It’s fair to say that as members of the rare soul scene - rare generally means expensive comparatively speaking and you know we all love playing them rare bits n bats - so just out of idle curiosity what was the cheapest record you regularly DJ’d with in 2016 that gave you a warm inner glow as people obviously went for it.

When I say cheapest - it wasn’t aired to prove a point as such - but simply because it’s such a great sound everybody can afford. A tenner can still get you a copy today.

Betty Harris “I’m Evil Tonight” (Sansu) played most recently in the second room at Calverley. Next Crossover one Friday 6^th January 2017.

Think Betty is also doing a live show at The Band On The Wall in Manchester in the next few months.

Derek

 

 

1 minute ago, Derek Pearson said:

It’s fair to say that as members of the rare soul scene - rare generally means expensive comparatively speaking and you know we all love playing them rare bits n bats - so just out of idle curiosity what was the cheapest record you regularly DJ’d with in 2016 that gave you a warm inner glow as people obviously went for it.

When I say cheapest - it wasn’t aired to prove a point as such - but simply because it’s such a great sound everybody can afford. A tenner can still get you a copy today.

Betty Harris “I’m Evil Tonight” (Sansu) played most recently in the second room at Calverley. Next Crossover one Friday 6^th January 2017.

Think Betty is also doing a live show at The Band On The Wall in Manchester in the next few months.

Derek

 

 

don't come any better, the very essence of soul

two heard last night at strokes, both in my play box too.

 

 

Edited January 1, 20178 yr by geeselad

Jesus Christi(Geeselad),

How did I miss "No matter Where "  by  G C , of the Spinners sold all hi s LPs Its on None, 45s only just bought one !( top price is £60 + ) gracias for reccomendation ,sadly 'You've got my pants on fire " is  a leap to far so far by the Tempts , many thanks for you delectable taste ,LOL ,Johnny ,Espana.Felix Navidad Does Mil,de'theseite .

Also check out the David Ruffin version of "No matter whhere". A bit more of a dancer in my opinion.

Here's one I have played regularly this year.

 

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Archie Bell and the Drells - Here I go Again 

A super track and one that I can play at my mainstream gigs as well as my Soul nights and guest spots. 

any number of archie bell tracks on atlantic.... all the 45s have legs in them and all cheap as chips

Love this `un Dave! 

 

brunswick y/d £5

a- side is ace also -to change my love

Just to  Dave and Chris's Archie Bell love in

 

  His stuff on Glades ain't bad either and are worth checking out

Kev

My favourite Archie Bell and the Drells spin would be My Balloon's Going Up. 

 As you said Dave there cheap to pick up as well.  

on the few occasions i aired my discs in public last year the monclairs - wait for me always found its way onto the decks

 

Marvin gaye 'at last i found a love' - great cheap dancer

Last time out I fitted this one in.... 

 

Linda Jones If Only from Hypnotised LP

great track £3 bargin

8 hours ago, Bruv said:

My favourite Archie Bell and the Drells spin would be My Balloon's Going Up. 

 As you said Dave there cheap to pick up as well.  

This used to get plays in Wigan Casino now and again, still think it sounds great!

Edited January 2, 20178 yr by Guest

17 hours ago, geeselad said:

two heard last night at strokes, both in my play box too.

 

 

G C Cameron definitely got a Curtis Mayfield vibe going on there.

Jackie wilson. You brought about a change in me.

Always finish with it.

Dazz

  My cheapest last year was the Foundations  Stoney ground on UNI 

          MAKES ME FEEL HAPPY

18 hours ago, geeselad said:

two heard last night at strokes, both in my play box too.

 

 

The David Ruffin version of " No Matter Where " is superb too ...

What a great question Derek, never consider myself as a big time DJ but I did a bit so apart from the records I got free like Buddy Smith Larry Wright and so on I played things like Hello Stranger The Capitals,  and The CODs Pretty Baby, songs that I think are equally as good if not so sort after 50 pence worth of soul

11 hours ago, Bruv said:

My favourite Archie Bell and the Drells spin would be My Balloon's Going Up. 

 As you said Dave there cheap to pick up as well.  

other side is nice too

 

3 hours ago, sjclement said:

G C Cameron definitely got a Curtis Mayfield vibe going on there.

I think both owe a debt to the Isleys, with that acoustic guitar thang, but I can here the Curtis thing too.

have to include another anthem that's done the dance floor over goodstyle, for years, at different strokes.

