Mark R

List to follow mate...........it's no big secret, just don't have one ready to hand, and they are 4 year old tunes mate, positively ancient now I do remember what they all are, but want to get any mix info correct...........always important for these 12's. Cheers, Mark R

A while ago I think I posted a couple of mixes I'd put together several years ago and they seemed quite popular. I certainly posted them on EMS. I found a further CD with one on, from September 2004, and thought it would be a nice Bank Holiday treat to post it up.............but I didn't do it in time!! But now it's here: https://rcpt.yousendit.com/600704045/bd532d...17dcac44718871f It's similar to the others.........soulful house, thru some deeper jazzy bits. I think the music speaks for itself.........but I would, or I wouldn't have put these tracks together would I?? You'll notice from the title of the file that I'm not really a mixer..........I find it doesn't help to take yourself too seriously!! I'll certainly never let that stop me from playing records of this quality. Hope you enjoy...........the first cut is especially for those that think house has nothing to do with soul music...........if you still think that after listening to track 1, then it's time to go back to "soul school" IMVHO. Enjoy, Mark R

Listen again for August show now available here: https://rcpt.yousendit.com/600372405/ee36a0...8c2eef16c8c0a14 Enjoy!! Mark R

This months tunes.........thanks for listening if you did Phil Perry - Walk On By (US Shanachie CD) 2000 Black feat. Nadine Charles - Simple Sacrifice (JAP Third Ear CD) Jenna Burke - The Brightness (US Micah Communications Inc. CD) The Murrills - Friend Of Mine (US Verity/Zomba Gospel CD) Terell House - You're The One (US La Trebor Records CDS) Slique - Got It For Me (Terry Hunter Remix) (US T's Box MP3) Bakura feat. Darien - Mistaken (JAP Especial 12") Ragan Whiteside - Options (US Randis Music CD) Jimmy Abney - You Bring Me Joy (US Yoruba CD) Leon Ware - Smoovin' (US Stax CD) Phil Perry - Shine On Me (US Shanachie CD) Anthony David feat. Keisha Jackson - Lady (US Universal Republic CD) Hajime Yoshizawa feat. Navasha Daya - Celebration (JAP Village Again CD) Luisito Quintero - Tumbao (Louie Vega Main Mix) (US Vega 12") Noel Gourdin - Make The Most (US Epic CD) Evelyn "Champagne" King - Standing On The Rock Of Love (US Big Day/Jaggo Records CD) Amp Fiddler - Superficial (Amp's Soul Special) (US Camp Amp Studios CD) Bigggshady - My Shero (US Bigggshady/Moses Dailey Music Promo CDS) The Soul Children - The 3 Of Us (US JEA Right Now CD) Sheree Brown - Adore U (US The House Of Zion CD) Mark Grant feat. Russoul - It's Over (9th Ending) (Original Soul Pass Vocal) (US Blackstone MP3) Stacey Mallory feat. Gerideau - Changes (Fanatix Remix) (US Iwanai MP3) Dave Hollister - Glow (US Zomba Gospel CD) Cheers, Mark R

Re David Sea, didn't someone recently (Steve G??) say that this was a 300 or maybe 500 press? If so ,then totally agree with Jock & Co on this as being a bargain at £40. Tune!! Cheers, Mark R

A class post dealing with so many of the issues and hypocrisy that I see in a scene that, despite which, I also defend to the hilt. Cheers, Mark R

Just had an idea...............instead of just sitting at your computer tonight arguing with Mr Levine, connect to www.starpointradio.com at the same time and make use of the time listening to some tunes!! Listening figures would go through the roof!! Cheers, Mark R

But, generally speaking Mark, those slower sounds had far more soul content than the other stuff, which is why I can never get it out of my head that NS is more about a "scene" and the records that fit it, than it is about "soul music"!! As I've said before, I have no issue with that, until those people try to tell me what soul music is!! Cheers, Mark R

Quick reminder that it's last Monday in the month once again, so I'm in the hot seat tomorrow Monday, August 25th.............7-9pm at www.starpointradio.com. Cheers, Mark R

https://www.soulmusiccollector.com/king_tut...me_hung_up.html

Are you thinking of "I Wasn't Kidding" Jaynie????? Cheers, Mark R

One here too: https://www.stevessoulsounds.co.uk/shop/pro...?xPRODUCTid=468 Check out the Labronzo McDonald 7" while you're there...........briilinat stuff. Cheers, Mark R

