i cant see it mentioned on here already but its on now,kev roberts and richard searling doin the honours,northern top 20 etc but think i heard they will be playing some rarer stuff later ? it started at 8 and finishes at twelve,just thought id pass this on,thanks

jason

i cant see it mentioned on here already but its on now,kev roberts and richard searling doin the honours,northern top 20 etc but think i heard they will be playing some rarer stuff later ? it started at 8 and finishes at twelve,just thought id pass this on,thanks

jason

missed it, what is the new "official" top twenty then ???

tony

missed it, what is the new "official" top twenty then ???

tony

it was the usual stuff bud, frank wilson, snake,queen of fools etc,think the number one may have been out on the floor but cant remember exactly,cheers

jason

it was the usual stuff bud, frank wilson, snake,queen of fools etc,think the number one may have been out on the floor but cant remember exactly,cheers

jason

it was the usual stuff bud, frank wilson, snake,queen of fools etc,think the number one may have been out on the floor but cant remember exactly,cheers

jason

first two hours was classic oldies chart,second two hours was newer stuff that is being played now a very enjoyable four hours of music with interesting facts inbetween.is some thing like this available for another listen somewhere ?

I emailed Smooth to ask that exact question and was told that they will not be making it available via listen again

The first 2 hours was the usual boring same old, same old with the smashy & nicey of Northern Soul (there goes my set at the Biggest Northern Soul Allnighter in the World :lol: ) Number two was Frank Wilson & number one was Dobie Gray, so that should give you some idea. I only listen to the first few of the 'current' Nighter spins of today as my internet connection went tits up, but the first couple were Janice, Joy Lovejoy & Nolan Porter.....All tracks voted for by the listeners, god only knows who they were cos some of the comments which accompanied the choices were comical to say the least........first 2 hours a total cheese fest, about as far away from a contemporary Northern/Rare Soul Scene as you could get......I only hope non of my non soul mates accidently came across this as I would have to commit some kind of Hari Kari to avoid the embarrassment, after 3 - 1,2,3 'On Her Way To Work One Morning................. .

I would be very intersted to hear what was played in the last 2 hours, as you would hope things would have improved, not holding my breath though judging by the first three choices.

Best Russ

Edited September 1, 201113 yr by Russ Vickers

Don't we have a radio section to plug this type of stuff ?

Russ - I listened to it all the way through and totally agree with your assessment of the first 2 hours - total wall-to-wall oldies, that whilst they might have their place in the history of the scene, I for one have heard them too many times - just pick up any number of compilation oldies CD and there you have them all.

The next 2 hours, just more of the same really, but the slight difference being that one or two of them if played out wouldn't cause too much 'offence', there was nothing that did much for me. RS and KR seemed well off the pace in terms of what's really being played out today.

By the end the red wine had kicked in numbing most of the 'pain', but after the last of the second 2 hour's top 20 they each played 2 records that they'd each chosen - and they were very much better - problem is the red wine caused temporary amnesia - so can't remember what they were - perhaps someone can recall them?

Edited September 1, 201113 yr by Brian Ellis

Russ - I listened to it all the way through and totally agree with your assessment of the first 2 hours - total wall-to-wall oldies, that whilst they might have their place in the history of the scene, I for one have heard them too many times - just pick up any number of compilation oldies CD and there you have them all.

The next 2 hours, just more of the same really, but the slight difference being that one or two of them if played out wouldn't cause too much 'offence', there was nothing that did much for me. RS and KR seemed well off the pace in terms of what's really being played out today.

By the end the red wine had kicked in numbing most of the 'pain', but after the last of the second 2 hour's top 20 they each played 2 records that they'd each chosen - and they were very much better - problem is the red wine caused temporary amnesia - so can't remember what they were - perhaps someone can recall them?

Thank you Brian, would be nice to hear what thier personal choices were - anyone ?.

Best Russ

Richard chose Lily Fields - Changes and Kev had Billy Keane - Wishing and Hoping.

Can't remember other two as I was half asleep at time.

Edited September 1, 201113 yr by Keamus

Richard chose Lily Fields - Changes and Kev had Billy Keane - Wishing and Hoping.

Can't remember other two as I was half asleep at time.

Yes - they were 2 of the 4; seriously streets apart from the virtual 100% run-of-the-mill stuff during the previous 4 hours

Just noticed on Richard Searling's website that he will be posting up a playlist later. Here's the link:

https://www.richardsearling.co.uk/2011/07/14/northern-soul-special-on-smooth-radio-monday-august-29th/#comments

Whoever gets there first perhaps they can 'copy & paste' on here for others' delectation

Here is the playlist for the first 2 hours - copied from Richard Searling's website. Richard says he'll produce the second 2 hours 'later'.

INTRO SONG: RAMSEY LEWIS “Wade in the water”

20 WILLIE MITCHELL “The Champion (part 1)” London /HI

19 BILLY BUTLER “The Right Track” Soul City /Okeh

18 SANDI SHELDON “You’re gonna make me love you” Epic/ Okeh

17 GLADYS KNIGHT / PIPS “Just walk in my shoes” Tamla Motown / Soul

16 YVONNE BAKER “You didn’t say a word” London / Parkway

15 THE EPITOME OF SOUND “You don’t love me” Go Ahead / Sandbag

14 THE SALVADORS “Stick by me baby” Wise World

13 ROBERT KNIGHT “Love on a mountain top” Monument

12 THE CARSTAIRS “It really hurts me girl” Red Coach

11 R DEAN TAYLOR “There’s a ghost in my house” Tamla Motown / V I P

10 MEL BRITT “She’ll come running back” Go Ahead / F I P

9 LITTLE ANTHONY / IMPERIALS “Better use your head” United Artists / Veep

8 JIMMY RADCLIFFE “Long after tonight is all over” Stateside / Musicor

7 THE CONTOURS “Baby hit and run” Tamla Motown / MFP (LP track only)

6 BOBBY HEBB “Love love love” Philips / Philips

5 TOBI LEGEND “Time will pass you by” Go Ahead / Mala

4 JUDY STREET “What” Grapevine / Strider

3 AL WILSON “The Snake” Liberty / Soul City

2 FRANK WILSON “Do I love you?” Tamla Motown / V I P

1 DOBIE GRAY “Out on the floor” Charger

Just remembered as well, when KR was discussing Frank Wilson he said one sold for 15k recently - thought the one that JM shifted went for 25K ???.

