Len

Definitely nothing wrong with playing an unknown tune twice in a set (let alone in a night) and I would encourage that practise. I've started sets with a 'newie', and finished sets with the same record - not a 'trend' set by me I hasten to add. Ref your boot played before someone plays an original - and trying desperately not to go into the topic 'that one does not speak it's name' - If that happened, I would expect a little grumble from the D.J that had the original, that's all - If it were me, I'd just take it out my set. In fact, it has happened to me, and I did just that - I didn't grumble, and it didn't ruin my night, even though it was one of my 'safety' records! All the best, Len

Yeh, back on topic please Good post btw - You say.......i"m not a dj so maybe im being out of line".......Far from it mate, you may have hit upon something there, and giving opinions is most important - More so if you ain't a D.J! All the best, Len

Hi Win, 'Educated' is a term that I don't like (although I know what is meant by it) The thing is, most people on the soul scene like soul music (obviously) so anybody, and I mean anybody that likes soul music can enjoy 'any' good soul record (obvious again) You're right, people come out to enjoy themselves (obvious 'again,again') and they are 'capable' of doing so listening to some different sounds, if those sounds are (as you say) up to scratch. They just don't want loads of tunes that they are unfamiliar with, that's all. ........Um, as you know....... .......'Further more' ......Some of the tunes that some people play as 'cutting edge' are enough to put anyone off, and I'd much prefer to hear a good 'tried and tested' Oldie over some of them........Then that silly 'opinion' thing kicks in don't it? All the best, Len

Doh! - So true Len

Yes it can be exhausting - 'Head on the block' or what? Woody, as in 80's Woody 'The legend' (not on here) said to me a while back........"If it's said with good intension, that's all that matters"....and he's right - If you say (write) things with conviction, you don't need to worry. So, I'll look forward to your next Topic mate Len

F*ckin' cash flow! - As 'we speak', I am ringing round trying to get some monies in just so I can pay the damn wages - It's been like this every month for a good while now, and I'm getting tired. Thinking positively though - I do think we are getting out of 'it' (as in all of us) but there's another two years of hardship ahead I believe - It's been 5 years so far, and if you read the bible (which I'm sure most of you do) It's 'Seven fat cows / Seven thin cows'.......I think I have it sussed .....Am I 'off topic'? Len

"Not bad thanks" Works busy at last, hence I'm not on here 'as much' as I used to be - but I have a computer at my desk (get me!) so I'm afraid, you are all 'to hand' Hope your good to Barry - You haven't started a thread in a good while mate.....Since (it seems) I named you 'Barry the Thread Starter' (Fire Starter) This is a goodun though, I would say another 12 posts, then it will all get nasty - Bring it on! ...."People vote with their feet - end of!"......(etc) All the best, Len

and me - It normally goes away after a while. But thanks Barry - What would we do without Soul-source?!!! Len

........and I'm proud of that 'fact!' Luv you to mate! Len P.s - and your 'short, to the point' posts!

Chr*st! Why didn't you tell us this years ago Barry?!!! .......It is that simple isn't it? All the best, Len P.s - I spelt 'Peers' wrong (Now edited)

I think that's about right for nowadays. Len

Yeh the pressure's sh*t, and gets worse when you have had umpteen lectures from people that think, that because they are older than you, and were around 'in the beginning' (usually only for a couple of years) they know better - It's a matter of respect from all sides......I always remind myself of my peers, those that had belief in their records, and stuck to it - Some of which, the tunes that they were playing have only now (years and years later) been welcomed with open arms....If it wasn't for these hero's (in my book) the scene would have died, and these returnees wouldn't have a scene to return to. All the best, Len

To answer the actual question - I'd like to think a bit of both. Cater for the masses (of whom are in the place) so they don't lose interest, because without them such a big event simply wouldn't 'happen'......but make damn sure the event also supports the original ethos of the Scene by including D.J's that put something fresh into their sets - and that doesn't mean completely new discoveries......I keep saying this I know, but I'll say it again - These 'Returnees', have been 'returned' for ten years now and don't need patronising, they will welcome fresh stuff if it is done 'nicely' A few years back I was asked to get involved in a very large oldies venue (The Pemberton Centre) and at first took quite a bit of flack for introducing unfamiliar tunes, I had a few complete dance floor clearers, and at one point I had half a dance floor - No, I mean 'literally' half a dance floor, it was the right hand half of the floor actually, honestly, you could have drawn a straight line down the middle! It just so happened that on that side, was where people that travelled congregated, whereas the other side consisted of mainly locals that didn't. No problem with that, we decided just to put me on for 45 minutes each one around 9.00 - 9.30 ish, and after a few months the 10.00 / 10.30 spot worked a treat. People got to know it was 'Lenny doing his bit' time. I had lots of fun jibes thrown at me like....."Ok, Lenny's on - time for a Pizza".....Or...."Crikey the bars packed, Lenny must be on"..... etc. Anyway, we managed to get the point across that we were simply trying to share more tunes, and they respected that.....Where it all goes wrong is when the punters are not familiar with the tunes, and get the impression that nothings gonna change all night - They then lose interest, stop listening, and go home unhappy, on top of which, they go and tell others how sh*t the night is.....then you're onto a loser. Whatever though - It's never easy, In fact, I'd say it's harder nowadays - Everyone's a f*ckin' expert All the best, Len

Filtering tunes into the big room - and that's not a new thing really. All the best, Len P.s - Good luck with this thread!

Well stay away from this site then! ......What were we talking about? Len

I was there! ...and have heard your booming (enthusiastic) D.J voice many times since.....also playing some lovely Mid-tempo tunz along the way mate.....what was that one we were trying to remember outside Life-line? - It's gone again! Happy days Len

I think we all heard mate - Crikey! .......It worked though All the best, Len P.s - A bit of poetic licence there mate, not really sure where Sean actually first heard it

I would pay £1,000.000.00 for it before I bought 'Patience Valentine - If You Don't Come' .......... All the best, Len

'Dusty Wilson - It's Going To Be A Tragedy' Len https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuzM6wkhaEw

I know, I was just being facetious - damn this two dimensional world! Have to say though, that some 'really' hit the spot with me, whereas others don't - I suppose that's the same for us all, but with different tunes.....and the debate carries on.....that's got to be healthy at least - I've always enjoyed the rival banter, and although sensitive, I don't actually take that personally, it can be real fun. Len

.....Unfortunately, I imagine (and have been told) that's how I do come across to some - they presume I am a snob (and look down my nose at new comers especially), and to get it across that I don't can be a task on a local level at least. I've had....."I used to f*ckin hate you, before I met you, but you're actually alright" (said in a surprised voice) Work that one out!......apparently, I don't do myself any favours.........Nothing wrong in having standards though Ted (Doh! - I've done it again ain't I?) ......If only 'they' knew.....(I'm just a 'Tortured Soul', that loves his soul music) Anyway - back to 'the programme!' - How about this little Gem? All the best, Len 'Bobby Sansom - Don't Leave' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kx6QTuzgFVg

No, sorry that did sound bad - Not at all, I just have nice old memories of my own - Shouldn't of said that - Sos folkz (Sometimes what I write, ain't quite what I mean) I meant it in a 'things ain't quite what they used to be' kinda way, that's all Ted - We are all very precious about our own golden memories. One thing I would never have is that 'holier than thou' thing going on - the absolute opposite in fact. Len

Complete with Matt from Wigan (Walthamstow / Matt 'n' Jane) dancing away for hours....... Len

That's the one - TUNE! Len

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