonnett- blue jeans (M-S)
Supremes- love is like an itching in my heart (Motown)
Hayes Cotton- Love plays funny games (Claire)
Charades- Key to my happiness (MGM demo)
Willie McDougal- Dont turn away (Kinard)
Syl Johnson- Do you know what love is (Special Agent demo)
Ike and Tina Turner- Cant chance a breakup (Sue)
Paul Sindab- you dropped your candy in the sand (Hype)
Tammy wayne-Have a good time- (Boom demo)
Orlons- Envy in my eyes (Cameo demo)
Patti Austin- Leave a little love (Coral)
Silky Hargreaves- keep loving me like you do (Dearborn demo)
Roy Roberts- Ive got to have your love (Ninandy demo)
John Andrews- its just love (UK Parlophone)
Celest Hardie- Youre gone (Reynolds)
Chubby and the Turnpikes- I didnt try (Capitol demo)

By Mike in News Archives · May 16, 200322 yr

New Releases for MAY 2003 from Ace Records (Our apologies for the delay this month - due to injured designer!) Hit read more for the latest all styles cd releases from Ace Cds Mod, Blues, RnR, etc etc LOOKING GOOD - Mod Club Classics - CDBGPD 153 (Also on vinyl - BGP2 153) "Oh hell! This is this years touch of self indulgence", Dean Rudland compiler of many a dancefloor friendly compilation, both here and at previous places of fitful employment such as Blue Note and Acid Jazz, is trying to explain his latest BGP release. The title Looking Good: Mod Club Classics you would think explains it all, but as this is very close to his heart hes babbling on like a 15 year old school girl with a Westlife poster. <http://www.acerecords.co.uk/gotrt/apr03/cdbgpd153.html> more THE COMPLETE METEOR ROCKABILLY&HILLBILLY RECORDINGS - CDCH2 885 OK, youve got a choice here. On the one hand you could buy THE COMPLETE ROCKABILLY&HILLBILLY RECORDINGS double-CD containing both sides of all 19 rare and wonderful singles from the legendary Meteor label of Memphis. On the other hand, you could decide to hunt down the original 78s or 45s instead. <http://www.acerecords.co.uk/gotrt/apr03/cdch2885.html> more DANA GILLESPIE / Staying Power - CDCHD 891 Ace are excited this month to be celebrating Dana Gillespies fortieth year in the entertainment industry with the release of a stunning new album, STAYING POWER. Dana, who has been a strong presence in the world of music, has shown no sign of resting on her laurels in recent years. <http://www.acerecords.co.uk/gotrt/apr03/cdchd891.html> more THE LAURIE RECORDS STORY VOL 1 - CDCHD 933 When Laurie Records opened for business in 1958, its founders could not have foreseen how crucial their role in the history of rocknroll would prove to be. Formed by brothers Bob and Gene Schwartz along with Eliot Greenberg and Allen Sussell, the company was initiated as an outlet for Dion&the Belmonts, unknowns from the Bronx. <http://www.acerecords.co.uk/gotrt/apr03/cdchd933.html> more B.B. KING / My Kind of Blues - CDCHM 881 Fans of vintage B.B. King who are still picking themselves off the floor or ceiling after THE VINTAGE YEARS 4-CD box set (ABOXCD 8) shouldnt change into clean clothes just yet. Ace has begun the next phase of its campaign to reissue his prime 1950s and 1960s work for the Bihari brothers labels. <http://www.acerecords.co.uk/gotrt/apr03/cdchm881.html> more B.B. KING / Wails - CDCHM 882 The second release in our extensive CD reissue series of B.B. Kings LPs for the Crown label between 1957 and 1963, with bonus tracks including previously unissued material. <http://www.acerecords.co.uk/gotrt/apr03/cdchm882.html> more HADDA BROOKS / Swingin The Boogie - CDCHM 889 The early response to Aces new mid-priced "10 Inch CD" series has been heartening, to say the least. The good people of Collectorland seem to have latched onto the idea in a big way, and already there has been no shortage of suggestions for worthy future contenders for the "10-inch" treatment. <http://www.acerecords.co.uk/gotrt/apr03/cdchm889.html> more THE WAILERS / At The Castle /&Company - CDWIKD 228 Bobby "Blue" Bland, James Brown, Freddy King: the Wailers all had that roots music imbedded in us, we played black music but white people thought it was ours. It was our interpretation of it. When we leaned into that stuff, it was probably after Rich Dangel had been in the service and picked up on it. Rich was the driver there, he was a real music person and he absorbed and he learned. <http://www.acerecords.co.uk/gotrt/apr03/cdwikd228.html> more BLUESVILLE - Original Blues Classics Sampler - OBCCD 3712 While the fabulous Fantasy catalogues primacy in the jazz field is widely acknowledged, the magnitude of its blues holdings is less well known. This sampler should help rectify that situation: it focuses principally on the Prestige and Bluesville catalogues, with highlights from late 50s/early 60s sessions by major artists including Lightnin Hopkins, Sunnyland Slim, Jesse Fuller, Otis Spann, Lonnie Johnson, and Memphis Slim. <http://www.acerecords.co.uk/gotrt/apr03/obccd3712.html> more Produced by <http://www.acerecords.co.uk/index.html> Ace Records Ltd To be removed from these mailings please click "reply" to this email and enter "remove" in the subject box

By Mike in News Archives · May 15, 200322 yr

Stumbled across this in a monday haze, dont know if old hat or well known but seems interesting, a completed short 15 min film and a full length one planned
link out of date
With breathtaking dance sequences, the film introduces some new, Kung-Fu kicking; Northern Soul trained talent, who have all been put through their paces by Wigan Casino regular Reeves.
The central cast also boasts a line up of rising British drama and comedy stars including Merseybeats John McArdle, Paul Kaye aka Dennis Pennis who is also currently starring in "2000 Acres of Sky" and "Burn Its" Kiren OBrien.

By Mike in News Archives · May 12, 200322 yr

Details of an informative article on the legendary Shrine label
One of the DMSC regular dj team not only manages to entertain big style at Lowton over the weekend with partners in crime and DMSC regular dj Rob Thomas and John Poole He also helps spread the word with news of a new lengthy informative article on the legendary Shrine label. Which has been published on the website of major newspaper Washington Post

Link to Washington Post article is no longer active - see comments below for updated link
Washington's Lost Soul
By David Segal May 11, 2003

The band is drunk. Not falling-down drunk, but more than tipsy, and it's only midnight, which means the band will soon be loaded. Edgewood Studios on K Street is packed with musicians and well-wishers, including Bo Diddley, who lives nearby. And over in a corner stand the Cavaliers, a five-man vocal group and the stars of this session, here to record a rowdy, 2 1/2-minute R&B track called "Do What I Want."
It's the autumn of 1966, and this is the Cavaliers' last chance. Every member of the Washington group is about 30 years old, which is borderline past-it in the pop business. The group knows that if "Do" doesn't chart, the dream of singing and touring full time is doomed. But it's hard to worry tonight. There's a party mood at Edgewood: The musicians, more soused by the hour, keep fumbling the tempo, and to give the song some roadhouse ambiance, the crowd is whooping and shouting through each take.
A couple of weeks later, a local label called Shrine Records releases "Do What I Want."...

By Mike in News Archive - Comments · May 12, 200322 yr

a team from the drunken monkey will be doing there stuff at birminghams locarno
now zanzibar
on the 25th may 7 till 3
:up:

By Mike in News Archives · May 11, 200322 yr

Two weeks to go to the next Monkey at Springfield and everythings looking good for this one, got both regulars Andy Rix and Rob Thomas lined up ( both on top form at Lowton last nite) and the DMSC guest spot sees the welcome return of Carl Willingham (the almost monkey regular)

Those with memory cells will remember last time Carl was at the monkey it was that night now known as the nite of pure quality where all the djs just blew us away with non stop quality sounds that took us to real northern heaven, a quote heard on nite from a long time done it all northern fan and well known name was along lines of "Never in all my time have I heard such an amount of quality soul sounds in one nite as heard tonite".

With Kev S and Sid J doing the "lets get the monkey kicking" set and the lets drag it out till the sun rises finish from dmsc crew, it looks like the main room is going to be ..... you know the score

All era room
Banging/contemporary/northern-modern just some of the all era soul styles on offer, with the line up getting harder and tonite including regulars
Paul Baldwin, Chico , Pete B, Phil B, Mark S, and more.

Check out flyers below, check out link to the info section

dmsc info

Drunken Monkey Soul Club Making Your Heart Beat Faster

By Mike in News Archives · May 10, 200322 yr

Heres a few plays from the Lime Street Event at Dunkenfield on 24 Apr.

Putting us to shame here as me and Steve guested at the prev event and havent got round to knocking a few words out. Been a couple of times and know the crew put on a great nite, smart venue, friendly crowd and easy to find (if you get the right town hall)

Next one is on 31 May and full details can be found at link at bottom Thanks to Sid and Bernadette for passing on the plays below
Here is the play list for lime st 24/4/03

Eddie Engles [resident] Cindy Scott...in youre spare time Little Johnny Hamilton...oh I love you Elusions...you didnt have to leave George Blackwell...cant lose my head Phyllis Brown...oh baby

Alex Jones [resident] Demures...raining teardrops Groovettes...think it over baby Colt 45s...lady lady Detroit emeralds...holding on Devotions...dee do dop dop Court Davis...try to think Classics...so glad that I found you E J & Echoes...your gonna get hurt Robert Tanner...sweet memories

Johnny & Gareth [guest Anglesey N/Wales] Ronnie Millsap...total disaster Buckner bros...from the bottom of my heart Michael & Raymond...man without a woman Lou Roberts...you fooled me Exits..you gotta have money Tangiers...heart & soul H B Barnum...hurts to much Roy Hamilton...crackin up Cavaliers...hold to my baby D Banks...just like a woman

Sid Jones &John Purvis [promoters] Brothers of soul...come on back Johnny Bartel...if this isnt love M&M & the peanuts...the phillie The Butlers...laugh laugh laugh Ray Algere...in my corner Turnpikes...cast a spell Sonny Daye...long long road to happiness Imaginations...strange neighbourhood Matt Lucas...you better go go

By Mike in News Archives · May 10, 200322 yr

Hi All

Just a reminder that my Solar Radio Show is still on air each and every Saturday night/Sunday Morning between 2anm - 4am in the UK and between 3am - 5am throughout europe on CHANNEL 879 SKY DIGITAL OR LIVE ON THE WEB
www.solarradio.com

Not your normal Rare Northern formulated show either as i cover everything over the past four decades on Northern Soul based club culture with reviews and previes of all current re issue cd and vinyl, classic and ultra rare Northern with a dab of crossover and modern as well - for requests, mentions and dedications please contact studio@solarradio.com

Ive been on the air since November 2000 and have built up a huge audience, its two hours of action packed radio with 100% quality tunes.

