Alison H

Erm !! Its a tough one really. There's too many to choose from. If my life depended on it, It would be a toss up between Marvin & Luther. Marvin for the phwoar factor (cos Im shallow) & Luther for the voice. Though Marvin's voice does melt my knickers also !! There you go ! I'm a greedy girl as well as shallow. I've got two daddys of Soul so there Al x

Thank you !! xxx

Not many female artists in this thread but guys some of those girls sure knew how to funk it up as well !! (well my interpretation of funk anyway) One of my favs is Kellee Patterson - I'm gonna love you a little more baby (I know its a Barry White number) but imo she funked it better than he did. I aint got a clue how to attach a you-tube thingy mi jig yet so if one of you nice guys (Malc??? or maybe Joe ??) would help me out here I would be very grateful. ATB Alison x

They're knocking their way over to you as we speak !! Wait till you see the cartoon of you. Its quality - you're there with Nikita Warren in your hand, the record that is and not the woman !! I've managed to scan them at work & email them home but daren't load them up here in case any of your students know about this website ! Enjoy the lists King Webby of BQH love, stuff & lots of mwahs !!! from Alison Queen of BQH (but I was the princess back then as there were some awesome older ladies upstairs in that main room Kathy Kirby springs to mind - what a dancer!!)

Hi Barry, Just reading through some old threads & come across this un. I dont know if you managed to find it but if you haven't I've got the large end of year chart 1991 & the print quality is good after all these years & the content is hilarious in relation to who you are thanking. The tunage listed is pure quality & far ahead of its time. I dont have access to a scanner at the mo so cant load it up here though I would LOVE to!!-as there's some lovely pix of peeps that made those days - lovely Jacqui fm Darlo,The wonderful Mr Webb,Alex Badass,Dave Hawkins (who I thought was called Steve from Manchester for months! ha ha) & a great picture of my ex from the back (best picture imo as I was glad to see the back of him!! ) Barry if you want me to post you a copy PM me an address of where I should send & I will gladly oblige. Ooh a list I also came across was List No 13 Skipton Castle Modern Room (Bradford Branch) ?? Ha ha ! Great cartoon of Phil at the end (looks like the work of that brilliant cartoonist from Wigan that goes by the name of Johnny Kearsley) If anyone else is remotely interested in this thread & wants copies of the lists to bring back those wonderful memories PM me where to post em and I'll hammer the photocopier & franking machine at work. ATB Alison xxx The Queen of Bradford Queens Hall !!

Eeeek ! I dont think Mulf mean't for everyone to Fight Fight Fight !!! Interesting though ......... in a car crash t.v sort of way. Al x

Hi Mark I've pm'd you the little I know about Detroit which I hope will assist you. I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time & I'm dead jealous!! (is there room for a little un in your case pls? ha ha!) ATB Ali x

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Will you have a car Mark ? Is it just record shop tips you're looking for or other things to do while in D-Town ? Ali

That's an awful post Gasher. It offended me & I dont even write for the mag or put my own time & effort in to produce it but I s'pose you're entitled to your opinion (strange as it is) . If people dont like Manifesto (I personally do - despite a little fall out I had with them in the past) then simply don't buy it, don't read it or in the case of Gasher - don't wipe your @rse on it ! There are PLENTY of people out there who still & will always support the magazine so please keep at it guys. ATB Alison x

Cheeky !! & I've realised after reading another thread that our paths have crossed over the years. It was great seeing you at Radcliffe & I'm glad that both of you are playing out again !! The Hull crew that used to go to Bradford & stand at the front of the stage were a guy called Cal,his sister Joanna & their brother Mike (I wont mention their surnames as they might not like it). There were two brothers who also used travel from Hull with them but I dont think they were twins. Also a really tall guy called Mike (who I bumped into recently at Whitby). I havent seen Cal,Jo or Mike since Bradford but I am in touch with Jo from time to time so hoping to drag her out somewhere soon then you might recall them. Anyway Dave .... not forgetting Pete. Welcome back ! & welcome to soul source ! ATB Ali x

pmsl Dave at your post. All those people you mentioned I know (apart from the squad of course!) so maybe our paths have crossed. When I was upstairs I used to hang around the edge of the stage with the Newcastle crowd (not too far from the back stairs) with people like Gazza,Snowden,Jaxy oh damm & loads more who's name escapes me at the mo. Sometimes used to stand in front of the stage with the Hull crowd & South Yorkshire folk. When I was up I was up & when I was downstairs I was at the side where the snooker table used to be but the opposite end (near the little stage). I loved both rooms at different stages of BQH and I cant remember any dodgy ravers spoiling downstairs - but there again where did I leave my whistle & glow in the dark gloves (tee hee hee!). Great to hear your recollection of those wonderful days. ATB Ali x

Wow !!!! I dont know that much about records but how interesting & very sweet if it is her mum who sang on the acetate (excuse me if Ive used the wrong phrase-like I say I now eff all bout records). Im a pushover when it comes to a nice ending tho so here's hoping all concerned reach a happy ending. Thanks for that Mike. Alison x

Mine's (as if you couldnt tell) are ALL the Bradford Queens Hall anniversaries The reason .... they were just awesome. Northern upstairs & Modern downstairs with plenty of people mixing between the two rooms. Some did frown on this act but hey ho I was well up for both rooms. I s'pose because ALL of my top nights were spent at BQH its hard to pin point the anniversay as been the best anniversary nighter but I guess they must have been. Wilton Ballroom anniversaries of course come 2nd to my beloved BQH and not just cos of the quality of the night but they do give out the best anniversary gifts. Classy pin badges 2003 was a record box design,2004 was a record in a white sleeve design,2008 blue rock label design pin badge ... oh the list is endless. So Bradford Queens Hall in 1st place with Wilton Ballroom coming in 2nd ATB Ali x

