I wasn't around way back then and I suppose there were a huge amount of things begging to be played. Nowadays there may be less to pick from but for some reason certain dj's, ( and I have to say there are an awful lot of them), won't play something unless its a classic or really well established. I hope 2009 sees Dj's (not all of them of course) trying to revive great forgotten tunes as well as records they have but for some reason are afraid of playing in case they clear the floor for a few minutes. I've only been on the scene for 20 odd years (15-20 years less than some) and familiarity sometimes brings contempt. If Stafford, the 100 Club etc etc hadn't played newer discoveries (and not just the standard 4x4 beat), me, I'd be bored shi#less ! The Stewartby Allniter near Bedford recently gave me fresh hope with a fresh mix of old and new...I hope similiar policies are adopted elsewhere and people open up their minds to that.
Grumpy Old Tigger
PS Stanky get funky .... soulless or what ??