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There's no point in answering people's comments on the thread about "Souled Out", as they risk being deleted, and I have no wish to type out comments that will be removed.

Mike asked those going off-topic to start a new thread, and so I have.

I will try to be at least more civil than I am on A.N.S., but I refuse to be castrated.

I will not post on the "Souled Out" thread unless it is to specifically comment on items relevant to the film, and my abject horror at the Soul Police dissing it before it's even been made.

I have opened this thread specifically to answer comments and fight back. I realise that if someone puts a nasty comment on one of my videos on YouTube I can be as rude as I like back to them and delete their comments, and block them from having any further access to my videos at all.

I have no such luxury here.

As I said, I shall try to be civil, certainly to most, but find it very hard to be civil to those few for whom I have ZERO respect.

Let the curtain go up.....

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    Should your username not be Stafforder1 then

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    As I said Soul Of The North was an article heading not a description of a type of music, that came later as Northern Soul which he had been using for some time. Sorry to be pedantic.

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    You got good use out of that shirt and sweater Ian. Same outfit 12 months apart.

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I'm glad you posted that up.

Very very different for me. Very non-standard Ian Levine.

We tried to get a cross between Esther Phillips' version, and Gil Scott Heron's version. I thought it was rather splendid and underrated.

It's excellent Ian! 20 odd downloads in the last 20 minutes alone. I think this could appeal to a few areas........

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It's excellent Ian! 20 odd downloads in the last 20 minutes alone. I think this could appeal to a few areas........

If we release it we could have "Love Me For All The Right Reasons" on the other side.

So when am I going to see a "Cafe Regio's"

That's actually a very creditable version...

Yes it is i even downloaded it

Yes it is i even downloaded it

Yep, credit where credit's due I say. I think it's one of the best. 65 downloads in 3 hours says it all.

Ian D :lol:

So when am I going to see a "Cafe Regio's"

We're getting fresh TP's on Tuesday morning. The engineer and pressing plant both confirmed that there was a galvanics problem on the first batch! :lol:

Should have 'em ready for Prestatyn next week hopefully.

Ian D :lol:

Yep, credit where credit's due I say. I think it's one of the best. 65 downloads in 3 hours says it all.

I just did something with Rosetta Hightower in a similar sort of direction - her first new recording for thirty years.

OK, link working now for sure.....here it is again!

Brenda Holloway "Home Is Where The Hatred Is"

https://www.zshare.net/audio/1988564700753962/

Ian D :lol:

Thanks for putting that one up. It's a beautiful version of a classic song. It's always difficult to produce a new take on a song which has a definitive version (Esther Phillips imo) but this one comes pretty close.

Thanks for putting that one up. It's a beautiful version of a classic song. It's always difficult to produce a new take on a song which has a definitive version (Esther Phillips imo) but this one comes pretty close.

I'm glad Ian put it up and everyone likes it so much.

To be honest, I had forgotten all about it lately.

OK, link working now for sure.....here it is again!

Brenda Holloway "Home Is Where The Hatred Is"

https://www.zshare.net/audio/1988564700753962/

By the way, where did you first get this from ??

I thought you hadn't got a copy of the "Don't Wait Around" CD, and that's the CD it was released on.

By the way, where did you first get this from ??

I thought you hadn't got a copy of the "Don't Wait Around" CD, and that's the CD it was released on.

Well the beauty of Soul Source is that there are lots of people reading the threads that don't necessarily get involved in the discussions but who do offer to help if required - the silent majority if you will.

I received the "Don't Wait Around" CD within 24 hours from Neil otherwise known as SoulAdequate on here. So thanks Neil! Without you sending me that CD, I'd never have heard the immaculate Brenda Holloway version!

Also thanks to EVERYONE who's PM'd me in connection with this thread, specifically Mark aka nffc who's also been really helpful.

It's so gratifying when one receives genuine encouragement rather then the usual being torn to shreds scenario LOL.

Thanks to everyone, we're finding some great music as a result of this thread and that's the main objective for me at least!

Ian D :lol:

It's so gratifying when one receives genuine encouragement rather then the usual being torn to shreds scenario

It is indeed, and after the trolls all got bored, and moved away, this thread became a really nice and genuine and sincere place, which has been pretty amazing, I must admit.

