As Jimmy Love said on his Josie 45 'There Are Two Sides To Every Story' and just to even up things with the other thread going on here about what you dislike about the scene, i thought it would even the balance to perhaps highlight the good stuff for a change so it's a simple question......"What Do You Most Like about the scene"?

For me it's about the records, the fundimental most important thing of why we are all here in the first place, those wonderful, beautiful pieces of vinyl that can change moods at a flick of a turntable switch, take us to another place out of our normal everyday situations, also is the scene just about the club culture or is it far more than being about the weekends, travel, friendship, dancing, collecting etc.?

I feel the scene and the efforts of everyone connected with it at times takes a bit of a battering so perhaps it's time to take stock of something which should be cherished, protected, celebrated, enjoyed and held in far higher regard than it sometimes is..............over to you!

Regards - Mark Bicknell.

we really get on well with each other in Norwich

You smell that? Do you smell that? Talc son.

I love the smell of Talcum Powder in the morning.

You know, one time we danced for twelve hours. When it was all over I walked to the bogs. The smell, you know that fresh summer fruits smell, the whole bog. Smelled like... victory.

You smell that? Do you smell that? Talc son.

I love the smell of Talcum Powder in the morning.

You know, one time we danced for twelve hours. When it was all over I walked to the bogs. The smell, you know that fresh summer fruits smell, the whole bog. Smelled like... victory.

nice.

What do i like, now let's see: Vinyl, Good friends, that ultimate feeling of dancing to that certain record that lifts you higher than the sun, hearing mind blowing NS for the first time, Brogues & Loafers, Commitment, passion, good dancefloors, peeps who will do anything to help you out, generosity of the scene etc.

Simon

nice.

Not meaning to userp the thread in anyway. It may look a little facetious, but like you Mark, I am definetly in the Talcum Powder camp.

Its one of the million little things that makes Northern Soul so great.

What do i like, now let's see: Vinyl, Good friends, that ultimate feeling of dancing to that certain record that lifts you higher than the sun, hearing mind blowing NS for the first time, Brogues & Loafers, Commitment, passion, good dancefloors, peeps who will do anything to help you out, generosity of the scene etc.

Simon

Top reply...so much good out there which blows away the negative stuff.....'Bass' Loafers i take Simon...lol

Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Top reply...so much good out there which blows away the negative stuff.....'Bass' Loafers i take Simon...lol

Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Thanks Mark!

I have a few pairs of Loafers, always owned at least one pair since i bought my first pair aged 12, i do have a very nice Bass pair, so great to dance in!

Simon

Not meaning to userp the thread in anyway. It may look a little facetious, but like you Mark, I am definetly in the Talcum Powder camp.

Its one of the million little things that makes Northern Soul so great.

you try explaining to non soulies, why you carry talc in your bag - some think I have a problem!!

. . . but then when they see the bandages and painkillers too, they know I have!!

Edited February 15, 200718 yr by hertssoulgirl

The sound of a record you didn't know hitting you like a tornado carrying you off and depositing you in a world that is forever changed, richer, more colourful and an altogether better place to be (or it will be when you finaly get hold of a copy).

The tingle up your spine, the hair standing up on the back of your neck, the goosepimples on your arms from the sound of that long forgotten tune you just loved way back when the world was young and everything in it was, for you at least, a new discovery.

The adrenelin hit as you hear the package thud on the doormat as you career down the stairs, the anticipation whilst wondering which one will it be?

The look, the feel, the smell of 60's vinyl.

The first notes, crafted so long ago but designed to hook you and boy have they, as they excellerate out of the Mission 820's as the tone-arm lowers onto your own personal holy grail you've waited 30 years to own.

Easy,

the music

the records

the people

the venues

the buzz of it all when it comes together on a night out.

Oh and listening to my ipod whilst driving and singing along to all my favourite tunes and seeing other drivers looking at me thinking why does he look so happy and they could never guess why.

Bearsy

The sound of a record you didn't know hitting you like a tornado carrying you off and depositing you in a world that is forever changed, richer, more colourful and an altogether better place to be (or it will be when you finaly get hold of a copy).

The tingle up your spine, the hair standing up on the back of your neck, the goosepimples on your arms from the sound of that long forgotten tune you just loved way back when the world was young and everything in it was, for you at least, a new discovery.

The adrenelin hit as you hear the package thud on the doormat as you career down the stairs, the anticipation whilst wondering which one will it be?

The look, the feel, the smell of 60's vinyl.

The first notes, crafted so long ago but designed to hook you and boy have they, as they excellerate out of the Mission 820's as the tone-arm lowers onto your own personal holy grail you've waited 30 years to own.

How right are you, only difference for me is ive only had the good fortune of these feelings for 2 years , better late than never though

Bearsy

I quite like the bickering and backstabbing but I don't think that makes me a bad person.

ROD

How right are you, only difference for me is ive only had the good fortune of these feelings for 2 years , better late than never though

Bearsy

At least there's loads of "oldies" that you have yet to get a buzz out of hearing for the first time theres a treasure trove out there

At least there's loads of "oldies" that you have yet to get a buzz out of hearing for the first time theres a treasure trove out there

Every day and every time i go out i hear something new, oldie, rare, r&b, modern, 60s, 70s, etc etc. it just gets better and better

I only just discovered a great tune last night and its called The Snake, has anyone any more info on it please.

Bearsy

dancing my heart away to some fantastic tune that send a shiver down my back, and meeting like minded people,going home after a great soul nite , and wishing I could do it all over again,and glad that I still love the soul after all these years, never thought that 30 years later that I would still be doing it now!!

The sound of a record you didn't know hitting you like a tornado carrying you off and depositing you in a world that is forever changed, richer, more colourful and an altogether better place to be (or it will be when you finaly get hold of a copy).

