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I once saw a 1968 catalogue from Soul City Records - now that could really make you ill Oh for a loan of the tardis for half a day

Thought about running something like this myself. This, for me at any rate, was what got me into the music in the first place. Reaction when i've talked about it with others was mixed. General feeling was that i might work as a one off thing but not on a too regular basis. I think it might but who knows.... Others felt that because everyone has these tracks at home (not sure they do anymore) so when they go out they want to hear something different. Some thought that it would appeal more to non-northern crowd I've mixed Otis, Wilson, James Brown, etc in northern spots and it works ok locally but it's not something i've tried outside of my comfort zone Personally i'd love to see it ..... keep me informed

Anyone remember this "local" night. or the All nighters at the Cosmo and/or The Market Hall in Carlisle

Just been on the local news that four members of the Drifters were hurt in a car crash last night after a concert in Newcastle. One, Paul ?????, has quiet serious head injurys. Anyone else heard anything?

Never got my head round Dr Buzzards Original Savannah Band "i'll play the fool". Think they also played "Cherchez La Femme" at one point. I know some people rated it but not for me i'm afraid Quiet liked DC LaRue - "cathedrals" at the time but havn't heard it for years now so might sound crap now I'll also put my hand up to buying the Exciters - reaching for the best but in my defence i was doing mobile disco's at the time Am i forgiven and will i get into soul heaven or be condemmed forever to burn in the disco inferno

Thanks for that bit of info Sebastian Didn't know there was a local issue That's why i love this site! Always learning something new!

Nowt wrong with the Treniers,they did some great R&B stuff....love em why "none-pc" Bazza

Doing a bit of organising last night and played these for the first time in years. As the title says not northern soul and not really what i normally listen to but picked up eons ago as label fillers.Everyone must be familiar with the "Spell on you"even before the lager add but i've posted it up anyway Listening again with less biased ears i quiet like them. Especially the non-pc treniers! Anybody else? Gary Okeh_7056_Larry_Darnell___my_love_for_you.mp3Okeh_7050_The_Treniers___get_out_of_the_car.mp3Okeh_7072_Screamin_Jay_Hawkins___i_put_a_spell_on_you.mp3Okeh_7084_Screamin__Jay_Hawkins___you_made_me_love_you__I_didn_t_want_to_do_it_.mp3Okeh_7134_Little_Joe___ev_ry_now_and_then.mp3Okeh_7142_The_Eventuals___just_the_things_that_you_do.mp3Okeh_7144_Dr.mp3Okeh_7149_Louis__Blues_Boy__Jones___come_on_home.mp3Okeh_7160_Roy__Lee_Johnson___black_pepper_will_make_you_sneeze.mp3

Tried to listen to VIP last night through Sky but could only pick up constant "beep". Anyone else having same problem?

Sad news "Independent" did a nice obit yesterday

Could be wrong but didn't this track and another by the same group/same label appear on the front page of Soul Bowl list for a short time? If so would have been about £5 or so! I'm sure i bought both but they moved on a long time ago Both were green label.

Just been catching up with SS since i've been away over NY, so sorry for delay in joining in Got the Earl Gaines lp - will have a look tonight if anybody would like more details.

No - but this is Or visit the Spam museum https://www.spam.com/ Or the UK site https://www.spam-uk.com/

Can i play please!

If i remember correctly this was reviewed as a new release in "Blackbeat". The review contained label contact details, prices, etc and i sent away directly to the label, for a 7" and a 12", seems likely that loads others did as well. Think it appeared about the same time as OT Sykes-stone crush on you (Fun City) and just before the big 60's/70's split! Think the label had another couple of releases, the group name Harbour rings a bell and i recall a female vocal track but the name escapes me. Both nice sweet soul type records.

Love "cry to me" by LH Does anyone rate "mother of shame" Seem to remember it was quiet popular once over but not sure where!

Here you go mate. Hope this is ok.

Will sort this when i get home tonight and, if no one else has, i'll post in morning.

I am a big fan of the blues the music as well as EVERTON FC anyone else. Well one out of two anyway Does anyone else do the UK blues festivals or is it just me

Saw him this year at the Maryport Blues Festival - awesome Was lucky enough to blag an interview after the show for "On the scene". Not only a great performer but also a really nice guy

Just picked up on this thread before starting work, so havn't had chance to go into any depth. Record Collector did a feature on Soul/Vietnam records. I will have a copy somewhere and can scan for you. PM if intertested.

...apparently the crowd noises are from hillsborough Don't remember hearing boos on the record Was responsible for making me want to learn more and introduced me to Chuck Wood

OKEH

First introduction to soul/ northern in Mansfield was at a school disco.Held every Tuesday or Wednesday, i think, at St. Johns School. Does anyone else remember this? Pop, Crisps and Northern Soul - what more could a young man want! Well there was one thing now i come to think of it but not on these family read pages! Gaz PS. Still looking for Steve Wilson! Might turn up at Field Mill now the new seasons starting!

Bought a job lot not too long back for $24 and a few cents, so sent $25 over ......... seller sent me US stamps in change . Keeping hold of them as i to have every intention of visiting the States soon............. and writing a letter