Any [Old] Soul Boys Out There ?

[watutsi]

Soul Music was the sound of my youth.I have embraced the best of many genres

of music over the years but nothing ever did it for me in the same way.

I have recently discovered most of my old vinyl collection on You Tube and

i am still amazed how much my mood can be transformed by the likes of Darrel Banks : Lorraine Ellison; Curtis; Otis etc.

I'm wondering if there are any like minded soles/souls out there who would like to meet up for a beer.

If we have one passion in common maybe there is more. PM me.

[littleboylost]

I was a club DJ in the UK from the late 60's to mid 70's. Soul, R&B call it what you want but that's what I played. Today's music just doesn't compare. Where are you? I am in Phuket.

[Dancealot]

I was a club DJ in the UK from the late 60's to mid 70's. Soul, R&B call it what you want but that's what I played. Today's music just doesn't compare. Where are you? I am in Phuket.

http://www.wefunkradio.com/playlaunch/radio

just some assistance

[Dancealot]

i hope you will get it. listen to it

[tutsiwarrior]

watutsi...now that sounds all right...sounds like tutsi's soul brother...

it's 2002 at a party in Abu Dhabi and someone brings out a 'big box' karaoeke machine with a percent grading to the original song with all western selections and I look at de menu an' it gots 'I've been lovin' you too long' by Otis...

I was fueled up an' stood up to de microphone and cut loose and I had a 99%...any better it woulda been ol' Otis hisself...

'wid you my life....has been so wonderful....I doan wanna stop now....' (bring in the horn section cresendo...)...I useta use that one in Valentine's day messages to various girl fren's...the perceived romantic message from the unsuspecting always got me a special treat in response

Edited June 25, 2011 by tutsiwarrior

[xen]

I have always loved Soul , particularly Deep Soul / Southern Soul. With the advent of the internet, so much more of it is accessible thru various sites. I grew up in Oz and there , nobody was really interested in anything more than Mowtown and it was difficult to collect but in recent years my collection has really grown because of the net .

occaisionally there are are some new artists that can stand with some of the older ones - i was thinking Eli "paperboy "Reed for example . Mate, i could talk all day about this subject.

Perhaps you should check out Southern Soul radio .

Edited June 25, 2011 by xen

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Dungeon? Beachcomber? Mojo? Twisted Wheel?

[Traxster]

What is 'soul music' ?

I mean,I'm from that age when 'soul music' first appeared in New Zealand and Australia

and I have never been quite sure exactly what 'soul music' is.

If you ask ten people ,'what is 'soul music' you will get 10 different answers.

Someone once described 'soul music' to me as,someone who sings from the heart,

but that would probably include anyone who ever opened their mouth to sing,wouldn't it ?

So what is 'soul music' ?

What is it about 'soul music' that sets it apart from any and every other style of music ?.

And who was/is the best soul singer ever ??.

BTW.........I hear,loud & clear,what you're saying about YouTube............Aahh the memories !

Edited June 26, 2011 by Traxster

[Kilgore Trout]

If you will suck my soul, I will lick your funky emotions

[watutsi]

What is 'soul music' ?

I mean,I'm from that age when 'soul music' first appeared in New Zealand and Australia

and I have never been quite sure exactly what 'soul music' is.

If you ask ten people ,'what is 'soul music' you will get 10 different answers.

Someone once described 'soul music' to me as,someone who sings from the heart,

but that would probably include anyone who ever opened their mouth to sing,wouldn't it ?

So what is 'soul music' ?

What is it about 'soul music' that sets it apart from any and every other style of music ?.

And who was/is the best soul singer ever ??.

BTW.........I hear,loud & clear,what you're saying about YouTube............Aahh the memories !

I agree that" music from the soul" can be applied to any musical style ; Sinatra ;Opera etc. however in this context

we are of course talking about the mixing together of ,The Blues, electricity, and the church [gospel]

It is a complete mystery to me why people like the music that they do,and why so many British teenagers in the 60's

adopted a music that was created an ocean away and from totally alien culture

Best soul singer ever ; Not going to go there depends on the mood ; Otis ; Picket; A Neville ; Curtis ; Cooke etc

I will go for "most soulful record ever" - "Stay with me baby" Lorraine Ellison

Thankyou to the others that replied and for the links

To "Endure" If only, i know all these clubs but i lived too far away

To "Littleboy lost" I'm in Bangkok

[endure]

To "Endure" If only, i know all these clubs but i lived too far away

I spent 7 years of my life in them. Lucky me

Darrel Banks, The Fascinations, Tami Lynn, Dobie Gray...

