Boomerang @ Thorne - Saturday 1St August 2009

[Pete Burton]

Our first trip up to Thorne and Claire and I had to drive up through a monsoon to get there but it was well worth the effort, quality music and great people making for easily the best night we've had for a while.

Hope Cat and Rich aren't still walking the streets of Thorne searching for the kebab house

Thanks for the trade Flanny and thanks for the laughs Woody

Pete

[Maria O]

Will post properly after recovery, but just a quick note to say THANK YOU to all who made it yesterday

I wanted to upload this quickly in case I lost the file:

First playlist already in and it's....

SOUL SAM

Soul Sam's FIRST SET (before 4pm opening until 5:15):

Ed Nelson - I'll Give You A Ring (Sagittarius)

Lee Williams - Since I Don't Have You (Black Soul)

Words Of Wisdom - Why Can We Be Friends (C/U)

L.J. Reynolds and the Relations - Stop Look Over Your Past (Monique)

Walter Wilson - Not Now But Later (Wand)

Richard Caiton - I'm Gonna Love You More" (Malaco)

Peace Love & Happiness - Ain't Nothing But A Love Thang (Abab)

Bobby Patterson - Recipe For Peace (Paula)

Unknown Artist - Can't Depend On You (Bamboo acetate)

The Soul Injection - Stay Of the Moon (Accent)

Apaches - Just Another Lazy Day (Big 8)

Emulations - Move A Little Slower Girl (Emulate)

Apple & the Three Oranges - Love Brings Out The Best Of You (Sagittarius)

Baby Sister & The Gospel Echoettes - Up Above My Head (Su-Ann)

Brotherhood - When You Need Me (Tesseract)

Bernard Smith - Man Without A People (Spectrum)

Brad Lundy - I Want To Share (Lundy)

Sharon McMahan - Maybe You'll Be Back (Columbia)

Broken Melody - What's Happening Baby (Pesante)

David Peoples - Got To Get My Broom Out (Saru)

Samson & Delilah - You Bring The Tears (Polydor)

The Demands - Say It Again (Clem)

Felony Theft - When You Have Love (Mijarelix)

Nat T Jones - Moving Forward (Wilstone)

The Montiques - Take Another Look (Lamp)

Eddie Smith - I Did'nt Realize (Mellotone)

Sonny Til - I Gave It All Up (Clown)

Inell Young - What Do You See In Her (Libra)

H. Andrews - I'm So Tired Of Being Lonely (Balance)

The Multiple Choice - I Wouldn't Be Crying (Gemini)

James Monroe - Frontiers Man of the Galaxy (Magic Touch)

Sly, Slick and Wicked - Never Had A Girl... (Like You!) (Bad Boys)

Soul Sam's SECOND SET (midnight until 1am):

Fluorescent Smogg - All My Life (WG)

Herby Brown (with Randy Mather - Sax) - One More Broken Heart (Blue Ash)

Tearra - Just Loving You (Midtown)

The O'Jays - To Prove I Love You (TSOP)

Robert Tanner - Sweet Memories (Megatone)

The 4 Dynamics - Things That A Lady Ain't Suppose To Do (Peachtreee)

The Appointments - I Saw You There (De-Lite)

Arthur Willis & Soulful Dynamic's - The Hurting Is Over (Mars La Tour)

The Poets - Wrapped Around Your Finger (J-2)

Papa Bear & the Cubs - You're So Fine (SMS)

Mel Williams - Sweet Girl Of Mine (Buddah)

Neo - Smile (HCS 12")

Omar featuring Angie Stone - Be Thankful (Blaze's Shrine Mix) (Spun 12")

Jackie Wilson - It Only Happens When I Look At You (Brunswick)

Willie & the Mighty Magnificents - Funky (8) Corners Pt. 2 (All Platinum)

Joseph Webster - My Love Is So Strong (Crow)

Lil Major Williams - Girl Don't Leave Me (Williams III)

Little Reuben - In The Name of Loneliness (NR)

Chuck Holiday - Just Can't Trust Nobody (Dade)

Cory Glover - "Little Girl" (white label)

Jimmie "Bo" Horn - I Can't Speak (Dade)

m

ps. Never let it be said that Soul Sam wouldn't do anything for us girls (see pic)

Edited August 3, 2009 by Maria O

[Arthur Fenn]

Thanks to the girls for putting on another great night at the Tavern, very good turn out with lots of new faces. Thanks to Sam who had to drive us home as i started on the magners at 3pm . My playlist in no particular order, Arthur.

