71 Steve, on 06 August 2011 - 05:35 PM, said:
Following on from the great original thread for this night, just thought I'd be first to say what a top night this was. Lots of great tunes and a good 150+ people with dance floor busy (and hot!) from just after 9pm, right through to the classic Mecca ending instrumental sound of Young Holt Unlimited - California Montage.
Great to hear / learn what was played at the original Rushden "Rock" nights back in the mid to late 70's and to see some of the original DJ's / punters of those nights playing what they recall was enjoyed back then...a fair few of which are still regularly heard out and about but plenty that just don't get played (sadly!).
Be great if the DJ's on the night could list what they played...and thanks again...was an honour to be asked to warm the kit up for the first hour and play a couple of dozen records which I thought might have been played back then (when I was just starting school
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I attempt to add a couple of photos below,
and I apologise now Phil / Tank that I didn't get one of the two of you, as I forgot I'd got my camera with me until you'd finished your 8.30 to 9.30 double decking spot! Anyone else get one?
All the best and well done all! Steve
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Steve, think you have summed the night up well mate , its always a bit of an unknown quantity when organising this kind of night but any fears we had about folks turning up were quickly quelled, thought the turn out was excellent just over 150 officially plus djs friends,freebies and the odd few that may have sneeked in. Atmosphere was tops! and was great to see many faces from the past...wore me out chatting and reminiscing.
Think the general consensus was that the music was spot on! Yes many classics that featured at the "Rock" but was nice to hear yourself Phil, Tank and Tony throwing in some lesser known stuff that was in the spirit of the night. I really enjoyed myself double decking with Karl, who I thought was on top form.He also made the comment of night, whilst we were sharing the decks He looked across at me grinning and said "This is brilliant Jem" simple I know but summed it up for me as well.
Thought Johnny and Andy finished the night off fantastically was nice to see them teaming up. Andy you made some inspired choices mate! and John's infectous style ! really got the floor buzzing and I know He had a good night cos I phoned Him the next morning at 10.30 and He was still asleep .......must be delayed jet lag mate ?
All in all a great night.... think we may do it again sometime....Many thanks to all that attended, All the djs, Julia , Shane and Steve Brown for all the hard work on the door and behind the scenes
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...but don't waste any that would be better played later on by someone else.
