Mark R

Brilliant Tony.....spot on for me!! As you say, it's interesting listening to the comments of those who are "soul" fans explaing their views......are you a soul fan or a fan of a "scene"?.....it's different!! So often I read this stuff and think to myself that just cos folks have been into whatever since year dot, don't make them qualified to tell me what's soul and what's not!! I'm very forthright in that view these days.....I feel I've listened to enough music to make that decision for myself!! Cheers, Mark R

My point is Tone, that I don't feel it's my place from the outside looking in (NS wise) propose it should be played......I actually think that in a whole load of respects it's exactly like the Northern ethos but as I'm not "on" the NS, I'm less inclined to push it on them. Cheers, Mark R

So let me get this right..........in your opinion mid-tempo modern soul fell off the same tree as Northern, but soulful house didn't!! Define "falling off the same tree" (do you mean scene wise/music wise etc) before I decide whether I disagree or not please! From your comments in general, and whilst I wouldn't suggest house mixes with Northern, I would propose that your attitude to this is counter-productive to the evolution of a balanced contemporary soulful black music scene. I hope your point of view doesn't sway too many to your way of thinking...........a horrible thought from my perspective Cheers, Mark R

Don't ask awkward questions you I have all the same thoughts but why bother!! Cheers, Mark R

Sorry Dave Moore, that wasn't aimed at your original reasonable request to be pointed to some decent music! Cheers, Mark R

Is it worth bothering Tony???? Cheers, Mark R

Download link still live until Monday night for anyone that missed it! Cheers, Mark R

Download for November show now available here folks: Listen Again Cheers, Mark R

Hi Nick, Hope you get more pleasure out of the tunes than you did the footie fella! Cheers, Mark R

Playlist for November.....download to follow: Jazzanova feat. Leon Ware & Dwele - Rockin' You Eternally (US Verve/Universal CD) Oli Silk feat. Donnell Spencer Jr. - That Kinda Love (US Trippin 'n' Rhythm Records CD) Tracy Cruz - Let Me Sing (US Ivory Sky Productions CD) Jon B - Paradise In U (US Arsenal Records CD) Yukihiro Fukutomi feat. Lady Alma - Time For Change (JAP Avex Entertainment CD) Jose Carretas feat. Dani - Never Let Me Down (JAP Especial 12") DJ Man X and Albert Sterling Menendez feat. Blaze - Love Can Change Your Heart (Blaze Vocal Mix) (US Deep Haven MP3) Kashious - Time (US CDS CD) John Legend - Good Morning (US G.O.O.D. Music/Columbia CD) Sam Bostic - Still Missing U (UK Soul Jones/Expansion CD) Tonya (Baker) - Joy Of Forgiveness (US Kingdom Records CD) Yukihiro Fukutomi feat. Lady Alma - That Music (JAP Avex Entertainment CD) Formation Soul feat. Nova Starr - Enjoy (Original) (UK Centric 12") M-Swift feat. Hazel Sim - Make It On My Own (JAP Knife Edge/Pony Canyon CD) Deborah Cox - You Know Where My Heart Is (US Deco Recording Group CD) Keni Myles feat. Kimberly Nicole, Shannon Howell and Nzinga - 4 This Love (US Keni Myles CD) Slique - Your Body (JAP Toy's Factory CD) Quasimode feat. Carmen Lundy - Sounds Of Peace (JAP Geneon CD) Jazzanova - Theme From Belle Et Fou (Danny Krivit Edit) (EU Sonar Kollektiv 12") M-Swift feat. Donna Gardier - Set You Free (JAP Knife Edge/Pony Canyon CD) Kadice - Ready, Ready Love (UK Urban Essentials CD) Willie Clayton - I Feel A Cheatin' Coming On (US Malaco CD) Doktu Rhute Muuzik (Roy Hightower) - Don't Feel Sorry For Yourself (US CDS CD) Thanks for listening! Cheers, Mark R

Little reminder for tonights show folks! Cheers, Mark R

Sure I've posted this before, but yes, I was there....a great night Cheers, Mark R

I'm in the chair tomorrow night again folks, Monday 24th November 7-9pm GMT.......hope some of you can join me for some mighty fine new music www.starpointradio.com Cheers, Mark R

Sticking my neck out here as not heard this yet, but check this out when it drops: https://www.play.com/Music/CD/-/23/43/-/796...earchtype=genre If it lives up to his previous work, it'll be essential. THE man of Y2K+, no question.....a true soul man. Now watch it transpire that he's gone all retro on us too!! Cheers, Mark R

Easy.........maybe subconciously I was spoiling for a fight that wasn't there........don't oblige me by creating one!! Cheers, Mark R

Sorry Jayne...........I guess the clue is in the thread title...........doh!! Cheers, Mark R

I take it you are specifically referring to the Northern scene here Jayne???? Cheers, Mark R

Another one for you folk on here..........check track 8: https://www.juno.co.uk/ppps/products/328512-02.htm Cheers, Mark R

Well, after returning from the high of a Southport Weekender yesterday, I sure felt in a contrasting mood today when I woke to the prospect of saying goodbye to an old friend. Nice to see lots in attendance paying their last respects to a well liked local fella. Sincere condolences to all the family, who looked truly heartbroken.........I really feel for them Mark Randle

I think last time I saw him Mark, was in Weatherspoons one Saturday lunchtime, before a Boro game when they were still at Manor Park..........I seem to recall telling him about Soul Purpse and handing him a flyer, so that dates it in the last four years or so. He ran the Rugger Tavern for a while I'm told. One of the vivid memories I have, and I'm sure I've mentioned this on here before, but maybe not Steve's name, was sitting with him at TOTW one night, as he proudly held a copy of Stewart Ames on J&W in his hand. I said, "let's have a look", and as I took it off him, it fell from the paper sleeve to the floor!! Luckily all around the outside of the dancefloor at TOTW was carpeted..........no harm done!! The look on both our faces must of been a sight to behold!!! Cheers, Mark R

Jeez Mark...............bit of a shocker to come on here and read this..............top bloke was Steve. I remember being round his house one night en-route to a niter and drooling over his collection. Tried real hard to get him to part with his Troy Dodds as I recall! RIP mate Mark R

I'd have to say that this is true from my viewpoint too Mike, if other artists see it as succesfull and follow suit!! You noticed the influences on the new Kindred set mate? Again, it's a fine album, I like it, but hopefully these modern day talents won't all see this as the future...........certainly seems de rigueur at the moment!! Cheers, Mark R

Steve, I do very well know that mate, and do exactly understand why you used this as an example of a new artist's new release on here...........so, this was no way aimed at you, although you did say something along the lines of it had set a new standard, which I do disagree with for the reasons stated........a great talent NOT doing something new. Other than that, I can see your angle totally mate. With respect, Mark R

In all honesty fella's, as good as this album is, I fail to see how a guy who's talent has never been in question can be seen as raising the bar by releasing an album that uses a sound and production values that have gone before As most of you know, my roots to soul music ARE in 60's music, but why does it take a new release that sounds old to generate so much interest on here in a guy that's always displayed a remarkable talent? I guess I know the answer to that, this forum's all (well, mostly) about old music isn't it...........it's just so frustrating!!! Soul doesn't exist beyond that sound for some unfortunately Cheers, Mark R