SET 1

Eboney Essence - Let Me In [Goodie Train]

Larry Hobson - Say What's On Your Mind [C/U]

Philharmonics - I Need, I Need Your Love [soulin]

The Summits - I Can't Get Over Losing You [Dontee]

Bottom & Company - Gonna Find A True Love [Motown]

The Lovations - (I Keep Singing) La La La Ooh [Car City]

Rear-View - I Wanna Hear It From You [ben-L Records]

Brad Lundy - Breaking Point [Lundy]

The Spartans - I Don't Need Another Lover [Era]

Dwight Franklin - Foxie Lila [Franklin]

Veda - What It's All About [West Sounds]

Flame 'n' King - Open Up Your Eyes [C/U]

Jean Wells - "What Have I Got To Lose" [Calla]

Mixed Emotions - Am I Imposing [Rock-Way]

The Saints - I'll Let You Slide [Wigwam]

The Honey Bees - Let's Get Back Together [Garrison]

Differences - Five Minutes [Monca]

Soul For Sale - Let Me Love You [Geronimo]

Two Plus Two - I'm Sure [Velgo]

The Caesars - (Lala) I Love You [Lanie]

The Enchanters - There's A Look About You [Tee Pee]

The Magicians - Love, Let's Try It Again [Villa]

Vanguards - "Good Times Bad Times" [Lamp]

The Performers - Little Angel [sir Graham]

The Perfections - The Right To Cry [AGC]

SET 2

Jessie James - Are You Gonna Leave Me [shirley]

Lee Williams and the Cymbals - It'a Everything About You (That I Love) [Carnival]

Mel Britt - She'll Come Running Back [Fip]

The Montclairs - "Hey You! Don't Fight It!" [Arch]

Charles Mintz - Running Back [up Look]

Rising Sun - Good Loving [Kingston]

Barbara St Clair - Teacherman [Crosseyed Bear]

Jade - Take You Higher [ESP]

The Honey Bees - Never In A Million Years [Garrison]

Ice - "Reality" [ice]

Eloise Laws - Love Factory [Music Merchant]

Anthony White - Hey Baby [Philadelphia International]

Angela Davis & The Mighty Chevelles - My Love (Is So Strong) [Flaming Arrow]

Wee - Try Me [Owl]

Jesse James - If You Want A Love Affair [20th Century]

Patrinell Staten - Little Love Affair [sepia]

The Nu-Rons - All Of My Life [Nu-Ron]

Hank Hodge with J-Note & Orch. - Eye For An Eye [Eye]

Kings Of Soul - Is Your Love For Me [Down To Earth]

Bobby Rich - There's A Girl Somewhere [sambea]

Seville - Show Me The Way [Kayo International]

Michael Cooper - Gotta Get You Undressed [Reprise CD]

Joey Diggs - Your Love Keeps Workin' On Me [Capital CD]

[Theresa]

Just a quickie (story of my life!) to say that the South London Massive spent a cracking brief interlude at Thorne last night, before heading off to Radcliffe. Happy birthdays to the lovely Karen & Tracy, thanks to Flanny for the industrial sized round of Slippery Nipples, foul of course but necessary to sustain us throughout Justin's very random driving across to Madchester.

Myself & Dru had a lovely squeeze from Arthur (I'm sure we're both pregnant now) and it was fab to see lots of loud and proud crumpet out in East Yorks. Frank Giacobbe particularly is a proper handful isn't he? Phwoaar Lots of laughter throughout our visit.

Caught Marco & Arthur's sets, quality throughout. Hope it won't be quite such a long interval before we sojourn in Thorne once again.

Theresa x

[Guest loma 1]

first time there last nite ,

hope it wont be the last ,

[Rbman]

Well done Karen (I don't choose the talent) and Maria for a splendid alldayer. Always made so welcome. Lovely meal in the company of Maria & Arthur, Mr Barnfather, Ady Pountain and his friends. Had a good laugh and a few shorts with Flanny (Mr SlipperyNipple), Taffy, Ady, and Arthur but had a hangover in the morning. Thanks to Geoff Green for his good company there and back and booking the B&B. Good to meet Cunnie for the first time.

