Dave Abbott

Back to work NOW! my thoughts on this (not work; but the SS ;-)) I have a 19" monitor the 'Scene' weighs about 40g, it would be a lot lighter if there wasn't all the scooter ads in the back that are there now. Nighters should be on a Friday; giving 2 days of recovery. After a Saturday nighter I dont go to bed until late Monday night. It should be Soul Law - as should each record dealer having a record player and a ticket system to view the dealers records one at a time (bit like the meat counter at the supermarket; and that is where i will end that similarity). As for most people on the SS wanting something different; I think that is hard to gauge. I have DJ'd at plenty of 'local' soul nights and the majority go out for their once a month, or even longer, 'fix' and when I or others have played something 'new' the floor will clear; unless of course it is 'instant' (maybe giving rise to the popluraity of such things as 'party trime man'?), because of the infrequency of going to soul nites many of these people do not want to hear new stuff - they want to go dance to tunes they know; and good for them, it used to annoy me but I came to realisde that they are as an integral part of the soul scene as anyone else (and of course some of these may then move onto other things). Certainly not my cup of tea, but each to their own. Which does mean two different scenes. One not better than the other; just different. It is all a matter of personal opinion (and though I prefer newies nights it is those nights where I can have a lugh weith friends that are the best as long as the music is good, new or old) So lets just say everyone is right and no one is wrong; because i really have forgotten what this thread is all about now. Big group hug for everyone who goes to soul nites or niters; oldies or newies eh?! Gawd Bless us all. I had more thoughts but have completely forgoten them now LOL

Yep couldnt get on for a while. Larger Lout Pete text me and as he couldnt get on he went down the pub. He is still down there and is not at all happy and blames SS for his drinking. LOL

not the same as Porgy & Monarchs?

No, I live miles away from Tim

think tim brown has that many. and he aint got them all.

John, if you dont want to get into a debate about it, dont put a post up about it IMO Oxford knights is a brilliant track and when i got mine i was well happy with the price i paid i.e. under the going rate and book value. Shame they found a load... BTW Royal Five about £50ish

Royal Five has been booted. I paid almost that too Mate of mine got one a month or so ago for $400. Oh, the joys (not) of buying records :angry:

I think its mitral valve prolapse. some bad heart condition...

what would you want with an MGM 'reissue'

If you look, you will see that I am trying to edge away from Tony because I am worried he will burn with with his fag. Oooerrr Fag. 'Ere we go again....

That is the reason Ken, i hang mt head in shame That and the fact that i has 3 of the buggers

Sentry

Yes and yes, we both would love to spin some tunes it will be an honour.

was the first record i played when i started djing. after my set i gave it away :-)

So that they can be given away in games of bingo. Doh!

i went to an alldayer there. think it was on a Sunday, must have been 1981-ish

Bobby Joy - You Sweet Devil You - Sentry

yes

Donny Gerrard - hes always somewhere around Gospel classics - more love kindly shepards - lend me your hand casietta george - dont give up

Funnily enough i have heard Part 2 played out the last few times i have heard it.

Is this the good version? i.e I have heard it freat track but told that thew demo is a different take. What i am trying to say is this demo orr issue

I'd say about upto '72. therefore a modern soul classic

that could have been Ady's 'newie' that he got off Al. He looked a tad dissapointed when we told him what we thought Or that very over rated Masquarders 'How big is big' (incoming!)

Ditto Shane! And by luck I was talking to a friend on Saturday who has a spare he is going to dig out and give me

And Ady was not wrong! It was a real humdinger and then some! The full report (adapted from a post on sscdt) of the weekends antics follows:- Friday we went to JesiccKakaka's house leaving party. She lives in a flat that was once a Bryant and May match factory. Quite striking it was. I took my new plastic beaker with secure top and straw from which I drank my wine and larger (I can not be trusted with glasses) On Saturday we went to Carla and Steve's to see baby (beauty btw) and then onto the 100 Club. Trickster was guest DJ and he did himself proud. Though top DJ of the night was awarded to Mick Smith for getting Mandy and Janine on the floor doing some rather splendid back drops and kicks I bought a glass of larger upon arrival at 1.30 and Ady Lupton commented on how it was unfair that I had a proper glass glass and everyone else had to have plastic glasses (commented, close to tears rather), I told him it was because I can be trusted. I still had the same glass with about an inch of the same larger left in the bottom, which I intended to finish, until about 6.30 when it left the table and smashed on the floor (I can not be trusted with glasses) As is customary, we were the last ones to leave the Club A most excellent 100 Club; great atmosphere and a brilliant time Sunday we left Starbucks and went to Ady Lupton's house where we chilled with a nice glass of vodka and orange while Ady played us all his records. Then, in the early evening we went to the Sunday Snug, run in Filthy McNastys pub by Andy BB and BD Kenny. Fantastic time with a great 'back drop' of soul music while fun and games ensued. Most of us won prizes, though Ady Croasdell won the most prizes due to his ability to drink Guinness quicker than anyone else. Backdoor kept setting his bingo card on fire and Ben Summers didn't win any prizes because he's a cheat and a loser (he was caught red-handed on the phone to John Weston trying to solve the soul quiz clues; all to no avail any way as he was disqualified and Abbott/Snow got 100%) . The evening finished with a somewhat heated discussion on what to include on a potential new CD release - working title "Yes these have been Played at Northern Soul Nights. Yes they are Utter Shite". The Selection Board of Croasdell, Abbott, Snow, Brown, Backdoor, Summers and BB could, in the time available, only decide on two 45's to include - 'Scratchy' and another which can not be disclosed at present. It is hoped to get this released under the Kent/Ace label, but talks are expected to last for some time..... And of course we were the last to leave the pub Another brilliant time was had The late addition of Nick Brown to the Selection Board was rather fortunate as we did not have a clue where we were (ok it was London somewhere) and he escorted us safely home A most excellent weekend