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STOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ....hang on...swigs coffee......erm...just had an email arrive from Paypal welcoming me as a 'new' account holder to their service after setting up the new account yesterday to deal with the proceeds of the DVD. After the 'thank you's...the email went on to say.....b'cos i'm new.....I may have to wait up to 60 days....at least 21....before any funds in the account are released....................! Incidentally they have their 'cut' on ordered stuff already.....! I have just got off the phone too a luvly Geordie Lass called Gemma...Senior Management and pointed her to this website and the prepared article. After 3 calls yesterday to set it all up successfully....nobody told me about the delay in withdrawing funds anywhere! To allow the account to be set up....I dumped a 13 year established one due to conflict etc! I therefore have lost ALL me Paypal facilities of use to me...based on THEIR advice!!! I ain't a happy bunny! She is escalating it to Heaven I assure you as she definitely wants a Newcastle V Peterboro FA Cup film I made same time as thie above one really...for her Hard Core NUFC Dad for xmas....................the one with Bobby Robson interview which has received 'legendary' status up her way!!! The Nation waited via Sky to hear his after match comments...for 9 minutes! We were having a cosy chat similar to DJ chats on this DVD in a....erm....corridor....he loved it...so did I....so....she is on it!x Whilst we have this resolved I have pulled the page promoting the DVD! Some folks have already deposited money in there to secure their copy...no probs...you will get one! But...I can't have this way forward as I want to give folk money....soon as...and certainly before flippin' February!! What are they like? Well...currently they is analysing that precise point.....or they will make the papers tomorrow...'negative press' she called it.....she liked that bit!!! Good luck Gemma on a speedy resolve.....(She's reading this!!x)...a Kick up the backside as yer Dad would do if not....!!!x @@ ~ LUV URE PAL SOOTY X

Thanx Winnie!x Your bang on with your assessment. Whilst it may be a retro/nostalgic reflection for some....for others it will be an informative piece of work from DJ's heartfelt 'natural' comments which as many reviewers have said...is still valid today!x I have watched as many of you have over the years this or that 'prepared'...rehearsed' proggys on the telly or bits hanging around from back in the day! Paul Masons Culture show t'other week was one of the better ones....but even that didn't represent us folk fairly really! This didn't have any agenda or planning. I got the footage back home....edited it as it is.....you want see any comments cut from anyone....because they were that good and....infectious...yep....infectious to watch and listen to each word! I hadn't seen it myself until about 8 months ago for about 8/9 years....and was impressed again! Timeless.....and tremendous is all I can say from a Soulies perspective...X Nowhere have I seen such a....well someone used the word...'raw' a presentation as we captured here! Anyone who has flirted....been and gone....or considering coming back....or just interested as an outsider as to 'wot it's all about this Norvern scene'....then it is THEEEE DVD to have! I would say that before you all reviewed it being the 'salesman'....but 9 of us can't be wrong....as you all said the same thing independently!!!x It's a true 'Soulies' product....and I am about to put me goggles on and running a lasered copy off onto a disc used by the Hubble telescope for Steve S as we type........!!!x Aliens coming across it....would suss the soul Scene.....I reckon....he'll be alright!!!x @@ ~ LUV SOOTY X ....erm.........I have this 'follow up'...30th Wigan Anni VHS film....which will NEVER be re-released by me! However...there is some good stuff on it.....which I will pull off and Utube at some point. But that weren't a 'labour of love'....to some degree it was business....I was ill on the night.....and....and....yeah if I was after ure money......i'd flog it too. But I ain't...i'm after your happiness....the original...is best!!x

......on it Tezza.....!!hehe!!x @@ ~ LUV SOOTY X ..Ex Relate Counsellor....ex School Governor....and with over say 400 functions under me belt......i'm sure we'll have time to discuss the finer ponts you;ve raised Tezza on our way up T'norf mate....!!!x @@ ~

Job done!x U ok to stay on Sunday night at a fellow Soulies hotel? Or need to get back for Monday? I;m easy as I have 2 'free days' before I go away for several 'busy' ones!x LUV SOOTY X 07521042699....text me and i'll call u back....save ure cred........ figured that before mobile fones......hehe!x @@ ~ ....it'll be easier to spot me at Kings Hall methinks....think i;m gonna be Santa.....me mate Pete insists!!!!!!x

Hi Aaron....and WELCOME to SS AND 'the scene'!!x You remind me of me when I was your age....mentally....in 1993.....but I was 32!!x I look forward to shaking your hand at Kings Hall....and would offer a lift for free but Pete...my mate...has never been to a doo in his life....he's 40_....but does nighters most weeks in his music studio!! However....he has his Mams birthday meal on Sunday so needs to get back for that and be in a fit state or she'll slap him!!....and i'm going to Charity Soul's All Dayer to DJ at Kellingley near Pontefract....so will be returning with Pete at 2am and will be off again Sunday morning for up t'norf! I am intending to stay over night....BUT....if ure doing nowt Sunday....i;'m passing Boro' on the way up....alone...and would happily pick you up and take you for the day and we'd return on the evening...late...if you have to return for Monday....otherwise....there is a warm hotel room waiting for you for free and we'd leave the next morning! Let me know mate.....it'd be a pleasure...X LUV SOOTY X The future of Northern Soul starts with folk like you....X