Best Russ

Here is the playlist for the first 2 hours - copied from Richard Searling's website. Richard says he'll produce the second 2 hours 'later'.

INTRO SONG: RAMSEY LEWIS “Wade in the water”

20 WILLIE MITCHELL “The Champion (part 1)” London /HI

19 BILLY BUTLER “The Right Track” Soul City /Okeh

18 SANDI SHELDON “You’re gonna make me love you” Epic/ Okeh

17 GLADYS KNIGHT / PIPS “Just walk in my shoes” Tamla Motown / Soul

16 YVONNE BAKER “You didn’t say a word” London / Parkway

15 THE EPITOME OF SOUND “You don’t love me” Go Ahead / Sandbag

14 THE SALVADORS “Stick by me baby” Wise World

13 ROBERT KNIGHT “Love on a mountain top” Monument

12 THE CARSTAIRS “It really hurts me girl” Red Coach

11 R DEAN TAYLOR “There’s a ghost in my house” Tamla Motown / V I P

10 MEL BRITT “She’ll come running back” Go Ahead / F I P

9 LITTLE ANTHONY / IMPERIALS “Better use your head” United Artists / Veep

8 JIMMY RADCLIFFE “Long after tonight is all over” Stateside / Musicor

7 THE CONTOURS “Baby hit and run” Tamla Motown / MFP (LP track only)

6 BOBBY HEBB “Love love love” Philips / Philips

5 TOBI LEGEND “Time will pass you by” Go Ahead / Mala

4 JUDY STREET “What” Grapevine / Strider

3 AL WILSON “The Snake” Liberty / Soul City

2 FRANK WILSON “Do I love you?” Tamla Motown / V I P

1 DOBIE GRAY “Out on the floor” Charger

Just remind us,

the 70's ended ..........when??

Tony

Just remind us,

the 70's ended ..........when??

Tony

My point exactly - waiting in hope for the 'current' Nighter spins top 20 to be posted.......lets hope it wasnt a wasted opportunity.

Russ

Edited September 2, 201113 yr by Russ Vickers

My point exactly - waiting in hope for the 'current' Nighter spins top 20 to be posted.......lets hope it wasnt a wasted opportunity.

Russ

Well here you go Russ - worth the wait?????????

10pm – Midnight – “THE CURRENT TOP 20 NORTHERN SOUL CHART”:

20 SKIP MAHONEY “Janice” Underworld / Salsoul

19 NOLAN PORTER “If only I could be sure” Probe/ ABC

18 JOY LOVEJOY “In orbit” Chess/ Cadet

17 RITA + THE TIARAS “Gone with the wind is my love” Dore

16 THE PRECISIONS “If this is love (I d rather be lonely) Track / Drew

15 PAUL ANKA “When we get there” RCA / RCA

14 EDWARD HAMILTON “Baby don’t you weep” Grapevine / Mary Jane

13 FRANKIE + JOHNNY “I ll hold you” Hickory / Decca

12 JEFF PERRY “Love don t come no stronger “ Go Ahead / Arista

11 BENNY TROY “I wanna give you tomorrow “ Delite

10 DEE DEE SHARP “What kind of lady” Action / Gamble

9 THE SHOWMEN “Our love will grow” Action / Swan

8 FLAME N KING “Ho! Happy day” Grapevine / HBCC

7 THE ISLEY BROTHERS “My love is your love forever” MFP (LP track)

6 BOBBY SHEEN “Something new to do” Warner Brothers

5 RUBY ANDREWS “Just lovin’ you” GO AHEAD / Zodiac

4 BOBBY WOMACK “Home is where the heart is” GO AHEAD / Columbia

3 THE DELLS “Run for cover” Chess / Cadet

2 PRINCE PHILLIP MITCHELL ” I ‘m so happy” Atlantic

1 JACKIE WILSON “Because of you” Brunswick

dont have a problem with JACKIE WILSON being no. 1... met his daughter in L.A. about 8-9 years ago what a lovely woman she didnt realise what high esteem he was held in hear in the uk.....she was telling me how she thought / or new how he had kids all over the place ...seems MR.WILSON could not keep his trousers on...(allegedly)....where is ian hislop when you need him.......

Edited September 3, 201113 yr by staceys dad

As I thought a totally missed opportunity, not one track in that lot that truly represents what is being played at Nighters on a contemporary NS Scene, no wonder folk get the wrong impression......oh well it was to be expected really. Thanks for posting Brian.

Best Russ

As I thought a totally missed opportunity, not one track in that lot that truly represents what is being played at Nighters on a contemporary NS Scene, no wonder folk get the wrong impression......oh well it was to be expected really. Thanks for posting Brian.

Best Russ

Just don't understand, as both of them are still 'out and about', so why would they list that lot as current sounds? You could go back 15 years or more and the list would still not be representative. As you say Russ, totally wasted opportunity.

Playlists like that makes you thank your lucky stars we've got great TV programmes like Big Brother.

Dave

Edited September 3, 201113 yr by Louise