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  1. ...it wos wicked bruv!x Status......happy!x @@ ~ LUV SOOTY X
  2. ....so.....how do you play 24 1/2 tunes...in 58 minutes.....and ram the floor to each tune from the outset......choosing half the set randomly....??? Well...I found out..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bV4pMIqLAUg I have always approached life since around aged 5 figuring 'your on your own' so to speak when it really counts. That understanding has helped me face whatever reality or circumstance presents itself in life. After having a long day beginning at 5am...and a successful night at Kings Hall.....enduring an extra 4 1/2 hour return journey.....I may have been forgiven for not going to Charity Soul's Dayer at Knottingley as I hadn't slept for nearly 2 days....and had further busy days ahead. But.....my decision was to go and help those 'band of brothers...and Sisters' who have shown their commitment to this 'project' that is rapidly expanding...and I am a better person for it...and thank them all again for the 'experience' and genuine friendship...my efforts returned me....!x I had to go......end of. Toc...the driving force behind Charity Soul had organised for Professor Maitland...whom Charity Soul are funding in the main....was making the trip from York to come and experience a Soul doo!! It was my chance to meet him and pass on some 'personal' messages from Colleagues he'd spent time with on Charity missions globally over the years....friends of mine back in Cambridge! I also needed to get an understanding from him as to what we could achieve further by working together. Within half an hour of him arriving.....we had him sown up to a movie deal....organising a function for us full of nurses.....and starring in his own record release as 'Norman Soul'..........all of which he lapped up....as any good Proff should!!x Job done....and the pics reflect our happy gathering with this leading scientist whose research is tackling stem cell cancer.....the root of all evil....literally. He was inspiring to us...and he was impressed and proud of us all too!x A super guy and proper cause. Charity Soul will be in a position to give an update on the outcome of these meetings and decisions in the New Year when it intends to go 'National' with its concept and philosophy. As Sooty....the kind of PR man for the outfit...I look forward to sharing that with you all in the New Year with my colleagues....as soon as the fine print and stamps are in place.....but we is excited about it all....and that can be said now!!x Here are some of the key folk who have helped Charity Soul become established and supported since its inception nearly a year ago..... ...sorry about the quality of pics taken adhoc....Topsy Turvy wanted to remain anonymous on the net in case his image was used for sexual deviants interests. We support his right to be safe....so there......!x @@ ~ As 'one of the crew'....I was there to help set up for 11am....but.....Toc and Swoz being good friends...insisted i had a couple of hours and I thank them sincerely for that 'support'!!!x They returned at 1pm...and we wos off...for the day! I was looking forward to it....it was the last time I had had 'time out'....same gig....3 months earlier! There was a 'buzz' to walk into this time.....the Proff coming....Yvonne Vernee speaking 'live' from the US....and 2 hours of the night being broadcast via the net....Globally!!! What more could one ask for....except to enjoy it...which I was determined to do! Now....I hadn't eaten 'proper' since me last McDonalds Friday afternoon at some service station somewhere.....so had a wander into the Community Centers Cafe......and a full Sunday home cooked dinner...was on the decks....and the family who piled it onto me plate who look after the Knottingley football folk...Miners...and every 'group' in the area......did themselves proud!x They said they will read this.....and so I say this proper......it is the best Sunday Dinner I have had....for 7 years!!!!x I recommend it to all...!x There you go Mam!x Folk who came for the evening enjoyed burgers and hot dogs too which went down well....so....everything for a Sunday day out....for those thinking of joining us for future events held there!x I am not one for record rooms or owt....I prefer to be in the main room if possible. But....as a joint host/promoter/helper...then you do as is required....! Because of the DVD....and the Proff visiting....and things to discuss with fellow promoters/helpers...then I spent me first few hours in there! 'Quality' time with the likes of Topsy....Swoz...'genuine' folk who.....made me pi** myself with laughter regularly throughout the day! Banter was bang on...and indeed Topsy in particular has been discussed in these forums....and all I can add is.....he's welcome in my company anytime....nice 1 mate...X I have my tent ready and I am setting up camp in his Radio Shack very soon....he insists.....so we will keep you posted as to when that will get aired....if it is allowed...hehe!!x @@ ~ Music......as I said above...there was more adventurous 'oldies' played throughout the day than I heard at Kings Hall. Not once in 10 hours did anyone find time to play One Wonderful Moment....or...A Little Bit Hurt as 'obvious' tunes. Both of which would have stormed the floors and i;ve happily played in me time. I would do again. But didn't this day either! Classics they are yep.....forgotten?...absolutely not. Should we forget them? No...but we need reminding of the others too. 10+ DJ''s can't be wrong....can they? Especially when they are packing the floors with alternatives! I found the same in 1993. The same top 10 DJs playing at all the venues the top 10 obvious....and 'creaming' it. Don't get me wrong....Keith Minshull...Brian Rae..Dave Evison...Rob Smith...and the like did it for me at Keele Xmas '92....honest! I danced to Keiths Too Many People by Bobby Goldsboro' 3 times......had it away each time! Never heard it...!! We all got to start somewhere!!! But...20 years on....from 20 years on.......it wasn't required to be so unadventurous let's say!x I heard around 20 'oldies' I had never heard before during the say 10 hours I ear wigged proper. I didn't hear 1 in 4 hours...at a top venue? Not labouring a point...just giving some context so folk can see where i;m coming from!x Having said that.....erm.......it was 'obvious' tunes that saved me and my set...more later.........!!!x Yvonne Vernee ( I think I typed Renee somewhere?!Soz!)...had been kept in touch with by phone to be updated on progress throughout the day. She told me her passion for patronning Charity Soul was because she lost 2 close family members to Cancer and she was made aware of the Proffs research and its potential over in the US. I found her to be a sincere Lady who also like 'being told'! She refused any pampering upon her impending visit and I told her she ain;t coming then unless she allows us to do so! I said be treated like a Lady.....or s*d off! She lu'v d it....and is looking forward to further involvement with Charity Soul!x Super stuff all round and a special thanx to Swoz for his efforts in getting such a respected singer on the Soul scene involved....X Young un's...and Lady's have been 'topical' in Soul Source forums lately.....and we had both at he Dayer....as DJ's and of course Dancers!!x During the 'live' radio transmission....2 young lads....early 20s....got up....and DJ'd.....and that is when us 'old school'....were in trouble!!! Me and Swoz were after these 'kids'....and they played EVERY TUNE I had lined up as a possibility in me set!!!!! 1 after the other.....couldn't believe it!!!!! I then realised who it was DJing.....Jonah and Rachels son...from Oldham and our old stomp venue the Hollinwood Club!!! Thing is....I used to play all his tunes....at his Mam and Dads gig....when he was in Rachel's womb..........so not surprising.......or aliens....just 'natural' stuff!!!!x Little bu**er all the same....!!!!x Sheeesh. Only took 100 with me....down to around 60 to choose from in me box!! 1 in 3...no probs....or so I thought!!!x The radio kit connected into the decks had caused some technical hitches for DJ's here and there during the day/evening.....but I took over after the Radio stuff had been disconnected....and everything back to normal....or so we thought!x I took over from a sweating Sammy whose last couple of records had 'slid' or jumped for some reason.....and neither of us knew why at the time! I then took over.......and rammed it with Little Darling....Marvin Gaye...so I could spend a minute looking at the deck whilst the tune looked after the people!!!x I couldn't find any problems that were obvious with the kit.....so followed with a respectful spin for Yvonne of the UK press of Heaven Must Have Sent You...........which I am told is Yvonne singing on that version and not the US iussue?!?!!x Learn summink everyday init!!x BUT....that it when the wheels...knobs and every groove on me tunes....fell off!!! It stuck......10 sec's in.....floor just getting loose....and silence......so start again......same thing....so change deck....chat....pull Supremes...He's All I got...which I was gonna play at some point......and that then slipped too......10 seconds in after dancers were off again!!! Change deck........grab ANY TUNE....chat chat....smile at groaning folk......and I play a request....Hopes and Dreams which was