Mark R

Cheers Andy............much appreciated. Some of you guys on here should come and say hello at Clegg, I don't know as many of you on here as I do on EMS forum, so help me put some faces to the names. Cheers, Mark R

Awesome mate............it's just one big ever evolving soul adventure for me...........has been for years and long may it continue. Tunes going round in my head this week.................Funk La Planet "Summertime" and......................Richard Anthony "Keep On Living On".....it's all good to these ears!! Cheers, Mark R

I wouldn't necessarily say I'd disagree actually mate..............certainly not something I'd buy...........go to the modern soul Refosoul thread for that Cheers, Mark R

But what's "Northern" anyway Neil? It was a phrase based on geography, coined to distinguish it from the funkier music being played elsewhere. I conceed that by definition at that time these were 60's & early 70's recordings, but this terminology and what it encompasses have got stretched beyond belief over the years. In fact, I always think of it as signifying a way of life as much as the musical content these days. I'll ask again..............would a CD containing a host of tracks like, say, Mike Vickers "On The Brink", be a Northern CD?? It might be, but surely only because that record found acceptance on the scene.........not because it's "proper 60's soul" or whatever!! BUT............the point is, you pays your money and you takes your choice............and most on here will choose to ignore this new material and that's their perrogative. I'm not trying to dig at anyone, or the NS scene at all here.........absolutely not.........I staunchly defend it all as far as I can if it's "knocked" when in company, and though I moved away from it years ago I still love most of the music to bits...........I just try to keep an open mind and get really interested in understanding the psyche behind some of the attitudes/opinions etc associated with it. Threads like this bring that to the fore, and I don't mean to offend! Respect, as always, Mark R

Like things like "Peanut Duck" then.............but.............wait a minute........... Cheers, Mark R

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I didn't even think of it from that angle to be honest Shane...........I'm not a Northern jock, so it's largely irrelevant to me................I'd need to listen again mate to make that judgement, but I would hazard a guess that I could find merit in at least some of the tracks in terms of playing out............but of course I wouldn't do that cos I'd be scared of what the soul police thought!! In reality, whatever folk think of Levine, I don't think he's naive enough to think he's gonna sell many copies to folks on boards like this............with the interest in the NS in recent years, I'm sure it's people on the fringe he's expecting to sell to. Cheers, Mark R

Playing devil's advocate here............but is the Angelo Starr material acceptable because it's Edwin's brother??? Seems an interesting coincidence that it's he who has been singled out!!! I'd personally recommend you listen to Vanessa Haynes own recent solo album...............she's a real talent............but I think a lot on here would not identify with that either, so ya can't win really can ya??? If it's new and not Northern/rare/on 45 etc then it's pants..............make something new that emulates the Northern sound and it's pants................no discussion to be had is there??? The outcome is predictable. Cheers, Mark R

Thanks for listening if you were able to folks............and a big thank you again to show sponsor ARENA PRODUCTIONS (www.arenaproductions.co.uk) for their support. This months selections: Hudson on Bass - Sumpthin' Sumpthin' (US Hudson Sounds CD) Cornell Stone - Metaphor (US MP3 Forthcoming) Marcus Johnson feat. Frank McComb - Love (US Three Keys Music CD) Hope Askew - I Try (US Masterpiece Christian Records CD) Rene Jones - Everything I Need (US MiDolce Productions CD) Randolph - Broken (JAP Underground Gallery CD) Jazztronik feat. Lorraine Cato - Beauty-Flow (Incognito Session) (JAP Pony Canyon CD) Gira Mundo feat. Ann Sally - Crocodile Tears (Nicola Conte "Lotus Bossa" Quintet Version) (JAP New World Records 12") Timo Lassy - Early Move (JAP Ricky Tick/Columbia CD) Teresa (Marbury) - Searching (US Mar-Lo Records CD) Livin Out Loud - You Make Me Smile (UK Urban Essentials Promo CD-R) Leah McCrae - Your Love (Jus Soul Remix) (UK Urbanstar 12") The Rance Allen Group - Closest Friend (US Tyscot CD) Funk La Planet All-Stars feat. Toni Smith - Summertime (DJ Fudge Vocal Mix) (US Funk La Planet Productions 12") Fanatix & Sterling Ensemble feat. Don-E - Good Thing (UK Fanatix 12") Simon Grey feat. Robbie Smith - Together (Original Mix) (JAP Victor CD) Soularis - Closer (Original Mix) (UK Seamless 12") Wookie feat. Xavier - Do You Believe? (Lovestar Remix) (UK Lovestar 12") Terry Hunter & Byron Stingily pres. Stone Island feat. Carla Proctor - I Waited For You (Main Pass Mix) (US Dopewax MP3) Studio Apartment feat. Deborah Bond - Something Between Us (JAP New World Records CD) Wahoo - Don't Take It Personal (Georg Levin Edit) (EU Fine 12") Soccorro - The Way You Make Me Feel (US Soccorro Eggleston CD) Debi Dixon - In Luv Always (US Masterpiece Christian Records CD) E.J. Johnson - Keep My Love (US EMAN Music CD) Cheers, Mark R