.......okdokey.....huuuummmm....X I have done a web page/article...ordering page for the DVD. It sits on my website at present but can't go nowhere with it! As soon as I do...copy it in here or anywhere else....is goes pear shape and ruins the 'look'/presentation I have spent HOURS doing to look nice!!x Mike is aware and coming back to me as to what to do. However...I am aware folk want to order and gurantee Xmas delivery. So...here is the link to the prepared page....which isn't 'interactive' yet....but it gives all the background info and where to send/make payment etc which can be done....but it ain't as 'smart' as i want it...yet! The Xmas stock is down to 247 copy's available of which 100 of those will be held back for Kings Hall orders this Saturday! That leaves 147 copy's left for THE WORLD...before xmas....and Alison H wants 3 or 4 of 'em!!!!x Enjoy the read and background as to where the dosh raised is going...and hope to have it all up and running soon as 'proper'....forgive the 'amateur' malarkey....but then again....a labour of love...is...a labour of love and u get wot u get.....hopefully before Xmas....sigh!!!x @@ ~ LUV SOOTY X https://www.matso.tv/togethernessdvd.htm

...ooops....wrong thread....leave u all too it.....!x @@ ~ LUV DJ SOOTY X

Chalky....you are in danger of taking this down the route you say you don;t wanna go. Review my posts since Kebs 'disappearance' was announced on here. I led with concerns and well dones regarding Keb irrelevant of the subject I was talking on every time. I did....cos that's how I felt. It's there in print on this website. Within a few days upon my return I discovered he had surfaced...and it was the first thing I said 'good' on before sharing further info....and before Keb came out with his reality. Perhaps you've missed it...X Winnie missed a complete cover.....a few 'casual' words by me are easily missed. They weren't casually meant tho'. His friends whom I had communication with to help where possible will confirm such. I am going back as said next week. I will do my best to find time and meet Keb if he has the time and inclination and give him a hug on behalf of us all....what more can I do?x My input was to educate and enlighten...beyond the Kyle...which Keb has done in his way. I'm more than happy with everything he has said and reported back. I know there is more he could have said....but spared us all the reality he has dealt with. The telly does give a 'barrier' to events and indeed mainstream reporters whom you all generally take your knowledge from didn't go beyond Tacloban and a mile or so into the Countryside really. However....not many could.....so I understand that. None of them would be able to report as he has anyway. PCness would prevent that along with the fact they wouldn't dare go near it as he did. A different league and a different kind of human being. I align myself with Kebs types in life. It is those folk that get things done. I know many 'normal' folk...if we can call Keb that....who are doing as Keb does yet remain unsung. Don't have a go at me because some happen to be 'profiled' or have the money and freedom to do so at a hands off level. I haven't 'named' anyone....yet folk reading this know I could. It ain't about me mate...or who I 'know'...i'm writing about a human catastrophe and it's consequences...and asking where pert for you and all to assist in that. Nowhere have I shared the scenes I witnessed in Public since returning....I have left that to Keb....he does a far better job and indeed was deeper and closer to events than I was able too when i went. I hope to do more upon my return....but won't keep you posted....through here...or anywhere. I didin't upon returning from Egypt/Syria and area a few weeks ago. Folk knew i was going back to Manila the day I returned. I was asked to DJ and it came up. They have been kept informed of my movements out of respect for their function and the like. Since then...Keb has surfaced.....and if I had said nothing.....then there may well have been surprise from Soulies reading that I didn't...because they know i can....'constructively'. But they will be the first to tell you....i'm being 'reserved' and leaving the detail out.....as best I can. I have replied out of courtesy to you Chalky...and I sincerely apologise for any misunderstanding my comments may have generated and plead that you see my intentions were sincere....X My input in this thread has run its course....and repeat again.....please give whatever you can...it WILL save lives. If Kebs story has resonated....you should have done so already whoever has read it...I reckon. His 'small print' could easily be overlooked too. 'Donate' he begged. So in case folk got carried away with the drama...and forgot...I have supported his casual request in my own way by asking in every post since and hope it has produced a result as he has hoped for...X Again...what more could I do...in here? What I will do....is leave this thread ok!x Sorry again if anyone is or has been offended by owt I said or meant to say...X LUV SOOTY X