sat up waiting because of the request made before I went up!! Mouth organ saved me...again......but before Jimmy had finished his sentence...the mouth organ slid in....repetetively!!!!ARGHHHHHHHHHHH.........BOTH decks....down! So....I grab ANY TUNE...next to Jimmy Fraser....Jimmy Robbins.....I can't please you.....youths...and stomper folk hit the floor and answered my cries of LEEEETSSSS DAAAANCE....and I held my right index finger on the arm to help the needle run 'up' the sloping hill that the decks were now clearly on...!!! The vibrations and small movement after the Radio kit had been removed....meant the decks were a few inches forward on the table....which has a sloping front edge....and nobody had noticed!!! In fact the whole table was at a slant....! I reached over with my left arm to my box as folk wrestled to flatten the first deck as I held Jimmy Robbins in the groove.....and pulled another tune 'randomly' as I couldn't move.......and put it on the fixed deck!! Didn't know what it was...slung it on....cue'd....and pressed play and hopped for the best.....it held....I looked up....and the floor was cheering and packed too...My Man A Sweet Man....Millie Jackson! NEVER intended to play it....but....it did the trick...for the moment!!!x I let the lads look at the second deck as Millie kicked off.....and as Millie was finishing....she started to stick at t'other end....ARGHHH!!! I was given the 2nd deck back....6 seconds or so of Millie to go...repetitively......grabbed another tune.....knew it could have been 1 of 3 tunes on the same label and genre......cued it....pressed play and said...we is off...and waited for the sound to tell me what i;d picked next.....and Curtis took it away....Move On Up.......!!!!! Looked up.....job done!!! I think Baby Don;t Change Your Mind or Zing Went The Strings of My Heart would have done it too......none of which i;d heard all weekend!! NONE of then would have been played....if i;d have been 'choosing' I'd say...or unless requested!! When I thought it was all over..........Curtis started to stick as it finished like Millie had......so....both slanting t'other way now!!! No record cued....grabbed another 'randomly'....cued it as Curtis's violins were about to bust a string.......and You Get Your Kicks flew on and grabbed everyones attention as it had cued right......for the first time during me set......!!! Floor packed.....given 2nd deck back.......took a deep breath......realised I was halfway through my hour.....had played....or started about 14 tunes during this tecnical hitch......and decided I was going to have the last half hour away as I wanted too......so got a request out as I knew i;d have 1 or 2 dancers for it....to start....NF Porter....Keep On Keeping on......a luvly 'bassy' backbeat........which kicked off the next problems.......! The sponge underneath the decks had been removed to try and level them up......and NF driving bass......fed back thru the table....and made it jump..........!!!!!! Half way thru....deja vue....grabbed another tune 'randonmly' as there wa silence in the room again....at least the moans had stopped as folk realised there was a problem....which weren't me!!!! Seven Day Fool landed on the deck......Etta started to stick at the end.....and feeding back.........so faded that as I sincerely apologised agaaaaain to all....and grabbed another tune out of me box....randomly...realised what it was.....and thought hmmmm....let's see if that 'holds'....the floor....and the needle! I had been told a few seconds earlier that the heads/needles were the wrong type too.....more suited for modern thin grooved records as opposed to old school fat grooves! I pulled up a tune that i've loved since it arrived in the post 'anonymously' several years ago....as a new release! Never played it out.......so grabbed it happily as the groove was definitely in me mind at the time! I said.....now for summink different.....and 'The Spy' Instru kicked off.....'hard core' hit the floor......whistles went up.......they all knew it and hadn't danced to it for aaaages I gathered.......and then as they were just getting into it.......a luvly voice BLEW THEM ALL AWAY!!!! The same experience I had really when hearing Butch play Bird Walkin' early 90's at the 100Club! It was the only tune I knew that first night....began to dance....and yup......a Lady's voice blew me away!!! The 'Agent For Love' held it's groove...no feedback.....packed the floor....and yes....afterwards....it was the most popular question asked...a....wot was the instru orig called...and B....wtfOOOOk was that...???!!!.....with genuine appreciation of it by DJ's and punters!!! I was pleased!!!x @@ ~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQ2xCuWc-ws I turned to a 70' track with thinnish grooves....Love is A Serious Business....which suited the decks and not my choices at the time! Needless to say....my heart had gone out of the 'enjoyment' of me 1 night out as a DJ.....and was concentrating on just 'continuity' in some way for the people.....and as there were 2 folk fiddling with the decks.....and Swoz making ready to take over.....I put the Heaven Must Have Sent You back on....for Yvonne etc....it played all the way thru.....and whilst it did and the floor rammed....I decided I didn't want to put another tune on....told Swoz to make ready......as I PICKED the first tune for meself of the night....and said on the mic to all......."there is nothing else to say except.....i'm playing this for me....join me....or sit in ure seats and moan....I don''t care!"........pressed play.....leapt off the stage....and danced to Cry To Me...Solomon Burke. I was gobsmacked.......thought i;d be 'alone' with it....looked round....floor rammed and folk coming up with genuine appreciation for my efforts! Indeed....upon returning to my fellow DJ's and promoters....the most meaningful statement that resonated and made me feel better was when 1 said in front of all....'f*** me Sooty....never seen a seasoned Pro at work.....!" It meant summink....cos I am.....but did i want that....did I??? So....that was my personal reward for all me efforts! Yes i;m glad it was me....I sung a xmas song during some silence which went down well...gave banter out where uncomfortable silences may have filled the room...and 'held' it all together when all around was falling apart.....which is what I do in life............I just wanted a day off.....tbf. Sigh!x There...24 1/2 tunes played in 58 minutes....a floor to each tune for their duration.....and obvious oldies....a 'new' tune....and some 'quality'.....all done randomly....!!! No excuse for any DJ to do worse...is there???...given 3 minutes to 'think'. I had 3 seconds on average!!!!hehe!x https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmnvPnDZUI8 Overall tho'...a super day/weekend....and over £1100 raised via Charity Soul. A couple of hundred attended....and many stayed until 10/11pm where we was all treated to some 'quality' by Swoz allowing a luvly Lady...Promoter...DJ...whom I think was called Annie who came from Bolton and does a doo there! It could be Burnley....or Harrogate...! I forgot!x But...I witnessed something I hadn't seen for around 15 years! Annie went through another DJ's box and played the alternate tune! At a gig in Cambridge circa 1998....we swapped boxes...3 of us....me...Pat Loasby...(RIP)....and a local Cambridge lad called Andy! We all did our set with each others tunes! The same outcome was had that night...as was had by Annie and Swoz....a SUPERB set....which the owners of the said boxes were surprised to hear coming out of their collection!!! How many times do you stop at a tune....want to play it...know you should....but skip it for the guaranteed and the like?!x Imagine hearing that tune......precisely!! Swoz was gobsmacked at what he hadn't played for yeaaaars that Annie pulled out! I recommend it among 'friends'...for the craic one night!!x I can't thank enough Kev and Richard at Stoke for thie friendly welcome and the Charity Soul folk with Toc and his Luvly wife Tracey deserving a special mention for their quality hospitality shown to me.....thank you all!!x Now i;m getting the hang of it all.....again.....i'll be back for more....I reckon!!x @@ ~ LUV SOOTY X I would like to take this opportunity to thank all you well wishers for my birthday plugs yesterday!! I did like them.....and do we grow up really?? Why?x @@ ~ I go away later today for perhaps a week and look forward to chilling with you all when I return over the festive season via banter and the like in here!x Have a Merry one all!x ...THE DVD...!! Those who have ordered through Paypal or any other method.....they are being posted today/tomorrow and you will have them for Xmas!x There are 27 copy's left from the Xmas stock which have been placed on Ebay for a 3 day campaign. If you want one still....then that is the only source until after Xmas!x Thanx again for your 'support' of that!x I said I was going to update folk on the Rochdale Rehab unit I was due to visit. Unfortunately I couldn't....physically'....do it among 4 trips to Blackpool from Cambridge over 2 days! I spoke to Carol who relayed messages to those involved....and a new date is to be arranged after the 20th January for me to visit 'proper' and give you feedback on that trip then!x I haven't forgotten Mrs Smith either.....but I will save that 'story' for xmas......!!x There Rob........a few more weeks to 'stress'.......his Mam told me EVERYTHING....since he was aged 5/6....! It made my day having a proper chat with Mrs Smith....something I hadn't done since first meeting her in 1994!!!x Yes....a happy day.....considering!x Thanx....X BRAV,,,,,,,my kind of guy mate......THANK YOU....X