[montrii]

The great guitarist and vocalist Chai is doing a motown show at Saxophone (victory monument) on the night of July 24, a Sunday. 2 sets. Horns. See you there!

Edited June 26, 2011 by montrii

[watutsi]

To "Endure" If only, i know all these clubs but i lived too far away

I spent 7 years of my life in them. Lucky me

Darrel Banks, The Fascinations, Tami Lynn, Dobie Gray...

unfortunately it is probably better behind closed doors these days ,but can you still dance ?

[endure]

To "Endure" If only, i know all these clubs but i lived too far away

I spent 7 years of my life in them. Lucky me

Darrel Banks, The Fascinations, Tami Lynn, Dobie Gray...

unfortunately it is probably better behind closed doors these days ,but can you still dance ?

Er, no...

[newtronbom]

<br />The great guitarist and vocalist Chai is doing a motown show at Saxophone (victory monument) on the night of July 24, a Sunday. 2 sets. Horns. See you there!<br />

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Hey there. I am an (OLD) fan of soul/R&B myself. By Victory Monument, do you mean the one over near the "notorious" Kao San road by any chance, or the big one? Wouldn't mind going along myself. Good music, let alone good soul music, is very hard to find these days. Must be my age, as I just can't get anything out of all this new stuff. I live about 30 mins away from Kao San road, so that would be handy if it is to be there.

[jumbo]

Give the owner of a quiet bar around Sukhumvit some customers, bring the stick with the music, get together and share memories?? When???

Oh yeah, take the gf for the boogie steps...

Groove me baby!!

Edited June 28, 2011 by jumbo

[watutsi]

Give the owner of a quiet bar around Sukhumvit some customers, bring the stick with the music, get together and share memories?? When???

Oh yeah, take the gf for the boogie steps...

Groove me baby!!

Great idea ,i would love to walk into a bar in Sukhumvit where the music made me feel good,instead of the same old same old, and worse.

If there are more people out there who would maybe like to meet up say once a month where the only soundtrack is soul /r&b and the like,

speak up ! Then we can try and find a suitable bar,if enough people are interested.

[newtronbom]

Give the owner of a quiet bar around Sukhumvit some customers, bring the stick with the music, get together and share memories?? When???

Oh yeah, take the gf for the boogie steps...

Groove me baby!!

Great idea ,i would love to walk into a bar in Sukhumvit where the music made me feel good,instead of the same old same old, and worse.

If there are more people out there who would maybe like to meet up say once a month where the only soundtrack is soul /r&b and the like,

speak up ! Then we can try and find a suitable bar,if enough people are interested.

Well done watutsi! You have just made/posted on this forum, the first and only proposition this year, that not only has me interested, but actually has me feeling excited. I am 100% into getting together with a group of like minded folks, for what could and should be, a memorably satisfying evening out for all who turn up. Dam good idea indeed! Would my bringing along a USB stick, containing some of my own collection of the sort of music we are talking about (Gary Moor - Still got the Blues or Joe Bonamassa - Sloe Gin etc.), be a good idea too? I would very much appreciate a "PM" from you, when all the details as to when and where are ironed out. Also, if there is any way I could help you and contribute in some way, towards getting this possible event closer to being an actuality, don't be shy of letting me know. Cheers. thebom.

[newtronbom]

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<br />Give the owner of a quiet bar around Sukhumvit some customers, bring the stick with the music, get together and share memories?? When???<br /><br />Oh yeah, take the gf for the boogie steps...<br /><br />Groove me baby!!<br />

<br /><br />Great idea ,i would love to walk into a bar in Sukhumvit where the music made me feel good,instead of the same old same old, and worse.<br />If there are more people out there who would maybe like to meet up say once a month where the only soundtrack is soul /r&b and the like,<br />speak up ! Then we can try and find a suitable bar,if enough people are interested.<br />

I hardly ever come into the bars in Bangkok - or even just come in to Bangkok, because of the very same points you have just made. For those very same reasons too, I would think that there should be enough people interested, if we can some how arrange a "quality nights entertainment" for us all? I may be a bit "long in the tooth" for those "boogie steps" you mention, but the music and good company would be a very welcome change. Lets do it!

