Happy Feet

" Thanks for the advice...much appreciated" Thank you. " Entertaining for who " , For the audience, who where at The Albert Hall by the sound of the reaction they gave and from most of the post comments, on SS and other media outlets too. Nowadays quite a lot of old Soulies can't get out and about, either through old age or illness or both. I bet they found it entertaining too , I know I did , nothing wrong with my ears just my bowels. Saturday night it sounded fresh , ok a couple of vocalists a bit of a shaky start , but the music , the orchestra, the venue , made for a very entertaining occasion. I don't believe I've sold out , I still buy plenty of 45s old & new for my own enjoyment, Northern , Modern and new Soul releases . To be honest I admire your integrity and beliefs , and if I was able to get out and about more I would probably think the same , there is very little though for Soulies of a certain age group, to get excited about . I'm not looking to score any points here , why what for ? And for the record I loved your work " Once Upon A Time In Wigan " , went to see it in Coventry and the do after brilliant. Atb Paul Dave

Let's be frank here , No Footsie , No Wigan's Ovation , No Tony Blackburn, No Joe 90, No Gary Lewis etc, No Sounds Of Lancashire, There's a theme here shite all of them and yet not one of them was chosen , to be played last night , yet during the so called Halsyon days of the WC most of the above where played at some point . With a few Levine productions thrown in . Last night was a celebration of 50 yrs. of WC , we all know it ran for 8 but as the general consensus proves most people who listened last night and probably frequented the place , enjoyed it for whatever their reasons. I went to the WC from 73 til 76 then moved on to pastures new , why ? like most it was becoming too commercial, once it hit the tabloids and our little secret scene was out time to bugger off . Last night The BBC Symphony Orchestra plus a handful of well chosen singers put on a magnificent performance of Northern Soul tunes from 50 yrs ago that's all , a reflection of what was popular at the time , without the shite mixed in , I have said in the past , thank Mike Walker for Mr Ms without it I'd have given up on the WC probably in 75 . I know some great tunes where played there after 76 , but by then so many other venues with forward thinking djs where also playing them too, so let's just enjoy last night for what it was , yes a little shaky on one or two of the vocals , but so can the original artists be when singing live , with a live audience who knows the tune better than they do .

Again to many likes but" if I could I Would " ,,,,

I was pulling your leg , you've missed a right old crack on the other BBC Proms post , but thank you

Ho bugger missed it

I'm sorry I to like Seano have had too many likes to respond to , but like where your coming from

Just for once Paul , let it go , it was entertainment, that's all .

We must do this more often ,here's to Wigan 51 , Cleethorpes, The Torch ,Catacombs, The Twisted Wheel , Up the Junction, Blackpool Mecca , Stafford ,The 100 Club ,Yate , Rotherham, Blackburn, Bolton ,in no particular order , just do it

Nick Shirm "I'm On My Way Nick Shirm " Long after to night is all over Vula Malinga "Time Will You Pass You By What a way to end , Can't wait to see it , Vula Malinga, Tainted Love Even Dily sounded great , IMO. Well done The BBC Symphony Orchestra,

Me TOO

Brendan Reilly , It Really Hurts Me Girl , great version & Time , for me first heard at Samantha's Sheffield, played by John Vincent circa 74ish

Push back the settees folks , more dancing room needed

Exus Trek , happy now Pete , I am , this is the BBC Symphony Orchestra version ,wonderful

It was

Imagine the everyday Radio Three listener listening to this thinking , " What the xcuk was I listening to in the 70s lol

If Carlsberg did Northern Soul , would it be this good ?

Natalie Palmer , wow

Seano I think Mike should extend the likes for just one night

I'm listening on BBC sounds via the telibox , sounds brilliant

Hope they've got seat belts in the balcony seats , strap your self in

As we can only listen Via Radio Three live from 20:00 hrs ( and it does clearly say to be broadcast shortly after ) check out the link that both Russ and I have posted and check the Radio Three schedule for all info . Shall all interested parties meet up here later with a glass or two and nibbles , for a chinwag with an open mind , just an idea if you're not already busy ?

Buddy Lamp , is it still available , I Wanna Go Home ? Cheers Dave

Definitely on Radio Three live , broadcast later on the BBC probably iPlayer , check the earlier postings Drew , playlist and full details there

Hi Steve , Have pmd you Regards Dave

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001nnsq I think this is it , It may say page can't be found , Click on sounds , scroll to BBC radio 3 , Then scroll to the proms 2023 Then click Sat.15th It worked thanks Mike If you click on " show more " it gives the list of tunes to be featured.