Monthly Archives: April 2013

SA over at the Bagging Area had a post at the weekend about The Face magazine that got me searching the internet for a copy from late 1988 that I missed out being in by about an hour, see here. … Continue reading →

A few weeks ago I finally got my hands on an original copy of one of my favourite northern singles, Lies by Gwen Owens for a more reasonable price than I expected and I suspect that the vinyl may not … Continue reading →

Another letter with not a lot of presence in the box. The two artists who do appear could have had ten singles in the box including split singles between them but for me these are the two best singles by … Continue reading →

I never really got into The Shamen, to be honest that Mr C really got on my nerves and also all that cod philosophy bollocks did my head in as well. But I did quite like Progen when I first … Continue reading →

I wish that the Caulfield Sisters had released more than an ep and a split single. I was hooked from the first time I heard them on KEXP covering Some Candy Talking with an accordian, it really is much better … Continue reading →

I have loved this track for years and have played it hunners of times but it wasn’t until  last Sunday that I realised that it was co-written by Lee Perry. Makes perfect sense now! As they say, “every day’s a … Continue reading →

Go easy Richie Here is a brilliant vocal from the man. The Groove Armada feat Richie Havens – The Hands Of Time

Forty Fucking Four!, Jesus! I think I’m past the revitalizing cream stage. Fine Young Cannibals – I’m Not The Man I Used To Be (Solo Piano Intro/12″ Remix)

Frequently within the realm of northern soul some of the best known and best loved tracks have been recorded by people whom nothing much is known about apart from where and when they recorded the track. Moses Smith is one … Continue reading →

Sadly for George there is a Jam single in this group but I had to keep it to a one record to make more room for singles by another band and even when it came to them there was quite … Continue reading →