Edited June 28, 2011 by newtronbom

[bangkokrick]

Dungeon? Beachcomber? Mojo? Twisted Wheel?

Wigan Casino, Torch and of course:

[watutsi]

Dungeon? Beachcomber? Mojo? Twisted Wheel?

Wigan Casino, Torch and of course:

so would you be interested in meeting up one day a month in a pub playing music from the golden moments of your youth, or not ?

[bangkokrick]

Dungeon? Beachcomber? Mojo? Twisted Wheel?

Wigan Casino, Torch and of course:

so would you be interested in meeting up one day a month in a pub playing music from the golden moments of your youth, or not ?

I am living in Pattaya where are you? I am always interested in music.

[endure]

Dungeon? Beachcomber? Mojo? Twisted Wheel?

Wigan Casino, Torch and of course:

I only ever went to Wigan once after I finished going to the Wheel. I was getting to be a bit of an oldster by that time

Edited June 28, 2011 by endure

[bangkokrick]

Never went to either, just stayed at the clubs local to me although many of my friends did. My mate has just started the club (the badge above). All the punters are 50 + and it's a complete sell out every month, Keep the faith!

[bangkokrick]

One of the best! out on the floor Dobie Gray.

Edited June 28, 2011 by bangkokrick

[bangkokrick]

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Edited June 28, 2011 by bangkokrick

[endure]

The Wheel was my favourite club although the Mojo in Sheffield (owned by a young Pete Stringfellow) used to have live shows on a Sunday as well as the Saturday all-nighters.

They had a mixed bag of artists on. Lots of UK bands but US bands too. I saw and had quite a chat with (Little) Stevie Wonder. Cost 2 quid to get in.

The Pretty Things

Them (1965 with Van Morrison)

Rufus Thomas

Spencer Davis Group (with Stevie Winwood)

The Troggs

Garnet Mimms ( 1966 & 1967)

Chris Farlowe & the Thunderbirds (with Albert Lee & Dave Greenslade)

Goldie & the Gingerbreads

Edwin Starr (his first UK gig)

Roy C

Long John Baldry (with Rod Stewart)

Ike & Tina Turner

Wilson Pickett (backed by Bluesology - on keyboards Reg Dwight - later Elton John)

The Hollies (1965)

Wayen Fontana & the Mindbenders (Oct 1964)

The Merseybeats (1965)

The Rattles

The Birds (1966 with Ronnie Wood)

Ben E King

John Lee Hooker (1965 backed by Tony Mcphee and the Groundhogs)

The Who (Sun 30 May, 29 Aug, 7 Nov 1965)

The Isley Brothers

John Mayall's Bluesbreakers (with Peter Green, & Mick Fleetwood, Jack Bruce - I think )

Manfred Mann (1966)

Howlin' Wolf (1965)

Steampacket (1965, 1966 with Rod Stewart, Julie Driscoll, Brian Auger, Mick Fleetwood)

Shotgun Express ( 1966 similar line up as above)

Sonny Boy Williamson (1964)

The Herd (1967 with Peter Frampton)

The Small Faces (Sun 21 Aug 1966)

Alex Harvey Soul Band

The Move (1966)

Pink Floyd (Sun 7 May 1967)

The Yardbirds (with Eric Clapton)

Vance Arnold & the Avengers (later Joe Cocker's Blues Band)

Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated

Graham Bond Organisation ( 1965 with Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker & Dick Heckstall-Smith)

The Nice (with Keith Emmerson)

Amboy Bukes Big Band (24 Dec 1966)

Alan Bown Set (Jan I 1967)

Alvin Cash & the Crawlers (Sat 7 Jan 1967)

Jimi Hendrix Experience ( Sun 8 Jan 1967)

Eric Burdon & the Animals (1967)

Jnr Walker and the All Stars (1967)

Zoot Money's Big Roll Band (30 Bec 1966)

Spellbinders (30 Dec 1966)

Georgie Fame & the Blue Flames (21 Jan 1967)

Geno Washington & the Ram Jam Band ( 15 April 1967)

Inez & Charlie Foxx (1967)

(Little) Stevie Wonder & Tamla Motown revue orchestra (Sun 8 Oct 1967)

Procul Harum (July 1967)

Amen Corner (Sun 17 Sept 1967)

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