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I wouldn't be interested in such a break but followed the link to see what was on offer, still not interested. I guess for some people if you're going to have a weekend break at a hotel that provides entertainment you might as well go to one that offers something approaching the music you like. I don't think they are cashing in they are just providing a service which going by the amount of breaks and the various musical genres there is an obvious demand, you pays your money and takes your choice. I don't think it fair to compere these with the Prom concert. Only my opinion but two entirely different things which no doubt will be covered on the relevant thread. Would you consider events like the Jersey Weekender etc where you book the full package to be cashing in or are they ok because they are run by people involved in Northern soul, just asking and only mentioned Jersey as it's one I've been to in the past.

Cheers for that, the question and answer part with Joe Duddell is very enlightening as to the process involved. I hope somewhere we find out the reactions of some of those involved in the night. To the naysayers I'd say a British institution , The Proms has paid homage to the music we all love and did it very well, shouldn't we be in some small way proud of that.

I just said this one shows just how good Edwin was, good attempt though

Well she who must be listened to went to the loo and came back when Darrell Banks was on, yes ,she said well this one sounds very good 🤣😂🤣,

For a change I can't see anyone having any reason to complain about this, cracking "you're gonna love my baby", my highlight so far

Having to listen on a Chromebook so sounds a bit limited, annoying not being able to see who is singing so looking forward to watching when I'm home with better sound.So far so good.

I up voted Benji's comment as it was something I thought myself and then found I was up voting Chalky's as well as I hadn't considered as he says "it's their's to make a mockery of". Another lesson in listen to all sides of a discussion before coming to a conclusion. I went a couple of years ago to if my memory serves me right something called The Northern Soul Orchestra in Manchester. I have probably got the title wrong but it was compered by Richard Searling in a gold suit (what was he thinking). To be honest only went cos a mate had two spare tickets so it cost me nowt. The music was fine but to my ears some of the singing fell way short but the people were dancing in the aisles enjoying it far more than I did. I was left feeling very underwhelmed by it all. Hopefully the vocalists at the proms will deliver and we will all be pleasantly surprised.

I've checked out the singers on youtube, as you'd expect they are all decent singers.I'll let you judge for yourselves if you check them out. Only one for me doesn't have a particularly soulful voice, pick of the bunch going off the limited posts on the tube would be Vulu Malinga, Frida Touray has a lovely voice but the clips make it hard to judge what she'd make of a Northern song. Pick of the male singers for me would be Brendan Reilly.

Don't see any harm in it personally. I have no real desire to Dj but myself and a mate have often talked about finding somewhere where like minded souls could meet in an afternoon and bring along a few records ,not just northern to play and listen and chat about soul music in all its genres. Dancefloor not a essential, kinda like when you have a couple of mates round . Before someone else says it I'd call it Chin Strokers Corner 🤔🤔 😇

Anyone watching the French thriller I Killed My Husband? Interested in any thoughts as I'm on the verge of giving up due to for me too many unlikely events.

I've been there many years ago having to have our dog put to sleep. It's a situation nobody wants to be in and sadly it's something you do for love. You are doing the best thing for him and have tried all you can possibly do to help him. Take comfort that his pain will be over and he will feel nothing. For you as I'm told the Queen once said "grief is the price we pay for love". There are people who won't understand the unconditional love given by a pet unless they have experienced it and the pain in having to make the decision you have,what you are doing is an unselfish act putting Taffy's suffering to an end. The feelings of guilt are inevitable but knowing you did the right thing will come in time.

Had this in a drawer from a record I bought some time ago, came to the top again toady and the thought crossed my mind did it have happy memories for someone, realise its a very long shot they are likely to be on here, the "you" on the signpost has always intrigued me, girlfriend perhaps 25 miles away? Mods feel free to move, did wonder about Freebasing.

Most of the obvious already mentioned, I'd nominate Green Book if not for the music for the social aspect ,saw an episode of the American Pickers where they picked from a hotel that was in the actual Green Book.

I came across this on Youtube and found it fascinating , a guy searching for African music, might interest a few on here, feel free to move Mike if you feel it fits better elsewhere.

