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Try going to Anthony Riechart s u tube channel he is a record collector who has a wealth of knowledge on female artists.

Not sure if it was first played at Torch , but i remember Soul Sam playing Let Here Go - Otis Smith . Only a few danced to it , most likely like me they had never heard it before, but one of those tracks that grew into a biggie.

So sorry to hear this. He always had time converse with anybody at any venue. Just a really lovely fella.

I believe it was an old tram or bus depot. i remember going also.

R.I.P Billy. So sad to hear. Was on the door with Jimmy at many a venue around the North West.

Give Soulsville Whitefield a whirl, which is on the 9th March assuming thats the weekend your in Manchester. Always a warm welcome, but make sure you get there early as its always packed. A nice little venue with a great crowd. Catch the Bury tram from Manchester city centre , off peak return is about £4.50 make sure you buy before you board, takes around 25 mins get off at the Whitfield stop. just across the road is Morrisons , follow the main rd , take the first right right at the end of morrisons Elms Rd and its on your left. less than two mins walk from the tramstop. Last tram back to city centre is 00.36 . Hope this is useful.

Happy days. sometimes after it finished i would end up with Barry Robinsonon going to girls house in Ardwick or another in Miles Platting , then going back to his house in Levenshulme. I can always remember his mum making us breakfast in the morning saying "you two look a bit rough this morning, must have been a good night out, not knowing that we hadn, t been to sleep at all.

If he's got a function on he will play a recorded session. And as he was at Kings Hall on Sat , that is the reason why.

Jackie Wilson, and Major Lance was a pretty good dancer as well.

when going to the Torch from Manchester we used to buy a platform ticket for about 1p to get onto the platform then board the last train to Stoke. If the guard came round it was a case of everybody in the toilet. Remember one morning on going back to Manchester two policemen checking tickets on Tunstall Station. Had to hang back for ages for them to leave,didn't get back till around 2pm.

Here's a few photos from Whitchurch 74

First time I went my mate Terry Podmore organized a 52 seat coach from Stockport. A good day enjoyed by all, only downside was it was a blistering hot day. Sweated some that day.

For me its Martha Reeves No one There. A sad ,sentimental song , that highlights Martha,s singing range to the full. Always brings a slight tear to the eyes. Makes me think about some of my friends who sadly aren't around anymore.

not wrong Roburt says 65 on the poster

its a shame to see when quality record shops close,but it makes sense online only, no big overhead's .

Buy a cheap rail ticket. New York just over an hour, or Washington around 2h. But plenty for you to do in Philly. Went to NY , just to crowded, I was glad to get back to Philly,far more relaxing. Go across the river to Camden NJ different kettle of fish there.

Only thing I can suggest is when you get there check the local papers, or log on to Philly.com what's on page. Anyway have a great time its a great city.

What Greater Love one of my favourite's. I believe he was from New Orleans.

Sigma studios are no more . The building on 212 N. 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA is now being turned into apartments

Sweethearts of Sigma did most of the backup for Sigma Studios in Philly, but mostly from the early seventies onwards.

All the lyrics in Roy Handy's Baby thats a Groove. Dont know what they were on when writing the lyrics , but i would like some too.

Any idea's of the current selling price anybody Cheers BNige

Need a ticket for this. Any still available? E-mail me ncrosth@googlemail.com.

Look forward to supporting this event. Nig.

not keen on these ultra modern type venues. At my age i like a backrest,hate being stood up all night with a plastic pint in my hand. Or in one venue a can at £3.50 a pop.