Advert On The Itv Today

[Steve G]

A confessed sometimes Shredded Wheat bitesize eater (you can get about 50 in a bowl), and I am not offended by the advert at all. 

 

Good tune, and I am past caring about folk in baggies these days. A few years ago I might have been going on about clown wear, badges, oldies etc., but not today. It's what the revival northern soul scene does. It's not a scene I am on, so what those folk get up to doesn't bother me.  

 

If you get on the upfront side of the scene these things going on with the retro crowd will no longer trouble you.

Edited January 16, 2015 by Steve G

[Guest scottie]

don't know why people are getting upset or for that fact raving about this advert it not one person who isn't into northern soul has mentioned this ad to me we`re the only ones talking about it.i for one couldn't give a shit about films ads wether its mainstream underground whatever im into it on my own terms and will continue to do so.and as for all the opinions good and bad to quote Voltaire"i may not agree with what you are saying but I will fight to the death for youre right to say it"and as for baggie pants seriously thinking of wearing my kilt to prestatyn and if you don't like it you can kiss my Caledonian arse.heehee.love to all   

[Bo Diddley]

OK, own up, who is responsible for this item listed on eBay under Northern Soul 7" singles....

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NORTHERN-SOUL-SHREDDED-WHEAT-IN-ITS-ORIGINAL-BOX-/271740187853?pt=UK_Records&hash=item3f44fa34cd

[Amsterdam Russ]

OK, own up, who is responsible for this item listed on eBay under Northern Soul 7" singles....

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NORTHERN-SOUL-SHREDDED-WHEAT-IN-ITS-ORIGINAL-BOX-/271740187853?pt=UK_Records&hash=item3f44fa34cd

Another one on eBay already. I thought these were rare!

[Guest Matt Male]

Another one on eBay already. I thought these were rare!

 

Somebody must have a found a box in the states.

Edited January 16, 2015 by Matt Male

[Guest CARL D]

Let's hope Lucky Charms cereal don't cash in with an ad' playing Tied to Your Heart!!!

[Zed1]

OK, own up, who is responsible for this item listed on eBay under Northern Soul 7" singles....

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NORTHERN-SOUL-SHREDDED-WHEAT-IN-ITS-ORIGINAL-BOX-/271740187853?pt=UK_Records&hash=item3f44fa34cd

 

That is a fookin Joke surely?, I mean this guy is taking the pi55 and should be reported to ebay........ ANYONE knows the original Shredded Wheat was by Nabisco.

Edited January 16, 2015 by Zed1

[arnie j]

looking foreward to the wheatender

jason

[Guest micksoul]

Can remember going to Tonys new Empress ballroom nighter in Blackburn in 1987 on a coach from London that Ion was running , the fashion on the London scene was primerally mod and i remember this guy who came into Tonys in his regular street wear and then opening his holdall and changing into his Casino gear and remember thinking blimey they still wear these clothes up here

[barney]

Can remember going to Tonys new Empress ballroom nighter in Blackburn in 1987 on a coach from London that Ion was running , the fashion on the London scene was primerally mod and i remember this guy who came into Tonys in his regular street wear and then opening his holdall and changing into his Casino gear and remember thinking blimey they still wear these clothes up here

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Blimey

sounds like Dick Van Dyke

do the shandy swillers still talk like that then

[Mrs Williams]

Perhaps someone should write a guidebook about what is allowed on the scene?  

 

 

Northern Soul or is it Totalitarianism Soul?   

Edited January 17, 2015 by Mr and Mrs Dee

[Hooker1951]

The Soul Scene wether we like it or not is smelting pot of music, styles, progression, nostalgia, which as evolved over the last 50 years. Everyone involved with it be it dj,s Soulies has their own personal reasons for loving this scene, never lose track that a great many still love to party and if that means dressing up in a bit of retro gear that makes them feel good . Why question that. ? I know nobody  or I would like to think that nobody wishes to steal people's happiness with some of the comments on here. Let's be careful out there and leave each to their own.to some people words can hurt.

                         Peace ,Love and Tranquility.

                                God Bless Mick Lyons

[Guest Matt Male]

Perhaps someone should write a guidebook about what is allowed on the scene?  

 

 

Northern Soul or is it Totalitarianism Soul?   

 

#1 Don't take everything so seriously all the time and have a sense of humour.

Edited January 17, 2015 by Matt Male

[Mark S]

Not really that bothered about what people wear thats not the issue to me . Just hate the media and fly by night bandwagon jumpers trivialising something that I have been passionate about for the last forty something years . That's exactly what this advert has done .

