Northern Soul Uk

I got my original copy of 'Walking the duck' from the shop in the Merrion centre in Leeds, they always seemed to have plenty of imports in there, especially on the 'Verve' label. Not 'Crash' by the way, the one in the Merrion market.

You're on that list Chris

DJs confirmed up to now; Tony Jackson Rick Cooper Steve Luigi Chris Mallows All original 'Central' DJs at various times. Still waiting for word from Swish, Ian Dewhirst and Twink

Pete it's definately on mate, just need to get DJs sorted out, It might not be on the date I have quoted, but 10000000% it's still on!!

Tony No, I want you do do it mate definately. I'm just waiting for the other DJs to confirm before i can get the promo started, but you're on mate absolutely. Steve

I will, no problem, do have MP3s of the tracks? if so, direct me to them and I'll sort it out. Thanks

Yes Malc, in these 'PC' times, maybe 'Am I the same person'

Yeah I get the picture, I'll give it a shot when I have a bit of spare time.

I wonder if there is a male vocal version of that, that would sound nice me thinks!

Thank you for your input, That could quite easily be done.

and it clicks at the beginning!

I did the Nolan Chance and Denise LaSalle. This was a simple and early attempt. Northern is not the easiest music to do this to as all early recordings were done live so the BPM is never the same for long. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ymzVuyp05o

Here ya go then, sounds a tiny bit strange cos the backings are quite different, but hope you like it all the same. Johnny Mae Matthews & Calvin Williams - Lonely you'll be. https://www.theleedsgallery.com/tunes/lonely youll be.mp3

Heheh!! one of my fave sayings that LOL!!

Got both the tracks here Richard, on first listening the Calvin Williams is quite a bit slower than Johnny Mae Matthews, so will take a bit of work to get it right, but I'll see how it goes. Steve

No, the backing tracks are the same but played differently which made this mix so much harder to do. Thanks Swifty

That is how she sounds on the original, there are no key changes in there whatsoever. If you start changing keys it either makes them sound like Mickey Mouse or Herman Munster LOL!

100% mate, wing em over to me and I'll ave a go.

I have a broad back don't worry :-) It's only a bit of fun, no intentions whatsoever of releasing it or even playing it out, just did it for my own pleasure.

I could have got the voices perfectly in synch, but I thought that slightly out would sound more realistic. I you listen to an actual live duet, both singers normally sing in their own style adding their own bits here and there, not exactly together.

Just did this mix and wondered what you thought? I love a good kicking so don't hold back (what am I saying?) Believe me this was a difficult one to do with a lot of juggling, cutting, pasting etc.

Now that WOULD be nice. I'm gonna try to make this as big a success as I can,. This does mean a lot to me and I hope that it gets the support it deserves. An actual reunion being organised, DJd at by the originals, AND in the original venue to boot!! There can't be that many that can boast that?

Yes Pete, the max is still 400, but they say they have had nearly 700 in??? MY GOD!!! Like I said above, the old Central still hangs on the walls, the atmosphere is still there even when empty, I tingled when I went in although I have been in there since the Central days to see Kim Weston, now that WAS a show. I think the ghosts of the old days could hear me discussing a reunion, and came out to say hello, and "YES, we're up for that"

Yes sorry, I should have said that you did come back to me and I am awaiting confirmation. Sorry Ian, Just let me know asap, need to get the line up sorted as soon as. Time flies and it'll soon be on the doorstep. Regards and apologies Steve

Been in touch with Tony, Ian, Twink and swish, waiting for replies from them all at the mo'. As soon as I have a confirmed line up, I will post it in here Roy. They all seem a bit backward in coming forward at the moment LOL! Steve