Russ Vickers

They'll be thousands apply, baggy pants n vests, all with their WC Tea Pot...hope this isnt the case, but what are the chances that this time they'll get it spot on...get Coolio spinning a Soul-Funktion set, most of em would soil them selves, cos if it isnt the NS by numbers or learned from Youtube they cant dance to it....witnessed 2 very good young dancers a few months back, any four to the floor top 500, not bad at first glance, but any time anything was played that was not typical they sat down as they didnt have a clue how to dance to them.....no self expression what so ever... Russ

What n you reckon there wont be any dancers apply ha ! Russ

Gave my multi coloured issue away years ago to a friend...& no I dont regret it, nice record but still only worth £20 really... Russ

Hi Krissii Your probably right & I'm really pleased that for once somebody has posted the opposing opinions, thank you for that. What I would say tho is this, the 'Northern Soul' that you refer to in your post, is generally the NS of a bygone time, a small time capsual that folk hold dear & enjoy listening to the popular records of that time & sometimes dressing in that same manner. The Northern Soul Scene that I was & still am a part of, is as far away from that as you could possibly get, the Northern/Rare Soul scene that I hold dear to my heart, is still underground (ish), still elitist, still based on discovering, dancing & collecting new exciting danceable soul music, mixed with interesting oldies, rareities & forgotten gems, we still feel the excitment of travelling half way across the country & the world in some cases to hear passionate DJ's play incredible spine tingling soul music, where the dancers & collectors wait in anticipation for innivative DJ's to blow your head off & take the roof off the dancefloor.....its still out there, the venues are smaller, you have to dig that much more to find em, it takes a lot of effort to be part of that sometimes, but its worth it.. I would also add Krissii, that it was the scene that I am part of that kept this music alive when most others were off on a sabatical, but history has been re written time & time again, by people who are self promoting & have only financial interests, the masses lap it up because they see these people as icons in some cases to be followed blindly....the truth is out though & eventually the cream will always rise to the top... Best Russ

Ay up Steve, its not something that will effect me personally anyway, but give it time buddy... Best Russ

The 'Faith' was sold years ago - the 'Northern Soul' scene has been sold out & being wrung out for its last few bob & has been for well over a decade & more & it actually started back in the day. Any self respecting real fan is long gone & takes this pastiche, masquerading as NS with a huge pinch of salt.... Do we care ?....nah, the real scene is still out there for those that want it, let the fakers, tourists & those that have raped n piledged it for everything its got crack on....when its on its knees financially with everything sucked out of it, they'll be gone again.... We will still be here tho, diggin, collecting, dancing & listening to fresh, exciting, soulful, dance music in clubs that take a little effort to find, with punters, DJ's n promoters who have some self respect & a love for SOUL MUSIC in its many forms... Russ

It was a pop up Casino thing I think. Russ

I was a regular at Winsford & DJ'd in the Modern Room on several occasions. That was when Pete was at the helm BTW. Russ

Out of interest, how much for a M- copy anyone ?. Best Russ

Unless playing predominantly a certain type of oldie, I consider a big room to be 300 - 500 these days, I know that isnt big by the standards of times gone by, but by todays standards, if you could fill a one room Nighter playing a diverse mixture of soulful dance music, then I think you would of had a major result...not sure it can be done, but I would tip my hat to anyone that tried. Best Russ

I agree whole heartedly, but can we also NOT call what is played at this event 'Across the Board'. A one room All Nighter playing vintage soulful dance music from across the decades with the emphasis on the 6ts & 7ts, but not excluding any decade or genre that has the X Factor, with an odd appropriate new release & oh yea, a mix of oldies & Newies. I think this was the music policy of virtually every successful Allnighter there has ever been... Why others now dont get this is totally beyond me... Russ

No I thought better of it for once Steve.....just couldn't be bothered with the flack I would receive from some quarters...everyone knows the truth anyway & wouldn't be at all surprised if the post was a troll anyway....its all attention seeking. Russ

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Its a brilliant oldie & never tire of hearing it, prefer the version with the intro though... Best Russ

And some have been away a million years & don't have a clue, but have a big credit card limit... Russ

Think the first Clarence Townsend turned up via Adey P too, certainly my old copy came from him in a round about way I believe, thats done the opposite & soared in price...bloody typical, I love that record & had mine whilst it was still covered up, sold it a few years later, OMG probably 1K now...why the f*ck did I do that lol...oh well, no regrets (thats what I keep telling myself)...onwards & upwards to the next one... Best Russ

I'm pretty sure the difference is that one press has a matt label & t'other has shiny...shiny was the batch that turned up I think, I've never compared my copy to others, but may take it round to Dave Abbotts next week to compare his with mine...gulp !!! best Russ

Get ya sen to Lifeline mate n I'll buy you a pint or 6 & we can have a right old craic, there's a lot of people who would love to see you n you would bloody love it, if there wasn't still places like Lifeline n such, I wouldn't keep going for the sake of it trust me mate...newies n great under heard oldies are the thing that keeps it fresh for me, I wont go into the Modern n Funkier side of things, let alone xover, as that really isn't your thing & I respect that, but there is still some good places to dance & listen to inspiring stuff...your promotion inspired me as well Phil & I have fond memories of Burnley on the occasions we made the trek....I think you could still make a great contribution too....please consider at least one good nighter mate, if you get the right night I think it would really kick start your soul mojo again... Hope to see ya soon mate Russ

What the f8ck are you on mate....reality check, its a Rare Soul Scene, that's the bloody point innit....OMG somebody help me please, what with you n my good friend Phil trying to do my head in, Sunday nights a real barrel of laffs !!!

Ab so feckin lutely...I applaud you, that's what its all about mate, take no notice of the doom mongers, they've been saying the same thing since the Wheel, Mecca, Torch, Wigan closed (add your own defunct club of choice)...I fookin love your attitude & that is the pumping heart of this scene YOU n people like YOU, never stop feelin it my friend...whilst there is a soulful breath in my body, I will support the likes of you, because that's what this beautiful scene is about...PASSION for soulful black dance music...I think Phil is trying to single handedly depress the crap outta us all, get f*ck out n dance Phil...have some joy my friend & encouragement for those that are still mad for it...I for one would love to see ya oot n aboot Phil, ya miserable sod...get ya sen to Lifeline, then ya can really rip the piss out of a set....mine you've gotta lot to enjoy Phil, get out n enjoy it....

Hi Marc, see my post re Oxford Knights. Dream Team headed back stateside pretty swiftish from Shifty... Russ