Jez Jones

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

I shit thee not mate. As Godzilla says all these records mentioned were played in Northern soul clubs at some point. ....and yes Los Canarios had its time and place I notice you've got the Wheel on your signature--check this one out that was played there and at subsequent clubs such as Torch and Junction and poss/prob at Wigan??(anyone confirm) Old tulsa man himself https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-t6jLYd828o

Hers's something from a band of Spanish rockers

Hey up Steve, hows it going. I'm sure it was you that came with us--but do you remember the night we went with Dobbie and he had 2 breakfasts in the morning from there

great thread lads Enjoying the reading and reminiscing . Nice scans Pete. Great seeing some of those old UK labels again CBS blimey . Used to be part and parcel of collecting at one time mixing in british with imports--in fact to get something on british was a'prize' Was only talking to someone at work today about labels and British and he floored me when he said Rufus lumley I'm standing on Stateside demo would prob fetch 2/300 quid!! I dont know nowadays what things go for but ..........................??

Herb Johnson and the impacts--I'm so glad Charles Wright--keep saying If you could find the sq yardage in Tunstall these were backdropping material ..........and a couple of instrumentals that did it Sounds of laine and wait for it.............................. Mr Posts.. rhino

Factor in up to half hour to get from there to Hose st and park up etc. Traffics a sod on sat pm around here. dont want yer missing afternoon worship at Hose St.

Travelodge Talke https://www.travelodge.co.uk/search_and_boo...hp?hotel_id=179 just over 3 miles away

shite lyrics--but you just had to be there at the time

hey up mate It can still be a blast from the past matey. i've tried me best get some of the 'old guard' to get to this--but its been dead hard trackin folks down and that.Managed to get Daley from Congleton to go. Just hope some have managed get tickets another route. Yeah it is a shame that coddy aint with us no more--he wudda loved it--crackin bloke he was.Went a few times with Coddy,Fido(from Congleton) and Big lewie from Macc. There's a few mate that are sadly no longer with us that would have had a right gud 'un here. great gesture over the donation Pat

The Ritz in Manchester was a good 'un

Oh yes ..bet he's got some tales to tell about the early Torch days

Hey up Steve. What you doing lurking on here. Check yer message inbox--something to do with Hose st

Similar/same?????? Mary Saxton----Take My Heart. Tams-----Be Young,Be Foolish, Be happy