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Timmy didn’t like social media but he DID like this forum. And although I’m not a regular poster on here, I’d like to share a couple of personal memories from my friendship with Timmy. I first met Timmy at a ska concert in an upstairs pub in Antwerp (my home town) in 1989. Timmy was the dj that night and I was impressed by his selection (6t’s ska and reggae). After I introduced myself to him, I realized he was the guy who had published the Rough & Tough fanzine (one issue) that me and my mate had bought in Brussels just a couple of weeks before. Through that magazine we discovered that there was another skinhead who had the same interests, style and attitude that we had. What a relief! We even wrote him a letter (that he hadn’t replied). I hung around the dj booth for the entire night. At one point, a big oi skinhead requested “Return of the ugly”. Timmy nodded and played a bit later “Return of the ugly” by …. The Upsetters, not the Bad Manners tune the guy was refering to … I was probably the only guy that night who got that joke! A friendship was born. In February 1990, he organized a ska and reggae night in his home town, Brussels. Me and the lads from Antwerp attended and stayed until the very end. I eventually ended up crashing at Timmy’s place after a long walk through the streets of Brussels. We spent the next day listening to records and I probably bought my first record of him. Many would follow over the years. We got pretty close and “a lot of fun was had” as they say. On his first visit to my parent’s place we did our “can you give a hand” routine. This meant Timmy would remove his prostethic arm and hand it over to the person in need of “a hand” … The look on my mum’s face! We started going on regular record hunting trips to London where on Thursday nights we would go to Gaz Mayall’s club at Gossips after having spend the entire afternoon at Bob Brooks’ (small but mighty) Reggae Revive shop at the back of Honest Johns on Portobello Road. We saw Derrick Morgan in concert at Gaz’s but also Justin Hines who made a big impression on us! Timmy was already into soul from the very start (as featured in his fanzine) and I also had a couple of Kent albums and soul 45s. As time went by, he was getting deeper and deeper into soul and he finally sold his ska/reggae collection (most of it to me, soul trades were involved of course). All the money was invested straight into soul. His skinhead days were also behind him by now. We still went to London and visited the 100 Club on a couple of occassions. We absolutely loved it. I remember chats with Mick Smith, entire sets with tunes we had never ever heard (Butch?) and a legendary X-mas allnighter where we danced our feet off until we had to catch the bus back home in the early hours. Timmy was a real digger and unearthed many, many great 45s in the US and Canada but also in our own tiny Belgium. He often found multiple copies and found for example two 100 count boxes (at least) of Jesse James’ “I you want a love affair”. That was probably in the early or mid 90s. I became his record seller in Antwerp where I supplied great r&b and soul 45s to our mod friends. I got a percentage for every 45 I sold and was paid in records His passion for rare soul was legendary. His great taste was a guide for a lot of his friends, including me. If Timmy liked it, and we weren’t sure at first, we would give it a second and third listen because we knew it was quality (and would probably kick ourselves later on for missing it). Two notable 45s that slipped through my fingers, due to lack of money on these occassions, were Betty Lloyd and the Tangeers … Timmy was more a collector than a dj and his integrity (and stubbornness …) might have held him back from becoming a “succesful international” dj (which he wasn’t striving for). He always played what he wanted to hear himself and he didn’t neccessarily want to please a crowd. There are so many tunes I wanted to hear him play out but he didn’t . I do remember many great sets though e.g. at a Northern soul allnighter in Paris where he played along @Ady Croasdel. The picture I have uploaded (hope it worked) is from that night and I think he had just played a cheap but great O’Jays 45 from their Bell period. Another memorable set was also in Paris (in 2008) where we dj’d at the Agro & Smart party. I played Jamaican sounds and he played everything on the soul