  3. ....I put it in the same 'class' as Brianstorms 'Loving is Really My Game'....or 'Have Some Everbody'.....both of which I played ritually towards the end of Tony's 7.45amish.....!!!x They 'rocked'...but were 'customer' demands'!!!x @@ ~ LUV SOOTY X Thanx for the birfday wishes folks.....sincerely!x The last time I celebrated it proper was with my Community Service mates 2 or 3 years ago!!x Thank You!x I am off to London to show some friends the sights! It will make my day to be honest and look forward to leaving in 5 minutes or Abs my 6ft Goddess will batter me silly...brifday or not!!!x I am half way through writing the 2nd bit of the last weekend.....but will finish it as a 'chill out' tonight upon my return! I then will be away for several days and look forward to 'sharing' Xmas joys with you all through here too upon my return....!x Thanx all...and have a happy day!x ...ouch....I made a mistake Steve G....it weren't Lou i followed with........it wos this......doh!!!!x I like Lou tho'.....amazed at Pete S saying it's '71...!x Willing to learn....as I always have been...thanx to you trailblazers back home and around the UK!!x @@ ~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qrAp44fN08
  4. A Question For The Oldies Brigade ? ...erm...at me last gig...I was approached in an affectionate manner by a fellow DJ who prides himself on his 'modern' approach....with things like 'Tribute'...and told 'we' are of similar ilk....'modern' DJ's...! I had never considered myself one......ever.....'Northern DJ first and foremost! But 'I'm So Happy...and Love is A Serious Business....and...Love Factory.....all represented a 'modern' approach....apparently!!x I did smile.....! I do remember having to listen to I'm So Happy a few times before I felt confident with it....in 1994! It eventually became a kind of signature tune wherever I D'd! However....it was never part of me original 100 taped Northern Tunes....and perhaps....wouldnever had made them either....if i;d have been choosing them....back in '74/5!!!x To me.....I'm So Happy...Heaven in The Afternoon and the like.....are 'disco' genre.......in me head! I have never danced to them really....or they don;t 'grab' me to dance.....but.....I play them....cos the people...in the 90's...and today....want to hear and dance to them......being a DJ....I do!!x I heard and saw the reaction to the 'modern' Sidney Barnes tune too...3 months ago! Never heard it....understand it to be an Ian Levine recentish production...then heard it at 2 venues over the week-end....folk danced....and why not...as did I....the 3rd time of hearing it.....and I was given a copy by a fellow DJ...and yup....i;ll play it!!x So...what i;m saying is....'Northern'...is Northern....from wherever...whatever....despite my personal 60's butt kicking perversions!!x https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qYiIsWZQAY @@ ~ LUV SOOTY X ...and if I remember......after Love Factory that night....I said....'let's get back to some puuuuuuuure Norvern.....stomp time.....!!!"....and spun Lou Pride....i;m Coming 'Ome....which rocked and packed further.......!!! Wot do I know???!!!hehe!!x @@ ~
  5. ....I love you Gordon,.....irrelevant!x...and U can't do owt about it!!!x.....nite!!!!!!x @@ ~ LUV SOOTY X
  6. ....naaaa Dave.....coppers read it tho'!x I ain;t got time for bo**ox with them or anyone else either!x The night I made the DVD...my BM's drivers window was put in and me phone nicked...right outside in Kings Hall slip road. The door was unlocked and the key in the ignition....tw^t. Several weeks later there was an admission that it was an undercover job and 1 'force' assisting another. The other....I had 5 of their 'moguls' in the frame for being naughty in 1 way or t'other over 25 years. I was stopped 17 times thru 5 different Police forces....none of em knew why....just answering 'requests'.......! It all stopped when I didn't do me producers....and when turning up at court...intending to do so for all 17 'stops'.....the first 2 appearances i turned up with my ;'evidence'.....which compromised the Magistrates somewhat! So...suddenly...nobody wanted to read 'the truth'...all charges dropped....everywhere....and The Zurich Insurance company capitulated and eased their 'pressure' on our finest Forces and paid out £4 Million.....to victims of peedo activity whilst in kids homes....over 400 of em to date...victims in the 70's and 80's....folk our ages. So....I was genuinely happy at the Kings Hall 10 years ago....it was a 'chill out' making the film....considering!x The same this weekend. I haven't 'been out'...since the last Charity Soul doo....3 months ago!!!x So..yes...I enjoyed Saturday....and indeed Sunday.....without gear....a few spliffs granted....and seeing as i stopped alcohol in 1980....then...all done on Endorphin.....and good tunes Dave....!!!!x @@ ~ To all those Charity Soul folk and others waiting the 2nd half as such....then i;m sorry!x I'm shot thru now....and have to go to Blackpool....3 times...before Friday 4pm!!! That's after going to Stoke...extra 4 hour journey thru roadworks......back home then immediately to Knottingley for the day.....getting to bed Sunday night 2am after being at the dayer and among the last to leave.....'hard core' we is....no kip Saturday....then leaving Tocs at 4am to go to Washington/Sunderland and back to Knottingley for a few hours kip....(Thanx Toc and Tracey...XX)....then on to Spalding....and Cambridge.which i managed to do by 8pm Monday!x Tuesday....finished off a tiling job I started last week for some folks with learning difficulties who have a flat between them! Left to go play football for an hour....went back...finished tiling at 11pm llast night....went to bed for 5 hours....then took a truck to Blackpool....and back....just loaded for 5am start tomorrow!!x I wanted to do the 2nd bit of feedback....but it needs thought....and at present...I need 5 hours kip to be ready for me mega 3 trips to Blackpool....forgive me.....nite nite!!x @@ ~ LUV SOOTY X ....none Soul folk read I was 'free' this week elsewhere......and I can't say no.........so shipping stuff around the UK for the Philippines.....to be loaded on a Hercules on Sunday.......so....priorities....and as said....forgive me for the delay...X Thanx for the email Richard(Searling)....much appreciated friend and yes...10 years on.....tis looking good!!x I will hopefully do it Friday.....as at present....I am free.......erm...I said that about Monday and Tuesday....I was free.....wot day is it? Charity's....pah. Ooops...heard from Drew too re the rehab unit in Rochdale...who are expecting me tomorrow......and I will fit it into 1 of me return trips from Blackpool tomorrow or Friday.....on it!!x.....now nite nite.....and thanx for your understanding.....X
  7. Since my first Northern function...Keele xmas 1992....I have never ever not enjoyed meself Winnie.....and nobody can say different!x Correct!x My choice...not a promoter or DJ's...fortunately!!x I won't let the bu**ers control me life......whatever next!!!x @@ ~ LUV SOOTY X ...off t'Blackpool.....see the light....s.....X
  8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVlXQQcrpho My first attendance of a Nighter for 10 years.....and Turley's tune spun at Kings Hall...1 of 3 that I danced too during our 4 hours there.....sums up my weekend nicely!!x Thank you all!x I am writing this post to respond en masse to numerous chats and comments had with folk be they Soulies...Promoters...DJ's and the hidden 'gems' behind the scenes!!x I told all I would 'report' back as to my opinons and findings through SS and this post is it!x It's up for discussion...but...as a seasoned 'journeyman'.....and returning after 10 years...then perhaps...it may suit as an article too?(Mike?x) There is lots to share....after 10 years and updating meself...so no apologies!!x I consider my feedback 'sensible and measured'. Why? Well...I don't do drugs as I did for All Nighters back in the 90's. I enjoy a joint Publicly and anyone will tell you that Globally...but anything else is reserved for privacy....in me own home and in more intimate settings....for special occasions instead of a meal out and bottle of Bolly....which I recommend for true lovers!x On that basis....I was meeting 'the people'...and as Pete and I were talking to folk about the DVD at Kings Hall....then yes...as Gordon Russell quite rightly points out on occasion....business is business....and Pete and I both take that 'responsibility' serious. Therefore....I went to Kings Hall with my business head on first.....and the 'social' Soul Scene second......and the following is based on that criteria!x We intended to get to Kings Hall for 9pmish.....but those who travelled via the A14/M6 after 7.45pm....copped 3 diversions.....adding 42 miles....and 2 hours to the journey taking in the wonderful sights of Wolverhampton Town Centre......sigh.....10 minutes too late to miss it the dversion we wos.....£$**(&%"!"&^%((poo.....so we got there after 4 1/2 hours at just after 11pm....and I was genuinely sorry for missing Sean's set and others whom I wanted to catch......bu**er....X Upon arrival I was met at the door by a Luvly Lady who announced with a huge smile like a 'I remember now moment' a conversation I hadn't been part of........"