Len

I ain't that much older, I was 15 in 1985, that's the 'back end' of this magnificent era that I mean - attending The Fleet All-nighters in Peterborough, and Leighton Buzzard (just the once) If I don't get sad, I get angry......but this is the world we live in - I get angrier at that..... Len P.s - I love Mark Bicknell!

Psssst...You were never supposed to understand what they said.......that's what they learn at D.J School .....but how infectious is that guy? I've just watched that bit again.....and the fact that no one has named him yet, makes it even cooler - He ain't got a 'big name' Len

......Long gone....... See ya Thanks again for the vids.....now well depressed Len

I think he's fantastic - and I'm sure I've had the same coffee in the past - Whoooo Hoooo! - He ain't a D.J that just 'Stands there waiting for the record to finish'......... Len

Mark Bicknell interview - In the back ground they're playing 'What have I Done Wrong'.....I feel like crying...maybe that's just nostalgia getting to me..... Len

Nina (the wife) just walked in my record room (where this computer is) and said........."Chr*st why ain't the music like this anymore?"........ I'm lovin' these videos, just watching the Adam interview - he's saying he's p*ssed off that 2 nighters are clashing, and that promoters should be talking to each other.......oh, how times have changed.....oh how I'm enjoying my 'Northern Soul Gap Year'...... Len

Who's the guy D.Jing at 27.29, playing 'How High Can Ya Fly', then 'Use It Before You Lose It'? - F*ckin' brilliant! Len

So glad I at least caught the back end of this special era - Just Brilliant. Catch Dave and Lisa Vanner at 13.46 walking in, and Lisa dancing at 31.51 (amongst many other faces) Great stuff - Thanks for posting. Len

Simsy, I think your thread has changed direction These are not necessarily 'dubious moves' - People can dance how they like (Just friendly observations) Len P.s - We all have 'dubious moves' at times

'The Pendulum'......Great timing though Len

Oh dear, what have I started?! I can never work that one out - most people tend to dance in the same area all night, even similar places at different venues.......You may be a 'Front Stage Left' kinda person, or a 'Smack Bang in the Middle' kinda person.......I'm a 'Side of the Dance Floor' kinda person Len

Exactly!.....The Blighters! I wonder if anyone else has any unusual names for describing dance styles. I think it was Bryney who came up with 'The Wigan Walk' - again only an observation, nothing critical. I thought it a great description of a certain style. Len

That's spooky - I know exactly what you mean, my first 'sighting' was around ten years ago, and I explained it with the same word - 'Periscope' (just an observation btw).......It was around 10 years ago.......about the same time the clapping 'downturned'.......My god, I think you're right What a weird coincidence......'Bip'....'Bip'......'Bip'........ Len

I don't think anyone's making it an issue, it's just a point of discussion that's all - A unique subject matter I'll grant you though! All the best, Len

Or maybe he was clapping out of sync to everyone else for a laugh? I've seen that happen....brave but funny! Was amazing the first time seeing / hearing the clapping in unison - Especially the 'one off' clap at the right place in a record by nearly everyone - Fantastic. Oh, I voted 'Not really too fussed either way' as that was 'of a time', and happened naturally - Nowadays 'clap' is there but not as it was which is fine. All the best, Len P.s - I've just noticed I've replied to a post from 1st July 2010......not sure it really matters or not though (I missed this thread that's all)

Only you could find a reason on this thread for a dig........"I'm writing this with tears in my eyes" - HAPPY NEW YEAR TERRY! See ya Sat at The Bowl Len

Yes that first line didn't sound quite right did it? - What a pain, I hope he sorts it ok. Len

AWESOME! Len

Yup same here mate (over 20 years actually) I don't think it was ever played to death though, so this 'random grab' may have reminded some (myself included) how good it is once again I think maybe some got the impression that this thread is for complete newies only, when it is actually 'top tips' (which could be anything) It's back on track now anyway, good thread that it is All the best, Len

Well said that man - If someone puts a record up they wanna hear 'out 'n' about' next year (They're tip), that some may have heard 20 odd years ago, I don't think it a hanging offence.....Yes, 'it's' been done - well let's do 'it' again shall we?!!! I really do think I'll be off on my long awaited 'Northern Soul Gap Year' very soon - I hope to see some of you on my return (If I bother) HAPPY NEW YEAR! Len Just randomly grabbed this off the shelf - What a f*ckin' record! 'Leon Haywood - You Don't Have To See Me Cry' ENJOY! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZevU_oZ8Nr0

I’ve just ‘nipped’ on here as Nina is trying to calm our kids down - I seem to have the opposite effect (They have just had a phone call from Santa) ……The Soul Scene is a place that seems to bring out true ‘human spirit’…..Sadly a thing that is getting sparser in humans generally, so is bound to ‘spill over’. But as Manus pointed out - when it does, it strengthens those that have it (and their bonds) Merry Christmas all Len

I think things are always changing - Sat night at Rushden, I had one request for ‘Sliced Tomatoes’, and another for ‘Jeanie Tracy - Making New Friends’….and it was noticeable that most danced to the Classics as well as unfamiliar tunes - that did not happen a short time ago. The Scene is never going to be what it once was (whatever that means to you individually) but there is still good times ahead I recon I'm off to enjoy Christmas - Have a goodun folks. All the best, Len

I still want a bit of both…. …..I know there are two separate Scenes, but both are enjoyed by a lot of people! I still believe the ‘gap’ can be closed at some places, and I stand by what I said years ago, that a 50% Oldies / 50% ‘Other’ event could work well - Some disagreed, saying that half the time one half of the crowd would dance, and visa-versa. This would be an interesting experiment - To whack a really good Oldies D.J (like Dave Evison) on, smack bang in the middle of Life-line…….Does anyone else think that would work, or is it just me? I loved the last Life-line as it was btw - This is just a hypothetical question, to see how others are thinking All the best, Len

Like someone said earlier - It's not revolutionary, but when it is judged right, and works, it's great (and adds a bit of fun I recon).....Coops was laughing as he said to me ....."Only you could have a full dance floor at Boomerang with 'Nowhere To Run"......Point being, it was unexpected (not genius) Len

Hi Matt, I think you've misunderstood the question mate - the way I understood it is.....Is it inspiring to chuck in a really well known record in the mix, when D.Jing? I think that's right anyway All the best, Len