Soulboyslim

Condolences from me and Ian, Johnny was always there on the scene, and as everyone has already said "a quiet man who knew so much about the music we love, a gentle giant and never a bad word about anyone". Life can be fragile for all of us so let's hope we can get together in the not too distant future to celebrate Johnny and his contribution to the Northern Soul scene in the North of England. Sad, sad, sad, RIP John. Paul and Ian.

pm'd you. Cheers paul.

monies sent today via paypal £12.75 as listed. Cheers Paul.

I'll have red copy - when do you want monies? regards Paul.

Can you send a pic of the record please?

Dead simple - use Excel spread sheet with 4 simple headers for Artist name, Song title, label, bought from with cost and date. You can include as many headers as you wish. You can then list them in any order (mine is in label order) but simply change the search for artist and then all artist recorded files will show in alphabetical order. you can also list the collection from most expensive record to cheapest or other way around - too much choice really and all one programme which comes with most pc's / laptops these days. Once you've started the programme it's a piece of cake to add / deduct the records and gives you a running total on what you've spent or what you think they're worth, what they're worth?? depends what the market is at the moment really. regards Paul.

RAFA SOUL CLUB NEWTON AYCLIFFE SERIOUS SHADES OF SOUL. 7/11/2015 7.10pm and I’m first through the doors to open, or so I thought as Ian “Hammie” Hamilton and Maz (both main guest dj’s) were already there waiting for someone to arrive and something to happen. A quick set up of the decks, amp, load the ortofon concords and I’m still on my own and guests coming through the doors. Only thing to do is “Maz come up here and play some records from my box”. He duly obliged and I set up the entrance tables to take money from punters and away we went early and this is how it all panned out. 9.15pm – 8.15pm Paul Shoulder (plus Maz) The Charts – living the nightlife – Wand Timmy Shaw - - If I had my way – UA The Four Sights – Love is a hurting thing I can’t win – Caesers – Girl I miss you – The Jades – Lucky fellow – Mode Tobi Lark – Challenge my love – Topper Delrays Inc. – Destination unknown – The Vows - Tell me – VIP Jimmy Soul Clarke – I’ll be your winner – Soulhawk Peppermint Harris – Wait ‘till it happens to you – Chosen Few – Birth of a playboy – Canyon Del Davis – Baby don’t wake me – Trojan Glen Miller – Where is the love – Br Bird Barbara jean & the Lyrics – Why weren’t you there – Big hit 7th Avenue Aviators – You should O’ held on – Congress Imaginations - Strange neighbourhood – Fraternity The Seminoles – you can lump it – Masqueraders – Ain’t gonna stop – AGP Soul bros 6 – I’ll be loving you – Atlantic Pat & the Blenders – Just because – Fast Eddie 8.15 – 8.45pm – Maz – Oxford Soul Club Al McArthur – His true love for you Wendall Watts – You Girl 7th Avenue Aviators – Boy next good (such a great double sider) Shep – I’m sitting in Joanne Sommers – Never throw your dreams away Talmadge Armstrong – Gigi Honey & the Bees – Two can play that game Dupremes – So in love with you Sparkles – Try love Majors – Lost in the city Matadors – Say yes baby Jan Jones – Independant woman Falcons – Love you