Russ Vickers

I stand corrected Blake, thanks for posting the link, hope you are well buddy. Best Russ

Never ever seen an issue, no one I have ever spoken to has seen one either...does it exist ??? Russ

Right I will stick my neck out & tell ya now, if anyone can do NS justice within the context of a movie then its Elaine......she will go the extra yard & has/does live the life, she 'gets it' & you better believe it........I cant wait for this to come out, the lengths Elaine has gone to, to ensure the credibility of this movie are incredible, the difference between this & Soulboy will be like comparing Footsee to the Mellow Souls........every time I see the footage of the dancers, the hairs on the back of my neck go up.....just looks right to me, the fact these folk are diggin' it shows.......go Elaine !!! Best Russ

As I thought a totally missed opportunity, not one track in that lot that truly represents what is being played at Nighters on a contemporary NS Scene, no wonder folk get the wrong impression......oh well it was to be expected really. Thanks for posting Brian. Best Russ

My point exactly - waiting in hope for the 'current' Nighter spins top 20 to be posted.......lets hope it wasnt a wasted opportunity. Russ

Just remembered as well, when KR was discussing Frank Wilson he said one sold for 15k recently - thought the one that JM shifted went for 25K ???. Best Russ

Whats a dewarper machine do & how does it do it ? Best Russ

Beware the recent presses done from the same stampers - there is something in the dead wax that eludes to the pressing plant where they were done, but cant remember the details, there was a thread a while back where this was discussed. Best Russ

Thank you Brian, would be nice to hear what thier personal choices were - anyone ?. Best Russ

The first 2 hours was the usual boring same old, same old with the smashy & nicey of Northern Soul (there goes my set at the Biggest Northern Soul Allnighter in the World :lol: ) Number two was Frank Wilson & number one was Dobie Gray, so that should give you some idea. I only listen to the first few of the 'current' Nighter spins of today as my internet connection went tits up, but the first couple were Janice, Joy Lovejoy & Nolan Porter.....All tracks voted for by the listeners, god only knows who they were cos some of the comments which accompanied the choices were comical to say the least........first 2 hours a total cheese fest, about as far away from a contemporary Northern/Rare Soul Scene as you could get......I only hope non of my non soul mates accidently came across this as I would have to commit some kind of Hari Kari to avoid the embarrassment, after 3 - 1,2,3 'On Her Way To Work One Morning................. . I would be very intersted to hear what was played in the last 2 hours, as you would hope things would have improved, not holding my breath though judging by the first three choices. Best Russ

Whilst IWBH is a fantastic record, I really dont see the similarity with DM ?. Russ

I Wont Have Any Babies For You - The Bitter & The Sweet..................Ooooooops too late. Congrats . Best Russ

Spent most of my time in the main room,couldnt get enough of them 'newies', but M's was my education as to what had come before. Best Russ

Case Of Thyme - Manifesto Gene Chandler - There Was a Time Edwin Starr - War Loads Russ

Yes, the Royal Five - Say it to My Face has a raised stamp under the label too.......another odditie in recognition that come to mind are the 'double dimples' on the Salvadors original. Best Russ

Kitch I cant send PM's right as I'm at work can you PM me your email addy pse. Best Russ

Fantastic Four is same backing track as the Proffessionals, like both versions in different ways, if that makes any sense. Best Russ

Potsy had a copy for sale on here few days ago.....great condition too ! Russ

Thats it deffo.......I was talking bollox lol Russ

ooops double post......

Was a Kent release I think...........but cant remember details & out in the dessert so cant check.....Candy & the Kisses comes to mind but could be talking bollox !!! Best Russ

I just thought of another fantastic night.......the first Richard Searling Nighter at the 100 Club, musically unbeatable & I know this was probably me & my heightened senses & being in the groove so to speak, but at the end of RS second set he bigged up Butch's set & it was almost like he was passing the baton .....a perfect moment in time (in my head). Certainly both played amazing sets. Best Russ

See ya there kids............its gonna be soulful n messy. Best Russ

Many moments in my formative years, but heres 2 from the last 15 years or so.......100 Club the first night Ady dropped the first batch of unreleased RCA Pied Piper stuff........f*ck me, now that was special & Sam Dees at the Uptown Down South Newbury Nighter when he sang 'lonely For You Baby' live.......the culminations of months of planning, not knowing even on the night whether he would do it for sure & the look on the faces of the crowd when the first few bars pounded out.......wooooooooossssshhhhh !!!. Best Russ

PM' ya back buddy........that Keb gig was extremely memorable for me, what a night, the after party being particularly enjoyable too, first time I had heard Elipssis played out at a gig & it took the roof off the sucka.... Best Russ