side of things, including ballads to drunken skins, one of which was wearing a Combat 84 t-shirt and army pants . Provocative ? Yes, he definitely could be our Timmy (remember that party @Rom1?) Our return by car didn’t go as planned as there was no gps yet and I forgot the road map at home. This meant we got out of Paris on the wrong side of the Périphérique (Ring Road) so we lost a lot of time and almost ran out of fuel (we had to leave the motorway in the middle of nowhere to find a petrol station, laughs and despairs). Quality was Timmy’s only guideline in purchasing records, not price or rarity. He disliked people following trends as he relied on his own (impeccable) taste to make up his mind. He spoke highly of people like @Roger Banks for following their own path during all these years. In recent years he had been sending me 30 min. “tapes” again (well a digital variation of it) and I was slowly getting (even) more acquainted with his great collection. He played me B-sides, alternate versions and even “classics” that I was unaware of. Mindblowing stuff. These tapes were always accompanied by his liner notes which I thoroughly enjoyed as Timmy had a way with words. This is another part I’m gonna miss about him. Given the chance, I would have loved to document his collection, as a legacy and even a guideline for future purchases. He always knew which press to get, sometimes it would be the demo, or the regular as it looked prettier, or a particular pressing plant because it sounded way better on his custom/home built stereo. That was another one of his strenghts, his perseverance to get the best out of his records by adapting his home stereo for maximum result. And it worked! I was always as happy as a kid if I could play him a 45 he didn’t know or he had forgotten about (sometimes a B-side he somehow missed). But ever so often he would point out why he didn’t like a particular tune I played him. And even if was a rare tune, he would point out why it was rare … because it just wasn’t good enough! And to my despair, he was right in general pointing out weak vocals or arrangements. He wasn’t after trophy tunes, he was after good music and he would often buy a 45 for the not so obvious, but much better, flipside. True passion. Timmy had a huge influence on me as a youngster and I have always valued his opinion on music and on life in general even though we didn’t always agree. There are of course a lot more stories I could tell from the 35 year period that we knew each other. There were years that we hardly saw each other (family life) but we could always count on each other. He helped us out in a difficult period by providing us a much needed testimonial for court purposes. The last couple of years our conversations were more diverse and not only music oriented … but it always ended in “music talk”. Timmy was a deep, knowledgeable, honest, generous, passionate, humble and fun person. He will always be in my life because I’m surrounded by memories of him, through the records I bought of him (or he gave me), listening to the music we loved, looking at the picture frame he offered me or listening to a Fingerpoppinsoul From Amsterdam show on Mixcloud where he was invited to by his friends Hans and Harry (e.g. episode #1541, 18 05 2023). On Tuesday, me and many friends will say goodbye to Timmy, (or “Tiny” Tim as he used to call himself). Since he passed away last week, I’ve been struggling every day with his loss and I’m sure I’m not alone. I had to get these words of my chest, hope you don’t mind me posting these here. The next Northern soul party in Leuven in March will be emotional. Timmy was the regular guest dj there and sadly had to miss the last one due to his illness. Those parties and many others will never be the same again and I will also miss his posts here on Soul Source. Later on tonight I’ll play “Save a bread” by Justin Hines & the Dominoes, a track Timmy particularly liked … and I’ll shed another tear. Kris Van Beethoven, Antwerp PS: I dug up the poster of the ska and reggae night he organised on the 9th of February 1990 (as mentioned above). This is what it says and which is typically Timmy (BTW: He used to wear a black glove over his prostethic hand.) “The black glove strikes again so this time choose your groove, get on the move !!!” YEP! Smart dress, fun, dance, tough sounds, drinks. NOPE! Dirty look, fuss&fight, no-Soul people. Dj: Tiny Timmy and his boss sound.

