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Sad news. My thoughts are with her family. Ed

I see the FT & T, are doing the rounds again. In reality they are tribute bands and the cost to see them is as much as when they did have the odd original member participating. I think the act may even be a franchise like the awful Drifters at Whitby. Should we all rush for tickets or just stay away and enjoy the memories? I went to the last tour and was not that happy with the whole set up and in particular when they sing someone elses material. £10 a ticket is a good night out, £35 a ticket is outrageous. What do you think.?

If you loved it and now hate it, leave it for a couple of years. A bit like soul web site forums....................................... but just a fortnight should suffice for those. Ed

I agree it was the time when the 200000 kids who passed through the doors of the Casino and other 1970s venues were getting married, starting families etc. I was one of them. It was also the same time that Northern and Jazz Funk went seperate ways, so another reason for the 'lost years' reference. Record prices died, and the scene shrunk. Thats not to say it died in any way but in reality the conveyor belt of traditional new material slowed down and was enhanced by diversity. It must be said though that some of the discoveries in the 80s, have been claimed as already known about in the 70s but were not good enough to get the exposure they deserved due to the number of records discovered then. In any case, its history now and the scene is probably bigger now that ever before. Ed

Stevie Wonder before its too late. Ed

Not come across this for a while. Heard it first about 1978 at Cleggy WG, same time as Carol Andersons Im not worried, and Gloria and the Tiars Im so Satisfied Great records, makes you wonder why so many top tunes get overlooked for the top 500. Ed

Coz of U lot, I could say 'Can you feel the ice melting' I hope you all go wth a Union Jack flag wrapped around your shoulders. Ed

There has always been two groups to please, and if its getting rich your after, unless your a record dealer it aint coming from rare soul. More promoters exist now than ever before and if its your living, you would be nuts to be selective. Maybe just like the housing market the scene is going to crash? What goes around comes around. Ed

Just been listening to an old CD and Ten Miles High came on. Always hated this Wigan toon but must admit the intro is very ggod. Ed

Dont forget a lot of 'handbag soul' made the charts, so Higher and Higher, Sweetest Feeling, Be Young Foolish Happy, Ghost in my house, My mans a sweet man, etc,etc, should be known by most of the over 40s. KFC ads took care of DILYIID, etc so there is a choice of about 100 tunes that most folks should know. It would be great to Slip 'Scratchy' on and watch the reation!!!!!!!!!!!!! Anything played late on should fill the floor anyway, even bloody Baby Love, ooh er ooh er. Ed

In actual fact has there ever been a time on the NS Scene where it was not like it is today? It goes hand in hand with having a group of people who think they are better than everyone else, have better music than everyone else, better style, better knowledge, better everything. When theres no one else to fight or bitch over, they turn on each other to break down into smaller groups internally with tighter limits of acceptance. Only 60s or only modern, etc etc. I love it........................................ Keep the faith and remember we are the CHOSEN ones. Ed

You can just imagine the buyer steps up to do a spot and has this record pulled up in its white sleeve at an angle jutting out of the recrd box, just so those around can see they have the record. Of course it cant be played but what the hell, image is everything. Then they get a request to play LIG and the DJ turns round, whips out a pressing and says 'I hope you all understand but I cant risk playing my £2k original on shit decks like this' All the folks around are fooled, The DJ gets the adulation and respect, and in reality it only cost £700 instead of £2K. Repeat this trick at several soul nights and suddenly the argument turns to making it a great buy.................. Its all a matter of marketing guys, life is all about shades of grey Ed

JAPANESE EBAY ERE I CUM Ed

If theres a profit at the end of it, they will get released. These kind of CDs are perfect for ASDA/TESCO etc. Ed

Surely a few TVs will be placed around to 'do both' That was the case last Saturday at the Soul night I went to. Ed

Oh no, after all these years the truth is out. Northern Soul DJs are naked Smacks of jealousy. The Funk scene was no different, Mowhair Jumpers and drainpipes, and still listening to a fair share of one hit wonders. If funk was so good, where is the scene now?? Yes, sneaked back into the Northern scene. Poo Poo La La. Ed

TK MAXX - DONCASTER GIRL ACROSS THE STREET - MS ALMOST STARTED DANCING (DOLE OFFICE FULL MONTY STYLIE) ED

Went to a local Motown night on Saturday, and as usual after some refreshment decided to sweat it out on the dancefloor, only to find it was deep in blood sweat and tears making it impossible to dance other than the old two step reserved for handbaggers and geriatrics. Spoilt the night. No talc in sight either. Should venues have a dancefloor quality rating??? Ed

We are not all lurkers from Gods town, I often write a load of crap on this site. Ed

Theres one or two points I would like to make on this topic. Between the ages of 14 to 20, Northern Soul music and its scene were more important to me than anything else. I hope todays kids get as much out of it as I did. At 46, its just a part of the rest of my life, and mainly nostalgia. Remember the term 'Northern Soul Freak', well there were tens of thousands of them, all teenagers, so for sure, and if todays teenagers latch on they should be welcomed and educated. The music is special and unique and there to be shared by those fortunate enough to have been introduced to it, and thats a fact. Ed

This has to have been the most tedious topic I've read through in months. All hot air and circumstance with no conclusion. Chinese whispers eat your heart out. Ed

Did I read on here that someone else was talking over this radio show at Solar? Is that still the case? Ed

I would love to own an issue or a demo, but had to make do with shaking Gwens hand and having a chin wag at LA04. It cost less that £700, and the lady didn't jump. Ed

If he plays these he will be an ancient DJ, NEVER MIND MODERN. Night fever, Night fever. Stayin alive, Stayin alive. Those BG's know how to get the toes tapping. Ed

Just amazing. I am just going to list my CDs for sale on the Japanese Ebay site, and when they are all sold, I surely must be able to retire!!!!! Bruce Lee rules OK Ed