Also still available for live gigs nationwide and if any venues are looking for quality guest djs please consider this a very genuine offer - im not one of the pretenders either with a box of boots its the real deal as reputation, depth of collection and entertainment value are paramount from me for further detail tel 0161 330 6267 or email
mark@bicknell3440.freeserve.co.uk.

Stay Soulful - Mark Bicknell

By Mike in News Archives · May 6, 200322 yr

DRIVERS CLUB - SOULER POWER - EDINBURGH 26/04/03

Playlists - Malc(Dundee)
Moses Smith-Come on,let me love you-Cotillion.
Johnny Summers-I cant let go-Yorktown.
Duke & Leonard-Just do the best you can-Stomptown.
Tony & The Showmen-Try my love-Ten Star.
Drake & The En-Solids-Fight for love-Alteen.
The Enticers-Calling for your love-Cotillion.
Charles Farren-Youve changed my whole life around-Hawk.
The Kelly Brothers-Crying days are over-Sims.
The Vibrations-End up crying-Okeh.
Darrow Fletcher-What good am I without you-Jacklyn.
Kris Peterson-Just as much-Top Dog.
Emanuel Laskey-Dont lead me on baby-Thelma.
Marie Knight-You lie so well-Musicor demo.

John(Dundee)
The Players-Why did I lie-Minit.
Marshall & The Chi-lites-Price of love-Dakar.
Shelley Fisher-I know how (to love you)-Aries.
Alcon Shades-All is forgiven-Blue rock.
The Quotations-I dont have to worry-DiVenus.
Doris Troy-Face up to the truth-Capitol.
Barbara Long-We call it love-Jet Set.
The Shepards-Little girl lost-ABC Paramount.
Tony Diamond-Youre the sweetest yet-Blue rock.
Vernon Greene-Look at me,look at you-Minit.
Skip Jackson & The Shantons-Im on to you girl-Dot Mar.
George Hughley-Thats why I cry-Buddah.
Richie Havens-Ive gotta go-Verve folkways.

By Mike in News Archives · May 5, 200322 yr

Well after a great packed last nite at Tonys it is no longer a current venue. The new location was annouced last nite and it seems its at the Lux Club Millgate Wigan Town Centre A bit of a report on going ons last nite will follow later If were there feel free to post up view using comments, submit news etc etc

By Mike in News Archives · May 4, 200322 yr

YORKSHIRE RIDER LOOK BACK 12/04/03

“If it weren’t true…………………..”
Guest DJ: CRAIG BUTLER

Col & I went up to the Rider good ‘n’ early and, with the help of Eddie who arrived shortly after we did, the decks were set up and spinning toons well before the 8.30 kick off This gave us time to admire the newly refurbished & decorated room, the bar area had been transformed (complete with new barmaid), there were freshly painted walls, a new carpet, and an absolutely wonderful set of gold lamé curtains hanging from the back of the stage (Sidney Barnes would have looked the dogs bo****ks on that stage in front of those curtains – sigh!!!!!!), hmmm the room seemed almost too posh for a northern do now;-)))

Whilst I waited for soulies other than us three to come along and join us, Col & Eddie could detected feedback which meant a bit of tinkering was about to ensue, I now hoped soulies would arrive a bit later. The only thing worse than going to a soul night and being greeted by silence; is going to a soul night and being greeted by nothing at all and believe me Col & I have done that scenario too; we once turned up to a soul night a week early, but then we’ve always been keen ;-)) Eventually soulies did start arriving & I had to make light of the music-less situation the “virgin” barmaid (virgin to her job, not sure ‘bout anything else;-))) had to make light of the dubious looking pint she had just pulled, whilst Col & Eddie continued to try fathom the problem, which of course they eventually did (after what seemed an age to me) and the sound of sweet soul music was once again flooding out of the speakers, the barmaid seemed to have cracked her beer “problem”, so that just left us hoping a few more soulies would come through the door and we’d be set for a good night.

First up was Eddie with a spanking set of toons, followed by Alex who also surpassed his normal standard of plays. Next on the decks was local soul boy Craig (who had stepped in as a late sub for Paul McNamara who in turn was sub for Ion, who was unable to guest for us this month (as advertised) but hopefully he’ll be available on a future date as I hope Paul will). Anyway after a few slow toons he upped the tempo a little and played some lesser known stuff (well they were to me) one I had heard him play before (when he DJ’d at the much missed Beehive in Bradford) was the 70’s version of Ty Karim’s “Lighten Up” , this is one of those records that I always reckon I prefer the 60’s version until I hear the 70ts version, then I think well this is good too!! “Top Dog” Guy then stormed onto the decks and with his usual élan played a scorching set of up tempo dancers. Last, but not least was Col who kept the tempo moving with what I can only described as an awesome set, I know, I know, you’ think I’m biased but if it weren’t true I wouldn’t say it;-))) All in all no-one seemed disappointed with the sounds played even though we had the fewest soulies in ever at the Rider - Where were you all? Still, those soulies who did come along more or less expressed the same thoughts, which are it doesn’t really matter if there are 30 or 300 people in the room (300!! I wish!!!) as long as they enjoy what they’re hearing. Got to agree with that one, but don’t take my word for it (though you know, if it weren’t true I wouldn’t say it) decide for yourself if the music is worth playing…………….

Colin Wood (warm-up)
Mighty Sam – Georgia pines Jackie Wilson – Just be sincere O’Jays – Working on your case Sid Barnes – Safety Zone Ronnie Walker - Trouble Soul Inc – My Proposal Bobby Reed – Caledonia Brown EJ Chandler – I can’t stand to lose you Eddie Engel James Barnes & The Agents – Free at last The Pets – What kind of girl Betty Green – Lonely girl Cody Black – Slowly moulding Edwin Starr – You’re my mellow The Puffs – I only cry once a day now Onyx – You never fail to amaze me Bernard Williams – It’s needless to say Rosco Robinson – What you’re doing to me Honey & The Bees – Dynamite exploded Dream Team – I’m not satisfied George Scott – Family Tree The Strides – I can get along without you now Mikki Farrow – Set my heart at ease Silky Hargeaves – You’re too good Rose St John & The Wonderettes – I know the meaning Sam Cooke – Sugar Dumpling Bill Baker – Another sleepless night

Alex Jones (anyone who reads these reviews regularly will know why his playlist can be a little sparse on info)

Excellent Album Track –Title & Artist known only to Alex;-)))) Lonnie Russ – Say girl Fascinators – In other words Betty Wilson – I’m yours Cautions – No other way Servicemen – Sweet magic Clarence Townsend – I found a love (wicked toon) Gentlemen Four – You can’t keep a good man down Ty Karim – Lighten up (6Ts version) Tokays – Baby baby baby Exits – Under the streetlamp Galahads – I got to find a way Jessie Davis – Hang on in there Soul Set – Will you ever learn Soundmaster – Lonely, lonely

Craig Butler

Holidays – I lost you Beverly Schaffer – Given the score Joe Bataan – Under the street lamp ?Harvey & The Sound – Glamour girl Classmen – Doing me right Clarence Reid – Push a little harder Charmers – Looking for trouble Clarence Hill – A lot of loving going round Marie Knight – No way to treat a girl Tobi Lark – Sweep it out of the shed Cozy – Oh my love Carla Thomas – I can’t take it Ty Karim – Lighten up (70ts version) Guy Hennigan Lord Thunder – Chaos Mary Saxton – Losing control BJ Thomas – Keep it up Joys of Life – Good times are over Caressors – Stay away Apocrophyls – I’m losing you Kell Osborne – Small things Gwen Davis – My man don’t think I know Bud Harper – Wherever you were Johnny Watson – Ain’t gonna move Jimmy Reed Jnr – I ain’t going nowhere Linda Queen – Where can my baby be Victors – Not only a girl knows Sam Williams – Love slipped through my fingers Clifford Bins – You got to help me Lenny Curtis – Nothing can help you now Yvonne & The Violets – Cross my heart

Colin Wood

Chosen Few – Birth of a playboy El Corols – Chick chick Delilah Kennebreuw – Bright lights Ambers – I love you baby Dynamics – I wanna know Para-monts – Come go with me Edwin Starr – Don’t tell me I’m crazy Bobo Mr Soul – Hithhike to heartbreak road Billy Storm – Please don’t mention her name Soulville All Stars – I’m gonna get to you Al Gardner – Sweet baby Checkmates Ltd – Run nigger run (not very pc nowadays) Connie McGill & The Visions – I can’t stop my love Charles Mintz – Running back Rivieras – You counter feit girl Joel Christie – Since I found you Sandra Lynn – Where would I be Intruders – Check yourself True Tones – He’s got the nerve Echoes – Million dollar bill Tyrone Davis – Bet you win Counts – Peaches baby Big Dee Irwin – You satisfy my needs

Record of the night for me, well this was a difficult choice to make from so many spanking toons played, but Bobo Mr Soul – Hitchhike to Heartbreak Road has got to be one of the all-time oh sooh soulful toons I have ever heard. I just go into meltdown whenever I hear this – what!! I’m entitled to my opinion same as the next person;-)))

Next month May 10th all being well Andy Dyson is advertised as Guest DJ, but with the way things have gone this last couple of months you never can tell. Might be worth you coming along with a “just in case” playbox ;-)))) If you can’t wait until next month get yourself to the Yorkshire Rider website, http://totn.topcities.com where you’ll hear loads of good toons. See ya next month. Soulfully yours, Shirley.
Even more thanks to Shirley for yet another top read.

