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Back at the last Stoke Kings Hall Nighter a fantastic instrumental of Jesse Davis--Gonna Hang On in there was played think by Ginger Taylor.Not heard it played out since,is it an exclusive Ginger spin? or is it getting action anywhere else.Also is it on any cds yet would love an mp3 of it

Troubles--Lee Rogers Awesome played out loud

True Stomping was an artform when done correctly.It involves a fast shuffling of the feet to very uptempo pounders.Back in my youth club days i was quite good and my feet used to move as fast as bees wings.Lots of lads could do it but it was knackering and to be honest thats why it has died out,but you still see people on todays scene stomping in bursts.Big stomping records at our youthy were The Champion The Kid Dance To the music The Flasher Along comes mary Reaching for the best

Great ender record.Saw a scooter at Cleethorpes at the weekend with a customised paint job called the Drifter--keeping the faith.Looked Great would have just finished it off to have a scan of the Uk demo on the scoot

This is one of my all-time fave Northern soul tracks a great dancer with a fantastic intro.I own a Mary Jane copy and a Green label Carrie.This is my understanding of the releases,could be wrong but its what i have been told by several good sources Orange label Carrie is its first release Then came the Mary Jane release without Call Me on the flip Then came the Jamico release Then in the mid 70s Carrie re-released both sides on the Green label The Carrie and Jamico tracks are from the same session and probably backed by the Fifes The Mary jane is a different take and suggests a different session with backing this time by the Arabians There is also of course the Uk Grapevine release with Baby Don't you weep

I Have a copy of Stanky on cobblestone that i bought from Dave Flynn a couple of years back.The thing is the flip side plays I've Tried but the label titles are missing.Its just a blank Cobblestone lablel.The Stanky side is all ok.Does anyone else have a copy like this

Went to the first Riley Smith Hall Night,and have to say the floor is great.However is it really bigger than Brighouse,Kings Hall Stoke,and the Tower because it doesn't appear to be to me.Maybe if the tables were cleared off the floor it would have looked bigger,i know there has to be seating for the big attendance but i hate to see great floors taken up by tables along the edges.The Riley is a must for the Soulie to dance on though

God how could i forget Rotherhams Clifton hall that floor was fantastic.Come to think of it though the night in general can make or break the floor,been to lots of soul nights that looked promsing with nice floors only to turn out crap with no one dancing. no matter how good the floor is there needs to be a good crowd on it interacting and making the atmosphere

Best Floors i have ever danced on Hatfield Spiral Youth Club--Where it all began for me,sunken sprung maple Stoke kings hall Cleethorpes winter gardens--great spring Trentham gardens---massive Brighouse ritz--best in yorkshire Blackpool tower--the wow factor but the floor is hard work Monaco ballroom Prestwich Keithley Okeh hall

Thanks for the reply John.I have had the Blue/white del-larks for years and my John&Weirdest is minter without the dogey date stamp.I have many original records,but still treasure some of my boots.They are part of my northern soul history,many were bought inside the legendary long gone venues at a time when i didn't have any money to get the real thing.they were then brought back to play in local youth clubs and spread the faith.Another two i love is my Dana Valery copy on the pink Pussycat label,and Lillie Bryant on Tayster

Hi John What about the JOHN&THE WEIRDEST TIE boot.Also the DEl-Larks Queen city boot that mirrors the orig design but is blue/white I have both of these and have ever seen them on sale anywhere for 10+years

Its a legit issue by label owner Joey Jefferson of a late 70s remixed version of the track featuring Charles Diamond on vocals.I have it and woul never part with it,too me ages to get

In my experience the following boots (2nd issue) are the hardest to find and can fetch quite high prices John & the Weirdest--Can't get over these memories--Tie Del-Larks--Job opening---Queen City Hebert Hunter---i ws born to love you----Spar Eddie Paker---I'm Gone---Awake Salvadors--Stick by me baby---wise world Luther ingram--If its all the same to you--HIB green Ronnie Mcneir--Isn't she a pretty girl---Deto Damon Fox--Paking up---Fairmount

The Blackpool Tower winner last year(Keith from Rotherham) was a perfect example of a Dancer.He did throw in a few great tricks but it was mostly perfect footwork that got him the title,no gimmicks no baggy trousers just great dancing it was very refreshing to see,but i feel most judges are usually swayed by the flips

Agree totally with Betty Lavette--Simply awesome.Also would say Linda Jones Male--Well Who Can better Roy Hamilton

All now sold thanks

Spot on Best bit of Common sense DJ advice i've read for ages

Ten re-issues to practially give away.All 10 for £20 inc PP,titles are Queen of fools---Barbara Mills---Soul Supply I feel an urge coming on---Jo Amstead----Giant I'm Where Its At--Jades---Nite Life I Love My Baby---International GTOs--Rojac Fife Piper---Dynatones---HBR--ORIGINAL THere Talking about me---Johnny Bragg---Inerno orange vinyl Pain In My Heart--Poppies---C S P Tears of joy---ay Merrell-Jay Boy Out of my mind---Rain---Axe Don't Pretend/Say it isnt so---Belles/Betty Boo--Wigan 25th goldmine ALL EX CONDITION----NO Paypal just cash or cheque--Pm to reserve

Great 70s Dancer getting recent spins.Nice Demo Original Nine Chains copy for sale in Ex+ codition. Price £40 inc first class recorded.No paypal just cash or cheques.PM to reserve

After a long time want in the form of I'm Not Loving A Beginner--Jesse Fisher--Way Out Know its in-demand,but willing to pay up to £85 for one in ex condition. thanks for looking.PM please if you've got one for sale Patto

Cheers Rick will try it ,got a Brantanos not too far away

After many super glue repairs my faithful old Padders have finally bitten the dust and need replacing. They have been with me since 1990 and the padders range now all seem to have too much tread grips on the bottom.Can anyone recommend any brands and places where i can get some new ones.I have never liked hard leather soled shoes and much prefere a padder/pod type hard rubber sole with a smooth tread What do all you guys dance in and what have you found to be the best for comfort and danceability.The ones Andy Holroyd has on look good in the Central Club photos

I have lots of time machine tracks that instantly tranport me back to youth club days or long ago venues,but one track really delivers a time machine punch to me everytime i hear it.The track is NO ONE COULD LOVE YOU MORE--GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS.First heard this played by Roger Banks at the Cleethorpes Winter Gardens easter 1997.A stunning track that shot the hairs on the back of my neck straight into overdrive.On the way back home on the M180 the Halle Bop comet was lighting up the sky,and a week later my only Daughter Jessica was born

A year to 18 months, thats an eternity.Does this mean i'm gonna have to follow Ginger for a year just to get a fix of this brill track.This one is a belter Ady needs a 45 release as soon as poss

Heard the Instrumental of Jesse Davis--Gonna hang on in there,last night at stoke played by Ginger.Think Ady Croasdel is spinning it as well.Think it sounds Awesome played out .I assume it is unissued so whats the score on this one,where did it spring from and is it available on any CDs.Or can some kind soul PM me a mp3 so at least i can bang it on me pod