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Aberdeen SOul Collective Weekender Here’s what I can remember from the weekend, some in order and some not - can’t figure out what I played on Saturday afternoon as I had a little reshuffle in the box... A massive thanks to Tony for asking me to play... Friday Afternoon Eunice Collins - At the hotel (Mod Art) Hands of time - This love for real (Inner City) Delfonics - Hey Love (Philly Groove) Lynn Williams - Don’t be surprise (Suncut) Charmels - As long as I’ve got you (Volt) Charlene and the Soul Serenaders - Love Changes (Volt promo) William Bell and Mavis Staples - Strung Out (Stax) Wendy Rene - After Laughter (Stax) William Bell - I forgot to be your lover (Stax) Family Connection- This Time (Jabali) Gospel All Stars - Lonely Journey (Fami) Act One - You didn’t love me anyhow (LP) Sunday Evening Virgil Henry - I’ll be true (Colossus promo) Beloyd - Get into your life (20th Century) Tata Vega - I need you now (Motown) David Martin - You’re mighty right (Rekord) Leroy Hutson - I think I’m falling in love (Curtom) Esther Philips - Home is where the hated is (Kudu) Gil Scott Heron - Lady Day and John Coltrane (Philips) Tommy Sears - Salvation train (GAR) Dynamics - You make me feel good (RCA demo) Emmitt Long - Call me (Donoyia) Guitar Ray - You’re gonna wreck my life (Shagg) Frederick Hymes iii - Time ain’t gonna do me no favour (Fab Vegas) Bobby Reed - If I don’t love you (Bell) Lee Williams - Since I don’t have you (Black SOul) Betty Swan - Closed for the season (Capitol)

Still can't get into some clubs with jeans and trainers on, but frankly these are places I would rather not be 😉

I’ve only ever been late once due to traffic and I asked the guy before me what he had played so as to not double up on anything- that’s the best but some couldn’t care less as they’ve really just got a planned set to play or play all their biggest willy wavers

I do like a mass debate 😳

I use these for some LPs, they were a bugger to move but great for storage - didn't realise about the 7" ones may have to have a look at them

The term Northern Soul nowadays just conjures up images of middle aged men in baggy trousers and vests, wearing patches to places they've never been to. I tell people I collect soul music to keep away from the stigma, but I also find it funny that those who fanatically profess and are even evangelical about Northern Soul know little to nothing about soul music and really are only interested in about 100 records. I get the feeling that because I don't go to oldies do's they think I don't get it, whereas I'm tirelessly searching and sourcing records, listening to new music that's new to my ears as much as possible - it's a funny old world...

Unfortunately know a few like this - along with DJs that don't promote events that they are playing at

even the bad ones have been good as long as the company is decent

Thanks guys, may just be my age 😉 with this one

It really is a strange world - so Manny has a set of bootlegs up for auction at the moment (just added today) already sitting at over £200 with 3 weeks to go. I get people collecting etc but do people really collect boots and pay that much for them...personally don't get it but each to their own I guess...would rather spend the cash on something else...

Don't do it 🤣 Seriously though - research, research, research (price guides, internet prices, websites listed above, soul source)...and don't listen to what anyone says about a tune, if you love it buy it (don't buy anything you don't love)...always keep a small pot available as wants always come up when you've spent up...set yourself a reasonable monthly limit (will vary for everyone)...and most of all, enjoy it - if you're not enjoying it you shouldn't be doing it... ps it doesn't matter a bollocks if you DJ or not, and if you're only in it to DJ then I don't think collecting is for you

Double A side is the earlier version, label number in vertical text is the later issue from the same year

For those that haven't been, well worth a visit

Arrived this morning - belter of a double sider

Same here ordered on 2nd July and had exptected it by now with it being released last Friday or at least a message to say why there was a delay etc...

top quality - ordered as soon as I heard it - that Barbara & the Browns...wow...

M’Tume was Sunday afternoon

A small selection of what I played over the weekend in Manchester- get it in the calendar for next year...massive thanks again to the guys for asking me to play... Friday night 11pm Guitar Ray You’re Gonna Wreck My Life (Shagg) Emmitt Long Call Me (Donoyia) Roe-O-Tations Bold Love (Gerim) LeRoy Hutson I Think I’m Falling In Love (Curtom) The Enchanted Five - Have you ever (CVS) Bobby Reed Time is Right for Love (Bell) Saturday Afternoon 5.30 Peggy Gaines When The Boy That You Love (Kent Anniversary) Cash McCall When You Wake Up (Thomas) Stevie Wonder I Don’t Know Why I Love You (Tamla Motown) The Philharmonics I Need, I Need Your Love (Soulin) The Hit Parade Stand By Me Baby (RCA) Sunday Morning 10am This Time Family Connection (Jalibi) Charmels As Long As I’ve Got You (Volt) Hands of Time This Love For Real (Inner City Records) The Arrows We Have Love (Bandit) Sunday 5.30 Tata Vega I Need You Now (Tamla Motown) Chapter 8 Let’s Get Together (Ariola) Loleatta Holloway I Know Where You’re Coming From (Aware) Solaris You and Me (Dana) M’Tume Juicy Fruit (Epic) Sunday 8pm Paramount Four You Don’t Know (Southern City) Richard Marks Love Is Gone (Shout) Charles Simmons Save The World (Hit Sound) Johnny Davis Crawl To Me (Bandit) Guerillas Lawdy Rolla (King Promo)

Looking forward to this weekend...

"Northern Soul" all-nighter classic, we all know that there are quite a few non soul tunes played on the northern scene (as well as other parts of the scene) just due to the dancing beat - luckily there's plenty out there for all of us, it's just not for me - have a good one

don't find either of them in the least bit soulful but can see why Susan Barrett was big as it's definitely more of a dancer - both crap and cringe whenever I hear either get played out (which luckily isn't that often)

Sammy Seaman has just added one to the sales forum if you've not been sorted

Great mix Samuel

Always a good listen Chris