Mark Bicknell

Ok spaeaking from a DJ point of view it's kind of an unwritten rule if you like between DJ's that the job should be done with authentic originals otherwise it makes fun of the whole ethos and ideals of collecting and wanting to DJ at top level, i chose to do it this way as it's how i feel it should be all present and correct you might say. It's about respect and wanting to contribute to the scene in the best way possible be it playing a five pound cheapie or a big ticket item, the scene is based on rare soul records so is it not fair to suggest that if some DJ's wish to follow this original only rule then is that not a good thing? Rare records often bring status on this scene it's how it ticks, who's got what, who plays what, respect should be top of the list here and not basically ridicule. If the original format is not important then get rid of the DJ's and put a jukebox on the stage put a dime on D - nine and let the music play......interesting. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Let the music play....... Mark Bicknell.

Soulsmith, Despite what you and others may think Kev Roberts and myself have always got on, we just sometimes have different views on things, i would double deck anytime with Kev it would be an honour and interesting but i suspect it will never happen...lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

'That'll Be The Day' when record prices level out!!! oh Peggy Sue to it all i say...lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Top man......oh shucks thanks for the kind words, show now into it's 5th year every Sunday night 8pm through 10pm CHANNEL 879 SKY DIGITAL and www.solarradio.com - some four decades of quality Northern Soul music and club culture...well that's the plan...lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Just got back from Soulgirls 40th down in sunny Bournemouth, took me about six hours to get home but well worth the long journey, off the top of my head played the following i think, oh the beer was good! Delegates Of Soul - I'll Come Running Back - Up Look Ronnie McNeir - Sitting In My Class - De-To Danny Woods - You Had Me Fooled - Correc-Tone The Professionals - That's Why I Love You - Groove City Four Tracks - Like My Love For You - Mandingo The Masqueraders - How - La Beat Jimmy Burns - I Really Love You - Erica Troy Dodds - Try My Love - El Camino DJ The Cashmeres - Show Stopper - Hem Elbie Parker - Please Keep Away From Me - Veep DJ Ty Karim - You Really Made It Good To Me - Senator Same Fletcher - I'd Think It Over - Tollie DJ Joann Courcy - I Got The Power - Twirl DJ Jimmy Wallace - I'll Be Back - Alfa Al Wilson - Help Me - Wand DJ Bobby Kline - Say Something Nice To Me - MB George Blackwell - Can't Lose My Head - Smoke Larry Clinton - She's Wanted - Dynamo DJ Betty Turner - The Winds Kept Laughing - Crescent DJ Herb Ward - Strange Change - Argo DJ Freddie Houston - If I Had Known - Old Town DJ Mickie Champion - What Good Am I - Musette Regards - Mark Bicknell.

In recent times i've been ending my spot with Jimmy Wallace - I'll Be Back ( Alfa ) in hope that i will be back sometime soon, great record, perfect tempo to finish a set or a venue come to think of it. Tradition is hard to break and the' three before eight' thing is legendary to the scene but i can think of many records that are perfect to close a session, i always remember Walter Jackson's 'Where Have All The Flowers Gone' being the last tune played at the St Ives allnighters years ago. I tend to agree that Ester Phillips - 'Just Say Goodbye' pretty much say's it all really, good thread this. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Being a huge male vocal group fan i would have to say bands like The Volumes, Falcons, Metros, Hesitations, Volcanos, Artistics and others who made some outstanding records to little or no commercial success, still must have been hard for these groups when you had The Temptations, Four Top, Driters etc. on the same block releasing hit after hit, perhaps with a little more luck, financial backing and promotion many of our scenes artists would have rivaled the big hitters as they certainly had the talents to do so just not the lucky breaks. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

A bloke at Placemate Seven Allnighter in Manchester many moons ago now had Matt Lucas - You Better Go - Go in one hand and Moses Dillard and The Dynamic Showmen - I'll Pay The Price in the other both for £40.00 each........what was i to do as i only had enough cash on me for one? so i went for the Moses Dillard which i still have, never seen at Matt Lucas for sale to this day, good choice i feel but frustrating at the time, still i'm the man that sold Eric Mercury on Sac for £95.00 at Stafford.........I'll get my coat. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Thelma.................... Mark Bicknell.

'Bet You Never Thought' for my money is a stunning record, Gene Chandler ain't a Duke on this one he's a King! Regards - Mark Bicknell

Gee Shucks Dek of York, thanks for your kind comments, try to do the best i can when kindly asked to DJ out and about, hey guys and girls check out The Visitors - Never The Less on Tangerine OHHHHHHHHHH ! Me thinks 2005 is gonna be a very good year indeed on the soul scene.... Regards - Mark Bicknell.

For my money has to be 'The Beat' the Major at his very best........ Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Regarding Gene Toones Blue stock/issue Simco copy and Mark White will be able to confirm this, he sold it to me in the early 80's for a snip compared to today's prices think i got that and a George Freeman demo for about £45.00, i then sold both that and an Empire's Candi demo to Carl Fortnum for £805.00 for the pair around 1989 ish, i think Gary Spencer had the Gene Toones not sure? It was a blue lable printed directly onto the vinyl and the script/wording/title etc. was almost worn away, also it developed a slight hiss at the start, love to known who has this now. Hope this helps, regards - Mark Bicknell.

Do we care? indeed we don't. Mark Bicknell.

Winnersh Community centre Dave! bugger me you must have been about seven years old then mate i was only nine lol. Still play the Majestics though even now, still a solid tune.......... Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Help!!!!! I'm really having problems getting a lift to Sheridans New Years Eve, trouble is i need a round trip lift as i have to work New Years day, my main spot is at 12.30am - 1.30am and need to get straight back to Manchester, it's a huge request to ask someone to give up their night, but i would cover petrol and basically the night out, as the venue opens early at least we could have a few hours there and see in the New Year in. If anyone can help me out please contact me as soon as possible on 0161 330 6267 or bicknellmark@aol.com. Regards and thanks - Mark Bicknell.

George Blackwell - Can't Lose My Head - Smoke pretty much sums it up fpr me......... Mark Bicknell.

Get well soon Roger me old mate, give them nurses hell mate.....still you should get something nice in stockings Christmas day....lol Hope you are out and about soon and hope to see you soon. All the very best - Regards Mark Bicknell.

Thought it might be a nice idea to start a Christmas message thread here on Soulsource. Ill start the ball rolling in wishing everyone out there a very happy Christmas and soulful new year, just like to thank a few people on a more personal level for D... Tap to view this Soul Source News/Article in full

I'll add a little bit of Lavern Baker to the mix here.....love the duet 'Think Twice' fantastic record does this count...lol Also there is a brilliant X-rated version which has to be heard to be believed, Lavern asks Jackie if he likes chocolate ice cream and invites him to lick it.....wonderful stuff. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Is the season to be merry, happy christmas. Regards - Mark Bicknell

I have a yellow demo of this for sale if anyone is interested contact me bicknellmark@aol.com Regards - Mark Bicknell.

The records are far bigger and more important than the guys/girls who play them don't you think? Regards - Mark Bicknell.