....ahhhh.....I know who you are now...the Charity Soul doo at Knottingley....!" She then announced her broken toe is fixed....and so I said I wos happy to hear that and she took me £30 quid for the 2 of us!x We had some kit with us...a telly and things to show the DVD.....and headed for the Record room......which has gone since I last went...!! Dealers now 'gel' in the 2nd room with KICKING TUNES accompanying them.......which sadly meant for us.....the environment wasn't conducive to 'talking' with folk about the film!!!! So sadly...and I mean that....we had to seek elsewhere to go!x Pete had never been to a Nighter...or a Soul Night proper....but he knows the craic and mucked in by staying put in the room with our kit whilst I went to seek where to camp....sensibly!! I took that moment to head for the Balcony to take an overview of 'the happening'....but got as far as the steps half way up...and was met by a bouncer and 2 platformed shoed 'teenage' girls...dressed for clubbing and as I looked approachable in me 3/4 length jeans and UJ jacket and hat.....asked if I would teach them too dance......!!!!! The bouncer said he can't help em as it was his first time working a Northern doo...as it was for most of them I discovered!x Their 'husky Joe Lifeguard' poses wilted...or relaxed as the night wore on...which was nice to witness!x Dancing lessons??? It's been topical on SS in recent months....and I gave my passionate speech to these young Lady's based on taking those comments on board...and my sincere feeling.......and said....'Dancing 'lessons'???" It's a feeeeeeeeling girls.....stand near the edge of the floor....watch others....and let the music move you....it'll happen I promise!!! Nobody gives a to** what you do either....I do me own thing....'naturally'.....just get on with it!!"....and gave them a huuuge re-assuring smile with which the Bouncer nodded in agreement whilst grinning too! I saw them venturing onto the floor about 2 hours later....together....tip toeing and stepping around in their platforms....in time.....job done!!x On my way down from the Balcony I bumped into Sammy on the way up who features on the DVD and on Paul Masons Cultural show t'other week......but I didn't tell him about the girls whom he would have trained...personally i'm sure...hehe!x He was too busy wanting to talk about our 'togetherness'...10 years ago.....which was BRILL....and nice to be remembered so fondly mate....nice 1 Sammy...!!X When reaching the foyer again....Kev Roberts was chilling there....and I took my chance to shake his hand and genuinely thank him for providing the function for us all!x It was 'kicking'!x He then went beyond what some of you may expect of him....I wasn't surprised as he has always been helpful and friendly when our paths have crossed or needed too since first meeting him in the 90's. I told him of our dilemma and looked to him for a solution....and a superb one he found too....!x He suggested we set up at the entrance to the old corridor where the record rooms used to be! It was right opposite the middle doors to the main room and a perfect place to talk to folk who stopped to watch the film whilst peering through the door at the stage and hearing EVERY TUNE whilst there!!! Thanx Kev.....and indeed....his suggestion and assistance showed no signs of being 'anti' or uncaring with his attitude towards genuine Soulies that some out there consider he may have!x By now....i'd been about half an hour....during that time...Pete...my Producer friend...had been listening to tunes in the 2nd room......and had a massive 'content' smile on his face as I walked to the bar towards him....because of the tunes he'd been privvy too in that 1/2 hour!!x To impress him....takes some....i dunno who was on during 11pm-11.45ish....but you did it for him......and by default...for me too....THANK YOU!!x Now...'the night'. No it wasn't played during my 4 hours there.....but....was expecting it any moment.....more later!x We set up...and were MOBBED....soon as!x The Kings Hall 'Management' from the Council...Tim and his good Lady Manager whom I think was called...?? I'llfind out now!x .....I can't thank enough either...X They trusted Pete and I and allowed us access to the corridor which is now firmly locked to get access to a plug socket!! Tim in particular who had just taken over as Duty manager kept returning to make sure we were ok! Luvly fella....and he gave me an update on how the function has fared from his perspective over recent years....and ALL was good! I said during our early chat that I thought the Bouncers 'husky Joe' approach was a bit OTT at the time.....he acknowledged my sentiments! However....as I said...after chatting with many of them as they prowled the corridor....I was able to report to Tim as I left that their attitude and 'stance' had indeed mellowed and become more relaxed as they realised Northern gigs ain't like 'that'!!!x Super stuff too which Tim received warmly...X I gave him and his Lady Manager a copy of the DVD which he was pleased to have and understand more of 'the scene'. As an ex promoter....my findings were that it is all sitting pretty for 2014...and beyond...as far as the Council are concerned!! Nice 1!x ......ooooops......having said that.....erm...I was contacted on Sunday afternoon to be told a punch up had actually occurred between 2 Soulies after we had left....!!! A spat brewing for 30 years I understand but report such in the interests of balance!!! But....in 9 years of promoting....I never had 1 to deal with.....but in the grand scale.....I would believe it a very rare occurrence at Kings Hall too....X UPDATE/Edit.... I have just spoken to Tim to ask the Lady's name...Janice was it...and I wanted to get their names right!x Thanx Janice!x I gave them a DVD and look forward to their feedback which they have promised to give!!x He just reported that the biggest 'problem' they had for the night was a Young Lady.....who had dislocated her knee cap....whilst dancing..........................................................................! Erm...I thanked him and put the phone down sharpish................hehe!!x The 4 hours were spent in the corridor greeting old friends and faces and meeting many new ones including many of you 'regulars' who read in here!x In fact there are more readers who said hello....than talkers!x The 'silent majority' spoke...and your opinions were indeed appreciated.....nice 1 all!!x Good friends Ian...Jack....had spent many times on the Mini bus with me over the 9 years I trekked nationally....and it was fantastic to see them both still 'active' and excited by the scene!x Ian has continued his collecting which he re-started after coming to our Soul Nights in Cambridge '93. He had nowhere to go based in Ipswich...and he found a 'home' with us.....and he said i;m responsible for his still 'habit'...of collecting!!x Others commented on his 'quality' collection he has gathered over the past 20 years....but Ian...being a laid back guy....does some DJing....but doesn't like DJing really he said....and I can believe that!x A luvly unassuming fella...and mutual friend to Ted Massey too! Ted waved at us both from the end of the corridor...but I didn't have the chance to meet you Ted or hear your stuff......but Ian said you is 'kicking ass'.....and that mate....is good enuff for me to believe in...he knows his stuff...and people...and his judgement is 'consistent' with folk who have reported back on your input to us all as being 'super'.....to me in the past 20+ years.....as I have said mate!!x Nice 1...and I do look forward to hearing your stuff somewhere soon...and your 'students'.....!!!x The main room.....as said...ear wigged every tune...and saw all reactions to all...during the 4 hours. The screens i'll mention first. Again...been good debate in here about such things at venues...showing the tunes being played. It was the first time i;d seen such personally....aaaaand.....I HATED IT!!!!!!!!!!!! As a dancer......it took away my 'natural' physical reaction to a tune away....knowing in advance what was coming!! No more would the surprise of trumpets announcing the arrival of The Majestics...be uplifting...or the Frankie Beverly BURST launch u outta ure seat.....for me....the brain took over the groove!!!!!! YES...I see the interest and they are a good thing....to see a label...super....like it. But..it killed me....straight up!! My solution to help dancers and watchers??? Delay the pic until 30 seconds after it kicking off.......simples!! Naturally...it messed me up! Took away the excitement....and made it...for me....brain active not dance gear. Most dancers I know...feel it.....they just need reminding what it wos afterwards!!x It is a 'dance' venue....and folk go there to do it...I genuinely feel it better to not show the tune in advance.....if it can be avoided!X As for the tunes I was privvy too......well...I danced 3 times. The first tune was 'Im Not Built That Way...Hesitations....an old favourite spin I had in the 90's.....then Don't Pretend by The Belles...again another old spin......and as I was leaving...telly in hand...Turley came on...which i;d never heard before until in this forum a few months back...and it dragged me back into the room for me last dance!!!!x Although I was busy....and