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just been chilling,listening to the king of soul(otis redding) i can't turn you loose, for me a classic. whats your favourite soul record/artist. got to say was back in the mecca for just a short spell!

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Dock of The Bay


That has to be my favourite.

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another otis fan eh?

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[This is for you] Ooh she may be weary
And them young girls they do get weary
Wearing that same old shaggy dress
But when they get weary
[You gotta] try a little tenderness....................

Also

Ray Charles - Georgia On My Mind

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Now they say that absence makes the heart grow fonder (fonder)
And that tears are only rain to make love grow
Well my love for you could never grow no stronger (stronger)
If I lived to be a hundred years old..............

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loads of excellent material,one sticks out, a touch of velvet sting of brass .....whhooooo!

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"misty blue" dorothy moore just one of my favorites

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another classic!

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ive actually still got that as a 45"record. amongst other originals

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me too mez,plus hundreds more.

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"Sock It To 'Em JB" - Rex Garvin & the Mighty Cravers. You've all heard it, whether you know it or not, as it was used in one of the KFC commercials. An instant floorfiller at Accy Disco in 1967.

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Question. for Wynonie. Can you give us the actual definition of what" Northern Soul " really is, there are so many variations, its conffusing. I dont think the term was around in the 60s.

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wasn't around in 60s alan kicked off in70s at wigan casino to the best of my knowledge,although a good few records that took off as northern soul were 60s records some hits most wern't at that time, one 60s chart hit that was mega for a short while at wigan was supergirl- graham bonney,classic record but criminally just a minor 60s hit,probably wynonie can fill you in with more detail than me.

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I would say that Northern Soul had its origins at the Twisted Wheel in Manchester around 68/69. Soul music in America was moving in a funky James Brown-style direction, but the dancers at the Wheel preferred the 60's Motown-style sound. To satisfy the demand for fresh sounds the DJs began to dig out obscure records in tihs style which had been released in the 60's, but ignored at the time. The cult rapidly grew, spreading to Blackpool Mecca, the Torch in Stoke and of course Wigan Casino where it achieved national prominence. Nowadays it's a catch-all term for any obscure or semi-obscure 60's or even 70's record in this style.

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didn't know it origins started at the (wheel)used to go there @the heaven and hell club very occasionally,but much of its a total blur,only thing i recall is HELL was downstairs.

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Incidentally, Cashman, "Supergirl" - Graham Bonney's a crackin' record. I commend your good taste!

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cheers wynonie ive been told that before, what do you think of boogaloo party-the flamingos

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Another top record and one that used to regularly fill the floor at Accy Disco back in '67.

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then obviosly you must be commended on having excelant taste also, bet your collections as good as mine.

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Good grief, haven't thought about the Twisted Wheel for years! - used to get down there when I shared a flat in Manchester - never will I forget the night I was chatted up by this gorgeous creature in a Beatles-type suit, who offered to run me home - had a sports car!!! - got back, nobody else around the flat, thought "This is my lucky day" - then SHE took her jacket off! I honestly hadn't realised - short haircut, looked masculine, etc. She was very nice about it, though!

Don't remember the Torch in Stoke - but didn't move there until much later and didn't start going out down there until about 1970 or so - used to go to the 007 club and various other joints. The attraction at the 007 was not so much the music as their compere who was a great comedian, and of course the lads used to go to see the strippers!

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never done the torch unfortunately,very surprised no-ones done nelson imperial(diff thread)

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I only went down the wheel half a doz times, the Oasis, Flamingo as well. In Manchester, there was a great mod shop I used to buy gear from, but cant think of its name, it was down a side street accross from Lewises dept store. Harry Fentons was pretty good too. Thanks, Wynonie & Cashman, for your definitions on N. S.

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So, did you catch, SOUL DEEP. Just listening, to Northern Soul on BBC Radio Stoke.With Mary Fox, From last friday, PLaying now Chis Clark( Somethings wrong ). Would'nt think she was a white girl. Now,The velvet Satins, ( nothing compaired to you ). Tony Clarke,( They call me the wrong man ). These were three request's from a guy from Nantwhich. Pretty good choice, dont you think. Fellow Soul mates, Wynonie & Cashman. Lastly, The Isley Brothers, ( Your love is my love ). Good night

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caught soul deep alan was ray charles story with others,next week its sam cooke looks like being a great series.just played an old n.s.single emperor of my babys heart -kurt harris,or somebody classic also.

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Soul Deep was great. I even postponed my trip to the pub for it! Can't wait for the Sam Cooke story next week. The Velvet Satins, Kurt Harris - crackin' records from the Wigan Casino era. Remember Tony Clarke's "The Entertainer"? A pre-Northern soul record...in fact, yet another floorfiller from Accy Disco 1967!

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sure do wynonie- happy days.we postponed our outing to watch soul deep,then we put video on an taped chuck berrys 1972 concert on bbc4 saw that on sunday -brilliant,saw chuck live about 10 years ago still as good.

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Also, nice to see some of the often-forgotten rhythm & blues pioneers getting some exposure in Soul Deep...Louis Jordan, Ruth Brown, Big Joe Turner. Pity they didn't mention Wynonie Harris, but you can't have everything!

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etta james as well- you never know wynonie may get a mention next week,im looking out for jackie brenston.

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Cashman, I'll bet Jackie Brenston gets a mention when they get to talking about Ike & Tina, as Ike backed him on his classic "Rocket 88".

Etta James...one righteous, blueswailin' lady...and still going strong!

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yeh i was thinkin that got rocket88 on single also on a cd by the rythem kings- with ike @jackie brenston in.

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One of my favourite soul records has to be 'Rainy Night In Georgia' by Brook Benton. It knocks the socks off the Randy Crawford version.

