If you don't know him chances are you may have seen him on a dance floor at sometime. He's the one with biggest smile, in the middle of the floor, having the time of his life.

And now he's put all those experinces down on paper.

They say we've all got at least one book in us and this is Reg's.........

Foreword

Now, when you struggle through your time at school with reading and writing, you might think that the last thing anybody should attempt would be to write a book!

Like many of you reading this, I have contemplated a fanciful thought of 'one day, when I get the time, I am going to write a book' and that is as far as most of us get. However, for Reg this dream has now become a reality. It has not been easy, but his powers of recollection are amazing, even down to the details of conversations that took place over thirty years ago.

Reg is a storyteller! Whether we are out for a night 'souling', thumbing through records, meeting people for the first time, having a meal or just on a visit to each other's houses, there is always a story. The concept of a book came out of the blue one day about seven years ago. Once Reg had decided to give it a go, he made time to create this book and received nothing but support from all of his family and his many friends.

This book will not try to influence you in any religious or social way, nor will it attempt to deflect you from your musical preference. It will tell you a story of ordinary folk, growing up, their passion for music, the search for things that maybe weren't understood at the time, the highs and lows that life deals out and the love and appreciation of family and friends. It is a story that most of us can and will relate to in parts; you may see yourself or someone you know featured in this book - the names may be different but the experiences and characters will be there. I guess to sum it up, it's a diary about life and we all have experienced that.

I have known Reg for some forty years now and in reading these memoirs, I even had a tear or two at times and I was there! We have been friends for a long time and although we went our separate ways for a while, our passion and love of music has drawn us back together and so the search goes on.

Reg knows a lot of people and a lot of people know Reg. He always has a big smile for anyone and everyone and when meeting him for the first time you feel as though you have known him for years. Even when he is hurting inside, outwardly the smile is still there to cheer up everyone else. And like we all have had to bear from time to time, Reg has had his fair share of hurt.

There is no doubt in my mind that you will enjoy Reggie's story, even if your views on music, fashion, football and the rest differ. It doesn't matter, just read it and accept it for what it is - life.

Enjoy,

Yogi

The book's out at the end of November but if you would like an early copy or would like to stock it then please drop me a PM and I'll point you in the right direction.

Many thanks

Doc

Edited October 23, 200717 yr by Dr Pickles

hi ya reg just to say what a fantastic read the ups and downs in it had me laughing and crying brilliant well done xxx

is there any other way of getting this book ,ordered it from amazon ages ago ,email today says not till middle of Feb for delivery now

Just had an email from Amazon saying delayed while end of Feb beginning of March,ordered as a xmas present and unless cancelled and bought elsewhere may even miss my birthday in June.

Just had an email from Amazon saying delayed while end of Feb beginning of March,ordered as a xmas present and unless cancelled and bought elsewhere may even miss my birthday in June.

Scunny jack,

Try this link to the publishers EBAY shop (page 2). Delivery is normally 3 days and others have had good feedback about them.

https://stores.ebay.co.uk/SAF-Publishing_W0...0QQftidZ2QQtZkm

Cheers,

Marcus

[ REG If you happen to see this post, just like to say got your book from amazon monday, and what a top read , almost read it all , already, ha. Reminds me , like you say about my starting on my search for soul too, ha. except a few different places.. and different weekenders, etc. but WE may have crossed a few paths , as we used to also visit the ritz des , also. As my mate is a dj there, steve jeffries , expect i would have bumped into you on the floor, doing all my spins, ha. true.. anyway ill look out for you now mate, all the best , martyn (leic)

Scunny jack,

Try this link to the publishers EBAY shop (page 2). Delivery is normally 3 days and others have had good feedback about them.

https://stores.ebay.co.uk/SAF-Publishing_W0...0QQftidZ2QQtZkm

Cheers,

Marcus

Hi Marcus

The book finally arrived from Amazon this wednesday morning,the same time as the Feb issue of Manifesto so now spoilt for a choice of read for a few days.Now I am waiting for the Detroit Spinners chrome collection treble CD to arrive from Amazon to wet my appetite for the tickets to see them at York Opera House which are now not due to come owing to the tour cancellation.

Thanks

Jack

Well Done Reg .

I loved the book and read the whole thing which is an acheivement for me because I get bored very easily.

I have just started to DJ myself at 46 years old and the book reminded me of some great songs and the memories that went with them.

