What's The Best Set You've Ever Heard?

[Guest Simon]

What's the best set you've ever heard at a do, one that was so mind-blowingly good it's always stuck with you.

I've got a couple that spring instantly to mind:

Molly at the Brighton Volks alldayer a few years back - Molly was so up for it & so were the crowd that i'm sure that the room was actually shaking!

Steve Csordas at the Concorde Allnighter in Brighton a few months back - A few djs had gone on before & played perfectly respectable sets but Steve just came on & lifted it to a completely different level, i couldn't help but dance to every single record in his set (something i've very rarely ever done to anyones set), it was just all consuming.

Simon

[Peter99]

It has to be one of Richard Searlings sets at the Casino - circa 79. Great 60's newies and some great early modern. Some of Sams sets too - but can't be specific.

[Guest hammy]

Butch - Aberdeen Northern Soul Club 5th or 6th anniversary a couple of years back I think.

Small intimate venue. He was on fire.

Hammy

[Guest NASHEE]

Saus at the Wilton ....circa mid 90's.

I was just starting to move on from 'Oldies' and the stuff he played around that time made me so happy I thought I would explode.

geri Granger..unissued..why can't it be tonight

Miracles...father dear

Sany Wynns...I'll give that to you

&

THAT UNKNOWN ACETATE !!!...Mamas gonna stop you ???

If some of the titles are wrong..please forgive me...it's many weekends ago

[Newer]

Adey Pountain's sets at Yate, had lots of them on tape. I say HAD, thanks Dad who decided to tidy my stuff after I left home!!

[Simon M]

Soul Sams Modern sets around 1982 to 85 were brilliant ( thanks to the hard work of John A and Dave R of course )

and Robins, Stafford sets, around 1985 , although not many heard em ..

Edited August 23, 2007 by Simon M

[Barry]

It has to be one of Richard Searlings sets at the Casino - circa 79. Great 60's newies and some great early modern.

Agreed - sheer quality across the spectrum, added to the fact that the majority of the sounds where as fresh as.

[Guest]

What's the best set you've ever heard at a do, one that was so mind-blowingly good it's always stuck with you.

I've got a couple that spring instantly to mind:

Molly at the Brighton Volks alldayer a few years back - Molly was so up for it & so were the crowd that i'm sure that the room was actually shaking!

Steve Csordas at the Concorde Allnighter in Brighton a few months back - A few djs had gone on before & played perfectly respectable sets but Steve just came on & lifted it to a completely different level, i couldn't help but dance to every single record in his set (something i've very rarely ever done to anyones set), it was just all consuming.

Simon

Have you ever been outside Brighton Simon?.

[Guest]

Saus at the Wilton ....circa mid 90's.

I was just starting to move on from 'Oldies' and the stuff he played around that time made me so happy I thought I would explode.

geri Granger..unissued..why can't it be tonight

Miracles...father dear

Sany Wynns...I'll give that to you

&

THAT UNKNOWN ACETATE !!!...Mamas gonna stop you ???

If some of the titles are wrong..please forgive me...it's many weekends ago

Top day`s,how come Saus dont get any other spots?,brilliant "mamma`s gonna`stop".

[Simon M]

Have you ever been outside Brighton Simon?.

LOL .. I was thinking that . Brighton was great for jazz at one point , some top latin sets there !!

[Guest vinylvixen]

The Two Pauls - TOS

Roger Stewart - TOS

One of the Spanish girls @ Gijon Yeah Yeah (Mocky?)

Ian Clarke @ Cleethorpes

Ozi Celik - Nurnberg

John Weston - Anywhere

Can't remember the years/ dates - just that the musical content was outstanding

[Pauldonnelly]

Colin Curtis one night at the Torch nearly took the lid off

Butch at Droyldon one night

Kitch at the June 2007 dkof night, awesome

but numero uno has to be the night Adi Croasdale played the RCA unissued things for the very 1st time at the 100 club, unbelievable.

[Len]

What's the best set you've ever heard at a do, one that was so mind-blowingly good it's always stuck with you.

