Mark Bicknell

I have a stock/issue and a demo of Terri Bryant - Geni - is there much in the current asking price for this fantastic record, i have an idea of price but would be interested in any comments or feedback. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Fantastic Nev, what it's all about mate, sharing information and all that, you picked up a quality LP mate no question. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Bet you won't have them for long now Steve......lol classy album mate, this thread has inspired me to play a few Esquires tracks on the show www.solarradio.com so listen out on Sunday December 17th i might just play the tasty ones....lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Dale Winton is your man, seems to have got everyone talking on here over the past couple of days......oh well back to me Christmas baking...lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Just like to wish everyone a very Happy and Soulful Christmas. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Great CD well worth a punt. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Just thought it would be nice to add the Bunky LP track listing. Get On Up And Get Away - The Esquires - Bunky BS 300. Side A. AND GET AWAY LISTEN TO ME HOW WAS I TO KNOW GROOVIN EVERYBODY'S LAUGHING HOW COULD IT BE Side B. GET ON UP MY SWEET BABY NO DOUBT ABOUT IT WOMAN WHEN I'M READY THINGS WILL BE THE SAME Also well worth checking out if it's still available is the 1998 Westside CD - Get On Up...And Get Away With The Esquires - Classic Chicago Soul 1966 - 1969 - WESA 803, Compiled by Soul Source regular Mr Tony Rounce, which includes the above tracks from the Bunky album and 11 others which are - YOU GOT THE POWER YOU SAY I KNOW I CAN I DON'T KNOW PART ANGEL STATE FAIR THE FEELING'S GONE WHY CAN'T I STOP (THAT) AIN'T NO REASON REACH OUT AIN'T GONNA GIVE IT UP (BABA-DABA-DOP) A fantastic MUST HAVE cd, superb sound quality, great sleeve notes from Tony, awesome stuff from an awesome group. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

How much for 'Bet You Never Thought' Demo then????? lol now there's a Gene Chandler tune........don't start Pete...lol Mark Bicknell.

Hi Billy, Check out Steve at 'The Record Dugout' on West 63rd Street, a nice guy and always has time for you, not been over myself for a few years now but always found one of two nice records there, also 'Beverley Records' they used to have two stores in Chicago possibly only one store there now, one or two other stores worth a punt, if Phil Dick reads this he's your man for all the decent stores to check out, remember though like Detroit the Windy City has been well hit over the years but there's always the chance, happy hunting and good luck. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Is that all???? a true bargain if there ever was one, i wager this won't be there for long at £20.00 lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Another Saturday in at home and i took the chance tonight to refresh myself with The Esquires Bunky album and i'm glad i did, i reckon this is very shortly gonna be on a few wants lists, quality LP from start to finish, awesome group and a few of the tracks are so right for now on the scene or on Solar Radio at least......fantastic. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Nick, same song i think written by Gilbert Moorer, Arranged by Tom Tom, Gilbert Moorer was Betty Moorer's brother of 'Speed Up' fame.Fantastic album one i've kept. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Just got a mint Benny Latimore - Girl I Got News For You - Dade Demo Seen plenty of issues of this stunning 45 but not too many demo's, well pleased to come home to this after ten hours at work....lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Fantastic, thanks for sharing. Mark Bicknell.

What a superb point spot on infact and not just the examples given, Kent/Ady have been a constant supply of quality tracks for many years and perhaps outside of The 100 Club so many of these wonderful tunes are not given any attention, this perhaps has nothing to do with this thread reference Modern Soul but does have some importance from the keeping the music and the scene fresh, i would suggest that if these tracks were for want of a better word 'authentic' original one off studio acetates or exclusives then they would for some strange reason be accepted in certain circles? This 'it has to be on vinyl' ethic is mind blowing and i think the proof in the pudding is how indemand Ady's 100 Club Anniversary 45's become in terms of people wishing to collect them, why? well basically it's down to quality of tracks, mass appeal on the scene and they become almost instant collectables, god knows what would happen if Ady desided to release possibly one of the best tracks i've heard in ages is the outstanding Bobby Angelle - I'll Be A Soildier Boy taken from The Soul Of Money Records - Volume Two - CDKEND 267 which has it all in terms of a quality Dance track 60's or otherwise. Regarding the Modern Soul question i feel myself crossing over more and more...lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Does anyone have any idea as to the value of this album, seems that a few people are after this yet no concrete valuation, i know it's rare but just curious as i've had a couple of offers for mine recently. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Last two tracks were Jimmy Gilford - Heartbreaker and Willie Wade - When Push Comes To Shove, thanks again for all the good wishes,emails and messages, the support for my little show is awesome. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

I have the Gloria Barnes LP on Maple and as already stated on this thread and to the best of my knowledge 'You Don't Mean It' is a different mix, sounds far cleaner and more crisp than the A&M 45, rare album i think? Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Tina Britt..............tune, both sides. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Thanks for your comments, like you say radio is a very different animal to the live venue situation, will just keep plugging away on the show, enjoy doing it every week, much more of the same to follow that's a promise. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Thanks Alan, i'll be in touch soon to arrange another visit to The Soul Shack. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

I'm sure someone will have the Danny Everard show recorded, thanks for your kind comments Phil. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Will do Kev certainly on a future show coming up to Christmas........also listen out for Attic mentions...lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Thanks Paul you are a gentleman. Regards - Mark Bicknell.