Jez Jones

Thats exactly it mate.If I may with Russ's permission widen this a tad. An example being the spate(collective name for?? ) of instrumentals that broke mid/late Torch early Casino--that possibly wouldn't see the light of day now. Sounds of Lane eg sounds/feels different at 5 in the morning at hose st in 72 than anywhere you can mention in 2009. Yes possibly cos its been hammered--but more I think its the different outlook that we all have on what constitutes a northern soul sound in 2009. We have been exposed to so much more since then that the divisions/boundaries(for want of a better word) have become blurred. Not a bad thing I hasten to add --its the same with anything --we take more on board as we get older. ....oh and this may have caused a rush to the dancefloor back then

.......up until last Friday night ........bloody incredible. Me and me mate were gobsmacked. Great seeing him and chinwagging about past escapades Now gotta try get hold of a ticket from somewhere.....

Bloody ell theres a name from the deep dark past

...............kin ell I'm too slow there then Bloody Peterborough lads--sniped at the last minute

Fine and dandy Mr D .........oh and anyone up for a dip in Tunstall baths beforehand

Fookin priceless these are--check this with Pep and guess the year---- epitome of sound/moses smith--mmmmmmmm

Nah then whats that I can remember having to ring the different towns rather than a general s-o-t postcode

Final 'instruction' on Torch membership card on the back--concerned Mr Shadrack and that horse

Nice one sharbar Tell him join and post something on here. ...oh and give him my regards, as I said not seen him for *Xo? years lol. Don't suppose he's going in October is he?

Some real great stuff there Kev That poem..well as Dave says below--sums it up so well

b*stards

Interesting you should mention that Sue I used to know Mick and a few of the other 'castle lads from back then when they used to come in Lion and Bell to us lot before we went soulin Anyway on saturday night I went to a football do with lads that I play football with and we had a small??? piss up . Anyway one of the lads I play footie with is Mick's son. After our sesh Andy (micks lad) says you might as well kip at mine --to save buggering about with a taxi home queing etc. I says ok. Got his house and Mick was still up watching telly. Had a quick natter to him--tried,but couldn't persuade him come the Torch reunion He aint been into the scene for ages Graham Pratt--didn't he go out with Ann Mckenzie from Congleton back in the early 70's??--also didn't he have a brother as well who was on the scene?

Blimey Steve this thread is thowing up some names from the past--hope they all going to the Reunion

Don't worry you could possibly be right There was always a 'gang' of Crewe lads we saw and knew at the Torch. So until someone comes up with a better one --Dave Bettany's looking fave at the moment

Probably Malc---job lot of gossamer or was it featherlite

Ah thats the lad--Andre Nowakoski. Aint seen him for over 30 odd years. Is he still dabbling on the scene?

Dunno really Malc--used to wear one most of the time. Dunno why I was wearing 2 that night Probably didn't want any 'fingerprints' left after my visit to the chemist Anyway less of the Bay City rollers--I was more into Shing-a ling than Shang a lang

Yes mate ---its ok, private secure car park at the back for your Merc . Its across the road from the Kismet--remember that-- the first Indian restaurant in the Potteries. About a mile taxi to Tunstall --or a good brisk walk

Am sure it is Billy Bales mate. Mick Dobbin I remember him now--Is he still on the scene? Front left---could be Mickey Welsh/Welch again from Macc

Second in from right at back----Billy Bayles from Congleton? Mick Dobbin mmmmmmmmm Where was he from Steve?

Think Decembers is still on??

No -am struggling there mate I think thats Nova--back left?? lets see if this works . Getting clever now --are you watching Dave