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I guess most wouldn't argue with that as long as those same people aren't also trying to tell you how much they love it all in an organic sense! Cheers, Mark R

Until they gather enough people to get it right, perhaps it should be called "Northern Soul: Living For Selected Weekends" Cheers, Mark R

Is a mention of NS influence on 80's pop music the best that can be done? It would be better to say nothing at all than say that!! Cheers, Mark R

Ian D, I realise that there was probably a remit for the program that didn't include the 'quiet' years, but can you tell me what your involvement was in the 80's & 90's? Serious question. .......do any of the guys involved EVER think to say to Aunty Beeb "you know you really out to talk to X, Y & Z about this, that & the other to tell the full story"? Do you think that happens, or is there an element of self-preservation in that it would take the spotlight off them? I'm not too fussed in the sense that I'm not really part of the rare soul scene, but I can understand why people might be seething about these programs, I really can! Ifind myself seriously empathising with them......I feel their pain so to speak. I'm sure the "we've sorted it all out now" comment had a good many blowing off steam!! Cheers, Mark R

Soul Sam Bretby mid 90's was where I first heard it! Cheers, Mark R

Agreed..........annoying, but yes, total package value! Cheers, Mark R

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00005LZT9?pc_redir=1404444603&robot_redir=1quote name="Mal C" post="2110929" timestamp="1405178809"] Love 'Where are you Going?", remember it was everywhere in the 9ts, I got it off some Modern soul CD, then again off a sampler from Blue and soul I think, some Black music mag, so was the expanded 'Lets Get it on" where Where are you Going" first appeared? Like to get it on its first issue... Mal

Well, it arrived......

I don't think any of us would disagree re electronic backing, but there are acceptable examples of the genre. I think I probably buy less of it these days......not for this reason, just for the reason that it doesn't seem to cross my path nowadays like it once did. Steve Dolan used to push a lot of it on his Steves Soul Sounds site, but it seems to have gone quiet over there. I still tend to keep up with new releases from the likes of Donnie Ray...... Cheers, Mark R

Haha! Cheers, Mark R

Ah, you noticed then! ;-) Cheers, Mark R

I'm not quite sure how an initial love for Northern Soul 30 years ago lead me to this, but I'm soooo glad that it did!! Limited to 200 copies 3 pack vinyl LP..............fecking brilliant!! Cheers, Mark R

I know mate......I was aware of it but kept forgetting to chase it down........as you say, thankfully you reminded me about it by mentioning it at SU and I made it my mission to bag one!! I was just surprised that it didn't appear to be on the radar on here!! Cheers, Mark R

PM'd you..... Cheers, Mark R

Has this had a mention on Soul Source? Not new but the first legit release on vinyl(?), released in Canada only for RSD I would have expected this to garner interest. I finally remembered to track one down....... https://www.recordstoreday.com/Page/2294 Cheers, Mark R

Sorry, as nothing to do with Hall & Oates, but the thread reminded me of this modern soul spin from the early Fleetwood weekenders, when it was in the first of the modern room locations....................killer!!! Cheers, Mark R

