Philt

You know that magic 'whoosh' you feel from a crowd only very rarely during a night? When you do you know it's a special record and that what's just happened is that the first few bars have just kicked anyone who 'gets it' right in their soul knackers (or girl bits). Eddie does it every time

Yeah, atmosphere mate; that's the badger innit. That subtle blend of oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide (and a hint of argon); balance, as you say. Merry Chrimbo to you n yours Len x

You're not wrong either though Len. If someone can tell me where I can access an all-nighter's worth of quality SOUL records that are 'cutting edge' - inc no re-activations - I'll walk to it from Preston.

One of the best of all-time. Don't get the British thing at all, never have. The winner will have to pop the middle bit out as a matter of principle

You can unpick the 'arguments' fairly easily of course but you can't deny the proper, f*ck off passion and love for it. And despite the ravages of time / how much of a tragic, mid-life jolly up / cash cow / easy f*ucking ride it seems to have become on so many levels, it does still really matter, even now. Cheers Steve, enjoyed em.

It's a good record isn't it; I'd want it to be more than that though if I was parting with that kinda dosh Steve, sell Eddie Parker to Andy Dennison; it'd put you both out of your misery lol

Hit Sound and Cash In Today. Pat Brady's auction, 23 days to go.

Unexpected bill to pay so gotta be last in first out unfortunately for me Strictly graded and in excellent nick unless stated i.e. clean labels and vinyl, no issues on playback. Money back etc ... Reggie Soul & Swingers - my world of ecstasy (Capri) £250 SOLD Bootleggers feat Cathy Carlson - don't count on tomorrow (Discovery) £200 magnificent mid-tempo and tough to find these days. Lovely copy too. Four Larks - groovin at the go-go / I still love you (Tower w/d) £120 SOLD 1sec (literally) hiss right at start and before music kicks in on both sides, otherwise lovely paypal f&f, I'll sort spec del UK. cheers Phil

We've been doing Grumpy Soul for just over three years now. Most we've ever 'made', just the once mind, was enough to buy two new styli. We have our own sound system which we've bought over time and the djs all get paid the same. The residents travel from Peterborough and the midlands and we've had a few Scottish lads guesting too; trust me, it's for the love of it all round and we REALLY appreciate the effort everyone makes. Happy to spend our time and money putting it on if it's what people want. We're dead passionate about it, obviously, and Christ knows you've gotta be cos it's bloody hard work. Finances aside, its even hard to relax and enjoy the night itself as you're constantly fretting about whether those who've paid to get in are ... Rooms right, sounds right, no knobheads, dance floors busy, bars not backing-up, bog roll in plentiful supply, what's Fortnum up to ... Actually, on reflection, bloody bumps need feeling Then you hear Walter and the Admerations and it's rockin; jobs a good un atb Phil

Following for sale. All strictly play and visually graded (check feedback if you're unsure). Full refund if you ain't happy. Add Postage at cost. Ppal gift preferred. RonHarrington - it happened to me (Hillside) really strong vg+ £175 SOLD some ring wear and one mark causes two feint clicks v early on. That's harsh really; absolute bargain for this sublime Ohio sound Linda Jones - just can't live my life (WB issue) vg++ £125 SOLD Drill hole and light marks n wear only Disciples of Soul - together / that's the way (Phantom) vg+ £75 one mark early on tog side otherwise dead clean. Another steal, great 2 sider MMs & Peanuts - my belief (Money w/d) Nm £40 pristine! Sounds like a £500+ record. Spare copy. Puzzles - my sweet baby (Fatback) vg++ £35 Finally, 3 of the very best from Hitsville which won't break the bank ... £20 each or £50 for the 3. Miracles - whole lotta shaking (Tamla) vg++ Temps - since I lost my baby (Gordy) Ex Temps - loneliness made me realise (Gordy)Ex Cheers Phil

Me neither. Still got the 12" though

Thanks guys

Always been a bit of a guilty secret, I love em Primarily 60s I'm interested in and they need to be fairly clean i.e. not trashed visually or play-wise. Not just the 'northern' things either, collect 'hits' too so anything you've got and might let go give me a shout via PM. Here's some I definitely want: martha / Vands - nowhere to run, heartless, one way out, show me the way, jimmy mack, third finger Miracles- if you can want, going to a go go, tracks of my tears, second that emotion Isleys - rumour, why when love, painted smile Velvelettes - needle, saying something, lonely girl marvin - inner city, going on Kim W- still loving you Contours - hit and run Jimmy R - passed this way before Edwin - my weakness Stevie - asking for trouble Cheers Phil

Worth a go. PM me if you're in possession and might be interested in moving it on Cheers Phil

A genuinely nice fella. Really, really sad.

Specials at Barrow Civic Hall 1979. I was 12 and told fibs to go to what was my first concert. Unbelievable! Weller at the Zap in Brighton, just prior to his first solo album release, was a special night too. Seen most of the soul artists already mentioned on the thread and, good though most definitely were, and some were outstanding, none gripped me in quite the same way as those two did on those particular nights. Happy days!

I'd rather people who know me yet have no real idea what I've been so obsessed with or why for 30 years plus got an inkling based on a taste of unbelievable, uplifting music experienced on absolutely buzzing dance floors than three fat old blokes shuffling about in fancy dress on tea time telly. Whatever else it does or doesn't do, thank you so f*cking much for that

Tried to pm you last night mate, won't work for some reason??? Just yours it seems Can you pm me Cheers Phil

I didn't get that far in Dave and am quite relieved now I know old Ric was laying in wait; thanks for the heads-up mate. Really enjoyed what I did hear though; nice work again Chalks (I'd 'follow' you or whatever they call it but it sounds a bit stalky and sinister) Regards A. Luddite

'Gerald Sims & the Breeze - goodbye sadness' c/u before Charmaines

Sorted, cheers

Cheers Phil

Brilliant! Where do you get plums that big? Call me elitist but if I couldn't spell 'too' I'd sit really f*cking still when there were pens about.

Doesn't fit your criteria bud

Mine looks like its been jet washed