Mark Bicknell

I think i played both of them....lol, i've not kept many albums but this one ain't going nowhere, what's it worth now ? possibly one of the hardest albums to find, there are some star albums i think every collection should hold the two good Artistics albums on Okeh and 'I'm Gonna Miss You' Brunswick, The Metros RCA, Hesitations Kapp, Spellbinders on Columbia fantastic LP, Garland Green Uni, Darrell Banks Atco, Williams And Watson Okeh, Baby Wahington Veep, Reflections on Golden World, Esquires on Bunky brilliant album, Tempests Smash......... Good thread this and inspired a future show thanks. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Ok here's my contribution...... Larry Williams and Johnny Watson - Takin' No Chances - Okeh From 'Two For The Price Of One' LP Shades Of Blue - A Way To Love You - Impact From 'Happiness Is Shades Of Blue' LP The Magnificent Men - I Got News - Capitol 'The Magnificent Men' LP The Magnificent Men - Keep On Climbing - Capitol As Above Clyde McPhatter - Please Give Me One More Chance - Decca 'Welcome Home LP Baby Washington - It's All Over But The Crying - Veep 'With You In Mind' LP The Platters - Why You Wanna Make Me Blue - Musicor 'Going Back To Detroit' LP Deon Jackson - The Reason Why - Solid Smoke 'His Greatest Recordings' LP never issued as a 45 on no other format to my knowledge. The Tempests - I Cried For You - Smash 'Would You Believe!' LP The Hesitations - That's What Love Is - Kapp 'Soul Superman LP The Platters - Doesn't Ring A Bell - Stateside UK 'Sweet Sweet Lovin' LP Baby Washington - Get A Hold Of Yourself - Veep 'With You In Mind' LP The Artistics - It's Gonna Be Alright - Brunswick 'I'm Gonna Miss You LP Betty Everett - You're Falling In Love - Uni 'There'll Come A Time' LP The Metros - I'm With You All The Way - RCA Victor 'Sweetest One'LP The Tempests - I Don't Wan't To Lose Her - Smash 'Would You Believe' LP Four Tops - Teahouse In China Town - Motown 'Four Tops' LP The Artistics - Why, Why, Why - Brunswick 'I'm Gonna Miss You LP Freddy Butler - That's When I Need You - Kapp 'With A Dab Of Soul' LP The Metros - I'll Never Forget You - RCA Victor 'Sweetest One' LP Smokey Robinson And The Miracles - My Baby Changes Like The Weather - Tamla 'Going To A Go-Go LP Gloria Barnes - Gotta Get Away - Maple 'Uptown' LP YES I HAVE THIS AND NO IT'S NOT FOR SALE...LOL Jnr Parker - I'm Gonna Take A Chance - Bluesway / ABC 'Sometimes Tomorrow My Broken Heart Will Die' LP Jimmy McCrackin - That's The Way It Goes - Imperial 'Every Night, Every Day LP The Righteous Brothers - It's Up To You - Verve ' Souled Out' LP 25 TRACKS good one hour set just me thinks...lol ok a few tracks from the same albums but i trust this does not break the rules.....lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Do you mean album tracks that were never issued on 45's or is that cheating...lol Mark Bicknell

My mistake...sorry. Mark Bicknell.

As ever the media TV/Film/the press in general think they know it all and they simply don't, everytime there has been any television coverage over the years on the scene it's as though they have to get someone normally not connected with it who is famous to give it some street cred which is total bollocks, Nelson came across to me as a condersending no mark who is totally void of any connection, emotion or passion to Black Music of any era or style except to the era and productions he has championed or as it's already been said from which he has a professional and perhaps financial interest in, the whole series was geared towards the final episode where he could promote his own personal interests...it was a joke to be honest, they never seem to listen or take on board people who are in the know, christ if they don't give a shit why? make these watered down attempts of covering such a complex rich cult scene as the Northern scene is. There have been a couple of shows over the years which have shown a fair perspective of the scene but many have failed and missed the point totally, Nelson had the chance to produce an indepth look which should have been detailed and constructive and was the wrong person to present such an emotional very important music scene and culture, it's been said before that some people have it and some people don't SOUL that is and i'm affraid Mr Nelson did himself and his reputation no good at all, perhaps his clout and standing in the television industry sold him as being the perfect choice to front this show, yet dig under the surface and he has very little connection with SOUL music's ideals and ethos, be it Northern, Funk whatever! he was glib and had no interest in the subject at all, he even made the Funk scene which he claimed to have been a part of look like a drunken buch of wasters, i really object to people who use music cultures as a way of bettering their own goals and personal ambitions basically going along with it when they are involved at grass roots level, then when they get where they want to be with the fame and fortune bit they either totally dismiss any involvment in their scene or pull it to pieces and take the piss. In future i suggest the media either ask people with the true passions for a subject or stay the f*** away. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Lee Rogers is no longer with us Joan, Emanuel is but seem's like he won't come, not sure about Buddy Lamp but he would be the 'Next Best Thing'...lol sorry had to say that..........I'll let you all know as soon as possible but i'm not holding my breath, all i can say is i'm gonna ask the question and see what happens? Mark Bicknell.

Bugger you got me......had them all booked and ready to go.....lol Mark Bicknell.

