Jumpinjoan

So let me see.....that's ESTHER GRANT SHARON McMANN LONETTE MARY SAXTON BUDDY CONNNOR LES CHANSONETTES DELEGATES OF SOUL that you think are crap. If i hear ANY of these records played - it makes my night just that bit better. If i was to hear them ALL on the same night I'D FEEL SURE I MUST HAVE DIED ON THE WAY & GONE STRAIGHT TO NORTHERN SOUL HEAVEN. Not saying they're the 7 most soulful records of all time....... But hey, what do i know......? Joan

Erm......... no.... ............ i'm pretty sure i just asked the one question.

Hi Kenny, Look what Dave's just dug out and sent me..........

I'm sorry.... but are you the Christian who also thought Esther Grant was crap? Loads Joan

I'll second that Kev. We've had a Stafford reunion ...... SO HOW ABOUT SHOTT'S? Loads Joan x

I'll second that - ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC RECORD!!! Been playing this for the last few years. As for price - £30 seems very cheap - although, i guess, it's about right. If record prices were determined by the amount of soul they had in them - NONE OF US WOULD BE ABLE TO AFFORD THIS ONE!! FANTASTIC. Loads, Joan

The B side of Sandy Golden has the exact same backing as Sweet -'Something about my baby'- Soultown. And let me tell ya it's pure class!!! (Just thought i'd mention it!) Loads, Joan x

Just a bit of self indulgence here on my part. Been thinking about what i'd play IF i was lucky enough to have them to play....... CHARLES BRANDY - CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF YOU/WITHOUT YOUR LOVE-BLUE CAT SANDY GOLDEN-YOU ARE MY EVERYTHING/ALL ALONE TONIGHT-MASTERPIECE HONEY BEES - GET BACK TOGETHER / NEVER IN MILLION YEARS - GARRISON ANDY FISHER - HEARST BEATING STRONGER/JUST A LITTLE LONGER - FAT FISH WILLIE TEE - HAVIN SO MUCH FUN / FIRST TASTE OF HURT - GATUR APPOINTMENTS - SAW YOU THERE / KEEP AWAY - DELITE CONNIE VAN DYKE - WORDS WON'T COME / DON'T DO NOTHING - WHEELSVILLE THE CHANGING SCENE - WHEN THE CITY SLEEPS / CAN'T DESTROY MY LOVE JACKIE BEAVERS - NEVER GROW COLD / NEED MY BABY - REVILOT YOUNG BROS - WHAT'S YOUR NAME / BABY - SOUL POWER It's good to think big right guys?? (Hope the spelling's to your liking now!)

We all love a bargain - so what would be your Top Ten double header's? (I know there's a thread on this already. Just thought top 10's would be interesting) Here's a few i'd feel confident about putting on with me eyes shut. MASQUERADERS - HOW / I'M GONNA MAKE IT - LA BEAT SOUL CITY - COLD HEARTED BLUES / WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE - GOODTIME BILLY KENNEDY - SWEET THING / GROOVY SITUATION - THELMA OTIS LEAVILLE - KEEP ON LOVING / RIGHT BACK IN LOVE - COLUMBIA BERNARD WILLIAMS - NEEDLESS TO SAY / FOCUS ON YOU - HARTHON FABULOUS PEPS - LOVE OF MY LIFE / WITH THESE EYES - WHEELSVILLE KENNY CARLTON - LOST & FOUND/WAIT TILL I GET YOU IN MY ARMS - BLUE ROCK LARRY WILLIAMS - ASK FOR ONE GOOD REASON / I'M THE ONE - OKEH SILKY HARGREAVES - I'LL KEEP TRYING/LOVE LET'S TRY IT AGAIN - WHEELSVILLE PERFECTIONS - I LOVE YOU MY LOVE / SWEET SWEET LOVE - DURETTES - SVR (would dearly love to be able to put both sides of the Perfections........ DON'T SUPPOSE THERE'S ANYONE OUT THERE THAT CAN HELP ME WITH THAT?) Suppose i'd better open me eyes now ......... OUCH!! WHAT IDIOT PUT THESE DECKS ON A STAGE!!

