Patto

Are we any nearer finding out who the artist is or is it a secret that will be taken to the grave. Played mine out last month sounded brill

Yeah thats one thing that is a lot different now.The venues that i went to in the 80s and 90s had a tangible edge to them.The atmosphere could sometimes be very intimidating.This made the whole experience exciting and a real buzz.Nowadays things are a lot more welcoming and sociable which dont get me wrong is a good thing but just different. Every venue had a scary corner crowd full of scary people.For some reason some of the wierdest always sempt to attach themselves to me,but became great mates and top people.Some of them however just remained pure Scary. AT the end of the day every generation of soulie will have their own tales and folklore.I love to hear the old School mens stories.Pre internet,social media and mobile phones the scene was a raw and underground fuelled by word of mouth and reputations.Its a completely different scene for todays newcomers but the most important thing is that they have discovered it nothing else comes close.

1978 to 81 My 13-- 16 year old self ventured to the local youth club and became hooked on the Northern Soul sounds that some of the older kids were bringing back from The Casino and other venues.I did venture to a few all dayers and local soul nights but the Youthy was the main place until at 16 i started work and a year later ventured to my first nighters. The youth clubs at that time were massive and you had to que up to get in lock outs were not uncommon.The youth club was populated by several different music factions who all pestered the DJ for their records.The result was a slot of around 15 minutes for The sub cultures of the time which were The Heavy Rockers, Punks, Ska and Mod revivalists, Disco, General Chart Stuff, Soulies. We always secured a longer spot mainly due to the fact that amoung the Northern crowd were some hard core loons that gently persuaded the DJ to play a few more.The Hammered sounds at the time were Rain Out of my mind Bobby Diamond Stop Mistura The Flasher Andre Brasseur The Kid Willie Mitchell The Champion Just Brothers Sliced Tomatoes Exciters Reaching for the best Gerri Thomas Look what i got Judy Street What Sly Stone Dance to the music Danny White Cracked up over you Dean Parrish Im on my way Seven Dwarfs Stop Girl

Yeah both good but Ernest is tops in my opinion

Hi Guys Looking for Deffo ORIGINAL copy of Manifesto.Please pm me with details Patto

Played mine out at sheffields GAS CLUB last Saturday sounded brill.When is the big artist i D gonna happen why keep it a secret.Was told it was searling spin at the casino

Looking for a ORIGINAL Evolution copy please Pms for a cash sale thanks PATTO

Yeah Massive well known even hammered tune during the 80s and 90s.Epitimises the more mid tempo soulful output that defined the Stafford period.

One of my all time faves and will deffo feature in my next Gas Club set.Always wanted to know who the artist was

This JB stormer has had a few spins over the years

Chalky I cant do the scans but i have two Rocket/ Metrpolitan Soul flyers from Jan 2002 and Feb 2003.If they are any interest to you pm me your address and ill post them

Sorry mate its gone should have marked it as sold sorry

Remember well as a 14 year old reading these very same sleeve notes as i first played The Crow and putting some more wear on the already thread bare stomping corner of my bedroom carpet.BIG IMPACT record on me

Looking for a nice condition ORIGINAL ONLY copy please PM With price for a cash sale Thanks Patto

Nice group there Steve.I Have recently played out Florence Devore and the Tammy St John version of Nobody Knows.Also got Sandra Phillips lined up for a spin.Think were on the same wavelength buddy

There were some great suggestions in the Recent HOW THE HELL WAS THIS NOT MASSIVE THREAD.If i had to choose here are 6 oldies that are out of the top 500 but should be known to most long time soulies and need playing it would be these Jay Lyle How Good can it get Angel City First Grade Please Come Back Frog Marvelous Ray Whirlpool Abner Vontastics Ill never let your love grow cold St Lawrence Peggy Woods Love is gonna get you Kent 100 club Fabulous Downbeats Life Goes On Poison Ring

Nice one Dave LOL.Suppose you could of said No but ive got one from her mother and slapped on Cissy Houstons Bring Him Back

Just Bought The Funky Sisters Do It To It.Its a great little dancer but unusual and not typically Northern.Who ever was the first DJ to introduce this tune to the scene he must have had an ear for something different. Was told it was a well known tune pre Wigan at the Cats,Torch era.Anyone out there remember who the DJs were to first play it Also who were the Funky Sisters did they contain any well known names

Ok there are some stinkers in that list but some great ones as well.Ollie Jackson flip side Got to Wipe Away the teardrops is an all time fave of mine.Another big fave is lke and Tinas Can't Chance a break up. Also nowt wrong with.Lou pride,Pointer sisters,Nikki Farrow,Mel Brit,Dave Mitchel All classic Northern

Sold subject to confirmation will mark sold when deffo confirmed thanks

For sale original Yellow label copy in Ex condition SEE PIC PRICE 40 POUNDS to include first class recorded post PLEASE TAKE NOTE CHEQUE OR CONCEELED CASH SENT RECORDED ONLY NO PAYPAL PM TO RESERVE

Little Flint Sold Tyn Tymes still available Now SOLD

Two stormers for Sale at bargain prices. Little Flint Pain Beast Ex £125 Tyn Tymes Baby I Love You Music Box Ex complete with sleeve £75 CHEQUES OR CONCELED CASH SENT RECORDED ONLY PLEASE NO PAYPAL PM to reserve

Another 5 pack of Ex condition original label Dancers ALL 5 FOR 50 POUNDS INC FIRST CLASS RECORDED DELIVERY PM TO RESERVE PLEASE NOTE CHEQUE OR CONCELED CASH SENT RECORDED ONLY NO PAYPAL RECORDS SCANS BELOW

Need some help on this one please guys.Got a really nice copy I've been trying to move on.So far had some offers that I consider well below So any advice on current value please before I put it up on a set sale. Thanks