Len

Seriously though, good post. The respect thing being a very good point - I enjoy D.J's that I respect, which goes hand in hand. These are 'D.J's, they make the people they are entertaining feel good, and win their trust - As I said, it ain't easy. All the best, Len

....and arms Len

Just a quick note ref the mentioning of Charity's. Sooty, absolutely nothing wrong in doing an event for Charity mate, the point that is being made is that 'some' use the Charity angle as an excuse to put on 'yet another' event. Sounds harsh I know, but I am inclined to agree. I used to give money to Charity from my Embankment Club events, there wasn't much left because I spent most of the money paying the D.J's good money to more than cover their long trips, but I never advertised that fact. I have many letters of thanks from the Cancer Charity that I supported - That was something I just did. All the best, Len

That'll be the masses....have you not read Noel Coward? All the best, Len

....I do - often....... Len

....but it is the case...... Len

Negative Win me ol' mate - These people just want to be somebody (A D.J will do) end of. ....I can't believe I just said 'end of', so not me All the best, Len

No, that'll be me Len

Yeh I know, the correct order / time / tempo / moment, etc, etc - 'The way they play em', and I mean any soul record that they choose to play. Ahem, see my signature All the best, Len P.s - The 'Top' D.J's that you refer to, aren't 'Top' as far as I'm concerned, but I know what you mean.

....and the people who are somebody, didn't go out to be anybody - They just 'do what they do', and to me it shines through. Records even sound different played by different people - It's the way they play em All the best, Len

You obviously have the same taste as me - Well done Len

Well done for a good try that man I just wish 'some' would realise that D.Jing ain't that easy, it takes years of experience and mistakes to be half decent (always exception to the rule I know).......But I'm afraid pleasing the masses don't take much talent. I've always said that if 'to be a D.J' was still very 'Tony Blackburn', we wouldn't have a problem, but as soon as it was 'cool' to be a D.J in the mainstream, that spilled over. Chr*st in my early years of 'Soulin', I didn't know who the D.J was, or the Promoter for that matter - I think that is Cool. All the best, Len

I can't be bothered Win Len

Hi Win, If most did just that, the music would be so much more interesting - That is the point, 'some' just buy the same records that are being played already. I started D.Jing because I wasn't hearing the tunes I wanted to hear, and I'm more than happy as long as someone is playing them. All the best, Len

Cover ups to me, are part of the mystery and fun. There are two sorts - There are Butch type cover ups that are rare....and there are my type of cover ups that are not! But I love the mystery both bring, even if for a short while..... All the best, Len P.s - As long as you are capable of laughing at yourself when some 'bright spark' comes and tells you what you are playing!

I used to say the same thing about tapes!.....I'm still here though .....Kind of anyway Len

Well put (not even angry) and saves me writing anything. I'm enjoying things where / when I can, hopefully (to quote penny) in a dignified manner, simply ignoring anything I don't like. Phil, I'll look forward to seeing you at 'The Den', for a very 'odd night out' All the best, Len P.s - To the thread starter - Correct me if I'm wrong here (not that it matters at all) You are relatively new to the scene, so if you are feeling disillusioned already, I suggest having a break for a few weeks, then you will come 'bouncing back' for sure (especially if you only have recent years to judge on) P.p.s - I mean - 'to quote Mik' .......I like 'Penny' though

Saw him live at The Forum in Kentish Town - Now that guy had 'Stage Presence' One of the Greats. All the best, Len

No a D.J doesn't 'just play a record', he has read the moment, got the tempo right, and 'hit the spot' with that someone who applauds - that is why they applaud (unless it's a slow clap) Of course anyone can play a record, but there's more to D.Jing than plonking a record on, then standing waiting for it to finish (Well, there is to me anyway) As for the film? I think Tony does All the best, Len

I don't ...... ......If a D.J pleasantly surprises me with THEIR OWN initiative I naturally applaud it, of which obviously goes hand in hand (ged it?) with liking the tune - I applaud the D.J's choice, and timing..........I used to clap loads........ All the best, Len

Yes I did have him in mind - again! God this is confusing at times Neither Pete's (Or any other Pete's for that matter) are in my bad books, and never were (Just thought I'd confirm that) Right - Out tonight, so 'we'll meet again' on Wednesday......or as the last time - Sunday night! Have a good weekend everyone. All the best, Len

Please! - carry on 'adding nothing' to 'any' thread! - It's got to better than the stuff I write (and deeply regret the next morning) As you say - Great tune mate. All the best, Len

Great record! Len P.s - Do ya like this Peter?!!! (Cloth ears)

I personally don't put play lists up because I strongly believe you can't tell what a venue is like by play lists alone - Some tunes sound so right 'at the right time, in the right atmosphere, on the right night'..... I finished a set with 'Chic - Good Times' the other night, everyone was dancing and smiling - It wouldn't have looked the same on a play list......Yes, I know there's 'general interest', but I think the latter cancels it out, so I don't do it (obviously I also don't want 'D.J's' nicking my ideas) All the best, Len 'Chic - Good Times' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8g6bUe5MDRo

You never was mate -You can't help your taste Great stuff Len