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By Mike in Articles · May 3, 200322 yr

DRIVERS CLUB – SOULER POWER – EDINBURGH 26/04/03
Thanks to Shirley for yet another great review

Guests Malc & John (Dundee) Colin Wood & Guy Hennigan (Yorkshire Rider Club)

Sometimes living in the centre of England has it’s advantages, one of them being it’s as long as it’s wide to get to most places throughout the UK, so the journey to Edinburgh wasn’t really any further than say a trip to London for the night and we’d done just that on more than one occasion;-)) I’d been to Scotland before but never to Edinburgh and having heard so much about the place I was really looking forward to this trip for more than one reason. Paul McNamara had also decided to take the trip up and he joined us on the train at Newcastle and within minutes Col & Paul were cracking open the cans, talking wisely about soul music and would you believe it, checking out records they just happened to have with them (Col his DJ box & Paul his sales box). Soul boys they just can’t help themselves!!!!!!! I bet if a soul boy was alone in the most desolate place on the planet as long as he had a few 7” black vinyl discs with him he’d not be alone long before someone came to check out his toons;-)))))) Anyway soul music aside, the train journey to Edinburgh via York is one of the most scenic I’ve ever been on, the coast route is just breathtaking. Edinburgh didn’t disappoint either, everything I’d been told was true. Onwards to the hotel which was also a pleasant surprise, although the “hothouse flower” heating was a little overwhelming, thank goodness it was confined to the public areas and not the rooms otherwise Col & I would have been walking around a la au naturelle whilst in the hotel – not a pretty site I don’t mind telling you ;-)))) Just time for a shower and change of clothes then it was out for a bite to eat (we found a great little Italian place just around the corner from the hotel) then it was into a taxi and on to the Drivers club. It suddenly struck me at this point that there were similarities between The Rider Club and The Drivers Club, first one being the name, Rider - Driver (get it?).

As we arrived other similarities struck me, it was in a less than salubrious part of town, the club itself was just on the right side of seedy (although since the Rider’s has had a lick of paint it has become dangerously close to being a tad too upmarket for a soul venue;-)) and having met Hammy before I knew that the soul music they played was just the kind we liked to listen (and dance to). It was a slow start (again reminiscent of the Rider) and it took a little while for folks to get on to the dance floor but once they were up strutting their funky stuff there was no stopping them (myself included). Everyone played brilliant sets with a lot of stuff I hadn’t heard before or for a long time and the people at the club made us feel very welcome, Hammy even managed to make the decks go silent for a while during his spot, I thought he was just trying to make us feel at home (for those of you who go to the Rider, you’ll know what I mean when I say that’s an in joke), but no he really had cocked up, it wasn’t long though before music was flooding out through the speakers again;-)))) All too soon the night was over and it was back to the hotel where a drink or two was in order whilst we chatted the small hours away interrupted only by the late return of a hen party, followed by a stag do and of course the obligatory drunk who was looking for a fight all of whom we managed to fend off in our own inimitable friendly Yorkshire manner, nothing was going to spoil our night;-)))))

For those of you who like to know these things I managed to jot down a few toons played so in no particular order here goes:

Playlists – apologies in advance for any mistakes or omissions, it’s difficult to decipher some of the notes at a later date :-))

Ali (resident) Delores Clark – Living to please - Antares Kurt Harris – Emporer of my baby’s heart - Diamond Roy Hamilton – Don’t come cring to me - Epic Cindy Scott – I got news – Mirasound Acetate Junior Lewis – Tears on my face - Columbia The Charmers – If you’re looking for trouble -

Pip Malc & John (Dundee) Sorry lost their list

Colin Wood (Yorkshire Rider Club) Para-monts – Come go with me - Ole Billy Storm – Please don’t mention her name - HBR Sophisticates – I can’t stand it - Mutt Victors – Hurt - Philips Carl Spencer – Cover girl – Rust Vonnettes – Touch my heart - Cobblestone Garland Green – Angel baby - Uni The Q – That’s the way - Hound Jack Montgomery – Baby taks a chance on me - Revue El Corols – Chick chick - Rouser Chosen Few – Birth of a playboy – Maple Tyrone Davis – Bet you win - ABC Bobo Mr Soul – Hitchhike to hearbreak road - Ovide Intruders – Check yourself - Gamble Constellations – I didn’t know how to - Gemini Soulville All Stars – I’m gonna get to you – Soulville Shadows – My love has gone – Golden Sound Ambers – I love you baby Verve Darrow Fletcher – Gotta draw the line - Groovy Volcanos – Gotta be a false alarm - Harthon Enjoyables – Push a little harder - Capitol

Hammy (resident)
Sinceres – Girl I love you – Pzazz Thelma Lindsay – Why weren’t you there – Magic City Frank Jones – Dancing holes in your shoes - Villa Larry Allen – Can’t we talk it over – Green Dolphin Belaires – I got that feeling - Palmer BJ Thomas – Keep it up - Joed Sir Guy Armand – God bless a woman - Scamm Uptights – Shy guy - Columbia Relatives – She’s got soul - Wow Sugar & Spices – Have faith in me - Swan Sandpipers – Lonely too long - Giant Tracie Robbins – What was she doing - Decca Leo McCorkle – On top of the world - ? Black Eyed Peas – Smallest man alive – Ultra City Richard Anthony – Keep on living on - Virtue

Guy Hennigan (Yorkshire Rider Club)

Lord Thunder – Chaos – C/U Detroit Rhythm Section – Backstreet – Unissued Servicemen – Sweet magic - Chartmaker Bud Harper – Wherever you were - Peacock Patti Austin – You’ll always be in style - ? Volumes – I just can’t help myself – American Arts Jimmy Gibson – Let me go - ? Lenny Curtis – Nothing can help you now - End Soundmasters – Lonely lonely - Juliet Joys of Life – Good times are over - ? Johnny Watson – Ain’t gonna move - Jowat Ivorys – Please stay - Despenza Jimmy Reed Jnr – I ain’t going nowhere - Mercury Yvonne & The Violets – Cross my heart - Barry Freddie North – The Hurt - RIC Gordon Keith – Look ahead - Callumet Apocraphyls – I’m losing you - Ma Bobby Hutton – Come see about me - Philips Ronnie & Robin – As long as you love me - Sidra Terrible Tom – We were made for each other - Maverick Williams & Watson – Too late – Okeh Jimmy Bo Horne – I just can’t speak -

Just leaves me to say what an excellent time we had thanks to great people, listening to great music. We’ll be back, I know this visit to Scotland’s fair capital won’t be our last.

Shirley & Colin

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By Mike in Articles · May 3, 200322 yr

Just read in forum post about Radio2 show All Singing All Dancing All Night : Blues, Soul&Reggae : Wednesday : 21:00 : 1 H Just in case not aware you can listen online either to the show "live" as it is broadcast or if you miss it can listen to it afterwards also other soul related shows online All Singing All Dancing All Night : Blues, Soul&Reggae : Wednesday : 21:00 : 1 Hr All Singing All Dancing All Night : Northern Soul extravaganza Craig Charles Funk Show : Funk music of the last 30 years Goldfinger : The best in reggae and dancehall Lively Up Yourself : Ska, ragga and the best reggae Norman Jay : The cream of 70s funk and disco Paul Jones : Classic rhythm and blues Sean Rowley : From reggae to Northern Soul and beyond Souled : John Lenny Jnr. presents an hour of classic soul music True Blues : Euron Griffith celebrates the best in blues suppose links be a good thing link to shows online from what heard so far, its a vast improvement on the old style from previous shows in my view, plays below can make your own mind up! asad page page above worth a visit This Week Wednesday 30th April 2003 Neil Rushton was guest Title: "25 MILES" Artist: EDWIN STARR Album: BEST NORTHERN SOUL ALL NIGHTER EVER Label: VIRGIN VTDCD 377 Title: "RUNNIN BACK&FORTH" Artist: EDWIN STARR Album: WAR&PEACE/INVOLVED Label: MOTOWN DOUBLES Title: "MESSIN WITH MY MIND" Artist: GEORGE JACKSON Album: GEORGE JACKSON IN MUSCLE SHOALS Label: GRAPEVINE GVCD 3003 Title: "WHO CAN I RUN TO" Artist: GERRI HALL Album: NORTHERN SOUL OF NEW ORLEANS Label: GRAPVINE GVCD 3004 Title: "AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS" Artist: THE FORMATIONS Album: 7" SINGLE Label: MGM - MGM 1399 Title: "GAME PLAYERS" Artist: DOOLEY SILVERSPOON Album: 7" SINGLE Label: SEVILLE - 1002 Title: "THERE ARE ROSES SOMEWHERE IN THIS WORLD" Artist: BOBBY TAYLOR Album: 7" SINGLE Label: SUNFLOWER - SUN 126 Title: "SHELL COME RUNNING BACK" Artist: MEL BRITT Album: 7" SINGLE Label: FIP - F650 Title: "NOW YOUVE GOT THE UPPER HAND" Artist: CANDI STATON Album: 7" SINGLE Label: UNITY - U711A Title: "NITTY GRITTY CITY" Artist: THE SWANNS Album: NO FURTHER INFORMATION Label: SUSU Title: "IM NOT RESPONSIBLE" Artist: ALEX BROWN Album: 7" SINGLE Label: SUNDI - 316 Title: "CRAZY WORLD" Artist: KENNY THOMAS Album: NO FURTHER INFORMATION Label: SUSU Title: "NEVER HAD A LOVE SO GOOD" Artist: CHARLES JOHNSON Album: ESSENTIAL MODERN SELECTION Label: GOLDMINE SOUL SUPPLY - GSCD 2Z Title: "STORMY" Artist: THE SUPREMES Album: NORTHERN SOUL CONNOISEURS Label: SPECTRUM - 556 827-2 Title: "HOW COULD YOU BREAK MY HEART" Artist: BOBBY WOMACK Album: MODERN SOUL LIVIN FOR THE WEEKEND Label: LA DOUCE - IRMA 508 379-2

By Mike in News Archives · May 1, 200322 yr

It’s been a long time since I added anything worthwhile to this site so I though I ought to pull my finger out. I haven’t been out much recently so can’t really say anything about venues although I do feel as if I am missing out on a lot at the moment! Despite that my system at home has taken plenty of hammer because the excellent tunes keep arriving. The soulful house epidemic seems to be dying down as the ratio of top quality sounds continues to reduce. It certainly seems that way to me unless you’ve got dig much deeper to find the best releases. Despite that, the pure soul stuff is top drawer at the moment with so many good tracks coming from independent labels and the UK soul specialists. Here’s a quick rundown of my favourite modern tracks just at the moment.

