Geeselad

Lady day and John Coltrane has had plenty of spins in the upfront scene. sorry will try to post a link later.

wouldn't be truly leftfield if you all like everything on this thread, so here's a bit of marmite, but I love it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Z42IQ64mcg

that's because if it were by the terra shirma strings it would sound sweet FA like Mike post! Valid only as nostalgia! Tis a piece of crap that should get no airings nowadays.

At the risk of being a cheese maker here, my sugar baby and dilyiid epitomise northern soul for some, and but not all. It's a broad church and the sweet uplifting feel to said tracks is miles away from say the moodiness of a Ray pollard or grey imprint for that matter. There is no arcatypical sound, look at what was played at the wheel, as much stax as motown! But it never sits sweet with the history writers and documentary makers, and ruins a simple narrative.

in collecting terms test pressing like Acetates (of an issued record) are never as desirable as the actual record. Unless its a classic and there is some provenance about the tune that makes it desirable as a trophy piece, which in this case there is. More desirable than the vinyl? its hard to say on a piece that is so rare in its original format. Should really go for more as the general trend in collecting is up, but would it go for more than the one with soul label on it if sold at the same time? doubt it personally.

Not sure about loads. compared to a well respected oldie that's always the in demand , but shite imho, el Anthony, its dog rare! Never whent to the casino but love coloured man. Would love to own one, but but you never see them, so no surprise for me.

BEN SHERMAN- ORIGINAL?- not really, its been done to death, oh and people on the scene, well they don't like the commercial exploitation of it, unless there being commercially exploited and they not really the types you want to wear these clothes! cheesy and tasteless. I did my Northern soul collection in 1990, when the UK moved to a different beat!

Probably one of the most influencial producers all time Great loss indeed.

some top picks ao far but top of the tree has to be Gladys knight) - walk in my shoes, cant see it picked so far, testimony to the quality!

a few alternatives from me, cant rank them though! Cameron/ David ruffin- no matter where sisters love- giving me love Eddie Kendrick - going up in smoke Eddie Holland - outside looking in Liz lands midnight Johnny Marvin Gaye - right on (johnny beggs version) underdogs - love gone bad Thelma houston- I'm here again temps- you know I'm losing you Tammi Terrell -all I do

looking to sell my copy of you gone, its a solid and honest vg. Light marks and a couple of heavier one, just a little noticeable noise in the first 30 seconds or so, label is writing free but shows a little wear and has some edge lift around ring. Played out on a big system a couple of weeks backs and can honestly say it played with no noticeable noise. First realistic offer gets it, will try to post some photos later.

looking to sell my copy of you gone, its a solid and honest vg. Light marks and a couple of heavier one, just a little noticeable noise in the first 30 seconds or so, label is writing free but shows a little wear and has some edge lift around ring. Played out on a big system a couple of weeks backs and can honestly say it played with no noticeable noise. First realistic offer gets it, will try to post some photos later.

What a dam shame, sounds like another fine band I'll never get to see.

That's great didn't know it, but I but suspect I have a copy lurking in a box somewhere, but I will get digging the afternoon!

Got my last copy around 1999,and paid about a tenner, and both sides are great. At £58 for a demo, the with current prices its value for money!

two from me, probably both well known to most, but ever been massive? well they both deserve to be, both up there with any female vocals in the top 50, nay top 20 northern oldies! got to better than Holly St James again anyway!

Good but definitely prefer the flip.

repeated tonight on gold, for anyone who needs another cringe, at least this is funny.

look at the girl, has been played in the past, been told it was a wheel tune? I've played his version of "papas got a....". Boston monkey, off the unreleased album is a passable dance track. There's another great dance track by him that I can't remember?

love this due for a revival, but prefer the alternate take off the album.

think this was first shown on Dave last year, its on gold at the moment. Couldn't believe we've not commented on this is the past given the fuss that strictly created, but can't see a previous thread on here. Anyway watched an episode of this geriatric comedy the other night where he and a mate attend the soul patch, " the finest northern soul, mod and vintage r and b club on the soul coast". His daughter comments " it's just a pickup joint for Horney pensioners". The clubs scenes are priceless and chillingly accurate for my money. Can't see a clip on youtube, can anyone help?

I hardly know anything played on the show! Thanks for the link guys will check it out.loved the tunes from the scene when they go to the black biker party in oakland. Some awesome funky rock tracks. Wonder who the music advisor was? And what's their pedigree? Now I'd pay good money and travel to hear that dude spin.

will try to post one later, wondered if they knicked the backing, or is it a different backing anyway?

Come on geezers, someone must no the crack?

jclml- linda jones is a really good call, esp that note she holds in the breakdown, just about my favourite passage in a NS track