A new topic set up for new (or even longtime ) members to post up a Soul Source intro

Nothing major needed, just a quick heads up to all our members, letting them know that you are on here and ideally a brief bit about yourself.

It's a great way to break the ice!

🎶

Thanks for the offer m8 but l'm stuck up a mountain in Spain , play one for me 🎶.

That would explain the name 😂😂 any requests ?? 

10 hours ago, SkinheadSoulBhoy said:

That would explain the name 😂😂 any requests ?? 

Forever in my heart   the temps , proper J/B spin 🎶🎶

Hi all! 

I'm new to soul source but have lurked for years. The knowledge on here is unparalleled. Figured it was time to join.

I'm only 27 but I've been collecting soul records since I was 12. There is no better music in the world.

-Nicky

6 minutes ago, Nicky Stral said:

Hi all! 

I'm new to soul source but have lurked for years. The knowledge on here is unparalleled. Figured it was time to join.

I'm only 27 but I've been collecting soul records since I was 12. There is no better music in the world.

-Nicky

welcome aboard Soul Source Nicky

the link below may help you if you are not sure of anything

https://www.soul-source.co.uk/source-help/

or feel free to shout up here 👍

https://www.soul-source.co.uk/forums/forum/41-site-stuff/

On 22/05/2018 at 11:15, source team said:

A new topic set up for new (or even longtime ) members to post up a Soul Source intro

Nothing major needed, just a quick heads up to all our members, letting them know that you are on here and ideally a brief bit about yourself.

It's a great way to break the ice!

Hello My name is Chris. I have loved Soul music all my life. Ex 80’s club DJ and still playing tunes  most weekends to people who want to dance. My partner is called Maz and we just love to dance and just want to meet up with like minded folk.👍👍😎

 

On 06/09/2018 at 11:06, mike said:

highlight kick of this topic

 

new members, here's a place to introduce yourself to all!

 

On 27/03/2019 at 11:40, Nicky Stral said:

Hi all! 

I'm new to soul source but have lurked for years. The knowledge on here is unparalleled. Figured it was time to join.

I'm only 27 but I've been collecting soul records since I was 12. There is no better music in the world.

-Nicky

Welcome to soulsource nicky🚀 atb baz

On 05/06/2018 at 00:07, Debbie Massey MBE said:

Hi, my name is Debbie Massey

As a young Northern Soulie, my early years on the scene 74-81. Just a bit too young to have visited The Torch and Twisted Wheel (sadly) but lived the dream every weekend at amazing venues: Manchester Ritz, Blackpool Mecca, Wigan, Notts Palais, Birmingham Le-Carno, Matlock Pavilion and many more. Marvellous times.

Then adult work life Take-over followed by family Take-over.

Now beautiful teenage daughter moved on. It's back to the Northern way of life Take-over. And I'm hitting the scene and dance floor with mad crazy vengeance. Once again living the dream and loving every minute.

KTF

Hi Debbie! Your story sounds just like mine. Great to have another lady on board; there aren't enough of us contributing on here. My favourite areas are the events page, photos page, all about the soul forum and, in the Freebasing section, "Show us your great photos". The photos aren't necessarily soul related but we have some exceptionally talented photographers who post their amazing images on there.  🤗

Hello! My name is Janet. I was a Motown staff songwriter in the 1980s. I’m currently researching a project inspired by the lesser-known stories of Motown. I would love to send a communication to Andy Rix.

And thank you for having such an informative, fascinating site!

8 hours ago, jvplanet said:

Hello! My name is Janet. I was a Motown staff songwriter in the 1980s. I’m currently researching a project inspired by the lesser-known stories of Motown. I would love to send a communication to Andy Rix.

And thank you for having such an informative, fascinating site!

Welcome to the site Janet .  I'll flag this up to Andy to make sure he sees it ... 

@Andy Rix   

Hi, 

my name is Clay and i'm from Germany, I love sweet Soul music. As i was in my teenage years, it all started with the audiotapes from my uncle.

i started a few years ago to collect records  and i hope to find likeminded People and hopefully good friends.

😃

 

 

2 minutes ago, DaddyGreen said:

Hi, 

my name is Clay and i'm from Germany, I love sweet Soul music. As i was in my teenage years, it all started with the audiotapes from my uncle.

i started a few years ago to collect records  and i hope to find likeminded People and hopefully good friends.

😃

 

 

Welcome to Soul Source Clay. It's a goldmine of information for everything and everyone who's into this amazing music we all love.    enjoy the banter, don't take everything to serious, as there's enough people on here already who do that. 