OK folks...............just a quick note to let you know that my show this month will air early on MONDAY 23 July between 7-9pm!! This will be in place of the Crazy Dutchman's Soul Of Amsterdam show.............owing to his trip to the UK this weekend. The show will also go out in it's regular slot of 9-11pm FRIDAY............that's next Friday 27 July. Hope some of you can join me.........www.starpointradio.com. Cheers, Mark R

Ahh........the good Mr Wainwright I presume?? How the devil is one? Still pumping out true across the board soulfulness I take it? From Little Nicky Soul to Blaze mate.........I like your style Cheers, Mark R

Hi all, For anyone interested, my latest reviews from Soul Up North mag (June iss) are now also viewable here: https://www.lifeandsoulpromotions.net/modernmusingsjul07.html Cheers, Mark R

Is that a young Pat Clugstone I see in there a few times??? Cheers, Mark R

Tonights tunes folks................a big thank you to show sponsor Arena Productions (www.arenaproductions.co.uk) for their support. Phil Perry - The World Is A Ghetto (US Shanachie CD) L J Reyolds feat LaTonya Terry Reynolds - So Good (US Born Again CD) The Clark Sisters - Livin' (US EMI Gospel CD) Paul Taylor feat. Regina Belle - How Did You Know (US Peak CD) Carl Thomas - Late Night Rendevouz (US Umbrella CD) Jiva - Like A Star (JAP P-Vine CD) Down To The Bone feat. Hil St Soul - Smile To Shine (US Narada Jazz CD) 7 Samurai - Modernization (EU Gamm 12") Mo & Grazz - Some Things Never Change (EU Draaischijf CD) Tony Momrelle - With Your Luv (EU ATS CD) Darlene McCoy - U-N-I-T-Y (US EMI Gospel CD) Lexi - How Excellent (US Molife Ent. CD) Rick James - Stop It (US Stone City CD) Dreamgirls - Family (Roots Vocal Mix) (US Blaze Imprints 12") Studio Apartment feat. Monique Bingham - Found Him (12 Inch Mix) (JAP New World 12") Tortured Soul - Why (DJ Spinna Remix) (US Delicious Vinyl 12") Chris Rob - Ghetto People (US Tea Party Music 12") Robert Owens & DJ Spen - A Greater Love (Classic Mix) (UK mn2s 12") Steppah Hunter feat. Georg Levin - Walk That Way (EU Jazzmin 12") Confection - Fantasisin' (Extended Mix) (UK Soulchoonz 12") Tank - I Love U (US Blackground CD) Randy Darbonne - That's What It Takes (US Kool Like That CD) Eddie Levert Sr & Gerald Levert - A Situation (US Atlantic CD) Cheers, Mark R

After an unexpected abscence last month, the show returns this Friday night, 9-11pm on Starpoint Radio!! The usual mixed bag of new and recent releases is the order of the day. www.starpointradio.com Hope some of you can join me! Cheers, Mark R

I think the 45 is on Tese or something like that Simon. I think it's a tad harsh to call the Total Control 12" a re-issue though...........a re-release would be more accurate, as I think Stan may have been involved in the TC label......I certainly have other 12's by him on that label. I would imagine they were just trying to get the cut out to more people a second time around. Dunno though! Cheers, Mark R

The thing is, Richard is a soul fan, not a Northern Soul fan, and this is what shines through. While I imagine most (don't jump down my throat, I said MOST!!) are happy with the sound of the past, the Searlings and the Hampsey's etc etc of this world can't wait for the next record to light them up, be it a new 60's discovery or a new release. That's the difference and it ain't rocket science. My biggest disappointment in the present day is the denial of the quality and relevance of some of the contemporary uptempo dance music being released (oh, OK then........I'll say it.....house music) by some of these guys. I think that's a shame, and not what I would expect from them, but it's all opinion and taste and as long as it's a considered opinion then that's OK by me. Still TOP fellas. I think they are WRONG though. Sorry to go slightly off topic..............carry on boys (and girls!) Cheers, Mark R

Anyone got Horizon for sale at a sensible price??............love it and been on lookout for one for a while now. Cheers, Mark R

You crack me up Pete!! Cheers, Mark R

Was this played at Wigan?? I never knew that!! Cheers, Mark R

Hello mate............I've just about recovered from Clegg............was chatting to your old mate Sammy Sam at length at the weekend.............had him scratching on a pair of CDJ-1000's at one point...........well, pretending to!! Cheers, Mark R

Merlin & The Magicians actually Si. Im under your spell - mind & matter - m& play record refosoul 2016 rsx6 One of the best things I heard at Stafford via BarnyFather (Merlin & Wizards c/p) . Has crashed in price now too . Sunshine lady is great too !! I'll get me coat!! Cheers, Mark R