like you’ve never been loved 13 starters for 10 from Maz – and more from him later – next up is the main man – “Hammie” from Bedford with a quick 30 minute warm up set. Holly Maxwell – Don’t say you love me Ascots - Another day Steelers – Just beginning to love you Nancy Butts – I want to hold your hand baby Stormy – I won’t stop to cry – (you gotta play the flip out loud Hammie!) Combinations – Why Soundmasters – Lonely Lonely Mar – J’s – Got to find a way out Sandra Stephens – If you really love me Pat Brown – The good got to suffer for the bad Milton Wright - Like a rolling stone Only 11 for Hammie, I think Maz nicked some of his time! Some storming rare soul from Hammie and he’ll be back later with his main set. Nev Griffiths stepped in to play for us at the last minute and his quick fire set included:- Michael James Kirkland – Give it to me Anthny White – Never let you get away from me Hesitations – Is this the way to treat a girl Norma Jenkins – Here I am The Dells – Make sure Marvin Gaye – You Supremes and the Four Tops – A taste of honey Gladys Knight – Ain’t you glad you chose love Four Tops - Don’t bring back memories Jay and the Techniques – Dancin’ Mood – Smash (check this out as I bet it will be on a lot jocks sets soon, buy one now!) As usual, something different from Nev, we all listen to Nev’s sets and sometimes wonder “Why’s he playing this but within months we all want one” – again – more from him later. 9.45 – 10.45pm and Paul Ackley next to his usual hour of soulful happiness and record lust. Imperial C’s – Somebody tell her – Phil – La Magnetics – Heart you’re made of stone – Bonnie Out of Sights – For the rest of my life – Saru Flash McKinley – I’ll rescue you – Bombay Gene Toones – What more do you want – Simco Chuck Holiday – Just can’t trust nobody – Gloria Trannells – Blessed with a love – Flo- Jo Dennis Edwards – I didn’t have to – Soulsville Eddie Whitehead – Just your fool – Blackjack Appointments – I saw you there – De-lite Milton Parker – Women like it harder – Closet Soul Bros Inc. – Pyramid – Golden eye Chuck Cockerham – Have I the right – Mala Jesse James – Are you gonna leave me - Shirley Tolbert – I got it – Tolbert Wee – Try me - Owl Salt and Pepper – A man of my word – Heatwave Jimmy Bo horne – I just can’t speak – Dade Poets – Wrapped around your finger – J2 Magnetics – Count the days – Sable (one of Paul’s faves) James Lately – Love Friends and money – Temple Eddie Parker - Gone - Awake 22 rare soul records of the highest order as usual from Paul and the dance floor buzzing and full so the Main Dj – Hammie has it easy now??? Next is another hour of soulful 45 rpm bliss. 10.45 – 11.45pm Ian “Hammie” Hamilton The Yum Yums – Gonna be a big thing – ABC Vondells - Hey girl, you’ve changed – Airtown Honey & The Bees – Dynamite Exploding – Arctic Jeannie Tracey – Making new friends – Brown Door Betty Wilson – I’m yours – Dayco Paris - Sleepless nights – Doc The Passions – If you see my baby – El Virtue & Satellite Anthony & the Del Sonics – Everytime – Emerge Just Bros – Carlena – Garrison Bernie Williams - Ever Again – Del-Val Al Scott – What happened to yesterday – Genuine Johnny Honeycutt – I’m coming over - Triode Ruby Sherry – Feminine Ingenuity – Gold Token Constellations - I don’t know about you – Gemini Purple Mundy – Stop hurting me baby – Cat Guitar Ray – You’re gonna wreck my life – Shagg Phonetics – Just a boys dream – Trudell Larry Clinton – She’s wanted – Dynamo Yvonne Vernee – just like you did me - Sombert Lou Pride – I’m comun’ home in the mornun’ – Suemi Fortson & Scott – Sweet Lover – Pzazz Sam Williams - Love slipped through my fingers – Tower Well -22 mega sounds from Hammie and he never lost the floor at all during his set and the crowd loved his delivery of great danceable Northern Soul. He’ll be back.............. 11.45 – 12.30 (close) Maz and Nev Griffiths double decking. The Aquamen – Line & track (Maz) The Antiques – Go for yourself (Maz) Dynamics – I’m a lonely man – (Nev) Kelly & Soul Explosions – Talking @bout my baby’s love (Rafa fave Nev) Mel Williams - Sweet Girl of mine - (Maz) Bobby Kline - Say Something nice (Maz) Hamilton Movement – She’s gone (Nev) Point of View – Superman (record of the night from Nev) Moments – You said (Maz) Bob & Fred – I’ll be on my way – (Maz) Wanda Mc Daniels - Gangsta Boy (Nev) United Sounds - It’s all over (Nev) Papa bear and the Cubs – You’re so fine (Maz) Montclairs – Hey you - (Maz) John Harris – Hangin’ In – (Nev) Sacred Four – Somebody’s watching you (Nev) Barbara King – What I did in the street (Nev) The end of the night and talk about going out with a bang..... mega sets from all the dj’s last night but praise goes to Hammie and Maz for coming all this way to deliver blinding sets of soul music to people who love it. DJ’s who travel the length and breadth of this country get my vote for Prime Minister with their devotion to sharing their collections to real soul fans. As usual Paul Ackley and Nev Griffiths never fail to impress and to keep us all up to date with something new. The next instalment at the Rafa Club is the 5th December 2015 and that will be our last soul session of 2015 and we’ll be back in 2016 on the first Saturday of FEBRUARY 2016..... Hopefully see you all then gagging for more. DJ’s for December and February to be announced. Final thank you’s go to the punters who support the club – you know who are, without your support we’d have nothing. Thank you. Paul, Ian, Kev and Paul.

Hello Rob, good to see your still reading the playlists. You're welcome back anytime. Regards Paul

SERIOUS SHADES OF SOUL – RAFA CLUB RARE SOUL NIGHTS NEWTON AYCLIFFE Special guest dj - PAT BLEASDALE 5TH September 2015. It took ages to get Pat to agree to dates for the Rafa Club but the wait was well worth it for what was a superb night of quality rare Northern Soul delivered by great dj’s to an appreciative crowd – here’s what got played. Early spot to 8.00pm – Paul Shoulder Glen Miller - Where is the love – Doctor Bird Del Davis - Baby don’t wake me – Trojan Ches Haynes & The Outfit – Please don’t go – Wirl Lou Courtney – I’m in need of love – Epic LP Bobby Womack – So many sides of you – LP David Ruffin – Discover me – Tamla The Olympics – Girl, You’re my kind of people – WB George Wydell – From out of nowhere – tangerine Milton Wright - Like a rolling stone - Satiron The Vipers – Little Miss Sweetness – Duchess Four Tracks - Like my love for you – Mandingo The Volumes - Same old feeling - Impact Johnny Mae Matthews – I have no choice – Big Hit Tobi Lark – sweep it out in the shed – Topper Barbara Lynn – I don’t want a playboy – Tribe Sonny Till – Hey, Little Woman – Charlie Parker Paul Sindab – I was a fool – Powertree The Limitations - I’m lonely, I’m troubled – Bacone Constellations - I didn’t know how to – Gemini Ernest Mosely - Stubborn Heart – La Cindy Jack Montgomery – Do you believe it – Scepter Doni Burdick – Bari – Track – Sounds Impression Kev Cowey Joining In with Paul 8.00 – 8.45pm – Yum Yums – gonna be a big thing - ABC Durettes – Sweet Sweet Love - SVR Imaginations - Strange neighbourhood – Fraternity 7th Avenue Aviators – Should ‘o’ held on – Congress Bobby Williams - Only got myself to blame - Sure Shot OV Wright - Love the way you love – Back Beat Pat and the blenders – Just Because – Fast Eddie Tangeers – What’s the use of me trying - Okeh Josie Jo Armstead – I got the vibes – Gospel Truth Terrible Frankie Nieves – True love – Speed Bill Murphy plus one - Ain’t no big thing – Martin Music Monique – If you love me – Maurci Spiedells – Dream Girl – Providence 35 warm up items before the big hitters – Paul Ackley on next 8.45 – 9.45pm The Earles - Everybody’s got somebody – Tee-Ti Timeless legend – I was born to love you – Dawn-Lite TSU Toronados - 1000 Wonders – Ovide Mystiques - Put out the fire - Twininght Kelly & The Soul Explosions - Talkin’ bout my baby’s love – Dynamite Soul Bros Inc’ – Teardrops - Salem Imperial C’s – Somebody tell her – Phil-La Young Brothers – What’s your game - Soul Power Groovettes – Think it over - Reness Lenny Curtis - Nothing can help me now – End Sam Williams - Love slipped through my fingers – Tower Hyperion’s - Why you treat me - Chatahoochee Delites - Lover - Cuppy Traditions - Twinkle Little star – Abet Antellects - Love Slave – Flodavieur Two Plus Two – look around - Velgo Cameros – We’re not too young – Dar Cha Jesse James - Are you gonna leave me - Shirley Carl Hall – What about me - Columbia Wee – Try me - Owl Chico Lamarr – Who do you think I am – Fuller Essex IV – My reaction to you – Wind Mill Gene Townsell – I’m walking away – Balance Town One hour of mega quality soul from Paul as usual and the dance floor filling up nicely ready for our main guest dj Pat Bleasdale. Pat Bleasdale 9.45 – 11.00pm BLUE STEAM – I WANT A GIRL RHONDA DAVIS - CAN YOU REMEMBER PAPA BEAR AND THE CUBS – YOU’RE SO FINE FOUR VOICES – OUR LOVE IS GETTING STRONGER NATURAL FOUR - I THOUGHT YOU WERE MINE JOHN HARRIS – HANGIN IN SAG WAR FARE – DON’T BE SO JIVE OUT OF SIGHTS – FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE JOEY IRVINE - THERE’S A MAN DOLLY GILMORE – SWEET SWEET BAY STRAIGHT JACKET – THE GREATEST PART OF LOVING GEORGE SMALLWOOD – HEY MAMA MIXED FEELINGS - SH – LA – LA BRENDA JONES – BIG MISTAKE WANDA McDANIEL – GANGSTER BOY THE SAINTS – I’LL LET YOU SLIDE ICE - REALITY ELLIPSIS – PEPLE THE DIFFERENCES – FIVE MINUTES FLOWER – FOR REAL DOC PEABODY – HERE WITHOUT YOU CHUCK COCKERHAM – HAVE I THE RIGHT SAG WAR FARE – GIRL YOU BETTER CHANGE WILLIE TEE – TEASING YOU AGAIN ANN BOGUS – DON’T ASK ME TO LOVE AGAIN Well – what can I say other than absolutely brilliant, Pat’s first time at the RAFA Club and she went down a storm with much applause at the end of the 75 minute set – many, many thanks to Pat and Peter for travelling such a long way to our humble little soul club. I think Pat and Peter enjoyed the night (she was the last to leave!!) and again many thanks to what must be the nicest couple