Len

Well just for you 'Geeselad' here's a better picture. Have a good weekend folks. All the best, Len.

Well that was an interesting thread guyz, I’m gonna ‘sign off’ by saying - ‘Northern Soul’ is archaic now, and I’m sure it will develop in its own way into something pretty different in the long run. …….If I see a Ford Capri drive past me nowadays, I think to myself “Arrrr, that’s pretty cool”…..If I see an old Classic Car drive past, I think “Blimey” with a smile on my face. Keep enjoying what ya do - None of us are experts, so let’s ‘allow’ ourselves to be entertained by whoever is sharing their records with us - We’re supposed to be having fun! All the best, Len

Yes, obviously (Well actually, to some it don't!).....My point is, some have no real interest in keeping it fresh / 'providing a quality product' (if you like), as long as people keep turning up and paying their money. There is a hell of a difference to a club run by someone that is in it for the right reasons - It feeds right through the event (To me anyway) All the best, Len ......Sorry, if it's gone 'off topic' (again) does it really matter at times?.....

I'm afraid so......now I'm slipping back into my 'Mourning for The Scene' - B*gger, we need to stop it! ........'On the positive' - The Scene is developing in places, with great small clubs popping up here and there, that stand out because they are run by people that do it because they love it (the music).....and were more than likely around 'back in the day' (1990's!!!) All the best, Len

Just Soul for me mate (which can include 'some of the above') .....Isn't there an event called 'Just Soul'? - I like it, I like it a lot btw Len

I blame the promoters more than the D.J's - It is their job to 'guide' an event. Some are just settling for the lazy 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' angle, due to numbers through the door - Their choice of course, but I don't like it. When I say 'going no where' - That is as far as I'm concerned, and that goes for any input I have on events I help to run - My aim is to keep it soulful and as interesting as I possibly can (within that), which influences the choices I make with ref D.J's I use (Obviously) All the best, Len

Was it? Ok, in short - no where.........Meaning it doesn't need to 'go anywhere' - For example, read the latest 'really' long record sales list - How many of those titles do you actually know?......There are still thousands of 'good soul' records waiting to be played at our venues All the best, Len

Yes - 'It's' a great Dancer....not so sure about me though - but I have a good 'bash' at it! Len

Yeh, that's about right....."different generation of people that were enjoying tunes that had been played to 'not many' through the 80's , 'as well as' everything else"......Enjoying The Wilton, Winsford 100 Club etc, 'as well as' Keele - As you say, the people were there. All the best, Len

You can't imagine that situation today - I remember the odd occasion The 100 Club clashed with another nighter, that was a very rare occasion. Len

The Oldies All-nighter at The Ritz in Manchester being a great example - We actually didn't go for a time.....until one day we were in a Pizza Restaurant in London (4 of us, that were at a nighter most weekends during that time).......when someone said "Hey, f*ck it - lets go to The Ritz"....So, off we went hurtling up the Motorway to 'an Oldies All-nighter'!.......and had a fantastic time! .......Oh, to have no responsibilities All the best, Len

It would be nice if some at least 'attempted' to understand the present! Len

TUNE! - Played at The Wilton, only last year Len

No - I should know......I wasn't there! Len

That may have been a 'turning point', but to me all those venues at that time had a different generation of people that were enjoying tunes that had been played to 'not many' through the 80's , as well as everything else - The 'attitude' was there, and that is the massive difference to todays (so called) Scene. All the best, Len

I was gonna say - It's better than some of the sh*te I've heard played at SOUL events.......Anyway mate - It 'hit a cord' with me, as it was played on the Mod Scene in the 80's.....and I like it (don't tell though )...... ....and I have it sitting on my shelf still to this day - Keep it mate Len

....and 'respect' (for those that are trying their best to 'keep it real').......'Respect', unfortunately now a word not allowed, due to it being on The Shudder List ....Mmmm, maybe the phrase 'Keepin' it real' should also now be added......... Len

'Like' 'Like' 'Like' Len

There wasn't the two in the 90's, it only became separate two Scenes when the returnees arrived, and didn't want to acknowledge what had gone on when they were away.....We all just danced to good music together - Winsford, Keele, Wilton, Ritz (The same people at 'Rarest of the Rare' and the 'Oldies' Allnighters), 100 Club, Cleethorpes (the only weekender a year) and at the less than 10 Soul nights that were going on country wide.....Happy days....... Len

To perfectly honest, it was an event 'away' from The Northern Soul Scene (Run by a couple of guys in a nice 'Oldie Worldy' venue in Northampton Town) A few Soulies came, and do you know what? Everyone I spoke to commented on how good the event was because there was no 'Northern Soul Pretence' there (Others have described it as 'baggage') It was quiet noticeable, and a breath of fresh air. Sorry - Back to the subject matter folks. All the best, Len

I haven't got a f*ckin' clue Russ......... All the best, Len

Oooh, go on Barry - I'm all 'Posted Out' now Len

Yes, for some - I see it as a compliment! Len

.....I agree with this, but the people it puts off are those that miss the point! Len

I think you may be surprised there Pete - I started my set last Saturday with 'Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine'......others in the set included - 'Otis Lee - Hard Roe To Hoe', 'The Parisions - Twinkle Little Star'..........and 'Chic - Good Times'.....Work that b*stard out! (All true, and it worked a treat) Len