Geoff September 28, 20222 yr 8 of 8 members say helpful 8 / 8 members What can one say about the 100 Club Anniversary nighter last Saturday? Superb is just one of the adjectives that could be used. A very special night in a very special club. It was my first allnighter since the previous year's one, so for me quite an occasion. Not so easy getting down as it was when I lived in London, but thanks to Bob Spendlove I had a lift down which made quite a long journey comfortable. Bob and Pete Ratcliffe picked me up at about 3pm and drove down to Luton to meet up with Kev Collins who with his wife kindly provided us with pizza and refreshments. We then took a train to London St Pancras and tube on to Oxford Circus. After an hour in a pub, not sure of its name, we went to the 100 Club where we told that the anniversary record would be sent out later. Then down the stairs to a very busy club area. After dropping off my bag and coat I wandered around talking to friends that I had not seen for ages. I think quite a few were surprised to see me. It was so good to see them, missed them a lot. No guest DJs, simply the regulars: Ady, Butch, Keith, Joel and Tomas. And they were all that was needed. Some oldies played, many rarities and underplayed tracks. Among many were: Job Opening; My Proposal; She Doesn't Love Me; Ask My Heart; Could It Be Me; Lord What's Happening To My People; Mighty Lovers cover up; Kiss Me Girl; Love Is A Trap; Don't Tear Me Down; I'll Never Stop Loving You; Sweet Memories; I Wanna Be Good To You; I Got Something Good; I Can Never Stop Crying Over You (thanks Ady for playing my request); Lonely Girl and ending the night with of course Baby I Need Your Loving. And as the lights came on the demo of I'll Never Stop Loving You was played. The dance floor was full the whole night, and it was full right at the end, can't remember it being that busy, usually clears out a little but everyone wanted to stay and enjoy the music. As I said earlier the 100 Club is a very special place, with a unique ambience. I always call it my spiritual home, sure a lot of others who were there would agree. Not the greatest dance floor in the world and sometimes the sound can be a bit dodgy but it is special. Proved it on Saturday night and Sunday morning. Thanks to Ady for keeping it going for such a phenomenally long time, with latterly the assistance of Matt and Fay. Much kudos to them. My thanks to all the DJs, the music was excellent, and to the 100 Club staff, hope to be back soon.
