Amsterdam Russ
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I initially though so, but someone over here - Dutch, and not directly associated with "Northern Soul" - used the word recently to describe a funk/soul tune. Also seen it extensively used by the likes of Greg Belson. Now I see it all over Facebook, and not just through you guys in Scotland.
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A quick search on Soul Source for the word "banger" shows that it is commonly used by people on here. The screen grab here shows a few examples... https://www.soul-source.co.uksearch/?type=all&q=banger In fact, looking through those results for the earliest use of the word "banger" to describe a tune, I see it's KeithW, who used it extensively in sales posts in 2005. The next independent use of the word is by Sebastian, whose makes it his choice word of description in 2006. There is also an unidentified "guest" - presumably from Stateside - who also uses the word in sales posts. Ezzie Brown is then next to use it on this site - in July 2007. Others start to use the word after, and by 2010/11, it's being used increasingly, but only by a handful of people. Thereafter, it starts to enter the general lexicon and appears to be almost (but not quite, bearing in mind that you, Len, haven't heard of it) in the mainstream.
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Over the last 18 months or so, I've been aware of the rise of the word "banger" to describe uptempo soul sounds. In more recent months it seems to have overtaken "stomper" as the defining word for fast tracks. But what exactly is a "banger", and who can lay claim to the introduction of the word into the Northern Soul lexicon? Is a "banger" just another name for a "stomper" or does it embrace broader styles - "funky Northern", or gospel/soul tunes, for example? Can something be a "banger" but not a "stomper" and vice versa? And while people can stomp to "stompers", what do they do to "bangers"? I think we should be told!
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They're very good boxes. I bought 10 of them from Protected.de a couple of years ago and there's no real signs of wear and tear on them at all. Also, the company itself is very professional to deal with. Recommended...
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This type of box? Not available in white, I don't think, but if this is sort of thing you're looking for you can find them courtesy of the link below. https://protected.de/de/aufbewahrung/single-pappbox-lagerkiste
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It is exactly that - unspoiled and traditional Greece. Back in the decades when Spain was building high-rise hotels with mass tourism in mind, the island of Lesvos made a conscious decision not to go down that route and change the nature of the place forever. In fact, buildings here are only allowed to be two storeys high (with one or two rare exceptions, in which case they have three floors). That's ensured the traditional feel of the place. As a result of its unspoiled nature the island was designated a World Heritage Site. It's a very simple place, and all the better for it...
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Having a great time out here, Peter, as we always do. Just wanted to say that some fantastic pics have been posted here by people of recent. Please do excuse me for not doing much in the way of "liking" but am only online for a very short period of time each day - such is the nature of holidays - but do know that I've seen and very much admired them!
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Still largely unspoilt, Steve. And it's exactly the "old world charm" that's brought us back to the island for what I think is now the 7th time. Sadly, as a result if the refugee crisis, tourism is very badly hit this year - just at the time when the wonderful local people need every penny they can get. Chocolate ice cream crepe...
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Not sure if this got a release on Teako or not - Lawanda Bell's take on the Bettye Scott song "Down, down, down". (Or did Lawanda Bell cut it first only for it to be shelved in favour of Bettye's version?)
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Shame they couldn't get his name right more than once! I'll bet the young trainee or intern tasked with putting up the info on the web had never hear of him before!
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Interesting article on Sky News about a master forger of classic paintings with the headline "Copycat artist defends sale of "Grand Masters"". Reading it I couldn't help but substitute references to the art world with those of the rare soul world and the eternal (and ever-increasing) problem of bootlegs, especially those that look so much like originals. https://news.sky.com/story/1696494/copycat-artist-defends-sale-of-grand-masters Two sides to the argument mirror those of the rare soul scene: one, that making rare treasures accessible as "copies" ensures that they're appreciated by a wider audience, while the other side of the argument is that it's just plain illegal. Thoughts?
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There's a Facebook group devoted entirely to the Gold Star studios and its output here... https://www.facebook.com/goldstarrecordingstudios/
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Fine, if there are a load of track you no longer wish to have. Plus, the 7-LP set has wonderful sleeve notes that prove a rich insight into the history of the label, even if some of the observations proved to be inaccurate. The new 4-LP set is a fantastic addition to the history of Loma, and I look forward to reading the revised interpretation of its existence and any new insights to come from the paper archives, but wow, what an ambitious and truly wonderful labour of love that 70s compilation was. It'll be a real pleasure to have both sets of albums on my shelves.
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