[Geoff]

Reading Rbman's post has spurred me into action. I have to reiterate all he said, great time, good friends and excellent music from all the DJs.

Thanks to Martin for driving and his company, sorry there wasn't any R&B on the tapes I bought along for the car, will do better next time, lol. Seriously though, good of you to drive and we did have a laugh didn't we? Good job I could find our way back to the Thorne Central Guest House otherwise we might still be wandering around.

Memo to myself: don't mix wine and spirits, not a good idea, lucky no hangover.

Boomerang plays the right mix of music for me, long may it continue.

[Theresa]

Well done Karen (I don't choose the talent) and Maria for a splendid alldayer. Always made so welcome. Lovely meal in the company of Maria & Arthur, Mr Barnfather, Ady Pountain and his friends. Had a good laugh and a few shorts with Flanny (Mr SlipperyNipple), Taffy, Ady, and Arthur but had a hangover in the morning. Thanks to Geoff Green for his good company there and back and booking the B&B. Good to meet Cunnie for the first time.

Martin, I can't believe we both drove a squillion miles from the Southside to a venue not much larger than a postage stamp and I didn't see you there! I blame Flanny and those Slippery ones. Catch up soon. T x

[Rbman]

Martin, I can't believe we both drove a squillion miles from the Southside to a venue not much larger than a postage stamp and I didn't see you there! I blame Flanny and those Slippery ones. Catch up soon. T x

I saw you arrive so i hid until you left.....

[Maria O]

Had some time to use my brain again here at work (and I've seen the photos ) so I've not much to add to the earlier thanks

I'd rather everyone else gave us their feedback anyway - and besides, it was Karen's day - thanks for the cakes etc.

Also celebrated the Box's 40th wedding anniversary coming up this month, Tracy's birthday, Sam's birthday ...and the good offerings of nice social company. Not forgetting a big thanks to our guest DJs, especially Marco - our Boomerang virgin. I'm hoping he posts up a playlist soon.

As for mine, it's a bit of the usual mix-up of soul from me. Was nice to get some requests ...because it means that I don't have to think so much!

1ST SET (5:15pm-6:30pm)

Norma and the Heartaches - "Nice and Slow" (Vocal) (Joy Ride)

The Geminis - Can't Let You Go (RCA)

The Jades - L-O-V-E I Love You (Imperial)

Jean Shy - "We've Got A Good Thing Going" (Fox Car)

The Notations - A New Day (Twinight)

Ronnie West - Lil' Woman (Goins)

James Phelps - The Look On Your Face (Apache)

Tan Geers - Let My Heart And Soul Be Free (Okeh)

Minnie Jones and the Minuettes - Shadow Of A Memory (Sugar)

Cookie Scott & the Chevelles - I Don't Care (What The People Say) (Orr)

The Belles - Don't Pretend (Mirwood)

Marshall, Donovan, Broomfield - Since I Found My Baby (Augusta)

Second Re$surrection - You Done Let Daylight Catch You (Stanson)

Ujima - I'm Not Ready (Epic)

Bits & Pieces - You Should Have Told Me (Paramount)

Primbrock Skiggs - That Was Yesterday (Pzazz)

Sandra Wright - I Come Running Back (Demon LP)

Alice Clark - Don't You Care (Mainstream LP)

The Main Ingredient - Have You Ever Tried It (RCA LP)

Peabo Bryson - Turn The Hands Of Time (Capitol LP)

Bessie Banks - Don't You Worry Baby The Best Is Yet To Come (Quality)

The Athens Rogues - She Could Love Me (Stop)

"Sunny & the Sunliners" - If I Could See You Now (DPR)

Towana Barnes - You Don't Mean It (A&M)

Althea Spencer - Take Me Baby (AV International)

The Hamilton Movement - She's Gone (Look-Out)

The Rotations - (Put A Nickel On) D-9 (Frantic)

2ND SET (9pm-10pm)

Betty Wilson and The 4 Bars - I'm Yours (Dayco)

Shiela Ferguson - "And In Return" (Swan)

Terri Bryant - Geni (Verve)

Out Of Sights - For The Rest Of My Life (Saru)

