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    Adding on to that, my memory now recollects that this was the time of Terry Callier's rebirth and his first gig at the 100 Club, which came about because of Eddie Pillar's Acid Jazz label re-issue of 'I don't want to see myself (without you)'. That was a great gig, and happened because there was an openess then, certainly in the London area, to more modern releases. Colin Brown (still here on the forum?), for example, was spinning a lot of modern sounds at this time in London and the track by the aforementioned Chuck Jackson, etc, fitted right in with that groove and mood.
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    Chuck Jackson - All Over the World. Brilliant! Narrow or broad in opinion, I don't care, but that's still one of my all time fave tunes from this period. Around then was also the Arthur Miles double-sider 'Helping hand/Trippin' on your love' and the Clarence Carter gem 'Messing with my mind'. I recall dancing in Clapham to the first, Southgate to the second, and in Lowestoft for the third!
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    Still looking for a copy of the G-Clefs... Thanks, Russell
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    Did pm you and am still waiting to hear...
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    Only posted a couple of time here before, but thought it seemed a good place to ask... Am looking for two Loma tracks: 1/ Carl Hall - You don't know nothing.../ Mean it Baby (Ex) Of course, this has to be an Issue as the Promo copy has the full length and edited (or 'LP'!) version of 'You don't know nothing...' 2/ G-Clefs - I can't stand it / Whirlwind (Ex) Thanks, Russell
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    One year on, and by way of rememberence have been listening to a couple of episodes of Soulcast. Hardly a day goes by without Jim being in my thoughts. I still miss him every day. Time marches on, of course, and in re-reading the many comments posted about him here, I feel even more lucky to have known him. Jim - you're missed, but never forgotten.
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    More information about "Sad News: Soulcast"
    Funeral arrangement details have been posted in the forum thread and are below. Due to downtime of news section have reposted the original post by Russell below It is with deep regret that I have to inform Soul Source members of the passing of Soulcast's Jim Demetriou. Jim, who ran and broadcast his online soul shows for a number of years, passed away today, Wednesday 19th September 2007, around 6:30pm. Jim had been battling against cancer for so many years. At the beginning of this year, with his condition worsening, and with hopes pinned on the advances in medical science, he underwent a stem cell transplant. This, it was hoped, would send his cancer into remission. It was a risky and traumatic process, but one he could not avoid. However, the process was perhaps even more taxing than even Jim had expected and over the months he grew weaker. The last few weeks his condition deteriorated and he had to go back into hospital. Beyond Soulcast, Jim was, with out a doubt, an exceptional man. He never had an axe to grind, didn't have a bad word to say about anyone and, even through his illness, always had an optimistic view of the world. Spiritually honest and with a great force of integrity, he believed that the world was intrinsically good and was there to be enjoyed. He was one of the life's few genuine nice guys. Having been fortunate to have had him as a best friend for just over 20 years, I will miss him — I already do and I know that so many others will too. Russell Gilbert The forum thread can be read here https://www.soul-source.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=56149 A tribute by Ben Summers and Russel Gilbert can be read on the 6ts site http://6ts.info/news.asp?area=jim Jim's funeral will take place at St Nicholas Church, Godolphin Road, Shepherds Bush, W12 8JW, on Tuesday 2nd October, starting at 12.30, followed by burial at Gunnersbury Cemetery, 143 Gunnersbury Avenue, Acton W3 8LE. All are welcome. Anyone wishing to send flowers for Jim should have them delivered to: Demetriou & English 131-133 Myddleton Road Wood Green London N22 8NG They should be delivered on Monday 2nd October at the latest. Anyone who would like to make a donation to charity instead is encouraged to do so.
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    The family haven't expressed a preference to the best of my knowledge, and I wouldn't want to speak on behalf of them, but would personally suggest that the Lymphoma Association is a good choice as it was Hodgkin's Lymphoma that Jim had. About 4-5 years ago, I did a sponsored swim for that charity. Jim supported me by acting as my lap counter and independent witness. He was keen that the money raised was going to a charity that specifically aided people with, and helped fund research into, the disease he had, rather than the funds going to a larger, more generalised one. That's just my own perspective, of course, and I'm sure his family wouldn't mind which charity it was. Russell
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    Anyone wishing to send flowers for Jim should have them delivered to: Demetriou & English 131-133 Myddleton Road Wood Green London N22 8NG They should be delivered on Monday 2nd October at the latest. Anyone who would like to make a donation to charity instead is encouraged to do so. Thanks, Russell
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    Here you go. I was looking through what little pics I have of Jim earlier. Here's a couple of them. One from the days when Jim had the ponytail... Russell
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    And my goodness, he was so proud of that. Likewise, the cd's you sent him around that time Ady. He couldn't believe that other's thought of him with such high regard! Such was his nature. Russell
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    It is with deep regret that I have to inform Soul Source members of the passing of Soulcast's Jim Demetriou. Jim, who ran and broadcast his online soul shows for a number of years, passed away today, Wednesday 19th September 2007, around 6:30pm. Jim had been battling against cancer for so many years. At the beginning of this year, with his condition worsening, and with hopes pinned on the advances in medical science, he underwent a stem cell transplant. This, it was hoped, would send his cancer into remission. It was a risky and traumatic process, but one he could not avoid. However, the process was perhaps even more taxing than even Jim had expected and over the months he grew weaker. The last few weeks his condition deteriorated and he had to go back into hospital. I don't know any real details as yet, I received a phone call from his brother Chris, this evening and, well, couldn't quite take it all in. Beyond Soulcast, Jim was, with out a doubt, an exceptional man. He never had an axe to grind, didn't have a bad word to say about anyone and, even through his illness, always had an optimistic view of the world. Spiritually honest and with a great force of integrity, he believed that the world was intrinsically good and was there to be enjoyed. He was one of the life's few genuine nice guys. Having been fortunate to have had him as a best friend for just over 20 years, I will miss him - I already do and I know that so many others will too. If as and when I have any more information I'll post it. Likewise, if others have more than my sketchy details to offer, please do so. Russell Gilbert


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