Mike

A while back here on Soul Source, you may have noticed amongst all the usual online arguments, daily dramas and such the odd reference concerning a planned film that was said to have a northern soul influence. As the months passed more comments and snippets have followed becoming more frequent and that bit more interesting. Words of a website, a dance club/school setup surfaced, a few videos on youtube mentioned, a facebook group and other such 'social' affairs showed up. Of course I can't speak for anyone else but to me all these various events started to come together and gave me a sort of sense of something going on here that could be, just this once, something that might just... get things right. Last week saw this story break cover, firstly an article on the Screen Daily website http://www.screendaily.com showed up and then a few days later a fully fledged mainstream showing in the Guardian Music section titled Britain's got talcum: Northern Soul, the film As the articles and websites say not just more but as always in a better style than your usual expectations from myself, I will clip them below About the film - from the films website This is a story of a youth culture that changed a generation and influenced songwriters, producers, DJs and designers for decades to come. This is the story of Northern Soul. Award-winning director Elaine Constantine will begin shooting her first feature-length film Northern Soul in January 2012 under Stubborn Heart Productions and in association with Baby Cow Films. The film will tell the tale of two Northern boys whose worlds are changed forever when they discover black American soul music. Rejecting their small town existence working the production line, they dream of going to America in search of the super-rare records that will help them to become the best DJ's on the British soul scene. Website: Northern Soul The Film http://www.northernsoulthefilm.com/ Guardian Feature - Britain's got talcum: Northern Soul, the film On a Thursday afternoon at the Old Queens Head pub in north London, it's pretty quiet. There are just three or four customers at the bar downstairs, but coming through the ceiling is an insistent, Motown-like bassline. Climb the stairs and you're in another world. Skating across the parquet floor are some 200 kids spinning, dropping, sweating to a five-decades-old tune called Suspicion by the Originals. Photographer Elaine Constantine has been obsessed with Northern Soul since 1976, when she went to a youth club in her home town of Bury, Lancashire. "I saw some older kids from my school dancing in a style I'd never seen ... ...it was slightly melancholy but at the same time euphoric... .. told me it was Northern Soul. It changed my life. I knew I wanted something different ..." This is her first feature-length movie. Simply called Northern Soul, it recreates the atmosphere of soul clubs where rare records were spun, and dancers scattered talc to make moves easier. A huge underground scene, with strongholds in unfashionable northern towns like Stoke, Stafford, Blackpool and (most famously) Wigan, it developed its own codes, its own mythology. Read the full article by Bob Stanley here http://www.guardian....tine?intcmp=239 Guardian Gallery Northern Soul: dance, camera, action - in pictures view all photos here http://www.guardian....ancing-pictures Youtube There's been a few videos doing the rounds based mainly around the dance aspect here's the latest one Look forward In a week or two we will be featuring an interview with Elaine here on Soul Source, if anyone does have any questions they would like to ask, then just pm me them and will see what can do. End word Northern soul is a complex term, I'll always say that no one can or will ever come up with an explanation that captures every aspect of it in a way that satisfies each and every soul fans own view... never mind put it on film! However so far Elaine Constance and all involved seem to be making a very determined effort to come the closest yet to doing such. Shooting for the film Northern Soul will begin in January 2012 under Stubborn Heart Productions and in association with Baby Cow Films

