steve z

A fantastic night gone. When Tony & Mark considered & then asked me to become resident DJ, I was thrilled. Just one answer. When you stepped down the stairs into the cellar, you immediately knew the Greatstone was a venue to savour. All the guys & girls are brill and those of whom had the good fortune to be behind the decks, were honoured. Friends danced, listened or did both. Let's not forget Martyn, who in the early years performed, without exception, some truly tasty food; chilli, curries (both meat & veg) amongst other succulent fayre. Many thanks to Martyn from us all. The Greatstone has over the years, had most of the best British (please note Keith) playing their quality, known & unknown tunes for all to appreciate. I do remember I used to go behind the decks around midnight, to occasionally turned 3am. One night in particular, the dance floor being mopped of perspiration and condensation; twenty three dancers crammed on the dance floor on an already packed night. Brilliant! Superb Jo. The conversations I had with too many to mention, especially about N.S. where enlightening. Those conversations about everything else.......so many laughs. Soul fans from around the country Scotland & Wales and occasionally from abroad, were always made very welcome. I loved it!!! Cheers to Tony,Mark, Paul, Pete (Budgie), Adrian & the Oswestry Gang. Thank you to everyone from the bottom of my heart; there will never be another night like the Greatstone. As the Artistics sang..." I'm gonna miss you". Lastly, a super big Thank You to Mike for this tremendous site- Soul Source. So many happy memories. Goodbye; but I hope to see you all in the future. Stevie Z

Dear Glen,I always believed as healthy as you are you would be the last soul collector in the universe.Jim phoned me last night to tell me of this devastating information ,that you are no longer with us.He could not stay on the phone because he is so upset as am I.A Greatstone stalwart and fantastic ,knowledgeable ,collector of some of the rarest tunes available .I used to rib him when Bury beat Macclesfield on the occasion that they did. I shared many 1 to 1 conversations with him at the Greatstone and other qualitiy event 'cos thats where he would be.Its my turn to get the next round in when we meet up again Glen.Miss you Glen ,Stevie Z

HIYA ,I PUT A THREAD UP A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO SIMILAR TO YOURS I KICKED OFF WITH ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAV'S FROM THE ALBUM BY THE HESITATIONS, BORN FREE LP.............THE TRACK ..........DON' T GO....FABULOUS TUNE IMHO WHY OH WHY NO SINGLE RELEASE?IN MY TOP 5 TUNES OF ALL TIME ..ATVB STEVIE Z

Hiya ,been playing this top tune at the Greatstone for some time...JM didn't know this tune.How do you know of it? ATVB Stevie Z

Hi Roddy ,been playing the otherside at the Greatstone for some time.IMHO think it has the edge.ATVB Stevie Z

Hiya ,over the years of collecting soul records ,and I've had a few ,one tune has consistently sent shivers down my spine. Not the rarest by any means But one of the best IMHO The Hesitations tune off the LP Born Free never released as a single "DON'T GO' what a Tune...LP about a ton. CD yep .If not already available to listen to on here ,would someone please kindly post it. ATVB Stevie Z

Hi Phil , I purchased my copy off Alex a few years ago on the BLUE coloured label, been playing out the "I got everything" side at the Greatstone and because of this thread have only just listened to the flip !Pretty good too IMHO. ATB Steve

Hi Paul, will send a PM .ATB Stevie

Hi ,I had a copy that went to Richie Conn (The Gasher on here) about ten years ago for around £400 not seen another since ATB Steve

Hi Kev "lonely teardrops" ATB Stevie Z

Hi Mal sent you a PM ATB Steve

Hi ,sent you a PM ATB Steve

Hiya ,so not really rare just demand....same as the Argo tune .......tons about but in demand ATB Stevie

Hi Toad ,know Steve and Lydia...........tunes NOT the DJ..ATB Stevie

Hi Dan sold my copy for a Grand about 8 years ago.ATB Steve PS Bob Hinsley bought his copy for 40 quid quite a few years ago ATB Stevie

Hi Simon. The tune was found in a Blackpool record shop.Brian Wakelin got involved and because I have known John(Manship) for some years I helped broker the deal ,taking Brian and the tune down to Johns.The copy going indeed to Martin . Funny how things get tangled up .Birmingham!ATB Steve

Hi BriaNPlease play me THE SNAke your rarest tune

Please tell me your wants.ATBstevie

Great oldie,£25 tops............Stevie

Please let us all know.Stevie

Hiya Brian, broke a deal for the tune on MARS LA TOUR which Sam purchased at over £5000 \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\thanks for the reply

IS IT GOOD ENOUGH TO PLAY OUT?ATB Stevie Z

Hiya ,I put out a similar topic some time ago.....PIED PIPER Production takes some beating.ATB Stevie

Hiya, bought mine brand new release,mainly funk tunes.Sold it for £100 several years ago.ATB Steve