Morning Chalky...I endorse what Tony says and have done exactly that....kept it topical and expanded to give some insight. My posts have been to get folk to focus on donating...giving....which is all you can do....on the whole. I have been reserved as to the detail precisely to avoid any suggestion of 'hi-jacking as such. There is a fine line I ride mate which I contemplated on before posting in this thread. There are respected Soulies who know of my involvement here. There are those reading who aren't part of the scene too who look for snippets to serve their own purposes. I try to satisfy and be sincere to both. The detail? Briefly... which I will not elaborate on....but thanks to Indian connections...FedEx and established relationships of a Commercial nature then we landed at Mactan Cebu Airport via private Jet. The Philippine Air Force via their 220th Helicopter crews flew us and colleagues who had been looking after Charity workers from a security perspective in Afghanistan to Tacloban. After a few hours sorting a command and supply post they set off to face humanitarian issues in the immediate surrounds with volunteers from the Mactan base. I and others then carried on to Manila to arrange logistics for Charity's requirements and liased with local officials the ability to do such. Fortunately....it was all done whilst folk were in shock. Nobody had a chance to have protocol or permissions hinder such necessary action in the face of adversity. I then returned back to Mactan and returned in the manner we had arrived. I left over 20 friends there facing what Keb has shared in stark detail. Some were supplied Kebs details when there was concern as to his welfare. Unfortunately they did not get beyond 3 miles from their drop off point....about 20 from Hernani coastline. I hope that satisfies your curiosity. I will not be posting in this thread again but ask that if it all means anything beyond 'chat'...then give something through a recognised UK based Charity... Thanx...X LUV SOOTY X

Hi Kev!x You have me wrong mate.....nowt to do with Keb as I stated above...X His story/reality just adds to what I knew and shared my understanding and interest which compliments Kebs. I was there before Keb was found to be safe and dealing with the reality he has experienced his end but in a different manner.. I made reference to it in a post in freebasing or somewhere a while back. There are more than 15 'Mayors' and higher that are considered 'rogue' elements in 5 regions alone. We see tragedy...they see opportunity....c'est la vie in life and death.....wherever...globally...I find. It takes money....serious amounts...to address the front line issues affecting the populace of any disaster. It also takes firm action to get it done. There is a group of lottery winners and as said profiled folk with dosh....making a visit and meeting some Americans of similar status gathering to see what can be achieved and being informed as to what needs to be done. ALL are aware that the Philippine infrastructure...National or Regional...on the whole...cannot be trusted to do the right thing. Therefore...'negotiations' take place...with negotiators...to operate successfully in an area with full autonomy which is required. It was achieved in Afghanistan with the poppy growers as well as with the Triads when Hong Kong was being given back to the Chinese....and closer to home...it was achieved with the IRA. There will be in excess of £200-300 million arriving over the next year or so to fund immediate requirements through Charitable sources that I am aware of. There is a responsibility to police that and ensure it gets best 'value' for each £1. It don;t just happen. Keb's story is 'standard' with all respect when put in context regarding Mayoral attitudes and attributes towards their own. it is not shocking to me....even in the face of such carnage as Kebs pics I assume show. I haven't seen them....perhaps i've become desensitised to it when seeing it regular as I do when on humanitarian missions globally which i;ve devoted time and my experience to over the past 6/7 years. I intend to [interview' up to 10 Mayors whilst there....to see who they are and and ask questions to be able to give feedback here to wealthy folk on who is to be worked with...and who ain't. Like the DVD...I spoke to DJ's.....u make ure own decision as to whether you'd support them....or not!!x Someones gotta do it....and...as the reviewers say.....i'm alright at it!x Applying meself in these grander settings saves more lives......and hopefully puts into context for you all what the DVD means to me.....fun....and funds for Charitys. I do business...elsewhere....X I hope that's cleared it up mate...X Keb can handle himself...I reckon...X @@ ~ LUV SOOTY X

Quote My Aunty Linda who lives in Grimsby hails from Keb's Province. I reported such upon my return in Soul Source. I have met many of her family over the 24 years she has lived here after marrying my Uncle Robert...RIP. He went over there to find a partner to console and support him to face his alcohol addiction. He had a story...sad too....don;t we all. He died 6 years ago. He was my favourite Uncle and is who I ran to as a nipper whenever I felt the need. His slow demise was sad.....very sad....and I was 100 miles away from it to be too affected....but Linda....who spoke little English....was there....24/7.....until his death. They had a baby soon after they married....who is a similar age to my Daughter and doing brilliant at Leeds Uni. Linda also studied at Night School....whilst filleting fish full time for her first 5 years...got Accountancy qualifications and has run an office of 8 juniors over the past 7 years...and speaks perfick English wiv a twang....these days! Since me Uncles death......and as none of me other family had anything to do with him for 20+ years....erm....since he married Linda actually.....then I am the only 'family' she has over here.......so nowt to do with Keb.....tis personal. Linda lost up to a dozen close family and over 50 extended members. The full toll is still being assessed. I go back next week to cover from a media perspective on behalf of a Charity a visit by profiled money folk from Britain...and friends are providing security for their visit. I feel the Mayor of the area should be approached and indeed I would like Mayor Cesar Tagon Jnrs' take on events and issues over recent weeks....for the record. Hernani is amongst the highest % for voter turnout.....86% at the May elections....of which 91% voted for him.....I have been reliably informed. That beats global stats for voting systems of any kind! I'm impressed....and am looking forward to finding out how that was achieved. Folk back in the UK need to know how these folk who in the grand scale are minions over there....do. It's good to find them hidden away in corners of the world and expose their greatness. His Dad would be proud methinks. Off to find another nugget at the Boot Sale......have a good day all!x LUV SOOTY X ...me Uncle Robert would have battered the F*** outta him if he'd have upset his Mrs or owt.....yet been his bestest friend if deserving.....I miss him....X