The tingle up your spine, the hair standing up on the back of your neck, the goosepimples on your arms from the sound of that long forgotten tune you just loved way back when the world was young and everything in it was, for you at least, a new discovery.

The adrenelin hit as you hear the package thud on the doormat as you career down the stairs, the anticipation whilst wondering which one will it be?

The look, the feel, the smell of 60's vinyl.

The first notes, crafted so long ago but designed to hook you and boy have they, as they excellerate out of the Mission 820's as the tone-arm lowers onto your own personal holy grail you've waited 30 years to own.

Ged, thats what its all about mate...........and meeting like minded people...........spending all nite at a do and then heading home, whats the first thing you do....put a 45 on....magic

And talking about 45s.....it really is a great way to live

I quite like the bickering and backstabbing but I don't think that makes me a bad person.

ROD

Trust you to put a spanner in the works...lol

Mark Bicknell.

I like threads about what I hate about this scene.

Sorry Mark. How about bright copper kittens and Julie Andrews tied up with string wearing just a brief ........

ROD

And I like people who when telling us they hate people who tell you what they hate can swoitch threads and enable a running gag.

ROD

Sorry Mark. How about bright copper kittens and Julie Andrews tied up with string wearing just a brief ........

ROD

Now you are talking Rod...Julie Andrews circa 1964...it's a lovley Holiday with Mary.....mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Regards - Mark Bicknell.

You smell that? Do you smell that? Talc son.

I love the smell of Talcum Powder in the morning.

You know, one time we danced for twelve hours. When it was all over I walked to the bogs. The smell, you know that fresh summer fruits smell, the whole bog. Smelled like... victory.

I see you steppin' about to Ride Of The Valkyries!

Talking shite with like minded half naked sweaty men in a pissed stenched toilet at 5am in the morning...Now thats life..

'Tis the best form of escapism amongst mundane reality....

The chance to see the actual artists that made these great records, perform live and get some dues.....

Roll on Prestatyn!!!

I love totally losing myself while dancing to a record. Every problem and care just slips away and for around 3 minutes it's just you, the music and the dancefloor. Unbeatable. I'm getting choked thinking about it.

My other love is feeling a belonging to something older, greater and bigger than myself. It'll always be there.. i hope.

Ged, thats what its all about mate...........and meeting like minded people...........spending all nite at a do and then heading home, whats the first thing you do....put a 45 on....magic

And talking about 45s.....it really is a great way to live

So I'm not the only one who can't go to bed after a do until I've played the records I was hoping to hear but didn't .

You got sick of that Chandlers yet Phil?

NOT SITTING IN TRAFFIC ON THE M6 !

the music and records

people you know and speak to enjoying themself as much as you

and generally Northern soul all round

As Jimmy Love said on his Josie 45 'There Are Two Sides To Every Story' and just to even up things with the other thread going on here about what you dislike about the scene, i thought it would even the balance to perhaps highlight the good stuff for a change so it's a simple question......"What Do You Most Like about the scene"?

For me it's about the records, the fundimental most important thing of why we are all here in the first place, those wonderful, beautiful pieces of vinyl that can change moods at a flick of a turntable switch, take us to another place out of our normal everyday situations, also is the scene just about the club culture or is it far more than being about the weekends, travel, friendship, dancing, collecting etc.?

I feel the scene and the efforts of everyone connected with it at times takes a bit of a battering so perhaps it's time to take stock of something which should be cherished, protected, celebrated, enjoyed and held in far higher regard than it sometimes is..............over to you!

Regards - Mark Bicknell.

QUALITY 6TS SOUL MUSIC MUSIC MARK!......................THATS IT!!!!!!!!!. Dont let the Political rantings of people on this (or any other site) EVER dis-hearten you from your first (and only love)

The problem with Democracy is that we have to put up with people all day who talk all day about things they know nothing about!

Now when I was a lad I used to go to a club called TTs Nightclub in a place called WALES.......................We never had oldies or newies........we just had good music.............. Good company..............Young and old all getting on.........perhaps it was my Imagination?

I myself am new to the computer world and i must admit to being entertained (at first) by the main forum on this (and other sites)...but I prefer these times just to check out the collectors forum (look in yer box) as that is where the most positive and rewarding content is. Always about Soul music and not politics!

Yours ............one of the other little 80s Mods from Ruthin.............

Records. I love 'em. Listening to them, looking at them, touching them and playing them.

And the other great thing is hearing stuff I've never heard. Even more so when it's a cheapie and it's good. Bob Hinsley played Billy Young-The Sloopy at King George's the other week. I'd never heard it but I can't stop listening to it now!

A tenner off JM then got an import copy on eBay for a fiver.

Edited February 17, 200718 yr by ScallyBob

Ged I couldn't agree with you more.We'd always loved the music but hadn't been to a nite for years and years until 1997. Since then it's as if I'm a teenager again until I look in the mirror of course. I still have to break off conversations to dash onto the dance floor. Amazing that it's been 38 years since I first fell in love with these sounds.

Shall be at the Soul Cellar in Walsall tonight but no dancing for me as I fractured a toe 2 weeks ago.

Shall be at the Soul Cellar in Walsall tonight but no dancing for me as I fractured a toe 2 weeks ago.

Pat, I'll be there as well. I might recognise you by your walk.

Jordi

"dancing my heart away to some fantastic tune that send a shiver down my back, and meeting like minded people,going home after a great soul nite , and wishing I could do it all over again,and glad that I still love the soul after all these years"

This really sums up my feelings too Mark, I would also like to add: anticipation of forthcoming soul nights that you KNOW are just going to be the bees knees.

S

xx