Mark Bicknell

Can all record dealers who have shown an interest to attend this event who wish to secure a table please contact me as soon as possible please. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Don't get out to soul do's much anymore but totally with you on that one, pure class and well worth a 45 release...over to you Mr Mooney lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

I suggest if you were not already aware of this previously unissued track recorded September 1967 to get on it as soon as it's released, I first became aware of it when it appeared on the 1989 Charly LP - Rare Soul From The Quinvy/Broadway Sound Studio Volume Five "Rainbow Road" - CRB1225 which featured recordings by Don Varner, Ruby Winters, Tony Borders, Bill Brandon and Joe Perkins, another stunning Don Varner unissued track also features on Volume One - Tear Stained Soul - CRB1219 'When It's Over' which would also be well worth putting out as a 45? Just wondered if this is also in the pipeline for release Paul? Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Fantastic simply fantastic. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Taking shape now this one, certainly plenty of flyers out there and will be really pushing this along from now on, record dealers please get in touch to reserve a space as soon as possible. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Lorraine, I've let go many records over the years but never the real special ones like these three RCA Victor Demos which you signed at Stafford all those years ago, also loved what you wrote on the Johnny Dixon record which you supervised on, you may remember the Triple 'B' Four Sonics version of 'Were Are You' which you produced and Co wrote with Jack Ashford and their version of 'Tell Me You're Mine' which you were executive producer on and the beautiful 'Crying Clown' by Eddie Parker which you Co wrote and produced, you must have been a very busy lady which we thank you for. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Dave, wonderful mate, I did have a beautiful photograph at Stafford with Lorraine but it got lost over time....that's me Lorraine in the background now I know why my wife Jacqui married me lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

I reckon we should as a matter of duty see that Lorraine get's a copy of each of her wonderful records, does not seem right to me that she does not own her own records, remember a similar situation when Gil Blanding came on here a few years ago and we sourced him a copy of 'Rules', so what do you reckon gang? I'll get onto JM and see what he has in stock. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Wall to wall heartaches sooner have them in a box to play lol

Wow welcome to Soul Source Lorraine, I've still got my three RCA Victor Demos you kindly signed for me at the Stafford gig with Eddie Parker way back in 1983, love you to bits. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Sounds like a plan Joan lol, we will be offering some nice food at the event, Bacon Butties etc. in the morning and Burgers, Hot Dogs and so on allday, Ed Battin is putting in a sound system so dealers/sellers can play their sales stuff so we have everything covered. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Thanks for that. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Record dealers already booked so far include - Joe Dutton Mace Des Parker Johnny Beggs Geoff Claxton Mark Speakman And Chico John Manship Steve Plumb Andy Dyson Still plenty of space avaiable so please get in touch as soon as possible, anyone wishing to help promote this I will gladly send some flyers on request again please get in touch. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

CAN ALL RECORD DEALERS WHO HAVE SHOWN AN INTEREST IN BOOKING A TABLE FOR THIS EVENT PLEASE GET IN TOUCH AS I NEED TO START WORKING OUT THE ROOM LAYOUT ETC. THANKS - MARK BICKNELL.

Better late than never with my selections from last Friday, really hit home to me just how many records I have let go and how out of my depth I was as I've not really DJ'd anywhere in over two years apart from house party BBQ's at friends, ok to dip my toe now and again but I strongly believe if you are doing this DJ thing on a regular weekly basis then you should have the tools of the trade as it were quality ones at that,nice to see so many old faces and the party people having fun, nice cake by the way, enjoyed it and the several cold ones, nice to be asked to DJ at this superb venue which should be full to the rafters every month, quality sound system, good dance floor making it a top night, not got the DJ bug back but nice as I say to dip my toe every now and then, I'll leave it to the professionals like Grant, Mr Murphy and Co. who still have the passion and commitment to do it week in week out, respect and fair play to them. Playlist in no order but these were the 23 records I played. Little Hank - Mr Bang Bang Man - Sound Stage Seven The Incredibles - There's Nothing Else To Say - Audio Arts Joy Lovejoy - In Orbit - Checker Larry Atkins - Ain't That Love Enough - Highland Gene Chandler - Mr Big Shot - Constellation DJ Bobby Williams - I've Only Got Myself To Blame - Sure-Shot DJ The Belles - Don't Pretend - Mirwood The Soul Twins - Give The Man A Chance - Karen DJ Chuck Jackson - What's With The Lonliness - Kent 6T'S 8 Garland Green - Girl I Love You - Revue The Ringleaders - Baby What Has Happened To Our Love - M-Pac Tommy Neal - Goin' To A Happening - Vault DJ Johnny Wyatt - This Thing Called Love - Bronco The Poets - She Blew A Good Thing - Symbol DJ Ike And Tina Turner - Somebody Needs You - Loma DJ Jimmy Conwell - Too Much - Gemini Inez And Charlie Foxx - Tightrope - Dynamo The Falcons - Good Good Feeling - Big Wheel Steve Mancha - Friday Night - Groovesville DJ The O'Jays - I'll Never Forget You - Imperial DJ The Showmen - Our Love Will Grow - Swan DJ Emanuel Laskey - I'm A Peace Loving Man - Thelma Freddie Houston - If I Had Known - Old Town DJ