Its our scene we have shaped it into what it is , dug out obscure music that would have lain unwanted forever, made stars out of artists who nobody had heard of , all this was done without the help of the media . All the media ever do is cock it up .7

We should have nothing to do with them they have not earned the right .

Edited January 17, 2015 by Mark S

[barney]

Not really that bothered about what people wear thats not the issue to me . Just hate the media and fly by night bandwagon jumpers trivialising something that I have been passionate about for the last forty something years . That's exactly what this advert has done .

Its our scene we have shaped it into what it is , dug out obscure music that would have lain unwanted forever, made stars out of artists who nobody had heard of , all this was done without the help of the media . All the media ever do is cock it up .7

We should have nothing to do with them they have not earned the right .

,

well the genies been out of the bottle since the 70,s with regard to commercialisation, same as how could we class something as underground when its most popular venue was voted best disco in the world (disco ffs) back then ,

and folk have been making money out of the scene ever since it started , lets not get hoity toity about this , some dj,s would suck knob and probably have done to get a spot at certain well known venues ,

the amount of crap that has been espoused since this tv advert was shown is unbelievable . comments like the above and its not the worst just make me cringe , the scene don't belong to anybody and anybody can play a part in it , theres no entrance exam or qualification , theres no difference from a first timer to a seasoned vet when your on the scene ,we just want everyone to be respectfull end of,

as for the je suis posters I have seen . this is really trivialising and demeaning , how the fook can people equate what happened in france to a guy who has been critised for playing a part in a tv ad ,if the guy who was in the ad did it in the belief that he would get no stick from the keyboard warriors on here and elsewhere ,then he must be very nieve or as thick as a gurhkas foreskin .

Edited January 18, 2015 by barney

[Tattoodave]

If they had asked me I would of had to turn up wearing a nappy 

would that be with flip-flops?

[Tattoodave]

For the same reason Circus posters feature clowns and not the dashing ringmaster. Spectacle is more interesting from a giggly, pointing point of view

Unless you find clowns somewhat sinister!!!

[Chalky]

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well the genies been out of the bottle since the 70,s with regard to commercialisation, same as how could we class something as underground when its most popular venue was voted best disco in the world (disco ffs) back then ,

and folk have been making money out of the scene ever since it started , lets not get hoity toity about this , some dj,s would suck knob and probably have done to get a spot at certain well known venues ,

the amount of crap that has been espoused since this tv advert was shown is unbelievable . comments like the above and its not the worst just make me cringe , the scene don't belong to anybody and anybody can play a part in it , theres no entrance exam or qualification , theres no difference from a first timer to a seasoned vet when your on the scene ,we just want everyone to be respectfull end of,

as for the je suis posters I have seen . this is really trivialising and demeaning , how the fook can people equate what happened in france to a guy who has been critised for playing a part in a tv ad ,if the guy who was in the ad did it in the belief that he would get no stick from the keyboard warriors on here and elsewhere ,then he must be very nieve or as thick as a gurhkas foreskin .

 

You are right in everything you say but everyone is also entitled to an opinion.  As long as it isn't personal and vindictive then I see nothing wrong in giving those opinions.  And after all this is a forum, debate, argue and pass comment is what happens on them.

 

People who have invested time money and effort into the scene are entitled to an opinion.  Just because you or others don't agree with it doesn't make that opinion wrong, doesn't make it right either for that matter, there is no right or wrong.  I said earlier people can dress how they like, it doesn't bother me each to their own, some of the clothing in the ad looks smart.

 

But people must be pretty naivé to think an advert can be made and no comment will be passed.  Those who made the advert are probably pretty happy with all the talk, both good and bad, shredded wheat has had tons of free publicity.

[barney]

You are right in everything you say but everyone is also entitled to an opinion.  As long as it isn't personal and vindictive then I see nothing wrong in giving those opinions.  And after all this is a forum, debate, argue and pass comment is what happens on them.

 

People who have invested time money and effort into the scene are entitled to an opinion.  Just because you or others don't agree with it doesn't make that opinion wrong, doesn't make it right either for that matter, there is no right or wrong.  I said earlier people can dress how they like, it doesn't bother me each to their own, some of the clothing in the ad looks smart.

 

But people must be pretty naivé to think an advert can be made and no comment will be passed.  Those who made the advert are probably pretty happy with all the talk, both good and bad, shredded wheat has had tons of free publicity.

