Mark Bicknell

I thought that but yellow, gold whatever it's a quality tune, for what it's worth I have a gold copy....lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Interesting to read this would be a top tune if it was rare so typical of this scene and I'm not having a pop at you Richard just the point you have raised here, I've lost count of the conversations I've had over the years with people on lesser rare records, cheapies call them what you will, often when the value or price question is asked it's funny but some people's eyes simply glaze over and they are not interested unless it's a three or four figure sum, this record is a prime example of quality very much ticking all the boxes, classy double header for one, prime time 1966 Detroit production, why should it make any difference if the record is more common or easy to find, simply means more people can own a copy, it's price or value should not make any difference to the records quality or appeal but for some strange reason it does, records like this and there are many certainly hold their own up against the so called big or top money tunes, also a lot to do with any records acceptance on this scene is of course who's playing it DJ wise, often if the top sheppards latch onto it then the sheep will follow again strange but true, like somehow if x,y,z rates it then it must be good then of course the price rockets and they end up paying far more than if they had perhaps taken note during that conversation in the record bar or mention or review in a magazine or on here even, records should be about the sound, feel, mood, quality and not the price tag, get this into perspective and you can still have so much fun and a hobby and passion which does not break the bank but can get you some oh so fantastic records and this record is just one example of that way of thinking. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Here here, well said that man. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Priceless Dawn, now that would just about put the tin hat on this if it was bootlegged, still why not often everything else is on this scene....lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

I think you are right Joan....lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

To be fair it could be any soul night in the land, all pretty much of a muchness. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Not sure if it was that night we first met Rick but remember buying that beauty off you on the way out at the top of the stairs as it were.....lol still have it mate, maybe see you down there on March 28th. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Keb, fun I remember that mate....lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

God that's rare Brett....lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

From a DJ perspective The 100 Club has to be one of the most electric venues to play tunes at, being so close to the dance floor, low stage the huge 100 sign behind you just makes for a magical place to stand, although I don't get down there that much it's still a very special place for me as it was one of the first major venues I DJ'd at back in 1980/81, get it right there as a DJ and there is no better feeling, had the pleasure of DJ'ing there many times over the years and everytime it's a buzz and a real honour to do.....roll on March 28th. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Price reduced. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Price reduced. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Maybe we could do the same thing here as we did for Gil Blanding, source the records from a dealer or collector who is prepared to part with them and pledge a donation, I'll kick it off with twenty quid, I have their Music World record but can't part with it sorry it's just too good, pretty sure we can come up with something on this one. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Again fine job Ady simply 'One In A Million' mate, you can't beat flipping burgers to a bit of Maxine....lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Shame that Don. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Ditto on that comment Malc. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Maxine Brown - Best Of The Wand Years - CDKEND 312 - Classic, sophisticated New York City soul from this much loved and admired artist's 1960's heyday is the header on the back cover of this remarkable new CD from Ace/Kent, perhaps add awesome, superb, stunning, brilliant, fantastic, wonderful, great, perfection, outstanding, classy and we are somewhere near describing this twenty eight track compilation from Ady Croasdell, as with all Kent CD's all the boxes are ticked here, first class sound reproduction and quality, detailed notes and pretty much as good as soul get's from the sublime Maxine Brown, sure there have been previous CD's and albums from her via Kent but this package selects the very best of her vast output, all the classics are here from the evergreen 'One In A Million' (1966), 'Let Me (Give You My Lovin' (1966), 'One Step At A Time' (1965), the awesome 'It's Torture' Ady gives a blow by blow account of the day he discovered this now 100 Club and scene classic totally priceless reading, there is an Alt take of the other Maxine gem of that find 'I Want A Guarantee' her excellent version of 'Baby Cake's' and many other quality Wand 45, Album and unissued tracks, some fantastic photo's finish off this must have selection, I've said it before and I'll say it again when it comes to the reissue of our oh so special music Ady and Kent have the edge basically doing it with much love, passion and oh so much soul, all packages are put together with that to quote Melba Moore that 'Magic Touch' more like midas touch Ady bloody first class old bean. 1.ONE IN A MILLION 2.IT'S TORTURE 3.LET ME GIVE YOU MY LOVIN' 4.I WANT A GUARANTEE 5.YESTERDAY'S KISSES 6.WONDER WHAT MY BABY'S DOING TONIGHT 7.OH NO NOT MY BABY 8.LOVE THAT MAN 9.YOU'RE IN LOVE 10.GOTTA FIND A WAY 11.AM I FALLING IN LOVE 12.SHE'S GOT EVERYTHING 13.LITTLE GIRL LOST 14.BABY CAKES 15.THE SECRET OF LIVIN' 16.WHY DID I CHOOSE YOU 17.EVERYBODY NEEDS LOVE 18.MISTY MORNING EYES 19.SINCE I FOUND YOU 20.WHATEVER HAPPENED TO OUR LOVE 21.ONE STEP AT A TIME 22.PUT YOURSELF IN MY PLACE 23.THAT'S ALL I NEED FROM YOU 24.ANYTHING FOR A LAUGH 25.LOSING MY TOUCH 26.OH LORD, WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO ME 27.IF I HAD KNOWN 28.IT'S GONNA BE ALRIGHT Told you perfection and another top seller on the cards for Ady and Kent here no question, sounds brilliant, looks fantastic and needs your attention as soon as possible. Regards - Mark Bicknell

Sorry is bumping still allowed on here, sorry if it's not. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Stratoliners - What Do You Want With My Love - Federal White Demo - Stunning record rare demo in nice clean condition, hard to find 45, £200.00 NOW REDUCED GOOD PRICE Cheques/Postal Orders/Cash Sorry No Pay Pal, Includes sign for mail add £5.00 for special delivery, contact bicknellmark@aol.com or PM via here. Regards - Mark Bicknell

Betty Moorer - Speed Up - Wand - Nice clean copy, classy record - £100.00 includes sign for mail add £5.00 for special delivery, Cheques/Postal Order/Cash No Pay Pal sorry, contact bicknellmark@aol.com or PM here. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Fantastic I really hope it comes together for you, good luck. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Ditto mate, by far their best record, awesome does it for me everytime, as for getting them over to the UK I think the cost involved would be too much to promote, they still work throughout the USA and the fee alone would be out of reach for most events overhere except somewhere like Prestatyn maybe. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Judging by the lead vocalist I should say they are the same group, almost certain they are, fantastic record and hard to find WDJ. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Make that 101 pre orders please Dave, oh my soul, wonderful stuff. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Hi Rick, well mate what can I say, had a lot on my plate recently, some good some bad but as I never really said anything this time regarding my involvement or quiting the scene it's been more the case I've been that busy with business, family, football and other stuff that the scene has taken a bit of a back seat, what I did say was certain aspects on the current scene really bore the shit out of me more so all the bullshit, falling out etc. I've had good reason to get involved with the negative stuff but chose not to,finished the radio show which despite what some may think was my choice, went to 4 gigs last year and not been anywhere this year, knocked back or declined a bunch of DJ bookings last year, some of the negative stuff basically really get's on my pip so better to simply ignore it and rise above it, just spent the last two hours sorting records out as I've had an invite to spin a few tunes for Mr Croasdell very soon so it looks like I'm crawling out from under my rock and hit a few gigs real soon, the bottom line for me and the fundimental most important thing about this scene is without question the music, as with so many of us I feel I can still make a contribution so instead of talking about it I just want to get out there from time to time and play a few tunes, no fuss, no bollocks just back to basics and have some much needed fun. Regards - Mark Bicknell. Regards - Mark Bicknell.