Soulfinger

RIP Bobby. One of the true greats. Even better live, I remember his performance at The Carousel in Manchester as one of the very finest I have seen.

Good to see that the ultimate party dance northern soul mix DJ has followed the "In Emergency Break Glass; play 'Cause Your Mine" code........ Pete Smith should write a Northern Soul 101 book!

My box is 1251 Singles are numbered 535 056-3 up to 535 056-9

Very nice indeed. Cheers John

One of my all-time favorites. The intro is just stunning. Never heard it played out. I simply don't know why it isn't more popular.

This is just an incredible collection. I have just finished listening to the whole thing from start to finish. It's taken a couple of days and I am about to start all over again. There is so much I didn't know and the quality is really, consistently high. I really like the classy packaging and the informative booklet. I can't believe you can get this kind of quality for this price! Big, Big Congratulations and Thanks to Ian, Dean and everyone else involved. What's next chaps - not sure how you could top this?

Blimey, they play some great stuff! That's a new one I will definitely listen to regularly. Thanks .

Quite a warp on Isleys / Barbara McNair but plays fine. Otherwise all good (very bloody good actually),

Mine just arrived in a box alongside the Holland Dozier Holland Box Set. There goes the next few days....

I agree entirely, much as I love the Deep Soul Treasures CD's, Slow and Moody, Black and Bluesy is my favourite. I had bought the first two Kent Albums and bought the third simply assuming I was getting more of the same. What an eye opener! It led me to the equally brilliant Atlantic compilation Soul Deep Volume 2. These are still among my most played albums.

I have a Roberts internet radio which I have on for a couple of hours a day as background. I use the music player on it for listening to podcasts but I have a bit of a soft spot for 94.9 The Surf from South Carolina. Having said that, I have just turned it off because Justin Timberlake came on..........

This happens a lot with Amazon with higher priced stuff like box sets. I have stopped pre-ordering and give it a couple of weeks to see where the price settles. Having said that, I thought the original price was pretty good, so have just ordered at the new price; which is a proper bargain!

I have been listening to the three Ska, Rocksteady and Reggae Treasure Isle double CD compilations over the past few weeks and I would put them alongside my old classic vinyl comps like Club Ska 67, Intensified and Monkey Business.

That's brilliant Dave, thanks for posting. What a story and what a gorgeous building! I like the description "tasteful blend of Hindoo and Burmese styles," - there was me thinking it looked a bit art deco / nouveau.....

Hard to pick a fight with the content.....no doubt there's plenty will try!

Thanks. That's a shame. Really nice version.

Hi Pete, Great selection as usual. I presume The Underdogs is unreleased? Cheers John

Shows currently scheduled: https://www.davidgestonline.com/release-legends-concert/ We really enjoyed the last one.

CP's a great bloke. He has a fantastic and wide ranging record collection. He introduced me to loads of obscure R&B in the 70's and 80's. He was a big pal of Roger Eagle and did the eulogy at his funeral. He was also in Alberto y lost trios paranoias, funniest live band I ever saw. Not saying the programme will be any good, just glad that CP's getting some work from the beeb.

This arrived today with a nice, personal message from Dennis written inside. I am 40 pages in and it's excellent.

It has just been previewed on NW Tonight. It was as expected. Though I was surprised to hear that all us "Northern Soul Fans" are keen to drag NS into the digital age.

Thanks for flagging that up. I would rather have a hard copy but at 99p it's a no brainer.

Thanks for that Dave, I have ordered direct from the link. Amazon seem to only do a kindle version and, as with all soul books, it just isn't the same without an actual copy. Cheers John

Having not played a record in public for 25 years, if I did I would end with. The Dells - Thinkin' About You Little Anthony - It's Not the Same Big Maybelle - Oh Lord, What Are You Doing to Me

I think it may be the arts world climbing a long way up its own backside and trying to take "Northern Soul" with it. Expect adverts for people to demonstrate their floor work.