I've got a couple that spring instantly to mind:

Molly at the Brighton Volks alldayer a few years back - Molly was so up for it & so were the crowd that i'm sure that the room was actually shaking!

Steve Csordas at the Concorde Allnighter in Brighton a few months back - A few djs had gone on before & played perfectly respectable sets but Steve just came on & lifted it to a completely different level, i couldn't help but dance to every single record in his set (something i've very rarely ever done to anyones set), it was just all consuming.

Simon

Paul Donnelly @ Keele Alnighter 199? - I know you weren't 'Fishing' for compliments paul - But I think we all did a round of applause to every record you played! - Your enjoyment / (Nerves!) were most enjoyable!!!

Len.

ps - Also me in my record room of course!!!

"SILK" Rare Soul Nights Midland Road, Wellingborough Northants NN8 1HF NEXT RARE SOUL NIGHT Saturday 25^th August 2007 GUEST DJS. FOR THE NIGHT- DAVE THORLEY, ROGER BANKS, PETE BURTON- PLUS RESIDENT LENNY DOPSON-FOR INFO CONTACT LEN 07970 361216 EMAIL len@ldfabrications.co.uk

[Sanquine]

Unable to answer best set ever heard - over the years many you thought the best at that time.

The best ever set wouldn't be just one but the whole nite - set after set at Life Line weekender last year - just don't think that could ever be topped.... Awesome n the memory will remain forever...

Karen

[Guest Simon]

Have you ever been outside Brighton Simon?.

I do as you know Ken, just that those two dos sprang to mind & even if i say so myself we've had a few good dos in Brighton in recent years.

If you wish me to go outside London i agree with Jo about Ian Clarke at Cleethorpes, his sets lifted the event to a different level.

Simon

[Simsy]

Shifty at the 100 Club used to play some mind blowing sets!

[Mark Bicknell]

Ian Clark in his prime takes some beating, early 100 Club, circa 1982/83 Brooks Brothers, Paris, Jock Mitchell, Cashmeres, Bobby Kline, Chico Lamar, Eric Mercury, Roger Hatcher and so it goes on...top man, done my nut in and cost me a fortune...lol

Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Edited August 21, 2007 by Mark Bicknell

[Soulfool]

1) Dave Rimmer's last set at the Lea Manor, Albrighton 2nd Allnighter - the floor was packed and everyone loving it

2) Kenny Burrell at the Aberdeen soul anniversary in March 2007 - played a blinder

3) Alan Paterson at the Bonnyrigg Anniversary last year - different class

4) Butch at the 100 Club Anniversary in September 2000 - awesome

5) Des Parker at the Driver's Club, Edinburgh - An education

David

[Guest NASHEE]

Top day`s,how come Saus dont get any other spots?,brilliant "mamma`s gonna`stop".

Dunno Kenny....He was without a doubt...Top Man of those days

[Dave Rimmer]

1) Dave Rimmer's last set at the Lea Manor, Albrighton 2nd Allnighter - the floor was packed and everyone loving it

2) Kenny Burrell at the Aberdeen soul anniversary in March 2007 - played a blinder

3) Alan Paterson at the Bonnyrigg Anniversary last year - different class

4) Butch at the 100 Club Anniversary in September 2000 - awesome

5) Des Parker at the Driver's Club, Edinburgh - An education

David

was that the one where I ran over by 20 minutes because the staff didn't realise the time ?

[Chalky]

Heard so many great sets over the years and find it hard to single one out but one that sticks in the miond from recent years is from the first Lifeline All-nighter @ Sheridans, Butch. Simply awesome!!! He showed that night why he is the best.

[MIK P]

GUY & KEB STAFFORD MAGIC SET

[Baz Atkinson]

SO MANY TO MENTION REALLY,ROB MARRIOT ALWAYS DELIVERED BACK IN THE DAY [CIRCA 85-92]BUTCH SO MANY TIMES,BUT ALL IN ALL SEARLING CIRCA 79 PARTICUALRY THE 6TH ANIVERSARY WHICH WAS JUST OFF THE RADAR.

BAZ A.

