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You haven’t got that aspect wrong Russ, but times have moved on. It is now 2012, technology and other ways of life have moved on considerably, the music is now over 40 odd years old and the format is almost dead (it’s incredible it’s lasted that long!). I agree with some of the things you say, but the way you’re expressing your view is alienating yourself and other like-minded people from most regular folk who already perceive it to be an “up its own arse” scene. Phrases like ethics and giving back to the scene make me cringe because it’s not life and death and it’s certainly not some worthy cause. It’s supposed to be fun! It may have felt like something cool and underground quite some time ago but it hasn’t been like that for a long time. It’s full of fat, middle-aged to old blokes who can’t dance very well. Nothing to stop them still having a good time. It’s become a parody of itself and all these indignant put downs of anyone who doesn’t share the same view, doesn’t help.

I think it was only a very small handful of collectors that made a fuss over Gregory Porter. And it was totally unwarranted too as the label design was different and Gregory is a living, working artist. I've got this 45 and it wouldn't bother me one jot if you issued more due to demand but I'm probably in an easy going minority. I don't recall any vitriol over not releasing an mp3 of Audio, but certainly comments were made. I still think it's a good idea for all your releases. It won't devalue the 45s, makes them more accessible, additional revenue for you and enables the likes of me to be able to listen to it more often.

Herald. Great record!

Majestics for the intro. I used to hate this record but have grown to love it now.

I agree with Jock!! JoLynn Murray - now there's a tune!

Thanks for your replies Gents. Only seven years later

In terms of practice, it won't take long to master playing old 45s. It really doesn't get much easier. It's incredible how many people screw it up

They'll are quite good. Vol 1 is worth getting just for Kre8iv 4ce - She

Excellent article. A precis of which appeared in the i newspaper yesterday https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/frank-wilson-motown-writer-and-producer-behind-the-worlds-rarest-record-8194593.html?origin=internalSearch

RIP Frank. He wrote and produced many of the soul scene's favourites such as: Lenny Williams - Choosing You Renee Geyer - Be There In The Morning Eddie Kendricks - Girl, You Need a Change of Mind Alton McClain & Destiny - It Must Be Love I always loved his own "Sweeter As The Days Go By" too.

It might be a bit daft, but it's also a bit daft publishing it on here and asking for opinions, rather than discussing it with him.

It's not been very good for a while. Bad printing, spelling mistakes, too many pages devoted to Australia with long lists of oldies played, etc. I quite like the Soul Jones articles and Fish's page. Soul Sam is also always good entertainment as is Tim Brown.

Excellent record, but that is ridiculous. I would've thought it charted in the US (sold well anyway)

No, they're supposed to have better records, taste, cueing skills and personality. Supposed to, anyway

I like the DJ to surprise me and play something I wouldn't have thought of playing and hearing. It's all part of the fun of it. Anyway, you can't have different individuals selecting records, as they won't necessarily represent the majority.

One of my favourites!

No it's not that. It's a well known 60s northern soul number with a piano introduction, followed by backing singers in the first ten seconds, I can't remember anything after that.

This is on the tip of my tongue, but I can't quite remember. I'll probably do a face palm when somebody tells me, because it's well known. What is the tune used in the ads for the Mrs Biggs tv series on ITV?

I thought it was quite good fun. Not to be taken seriously and far better than other tv coverage such as Paul O'Grady. I thought Martin Shaw's accent was a bit strange though

I thought it was quite entertaining for Friday night tv. Yes, there were some inaccuracies and daft comments but I was a teenager in the mid - late 80s when a lot of the programme was based so it resonated with me. Steve "Silk" Hurley, crap videos, Marshall Jefferson (he's a scream!) and Inner City (Big Fun is still brilliant!).

His influence was massive and will be very long lasting. RIP Carl!

Dave Thorley Set One Stafford Modern Paul Simpson Connection - Use Me Lose Me - Rams Horn I love this song! Never heard it played out. I've only just discovered this thread and it will keep me busy for some time. Chalky, your recent Mixcloud uploads don't seem to be downloadable. Is that right?

Is she British?

Not many embarrassing ones revealed yet. Even Mud got played during the Olympic opening ceremony! I still like Beggin' - Frankie Valli & 4 Seasons. It's not too cheesy, is it?

I've got a CD single. It's by Dee Heron btw.