1. Felicia Adams - No One Else Has been only available as an independent release direct from Felicia herself but will be available in the UK from Cage De Soul from Monday. This track samples The Jones Girls "Nights Over Egypt" which makes it very instant. The entire CD is very good with "Share My Love" also being very good.

2. Michelle Williams - My Only Love Is You. Produced by Tommy Sims and sampling an old James Brown record this is excellent. Even more surprising because Michelle is one third of Destiny’s Child. Although current soul hero Tommy produces quite a few tracks on the CD, this is the only standout track.

3. Selah2 - When I Think Of You Very nice track from a very strong CD. Pronounced Selah Squared, this is from a gospel CD from a female duo. I could have picked “Hold On” too although “How Could I Ever” seems to be very popular.

4. R. Kelly - Happy People Takes off where "Step In The Name of Love" finished. A high quality tune from the annoyingly inconsistent singer.

5. Eric Roberson – The Vault 1.5 (Entire CD) I can’t pick really a standout track from this CD but if forced it should be “Rock With You”. The whole CD is very solid. Eric (or Erro as he sometimes records under) has been building a reputation for some time but still has to get his material out himself via his own website. Some tracks here are duplicated from The Vault CD. There’s not really any dancers on this CD but possibly the most consistent CD so far this year.

6. Roy Ayers – Sugar (Joey Negro Remix) Finally out on a 12” on BBE, this is fantastic. Originally recorded in the late 70s but never came out due to Roy’s prolific out put at the time. The Joey Negro remix adds a little bit extra to the unmixed version, which appears on the Virgin Ubiquity CD.

7. Sven Zetterberg – Heartaches Was All You Got This will cause all sorts of arguments. Sven is a Swedish blues singer (white, I guess) who has recently recorded this track which sounds like high quality crossover. It was announced at the recent Great Yarmouth weekender as being by Sven Goran Ericcson. If only he could produce a performance this good in Portugal!

8. The Spinners – Got To Be Love This appears on the Mtume/Lucas CD on Expansion. A fabulous CD with many well-known classics on it and a few surprises. I didn’t know this song at all until I bought the CD but I love it. It was recorded in 1981 and bears all the classic hallmarks of The Spinners and an Mtume/Lucas production – you can’t argue with that!

9. Rosie Gaines – I Can’t Get You Off My Mind This came on a Hidden Beach compilation CD last year but now appears on Rosie’s CD on Dome. I’ve always highly regarded Rosie and she produces the goods once again. She sounds eerily like Michael Jackson on some tracks. Great CD bar tracks 2 to 5. Everything else is brilliant.

10. Café De Soul Volume 4 The fourth and strongest of the Café De Soul compilations. A lot of this may be considered smooth jazz but it certainly isn’t bland and shouldn’t be associated with most of the material that comes under that banner. Standout tracks are Michael Sims, Exyt and Copeland Green but it’s all high quality stuff – just buy it!

11. Phillip Mitchell – Just The Beginning Out on Grapevine, this CD showcases mostly demos that Phillip cut for other artists to record. Some new stuff to me along with different versions of well known modern classics recorded by Bobby Womack, The Patterson Brothers and Corey Blake. Essential southern soul – I’m warming to this stuff.

By Daved in Articles · May 1, 200322 yr

Word on Newark Edwin Starr tribute event

Quck word from Dougie Hall on recent tribute event to thank u guys for the assistance ref charity Edwin Starr tribute night Newark Notts

Jimmy James was the stand in for the late Edwin Starr and he did not disappoint playing all his classic songs plus a medley of club soul 60`s style and gave us a twenty minute encore leaving the audience breathless

All the local jox played good spots and the Edwin Starr tribute spot by Dougie Hall gave us 10 classic Edwin records from “I have faith in you” to “my weakness is you”. I won’t mention them all but it was worthwhile that we raised over three thousand pounds towards Uk cancer research. And we would like to thank every one that came along and participated n behalf of the organisers and sweet soul collective Newark makemvinyl@aol.com would like any feedback from the gig
cheers
Doug Hall

By Mike in News Archives · April 30, 200322 yr

Been told by one of the promotion crew, this is definitely the last one
There will be no more niters held at Tonys Blackburn
They will be keeping event going with another venue already sussed out
On at same time - first Saturday of the month
Full details will be announced on the Saturday nite at the niter
Line up for this Saturday is
Bob Hinsley
Mick H
Carl Willingham
Pip
Kev Murphy
Pete Coulson
Mark Morgan
Plus Regs
And Upstairs
Banging Away
Dave Hawkins
Eddie Barton
Davie Brown
And Of Course
Paul Baldwin

By Mike in News Archives · April 30, 200322 yr

LOWTON CIVIC HALL FRIDAY 9TH MAY 2003 8.OOp.m. - 4.a.m. The Very Best In Northern Soul&Motown At Lowton Civic Hall Spinning the platters that matter - SEAN LIVESEY - KEV&DAVE - BARRY SIMPSON - STE WHITTLE - ROB THOMAS - ANDY RIX - JOHN POOLE - DEAN ANDERSON CHECK OUT THE R&B ROOM WITH PETE&FRIENDS Hesketh Meadow Lane, Lowton, Nr Wigan (Just off main A580 East Lancs Rd. exit 24 M6) Tel: 01942 672971 ADMISSION £5.00 (limited to 550) SECOND FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH. Soul Central Friday 9th May 2003 9pm - 4am A session of the Finest Funk, Classic Soul&Dance Music from some of the best nights at the best clubs in the country. Mecca - Ritz - Cassinellis - Parkers - Carlton - Cricket Club - Angels DJ's: DEAN JOHNSON KEV EDWARDS BAZ MALEADY PETE HAIGH MARK GRICE PAUL HAWKINS @ Soul Central, Lowton Civic Hall - The home of Soul and Soulful Dance music in the North West Hesketh Meadow Lane, Lowton, nr Wigan. (2 mins from main A580 East Lancs Rd., M6 and M62) Part of the successful 'Lowton' Northern Soul Nights Admission £5.00 - Limited to 550 so please be early. Pick up your vinyl and CD wants. Dealers in attendance on the night.

By Mike in News Archives · April 30, 200322 yr

Just in case not aware there is no Soul At the Social at Bangor this Friday Jonhnny J sends apoligies to all regs, says its due to a double booking on the venues side

By Mike in News Archives · April 29, 200322 yr

:up: 2 weeks before the next soulful night at North Herts Biggest Rare Soul event and the phone lines are begining to light up! Its another 3 room packer with Taffy, Nathan and Soul Sam doing the business in the upstairs Modern/Crossover room (The Ghetto); Fingers, Ab, Leon and TheBigO in the R&B/RnS room (The Mojo Room) with special guest Dave Edwards and Hammie, Fingers, TheBigO joined by those 2 lovely cuddly allround soulful bunnies Tony Warot and Pete Hulutt in the Main Hall for 6 hrs of current Monsters, Forgotten Oldies and anthemic Crossover - Oooooh er! Full details can be found under the events listings and look out for the gallery of pics taken at the last event being posted later today (if I can get the b****y thing to upload :-x ) See ya on the night.

By TheBigO in News Archives · April 26, 200322 yr

After Broughton, the minibus headed for Goldbourne niter, picking up yet a few more North Welsh strays, was a great nite. Somewhere along the line Goldbourne has become a regular haunt for us, with a minibus full and 6 others from coast turning up at the event, there was a well strong presence from the homeland. Think the recent selection of djs , the venue and the fact we always have right old laugh there make this a most enjoyable niter. And the quality of sounds heard there makes this imo a great niter.

Sounds wise threw some quick and dirty words together on what caught, apologies if a bit brief and not feature all djs as kept getting side tracked .

Steve Thomas - Yeah its your man otherwise known as the Holyhead monkey, did a great set, again he varied flavour with strong 6ts feel this time
a off the top of head 5 plays were

Choke the monkey - San Remo Strings feat Junior Walker cover
(Caused a stir first time out at the last Monkey and did the same here when he started set off with it, and had so much interest and requests had to play it again at end of set. This is going to be massive, brief sound clip up here shortly)
Patti Austin -Someones Gonna Cry. *just 17 when she recorded this)
Johnnie Mae Matthews -Lonely youll be
Dee Dee Warwick - Worth Every Tear I Cry
Patrice Holloway Stolen Hours

Mick H followed and did the business with the likes of
Demanding Man -Sensations ..ouch
And also the likes of Anthony and Delsonics
Mick said will pass on plays later

Carl Willingham did more rare soul damage with a great set with fair bit of new stuff, top stuff and a few revivals
Isonics, Soundmasters, Itching Man ?? Tamala Lewis were just some that memory remembers

Kev Murphy started off with some rare revivals, also included two "cheapies" that dont get much outings but sounded great out loud and proud, Amazers "Without a doubt" and Cody Blacks "Going Going Gone". Course many big sounds included likes of Regents on Mad (someones pass on title as its all gone blank) got a outing

Time caught up with us, as always at the mercy of Stevie Ts work plans so had to leave early.

