Jez Jones

Kinell Tony--they've got Andantes==Like A Nightmare on there. Have they got the copyright on that!

Morning Malc Now that is just boasting , young fella me lad,--I would normally gauge my participation rather akin to the duration of 'Stay---Virginia wolves'

Wow ,if I may be so bold as to comment,---What a wonderful and diverse playlist. Covers quite a wide spectrum of 'soul' Very fitting indeed

Big big improvement on the Duffy version imo. The folks over at AcidJazz have got another in similar vein not released yet--don't think anyway??? Good ole Dean https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFe25Ouibw8

Mission impossible is yours Jez, however if you fail you can always fall back on magnifying projector?????.. Did you go to that Nudist beach I told you about?

The front and interior of The Potteries Camping Centre , after the fire that gutted it , ending what memories the place held as The Torch ...... Malc Burton

That's about it in a nutshell mate I think. Its only with hindsight now ,we can see what cracking records some of these were. New release stuff like this that went into the charts wasn't deemed exclusive and rare enough to the avid collector / nighter goer back then When they became 'youth club fodder' alongside the likes of Tammi Lynn, Doris Troy, Tams,Newbeats,Showstoppers etc they were given a wide berth. I did remember buying GMJALMT(as a new release) for a girl I was seeing and gave it to her and said'Don't tell anyone I've bought yer this' . Even back then the Soul Police were in evidence

Keele wasn't rammed--but enough in to stop that 'haunted house' feeling lol. On occasions ,I've been when it has been rammed and not had as enjoyable a night as this last one though. Must have been the music and clientele hehehe--oh and that well furbished smoking area!!

.....and ,If memory serves, was a 'big' record on the mainstream club/disco circuit at the same time as well. Didn't Neil Rushton have some connection with the record?

Is that any good mate. sound qual a bit dodgy--but when theres no refosoul-needs must and all that

hey up Mr minit young sir. Hows it going.Hope yer keeping in trim for october!!!! Anyway have you clicked on that record collectors guild on that site. Got and interesting bit on a tamla 78 issue by the marvelletes.

mmmm thats interesting did it get busted a few times then. Me and some other reprobates went once and the DS raided it (with dogs I think) and it carried on whilst they were inside and eventually they went. But......memories are a blur as you say

Am I allowed 5 more Formations-Magic Melody Producers--Lady Lady Lady Donnie Elbert--Run Little Girl Bird Rollins--Love Man from Carolina Jimmy Holiday--Baby Boys In Love

Great idea for a thread Bonnie and lee--The Way i feel about You Charge--TKO's Gino Washington--I'll Be there when you want me Helena ferguson --My Terms Dee Dee Warwick--Worth Every Tear That I Cry

Excellent and thought provoking post Krissi. I admire your 'thirst' for the vibe. My son in law is 'new' to the scene and is experiencing that 'thirst' at the moment. As a few of the others have said you cant recreate what is was like back in the late 60's and 70's. What you are seeng/experiencing now is a completely different animal. Back in those days the atmosphere was key to it all--made by the music, the people(majority were in the early 20's and younger)and..probably the era we lived in. Now to the music--yes you're right it wasn't all Al Wilson, Dobie Gray etc--there were loads that are for want of a better phrase forgotten oldies. A lot of venues up and down profess to play these at their nights and some still sound as fresh as when they had 'their 15 mins of fame' in 197whatever. Now the trick is--and this is the 'Lost Ark'--to play the sounds AND have the atmosphere. Of course there will be loads of opinions on this --and this is mine--but not every 'do' at the mo can claim to have it. Possibly you ought to try the Kings Hall--I notice in your post you'd stopped going. I went on saturday gone and it was rammed--hot and sweaty. Yes they play some classics but also mixed in with a few forgotten oldies and also current biggies that have the 100mph vibe--and importantly are dancers. Me son in law was fcukin gobsmacked Also possibly try Blackpool Tower Weekender--probably not for the purists--but a pretty good atmosphere can be generated in there to similar type of music to Kings Hall. One of the problems you'll have(its probably a good un) is taking it all in. Backe then we didn't have that many records to learn and take on board in comparison to now. Theres another 35+ years of tunes to wade through ---but dont forget the acid test---proper northern soul kicks you in the proverbials 2 final points. Yes we were lucky and priviliged to have been a part of that era--and can look back with fond memories and yes thats a crackin idea am with you on that--------lets buy everyones stompers up for a quid each

.I've just had a slap from the Mrs......I only drew her attention to 'Elderly Lady ' bit...

......here is your moment of fame. Wonder what part this is for...... .Thought they had finished the filming ages ago .. Best not make a mess on saturday night at the nighter ..they are filming the next day Hi all, Firstly, apologies for the large group e-mail but as I'm sure you will appreciate it is often the best way to get a message out there. Back in August and September of last year you were involved (or showed an interest in being involved) as an extra on the production Souled Out. Since then we've been in the edit for the film and everyone is very happy with the way things are going thus far. As is customary with feature film production we're now at a stage where we're returning to Stoke on Trent to film some new scenes in order to complete the film. With this in mind we are again looking for eager and enthusiastic individuals to join us on set on the days outlined below. As before, the extra work is unpaid but we are able to provide food and drink during filming as well as cover up to £10 per day in travel expenses (on production of appropriate receipts). On the below dates we are looking for individuals under 30 to play 1970's Wigan casino goers. Sunday 31st May - King's Hall, Stoke 12pm-10pm*Monday 1st June - King's Hall, Stoke 5pm-10pm*Tuesday 2nd June - King's Hall, Stoke 12pm- 8pm*(*Times are approximate) In addition to the above dancing Casino goers we are also looking for a small select number of extras (age isn't as important) on: Saturday 30th MayMonday 1st June - 1 ELDERLY LADY (10:30am - 5pm) Wednesday 3rd June 3pm-8pm If you are available and interested (or know someone who may be) then please e-mail me at this address with your name, age, sex, availability, mobile phone number and a recent photograph. We may already have these on file but it will be useful to gather the information again for this specific period of filming. Thanks again, Ed -- Extras co-ordination Souled Out - The Film https://www.souledoutfilm

Think I'm going the wrong boot sales

best part of the day

Morning Malc, Yes I noticed that have often wondered are we the only country that has a tendency to sing about furniture

good post mate PMSL at the chicken in a basket . Round our way a cabaret type club opened called jollees(73/74ish?) and one of the first acts they had was the Drifters so a group of us went and they were selling 'soup in a basket' back on topic what were the first badges cos in 70/71 they were few and far between

yes these have been played out---albeit many moons ago https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IR6nwGFM5zI In fact this fokker might enjoy an airing in an RnB room somewhere https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEPzMbd1xz0

Try this one Malc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYuypZ7TwiM