Thought it might be interesting to see what DJ's playlists would be IF......... - ALL 10 RECORDS ARE RECORDS THAT ANYONE CAN GO & BUY EASILY. - ALL RECORDS COST NO MORE THAN SAY, ABOUT £20 EACH. Here's some cheapies i'd play VOLUMES - YOU GOT IT - INFERNO TOMMY ROGERS - PASS THE WORD - AJP MONITORS - TIME IS PASSIN BY - SOUL MARY LOVE - LAY THIS BURDEN DOWN - MODERN MARY WELLS - I'M LEARNING - 20TH CENTURY ARTISTICS - HOPE WE HAVE - BRUNSWICK LOVEMASTERS - PUSHIN AND PULLIN - JACLYN MIRETTES - HE'S ALRIGHT WITH ME - MIRWOOD BELLES - DON'T PRETEND - MIRWOOD FABULOUS PEPS - WITH THESE EYES - WHEELSVILLE Not going to re-write northern soul history i know, but damn good records all the same!! Loads, Joan x

Not that i consider myself a 'dj' but i do the odd spot now and then so here's hoping that counts. VENTURAS - HEART OF LOVE - GREEN LIGHT BUDDY LAMP - SAVE YOUR LOVE - WHEELSVILLE HAROLD HUTTON - LUCKY BOY - CHECKER BILL SPOON - I'M THE ONE THAT LOVES YOU - HENCE FORTH CHILITES - SHE'S MINE - BLUE ROCK FIESTAS - THINK SMART - OLD TOWN WINSTONS - AIN'T NOTHIN LIKE LITTLE BIT LOVIN - CURTOM SHARON SCOTT - COULD IT BE YOU - RCA SUGAR & SWEET - I'VE CHANGED - AUDIO FORTY MR. CALDWELL - LOVE BANDIT - SCORPIO Changes about every 60 seconds or so though........ Loads, Joan x

WOW! God only knows where i've been the last 9 months....... cos this is the first i've heard of the new arrival. Mega best wishes to you both, and lots of love, Joan & Tony xxx

Gotta say i'm not a great fan of instrumentals either. BUT as with everything there are exceptions....... and this is a BIG ONE! SOUL BROTHERS INC. - ALL OF THE TIME - BARI YEEEHAAAAAA!!!

WELL HELLO THERE MR.BUCK!!! LONG LONG LONG TIME NO HEAR/SEE. Hope you are well fella. Been in touch with Dave, through this forum actually. Have sent you a pm. Take care John, Loads, Joan x PS: THE PHOTO??? THANKS A LOT!! ...........WHAT DID I EVER DO TO YOU?

Hi Nige, Glad you're back safe and sound matey!! Bet Peru was a piece of cake compared to that chicken wrap i saw you wrestling with Sat afternoon at Prestatyn!!! Well done again sweetie. Loads, Joan x

Glyn put this on tape for me when it was still covered up as Florence Miller I've just had a look at the listing and got the shock of my life. He did me that tape for me , wait for it .... in MAY 1985 ........... 20 YEARS AGO !!! F'KIN HELL ......... HOW SCARY'S THAT??? Loads, Joan

WHAT THE .......? Sounding a little Giles Brandreth-like in Countdown's dictionary corner there Christian mate! Like i said......... GIVE YOUR HEAD A SHAKE!!

First time i heard this it was Pat Brady who was playing it ......... 15 years ago or more. (now that's scary!) But Butch did play it though a few years back. FANTASTIC RECORD!!! And anyone saying this is lack lustre easy listening needs to give their head a shake! Pure Dynamite ......... end of!! Loads, Joan PS: Kenny Burrell plays it all the time - he's got Carl Fortnums old copy. And i believe he paid a good few thousand for it ........

DEFINITELY GONNA BE THERE!!! CAN'T WAIT. SEE YA SATURDAY.......x

Hi Lenny, It's on PRODIGAL sweetie, just thought i'd mention it........ Hope you're well x

Hi Lenny, Yes, like my friend Hippo said, it's definitely Softouch on Prodigal. A subsidgery of Motown would you believe? FANTASTIC RECORD!! Have given this the odd spin or two myself the past few years. Only about £20 ...... ( just watch me get shot down in flames any minute for that valuation..)!! Well that's what it used to go for ........ Hope you are well anyway sweetie.....x

TOP TOOON!!!!!!! Only released on 12" and as someone said before there are 3 other tracks on it. Gotta disagree with them all being good though. There's only one any good ....... IMO anyway!! I'd say £20 is very cheap - as you don't see it come up for sale very often. I paid £4 for mine ...... it was a good few years ago mind. ANYWAY GOOD LUCK IN GETTING ONE ....... QUICKLY AND CHEAPLY!! loads, Joan