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Hi Sandi, Love the sentiment. I agree whole heartedly with your opinions on Soul Music in general. I love all genres of Soul Music but the thing that 'annoys' me is the fact that it is labeled Northern Soul. You don't go to a Rock 'n' Roll gig and expect to hear Robbie Williams but apparently he falls under that umberells. I don't want this to fall into one of those usual slanging matches that most threads on Soul Source tend to do. This is exactly what I want, other peoples opinions on the subject. As I said, I'm not arrogant enough to presume I am right in my opinion and eveyone else must fall in to place its just that I prefer ..... whereas you prefer .... More of the same please. Also, contact me on Halloween_Jack1@Yahoo.com and I will send you a questionnaire. Get your views aired. May not seem important enough to some people but it gives a good indication as to what the majority feel. Thanks agian for your time Terry

'Northern Soul' is a different thing to different people. What I call good NS is probably not what you consider NS. Its centered around my life as I can only comment on my personal feelings and experiences. I myself find that The Majestics has no place at a Northern Soul venue but you only need to look at the Dance floor to see how wrong I am. Since I started in the early 70s the scene has gone from one extreme to another and Northern Soul venues are now a scarcity as they are nearly all Motown / Soul nights which allows for a wider range of 'Soul' to be played. Again, not wanting to cause a 'whos right/ whos wrong' thread I am just after peoples experiences and feelings. A chapter in the book will be dedicated to those of us who may feel that Northern Soul is being somewhat diluted and another to those who beleive things are good and the scene is the better for it. Don't bark your disapprovals at me, fill in a questionnaire and have your say. Thanks for looking and please Lend a Hand

Hi, I am writing a book about my life in Northern Soul and the way it has changed over the years. I have tried before to get some feedback but tend to get just negative responses. It is about peoples perceptions of the scene and all honest feedback is welcomed. I need stories, and if possible pictures, of the 'old days' and also from the fresher eyes of the newcomer. I am not out to critisise but to get a good overall perspective. I have a questionnaire to fill in and the best responses will be featured along with due representation. Please don't dismiss this, take a bit of time to talk about the music you love so much. Send for a questionnaire to the following E-Mail Address Halloween_Jack1@Yahoo.com Thanks for your time and please try to help. Got some good memories - share them

Hi, I am writing a book about my life in Northern Soul and the way it has changed over the years. I have tried before to get some feedback but tend to get just negative responses. It is about peoples perceptions of the scene and all honest feedback is welcomed. I need stories, and if possible pictures, of the 'old days' and also from the fresher eyes of the newcomer. I am not out to critisise but to get a good overall perspective. I have a questionnaire to fill in and the best responses will be featured along with due representation. Please don't dismiss this, take a bit of time to talk about the music you love so much. Send for a questionnaire to the following E-Mail Address Halloween_Jack1@Yahoo.com The people who have responded already have commented that it has helped bring back some long lost memories and brought alittle light into their lives. Thanks for your time and please try to help. Got some good memories - share them

It wasn't Nostalgia for the particular track but for the general sound and genre.

Don't subjet youself to Nostalgia.... The whole ethos of Northern Soul is Nostalgia. In the early seventies we were swamped with music of the Sixties. Nostalgia eh - its not what it used to be. Why don't you go to places that play YOUR definition of Northern Soul - oh you already do though don't you.

Its difficult to tie down who is a snob. We all attend events because we like the Music policy or the DJs and also because we just want to go out and meet up with old mates in a more relaxing environment than the local 'Fun Pub' A 'Northern' Soul Snob is probably justified in many ways as due to pressures from people who want to enforce their opinions on us we are subjected to New Soul, Crossover, Latin or whatever genre of soul they wish to call it. I like the new stuff etc but to label it Northern Soul is a little remiss. Don't preach to me about being a Dinasaur, as I said I like the new stuff but not at a Northern Soul do. Whilst we have your attention. The language used by some of you punters is a little on the coarse side. English not your first language ??

Need to know what the original release label was for Doris Jones - He's So Irreplaceable. By the way - is it 2 Rs and 'ceable' or 1 R and 'cable' ??