Len

Will do, and your points are valid - I'm sure he will see them as such. All the best, Len

I think he's all ears mate, and will take on board what you have put across - There's definitely worse 'out there' All the best, Len

As I said, I've met him, and think he's 'on track' ok, despite that one line. He likes to be different, and I see that as a good thing All the best, Len

Oh you do have to complicate things don't ya Mark! You are dealing with an angry Len here - So watch ya step! .......Just kidding - Yes absolutely right mate, and none of what I said was aimed at Lincsyoungsoul - I have met him, and have the impression that he does just that, 'like what he likes' - So your point is a good one...but some do dismiss records because they think it's the 'done thing'........some also like records for the same reason All the best, Len

Ooooh ya big Softy! Len

Cool - Don't panic, crossed wires an' all that It does make me angry (apart from the whole world that we now live in) These people are basically doing a 'Carbon copy' of others that have been around for years, and are so missing the point. All the best, Len Grrrr!

You are correct Len

Yes I know this mate, I think you've missed my point - I'm talking about people that are new to the Scene writing off good oldies because they 'some how' see them as old hat - How the f*ck can someone see something as old hat when they have only been on the Scene 5 minutes? All the best, Len

Abso'f*ckin'lutely - Well said that man! Also, they are missing out on so much by doing so. All the best, Len

Yes I know some new folk who seemed to have quickly 'worked out' what they see as 'cool', and have written off all the Oldies when they didn't know a thing a very short while ago - Bit strange that, but true. Another 'strange' one - I knew this guy who had a box of pressings that he had accumulated over the years - I loved playing through them at his house......fast forward a year, all of a sudden he's a D.J, and all the pressings (his memories) have disappeared.....people get so confused...... All the best, Len P.s - I love my Oldies - We're still playing them because they are good!

Do you think this is more necessary at a Soul night than an All-nighter? I feel it is needed / great at both, but have been to a nighter where the mike wasn't used much at all, and I commented on that fact - Answer being, the music speaks for itself, and going by the 'alive' atmosphere it was obviously 'working' for everyone there - A nighter situation is different, but I personally still like a bit of Mike usage wherever - If only to let us know what the records are called every so often....I also think apart from the music of course, the mike usage helps bring the D.J's personality across......If they're havin' a good time - so will we! All the best, Len

Sorry mate, I normally catch anything you throw 'out there'....and return with something that bit funnier ....Alas, I I've had the kids (5 and 8) with me at work since after School, and they have 'f*ckin' worn me out That did cross my mind actually - Hey, I'm sure 'we'll meet one day'....and I'll tell you where the Bass and Treble are....I may even show you where the 'Gain' is.....and tell you what it is Ok folks, back on track - Carry on Very interesting topic this, and I do hope naming a few names as examples doesn't matter - When I say 'Classic' D.J, I mean the type that were doing it when it was so opposite to it being a D.J making someone 'God like' - as in the 'Fat Boy Slim Shape' era. They are a 'breed' that I fondly remember.....hang on, that don't read back right now You know what I mean All the best, Len

? Two dimensional world confusing me - I was giving out a compliment (without 'stroking' I hope!).....I'm not Butch, if you were getting me confused (Slightly different Sir names) To further explain what I mean - If Butch decided to retire and give me all his records (or anyone for that matter) I don't think 'Harrythehog' (post 44) who has been travelling to see him D.J, would travel to see me (or whoever) play his tunes - It wouldn't be the same. I love the old 'Classic' D.J's and is why I mentioned Nick 'Topsy' Turvey Len

In this instance, Butch's records are all he needs, but I do think the work he has put in gives him a 'presence' anyway - He doesn't need to tell jokes like us lot! I do like a D.J to have a unique style that sets him apart. I often see people comment that some D.J's don't even know how to use the equipment - This may be important on some Scenes, but on our Scene you just need to know which sliders, where the Bass, Treble and Gain is, and that's about it - I'm no expert on all this new fangled kit, and have no interest to be - I just play my records and use the mike (Just enough I hope) All the best, Len

Ain't that a fact - Where's the fun in that aye?....The internet has made it all too easy, which to some I know is seen as a good thing, but I see it as a bad thing. I liked the fact that lots of 'work' went into buying records - whether you are a man that went over to the States when Alan Wicker was the only other person on the plane, or one who traipsed through tapes, going to places, asking about stuff, and then pestering the dealers at dead on 9.00am, after the list came through the post! Ref the topic - As we all know, people are skint - I haven't bought a record in ages (for that reason) choosing to 'regurgitate' and enjoy what I already have on the shelves. I expect people are now also less likely to be in the record bars at events because of the internet, so socialise / dance instead when they are out 'n' about - Shame that, as seeing a 'buzzing' record bar was an important part of the night. All the best, Len

We're just using Sam as an example that's all mate. All the best, Len

Doh! Love it. I personally find it really interesting - People's 'take' on what makes a great D.J. As I'm one who has posted on here......I have to really work hard at putting a set together, always have done (which seems to work ok) Whereas these 'Greats' seem to do it with no effort, and power to them All the best, Len

I'm completely opposite to this - I like a D.J to present his records in a certain style, it makes all the difference to me, and is what makes an atmosphere in my opinion. All the best, Len

Too late mate! Len

There was a bit on the Soul in the Bowl events thread about a D.J called Nick 'Topsy' Turvey (Banbury Radio) Although it turned into an O.V.O 'discussion' (which is not for here) he is a great D.J in my opinion, with a real 'presence'. He's one of the 'old skool' D.J's that has done years of Radio, weddings, various parties, and also does the Northern thing - he comes across so natural, and he's hilarious - great, if that's what you like / are in the mood for Although years of experience must help, I think some are made for the job, and some are not - that's it. All the best, Len

You're never gonna 're-live' it, no matter how hard you try (it's an age thing).......You simply must 'get out now and then' - force yourselves if you have to, because once you stop, it's so hard to 'prize' yourself off that sofa - I've watched people do it, and they are the ones that seem to moan the most, almost as if an excuse for them staying in (some mates included) All the best, Len

Ain't he just 'DA MAN' ? Len P.s - and he never minded saying when he didn't know a tune....admittedly, he usually forgot that he owned it, but still - such integrity

F*ck me - What are you 17 years old?.....It took me over 40 years to work that out, and embrace it! - Good on ya mate ....I'll now go and read your second paragraph Len P.s - 'over ground' is the new 'under ground'

Soul Sam - a GREAT D.J. He has an attraction that isn't 'just' his records - he's 'quirky'......unlike some that just 'stand and wait for the record to finish'......that's the only way I know how to explain it....There are subtle, but massive differences that make a D.J stand out. All the best, Len

Yes that's true, and one place that shows that so well is The 100 Club - Ady must have seen 4 generations of punters pass through his 'lovely system'.......the old b*stard .....They'll never do it as well as I did though I have to admit that being negative is easy - A bit of positivity is the key I feel All the best, Len