was reserving my energy for the next days Dayer too.....to be very honest.....nothing else made me dance!!x Indeed I would go as far as this.......the DJ's tunes playing n the background of the DVD 10 years ago.....being played by some of those who DJ'd this weekend....pi**ed all over the 'quality' as to what was spun Saturday!! During my 4 hours....so 'obvious' a tune was played one after the other...it;'s a good job the majority where 'on it'...as discussed with Tim the Manager this morning....otherwise...the tunes wouldn't have inspired alone....methinks!x Yes top 500 is the theme.....but to hear the same 50 outta them....pop end too...was disappointing. I heard over 250 tunes on Sunday at the dayer....spun by perhaps 10 + DJ's....and many 'classics'/Oldies among them which packed the floor. Not once did I hear anything from those top 50 obvious...all day!! It is all I heard....and am sad to have to report that. There is no excuse when having an 'easy' appreciative crowd....chomping at the bit for any tune to give it some too...to play just 'any' tune. No real adventure....and as said....Turley....was it for me....the only track i had never heard 'live' or danced too in me life....in 4 hours!!x The DJ's can do better.....listen to yourselves on the DVD 10 years ago......i;m sorry to have dropped in from a time warp or summink....but either you can't be ar*ed....or....realised you didn't need to 'entertain'? Anyone could have turned up and had it away so to speak....but to inspire??? Different thing...and I didn't see anyone do that during my time there......and hoped for better really...X So...people wise....from Kev...to behind the scene folk...and Soulies....and indeed Ginger..Dave Evison and the few DJ's I spoke with.....from a social perspective......BRILLIANT and thank you all for the welcome back as such!x My comments ain;t personal...strictly business....as Gordon would like it...!!x Business done...which included 62 copy's of the DVD among it all...Pete sorted that!!x His opinion??? He heard more ';quality' in the half hour in the little room than he did in the main room in 4 hours......I am the messenger!x ....but after all we have said...I would recommend going.....and sincerely hope it is there for many a year to come!x I mingled among some of the new kids...and watched their approach....and it is to be encouraged....and supported. They added a sparkle to the occasion and indeed can dance....those not in platforms anyway!!x Great to see...and the dress code too.....I saw a pair of 6 buttoned/3 flap waisters on a young un.....and was dead jel......always wanted a pair....and they looked good!x I waddled off...silly prat in a hat back to the car happily reminiscing about me childhood in me head....which is what Kings Hall seems to be about....so on that basis Kev.....JOB DONE....for me!!!x THANK YOU!!x LUV SOOTY X I have to go out for the day.....and will add further with pics the next 'chapter'....featuring lots of happenings on Sunday at a Dayer!!x Including me telling Yvonne Renee to shut up and be looked after....she pi**ed herself on the phone and said she's willing to be told and pampered....love it!!x I did her...just like she did me...in the 90's....awesome!!!x @@ ~ ...I also was done in by another Lady this weekend.....and listened to her 'story'...of you all.....and she has one....which perhaps none of you have heard....or considered!!x Mrs Smith.....and thanx to Maslar...for the inspiration!x I will reveal all her opinions on it all too....this evening!!x X
  9. ...never forget the first time i DJ'd in 93 at Blackburn...Tony's.....given the 7-8am launch spot to finish.....and played Happy....3rd tune from the end of the night........because I really really was....blew the doors off.............X @@ ~ LUV SOOTY X
  10. ....Kids....music..past....future...current.....DJ's....Promoters.. and Lady's???......hmmmm.They all impressed me this weekend at both venues I frequented....Kings Hall and the Charity Soul sponsored gig at Kellingley...XX I have much to share about it all relevant to this thread....but I can waffle on...and as many SS folk came up to me over the weekend.....then I know u wanna hear it anyway....so will write me feedback on all kinds of stuff of interest to most i'm sure.....tomorrow....!x I will also tell how both Young and Old DJ's...dancers...and Promoters...can have it away in 58 minutes....with 24 1/2 tunes....which pack from the outset...pulling them randomly outta ure box..from reaaaaal oldies.....to 4 year old tunes....that were the talk after the doo......!!!x Thanx all of you who expressed an opinion to me over the weekend wherever we were!x.....and out of respect...i'll give mine back on it all....tomorrow!!x Now tho'...a well earned kip.....!x Nite nite...X ++ ~ LUV SOOOTZZZZZ X
  11. ....Pete's just got here and we is off in 10 mins to Stoke. What i'd forgot about and so had he was the 'samples' we made for reviewers/promo purposes!x He just brought them and we have 10 copy's of those left....with new covers as the above will be! Only the 'reviewers' got the Special Sample Copy covers.....12 of them in the WOOOOORLD we made!!!So...if you want a full product DVD tonight....first 10 get em @ £10 each and the £60 petrol to deliver 'em we'll waiver as a chrimbo bonus!!!!x SEE YAAAA THERE!!!!x Those who ain;t going...have a good time wherever u are....!x @@ ~ LUV SOOTY X
  12. Thanx for all your luvly Emails/PMs and honestly...it has been unexpected to the degree it's come my way...!x I have to go out and away from the net possibly until late evening. At present 1.30pm...there is the 100 reserved for Kings Hall....plus 96 copy's left of the available Xmas delivery stock! Based on your feed back....those whom you inform tonight at various functions need to be told be 'on it' before I go to Kings Hall tomorrow evening! Whatever stock is left for you today....may well be used for additional requirements there! Currently 31 copy's are reserved out of those 100....so i;m 'short' already!!!x Not selling...just telling....and don't want anyone to be dis-appointed if I can help it!x Thanx again for your support of...well...yourselves really! I'm just a messenger.....and present it to you on a DVD!!x Have a good day all...X LUV SOOTY X ...for those new reading this...see the excellent new 'Articles' front page of Soul Source to get more details....X (Thanx Mike....X)
  13. ...and after the Disco fades...i'd wheel u too your room....i'd empty ure colostomy bag and give u ure meds and you would smile at me as ure bestest friend Graham.....u would....!!x I would then go back to me decks....and as i'm putting the kit away....i'd leave playing just loud enuff for all of you to drift off to sleep too.......Welcome To My World.....Jim Reeves................a perfect ender.........!x @@ ~ LUV SOOTY X ...the future is what we make it....X There was a time when accepted tunes today were called Rock N Roll...not Soul..some of which was said 'innocently' by folk who have become 'respected' DJ's today and would consider them 'standard' Northern today.....20 years on.....! Tunes they were referring too??.....Betty O'Brian Shell be gone....Richard Berry Have Love....and yes I was told by 'hard core' Soulies whom I respected that the Diplomats 'Cards On The Table' was sh*te and nowt to do wiv Northern....in 1993!!! I still played it...and other Rock N Roll...................good job init!!x @@ ~
  14. ...and as it happens Len I will be playing stuff from that very obscure box at me annual local OAPs Xmas party....in between me bingo calling!x Got looooads like the above and from boot sales since last xmas.....and yes...3 of those Aaron posted would get spun there....and I may get a waltz outta a few of em...!x There is a time and a place for every tune! The art is in finding it and doing it right!x However...I would follow with his 4 tunes straight after ure spot at any gig and the room would be relieved mefinks!!!x Bring it on bro....X @@ ~ LUV SOOTY X ...u ain;t lived until u've seen 2 pensioners dance to this......fit into any all-nighter.....goes faster and faster.....fit for a rave!!!x https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbD4jmM8APU
  15. Togetherness 2013 DVD now available View full article