on the world wide rare soul scene – Thank You………. I managed to persuade Paul Ackley to play a few more 45’s after pat and here’s what he pulled out of his play box Paul Ackley 11.00pm – 11.45pm Tearra – Just Loving you – Midtown Milton Parker - Women like it harder – Closet Betty Wilson – I’m yours – Dayco Magnetics – Count the days – Sable John & the Wierdest – Can’t get over these memories – Tie Chuck Holiday – Just can’t trust nobody – Gloria Al Williams - Nothing - la-Beat (for Phil Joss) Patrinelle Staten – Little love affair – Sepia The Poets – Wrapped around your finger – J2 Soul Inc’ – My proposal – Coconut groove Dennis Edwards - I didn’t have to – Soulsville The Appointments – I saw you there – De-Lite Jimmy Bo Horn – I just can’t speak – Dade Soul Brothers Inc’ – Pyramid – Golden Eye Nathan Williams - What Price – Lime Robert Tanner - Sweet Memories – Megatone Eddie Billups - Ask my heart – Peachtree Eddie parker – But if you must go – MIKO 18 bliss soul sounds from Paul and finishing off with the mega soulful Eddie Parker and “must go”. I know I say it every month – “if you want quality soul music from our guest dj’s and from paul – get along to the Rafa Club as you’ll be guaranteed quality all the way home and back again………….” Paul Shoulder and Kev Cowey now left with the dj’s thankless and unenviable task to play out the night after the main dj’s…….. Masqueraders – Ain’t gonna stop – AGP Montclairs – Hey you - Arch Four Voices - With a lonely heart – Voice Bobby Sheen – Something new to do – WB Raphael Sadiqq – Love that girl – Columbia Mandril – Too late - Arista The Village Choir - Sweet Hot lips – N.Y. street sound Mixed Emotions - Gold of my life – Rockway The Dells - Thinkin’ bout you - Cadet Ruby Sherry – Feminine Ingenuity – Take 6 Tobi Lark – Challenge my love – Topper Danny Woods - you had me fooled - Correctone Larry atkins - Ain’t that love enough – Highland Charles drain – I’m gonna stay – RCA Willie Wade - When push comes to shove – Nite Life Well that just about summed up the whole night and I was mega pleased to have a great response from people who attended the night saying how much they enjoyed it and can they have Pat Bleasdale back again soon??? We’ll have to see what she can accommodate. Also good to receive positive comments on the night from the “dyed in the wool oldies crowd” as they loved the night – BINGO…… Many thanks to those who travelled so far to attend the soul night namely: Peter and Jackie from Wolverhampton, Tom from Burnley (we’ll be having him on as a guest DJ soon), Helen from Clitheroe and of course Pat and Peter from Liverpool. The locals who support us month in month out also need a mention as without them we wouldn’t have the soul nights – too many to mention – you know who you are though…. Ian missed the night due to family wedding – he’ll be back with a vengeance next month with some new plays too. Next month is a big charity oldies night on the 3rd October but we’ll be back on 7th November with Ian “Hammie” Hamilton from Bedford as guest dj. I’ve already got Hammies playlists and cd compilation – it’s a cracker….. hopefully, see you all soon. Regards – Paul, Kev, Paul and Ian…… SERIOUS SHADES OF SOUL

