Chalky

Even when you tell them people still don't hear for the other noise going on around them. People don't always understand accents as well. I bet most DJ's don't even know what they sound like out "there" on the floor?

James Pogson, well I hadn't heard him before Saturday night. Fair to say we were still a little unsure how he would fair at an all-nighter as it isn't his usual kinda gig but he was simply brilliant. So what if he didn't use the mic all the time, he used it at the beginning and the end, the records spoke for him, he had the floor full, great set of across the board rare soul music. I didn't hear one complaint from any of 250 plus people who were there that he didn't use the mic between all the records. Some DJ's need to learn to shut up IMO.

I played three Kent 45's last night. George Soule - Midnight Affair, Allan Toussant - Laugh Till I Cry (bloody fantastic) and a request for Melba Moore, happy to oblige, tell a lie had a request for Spencer Wiggins Talk It Over which I was happy to play as well, so that was four. Quality "newies" are hard to come by and the scene has to make the most of releases of previously unissued material. I stop at reissues that already have an original issue though. There are some quality releases out there not just from Kent, Numerro with tracks like "That Girl" from The Notations, the recent Valdons release, the Gene Washington and the Ironsiders currently causing a stir, quality cheap dance music fit for any venue. The scene has to embrace them, it is stale enough at times and if it means playing a CD then so be it. It is a dance scene no longer ruled by the music, the music actually comes second to many people out there. I don't for a minute advocate laptops, hard drives but it is about time DJ's with character, individuality and a bit of thought rose to the top rather than the sheep mentality driven scene we currently have. Surely it would be a stronger scene for it? The scene at times needs to take its head from up it arse before it disappears up it totally. Dj's have always, always played cuts of unissued and even ultra rarities that a collector wouldn't part with but was happy to supply a cut, Jackie Day - Naughty Boy for example. I know it isn't everyones way of doing things but it was either that or deprive the scene of some great dance music.

There are definitely many rare records if only a tenner would be ignored. There is also a snob factor with common records as well. Probably an ego or dick waving thing at work where every record they play has to be in demand rarities. We was talking about price last night and my mate said he had someone say to him I don't buy unless £100+. There loss as they are missing out on some great records.

That Judy Clay needs putting out on Kent Town/Select, fantastic record.

I don't know how long Mick Smith had the Eddie Holman but Clarky had it also in the early 80's and was given plenty of airplay.

Been hard for years, some records Butch was playing in the 90's took a second or third copy 15 years later to break the record big, Tommy & Derby's, Johnny Praye etc. Goes back to a previous debate on here IMO or for another debate another time.

I don't understand the rest of your comment though, wasted on today's nighter scene?. Unissued, good or bad, I love to hear them all. It is the same with issued material, the wheat gets sorted from the chaff and if it is good enough the demand will be there. Regardless I'd like to own them all in some format or other so even if demand doesn't dictate a release I would still like to see them issued via CD, at least you can see the progress or lack of any particular artist made inn their careers.

You need to get out more Gareth, it has been massive for Andy Dyson on the all-nighter scene for some years. Rare as hens teeth too.

I get just as big a buzz from hearing something I don't know today as I did when a youngster starting out on the scene. The buzz is even bigger if it is good I still like to listen to new stuff even if it isn't to my taste.

I think Kev is Thanks to Simon, playlist now added.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04flx8s

First thing I listen to via on demand on a monday in the wagon.

who is actually, I can't remember

Nothing sinister mate, you just get a message/email telling you I've done another upload. Will be adding all the Stafford podcasts when time allows.

I'm sure I have some echoes left from 79/80.

And yes there are way too many venues, it is one reason why the scene has become so diluted and retro.

The reason for travelling is no longer there. The resoan once upon a time was to gear what you couldn't hear anywhere else. Now except for a few DJ's, some who rarely DJ in this country you can hear what most D j's have to offer on your dooorstep. Most night main rooms play what local soul night Dj's play. All the imagination and innovation has been eradicated practically.

Some of Detroit's greats behind this 45.

I'll go through what I've got someday, see what else I can add too this.

It's a one off, acetate.

If someone wishes to complete the track list I will add it to the upload

Sam Dees is great but Ted Taylor is the version for me, brilliant.

Only on a cd.

Where are you watching this? PM if it is naughty place