Im with you 100% on MJB !!!! I wasn't a big fan of hers or her attitude at first but over the years I've grown with the lady, her voice & her life & she just moves me like no other female singer has done. I've seen her "No More Drama" tour & "Love & Life" & even though she had the awesome Chaka Khan supporting her - it was just that Chaka supporting Mary ! Mind blowing!! There is of course many many other female singers I do admire also but it wouldnt seem right mentioning them in the same post as Mary so I wont. She is the one !! (IMO). Al x

I was sat on the same table as him many years ago at the Canal Tavern in Thorne & he's well into his soul - not that I got from him... he hardly uttered a word all night. Had I being a bit older and not the shy girl I was then I would have MADE him speak to me ! (chuckle-cos I still cant get my emoticons working) & maybe later he could have shown me how he potted his balls so well (sorry - couldnt resist) Ooh also a couple of my mates run a modern do over at the Chesire Lounge in Lymm and thats part owned by Tony Knowles & he is often there on the night. I dont think he is into his soul like Steve was/is but its still nice to see him down there. What is it with me & snooker players ..... why cant I bump into some footie players !! Al x

A version of "Never too much" off the most recent Thelma Houston album (bout 8 months old is the album). First heard it played in the modern room by Bob Hindsley at the Whitby Weekender. Verrry nice. Another one is off a cd of modern tunes done for me by Tony Coleby recently but avnt got a clue what its called as he's just titled it Rani's Mix (if u dont know TC, Rani is the name he gives to his better half). He reckons he doesnt know what its called (Mmmm - I think he does but not letting the cat out of the bag). Talking of tapes. I have quite a few that I love & cherish and one is one that Keith from Eccles did for me (I never did know his surname) in 95 I think or whenever Mik Lyons was running the Empress Ballroom in Blackburn cos thats where we used to bump into Keith the most. Under the moon is on there - Im crap with artists think its Rufus Lumley ?? but I could very well be wrong so please excuse my ignorance. Ive kept all my old tapes, not just cos of the music on em, but the people who did them for me. Im gonna have to dig em out now Richard thanks to you so no doubt there'll be more knock out soul coming my way that i'd forgotten about. Cheers Ali x

Ha ha ! Well - if you need someone to tag along wi you for your 21st ....... give me a yell ...... PLEASE !!! I've almost used all my holiday entitlement this year, with the odd trip here & there.... well ! I've had a lot of birthday celebrating to do ...Ive been told Its all downhill next year so I say live for today & sod tomorrow so I'll take unpaid leave from work if I have to if it means another frisk at airport security (whey hey !!) Keep me posted on your birthday plans & I'll help you celebrate it ..... wherever you are !! Ali xxx

Hey soulman! I'm going to New York mid September (1st time for me in the big apple ! ) so if I stumble across any whilst on my travels I'll let you know when Im back. ATB Ali x P.S Erm .... why do you only want the half decent shops ? lol x

Ha Ha ! I have to agree Malc. No one & I mean no-one quite does it like Al & Jean !! I guess the line in the song "its so much better the 2nd time around" DOES NOT apply to little Lulu !! Cheers Malc Ali x

If it dunt av 2b Norvern Phil I'd say .... Al Johnson & Jean Carn - Im back for more (choking up just writing the title-gulp!!) There's no sense in me fooling myself there is no sense in avoiding yoooo Since you been gone I cant think of nothing else I just cant last a daaay without yoooo 'cause everytime I think I'm over you You cross my mind & wake up memories There aint nothin left to do But come running straight to you And let you know just whats on my miiiind Im back for more Of that love that we had before Im back for more of that you & me Like before -oooo sweet harmony Im back for more Of that love that we had before So many nights of just remininiscing Trying to find what my life was missing We were lost but now we've been found Its so much better the second time around Its fascinating to see love regenerating From all this time that we have been waiting There aint nothing left to do but come running straight to you And let you know just whaaats on my miiiiiind !!! (that bit HAS to be in bold cos my heart just wants to burst out when its yelled from the record!!) Absolutely awesome tune (for me anyway) I'll get back to you on a Norvern one Phil as there is a fair few out there but thats the one that just hits me right there all the time I hear it. ATB Ali xx

Hi Jayne I thought wtf when I saw his post too. Very harsh it was & completely uncalled for. You are a good honest decent person Jayne so dont let his silly post get to you. Lets hope in the cold light of day he realises what a stupid statement he made or if he does have a grievance with something that may have happened in the past he does it by p.m where you will no doubt tell him to Fxck off (joke!!). No seriously you will no doubt be the amicable & understanding person you have always been & may be able to calm him down for whatever reason he has a bee in his bonnet over. I went to Bury Town Hall on Fri for my little fix of modern & the new guys running it did a tremendous job for a first night (ooops I guess he may have a go at me for trying to promote a soul do that I have absolutely nothing to do with ). Keep smiling Jayne Al x

Thank fxk!! Im sick of talking to old school friends on Face Book. There's only so much "ooh is he with her now" and "oh how does she do that for a living when she has 7 kids" you can take in ! Bang goes my early night now this little beauty is up & running SS we have missed you so much (well I have) ..... please dont do it again !! Ali xxx