  16. Hi!x At long last... just in time to make the 10th Anniversary of the making of the Togetherness ‘fly on the wall’ documentary filmed at Kings Hall, Stoke...is now available for the first time ‘officially’ on DVD to order for a guaranteed Xmas delivery! You heard it here first on Soul Source! We have managed to secure a stock of 500 for distribution before Xmas. However there are only 227 copy’s left for those not already ordered from this initial Xmas stock! What’s on it...? I will leave that to independent ‘reviewers’ from the Soul Scene to share with you! Why release it now? Why not?!x The documentary was made ad-hoc at the time without any intention other than for me to personally capture the scene...as it happened! As a consequence and due to the ‘quality’ on offer by the film...Kev Roberts distributed 1000 copies of it on VHS and that was that in 2003! There hasn’t been an ‘official’ DVD made to date and no further copies on VHS have been available for 10 years. Based on the feedback of the reviewers below.....my decision to release it again....has been justified...I reckon!x It was done as a labour of love...for me...and that ethos continues with this new DVD!x The profits after DVD production and distribution costs are going to recognised Charity’s and the like...and here’s some up to date info on them...!x “I found it an interesting and enjoyable reflection of the scene, even although it was filmed in 2003. Some of the comments, however, could well have been filmed last week, as they still apply today”...”Quality was excellent and it was well produced.”...“You should make more.” (Souled Trafford on Soul Source) The first of interest to most Soulies will be ‘Charity Soul’....a relatively new concept driven by dedicated Soulies/Promoters and DJ’s coming together nationally to raise funds via the Scene for stem cell research to tackle the big C and other worthwhile causes. I was invited to review their concept and actions to date and was so impressed I have arranged for £1 to go to that growing pot from every official DVD that is sold. Their money as a collective is currently going directly to the renowned Professor Maitland’s own research project that is a world leader in such things. Upon meeting those involved and further discussions with University and medical folk based in Cambridge whom i’ve worked with in charitable ways and means over time...I decided his efforts are certainly worth supporting. The ‘Charity Soul’ folks motivation was based on their friends who have been lost to this diseases which is so close to being addressed to a resolve which will save thousands of UK lives...Soulies or not. I felt it a worthwhile cause...and hope you agree...X “Having watched the DVD twice I feel confident to review it with an open mind. I found the whole package to be professional, informative and very entertaining with numerous interviews that were Humorous and light hearted but at the same time delivered with Passion and Fact. It was nice to see an Interviewer with great knowledge of the scene pose questions that are relevant and thought provoking, although the filming was done 10 years ago it’s still valid today. The film also captures very well the passion and excitement of the whole experience of a Nighter, from the queue outside to the action on the dance floor and of course The Music.” (Brav on Soul Sauce) The 2nd Charitable cause connected to the Scene has just ‘come on top’ this last week! Soulies successfully raised funds to ensure an ‘official’ Plaque was done for posterity commemorating the Wigan Casino and where it once stood. The surplus funds raised are being donated to a rehab centre in which a now departed Soulie worked at helping drug dependent victims some of which started their battle with drugs as a direct result of their involvement with the Scene back in the 70’s. I was made aware of this facility and intend to visit on the 12th December to meet its operators and patients to see if 50p from every DVD can go there to assist them with their good work on behalf of suffering Soulies and all. I will report back via SS as to the outcome of that meeting and hopefully UTUBE some interviews I hope to capture from folks who frequented Wigan and other fine venues back in the day and have their perspective on life for you to hear and add to your knowledge base of the scene...it’s folk...the positive...and collateral...out there. Another worthwhile cause methinks. The above intentions have been confirmed with those responsible for them. ”From start to finish I found it really engrossing”...”Having been there that night myself, and multiple times before and since, the buzz which the King's Hall has, was undoubtedly captured, not least by seeing Derek Allan dancing away behind the decks in the first few moments. Later on there's an interview with him, and the never ending enthusiasm that personified Derek, and one of the things we all remember so well about him beamed out. There is also a nice little RIP tribute to him, which quite moved me.”...”There are a number of interviews, Richard Searling, Ian Levine, Ginger, Sean Chapman, Chris King, Shifty (nice to see that) Kenny Burrell, Terry Davies to name but a few,”...”...all of which are worth a listen too.”....”Overall the balance of the film for me (I'll emphasise from my point of view) was excellent, in fact the best I've seen of its type.”.........”I'll say now that in my opinion, it's aimed squarely at the mainstream northern soul scene so I'd estimate at least 90% of people currently attending, who watch it, will enjoy it and of the other 10%, if you're open minded, there'll be something about it you'd like.” (Winnie on Soul Source) A 3rd potential benefactor I will mention here is the ‘Wigan Young Souls’. I have discussed with other Promoters and those responsible for Charity money the possibility of assisting these Young ‘uns and their future endeavours in some way. A further meeting in which this will be discussed is taking place the weekend of 8th/9th December and afterwards I would like to make an approach to develop such links with WYS....assuming they have a need! As yet I have not approached them ‘officially’ and so will report at a later date as to that outcome. I would like to think charitable proceeds could go to encourage Youth involvement in the scene in some way to assist with its long term continuation. They...along with other kids...are who we are all relying on to continue the longest running underground scene Britain has ever known. Those of us already initiated who were ‘there’ and kids at the start...have perhaps 20/30 years available to ensure that survives. After that...is where my focus is on with this ‘investment’. As said...I will report back via SS as soon as I have had a friendly meeting with those involved...hopefully before Xmas...or soon after!x “Unlike most of the “in the club” video footage that I’ve seen, here we have interviews with both the punters and the DJ’s and promoters on the night, nicely threaded together by DJ turned media man Sooty.”...”From the collector’s point of view, the film captures Kenny Burrell’s suppressed delight on acquiring a copy of the Mello Souls on the night. There’s footage outside the Kings Hall asking where folks had travelled from, what they make of the event and free tickets are on offer if they can name the labels on which a well-known oldie was released, which keeps an amusing, light hearted thread, running through the film. Would make a stocking filler to watch whilst the wife’s burning the Christmas pudding! (Back Street Blues Soul Source) “I loved the DVD”...”The deejay interviews were fantastic (all of them)”...”It is what it is, a perfect peep into a part of the scene from 10 years ago, a DVD that I enjoyed thoroughly, and that you made funny with your little captions and quiz in the queue ha ha ha!!” (Alison H on Soul Source) “I would like to say i enjoyed the DVD , thought Sooty did a excellent job of presenting it”...the people interviewed showed their passion for northern soul and there was a great soundtrack...” (Gogger on Soul Source) There are other charity/worthwhile causes benefitting from this DVD but I will explain more about that in a minute! For those who weren’t aware of this DVD...the backdrop to it was this! I had a Media Company rapidly expanding and a new cameraman who was gethering experience. On the day in question in 2003...without planning but pure circumstance...we ended up at Kings Hall for him to ‘train’! I didn’t know what I was going to film or who I was going to speak too if anyone! I had permission from Kev Roberts and Richard Searling to film something and that was it! I was genuinely gobsmacked at what had been captured when reviewing it all later! It included ‘Chats’ with Nationally recognised DJ’s/Promoters...and feedbck from Soulies in the behind the scenes build up that has perhaps never been captured on film in the way it has been before! As a Soulie...I was excited by the result and so was Kev! 1,000 copies were made available and sold back in 2003....and that was it! So...to release it now after 10 years is based on the truth that not many folk know of its existence really...or may have come back to the scene since! It is ‘unique’ as far as available products covering the scene goes...and therefore want to pass that gathered footage on.....and...an Anniversary excuse seems good enuff for me....as it has been for all of us on the scene celebrating this or that!!x As there was no ‘planning’ or real ‘professional’ approach to it....here and there....the footage is less than what anyone should expect from a DVD purchased in the shop and creaming you for your dosh! Nope...you have a warts and all job...which had to address the lighting issues on offer and the innocence of the cameraman who wasn’t confident enough to walk around the floor in your face so to speak! I’m glad he didn’t really. As a Soulie...I go to dance....and would have been put out if i’d have had a light or camera shoved in me face at 3/4am in the morning! So...respectfully done given the circumstances! Having said that....all the interviews done on the stage at close hand and chats with Soulies are of quality picture and sound and all is as you’d expect! I’m just being honest based on some of the ‘reveiwers’ comments!x “Yes some of the lighting was a little iffy, but it was made in 2003, so can you expect anything else? It didn't to me, dwell on any one element for too long and looks like a labour of love made for the people” (Winnie) “Loved it ! The rawness of it was refreshing.”