Marvelous Ray - Whirlpool (Abner)

The Districts - One Lover (Just Won't Do) (Nile)

Purple Mundi - Stop Hurting Me Baby (Cat)

Richard Caiton - I Like To Get Near You (Up Tight)

Towana & The Total Destruction - Wear Your Natural, Baby (Romark)

Love, Peace & Happiness - Strip Me Naked (RCA)

Tommy & the Derby's - Don't Play the Role (Swing)

Almeta Lattimore - These Memories (Mainstream)

Margie Joseph - I Can't Move No Mountains (Atlantic)

Nate Evans - Main Squeeze (Twinight)

The Ultimates - Girl I've Been Trying To Tell You (Br-roma)

George Hobson - Let It Be Real (Sound City)

William Cummings - Make My Love A Hurting Thing (Bang Bang)

Brown Bombers & Soul Partners - Wait For Me (Amazing)

m

ps. Glad to read that nobody seemed to suffer much on numbers with venue clashes. Our venue's management have already asked me about next year's dates and I said that we'd return to the 2nd Saturday in August for 2010 (It was Sam who asked us to make it earlier this year).

I normally confirm dates by November for the following year - so those interested in "early bird" Travelodge deals can book well in advance

[spot]

Right then, the once a year superdopa Boomarang Soul Sams early start Birthday bash, beautifully arranged & co-ordinated by Maria & Karen, movers & shakers to the stars, so S**t,Showered & Shaved in readiness for Pauline, Kev & Kennys 5'ish arrival for Pimms on the Terrace. A couple of slurps for the guests & we're off on the first half of our Saturday adventure & to meet Big Paul, whom is our Navigator on the later journey to Radcliffe with Gail & I.

Maria's in full swing when we arrive & though the room is sparsely populated at this early hour this is more than made up for by a Large hug & kiss from Karen Burke & her beaming smile that light up not only the room but the entire Street, lovely .

The room slowly filled beteen 6 & 9:30pm until there was a good crowd in, amongst that crowd was Lynn Wilson who we've seen twice in the last 35 years, so nice suprise there then, Lynns first visit & she loved the music but she commented on the Tavern way, you know everybody sits tapping their feet & singing along whilst the odd brave person graces the floor, usually Kirsty (If she's there), Paul & Sue from Donny plus Geoff, with the odd straggler thrown in, in this case Gail, I explained to her that this is how it always play out & if she were patient the floor would end up packed, so hopefully she'll be back to sample some more.

We had to leave at 11pm as the M62 was closed between Junction 34 & 33 making us divert on the A roads via Ponte but till that point in the proceedings I had not heard one bad tune, infact Kenny & I spent most of the evening like two nodding dogs leaning in saying, "I like this one", I especially enjoyed both Marco's sets, thought they were exceptional & well put together but Maria & Arthur were on top form also, a big Thanks to Arthur for playing Wee for Gail & Bobby Rich for me, hey & I didn't even have to ask, now thats forward thinking . So that was it for us till next time but it was nice to chat & touch bases with RB Man, Geoff, Nicola, Paul & Sue & Pete Widd etc, so top marks again Maria & Karen, till next time .

Take care, be safe & remember,"Every little breeze seems to whisper Louise, Birds in the trees seem to twitter Louise",

Spot.

[Simon M]

Will post properly after recovery, but just a quick note to say THANK YOU to all who made it yesterday

I wanted to upload this quickly in case I lost the file:

First playlist already in and it's....

SOUL SAM

Soul Sam's FIRST SET (before 4pm opening until 5:15):

Ed Nelson - I'll Give You A Ring (Sagittarius)

Lee Williams - Since I Don't Have You (Black Soul)

Words Of Wisdom - Why Can We Be Friends (C/U)

L.J. Reynolds and the Relations - Stop Look Over Your Past (Monique)

Walter Wilson - Not Now But Later (Wand)

Richard Caiton - I'm Gonna Love You More" (Malaco)

Peace Love & Happiness - Ain't Nothing But A Love Thang (Abab)

Bobby Patterson - Recipe For Peace (Paula)

Unknown Artist - Can't Depend On You (Bamboo acetate)

The Soul Injection - Stay Of the Moon (Accent)

Apaches - Just Another Lazy Day (Big 8)