Steve 

I was doing a search for Prince Conley when I stumbled onto your island of soul. Looking forward to digging in!

Hello, and good to meet you.

Morning and welcome to Soul Source.  The amount of knowledge on here is amazing.  Enjoy the site

Hi All

I have been lurking for many years. Got round to finally joining during lockdown, as it seems a nice friendly place in a world of  faceless, (often nasty) social media. 

Got into Northern Soul from an early age (when it was a new fad) in NW England. In fact I was still at Primary school and saw Footsie on TOTP and all the older kids getting into it, so jumped on..... 

I had no idea it would be a lifelong love affair and a stable through the ups and downs of life! 

Started going to Wigan in my early teens till it closed. 

Then moved onto Jazz-Funk / Modern Soul / boogie /Jazz / reggae (particularly Lovers Rock). 

Local night at that time for us was Newton-le-willows Cricket Club with Kev Edwards. Also went to Manchester Ritz, Parkers etc at that time. 

Mooched round that scene for many years and now incorporate Soulful House as well. 

General likes nowadays broadly in line with Colin Curtis. 

Always been an ardent lover of the music, but had not been to any functions for many years. 

Just started back on the Modern / Jazz Funk / Soulful House scene. 

Looking forward to joining on the many varied topics. 

5 hours ago, Fish Fingers said:

Hi All

I have been lurking for many years. Got round to finally joining during lockdown, as it seems a nice friendly place in a world of  faceless, (often nasty) social media. 

Got into Northern Soul from an early age (when it was a new fad) in NW England. In fact I was still at Primary school and saw Footsie on TOTP and all the older kids getting into it, so jumped on..... 

I had no idea it would be a lifelong love affair and a stable through the ups and downs of life! 

Started going to Wigan in my early teens till it closed. 

Then moved onto Jazz-Funk / Modern Soul / boogie /Jazz / reggae (particularly Lovers Rock). 

Local night at that time for us was Newton-le-willows Cricket Club with Kev Edwards. Also went to Manchester Ritz, Parkers etc at that time. 

Mooched round that scene for many years and now incorporate Soulful House as well. 

General likes nowadays broadly in line with Colin Curtis. 

Always been an ardent lover of the music, but had not been to any functions for many years. 

Just started back on the Modern / Jazz Funk / Soulful House scene. 

Looking forward to joining on the many varied topics. 

Welcome to the mad house that can be soul source. The knowledge that is available from all over the world from all the different soul genres  never ceases to amaze me on here,  enjoy the banter and have fun 

Steve 

Hello everyone.

Where to start!

Been a Northern Soul enthusiast for well on 40 years and loved every second of every record I have ever danced to. Not so much dancing these days with my dodgy knees which has to be the worst thing about getting old when your heart is bursting to get on the floor and bust some moves but your head is telling you to stay seated 😒

Stay happy and Stay safe.

Lenny.

 

Edited May 3, 20205 yr by Lennymon

2 hours ago, Lennymon said:

Hello everyone.

Where to start!

Been a Northern Soul enthusiast for well on 40 years and loved every second of every record I have ever danced to. Not so much dancing these days with my dodgy knees which has to be the worst thing about getting old when your heart is bursting to get on the floor and bust some moves but your head is telling you to stay seated 😒

Stay happy and Stay safe.

Lenny.

 

From one Lenny to another - Welcome to Soul-source! 

All the best,

Len 

 

4 minutes ago, Len said:

From one Lenny to another - Welcome to Soul-source! 

All the best,

Len 

 

Thanks Len. Same to you 👍

 

hi all, cant believe i have just found this site... coming up 62 ... got into Soul when i moved to Aycliffe in 1970... went to the Youthy and Meth now and then.....listened to some great stuff round friends houses across the board... then Highland Room and Casino... always played and listened to the music right up to now... get to some of the Soul in Durham nights as they are just a bus ride away and l like a few Morettis ...looking forward to exploring this site..  

Welcome to the site Steveokeh58! You have some reading ahead of you!

Enjoy 

All the best,

Len 

Thanks Len 👍

hi enjoy the site

Hi Algsoul,

Thanks very much 👍

I have to say that the site is a lot bigger than I imagined and with so many topics to choose from.

I am very much enjoying it at the moment.

Lenny.

Edited May 20, 20204 yr by Lennymon

Hi everyone, just joined the site, but have used it many times over the year's for event's info etc.