...”Only real negative was the quality of the picture but in a backhanded kind of way gave it that lived in feel and like you were in the moment.”... ” Nice to see Sean nearly smiling and Terry, Kenny and Chris ( and the rest ) giving an honest response without being guarded or trying to impress.”...Loved the laid back nature of Sooty's technique and he looked as though he was thoroughly enjoying it.” (Tezza on Soul Source) “The actual dancing footage is used to segway between the interviews and is almost incidental to the gist of the film, which works for the initiated but is probably a little too vague and grainy for anyone buying the video to see that side of the niter.” (BSB) “The dance-floor shots pulled at my heartstrings, just a bunch of folk dancing their hearts out with only the music in mind and none of the tomfoolery you sometimes see today. The background music was right up my street (CD please Sooty :o) ) & it was nice to hear it subtly throughout the DVD.”...”There were so many other things I could have commented on (in a good & funny way) but didn't want to recite it all & spoil it for those who haven't had the pleasure of watching it yet. (Alison H)” So it isn’t a ‘dance lessons’ DVD’!!!x I hadn’t been to a function for 3 years and indeed surprised many friends on the night whom I had shared the floors and Decks with around the UK as a Promoter/DJ and Soulie through the 90s. Our friendship...banter and genuine ‘Togetherness’ came through I feel! It certainly epitomised what memory and feeling I had been left with by them all a few years earlier! How much is it for this 1 hour and ½ + Hours of excitement...knowledge and fun? “Would I pay £10 for it??? A big fat YES all day long.” (Brav) ”price i think mentioned was 10 pound bit pricey maybe but most is going to charity so who knows?”...”would definitely advise people to watch it...” (Gogger) “If I had paid for this DVD I would not be rushing back demanding a refund.”(Tezza) In conclusion I was given this video to review, the question is would I have bought it, and the answer is a resounding YES...(Winnie) “I personally will be buying a few DVD's to give to my friends as Christmas/birthday presents who appear on the flydoc as they will be thrilled & maybe horrified to see how they were 10 years ago.” (Alison H) Purchase Details £10 + £2.50 P&P for UK delivery...to include safe Xmas packaging....for Xmas!x €12 Euros + €5 P&P for Mainland Europe Delivery $16.50 + $9 P&P for USA wide Delivery For other destinations such as Australia/Asia and the African Continent etc please E-mail zoots@matso.tv for more details. Paypal payment goes to:- ZOOTS@MATSO.TV Address to send registered cash/postal orders etc:- Vertical Zoots, Unit 6 Road Farm, Ermine way, Arrington, Herts, England, Sg8 0aa PLEASE NOTE: The current available Xmas stock is PAL only and not NTSC format. However...I have 187 orders for NTSC copies prior to this launch and If you want an NTSC copy then they will be available in limited quantity in January/February 2014. Or...as soon as we have 250 ordered they will be produced and delivered....whichever comes sooner!x Payment can be made by cash/postal order sent by registered post...Paypal or Bank Transfer. The PAL DVD is intended to be off the production line on the 12th December 2013 when we hope to collect and start distributing that day or the next! I have taken on a young Lad called Sean who suffers with turrets and has had difficulty in getting a job since leaving school in the Summer. I look forward to hearing his profanity as he posts up to 500 hundred DVDs....meticulously!!! It will earn him some Xmas money and certainly keep a smile on his face doing the envelopes and things as he sweats away! Sean is as I say meticulous with his effort so please ‘chill’ with the delivery and it will get there for Xmas...I promise’!x UTUBE CLIP with snippets of the DVD!!x http://youtu.be/leJzCNWSyTo THE FREE BONUS!!! In addition to the above quality film...as a bonus...for free...we have added 4 brand new ‘tunes’ with vids made by The Zoots Collective....!! My friend Pete who is a successful Producer was inspired by my Northern Soul and general obscure 45s collection from the 50s, 60s, & 70s...20 months ago. It led to him making an album consisting of 16 new tunes! 3 of them are derivatives of Northern! Out of respect to you Soulies...and the scene...we present them here...for free...for yours and your kids/Grandkids delight...or scorn!!hehe!x We feel they ‘unite’ or connect generations ‘together’...and hope you see there is a place for them out there....somewhere!x At the very least we feel they pay respects to the originals...and as a Soulie...I wouldn’t have it any other way!x Enjoy them....as they are ‘free’! The Zoot tunes - Love those. (A.K.A Tezza on SS) I asked Lacey my 24 year old step-daughter for her opinion….she loved “competition liquidated” (T. Williams sample) and “Fred’s Rap” (Fred Hughes sample) and thought they were ripe for airplay on BBC Radio One Extra as she felt that they have enough currency a la RizzleKicks/Dizzy Rascal to go down well with the kids!! The other two tracks, she said, needed stronger and more emphasised rap-lyrics to elevate them beyond “TV advert backing tracks”…..and who am I to argue? (BSB) Now to the 4 bonus tracks at the end of the film, I’m not sure they have any relevance to the film but I found tracks 1 and 3 to be really good especially the video to track 3, tracks 2 and 4 I didn’t like very much but that’s not to say other people wouldn’t like them, purely personal taste. (Brav) Good luck with this and the Zoots Collective Work. I wasn't sure I would like how the tracks had been sampled but they were actually quite good, not "traditional" dance-floor material, but if you're looking for a younger and more commercial audience then you could be on to something. (Alison H) ...not sure about the zoots collection , i always say leave the original alone , but today’s youngsters may enjoy them and create some interest , not saying they were bad though, (Gogger) The Zoots Collective is Pete...a.k.a ZOmbie boy...and me soOTS...hence ZOOTS!!! There is a 4th track added stemming from a late 50’s bluesy instrumental which explains our feelings about the music industry today...Mr Cowell liked it!!!!x The Zoots first album will be available soon and we feel it will be of interest to Soulies and those who grew up in a ‘Soulful’ environment....whether you made your kids listen to your tunes or not!!!hehe!!x Talking of ‘kids’...the other charitable causes that this DVD is supporting are 3 Fans Trust organisations! Cambridge Fans United was donated the ‘Competition Liquidated’ tune....Cambridge City Trust have ‘Fred’s Rap’ and HIST...Histon FC’s Fans group...have ‘Hopez n Dreamz’ as their tune! We gave them the tunes over a year ago and as they are on this DVD...£1 from each DVD is going to each Trust. All cash raised for them I will ensure is invested into Community stuff focused on local kids connected to all 3 clubs! On that basis...currently....up to £5 is spoken for from any profit each sale generates to charitable causes! A respected Soulie...collector...record dealer and DJ...said this just this week....and it comes better from him... ”...anyone bootlegging a charity DVD is on the same level as someone stealing Poppy Day money from a collection box”...Pete S of Planet Records (posted 30th November on Soul Source) This ‘promotion’ is for the available Xmas stock...which is going FAST.....! There will be more after Xmas....but that’s it! STOP PRESS!!.....a late decision made this Monday 2nd means that 100 copy’s of the available 227 left will be held back and available to order at KINGS HALL THIS SATURDAY for the All Nighter! It began there...was filmed there....and when we thought about it...it’s respectful to ‘re-launch’ it there!!! We look forward to discussing any of the above with those attending and as said....there will be 100 available to you that night for guaranteed Xmas delivery! We will be there from 9pm start....until 2am...as i’m DJing at a Dayer on Sunday and need me Booty sleep...fank u!!!x Merry Xmas All!!!!x LUV SOOTY X @ * / @@ ~ The ‘Togetherness’ 2013 DVD is an independent product produced by Matso.TV and The Zoots Collective. No other person/Company or collective has any claim or responsibility for it! So there!!!x Mal C Dec 05 2013 09:01 PM Well, I'm simply Gobsmacked.. Mal.C Peter99Dec 07 2013 12:56 PM Yes Sooty - but how do you order one? SOOTYDec 07 2013 05:23 PM ?!x Erm.....depending on how u wanna do it Pete?!x Paypal pay zoots@matso.tv and leave your details which usually come to us for posting too! Send payment to the address featured! Send me an email to zoots@matso.tv to sort any other method out!x Currently...I put 350 available of the 500 for you folk via Soul Source first. That has been dwindled since the launch to now before I go to Stoke of 173 copy's left for guaranteed delivery for Xmas...including the 100 i'd set aside for anyone at Stoke! I have MY 150 for friends/family and free loaders unconnected to the scene.......which I can break into if I need too.....but....that's it before a proper Facebook/Ebay campaign or ad which will run from next Wednesday until the Xmas 350...or so.,..have gone!x Folk have PM'd me with an order/reservation too before the launch proper.....quite a few....ain;t figured their payment yet....but have their delivery details.......!!! Luv it!!x @@ ~ LUV SOOTY X Like