Time to start really pushing this event now any record dealers wishing to book a table please contact me asap. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Just watched it on You Tube lol and again something else to confirm that I'm best off out of it really, sad very sad indeed, the only correct statement regarding Frank Wilson was the fact that it sold for £26K the rest of it well rose tinted glasses spring to mind, would make a refreshing change if the TV people actually talked to people who still make a contribution to the scene instead of this watered down retro bullshit, talking about Talc, Frank etc. etc. is not a true reflection of what it's all about, to state that all Northern Soul records are poor Motown copies is without foundation in the bigger picture, yes the sound was a big inspiration to many of the small Mom And Pop record companies but some had their very own sound and does not wash with me sorry, it's a lazy and easy way to describe the music, perhaps a little more depth would best describe the sound rather than using Frank and Edwin all the time as examples. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

All records are in nice clean condition near mint condition unless otherwise stated, cheque/cash/postal orders and pay pal welcome as a gift to avoid fees, postage £1.75 sign for mail and £5.50 special delivery, contact bicknellmark@aol.com or via PM here. The Steelers - Just Begining To Love You - Crash 430 - dog rare record vinyl beautiful condition, minor tear/lable damage but nothing major, seen for £400.00 taking tear into account - £300.00 The Paramount Four - You Don't Know (Till It Happens To You) Southern City - beautiful hard to find 45 - £150.00 Buddy Conner - When You're Alone - Breakthrough 1003 Orange first issue - £250.00 Mr. Caldwell - Love Bandit - Scorpio - Massive Stafford record, beautiful copy M- £325.00 Cody Black - Mr. Blue - D-Town 1057 - Classy Detroit in nice condition - £400.00 The Ghetto Boys - Hand Wriiting On The Wall - Tarx 1009 - some marks on vinyl plays nice - £300.00 The Fi-Dels - Try A Little Harder - Keymen 106 - Classic Northern SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD Houston Outlaws - Ain't No Telling - Westbound Demo - beautiful record - £375.00 The Presentations - Call On Me - American Music Maker - Uptempo Classy Northern Dancer - £85.00 Alfreda Brockington - Your Love Has Got Me Chained And Bound - Phil-L.A Of Soul Demo - £100.00 Evelyn Smith - You Don't Mean A Thing To Me - Magic Touch 2006 - £100.00 Dave Newman - Make Up Your Mind - Look 5011 - Rare light blue stock/issue in stunning condition - £275.00 Steelers - Can't Take This Pain - Epic - bautiful record, stunning condition copy - £40.00 Chuck Henley And Band - Broken Heart - Coach 811 - Vinyl nice clean condition some lable wear, rare record - £250.00 Bernie Moore - I Wanna Be Loved To Death - Burdett 1914 - Stunning record in beautiful condition - £100.00

Record dealer tables selling well so please if you require a space please contact me as soon as possible. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

We could do that yes more the case of playing it by ear but I see no reason why not once some of the record dealers shut up shop, we will have the sound system set up anyway, leave it with me and let's see how the day pans out first, will let everyone know well in advance if we go on after the fair finishes. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Booking form now ready which I'm happy to send or you can print one off here and send it to me with table reservstion deposit or full payment. Full details now on it's own Events page on Facebook, please feel free to share event and spread the word with friends on Facebook. Regards - Mark Bicknell Hyde_Record_Fair_Booking_Form.pdf

You sir will be very welcome, small trades boxes also welcome. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Reserved for you Steve, jut sent you a PM requesting address so I can send you booking form and details. Regards - Mark

Several record dealers have already booked and reserved tables for this event, anyone else interested please get in contact with me and I will send booking information, bicknellmark@aol.com or via PM here. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Tuff tune to find Nige on an issue for sure. Regards - Mark Bicknell.