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(jimslim @ Apr. 28 2008,19:55) Hi Ben ,
I think you are missing the point here , the Duffy track is a great tune and has a soulful vibe and combined with a cool video fits nicely into this thread .
I met Duffy through a mate who DJs for her , and shes cool , loves soul music , is she gonna be the new Etta James or Aretha Franklin ? I think she would laugh at that , of course she isn't even in that league .
Your point about the roots of soul music did come across as a lecture even if you did not intend it to be that way , my reply about the Ted Taylor tracks (record labels , demo's and all ) was a little lighthearted dig to let you know that I do know my stuff when it comes to soul music , as does Naang Faa and Orgasmaddict and others who post in this thread .
When we are on the subject of Ted Taylor check out - Somebodys always trying- on the Okeh label (label and issue up to you
) this track is pure R&B groove 2 mins 30 seconds of pure class , you will love it .
If you love soul music check out www.soulsource .com , a site for people like me who are fanatical about soul and probably need medical help (what ! you spent how much on a record !)
Keep the faith brother
I think you are missing the point here , the Duffy track is a great tune and has a soulful vibe and combined with a cool video fits nicely into this thread .
I met Duffy through a mate who DJs for her , and shes cool , loves soul music , is she gonna be the new Etta James or Aretha Franklin ? I think she would laugh at that , of course she isn't even in that league .
Your point about the roots of soul music did come across as a lecture even if you did not intend it to be that way , my reply about the Ted Taylor tracks (record labels , demo's and all ) was a little lighthearted dig to let you know that I do know my stuff when it comes to soul music , as does Naang Faa and Orgasmaddict and others who post in this thread .
When we are on the subject of Ted Taylor check out - Somebodys always trying- on the Okeh label (label and issue up to you
) this track is pure R&B groove 2 mins 30 seconds of pure class , you will love it .If you love soul music check out www.soulsource .com , a site for people like me who are fanatical about soul and probably need medical help (what ! you spent how much on a record !)
Keep the faith brother
Thanks for the information and the link. Really enjoy this. I once needed medical help too according to some of my friends when I told them what I spent on a record. I used to be an addict but I guess I'm cured now ( I hope). Four years ago collecting became an obsession. So at that point I had to stop. I realized it was not the music anymore but just craving for a record. And craving is the worst situation a person can get into. (You travel around europe and come into shops you can hardly call a shop hoping to find another obscure single or lp ).Sold my collection and kept the music on cd's. I still love to play the music but I hope you understand collecting became too much.
Of course I saw in previous posts that you and some other members mentioned know their stuff. Amazing that even some people in thailand know so much. My
I pod I take with me is sometimes an eye opener to thai lb's or girls. One thing I learned is that the smart or sweet ones dig this music but strangely some who think they are superstar thailand became agressive or ignorant. (One superstar told me : me only listen to isaan music so take I pod away now/ great laugh on that one). Like I said before only experts know this. It is lovely to see how people are involved in this and enjoy it. Don't take my opinion on Duffy too serious. It is the same with food you decide what you like to eat and nobody else. If you get touched by it enjoy it and do not worry about what your friends or I or another forum member tells you
I was just teasing a little and who knows maybe I restart listening to Duffy and finally dig her. I'm not a fanatic ( saying you can only listen to this and to that) anymore but instead try to have an open mind. Again I enjoy your discussions on music.
Take care Ben
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