Odd bits:
Alan Barnes says the Easter Viaduct was a packer
He was dishing out some cracking 2k stuff in the "other" room, including an interesting 2003 mix of Flamin Kings Ho Happy Day
Laughs
The family tax credit mess up seems to have had dire effects in north wales, as we turned up with about 6 sales boxes, when you include Steves 50 play boxes our "entrance" must have seemed like a road crew for .......

Final word, most enjoyable niter, as said we always seem to have fun here! A very late bar, bit of a edge to nite, great dj policy and only a fiver in.
We enjoy it!

On every 3rd saturday of month

Golborne Catholic Club High Street,Golborne,NR Wigan

Cheap plug tie in:

Can catch Carl Willingham as special guest at Next Monkey at Springfield Friday 23 May
Can catch Steve T at every Monkey! ;-)

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By Mike in Articles · April 24, 200322 yr

Well been busy times last 2 or 3 weeks and with upgrade to site things been a bit slack on news and that, so standy by for a quick few words on the last few weeks.... or to be honest just what I can remember.

Prestatyn 2003 Lots of words have been written about this, and will just say for now had a most and I mean most, enjoyable time! (recently saw some well scary photos of going ons! Should have a report up, its half written so will hopefully be up soon.....ish) Dave Rimmer has written his views on the weekender and can be read at the SKM site

Also check out the Soul Weekender Web Site for a great review by Cal plus others at visit soul weekender site

Last of all check out one recent addition to sounds/download section which to me was the sound of the weekender Llandudno Connisseurs Weekender.

After one great weekend along come another! Again more words on this soonest and a great weekender of quality rare soul.

Other Events

DMSC guest bit on Wire Fms Sunday soul show was a laugh, especially as later on we got mistook for car thieves by Lancashires finest. Heard that Wilton 10th Annivesary last Friday was a cracking niter. DMSC Friday nite was a stormer, loads of great feedback. Report soon honest. Hardest rare soul nite ? ;-) Other Misc Stuff Check out North meets South new web site , updated link here

Proving the power of Soul Source Janet J just let me know she got that video she was after thanks to using the forum!

Think thats that, know was/is a lot of other events going on, feel free to spread the word by posting up

By Mike in News Archives · April 22, 200322 yr

It is with sad news of the death of Little Eva last weekend at the age of 59. She passed away after a long illness. Little Eva was born Eva Boyd.
Eva Narcissus Boyd (June 29, 1943 – April 10, 2003), known by the stage name of Little Eva, was an American pop singer. Although some sources claim that her stage name was inspired by a character from the novel Uncle Tom's Cabin, she stated in an interview that she was named after her aunt, which prompted her family to call her "Little Eva."

Biography
Born in Belhaven, North Carolina, she moved to the Brighton Beach section of Brooklyn, New York, at a young age. As a teenager, she worked as a maid and earned extra money as a babysitter for songwriters Carole King and Gerry Goffin.[1] It is often claimed that Goffin and King were amused by Boyd's particular dancing style, so they wrote "The Loco-Motion" for her and had her record it as a demo (the record was intended for Dee Dee Sharp).
However, as King said in an interview with NPR and in her "One to One" concert video, they knew she could sing when they met her, and it would be just a matter of time before they would have her record songs they wrote, the most successful being "The Loco-Motion."
Music producer Don Kirshner of Dimension Records was impressed by the song and Boyd's voice and had it released.[1] The song reached #1 in the United States in 1962. It sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc.[1] After the success of "The Loco-Motion," Boyd was stereotyped as a dance-craze singer and was given limited material.
The same year, Goffin and King wrote "He Hit Me (And It Felt Like A Kiss)" (performed by the Crystals) after discovering that Boyd was being regularly beaten by her boyfriend.[2] When they inquired why she tolerated such treatment, Eva replied without batting an eyelid that her boyfriend's actions were motivated by his love for her.[2]
Phil Spector's arrangement of the song was ominous and ambiguous.[2]
It was a brutal song, as any attempt to justify such violence must be, and Spector's arrangement only amplified its savagery, framing Barbara Alston's lone vocal amid a sea of caustic strings and funereal drums, while the backing vocals almost trilled their own belief that the boy had done nothing wrong. In more ironic hands (and a more understanding age), 'He Hit Me' might have passed at least as satire. But Spector showed no sign of appreciating that, nor did he feel any need to. No less than the song's writers, he was not preaching, he was merely documenting.

Boyd's other single recordings were "Keep Your Hands Off My Baby," "Let's Turkey Trot," and a remake of the Bing Crosby standard "Swinging on a Star," recorded with Big Dee Irwin (though Boyd was not credited on the label).[3] Boyd also recorded the song "Makin' With the Magilla" for an episode of the 1964 Hanna-Barbera cartoon series The Magilla Gorilla Show.
In 1963, American Bandstand signed her with Dick Clark's Caravan of Stars national U.S. tour and she was set to perform for the tour's 15th show scheduled for the night of November 22, 1963 at the Memorial Auditorium in Dallas, Texas when suddenly the Friday evening event was cancelled moments after U.S. President John F. Kennedy was assassinated while touring Dallas in an open car caravan.
She continued to tour and record throughout the sixties, but her commercial potential plummeted after 1964. She retired from the music industry in 1971. She never owned the rights to her recordings. Although the prevailing rumor in the 1970s was that she had received only $50 for "The Loco-Motion," it seems $50 was actually her weekly salary at the time she made her records (an increase of $15 from what Goffin and King had been paying her as nanny). Penniless, she returned with her three young children to North Carolina, where they lived in obscurity

By Mike in News Archives · April 22, 200322 yr

It was reported tonight on the sad news that Nina Simone had passed away, she was 70.

Death of Nina Simone aged 70 By A Correspondent

THE American jazz and blues singer Nina Simone has died at her home near Marseille at the age of 70, her manager announced yesterday. Her death was from natural causes. “It is with great regret and sadness that we announce the death of the legendary jazz singer, the great Nina Simone, this morning at her home in Carry-le-Rouet,” Clifton Henderson said in a statement. Simone, whose raw, smokey voice was known to millions, was born Eunice Waymon in 1933 in Tryon, North Carolina, the sixth of seven children of a poor family.

She began playing piano at the age of four and trained as a classical pianist at the Juilliard School of Music in New York. She began singing while working in a bar in Atlantic City and recorded her first records in the late 1950s, going on to earn the nickname the “High Priestess of Soul”.

Her first hit in Britain was Ain’t Got No . . . I Got Life in 1968 but she is perhaps best known for her interpretation of My Baby Just Cares for Me and her only Top 40 hit in the United States, George Gershwin’s I Loves You Porgy. Check out the tribute posted by kolla, pictures, scans and article just hit read more.

By Mike in News Archives · April 22, 200322 yr

Broughton Soul Nite North Wales Saturday 20 April

It was case of get down expressway to Broughton on Saturday, famous for British Aerospace and also as the home of Soul Sams and Brian Ellis monthly soul nites. Have missed the last few so was looking forward to this one as with its own unique feel, crowd and atmosphere its always an enjoyable nite out. With a door tax of £2.50 and pints at £1.50 also a cheap nite out!! Venue is in the aerospace place, its held in the Silver Wings social club which is very plush, nice layout and gives place a uptown feel. Anyway fair few of us were doing the Saturday, plans were Broughton and then Goldbourne Niter afterwards, so Stevie T sussed out minibus and yet again it was case of get down that A55. Turned up well early to get max use of £1.50 pints, caught Brian Ellis warming up with nice thoughtful selection of 70s+ stuff.. Usual North Wales suspects started showing up , many from surrounding areas and places close by like Wrexham, crowd wise usually well mixed, ranging all types from local events only types to the ones who will travel at drop of a hat. As may expect with any event Sam is involved with, its a fairly well up for anything crowd, with 70-2ks+ very popular and always a good reaction. Dont get to hear much r&b or early soul usually, if at all, but depends on the guests. Chico was the first guest up, and dished out a great mixed set that fitted the Broughton style.

Ginger was next guest up, first time caught him for a while, suppose hard with what a fairly mixed crowd but seemed to us a very safe set, no "what is that" moments or raging desires to run to deck and find out more, which is what we were after, but he kept the crowd who were after good time northern happy with popular spins. Brian Ellis up and then Soul Sam, both giving out more Broughton style sets, R J Kelly new un being just one of many caught. Had to leave early ish to get to next destination, but night was going strong when left, and was a good one. As said its got its own unique feel and style, cause of this and venue, can have many different style nites be it a nite out with partner, or 8 of you out for the crack In between necking £1.50 pints, catch ups, and all the rest managed to grab a few words from Sam, notes are from well crumpled flyers, hopefully all details 100%

Asked for a selection of some current plays and Sam took time to give us details along with a bit of info, added stuff I picked up along the way.

Hamilton Movement Shes Gone Look Out 007

A lot ot of interest in this recently and looks like its taking off, Sam says been playing it for last 18 months. Misc info the flip in demand on deep funk scene. 800-1000 quid recent value given? Though more copies than you would think as some are securly in deep funk collectors hands.

Tolbert – I’ve Got It – Rojac
Sam said this 80s track which has a very soulful vocal is well big in modern rooms through out uk

Beres Hammond - Do This World a Favour -Rocky Gibbs
From a 90s lp, this track by highly regarded reggae artist is popular as a main hall play and massive at Yarmouth and Broughton Stream sample here

Margaret Little -Love Finds A Way- Genbro
(Info from David Flynn posted on Soul talk - Both penned by Wylie & Hestor A La King pub. Listed under BMI, but Popcorn has no recollection of the songs or her. The label is a division of A Go-Go records.) Extremely popular floorfiller , well catchy real thing 60s Detroit , recent one off acquisition by Sam from Adey Pierce (I think) and surely one the best new sounds around at moment. The flip "I Need Some Loving" was said by some to have been played out, but Sam states hasnt played it out anywhere, and imo the lesser and nowhere near as strong side

The Three Prophets - I Think I Really Love You - Together

Sam described this one as 70s cross over track with a great bass, delivered at a just above mid-tempo pace and great soul!! From 1974 Thanks to Sam for giving above comments, we had a bit of talk about things and his support for venues like Yarmouth and the tent at Fleetwood as they feature the style of soul he enjoys so much.

