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Sorry for hijacking the thread, but just had a listin to the "George Benson Collection". Brings back goold old and sweeeeet memories, when I started going to parties around 87! Gee, am I already that old Take care YouYou

Well, a while ago someone posted a link for a website where you could see a lot of decorated sleeves. Real nice. If I got a bit spare time, I will try to find the post. Take care YouYou

Dear all, I really like Jimmy Frazier "Of Hopes and Dream and Tombstones". Unfortunately the opening is not too long. But for a few seconds one might think, that he is not at an Allnighter but rather in a Sergio Leone Italo Western! And btw: if someone is selling a copy: please drop a PM Take care YouYou https://www.soulclub.org/stream/Jimmy_Frazi..._Tombstones.ram

Funny thing is, when started this thread I posted it accidentaly twice, too Take care YouYou

Dear all, thanks a lot for your comments. I think the solutiont is Paper Inside Sleeves - Cardboard Outer Sleeves. Maybe I will check the "Heavy Duty Bag Unlimited Paper Sleeves", too. Just one quesition though: what is the purpose of have green paper sleeves (which are indeed very nice) if you stick them in a white cardboard sleeve???? Take care YouYou

Dear all, I am thinking about replacing my often torn and dirty single sleeves with new ones. So, opposed to previous threads I know where to buy them, but I do not know which ones to buy. Do you think that using only cardboard sleeves will harm the singles? I have got the impression that the cardboard is pretty rough! I was already thinking about buying cardboard as outer sleeves and the normal paper ones for the protection. But on the other hand I fear that the paper sleeves don't fit in outer sleeves, e.g. Bagsunlimed is stating: "Paper sleeves do not fit inside." What do you recommend? Your help would be really appreciated! Take care YouYou

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Dear all, this is an interview with Mr "I owe one of the two Frank Wilson" 45s Kenny Burrell: https://youtube.com/watch?v=itCOK83UddM And bthw: who is the bloke standing next to Kenny? Take care YouYou

Last chance: if noone wants them they will be thrown in the bin on Monday! Take care YouYou

Dear all, during my house move I found a folder with plenty of old "Soul Brother Records" lists from the year 1995 and 1996. If anyone is interested in getting these, drop me a PM, please. Take care YouYou

Dear all, very good thread. This shows that there are enough nice 7" out there for the people who do not have /do not want to spend a small fortune on a track. So here a my CURRENT top 5. As I buy only cheap stuff, it is pretty tough to pick something out. Above all, as my records are currently on ship on the ocean: Larry Williams & Johnny Watson A Quitter Never Wins / Mercy Mercy Okeh7274 Irma & The Fascinators Just A Feeling / Lost Love Scepter SR 12200 Tony Mason Bring The Country To The City / Loveley Weekend RCA47-8938 Bob Kuban And The In-Men Cheater Musicland20001 Jimmy Hughes Neighbor Neighbor / It's a good thing Fame1003 Take care YouYou

Actually I am from Germany - just moved house to Montreal a week ago

Dear all, I have to admit, I am just a bit bored in front of my computer screen. So do not take this too serious. Above all I do not want to insult anyone. Sometimes I have the feeling the famous green parka has become a kind of uniform. You know what I mean? I love Northern, so I just buy a parka, put a patch on it and you are a northern soul fan or kind a mod. I think this is a bit weird. I cannot really express what I am feeling (unfortunately my English is too bad) but I it's a bit too retro, looking backwards. What do you think???? Best regards YouYou

Dear all, I know, this is not really a 100% rare soul question, but maybe someone can help me nevertheless: I am looking for "Ready, Steady, Go!" on DVD. I have seen at Amazon UK that it has been actually released on VHS. So maybe it is sold somewhere on DVD, too. Best regards YouYou

