Soulsmith

Its never a good idea to generalise. Its also not unreasonable to think that there's a record that you like, that will also appeal to 70s fans. Its just a case of trying a bit harder....... Col.

Harold Melvin - Prayin' As the title of the thread was "universally accepted" its a bit of a stretch to find something thats accepted in both northern & modern rooms. Have noticed that when something like Drizabone - Pressure gets played in the northern room, it becomes the kiss of death for it in the modern room! Col.

I suppose Iain Stewart was the closest we had to a local impresario. The Weybridge dos were generally small but well attended from what I can remember. Iain would sometimes organise a do at Weybridge with coach afterwards to Yate often stopping at places like Newbury en route. Iain also often organised coaches to Wigan from Surrey. Unfortunately he often managed to pick a coach without a heater in the depths of winter. I can recall ice forming on the inside of the window one night. Weybridge was followed by dos at The Old School House in Woking, which ran for quite a few years. Another bunch of lads also started doing northern nites around the same time at The Old School House, but ran them under the Soul Spin banner. I did a bit of DJing for the Soul Spin lads but got sacked after refusing to read out the results of the raffle during my spot. Col

Saturday, en route to see the Wigan play this lilting gem of a modern soul record cropped up on the CD. Jill Scott - Family Reunion All was going well until the singer uttered the following line, "Lisa made her famous salad, somehow it turns out green" Well that had us in stitches. Other comic moments followed including the somewhat unexpected line, "Oh shit, Meggy and Steve are fighting again" There are other comic lines in the song. Its a testament to Jill Scott that she made a soul record out of the lyrics she was given. I hope you find this record as enjoyable as me. Anybody got anything similar? Soundfiles appreciated. Col.

If I had 350 I'd buy it from you.

Experiencing a bad case of deja vu with this thread

Blimey, we now have talk of both 'untouchables' and a 'mafia' on the scene. I'm sure that I'm probably a Northern Soul Veteran BUT Keith is a long standing mate of mine ........so I am of course just confused. Col. Have decided that I would now like to be an 'Original Soul Boy' next.

"Mad Southern Stan The Underpants Man" There's a story there just waiting to be told...... Col.

Hottwaxx, personally I think you've been really unlucky with your last 2 niters. I've only ever found the odd record dealer a bit frosty which is probably more to do with the stupid questions that I ask. The northern scene is in general super friendly. I dont think you can be an ex-soulie anyway. Once you're there you're in! Col.

Ian - are you still here I might not agree with any of your views, but I'm starting to admire your tenacity. Col.

TB values it at 500 squid.

Which of the 2 records are you currently objecting to? Having said that I know where you live. Staines suffers from noise pollution from the the M25, air pollution from Heathrow and effluent pollution from the Thames, so I am probably not going to listen to your reasoned arguments See you at Lightwater..... Col

Oi! I wasn't trying to find a record that you'd like.........I was just trying to find a phrase that would write myself into the history books Col You heard it here first!

Yes its Gary try +44 (0)1924 299461 Hope it goes well. A couple of people disagreed with my decription of the record as modern beat ballad. The phrase I of course made up a bit like somebody else made up the phrase 'northern soul' How about this then

I'm one too Col

Excellent post Dan. As there's obviously a really good buzz about this record maybe either Grapevine or Expansion will pick it up. I'd like to own a legal copy. Col.

Ian, I have no time for drunks, chin strokers, the soul-less, the spaced out, record dealers, DJs, promoters and most of the other types that fall by definition into the 'can't dance, wont dance' collective. I have sympathy (read encouragement) for people with a confidence problem. I was once one. Of course there is nothing wrong with dancing at home! There's also nothing wrong with getting a bit of help & moving on with your life. Col.

Are you talking about cigarettes here..........or the fag with the poppers Col.

Think you are well out of line here Ian, as you are projecting your own perspectives onto other people. Its wrong to generalise about people. I know 3 people that have never danced at northern dos. One guy in particular LOVES his soul music. It is strictly a confidence problem. Anything that sorts that out has to be a good thing. Col.

Blimey, I normally pay extra for that. Col

Fair comments. I have no problem with moderation. Col.

I think its just a bit of fun. Trickster did it London last year & from what I understand everybody had a good time. A lot of people just have a confidence problem to overcome. Col

Is that what it was! Well everybody loved it..........you should be on the stage Col.

I've seen Paul Sadot dance at a week-ender and he's awesome. Full on acrobatics. Just a pleasure to watch. Col.

Whats the biggest sin committed on the dance floor? Cigarettes, drink, excess talc? Maybe we could run a poll. Whilst all of the above are indeed sins, I've found that if you politely ask the person to stop they do. What bugs me is 1 guy in particular who inhales poppers then starts flailing backwards into other dancers. I've seen him twice now at both Stoke modern room & in the northern room at either Fleetwood or Prestatyn. Col.