[davidwapples]

kitch dkof best ive seen / heard

have to agree with you paul on this

[Blake H]

Ian Clark/Richard Searling in the tiny northern room at Morcambe weekender (early Southport) in 1989, the infamous £5 breakfast weekender. Pure hero worship that night......awesome

Blake

[Chris L]

It has to be one of Richard Searlings sets at the Casino - circa 79. Great 60's newies and some great early modern. Some of Sams sets too - but can't be specific.

Richard Searlings set at the Ritz about 7 years ago, place went wild, talk about

getting about right, won't list the sounds though, Soul Police might be round me

'ouse quicker than greased weasel's sh**.

[Guest andrew bin]

carl willingham in the pub at prestatyn a few years back thats the one that stands out for me, flipping awesome

soul sam at the coal exchange cardiff 2 years ago

[Guest]

Richard Searlings set at the Ritz about 7 years ago, place went wild, talk about

getting about right, won't list the sounds though, Soul Police might be round me

'ouse quicker than greased weasel's sh**.

Hi Chris,

Richard Searling at The Ritz sprang to my mind too. The first spot Neil Jones did at Fleetwood a few years ago was pretty cool too, as was Sean Livesey's spot at Blackpool Hilton last year.

ooh, too difficult!!.. I shall think a bit more. Good question though.

Jayne.x

[Guest andycambs]

Have to agree with Paul and David, Kitch at DKOF, awsome.

[Guest Baz]

Blimey i have trouble remembering what was played at a do the week befor let alone some of the dates you lot have put up

Must agree though Kitch at DKOF was pretty awsome

And agree with Saus he played an absolute blinder at the wilton aniversery played exactely what the place needed!

[nubes]

SO MANY TO MENTION REALLY,ROB MARRIOT ALWAYS DELIVERED BACK IN THE DAY [CIRCA 85-92]BUTCH SO MANY TIMES,BUT ALL IN ALL SEARLING CIRCA 79 PARTICUALRY THE 6TH ANIVERSARY WHICH WAS JUST OFF THE RADAR.

BAZ A.

With you on Richard Searling..his spot at the 6th anniversary was outstanding..the only reason i can remember that with such clarity is because i still have the tape i did that night at the Casino...also Chris King set at Hinckley..after Edwin Starr's appearance at the all nighter...absolutely rocked the roof off....Delxxx

[Rbman]

Unable to answer best set ever heard - over the years many you thought the best at that time.

The best ever set wouldn't be just one but the whole nite - set after set at Life Line weekender last year - just don't think that could ever be topped.... Awesome n the memory will remain forever...

Karen

I was thinking the sets I heard at this year were brilliant Karen...can't wait for next February.

A single set that springs to mind was Joan's at 100 Club...right up my street.

[Eddie Hubbard]

Any of Richard Searling's set's in the late 70's , however one set sticks out in the menory is Dave Withers at Stafford the night he dropped the Motown unissued tracks for the first time - I'll never forget it ........Best ,Eddie

[good angel]

Heard so many great sets over the years and find it hard to single one out but one that sticks in the miond from recent years is from the first Lifeline All-nighter @ Sheridans, Butch. Simply awesome!!! He showed that night why he is the best.

I totally agree Chalky,the man blows you away with his records,whats his best sound he's found?

Kev

[Guest Black Gold of the Sun]

Got to say Mick H,s 2hour set at the first Boomerang at Thorne.Sheer consistant brilliant soul music.There,s a tracklist on Boomerangs website

[Peter99]

GUY & KEB STAFFORD MAGIC SET

Noooooooo!! The sixties newies mafia. This was something I never, never liked!!

But each to their own.

[Guest]

Noooooooo!! The sixties newies mafia. This was something I never, never liked!!

But each to their own.

Funnily enough a lot of the tracks they played then are staples on playlists now.

Derek

[Guest in town Mikey]

Noooooooo!! The sixties newies mafia. This was something I never, never liked!!

But each to their own.

There was one particular night where Keb and Guy both had about 30 new things they wanted to play. EACH. Man that was one incredible set of sets.

One sticks out in particular. The ladies nights at the 100 club are exceptional. Maybe its the heart talking, but That girl lynne's set at one was superb. Even chucking in a popular Supremes tune.