As I said to myself when leaving me house 10 years ago Pete.....doing it for the craic....and it ain;t changed today!x Those who want one....will get one....those who don't....won't!x As it is...received orders for 27 since the review post went up!x ....to Seasons in the Sun...Terry Jacks....sang from ure rafters as if yesterday circa '75/6......"WEEEE HAD JOOOOY WE HAD FUNNNN WE HAD BORO ON THE RUNNN BUT THE FUN DIDN'T LAST 'COS THE BU**ERS RUN TOOO FAAAAAST.....happy days mate!!x @@ ~ LUV SOOTY X Me and Paul don't go that far back as mates....we missed each other through the Soul scene in the 70's as he went and I was n kids homes or swinging from his clubs rafters at weekends and getting slung in black mariahs when the occasion arose. Indeed we were 'discussing non soulful issues in London Road regularly. In the 90's....the Soul scene brought us together....which nowt else perhaps could have done....and it's worked well for both ends of Cambridgeshire and our clubs in ways and means.....we'd say!x Just a foot note......which pays hommage to the power of what we...YOU...all have...as an environment and scene. Brilliant stuff really....see u soon Paul...X Ask Edwin to tone it down....had to listen to ure end several times this season.......pah.....X @@ ~

Keb.....THANK YOU...X I returned after dealing with bosses of Mayor types a few days after it happened but it was too raw for me to relay at the time such scenes and reality as you describe....I feel as if you was in my brain.....a 'we wos there' moment which is quite often hard to explain to 'outsiders'....but you have done it.....and it needed telling...X I had communication with friends of yours and of your family and indeed had guys heading your way to look for you. However....they could not get past 3 miles from their set off point 20 miles away as there was too much humanitarian stuff to do....to get there. We only met a couple of times at the 100 Club back in the 90's....but....I figured you a 'winner'....and your story epitomises that.....proud to know of you mate.....keep on keeping on....X LUV SOOTY X I said it the week it happened upon my return....and on the night of Children in Need.....and I will repeat it as Keb has....if you have £10 spare to just buy a DVD....and that's it...like the fella who gave £2 towards the plaque..then send it through a UK recognised Charity to the Philippines....please. Your pleasure with Xmas comforts.....or a £10 to save possibly up to 2 lives.......such is the value of life in the 3rd world and corrupt States. If you send me proof you have sent £10 minimum to a Charity for such purposes after today's date....I will send you a DVD....plain packaged but full film....for free....X The Charity's the DVD are supporting are proper too....in perspective.....but not life threatening 'today' as such. 'Togetherness'....my kind........X

.........PENSIONED!!!!! I was worrying about that!!! Sorted!!!x @@ ~ LUV SOOTY X ....The Togeverness 40th Anniversary release...........doing the cover now!!!x

...don;t they go oooon....!x @@ ~ LUV SOOTY X

.....naaa. They'll probably be bootlegged for a fiver Dave....earner for someone....!!!X @@ ~ LUV SOOTY X

