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Pity he can't come on here and do a question / answer session! Ed

At least 4 different ' colours ' on you tube, don't know the order of rarity? Not sure either if the Parliaments cut is rare or rarer. BUT somebody will! Ed

How popular is this? I really do like it Ed

So.... When these lucky blighters who found say, the tapes of Betty Boo - Say it isn't so.... They eventually got it on on grapevine 45 and compilation... Would they be OV or the test discs made from the tapes? I heard her sing her song in Detroit in 2017 and must admit I never gave it a second thought.. But whilst we are on topic....whats the verdict, and this effects quite a few tracks now. Ed

According to a quote from Richard Searling in Dave Nowells book, The story of Northern Soul, he was given acetates of stuff John Anderson had brought back from the USA between 77 and 81. So the Maestro himself played carvers? At least it saved covering up the original discs, but still, not OVO..... Ed

I love this tune! Ed

Please listen to the lyrics of ' a woman' So bloody true...listen to your dad ! Ed

Why insist OVO? Because it's what sorts out the real collectors from the fakes. Elitism? Every time, and that was one of the attractions. The urge to be better than the rest, in every way. Back in the day, some folks got their breeks made at Burton/Jackson etc. Unique designs not available on the high street. Others got spencers. Poor people in reality or those not willing to pick spuds all summer to get some made to measures... Today... Kids who wear 3 stripe addidas look down on kids who wear 2 stripe asda or tesco. It mattered then about originality, and for sure it matters now.... Don't look for respect understanding or agreement from ' the elites' if you play boots and Wear a tee shirt saying you went to Wigan Casino, when in reality you only watched a programme about it. Blunt but true. Ed

If it's free to get in, play what you like. Charge an entry fee more than the cost of a pint and your on thin ice.... OVO or might as well take along your lappy with the top 5000....and put it on shuffle. Ed

RIP Mr Funkmaster Birdsong. Ed

I would agree The Flasher is more Northern than Soul, but to be sure BW is more Soul than Northern.... In the last 44 years, which track has been played most at Northern Soul nights? Not Rare soul nights, or Upfront nights, or chill out nights, or Underplayed nights. A record could not be produced or discovered today that created as much enthusiasm on the dance floor as The Flasher in its heyday...and that's a fact. Just like my favourite IPA - Arrogant Bastard - hated by many, loved by few. History cannot be changed, even if it is looked down on today. Ed

I really missed out going to the early casino nighters then Ed

It could be worse... The soul police could tell dj's to stop playing a track if it does not fit with their interpretation of quality sounds.. Oops I think this happens already:) I say never judge a person by their hand luggage....it could be full of goodies. On the other hand imagine back in the day if everybody put their addidas change of clothes holdall on the dancefloor.! Absolute carnage would have ensued. Ed

Is this disco enough? Just had to be there to get it I guess. Massive at the Cleggy winter gardens. Ed

This was the first 'Northern Soul ' record I simply could not get my head around when it first came out....and still can't. Blurred my lines.. Packed the floors though. Ed

International? Ed

Ha ha.....whodathoughtit! I want to hear the Monday Blues version:) Like Shinehead, nothing I've heard so far is doing it for me. Ed

Mamas & Papas Ed

Best version of the snap tune beforehand. Enhancing the topic with graphic illustration of power can be:) Ed

This is OK as long as you don't listen to the words. Would get banned today... Ed

In its simplest form... Ed

Used to have this LP... Great dancer back in the day. Not heard it out in many years.. Ed

Ok I guess you would know this by speaking with the late Frank/Eddie. You learn something every day. I had no idea this was Frank also. If I would have.....I would have asked him to sing it at the LA 2004 gig. What other labels did Frank record on around that time? Ed

Yer but... F Wilson writing credit E Wilson artist. Surely Frank would have disguised both? The plot thickens... Ed

So is Frank Wilson also Eddie Wilson or is it a relative? Ed