Len

Swearing isn't allowed on the site as it causes problems with searches etc. Currently being sorted - Those who have replied, could you please edit the swear words out of the post that you quoted? Many thanks. Len

Yup, that sums it up - Great for the seller if two wealthy people are chomping at the bit for a record. And starts a thread on here of course Len

Have I got this correct? There's a practise nowadays where a dealer buys a record at the current value, then adds 30 / 40% or even more, and puts it up for sale confident that there will be someone out there who will pay that inflated price? If this is the case, that inflated value will then become the current value on the basis that someone paid that money for it. Interesting, as well as off-putting - Let's hope that market doesn't last too long. Lots of us have paid over current value for a long time want, but it's really frustrating nowadays if you get a feeling that you are bidding against someone with so much wealth that they will just keep going no matter what price. Can't really knock em if they happen to have the money to do so, but that to me is when the fun stops. Len

God only knows what idea will pop in to Simon's head next whilst walking his dog. We can only wonder This particular idea 'snowballed', and gave so many of us not only much enjoyment, but a real 'escape' from what was going on in the world. Thanks to all involved, and for the encouragement and enthusiasm from all the listeners that kept this thing going. 'See' you tonight Len

Yes the 'vibe destroying slow break' is a difficult moment I bought this years ago at Cleethorpes, and everyone in our caravan relentlessly took the p*ss out of me all weekend for doing so. Every time someone visited our caravan, this had to be played to them for their take on it - Lots of...."This is awful"........"Sesame Street Theme Tune".....etc ....Until Chantelle from Bedford (RIP) saved the day by saying......."I love this!" Ha ha. (£300.00 back then) Len

'MAIN CHANGE - SUNSHINE IS HER WAY' I know there are others who like it too....... Len

Very sad news - Jon was a lovely guy. Thanks for my memories of my first All-nighters at 'The Fleet' (Even though I was kinda scared for a while) I vividly remember seeing Jon for the first time as he walked across the dance floor - As said above, he sure did have 'presence'. Len 'n' Nina.

Yeh if a venue is too light it gives the feel of a wedding reception (Weddings can be good if you're there for a wedding of course) Len

It's all about the lighting (Darkness!) Health and safety has ruined that. Always a running argument towards the later years at a venue I used to run about the fire exit down lights on each side of the room - They didn't understand about 'ambiance' You shouldn't be able to see the other side of the hall! No one wants to be seen dancing......Do they? Dark = Atmosphere! Len

Yup. Len

Thank you!

I get what you're saying Trev. But what record would you play to me if I asked you what Northern Soul music was? Or would you refuse to do so? Len P.s - I kinda like the term Northern Soul now

Motown isn't Northern Soul.....is it? Yes, apologies for my absence from The Virtual Bury last night, but you clashed with 'The Eurovision Song Contest'. Why can't promotors communicate?! We as a family had a real hoot - My kids were spitting feathers at us Brits getting Nil poi! Len

Yes, along with Latin Soul - I didn't mention Latin Soul to my friend as I want The Latin Soul Scene to stay underground Len

......"Mate, what's this Northern Soul music you mention?"...... ......."Well it's a broad church my friend. You have traditional Northern Soul, Modern Soul that some traditional Northern Fans hated, and there was a bit of a back-lash from some I can tell you. Then you have Mid-tempo soul, Deep Soul, Funky edged Northern, or is it Northern edge funk? Not sure, I'll get back to you on that. Of course there's Rare Soul, even R'n'B is now played, which I don't like.. etc etc....." "What are you on about? Forget it, you've put me right off!"....... Len

Awesome, and absolutely perfect to dance to - Love it. Len

'Eddie Parker - I'm Gone' Simple as dat Len

'Pat & The Blenders - Just Because'. Went through my shelves loads of times, even the 'Junk But You Never Know' section. A good few years later and it's still 'AWOL'. Makes me wonder what else has left home, but hey it may surprise me one day - Records play tricks on us Good luck with your hunt Len

Nice one Mick - We're all feeling it now. Hope to carry on where you and I left off some time soon Len

Delites - Nor me! Why the heck that is ever played in a dance comp I'll never know (Impossible to dance to) Why the heck dance comps is another question...... A 'Had to be there' tune I do except Len

Here you go Paul - @Lawman Len

Great to hear - I've had brilliant experiences seeing the thrill of some of the people returning after years, and being so thrilled at the amount of fantastic sounds they were hearing for the first time. Ok, I may be being a bit too optimistic ref the 'after lock-down feel good factor', but I do think there is more hope of everyone being more open minded - This stands to reason with time regardless. Surely after a few years of reliving the same sounds, people need a bit more stimulation. To take this thread back full circle - Seconds rooms can work well, but I think it's a pity we need them. Len

I'd say that (positive) mentality of welcoming good unknown tunes disappeared in the main around the time lots of people came back on the scene after missing 20 years and expecting it to be exactly how they left it. Frustrating as that is, promotors have to accommodate their punters. That said, there are also lots who recognise that they missed so many good tunes, and have been overwhelmed by them. Not sure how the people with that 'hunger' for fresh sounds became the minority. Although I know some that got bored, so stopped coming out to play. Things are gonna be different after this lock-down experience though Chalky - You see, everyone will be so happy to be out they will be cheering all the soul sounds Len

That's true to a point. But good unknown records can be spliced in whilst keeping the floor going. It takes yonks for unknown records to stand alone as floor fillers for sure. Len

I'd prefer one room all SOUL music (Not R'n'B) Venues have almost been forced to have a 'tag on' room, so that the main room caters for what seems to be the masses requirements. Personally I think this is wrong - Punters ain't stupid, and if served up properly (good DJs) they will embrace good soul music, even if they may not know all of the tunes. Of course you will always get the 'we don't know it, so don't like it folk - L I S T E N ! ! ! Len