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By Mike in Articles · April 21, 200322 yr

North Meets South - Birmingham Locarno Big event of the weekend seems like its going to be in Brumland, also featued live on Solar Radio North Meets South - 20th April Solar Radio are part of the Jazz Funk Soul and Boogie Bank Holiday Weekender at Birmingham Locarno (Now Known as Zanzibars) Hurst Street Birmingham 5pm - 3am. In the main room All Time Classics, All-nighter Floorpackers, Current Monsters and Classic Favourites. In the second room 60s newies, Obscurities and Rarities, Connoisseurs Motown, R&B and Crossover. Join Curly CJ and Tony Monson broadcasting live from the event. Solar DJ Sets to be broadcast are between 20:00>22:00 and 12:00>02: http://www.solarradio.com/ has the live feed Sunday 20th April 5pm -3am 10 un-missable hrs of non stop sounds from top DJs hit read more for full details - easter feast or what Just been informed that the solar show will feature live from the Northern room, check dj line up in read more info below Sunday 20th April 5pm -3am 10 un-missable hrs of non stop sounds from top DJs Main room AII time classics. all-nighter floorpackers, current monsters and classic favourites ANDY MX&ROB THOMAS/ MICK HI/ BLUE MAX/SAM MOORE/CARL WILINGHAM / ROGER BANKS / SCOTTY / PAUL BALDWIN / KENNY ONIONS /MICK LLOYD AND ROB HAIGH Second room 60S NEWIES, OBSCURITIES AND RARITIES, CONNOISSEURS MOTOWN, R&B AND CROSSOVER FROM ANDY DYSON I ANDY RIX / MICK H/ ROB THOMAS / CARL WILLINGHAM / ROGER BANKS / NICK BROWN / DES PARKER / KENNY ONIONS MARTYN BRADLEY AND JOHN WESTON Plus third room Jazz Funk and Boogie with Terry Jones - Soul24-7 Tony Monson - Solar Radio Sky Digital Ch 879 Curly CJ - Solar Radio Sky Digital Ch 879 Mike Thompson - House of Choonz Damian Deighan - Zinc Bar Graham Warr - Chaplins Bam Bam - Belief Music Kenny B - Back in the day Stevie Highway - Belief Music Bruce Q - Liquid Fusion Many Record dealers in attendance To reserve your table Contact Des 01242 231299 or Ian 0161 773 1405 Admission £9 including free membership Information and directions www.northmeetssouth.co.uk Or email info@northmeetssouth.co.uk Or call Karen or Kevin 0151 424 3713

By Mike in News Archives · April 18, 200322 yr

Have been in touch with the people behind the play and have now recieved details on costings to stage for a week etc etc. Im now breaking down the figures and will be discussing further with the people at the Plinston and hope to give a Yes or No on it being staged next week. Keep you posted. TheBigO * If your interested in it being staged down South drop us a line at the nh6tsmafia@aol.com address as it will give us an idea on interest etc.

By Mike in News Archives · April 18, 200322 yr

Gamble-Huff, Thom Bell and the Philly Groove By Pete Wingfield
Originally published in "Let It Rock"
Date of publication: January 1973
On a balmy night in the late summer of ’67, while the world was wearing flowers in its hair, I was sinking into my seat, trying to look inconspicuous amid hordes of black schoolkids and young mums in the middle of the stalls at the Uptown Theatre, Philadelphia Pa., two hours from the Big Apple by the mighty Greyhound. Philly, Doo Wop City: and the four young guys slithered around the stage, processes glistening as bright as their patent leathers, wearing orange suits with navel-length jackets and tapered bottoms so superthin that, embarrassingly, their underwear showed through and ominous dark patches were appearing in the armpit region. They were direct descendants of those early, unwitting acapella pioneers, and were second on the bill (the Tempts were on top), riding high on a national hit with ‘Cowboys To Girls’ — I think — and they were singing it unerringly at the Uptown five times a day, seven days a week. The group was called the Intruders. In winter of ’72, the wheel has turned full circle. The Intruders have created another monster, ‘She’s A Winner’, and it’s on the same label, Gamble. Both songs, and all the hits in between, were produced and composed by two men, Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, at one studio, Sigma Sound, 212 N.12th St. Now, some forty million singles since they kicked off together, the duo and their associates have made the City of Brotherly Love shine stronger than ever before on the musical map. Not that it’s ever been exactly dim. In ’56, local entrepreneur Dick Clark started a lip-sync TV show, soon networked through A.B.C., which enjoyed a heyday in the late fifties/early sixties, allowing Philly talent a golden opportunity for nationwide exposure, offering Dick Clark a golden opportunity for managers’ backhanders, and ensuring that the city was always represented in force on the Hot 100 — at least until the English takeover in ‘64/’65. (Amazingly, American Bandstand survives to this day).
The situation spawned outfits like Bob Marcucci’s dreaded Chancellor Records, happily inflicting handsome non-talents like Fabian and Frankie Avalon on an eager public; such influential D.J.s as Jerry Blovat ‘the creator with the heater’, and Georgie Woods, ‘the guy with the goods’; and the vastly successful Cameo-Parkway label, home of the dance crazes, whose boss Bernie Loewe gave us Ernest Jenkins, alias Chubby Checker (did he really marry a Miss World?), the Orlons, (‘South Street’, ‘Don’t Hang Up’), the Dovells (‘Bristol Stomp’), Bobby Rydell (‘We Got Love; ‘Wild One’), all of whom had some measure of chart action in the U.K., and Dee Dee Sharp, (‘Mashed Potato Time’, ‘Gravy’). Dee Dee, born Dionne LaRue, is Mrs. Kenny Gamble now; he’d written and produced a song or two for her on Cameo in 1960. Leon Huff, a pianist from across the bridge in Camden, New Jersey, with work for Quincy Jones in N.Y. and a one-off national hit by home-town group Patti and the Emblems under his belt, met Gamble, from South Philly, when the latter was working on and off for renowned shrewd operator Jerry Ross (recently of Bill Deal and the Rhondells fame). Pooling their experience and hope, Gamble and Huff set about going for themselves. Kenny had already laid a foundation for success to come by forming a group, Kenny and the Romeos; himself on vocals, Roland Chambers, from Marvin Gaye’s band, on guitar, session organist Thom Bell and Earl Young, who’d played drums for Stevie Wonder.