Emulations - Move A Little Slower Girl (Emulate)

Apple & the Three Oranges - Love Brings Out The Best Of You (Sagittarius)

Baby Sister & The Gospel Echoettes - Up Above My Head (Su-Ann)

Brotherhood - When You Need Me (Tesseract)

Bernard Smith - Man Without A People (Spectrum)

Brad Lundy - I Want To Share (Lundy)

Sharon McMahan - Maybe You'll Be Back (Columbia)

Broken Melody - What's Happening Baby (Pesante)

David Peoples - Got To Get My Broom Out (Saru)

Samson & Delilah - You Bring The Tears (Polydor)

The Demands - Say It Again (Clem)

Felony Theft - When You Have Love (Mijarelix)

Nat T Jones - Moving Forward (Wilstone)

The Montiques - Take Another Look (Lamp)

Eddie Smith - I Did'nt Realize (Mellotone)

Sonny Til - I Gave It All Up (Clown)

Inell Young - What Do You See In Her (Libra)

H. Andrews - I'm So Tired Of Being Lonely (Balance)

The Multiple Choice - I Wouldn't Be Crying (Gemini)

James Monroe - Frontiers Man of the Galaxy (Magic Touch)

Sly, Slick and Wicked - Never Had A Girl... (Like You!) (Bad Boys)

Soul Sam's SECOND SET (midnight until 1am):

Fluorescent Smogg - All My Life (WG)

Herby Brown (with Randy Mather - Sax) - One More Broken Heart (Blue Ash)

Tearra - Just Loving You (Midtown)

The O'Jays - To Prove I Love You (TSOP)

Robert Tanner - Sweet Memories (Megatone)

The 4 Dynamics - Things That A Lady Ain't Suppose To Do (Peachtreee)

The Appointments - I Saw You There (De-Lite)

Arthur Willis & Soulful Dynamic's - The Hurting Is Over (Mars La Tour)

The Poets - Wrapped Around Your Finger (J-2)

Papa Bear & the Cubs - You're So Fine (SMS)

Mel Williams - Sweet Girl Of Mine (Buddah)

Neo - Smile (HCS 12")

Omar featuring Angie Stone - Be Thankful (Blaze's Shrine Mix) (Spun 12")

Jackie Wilson - It Only Happens When I Look At You (Brunswick)

Willie & the Mighty Magnificents - Funky (8) Corners Pt. 2 (All Platinum)

Joseph Webster - My Love Is So Strong (Crow)

Lil Major Williams - Girl Don't Leave Me (Williams III)

Little Reuben - In The Name of Loneliness (NR)

Chuck Holiday - Just Can't Trust Nobody (Dade)

Cory Glover - "Little Girl" (white label)

Jimmie "Bo" Horn - I Can't Speak (Dade)

m

ps. Never let it be said that Soul Sam wouldn't do anything for us girls (see pic)

Wahhhaaaaha hes using it like a TV remote

[Steve G]

Glad you all had a ball, and sorry i couldn't be there to enjoy it. Some fine tunes played by the looks of it (as always). Steve

[Yann V]

We had a terrific time on Saturday, Top Music, Great Atmosphere.

Special thanks again to Karen"THE LOVELY BIRTHDAY GIRL"!!!! & Pete for their wonderful welcoming and hospitality.

Great spots from Maria, Marco, Arthur & Sam!!! We'll be back for some more!!!

Yann & Kim

Maria, Arthur & Pete see you all on saturday for some VaVaVoom time in London!!!!

https://web.me.com/yannvatiste/Va-Va-Voom/Welcome.html

[Theresa]

I saw you arrive so i hid until you left.....

I was convinced I could see the reflected glare of the lights off a shiny pate hiding under the table, but I just put it down to the gear, lol

[Rbman]

I was convinced I could see the reflected glare of the lights off a shiny pate hiding under the table, but I just put it down to the gear, lol

I'll put powder on it next time..... you going to Va Va Voom?

[Guest Leona M]

Another 1st Class Night at Boomerang!

Myself, Hubby and Bobby arrived later than planned due to a 48 hour Murphy p**s up in Manchester. Just got there in time for the first one of Arthurs sets ....

