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A wow moment today in Kissimmee...enjoy. Ed

Got to share this Tesla shot. Amazing gull wings. Ed

Sad news. RIP Richard. Ed

If you are at a loose end on NYE...here's an idea. Sharkey's Pier Venice FL. Ed

Skyway bridge Tampa. Very impressive! Ed

RIP. A well travelled artist. Ed

Casey Key is full of 10 to 20 million dollar homes... But on Thanksgiving day....it's virtually mine! Ed

Tempting thought? Zoom in. Ed

Some beach birds to view on Casey Key. Ed

I'd put it at the head of a top 3 including the Carstairs and Al Wilson as ' love em or hate em' on this scene. I'm biased since I met Frank, heard him sing it live 10feet in front of me, and danced to it at Wigan. It's rarity adds value, it's history adds intrigue, but it's an icon, as previously reported, as probably the best known Northern Soul record to the general public. I'd guess at £50k now if a copy changed hands. In terms of collecting, along with a well published list of rare vynil, it's a must have item. I'd rather have 500 x £100 originals personally. Both scenarios are not likely to happen BUT I have been privileged to have the second choice back in the day when they were £10 each! Ed

I thought before any record went to production, even as a demo, it had to have approval of the 'committee'. This disc certainly ticks all the boxes for intrigue. Ed

It? You mean them. Plus the acetate. My original fake pressing reissue bootleg...but signed by Frank at LA2004....I got him to sign a bar menu just to show its real....got to be £100. Ed

This has been bugging me all day.. Enjoy Ed

Can't remember the title etc, but somebody posted the ' inspiration' for ton of dynamite a few years ago, and it's a great record on its own merit. Now for 2 great 70s funk monsters. Surely an inspiration from one to the other.. Ed Ed

I agree. I used to get told you can tell they are from the same musicians because of the similarities, but It does not jump straight out as that. Ed

These two were always paired, but not that similar I guess. Ed

Stating the obvious... Ed

A nice bit of trivia.. Ed

In its truest form it would need to cover virtually 60 years of musical styles with a common denominator of ' soul' in the mix. My cynical sides says it's just a way of getting as many folks in as possible and playing one or two ska, r&b, northern, crossover, modern, and new stuff to keep everybody happy. It's not for me. I prefer a narrower selection, and where possible have multi rooms playing definitive styles. The local free night obviously cannot do that, and since its free or a couple of quid entry, I guess the choices put up with it or stay away. Ed

A licence to thrill? Or a licence to justify playing anything and everything that anybody who happens to be there, requests? Ed

Was it Butlins who decided to not carry on, or the promoter. It makes a difference. I went once. I'm not sure you could commercialise an event any more than this. If you forgot your uniform, no worries, you could buy one there. Certainly had its devotees, and yes very similar to Whitby. As much as events like this get berated for a multitude of reasons, the punters who attend regularly love it. For sure it's not ALL about the music for them. Ed

Could have been a ' best version ' topic! Ed

Indeed Ed

Awful news. RIP Had the privilege of hearing her in LV and talking at length as she waited for her ride to the airport. Wheelchair bound she gave it her all. BEATM sounded as good live as the record. Ed

Swan Lake! Ed