Well the beauty of Soul Source is that there are lots of people reading the threads that don't necessarily get involved in the discussions but who do offer to help if required - the silent majority if you will.

I received the "Don't Wait Around" CD within 24 hours from Neil otherwise known as SoulAdequate on here. So thanks Neil! Without you sending me that CD, I'd never have heard the immaculate Brenda Holloway version!

Can anyone send you the "Northern Soul 2004" and "Solid Ground" CDs as well ??

If they can, it would be a great help.

Also "Ian Levine Presents Northern Soul Memories" Volumes One, Two, Three, and Four.

Volume One is what you'd expect and fairly predictable, but there are some great tracks on the others. The Brenda Holloway I told you about is either on Volume Three or Four (those two come as a double set anyway).

Thanks to everyone, we're finding some great music as a result of this thread and that's the main objective for me at least!

On that subject, try this....

It had some modern room play, but you probably won't know it.

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On that subject, try this....

It had some modern room play, but you probably won't know it.

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Very nice indeed, as is ' I'm Dedicating My Love' which has that feel good factor.

Yes, I love that, but there's no video to it.

Ian Dewhirst would like that, too. I can't remember which album we put it on.

Can anyone send you the "Northern Soul 2004" and "Solid Ground" CDs as well ??

If they can, it would be a great help.

Also "Ian Levine Presents Northern Soul Memories" Volumes One, Two, Three, and Four.

Volume One is what you'd expect and fairly predictable, but there are some great tracks on the others. The Brenda Holloway I told you about is either on Volume Three or Four (those two come as a double set anyway).

LOL, are you reading this Neil (SoulAdequate) or Mark (nffc)? If so could ya PM me again if poss? I'm trying not leave too many stones unturned, as there are obviously a lot of stones in there like Gary The Master Blaster, Freda Payne, David Ruffin, Brenda Holloway etc, etc.

How many bloody tunes have you recorded Ian? Do you have a total count.........?

It's an exhaustive job but someone's gotta do it! :)

Ian D :thumbsup:

How many bloody tunes have you recorded Ian? Do you have a total count.........?

It's an exhaustive job but someone's gotta do it!

According to a discography that a guy from Sweden compiled, 2748 over nearly thirty four years.

But there are twelve fairly recent productions that already aren't on his list.

Which means 2760.

According to a discography that a guy from Sweden compiled, 2748 over nearly thirty four years.

But there are twelve fairly recent productions that already aren't on his list.

Which means 2760.

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ian,,have u any footage of the satintones - rough world ...really into this at the moment..

Yes, I love that, but there's no video to it.

Ian Dewhirst would like that, too. I can't remember which album we put it on.

Don't Wait Around

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According to a discography that a guy from Sweden compiled, 2748 over nearly thirty four years.

But there are twelve fairly recent productions that already aren't on his list.

Which means 2760.

That's a lot of recordings. You have been a busy little bee haventcha?

Ian D :)

OK, try this Spacehopper! You want a vintage production, try this!

Utterly, utterly brilliant. I've just heard it for the first time and it's blowing my mind:-

Brenda Holloway "Home Is Where The Hatred Is"

https://www.zshare.net/audio/1988564700753962/

One of Levine's best IMO.

Just great.....

Ian D :)

Like that a lot. Great version

Cheers

Manus

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ian,,have u any footage of the satintones - rough world ...really into this at the moment..

I really wish I did, but I don't.

But here are the Satintones, and all five original members too.

Vernon Williams, Sonny Sanders, Chico Leverette, Robert Bateman, and lead singer James Ellis.

The same complete original members formed in 1958.

If anyone knows their Northern Soul, they should be pretty impressed with that most historic line-up of legends.

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Like that a lot. Great version

Cheers

Manus

Yep, me too! So much so that I'll playing it tomorrow on the show......

