Drew3

Not been for a while but I like The Oakfield in Sale South Manchester. Probably holds about 120 and the last time I was there (about 2 yrs ago now) it was getting those sort of numbers regularly. Great music, 3/4 DJ's and a very cheap subsidised bar. Got a soft spot for the Oakfield as it was the first venue I went to when getting back into the scene about 5yrs ago. Must make the effort to get there again. KTF. Drew.

A few that have me knocking people over to get to the floor. In no particular order and a few of many; Make Me Yours Bettye Swann Love Runs Out Willie Hutch I love her so much..... The Majestics Getting Mighty Crowded Betty Everette (thinking of going to the Wheel tonight so should hear this old fav). Unsatisfied Lou Johnson I'll be loving you Soul Brothers Six I can't take it anymore Spyder Turner Crackin' up over you Roy Hamilton. Nothing out of the ordinary there (or controversial ) but some great floor fillers. Love that feeling when you hear the intro to records like these and something just takes over..........."mind ya backs, mad man comin' through"! KTF. Drew.

As my last post seems to have got a few hairs standing up I'll qualify why I asked the question. Not all of us have been right at the centre of the scene for the last 30 yrs + as many of the contribitors to this site have been. Some of us are learning all the time. I am nothing to do with Ian Levine. Since being on the Net has enabled me to talk/read about NS and has increased my opportunities of hearing about things that I might otherwise have not heard about, my question was based solely on trying to understand an aspect of the scene (scene politics if you will) that I have sensed is around. I am aware that posting such a question might have had a reaction but my intention I promise was to gain an understanding of something and not to 'muck rake' as it were. Put it down to me being naive. No sleep lost and as others have apptly said in the past "I'll get me coat on this one". KTF. Drew.

This is a genuine question and not a prompt for someone to be rude and/or offensive about Ian Levine. If the moderators/owners of this site feel that this post is not suitable then please feel free to remove it. I have been following the discussions on this site for some time and have noticed the odd remark levelled at Ian Levine. Always seems to be a bit more behind the remarks than banter or mild critisism! Seems he's to blame for everything from spoiling the chances of decent record hunting in the States to 9/11! What has this guy done? Of course I know who Ian Levine is and some of his history within the scene but I do not know him and he doesn't know that I exist. I ask this as a punter and not someone on the scene ( DJ, collector, or promoter) who would know one way or another why there seems to be this dislike for him. Once again, this is not a prompt to be abussive. I am genuinely interested. KTF. Drew.

There was a clip of that review on the South Bank show that prompted my origional post. KTF. Drew.

Oh Sh.t! If that's true the Garry Glitter fan that I live with must never know! She'll never be off my case! Keep It to Yourself. Drew.

Just had a listen to Silly Silly Fool and What's It Gonna Be on the SCJB. Both excellent records. I have heard both before but not paid as much attention as I should have. Clearly the majority feel that Ms S is up there with other great soul artists and deserves that place. Who am I to disagee. Drew.

This may have been done on here before but here goes! Just watched the recent South Bank show from a month or two back about Dusty Springfield and wondered what the view of the regular patrons of this site thought about this very talented singer? Does she deserved to get played and are any venues doing so? 'I just don't know what to do with myself' is brilliant sung by Miss Springfield KTF. Drew.

Have to agree with Denis Barbara Randolph's I Got A Feeling is the ultimate Motown NS record for me. Love it by the Four Tops also. Others are: My Weakness Is You Edwin Starr Can't Stop Looking For My Baby The Fantastic Four. Can never understand how anyone into NS can dismisive of the best of Motown! KTF. Drew

Hi. I have looked at the Channel 4 website for No Angels and I can't find any track listings! Any advice? Thanks. Drew.

Hello ITM. No I'm not the person you are referring to. Bloke last time I looked ! Been into the music since the 70s with the not unusual detour into other things and back on the scene in the last few years. Thanks for the answer re Poo Pan. I'm not a collector or DJ so the label is new to me. Just seen it on an auction site. Quite rare I gather. Once again brilliant post that prompted me to post for the first time myself on what is sometimes quite a daunting, expert laden (not an insult) site for we mere mortals! Will try to join in more now I've made the step. KTF. DREW.

This is the best thing said throughout this whole debate, certainly the only post that meant anything to me. Brilliant. PS Sorry for being dim but what is Poo Pan? Is it a label? KTF. Drew.