Guest brummiemick Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 (edited) I was listening to The Masqueraders - 'I Got The Power' earlier - it's got an incredibly fast beat. It got me thinking whether there have ever been any Northern Soul records that were generally considered too fast to dance to? (Or just very difficult to keep up with?) Edited October 28, 2012 by brummiemick Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Gogs Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 At my age it's mid-tempo "rules" But even when younger, Mr Floods Party "Compared to what" was too fast. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
boba Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 here are some similar topics: Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Bazza Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 she's fire - C.O.D'S , Could never get a handle on this one,even back in the mists of time Bazza Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Zed1 Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Pass the iron lung...... 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tfk Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 (edited) any record that you play at the wrong RPMs???? The Gems "I'll be there" Riverside Jazz Records- [NYC Brilliance] used to think this was a midtempo groover!!! ktf tfk Edited October 28, 2012 by tfk Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Barry Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 here are some similar topics: It' d been quicker just to answer the question Boba 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
grant Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Pat Powdrill - Do It....phew 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tfk Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 (edited) Pass the iron lung...... Its enought to give you an heart attack just listening to it.....Phew i bet the backing band needed oxygen after that workout!!! nemind to fast to dance to ? The Truimphs "Im coming to your rescue" is proper Northern Soul!!!! not one for the cissys mind you??? ktf tfk :rofl: Edited October 28, 2012 by tfk Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest chrislokeh Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Spinning top Orlons Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Barry Posted October 28, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted October 28, 2012 Never stop trying to keep up mind. 4 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest dundeedavie Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 If you think it's too fast, just shake whatever God gave ya Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Back Street Blue Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 think it depended on whether or not you'd had your wheatabix 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
viphitman Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 (edited) I really like the raw style of it but ya have to be pretty fast to keep up with that beat Edited October 28, 2012 by viphitman 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Zed1 Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 The Truimphs "Im coming to your rescue" is proper Northern Soul!!!! not one for the cissies mind??? Fantastic track which sadly along with many others of this tempo rarely see's a set of decks these days. Most local soul nite type punters would never have heard it and even if they had wouldn't have the first clue how to dance to it!....... 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jumpinjoan Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Fantastic track which sadly along with many others of this tempo rarely see's a set of decks these days. Most local soul nite type punters would never have heard it and even if they had wouldn't have the first clue how to dance to it!....... Was played last night at a local soul do and there were a couple of die hard souls giving it a good go. Always liked this myself. As already mentioned CODs - She's Fire (Combinations - piece of p*ss lol), Reggie Saddler Combo - Hear My Song (no chance) and Larry Wright - Sweet Sweet Kisses (although Jocko managed it from start to finish at the Wilton once) Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
grant Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 managed to be the only one to stay the distance when Salmon played this at Heywood one nite didnt dance much after that lol 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Swifty Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 The Butlers - She Tried to Kiss Me - Bloody fast ! Pass me inhaler Cheers Swifty 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Wayoutgirl Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Don't be coy Mr Rankin. You still have the moves 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Kegsy Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I used to think that O'Jays Deeper In Love & Looky Looky were too fast to dance to. Nowadays I think I Dig Your Act is kegsy Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Zed1 Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Even if you could dance to it, would you actually want to?..... 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soultown andy Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 velvet satins nccty,eddie parker lyb way to pacy now but still sound good. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Andreas B Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 (edited) Sandy Brockington - It was you Edited October 28, 2012 by AndreasB 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Andreas B Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 some consider this one a wee bit too fast too, but what a dancer it is! Orlons - Spinnin' Top Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
viphitman Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Nice & Fast !!!!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Timbob Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 what about king errison zola Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Andreas B Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Spinning top Orlons whoops, didn't see your post there. well now if someone doesn't know it they can have a listen. I think its a fabulous track. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
hullsoul Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Love this but come out in a sweat just thinking about trying to keep up with the drum beat in this......... VANGUARDS - THE THOUGHT OF LOSING YOUR LOVE LAMP Cheers Martyn Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tank Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Towanda Banes - You Don't Mean It Johnny Baker - Shy Guy & Operator Operator Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve Foran Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Try the Exec 4 Good thing going. The backing gets faster through the whole tune. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Winnie :-) Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 A definite touch of the Usain's to this 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tfk Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Never stop trying to keep up mind. awesome uptempo soul loved this first time i heard it and still do to this day.....tfk Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
hullsoul Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 A definite touch of the Usain's to this Winnie Ya wimp Played this out recently to quite a few on the dancefloor to it Cheers Martyn 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Barry Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Winnie Ya wimp Played this out recently to quite a few on the dancefloor to it Cheers Martyn Searling at his Pomp = fin love it 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Blunny Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 (edited) The Tempests on Smash..... "Can't Get You Out Of My Mind" on one side and "What You Gonna Do" on the flip. Played one after the other, , two absolute leg bucklers Edited October 28, 2012 by Blunny 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 DEADBEATS- NO SECOND CHANCE- STRATA GREAT RECORD BUT A KILLER UNLESS IT ON EARLY Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Kris Holmes Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 i probably posted this in one of the other threads, but it's damn quick. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulatthedale Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Du-ettes - Please Forgive Me - One derful 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
grant Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Try the Exec 4 Good thing going. The backing gets faster through the whole tune. kin ell thats midtempo steve Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Citizen P Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Four Exceptions -You Got the Power Fairly urgent I'd say. Tony Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave2 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Aalon Butler & The New Breed - It's Gotta Be Something (PKC) 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest manusf3a Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Towanda Barnes You dont mean it King Errison Zola Back in the past at samanthas or mr m s loved it ,mispent youth,pills,pills and more pills get on the floor and do it, These days ,to fast? more than likely yes,but worth a risk of an oxygen mask and a few minutes in the recovery position. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Daveyboy66 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 (edited) what about this slow tempo number...get the de-fib machine ready Edited October 29, 2012 by daveyboy66 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Len Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Winnie Ya wimp Played this out recently to quite a few on the dancefloor to it Cheers Martyn Yeh, Winnie ya Wimp! - Seriously though, for some strange reason (as you say so yourself) every time I play it out, there's always 'quite a few on the dance floor'.....Maybe it's such a contrast to what they think I'm gonna play! All the best, Len 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Len Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 (edited) I've always struggled with this one, not sure if the D.J 'tweeks' up the speed slightly....no it's me, but I dance to the b*stard every single time - It will not beat me! All the best, Len. Edited October 29, 2012 by LEN 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Brooky Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 I struggle with this one........... https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Hc2y9X08tN8 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
grant Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Four Exceptions -You Got the Power Fairly urgent I'd say. Tony too slow Tony Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jbs Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 dollar bill--eugene church 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Droylsdonian Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 (edited) Not sure that anything is 'too fast to dance to' for how long it lasts, but can say that, even as a very fit 15 y/o, I had to have a rest after this. I was saying to someone a few weeks ago that the style of dancing changed to accommodate faster sounds & preserve energy. Best I can describe it is as ' being lighter on your feet'. I see a lot of it in blokes about 45-48 now. 'src=<' '> Edited October 29, 2012 by Droylsdonian Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Citizen P Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 too slow Tony Hmm, for some maybe.. T Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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