Hi...X I will be brief.....Steve S gobsmacked.... job done....!....because others have more to say whom you will listen too.....i'm the saleseman init!x I will say this....I filmed it and gave it to Kev. I got a well done from him 10 years ago.....and have never heard any feedback from anyone.....for 10 years....until these reviews. It's been worth waiting for..........and yes....even me....was taken aback....overwhelmed really.....to be sincere.....and my words can't relay what your words made me feel.........except........WOW....!!!!X 10 years in the making......!x They will be available to order as from Monday...if you want one! But be quick. There is only 500 copy's for Xmas being made.....which I squeezed out of the manufacturer TODAY!!! This is no sales gimmick or owt...jjust simple facts....I see it as a Northern Soul documentary first and foremost. However....many of you will know there are some 'free' tunes added as a bonus from an album we have made in the past 18 months. 3 of those tunes on the album have been derived from Northern tunes. Those 3 new tunes were 'given' to 3 Football Clubs Fans Orgs to raise money for them with a focus on the kids end....about a year ago! They will get royalties on whatever happens to them! Cambridge Fans United have the Competition Liquidated....given the current league status it is apt! Cambridge City Fans Org have Fred's Rap which has been 'adopted' by some fans and was sung...with their lyrics...at their FA Cup match V MK Dons last season and was heard across Europe via ESPN over the tannoy.....co-incidentally during half time analysis.....LOUD.......cough!!!! HIST...the HFC fans end of the club have Hopez N Dreamz.......and are happy with their lot too!!x Point is....they all know this DVD is coming out and now is the first time they could get their hands on them! All 3 tunes have been played over their tannoys over the year.....but they've never had a copy or owt to have for themselves!! However.....whilst they knew about this video before you....my focus is the film overall. Therefore....YOU all get first shout at the Xmas stock....i;ve decided!x 2000 arrive end of January and they will suffice the fans immediate needs......but.....I have many friends I would like to give a copy too locally....up to 100......but.....I give you all until the end of next week to order for Xmas before I let loose on those 'out there'....!x Not selling...just saying......enjoy.....X Souled Trafford on SS....sez.......... Firstly, my wife said that I must have enjoyed it, as I did not fall asleep half way through it! Although she is not into the music she did sing along to some of the backing tracks and when Sean Chapman was interviewed, she said; "Oh, he dj's at Blackpool. See, I do pay attention". (We go to the weekender at the Tower every year.) Anyway, what did I think of it? Going into it totally blind, I only got back into the music just after it was originally filmed, I had no idea what to expect, but 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. What could have made it even better would have been the views/stories/thoughts from a few of those who were at the nighter. Quality was excellent and it was well produced. Hope this helps and happy to expand on anything you want. Thanks for considering me to review the dvd and I wish you every success with it. You should make more. Best Regards, IAIN (a.k.a Souled Trafford on SS) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tezza of SS very manly announces........ Hi Sooty, Loved it ! The rawness of it was refreshing. It was very Vox Pop and allowed the 'interviewee' to be free with their responses. Sooty's relaxed style put people at rest and it gave the impression of friends chatting, which it probably was. 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. How funny is it to see, or not to see as the case may be, none of the regular big voices of today out there on the floor. Loved the laid back nature of Sooty's technique and he looked as though he was thoroughly enjoying it. The punters coming in looked undeterred by the presence of the Camera and a strange guy asking questions. Gave an insight as to how far people still travel to come to these events. Back, when we wuz kids, the journeys were a little more arduous but non the less, travelling 2 1/2 Hrs or from the Isle of Wight shows the dedication that people still hold. The Younghearts - If I get it right can I get a free ticket to the next Kings Hall ? The Zoot tunes - Love those. Fred Hughes Ooh Wee .. and especially Youth Opportunities 'Tombstone'. Still has that fire in its stomach after all these years. If I had paid for this DVD I would not be rushing back demanding a refund. Hope that is OK. If you want me to be more in depth then please let me know. My reply is about the overall feel of the DVD and not individual 'performances' ( apart from Sooty's of course ) Cheers Terry, Tezza or Terence as my Mum would say if I was being a little troublesome !! XXXX ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ...after that manly appraisal...a real Lady's view..... Alison H of SS.......... I loved the DVD, and that was partly because I recognised a lot of folk on it, punters who I know are hardened life long soul fans, and are still with it today, & some who sadly aren't, due to passing to the other side (no, I don't mean the Modern Room!) Talking of Modern Room, it is a shame that it wasn't captured more that evening, but at least there is a tiny snippet of it, dark as at it may be. The deejay interviews were fantastic (all of them), seeing them in a relaxed manner, happy to chat, very informative, at times very funny, with no bragging or bigging themselves up. Well, there was one who gave me a laugh out loud moment (in a rolling eyes kind of way) but as I don't know this guy personally he may have been doing it tongue in cheek or indeed some people may see him as the Messiah (or the Doctor ;o) ) Was disappointed KR wasn't interviewed as it would have been a nice touch having his input. 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. The deejay sets were brilliant too and would still have me dancing today. I could go on & on, but don't want to name drop (that's your job Sooty lol) 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 thrilled & maybe horrified to see how they were 10 years ago. I would stress to the buying pubic that a large portion of the money made is going to Charity and it is a flydoc and not some amazing technicolour production. 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!! 