Peter99

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LOL Yep, some bastrards gonna have to pay mate. I know exactly what you mean. We were fed some right shit at times - absolute shit. It's hard to define isn't it - but I like some more down tempo soul that would never have been played back in the day - stuff that if you have a feeling for is much more uptempo than is immmediately obvious. Does that make sense? Stuff that you can feel - and move your head to. Peter

Happy Christmas Barry I think you are correct - in a very simple and pissed up context there has been northern soul and soul. Now I admit to being not well placed to know what has and hasn't been played over the years - due to my dropping out of attending all nighters and things generally. But I do have a view. And I think I know a good un when I hear it. To make it easier for back sliders like me sen - have you a few to get us started with? Peter

Indeed - nice just to see one. Or a bit of one! Peter

How much would you offer for the Blaster 45? Gotta be stacks of euros. Peter

A bit over priced I reckon Jim. I guess it is Japan. Peter

Thanks Ian - I'll take a look. Peter

I'm still not clear about this.

So a Monumental and a Philly Groove "issue" are out there? Alongside the mercury original 7 and 12. I listened to that Philly Groove one earlier on the gold mine site and it seemed the same as the original.

Probably Chalky - perhaps Sam and a few others too. It's in my top ten modern sounds - easily. Peter

Just played that Philly Groove one from the Goldmine site Chris - it sounds the same to me. Not sure about the release details - Right Track are legit though aren't they? Peter

You're right Cunnie. It's vol 2 - they're both good and as you say are becoming quite pricey themselves. Peter

I'd love one too! I have it on Keb Darge's brilliant Soul Spectrum compilation cd - the cd is worth it for that one track, but it's packed with goodies. It's Volume 2 Peter

Think it had a 45 release too mate - Blaster Records. It's probably one of the best 80's releases in my book - fantastic record and it's a hard one. Think the LP will cost you well over a ton and the 45 more. But that's probably an outdated shout. Peter

Bloody cheek Aid! That was one of my finest SS moments of 2012 - and you've bastardised it. Anyway, you spelt it wrong - it's Keyser Soze! Peter

It's ok at first listening mate - would probably grow on me. I'm not sure some of those backing vocals add anything - in fact I don't like the way they've been done. But, hey, I'm no expert! Peter

Emoticons old chap, emoticons! I would have thought a man who moves in your circles would have know that. LOL Peter

I used to love watching Cat Weazle. Peter

Don't think Barry was using any tone really Bob - probably got lost across the Atlantic. I think it was an innocent enough question from someone who is trying to increase their knowledge about certain things - like most of us on here.

You're a lucky lad! You're a good lad too. Have a great Christmas yersen. Peter

Is that what you want? Cos that's what you'll facking get! Pikey lad. Peter

I bought three of the Backbeat cd's recently - can't remember the titles. Two of them were compiled by Sean H - so I knew they'd have some good soul music on and the other was more of a well known sixties fest! I've enjoyed them all and added some new 45's to the collection which I didn't know of before I had the cd's. I'd recommend you pick em up. So, well done Mr D and Mr H. Peter

Didn't it start off in a prison? The released inmates then hooking up together to form a band? Peter

That is what I thought about the Grapevine releases Richard. I think there's a thread on here about Sir Dickie and John Anderson ans some of the grapevine stuff. Peter

"I need to be educated about this" made me smile Barry. I'm no expert - there are plenty on here though, I think it's a mixture of both depending what is available. I suspect the master tapes are the best option. Like you, I'll be interested to see some replies from the likes of Ady C and others. Peter