Various landmarks are both flying by and sneaking up, the end of summer, a new month, soul source hits x years online, transfer deadline day passes, 100 Club heading for the 32 yes I said 32 year landmark, to name just a few. Here at the front end of Soul Source feel that with all these landmarks its quite an apt time to have a one off competition. We were going to try and name and tie in the comp along the lines of the landmarks but the one off, end of summer, soul source anniversary online, 100 club 32 year landmark, kids back to school competition title fell foul of the text box. So instead will just say this one is a big one, 5 yes i said 5 fresh Kent 45s are sitting here right next to the towering things to do pile, waiting to be won by 5 lucky soul source members. For those who need to always have the better things in life things right away all the fine 45s listed below are the latest from Kents busy release schedule, this time its the Select imprint and though are of limited issue are still available online from some of the regular stockists and also out in the real world either out and about via delaers at events or via the decent record shops. The Competition details will follow straight after this listing of all the recent releases - complete with clips The Stars Of Mirwood - Mirwood LTDEP 011 Limited edition EP Jackie Lee - Oh,My Darlin' The Olympics - I'll Do A Little Bit More The Mirettes - He's Alright With Me Bobby Garrett - Keep It Coming http://www.acerecords.co.uk/songfiles/ltdep011_01_0.mp3 http://www.acerecords.co.uk/songfiles/ltdep011_02_0.mp3 http://www.acerecords.co.uk/songfiles/ltdep011_03_0.mp3 http://www.acerecords.co.uk/songfiles/ltdep011_04_0.mp3 This is the third in our “Stars Of” EP series, which kicked off with Goldwax and Fame-themed four-trackers. Los Angeles’ Mirwood label is as iconic as those two imprints, but with a largely different set of soul fans. Bobby Garrett and Jackie Lee (aka Bob & Earl) contribute two great dance tracks. Bobby’s has never been on vinyl before and is an alternate lyric to the Olympics’ R&B hit ‘Mine Exclusively’. Jackie Lee’s ‘Oh, My Darlin’’ has been described as the emotional pinnacle of Northern Soul (admittedly by me, but I stand by that, and still thrill to it every time I get a chance to spin it). All the tracks are classic uptempo mid-60s soul dance records that Mirwoodwas famous for, particularly on the UK’s original Northern Soul scene. Although considered rare in the UK at the start of the 70s, most of the releases were good sellers, particularly on the West Coast. The Olympics’ ‘I’ll Do A Little Bit More’ was sampled by Fatboy Slim on ‘Soul Surfing’ in the late 90s, so a new generation of dance fans grooved to the works of Fred Smith and James Carmichael (unknowingly, in the main). This groovily designed, limited press, picture cover EP is completed by the shimmering sexy soul of the Mirettes’ ‘He’s Alright With Me’ – yowsah! Candi Staton - One More Hurt b/w Do Right Woman - City 020 We are proud to be releasing Candi Staton''s much acclaimed Fame recording ''One More Hurt'' on its first vinyl pressing. It comes from the recent box office success "Evidence: The Complete Fame Records Masters" CDKEN2 353 and had already picked up enough plays from DJs to make its limited 45 release a certainty for a rarity of tomorrow. We have put the slow burner ''Do Right Woman'' on the flip, another unissued Fame diamond that will look so good spinning round a deck. http://www.acerecords.co.uk/songfiles/city020a_0.mp3 http://www.acerecords.co.uk/songfiles/city020b_0.mp3 The Paramount Four - Sorry Ain't The Word b/w James Carpenter - (Marriage Is Only) A State Of Mind - City 021 The Paramount Four is probably the biggest crossover record of the last ten years. Only available on a 100 Club Anniversary limited press complementary single last September, it has been hunted by collectors across the rare soul world ever since. Sublime soul. The B side feature’s James Carpenter’s rendition of Dave Hamilton’s ‘Marriage Is Only A State Of Mind’, which has yet to earn its full kudos. It was an unreleased master tape issued on the first “Detroit Dancers” CD of primarily 60s movers and has been largely missed by the Modern Soul crowd http://www.6ts.info/music/Kolla2__02.mp3 http://www.acerecords.co.uk/songfiles/city021b_0.mp3 J T Rhythm - My Sweet Baby b/w O.C. Tolbert - All I Want Is You - City 022 J.T. Rhythm’s CD version of ‘My Sweet Baby’ is substantially different from the one issued on Palmer, which now fetches a four-figure price. Slightly faster, better produced and in vastly improved sound quality, you’d need this even if you were a proud owner of the original single. The reverse of that great 45 was the group’s version of ‘All I Want Is You’ and here for the first time on vinyl is O.C. Tolbert’s reading of that great song. I think even J.T. owners would consider this to be the ultimate version. http://www.acerecords.co.uk/songfiles/city022a_0.mp3 http://www.acerecords.co.uk/songfiles/city022b_0.mp3 Jackie Lee - Anything You Want aka Any Way You Want b/w Jackie Lee - Trust Me - City 023 Jackie Lee’s Mirwood performances have been well documented but Ace’s acquisition of the masters has meant that the true original of the bootlegged ‘I’ll Do Anything’ is at last legally available. It’s backed by his stunning reading of close musical colleague Bobby Womack’s song ‘Trust Me’, another crossover gem. http://www.acerecords.co.uk/songfiles/city023a_0.mp3 http://www.acerecords.co.uk/songfiles/city023b_0.mp3 that's the 5 up for grabs here's how the competitions going to work to enter all you have to do is go here and "like" the post http://www.soul-sour...howtopic=209645 all those who are down as "likers" of that post on the closing date will be put in the soul source hat 5 "likers" names will be drawn - the first name will get the "Stars of Mirwood" ep next will get their choice of one of the 4 45s next their choice of one of the 3 left and so on 5 x 45s and so 5 winners easy enough ? go here http://www.soul-sour...howtopic=209645 like the post, and wait for the results closing date will be the date of the 32nd 100 Club Anniversary Saturday 24th September good luck!

.... view, read, watch, talk, discuss all things offtopic eg non or loose soul topics that dont fit in with the rare and northern main thrust of site Intro/background After years of the freebasing section being a part of the setup on here, myself and karen ( mod of freebasing) both during discussion came to the conclusion that freebasing has to all purposes had reached the end of the line due to various reasonss. Had two options either just sack all talk of a offtopic nature or press the reset button and bring in a new format, new style, new setup important notes privacy it is a members only section and so there are privacy issues on all content posted any member found posting any part of any members posts that were posted in this or any other members section without getting the original posting members permission else where will have action taken regarding their membership of this site. terms of use the normal site terms of use will apply, guidelines specfic to each forum will apply, these will be drawn up over the next week via the new forum mods and tailored to each forum access at moment access is members only - forums mods will be able to choose if more detailed access is required past posts Some post from the old section have been moved across, all other old posts are now stored in fb-archive which is mint members access only thanks Thanks go to Karen for all the time and efforts that she has put in over all these years as mod in freebasing, am sure many both appreciate them and aware of all the doing such can bring into play. Also thanks to all the past moderators who have been involved in looking after forums etc s well and thanks go to all members both present and past who over the years made it what it was thanks to all future it is a new day, it is a new month and hopefully this new setup will be a new step forward here on soul source it is not going to be freebasing part 2 it is and will be treated as a completly new feature ask all members to take in the new day new feature concept and with new mods help make this new step a enjoyable and worthwhile one line up mag: general mod: Idell non/loose soul related discussion that isn't covered by others all subjects inc travel, media, tv, films, questions, day to day life - wide remit so should be interesting and enjoyable place mag: political mod: dave moore the place for serious current affairs/political discussion mag: sporting life mod: could be you if enjoy taking sport all talk on sporting matters, news, video etc mag: tech mod:reg all things technogy connected be it assistance, news, views and more real world idea was dropped for now mag: chat mod: step forward? chat/jokes/trivia/list type posts they should be open now as said ask all member to bear in mind new day new feature concept, and ask all member help the new mods as find their feet thanks mike

Over the last few years this weekly series of shows via a US TV website TV One has been mentioned a fair few times on the forums. With episodes such as the O'jays and Tammi Terrell drawing a very favourable reaction. The channel Tv One website http://www.tvoneonline.com/ does offer some of them. However as have just stumbled across a page on youtube offering 36 of the episodes from the 3 season show, thought may be worth a pass on for those who have missed some of these shows in the past. Some featured in the past.. Mary Wells, Deniece Williams, Terry Pendergrass, Big Daddy Kane, The Spinners, The Ohio Players, Alexander O'Neal & Cherrelle. Evelyn "Champagne" King, Teena Marie and more link to list of 36 episodes http://www.youtube.com/user/Manyek#g/u few shows http://youtu.be/m9iHLx8i-4g http://youtu.be/h3RPMOMm5_A http://youtu.be/IgYiWRA1Ddw

an Interesting article... http://www.philly.co...yl-Johnson.html Reading between the lines I guess this affair may now be in the hands of lawyers or heading that way... clip below.. Chicago soul man Syl Johnson, who was the subject of a massive retrospective box issued by the Numero Group last year, has a beef with fellow Windy City resident Kanye West and his Watch The Throne partner Jay-Z. It seems that last year, West's lawyers and Numero were in negotiations over the use of a sample of Johnson's song "Different Strokes" on "The Joy," a West creation targeted for My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. Talks broke down, and the song didn't make the album, but now it's turned up on Watch The Throne, the celebrated collabo by the two hotshot rappers, even though an agreement was never reached. Read more: http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/inthemix/Note-to-Kanye-and-Jay-Z-Dont-Mess-with-Syl-Johnson.html