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Hi Harpo here, just to let you know Chris is alive and well, i spent a lot of time getting the Cavendish reunion together this time last year, and we had a great night, 25 years on from the first one in 82 Chris is chief accountant for a large enviromental company, and travels the world watching England play footie( that is a real shock as he always hated the game) I'll e:mail him now and gety him to check the thread out Harpo

bEEN PLAYIN STUFF SINCE GETTING IN FROM THE oAKLEY C CLUB, AS USUAL MAINLY 70'S N MODERN, AND ALL REASONABLY PRICED....I WONT PAY DAFT MONEY. CANT AFFORD TO EVEN IF I WANTED DYNAMIC SUPERIORS ONE NIGHTER WINDY CITY GOOD GUYS DONT ALWAYS WIN SOLARIS YOU AND ME WALTER JACKSON IF I HAD MY WAY TRUTH COMING HOME CHAMPAGNE IF ONE MORE MORNING LJ REYNOLDS TRUST IN ME LEW KIRTON DO WHAT YOU WANT BE WHAT YOU ARE NATURAL FDOUR FREE WILLIE HUTCH EASY DOES IT LAMONT DOZIER COOL ME OUT SOFTONES THATS WHAT LOVE CAN DO SHERRYE AND SUSAYE LEAVING ME WAS THE BEST THING YOUV'E etc.. GEORGE DUKE I WANT YOU FOR MYSELF SPINNERS HE'LL NEVER LOVE YOU LIKE I DO TO MANY TO THINK STRAIGHT BACK ON THE DECKS IN A MO. WHEN SANDI'S FINISHED...I'LL UPDATE AS I GET EM OUT IN FUTURE.......HARPO

Has anyone seen or heard from Cannocks Ian Popple, known to all as Ric-Tic Last went anywhere with him to the Sunday Ritz dayer Ric-Tic review around 84 Smokey saw him in the Asda some time ago What a charecter, specially when with Kev Burden ?????????????????????

Hi Sully, i was only talkin 'bout you asnd the old crowd to Nik on friday Hows life mate....what you up to Do you see anyone from "time" ????? p.harpin@btopenworld.com keep in touch all the best Sandi n Harpo

I can remember my good friend Mr Edward (SMOKEY) Stokes holding court in the corridor on the far side, had a few laughs in there, some would not feel the same....great days

Mrs Harpo here, I have the casino night owl tattoo`ed on my right bosom paul thought my pen had leaked onto my blouse anyway aint soul music soul music ? we have motown labels among others in our collection. All l know is l like wot l know and know what l like, what l mean is l buy records to suit my individual taste. So there you have it, dont really matter whats on the paper but whats on the vynyl and what come out the speakers.

Hiya Harpo here can anyone source for me Zingara Garry Glenn (feat. Gonna give you my love) Softones and First Class (feat Candy) Elusion All toys Break (cotillion)

Great to hear that Duffy is still around, did he marry Sharon in the end....was Frankie Abbott the best man??????? Harpo

Hiya Paul, for yrs now lve been saying that if we dont get more young blood onto the scene then its gonna die out with us old dedicated soul music lovers. I aint no spring chicken m8, but l love wot l know, and know wot l love, it`s been a long time since lve used the term"Northern Soul" mainly because l believe soul music is soul music and its a shame to catogarise( cant spell soz) it. Oldies, 70`s 80`s , crossover , modern ???????????, if its got a soulful beat and it stirs the emotions then its good soul music and should be played, unfortuneately there are many D.J.`s/ soul fans stuck well and truely in the past and refuse to progress forward, 70`s and 80`s got slated way back in my old wigan days, why? god only knows , Because many of the soulies who hated them back then are now dancing to em in "oldies rooms" E.g. Benny Troy/ l wanna give you tomorrow. I loved it the very 1st time l heard it and still do today. but the mojority hated "Newies" as they were called. Thank god l moved on with the times as regards the soul scene, because l have a wealth of knowledge about not just the music but also the artists, promoters, and all kinds of people that make up this soulful family, l know l can go to any soul venue in the country and know at least one person,Not many people can say that. l and my B/F Paul (Harpo) are now being offered spots at various venues because we play something a bit different than the tired old records we hear venue in venue out, If you`d like to know more about what we play and the venues we are playing at, please feel free to E-mail us. l desparately want to see more young un`s on the scene in both oldies and modern rooms, dont let age put you off, if you like the music and you have the passion for it keep coming, eventually this will encourage more young people along.. l for one hope to see at a venue we attend, please seek us out and introduce yourself and your friends to me and paul, promise we dont bite( Harpo`s got no teeth , just joking). Just ask any1 who Harpo & Sandi are, you`ll find us l . Take care Sandi xxxxx

