Posted August 14, 200816 yr After recently moving house--and subsequently unpacking lots of boxes--i found this framed poem done by a good friend in 2001. True Nighters Secret thrills,fron secret pills Invisible tingles,and hidden chills,Extinguish all your ills Caress the floor with special skills, Add more feathers to our quills,as more and more the dancefloor fills, Creases like razors,Eyes like lasers,purple hazes, Sounds that amaze us,other peoples gazes, "Look at those crazies" We,re not passing phases, we.re going places Cigarettes luminous traces,Levi,s held up by braces, How my heart races,looking thru the record cases, Dancing shoes tied with laces,moving in the smallest spaces, Where the chased become the chasers, How i miss those smiling faces, 2,ooo aces ,in one oasis Swish(York) 2001 what do you all reckon? Best U.T.T. Tony Coleby.
November 15, 200816 yr Hi Swish, go for for it fella. Reg on here recently pubished his life/soul love sort of autobiogrphy, maybe a chat with him could throw a few pointers, he is a real nice guy. I would buy your book . I started going in 73-4 to the howard mallet club in Cambridge,(live in Northants) so your experience was still common, and lets be honest if you go under the surface I it still is. The scene is like everyday life, some cross to the dark side some don't. But in the words of that old classic, I may live on the main street but the backstreet is where I belong. Your story will be true to the scene at that time in your life. If people on this forum can moan that a film is being made that aint gonna reflect and portray how it was, Then they should read the real deal of your exploits, sod Paul friggin Wella and co just to sell the film Respect man, Kimbo Kimbo, Firstly, "We are all in Gutter but some of us looked up and saw the stars. Swish my friend you were up there with those words. Respect kimbo." I missed those words first time around. I see them now. You are quite extraordinary. You feel it like I feel it. Everything you say is STRONG and full of passion. You feel it very DEEP same as me. I also went to Howard Mallet around 1973/74 but i have to admit it's all a little vague now. We may have met before, for all we know. I knew Skip and his gorgeous sister Stephanie and Sean Burke, all from Norwich. I think Skip died but I don't know for sure. Getting very emotional now. I've got to leave it. Love all Swish
November 15, 200816 yr Swish just noticed your reading this thread so thought I'd say "HELLO", the last time Gail & I saw you was at John Watkinson's & Karen's wedding when You & Eric Smith spent the weekend with us in Goole, we've always tried to keep up with how you were doing & it's good to know your ok. Were still out & about & regularly see Snowy, Jonesy, Cairnsy,Ronnie P, Chris Holmes & a lot of the York crew as well as most of the reprobates who've replied on here. So you take care,be safe & remember,"Tomorrow's just another day", Spot (Pete) & Gail.
November 16, 200816 yr Kimbo, Firstly, "We are all in Gutter but some of us looked up and saw the stars. Swish my friend you were up there with those words. Respect kimbo." I missed those words first time around. I see them now. You are quite extraordinary. You feel it like I feel it. Everything you say is STRONG and full of passion. You feel it very DEEP same as me. I also went to Howard Mallet around 1973/74 but i have to admit it's all a little vague now. We may have met before, for all we know. I knew Skip and his gorgeous sister Stephanie and Sean Burke, all from Norwich. I think Skip died but I don't know for sure. Getting very emotional now. I've got to leave it. Love all Swish Keep on Keepin on Mate. Best regards Kimbo
November 17, 200816 yr Swish just noticed your reading this thread so thought I'd say "HELLO", the last time Gail & I saw you was at John Watkinson's & Karen's wedding when You & Eric Smith spent the weekend with us in Goole, we've always tried to keep up with how you were doing & it's good to know your ok. Were still out & about & regularly see Snowy, Jonesy, Cairnsy,Ronnie P, Chris Holmes & a lot of the York crew as well as most of the reprobates who've replied on here. So you take care,be safe & remember,"Tomorrow's just another day", Spot (Pete) & Gail. Thanks Pete and love to you and Gail.