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. Apologies if my review is all over the place, but I hope you find something of use. Take care & bye for now Ali xxx (Alison H on SS) P.S. I know the dancer you are looking for, & can easily be in touch with his wife, but I'll leave it for someone else to reveal unless you really want to know now. P.P.S 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. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ....and an angry view.....hehe......who has mellowed somewhat..... Winnie of SS tells us all.... Sorry to start on a downer, but really, what have Zoots got to do with the main body of the DVD which is about the biggest nighter in the country? If you still have the opportunity Sooty, get rid of the 'Zoot collective promotion' and release it separately, that said, this is only my opinion, the Northern Soul Fraternity may love the 'extras', I'm afraid I didn't. (Sooty sez.....u want 5,000 football fans on yer case?????!!!....make my day!!!hehehe!!x) Back to the main body of the DVD the King's Hall all Nighter, the country's biggest and bestl attended. From start to finish I found it really engrossing, the opening sequence featuring Sooty chatting to camera, explaining the reasons behind the making of the film, was a nice, easy, fun like introduction, in which Sooty came across very at ease in front of the camera. 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. A quick chat with the bouncers who sing our praises as a trouble free crowd which I thought was rather pleasant. 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 it's type. Interviews with the DJs, plenty of dance floor action, chats with the punters, and with a decent soundtrack over the top of it, what more could you ask for? 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. 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. In conclusion I was given this video to review, the question is would I have bought it, and the answer is a resounding YES, I'd really like to see a 2014 version, as Terry Davies says in the film, 'You have to be able to introduce new tunes', and from that I take it as a call to not 'rest on our laurels', it's our legacy people.... Winston Heath (A.K.A Winnie on SS) ----------------------------------- Thanx to Back Street Blue of SS for helping me get Winnie into the ambulance.....and he has some kind words too.... A refreshing, relaxed sequence of behind the decks interviews with some of the best known names on the Northern Soul scene made at the height of the “mainstream” revival, ten years ago. 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. The film extracts views on the scene, the venue, the roles of collectors and DJ’s, and the future of the scene from Richard Searling, Ian Levine, Ginger Taylor, Sean Chapman, Chris King, Shifty, Kenny Burrell, Terry Davis and the late Derek Allen. 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. 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. 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. The underlying feel of the film that I got was that whilst the punters come over as the stereotyped nostalgic types, the DJ’s and all concerned accept that the event is what it is but make the point that it deserves its place in the calendar for different reasons but just as legitimately as the rare cutting edge events…..togetherness indeed! The film also, quite rightly, mentions the role, importance and quality of the modern room, but has to apologise for the lack of footage actually shot in there and of any interviews with the DJ’s. A nice feel-good film, not breaking any new ground or focussing on the sounds in great depth but then that is not the intention….it’s a fly on the wall look at the event. Would make a stocking filler to watch whilst the wife’s burning the Christmas pudding! The Zoots Collective There’s a “bonus” of four new tracks from a forthcoming project, three of which are dubbed over samples from Timmy Williams — Competition, Fred Hughes — ooh wee baby I love you and Y.O.P.S. — of hopes and dreams and tombstones. These will make a 54 year old dad scratch his head, so 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? Ok, that’s my genuine unbiased view. Back Street Blue….reporting for Soul Source “All about the Sooty”….in wild and windy South Yorkshire….signing off….(and at least I didn’t have to watch “boring- boring Arsenal” on telly tonight!!). BSB ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Brav of SS offers sheer bravado........ 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 interview’s 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. There were a couple of minor negative points to the film for me, one being that the film footage of the Dance Floor action was shot out of focus for effect, would much prefer to see the dancers in full focus. The other point was the question you posed about the record labels became a bit monotonous. 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. Would I pay £10 for it??? A big fat YES all day long. Best Regards and a Merry Christmas! Brav (SS) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Gogger of SS is not agog with his gogglebox on it all...... I would like to say i enjoyed the DVD , thought Sooty did a excellent job of presenting it , i have seen clips of it here and there but not seen it all the way through , i think a lot of people may have done though , so could have problems selling to those people , the picture quality was patchy in places , maybe one could be done for today , or maybe not , the people interviewed showed their passion for northern soul and there was a great soundtrack , it was made in 2003 so it is a nostalgia dvd , doesn't bother me , but some people give the impression it's a bad thing , the price i think mentioned was 10 pound bit pricey maybe but most is going to charity so who knows , 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, a short review but i have tried to give a honest opinion , good luck sooty with it and I hope it goes well , I would definitely , advise people to watch it , thanks John. (A.K.A Gogger SS) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The DVD will be available for ordering on Monday EXCLUSIVELY through info placed on Soul Source first! YOU reading...get first shout of the available 310....now left for Xmas....! Forgive the delay.....I been on the phone....to a wholesaler....!!!x........THANX!x LUV SOOTY X There is 1 more review to come which I will add as soon as it arrives!x

