Ady Croasdell

Agreed not particularly, but pretty! I doubt he'd know much about the Hopkins Brothers but probably has a good grasp on Kool & The Gang, Marvin, Fatback Band, Patrice Rushen etc. I don't like the celeb presenters idea much either but if we do have to have them which seems to be the case, I'd rather have ones that enjoy and have experienced the music rather than Stuart Maconie (who I actually like as a presenter) but don't see the point of him doing a Northern show because he came from Wigan. Someone correct me if I'm wrong and he was a fan at some stage.

Actually I find Craig pretty knowledgeable. He's undoubtedly enthusiastic, knows his 70s mainstream soul very well and loves and respects the music. I think his DJ voice is Ok and a necessary bit of showbiz for a national show. I think his show is meant to be mainstream as opposed to the Northern ones which are by definition specialist. Sharleen frequently came down the 100 club in the 90s, let's hope the show reflects this with an hour of beat ballads!

Still needed. Ta Ady

The reaction from the soul fans when I got to Cleethorpes after a tortuous 24 hours and a long miserable drive

I could defo use the writer credit and possibly either an Accent or European Pic Cover scan please- in hi res-not off t'internet. ta Ady

I don't think he's got the internet either!

Ravins and Margaret Little, I'd imagine

Not heard it but an encouraging notion

Last week I was sent a stunner by a West Coast group that promises to be as popular as Paramount Four. It is mid 70s but is good enough to be big in Modern and main rooms, it has a fair funk quotient but is super danceable for anyone with legs on either side of the body; or one and a good hopping style.

Pretty sure he did do Happy, I was pleasantly surprised when I heard

Funnily enough the LP version might be more soulful though

The single version is very different to theLP, even I can manage a hobble to it

You're half-sharp Neil! Funny to see an Etta James download advertised on this page; I doubt it'll be on it

No Greg still has it, that was just a random selection of popular tracks I heard

That's the sort of stuff I was after. Like Mr Big Shot last year

Judging by the dance floor last night The Snake ain't in the charts but You're Ready Now is a smash!

Boing

I always thought it was a bit of a jerky rhythm when it was last big around 1970; great record though. I'd be happy if it spread. Maxine Brown did a good version produced by Otis Redding

Well that's encouraging at least and I know a lot of people have had acetates done of Etta James and rightly so.

Anyone got an Ex/M they could loan? Ady

Nope, hopefully I should know early next year

Nancy Wilcox there's only three known copies but the Paramount 4 should be played as an anniversary 45 or as the Kent re-release; that is if the DJ digs the music rather than the rarety. Thanks

The Ravins Your Love Is What I Want Demoristic The Perfections Just Can't Leave You Acetate Nancy Wilcox He'll Be Leaving You Pied Piper-Mick H and Ginger have original acetates of this so does it get spun much in t'North? Paramount Four Sorry Ain't The Word Kent anniversary 45 and Kent single Etta James Can't Shake It Chess unissued apart from CD Bettye Swann When The Game Is Played On You Atlantic Sharon Scott I'm Not Afraid RCA Acetate Willie Kendrick She'll Be Leaving You Pied Piper acetate Sag Warfare Don't Be So Jive Sir Henry Ivy - "He Left You Standing There" Future Dimension Charlene & The Soul Serenaders Can You Win Volt September Jones Voodoo Madamoiselle Pied Piper Darrow Fletcher What Good Am I Jacklyn The Demures I Wanna Be Good To You Judy Freeman Hold On RCA German LP long version The Tams Hey Girl Don't Bother Me ABC (rare on the decks if not a rare record) Just a few to get the ball rolling. I've not included any recent spins that haven't fully taken off yet. It's just records that have seemed to be very popular this year from my position at the bar.

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