JimK

Righteous Bros - Rat Race - demo - thank you Moses Smith - Girl Across The Street - thank you Hoagy Lands - Next in Line - and thank you!! Jim

If you please on original only !!! Righteous Bros - Rat Race - demo Carl Douglas - Serving a Sentence Moses Smith - Girl Across The Street Hoagy Lands - Next in Line Money waiting with no hold ups ..... Thanks Jim

I was just sat here tonight listening to an oldies box from my garage. If it wasn't for my asthma (and age) I would have kept on dancing! Cheap records eh? who needs them !! Just wondered what are the top 5 over-priced tracks and the top five ignored dancers which we should've been dancing to over the last 12 months??? Hmmm

Can't remember where I heard this but I think Soft Cell actually wanted Frankie Valii's "The Night" as their first single but the record company ruled against this and encouraged them to release Tainted Love. Not sure if this is urban legend or actually the case though!

I'm proud to call missen a z-list artist. I ran a thread a while ago about playing 30 mins on a limited budget. The tracks you all suggested were superb and go to show that, really, Northern needn't be such an expensive way of life. OK so I mainly dj scooter rallies but have also done a few Northern venues. When I pack my box up I hope that I've tried my best to inspire, safe in the knowledge that if the punter likes the track he can probably get hold of it (if he searches hard enough). Up tempo but danceable was the advice Dukesy gave me and I follow that! If in doubt (as I heard at Prestwich ....... play an oldie

When I'm at a do and hear a great track, Tony (my mod mate) says "i prefer the original by ...... Say Otis Clay and "the Only Way Is up" he says "prefer the original by Yazz" (funny the first few times). Now whilst I know he's trying to wind me up, but how about a list of all those tracks that have hit the top 20 by being covered????

I think that is more "nasal" than whislting! - what an angry song!! Weller just before he came out as a Soulster . Great album though.

I know it was a long long time ago but can anyone remember the Charly album that had a rip-off of the Pepsi advert of the time (mid 70's I think). It went something like back-droppin' soul spinnin' bag carryin' friend makin' etc etc. If so can you recall the full text (or post a photo). Would also love to know what the track listing was. It could only happen over here!!

I've previously bought some stuff from this chap, seems decent enough ... and if you go on his website it gives you his direct telephone number which I've previously rung. Hope that helps. Jim

Anyone got this and wanting to sell?? Cheers Jim

It just goes to show that there are some superb tunes at a realistic and affordable price. I loved this thread with a capped price range - most were under £300 (per 30 min set) but sound fresh and danceable. It just goes to prove that there is no need to play boots when there is such an untapped and danceable soul source out there without a massive price tag - it's a case of having the balls to play them - cheers all for a great thread. Jim

OK, following on from the boot vs original pressing debate, imagine you were given £500 to spend in two weeks, to play a half hour slot - and impress (either yourself or others)!!! All original pressings ........ What would we see on the decks. Never mind the prices during the 70's, you're playing a week on Friday PS. I work overtime to buy that original I've been hunting.

This certainly wasn't an anti Wigan thread or a debate about the final niters. We were just trying to clear up which was the last Motown song played - I wondered whether members of the forum would differenciate between the Motown labels etc (including British). I only managed to attend twice because of my age at the time but remember the overwhelming feelings and amazement at the place. Cheers.

I'm sure this has been asked before but can anyone settle an argument between a few of us at our club. I wasn't there so can't answer it but .... What was the last Motown record ever played at Wigan Casino? We had the usual banter about what is considered as a Motown track i.e. Soul, Tamla, Tamla Motown etc but have still not come up with an answer. Some say Do I love You, I thought it was Ghost in My House? Cheers for what may be a much asked question.

Wow, they are going like hot cakes!!!! Jim

Just a quickie really, does anyone know if the 2-CD Cellarful of Motown was released anywhere on vinyl and if so where. Much appreciated! To be honest, I'm trying to find "A Weakspot In My Heart" by the Isleys Cheers - Jim

I did quite a few scooter do's and rallies before my first Northern Night proper. I felt fairly confident going on for the first time but Mr Jack Daniels managed to help me out in that respect - 1st big mistake. I had never seen anything but a full floor so had no real worries. 2nd big mistake. As the floor emptied, I decided on persistence in the hope that the crowd would come around to my way of thinking - 3rd big mistake!! Made a few more mistakes on the way and continue to do so (on a regular basis) but in general terms I do try and keep current within my small budget and play stuff that I hope the majority will enjoy and dance to. No wonder I'm bald!!!

Seem to remember Sam playing Sam Cooke's Chain Gang at Brighouse a few years ago. Some looked astonished, some shook their heads but most thought what a refreshing change and it packed the floor!! Haha

Thanks for all your help on this one, just to let you all know what I found out: Emorise was also known as E Morris Kelley who sang with the Paramounts. There was an issue copy of this record on Peacock but issued later - I have a scan but not sure if I have posted it correctly! It was written by Bono (sonny) and apparently he was working for speciality at the time. They were bought out by Peacock and he went as well as the promotional man. A simple question throws up so many questions!!! Cheers all Jimbo!

Just digging around in one of my older, never play boxes and came across Lee Tillman singing Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye on Montel-Michelle. Youu guys got any info on this chap? Would be much appreciated. However, last time I asked, it was only sad news!!! Know anything up-beat about this guy who I think was from Mississippi? TIA

Many thanks for the info - appreciate that. Shame how his life ended before he could cut more tracks though.

Just got hold of Emorise Kelly singing Biggest Fool - it's been a long time since I shuddered during a song - any thoughts on this track or the man himself?? Was written by "Bono" on Peacock 1919.

A whole lot of trouble is just what I have trying to locate this track! I have it on "Greatest" CD but can't seem to find it on any vinyl. Any ideas please??