Paul Peek - Moving Uptown I like that tune and always have and have had it since 1994........but never played it once in me time in any set?!!!x Always felt it neeeearly there......but missing 1% of summink! I played the other side at party's at every opportunity tho and as recent as Halloween night just gone'!!x https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMbZ-JK7QqU Was it played at Wigan? I can imagine it would have rocked if it had been...slinky dancer for defo....?!x @@ ~ LUV SOOTY X

Target.... £1250.00 2 hours to go..... Pledged so far....... £1419.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh Happy Day....THANK YOU ALL...X Don't stop.....the extra dosh is going straight to the Rehab centre as described by Drew.... Drew Garlick Lifelong Soul fan and regular of The Casino for over seven years. My late sister used to run the rehab centre where the surplus funds will go. They have patients who's "problems" began at Wigan. They say we had 100,000 members, let's see!! 30 days spread the word please. KTF. LUV...and i mean LOVE... SOOTY X I will report back on my visit to the Centre on the 12th December and give feed back from ex Casino folk....as it is.....X Disclaimer........I have never met Drew I don;t think and I knew of this Plaque through this thread. My posts were made by me....without knowledge to Drew or any request by him. I am independent of al and want to stay that wayl...and said how I felt. My real input starts here. If the centre is up to my expectations....then it will get 50p of every DVD we sell...to start.. 4 other Charity's are benefiting from the proceeds too. This was a late addition to that growing list after being inspired and touched by Drews sincerity and dedication......simple as. Thank you mate.....and a DVD is on its way to you for your efforts from me....X Proper stuff all round.....job done.....well done the Soul Scene....remembering it's past venues....and people who frequented it....Soulful stuff.......easy done!x (Drew faints.....hehe!x) @@ ~ Edit....I mentioned Kev and Richard as 2 of the biggest donators. Russ Winstanley came through with the same today. I have never met him and know nowt. But he deserves to be mentioned in the same way by me as they were....so thank you too Russ....and I look forward to meeting you finally at the 'unveiling gig' being arranged!x

.....obviously not a prepared or proof read 'speech' Winnie......!!!!!!!!x I'm learning from Leon off of Gogglebox....them old uns have it too.....!!!hehe!!x @@ ~ LUV SOOTY X P.S.....edited it....and added a bit. To make myself clear. As I said...I know nothing of all your history's/factioning or fall outs whoever you are. I don't want too either. I got on with all Nationwide whoever accepted or seeked my friendship....and do to this day. For once....put aside your love spats and focus on THE PEOPLE. I showed you how to do it in the 90's. This....is the time for you....to pay penance if you like.....for wasted time...effort and energy that certainly will have been counter productive to the scene overall with such bo**ox. Focus...nobody is gonna remember us in 1,000 years who went anywhere or did what where.....but.....that Plaque...that something happened...will remain.....X Imagine being at Stonehenge when 'togetherness' kicked off at those doo's.........jeeeeez......we ain't lived really!!!!x @@ ~

SteveSmith, on 27 Nov 2013 - 4:55 PM, said: ...and Orotava adds...."Some mates and I did for 4 years..." From a different perspective.....in 1976/7 I recorded 4 tapes with 100 tunes from Wigan and happening venues of the 70's on them around my mate Waynes house. He had been DJing at the school Youth Club and had boots and stuff of the obvious tunes up until then. They stayed in the car from 1980 as my only source of music until 1993. It was the only thing I had or knew about the scene!x I smoked 2 joints over them 18 years and had never taken any proper drugs and had stopped alcohol in 1960 after leaving prison aged 18. I could sing every word and knew every instrument and sound on every tune.....and it kept me 'buzzing' for 18 years.....naturally! Imagine.....1993...for the first time....to dance...to MY music...after 18 years of listening to it.......was something I wanted to be there for from the first record....to the last.....or what was the point in going?! I didn't 'need' drugs to have it away at a doo in 1993.....I chose to take them! Never done an all-nighter in me life...except for staying awake in police cells overnight....hehe.....but....I accepted guided advice and took script dexis by choice. I enjoyued the ability to dance till the last record......but not for one moment was it about 'the drug'...on the scene...for me! Nobody can tell you different! I looked after myself and left others to do their thing which I respected end of. However....I have been to the V festivals.....and.......I go for 'the drug' EVERYTIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!YEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!x I allow meself the excitment of it all for 1 week eend a year and the music compliments it all no probs!!x Most folk go for it every week-end be it alcohol or drugs.....and as said each to their own. But when it comes to music....I have never needed any drug to enjoy Northern anywhere!!...it is theeeeeee drug..........well I was hooked for 18 years before I knew wot I wos on.....!!!!x Lethal stuff......................................I reckon!!!!x @@ ~ LUV SOOTY X ...now....listen up...........we can talk all day about stuff....and I enjoy it as do you all. But sometimes 'action' is needed. Today is that day. The Heritage/Culture plaque..... I am aware of some of those of you who have contributed towards this. From the £200 quidder donators to the £2 one who said it is all he could afford as he is drug dependent since Wigan but wanted to donate something to commemorate what was....at the time....the best times he has had in his 53 years of life.....and apoligised for not being able to give more. Personally....it meant more hearing of that than a 2 grander.....X Money is easy....passion....sincerity....'giving'....is a different thing. I am also aware of those who have declined when invited to do so....and who should....in my opinion. I am also aware they are unable to be honest as to why. Politics...personal vendettas.....STICK IT UP YOUR AR*E. The plaque is to commemorate a venue that was 'the peoples'. It is to educate future people.....culture....heritage.....no names or anything on it other than the place they congregated at.....like Stonehenge really. So....the donations target finishes tonight. It has done BRILLIANT and is about £250 short. Drew....who has put this plan together is based in Malta. He is also unemployed but full of sincerity and well founded. His motivation??? His sister. They both frequented Wigan....she took the drug path....he didn't. For most of her life she suffered as a consequence but also paid back through Charitable ways until her recent death.....RIP...X The Rehab unit she worked at has patients whose problems started at Wigan. I am going to meet some of them and those who look after them on the 12th December. Drew's sincerity has ensured that. His passion...was for his Sister. He is still a Soulie/collector today and frequents this forum regularly. So...his reasoning is sound. The Plaque represents us all.....and please tell me why you all in here can't at least match the £2 offered by the guy who certainly couldn't afford it did? Because of him or her....don't cut it with me on this one. So don;'t expect a handshake or sincere smile from me if any of you have stupidly decided to not donate for such unfounded reasons yet offer poverty from your mansion as a pathetic excuse.. You know who you are. Nuff said. Go to the link....make Drews day....and mine.....and pay respects to those folk who were the collateral of what we are discussing in this thread. They exist....in the real world. I hope you don't mind me reminding you all of that in this 'virtual' one. The target is virtually there.......make it happen.........please....THANK YOU...x https://www.justgiving.com/local/project/wigancasino