I'm an original soulie over the last 40 year's.

So does anyone on here know me?. I'm Rob from bradford but now living in Portugal, must be a few out there ?. 

Perhaps i may need to post a pic if allowed to refresh your memory .

Be nice to hear from old friends of year's gone by.

Hi Rob,

Welcome to Soul-source - Yes by all means post a pic of yourself.  It's always nice to put a name to a face on here even if we don't know someone in person.

All the best,

Len 

Hi Rob,

Welcome.

I'm new here myself and have to say that there is a lot to go through with some great threads and articles etc.

I hope you enjoy your stay.

BootlegLenny.

Thanks lads for welcoming me Hi everyone, just joined the site, but have used it many times over the year's for event's info etc.

I'm an original soulie over the last 40 year's.

So does anyone on here know me?. I'm Rob from bradford but now living in Portugal, must be a few out there ?. 

Perhaps i may need to post a pic if allowed to refresh your memory .

Be nice to hear from old friends of year's gone by.

23 hours ago, Rob Em Montes said:

Thanks lads for welcoming me Hi everyone, just joined the site, but have used it many times over the year's for event's info etc.

I'm an original soulie over the last 40 year's.

So does anyone on here know me?. I'm Rob from bradford but now living in Portugal, must be a few out there ?. 

Perhaps i may need to post a pic if allowed to refresh your memory .

Be nice to hear from old friends of year's gone by.

Hi Rob

Welcome!

Long time lurker and recent Joiner myself (a few posts back). 

Whereabouts in Portugal are you? We are frequent visitors there (Cascais). 

Hiya I'm near to castelo branco in the interior, cascais beautiful let's hope it remains a paradise without being discovered so to speak .

On 22/05/2018 at 11:15, Source Team said:

A new topic set up for new (or even longtime ) members to post up a Soul Source intro

Nothing major needed, just a quick heads up to all our members, letting them know that you are on here and ideally a brief bit about yourself.

It's a great way to break the ice!

Been into Soul music since I was a member of Samantha's club in regent Street, London. Used to meet many musicians there - great crowd. I frequent soul events in my locality to dance and enjoy myself.  Taken to listening Soul Archive on tuesdays and its just great music and brilliant DJ's; gets my feet tapping. I run my own dances in a local social club for a different type of music but Soul is never far away. stanthedance

On 22/05/2018 at 11:15, Source Team said:

A new topic set up for new (or even longtime ) members to post up a Soul Source intro

Nothing major needed, just a quick heads up to all our members, letting them know that you are on here and ideally a brief bit about yourself.

It's a great way to break the ice!

Oreet Soulboys/girls it's Bruce originally frae Lancashire I'm still as daft as ever and still Living the Dream 

Just a quick 'hi' and to say I've been into soul music since 1975 when my older brother used to listen to Radio Luxembourg's 'Black Fridays' and all this amazing music was being played - amazing to a 10 year old living in Kent anyway. Look forward to reading forum posts and browsing the market place. Regards, Clive

1 hour ago, Clive Newman said:

Just a quick 'hi' and to say I've been into soul music since 1975 when my older brother used to listen to Radio Luxembourg's 'Black Fridays' and all this amazing music was being played - amazing to a 10 year old living in Kent anyway. Look forward to reading forum posts and browsing the market place. Regards, Clive

Welcome Clive.there is a amazing amount of knowledge available to everyone.  Enjoy 😉 

Welcome to Soul Source Clive. 

Hello. Am I doing this right? 😄 Looking to connect with other music lovers from anywhere and everywhere. Have yet to attend any allnighters or weekenders. But when things get back to normal that's my main aim in life!! 

Looking forward to making new friends! 

1 hour ago, Ruby said:

Hello. Am I doing this right? 😄 Looking to connect with other music lovers from anywhere and everywhere. Have yet to attend any allnighters or weekenders. But when things get back to normal that's my main aim in life!! 

Looking forward to making new friends! 

Ruby, you're doing just fine. Welcome to Soul Source.  Enjoy browsing the site, there's a wealth of information on here. It'll all make sense when you get out and about a bit.

- Kev

4 minutes ago, Kevinkent said:

Ruby, you're doing just fine. Welcome to Soul Source.  Enjoy browsing the site, there's a wealth of information on here. It'll all make sense when you get out and about a bit.

- Kev

Thankyou Kev. I'm completely bamboozled but I will persevere! 