It’s these very guys that now form the backbone of the city’s music industry, for they and a few others take care of the vital rhythm track on virtually every Philly-made hit. The Intruders (naturally!) sang on the first independent Gamble-Huff creation, ‘Gonna Be Strong’ on Excel, but the G-H sound really dates from their second, the same group’s ‘United’, Gamble Records’ initial release. It was a respectable hit — even came out here, on London — with a trendsetting production, unusual for its time, employing swirling strings, cascading harps, and above all, vibes. As bells are to Spector, so are vibes (usually handled by one Vince Montana) to Gamble and Huff. Since then, the sound has been polished to a fine art, but the seeds were right there in ‘United’. Later, less successful singles bore no resemblance to all this — the Madmen (Gamble 212) had an obscure goodie with lunatic sax on ‘African Twist’ and Bobby Marchan, of all people, lead singer on the classic Huey Smith New Orleans rockers, did a comical funky rap about the make-up — ‘Ain’t No Reason For Girls To Be Lonely’ (Gamble 216); but G-H’s trump card lay with the Intruders trite but endearing odes to city teenery: ‘Me Tarzan, You Jane’… ‘Love Is Like A Baseball Game’... ‘Who’s Your Favourite Candidate’. The titles speak for themselves.
As well as taking care of Gamble Records, the duo was working on a production company basis for major labels. Atlantic, hot with a master from Houston by Archie Bell and the Drells, forestalled the group’s certain destiny as one-hit wonders by handing them over to Gamble and Huff, who obliged with a near-unbroken string of hits over the ’67-’69 period (one of their oldies is, even as I write, in the British Twenty!); and Mercury got 2 1/2 albums’ worth from G-H’s collaboration with "the Iceman", Jerry Butler: gems like ‘Only The Strong Survive’, ‘Never Give You Up’, and ‘Brand New Me’, just kept on a-coming, till Gamble and Huff got to carping over royalty percentages. For many, the Butler material marks a creative peak in G-H’s output thus far. Floundering after the demise of his previous label, Vee-Jay, and sliding reluctantly into a second-rate supperclub act, Jerry found the ideal complement for his relaxed vocals in the duo’s sparkling production, and sophisticated yet hip arrangements furnished by regulars Bobby Martin and Thom Bell. Such was the success of the team who, like Motown, relied on staff writers for strong original material, that a set of sessions at Sigma Sound became a kind of refresher course for artists in a musical or commercial rut. Atlantic sent Wilson Pickett (whose first G-H single, ‘Don’t Let The Green Grass Fool You’, earned his first certified gold disc), the Sweet Inspirations, even Dusty Springfield.
With the Intruders and Gamble Records temporarily quiet in ’69, G-H launched a new logo, Neptune, distributed through Chess and the GRT corporation, which before collapsing the following year put out some great sides by Sigler, the Vibrations, and the oft-recorded O’Jays — as well as a couple of killers by the late Linda Jones with George Kerr producing. Annoyed at Neptune’s relative failure, and sure that the music was all there in the grooves, Gamble and Huff started yet another company, Philadelphia International, this time through CBS/Columbia, which, with good distribution, scored straight off with the Ebonys’ ‘You’re The Reason Why’ and hasn’t looked back since. The past year has brought two million-sellers ‘Back Stabbers’, from the O’Jays, returning to the G-H fold, and Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes’ ‘I Miss You’. So what’s the secret? After all, Sigma Sound has no special assets. The sleeve notes to the Neptune LP O’Jays In Philadelphia describe it as ‘unhiplooking’ and the horn and strings are invariably local union dads. No, its’ the rhythm section — the erstwhile Romeos, plus Ronnia Baker on bass, Leon Huff himself of piano, additional guitarist Bobby Eli and Norman Harris, and sometimes Len Pakula on organ, that have the magic musically. Earl Young, for instance, will often lay off everything but hi-hat pedal and bass-drum till the first ‘hook’ chorus, say a third of the way through a track, giving it a characteristic lift when he finally bursts in. Huff has an interesting percussive style with a tasty line in boogie left hand (check out the O’Jays’ ‘Looky Looky’). Roland Chambers, if indeed it is him, leans on light, octave-based, Wes Montgomery-esque lines to convey an impression of effortless swing. Meanwhile back in the control room, Kenny G. and engineer Joe Tarsia put their individual touch on what’s coming through the monitors: punchy horns against smooth strings, imaginative percussion — claves, woodblocks, etc. — to beef things up, and that great drum sound, copiously spiced with echo. (And hell, a good gimmick always comes in useful — like the traffic noises that herald the Soul Survivors’ ‘Expressway To Your Heart’, or the race track effects at the start of the new Intruders, ‘She’s A Winner’). What comes out of all this is an airy, bouncy kind of a sound; tight, but not in the sense of clean and compact, as one might apply the word to Southern funk from Memphis or Muscle Shoals. And, like Motown again, custom-made for car radios.
Way down the bill that night in ’67 at the Uptown was a local trio, lisping slightly and resplendent in rose pink, the high-voiced lead singer mildly camping it up, to the audience’s delight. By a year after that show, the Delfonics were Philly’s hottest act. This was largely thanks to one man — composer, arranger, and producer for the group Thom (Tommy) Bell, the third of the mighty triumvirate that now rules Philadelphia. While still working often for G-H and associates as arranger (he did those absurd ‘Back Stabbers’ charts), Bell created his own label, Philly Groove, distributed (confusingly) through Bell Records, exclusively for the Delfonics, notching up a run of hits that only stopped a few months ago when the group split with him, lamely carrying on under his partner, manager Stan Watson. Thom’s songs are intricate and satisfying. He often will plant rich, moody intros only to change to a different key and tempo when the song comes in; or lay out the verse in an unrelated key to the chorus. ‘I’m Sorry’, ‘Break Your Promise’, ‘Ready Or Not, Here I Come’, ‘You Get Yours And I’ll Get Mine’, and for my money the best record of its type ever to emerge from Philly — the cataclysmic ‘Didn’t I Blow Your Mind This Time’. Every one was a short but grandiose epic, hugely commercial but at the same time ambitious and unarguably solid in musical conception. William Hart, lead singer with the group, would come up with the lyrics. Slight and unimportant in themselves, it was the soulful whine he delivered them in that mattered. But Thom Bell took care of biz on everything else: panoramic arrangements leaning heavily on instruments traditionally not used in R&B, like shimmering celli and Wagnerian French horns.
A lost LP track — ‘How Could You’ on the Didn’t I album, is surely one of T.B.’s great moments. Beautiful, spinetingling self-indulgence as a series of changes is repeated hypnotically, with increasing intensity, for five minutes, electric sitar in the lead over a hefty backbeat, with the voices coming in, softly, on the fourth minute. In 1971, on the Delfonics departure, Thom Bell didn’t blink an eyelid. Guided by Hugo and Luigi’s Avco Records to a local Philly group, the Stylistics, just off a minor hit on a small label with ‘You’re A Big Girl Now’, he moved to even greater heights both artistically and in terms of success proportionate to product, for the Stylistics’ album yielded no less than four single gold records. It was the Delfonics revisited, and more. Russell Thompkins Jnr., lead singer, has perhaps an even finer falsetto than Hart (this time out one Linda Creed does the words): he explained to me on a recent U.K. visit that Thom Bell goes through each song round a piano with the group, sketching out harmonics and topline, cuts a basic track with rhythm section, brings the group into the studio briefly for a few hours to add the vocal, then gets to work himself on the ‘sweetening’. Next thing the Stylistics themselves know, the record is out! One could well criticize such a process, on grounds of ‘conveyor-belt soul’. But Lord, I’m not about to complain when the end result is so exquisite. Bell’s work on his own songs has the edge for me over the Gamble-Huff stuff. He goes for a different sound. Though using the same musicians, studio, and engineer, he somehow contrives to make the final mix more integrated, with less sense of overdubbing and a greater corporate identity. He’s as capable at the board as with the baton, churning out ingenious, even moving arrangements that are creamy but never sickly. Totally committed until recently to the fly-by-night 3-minute single, designed for saturation AM airplay and swift obscurity, men like Gamble, Huff and Bell have turned handicap to advantage by making almost every master a complete, concise statement in itself. But up to the last few months G-H and cohorts remained to the rock consumer remote, unfashionable figures. Happily, though, all three men are riding their current crest of a wave on singles without compromise.
Bell’s output with the Stylistics (he’s also started to work with the Spinners) has got to be his best ever, track for track, whilst the O’Jays and H. Melvin smashes are among the most soulful sides put together by Gamble and Huff. No way are any of them flagging. (An attempt by G-H in 1970 to broaden their market via a 5th-Dimension type ‘class’ group, the New Direction, was a dismal flop. Similarly, for example, Stax’s pop product is notoriously unsuccessful. Moral: do what you do do good!). You won’t find any blues, not much country either, in Philadelphia; but it’s the acknowledged center for Northern black gospel and birthplace with N.Y., of corner-boy vocal groups. So it annoys me when rock experts seeking ‘roots’ should dismiss the things coming out of Sigma Sound as being too ephemeral and superficial, when the Philly men’s respect for an inspiration from these origins is undoubted. Why the Intruders had a hit in ’69 with a faithful revival of the Dreamlovers’ ‘We’re Gonna Get Married’! Outsiders, unfamiliar with the idiom, can bypass it as not "hard" enough, or laugh at the piercing falsetto, originated by the old ‘bird’ groups like the Flamingoes and used by artists like Hart and Thompkins. But it is part of a living tradition, adopted without self-consciousness and as absorbing as anything in blues or country music. The records stand up by any contemporary standard in pop as a whole. To my mind at least, today’s lush backdrops and technologically perfect productions extend, rather than smother, that tradition. I know, in these enlightened times, the black original still remains unnoticed until and unless copied in the white market — how else are the Osmonds as big as the Jackson Five?
But the dwindling mass of punters who still wear blinkers making them blind to uptown soul, are missing the point, and a lot of wonderful music.
© Pete Wingfield, 1973

By Guest in Articles · April 18, 200322 yr

On the Modern Soul list was a bit of discussion about a famous rairty. Thought the below may be of interest to others not on the list, so asked John Smith (Oxford way one) if ok to pass on, thanks go out to John as he said ok!
http://www.topica.com/lists/ModernSoul

Someone asked ... "Don Gardner Cheatin Kind ....... I was just interested to know how rare it is >" Johns reply: I talked at length with Don at this years Prestatyn Weekender. He was either on the road or in the studio throughout the 60s (in the 70s he got fed up, quit performing himself & became Curtis Mayfields road manager -- doin all the management / bookin tasks !!!!) He (to this day) had no idea that he had anything released on the Sedgrick / Cedric label. HE was never based in Chicago & never recorded there. He would however give / send his FRIEND Jimmy Vanleer copies of new tracks he had cut to listen to (Jimmy ran this label !!!). So I guess Jimmy just pressed up limited copies of Dons cuts & send em around to the local radio DJs. Then if any took off, he could have negotiated a good licensing deal & split the money with Don. None were picked up for major local radio play & so no licensing action occured. The Tru-Glo-Town situation was similar. Don cut lots for them but was told the studio / warehouse burnt down & so the company was bust & couldnt pay him anything. Yet they continued to lease his stuff out (to the likes of Verve Records AND maybe Sack / Cedric ????). I guess someone knew the fire was gonna happen & took the master tapes home with them beforehand !!!!!!! The Sack releases are even stranger. In the 60s Monk Higgins used Sack to release stuff (limited press to supply Chicago radio stn DJs only) he was tryin to win a licensing deal on (thus getting a decent advance payment from a major label - he could then keep all this for himself I guess, rather than pass some along to the artist & producer who would probably be happy enough to learn that they now had a deal to record for a major). Again Sack was Chicago based BUT Don never even knew Monk & never sent tapes thru to him in the Windy city. I guess Jimmy Vanleer was once again involved as the middleman. Needless to say, Don now things a lot less of his old friend Jimmy. None of the above really helps in identifying just how many of each 45 were pressed up, but suffice to say is was a limited number.

JRS

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By Mike in News Archives · April 18, 200322 yr

Dust off your copies & prepare for the price hike.
Seen in London last night, latest KFC ad featuring the Easter Bunny & Roadrunner followed by Laura Green Moonlight,Music & You.
Not sure but think there was a football match being played at night?
Only caught the end after dashing in from the kitchen from cooking chicken ( honest I kid you not!)