A few shots taken in Rhodes this week

I've got the British Mojo release which states it as a Ronn release so I guess it will be the same mix on that one.Would be interested to hear yours Mal , is there a a video on Youtube or was it just a comment?

First decent walk since being ill over Christmas and New Year. Walk up to New Mills Reservoir Smithills Bolton. Looking across res towards Winter Hill

Twas me Mal, glad you liked it, I have a collection of World Cinema dvds many of which I'll probably not watch again so if you come across anything mentioned on this thread or elsewhere if I have them you're welcome to those as well. Bear in mind I haven't bought any for some years so most are I would guess prior to 2015, might have some later ones though.

We've only been to an event twice since lockdown, both birthday celebrations, one was a one off purely for the birthday playing a diverse selection of music the other piggybacking on a regular event sticking to tried and tested. One had me thinking about getting out and about again, the other made me realise I had not missed hearing the same old records over and over. I have missed seeing friends who I only saw at events, missed discussing the records and all that entails. We used to go to the Ashton Ukranian Club now that I do miss especially when I read the events page and see what they could be potentially playing on the night. Good to see that night regularly a lot busier than I remember pre covid and a testament to the dedication of the guys who run it, class will out eventually. What I hear from friends who are still attending well established local events mainly playing oldies is they are generally well attended one in particular rammed every month. Health issues would prevent me from dancing should we venture out so I'm now quite happy buying and playing from my collection at home.

And as long as some people are prepared to to pay over the odds on ebay for records they could quite often buy cheaper, graded the same or better others sellers will I guess see that and inflate their prices to match. I've had different results when making an offer on Discogs , some have been accepted, some outright rejected,some accepted after a counter offer from seller and on one occasion I've mentioned on here before no response at all only to get a message saying seller had relisted record at same price as everyone else, record is still listed two years later. Since I started buying again four years ago I've noticed far fewer records with a low starting price on ebay and many starting at price you can buy direct from Discogs. I use Discogs as a guide not a bible regarding prices, refreshing to see the other day a record I was watching on ebay that I missed the end time relisted at a cheaper price, at last a seller with common sense. On inflated prices a seller the other week listed several Motown records all described as "ultra rare". I thought surely that can't be right, one was £175, a check on Discogs showed 9 for sale ranging from around £14 to £30. It reminded me of the old thread on here Comedy sale of the day. I'm still learning, navigating the minefield of sales, thankfully one thing I have learned is curb the impulse buy, be patient another more often than not in my price range comes along sooner or later. Unfortunately some people are prepared to pay over the odds for quite common records. That's my moan to justify being bottom of the table in record buying with my losses far outnumbering my win column

A mix of interesting views and same old same old. Bug bear of mine that I find very irritating happens all the time on Youtube why did they not just use the sound from the all nighter in the clips showing GP dancing instead over over dubbing with Judy Street or at least choose another tune from the thousands out there. I realise they like to have perfect sound quality but surely in this context better to at least try and convey some of the atmosphere of the night.

Been watching Dead to Me on Netflix, not for everyone, female leads can be a tad irritating, bit too much ffing but a twist at the end of every episode that surprises you. Episodes only 30 mins long so quite easy to binge watch. Quite cleverly written how they manage a twist that keeps you watching. As with all these kinds of shows you do find yourself thinking would they really have done that and things are sometimes left unexplained,coincidence follows coincidence but it's an easy watch and quite entertaining. Documentary worth a watch again on Netflix, Where's My Jet about a guy who works out how to win a Harrier jet in a Pepsi promotion.

If you are planning to visit Edinburgh and fancy a hop over the border Chillingham Castle is an hour and a half away over the border. Quite a few years since I went there but it was like no other Castle I have visited, no ropes blocking access, you could get up close to furniture etc, at that time it was like going round to your mates who hadn't cleaned for years which was all part of its charm. More of interest to you said to be Britain's most haunted castle. Plenty of info on line, also been a tv series set there which you might find on you tube.

Good to know he's still around, often wondered where he'd gone,miss his posts in general and in the Photos thread.

I enjoyed it, very sad to see things end up the way they did with the writing on the wall so early in his career. he was certainly never shy of upsetting people. Definitely a deeply troubled soul .