 

Been giving this a spin, when the opportunity arises......oft overlooked stormer from Hose st

 

 

14 hours ago, Gilly said:

What a great question Derek, never consider myself as a big time DJ but I did a bit so apart from the records I got free like Buddy Smith Larry Wright and so on I played things like Hello Stranger The Capitals,  and The CODs Pretty Baby, songs that I think are equally as good if not so sort after 50 pence worth of soul

The CODs - A great tune Gilly (I spin it too)

Len 

I've been playing this out lately -

'The Ambassadors - I Really Love You' 

Len 

 

Kelly Brother - Crying Days Are Over

Just pure class, sod the value what does that matter

 

Edited January 3, 20178 yr by eddiefoster
Link corrected

Proper northern 

Edited January 3, 20178 yr by Ted Massey

Don't dj that much but last few time I have this usually gets a play.......Yvonne Fair-Walk Out The Door If You Wanna Tamla Motown

 

Another great cheapie along the same lines I used to play awhile back is..........Eddie Floyd-People Get It Together Stax

 

Cheers

Martyn

Edited January 3, 20178 yr by hullsoul

do like to put this on when i play out...cheap as chips and so good....

 

not sure this qualifies? cost a fiver at the last Stubshaw  

 

12 hours ago, staceys dad said:

do like to put this on when i play out...cheap as chips and so good....

 

Wonderful and will hopefully get played out more . 

I try to DJ as little as possible, but when I do, this usually gets a play..

 

 

Classic Stax spin from Mr Johnnie Taylor - Who's Making Love - and still cheaper than a portion of Chips!  

This one is a staple in my sets. On a wonderful italian editon with picture cover

 

Edited January 5, 20178 yr by EnricoACM1899

 

GREAT LITTLE 70S TRACK UNDER £10  JOHNNIE TAYLOR ....

 

SEE YOU AT CALVERLEY FRIDAY DEREK ; )

23 hours ago, Bruv said:

Classic Stax spin from Mr Johnnie Taylor - Who's Making Love - and still cheaper than a portion of Chips!  

yeah, I play this in my DJ sets in the US, I'll also play Sam and Dave - I Thank You, Otis Redding - Satisfaction and Demonstration, all crowd pleasers and not done to death like other songs by those artists.

23 hours ago, Bruv said:

Classic Stax spin from Mr Johnnie Taylor - Who's Making Love - and still cheaper than a portion of Chips!  

Good choice fill most dance floors . 

 loads of plays from a classic dance track     £5.00 last feb

 

Occasional DJ to be honest but I've played this a few times...US copy £20...U.K. EMI demo £3.50...

https://www.youtube.com/shared?ci=NT3uHXwOnNM

Ric F

Edited January 6, 20178 yr by St James
add photo as utube clip not showing

37 minutes ago, St James said:

 

Occasional DJ to be honest but I've played this a few times...US copy £20...U.K. EMI demo £3.50...

 

https://www.youtube.com/shared?ci=NT3uHXwOnNM

Ric F

Nice one. Anything on Innovation II is good. Steve Plumb wrote a good article on the label a few years back.

Being championing this one since release and a regular play in my 'Dekkas Roots Room' sets , Whitby Weekenders last year etc and radio shows . 

Boogaloo Assassins 'one and only' 

 

Edited January 8, 20178 yr by andybellwood

Can't believe no one's said the trammps - hold back the night yet! 

Classic sound that can be found pretty much anywhere for the cost of a chocolate bar 

Johnnie Taylor - Friday night

I too have played G.C Cameron, Shirley Brown & the Eddie Floyd mentioned. I also played Friday Night at 100 club but my most consistent 45

and in homage to Bowie was Luther - Funky Music ( is a part of me) 

 

On 1/2/2017 at 07:56, chris anderton said:

Also check out the David Ruffin version of "No matter whhere". A bit more of a dancer in my opinion.

Here's one I have played regularly this year.

 

Like both versions Chris, but G C Cameron, absolutely rocks the right room, something happens between needle, mixer n dance floor, that turns it into something magnificent which doesnt happen at home or thru the PC Speakers, been a standard for me for over a year now after hearing Jordi drop it n it never fails mate.... 

This will set ya back about 6 bucks & it is maahooosiveeee....

 

Hi Derek, hope you are well.

A couple I've been playing at 'Caliente' in Peterborough - The Dells "Make Sure" and Marvin Gaye "Want you" (notch it up a bit) - great records, sound great played out loud over a decent sound system, that fill the floor, everyone knows and sing out to + are easy to find and wont break the bank.

Cheers Ray

 

 

Edited January 9, 20178 yr by Raym