I have tried to read Nothern soul books before and a lot of them have a lot of information and list of favourite records ,but not much human soul.

Thats what makes this book so different. The human stories of ups and downs that we all have in our lives along side the record collecting ,and all the music reminding you of people and events through the years.

I think that this book was good enough for anybody to read, not just Northern and Rare soul collectors .

I will let you know after my Mum has read it ,coz she's a proper bookworm ,so knows a good book from a bad one.

When's the film coming out Reg?

HI GUY'S

JUST THOUGHT I WOULD GIVE YOU A RUN DOWNON HOW THE BOOK IS GOING SO FAR

FIRST OF ALL I'D LIKE TO THANK ALL YOU SOULIE'S FOR COMING BACK TO ME WITH ALL YOUR REVIEWS ON THE BOOK AND I MUST SAY YOU'VE BLOWN ME AWAY THANK'S

NOW TO WEEK'S AFTER COMING BACK FROM CAISTER I HAD TODO A TALK TO A ROOM FULL OF PEOPLEAT WATFORD LIBRARY THERE WERE TWO SPEAKERS THAT NIGHT ONE WAS CATHRIN COOKSON SON AND THE OUTHER WAS ME. IT WAS A BIT DAUNTING BUT I DID GET A BIG ROUND OF APPLAUSE AT THE END.

THENTHE FOLLING SATERDAYI HAD TO GO TO THE THREE COUNTYS RADIO HERTS BED'S AND BUCK'S TO DO A PHONE IN SHOW.THAT WAS GOOD AND I DID MANAGE TO ANSWER MOST OF THE QUESTIONS THROWN AT ME.

BUT THE BIG ONEIS THIS FRIDAY AS A FILM CREW ARE COMING AROUNDTO MY HOUSE TO MAKE A SMALL DOCUMENTRY ABOUT THE BOOK AND ME SO WILL SEE WHAT HAPPENS.

THATS WHAT ME MUM USED TO SAY

SEE WHAT HAPPENS SON

ALL THE BEST

LITTLE REG X

HI GUY'S

JUST THOUGHT I WOULD GIVE YOU A RUN DOWNON HOW THE BOOK IS GOING SO FAR

FIRST OF ALL I'D LIKE TO THANK ALL YOU SOULIE'S FOR COMING BACK TO ME WITH ALL YOUR REVIEWS ON THE BOOK AND I MUST SAY YOU'VE BLOWN ME AWAY THANK'S

NOW TO WEEK'S AFTER COMING BACK FROM CAISTER I HAD TODO A TALK TO A ROOM FULL OF PEOPLEAT WATFORD LIBRARY THERE WERE TWO SPEAKERS THAT NIGHT ONE WAS CATHRIN COOKSON SON AND THE OUTHER WAS ME. IT WAS A BIT DAUNTING BUT I DID GET A BIG ROUND OF APPLAUSE AT THE END.

THENTHE FOLLING SATERDAYI HAD TO GO TO THE THREE COUNTYS RADIO HERTS BED'S AND BUCK'S TO DO A PHONE IN SHOW.THAT WAS GOOD AND I DID MANAGE TO ANSWER MOST OF THE QUESTIONS THROWN AT ME.

BUT THE BIG ONEIS THIS FRIDAY AS A FILM CREW ARE COMING AROUNDTO MY HOUSE TO MAKE A SMALL DOCUMENTRY ABOUT THE BOOK AND ME SO WILL SEE WHAT HAPPENS.

THATS WHAT ME MUM USED TO SAY

SEE WHAT HAPPENS SON

ALL THE BEST

LITTLE REG X

Oh nice one ..babes... ...still want ya to sign my book sweets...Delxxxx

Hello Reg,

Wow, what can I say mate. That is the best read I've had in years !

If there is anyone looking in that hasn't read this book, well, all I can say is you've missed out. Go get yourself a copy quick. It will make you smile, laugh, & at times make you low, just like life it self. That's what this book is about, life, one that most of us can relate too.

Would love to see it made into a play or a film.

10 out 10 Reg !

Regards,

Ady.

if any member whos read it and is up for writing a review for front articles bit of site of this or ought similar

then more than happy to feature

just let us know via a pm

looks like a great read . cant wait . xxxxxxxxxx

Now the book is out i will get myself a copy, your a top bloke and i wish you all the best, look forward to sharing the dancefloor with you again m8 well done. For anyone who doesnt know Reg, this is him on the dancefloor.....