Len

Abso'f*ckin'lutely - Look at your friend Baz on the video I mentioned - I've now played that clip 4 times!......I know what he would have said about eBay....... Len

I warm to these types, I really do. Len

....You ain't missed much......but I recon this is the start of a new era - the 70's returnees are now 'settled or gone'......and now 10 years later, it's time for the 80's returnees to hit it - HARD!.....There was this guy at the last 'Len's Den', ain't been out since his Stafford days - Danced all night in there, and absolutely loved it! Right, that's a date mate - Bring whatever records you have...but most of all bring that ethos you and the guys had through the 80's Over to you Jem - Book Mark up for the event after Bob Hinsley and Robbo - Mark, you'll be in the Main Room, as well as 'Len's Den'....and you will smile! Be in touch Len

Sorry to hear he's gone. He comes across as one of the great characters that made our Scene - Can you tell us anymore about him - Did he D.J regular? All the best, Len

Hi Jon, Brilliant footage mate Len

No we do not! 'Son' ......We don't need to, and nor do others 'of the same mind' .....btw our event ('Soul in the Bowl') is going pretty well, and I'm gonna 'put that wrong right' and get you DJing at it (if it kills me!).....even if I have to send a f*ckin' chauffer! (over 250 at thisun, and they respond to good soul music!) Great to see the footage of Sue Buck. All the best mate, Len

I ain't that much older, I was 15 in 1985, that's the 'back end' of this magnificent era that I mean - attending The Fleet All-nighters in Peterborough, and Leighton Buzzard (just the once) If I don't get sad, I get angry......but this is the world we live in - I get angrier at that..... Len P.s - I love Mark Bicknell!

Psssst...You were never supposed to understand what they said.......that's what they learn at D.J School .....but how infectious is that guy? I've just watched that bit again.....and the fact that no one has named him yet, makes it even cooler - He ain't got a 'big name' Len

......Long gone....... See ya Thanks again for the vids.....now well depressed Len

I think he's fantastic - and I'm sure I've had the same coffee in the past - Whoooo Hoooo! - He ain't a D.J that just 'Stands there waiting for the record to finish'......... Len

Mark Bicknell interview - In the back ground they're playing 'What have I Done Wrong'.....I feel like crying...maybe that's just nostalgia getting to me..... Len

Nina (the wife) just walked in my record room (where this computer is) and said........."Chr*st why ain't the music like this anymore?"........ I'm lovin' these videos, just watching the Adam interview - he's saying he's p*ssed off that 2 nighters are clashing, and that promoters should be talking to each other.......oh, how times have changed.....oh how I'm enjoying my 'Northern Soul Gap Year'...... Len

Who's the guy D.Jing at 27.29, playing 'How High Can Ya Fly', then 'Use It Before You Lose It'? - F*ckin' brilliant! Len

So glad I at least caught the back end of this special era - Just Brilliant. Catch Dave and Lisa Vanner at 13.46 walking in, and Lisa dancing at 31.51 (amongst many other faces) Great stuff - Thanks for posting. Len

Simsy, I think your thread has changed direction These are not necessarily 'dubious moves' - People can dance how they like (Just friendly observations) Len P.s - We all have 'dubious moves' at times

'The Pendulum'......Great timing though Len

Oh dear, what have I started?! I can never work that one out - most people tend to dance in the same area all night, even similar places at different venues.......You may be a 'Front Stage Left' kinda person, or a 'Smack Bang in the Middle' kinda person.......I'm a 'Side of the Dance Floor' kinda person Len

Exactly!.....The Blighters! I wonder if anyone else has any unusual names for describing dance styles. I think it was Bryney who came up with 'The Wigan Walk' - again only an observation, nothing critical. I thought it a great description of a certain style. Len

That's spooky - I know exactly what you mean, my first 'sighting' was around ten years ago, and I explained it with the same word - 'Periscope' (just an observation btw).......It was around 10 years ago.......about the same time the clapping 'downturned'.......My god, I think you're right What a weird coincidence......'Bip'....'Bip'......'Bip'........ Len

I don't think anyone's making it an issue, it's just a point of discussion that's all - A unique subject matter I'll grant you though! All the best, Len

Or maybe he was clapping out of sync to everyone else for a laugh? I've seen that happen....brave but funny! Was amazing the first time seeing / hearing the clapping in unison - Especially the 'one off' clap at the right place in a record by nearly everyone - Fantastic. Oh, I voted 'Not really too fussed either way' as that was 'of a time', and happened naturally - Nowadays 'clap' is there but not as it was which is fine. All the best, Len P.s - I've just noticed I've replied to a post from 1st July 2010......not sure it really matters or not though (I missed this thread that's all)

Only you could find a reason on this thread for a dig........"I'm writing this with tears in my eyes" - HAPPY NEW YEAR TERRY! See ya Sat at The Bowl Len

Yes that first line didn't sound quite right did it? - What a pain, I hope he sorts it ok. Len

AWESOME! Len

Yup same here mate (over 20 years actually) I don't think it was ever played to death though, so this 'random grab' may have reminded some (myself included) how good it is once again I think maybe some got the impression that this thread is for complete newies only, when it is actually 'top tips' (which could be anything) It's back on track now anyway, good thread that it is All the best, Len