  17. Not just the media either Pete..X My mate Pete is part of the music industry's user groups who get access to what 'moguls' are saying...or into...for the day! There has been Emails circulating over recent weeks of lists of the top 100 Northern tracks...asked of by someone high up in the US connected to some global company....and then Execs have been passing round Utube clips of folk dancing in chip shops/shop aisles and the girl Alison H pointed out t'other day! That was about 4 or 5 weeks ago!! Ronnie Canada had just been to the States and returned to join our Studios....he said the 'thing' that was good to Edwin Starr is a real buzz among them all over there too!!!x Listen to mainstream music from Adele to Dizzy.....all 'northern' based sounds really...or can be identified as a 60's soul feel. It's been going on for at least a year or so this 'buzz'!x LUV SOOTY X
  18. ....ahhh...Okdokey!!x I will find someone suitable and get a pic for u to satisfy your requirements!x No probs!x LUV SOOTY X ...got 8 screens up at present and popping in and out.....was happy to send you one...along with all the other PMers who I'm replying too!x U get into a groove init!!x
  19. .....your welcome Maslar!!x I am a man of my word...and your copy will arrive with the rest via a mutual friend of ours which means your anonymity remains and I respect such....X 216 left.....X LUV SOOTY X FINCHYYYY....jeeez.....I worked with a 'guy who was his double in every way...boss of a firm with over 100 folk near Blackpool late 90's!x He brought me in to take his place as he wanted to jet off to some foreign piece of land to live! Treated me as a Bruv really!!! Since seeing Finchy in the Office.....I swear he was modelled on Rossy!!!!x Super characters really.....and sorry for being a dipstick with memory loss!!x @@ ~
  20. ..Morning.......whistles away....sips coffee......calmly....... From: ppelce@paypal.co.uk [mailto:ppelce@paypal.co.uk] Sent: 05 December 2013 08:34 To: zoots@matso.tv Subject: PayPal's Office of Executive Escalations (KMM53048383V74761L0KM) :ppEU Dear Sooty Edwards, My name is Aoife and I work for PayPal’s Office of Executive Escalations. We recently received an inquiry in relation to your account and I will be reviewing the issue. A review of your account shows that it is newly opened and has been flagged for account level holds. Please note that PayPal may in its sole discretion (acting reasonably) place a hold on any payment. If PayPal places a hold on funds in your Account, we will notify you about it (including, without limitation, how long the hold may last) - the funds will be held in your Reserve Account and those funds will be shown as “pending” in your PayPal Balance. Your escalation cites that you are selling DVD’s with a portion of the funds received going to charity. You have explained that you have these DVD’s to hand and are expecting a further delivery in January. Mr. Edwards as a goodwill gesture I would be willing to remove these holds from your account however please note that I will review this account on a regular basis and should you receive any buyer complaint or reversals we may limit your account or close it. I would just like to notify you that you will need to verify this account especially if you are anticipating receiving a large amount of funds. I would suggest that you complete the process sooner rather than later to avoid any limitations on your account. Yours sincerely, Aoife Byrne Executive Escalations PayPal Copyright © 1999-2013 PayPal. All rights reserved. PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. et Cie, S.C.A. Société en Commandite par Actions. Registered Office: 22-24 Boulevard Royal, L-2449, Luxembourg, RCS Luxembourg B 118 349 ...no apology in there but.........WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!x Magic...as Mr Brent would say....and forgive me but I dunno who Chris Finch is....but I never flinched once.....!!!x @@ ~ LUV SOOTY X I am updating the web page featured for ordering and Mike is currently preparing an article which will offer the same...which i thank him for sincerely...X https://www.matso.tv/togetherness/dvd.htm As you here in Soul Source have 'suffered' my waffling about it.....then out of respect....I will not be offering the remaining available 127 copy's anywhere else such as Ebay/Facebook etc until Monday 8th December....where the remaining Xmas stock will go.....I reckon!!x THANK YOU ALL for...erm....putting up with me....!x Gemma from Paypal has a Posh film on it's way.......and your welcome Poppet.....!x @@ ~ Above all.....ENJOY THE DVD....it will be worth waiting for......7 out of 7 reviewers can't be wrong.................................!!!!x
  21. ...I appreciate your sentiments Ali....but it ain't a 'great' thing to do as such...for me!x Perhaps my approach to life is different to most...and yep...that shows in ways and means.....but.....I said at the outset I...me...don;t need your moneys! Never did when a Promoter and nobody can say different! Cheapest A/N in the Country....and still I believe the only Promoter to provide oranges for all half way through the night! A simple...obvious thing to do for me...being an 'entertainer' as such! But that simple act featured as the main point in an article in the then Black Echoes after reporters had come to suss our nights out!! They led with it...and referred to it throughout the article!!! They were gobsmacked at the gesture...or 'great thing' I think they called it!!!!!! I was scratching me head wondering how £20 outta the door money could have had such an impact on everybody!! I could have paid £150 for an ad and still not got that return for it!!! Still not done by anyone else to this day...as 'standard'...I don;t think!x From that perspective....i'm different...yeah....but it is naturally done...without thought.....just obvious to me! The film was sitting in me filing cabinet for 10 years...........nowt great about that......i;'m a dipstick for not getting it to you years ago....please accept my apologies for being slllllow wiv it!!!!x Been busy!!!x @@ ~ LUV SOOTY X ...ure copys are reserved along with all the PMers and stuff Poppet....and sorry for not answering all of you yet......but you are all down on the list for one...no probs!x LUCK Alison...in my book stands for...Labouring...Under...Correct...Knowledge! I have read all your reviews...and am confident now to face all....thank you!!!x @@ ~
  22. Thanx for posting them Aaron....never heard any of them....and yup...I like them in the main and all would make my 'general' obscure collection....but only the 'My Love would make me playbox....for the right venue....where i;d get away with it! They remind me of tunes that are similar...but with 'BO**OX'...!x To me...that extra B is the Northern bit...!!!!!x Your learning yourself and coming across stuff as you do...and we all are only as good as the input we've had......what do you think of this....?x https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7i-Njxg7YQ Great speaking with you today and look forward to seeing you at Kings Hall and further chats Sunday!!x I have an OAPs bus pass to Knottingley....but u'll have to pay......hehe!!!x @@ ~ LUV SOOTY X
  23. Here is the link again Orotava...I took the original down until the Paypal pi**take is resolved..BUT....DO NOT ORDER or owt THROUGH PAYPAL until further notice...(doh...just took the Paypal addy out....simples!)...hopefully tomorrow! I have an alternative which will kick in if necessary but want it to go as I have first and foremost. Tomorrow is the day of reckoning...I reckon!x LUV SOOTY X https://www.matso.tv/togethernessdvd.htm ...a few changes/additions including only 133 left + 100 for the Kings Hall folk Saturday....first come first served....there from 9pm!x Look forward to seeing you and saying hi to all from Soul Source!!x @@ ~
  24. Nice speaking with you Kev and look forward to seeing you Saturday!x Thanx for your support in allowing us to come and do as i;ve suggested...much appreciated and have a super night...X As I have said...Pete and I will be at Kings Hall Saturday to take orders from those wanting a DVD for xmas delivery...for OUR product. I have said throughout since I joined Soul Source that the product was 'independent' from the very outset and that Kev gave me permission to film at the time and that was his only involvement/input into the whole thing.....just to clear any folks misunderstandings up! It is MY product....filmed at his venue....and we have never done any other business or even talked to each other really for 9 years since I did the Wigan 30th....which wasn't as good and so I don;t speak about it!!!x Therefore I take full responsibility for the Togetherness DVD and its content and certainly do not wish to give credit/qdos or indeed burden any 3rd party with its contents in anyway shape or form! Everybody sorted now?!x You need to be.....I reckon. LUV SOOTY X
  25. Good shout Len...X I had the real pleasure of meeting Nick Topsy Turvy t'other month at the charity All Dayer at Knottingley. My kinda guy! He did what would be considered a graveyard shift early afternoon too and smiled all the way through it and did his thing! Super guy and yes....folk like him make the effort of going to places worthwhile...X I will see him again this Sunday and will give him an extra hug from you!x LUV SOOTY X

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