Len

I think it's well past that point for some mate. Len

A Hypothetical Question If there was a choice between playing a ‘really good / very expensive / in demand’ record, and an ‘acceptable pretty much unknown’ record — which would be the correct option for a D.J to go with? (Forgetting the ‘depends on the situation’).......We need to be careful not to now attach a stigma to playing the ‘really good / very expensive / in demand records’…… ……Or is it already there?.........Funnily enough, just a few weeks ago I was discussing my thoughts with ‘Mr A Record Dealer’, about whether I should play ‘Andy Fisher - My Heart’s Beating Stronger’ (at a venue where it suited) I then went on to explain that it’s a record I have loved for years, and never did I think I would ever own one - but now that I do, I hesitate to play it out in case anyone thinks I’m playing it just because it’s a ‘biggie’…….I then shared, that I mainly play it under a quilt, whilst reading a copy of Tit-Bits - His face was a picture!….“Eargh, I used to love Andy Fisher, now every time I hear it, I’ll think of you and ya Tit-Bits!” So folks, a warning - Soon you will be ‘so last year’ if you own any ‘really good / very expensive / in demand’ records, so give em to me before it’s too late - and ‘stay cool’ Moral of the story - If a tune suits you, that’s all that matters, and its best not to give any other factor to much thought……luckily such deep thinking is completely out of Character for me……(Aye Spot ?) All the best, Len P.s - I did choose to play it in the end, and read Tit-Bits whilst everyone danced (No one seemed to mind) ïŠ

You maybe right, you maybe wrong - luckily I have my monologues as back up (Mike work is 'necessary' sometimes) All the best, Len ('Of 'The Den')..............ahem.........

I do....we go back a while...... Len

I like it because it's a 'different version' ....I have about 5 versions of 'The Sweetest Feeling' - Earthquake being 'by far' the worse one I bet there's a thread about different versions of records - If not, there should be, it would be a giggle (along with the arguing) All the best, Len

I'm really lazy now ref collecting (except I'm still searching stuff from tapes I've had years, once I've finally find out what they're called!) I normally just 'e' mail a record earlier if I have a want - So wrong I know! But it stops me buying that record that sounded one way at the nighter, only for it to be a completely different record once it's home! All the best, Len

Of course (I bet Bazza disagrees though) ......but we do like our different versions don't we? - no matter how bad! All the best, Len

....and because the said record hasn't been slated, I will now share with you that my friend Rob Holmes introduced me to it, only a couple of weeks ago (credit where credit's due an' all that).....God it's tough on here sometimes - Do you know what? Although I had chosen not to put Robs name to it at first (to protect him from any flak that may come from anyone) I even worried that I was taking credit for someone else's thinking!.....Take the p*ss (of course!), but respect each others tastes, is the message here I think.........Yes, even Bazza's! All the best, Len

Thanks Bazza - That was part of a post Mike removed! (I hope this part is ok and relevant Mike) All the best, Len

Great post….But ref the ‘Hand Baggers’ - We do a lot of local advertising for our ‘event’ which attracts some of these so called ‘Hand Baggers’, because we recognised that without doing so it probably wouldn’t be viable. Gone are the days of attracting loads of travellers (every town has its own event), so embracing this change has been advantageous - over 300 people enjoying themselves and making that exciting atmosphere c/w a successful second room….It’s a pleasure seeing people enjoying it all for the first time (all ages) I do understand your point, and I was very protective of it all like you (and still am) but there are positives in embracing the change, rather than trying to stop it - Dave Vanner is now getting away with playing loads of unknown stuff in the main room, which we didn’t think was going to be possible when we first started. Our customers aren’t a load of idiots, some have no influences / pretence, and that’s great in my book. Maybe the Scene simply 'sheds it's skin' every ten years, and will carry on doing so forever All the best, Len

Forget the tempo argument for one moment (I've Terry to convince yet) ....But your point of loads or records being cheap (and fantastic) is so right and I can't believe anyone thinks otherwise. It ain't even hard work - For example just ask Chris Anderton to send you a sales C.D, and I bet most people would find something fantastic on there very affordable - I also like the 'tease' if it's just a clip of a record 'cos that can catch you out You mentioned Latin (referring to people playing 'thinking man's tunes') So here's another example. Just see this as a 'piece of music' not heard out (much?) rather than your opinion on whether it should get played. I haven't a clue on value for this one mind - it's not and shouldn't be important (As you pointed out) All the best, Len 'Ray Terrace - Listen To Me' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfwiNXSGIeQ

Mmmmmm, couldn't you now ........... We best start getting receipts after this thread being 'a wash' with laundering Len

We do at Soul in the Bowl main room ........or do we?........ Len

Yeh I agree, it has to be done professionally - Also, there's nothing worse than a 'shouty' D.J. If it's done properly I still think Mike usage is good, and adds something. All the best, Len

Yeh of course.....You tell that to the judge Len

Yes I expect it depends on how easily the record will sell on for of course, and your relationship with the dealer would come into it to a point I suppose. Len.

60% a week later I bet - No problem there really, as they are a business, just as a shop is. All the best, Len

Clu........Na .......Fair enough mate. All the best, Len

....Aaron did call him Grandad Len

Quite - I can only apologise for 'them lot', I try so hard to keep it all 'on track' ........Right - 'The Future Of Northern Soul'.......I actually don't really care that much, they can have it when I'm finished with it - which will be a long time yet, because I see a lot of positives rising after a 'testing' last ten years (when a lot of friends have turned their back on it) I'm sure it will carry on in some form......I've said this before - I hope they rip the rule book up and do it their way. By the way, on reading your post this morning, I thought wow - three glasses of wine, and it's only 10.30am!.....Then saw the time that you posted All the best, Len

Doh! ........Dave, I often get an 'e' mail from my good friend Dave Clegg - almost the exact same wording!........It simply spurs me on .........and worries me ......... All the best, Len P.s - Hi Dave (Clegg) x

I'm no expert on Money laundering, but if someone sells a record for say £1,000.00, couldn't they then just say they have had it years and bought it for tenner? That happens in reality, so surely one would get away with it, as long as they don't launder too much. All the best, Len P.s - This has got to be the first thread to discuss Money laundering

No it's not - That's why I love (ed) it........It is for absolutely anybody, but not for those that try and be something they're not. All the best, Len (D.J / Promoter extraordinaire) P.s - I'm out of 'likes'.....I must have been busy......

Jeeze, that was exhausting - Sorry about all of my 'quick fire' reply's folks , I haven't been on Soul-source all day and had to get a 'hit' All the best, Len

Good point - People should be careful about knocking anyone, as I see some of it as pure jealousy. All the best, Len