Len

It's every DJ's nightmare. I expect some chancer grabbed a handful of records and scarpered in seconds, which could easily happen, especially if lots of people were on the stage - This kind of thing was not really on people's minds years ago, but nowadays is different - Keep a sharp eye on your Gems! I used to put a 'wall' of tables along the back (For the DJ's records) But also along both sides, so there was only a small gap left to get to the stage. Mainly to control 'decks traffic', but it also made it very noticeable to the DJ who had joined them. A shame it happens at all of course, but glad it rarely does. Len

Hiya, Presume you know this is the other side to 'Not Too Old To Cry'. If you didn't, that may help you in your hunt Great tune! (Either side) Len

It's a ' free for all' now Steve - Pretty much gone are the days when promoters respectfully called up one other to discuss booking dates so not to encroach on each other's events, which was done for the obvious reasons you give (everyone suffers), and for the general health of the scene. Clashes did happen, but these were kept to the absolute minimum, and usually because of for want of trying, no one fell out over it happening every so often. Good luck to all promoters - You need a bit of that nowadays Len

Probably nerves Len

Have to say I'm the same, yet have read of incidents. I've also read of events playing just pressings that I am not aware of, and DJs that turn up just before their spot and go home straight after. I suppose if the odd occasions of the above examples get written about, it can seem as though they're more widespread than they actually are. Good point btw. Len

Hi Steve, Well I thought it was now cool to be into 'something different' I'm getting old now, so felt a mask may well have been an improvement....... ........My Son Bailey however (He's the one on the left) This is what 'packed to the rafters' really looks like - 'SlipKnot' Sorry Paul, a tad 'off-topic' here - It was thoroughly enjoyable witnessing my Son's passion of something though All the best, Len

'Boffins of Ballyhoo' defo a copyright Mick Lyons that one A few years back I was at a do (can't remember where) Was only myself and another dancing to somat, and a p*ssed up girl was dancing all over the place, even bumping into just the two of us who were on the dance floor at that particular time! After the record had finished, the guy came over to me with a big smile on his face and said......"Had that been a bloke I would have decked him!"......Of course I said......"Me too!".....(He didn't know I had only one fight in my entire life under my belt) Anyway, we simply shrugged it off, and didn't get too bothered by the p*ssed up girl (Who was having a wail of a time!) Point being - This was a few years ago, but going by what I read, it seems that these sort of manageable situations have now turned into some events being top heavy with more people like this than us lot. Depends where you go for now...... Len P.s - I saw 'SlipKnot' last night

It finishes at different times for lots of people for a variety of reasons. When you're 'chasing ya tail', that's when it's finished for you - Good luck to those who are enjoying it now Len

Looks like a lovely holiday, but I would never want to mix my holidays with 'Norman Soul' - Each to their own though (of course) Ady's Cleethorpe's weekender had a 'proper' pool party every Sunday night - God knows how everyone survived! (I don't think that was planned though) ((The pool party that is, not the whole weekender)) Len

Be interesting to hear other's views of 'Ten years on' Len

You're absolutely right - I only saw the ‘back end’ of this era, but I saw enough (Head bands, wrist bands, white socks, & Karate Kicks) to get the ‘feel’ of what it really was about (Realize this was much later, but the scene was still full of people from that time) Scary as hell to boot! Incidentally, I forwarded this link to a mate from this era, and he said it bought a lump to his throat. Thanks for posting. ‘CLAP!’ Len

Great stuff - You lot were soooo good at clapping! Len

And in time with the music (which makes a refreshing change) Len

Great that records get's em going.......It's rubbish when it's the other way around - From them moving and grooving to standing and staring Len

Yes, we felt it is going well so will leave it running - Don't forget to vote for our man folks! Len

Great stuff - This record is a 'double whammy'. The other side is also a beautiful tune. Len 'Jo Ann Garrett - Stay By My Side'

I've often thought about taking my own ipod (or Walkman) So if you see me dancing outa time - You know why! Len

You can get used to empty dance floors - Just blame the promoter for booking you, and mutter to yourself......"Philistines the lot of em"..... But in the interests of 'the bigger picture', as a general tune that should work anywhere, I'd probably use 'Jo Ann Garrett - Whole New Plan'. A class tune that most would know and like at any venue. If that didn't work then they don't deserve to hear anymore Len

Those few older documentary's such as this one are invaluable to mine and many other's memories - It's a big thanks from me for those. Len

Awful record btw Len

Good for you mate Alas my teenage angst is still with me at the age of 49 and a half - Hence 'power to him' for not giving a t*ss about what people think. There's a lot more important things happening in the world to be bothered about such goings on Len

Been keeping an eye on this thread - I’m sure the guy on the telly is well aware that if you put yaself ‘out there’ you’re gonna be open to both praise & criticism. I recon he is of an age where he couldn’t care less - Good on him for that. Len

I think you're absolutely right. As has been said, it's up to others to say if they want to credit / associate someone with a record. There's many records I associate with certain DJs, and they are not always the first ones to play them - All part of the fond memories. Len