Mark Bicknell

Perhaps one of the promoters out there might like to book this little lot for a real gig.....lol when you DJ alongside these type of guys it certainly brings the best out of everyone...love it as you tend to play to the top of your game. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Very nice to be included in this line up but I'm currently trying to earn my stripes again DJ wise out and about as I've been a little out of practice over the past couple of years but really looking forward to getting out there on a more regular basis, again nice to be included. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Priceless....lol lol lol sent PM mate with number as I need some new clothes...lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

The Larry Allen copy is harder to find I think, sold my L.Allen years ago now. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Rose Hargrove Little Jimmy Dee Jimmy Hughes Intertains Artistics Entertainers Johnny Moore Now sold - thanks you - more new titles to be added shortly. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

List updated September 19th 2007, several records now on hold, more titles to follow. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Bugger me Rod that's your glasses and the ring in two weeks lost.......what next? your wedding tackle!!!lol still you have a nice new hair cut from Mrs Bicknell. See you at the weekend. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Not seen Dave since I left Reading in the late 80's, that lad went to Wigan every week for a good few years infact more than me towards the end of Wigan, remember the Kent Mafia very well indeed......lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Yes Steve must be at least 30 years ago 76,77,78??? reckon we first met then too, bugger me mate makes you feel old or what? Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Tony,Not seen Kim in a good few years, possibly at the Cleethorpes weekender about 8 years ago? top bloke always loved his company, first met him way back at the Top Rank alldayers in Reading about 30 years ago....lol give him my regards and tell him I sold Hayes Cotton a few years ago but still kept a few bits and bobs for the odd spots I still do. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

List updated. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Seems like the passion flows if home alone or out there with somebody...soul it's a wonderful feeling ain't it? Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Be hard pushed to find a better record at that price, stunning 45. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Derek Baxter came 4th with 12 points. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

I got a few right lol well a few more than three...poor bloke was very nervous. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Is Northern/Rare Soul best shared and enjoyed together at a venue or can you get the same out of it alone? Is there the same feeling there if you are playing records alone at home? or is the best experence had with a room full of like minded people?, I don't go to as many venues as I once did for various reasons but I still get a thrill and a huge amount of pleasure from the collecting side of things, it's nice to be able to share the music whenever possible but personally the effect is the same for me when playing tunes at home, sure the social side of the scene is very important but does playing records at the venues make them sound any better or different away from the dance floors? Do some tunes lose their impact away from the venues? personally a good record is a good record no matter where you play it IMO. From a DJ perspective it's nice to get a room full of people up dancing but do you feel you have any less passion for the music away from that situation? or is this music simply based around and dance floor driven? I just got a couple of new tunes today and had a few nice very rewarding moments playing them, is this scene and it's music about personal satisfaction or is it simply about the bigger picture? Soul music I think is a very personal thing, sure to be shared but most importantly to be enjoyed and cheerished so again does it matter if you do this alone or with somebody? Regards - Mark Bicknell.

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Nothing new there then Phil...lol and that's a joke mate. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Tunes to do the housework to oh and a nice soak in the bath....lol The Lollipops - Step Aside Baby - Impact DJ Superb flip to 'Loving Good Feeling' Geraldine Curry And The Heart-stoppers - You're So Wonderful - London House - As the title suggests a wonderful tune. The Monorays - Love - 20th Century DJ - Sounds so so good. Aretha Franklin - One Step Ahead - Columbia DJ Stunning flip to 'I Can't Wait Until I See My Baby's Face' The Monclairs - Wait For Me - Sunburst. Mill Evans - Things Won't Be The Same B/W I've Got To Have Your Love - Constellation - Two class sides. The Precisions - What I Want - Drew - Awesome flip to 'Why Girl' The Visitors - My Love Is Ready And Waiting - Tangerine - Simply perfection. The Heartbreakers - How Do You Say Goodbye - Derby City - Just about as good as down tempo gets....awesome. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Fan-bloody-tastic Alan, cheers pal. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Sent you a PM Alan. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Another four which might qualify are - Skip Jackson And The Shantons - I'm Onto You Girl B/W Promise That You'll Wait - Dot-Mar The Heartbreakers - I've Got To Face It B/W How Do You Say Goodbye - Derby City The Visitors - My Love Is Ready And Waiting B/W What About Me - Tangerine The Dramatics - All Because Of You B/W If You Haven't Got Love - Sport Stunning all eight sides. Regards - Mark Bicknell

Nice link with these three gems, which fall into the two great sides but different styles camp. Sonny Craver - I'm No Fool B/W I Wanna Thank You - Teri De 007 Gody Colbert - Baby I Like It B/W I Wanna Thank You - Revue 11037 Hard to pick a winner of 'I Wanna Thank You' for me Sonny Craver just has the edge but two great versions and of course the next one holds the same backing track as 'Baby I Like It'....... Len Jewell - All My Good Lovin' (Is Going To Waste) B/W the sublime 'The Elevator Song' Pzazz 050 Len Jewell productions...well the man was a master in my book. Regards - Mark Bicknell

Jerry Williams - Now Sold. Thanks - Mark Bicknell.