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Martha Reeves (a few times ). Mary Wells, Ruby Andrews who couldn’t remember or didn’t know the words, both times I’ve seen her.

They were brilliant, the backing singer/horn player was fantastic.

The best Djs IMO are collectors. It is the depth of their collections and knowledge that give them the edge. Hot boxers come and go. Everyone seems to equate Djing with spending lots of money but that shouldn’t be and isn’t the case. There is certainly no nee to resort to playing bootlegs. There are countless 45s well within the budget of most good enough for the dancefloor and I would sooner hear these, a set put together with imagination. There is no skill or imagination in a set full of expensive classics.

But many top Djs played carvers/emi discs throughout the 70s and 80s. It was the only way you heard many sounds. These days though there is no reason or excuse as the market opened up most of the top records turned up and there are p,enty of Djs who can do a set with the biggest records. No reason for anyone at any venue to be playing carvers or boots.

What a load of tosh. Richard Searling, doesn’t dance, Butch, Andy Dyson and I can think of many others who you never or rarely see on the floor. You don’t need to be a dancer to put a set together. I do agree that there are many cheque book djs who cannot put a set together, dancers or not.

Sorry but I’m in the “what has she got to do with this forum” camp. Just never got her nor the fuss around her, poor singer IMO, don’t think she had anything soulful about her act tbh. But as said each to their own.

The acts are all listed at the end. Chuck Carter and Chuck Jackson would be great to see.

Have to say the footage is extraordinary, simply superb. Mark Kermode gave it a glowing review on Wittertainment, film of the week and his best film of the year so far, the best music film/documentary ever. He has watched it four times. Here is his Guardian review.... https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/jul/18/summer-of-soul-review-questlove-documentary-harlem-cultural-festival-1969

Ady Pountain had it, George Sharp too if memory serves.

Hamilton Movement twice the price of Norma, this is what makes a mockery of the collecting scene and just goes to show its an ego trippin Dj led scene. Loons. Cajun Hart It was a tough sell at £400 a few years ago. I’d want the demo and the UK issue for that.

The UK sellers add the postage on a bit more knowing most will pay it rather than go to the states, vultures.

Really? I’ve always found UK sellers to be far more expensive than any US seller in general. I’ve often bought from the US rather than give my money to a greedy Brit who often mark their prices for Lps 50 to 100% more expensive.

This weeks show with a 3,2,1, selection from Kev Roberts....

It was big before the Dome, Kenny Burrell. I was at the Dome, it was sh*te then and it still is.

White card are ok but easily damaged, get damp etc etc. The really useful boxes really are the best there is for affordable storage.

The only reason the crap that is Joey D is even mentioned is because of its rarity. If it was £10 it wouldn't even sell.

My first planned night out is the Boat nighter at the end of August. I will just wait and see what happens, let things settle down.

Have to agree about Wilton, quietly did its thing and unearthed many records that would have stayed hidden away

Guess we could add digital/downloads. BVAN certainly left its mark the last 18 months, one of if not the first to stream, then the rise of the virtual Dj.

Lifeline IMO paved the way for a few of those clubs. The scene was in the doldrums, going nowhere and Lifeline gave it the lick up the arse it needed. The rest simply followed suit in time.

It wasn't the start of anything, it was an oldies night and taking the best of what was already around. Weekenders started their rise 10 years before. They might have been popular nights but they were hardly landmark or indeed ground breaking. That isn't to diss the promotion either, had some great nights there over the years but it offered nothing new.

Many of these "landmark" moments will not be remembered for posterity like the Torch, Wheel, Wigan, Cleethorpes, Mecca, Stafford & 100 Club etc. Very few if any since have left an indelible mark on the scene. They have by and large been a continuation of what went before, popular yes/maybe but hardly ground breaking. You could probably add the rise of weekenders, Yarmouth, Cleethorpes, Southport, the advent of the CD, game changer for the industry whether we like it or not. Sorry if this sounds a bit brutal but that is the way I see it.

A mix of some recent release from the last couple of months... Lady Wray - Games People Play Carman Bryant - Midnight Star - Super Disco Edits Jimmy Ruffin - Tale Me Back - North Broad Street Mark IV - I Knew It Wouldn’t Last (Mid Tempo Version) - Cordial Roz Ryan - Life After Love - Super Disco Edits Jimmy Ruffin - Make Me A Winner - North Broad Street Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign - 69 Cents - Super Disco Edits Originals - Young Train - MD Records Ruby Andrews - It Takes Me Away - MD Records Bottom & Company - You’re Messing Up A Good Thing - MD Records Mary Gresham - Use Me - MD Records Michelle David - It’s Gonna Be Alright - One World Records Michelle David & The True-Tones - Good Good Good - One World Records The Freedom Affair - Outta My Mind - One World Records Sean Oliver - You & Me (Radio Edit) - One World Records Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign - That Is Why - Super Disco Edits Adriana Evans - Looking For Your Love - Soul 4 Real Arthur Foy - Love Dreams - Izipho Bobby Barnes - I’ve Had My Share (Of Loving You) - Soul 4 Real James Carr - I Don’t Want To be Hurt Anymore - Diggin’ Deep Bobby Barnes - Super High On Your Love - Soul 4 Real Jesse James - If A Man Ever Loved A Woman (Baby Love You) Soul Junction Joe Adams - Stop Before You Lose Me - Soul Direction Eddie Holman - Hold Me In Your Arms - Shotgun Joe Adams - That’s Not Half Bad - Soul Direction Opals - Can’t Give Up - Kent Select Tut Sutton - I Can Feel The Tears - Hit & Run Paul Thompson - Having A Little Talk With Love - Hit & Run Jesse James - I Don’t Want A Divided Love - Soul Junction Opals - End My Suffering - Kent Select Laura Rain & The Caesars - Closer To The Win - LRK

Think Dave @Louise has sold out so just the copies with the dealers out there, don't sleep on it.