Hiya Andy, You have good taste in good music mate, Chuck Jackson /These chains of love, is one of my favorites, my all time favorite being Micky Moonshine/Name it you got it......l never tire of hearing that. lve got a rite ode list here for you, Brothers Of Soul/Come on back. Melvin Carter/Midnight Brew. Major Harris/Call me tomorrow. Ty Karim/You really made it good to me baby. Champaigne/If one more morning. Oscar Toney Jr/Aint that true love baby. Bobby Hebb/You wanna change me. Bill Harris/ Am l cold ,am l hot. Steve Mancha/Just keep on loving me. The Sunburst Band/Everyday. Percy Wiggins/It didnt take much to fall in love. " " " /Thats loving you. Teddy Pendergrass/The more l get the more l want. Sidra Orchestra/Sidra`s Theme. Prince Philip Mitchell/One on one. Milton Wright & Terra Shirma Strings/l belong to you. We The People/Making my daydream real. The Presicions/Such Misery. Street People/You`re my one weakness girl. John Gary Williams/The whole damn world is going crazy( fantastic , makes my hair stand up ) Scherrie & Susaye/Leaving me was the best thing you`ve ever done ( never heard this played , l will be giving it air time probably at Stafford Rangers on June 7th when Harpo & l are back to back) Bunny Sigler/Follow your heart. " " /Girl dont make me wait. Vicki Sue Robinson/Turn the beat around. Crystal Motion/You`re my main squeeze. C.B. Overton/Superstar Lady. Brainstorm/Wake up and be somebody " " / Lovin you is really my game. Nite-Liters/K-Jee. Billy Nichols/Diamond Ring. The Mob/l dig everything about you. Moment of Truth/Helplessly. Jodi Mathis/Dont you care anymore. Raymond Leferve & His Orchestra/Ame Caline( Soul Coaxing ). Deon Jackson/Thats what you do to me. " " " /Love takes a long time growing. " " " /l cant go on. David Lenyard & The Music Tree/It could have been you. Love Child Afro Cuban Blues Band/ Life & Death in G&A. ( Great record, great dancer) Mike Jemison/You`ll never get my love.(Covered up as `Men in the moon) Issac Hayes/Disco Connection. 21st Creation/Tailgate. Walter Jackson/Touching in the dark. " " /Let me come back. The Imagination/Love Diet. Eddie Kendricks/Going up in smoke. Marva Hicks/Looking over my shoulder. {Jimmy Conwell/Too much} {Len Jewel/Bettin on love} The Nights/(When you drop your gaurd) Love Knocks You Down. Fat Larry`s Band/Centre City. Ecstasy,Passion & Pain/l would`nt give you up. Daybreak/Everything man. The Crow/Your Autumn of tomorrow. Lou Edwards/Talking a`bout poor folks. Jean Carn/If you wanna go back. Ellusion/Living on the verge of leaving. Curtis/How can l tell her. Cameo/Find my way. Black Nasty/Cut your motor off Kenny Carlton/Lost & found. Sound Masters/Lonely,lonely. The Boogie Man Orchestra/ Lady,lady,lady. Eddie Holman/Time will tell. " " / This will be a night to remember. Bobby Bland/Yum,yum tree. Bobby Treetop/Wait til l get to know ya. Johnny Baker/Shyguy. Earl Connelly/Make up your mind. J.T. Brown/Like taking candy from a baby. Sam Moultrie/l`ll always love you. Martha Starr/No part time love for me. Parliaments/Heart Trouble. " " /Dont be sore at me. Timothy Wilson/Hey girl do you love me. " " / l must love you. Jimmy McFarland/Lonely lover. Doni Burdick/Bari Trak----You`re still in my heart. Incredibles/Nothing else to say baby. " " /Crying Heart. " " /Easily Mislead. Luther Ingram/Exus Trek. Think l better stop now before l really get carried away, there are millions of records out there that deserve a play, hopefully we ( Sandi & Paul (Harpo) ) can be given a chance to play some of them, so any promoters like our taste in soul music why not consider us at your venue!!!!! Cheeky sod l know, but if l dont ask l`ll never know. Oldies,crossover,last minute modern. l know some of the records listed may well be having a spin or 2 down your way, but not here in the west mids, unless l ask the D.J. of the moment, usually get told " l aint got it with me, but great record" what l dont understand is if most D.J`s like the records , why not play em, On the other hand l fully understand if any D.J. who tell me they dont like the record l`ve requested and therefore dont have a copy, Fair play to em, thats my feelings on soul music, l never buy a record l dont like, plenty D.J.`s out there will like certain records and be only too willing to play em if they got em with em. My best wishes go out to all D.J.`s on this soul scene of ours who have the balls to put themselves up there, and play the music they believe in ,In my opinion your all STARS. SANDI (SOON TO BE MRS PAUL HARPIN,AKA HARPO) P.S. Ive heard all the jokes about me HARPIN on. XXX

Hi Sandi 'n' Harpo here Sorry to hear the tragic news about Jimmy, we last saw them at Blackpool weekender where we all stayed in the same hotel. Deepest condolences at this time, and our thoughts go out to his family, and friends With love and sympathy Sandi and Paul xx

