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Was having another dig around the soul source back garden, and stumbled on this... Another scanned sleeve notes ocr (not sure) type of thing done in the last century, this time around the scan is from the Charly Comp Lp "Rare Soul Uncovered" with the notes being written by Dave Evision. The notes are not really that related to the actual tracks, its basically a take on the 'History Of Northern Soul' as it was circa 1984. As always these notes do provide a 'snapshot' in time of attitudes etc Sleeve notes off 'Rare Soul Uncovered (18 Northern Soul Favourites)' - Charly LP 'History Of Northern Soul' With the demise of the famous Wigan Casino All Niter rumours were rife that the remaining faithful Northern Soul fans still left would be duly buried in the rubble, along with the dance floor the balcony and of course a thousand and one memories of great all niters past. What the doubters had not bargained for was the fervent never say die attitude of soul fans throughout the U.K. bred into them by their memories spanning back to the early sixties. It had been this pride and appetite for the continuation of this unique scene', as it is affectionately known. That has proved beyond any doubt that Northern soul and it's dedicated followers are part of the longest lasting 'fad' known to man! For the uninitiated the interest for this special type of music broke out in the mid-sixties. It was felt that when the opposite numbers on the other side of the Atlantic were sucked into the whirlpool of Beatle mania that if they didn't want their own home grown mainly black artists, then we would be only too pleased to oblige by flying their flag for them. It seemed a fair swap Suddenly we found an underground cult in our midst. Manchester seemed as good a geographical place as any to provide the launch pad for this seemingly unwanted American music. Venues rapidly sprung up. with the Twisted Wheel acting as command H.Q, flanked by the Bluenote nearby and the Top Twenty out in the suburbs. Sheffield followed suit with the Mojo. in Bradford it was the Ambassador and so on. Taking in predominantly Northern and Midland cities. Leading soul journalist and co-founder of the legendary Soul City label. Dave Godin claimed responsibility for christening it Northern Soul. At this point the interest had broken into an epidemic with curiosity and demand for the music spreading at a breathtaking pace. The symptoms were for rare. Collectable sounds preferably with a fast beat. By the early 70's it was becoming increasingly difficult to prevent the lid from blowing off the top of the pot. As the pot was overflowing with an expanding army of soul fans eager to digest as much new vinyl as their little legs could dance to. D.J.'s found themselves virtually as mothers feeding their young. Not daring to fail to obtain more and more different sounds, yet ensuring that only the rare. Collectable and danceable tunes would suffice as the fodder. By the early 7Os the Wheel had closed but hot on it's heels By the early 70's the Wheel had closed but hot on it's heel's came other all-nighters like "Up the Junction" in Crewe and 'The Catacombs' in Wolverhampton but it was the 'Golden Torch' in my hometown of Stoke On Trent which took over the reins as the leading haven, probably due to it's capability, like the Wheel before it, to actually import obscure Americian soul artists in as live acts. Inevitably, commercialism was bound to creep in, as this different way to social life became increasingly popular. The music press infiltrated first, followed closely by the national daily's. All levels of radio and even T.V. documentaries, Everything from £100.00 singles to baggy trousered youths hitching from every part of the country became hot news for the media. The Casino had even over shadowed the Rugby Club and the Pier. Inquisitive faces seen for the first time, guaranteed weekly packed houses. Purist veterans of the Wheel and Torch days reluctantly accepted that the secret was out and many flew the nest. The mid to late 70's were very healthy. with other equally popular allniters from Cleethorpes to Sheffield and Newton Aycliffe to Yate. One venue seen by many as the engine room of Northern soul, was by far the most popular non allnighter, that was Blackpool Mecca. In compiling the album I have included soul sounds which have spanned from those unassuming and innocent days of the 60s right through to music still popular at present. Hopefully these sleeve notes will give you an insight into what for me have been 16 very happy years, both as a D.J. and more importantly as a hard core, grass roots soul fan, who like thousands of others has been privileged to experience this unique phenomenon. Finally to all you youngsters out there welcome aboard... and to all the regulars over the years.... Thanks for the memory. DAVE EVISON (ex-Wigan Casino Oldies D.J) Thanks to Dennis Mack Guy Hennigan John Smith Rare Soul Uncovered (18 Northern Soul Favourites) Charly R&B ‎– CRB 1085 Released: 1984 Phonographic Copyright (p) – Charly Holdings Inc. Copyright (c) – Charly Records Ltd. Licensed From – Charly International APS Credits Artwork – Yeldham Muchmore Compiled By – Trevor Swaine Photography By – Peter Knight Tracklist 1 The Montclairs Hung Up On Your Love 2 The Ballads I Can't See Your Love 3 Toussaint McCall Nothing Takes The Place Of You 4 Roscoe Robinson That's Enough 5 Sid Barnes* I Hurt On The Other Side 6 Clarence Murray Don't Talk Like That 7 Gloria Taylor You Gotta Pay The Price 8 Big Al Downing Medley Of Soul 9 The Valentines Breakaway 1 Don Thomas Come On Train 2 The Montclairs I Need You More Than Ever 3 Jackie Lee Would You Believe 4 Betty Everett Gettin' Mighty Crowded 5 Fred Hughes Don't Let Me Down 6 Little Richie Just Another Heartache 7 Ann Sexton You've Been Gone Too Long 8 Robert Parker Let's Go Baby (Where The Action Is) 9 Peggy Scott & Jo Jo Benson Soulshake

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The Impressions are returning to these shores, good news yep but sad news as well as this time around the tour is being billed as 'Farewell Tour 2017' and the blurb states that the June London show will be their last ever London concert... London details June 2017 AGMP presents: "The Soul of Curtis Mayfield" The Impressions + The Curtom Orchestra + Farewell Tour 2017 - Last Ever London Concert Union Chapel, London Further event details can be read via Soul Source Event Guide Live Soul Music Section entry Also appearing at the Blackpool Festival and this is being billed as their last ever Uk Show Blackpool International Soul Festival details Book early seems to be a key word here Plus while talking soul music events, have a heads up word to let those who are organised and like to book things early know that the 'live' events section of the Soul Source Event Guide is now back to work If you are involved or just want to pass on news to fellow soul music types feel free to add events via the 'add' link at the top of every page, 2017 Get Set

BBC Radio 4 now offers via the BBC website an online archive of music related documentaries that are available to either listen online or download in mp3 format There's a quite a heap of shows on offer, covering a wide range of music related shows, including both familiar names and some interesting subjects. Here's a few highlights... Hit the Road Stax Paul Gambaccini recalls The Stax Volt Tour of 1967 which brought to Europe soul greats Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, and Booker T and the MGs. Black Is a Country exploring the extraordinary underground music generated by the Black Power and Black Arts movement of the late Sixties Nina Simone Great Lives The chanteuse, pianist, composer and civil rights activist Nina Simone is the choice of another female musician who has made a career of defying convention; Joanna Macgregor. Presented by Matthew Parris. When Cassius Met the Beatles The tale of an unexpected encounter between 20th-century legends - a meeting which created a new template for global celebrity.. plus loads more, here's the link, have a browse, can listen now or have a easy download in mp3 format for later... http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01f50fb