RAFA SOUL CLUB – JULY 4th 2015 SERIOUS SHADES OF SOUL SPECIAL GUEST DJ’S, Geoff Buckley (Clitheroe), Pete Fowler (Perth Australia), John Phillips (Gold Coast Australia). Had to get there early as we knew the dj’s would be there bang on time to hear what was played to prevent hearing the same thing twice. Promoter Ian Shoulder kicking off the night. IAN SHOULDER 7.15 – 8.00pm RON HARRINGTON – IT HAPPENED TO ME - HILLSIDE WHISPERS – YOU CAN’T FIGHT WHAT’S RIGHT – DORE SOLITAIRES – FOOL THAT I AM – MGM LARRY WRIGHT – IT’S OK WITH ME – A-GO-GO LES MACK & THE IMPACTS – SO BLUE – JOKERS 3 KELL OSBOURNE – QUICK SAND – TITANIC LOUIS PAUL – THE CHANGE WILL DO YOU GOOD – INTRO RAY POLLARD – WANDERLUST – DECCA CHALFONTES – CONFESSING MY LOVE – MERCURY JOHNNY McRae – I LIKE THAT GIRL – DC INSIGHTS – I NEED YOUR LONELINESS – PALMETTO KRIS PETERSEN – JUST AS MUCH – TOP DOG LARRY ATKINS – LIGHTEN UP – HIGHLAND THEOLA KILGORE – IT’S GONNA BE ALRIGHT – MERCURY MAJOR HARRIS – CALL ME TOMORROW - OKEH SUGAR & THE SPICES – HAVE FAITH – SWAN A great start by Ian playing something different which reinforces his attitude in making people listen to great soul records that you never really hear anywhere else. Pete Fowler from Perth Australia (former Chorley resident) was first up as guest dj and playing a quick half hour set to get things moving along. No introductions really necessary for this imposing soul DJ – here’s what happened. PETE FOWLER – 8.00 – 8.30pm BUSTER AND EDDIE – CAN’T BE STILL – CLASS WD PERIGENTS – LOVE ON A RAMPAGE - MALTESE BILLY GEE – THE NAME OF THE BAG - JOYE ELLUSIONS – YOU DIDN’T HAVE TO LEAVE – LAMON MAC STATEN – THERE SHE GOES – PRELUDE ROTATIONS - PUT A NICKEL ON D9 – FRANTIC DEMO SPYDER TURNER – ALIVE WITH A LOVING FEELING – MGM (FRENCH EP) KATIE BRIGGS – LAST TIME AROUND - MOS-RAY WILLIE HUTCH – LOVE RUNS OUT – DUNHILL JOHN AND THE WIERDEST – NO TIME – TIE (the best side) KEITH CURTISS – I GOT TO KEEP YOU BABY – SMOKE WADE FLEMONS – JEANETTE – RAMSEL ERNEST MOSELY - STUBBORN HEART – LA-CINDY Peter and wife Maxine were the second couple in the place after Geoff and Margaret and we kept them busy from the start. First guest dj spot went to Peter and he started and finished as he meant to go on with classics from Buster and Eddie and Ernest Mosely with hard edged soul in between – more from him later. Geoff Buckley from Clitheroe was our main guest DJ and he arrived mega early with wife Margaret as Ian was playing the 4th record of his set and Geoff explained he wanted to hear everything that got played so that no repetitions took place. A nicer couple you could not wish to meet anywhere, great people, mega soul fans and a hidden DJ (for the North East) for sure. GEOFF BUCKLEY – 8.30 – 9.00pm TERRY SINCLAIR – WHAT HAVE YOU HEARD – D.P.G. BARRINO BROTHERS – JUST A MISTAKE – T.C.B. SIR GEORGE (GINO WASHINGTON) – I LOST YOU GIRL – G&G JAMES HAVIOR – GIRL, GIRL, GIRL - CROW JOE TOWNS – TAKE MAMA OUT OF THAT SHACK – TOP DOG ELSIE STRONG - ASK THE LONELY – SOUNDS INTERNATIONAL BABY WASHINGTON – GET A HOLD OF YOURSELF – UNITED ARTISTS CAROL ANDERSON – TAKING MY MIND OFF LOVE – WHIPP SAM FLETCHER – I’D THINK IT OVER TWICE – TOLLIE HARRY STARR – ANOTHER TIME ANOTHER PLACE – END EDITH BROWN – YOU THINK LOVE IS SOMETHING TO PLAY WITH – 4 BROTHERS GIL BLANDING - RULES – READY Fantastic early set from Geoff and introducing 4 records from the night’s free cd which he compiled. We were at Bridlington last week (27th