I'm probably a youngster on the site, not 60 till May.. Been diagnosed with a fatal illness got 50 percent chance of another 5 years ( Do not want sympathy as it is what life decides) Can't participate in niter aids again and trust me with my nickname that is the most difficult thing. Only have an occasional pint of real ale or glass of barossa shiraz. But what I find helps me above anything is listening to the sounds that we love and grew up with.. sometimes they bring a tear to my eyes but they are happy tears of years gone by.. I am so glad that I discovered this scene as a 12 year old and Can't believe that after 48 years It means so so much ️ So to the Northern soul scene of 81 onwards up until today the biggest thank you Greedy

Reading all the comment about I can understand the frustration regarding having funds tied up due to delays in receiving the items. This is what I know 1st hand from what I have personally witnessed. The impact of the 50% sale far outreached any expectation, with orders coming from the whole of the UK, Europe, Asia and America(s). Orders that would normally be taken in one week, now being taken daily. But not only an increase in orders taken but additionally each order multiplied tenfold due to the massive discount that has been applied. (Let me just give a brief example - 150 orders containing 2 items per week, became 150 orders containing 20 orders per day... This is just an example) A few orders placed have been for up to 200 items. I spoke to JM and suggested due to the exceptional demand that he closes the sale down, but as he pointed out to me 'being a man of his word' it is not something he is prepared to do. Extra staff have been drafted in by JM to deal with the demand on site. Additionally staff have been recruited by JM that work remotely with boxes of vinyl updating the Discogs inventory. I totally understand the comments regarding business infrastructures dealing with clients/orders and daily operations, but this exceptional reaction has his whole team off guard. Someone that has operated for over 50 years, building a global client base, paying VAT and Taxes, JM has too much to lose by defaulting on this. There will be orders that will not be fully completed, but replacements or refunds will be made. From my own experience of buying records from various sellers over the years, even placing orders for 3 or 4 items I have been refunded due to unavailability etc. I know that the whole team, and the additional staff drafted in are working on completing all the orders with the exceptional demand that has been put on them. There is a limit however to how many more people can be drafted in due to the sheer volume of vinyl/styrene on site 4 million is not an exaggeration. I know that most people that have ordered will be patient, most people have dealt with JM long enough to realise circumstances have been impacted. The offer of 50% is incredible and also brave but you may have to wait a couple of weeks for them and that benefit! I know any business, record dealers/suppliers would have the same problem with these volumes. I would suggest if you cannot wait, it is probably best that you do not place any orders right now. Dean

On Tuesday we were at the cremation of Timmy in Brussels. It was amazing to see so many of his friends there. Afterwards we all gathered at the bar "Bier Circus" in central Brussels where we shared drinks and listened to some of his favourite records. Over the years Timmy was a special guest on our radio show several times. Below are links to three shows he did with us that are still on Mixcloud today. Have a listen and hear his voice. To say it with the Notations as played at his funeral "He's still here"... RIP Timmy

Heard the awful news early this afternoon that Timmy has died Long time Soul Source member as Tlscapitol. Timmy was an ace collecter/DJ/dealer and a wealth of Soulful information . A dear friend of ours since the late 90s, he will be sorely missed Regards Paul Woosnam

Might sum us up

Approaching 80 years old, and not having the energy for such things, I don't think I'm going to be able or willing to put the time and effort into writing a book. And I don't have any children who would sue anyone for publishing any of my posts on this website or Soulful Detroit. So, if, after I'm gone (from this World - not just this website), someone wants to gather up and edit all my posts on Motown, Detroit Soul, and Chicago Soul Music, and edit it, and compose it into a coherent publication, I'll have no objections. I won't come back from the grave to haunt such a person.