The music was awesome all night as usual and we were straight on to the dance floor :-)

I'm thinking of changing my name to Magners .......... it was rather a thirsty night :0)

Thanks once again to the Birthday Girl and Pete for your wonderful Hospitality (and 2am egg butties)

See you this weekend for Va Va Voom guys!!!!

The Egg Butties are on me this week xxxxxx

[Guest BigPaul]

Right then, the once a year superdopa Boomarang Soul Sams early start Birthday bash, beautifully arranged & co-ordinated by Maria & Karen, movers & shakers to the stars, so S**t,Showered & Shaved in readiness for Pauline, Kev & Kennys 5'ish arrival for Pimms on the Terrace. A couple of slurps for the guests & we're off on the first half of our Saturday adventure & to meet Big Paul, whom is our Navigator on the later journey to Radcliffe with Gail & I

The Navigator like it, makes me feel impotent lol

Quality toons again at Boomerang. Would say a few down on numbers, but im afraid thats Thatchers Britain for yer

A fiver to go in and a chit to get in the niter for a fiver (big thanx to the ladies).Ten hours entertainment

and top company and all for a tenner.

"And on the way back i cuddled with Jack, and we opened a bottle of cider"

Best

Paul

PS Byrney why were you wearing that colourful Anorak style coat in the Venue (Just curious)

Edited August 4, 2009 by BigPaul

[PS-Soul]

Arrived about 7.30pm so we missed the 1st sets from all except Arthur, got to say I only know a handful of tunes from Sam's 1st spot so I reckon that would have been worth the admission on it's own, looks like we missed some nice stuff from Maria's 1st spot as well.

Overall we enjoyed the night with a good mix of music including a more up-tempo spot from Marco which were mainly unknown to us although great to hear Eugene Gaspard in his set.

Strangely quiet without Kirsty,good thing Karen was on hand to do the honours with the lollies.

Great company with Elaine, Russ & Jackie,Cunnie & Shelley and the Derby crew (can't wait to hear about the camping experience)and thanks to Mark for the taxi service.

Thanks again to Maria and Karen

See you soon

Paul & Sue

[Theresa]

I'll put powder on it next time..... you going to Va Va Voom?

Going to it? It was f**kin named after me! See you on Sat you cheeky bleeder x

[Cobbles]

first around for me....great to meet folks i'd met in rimini again...... nice relaxed venue inside..... bit manic outside with locals wanting to fight each other but happily ignoring us ladden down with sales box and player ....donny probably not doing so well pre season???!!!!.... fantastic sets all round... plenty new sounds to my ears.... loved the theron and darrell, marco!!!...sad i missed the montiques , sam...thanks arthur for the nice tune i bought....sold some and traded some and danced some....and ate some!!!( a whole bowl of olives + garlic!!!)...karen any chance of prociutto n melon next time!!!???... the crisps had gone a bit soft by the time i'd got to them!!!

got me palm read by theresa or was it a long hand shake !!!!...nice to meet you from no.4!!

did anybody else notice churmy looking like flash harry with his teddy boy jacket!!!!

basically a venue that plays upfront soul music and feeds me at the same time gets the thumbs up from me!!!

when's the next one!!!???

franc

[Cunnie]

Suppose I best add my little contribution to the thread as I keep getting namechecked on it.

Big thanks to Maria & Karen for putting on yet another great night at the Tavern & thanks for the retro sweets as well (forgot how foul flying saucers tasted ).

Had planned to get there at about 4pm but finally managed to stroll in at about 8-30 as family things got in the way & looking at the early spots we missed some great stuff.

Good to meet up with some of the usual suspects like Paul & Sue, Elaine, Russ & Jackie, Big Paul etc & also to put a few faces to names on here like Rbman (where was Jocko?).

Must thank Arthur for playing Ebony Stones feat Jade - Take You Higher for me (the next one's mine ya hear Arthur) & also thank Sam for playing Jackie Wilson for Shelley, cheers guy's

One last message for Arthur, get that Sideshow back in ya sales box fella

Already got November pencilled into the diary.

[Guest marco]

Hello Karen and Maria,

Just wanted to say thanks for inviting me up to Boomerang and for making me feel so welcome... Sorry it's taken me a while to reply but the laptop's been up the spout.

