D'ya know..didn't think I'd get one reply to this topic? Just need a extremely nice promoter to set the ball rolling!!! Wish I was loaded then I'd buy a venue with about FIVE rooms and there could be some'at different in all of them!!
After listening to 'If this is goodbye' by Harry & the Keyava's..and then listening to 'May the best man win'
by Johnny Copeland, Mr Dospan & I are convinced that Harry (of the keyava's) and Johnny Copeland are the same person!! Has anyone else noticed the similarity of their voices? not only that but the songs themselves are very similar. I once asked this question but the only answer I got was that Harry (he of the keyavas) is actually called Harry Starr (whoever he is). Please, please, does anyone know the answer to this as it's driving me potty!!!
Do they play disco in the main rooms? I know they play a smattering of modern etc,, but at least if they have a motown room it will be a refreshing change.
So all that's needed now is.. a very, very, nice promoter to find an extra room (anywhere will do)
and some very, very, nice dj's (with good collection of tamla) and..hey presto!! wev'e got a 'Motown Room'!! ....Any offer's anyone????
Err..can't really comment on the bit about the Casino as I only went Once!! and then I spent the whole night sat in the darkest corner of Mr M's!!! .. I dare not get up and dance (was a very naive seventeen year old!) didn't think I could compete with the regular casino gooer's!! they all seemed soooo good!!!...I do like a good old dance now though!
Kaz
There are many venue's that offer more than one room.. but would anyone be interested in a room that played tamla classics (not needle in a haystack!) and the odd bit of club soul? I know I would!! .
Just thought I'd ask this as I'm curious as to what others think.
(From Mrs Dospan ; aka; Kaz)
There's some real tear-jerker's listed on this thread! For me it has to be Willie Parker - Don't hurt the one you love. (always brings a golf ball size lump to my throat)
For Mr Dospan..far too many to mention!!!
No, not just young ones, in fact.. Ive been burnt by some folk I know!, (although unintenionally). It'd be better if the fags were left in the ashtray etc..
Mrs Dospan (aka Kaz)
Hear..Hear!! Totally agree with you. I myself have been the victim of ciggie burns and it hurts a lot!! also been unfortunate to fall (cringe!) on a beer spilt floor (quite a few times..ooh the shame!) although only my pride was hurt.
Hi. Just been looking at pic of Andy Simpson, cant have been a few months ago..he looks just the same as he did when he was 17!!. Does he live in australia? if not if you see him ask him if he remembers Steve Ridealgh from the Ducchess pub Sackville street bradford.. and has he still got my Gene Chandler rec (title)I can take of myself! (on black/green action). Thanx. Steve
Really appreciate your reply, its good to know they are still on the scene. I haven't seen these lads since the 1970s!, it would be great to see them again. Anyway, thanx and if you hear owt else (or know anyone who hears owt) would you let me know?. Much appreciated. Steve
Is there anyone out there who used to frequent the 'cont'/hole in the wall (on godwin street bradford) approx 1968-1970?. Or did you ever go to the L'Ambassador (bradford same sort of time), Lord Jims huddersfield?. Be nice to catch up with some of the crew that knocked about. If you remember Steve from the Ducchess pub (sackville street bradford) then get in touch. Also, does anyone know the whereabouts of Yogi and Reggie from Hemel Hempstead? They used to go to wigan (1973-1976ish) and they used to bring maggie back up to bradford when she had no lift. Be nice to hear from these lads or anyone who knows them. Cheers.