Mark Bicknell

Over the next few months some outstanding live acts are due to se the rare soul scene on fire, starting with Prestatyn next weekend with The Precisions, Masqueraders, Lou Ragland etc. Syl Johnson and Jackie Ross hit the UK on March 25th...........The Falcons, Chris Clark, Bobby Taylor etc. are heading for Northampton in May with the icing on the cake for me at least when Darrow Fletcher arrives on the Cleethorpes weekender stage in June...... I have dedicated tonights show to these acts form 8pm - 10pm SOLAR RADIO CHANNEL 0129 www.solarradio.com I'm sure this show will set the mood for all of these superb events, I just wish i was going to Prestatyn next weekend to witness what promises to be a superb event.....'Such Misery' for me at least as i'm working but to those of you going have a fantastic time. For future requests, mentions and dedications contact bicknellmark@aol.com and markbicknell@solarradio.com Regards - Mark Bicknell.

No Jo....I'll leave it to the real professionals like Kenny a true full timer....lol Mark Bicknell.

Just to add i can't stress enough how good the quality is on the mastering etc. of this wonderful E.P Neil sent me a CD promo a couple of weeks ago to play on the show and it's simply wonderful....JUST OVER ELEVEN MINUTES OF AWESOME QUALITY.....i wish i was able to catch the show but working. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Don't forget mine Neil....lol another big up for it coming on this Sundays show, hope it goes well. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Chin up Brett.....laugh mate....smile......lol Mark Bicknell.

Oh my god...the sixty four thousand dollar question, i've thought about this long and hard and i've kept it to the records i still hold in my collection as one or two already mentioned here i've moved on...lol so here goes........ George Blackwell - Can't Lose My Head - Smoke - Simply sums up the whole Northern Soul ethos, perfect gritty sexy vocal, awesome backbeat and backing vocals, proper Northern in every tradition.His voice just does something to me, without question this is what's it all about for me, mid 60's, thumping beat and a record with atmosphere...number one for me on any all time list. Jimmy Burns - I Really Love You - Erica - As above proper Northern, this had to be in my top five, how i got, where i got, when i got it and who i got it from.....him....lol, is a magical tale, a very special record to me and one of the athems of the scene, pure Chicago magic. The Volumes - That Same Old Feeling - Impact - For male vocal harmonies nothing else for me at least even comes close to this epic Detroit production, a true super group of the rare soul scene who made some stunning records but this is their masterpeice. The Four Tracks - Like My Love For You - Mandingo - One word 'Awesome' Bettye Lavette - Only Your Love Can Save Me - Calla - Simply the best female vocalist in the world, does me in everytime i play it.The lady has and is class so is this record, to sing about it you have to have lived it she has, the emotion, the power and oh the SOUL!!!! Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Bollocks....lol Mark Bicknell.

So close it now then. Mark Bicknell.

Cheers John....nice to know one or two people are tunning in...lol Mark Bicknell.

I just want to feel and be safe mate is all. Mark Bicknell

That's not even funny. Mark Bicknell.

Just posted this news for those who may listen via Sky on the television still also on www.solarradio.com Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Sweet Jesus!!!! what is going on? ffs, this is scary stuff. Mark Bicknell.

Wow Claude Huey - Drifting - M.I.O.B for over $450.00!!!!!!.............fantastic record infact all his records are stunning, i had no idea it was this kind of money, nice to have part of the set.....lol Early Bird, Galaxy and the other brilliant M.I.O.B 45 - 'Keep It To Myself' got them both lol, like i say fantastic artist but $450.00 again wow. Mark Bicknell.

Harry Starr - Step Into My World - End, does me everytime. Jimmy Gilford - Heart Breaker - Solid Hit, as above but more so. Mark Bicknell.

Just a quick message to inform everyone that Solar has recently switched channels from 879 to 0129, the Soul Shack is still standing every Sunday from 8pm - 10pm - CHANNEL 0129 www.solarradio.com - for requests, mentions, dedications contact bicknellmark@aol.com or markbicknell@solarradio.com - thanks for you continued support every week, some fantastic special guest DJ's and collectors coming soon, alongside some quality tunes, special features, New compilation CD's reviews and previews and much more. Don't forget NEW SKY CHANNEL 0129. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

John Manship has a M - RPR copy in the set sale part of the site, under 'Sunny And The Sunliners'...lol where else at £50.00, did send you a message Andrew with this information. Mark Bicknell.

I never said you were taking issue mate...lol sometimes things come over on here as a little harsh my fault in the way i replied...fantastic record though proper Northern as we say...lol Mark Bicknell.

Say no more Mark Mark Bicknell.

I'm pretty sure that somewhere down the line i read or was told that Little Ritchie was white, either way it matters very little as the end result was top draw Northern. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Do you mean out and out pop records or so called blue eyed soul records? bit of a difference there me thinks, when you consider how many so called big Northern records are infact by white or non afro American artists? Are we talking Paul Anka here or Little Ritchie? both white but worlds apart, or are you talking some of the dross played as Northern over the years...yes i said dross, still there are plenty of dross Black records too so it's a pretty even playing field sometimes lol...long live Lou Roberts, Buck Rogers, Jay Traynor etc. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

I'm shocked Gene....is it not the fundimental most important part of being into the music to actually listen, feel and understand the lyrics...i sit alone hours on end sometimes with a set of headphones on trying to soak up every heartfelt emotion that this music can project......possibly why i'm such a moody sad bastard i know.....lol Some of these songs are simply poetry...i've said it before to sing about it you have had to live...i feel many of the performers did just that. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

John, I've sent you a couple of emails regarding Rose St.John, just checked my copy plays fine but looks as though it's seen better days...lol get in touch. Regards - Mark Bicknell.