Peter99

Salad Man Can we just post up our favourites - if we think they're worth an airing. I'll remove this post if not mate.

Hi Roburt ZZ and Co and Tony Fox are two of my favourites. I used to play Getting Ready for the Get Down every time I was getting ready to go to an all nighter, much to the annoyance of my mum, "Haven't you got anything else to play". It still does if for me. I think Tony Fox was thought to be an LP only track - then someone found the 45. I think that's a tough one. Daybreak, Pages, the Flight ........................ Peter This could be a good thread.

It's pouring with rain, need something to brighten up the day - this one has been amusing me over the last few days - from Arthur Alexander. Better known for his Monument recording I Need You Baby. On a podcast from Sean Hampsey, with Tats Taylor, Tats said the I Need You Baby outing was his favourite soul record. Tastes change, I wonder if Tat's has. Anyway, I'm rambling. This makes me smile. Peter

Happy New Year everyone. Me, and him.

Hi Robb Butch (MD) aka Neckender, posted the other day.

Hi Simon How are you? Lots of things that are right up my street there. I've not watched telly for over two years, and have only recently got my old set working. Thanks Peter

Hi Jimmy Welcome to SS I've just been flicking through this thread. What a fantastic first post on SS - it has generated some amazing information and responses - with photographs too! This is what SS is all about (imo), I'll bookmark this for a proper read. Thanks for posting and sharing. All the best. Peter Edit - Apologies Jimmy for the late welcome, I've just seen your first post was back in 2021.

I've run out of likes!

In Yorkshire or even perhaps Lancashire(?), Yorkshire Pudding was traditionally had as a starter, it helped to fill a bit of empty tummy, so that the main dinner could be a little more thrifty. I don't know if that still happens today as more of a proper tradition. I think my words may be a bit clumsy there, but I'm sure you'll understand what I mean. Tin hat on from some of my Yorkshire soul friends, and there are absolutely loads of em in Yorkshire - soul people I mean. Peter

A tip for your yorkies. You must have the oil/lard (does anyone use lard today - could be another thread), in your baking tray bubbling hot, straight back into a searingly hot oven. Don't open the oven again until they're done. Sit back, and watch em rise. Peter

Thanks Roburt That's a lovely story. It must have been a very humbling hour, how insightful. Thank you for sharing that, I love learning new things about artists and their music from SS friends. It's one of the great things about SS. Thanks again. Peter

Mm, I bet that works. I will give that a go my friend. Peter

Happy Christmas Mike, SS Team and all of your families. Keep each other safe. A big thank you from me, for keeping the site going; from strength to strength. It's been a personal, very soulful joy to have been able to return to such a site. Peter

Very sad news indeed. Condolences to Max's family, and his close friends. As has been said already, Max had great taste in music, and I picked up lots of things from him, and some of the columns that he used to pen. Lots of respect. Peter

Great thread, some interesting replies, and lots of fun! Well done everyone. I'm originally from Lincolnshire, brought up in Mablethorpe (but that is not to be repeated), although I have lived in Nottingham for over 30 years now. My mum was originally a Londoner, and introduced us to both Bread Sauce and Onion Sauce. I love both of them. Both my brother and his wife are chefs (my brother does other work now), they know of both from a professional point of view, and my brother would have had it as a child along with me. They really can't be bothered with either nowadays but will make it especially for me if I'm at their house (because I'm special). So, enough of my rambling; I love bread Sauce on my dinner(s), hot, and has already been mentioned, when cold, it makes a turkey and stuffing sandwich extra special. Happy Christmas you saucy lot. Peter

Other copies I've had............................... You're a lucky man Gary. A lovely record once, but to have had a few through your hands. Well done my friend, good hunting. All the best. Peter

Here's just one more from me - I don't want to hog my own thread. Another great soul man, writer, (for many well known soul artists, producer, and performer. Mr George Jackson, he's so cool (even though he's no longer with us. I think I'm right in saying that his "highlight" on the actual all niter scene was early 80's, with a Little Extra Stroke. As is often the case DJ's often went for the "danceable", over the quality of the artists output. (Quite Understandable) Here's a very clever record lyrically, which I believe manages to include a number of records he wrote for other artists - many of whom are favourites of mine - ours(?). As always I'm happy to be corrected.

Yes you're right Dobber. The Blue Sharks were on that LP, there were some great tracks on there. We've had some good threads on the Blue Sharks - very interesting who they actually were. I don't want to skew the thread, but, I seem to recall that the album was re-released, but that might be another comp album I'm thinking of. Martin B, (Soul Sam), I'm quite certain majored that one. I'll pm if you that's ok. So back to Silent Treatment. It seems as rare as it is superb. Peter

Hi All Thanks for the contributions so far - Curtis, is obviously a favourite of lots of us. Like many black artists he died so young, just 57. The same age incidentally, that Prince passed away. Keep playing Curtis if that suits - but also who else have you been playing? Peter

Has anyone been playing through any individual artists back catalogues? I've been playing my way through Curtis Mayfield's superb legacy. A very unique voice and style; too many great records to list. Way ahead of his time in my view - a pioneer of Drum and Bass? Another of my favourite artists - far more to Curtis than his oft played "Move on Up". I'll play just one, but you get the idea - I hope. From 1972, and his Super Fly album - sound track to the film of the same name. I think I embedded the wrong thing?

Not much matches Bobby Womack; my favourite soul man, Bobby is King. I do however think Philip Mitchells version just shades Bobby. Philip Mitchell, is also a favourite of mine. So this is the record - Something for the Head.

I've run out of likes - so, I like everyone's post. I hadn't heard a few of them. Please keep posting. It's also lovely to see so many of my SS friends posting. Thanks everyone. Peter

Well it's nearly Christmas! So, what soul record reminds you of Christmas? The thread isn't going to be fussy, just a bit of fun - notwithstanding that Christmas can be a very difficult time for some people. You don't need to write an intro if that doesn't suit you - just posting your pick(s) would be great too. Picks don't need to be rare - just soulful. My first one - you can have more than one go, is from Edwin Starr. What a great vocalist he was. He also did a lot of work here in the UK, where he settled, with his wife, in Nottingham. I met him on a number of occasions. I think I recall Jools Holland saying that Edwin was the best vocalist that he had worked with live on his TV show. Edwin is buried in the same cemetery as my mum, who died in a fire on Boxing Day, a number of years ago now. (My mum not Edwin) I often think of Edwin's voice, singing to my mum through the warm breeze of the cemetery. So, here goes, with Edwin Starr, Love, (The lonely peoples prayer). Thanks everyone, and I'm wishing all of my SS friends, and everyone on the site, a Peaceful Christmas. Peter, err, 99. Mm, I hope this file download has worked - I'm rusty.

Thanks for digging that out Mr Chalkster! Peter

I never had any idea about that one! Peter