I moved to London in 89 as a young man in my early 20s. Rather than believing the streets were paved with gold I was running AWAY from something, which I will keep to myself. Anyway, to business! Missing my soul ‘fix’ I took myself to central London to try the 100 club, which even in those pre-Internet days had a rep as a hotbed of rare soul. I knew only a handful of people in the capital city, and certainly nobody on the soul scene so took myself up Oxford st early and was first in the queue. I had my cassette Walkman on and the lad stood on the door asked me what track I was listening to, I told him it was Betty Turner & the Chevelles - ‘The winds kept laughing’ to which he replied ‘coincidence that’s one of our lass’s favourites’ I got downstairs and after an hour or so concluded it wasn’t anything like the Northern venues I’d been used to (Clifton Hall, Bradford Queens Hall etc). The music was ‘different’, instead of traditional soulie dress and hairstyles it was mainly sharply dressed mods, nobody let on with nods or an ‘ok mate?’ and I just thought ‘not for me’, left and got a black cab back to Isleworth….yeah, costly. Please before anybody feels they should leap to the defence of 100 club I am 100% aware that my knee jerk reaction was perhaps one of the most stupid things I’ve ever done! And one that deprived me of hearing much great music played by terrific DJs over the years….but there you go More to the point is that in Echoes I saw another soul night advertised, at the Water Rats n Grays Inn rd, Kings Cross. I took myself along there and met the organisers, Chris Dale, Dave Edwards and Chris’s partner Joeli. That became my go to for soul in the capital and even now 30+ years later I have not forgotten the friendliness to a Northern waif all those years ago, they had some fine nights at that venue, attracting gents of f the calibre of Mark Bicknell and Roger Banks down to spin some rare sounds, and I still treasure my membership card from those days. Apologies for the verbose nature of this post - brevity has never been a bedfellow of mine, I really wished to post in case either of the 3 people I’ve mentioned are still on the go and read soul source……I hope they are still on the scene and in good fettle, they made a very positive impression on this (at the time) young soulie And for all those connected to the 100 club, I fully understand and accept mea culpa in not persevering, I denied myself hearing some different sounds played by the likes of Alan Handscombe, Irish Greg, Mr Croasdell himself and Mr Dobson - as Cher sang ‘if I could turn back time….’

All-nighters are a young persons game. Ever stopped to think why we have lost so many friends so young? Someone is leaving us on a weekly basis way before their time and it can’t simply be coincidence, the lifestyle we chose has to be a contributing factor. As Peter said drugs were the driving force of the scene and for many still are. As has been said the age of many of us probably the biggest reason for the demise of the niter scene. Also there is no youth, or very little yes there are a few hot spots but I dare say the vast majority in those hotspots aren’t really into the scene and very few will stay the course. The niter scene isn’t healthy with one promoter dominating the scene utilising the same Djs with playlists that rarely change. Large venues that by 3am look pretty sparse attendance wise. Some enjoy it still and good on em but not for me. I prefer to be healthy and do other things these days. I can get what I want musically and socially at a soul night and still enjoy the rest of my weekend/week.

Look at what was happening in Manchester 10-12 years ago. There were a few really good nighters, CIS / Middleton, Twisted Wheel, plus some really ace soul nights like Greatstone, Different Strokes, A Taste of Honey. There was a decent mod presence with Hideaway and No Way Out, loads of bar gigs with the likes of Steve Cato, Dave Rippolles, Big George, Adam Leaver, Gumbo, plus loads of my pals doing our own thing. There was SO much going on, it was an amazing time. The City had its own mini scene that meant every weekend something was on. It was an exciting time, everyone supported each other's nights and people from further afield could travel up for the weekend knowing they could get to 3 or 4 quality events. Once the nighters stopped, that was a big reason the rest started drying up, in my opinion. Isolated events aren't enough to create a local scene. That was a special time and it won't be repeated again, unfortunately. We were the young guns in our 20's and 30's that attended all the nights. Now we're all grown up with kids. There isn't the strength of that exciting scene to engage a younger, dedicated crowd that buys into and maintains the ethos of the scene. It's now a confusing space where influencers are taking over and the nights I've been too barely excite me, let alone a new generation. I remember walking into the CIS all nighter when I was 21 and it blew me away. Packed, dark, pounding music, cool crowd, it changed my life. I don't feel that magic is there anymore, and maybe that's ok. Everything has a shelf life.

Never could resist a challenge so I just googled the lyrics Bukem - I think you might be looking for One Kiss Away by Billy Ocean. Hope this helps!

Today we heard from Thierry Boulanger that our friend Timmy Leonard from Brussels has died. Over the years we shared many adventures and we will miss him a lot. Here is the full radio show from 2017 where we turned the whole show over to him. Timmy was only 54. Rest in Peace dear friend.

