Mr Fred

Further to my last comment this question was on the Chase the other night re who sang jackie Wilson Said? When Jocky Wilson was playing darts in the background.

Great atmosphere in there, records were all oldies twisted wheel etc Frankie Booper used to dance in front of the stage. The Dj's that come to mind were Mike Rolo, Dave Evison, Kenny Spence, Brian Rae and Steve Whittle.If I've missed anyone apologies as it was a long time ago. Regards Fred.

yes , thanks for putting the record straight. The old grey matter isn't what it used to be LOL Regards Fred.

How about:-Benny Troy (R.I.P.) I Wanna Give You Tomorrow. Young Holt Unlimited:- California Montage. Taken from the one and only Leeds Central Soul Club nights. Syl Johnson:- We did it Jimmy James & The Vagabonds :- A man like me. Taken from The Frobisher Suite Wakefield Soul nights. Regards Fred.

I Remember when the ex boxer Jackie Wilson was on top of the pops and featured in the video was Jocky Wilson throwing darts. BBC's Cock up of the Century LOL. Regards Fred.

If you're doing the first spot pick 3 records that fit in with the venue /"soulies" i. e. Oldies, crossover, modern etc. If you're not doing the first spot you need to evaluate all that has been played before you and from this in your experience will I'm sure pick three sounds that will blow the roof off! All the best Fred

I would be inclined to agree with you Julian on these towns as a massive contingent of "Soulies" hailed out of West and north Yorkshire. All the best Fred.

Dave a dear friend and such an unassuming humble person. Dave's knowledge of soul music was vast and inspirational and had acquired a vast collection of records over the years. He was passionate about the music and truly put a lot into the soul scene, from the early days of the all-nighters at Normanton baths in his hometown,the Early bath in Castleford, the Crystal bowl/tinned chicken also in Castleford, the Wilton Ballroom in Whitwood and the Frobisher Suite. This was a very popular and successful venue which Dave & Val , Jacque & Fred Ward ran for 12 years 1995-2007. Dave was responsible for bringing live acts over to the uk from the States such as Jackie Ross, Syl Johnson, Ann Sexton, Debbie Taylor and Richard Caiton. Dave & Val were regular visitors to the States and many of our hero artists were personal friends of theirs. Our deepest sympathy go out to Val,family and close friends Dave you will always be in our hearts R.I.P. Jacque & Fred Ward

So So Sad news. Absolutely in Shock. I've just read the terrible news. Dave one of the Original Huddersfield Wheel crowd and a true friend. Was with him this summer.Was always a pleasure to be in his company. God bless you Dave R.I.P. Jacque & Fred Ward.

Never went to this place. But One of the Dj's names got the grey matter working wasn't Al Kent from Bradford as I met him many years ago in Bradford. Regards Fred Ward.

The Cats Whiskers Meanwood. I remember a girl who got barbed up and tried to drive her car out of the car park and bumped about 6 cars in the process. Regards Fred.

Hi Roburt, Yes you're absolutely right, I think I got carried away with my enthusiasm, I've just looked at an old flyer for a Christmas bash at the Tracky Club for 1990 and it was it's 4th xmas bash so I recon the soul nights must have started sound 84 / 85 but don't know for sure. Who knows we might have met there. Do you know any of the following people Rob Chappel R.I.P. (Tubby) his best mate Snoz R.I.P. Dave Liversedge R.I.P. Chalky, Andy Oxley.Tony Fell.Chip. Bob Mellor and Denise Mellor and of course Eddie Ratch, these were/ are good friends of ours. Good times! I don't know when the Londoner started but I think maybe before the Tracky Club, I don't remember much as me our Rob R.I.P. , Phil Haigh. R.I.P. and myself used to go when it was Monk Bretton Social club which became the Londoner, we used to arrive well blasted as we used to drink Carlsberg Special Brew and by the time we got there the dance floor used to be swinging from side to side LOL. All the best Fred.

