Mark Bicknell

List updated, Sapphires added. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

The beat goes on every Sunday on www.starpointradio.com Regards - Mark Bicknell.

A few months back I invited Liam over to my house for a bite to eat and a couple of hours playing tunes, there was no age barrier, no agenda just two blokes upstairs playing a few tunes, talking tunes and sharing yes sharing a passion for rare soul, I could see it in Liams eye's when I played the records that he has a genuine deep rooted love of the music and desire to learn, share and embrace the music, what he was wearing and how old he is really had nothing to do with the fact that he is without question a soul fan, he also came with a box of records and we shared the deck, he reminded me of a record I missed a few years go by 'The Magnificent Seven' on Dial resulting me contacting JM the next day to secure a copy and I thank Liam for that, it's all about repeating myself sorry passion for the music and everything good about the scene, recently I've lost my way a little with DJ'ing etc, due to lack of interest, other commitments and some of the bullshit that goes along with this scene, what never goes away is the desire to collect, play and adore the music that has played such an important part of my life for some 32 years. Liam and some of the younger crowd on the scene are the future in terms of keeping it going at club level for the future and should be allowed to do their own thing if they wish, age should not be an issue but it seems it is for some. The only best interest we should have here is the scene's nothing more, as it's already been stated on this thread the music is king and not the ego's of a select few older people who think they own it, you be maverick's Liam and Co. I say the scene needs a good kick up the backside sometimes and shame on those people for having a pop at the young guns on the scene, age has bugger all to do with it, a half decent box of records does however and the desire to contribute rather than shout loudly and say or contribute nothing which is often the case on this scene. As for Duffy and her record, video etc. I personally have no real comment on this apart from she sounds like Brenda Lee rather than Bettye Lavette or Etta James and has made a half decent retro pop record which I have not had the desire to buy or play as it has nothing to do with what I'm about musically but that simply is about choice rather than the fact it's nothing more than pop music, pop as in popular, number one, sold bucket loads? that kind of thing, makes no difference what I think about it's musical appeal or authenticity of being a soul record because it's not plain and simple. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Tunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnne!!!! fantastic record and his best IMO, as Russ said not that easy to find, think I paid about fifteen quid for mine not that long ago, wonderful record, good luck with the hunt. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Wanted please a nice clean copy of - Dream Merchants - Stop (You're Breaking My Heart) - on Jenges would be nice or a Renee copy would surfice, if anyone can help contact bicknellmark@aol.com or PM me on here. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Problem solved this time, thanks for your help and comments on this one. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Fab record at what ever th price (within reason) so glad I got mine back in 1990/91 £70.00 lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

With you on that one Cliff.......................quality record. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Be suprised what I've got tucked away lol nowt wrong with a little Lou Roberts, Buck Rogers Movement etc. etc. on a serious note my three Lou Roberts records were bought way back and like some records you never seem to get rid of, ok not a soul singer but great Northern records none the less. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Ady, did I not lend you this a couple of weeks ago...lol also have Ten To One MGM Demo and Everything You Alway's Wanted To Know About Love if you want to borrow them. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Pete, I got shot of about 400 CD's recently to a shop, got about 2 quid each for them pretty sure you will sell the good titles for a little more but a lot of time listing em' for little return. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Cheers Steve, I've already thought about that but as you know feedback only works well when all is well otherwise it simply ends up tit of tat and I'm not into that, like I say a hard pill to swallow when you think someone is taking the piss but never mind we live and learn I guess. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Thanks guys for all your comments and help on this one, a case perhaps for me to suck it and see, my fault but perhaps a bit of a warning for everyone to look out for when bidding for records, still not happy but I have no choice but to pay the guy I guess. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

The general opinion I would think is the light blue label is harder to find than the green one, not booted to the best of my knowledge, JM books the light blue @£350.00 and the green one @£300.00 so not a lot in it, pretty sure you will get a copy for under those prices, however a fantastic record which I'm sure is on one or two people's want's list so you might have to go that extra few bob to secure one and no I'm not selling mine...lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Thanks Kirsty, I knew the 4.40% Pay Pal add on is against Ebay policy and rules etc. real dilema this as I feel like telling the bloke to stick the record to be honest but then you get into the relms of negative feedback and all that, there was no postal rates on the listing only the mention of this tracking business, what has thrown me on this is the fact that no other recent transactions or sellers have got this in place and I thought if it was the case that all sellers would have to apply this to their listings if it was a genuine rule from Ebay? There was a mention of the tracking and perhaps I should have checked with the seller first before bidding, oh well it's still a bargain but not such a good one....lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

I've just won a record on Ebay for $50.00 and from the off here I of course will honour the auction but has anyone come across that Ebay insist on all records over the value of $25.00 have to be tracked/insured? is it an option, rule or guideline? as the postage is almost as much as the said record, I really don't understand this as I've also won a couple of other records from the States via Ebay recently and paid $6.00/$8.00 max for the postage, also I thought it was against the rules of Ebay to request a further 4.40% of the selling price to cover Pay Pal fee's, I'm a little miffed about all this and was wondering if anyone else has been presented with this little problem recently? What to do? Regards - Mark Bicknell.

John, not picking holes mate but on the Pink Amy Promo of this the time is actually 1.51 still short but not 1.26 short....lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Doris Troy Now Sold. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

The Soul Shack with Mark Bicknell every Sunday www.starpointradio.com and on Sky from 10pm UK Time. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Top record, there ia a VG condition copy up on USA Ebay right now, hope this helps. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Rufus Wood Auction now ended. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Rufus Wood auction ending shortly. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Rufus Wood current top bid £600.00 Auction will close 4pm today. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Like with most comments here I saw Edwin Starr perform many times over the years and had the pleasure of meeting him several times, he was a gentleman and even remembered my name when we met, one of my proudest moments was when he performed at The Ritz in Manchester I was asked to DJ back in the early 90's , I arrived at the venue before the gig started as his coach arrived infact as I walked into the venue he simply said 'Hello Mark' priceless, he was without question one of the greatest live performers and made some outstanding records. Regards - Mark Bicknell. This framed poster of that Ritz gig hangs pride of place in my hall way.

Radiants 45 added, more to follow over the weekend. Regards - Mark Bicknell.