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Hope they Screen Soul Deep over here. The ABC usually shows all the music docs, such as Walk on by, Get up stand up, etc, etc. See what I miss by living in Tasmania, But you cant have your cake eh.

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what about soul deep this week,otis also a guy i'm ashamed to say i,d forgot- the late james carr,its mindblowing great series.

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Saw a couple of clips on the internet from Soul Deep, of Etta James and Alain Toussaint, vision and sound poor. A couple of other names, to remember, Don Covay, Darrell Banks, Betty Everett.

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Glad you caught last Saturday's episode, Cashman. It was, in my opinion, one of the best music programmes I've ever seen on TV. Otis, Aretha, Wilson Pickett, Sam & Dave and the most underrated singer of all time - James Carr. Al, if this series ever gets to Tasmania, miss this episode at your peril!

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endorse everything wyn says alan if it gets over to you KILL if you have to but don't miss its a classic lol :theband:

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Looking for, the Chess Records Story, That was broadcast on BBC Radio 2, some time ago, but cant seem to find it in the archives, did anybody listen to it, I missed it.

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What Chess records Story??:confused: Wish I'd heard it!:mad:

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snap _ gutted if ive missed that one.
:mad:

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RE Chess records Story. BBC said they broadcast it, but was made by an indipendent company, I tried emailing them but no reply. Maybe Soulmen, Wynonie, or Cashman, Can try to get some information. [email protected]

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I saw in Mojo that Universal are re-launching the Chess label, hope they do the same here, must look out for them.

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Keep hearing about the American Four Tops , playing live, are they a cover band? .Seeing as there are onlt two left and Levi's in a wheelchair.

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saw them at the pop club 12 months ago there was 2 original members and they told us levi was living in tenerife,but not keeping so well, but got to add the performance of the existing band was first rate,have seen them in spain since then and still excellant. :)

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Did I read somewhere, that Shorty Long, played piano on some early Elvis Presley Tracks. ?.

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any brooke benton record makes my toes curl.....endlessly..oohh:)

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memories are really coming back now. Me and my mate used to tell our parents we were sleeping over at each others and then cath the bus to manchesters heaven and hell. one big room in hell with no seats. Orange juice and piece of toast when you left in the morning.

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Can anybody tell me how I can find out if soulclub.org will ever come back on line, they had some fantastic soul & Motown tracks on there.

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I really love the way Tony Joe White sings it. He wrote it and means it when he sings it!
Its still fabulous sung by Randy Crawford and Brook Benton though. its a fantastic song.

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ABC, radio has been playing Brook Benton's version (recorded 1970 ) two or three times a week here. I think it would have to be in the top three of my favourite songs, never get sick of it. I think Brook was underestimated in my view. Its a shame, he was only 56 when he died. ( real name Benjamin Peay : of The Sandmen )

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Curtis Mayfield.. smooth yer socks.. Freddies dead, running wild..stick em on the jukebox

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Well to answer my question from 2006, Shorty played piano on a few Presley tracks, incl DONT BE CRUEL.

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bit late al, but its took me a few years to even focus in manchester of that era. blame illegal substances.:D but was that shop the "Toggery"? if so was a few of em scattered around greater manchester, a bunch of lads that worked in the shops, formed a group- The Toggery 5, who appeared up accy con a couple of times, a great group who never actually made the big time, due to the "Hollies" @ "Four Tops" pinching 2 of there numbers n having smash hits wi em, but thats another story.:);)

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we used to go down some small shop on Abbey St to get old Tamla in the early 70's..the Gezeer sold most 45's for 5p.(16 shillings and sixpence).but I reckon he saved some good stuff for himself.

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I think your right Mr C. I just had a look at Manchester Beat & clicked on shops & clothes, It mentions Toggery, but I thought it was down a side street accross from Lewises, but its a long time ago. I remember the Toggery 5 alright, up the Con, what two songs are you talking about by the Hollies & 4 Tops. Kurtis was a good shop as well. PS. Wynonnie put me on to Manchester Beat, so have a look Steeljack, Jaysay, Mancie, and all the people of that era. Barack Obama Dresses like a Mod, could see him down the Wheel,

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Me again, Just clicked on groups on Manchester beat & Toggery 5 it gives a full story of the group, and it answers my question Walk Away Renee' & Im Alive.

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yep , and offering to sell 'special" cigarettes to naive / thick as a plank , 16 year olds straight of the Accrington plantation :rofl38: :rofl38:

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thats the two songs Al, may have been a different story eh? i have 2 singles by em aint bad either.

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just a thing was on news tonight, Mary Wilson is putting n exhibition on from weds 26th nov - 1st feb 2009, the story of the supremes, at the Grundy Gallery in blackpool, showed quite a bit of the original gear they wore, so looks pretty good, free entry to boot.:) so thats a must fer us, probably one day next week.:)

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That sounds really good cashy, must try and get to see it.

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In an interviev she said that her and Florence, did a bit of moonlighting and sang backing to jackie Wilsons Higher & Higher, among others.

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Florence Ballard is the forgotten Supreme...a very talented lady with a great voice who sadly died in obscurity.

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Mary Wilson is always batting for Florence, she cant speak highly enough of her, Miz Ross however, well thats another story. Cant stand the woman, but I must'nt let that get in the way of the music.

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That's the problem with some of these so called Stars, they're so full of their own importance its sickening, its best to just let the music do the talking:(

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we went over today,well worth the trip, excellent exhibition, some great dresses which paris loved,plenty of info on motown, martin luther king, etc, various headphones to listen to various people top place.:)

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Sounds good, might try and get over there.

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you will enjoy it mate n probably the boss as well.;)

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Mary is true to her Motown roots, wish i could make it Cashy