Chalky

lets not kid ourselves , the people or conglomerate who make shredded wotsits have probably never heard of soul source and don't or wont give a toss what a handful of old duffers(in the main) think or type on this site .as for whats been put on farce book that's probably a different matter ,

agree on all you say ,

at the end of the day we are a music and dance scene (one of many) we think we are special and we believe (I do anyroadsart) that ours is the best ,. its been with some of us for a long time , but its just that , for me and most of my friends its what we do every w/end go out , meet up with great people ,listen and dance to fantastic music , its not life and death but my life would be a lot less poorer without it .

[Chalky]

Chalky

lets not kid ourselves , the people or conglomerate who make shredded wotsits have probably never heard of soul source and don't or wont give a toss what a handful of old duffers(in the main) think or type on this site .as for whats been put on farce book that's probably a different matter ,

agree on all you say ,

at the end of the day we are a music and dance scene (one of many) we think we are special and we believe (I do anyroadsart) that ours is the best ,. its been with some of us for a long time , but its just that , for me and most of my friends its what we do every w/end go out , meet up with great people ,listen and dance to fantastic music , its not life and death but my life would be a lot less poorer without it .

 

I would imagine they are privy to what is being said and like I said they must be happy the way it has gone by and large.  I agree there has been some nasty comments and they are totally unjustified and uncalled for, Dave nor any of those in the adverts deserved some of the crap directed their way.  But the dress, the portrayal of the scene in these media campaigns, the constant impression that everything today is as it was in 1974 to 1977, it does p*ss a large amount of people off because it isn't how they want the scene portrayed nor themselves to those on the outside, but they should behave like adults when giving their opinion.

 

And yes life would be poorer without the scene although I could live without it as I would still have the music and that is what it is ultimately about.

[Ady Croasdell]

Bobby Angelle's family has made a few bob, along with a certain record company that will put some of the dosh to licensing new masters and maybe finding a couple of unheard dancers for us all to enjoy. Now eat your cereal up.

[barney]

Bobby Angelle's family has made a few bob, along with a certain record company that will put some of the dosh to licensing new masters and maybe finding a couple of unheard dancers for us all to enjoy. Now eat your cereal up.

see every cloud as a silver lining .

cheers Adie

ps Im not cock sucking I don't dj and don't own any vinyl lol

[Quinvy]

I haven't seen anything nasty posted on here, and I wouldn't have anything to do with the mindless trolls who go way over the top and get nasty. 

 

There's debate and opinion which is a good thing. Anything personal and vindictive isn't. 

[Mrs Williams]

#1 Don't take everything so seriously all the time and have a sense of humour.

Yes I was joking Matt lol.....

 

The only thing I don't find funny is when people call other people clowns for wearing something they don't like.

Nothing wrong about having an opinion, but no need for insults.

Edited January 18, 2015 by Mr and Mrs Dee

[Pete S]

Bobby Angelle's family has made a few bob, along with a certain record company that will put some of the dosh to licensing new masters and maybe finding a couple of unheard dancers for us all to enjoy. Now eat your cereal up.

 

Is Bobby Angelle same person as Bobby Garrett or Earl Nelson 

[Guest Dave Turner]

Is Bobby Angelle same person as Bobby Garrett or Earl Nelson 

 

No, he ain't Pete

 

https://www.sirshambling.com/artists_2012/A/bobby_angelle/index.php

[Pete S]

No, he ain't Pete

 

https://www.sirshambling.com/artists_2012/A/bobby_angelle/index.php

 

There's another NS rumour down the pan then :-)

[kathdj]

The next ad will be me and my daughter going to a Bowlers reunion night. I will be wearing my dungaree shorts and doc marten boots.   Whistles, glowsticks and Hi viz jackets optional. 

Edited January 18, 2015 by kathdj

[Paul R]

Just as an aside to the general debate, what I have found odd about my experience the northern scene, is that you try to convince everyone that this is the best music in the world, but don't want the people to then come to the venues, because it's ours!!!

[Zed1]

Just as an aside to the general debate, what I have found odd about my experience the northern scene, is that you try to convince everyone that this is the best music in the world, but don't want the people to then come to the venues, because it's ours!!!

 

Is it called Irony?.....

 

In recent years many people have been convinced to join the scene by dumbing the music down . Said people then try to convince even more people to join by dumbing it down still further, to the point much of it's become the very thing many of us joined the scene to get away from in the first place.

