Len

Lest we forget - Eddie Parker is still a great record mate, and if Ted or Shaun (or whoever) whacks it on the deck - I'll be up 'showing you all how to dance' Best not to think too much (Yes, I see the irony here folks!) Follow the D.J's you love and respect (Each to his own) ....((Although I'm right)) All the best, Len

Me.....if I'd booked him I've used it again! Len P.s - I've ran out of 'likes' folks......"no sh*t!"

I think he did have a choice. The point was, that if a D.J owned a rare record, they wanted to play it no matter what (I think that goes on)....I've actually thought about this far too much, as I am now the complete opposite, having a few very rare records in my box that I hardly play out, because I fear folk may think that of me (true) The shame being that the said records are 'good!' Len

......there are only 2 D.J's...... He he - I've never used the ' ' before Len

I'll take that as a compliment Win The 'obvious' reason would seem 'obvious', alas that isn't the case.....Going full circle - They simply wanna be someone (and a 'D.J' will do) My opinion, but I'm correct of course All the best, Len

Of what though? If the records are being played anyway - let it be! Of course enjoy your collections (still great to collect), but why need to play em out if they are being played by someone else already? Len

and that has never changed as far as I'm concerned - It's damn right embarrassing when people ask for a spot (more so if they are a friend) I wrote about this years ago - A booking should be on merit alone.....maybe the 'ask' people get in the way of folk that deserve spots on merit....there's a thought...... All the best, Len

....Well f*ckin' great, we were all doing so well, and you have to come up with something that makes us all look stupid!!!....... .....Um.....um......um..... um........got it!.....Steve, my misguided friend ........These were different times, and they had nothing to compare with..... ......that's all I could come up with folks All the best, Len

Sorry, just couldn’t keep away….. …..What I find so endearing about a D.J is the ‘work’ they have put in. This is something I would love to explain to Simon Cowell about why, no matter how good a singer is on one of his shows may be — THEY HAVE SOMETHING MISSING!.....and that something is (ironically) the ‘X’ factor — They haven’t been round the pubs and clubs, putting in the hard work, and it’s that commitment that stands them (and D.J’s) apart from all the ‘wannabes’ I hope that makes sense. All the best, Len P.s - Still trawling through my old Soul Packs, desperately trying to find the latest discovery

Exactly! Bye for now Len

Just as bad as each other (imho) ......In saying that - I respect that 'little D.J' that 'Had' to buy the pressing because that's all he could afford all those years ago - That to me is 'Northern Soul' I best have a break here, and give someone else a chance. All the best, Len

Don't mind if I call you Penny still I hope Penny, That is one of the most important points - The 'work' that went into getting 'that record' was amazing, and that 'Magic' has gone, which is a shame, but it's the world we live in. All the best, Len

You're missing the point All the best, Len P.s - Just had me dinner (Sausages, Chips 'n' Peas) and I'm 'raring' (obviously) to go!

That's true - You've been around since The Northern Scene 'B.C' ain't ya mate? And yes, you've done the odd spot as you have described, but ultimately, you're out for a good time - I like that.....I must say hello some time btw. All the best, Len

Well 'as it is' - The 'bloke with a box' (unfortunately) Len

Correct Len

It wasn't a Charity event - The point of having my nights was that they were were something I believed in. The point I was making, was that they were never advertised as Charity events. It just so happened that sometimes I made around £100.00 profit, so I 'then' chose to give it to Cancer research. The Charity in this case was an after thought, and something personal to me. I was trying to explain the point put across in other posts about jumping on the Charity bandwagon. All the best, Len P.s - Sooty's Charity comment about my night was him being ironic....and I've never been to 'Magalooof'

I think he was being ironic mate - Pretty sure that's exactly what he meant.....damn this two dimensional thing we chat on aye? All the best, Len

Seriously though, good post. The respect thing being a very good point - I enjoy D.J's that I respect, which goes hand in hand. These are 'D.J's, they make the people they are entertaining feel good, and win their trust - As I said, it ain't easy. All the best, Len

....and arms Len

Just a quick note ref the mentioning of Charity's. Sooty, absolutely nothing wrong in doing an event for Charity mate, the point that is being made is that 'some' use the Charity angle as an excuse to put on 'yet another' event. Sounds harsh I know, but I am inclined to agree. I used to give money to Charity from my Embankment Club events, there wasn't much left because I spent most of the money paying the D.J's good money to more than cover their long trips, but I never advertised that fact. I have many letters of thanks from the Cancer Charity that I supported - That was something I just did. All the best, Len

That'll be the masses....have you not read Noel Coward? All the best, Len

....I do - often....... Len

....but it is the case...... Len

Negative Win me ol' mate - These people just want to be somebody (A D.J will do) end of. ....I can't believe I just said 'end of', so not me All the best, Len