Geoff

Maxine Brown is a wonderful singer imo. Saw her at Cleethorpes just a few years ago and she still had a great voice. Loved all those posted on here but this just takes me back to 1965 when I bought it as a new release after hearing it in the clubs I frequented. Great flipside too.

I attended the Bury soul night, really enjoyed it. I remember your set, some fine tunes and I asked Dave Rivers about the Mother Of Shame track that I didn't recognise.

Just listened to this on YouTube. I think it's pretty good. I remember Leonie did a couple of good songs some years ago. Does a "digital release" mean download, if so from where? Sorry for my ignorance on this stuff, I'm a vinyl or CD person.

You may be right, but sadly Butch doesn't play them that often, but maybe that's what makes them great.

I was there for this, on the dance floor. Butch's whole set was excellent and he played many of my (and I'm sure many others) favourites: Jean Carter, Martha Jean Love, Ruby Andrews, Mighty Lovers, Vessie Simmons (didn't know that one, really good) plus Barons Of Soul, Mill Evans, CODs, etc. Absolutely brilliant, and so was the set an hour later in the Crossover room. Glad I was there for this even though I'm still tired now.

It would be great if all his cover ups could be issued for our enjoyment.

I'll never own Queen Of My Universe by Infinity now. £300 in my Manship book. One of my favourite records, feel a bit depressed, how silly. Bearing in mind how Moving On A Groove went for, I've got a British issue, how much might that go for?

Sad news indeed. One of the best "big city soul" singers. First came to my attention with There's Always Something There To Remind Me, later overshadowed by Sandy Shaw's version. Always liked his version of If I Never Get To Love You which I've never heard played anywhere. I think he was used by Burt Bacharach to demo songs, sure I read that somewhere. RIP Lou, thank you for the music that improved our lives.

Only just seen this thread. I've always loved the music of Burt Bacharach and especially his collaborations with Hal David, some of the greatest love songs written in my opinion. And his work with black R&B / soul artistes stands out. The LP Presenting Dionne Warwick on Pye International is still one of my favourite albums, has special meaning to me purchased as a Christmas present by my then girlfriend, later wife. I will check out the books mentioned in this thread.

Something happens to me when I hear this one, just have to get up and dance, so infectious. Same for the Martha Jean Love cover ups. Superb soul music.

I saw Green Book a couple of weeks ago at Stratford and really enjoyed it. I know there's some controversy about its accuracy but how many movies based on true stories are really factual? The soundtrack was really good, I'd like to see a list of the tracks played as there were quite a few I didn't recognise.

I never went to the Blackpool Mecca but like the records I've heard that were played there so would be interested in this type of event, depending on venue. Please post details when anything is arranged.

I've enjoyed this thread, I attended many of the clubs mentioned, happy days. One not mentioned was the St Moritz in Wardour Street, which still exists I've just found out. It wasn't a Mod club, I went there a few times in 1965, can't remember the music at all, simply that I met a girl there that I dated a couple of times. I note that Gaz's Rockin' Blues is on there, anyone been? There was also a place in Mare Street, Hackney over Burtons I think that I went to a couple of times, can't remember the name though, but the music was okay.

Looking at these pictures I do wonder where my life has gone.

A record that always gets me out on the dance floor. Don't hear it much now though.

I've been to the Cleethorpes weekender for several years now, sorry that there weren't so many attending in 2018, perhaps late publicity. This year's will be the first without Ady being in control, interested to see what it's like, will there be changes? Cleethorpes is as much a social event as a musical one I think. Did Blackpool Soul Festival last year after Cleethorpes, really enjoyed it, apart from the journey. Going again this year and must get into the Modern rooms too. But the Northern room seemed a bit predictable when I popped in there a couple of times. Rare room was superb. Was good to meet friends I'd not seen for ages. Haven't been to Bridlington for ages, simply due to clashes with nights I like, plus getting accommodation has been difficult. Loved the rare and underplayed room in particular, especially when it was ordinary soul lovers playing their favourites. Sometimes "big" DJs simply play their current biggies. The main room dance floor is very good but again a bit predictable. I loved Prestatyn but gave up a while ago, again rare room good but the rest was disappointing. When I first attended you had a really wide selection of NS played in the big room the last few times it was the same old stuff. It's a long way to go for a small amount of music. I've done most of the MonuMental weekenders in Clacton but not so sure this year. I wish I'd attended the Lifeline weekend a few years ago, got the DVD and it would have been just what I like. Something on those lines would be nice but I'm probably in a minority. Are there any weekenders that specialise in R&B? Not for me but my friend loves it. I should look a bit further at weekends available but don't want a whole weekend of top 500 oldies, a few are okay but not ad nauseum. Again I'm sure I'm in a minority.

Just looked on YouTube, do you mean We Can Make It We Can? It shows a British Tamla Motown record and a comment underneath says it's the flip of Come Round Here I'm The One You Need. I liked Mr Misery.

Sorry to read of Clydie's passing, a fine singer. I love Missin' My Baby, Soft And Gentle Ways, and Thrill Is Gone, and will listen to the others that have been posted here. Unfortunately losing our singers is something we've got to expect as they reach older age. RIP Clydie King

Not easy to follow the above but Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to the Soul Source team and all members.

Another fine singer leaves us. She covered a wide range of styles. I've always liked her version of Where Does That Leave Me. RIP Nancy.

Very sorry to hear about Peter Young's death. I used to enjoy his radio programmes, he played a wide variety of soul music. I saw him DJ a couple of times, he was a very nice guy to speak to. He'll be missed. RIP PY.

I forgot to add that I didn't realise there was a connection with Teddy Randazzo. He composed some lovely songs, is there a complete list of the songs and artistes who recorded them?

As Rictic66 said great research. Most interesting to hear different versions of this song which I've always liked. I got Brook's version years ago on an LP. Interesting in the advert that it's listed as the topside. it was the flip that gave him his first big hit if my memory is correct. Almost a different song by Barbara and Brenda. I agree it would have been a great song for Elvis Presley, right in the style of Don't Be Cruel, All Shook Up, etc. Please do more of these posts of different versions of songs, most interesting.

I heard this at the Manchester Soul Festival at the end of August, I'd forgotten how much I like it. Must try and find it on a 7 inch single.

Were True Image and Larry Houston posted as examples of disco records? Certainly wouldn't call them disco records myself, more fairly conventional 70s Modern Soul. Disco seems to be a pejorative term used to describe anything recorded after the end of the 60s, which is just silly in my opinion. There are some records played now that could be called disco I guess but they fit in very well at an allnighter that isn't strictly oldies. For the absolute Northern purists the problem is that there don't seem to be any "new" traditional Northern records being discovered, except the odd acetate. No one can blame a DJ for wanting to play something a bit different as long as its soulful and danceable, if it works fine, if not they won't play it again. Many records have to be heard more than once to make an impression or at least to me anyway. All of us have our own take on the music, often it depends on your mood, sometimes an evening of oldies can be enjoyable but other times they can bore you. I just think we're lucky we've got such a choice to listen to and so many nights to attend around the country.