Pauldonnelly Posted October 8, 2009 Posted October 8, 2009 he say YES!!!! to the Torch Reunion at The Ryan Hall Tunstall 24/10/09 Massive thanks to Kev Roberts for sorting this, can't wait to see one of the all time great Northern Soul DJ's again.
Guest proudlove Posted October 8, 2009 Posted October 8, 2009 he say YES!!!! to the Torch Reunion at The Ryan Hall Tunstall 24/10/09 Massive thanks to Kev Roberts for sorting this, can't wait to see one of the all time great Northern Soul DJ's again. Oh yes---------The Torch is getting even better.
Mak Posted October 8, 2009 Posted October 8, 2009 he say YES!!!! to the Torch Reunion at The Ryan Hall Tunstall 24/10/09 Massive thanks to Kev Roberts for sorting this, can't wait to see one of the all time great Northern Soul DJ's again. Kinnel , I tried to get him for you Paul , he only lives a few miles from me . Thought Kev would change his mind if anyone could. Wonder if he'll do his famous Smartie party trick
Jez Jones Posted October 8, 2009 Posted October 8, 2009 Oh yes---------The Torch is getting even better. innit
Gilly Posted October 8, 2009 Posted October 8, 2009 Oh yes, he was my first hero,the records he used to have and indeed play were quite something.He was one of the very first DJ's to start exploiting the by now American imports that started to surface. I remember as a very young teenager going into his shop it was called THE HOUSE OF SOUNDS twas in New St Burton on Trent.I used to go in on a saturday morning with me pocket money to buy my soul records.Iv'e often thought and indeed said to people i wished i had then the knowlege i have now, i bet lots of folks walked out of that shop and left something that now would be a much sort after item.Something back in those days that i could'nt understand was at 9.30 am when i would frequent he used to have the music up full volume and he would be going mental, i used to think what the f cks he been drinking it's a bit early for the pubs to be open,little did i know at that time just what was helping him to be mad.I still admire him and have the greatest respect for what he did (and eat) kind regards Gilly and Nicola
Guest Swish Posted October 9, 2009 Posted October 9, 2009 Alan Day was the business. He was a blocker, a brilliant DJ, a nighter boy. through and through. I knew him well and he knew me well. Re met him at Central (Leeds)l revival some 10 years ago. Once was in his car getting chased by a police car, he left them for dead. No joke. His charisma was outstanding, his sounds were outstanding. I was proud to be by his side. At 76 club when we worked together now and again we played sounds that blew their minds. And at Museum Hall of Soul in Selby. Can't wait to see him.
MIK P Posted October 10, 2009 Posted October 10, 2009 went to a party about a month ago allen day was there. he had a stroke about two years ago so he walks with a stick now. he,s still the same crazy guy as he was all them years ago. mick
Guest Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 he say YES!!!! to the Torch Reunion at The Ryan Hall Tunstall 24/10/09 Massive thanks to Kev Roberts for sorting this, can't wait to see one of the all time great Northern Soul DJ's again. Another piece of the Torch Reunion " jigsaw " falls into place , with Alan coming along on the 24th . Following a phone call this morning , I hope to be able to complete the puzzle before the day , with a couple of names associated with The Torch . Watch this space as they say ...... Malc Burton
Jez Jones Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 Another piece of the Torch Reunion " jigsaw " falls into place , with Alan coming along on the 24th . Following a phone call this morning , I hope to be able to complete the puzzle before the day , with a couple of names associated with The Torch . Watch this space as they say ...... Malc Burton ..........and I might have a little suprise personnel wise, come the day also
Guest Posted January 16, 2010 Posted January 16, 2010 Best intro to a record and i quote "blah, blah, blahh , cough Bok to bach" Nearly as good as the above was an intro I heard him do at the Catacombs quote ''and now another bit of plastic'' unquote
Chris L Posted January 16, 2010 Posted January 16, 2010 he say YES!!!! to the Torch Reunion at The Ryan Hall Tunstall 24/10/09 Massive thanks to Kev Roberts for sorting this, can't wait to see one of the all time great Northern Soul DJ's again. He was on good form, here's him doing his stuff on the stage, I know it's a "talcummy" photo (you need to take 'em early at a NS venue) hope he's as good this year...........................
Guest Dave Turner Posted January 16, 2010 Posted January 16, 2010 He was on good form, here's him doing his stuff on the stage, I know it's a "talcummy" photo (you need to take 'em early at a NS venue) hope he's as good this year........................... I well remember the very early 70s and the half dozen or more regular names, Alan Day, Keith Minshull, Martyn Ellis, Colin Curtis, Ian Levine, Blue Max, Pep etc etc. When one had to pull out all the stops to travel and hear/see. Those so tantalising Blues & Soul ads with --- hear sounds like, Bok to Bach, The Shalimars, Moses Smith, Jerry Cook etc etc. We worshipped them as GODS
Guest Posted January 16, 2010 Posted January 16, 2010 I well remember the very early 70s and the half dozen or more regular names, Alan Day, Keith Minshull, Martyn Ellis, Colin Curtis, Ian Levine, Blue Max, Pep etc etc. When one had to pull out all the stops to travel and hear/see. Those so tantalising Blues & Soul ads with --- hear sounds like, Bok to Bach, The Shalimars, Moses Smith, Jerry Cook etc etc. We worshipped them as GODS With the exception of three of those names - Pep , Skewesy and IL - , those Gods will be part of the 2010 Torch Reunion ....... Malc Burton
Samplat Posted January 17, 2010 Posted January 17, 2010 ONE OF THE BEST PLACES IN THE EARLY SEVENTIES AS SWISH SAYS WAS THE MUSEUM HALL IN SELBY. GREAT NIGHTS.