By TheBigO in News Archives · April 16, 200322 yr

Union Club Nottingham Friday April 4th Sidney Barnes Well here we go. The night started well. The record dealers arrived with their boxes Roger Banks and a crate of john smiths. Dave Rimmer with his bible. Even Dave Clegg arrived, did he take the wrong direction thinking he was in the hundred club? Numbers well up again mostly travellers who want to hear top tunes and that's what they got! Blinding sets from the guests on the night Andy Dyson , where did that Butch cover-up come from .... The Wonderrettes? Awesome ! followed with Patrenell Statten, Hank Hodge. Awesome.! Followed by Kitch love having this guy down here makes Dave Taylor smile, that's rare! Kitch did not disappoint us either. George Pepp Appointments I saw you there. Locations. Just to name few awesome!! Then Mick h takes over for the final hour starts with a tribute to Nottms own adopted son Edwin Starr "if my life could tell a story"&"I have faith in you" Everyone in the club ex the bar staff was on the floor for this tribute. Then Mick welcomed Sid Barnes on stage the roof lifted Sid first song I heart on the other side. Followed by the parliaments hearttrouble .Sid thought he was down to do two tracks But when Mick said Sids not leaving like this we want him to go out in style. He knew what the crowd wanted to here.he duly obliged with a tear in his eyes. took the mike from Mick and blew them in to orbit as the roof was already off. This was a night to remember. A great soul night .If you haven't been yet make sure you do this is a quality nite takes you back to good times at Stafford were you treated to blinding tunes after all when you get djs of Andy dyson Tim Brown Kitch Kenny Burrell Andy Rix. Rodger Banks Dave Rimmer. John Weston. Carl Willingham. Mark Bicknell. Hammy, Aly Mayer. + the regs Derek Allen Rob Thomas&the man himself Mick h. August sees the no 1 dj in the country hit the decks for the first time (BUTCH) see you all there Friday may 2nd with guest Carl Willingham !!! soulsister

By Mike in News Archives · April 16, 200322 yr

Friday Nite at Lowton Lowton on Friday also had great reports, with the boys from Carlise doing good things and local boy Ian Cuncliffe dishing out the goods as well. Asked Ian for a top 5 and as always hes more than happy to pass on the word and passed on the following to us. Nice one Ian and cheers Lowton was awesome this month First spot of the nite was by young Jake I think heÃÆ’¢âÅ¡¬âÅ¾¢s only 9 years old, and he played a great spot and had the floor moving straight from his first few sounds defo a star DJ in the coming years is young Jake, next up was yours truly Ian Cunliffe I played a mixture of oldies and 45,s like The Brooks Bros--Looking for a woman Lonnie Russ--Say Girl Moments --You Said etc etc and a couple of lesser known tracks by Queen Ester--Take it easy baby Cecelia Moore--You set my soul on fire Sammy Lee--What goes around Perfections--So Lonely Symponics--No More The Carlisle Boys followed for the rest of the nite George Rouse Steve Asborne, George Hunt and Dickie Watt played some brilliant tracks my feet are still hurting dancing to their selection of rare northern soul, some of the tracks played were William Cummings--Make my love a hurting thing Devotions----Do Do De Dop Mr Lucky--I Was Born to Love You Larry Wright--Sweet Sweet Kisses Ted Wilson--I Cant Take No More Little Stanley--Outasite Loving Little John--Just wait and see William Powell--Heartache Souvenirs Matadors Say yes baby in fact all the big rare oldies flowed i.e. Wanted and needed--Packin Up--Carleena--Lets get it together--SheÃÆ’¢âÅ¡¬âÅ¾¢s wanted in three states--Lester Tipton Al Williams--Salvadors--Vondells--Don Gardner--Al Scott etc etc etc......... was bloody frightening looking at all that money spinning round and not a bootleg insight!!! Yes April was a good nite to be at Lowton Civic, IÃÆ’¢âÅ¡¬âÅ¾¢m sure Andy Hutchins&his mate Vince from Bristol enjoyed themselves even though it took them 5 hours to get there, mind you they had Tea at my house followed by a couple of hours captivity in my record loft where we fleeced each other for certain tracks Andy defo coming away better off vinyl wise !!! REGARDS IAN C

By Mike in News Archives · April 16, 200322 yr

Exporting the cheese Interesting reports from mainland europe on two uk djs who it seems decided to give them a taste of how bad some parts of the uk scene is nowadays, boots, cds and cheesy and talking well cheesy here, classics were apparently dished out under the guise of rare soul. Heard that some continental soul fans werent impressed one bit. Jazz FM Searling Show This Sunday the online feed was working and yet such is me current life, still only managed to catch the last 2 records! So standy by for a detailed report then. The obvious Candi Staton was one, then had to smile, must have only caught 5 mins or so but managed to catch a lengthy mention for...... Prestwich, yes regular no lifers may have caught me going on tounge in cheek about how many times it gets mentioned. Had to laugh when heard it geting a non advert plug! This was followed by Edwin Starr "Way over there " ( bit hazy now so may be wrong) And that was it! Apart from a lengthy advert at the end Pretty sure the advert was for the Locarno in Birmingham on this Easter Sunday, as it mentioned top UK djs, top sounds, top venue.... so it had to be didnt it ? ;-) Apoligies for briefness, given meself a good talking to and will try harder to catch it all in future. The soul source web site 99 year plan Bit busy in real world, so bit behind on things here, as more than likely read have a lot of contributions which is appreciated. Certainly been impressed by the lengths some people go to pass on info to soul fans. Anyway current score on site is.... Next step all planned and will go up once find time, even though always seems in turmoil there is a plan behind it all .....honest! Hopefully will all come together soon. Cause of this and lack of time, the DMSC sounds, photos, reviews etc been put back a few days or so, to coincede with next step. Note: The site now has a AUTO LOGIN feature What it means is that members should only have to login once and that should be it, next time visit should remember you and save you the hassle. Whats worthwhile about being a member? .. get back to you on that The wide Wide World of Websites Ok muted feedback on the wap mobile phone service, so for now it stay as it is just the latest news and event information, same as you get in the event guide an dnews section. Had to laugh yet again when noticed that some web site had used some reviews from here that I threw together, seems am part of its roving band of reporters ensuring that it is the only place for the latest rare soul news! The cheeky t*** got a neck though, as apart from not bothering asking, he then fails to give even a link or a mention to where he ripped it from. Still as its "the offical number one northern web.... should be honoured? Too right. onwards.....

By Mike in News Archives · April 16, 200322 yr

Review continued with Keith Moneys
Playlist 1st Set
1 Soul Incorporated "My Proposal"
2 Ree Flores "Look into My Heart"
3 Chris Bartley "My Heart Still Belongs To You"
4 T.S.U. Toronadoes "A Thousand Wonders"
5 Imperial C`s "Someone Tell Her"
6 Deon Jackson "Someday The Sun Will Shine"
7 Choice of Colour "Your Love"
8 Bobby Reed "The Time Is Right For Love"
9 Andrea Hendry "I Need You Like A Baby"
10 Spiedels "Dream Girl"
11 Flash McKinley "Ill Rescue You"
12 Bob and Fred "Ill Be On My Way"
13 T.J. Williams "Baby I Need You"
14 Embers "First Time"
2nd Set
1 Esther Phillips "Just Say Goodbye"
2 Karmello Brooks "Tell Me Baby"
3 Bill Bush "I`m Waiting"
4 The Eptones "A Love Thats Real"
5 De-Lites "Lover"
6 The Nomads "Somethin`s Bad"
7 Phonetics "Just A Boy`s Dream"
8 Ray Pollard "This Time"
9 Ster-phonics "Don`t Leave Me"
10 Fifth Avenue Band "One Way Or The Other"
11 Mel Britt "She`ll Come Running Back"
12 The Minors "Lonely Boy"
13 The Pearls "Shooting High"
14 Bobby Kline "Say Something Nice To Me"
15 The Startones "Lovin` You Baby" 1
6 Don Hysong "Soul Searcher"

By Guest in Articles · April 15, 200322 yr

6Ts @ The 100 Club: 12 April 2003
DJs: Mick Smith, Butch and Ady Croasdell plus guests Kenny Burrell and Keith Money.
Another sound night with the DJs particularly excelling. Kenny played his male version of Sweet Temptation (very different to Martha Starr) and gave airings to a lot of sounds we dont get to hear enough of.
Keith shone with a great deal of thought going into his set, changing the moods and tempos at just the appropriate times, he more than justified his recent signing for the 6Ts Cleethorpes weekender.
Mick enjoyed himself far too much (stitching Ady up over the mike several times), he let the rare boys have their moments and pleased the crowd with whatever it took throughout.
Butch was on top form and opened his second set with a girly acetate that sounded like the Sapphires at their best.
Ady, in his own words, had his moments and was particularly pleased with the first outing of The Themes "Do Yourself A Favour" and the crowds response to The Devonnes "Doin The Gettin Up".
There were great turn outs from the West Midlands, Nottingham and even the Bar Italia Scooter Club - but we dont seem to get the far flung Northerners any more, theyre either getting old or too lazy . (Ady's comments.... Not mine!)
Kenny Burrell kindly forwarded the playlist for his two sets which went as follows:-
1ST SET
Stompers to kick off
1 Admirations You left me
2 Jackie Day Naughty boy
3 William Powell Heartache Souvenirs
4 Intentions Feel so good
5 Tranells Blessed with a love
Easing up the pace
6 Marilyn Barbarin Just a teenager
7 Appreciations Its better to cry
8 Sensations Demanding man
9 Ward Burton Sweet temptation
Mid Tempo to finish
10 Tobbi Bowe I can feel him slipping away
11 Nurons All of my life
12 Gerri Shivers Lets try it again

2ND SET
Stompers most of the way
1 Magnetics I have a girl
2 Eddie Parker Im gone
3 Mello Souls We can make it
4 Don Gardner Cheatin kind
5 Joey Delorenzo "Sunshine girl"
6 Jesse James Loves alright
7 Ty Karim You just dont know
8 Peggy Byres World of happiness
9 Yvonne Vernee Just like you did me
10 Lester Tipton This wont change
11 Inspirations No one else etc
Nudging back the pace now
12 Mr Soul What happened to yesterday
13 Magnetics Lady in green
14 Magnetics Count the days
15 Magnetics (lee mckinney) Ill keep holding on

If you missed out get down to the Sid Barnes Experience on Friday 25th April 9pm-2am with Djs Irish Greg, Adam and Harboror Horace himself.

By Guest in Articles · April 15, 200322 yr

:-) Well just a few more weeks before the next Northern Soul @ The Plinstoncomes round again and time to start the build-up. As many people have requested it we have now made available the option to reserve tickets on the door with the Sinister Sisters (Jane, Kay, Jenny, Sarah)for those that dont have a credit card. All you need to do is call Jane on 01462-731543 and let her know how many and in which name and they will be waiting with the girls on the night. They will be held at the reserved price of £5 (not the £6 otd price) and the May 9th tickets are available now. The Box Office will still take credit card orders on 01462-672003. *Please note the November 7th event has been moved to November 14th due to factors outside of our control and the confirmed guest in the Main Hall will be Mick H.

By TheBigO in News Archives · April 13, 200322 yr

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