Hi Mick , I'm now 67 & like most people of this age I to suffer from 2 life changing diseases , medication helps , but no cure , not an immediate sentence to death as surgery if required is available plus a very painful problem with my spine , annual nerve pain blocker , & lots of daily meds , Diazapam, Pregabilin, Amitriptyline. Just got to get on with daily life & now work part time in the building trade . I was lucky found Northern Soul via youth clubs , then onto Alnighters, VaVa's , Wigan , Sheffield, Yate etc etc the list is endless, stopping in 93 to concentrate on bringing up a family , & work commitments very busy with work & living a normal family life style . Dipped my toe back into the scene Albrighton, Kettering, Warwick back in the early 20s but never really committed, lots of other hobbies by now . Nowadays still collecting vinyl and CDs & the love of the music has never wained , 1 or 2 nights a week in the man cave a few beers & the music, wether a 60s classic or a brand new release and the memories come flooding back . During Lockdown The Bury Virtual Alnighters served as an essential means of contact , not just for people still on the scene but also those people, older , poorly , carers , anybody who loves Northern Soul , That I believe is a way forward for the older population, who can't get out & about , a fortnightly or monthly soul night via the internet with the means to communicate, djs or guests picking the sets , but for some reason there seems to be an over whelming disapproval for this kind of event to be aired , as it may reduce numbers attending live venues . Which I think is a complete load of nonsense, & just because we're old an in a lot of cases too poorly to get out & about we should not be allowed to carry on listening to Northern Soul , communicating with old & new friends & mates ,in the comfort of your own home , yes mixcloud & the odd radio shows during the week , buts it's the comaradery we need , I've just had an upgrade on a new set of hearing aids , and the music has never sounded better.

A few from Eryri/Snowdonia again. Sunsetting below Yr Wyddfa/Snowdon from various ponits and the Giants Chair above Craflwyn Hall, Beddgelert

Soul music found me in 1965 (mainly via pirate radio of the ship based type) and by 1966 I was attending soul clubs. Got a Lambretta that same year & Niters followed in 1966 / 67. My biggest year for travelling to niters was 1967; Sheffield, Leicester, Manchester & more. The music always stayed with me but after a while it was B&S that shaped my musical taste rather than what was getting niter spins in the 70's. Came back to the NS scene (though it hadn't yet been termed NS back in 66/67/68) in the 70's via folk like Snowy & Paul Temple -- they both plundered my collection but then Paul got me attending (rare) soul nights again at places such as the Yorkshire NS nights at a power stn social club (Drax or Eggboro can't recall which). Moved jobs & house in 79 and was now ideally placed to start going to Rotherham Clifton Hall niters in the early 80's. Trips to other niter venues soon followed -- Leicester, Loughboro, Hinksey (for live shows), Stafford. Got hooked on listening to Richard Searling on Radio Hallam and soon became a regular visitor to the studio in Sheffield. Then it was onwards & upwards to Weekenders. Initially at Morecambe & Southport. Then Cleggy Weekender was started up & that was my annual fix sorted for the next 20 years. Organised a US soul trip back in 1998, to Vegas. Was asked to join the Prestatyn Weekender team and enjoyed undertaking my duties there. So now I'm the wrong side of 75 and my health ain't what it used to be -- BUT I've still got my SOUL MUSIC. The kids moved out years ago, so I've had a record room for around 30 years. Get in real trouble in recent years when the postie turns up with vinyl or CD's (as they've taken over the house) but can't resist buying both new modern music (though much less has appealed in the last 5 years) or 'new to me' tracks. Palled up with a few artists (mainly US but some Brits), ran a UK tour for one of them. Even appeared in a documentary about a soul singer, as we had become mates down the years. I now spend much hours penning articles about soul acts / music ... BUT that's good, as I find spending time as a keyboard warrior comes to me much easier than more physical pursuits. ALL IN ALL, my life would have been much the poorer without soul music. The acts who turned up to the soul nite I helped organise on our trip to Vegas ...

