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The girly backing vocals counteracting Dons voice. The tempo changes. As close to Northern soul perfection as you can get. Until I change my mind again next week. DON VARNER - TEAR STAINED FACE -

And if it wasn't for people attending venues, whatever there personal preference is for format and policy, we wouldn't be having this discussion. There would be no scene.

Nice post Chalky. Exactly as we discussed last night. I've got no answers either. I try and choose what events I go to with as much thought as I can. DJ line up, music policy, cost, distance etc , as I'm sure most others do as well. But when you have so many events on every weekend it's inevitable that the numbers attending each one will be diluted. I don't necessarily agree it's too late though. But it does need promoters especially to work together. Whats the point having 2 events of a similar nature within a few miles of each other on the same night. Surely a joint promotion would be beneficial for everyone, promoters and attendees alike. I suspect this issue will never go away but its still a shame.

Totally understand where you are coming from. But the cost for a couple at ANY weekender is huge. Probably blows the disposable income for a month. Just my opinion, and has already been mentioned, but cost and too many other events is diluting the scene. I try to make the 100 as often as I can. But this year so far has been impossible. Jan - the weather killed it. Feb - Rugby anniversary, 40 mins up the road or an expensive trip to London - no brainer for me. March - I was working on the Sunday at 6.00 am so just not possible. April last week I had every intention of attending but was sick as a dog. May - Have already arranged with Eddie (Hubbard) that we will be there. Thats assuming we will be able to get in now. So basically half the year will have gone and for various reasons I will have only been there once. I've got no real answers to help out but better promotion can only be beneficial. And in the current climate bi - monthly could be a better option. As the economic situation improves this could always be altered. Best Tabs

Originals - Ain't no sun Blendelles - In the summer

First time I've seen that pic. Have you any more? The Andantes, yet more truly talented individuals who never got the recognition they deserved. On an equal par with the Funk Brothers imo.

Agree with the sentiments of yourself and Eddie. Mike Terry's omission is nothing short of scandalous. Plenty of literature available from people who were there about how Motown worked. Just finished reading Motown - From the Background. Heart warming and heart breaking in equal measure. Recommended if you want an insight to what really went on.

2 that spring to mind Debbie And The Lads - Dear Lord Above Kenni Smith - Lord Whets happening

Post 23 Chalky.

Got to agree Dave. One of my all time faves. "Do something for me, don't let me suffer........." Great to meet you last week by the way. Best Tabs

Any thing from Peanut Duck.

https://www.nuneaton-coop-club.co.uk/

Best room of the night for me. Spent the last 4 hours in there and the people who were in attendance were having a great time. Really enjoyed it, far better than the unimaginative oldies that were being played whenever i went into the main room. All about opinions and tastes so i'm not saying I'm right or wrong. Just my opinion that I like to hear something different, underplayed or unknown.

No it's not just you Simon. IMO the niter scene offers so much more than a soul nite. There are of course some exceptions. However the vibrancy, variety of sounds and atmosphere of an upfront niter definitely has a positive effect on the attendees. Thats my two penny worth.

Whether it exists or not is immaterial too me. She can do no wrong in my eyes. Such a unique expressive vocalist. Hence my avatar.

I was going to stay off this thread. But Rich that was just superb. [

But they weren't around Sue and Roger all night. Trust you are well Ken?

Are these the 2 girls from Brighton Ady.? Sure it was her and a younger girl who is doing a media type degree I met recently. If so I can confirm they are serious and treating the whole project with respect. Not just Northern style dancing but other styles as well. They were at a venue with Sue and Roger.

Whispers - A mother for my children.

Same as Ken bud. And I know you've reduced this by a fair bit. Some one could be in for a bargain.

I'm sure you are right Chalky. The music was over dubbed by others. And it would have been brilliant if the out takes had been included.

Thank you ladies. Lifeline was excellent. See you both soon.

Hi Billy, Out takes from This England definitely exist. Is that what you meant? Some here. https://www.youtube.c...h?v=9GQ-bqU_9y4

Morning, My reply was a bit of a generalization though. Just trying to make the point there are 2 different scenes running in parallel imo. I regularly attend Move On soul nights for example. One of the few totally upfront soul nights where you are guaranteed to hear something unknown with the wow factor. But totally understand your viewpoint. At the end of all these debates nothing will alter. And people will continue to attend the events that float there soul boat. Best Tabs And that is