Russ Vickers

You couldnt post the top 10 newies to listen to..........you'd have to visit the venue or go hear the DJ......thats the point really, remember the days when that was the only option ?........well, its the same thing...........for the record (excuse the pun) Wiggy, Clay Brown is f*ckin fantastic, but like many of these things has to be heard within the context of a set, no way will you hear sets of mid/down tempo records, but you'll get an odd thing thrown in, apart from just being great soul records, they give you a little breather & create a passionate atmosphere.........some things just dont sound the same outside of an Allnighter, If you went Wiggy & didnt enjoy it, god dammit I'd Paypal you the entrance fee back myself........Lifeline is propper !!! Russ

T'other side is blinding too...... Russ

I'll check & let you know, maybe I should download chrome ?. Russ

I have problems with you webpage Daz......every time I move to the next page, it closes down my internet browser & I get a message saying there's a problem with your site ???......anyone else having the same snags. Best Russ

Thank you Bob.....think maybe it was that geetarrrrrrrr that through me a little. Thank you very much for the advise. Kind regards Russ

What a lovely complement to a fantastic club. Someone once asked me what I hoped would be the legacy of the Uptown Down South Allnighters & Soul Nights that I promoted........I replied 'If I'm in the bogs at an Allnighter in years to come & i over hear a discussion saying they'd once gone to that Nighter in Newbury & had a blast' then I would be very happy.....& yes, it did happen !!!. Great tat BTW.... Best Russ

Thanks Bob, I'm assuming its a Garage record ?....do you have any idea of price for the yellow Washington release please - or anyone. Best Russ

Can anyone shed any light on the two different labels pse Washington Records & Aestuarium Recordings - I assume the former is the original release ?. Thank you Russ

Me........although I need to upgrade a couple of the early ones, anyone wanna sell me Melba Moore pse ?. Russ

It was a joke mate......didnt want a serious debate. Russ

.......Hope your well mate. Best Russ

Northern House Russ

Now sorted - hopefully. Dont know what the flip is Chalks, sorry. Thx Russ

Yes it is guys..........bloody amazing, I have all the anniversary 45's, most I have been there for, however working abroad right now so had to miss last night . Best Russ

Last Nights Anniversary Single WANTED. Money waiting & in your account today......... Many thanks Russ

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz There wouldnt be a scene my friend if it wasnt for the so called 'Upfront Rare Soul Scene', maybe thats worth remembering when making comments like that.....& BTW you were confrontational in your original post, I only replied....... Russ

Yes, I know Steve, but usually only selling.......there's other things too as you are probabaly aware, was a nice lad, but aint seen him for years. If its legit & fools wanna part with thier dosh for it fair play, but doesnt enhance the original in any way.... Russ

Yeah, but if Butch was playing it, none of this would matter apparently Bob. Cos this is the kinda thing Butch plays all the time . Russ

Utter bollox........ Russ

And the reason it will make money is lazy, wannabe DJ's who cant afford to buy originals & too lazy/thick to find thier own affordable sounds will buy it & play it cos presumeably its legit & they can play it out & feel they're playing off OVO.......extremely clever ploy on the sellers part, not the first time either & these fools fall for it every time, its almost like a new way of making money from the scene without bootlegging....just my opinion mind. Best Russ

My current copy (I've had several over the years since Keb first played it at Stafford), was a gift from a US dealer after I had been round his house & bought s few bits.......... Best Russ

Dave Flynns site Anorak Corner has the 'key'. Best Russ

Drizabone - Preasure 45 - early 9ts Boxes full for literally a couple of quid each, brand spanking new in PS could hardly give em away. Barabara Lynn - Movin on a Groove/Trying to Love Two - Uptown Down South secret sounds for years before a certain DJ dropped it at the Ritz 'Rarest Of the Rare' Nighter after seeing me ram the flooor with it at Bretby, Keith Woon played it out, at Abshott, I saw the potential & was buying them from Soul Bowl at a fiver each, pretty much as many as you wanted really. Constellations - IDKAY Keith Williams at Soul Seacer £15 each., early 9ts. Dottie & Millie - £10 all day long, again early 9ts Big Daddy Rogers - Soul Bowl £15 each, they were selling for £50 else where mind. Soul Twins - on Sable, Anglo American front page focus £10 Nancy Butts - Lonely, Guy was still playing this out ccasionally covered up when boxes full turned up at the 100 Club from a shop in Southend tenner each....... Loads n loads...........buy what you like at the right price, a good record is always a good record regardless f price. Russ

Without girls I thought.... Russ

The Legend lives on.........& dont forget, the 100 Club aint just for Anniversaries its for life . Wish I was back at home for this . Best Russ