Evening All I don't want to make a big issue out of this because I already made reference to it in a previous post; but. I am surprised at the very few references to the fact that one of the biggest drivers of the all niter scene back in the day was amphetamine, and almost everyone I knew used it. Most just recreationally, and limited to the attendance at all niters and all dayers, but for some it became more of a habit, and with it the consequences of a more regular desire and or need. I get the impression that a significant number of people, for many reasons, and which are non of my business, have very selective memories, and prefer to totally overlook the important role that drugs had in driving the scene when we were younger/youngsters. It is an inescapable fact that without amphetamine the all niter/all dayer scene would have been totally different - unrecognisable from what it actually was. The issue cannot be white washed from the history of the northern soul scene, and it's importance cannot be overstated. I'm sure not everyone will be comfortable with my post, and of course as I have eluded to, there were exceptions to the rule and not everyone used. But, the vast majority did. Evening all. Peter

Some diehards are clinging onto a scene that, as Paul said, has run its course. It’s definitely a social thing these days. You can dress it up all you want, by playing different styles of music etc. But 99.9% of northern, for want of another word, has been played and replayed since the late sixties. But there’s no getting away from the one overwhelming reason for the decline in all-nighters, and not just in Manchester either. The age of the demographic, i.e. us. I reckon there will always be some kind of “scene” going on. The music is simply too good not to be loved by future generations. But it was a scene created from a period in time. And that will never be repeated again.

I have a couple of tapes Eddie Hubbard sent up to convert that Randy Cozens made. They were originally Mark Taylor's who then passed them onto Eddie. Simply titled Randy Cozens Collection and there is volume 2 and 3. Randy was a huge influence to many with great varied taste especially the more mid tempo and deeper stuff.

In 2023, I was asked to play a set rooted in Gospel in the Main Room at the Rugby Soul Allnighter. So, I assembled a box of 45's I thought would work the floor for the audience, including what can be regarded as 'evergreens', rare spins, new discoveries etc, next to a few secular tunes I generally like to play. John Manship DJ'ed before me, so it was quite the honor to take over the reins in such esteemed company. Here's my playlist...I'll be returning again this June with more Gospel for the main room, so hopefully see some of you there. Cheers! Rugby Soul Allnighter – Main Room - 17th June 2023 – Greg Belson Set - 12 til 1am Blind Billy – Nothing But The Holy Ghost (Crown Ltd) Freedom Gospel Singers – You Better Be Ready (Studio 7) Southern Trumpets – Good News (Better World) Dixie Nightingales – I Don’t Know (Chalice) The Golden Crowns – Where Could I Go (Crown’s Labor) Holy Disciples – Trying To Make A Hundred (Song Bird) The Soul Stirrers – Don’t You Worry (Checker) Fantastic Singing Jubilees – Trust In Him (Checkar) Bobby Jones & New Life – Jesus Is Just Alright With Me (Free Spirit) The Swan Silvertones – If You Think Your God Is Dead (Try Mine) (Hob Is Gospel) United Sounds – It’s All Over (Baby) (United) Willie Dale – Let Your Light Shine (Lovie D) The Sacred Four – Somebody Watching You (Champ) The Voices of Nashville – This Heart Of Mine (Creed) The Master Keys – I Done Got On The Right Road (Co-Op) Spiritual Four – If You Think Your God Is Dead (Sendus) Re-Vells – I Want A New Love (Trent Town) Swindell Brothers – Nobody’s Fault But Mine (Rae-Cox) Frisco Singers – Ain’t No Sun Since You Been Gone (Chess) Rance Allen Singers – Let’s Get Together And Love (Reflect) Tones of Joy – Seeking For God (Sonic) Beverly Wheeler with The Cameros – Don’t Shake My Tree (BSC)

Blimey…it’s turned into the Spanish Inquisition. John had a half price sale. That’s it. We’ll done him.

