Mark Bicknell

Ditto Joan, I still have this record in the collection as it's instant Stafford, still has that magic for me, others that spring to mind from that era/period are Freddie Houston - If I Had Known - Old Town, Fiestas - Think Smart - Old Town, Sam Fletcher - I'd Think It Over - Tollie, H.B Barnum - It Hurts Too Much To Cry - RCA, Sam Dees - Lonley For You Baby - SSS Intenational, The Ascots - Another Day - Mir - A - Don, Cashmeres (although played prior to that i beleive) Show Stopper - Hem, George Freeman - Down And Out - Valient, Bobbi Smith - Walk On Into My Heart - American Arts and as already been stated many others, i've just stuck with a few i still hold in my collection....i'm sure more will follow...lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Orange Carrie is pretty hard to find. Mark Bicknell.

Pretty much all the Maxx stuff......mmmmmmmmmmm makes me glow. Regards - Mark Bicknell

Wow so many.....Jades wow!!! Billy Prophet double wow!!! George Blackwell treble wow!!! Majestics just off the scale...instant, Jimmy Burns omg!!!!! Willie Hutch mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!! Regards - Mark Bicknell.

I think this track has been talked about on here before, about 50.00 quid at a guess, if you want it you can have mine....lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

No reason at all for the green paper sleeves i guess, just something i've always done, looks good and keeps my records good and smart, also they take a bit of a battering when constantly being handled when dj'ing etc. another habbit i have is putting the green sleeve on the turntable slip mat with 45 on top, possibly so i won't lose the sleeve.....lol strange i need help i know.........lol i can't believe we are talking about record sleeves, perhaps what goes inside them is far more important but we have to protect,preserve and cherish them don't we???? Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Same here...lol i know i have this but i can't find the bugger, good record though. Mark Bicknell.

I'm with Pete on this one...great movie an act of fiction but really touches on the struggle artists had way back with 'Big Red' the dodgy record company owner which it must have been like, knocking seven shades out of a singer and dangled him out of a two story window because he asked for his money!!!! A fantastic movie which i'm sure The Dell's advised on??? Mark Bicknell.

Of course ther are instrumentals...then there is Exus Trek and Bari Track omg now this is a different kettle of fish.....lol Mark Bicknell.

Lol.... i just pulled the records off the shelf and used them as reference, but was aware of the information and yes it's a little sad...lol regarding soundbites i'm not set up to do that sorry but will include them in a future show on Solar real soon...best i can do, i'm sure someone will be able to load these tracks on here. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

The following will be no help at all to you in finding a copy but may be of interest, check out The Coronadas also on Bright Star 157 - slightly different title but same backing as Johnny Moore - 'I'm Sold On Your Love' a slightly more mellow version but as good in my opinion also has a beautiful flip 'You Can Do Me Some Good' also a nice link here with the Johnny Moore version and it's flip 'You're The One To Blame' which holds the same backing as Ricky Allen Four Brothers release 'I'm A Real Thankful Man' B/W 'I Can't Stand No Signifying' Bright Star 401 Also the 'Signifying' side was issued twice with a different title ident on Four Brothers 402 as 'Keep It To Yourself' which is also a must have record for another superb hard edge flip 'Just Me And You'. Can also link Johnny Moore with Tyrone (The Wonder Boy) AKA Tyrone Davis as Johnny's Larry -O release 'What More Can I Do' - Larry - O 404 holds the same backing as Tyrone's Four Brothers release 'Please Consider Me' - Four Brothers 453 which has the awesome 'You Made Me Suffer' on the flip. For my money these labels are well worth collecting and are outstanding examples of Chicago soul of the very highest order, with pretty much all the records being written or at least co written by Johnny Moore/Jack Daniels with many of the production credits going to Jack Daniels with help along the way from the likes of Monk Higgins, Harold Burrage with some superb songs and arrangements etc. Harold Burrage wrote a brillaint double header for Tyrone 'Wonder Boy' again for Four Brothers - 450 'Good Company' B/W 'If You Don't Need Me', Ricky Allen's - 'It's A Mess I Tell You' is a prime example of the talents behind the scenes at the company of a brilliant Daniels/Moore Song, Daniels produced and arranged by Monk Higgins - Bright Star 150, top draw pedigree on this stunning mover. Finally back full circle to Johnny Moore with very possibly his finest moment on vinyl Bright Star - 148 'It May Be Tears Of Joy' B/W 'Your Love's Got Power' simply awesome both sides. Sorry to ramble on a bit here but this type of music oh so floats my boat. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Paul, Sorry i can't offer any information on this low life mate but i know what it feels like as there was a spate of this happening several years ago i had a Dickie Wonder, Intro's on Jamie, Velvet Satins Demo, Ollie Jackson Yellow Magnum and several others go all at once i was so angry i think i would have done time if i'd found out who it was never did though,several other people also had stuff go missing during this time, as it's been mentioned to think that there are people on this scene who could do this is beyound me mate, liars, cheats, bank robbers i can deal with but people who steal records is basically the lowest of the low, how anyone can steal a tune then go home and play it and enjoy it is just?.....well words fail me, still they can't be soul fans, record collectors etc. can they??? we need to pull ranks here and share any information to stamp this out once and for all...Paul i will give this a mention on my show just to spread the word mate and pass anything i get back to you. Christ if someone was that desperate for a record i would give it to them, but don't steal....steal from one person on this scene and basically they are taking from us all. Regards and chin up mate, you still got more soul in your little finger than the wanker who took your record.

The Detroit thing did'nt really work either, good idea but themed nights can sometimes not catch the imagination, i'm with Andy on this one i think a whole night of instrumentals would be a disaster, think about it most of them are uptempo so imagine the state of the dance floor within twenty minutes....lol Although i still love 'Rat Race', 'Thumd A Ride' Duke Browner Inst etc. and no harm in the odd spin but not allnight.......oh almost forgot 'Interplay'.....lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Cheers Rich Mark Bicknell.

Try and get hold of the green file sleeves which do fit inside the card ones, they also come in various colours but green looks good, also protects the 45's. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Don't go there Kirsty...some men like that Please tell Jacqui....lol Mark Bicknell.

Spot on........one of the best replies i've ever read on this site sums it up perfectly...brilliant. Mark Bicknell

I've seen demo's a bit back for about 15 quid, but left them....now i want one, you understand it's a sad collecting thingy....lol Nige we need to talk mate...lol Thanks for your feedback so far. Mark Bicknell.

Dito Ted.................. Mark Bicknell.

I fancy a nice clean white demo of The Poets - She Blew A Good Thing - Symbol, have an issue but not seen a demo in years, can't be that hard to locate so if you can help please contact 0161 330 6267 or bicknellmark@aol.com Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Oh dear....she love you plenty....she love you along time captain....lol You love her really....now the trick is Rod, Clare will now get you your all time want for your birthday and then you will have to do the dirty deed all over again.....making it twice in one year, then there is Christmas etc. could get messy this....lol see you both soon - Mark Bicknell.

I have Cleo Randel which i may sell for right price???? or good trade. bicknellmark@aol.com Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Have a beautiful condition Herb Ward RCA Demo, might sell for decent offer or trade. bicknellmark@aol.com Mark Bicknell.

About time we had a good old back to basics debate on here...lol i'm a soul fan so i can't really get involved on this one......lol Mark Bicknell.

I think you will find it easier to get on British than an American copy, took me a good few years to track one down but you do see it around. Regards - Mark Bicknell.