gazman

Looks like it I'm afraid, counterfeit is vinyl and different font to styrene original. gary

John I'm not sure I get the point of your post 'Soul music is dead'. I don't normally get involved in such debates however this one has riled me slightly. Are you stating the creation of Soul Music is dead or the love of Soul music is dead? "I have no doubt that there are many who would argue that Soul music is still very much alive and kicking and refer to artistes such as Alicia Keys, Jon Legend and Maxwell etc to prove their point. Whilst it is true that all the above have a soulful delivery they can never be mentioned as being true Soul artists in the tradition of the past masters such as Otis Redding, James Carr, Bobby Womack, Pickett or Aretha." WHAT IS SOUL, what makes a true SOUL ARTIST? Surely Soul is a feeling, a passion, something you have but certainly a lot more than a 'style of delivery'. I think it's a hugely sweeping statement to suggest no modern acts can ever achieve the SOUL of Redding, Womack or Aretha. Soul is something you have or don't as the case me be! As pointed out by others on this thread there have been many, many contemporary soul releases where the SOUL is real and touching. "But what of 'Northern Soul' you may ask? What indeed? A scene obsessed purely with the 'danceability' factor of a record rather than the soulful content." Ray Pollard's Drifter, The Soul Bros, Inc Pyramid two records out of many that ooze SOUL. Records I can happily tuck my self onto the corner of a dance floor and lose my self in the SOUL. I accept that there are many people who are 'into' NS for the dancing only and attend functions solely for this purpose but you forget one thing in the above statement it is about the music, it's the SOULful content that inspires you to dance this is what SOUL is about, it moves you!! So are you asking is the creation of Soul Music dead or is the love of Soul Music dead? The whole 'northern' scene has become a sad parody of itself. The days of discovering new delights on vinyl are long past. There were great successes in the early seventies. Tracks such as The Right Track, Hit and Run and of course, Do I love You etc have all passed into folklore, but the well has now run dry. How many new gems are left to be uncovered after forty years? Precious few, I fear! I really can't get my head around this, where and when does it become a parody? To me this would be people trying to create music, NEW NORTHERN SOUL because we've run out?! (Yes with the exception of IL) Tom Jones is a parody - someone who is trying to re-capture or hold onto something he no longer has!!! Like you I've been enjoying SOUL music for many, many years, perhaps you're looking in the wrong place but personally I 'discover' new 'Gems' almost every day! There's enough tunes out there to keep everyone amused for a long time. THE WELL HAS NOT RUN DRY!! The rest of you article lost me....sorry! I'm not sure what you were expecting to happen with you post, be prepared for a lashing from some. I personally think it would heve been better presented as a series of questions rather than statements! You are very welcome here there is more knowledge and music than you can shake a stick at. I hope you take time to enjoy it. gary

I Like it, not sure if it would fill the floor and if it did the end would clear it pretty quick! Go on give it a spin!! gary

Now that is a thing of beauty! gary

Bob I agree makes you wonder if the words 'Quality Control' had been heard of at the studio! Anyone else with any info on this please? gary

Bob It's a mid to uptempo tune, very badly produces but I think quite catchy. I'll put up a clip. gary

£5 very well spent a FANTASTIC tune!! gary

Had this for a while but can't find any info on it. Can anyone help? gary

Oh yes! posted this on refosoul just recently. Great choice. gary

a few that are always thereabouts for me Candi Staton - upper hand Soul Bros Inc - Pyramid Terri Bryant - Geni gary

Great News!

3 really good tunes, Don't take my shadow is my fav. gary

£750 in Manship's latest guide. gary

What a shame all the original 'pledgers' didn't come good. Write a cheque, stick it in an envelope and post it, simple! Mark let's get the money from those that ARE willing to contribute and see this great idea through. gary

A very Happy New Year to all. Keep up the good work Mike, it's much appreciated! gary

Peter Hope you have a great xmas and new year, thanks for the kind words, you are very welcome. gary

Baz WISE WORDS! I've said it numerous times, what a fantastic education these threads are. Great music, great knowledge and above all great people. Thanks to all for sharing their wisdom, tunes and friendship and long may it continue. In my book these thread are what it's ALL about. I personally feel truly honored to be mentioned in the same sentence as all of the others on here. Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you all. gary

Can anyone offer me any information on Halloween - Touchin' the moment - Mercury. It's on the 'Come see what it's all about' LP. Is it known? Thanks gary

How annoying is she with her 'look how zany my dancing is' nonsense, now where's my elephant gun? gary

Great thread and great nominations. I'm truly honored to get a mention.......I'd like to thank my wife, my friends, God and everyone else that knows me, etc. gary

I agree with all above, great idea gary

I know which fun packed venue I'd rather attend. Middle age rocks (apparently)! gary (not quite middle aged yet)

Brilliant

Mark That's a shame it was a damn good show! Good luck for the future. THANKS for the enjoyment you gave. gary