June) and by chance I met up with John Phillips from Australia and reminisced about him dj’ing at The Cumby Soul nights (a previous venture of ours) about 10 / 11 years ago and mentioned that we were running the RAFA CLUB soul nights – “I’ve heard about that place and watched the play lists – might come up for a listen”. Never mind come for a listen – bring a play box and get on the decks I said. This is what happened………. JOHN PHILLIPS – 9.00 – 10.00pm DELRAYS INCORPORATED - DESTINATION UNKNOWN – TAMPTE NU-RONS - ALL OF MY LIFE – NU-RON PEE WEE SHUCK AND HUEY – BESIDE MYSELF – FLAGG PARLIAMENTS – RAINY DAY – CABELL RUFUS WOOD – BEFORE 2001 – ESPANOLA IMPERIAL C’s – SOMEBODY TELL HER – PHIL-LA MATT LUCAS – YOU BETTER GO GO – KAREN JOKERS – SOUL SOUND – SKO-FIELD PAPA BEAR AND THE CUBS – YOU’RE SO FINE – SMS BILLY BYRD – LOST – SCREAM (RAFA CLUB FAVE) FLASH McKinley – I’LL RESCUE YOU - BOMBAY CODY BLACK – IT’S OUR TIME - GIG ARIN DEMAIN – SLIENT TREATMENT – BLUE STAR NADINE BROWN – LEAVE ME ALONE – PERFECTION IKE & TINA TURNER – SUCH A FOOL FOR YOU – LONDON (FRENCH ONLY) JADES - LUCKY FELLOW – MODE MILTON WRIGHT - LIKE A ROLLING STONE - SATIRON JOE MATTHEWS – YOU BETTER CHECK YOURSELF – KOOL KAT DORONDO PULLIMAN – HOW I GOT OVER – OCAMPO (Getting funky John)) ALEX AND THE SOUL MESSENGERS – SAY HELLO TO GUYANA – ALEX (What a sound – played for Nev Griffiths) MILTON PARKER - WOMEN LIKE IT HARDER – CLOSET (best copy I’ve ever seen) SALT AND PEPPER – A MAN OF MY WORD – HEATWAVE JAMES LATELY – LOVE FRIENDS AND MONEY – TEMPLE Well, from a chance encounter we got a visit from one of the world’s top soul collectors and a dj spot to rival them all – fantastic seeing John make the journey to our small club and meeting old friends too. Next time you’re in the UK John – 1st Saturday of the month come to the Rafa Club and bring that box of records to play – anytime. Thank you. Back to the main guest dj and Geoff Buckley with his box of tricks / 45’s. GEOFF BUCKLEY 10.00 – 100.45pm TOBY LARK – LOT’S OF HEART – U.S.D. JIMMY SCOTT – NOBODY BUT YOU - GIANT TEMPOS – I’LL NEVER FORGET – I’LL NEVER FORGET PAT LEWIS – NO ONE TO LOVE – SOLID HIT GAMBRELLS – YOU BETTER MOVE - CARLA HOLLIDAYS – I LOST YOU – GROOVESVILLE PROFESSIONALS – THAT’S WHY I LOVE YOU – GROOVE CITY TOMANGOES – I REALLY LOVE YOU - WASHPAN SAM WARD – SISTER LEE – GROOVE CITY NELSON SANDERS – MOJO MAN – RAMBLER EDITH BROWN – YOU DID IT – 4 BROTHERS BROWN BOMBERS – WAIT FOR ME – AMAZING SEQUINS - TRY MY LOVE – DETROIT SOUND JOHNNY HAMPTON – NOT MY GIRL – DOTTY’S CODY BLACK – SLOWLY MOULDING - KING JACKEY BEAVERS – I NEED MY BABY - REVILOT BEE JAYS – I’LL FIND YOU - PRIME VOLUMES – AIN’T GONNA GIVE YOU UP – KAREN A big bucks set from Geoff, I know I requested Mojo man and was out of the room when it got played (sorry Geoff), will try better next time. What more can we say about Geoff – he and his missus Margaret are the quintessential rare soul fans that grace our doors each month with their presence. Thank you for your support Geoff and for the 2 sets you did plus the free cd listing which was most of Geoff’s 2 sets plus a bit more…. Just book the guy. Final set from Pete Fowler and he’s got the bit between his teeth – GO Go Go….. PETER FOWLER 10.45 – 11.30pm PRIMERS - HOW DOES IT GRAB YOU – HALE (big allnighter monster for the firat time at