People are probably bored with me saying this, but "Rumors" was probably the single biggest tune that turned me towards contemporary soul when I was into the NS scene. When I bought the album and heard the rest of it, it just got better!! Fantastic memories............and to prove that hostilities between NS and MS scenes could be overcome, check out Adam playing the on the Leicester 2nd Anniversay video...............a chocablock dancefloor in the main hall!! Maybe those times are returning with the Michael Proctor/UBP tunes being spun in the Northern rooms now???? I'm sure some don't appreciate that, but I just want to hear good music, so it's fine by me. Check out Kashif's stuff........top man! Cheers, Mark R

Not forgetting the recent Stereo Sushi Cd's Jock.............#13 just released this week. The last three have been chock full of winners!! Cheers, Mark R

Pokey Cold.............a great 12" reminding me of summer '89, when you could hear these indie's on Robbie Vincent Radio 1 Saturday evening shows. Cheers, Mark R

What a tune Simon............seems consigned to the wants list for a veeerrryy long time Cheers, Mark R

Out of interest, how much did the Pictures fetch?? I bought it for £5 at Stoke All-Niter late 90's/early 00's, and saw it around the same time on a list at £100, so was never quite sure! Cheers, Mark R

OK.............sorry for the delay on this, been getting wet in Cornwall this week with the family .............download of the show now available here: https://rcpt.yousendit.com/59429328...2054c129dfeb966 Cheers, Mark R

Thanks...........that very definitely makes it all worthwhile! Cheers, Mark R

Playlist for this month folks.............thanks for listening if you did: Chante Moore - Special (US Peak Records CD) Marc Evans - The Promise (UK The Sound Of Defected 7") Adrian Brown & Friends - Free (US Nikab Prods. CD) Keshia Chante - Can't Believe (JAP BMG CD) Samuele Sartini & Michael Watford - Real Love (Original Mix) (EU Glitter 12") Jazmina - Let The Rain Come Down (Foremost Reprint) (US Hazardisc Sounds 12") Jeff Floyd - Lock My Door (US Wilbe CD) Angie Whitney - Don't Tease Me Now (US Little Dizzy Records CD) Jason Champion - Friend Of Mine (US EMI Gospel CD) Romina Johnson - Hold On To You (JAP Swanky Records CD) Felix - Leave It All Behind (UK Soul Unsigned Records EP) Ian Friday feat. Byron Moore - Springtime In Paris (Tea Party Vocal Mix) (UK Asante 12") Erotika - Berimbau (Album Mix) (US Luxor Records 12") J. Rawls & Middle Child - Thankful (EU Polar Ent./Groove Attack CD) Sheila Taylor - One Wish (US B.O.M.B.Z. Musik CD) Dwele - Vain (US Koch Records CD) Robin Thicke - Magic (Album Version) (US Interscope 12") Lori Dow - Can't Nobody (US Lori Dow Music CD) Romina Johnson - What Can I Do (JAP Swanky CD) Razzberry - Me & My Baby (US Dena-Star Productions CD) Donald Sheffey - Sweet Heart (US Weezie Prods. CD) Jeff Floyd - Where Do You Go (US Wilbe CD) Sir Charles Jones feat. LaKeisha - I Tried (US Mardi Gras CD) Download will be available at the weekend......hopefully!! Cheers, Mark R

Bit of an early heads up folks..........I'm in the hot seat again this coming Monday, July 28th.............7-9pm at www.starpointradio.com. Cheers, Mark R

Bang on!!............but to take it further, it's not that there's owt wrong stilll digging the old stuff (or the 80's pop shite )!!! I just can't personally imagine not liking the best of it all. Unthinkable.......the great music I would have missed. "Northern" Soul is a scene, a lifestyle, and the soul part is a minor concern for a good many I think. That's fine, but those people shouldn't presume to tell me what soul music is!! Cheers, Mark R

Last night I listened to: Robin Thicke - Magic Doug Banks - Kept On Dancing Both sounding sooooo good to these ears!! Wake me up before ya go-go........ Cheers, Mark R

No Timothy............I deliberately avoided plugging my show actually mate, for fear of sounding like I was bigging myself up re playing the Lee Fields etc But as you mention it mate........yes, I do play stuff like this, and a lot more besides, last Monday of every month, 7-9pm www.starpointradio.com Is that better??? Cheers, Mark R

There's bloody loads of it! Cheers, Mark R