Really enjoyed myself - lots of great people in the place, some of whom I haven't seen for ages. The day started off on a high note in Dysons shed (joined by Trev and Jock O'Connor, Andy couldn't believe his luck, could you darling??) and just got better and better (thanks for the ham sarnies Heather). Good to see Nige Mayfield out again at last, just a pity Sue couldn't have been out too mate! Not to mention Woody, Cheryl, Yan, Pete and Drew up from London, Gillie and Nicola, Dean, Kitch, Byrnie and Julia (you lightweights! expected more staying power from the Notts massive!). Fantastic to see Chuddy looking back to his old self again too.

Here's an attempt at a playlist. Have tried to be as accurate as I can but I think I played for 3 hrs 45 mins between Thorne and Brixton that night and some of it's a bit of a blur, to say the least....

Set 1

The Turks - You Turn Me On

The Whispers - You Can't Fight What's Right

Johnny McCall - I Need You

Ruby Andrews - I Let Him Take Me In His Arms

Rheta Hughes - You're Doing It With Her

Carl Carlton - Two Timer

Joanne Garrett - Little Brown Letter

Everyday People - World Full Of People

Don and Debbie - I Can Be Happy

Dee Edwards - Why Can't There Be Love

Walter Heath - You Know You're Wrong Don't You Brother

Universal Mind - Chance at Love

David Peoples - Got To Get My Broom Out

Soul Partners and Brown Bombers - Wait For Me

Africano - Open Your Hearts

Charles Holiday - Don't Lie

Darondo Pulliam - How I Got Over

Jimmy Jules - The Same Things That Make You Laugh Make You Cry

Little Tony and The Hawks - Gimme That Sweet Love

James Dockery - My Faith In You Has All Gone

THe Intrepids - To Make You Love Me

Sag War Fare - Don't Be So Jive

Willie & The Mighty Magnificents - Take My Love

Set 2

Step By Step - Never Gonna Let You Go

Willie Dee - It Looks Like Rain

Hugh Boynton - We're Gonna Make It

JP Robinson - Keep Me Satisfied

The Admirations - I've Got To Be Free

Rudy Love - Suffering Wrath

Rufus Wood - Befor 2001

Eugene Gaspard - Holding On

The Checkmates - Run Nigger Run

The Tempests - Everything's Gonna Be Alright

The Precisions - Keep On Searching

Vee Vee - I'm Your Fool

Al Danner - You Are My Happiness

The Fiery Spartans - Talk About Love

The Re Vells - I Need A New Love

The Notations - You Should Know

Ree Flores - Look Into My Heart

The Skullsnaps - My Hang Up Is You

Four Real Inc. - The Man

The Fidels - I Wanna Thank You

Eddie Parker - I Need A True Love

Roy Roberts - So Much In Love

Sag War Fare - Don't Be So Jive

Eldridge Holmes - Worried Over You

Theron and Darrell - I Was Made To Love Her

Think that's pretty much it.

Can't wait to do it again. Next time I'll make sure I can take you up on the offer of the after show party Karen...

Edited August 7, 2009 by marco

[Rbman]

Set 2

Vee Vee - I'm Your Fool

Nice to have the whole floor to myself for this one!!!!

[Steve G]

Theron and Darrell - I Was Made To Love Her

Nice x-over one from Witchita.

[Nicola]

We all had a great day, with good friends and good music.

Just sorry we had to leave early and especially during Marco's last set.

[Guest marco]

We all had a great day, with good friends and good music.

Just sorry we had to leave early and especially during Marco's last set.

Sorry you couldn't have joined us in Brixton love! You'll have to keep working on that man of yours for next time...

[Guest peter burke]

Thank you all who came to Boomerang last week,

As a 'warm up' birthday party it was perfect. All DJs played great sets, just look at the above playlists, and I got cards and presents.

The special delivery gift from Arthur and Maria of sweeties of yesteryear went down very well with many, and Dean was filling his pockets when he didn't think anyone was looking.!

Andy Dyson deserves a special mention for agreeing a special door price at Radcliffe for those with enough stamina to carry on the fun, and reports from friends say it was a blinder.

I intend to carry on with the Big Birthday celebrations with Kipper from Shrewsbury at the Lifeline niter 29th August, which is much nearer the date of our 50'ths.

BRING IT ON,

Love from KAREN XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX