Len

Hi Kev, I did write that....but deleted it! ......ok, I'll share a 'snippet'....... .......What I find so special about 'this thing of ours' (To quote Randy Cousins) is that fact - One really can't put into words what it is. I love that the ones that do 'understand' (get it) also instantly recognise 'the others' that do......and it has nothing to do with what clothes you wear! See ya next Friday Kev. All the best, Len

Wow! - and you were right, in fact using the same word to describe it (Spooky!) I'm gonna give this one some more thought...... Len

"Sorry Sir"

Hi Win, I just wrote (in my opinion) a rather 'profound' reply to your 'searching' question......but deleted it because it made me sound like a girl! .......There's many things that make it special mate (as ya know) and I'm sure it will be in our lives until 'the end', in some shape or form. All the best, Len

....Well......I've got news for you Steve...... He, he - Just joking mate (That was too easy!).....You're nearly as good as me (ahem) All the best, Len

Don't worry Barry (not my design choice) although all 'fine 'n' dandy' anyway .......In the past, all of my flyers were complete 'one offs'......because I was using Letrasets, and a 'humongous' Blue and 'Hearing Aid Beige' photo copier that needed two people to carry the damn thing! This also left a 'unique' black shadow on each and every one! In fact, I'd like to see more 'retro' flyers about, because all of them nowadays are very professional looking due to improved technology....watch this space.... All the best, Len

I always thought it was a Soul Sam discovery, I expect a few of 'the guys' were playing it around that time though. I remember Sam playing it at The Embankment Club around 92 / 93 time, so he may have picked up on it shortly after it was first 'aired'. Whatever - It's a great record, which very much suits Soul Sam (Great taste) All the best, Len

He he - Classic!

Phew.......I feel a tad dizzy.......now where are my 'Lenny Lullaby's? Len

Except for this - Tune!.......Not sure of 'actual' value - But well worth £415.00 by 'sound alone' - COME ON!!!! OW!!!!!! HUH!!!!! All the best, Len 'Little Stanley - The Stran' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_ij4A8xFuk

That's interesting, I still presume there's loads going on everywhere as I stopped taking much notice a long time ago - meaning I know which events I like, and am not looking for any more. Maybe things are a changing, it's a very good point you highlight with ref no money / work (or the recession in general) because loads of us have moaned for years about too many events, and lots of us (including me) overlooked the fact that a hard recession like this will effect events more so, than having too many. I'm not sure if this is relevant, but I took my Son down by the river today where there's a free 'splashy water' type area, and next to that a 'pay' area which includes a Bouncy Castle, an Inflatable Slide, Trampolines etc. Anyway, the 'Free' area was absolutely packed, so we wondered over to the 'Pay' area, and I could not believe that it was almost empty. The bloke in the Ticket Kiosk, said they hadn't even sold hardly any ice creams, and we agreed that people are simply skint. He was as shocked as I - It really is the sort of place you avoid because of fear that it's bound to be too crowded. My point is, I think the next couple of years on the Soul Scene will be interesting with ref how many events are on country wide then, compared to now, because of the 'Recession Effect' All the best, Len P.s - Sorry if this has gone way 'off topic', but interesting nevertheless.

Firstly I must point out that I don't claim to have 'greater knowledge' than you - I'm 'on here', so thought I'd 'add' I'm not sure really - there's always been collectors separate to the D.J's, but I suppose there is now loads more D.J's, so that would obviously increase record sales - Not 'important' to me though All the best, Len

Um, yes if you live in Stoke I getcha point though - I expect there's loads of (as we understand the 'term') Local Do's to Stoke.....Blo*dy hell, I was supposed to be 'retiring' from posting so much on here - It 'reels' you in though don't it? ....There's no 'possibly' about the 'watering down', but too late now, and the last thing I (personally) would ever do, is complain that there's not enough events on. I'm still for closing down The Soul Scene for the Summer Months (Hey - that's me ) All the best, Len

Abso'f*ckin'lutely! Len P.s - I like 'Impish' - do carry on

Actually Kev, I still don't think there should be two separate Scenes / events for the exact reasons you state. I think it's insulting to some punters - these 'returnees' have been 'returned' for ten years now, and I think would welcome new sounds as long as they didn't feel patronised. This is something I also have supported for years, but I do think it's too late for change now, also I'm past caring........well, as much as I did at least All the best, Len

He he, that made me chuckle - Good point though....But I think we all know what the term 'Local Do', generally means - a 'low key', 'not' national do (or known nationally) The kind of events that are on in every town, every weekend. Of course the description 'Local Do' (how I understand it) will have exceptions to that rule, as you have pointed out. God, don't we complicate things? - I love it! All the best, Len

Well put, and if you knew me you would know that I fully understand, and agree with you. Now I know this looks like I'm contradicting myself, so to explain this away.......What I mean is, I hate it when people go 'on and on' about it, because to me, it sounds so 'plastic' - It goes 'without' saying as far as I'm concerned, the D.J's that I respect go by these rules, but I've never heard any of them discuss it. Good point with ref 'The Outside World', you're correct there. I was thinking more of the conversations I have at work, trying to explain to the young lads about our Scene paying for the originals, and that we would be 'shot on site' if we down loaded the same tune and D.Jed somewhere with it - These young lads said (and I quote) "That's f*ckin' mad that is"..... But if I had likened it to collecting original paintings, against owning a poster / print, I think they would have understood (as you pointed out) So, I suppose I've 'shot myself in the foot' here - I want it all done 'proper' (I can't believe I've just used that word) but I don't want it discussed! ....Maybe it's because it's a massive reminder that the Scene ain't what it used to be, I dunno Thanks for your well written reply. All the best, Len

I think most people do check, but I know some just except that they are bound to clash with something, so don't do too much research. This is why promoting is now so unpredictable, no matter how good you are at doing so. As I said, it's a 'free for all' nowadays (Which is a shame) All the best, Len

Hi Kev, I know what you mean, and heartily agree with ref people wanting to attend different types of events - I love my upfront events, and could also go to an 'out and out' Oldies event and thoroughly enjoy myself. So, yes I do think the clash is unfortunate. What I'm saying is that 'unfortunate' seems to be mores the point in this particular case, rather than 'malicious' - Which is often the case. Ref weekenders - I lost interest in those when more than one a year took place (Cleethorpes) because that is what made it so special. It was unusual for us all to get together for a whole weekend - Going from seeing each other at our 'bestest', to seeing each other in our Pyjamas! (Whether you slept or not!) All the best, Len

This ain't 'so bad' either... 'Willie Hutch - Hurt So Bad' All the best, Len https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBGeYYVwvoE

Yep, every time I play it out it gets such a reaction from dancers and collectors alike - It's simply another 'under the radar' tune that got missed - What a tune aye mate? It just builds, and builds, and builds...... All the best, Len

This is the best version (apart from Little Anthony) A big 'Len's Den' sound at the minute (Please excuse the plug, but it is) 'Arthur Prysock - Hurt So Bad' - Enjoy! All the best, Len https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpv2yeC4MdM

'Reputation' = BEAUTIFUL! XXXX Len

I remember reading a record list with one of my records on it for £200.00! - I rang up the dealer saying I had one, and would he want to buy it - He was so sweet!......Len, has it got any numbers stamped on the grove?" ......."Um, no - none at all"....."I think that may be a pressing mate"......"A what?"....... - He fully explained, and thanked me for the call, bless him......You live and learn Len

Don't put ya self down Pete Len