Peter99

I went to an all niter at Birmingham Locarno - 1979 I think, certainly before Wigan shut. it was half empty and crap. Anyway, back on thread, anyone ordered one of Kev's books yet?

It is odd. But the facts are that the likes of Clifton Hall, rammed, Cleethorpes, rammed, Bradford all niters, rammed, Stafford, rammed, Morecambe, rammmed, Notts Odd Fellows rammed - these are just a few of the bigger places. The likes of Sir Dickie was at his absolute best in the early 80,s, Soul Sam, G Rushbrooke, Pat Brady, Poke. Mr Hampsey, Guy and Keb, Adam etc - all playing some blinding stuff. P

About matches my experiences Chalky Fantastic rammed venues, plenty of new music, and plenty going off.

Not sure if you meant my post was a petty argument Pete - I'm sure you didn't. It was a valid point and one which Kev acknowledged - as you can see from his post he even says he's changed his mind on what was an outdated view. Peter

Hi Kev Wasn't looking for an apology mate - and wasn't trying to be difficult. The 80's for me (and many others) was a great time musically and venue/niter wise too. Clifton Hall, Cleethorpes, Stafford, Leicester Odd Fellows etc - hugely popular all niters, packed to the rafters with soul people on a new soul journey of modern/contemporary sounds juxtaposed with the style of Keb and Guy and their 60's newies offerings etc. I had my best times in the 80's by a long, long way. Cheers Peter

Great mid tempo slice of soul Dave. Peter

Apparently this definitive book says "During the 80's the movement took a serious turn for the worse, however with the advent of the 90's and CD's, things could not be more healthier". That certainly wasn't my experience and it isn't a view which I could agree with now. Peter

Fantastic record. Looks nice on the white demo.

I was gonna post that Pete! Great tune. Peter

I'm probably way off the mark - which is ok, but Clifton Hall dance floor was pretty big back in the day. But so were Wagon Wheels and Curly Wurlys - and they seem very small these days. Peter

Nice record. Quite a hard one I think. Hope you find one matey. P

Beware if you're going to google this - one of the sites it directs you to will infect your machine with a powerful trojun virus. Luckily my machine has some robust anti virus protection via my work server. Peter

Not too bad mate.

Ay up Mr Bearsy You've been quietly building yersen a nice collection mate. Hope yer get em shifted and yer well buddy. Peter

Damn, that's a mighty fine record our kid. New to me - great stuff Gary. Peter

Got my own lap top back and raring to go! Been into the dirty box for this one - something from 1981. Has it ever had any decent recognition - not sure. Great lyrics and vocals and a nice record for a bit of a shuffle. The Temptations - Aiming at your Heart Peter

Yeah, that's all right Pete Peter

Some nice stuff there buddy. Peter

Interesting stuff Roburt - no need to get caught up in semantics, it's an enjoyable read. Thanks for posting/sharing. Peter

Hi Andy This is nice - it's very familiar. Anyone else done it? I might have this somewhere. Peter

Have you been drinking Kegsy old lad? The point I was trying to make was that it reminds of the Derby Assembly Rooms all niters in the late seventies. I don't think my post suggested that the record was released in, or not played prior to, 1979. Or did it? I have been drinking by the way because it's night time.

Lots and lots - my first ever all niter Paul. That mid tempo melancholy still does it for me - and that wonderful voice of course. Hope you get one buddy. Peter

Used to like hearing this played out back in the day. Remember Derby Assembly Rooms dance floor bouncing to this at the all niters in - err, probably 1979? Peter

70's soul - you know it makes sense Tony! Hope yer well buddy and good luck with the sales. Peter