Lol.........certainly this person is up there with the names you have mentioned, well all apart from Paul Anka Kenny....lol, I really have almost got to someone so mindblowing that if it does come off it will be awesome, i should have a phone call or email over the weekend and will let you all know i promise, i think it's more down to if this performer want's to come rather than me finding them which has taken ages, this is not a wind up i promise. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

I am so close to tracking down one of the most amazing singers ever connected to the rare soul scene in this country, it's taken me ages to get a contact and lead on this person, now i'm not even sure if this person will be interested in performing anymore but believe me i'm gonna try all i can to pull this off, i hope to have full contact by the weekend and either way i will at least speak to my hero and see how the land lies, i'll keep you all guesing but think of one of the greatest voices ever and that's clue enough at this stage, this will be a massive gig if it comes off and will be hosted in a major venue in 2006 very possibly an alldayer or a late night soul session but not an allnighter or weekender it will be a seperate event as not to clash or rival the already busy calender nor do i wish to step on anyone's toes but this act will appeal to everybody from Twisted Wheel originals through all decades of the scene, the Bettye Lavette gig i helped with a few years ago in Blackpool was one of the biggest gates on the scene for a one off gig in recent years but if this comes off it will surpass that by miles. I only hope the news is good this weekend but even if it does go pear shaped i will still have made contact with one of the legendary performers of Black America...I'll do my best i promise...this is more than soul this is almost as good as it get's...............................more details to follow. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

I'm pretty liberal with my condition's as all my records are clean, thanks again for all your comments. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Yes CD only...i bet Vinyl Carvers are sick of cutting this track...lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Nite, Nite Jock...Nite, Nite Tony.......Nite John Boy and get off Sue Ellen...lol Mark Bicknell.

Hello Tony, Hello Jock....lol Mark Bicknell.

Tell you what first decent offer get's them, or shall we just give them away ffs...lol Mark Bicknell.

Seen Paul Anka listed for that recently, thanks for your comments most helpful. Mark Bicknell.

LaCharles McCoy - Hello Blues - AMC - near mint condition - super hard to find rare R'n'B - Offers around £300.00 email offers to bicknellmark@aol.com B.B Brown - I Weep - Dit Dot - Super semi known R'n'B seen listed for big money - £150.00 mint condition. Peppermint Harris - Wait Until It Happens To You - Jewel - Massive record a bit back VG - condition has some marks and skuffs on vinyl but plays well, seen for £200.00 will take £150.00 Ernie Andrews - Where Were You (When I Needed You) - Capitol Issue - has some light marks on vinyl plays well, great down tempo soul record - £40.00 Little Jimmy Dee - I Went On / I Should Have Listened - Infinity - two good sides on this one - VG++ condition plays well, a great semi known record spare copy £40.00 Paul Anka - Can't Help Loving You - RCA Demo - Classic record, VG+ condition plays perfectly £150.00 Some more to follow, free postage and packing,contact bicknellmark@aol.com Thanks Mark Bicknell.

Betty for sure Mark Bicknell.

Way back at the Stafford Lorraine Chandler/Eddie Parker gig 1982/83 i handed Lorraine her three RCA white demo's and before i knew it she had signed all three top sides, now at first i thought bugger now on reflection as i still have the records some twenty years later how cool is that? i have no intention of selling them as they are special and personal to me, i tend to just get the covers signed now but when the artists have a good album such as Baby Washington on Veep i get those signed, i'm a bit of an autograph freak having several framed and glazed items on the walls at home, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, personal one off's from Bobby Bland, Bettye Lavette, Lavern Baker etc. it's top notch and looks fantastic in a frame, so go for a flyer, original press photos if you can get them.....I have 'How', 'I Got The Power, 'How Big Is Big, ready in nice new covers and can't wait to get The Masqueraders to sign them oh and thank them for making some wonderful records, Oh and a green Sidra 45 for a certain little lady from Detroit to sign.......this weekend is gonna be ' So Real'.......lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

I'll try and find you one, try Roger Banks he may have one. And why is it my fault?....lol. Mark Bicknell.

Simon, Not sure mate all we could do is compare them, it's a very big sounding record anyway but would be good to know if they tweeked the volume in the UK. Mark Bicknell.

Hope one turns up..lol Mark Bicknell

Jo top banana girlfriend 'It's Fantastic' i can't wait for the promo to 'Drop In The Bucket' i'll keep the guest seat warm in the Soul Shack so let's review it together soon, and shucks you mentioned my name in the credits.....what i do? oh yes Earl Van Dyke i forgot.....pleasure mate and this looks yummy good luck with the release...see you in Northampton....at the bar. Regards - Mark Bicknell. PS to the Big O' I've had a super clean copy of Earl King for ages mate on CD...Jo's like the sister i never had mate....great track.

Dito to Mark White's comments i reckon Ian Stewart must have had two copies as i got the other one for about £6.00 you bugger Mark......lol, i have played it out now and again over the years, but as Ged said it's a very hard record to track down, i would suggest as hard as their other record to find maybe harder, always seems to sell around the £300.00 bracket and worth every penny a classy record that will have it's moment on the scene one day i'm sure. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

I've got no guest on tonight but have several lined up over the next few weeks which include, Neil Jones, Alan Darker, Brain Flanders AKA Flanny, Brett Franklin, Rich Buckley and Jamie Hartford Soulsville, Jo Wallace, Jumping Joan, Nige Brown, Sister Dawn, Chalky and others yet to be confirmed, also i will be celebrating five years on Solar Radio at the end of November which i'm very proud of, for requests mentions and dedications contact markbicknell@solarradio.com. The Soul Shack every Sunday www.solarradio.com - CHANNEL 879 SKY DIGITAL - 8pm - 10pm. Regards - Mark Bicknell.