Soulsmith Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 (edited) Yeah I know they're all played out oldies. But, just for a laugh lets poll the definitive northern soul record. The record that encompassed and epitomised the time. Feel free to add your own suggestion. Its only supposed to be a bit of fun. If anybody wants to post a pre 85 poll, please crack on. I can't comment post '85 as I was on a break.... Col. Edited June 10, 2005 by Soulsmith Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest mickmac Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 I always felt and still do feel that the definitive alnighter record is Eddie Parker, Love you Baby. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 I always felt and still do feel that the definitive alnighter record is Eddie Parker, Love you Baby. link Possibly the only other real contender IMO is 'Too Late' W & W. Certainly not any of the three listed. And most defintely never Frank Wilson, the most hyped record ever. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Baz Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 refuse to take part in this poll what about records such as suspision,mr soul,bari track,dena barns the list is endless and there must have been so many records 'broke' 79-85 that have made much bigger impact and still are more definative than the above IMHO but as i wasnt there it dont really matter Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulsmith Posted June 18, 2005 Author Share Posted June 18, 2005 refuse to take part in this poll what about records such as suspision,mr soul,bari track,dena barns the list is endless and there must have been so many records 'broke' 79-85 that have made much bigger impact and still are more definative than the above IMHO but as i wasnt there it dont really matter link I would refer the honourable member for Rushden, Northants to the statement made earlier in the debate -"Its only supposed to be a bit of fun" The poll was a retrospective and fond look at some records that most of us enjoyed at the time. It wasn't meant to be an opportunity for the self-righteous to hijack it with high minded and overly negative comments. Col. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Baz Posted June 18, 2005 Share Posted June 18, 2005 I would refer the honourable member for Rushden, Northants to the statement made earlier in the debate -"Its only supposed to be a bit of fun" The poll was a retrospective and fond look at some records that most of us enjoyed at the time. It wasn't meant to be an opportunity for the self-righteous to hijack it with high minded and overly negative comments. Col. link sorry Col re-reading this it does seam on the negative side. never intended to sound like that. It is a open forum and i was just voicing my oppinion. the last little remark was all in good fun hence the smilie Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 My favourite Northern record is Dena Barnes and has been since the first time I heard it thirty years ago and thought it was called "Teardrops and Heartaches" ! The next hundred or thousand swop positions all the time but that will always be my #1 ! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 You spelt Dobie Gray wrong Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Haydn Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 You spelt Dobie Gray wrong link And Dean Parrish!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulsmith Posted June 20, 2005 Author Share Posted June 20, 2005 And Dean Parrish!! link Thats amazeing, you,d never guess what I do for a liveing Col Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Thats amazeing, you,d never guess what I do for a liveing Col link Gynecologist ?? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulsmith Posted June 20, 2005 Author Share Posted June 20, 2005 sorry Col re-reading this it does seam on the negative side. never intended to sound like that. It is a open forum and i was just voicing my oppinion. the last little remark was all in good fun hence the smilie link No worries. I think I was just having a sensitive 5 minutes. That's when I need to see everything through rose tinted blinkers. Col. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulsmith Posted June 20, 2005 Author Share Posted June 20, 2005 Maybe I should have put a wider selection of records up. Too Late. Col. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulsmith Posted June 20, 2005 Author Share Posted June 20, 2005 Gynecologist ?? link No, its just an interest of mine. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Thats amazeing, you,d never guess what I do for a liveing Col link Dont worry Colin, when I was working in print/publishing - sub editor, I didnt make spelling mistakes, but now Im not working in that sector, I make mistakes all the time!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulsmith Posted June 20, 2005 Author Share Posted June 20, 2005 Dont worry Colin, when I was working in print/publishing - sub editor, I didnt make spelling mistakes, but now Im not working in that sector, I make mistakes all the time!! link The worrying thing Karen, is that in general I don't worry about anything. And def. not about any of the old tosh I post up here But thanks for being supportive. Col Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Yeah I know they're all played out oldies. But, just for a laugh lets poll the definitive northern soul record. The record that encompassed and epitomised the time. Feel free to add your own suggestion. Its only supposed to be a bit of fun. If anybody wants to post a pre 85 poll, please crack on. I can't comment post '85 as I was on a break.... Col. link HI ALL, Started going to the Wheel at 16. 37 years ago, when the majic of American Imports were still to come. The first, must have record from the Wheel for me was. AT THE DISCOTHEQUE by CHUBBY CHECKER, closely followed by JUST A LITTLE MISUNDERSTANDING by THE CONTOURS. The record that stands out for me the most was a favourite sound at the Wheel, Torch, Up The Junction, Metro and Blue Orchid. CHAINS OF LOVE - CHUCK JACKSON Cheers Priggy from Sheffield Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 (edited) HI ALL,      Started going to the Wheel at 16. 37 years ago, when the majic of American Imports were still to come. The first, must have record from the Wheel for me was. AT THE DISCOTHEQUE by CHUBBY CHECKER, closely followed by JUST A LITTLE MISUNDERSTANDING by THE CONTOURS. The record that stands out for me the most was a favourite sound at the Wheel, Torch, Up The Junction, Metro and Blue Orchid.  