October 18, 200915 yr When I used to DJ Along side Alan Day At the 76 club At Burton on Trent After nighters, that's where we went. Dancing off our fucking head Completely forgot about going to bed Andy Aidy, Fudgy and Brian Lear Dodger and Pete Tildsley, dancing, off their head on gear. No one wants any fucking beer. The Trips, THERE'S THAT MOUNTAIN SEVEN DAY LOVER by James Fountain TRACKS OF MY MIND by SOUNDS OF LANE Sounds that were so rare No all-dayer could ever compare. Swish just found this ........bloody fantasic
October 19, 200915 yr Ok I have been searching through the cupboards to try and find some more poems. No luck. Give me some gear and I could write some more Great reading Swish brought a lot of memories of people and places back to me so I've written one back to you take care Rob Although I don't know Swish In some way's I do For 30 odd years I've met people like you Sitting in corners Of obscure dark halls Eyes like saucers Climbing up walls Sunday crack up Mums diner on plate Where's that all-dayer So they can be late His rhyme sums up Something we had Although very naughty It's not all bad It's something that happened In a moment in time Like many others I'm glad I had mine
October 19, 200915 yr Served Queen & country, was the favorite son Husband & father the best i can Older now, the guilts still there.... Soul is calling, dont care where Double life, the weekend looms Dark halls & basements, the system booms Lost in a world where soul is King Thank fcuk its Friday.lets do our thing Dodgy deals, sounds & pills The rythmn calls, the body thrills That driving beat, the moving feet Heart pounding, to the sound track of my other life.......so sweet Clenched fists, raised high Ask my heart.........see grown men cry The new dawn looms, reality so soon Thats what Mama said, back to a loving home, but still no bed. Monday morning, a black hole...... A secret smile, god bless our SOUL. Swish has moved me to words....... Russ
November 16, 200915 yr I'm no poetry expert, but that was absolutely brilliant in my opinion. It sort of makes you see it all in slow motion in a dreamlike state. I haven't experienced all of that, but the visuals were extremely vivid with every line I read. I can't relate to any of the drug references, but I can fully relate to being in the moment, lost in the music, soaking up every little bit of it while it's happening, and feeling that special feeling the music gives you. It's a spiritual high that you chase once you're hooked as a soul fan. It makes you do crazy things "go to great lengths, spend money, make sacrifices, etc. I've never been to any soul event outside of the US and even I can relate. Apart from where you were, where you went or any of that-it's the music. The music is at the very core of it all. It has something magical about it that can't be denied. Without it...no NS, no SS, no poem or anything! It doesn't matter what age you are or where you are in the World or what language you speak. The music hits you, something clicks inside your brain...and that's it-you're hooked. And you're right...outsiders will never understand no matter how hard they try. That guy Swish has talent and passion "so much that he needed to put it to poetry. That says a lot. -Jas jazzyass I just re-read your letter. It''s absolutely full of soul. As you say you never knew "our scene" as it was. You never knew the drugs or anything really, you never had to risk getting rolled by the rollers or busted by the DS, you never had to learn (ultra fast) if you were getting sold an original record or a fake. You never knew it was a dangerous and exciting life. You see there's so much more to it than you can ever imagine. If it was not for all we risked and dared to do none of it would exist. ALL those records would just have rotted in warehouses or thrown away. Nevertheless your letter is FULL OF SOUL, Total respect lad, Swish
November 16, 200915 yr Swish just found this ........bloody fantasic Who are you honey? Tell me you are diviorced and single..........................please.
November 18, 200915 yr veryyyyyyyy married lol Who are you honey? Tell me you are diviorced and single..........................please.
November 18, 200915 yr Hello Swish here! My son told me about this thread. Thank you all very much for all your kind words. I was extremely moved by what you all said. I wrote a lot of poems about nighters, but lots were lost when I got divorced. I still have some though. If anyone would like to read them I shall print them on here. Meanwhile I would like to say that although I don't go to soul do's anymore (I play Texas hold 'em poker instead), I still cherish all the times I had and all the friends and the music of course. I still listen to Northern all the time at home, Luv to all Swish Hi Swish Hope you are well....had some laughs together over the years..PM me sometime. Steve Grimshaw PS you could talk some bloody crap as well...LOL
November 19, 200915 yr Andy You mean 1st November? Yeah? Nice of Kev to say that. Meanwhile I have had a a fall out with girl who was going to type my book. Is there any other lady who can type fast and would like to be rich? No man should ever publish a book until he has first read it to a woman -- Van Wyck Brooksmy lady has written four novels, and is an excellent proof reader, i,ll pass on your request and see if she is willing to provide her services.. pm me for email and phone numver While I am at it look at these 2 super quotes Grief can take care of itself, but to get the full value of joy, you must have somebody to divide it with. --Mark Twain And: If you would not be forgotten as soon as you are dead, either write things worth reading or do things worth writing. -- Benjamin Franklin Right I ain't asking for much. I need a woman who understands or understood the scene. Who is a good typist. Could offer comment on when I have under or over dramatised a certain event. Could decide when the swearing is relevant or needless. Can proof read. Could type from old typewriter pages and put it all on PC. Could type directly from my vocal dictation, or from a dictaphone. Can play poker or would not mind learning how to play. In return I shall split all profits 50/50 (contract drawn up if you wish). You can e-mail me or PM me. If there is anyone, I can meet you anywhere, any place at anytime. Big chance to be rich and be partners in a very powerful book, Oh and single. Love Swish
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After recently moving house--and subsequently unpacking lots of boxes--i found this framed poem done by a good friend in 2001.
True Nighters
Secret thrills,fron secret pills
Invisible tingles,and hidden chills,Extinguish all your ills
Caress the floor with special skills,
Add more feathers to our quills,as more and more the dancefloor fills,
Creases like razors,Eyes like lasers,purple hazes,
Sounds that amaze us,other peoples gazes,
"Look at those crazies"
We,re not passing phases, we.re going places
Cigarettes luminous traces,Levi,s held up by braces,
How my heart races,looking thru the record cases,
Dancing shoes tied with laces,moving in the smallest spaces,
Where the chased become the chasers,
How i miss those smiling faces,
2,ooo aces ,in one oasis
Swish(York) 2001
what do you all reckon?
Best U.T.T.
Tony Coleby.