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Absolutely stunning from the great man. I've forgotten more tunes than I can remember. Took me right back to Clifton Hall Sean. Definitely better tahn the footy today Chalky.

Hey Bearsy What's Kentucky Simmered Chicken got to do with this thread?

Despite the posts to the contrary Malc I won't be swayed - I stick by my guns! It would appear initially that you and I might be out on a bit of a limb here! I respect everyone else's views especially the promoters who have posted who know far more than me about this sort of stuff - like Chalky at Lifeline. I've heard nothing but positives about his venue - well done Chalks. I will get up to your venue in 2008. However, like you Malc I've been round the block quite a few times and I know what I would like to see in a venue. I went to a couple of Dave Thorley's Soul Shaker do's at Solihull last year - I found the music mix unbelievably refreshing. It wasn't a nigher and it needed more support - but for me the mix was right. I think the lack of support was down to other venues clashing - not the music policy. I know Dave had a lot on last year - marriage and stuff, but I hope 2008 sees him revive his do's. Maybe he can be persuaded to do a nighter! Just a few thoughts and personal preferences.

Ooops - Pete Smith that is.

How's about Pete on here? Have a look at his website Planet records.

You do make me laugh! just putting me scarf and mitts on! Then I'll leave you in piss - I mean peace!

And Pikeys!

Cos us northerners are too scared to go south! I agree about the mix Bearsy

Hey Barry I do like your drunken ramblings! My answer would be a nighter that plays a truly cross section of music - from underplayed quality 60r's through to refreshing, quality new releases. As long as it's good quality soul music. All in one room so that everyone could unite behind the music. Perhaps I'm living in a soul utopia! Best Peter

Hypocrisy? Perhaps a little maybe. I think this is far out weighed by the passion that people have for the music and those mainly unsung and unrecognised artists that have brought us the music we love. Most of whom would have lived their lives and passed away without any recognition for their work. There's a genuine love of these people - I would say affection, but I believe it goes way beyond that, and the music they have brought us. I feel privelidged to be a tiny part of this music scene - and a certain affinity with many of these people. I know the majority of NS people share this. It's not a one sided love affair either - just look at the many artists who have been tracked down in the states over the years. Many had no idea of the passion that existed for their music - many had been forced out of the industry due to little or no success. I don't know of many of these artists who have been unhappy at discovering just how much we value their often small, but not insignificant, contribution. I may have missed the point - but I like many others have enjoyed the special relationship I feel that I have had with these unsung heroes. It has brought me much pleasure over the years - and I know that is shared by a great number of the artists too.

Boo! How are you? Yes - we used to meet up with the Notts crew here before heading off for nighters in the early 80's. The usual motley crew - shippo - God bless him, curly, pickles et al. Also a geezer from Clifton who had a little girl - can never remember his name though! Obviously you must have been there - I'm not sure if I know you!?I'm pretty sure Byrney would have been there and can probably add more than me. We used to travel from Lincolnshire at the time although I've lived in Notts for 18 years now. Peter

Nice one Mike!

Hi Doc thanks for the good wishes. It would be great if you could get me a copy - and it would be nice to have it signed! I'll pm you my details. Unfortunately I won't be out and about for a few months but am well on the mend. Thanks mate. Peter

I seem to recall a couple of his records getting played - I think Tony is correct on his post, but can't remember the others. A lot of his stuff has a bit of a soul edge to it - particularly some of the intros. Not sure any of em are worth anything - they were mass produced weren't they.

Hi Everyone I ordered Reg's book from Amazon back in October and it still hasn't arrived. I've been ill since then and haven't been able to check my amazon account on my other computer at work. Has anyone else had a problem? Thanks peter

I agree there are some great sixties tunes that should be reactivated too - as many of you have said already not the same old same old stuff. Take a listen to Pat Brady and Gary Rushbrookes 1980 wigan sets posted up earlier - there's some great stuff on there that could do with being spun again.

I understand mate.

Those are exactly the tunes that I mean Simon - stuff that only got a little air time cos there was so much quality stuff about. I've forgotten hundreds of similar tunes - it's easier to recall some of the bigger tunes that were played for a little longer.

On a serious note Bearsy - I'm sure I read on some thread somewhere that you'd spun a few seventies or even eighties items? Have you any particular favourites? You can pm if you don't want to come out!

Not sure I recall this one Simon - I've just had a play and it's a from me!

Some of my choices would be Brothers Gilmore - I feel A Song Tony Fox - Love, Let Love and be Loved Tower of Power - So Very Hard Bobby Hutton - Wanting You, Needing You Just a few favourites of mine

I knew I could rely on you Simon.

I hear you've been spinning a bit of moderrn recently Bearsy. Well done.

Just to be a pain - and I know we've done this before cos I started it, but....................... never mind the reactivation of oldies. How's about reactivating some of the hundreds of modern tunes that saw the light of day - or night, for a very brief spell in the 80's.