Cheers, Mark R

Had quite a few people asking about the music this year, so as promised to a few, here's the playlists from another good weekend............. Friday night 8pm - 8:30pm & 9:15pm - 10pm John Legend - Ordinary People (Johnny Douglas Radio Edit) Carmichael Musiclover - Baby All I Want Is You Maryanne Ito feat. David Yamasaki - Don't Be Afraid John Aram feat. Sumudu & Grégoire Maret — Stronger Tony Momrelle - Spotlight Charity Lockhart - Live To Love April Hill - The Search Kelly Price feat. Ruben Studdard - Back To Love Soul Funk Secret - Bright Sunshine Kindred The Family Soul - Never Loved You More R. Kelly - Share My Love Kings Of Tomorrow feat. April - Fall For You (Sandy Rivera's Classic Mix) Joseph Junior & MAQman - Praise Scat (Ibitaly Remix) Ron Hall & The Muthafunkaz feat. Marc Evans - The Way You Love Me (Original) Teddy Douglas feat. Marcell Russell - Only A Fool (Teddy Douglas Classic Soul 12" Extended Version) Saturday night 11pm - 12am Carmichael Musiclover - Baby All I Want Is You Paul Johnson - Better Than This (Soul Talk Mix) Mark A. Smith - To Save Me Kelly Price feat. Ruben Studdard - Back To Love Tucka - Love Train Kindred The Family Soul - Never Loved You More Zo! feat. Erro - We Are On The Move (Joey Negro Revival Mix) Tracy Hamlin - Home (Kenny Carpenter Wiz Mix) Sounds Of Ali pres. Jon Pierce - Ready For Love (Original Mix) U.B.P. feat. Bobby Pruitt - We Are One (U.B.P. Classic Mix) Sunburst Band - Everyday Big Brooklyn Red - Taking It Too Far Superloop - Baby Be Mine Sunday afternoon 12pm - 1pm Ms Jody - I'm Gonna Stand By You Donnie Ray - What About Me? Lola - It Ain't Worth It Prince Phillip Mitchell - Just The Beginning Mark A. Smith - To Save Me Princess Freesia - The World Outside Jermaine Paul - Next To You Dion Hawkins - Having U Around Incognito - Rapture Papik feat. Ely Bruna - Special Love Kelly Price feat. Ruben Studdard - Back To Love Kindred The Family Soul - Never Loved You More The Company - Superstar (Reel People Vocal Mix) Sounds Of Ali pres. Jon Pierce - Ready For Love (Original Mix) Sunday night 9pm - 10pm Sho-Nuff - Hold On For Love Caviar - Never Stop Loving You Bill - Space Lady Heaven & Earth - I Really Love You Cecil Lyde - I'll Make It On My Own Stanley Clark - Straight To The Top Ivan Neville - Dance Your Blues Away The Dynamic Upsetters - Make Myself Clear Motherfox - Fallen Into Love Sean Oliver - You And Me Frankie Knuckles feat. Shelton Becton - It's Hard Sometimes (FK Classic Club) Kim English - Simply Grateful (Back To Soul Mix) Teddy Pendergrass - Believe In Love (Phat Philli Mix) Cheers, Mark R

A few plays from me from last night at the Kingpower Stadium, with the second set having one eye on the Oddfellows reunion back in that fine City today!! Thanks to Fitzy for the invite to play once again, and co-spinners Barry Cooper and Clive Henderson for some fine music. 10:00pm — 11:00pm Incognito - Love Has Come Around Soulperfreesia - The World Outside Gayla James - I Get Joy Tony Momrelle - Spotlight West Coast Soulstars - Show Me Love Charity Lockhart - Live To Love 80's Child - Missing Yam Who? - What The People Say Nathan Adams - I Wonder Cee ElAssaad & Brittany Tanner - Get On Your Feet (Pablo Martinez Remix) Danny Clark & Carla Prather - Joy (Classic Mix) 12:40am — 1:20am Charles Johnson - Never Had A Love So Good Doug Parkinson & The Southern Star Band - I'll Be Around Greg Perry - It Takes Heart (12" Version) James Walsh Gypsy Band - Cuz It's You Girl Mind & Matter - I'm Under Your Spell Lew Kirton - Heaven In The Afternoon Omar feat. Angie Stone - Be Thankful (Shrine Vocal Mix) Paul Johnson - Better Than This (Frankie Knuckles Director's Cut Classic Soul Mix) Velvet Hammer - Happy (Extended Disco Version) Cheers, Mark R

I suppose that the bottom line is, we should accept that there are many ways to be a good DJ, largely dependent on audience and genre of music. Cheers, Mark R

And that's exactly the danger of mixing.........being more concerned with what goes with what, rather than how good the "what" is!! Cheers, Mark R

But that's already not true in so many other ways, so "complicating" it in the way I'm saying would hardly be a crime!! Cheers, Mark R

For me, any change in terms of the Northern scene would not necessarily relate to the technical side of DJ'ing, but would be more about thinking outside the box in terms of choices, style and the like. The best DJ's have an edge, or something different about them.....Soul Sam is a perfect example in a variety of ways.......enthusiasm, going out on a limb to risk things......playing a full modern set at Wigan etc.....in some ways he's loathed by as many that love him......but he will be remembered more than most for both reasons. It can sometimes be too predictable and safe.......too concerned with what people think short term at the expense of ploughing a furrow. Look at the furore of Happy getting a spin at Prestatyn.......why not!! Not necessarily that record, but you get my drift...... Just one point......earlier someone said why change a record with EQ or a different mix etc........well what do you think an alternate take from the tape vaults or on an acetate is? Oh, but that's alright because it's rare and no-one else has got it......and that's all that matters! ! Cheers, Mark R

I understand what you're saying, but the point is they're not mutually exclusive, there is some crossover, if I can use that word without totally confusing everyone!! LOL Cheers, Mark R

It already happens to an extent on the modern scene. ...... Cheers, Mark R