Dave Moore

You're probably a real nice chap SOE but, you really have no idea have you that there's a whole world full of collectors out here. The busiest, most respected DJs on your beloved 'scene' all play original vinyl. Most have spent most of their adult lives building their collections up. Sure, there are a couple of money bags "Johnny Come Lately's" but they never seem to last the whole race, they're here today, gone tomorrow and their records find their way into real collectors boxes eventually. To even compare you're bootleg playing activities with ANY DJ who plays the real thing is a joke. But the worst thing about your posts is that you constantly advise people that THEY are WRONG for not playing bootlegs, that's almost insulting. The guys that for some reason really want to DJ but can't source the rarities to be accepted with the "Big Boys" usually employ a little imagination in their collecting and gather at like minded events. I may not appreciate the actual music they play at times but I do admire their independence and willingness to try and establish their own niche within the soul fraternity. Whereas your outlook is about as alien to me as it could possibly be. Bootlegs of oldies in 2011? What's the point? Unless of course you're an "Ebay warrior" who finds it much more comfortable to sit at home clicking on bootleg oldies 45s at a tenner each rather than source a few unique records, buy a few decent oldies, search out a few LP tracks, develop some overseas contacts, buy a few blind, buy a few 'newies', and piece together something that actually warrants the term "Set' as opposed to becoming another, monkey like, record "putter-on-erer" with a boot of Jo Jampot followed by a carver of The Parliaments. Regards, Dave I've just realised I've bitten! Well so be it. I've been doing this for over 35 years and I'm tired of being constantly told that "real DJs" play what the punter requests even if it's a bootleg. Close in, come closer......no, closer.......no, even closer.............NO THEY DON'T!! THEY FIND SOMETHING ELSE OF EQUAL QUALITY TO PLAY!! That loud enough for ya??

Played in Burnley (amongst other places), in the mid 70s for a few months. Hasn't aged too well though in my opinion. Regards, Dave

But wasn't the name Nosmo King taken from a No Smoking sign? I always thought that Mcaleer et al were responsible for this? Either way, I'm afraid it gets the "Shyte then and shyte now" vote from me. Not because it's white, or pop or surrounded by 'dodgyness', but simply cos I thiok it's shyte. Regards, Dave

K5, It's "Look Over Your Shoulder". Only a word but it may help if you're scouring the net for a copy. Great record. Not many out-sing the OJays but this group do on this! Good Hunting! Regards, Dave

Ah Pete, but it should work both ways. I don't ridicule bootleg players so they should in turn keep their gobs shut about us record collectors. Instead of trying to bring everything down to the lowest common denominator. Regards, Dave

Jeeze! You've just described me! I've just realised I've been pathetic all these years! Bugger.....I'm gonna sell every original I own, buy 10000 bootlegs and gain a little self respect! Only joking Pal, you do what you do and leave us to do what we do, there's a good lad. Regards, Dave PS. Where can I get a Margaret Little for a grand?

And happy days they were Matey eh? More miles you did, more records you found! Regards, Dave

Like what? What are the oldies you want to hear but don't? "a certain criteria of oldies" ?? I thought the only criteria for an oldie was that it had to be OLD. Regards, Dave

Dave, The late Andy Riding if memory serves me correctly. Regards, Dave

Andy, What's the 2012 dates? Also...any plans to have live acts at all? Regards, Dave

Larry Santos - You Got Me Where You Want Me - Evolution Demo EX - 300UKP inc postage. If interested can be contacted by PM or hitsville2648@earthlink.net Regards, Dave

Mike, Was talking at length to Norman Donegan (Ad Libs), a few years ago about the contribution Otis Blackwell made to popular American music. One of the great unsung heroes of our music. Great to see someone giving him his dues. Well done Mike. Regards, Dave

Hey Marc, No dramas. I agree 100%. I too don't know a single promoter that would discourage Brits from attending their gigs (and I too have been to a few outside UK). It's about music, records, artists and having a good time with it all. The locations are simply a bonus to that sometimes. You'll enjoy it in Oct. It'll be a blast of a weekend. Regards, Dave

That's not how I read it Marc. To be honest I'm finding all this anti - Brit thing a bit snobbish to be honest. See you in Oct in Spain (where you'll be on the bill with at least a couple of 'brits'! ) Regards, Dave

There are plenty of "holiday soul things" usually run by us Brits in the sun, but what I want for my money is a passionate local promoter, great venue, new fresh Dj lineup playing ovo new friends to meet and a bit of an adventure. So I won't be packing my bucket and spade for Rimini. Karen x I've read some arrogant crap on here over the years. This is up the with the best. So a Brit can't have passion, promote locally, provide a fresh DJ line up playing ovo? You're having a laff aincha? Regards, Dave A 'Brit in the sun' (which I presume in the secret soulful elite speak means "soul riff raff").

Mine doesn't? Regards, Dave

Macca, We're on Coasta Calida, the unspoilt coastline of Southern Spain, South of Cartagena. Great beaches, great mountains, great restaurants, with a stunning view of the Almanzora Valley from the mountain Pueblo. No high rise here Pal. We'll see you in Sept? Regards, Dave

That's rubbish. Unless you are specifically referring for any event that you personally organize. In which case please, please post details asp so I can avoid any embarrassment on both our parts by turning up 'unwanted'. Regards, Dave

I spoke to him in person three years ago and had discussed this and his GoodTime 45. Had pics taken with him and the 45s. Seems strange that he never mentioned anything? Regards, Dave

Beasry, Glad you got sorted Mate. Globalisation eh? But only if it makes money for someone!

Barsy, Just pay the cash direct to the account of the guy you're paying. It's easy to do online and there are NO FEES for either of you. Paypal is yesterday's news Mate. Regards, Dave

Hi John, Could the red copy be Canadian? It carries a US cat # though? Regards, Dave

Kiddo, It came out with a US picture sleeve remember. Best, Dave

Hi Rod, I'm 'reasonably' sure I had a WDJ years ago. I've just seen a Red stocker too and I always thought they were only grey? Let's see what comes out of the woodwork hopefully. Best, Dave

Wanted: Patti Austin - You Didn't Say a word - Columbia DEMO No wol, sol or anything. Cash waiting. Regards, Dave