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Followed this thread thinking it might have been about the legendary two tone pinks!

I heard some story about Soussan picking up the master tapes from Randy Wood's garage. What kind of deal was done? Heaven only knows.

Don't see that as peevish at all. I agree. My feeling is that it's probably not aimed at "us". The thinking might be, well if Northern Souls was being made right now, with today's technology and recording techniques, then this is one way it might sound. I just think it's interesting, but I do believe it was done with some passion and respect.

For goodness sake get him to post them I don't believe our music to be akin to holy relics and therefore sacred and untouchable. It's just music. Good, bad, indifferent... sometimes sublime. I still think the Casino thing is interesting even if the song itself is messy. Col

Not sure it would be helpful to request real names. You could just make one up couldn't you? The internet is plagued by this sort of thing. Some call it free speech, but when that defames someone else, then it's hard to defend. It's an irritation but perhaps a small price to pay for most when weighed against the value of the net as a whole. Col

Agree it's not a great song - but what a good groove! I'm just talking about it from a musical perspective - not suggesting it might fly on the scene. Though who knows? And it's obviously done with some love. There's a sample from the Gallop too isn't there? Col

Been on and off the Forum lately so I'm not sure if this has been covered. Apologies if it has. I stumbled on a very interesting piece of work from an outfir calling themselves Casino. They're making what they call modern northern soul. You can hear a track on line. I think it's great. Hit this link CASINO What do you think Colin

I've got a good story for you if you'd like to hear of a haul of British demo's. Drop me a note if you want. Colin

Was Jeff King really sent down for it? Never knew that! I do recall how the price of the originals would plummet after a soul sounds release. Funny to think they are collectable now. I can understand it, though they were depised by all serious collectors at the time. How much did they sell for back in the day? 70 pence or a quid?

Good effort on the quiz - something for everyone there! Good fun Thanks. Colin

Bang on. Number 3 was awful. The first one sold really well and it's a great reminder of the jive talking music lovin jock he was. Last I heard he was doing high end mobile discos in LA and syndicating an oldies radio show. Used to love his Saturday morning radio show on radio one - used to play some great soul records. Pics of Rosko then and now.

My brother in law John Haithwaite was a local DJ around Worcester. He got me into the music in 1970. He had great taste and the most amazing British collection. He became a Jehovahs Witness a few years back and sold the lot (probably for pennies). Should have stayed in touch I guess....

Awful intro? I'll vote for the Adventurers Easy Baby. Sounds like an out of tune college marching band. Probably deliberate. Having said that, it sticks in your head, and I actually rather like it. Col

Paul Niters are not the same now. They couldn't be. Back in the day most of us were young, pilled up and horny teens/twenties. The discoveries were coming at us in torrents. There was also a slight hint of ever present danger which is hard to express, but I kinda miss in a daft way. Colin

Got a feeling that Maxine Nightigale was most certainly played at Wigan. The Zoo was an absolute monster - surely that charted for the Commodores? Love on a mountain top - big at the Torch wasn't it?

Heard a track from the new Roy Roberts album over the weekend - think the title was: If you can't put it out. Blew me away. Real quality modern/southern soul. Any thoughts anyone? Is the album a must have? To be honest the only Roy Roberts track I knew before hearing this was Gotta have your love Cheers Colin

Totally agree. And who's to say that in 20 years time - or less - we'll see a revival scene based on soulful house, with today's flops being highly collectable and going for silly money? Yes, it's an almost pefect mirror of the Northern scene and if I had the money, I'd be collecting it now ready to cash in later. Colin

Sounds great to me. Music is just music. Nothing more or less. It either works or it doesn't. Never understood the negative feeling towards respectful remakes or tasteful tailor-mades.

Rose B was certainly known before Bari Track, but the inst. was the one that took off around 73 or early 74. What a powerhouse it was and is! What was the cover up title? Anyone recall?

I would imagine that Jimmy McCracklin's "The Walk" must be one of the oldest records to get widespread play and appeal on the NS scene. No idea when it ws made, but pretty sure I've seen a copy on 78 somewhere.

You're right Pete. There never was a clear winner. I was trying to find just one track that unites the whole scene, but it was impossible.

I know exactly what you mean! Good post - it was just the same in Worcester. Constant threat of Grebo's - constant piss taking of the Freaks (ie anyone who liked 10 Years After, Groundhogs, Led Zeppelin, family etc). Kids, especially girls, who were into glam rock were only pitied - and you didn't dare go out with one - unless you managed to convert them to Major Lance or JJ Barnes. God, how I wanted an SX 200. And I'd have given anything for ten minutes up the alley Lin Perry... even if she was into Slade! Ten No.6 and a box of matches please... you old enough son? Yeah. 12 pence then and don't tell yer dad. And get away from those magazines on the top shelf .....

A few guaranteed floorfillers from Worcester City Youth Club, circa 1972: Most Mitch Ryder hits including Breakout and devil with a blue dress which was the biggest for weeks and weeks. One wonderful moment - Shakers. Knew it was a big torch record, can't ever remember being more disappointed upon actually hearing a so called monster. Funny enough, I like it now in a trashy kinda way. The girls did a sort of line dance to it! Love train - O'Jays Man like me - Jimmy James Wade in the water - Ramsey Lewis Al Capone - Prince Buster (of course!) Hey America - James Brown Beatin' rythmn - Richard Temple (still give you a chill?) One minute every hour - John Miles That's roughly ten then! Colin

Totally agree. Can't imagine Dionne doing anything as raunchy as Dee Dee on You're No Good, but for my money Bacharach and David were the greatest songwriters of the last century. Dee Dee shades it for soulful appeal - IMHO. Colin

Might have got some spins on the London funk scene. Don't ever recall hearing it up North. Check out Miles In Blue. The greatest jazz album ever made. Makes a good day better, and a bad day liveable with.