Dear all, The first question I have asked myself when I read this thread was: Is history repeating itself? Not too long ago I have seen a documentation about the Stones coming to Germany in the 60ies. In this documentation a lot of interviews with parents, older people on the streets, teachers, etc. were shown. One could hear some "nice" statements like "Nigger Music", "Monkey Music", "Drug Music", "Will inevitably lead to the decline of the occident's culture", etc. Do not get me wrong, please: I am not saying that someone of you is calling Rap "Nigger Music". I am talking more about a general attitude towards this (rather) youth music. Unfortunately Rap is often reduced to "MTV Rap" or Gangsta Rap, because this is what one sees in television or what is talked about in the remaining media like Newspapers. But to me it is the same as if one would reduce Northern Soul to just one label, Motown, or Football supporters to a bunch of hooligans. Of course Gangsta Rap is an important current in Rap. But there is just so much more musical wise. Listen to Mos Def, Common, Ugly Duckling, Lone Catalysts, J.Rawls, Little Brother, The Roots, stuff produced by Madlib, etc. The vibe of this kind of rap music is totally different to the Bling Bling style. As far as I am concerned the argument that Rap does not change is not true either. Unfortunately I am not a Music scientist, nor someone producing Hip Hop, so I can't tell you from a musical or technical point of view how this music has changed. It is just something that is crystal clear when you listen to records of today and to one which was made five or ten years ago. What I have to admit though is that I can not judge the lyrics. As my English is pretty bad, I do not understand the majority of the lyrics. So, I just can repeat what I have read in magazines. Without any doubt there are a lot Rap tracks whose lyrics are more than doubtful. Violence against Gays and Women, Drugs, etc. But again, I do not think that it is justified to condemn all Rap tracks. The Hip Hop culture plays an important role for the identity formation of a lot of youth. You have a particular style of dancing, dressing, music, language, etc. I think in this regards it is even a bit similar to the Northern Soul culture. I am 35 now (and to be honest: my first CD were the Beastie Boys) and on the one hand I love Northern Soul, but on the other hand I can understand that youth is not particularly interested in music that is forty years old, in particular if it is the music of their parents. But I do not want to be more catholic than the Pope. I like Rap, but there is a lot of music around that I do not like, that I do not understand, that I even do not want to understand. What I try to do is to remember what I felt when I first heard Beastie Boys, LL Cool J, Run DMC, etc. What we, being already a bit older (but not always wiser I have to admit) can do imho, is to show children that there is more than just cheesy "Top Of The Pops" music whether it is Rap, Rock, or Pop. Below this media and commercial surface is an ocean of music and musicians that deserved to be listened too. It does not matter if it s Northern Trash Metal, Southern Funk Reggae, of whatever the next trend might be called. Best regards YouYou

Dear Mike, a few weeks ago there was still a message saying that the site is under reconstruction. But as you have seen, even the message has now disappeard. Maybe it just takes longer than expected to redo the site! Best regards YouYou

Dear all, In a friend's record collection I have found two records on the Timeless label. Frederick Knight and Tommy Tate There are a few liner notes, but to be honest, I do not get what the label was really doing. Is it unreleased material, or was this stuff not at all released in UK? I was looking for information about the label or a discography, but have not found anything. Could someone unearth the truth? Best regards YouYou

Very good point!!! I have remarked this too. I am hunting a 45, finally I find it, listen to it once, "Hey this is really great", and the hunt for the next one begins. In particular with eBay one is constantly able to buy records. For that reason, I take sometimes kind of "Record Buying Brake". To listen to my stuff, spend money on other things, etc. Currently I would never sell anything. By the way, I am more on the cheapies side, so I still can afford the stuff I am looking for :-) Best regards YouYou

Mates, do not start anything in Toronto. Come over to Montreal Best regards YouYou

Dear all, I am convinced that ultrsonic cleaining is the best and the most gentle one to clean records. Have at these two links: https://www.geocities.com/drpaulng/2UltraSonicCleaner.html https://www.fryer-mantis.co.uk/modules.php?...ight=ultrasonic Best regards YouYou

Dear Matt, a couple of days ago I have bought The Soothers "I Believe In You" (Port 70041). Nice track and to my ears rather a midtempo feel. But to be honest I would not have paid the 75 pounds for what it is listed in the Manship price guide. Best regards YouYou

Dear all, thanks a lot for your tips. I really appreciate your help. In the meantime I have found a few housemoving companies as well, who know what they are talking about! So I am pacified a bit! And the date for the Weekender is already in my calendar! Best regards YouYou

Oh shit, I already see myself dancing in front of the living room's mirror I am a bit amazed though as Detroit and Chicago is not tooooo far away. Best regards YouYou

Dear Paul, funny, I will move to Montreal in a few weeks, too. Unfortunately I have not a job yet I have done a bit of research myself and just found the following: Clubs and events PUB BALAFR° (Thursdays) Every Thursday night at Pub Balafr (on Ontario St. just west of St-Denis) the DJ plays UK indie, Madchester and Britpop. MOD NIGHT (first Saturday of every month) DJ plays soul, Britpop and 60s tunes. Venue: Le Swimming (on St-Denis). SKA NIGHT (Saturdays) On Saturdays at Jupiter Room (St-Laurent St.) the DJ plays ska. Shopping BEATNICK, PRIMITIVE, LE PICK-UP All these record shops can be found on Boul. St-Denis. CHEAP THRILLS One of the best record shops in Montreal. Located on Metcalfe VINTAGE CLOTHING Take a walk south along Saint Denis starting at Mont Royal and you will be able to find some great gear as there's quite a few shops there. Take the subway to Mont Royal and start walkin' Hope this helps Best regards YouYou

Actually, I was already thinking about that But i am not sure if you could bear all my Drum'nBass and House records Best regards YouYou