the Rafa Club) LILLIE BRYANT - MEET ME HALF WAY - TAY-STER DEMO (mega Northern Soul) CAVALIERS - WITHOUT SOMEONE TO TELL ME – UNISSUED JIMMY BURNS - I REALLY LOVE YOU – ERICA DON GARDNER - CHEATIN KIND - SEDGRICK CANDI STATON - NOW YOU'VE GOT THE UPPER HAND – UNITY (how good does this sound now!) HAYES COTTON - I'LL BE WAITING – CLAIRE TOMMY BUSH - I DON'T LIKE IT (BUT I LOVE YOU) - RIKA REE FLORES - LOOK INTO MY HEART - M&H DE-LITES - LOVER – CUPPY JAY WALKERS - CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT YOU – SHIO SILHOUETTES - NOT ME BABY - GOODWAY DEMO LES FEMMES – POWER PACK FOUR PERFECTIONS - I'M NOT STRONG ENOUGH - PARTY TIME GWEN OWENS - JUST SAY YOU'RE WANTED (AND NEEDED) - VELGO DEMO (drool) SIDNEY BARNES - I HURT ON THE OTHER SIDE - BLUE CAT DEMO LARRY CLINTON – SHE’S WANTED IN THREE STATES – DYNAMO DEMO (still drooling) BILLY ARNELL & THE SPARKLES - TOUGH GIRL - HOLLY JIMMY THOMAS - THE BEAUTIFUL NIGHT - UK PARLOPHONE DEMO Some BIG GUNS from Peter in his last set for sure. So with the Clitheroe and Chorley blokes plus Johnny from Donnie filling in most of the gaps of the mid-summer soul night it was almost all over which just left the Promoters finishing off the night and Paul Ackley had to return home early so he left his box with your’s truly and this is what I found inside….. JIMMY BO HORNE – JUST CAN’T SPEAK – DADE (if you don’t dance to this then go home and put your head in the microwave- 5 minutes full power) ROBERT TANNER - SWEET MEMORIES – MEGATONE (ultimate 2 stepper) SHELDON TURNER – COME BACK ASSOCIATED ACETATE (one off from fantastic Puzzles lead singer) DUSTY WILSON – TRAGEDY – MUTT SOUL INCORPORATED – MY PROPOSAL – COCONUT GROVE TRANELLS – BLESSED WITH A LOVE – FLO-JO LESTOR TIPTON – THIS WON’T CHANGE – LA-BEAT EDDIE PARKER - GONE – AWAKE SAM WILLIAMS – LOVE SLIPPED THROUGH MY FINGERS – TOWER PATRINELLE STATEN – LITTLE LOVE AFFAIR – SEPIA (for Phil Joss) MEL BRITT – SHE’LL COME RUNNING BACK – FIP EDDIE BILLUPS – ASK MY HEART – PEACHTREE TIMMIE WILLIAMS – COMPETITION – MALA ANTELLECTS – LOVE SLAVE - FLODAVIOUR BERNIE MOORE – WHICH WAY TO TURN – LARK (the best RnB record) VIVIAN JONES - MONEY CAN’T BUY MY LOVE – LARK (the 2nd best RnB record ever) KELLY AND THE SOUL EXPLOSIONS - TALKIN’ BOUT MY BABY’S LOVE - DYNAMITE DONALD THOMAS – CALLING ME HOME – PMRC (big Rafa Club spin for Paul) TOMMY SMITH – GREATER LOVE (HAS NO MAN) – ACETATE (watch this double sider go!) PROFS – THERE WAS A WOMAN – CURR (flip side for Dan) MAGNETICS – LADY IN GREEN – BONNIE DAVID THOMAS – I’LL ALWAYS NEED YOU – PRIME (the ender at Rafa Club, but one more squeezed in) ANTONIO CASTRO – W.E.L.F.A.R.E. – UNIVERSAL INT’ RECORDS (got to play this more, so atmospheric) Another soul night been and gone and we keep plodding on trying to bring you the best Northern Soul in the UK. If you haven’t been to the club – give it a try, I’ll guarantee you’ll not be disappointed. Special thanks go to Geoff Buckley (and Margaret) for everything they do for us and to the OZ Connection – Pete Fowler (and Maxine) plus an impromptu appearance from John Phillips for delivering a spectacular soul sizzler at The Rafa club. Next month is the summer sabbatical so there will be no soul night in August; next one is 5th September with very special guest Pat Bleasdale. See you then folks… Regards Paul.