....wise words Gordon.......use them don;t abuse them was my policy in the 90's....and I wouldn't have wanted to have done it any other way!!!x I had never had me 'teenage years'....in kids homes and stuff......so did mine in me 30's......sensibly with maturity!!!x However.....I became a football hooligan though association whilst you were all at Wigan..........and ended up in prison! I'd rather had gone to Wigan....with todays wisdom in me head....but I din;t have it then......so as said.....iI may have died happy at 17/18......on the decks somewhere!!!!x Never did anything as a follower..........lead the singing at football....and the taking of ends during the 70's as one did for fun....!.......and would have been 'full on' at Wigan.....I reckon!!x @@ ~ LUV SOOTY X

Thanx for the call Drew and nice speaking with you and look forward to finalising things on Thursday...X.....job done i'd say!!!x For you reading and have an interest.....this is part of your 'heritage'....and a £1 will help!x I will share this. If it wasn't for one of these plaques up on a wall...then I would never have been inspired by this 'story'....from 100 years ago!!x Derived from an article covering Wokingham's history..... James “Sooty” Seaward (1844-1921) Everyone in Wokingham (Berks) should know about James Seaward: the town’s first commissioned public work of art, erected in 1999 at the library entrance, is a unique sculpture to commemorate his reputation as the inspiration for Charles Kingsley’s “Tom” in the Water Babies. But there may be few folk in Kingsclere who know that he was a native of their town. James was born in 1844 at the old Workhouse on the Newbury Road, the illegitimate son of Mary Seward, a poor 18 year old. Mary was the youngest daughter of James Seward, a labourer, and his wife Elizabeth, formerly Hedgecock, both of whom had died by the time she fell pregnant. Presumably Mary’s elder sister helped her as in the 1851 Census James is a scholar living with his aunt Jane in North Street. But shortly after this he was ‘apprenticed’ to a cruel chimney sweep. Why James came to Wokingham is unknown at present (this may be revealed when a few clues have been followed up). In 1861, at only seventeen years old, he established his business here under the name Seaward, probably derived from his pronunciation, and for the next sixty years he swept the chimneys of the neighbourhood. These included those at Charles Kingsley’s Rectory at Eversley, where James related his childhood experiences to the housekeeper who in turn told her master. James married three times and had twelve children, of whom only four outlived him. However, his work extended beyond his family. In 1892 he became the first workingman elected to the Town Council. Despite initial prejudice by some councillors, his integrity and hard work resulted in his elevation to Alderman, the only Alderman who was born in a workhouse and the only one to decline to be Mayor. In addition to his council activities (which included chairmanship of the Lighting Committee), James was prominent in the local temperance movement and for many years he organised social events to raise funds for charity or to entertain and educate the poorer residents. Peter G LUV SOOTY X .....makes one proud of ones name actually!!x Same with the Northern plaque commemorating a 'happening'. Summink your grandkids should read about.....and hopefully be inspired by............a quid......go on!!x Visit the site as tagged by Drew and make a donation. If u give a £5 u get a mini plaque as a thank you....which is neat methinks!x ( A personal thanx to Richard Searling and Kev Roberts for putting back into 'the scene' too.....great stuff!xx Yes....folk moan about profits......but I think folk should hear about your investments made on behalf of the scene too...X Your 'decent' donations are much appreciated....by a proud heritage preserver....I reckon..X)

Sad news as it always is when these great singers pass.....RIP...x Dave....thanx for posting that tune......the best one i;ve heard in a week or so.....nice 1 and it would make my playbox....X LUV SOOTY X

Hi Drew...X Can you give me a call before lunchtime today regarding this plaque?!x I am going to a meeting this afternoon which could discuss your request for funds!x Although I never went...It's been a hobby of mine all me life looking at these plaques around the UK in backstreets and stuff.....and much of my knowledge would never have been discovered without them....great idea!x I have some 'charity' money available for investment back into the scene.....and this seems a proper lasting thing to support....if my idea can be fitted into the time scale you have!x I look forward to your call and well done on doing something....on behalf of the scene...like I gather your sister did...(x)......respects mate...X LUV SOOTY X 07521042699