[Soulfool]

was that the one where I ran over by 20 minutes because the staff didn't realise the time ?

The very same Dave - memorable night

[Guest ShaneH]

roger banks at the beehive, bradford about 7 years ago. nothing groundbreaking but i heard some of my big faves for the first time that night...'whole new plan-joanne garrett, crook his little finger- ann heywood, paulette and a few more when i can remember em. everything sounded so good to me that night.

shane

Edited August 22, 2007 by ShaneH

[Guest Bearsy]

I was thinking the sets I heard at this year were brilliant Karen...can't wait for next February.

A single set that springs to mind was Joan's at 100 Club...right up my street.

for me limited time in the scene i got to agree with you Martin about Joans set at the 100 club last year it was awsome to say the least

[Guest markmtfc]

Rob Marriotts set at the Attic in Mansfield, around July time last year, one box of thirty 45, and everony a gem.

[Guest]

For me first time i heard Butch play Diane Lewis et al @ Mexborough niter many years ago

Derek

[Iancsloft]

, however one set sticks out in the menory is Dave Withers at Stafford the night he dropped the Motown unissued tracks for the first time - I'll never forget it ........Best ,Eddie

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Yip your right Eddie Dave Withers use to play some blinding soul 45,s that nite when he played that Jobette stuff

was awesome , he did me a tape couple weeks later it was absolutey brill ever track a gem

Dave Withers great DJ and a great guy as well !!!

Regards Ian C

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Garry Spencer and Ted Massey both played brilliant records in the 80,s/ early 90,s those guys always got me on the floor !!

[Chalky]

I totally agree Chalky,the man blows you away with his records,whats his best sound he's found?

Kev

Kin ell.......soo many good ones from him...Mello Souls has to be number one I think, closely followed by Diane Lewis, Parliaments, Mac Staten etc etc......

[Sean Hampsey]

Rod Dearlove at Yarmouth, about 10 years ago.

The lad had the balls to drop 3 incredible deep tracks, in succesion, around Midnight.

Cleared the floor... but he blew us all away nevertheless, .... and the dancefloor was rammed thereafter!

Definately the most memorable set ever (IMO).

Sean

[Guest mrjp]

hi , got to be some of mr rix;s set a few years ago , pure magic ,got to agree with carl willingham at queen vic , prestatyn a couple af years ago, sun night , got standing ovation, also so under rated, gary spencer, before he packed up .

[Chris L]

Hi Chris,

Richard Searling at The Ritz sprang to my mind too. The first spot Neil Jones did at Fleetwood a few years ago was pretty cool too, as was Sean Livesey's spot at Blackpool Hilton last year.

ooh, too difficult!!.. I shall think a bit more. Good question though.

Jayne.x

Bruce just called to say "any set Neele duz is grayt....burp....."

If fact last Bury (July one) was pretty good, all the DJ's played the right stuff. Glad

I went thru 67 million gallons of rain to get there................

[Baz Atkinson]

With you on Richard Searling..his spot at the 6th anniversary was outstanding..the only reason i can remember that with such clarity is because i still have the tape i did that night at the Casino...also Chris King set at Hinckley..after Edwin Starr's appearance at the all nighter...absolutely rocked the roof off....Delxxx

YEP GOT THE TAPE OF THE ANIVERSARY AS WELL,BIG TAPE SYSTEM LOL,PLAYED WHERE IM NOT WANTED 3 TIMES ,BROKE IT IMMEDIATLY,NOTHING MATHES THAT NIGHT IMHO.

baz a

[KevH]

Rob Marriotts set at the Attic in Mansfield, around July time last year, one box of thirty 45, and everony a gem.

it was August Mark,funny though,not seen him since .

Searling at 8 BELLS MANSFIELD around 76 ,played all his biggies and a couple of new tracks..cue Rarestags

Recent sets.....

Tim Brown ,Butch , JTrouble at Lifeline ,Searling at 100 ANN(13TH?),Kitch at DKOF,sure i'll remember some more........Steve Green,Sunday nite at Prestatyn...the best set is always changing for me