Mark Bicknell

Just got a media pack from the production company.....do a bit of radio you know...lol it looks stunning, they seem to be on the button with all the research etc. and i might get my dream role at the bar...lol Mark Bicknell.

Ffs, is it a trait on this scene to rip things apart before it's even happened? this movie is going to be a piece of ENTERTAINMENT, as long as it's a well written work, well reserched and as authentic as it can be what is the problem, you all know what happens when it's left to so called people who know best or think they do i.e. 'Crazy World Of Northern Soul' he had the chance to tell it like it is and failed by miles ok that was a work of fact rather than fiction but this new project is being made by professional film makers who at the very least know how to put such a thing together, i'm sure they are doing their research and if they are guided by the right people then i'm sure it will work out, sometimes we act like a secret society who hate so called outsiders fucking with us, a trait i'm affraid which can only put newcomers to the flock off, we should be proud and honoured that the scene, it's rich history and music warrents the interest of a major production such as this, the subject matter will i'm sure make for a very good way to spend two hours at the pictures. Authenticity is the key here, getting all the detail corret, it's going to be a period piece set in 1974 so i'm sure the feel and mood will be reflected with a back drop of the Northern scene, we forget sometimes that this scene is also about people who have a passion for the music from all walks of life and backgrounds, i've always said there is a drama here and now perhaps part of the story and the magic can be shared with a bigger audience, lastly i'm sure not everyone who saw Qudrophina for example were mods but was still enjoyed by a bigger audience than the few who were actually there first time round, then the big mod revival happened did it not back in 1979? i suggest mainly because of the efforts of Phil Daniels, Sting etc. and of course the subject, i also believe that if you are gonna tell a story or involve a unique cult then the narative should include worts and all, tell it like it was, tell it like it is and be true to the topic and in no way airbrush it. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

:graywanker: :graywanker: :graywanker: :graywanker: :graywanker: lol Mark Bicknell.

Oh no it is'nt.....lol...it's behind you...lol Mark Bicknell

Or begger in street with small dog selling The Big Issue, or out of work DJ selling collection...lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Where are they gonna get enough youngsters who can dance to Northern? I suppose they could get today's punters and spend three quarters of the film's budget on special effects to get rid of beer bellies and put hair on bald heads. Jordi link

Can i be fat bloke at bar in the pub scene, or man in lift please......lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Silly me, of course i meant 'I'm Leaving, This Old Town'....lol great record. Mark Bicknell.

A fantastic tune, you could struggle getting this as it's in collections mate, very much an under played tune that should be huge, used to see red stock/issue copies for a tenner way back but it must be 30 quid now maybe more, i'll keep my eye out for you....good luck. I have a demo also worth a listen is his Mercury 45 'This Old Town, etc. brilliant. Mark Bicknell.

The few albums i have kept includes this i agree fantastic, also rate The Metros RCA, Artistics Okeh Album and Brunswick I'm Gonna Miss You Lp's, Garland Green on Uni, Williams And Watson Okeh, Rare Stamps etc. still think Soulsuperman is up there at the top of the stack though. Regards - Mark Bicknell

'She Won't Come Back' has to be the hardest 45 to locate issue/stock copies seem to be harder to find than the demo's, 'Wait A Minute' is one of their finest moments, 'I'm Not Built That Way' is classic Northern, i reckon they all must rate in the £50.00 to £75.00 bracket with ' You Can't By Pass Love' a little less all great records have the Album and the 45's a true super group. Seems the demo's on the final three here are more common than issues. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Has to be 'THE' greatest Northern Soul related album ever, nothing comes close does it?? Regards - Mark Bicknell

What a good idea for a consructive thread, imagine these examples and others being totally unknowns today? how would they stand up? pretty dam' good me thinks, imagine playing i don't know Ronnie McNeir - 'Sitting In My Class' for the first time or any of the quality oldies. Maybe a seperate thread on this one people. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Job almost done Brett, without selling these two as well...lol don't you just love Northern Soul. Mark Bicknell. Oh Brett managed to get you that Okeh white demo of 'Right Track' Mate..lol

Thanks for all your feedback, very helpful. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Thanks Christian, thought around that price myself perhaps a little more but thanks again. Mark.

Just getting some ideas Joan, one or two things have gone in private, don't worry just putting out some feelers hun. Mark Bicknell.

Seems i posted this under Wants section infact should be in Sales section possibly. Mark Bicknell.

Just wondering if anyone can put a current market value on a couple of classic rare oldies, Arin Demain - Silent Treatment - Blue Star Demo, condition near mint, sounds perfect. And Melvin Davis - Find A Quiet Place - Wheel City, condition very good sounds perfect. Also Sam Williams - Love Slipped Through My Fingers - Tower White Demo, condition as good a copy that's out there sounds good. Please advise bicknellmark@aol.com Regards - Mark Bicknell.

He was!!!!! just cleaned it up Ted...lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Your copy is spot on mate, same as mine......don't think this was ever pressed still i might be wrong, i'm sure Pete. S or others will confirm this. regards - Mark Bicknell.

Your copy is spot on mate, same as mine......don't think this was ever pressed still i might be wrong, i'm sure Pete. S or others will confirm this. regards - Mark Bicknell.

oh almost forgot this gem........'Taxi at the door for Mike Hunt, taxi at the door for Mike Hunt, Mike Hunt to the door'.......say it quickly and you will see what i mean...lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

This has to be the ultimate form of SOUL memorabila, i have a selection of quality framed and glazed authentic autographs which need a new home, these items have to be seen and will i'm sure take pride of place in any record room. 1. Marvin Gaye - Framed and glazed, block mounted authentic Autograph on R'n'B top ten chart in red ink with superb colour photograph of Marvin dressed in a red jacket, comes with certificate of authenticity when purchased in the USA, a wonderful item and very hard to find. Price open to offers call for further details. Reserve price £275.00 2. Bobby Bland - Rare authograph as he writes in parrot fashion on a Blues and Soul page written in blue felt pen also has a black and white 8"x 10" photograph of Bobby, framed and glazed block mounted, a beautiful rare autograph. Price open to offers call for further details. Reserve price £95.00 3.Smokey Robinson - Framed and glazed block mounted authograph on 8" x 10" 70's promotional photograph, message reads 'To Ronald, God bless you, Smokey Robinson in black felt pen, with original USA picture sleeve of 'Save Me' superb colour shot of Smokey and the band. Price open to offers call for further details. Reserve price £150.00 4. Bettye Lavette - Beautiful item signed in black felt pen on her own personal stationary reads 'Soulfully yours always Bettye Lavette - A Woman like me - 2002', with authentic 60's image of her, and a original black and white photograph performing with original USA Atlantic copy of her first record 'My Man, He's A Lving Man' framed and glazed block mounted, a fantasic item. Price open to offers call for further details. Reserve price £80.00 For further details please contact bicknellmark@aol.com or telephone 0161 330 6267. This is just the start of some wonerful ultimate SOUL legends autographs more to follow like Sam Cooke, Jackie Wison, Mary Wells, Ben E. King and many others. Always wanted any authentic Soul related autographs good prices paid.Part of Soultime Publications 2005. Regards - Mark Bicknell