3 hours ago, Ruby said:

Hello. Am I doing this right? 😄 Looking to connect with other music lovers from anywhere and everywhere. Have yet to attend any allnighters or weekenders. But when things get back to normal that's my main aim in life!! 

Looking forward to making new friends! 

Ruby. Good evening and welcome to soul source.  When we all finally get to play out again you will have a fantastic choice of venues to attend with music that caters for all tastes.  I hope you enjoy the journey that your about to start. It should come with a health warning ⚠️ Danger life of soul ahead.  

Ste. 

 

Edited June 4, 20213 yr by Winsford Soul

Thankyou! I'll have to travel around a bit since there's not much on in my neck of the woods. Although I'm happy to be proved wrong!

13 hours ago, Ruby said:

Thankyou! I'll have to travel around a bit since there's not much on in my neck of the woods. Although I'm happy to be proved wrong!

Hi Ruby,

you'll find that travelling around becomes the norm, how remote are you?  You might find there are other keen travellers living close that could ease you into the allnighter/ weekender scene.

Welcome to Soul Source

Dave

Hello Dave. I'm in Glasgow which isn't remote at all😄 but in terms of 'the scene' there is next to nothing happening! 

14 minutes ago, Ruby said:

Hello Dave. I'm in Glasgow which isn't remote at all😄 but in terms of 'the scene' there is next to nothing happening! 

I'm sure you'll find some people up that way that travel, and probably not that far a distance.  There's a few Caledonians that are long term soulies and are still living the life.  

Good luck

Dave

 

Hi all I'm susie 62 years old and still loving the northern soul scene I am a ward manager in a care home and my residents love the music too! Any chance I get I will put a tune on to get them going I love 60s northern soul and still love to dance to my fav sounds 

11 hours ago, Susie said:

Hi all I'm susie 62 years old and still loving the northern soul scene I am a ward manager in a care home and my residents love the music too! Any chance I get I will put a tune on to get them going I love 60s northern soul and still love to dance to my fav sounds 

Morning Susie. Welcome to soul source.  Enjoy the site and the many records that are posted in the media section.  Most people on here are not that far from being residents in care homes themselves and some should have been put into care 🙃🤣🤣

Ste. 

Entirely agree with you there Steve, so when are you going?!!

Hi, I'm Johnny Corsair, I've just noticed this thread and have posted on here a few times already - so instead of coming in through the back door, I'll come in through the front.

64 yr old music fan. All sorts of music but particularly soul. Worked way back as freelance journalist on music & football. For 5 minutes, while it was still going, I did the book reviews for a magazine called Soul CD (in the 90's)

Worked in a record shop for a number of years (top of Brixton Rd nr Oval) - specialising in soul & reggae. The years of Danny at Record Corner (Balham) and Mark Lessner (Soul Trader)

Have started a monthly music podcast called Bright Lights Big City playing Soul (old and new) RnB, Old Blues, Gospel & Doo Wop & Ska & Reggae. The link is below for quick reference  but I'm aware that it's been requested for podcasts that it's more user friendly to also have the playlist available on this Forum which I totally get and will do that on that thread also.

https://johnnycorsair9.podomatic.com/

Since being on here there's been some great new releases flagged up and some will feature in the next show and future shows. And some great replies to a queryof mine re: backing singers on a Wilson Pickett song. So thanks to all for that. I look forward to contributing and learning from here.

Evening Johnny. Welcome to the font of knowledge for  most soulful things . Enjoy the journey of the well trodden path . 

Ste

Hi to all on S/S I'm a new member on here. Well not entirely true I've been using S/S for years thought it was about time I joined. I bought my first soul record in early seventies four tops it's all in the game. ( Still got it. ) From there onto motown and then onto northern soul. I like ( or should I say have an addiction for that round black plastic disk it's worse than drugs ) and have an ear for all types of soul deep , funk , blues, modern but my main preference is Northern. I will be putting records up for sale on here and I'm assuming there are a lot of people who have bought of me in the past that are on this site . For those that know me whether from sales or I've met on on the northern scene then you will know I am 110 per cent genuine.

Best regards and stay safe.

Staxasoul ( Terry ) KTF.

Hi Soulies! Names Kat and I reside in the US State of Virginia. they call me Too Sweet when I’m behind the tables ♥️ As a collector, I’m heavy in the way of deep, sweet, funky, raunchy and rare Female soul.  Forever advocate for women who get down on the dance floor, collect, spin, & love records whole-heartedly and unapologetically in A (wo)Man’s World. Can’t wait to expand my community, discover & learn new things from you all here at Soul Source. Xo