CHAINS OF LOVE - CHUCK JACKSON         Cheers Priggy from Sheffield link I started going to the Wheel in 1966 until 1968, fave choons were Detroit Spinners, 'I'll always love you' (what a floor filler that was. ) Len Barry '1 2 3', anything by the Velvelettes, Fascinations, 'Girls are out to get you' ( the first time it was released) My list could go on !........ Janis North Wales Edited July 24, 2005 by Janis Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Yeah I know they're all played out oldies. But, just for a laugh lets poll the definitive northern soul record. The record that encompassed and epitomised the time. Feel free to add your own suggestion. Its only supposed to be a bit of fun. If anybody wants to post a pre 85 poll, please crack on. I can't comment post '85 as I was on a break.... Col. The Who Who Song.....Jackie Wilson Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqaUgTgl9oo Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ian Parker Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Come go with Me - Gloria Jones dynamite soul Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 (edited) Come go with Me - Gloria Jones dynamite soul On second thoughts Jack Montgomery Baby take a chance on me........first heard this at The Museum of soul in Leeds around 1971, played by Swish. Anyone still see Swish, I saw him at Casino in August 1975, the last Allnighter I ever went to, Swish was not a hap well man at the time, his eyesight was failing, does anyone see him, tell him paul from Luton has asked after him. Edited December 31, 2009 by DanDare Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chris L Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 This maybe the most played record at a major venue up until 1982, every Saturday night from 1971 to 1985.................. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QY71EkaniWY Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Dave Turner Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 On second thoughts Jack Montgomery Baby take a chance on me........first heard this at The Museum of soul in Leeds around 1971, played by Swish. Anyone still see Swish, I saw him at Casino in August 1975, the last Allnighter I ever went to, Swish was not a hap well man at the time, his eyesight was failing, does anyone see him, tell him paul from Luton has asked after him. Swish is on here, drop him a line. https://www.soul-source.co.uk/forums/topic/115888-an-amazing-thing-has-happened/page__p__1207314__hl__swish__fromsearch__1entry1207314 Last October at the Torch bash Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 (edited) Swish is on here, drop him a line. https://www.soul-source.co.uk/forums/topic/115888-an-amazing-thing-has-happened/page__p__1207314__hl__swish__fromsearch__1entry1207314 Last October at the Torch bash At The Torch Reunion , Swish proved still how good and creditable a DJ he is , by playing this wonderful tune alongside the others in his spot . When he played it , the hairs on the back of my neck and arms stood uo , and I had goosepimples ....... and it was 1972 all over again . Malc Burton Edited December 31, 2009 by Malc Burton Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ian Parker Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 This maybe the most played record at a major venue up until 1982, every Saturday night from 1971 to 1985.................. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QY71EkaniWY WONDERFUL !! so long since i've heard that Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ian Parker Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 yes Webby, i realised he was jesting but its still a superb piece of music IAN Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
De-to Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 at wigan,peterborough,st ives, all-nighters mid 70s i never got tired of this tune,still love it,!!!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest proudlove Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 at wigan,peterborough,st ives, all-nighters mid 70s i never got tired of this tune,still love it,!!!! With you there------------Top-Top tune Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chris L Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Debbie l think he's joking,love Did you ever watch The Love Boat? No I'm not, it was always the last tune played at the Mecca, all the lights would come on, we'd all huddle about in groups seeing where we'd be going to next and this would be playing, I kid thee not. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dazdakin Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Well if it was having to describe what northern soul was to a complete novice - no contest really - PAUL ANKER - CAN'T HELP LOVING YOU The beat is so spot on its scary,string,arrangement, dancers love it, and the best thing is its a WHITE GUY singing it......Remember northern is a beat which is why at least %10 is from white artists. IMHO!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 (edited) No I'm not, it was always the last tune played at the Mecca, all the lights would come on, we'd all huddle about in groups seeing where we'd be going to next and this would be playing, I kid thee not. Despite The Mecca musically progressing , " CM " was always the record played at the end of the night . Whenever I hear it , it always evokes memories of the halcyon days of The Mecca . Malc Burton Edited January 1, 2010 by Malc Burton Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest suehey Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 ONE WONDERFUL MOMENT - THE SHAKERS. when Alan Day played it at the Torch do i shut my eyes and like Malc I thought i was back in '72 Happy New Year to all my old and new friends Sue Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
grantdyche Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 My favourite Northern record is Dena Barnes and has been since the first time I heard it thirty years ago and thought it was called "Teardrops and Heartaches" ! The next hundred or thousand swop positions all the time but that will always be my #1 ! Twas "These Heartaches" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnO9qihWm5w This was another one of my fave's as a kid Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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