Soulfool

I used to travel every month down to Albrighton from Edinburgh, using public transport, until I got to Albrighton that is where there was only one taxi available and if it was in use then I'd be walking, unless the Manager of the Lea Manor wasn't busy, if not he'd come and pick me up. Happy days. Happy 2009 to all soul-sourcers David Miller

Yep, Velvelettes were excellent but Maxine Brown was a bit special, the atmosphere at that weekender in Cleethorpes was awesome and Al Wilson was a bit special too, a fantastic singer and after meeting him afterwards - a true Gentleman. David

PM'D ya Mate

Best post this year (for me) was by "Dollarbill" (Bill Mersey), fascinating and hugely informative - love it!!

Someone snap up the Volumes, two great sides with the flip being a real favourite of mine - make it yours at a great price too

Great prices, especially Isonics and the brilliant Icemen, damn it!! Why do such bargains come up when I am skint?

Great news Guys, well chuffed for you, hope the rest turn up to give the whole thing a happy ending. Reminds so much of Kenny B's record box, nicked from the rear of his car from some low-life and Kenny B himself finding them intact next day - well, apart from KB's Val Doonican type Cardigan!!

I thought he had 2!!

Brilliant idea, how about it Dave?

So sorry to read this although I fully understand about a drop in sales, printing costs etc. Still sad to read that a fanzine that has been so much a part of the scene - and for so long - has to cease print. An amazing amount of work, hours spent researching, typing and selling, it's bloody hard work I can tell and it's not for the money, there's bugger all to be made from fanzine's, a labour of love and a passion for the music is what's required and Dave Rimmer has that in abundance, SKM will be missed that's for sure. Glad the website is kept running and Dave, your writing talents will be most welcome for any future editions of Soul View David

Lea Manor, Albrighton, that was the one for me

Spot on Lenny, top tune indeed and on the Anniversary tape and still a favourite compilation of mine after all these years Div

Saw this in yesterday's Scottish Sun, hope it's not already been posted? Charlene Spiteri wants to appear on Strictly Come Dancing and has been asking Brucie if he could arrange it, but she doesn't want to tango or mamba, "I used to do Northern Soul dancing and I really want Bruce to get me on. Northern Soul dancing is a bit different and would be amazing to watch. I used to do it when I was growing up, it's really old school, Brucie says he'd ask the producers." What do you think peeps? David

Fookin' class - funny as fook

Great post this and kinda weird that I was listening to some old tapes at the weekend and one in particular was a tape I compiled of my own stuff titled "underrated" and on that tape (amongst others) were the Volumes - "A Way To Love You" (Inferno) and the New Holidays - "My Baby Ain't No Plaything" (Westbound) and Lt. Curtis & the Blues - Please Keep Me (?) - gave me goosebumps I can tell you. Will be doing the same this weekend with the old tapes so perhaps a few more to add. David

For those of you who may be interested, Andy Dennison did a two-page article on these events in Soul View II, issue 2, May 2006. If anyone wants a copy and demand is enough I'll get copies done and £2 from every copy sold will go to Cancer Research, PM for more details. David

Please read this what this dude has to say and move the f*** on, peace, love, happiness is what soul's all about - don't spoil it

That's the very first time I have been recommended as a DJ, and in such illustrious company, I am honoured and surprised, made my day that has

Des Parker, one of the very best and not heard enough, Wayne Hudson, awesome collection, Phil Threlfall and John Parker, both brilliant at Holmes Chapel, Alan Paterson without a doubt and that'll do for now, I'll get back to you with more David

Got one, thanks to all who got in-touch

NICE CLEAN COPY PLEASE

Only a few copies left, please email me first before sending payment, thanks David

Reminds me of the time I bought this from Martyn Bradley (ridiculously cheap btw) and I picked it up from him at Albrighton where I was making my DJ debut, I played it about third record in and announced it as T.M.M.O.L. but played the other side in error, I realised quickly my error but was pleasantly surprised when the dancefloor became busy, I never knew of the quality of I.N.W. until that moment - truly fantastic double-sider David

One set aside for ya Kev, enjoy yer hols - all of you, David

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