Here's a few names and places that spring to mind and am sure there'll be a few members on here can recall. Barnsley: Tracky Club run by Derek Greenhoff and Bub . The Londoner again if my memory serves me correct Derek and Bub were the Dj's.The Ace Ballroom in Royston great venue. Normanton:- Normy Baths all nighters was run in the 60's to I think early 70's Ran by Dave Box and Howard Taylor The Carlton Club Run on Friday nights by Chris Pell and Mouse (John Greenwood). Dj's were Pelle mouse. Tony haigh. BUB Ray Hudson R.I.P. The Frobisher Suite:' Run by Fred&Jacque Ward / Dave & Val Box ran from 1995 to 2007 a very popular venue and over the years had Dj's residents Dave & myself Fred Ward. plus dj's that come to mind Butch, Mick Smith. Martyn Ellis R.I.P. Mick H .Rod Shard and Tim Brown.I'm sure there were others which at this moment in time can't recall. Live acts included Snake Davis&the Suspicions on numerous times also backing Jacque Ross& Syl Johnson. Wakefield:- Intercon wkfld centre Dj's Paul Rowan, Mick Starkey, Phil J, and Arthur Fenn plus others. Tiffanys: mid week Djs in main Hall Rick Vaughan and Frankie. Upstairs in the Bali Hai The man himself Mr Tony Banks. Unity Hall All nighters Ran by Mac Burton I can only recall a few Dj's as it was such a long time ago but I'm sure If Malc reads this he'll put me straight Dj's I can recall were Derek Greenhoff, Bub, Rick Scott, Pat Brady plus as I say others. Huddersfield:- Lord Jims Run by Julian Bentley and Resident Dj, opened just after the wheel in manchester closed and ran for about three years again Julian will put me straight if he reads this.The Starlight/ King of clubs Dj's Barry Downey the owner Ian DewHirst plus others. The Crescent Dj was John Simms wed nights. The royal Swan ran mid week and Sat again John Simms Dj'd. The Albion:- midweek venue various Dj's can't recall who sorry grey sells playing up. The Hi Fi club great Club a place where the Huddersfield twisted wheel crowd used to go before tripping across the pennines . The Dj's were Eddie Sykes as Alan Kudarenko. all the twisted wheel sounds were played here. The place had a fully sprung maple dance floor upstairs and a large bar downstairs with a juke box full of soul sounds.and alternate weeks a dj on as well as upstairs. I hope this is of some interest All the best Fred Ward.

I know this is not a direct answer to your question Patto but it is relevant in my opinion. Given that most venues have banned talc on the dance floor due to the culture where there's a blame there's a claim crew. How can anyone dance in trainers as surely they have and been designed soles to stick to the floor! You only have to look at the scenes top dancers both then and now and you'll see non of these wear trainers.I used to try when I was in my teens but in the end struggled with the twisting in my ancles and not being able to shuffle on the dance floor. Apart from that there is the culture of a Soulies wearing sallatio shoes, brogues and loafers.Do we want to let our standards go?. Regards Fred Ward an old Soulie.

Without sounding to be talking down at you all these record labels are covered by the term Northern soul, and Northern soul is not obscure but known by millions. . Can you be specific in your choice of records so that I can possibly help you and recommend some venues, Albeit they will be in yorkshire as I'm a yorkshire lad. Regards Fred Ward.

In my Opinion, Crossover is a recording that is not in a soul category i.e.Oldie, newie,modern and is in between, neither one or the other hence the name crossover as its crossing over between the two. However You can ask a 1000 soulies what is crossover and you'll get a 1000 different replies. All the best Fred.

So So Sad to hear of Aretha passing. Such a talented singer, one which every singer would aspire to. Aretha leaves us with some of if not the most Soulfull songs the world has ever known. R.I.P. ARETHA Jacque & Fred Ward.

Nice to see the posters that were and still are works of art. Little did the creators of such work realise that their work would be a valuable item in the future changing hands for large sums of money. It's a shame that the advert always had the date on and was relative to that year albeit very few actually included the year, still nice pieces of Northern soul history and lots of memories are connected to them. Regards Fred.

Yeh, So did Nobby Clark one sat night while visiting the "Central " his Ford Capri. Let's face it car security back then was a joke. My locking petrol filler cap keys fit my car door and yes when you turned the key hey presto the door unlocked. Regards FRED

Whilst the Artistics have released some class sounds. For me on this one its got to be Johnny Howard. Regards Fred.

When N.F.Porters Keep on Keeping on hit the scene it took us by storm.What a belting sound.If I remember where I first heard it was in Wakefield Tiffanys in the Bali Hai and was being played by the one and only Mr Tony Banks R.I.P. As for Purple Haze by Johnny Jones and the king Casuals well another class Northern sound.Who'd have thought that a Jimi Hendrix sound would have transgressed onto the Northern dance floors but it did obviously a bit more up tempo to savour the delights of Northern Soul dancers. Regards Fred

Billy Davis,Stanky get funky was never played at the Wheel as it's only a very recent play and in my opinion is only on the verge of being a northern soul record.On the other hand The Dynatones is pure class Northern Soul and is still played at venues throughout Yorkshire. regards Fred.

I am wanting to contact Dave & Hazel ,does any member have a current contact tel No or email. Please pm me if you can help. Kind regards Fred Ward

like President John F Kennedy once said think not of what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country Regards Fred

Yes and play Northern soul in the allotment! LOL All the best Fred.