Mark Bicknell

Rod....you need some serious professional help mate....lol Oh i'll have a portion of no 6, no 23, no 56 and a fried rice please. Mark Bicknell.

Now a shoelace and we might be able to cut a deal....lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

You shut up! you, you, old fart you. Mark Bicknell.

Sorry it would help if i spelt Detroit right...lol...now should be spelt correctly...lol Mark Bicknell.

Both Detroit and Chicago have given the rare soul scene IMO the sound we now call Northern Soul, yes there were other cities in the States who produced some wonderful records but the motor and windy cities are without question head and shoulders above the rest, outside of Motown in Detroit and Chess in Chicago both cities had hundreds of small mom and pop labels all trying to emulate and find their success in commercial terms and as we now know failed for whatever reasons. I thought it would be interesting to compare the two cities, their contribution to our scene in terms of the huge number of records we collect, play and dance too. So which do you favour and why? i like both cities for a number of reasons and if this thread creates interest then perhaps we can debate in detail. If i'm pushed Detroit just has the edge mainly down to the volume of labels and the pure quality of the likes of Ric - Tic, Thelma, D - Town, Revilot etc. but i guess the same can be said for the likes of One - derful, M-Pac, St Lawrence etc. So Detroit or Chicago???? over to you. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Phil, are you suggesting that all the good quality records cost big money???? bit of a sweeping statement, yes it's true that many of the so called big records have a price tag to match but there are also hundreds of lesser priced that are as good but perhaps not in the hands and collections of the so called right people or DJ's. Interesting point this but how does the scene judge a good record? who's playing it is often the starting block, how many copies are there? etc. Does it make you a better DJ if you play the big ticket items and i don't mean you personally Phil i mean in general? I'm not having a go or a pop i just find this topic interesting. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

I've kept this record on Soutown to my ear it's a better recording sounds crisper. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Kirsty, he likes PG Tips mate...lol Mark Bicknell.

Just to add the female show will be going out this coming Sunday also thanks to one or two people for some superb ideas for future shows, i will be in touch. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

And not forgetting Emmer Green Youth Club there Kevin....yes i guess it's my fault...lol good luck with the site mate. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Thanks and sorry Nick did'nt realise that Kevin had posted on here, again this new site is well worth a look. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Hi everyone, i thought you might like to know that my good friend Kevin Cox has just set up a new site Soulspinner.com which is well worth a look, the site is dedicated to all things soulful, with the main idea being the selling of records by set sale and auction, forums etc. there is also a DJ page where you can post comments, top tens etc. you can register free of charge and it would be nice if everyone here on soul source supported Kevin's new venture, i'm sure Mike won't mind me mentioning this here. Take a look and show some support if records are your thing, i'm sure there are going to be some juicy records on offer just as soon as Kevin gets the main stock posted up on the site. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Sorry mate but i've got major problems with my PC at the moment so i can't help you with a soundclip, just to say if you like McKinley Travis you will simply adore The Young Hearts version, crisper production, great group record infact it's stunning mate. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

I don't think it's a rare record, not sure of it's value???? i also have the Young Hearts version on Pick - A - Hit which has the edge for me but again not an exspensive record about £25.00 at a guess, hope this helps. Mark Bicknell

Firstly really sorry to hear that Kevin Roberts has now finished presenting his show on Solar, sincere best wishes to Kev for the future and good luck with the new radio station venture, just leaves little old me pretty much flying the Northern flag on Solar still going strong every Sunday night 8pm - 10pm UK Time / 9pm - 11pm Central Europe on CHANNEL 879 SKY DIGITAL and www.solarradio.com All the very best in quality Northern Soul, Classic's with imagination, lesser knowns, Crossover and much much more, CD Compilation reviews and previews, Top guest collectors and DJ's, for requests, mentions and dedications please contact markbicknell@solarradio.com or bicknellmark@aol.com Future shows included 'His Way With The Girls' featuring a two hour special dedicated to the female groove, girl groups and solo diva's a plenty, Detroit V Chicago - The two mighty cities go head to head, 'From Street Corner To Soul' - Male vocal group special including, Volumes, Artistics, Dells, Servicemen, Falcons, Magnetics, Ascots, Creations and many more.................Any ideas for future shows please drop me a line bicknellmark@aol.com - Future special guests include TBC Chalky, Mick Howard, Steve Plumb, Chris Anderton, Keith Money when i can pin him down....lol, Sean Livesey, Paul Donely, Phil Dick, Neil Jones and many more, also please feel free to send in any information, details of any venues out there, only too happy to give them a mention. Having stepped back from the DJ thing out and about for the time being it is my intention to really develop the show now into it's sixth year, still have a passion for the music, still collecting like crazy and can promise some entertaing musical delights every Sunday so join me www.solarradio.com Regards and thanks - Mark Bicknell.

Dawn darling, this was infact a joke...lol Mark Bicknell.

Just heard Rod Shard has been offered a small part as 'record dealer one with glasses' and they asked me to be 'fat bloke at bar' in one of the club scenes...lol Mark Bicknell.

For a moment there Mark i thought you were going to mention Clara Hardy...lol Mark Bicknell.

May i suggest that if this film is made would it not be best to review/preview and debate when and if it comes out rather than speculating how good or bad it's gonna be. Mark Bicknell.

Thanks for sharing Mark Bicknell.

Fock off the pair of you...lol Got the sucker anyway and quit frankly i dont care...lol Mark.....in good spirits lads.

Lots of interesting posts here, seems like i can find a good topic to through in the mix from time to time, just to keep it fresh here's another five to be going on with. The Birds - I'd Love To - Sue - This is an odd ball record which i've had for years, picked it up for a few quid when i was into collecting the Sue,Eastern,Symbol,Crackerjack,Broadway logo's, i reckon this is quite obscure ? kind of the ladies meet Smokey Robinson 'Shop Around' groove going on, powerful vocals but very basic, good tune, anyone know if this is a rare Sue number to locate? The Identities - When Love Slips Away - House Of Fox - Great version of the Dee Dee Warwick track, smooth production, beautiful record. Thelma Jones - Oh,Oh Here Comes The Heartbreak - Barry - Written and arranged by Robert Banks say no more superb little record. Dorothy Berry - You Better Watch Out - Planetary - Needs Playing out and about, a solid record for any collection. The Ikettes - What'cha Gonna Do (When I Leave You) written and produced by Ike Turner, powerhouse record which also came out on British, another top tune that has loads of play in it. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Always liked the Barbara Jackson...wanna sell it???? lol Mark Bicknell. Girlies Rock...dip your hips Joan Baby...yummy tunes. Mark Bicknell. Did it now that is interesting do you know what label???? Mark Bicknell.