Mascara, Trilark, Romeo Jones, Michael Watson, Inner City, Hiroshima, Diva Gray, Dolette McDonald, T.T.F., Andre Lee, George Clinton, Peaches & Herb, Earl Jackson, Gary The Master Blaster, Cecil Lyde, Earl White Jr, Stanley Williams, Brenda Holloway, Marvin Gaye, J. Harris, Marvin Gaye, Martine Girault, Bran Van 3000, One Way & Luther Vandross

The Original Mastercuts Show with Ian Dewhirst, Every Sunday LIVE between 2.00-4.00 pm only on www.starpointradio.com.

It'll sound great on the radio!

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Yep, me too! So much so that I'll playing it tomorrow on the show......

Mascara, Trilark, Romeo Jones, Michael Watson, Inner City, Hiroshima, Diva Gray, Dolette McDonald, T.T.F., Andre Lee, George Clinton, Peaches & Herb, Earl Jackson, Gary The Master Blaster, Cecil Lyde, Earl White Jr, Stanley Williams, Brenda Holloway, Marvin Gaye, J. Harris, Marvin Gaye, Martine Girault, Bran Van 3000, One Way & Luther Vandross

The Original Mastercuts Show with Ian Dewhirst, Every Sunday LIVE between 2.00-4.00 pm only on www.starpointradio.com.

It'll sound great on the radio!

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I'm glad you haven't forgotten about playing Gary The Master Blaster.

Did anybody find out anything more about WCKO ????

I really wish I did, but I don't.

But here are the Satintones, and all five original members too.

Vernon Williams, Sonny Sanders, Chico Leverette, Robert Bateman, and lead singer James Ellis.

The same complete original members formed in 1958.

If anyone knows their Northern Soul, they should be pretty impressed with that most historic line-up of legends.

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What a line up of a group !

Especially Robert Bateman and Sonny Sanders. Plus Mister "Solid Sender" himself, Chico Leverette.

Love this Voice on this Remake - -

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Is this the original line up? Great voice, Who is singing lead?

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Jimmy Williams who was originally the lead singer of Double Exposure on their classics "Ten Per Cent" and "My Love Is Free". I think this is better than Original lead vocal

Jimmy Williams who was originally the lead singer of Double Exposure on their classics "Ten Per Cent" and "My Love Is Free". I think this is better than Original lead vocal

Correct. The other three are the original Volcanos who became the Trammps before Jimmy Ellis ever sang with them. Then they brought Jimmy Williams from Double Exposure in to sing with them, when they split up with Earl Young and Jimmy Ellis.

Just reminding myself how great this was....

I got quite a buzz listening to it this morning after not hearing it for a few months.

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Just reminding myself how great this was....

I got quite a buzz listening to it this morning after not hearing it for a few months.

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What other stuff did you do with them? They are ab. great.

Voices With Soul

These two others....

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Voices With Soul

These two others....

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Thanks for posting those up..

Yikes it gona bug me now, was the first a Linda Clifford?

Yes. A big big old Blackpool Mecca classic by Linda Clifford on Curtom.

Lou Rawls also did it on Philadelphia International.

Something nice from 1989.

The drums are a bit clunky, and could do with being redone, but the song is great, the vocals are awesome, and the visual performance is just stunning.

Specially for Chalky.

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Something nice from 1989.

The drums are a bit clunky, and could do with being redone, but the song is great, the vocals are awesome, and the visual performance is just stunning.

Specially for Chalky.

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Always Loved this video , as with all the artist's , Producers , look what you did !!! never ever to be repeated sadly

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Yes. A big big old Blackpool Mecca classic by Linda Clifford on Curtom.

Lou Rawls also did it on Philadelphia International.

Thanks, I didn't know, not being a Mecca goer.

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very nice brenda holloway....lots of quality there but wasnt she the one who done a wicked cover of yvonne bakers 'didnt say a word' back in the 90s for you ian ,another tune that would be hard to cover and get right as the original is so well known and liked,but between you both you did.. smile.gif

very nice brenda holloway....lots of quality there but wasnt she the one who done a wicked cover of yvonne bakers 'didnt say a word' back in the 90s for you ian ,another tune that would be hard to cover and get right as the original is so well known and liked,but between you both you did..

It was on a rather rare seven inch, with her version of "Lend A Hand" on the other side.

Guess what I'm holding in my hand ??????????

Guess what I'm holding in my hand ??????????

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is it 7 inches

I'd say around seven and a half by five

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