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You know like the old itv show. Some records can be identified by the first note. Examples Who who song - Jackie Wilson, Move on up Curtis Mayfield, Love you baby - Eddie Parker. Maybe some venues could try it out as an alternative to the 'best dancer' competition that may be running out of suitable candidates. Any more examples? Ed

In this day and age it could be the 'boy' who gets swapped for the labeat WDJ. As the metros sang 'in these changing times'. I wonder if the film will be more 'Full Monty' or 'Brassed off'. Ed

Wow first its was ep's, then lps, then 8 track, then tapes, then cds, now mp3s and 4s. It must be possible, if not now within the next 12 months, to put every single recognised tune that has ever been played at a soul night in the last 30 years on an ipod or lyra or the like, the size of a fag packet. 400 tracks per gig, possibly 40,000 tracks with all the northern, motown, b sides, 12"s, 70s, 80s, 90s, etc. 100 gig would swallow em all. Anybody selling such a device with all the tracks as described already on could make them a few bob. Here's hoping. Ed

I think the Honeydrippers also recorded on that as well as alaska. Ed

This must be because the Government are raising the retirement age. Its good you are setting an example. Thanks Gordon Brown and the cabinet.

YOUNG HEARTS RUN FREE - CANDI STATON - HAS IT ALL. TRAMPS - HOLD BACK THE NIGHTS - LIVE AT CLEGGY PIER. PHYLIS HYMAN - YOU KNOW HOW TO LOVE ME. PLAYED AS A NEW RELEASE AT LEEDS CENTRAL SOUL NIGHTS. ED

CHECK OUT THE RECENT SOUL FEVER CD COMPILATIONS (4), CHRIST THERE ARE SOME REAL CANDIDATES FOR WHAT YOU NEED. SOME GOOD STUFF ALSO BUT LESS THAN 50%. AT A FIVER EACH FROM FINBARR (FOLKSTONE) I SUPPOSE I CANT COMPLAIN TOO MUCH. ED

Esquires - My Sweet Baby. From 'get on up' lp, but also on a single according to JM book. Ed

In the mid 70s it was the whole package that attracted me and most of my mates. The made to measures, 30 inch bottoms, inverted pleats, individual back pocket flap designs, the long leather coats, the (commercial) music like 'out on the floor' ' the flasher', the dancing, the venues where 13 to 18 years old went (Assembly rooms Rotherham, Brickyard Mexboro etc) The adventure of going to Cleethorpes (Winter Gardens) all nighters. The atmosphere of 200 youths stomping to 'Strut in time'. It was electric, with no other scene quite offering the whole package, a way of life. Anybody who got it under the skin can never really leave it, only take the odd time outs. Long live the scene!!!!!! Ed

A couple of years ago whilst on a holiday flight to spain, the in flight entertainment had a soul tape option on the radio channels with at least 10 northern tracks on it. Clapping going off all over the plane. Ed

Can there be a newie northern soul record? Anyway, from the point of records / oldies to me having 'joined' the scene in 1975, I will go for the ones that got me to sign up. All on the ultra rare 'black magic' label (£1 was a lot of dosh then). Spellbound - Tamiko Jones Going to a go go - sharonettes Out on the floor - Dobie Gray Ed

I think R Searling use to play 'Where Im not wanted' a few times in the same spot when he first got it. Is that why 12" discs come out to let you here the same tune over and over?? Try saving your fave tune as a ringtone on your phone, then everyone else has to also listen to it. (I have got Wanted and needed - G O, at the moment). Ed

Sorry, I have this habit of using any old first name, usually Johnny, so god knows where Lenny come from!!! I had the LP, so no excuses. Ed (or is it Dave)?

Come on what about LANDSLIDE. Apparantly, Pat Brady met the drummer who did this classic whilst waiting in the lobby at radio Hallam. Ed

Heard this the other day for the first time in years. It brought goosebumps etc and really is one of those tunes that will stand the test of time. My problem is where exactly does the lyric 'lend a hand' get spoken in the record? Mutt and Jeff - Ed

Saw R. Kelly live at MSG NYC. His range is good. Whitney H for the girlies took some beating. Esquires for Harmony band. Ed

John Peel RIP, played Margaret Mandolph - Something Beautiful, and Lee Roye - Tears one night on his evening show. Was he a secret soulie? Ed

You know, in the 70s, any 45 filling the dance floor was almost sure to get pressed. Some were justified like Bernie Williams, Gwen Owens, etc in terms of they were shit rare and great records. However some were crap anyway and not even rare. Whats your vote for the worst. Start it off with Gary Lewis - My hearts Symphony.. Ed

Sounds quality for a tenner. Ed

Is that a fetish question. Ed

Alan Senior. Not seen him in about 25 years. He used to go to the White Greyhound in Edlington when Pete Shirley was DJ. Great Days. Ed

Was Joe Frazier the same guy who recorded FRK? I think they used to play an instrumental at Cleethorpes recorded by David Macallum, one of the actors in 'Man from uncle'. Ed

Was it 'She's wanted in 3 days' Larry Clinton. Woops Ed

Cant loose my head. Not a chance in a million. Vocal. Stubborn heart (EM). Set me up for the day. Ed

Anybody remember this radio show. John Green (jtg900@hotmail.com) used to dj on a Saturday night about 6 to 7. Great stuff in about 1975, when you were just getting into this scene. Send him a mail if you remember it. Lots of other top acts followed including Richard Searling. Nothing happening there now but it did play a big part back then. Ed