anyone who hasn't listened to these (which i hadn't properly til tonight) i really urge to do so. never been a big fan of tapes cos of poor sound quality but jon buck's ones from buzzard, through the decks, are brilliant.

great work jon

they really, really take you back.

also very funny in parts.

just been listening to steve smith from buzzard in 1987 (one of my favourite djs from that period by the way, i must have been there didn't miss many buzzards).

steve, who's clearly absolutely off his tits (except if he never touched drugs, in which case, sorry, steve, he's just speaking extremely quickly), is playing (IMO) a great set and then hits a bit of a sticky patch.

he tries to get it back by playing the awful Bands of Gold. no-one dances so he assumes they want more oldies. tries the even worse Frank Lyndon (which surely should never have been played on the northern scene)...you can hear the note of exasperation in his voice as that gets the same treatment :

Steve: 'Yeah...another unpopular sound that one...the Bands of Gold there and It's Over. You want oldies...? Here we go then...Frank Lyndon

(horrible song, predictable non-reaction).

Steve (mildly more pissed off with the crowd): Yeah. would you believe there? That's an oldie, that one, Frank Lyndon. We'll try again. How about a newie? This one, Linda Griner...'

might just be me but i've been pissing myself.

great dj, great venue, great sounds, great days, just great great great

Funny enough I've just started listening to the CD John gave away on the door at the recent RSG anniv. About 10 hours of music.

Brilliant. Thanks John

Col.