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Thanks to Irish Greg for passing on some well informative info. Has been in touch with one of the members of Tyn Tymes, whos version of Baby I Love you was a recent in-demander. Seems the groups got back together and have a web page up at (link not working) which is worth a visit. Also passed on the info below from group member Mike Keracher Nice one! Thanks so much for playing our one and only record. We were all in college when we recorded that cut at the great "Fame Studios" they are located in our home state of Alabama. We were not under contract or anything, we actually paid for the studio time and recorded both the A and B side in one day, I believe, because that was all we could afford. The Music Box was a record store in our home town and the owner paid for the making of the 1500 copies that we had made so we named the label "Music Box". Our record did get a fair amount of play time in Alabama and some around the south. We sent copies to many stations. A great deal of people thought we were an all black band because of the way we sounded and the music we played. We always took that as a compliment! We may have sold about 1,000 or a little more back then. Mike Keracher

Seems like the Top Nite for you down Southers this Saturday has gotta be Lutons Talk Of The Souths Soul Clubs Soul Nite at the rugby club, featuring two guests DJs from two of Londons Top soul nites: Mr Andy Rix, from Scenesville and Mr David Flynn from CSC Dome. what a strikeforce! More details in events

News from CSC that at the next Dome Soul Nite Kenny Burrell will be standing in for resident Carl Fortnum, so along with the main guest from the North West, Dave Holt doing the main guesting bit and Mark White doing the early doors one, it sounds like its yet another get there any way you can, for yet another quality Real Northern nite at one of the UKs finest Soul Nites. Plus also news that there is an couple of new interviews posted up featuring Kenny Burrell and David Flynn at the CSC website, Doing the business or what ....spreading the soul and then some!

"SOUL IN THE CITY" has a new and better venue next night "TUESDAY 5TH MARCH AND THEN THE 1ST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT "THE OLD BLUE LAST" (UPSTAIRS) Great Eastern St London EC2 Free Entrance £2.00 a pint 6.30-11pm DJS Playing the best in Northern Soul....Martin T (these old shoes) Dave G, Paul ,Mac, Robbo More info 07803-133782 0r soulinthecityuk@yahoo.co.uk tubes ... Liverpool St or Old st Bus .... 8, 26,35,47,48,149,242

Soul On The Rock 2002 Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th April All-Dayer and Sunday Session Sat - 1pm - 1am and Sun 12 - 6pm inc buffet Tickets for both days £15 from Sue or Malc on 01624 646735 or 01624 834251 or email sueraine@manx.net Castle Mona Quality Hotel Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man Accommodation @ £25 pp per night B/B Tel: 01624 624540 DJs: Terry Davies Tony Warot (Bedford) Carl Matthews (IOM) Malc Shaw (Halifax) Steve Edgar (Carlisle) Dave Alcock (Stoke) Paul Havekin (Sale) Pip (Carlisle) Pete Dunne (IOM) music - something for everyone inc rareties, semi-knowns, rare motown, modern, classic oldies Travel from Liverpool Albert Dock 10.30am on Saturday 13th and Return on Sunday 14th for £38 return fare Tel: 01624 661661 or see www.steam-packet.com Thanks and best regards ktf Sue&Malc X

Comprehensive travel directions have just been added to the Scenesville website for all those travelling down (or up!) to Scenesvilles big do this Friday, including easy, step-by-step details of how to reach the Camden Centre from all the motorways and the main A roads which serve the capital. For full details, check out www.scenesville.com/directions.htm When you get there itll be Guy Hennigan and Dave Rimmer on the decks, joining Andy Rix, Dawn Brown and Nick Brown for the clubs grand launch do at this jaw-dropping venue. Absolutely not to be missed! Looking forward to seeing everybody there for a top night of 60s Rare and Northern Soul!

Friday 22nd Feb sees the final Solent Soul Club soul night at the EQ Club, Granada Rd, Southsea , Portsmouth. 8.30-2 DJs: Simon Bridger, Andy Hutchins, Dave Abbott, Phil Rains, Steve C&Molly. Adm: £5 otd. Music Policy: 60s old and new, RnB. Good sized wooden dance floor. The club can be found 600 Yds inland from the South Parade pier on the seafront. For details 07710 246652 E-mail soul@csordas.freeserve.co.uk Hope to see as many people as possible so we can thank everyone who has supported us in the last 3 and a half years. Steve C

Just heard that Butch will be doing a spot on both Friday and Saturday allnighters at the forthcoming Llandudno Conniseurs weekend. Fair old buzz going around about the big Prestayn weekender the next weekend after as well. Sounds like March is going to be a top month

Sly, Slick & Wicked Comments: Great Site. I would like to thank all of you for supporting us over the years. Hope to see you real soon. Peace John " Sly" Wilson Sly, Slick & Wicked

Dorothy Berry Interesting feature with info, photos, free download etc on Dorothy Berry known for her Soul Power, Driving Me Crazy, Dont give me love 45s etc from a Louie Louie angle Preview Clip follows the article link is at the bottom When author Richard Berry wrote the song, he combined romantic images of a distant love with a catchy Caribbean-inspired musical riff. At the time he wrote this song, he was involved in a romantic relationship with a beautiful girl from his old high school by the name of Dorothy Adams. As he wrote the lyrics "a fine little girl- she waits for me," it’s not unlikely that he was inspired by his teenage sweetheart. When they decided they would get married, Richard raised money for the wedding by selling one of his prize jewels. Richard sold the publishing rights to "Louie Louie" and other songs for $750, and unknowingly made rock and roll history. Who would have ever guessed this song would have taken on such a life of it’s own? Certainly not Richard or Dorothy? Link updated 2015 http://www.louielouie.net/blog/?page_id=2796

Bit late as been busy, but just a quick word on last weekend Well got to say the 6th Annivesary at Lowton was a well enjoyable nite, great line up of DJs, two dropped out Tim Brown and Chris King. Think late additions were Ian Cuncliffe and also Steve Thomas (HHead) doing the last hour. Packed, quality sounds, great atmosphere. Highlight of nite to me was Keith Moneys spot, ouch so good it hurt. Rest of line up did the business, and to me seems a lot fresher feel to the sounds being spun nowadays with a distinct lack of cheese. Gotta say was a great nite Tonys at Blackburn was on next day and reports have had was that it was also a good one. Seems last few weeks that nearly every venue report have had, says that all events has been well good, good crowds, good music. Quality Northern venues on a roll?

Just to let you know that after almost 3 years, have handed over the running of the Northern Web Ring to Bernie O Brien. Set up to help soul fans find Northen sites easier and web site owners get exposure. Felt due to other going ons could not give it the time and effort it deserves. So have passed it on, and hopefully Bernie will take it onwards and upwards Cheers and thanks to those who offered to help out. Mike