hi all, probably another contentios topic from me again, i dont mean it honest.

anyway, i went out and purchased a dvd the other day from mvc. it is called 'soulvation- the best of northern soul'

the blurb promised all sorts of things so i bought it .

it includes quote" classic anthems from the original underground dance music scene performed by the original artists. includes previously unseen footage, exclusive interviews plus an informative 24 page booklet. unquote. so i got it.

my only real gripe is , and it is a smallish one really , is that the performances were mimed by the artists now to the older track. this was probably unavoidable as to see them perform their songs theirselves all those years ago was impossible, studio recordings only etc. this was the only way it could be done.

that said the enclosed booklet is very good.

this is the track listing;

do i love you -frank wilson

everybody's going to the love-in - bob brady and con chords

reconsider - brenda holloway

helpless - kim weston

i have faith in you - edwin starr

your'e gonna make love you -sandi sheldon

baby reconsider-leon haywood

hope we have-the artistics (previously unreleased)

that beatin' rhythym-richard temple

i hurt on the other side- sidney barnes

our love is in the pocket - jj barnes

i'll be there - the gems

nevertheless- lee andrews and the hearts

it really hurts me girl - the carstairs

picture me gone - evie sands

with this ring - platters

selfish one - jackie ross

let me down easy - betty lavette

no none to love - pat lewis

time will pass you by - tobi legend

no comments from me on the tracks as i dont wanna upset anyone else

i enjoy watching it tho as i may never have seen these people perform any other way.

regards dave

Sounds awful.

WOOF!

Sounds awful.

WOOF!

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thats why i didnt wanna comment on the tracks lol, i seem to have a knack of causing mahem

thats why i didnt wanna comment on the tracks lol, i seem to have a knack of causing mahem 

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I posted a thread on this at christmas. Its enough to scare you off for life really.

Try the rare soul dvd's vol 1+2. These are original performances from back in the day. Really worth getting.

Sounds awful.

WOOF!

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Yes, it is

I posted a thread on this at christmas. Its enough to scare you off for life really.

Try the rare soul dvd's vol 1+2. These are original performances from back in the day. Really worth getting.

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is that the proper title for those dvd's paul?

i just look for 'rare soul vol1 and 2 ' ?

is that the proper title for those dvd's paul?

i just look for 'rare soul vol1 and 2 ' ?

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Hi Dave

If you go to www.newcenturysoul.co.uk you can see clips and buy them on line

Regards

Chris W

Isn't this just a shortened version/re-edit of Ian Levine and Neil Rushton's Strange World Of Norman Soultrousers ???

Hi Dave

If you go to www.newcenturysoul.co.uk you can see clips and buy them on line

Regards

Chris W

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nice one thanks

Isn't this just a shortened version/re-edit of Ian Levine and Neil Rushton's Strange World Of Norman Soultrousers ???

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that i dont know, how do i upload to here i'll scan the cover of the enclosed booklet in

that i dont know, how do i upload to here i'll scan the cover of the enclosed booklet in

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i hope i uploaded this correctly. the blurb on the cover got me buying it as i thought i was getting old footage of these acts. but alas it wasn't.

dave

i hope i uploaded this correctly. the blurb on the cover got me buying it as i thought i was getting old footage of these acts. but alas it wasn't.

dave

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just been to look at the two mentioned dvd's on the newcenturysoul site superb in my opinion, contain two of my all time favourites

chubby checker at the discoteque and picture me gone the madeline bell version.

these will deffo be ordered when i got some spare cash.

thanks for the link

dave

Isn't this just a shortened version/re-edit of Ian Levine and Neil Rushton's Strange World Of Norman Soultrousers ???

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Yes it is. Mate of mine went and bought this thinking it was one of the NCS Club DVD...wasn't too happy when I pointed out who did it

Yes it is.  Mate of mine went and bought this thinking it was one of the NCS Club DVD...wasn't too happy when I pointed out who did it   

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Isn't this about the third time that they have re-packaged that pointless ego trip to try and make some money? The second one was a single video of the alleged best (or at best least bad) bits, rather dishonestly not mentioning that it was a re-hash of the other stuff on the painful three video box set.

Does this have the fascinating footage of a Ford Probe driving around a car park?

Isn't this about the third time that they have re-packaged that pointless ego trip to try and make some money?  The second one was a single video of the alleged best (or at best least bad) bits, rather dishonestly not mentioning that it was a re-hash of the other stuff on the painful three video box set. 

Does this have the fascinating footage of a Ford Probe driving around a car park?

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dont know stuart, never watched it all way thru. read the book with it instead

Does this have the fascinating footage of a Ford Probe driving around a car park?

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LOL - that was Kegsy Funniest thing in the whole SWONS film.

The rare Soul DVD's are very good and I have a shed load of stuff on video I've picked up from friends and contacts in the States that i will get around to having put on DVD one day as well. Another thing to look out for in the not distant future is the DVD release of 'The Beat' tv prog from Texas that came out on video some years ago and that also features on the Rare Soul DVD's.

The rare Soul DVD's are very good and I have a shed load of stuff on video I've picked up from friends and contacts in the States that i will get around to having put on DVD one day as well. Another thing to look out for in the not distant future is the DVD release of 'The Beat' tv prog from Texas that came out on video some years ago and that also features on the Rare Soul DVD's.

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nice one cheers

dave