Guest proudlove Posted January 17, 2010 Posted January 17, 2010 With the exception of three of those names - Pep , Skewesy and IL - , those Gods will be part of the 2010 Torch Reunion ....... Malc Burton On the subject of Martyn...............coming back from Leeds Central in Martyns old Vauxhall Viva,I was driving because Martyn was slightly wasted,got to a set of traffic lights on the outskirts of Oldham,the lights changed to green,went to pull away and the gear lever came away in my hand."You've broken my car you've broken my car"full on tantrum-----------me,.......Nah mate,slammed the gear stick back in the hole,selected a gear,pulled away...........he muttered all the way back to M/cr that I'd broken his car...........I think it cost him 50 quid.
Guest Posted January 17, 2010 Posted January 17, 2010 On the subject of Martyn...............coming back from Leeds Central in Martyns old Vauxhall Viva,I was driving because Martyn was slightly wasted,got to a set of traffic lights on the outskirts of Oldham,the lights changed to green,went to pull away and the gear lever came away in my hand."You've broken my car you've broken my car"full on tantrum-----------me,.......Nah mate,slammed the gear stick back in the hole,selected a gear,pulled away...........he muttered all the way back to M/cr that I'd broken his car...........I think it cost him 50 quid. No , Skewesy paid £40 for it ...... Malc Burton
Soul Stu Posted January 18, 2010 Posted January 18, 2010 Alan Day Top man always remember Alan spinning a record and just saying let's go
Kegsy Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 Alan Day was the business. He was a blocker, a brilliant DJ, a nighter boy. through and through. I knew him well and he knew me well. Re met him at Central (Leeds)l revival some 10 years ago. Once was in his car getting chased by a police car, he left them for dead. No joke. His charisma was outstanding, his sounds were outstanding. I was proud to be by his side. At 76 club when we worked together now and again we played sounds that blew their minds. And at Museum Hall of Soul in Selby. Can't wait to see him. Dont get me started, Chemists, car chases, a fridge that contained only one thing a canister of mandies, being ripped off etc etc etc. Kegsy
Guest roggert Posted March 11, 2010 Posted March 11, 2010 hi first met alan day in newquay 1967 at end of summer season ,he had surfer hair and beard andas he was going back home for a job interview next day he had a shave and haircut!he looked as though he had had a bad respray ! where the beard had been was an outline of pure white chin the rest of his face dark brown. he stood out at the wheel for several weeks til the tan faded!he never seemed fazed by it,top man! roggert
Guest Posted March 12, 2010 Posted March 12, 2010 hi first met alan day in newquay 1967 at end of summer season ,he had surfer hair and beard andas he was going back home for a job interview next day he had a shave and haircut!he looked as though he had had a bad respray ! where the beard had been was an outline of pure white chin the rest of his face dark brown. he stood out at the wheel for several weeks til the tan faded!he never seemed fazed by it,top man! roggert Alan was . and still is , a character . Malc Burton
Agentsmith Posted March 12, 2010 Posted March 12, 2010 Alan was . and still is , a character . Malc Burton went to the cats malc, heard of the man but never saw him dj, probably a bit late for me 74 n' all. did he just disappear after it shut or did he carry on djing somewhere else?. at the same time id expect max to come on this thread and air his wise and astute thoughts on the man....lets see. rob( cats rat ) h.
Guest Posted March 12, 2010 Posted March 12, 2010 (edited) went to the cats malc, heard of the man but never saw him dj, probably a bit late for me 74 n' all. did he just disappear after it shut or did he carry on djing somewhere else?. at the same time id expect max to come on this thread and air his wise and astute thoughts on the man....lets see. rob( cats rat ) h. Alan did various gigs after The Torch and The Cats , but due to certain circumstances in his life , he has chosen to keep himself to himself in the following years , and DJing at selected / chosen events . He came and did The Torch Reunion for us last October , at which he did a blinding spot . He will be back again at he 2010 Torch Reunion . He is in fairly good health , and we speak regularly , the last time being this morning . Malc Burton Edited March 12, 2010 by Malc Burton
Guest Posted March 14, 2010 Posted March 14, 2010 Don´t know if i have mentioned this before? but if any one remebers Alan Day properly he used to look at his best very undernourished at the Wax machine in Gloucester we put a pair of sunglasses on a mop and after that it was called Alan!! Steve I´m sure Kev Draper copied the undernourished look how is he by the way? I got an email from Kev a while ago Steve : the first contact between us for about 32 years . From what I could gather , everything is good for him . Malc Burton
Chris L Posted March 18, 2010 Posted March 18, 2010 he say YES!!!! to the Torch Reunion at The Ryan Hall Tunstall 24/10/09 Massive thanks to Kev Roberts for sorting this, can't wait to see one of the all time great Northern Soul DJ's again. One of the traits of getting old is that I can remember something from I was 5 years old, but not what happened a week ago. Remind me, is it you Paul or Malc organising the re-union this year ??? Sorry I'll go and sit in the corner now
Guest Posted March 18, 2010 Posted March 18, 2010 One of the traits of getting old is that I can remember something from I was 5 years old, but not what happened a week ago. Remind me, is it you Paul or Malc organising the re-union this year ??? Sorry I'll go and sit in the corner now Jez is the man behind the wheel this year Chris , with Paul and myself on board as " advisors " . The 2010 Torch Reunion sold out in less than a month after being advertised . Malc Burton
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