[Mark S]

,

 ,we just want everyone to be respectfull end of,

 

 

Eyup Barney   I was trying to say that but several glasses of Three Barrels got in the way

 

You know I,m right though eh

[Jordirip]

I'm still no closer to buying a box of Shredded Wheat now than I was before the ad.

[macca]

Let's be honest, if you change Bobby Angelle for Gene Vincent (?) and film a bunch of middle aged extras dressed in James Dean movie garb doing their moves, it's going to attract both praise and flak, isn't it?  If you lend yourself to the process, then expect to be commented on, both favourably and negatively. No need to be so bloody precious about it, is there? 

Edited January 18, 2015 by macca

[Ady Croasdell]

Is Bobby Angelle same person as Bobby Garrett or Earl Nelson

I'd not heard that one, from Louisiana originally, its all in the Soul Of Money CDs

[Pete S]

I'd not heard that one, from Louisiana originally, its all in the Soul Of Money CDs

 

I must have thought he said it when being interviewed in Ian Levine's film.  I was obviously not paying attention.

[Guest Tommo51]

Hi I wanted to comment on the Ad and the positive message it is sending out "Look after your Heart" When we are on the dance floor we are all 18 again and as the Ad states re living our lost youth.

I recently lost my Brother Steve who suffered a Heart Attack during the Wigan Casino re union at Blackpool Sept 2014, Steve was 51,

So please view the Ad in a positive light and the message it is getting across. Well done Dave.

I hope this does not offend but I just wanted to express my thoughts.

 

Helen (Steve's sister)

Take care x

[Guest plenty]

Hey J its me louis's and 'daisy's' mum!!! contact me pleeeeeease I'm such a pants friend got new phone and contact details gone oooo missed you and T xx

[Zed1]

Go Go Power or 'Go Compare'?.....

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiSKT0T8pio

[Ady Croasdell]

Hey J its me louis's and 'daisy's' mum!!! contact me pleeeeeease I'm such a pants friend got new phone and contact details gone oooo missed you and T xx

Has Facebook invaded?

[Guest]

Can't agree with this.

I love the young blood getting into it. I was young once   and love their enthusiasm.

 

My beef is with people wanting fame at any price and making a mockery in the process.

 

Yes, it's only a commercial but how very embarrassing and they don't seem to be able to see that they've been made an object of fun.

And some of us actually missed the baggy clown pants era, I  got married/raised kids from 74 onwards........I really don`t remember many, if any full circle skirts and baggies, I never even knew what Spencers were until a few years ago. It was smart casual and trousers/jeans/cords that were wide enough to dance comfortably in.

[Guest]

I have to ad that I don`t see anything wrong with the suits, trousers aren`t ridiculously baggy.....not sure about the full-circle skirt and bobbi-sox though

A good advert!

[Steve S 60]

Hey J its me louis's and 'daisy's' mum!!! contact me pleeeeeease I'm such a pants friend got new phone and contact details gone oooo missed you and T xx

What's a pants friend?

[Tattoodave]

What's a pants friend?

Someone you share pants with?

 

I'm still none the wiser, I thought they'd made a spelling mistake or something

Edited January 26, 2015 by TattooDave

[Soulstu]

Dave, just substitute 'crap' for 'pants'   

 

(That's got to be the most ridiculous thing I've ever posted)

[Guest Mr messyhead]

Shredded Feckin wheat ??? 

 what has this scene become  ???  

Some people just love attention dont they ???

 

 

Totally agree with you mate - was a nite recently and they were handing out jam sponge cake (eh ?) it's all ball gowns and stiletto's (and that's just the blokes)

[Mellorful]

Totally agree with you mate - was a nite recently and they were handing out jam sponge cake (eh ?) it's all ball gowns and stiletto's (and that's just the blokes)

How high are your stiletto's and what colour is your ball gown? Money supermarket might be looking for lead actors in their next advertisement with those qualities.

Shredded wheat are good for you, use em dry and scrub the feet to get rid of the hard skin. It works for me.

Atb

Stu

[spike1]

Take a look at this video on YouTube:

It fits like a hand in the pocket !

[Steve L]

Old news mate theres already been a thread

[Marktsoulman]

LOL... I think the next advert should be promoting the use of Viagra by the fun loving over 50's that we are? They could use the track "Women Like It Harder" by Milton Parker on Closet?

 

Not sure what footage to use mind you? 

 

Mark T

[Mike]

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