Came out one mornin' with Smokey a lad was there car bonnet open looking lost, "what's up" says our Mr Stokes, "come out the way i'll have a look" after 20 or so minutes, with bits of engine neatly lined up on the verge...Smokey say's "come on Harpo were off"....but what about me car say's this lad "Sorry mate don't know f*** all about em" say's Smoke as we amble away, me feelin a bit bad , but not as much as this poor geezer must have been....we laugh about it now...it was just one of those "PROJECTS" as Dave Allcock used to call 'em that you get you head into, then realise you aint gotta a clue what your doin' To add to the lads hurt he could hardly have have made a fuss considerind the non-mechanics id Sorry mate

Yes dad, lots of records played in robs honour, rob once complained to me that D.J.`s didnt ever play what he`d requested, although l`m sure some did. Well mate they did lastnight, and like at lowton after every 1 played 4 rob was followed with heartfelt applause, and rightly so. love to robs family xxx Sandi xxxxx

Hello Woody, l know everyone is right, and l am really greatful for their encouraging words, it means alot to me that we still live in a world where people genuinly care. In a way Rob has brought me and Sean closer than we have been in a long time, we all amble on in our own little worlds and sometimes forget whats important, this as made me take stock. Give my love to Lou. See you soon, Love Sandi xxxxxxx

I agree , or just dont buy it in the 1st place. There is`nt 1 record in our collection l dont love, and there are plenty more yet to buy l`d love as much. Aint gonna waste time or money on recs that dont do it for me. Sandi xx

since last thursday, that has been the question mostly asked by everyone who Paul and l have spoken to. Sadly there are no answers, the one person who could truely answer this is no longer here, not sure he`d know the answer either. We spoke in depth to Rob two weeks prior for nine hours, we listened to him, we advised him, we comforted him and cried with him. We did`nt have any answers for him , all we could offer him were our friendship and a safe place when he needed it. While driving lastnight l decided to change the tape l was playing in the car, something other than soul music,cus it was too upsetting for me, it was dark and l pulled out a tape (non-soul). I could`nt believe what the 1st track was, god it reduced me to tears, l was crying that much l had to pull over, my daughter Sian was with me and she broke down too, also asking WHY? The song........Dont Speak by No Doubt. ( Gwen Stafani) I`ve written down the words and are going to share them with you, because they remind me of that night Paul and I spent with Rob(Poma) You and me , We used to be together, Everyday together,always I really feel, That lm losing my best friend, I can`t believe, This could be the end, It looks as though you`re letting go, And if its real then l dont want to know, Dont speak, I know just what you`re saying, So please stop explaining, Dont tell me cause it hurts, Dont speak, I know what you`re thinking, I dont need your reasons, Dont tell me cause it hurts, Our memories, They can be inviting, But some are altogether, MIGHTY FRIGHTENING, As we die, both you and I, With my head in my hands l sit and cry, Dont speak, I know just what you`re saying, So please stop explaining, Dont tell me cause it hurts No,no,no, Dont speak, I know what you`re thinking, And l dont need your reasons, Dont tell me cause it hurts, It`s all ending, We gotta stop pretending who we are, (WHO ARE WE ? ) You and me, I can see us dying, are we??????????????????????????????? Dont speak, I know just what you`re saying, So please stop explaining, Dont tell me cause it hurts, No,no dont speak, I know what your thinking, And l dont need your reasons, Dont tell me cause it hurts, Dont tell me cause it hurts, I know what your saying, So please stop explaining, Dont speak,dont speak,dont speak, Oh l know what your thinking, And l dont need your reasons, I know you`re good,l know you`re good, I know you real good. Hush hush darling, Hush hush darling, Hush hush,dont tell me cause it hurts, Hush hush darling Hush hush darling Hush hush,dont tell me cause it hurts. It does hurt, it`s killing me, knowing how desparate Rob was, and failing to reach him, I want everyone to know l did try, l did my best, yet my best was`nt good enough, Paul tried,Sean tried, Sean sat with him night after night trying to reach him. Sean l know exactly how you`re feeling . Please dont hold anyone to blame, its so tragic, just remember the good times we shared with Rob, remember his character and honour the music he loved so much, soul music, it touches your heart, and pulls on your emotions, especially at a time like this. IN REMEMORANCE OF ROBERT POMROY AFFECTIONATELY KNOWN AS POMA, YOU WILL ALWAYS LIVE ON IN MY HEART, YOU HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE, BECAUSE YOU ARE SPECIAL. THANKYOU FOR BEING MY FRIEND,IT`S BEEN A HONOUR MATE.......................LOVE YOU ALWAYS. Sandi xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Well Poma me'darlin' you're certainly going to be missed, thats for sure. If only you had known it. To everyone who loved Poma love and see Bev. through this, and never miss the opportunity to show each other you love and care before it's too late. See you again me'darlin' show 'em what heaven is like....bye for now xxx