Stevie

Bit of a provocative topic maybe, but has prompted some thoughtful responses.. I consider that there are two 'versions' of R&B in existence at the moment - the main floor version and the dedicated room/venue version. The main floor followers often consider the dedicated room a bit too hardcore, and the dedicated room followers consider main floor R&B a bit too Northern. Due to my appetite for new sounds, my preference in recent years has moved from nighters to the smaller dedicated venues that seem to come up with the goods, possibly due to there being less pressure to maintain a full dance floor. It also provides an opportunity for lesser known collectors/djs to spin a few and this often throws up a few nice surprises. So no, I don't agree R&B is dead. If you seek out the real R&B it's actually thriving in a nice underground sort of way, and that makes it far more interesting to me than attending a Northern niter where I can sing along word perfect for a good part of the night.

Sugar Boy Williams - Little girl take your time - Raines (E+) £75 Intimates - I got you where I want you - Amcam single sided WD (E+) £35 Jackie Wilson - Say I do - Coral UK (E+) £10 Barons - Money don't grow on trees - Soul (M-) £15 Alvin Christy - I'm so proud - Pinpoint (E+) £15 Rodge Martin - They say - Dot (VG+) £25 Please PM if interested Paypal only - no fees UK recorded delivery £2

Nice list... Rumblers is a great opener

Enjoyed this venue around 1974 I think - used to drink in a pub called the White Bear?? Went to a soul night there about ten years and it seemed much smaller than I remembered..

Which explains the need for the new dressing gown/slippers Well done Pete, for bringing alive the true spirit of Christmas on Soul Source.

Similar story to Harry and Mace.... Couple of years ago Johnny was djing and played a record I hadn't heard before. When I asked him about it afterwards he told me it was The Hi Tensions - So Far Away. Before he left he gave me the record. This was the first time I'd met him and I was deeply touched by his generosity, so it does my heart good to see such a response for one of life's good guys..

Dean - click on 'personal' option instead of goods

............dare I say it ............... OVO

Aaaaaaaargh - you've now opened a very contentious can.........

I think the only record I have never been able to dance to is the Carstairs. Don't know why as everyone else seems to manage..there's just something about that beat..

If demand increases as a result then the rules of the marketplace apply....think we've just gone full circle

A lot of people don't have confidence in their own taste...it needs the 'seal of approval'

Could always try lending them to Butch.........

Rarity in isolation doesn't mean much, it needs to be coupled with demand. If demand outweighs availability then the prices will rise... IMO of course

Many thanks Thierry, will get one on order. What page you on now?

Yes, link noted. Just seems odd that a book relating to Manchester appears to be unavailable in the UK?

Didn't Joe Dutton commission someone to design his Backbeat flyers? Great art work on those, and immediately recognisable. So long as cost is not excessive I think it would be worth it.

I think they should be paid. However, should they choose to donate some, or all, of their payment to the charity, then that's for them to decide.

Would probably be interested in this, but can't find it in UK on Amazon or elsewhere at the moment.

Well I have to say this all sounds rather unfair. I've just had a jolly good look downstairs and what did I find...nothing! I've looked upstairs as well with similar results. However, now that I know this phenomenon exists I shall carry on looking in the hope that one day I strike lucky as well. Unfortunately I can't help with identifying your record.

Your patience is to be commended Mike. Other forums take a harder line.. mess up and the post gets deleted. Seems to speed up the learning process

Yep - we went everywhere by train. But we weren't hardcore....we bought tickets

Nicely put

Not sure who is determining status/awarding points. If it's your contemporaries, but you're not part of a scene then the question becomes irrelevant. If you are an integral part of NS scene I don't think it makes you more of a soulie, it just makes more people aware that you're a soulie. My brownie points go to those who follow their own path...

And as we all know, you can't do one without getting the other