Peter99

Larry Houston, Will Colllins and Will Power, Curtis, Skip Mahoney, The Pretenders, Charles Johnson etc - the best music time for me by a long shot. Most of em have stood the test of time. I was living the dream back then - fantastic times with some of the best people I've ever met. Peter

Before I got into the "scene" I was buying albums by the likes of the Stylistics - probably aged about 13 or 14. Then got into the scene at 15 - and really struggled to get my head round some of the stuff which was "big" - although as young new kid on the block you kept yer gob shut. I knew then that I liked mid tempo soul music. Someone has already said that they liked some of the stuff Sam was playing - and I did too. Went to Wigan in 80/81 and was absolutely blown away by Richard Searling - and others, Sam and Gary R. It was a long time ago, but things like Daybreak, Alfie Davison, Mind and Matter etc - equally championed by Sam and others too changed my whole outlook. Loved those sets - never been bettered in my view and it went from there. Other people over the years such as Poke, Pat, Arthur, Dave Thorley, Sean Hampsey etc have all played a part. Niter wise Wigan, Clifton Hall, Cleethorpes, Bradford etc. These days my favourite stuff is mid tempo seventies - doesn't have to be danceable as long as it's soul. I still appreciate 60's soul music and newer stuff too. Will have a think about some of my favourite and most memorable records. Could be a good thread this! Peter

Great, I guess I'll now escape being called rude and nasty names! Peter

Mm, that is a fact that crossed my mind Matt I wanted, want, Othello to be a girl cos when I used to dance to it back in the day I was sure it was a lovely girl singing a lovely mid tempo song. I'm probably wrong and my dreams have been shattered! Feck. Peter

Surely Othello is a girl Nick? Interesting that there appears to be little or no reference on tinternet. Some smart ass will now come and show I'm wrong! Peter

Not sure if this is the sort of response you're looking for. But.................remember as a little kid, maybe seven or eight, getting a little blue transistor radio for my birthday. I used to listen to everything and anything I could receive on that - hidden under the blankets at night time. It was amazing for a littlle kid growing up. Peter

Needs to put a price on it though. It's too good a record to feck about with. Peter

It's one of the best modern records ever imo. And very hard on the 45. Peter

Great thread - great record. Love the pictures Chalky. Very interesting. Thanks everyone. Peter

Nice records buddy. Peter

Ay Up Swifty lad. Yep some very nice records there buddy. Peter

This is good - I knew this track but apparently the whole album is good - was posted up by Tony on the Soul Record of the day thread. Dusty Grooves have some. Peter

Nice record mate. I've got the album. There's a couple of 45's here Joe. https://www.discogs.com/sell/list?master_id=302396&ev=mb Peter

I'm not sure if I know Micky - perhaps from back in the day. That matters not though - I am genuinely saddened to hear that he has passed away. However, what a tribute the man has received from his friends on Soul Source - he was obviously a very kind man who was loved by many, many people. Condolences to his family. Peter

I agree. It's a great soul record. Peter

It's a very nice record. Peter

I emailed Richard via his website last year to enquire about any progress - as Steve G says, Richard has been talking about it for a few years. I seem to recall him saying that he was hoping to make a start/had done a bit of research for it. As has been said it would be a top read from a man who has great taste in soul music and really set the bar. Peter

Yes it is - super, super soul music. New to me too. Nice one. Peter

Blimey, how tragic. I'm really sorry to hear that. Peter

The Mashed Potato - Gene Chandler There Was a Time from memory. But I could have heard it all wrong and made it all up! Long, long time ago! Peter

Smiffy agree? You must be joking. Sorry Pete - it had to be done! LOL Peter

I was going to ask that Kev. I don't understand/know much about stuff like this so thanks for the reply John. It's as simple as a thing like that? Some fcuk up isn't it. I wonder what that costs in terms of not recouping what anyone has paid out to get it to market? What a shame - a whole project ruined. well I guess it is? I meant to copy Kev R into this - bugger messed up. Kev R - any more details information? Cheers P

Hi Russ Jerry Butler"Ž— Iceman - The Mercury Years double cd - a few on amazon but not cheap. https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B000001DUG/ref=tmm_acd_used_olp_sr?ie=UTF8&condition=used Peter

It's an epic fecking journey by any mode of transport! Not so bad now with the Lincoln and Newark by passes. Havind said that I haven't been back for years - the nearest I go now is Lincoln to see my brother. Back in the day - before the Newark by pass, on our way to either Nottingham, Derby or Leics we had a regular habit of stopping at the Newark Little Chef for a last eat and brew of the weekend before necking our gear - anywhere between 10 and 11 pm. Peter

And you lot are much older of course. Me, I'm Peter fecking Pan! Peter