Soulsmith

Merv aka "Merve The Swerve"

Apologies to those who thought the debate a little 'sterile' however, I think a lot of interesting/worthwhile points came out of the thread. The seventies track for me is just awesome and if a few more people now are more aware of it, thats a really good thing. I shall retire from the debate slightly bruised but happy. Col

Fair point. But when I point out that you are a Country & Western expert, they will beleive there is at least hope for me.

Me, on a wind up? No, just a little gentle teasing really. Both records are of course 'just fantastic soul records' But it has to be said that the sixties record is "like a cake thats been left out in the rain......and you'll never get that recipe again." Whereas the seventies tune is "a souffle, thats still rising"

But, it sounds like it was recorded in a broom cupboard. Clearly thats not right.

It takes one to know one.

. Four_Tops___Just_Can_t_Get_You_Out_Of_My_Mind.mp3

Four_Tops___Can_t_Seem_To_Get_You_Out_My_Mind.mp3

The following similarly titled Four Tops records when compared together prove almost conclusively that seventies soul is far superior to sixties soul. Four Tops - Can't Seem To Get You Out My Mind - the sixties track, has everything that a good northern soul record should have. But its strangled by the 4/4 beat. Soul in a straight jacket. So dated. Four Tops - Just Can't Get You Out Of My Mind - the seventies track. Move on a few years & WOW what a tune. Much better orchestration & flowing vocals. Just shows you how much soul evolved in a decade. Case proven.

Hi Nick Have a mate selling his second set. He is after £800

I am pleased to say that Col The Soul is alive & living in Fleet, Hampshire. Last seen dancing around his living room to Lil Major Williams - Girl* Although a number of events have conspired to prevent him getting out recently, I am confident the issues are short term. Col * I am reliably informed that in the very near future he will be grooving to Paris - Sleepless Nights & Herby Brown - One More Broken Heart

When looking for a replacement car & the first thing you check is the sound system. And the car that you actually buy is the one with the factory fitted uprated Bose speakers. Happened to me last week

Jocky Wilson, allegedly.

I never went to the Mecca. And if they played stuff like this, I'd say that I had a lucky escape.

I prefer the Alan Partridge version.

Did you get either from Iain Stewart? Only ask as I remember him acquiring one around that time. Iain was fantastic at acquiring records, but rubbish at hanging onto them.

Thanks to all for positive comments. Loads of suggestions/ammo for CD. Karen, regret life no longer a bowl of cherries, will PM you over w/end. Thanks again. Col.

I think you may find that its your eye sight thats 20/20

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Mine would have to be a T shirt with a high content of lycra, sad to say that was only last year.

Thats funny?

I've heard it does for most of Kent.

Now thats a quality tune. Would be in my top 10. Sadly don't know "Billy Eckstine - I wonder why"..........sound file pls