Working at Gulfstream Aerospace, Savannah Georgia 2002 and attending the annual family appreciation day. Usually, the surprise for the day is a mini fun fair, circus or petting zoo, for some reason we must have had a new organizer that year because instead of the usual crap, these guys showed up, talk about soul in the strangest place.

Wild Mallards are incredibly shy and hard to get close to. Shot from my boat on the broads whist fishing.Slight blur in due to reeds.

Thanks for sharing this sad news. Tim was a long time member and a valued regular poster, his contributions will be very much missed RIP Tim @Tlscapital

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On a positive note, followed John's video advice yesterday, called Stella, order from early Jan thru Discogs confirmed as complete, advised pulled and ready to ship...shipping advice received today, 50% discount refund advised, no dramas, happy bunny...

Just highlights really how many from the northern scene live in its own insular world and think nothing else matters. Other genres of soul and black music and tempos have been collectible since soul music began.

Female Kestrel puffed up in Norfolk.

There have been many different opinions regarding John's prices on this thread. I've been buying for the last 5 years after not buying for many years and have found that in general his prices on Discogs are more often than not dearer than anyone else though not always. In regard to this sale and questions raised by some posters to this thread as to actual savings to be made i decided to do a bit of non scientific calculations based on records I have on my wants list on Discogs. I randomly chose 27 records from my list and compared those for sale by John and then other sellers. I only included records of the same grade in most cases mint or near mint. On grading which we all know is subjective as proved by a few posts on this thread John more often than not had mint copies for sale. As I thought John was in most cases amongst the dearest though as I said above not always. The records were generally in the £10 to £70 range though a few were in excess of £100, one in particular was half the price of Tim Browns listing at £100. So, 27 records bought from John = £985 same graded records from other sellers _£845 with regard to the half price sale £492.50 a saving of £353 on the price from other sellers not taking into account postage costs saved. Looks like a bargain to me. As to the sale in general I can well understand people being disappointed in records not being available but clearly some records were going to be popular choices and you were going to miss out. The record I'm waiting for is still listed as available on his site so although it won't be the end of the world if i don't get it due to it being ordered on the 13th of January my level of disappointment will be greater.Not an expensive record but at half price more acceptable, one will eventually come my way sooner or later. I have no intention of phoning adding to their workload for the sake of one record.

Just waiting for the Poets to finish but here's the rest.

Hello Mick, Your quote above made me think of this clip on Youtube. The English guy talking on here is Dr Oliver Sacks, a Neuroligist and Author, I've read his book Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain. Watch the wonder of Henry coming alive when listening to his favourite music. When the headphones are taken off Henry talks passionately about Cab Calloway and starts singing. His whole mood transformed from nearly mute to expressing what it means to him "It Gives Me The Feeling Of Love", he can't stop talking. All this just through a few songs, it's incredible what music can do for you. Mick, I wish you all the best with your health my friend. Music is medicine, to be taken everyday.

Victoria Park, Stafford.

Fieldfare this morning in Norfolk.

Tippi Saunders £350 Jerry Foucha £300 The village choir £1100 Norris Vines £630 Willie Wade £685 Charles Johnson £345 Gettysbyrg Address No Bid Marty Lewis £255 Betty Griffin £205 Tommy Tate £4100 The Fasades £160 The Cavaliers £240 I missed the 6pm end time to take pics but got these prices sent over

One of the most respected dealers and people are not prepared to give him time to deal with an amount of orders he never would have imagined. As Chalky says your records will arrive or a refund given. Bombarding him with emails and phone calls will not help his endeavours to fulfil the orders either.

How do i become a member of his fan club.

Late afternoon session on the Broads.Female Barn Owl,Cattle Egret with muddy beak and a male Stonechat.

I was a regular at Whitworth St from 1966-70. I've found a few photos on Facebook from back in the day - first two were taken in the upstairs coffee bar - next two in the room where the DJ's cage was & the last one in the stage room where the bands played. Have to say I've scanned these pics so many times looking for familiar faces! Hope the pics help to refresh your memory Chris!