Winnie :-)

scratch that, was thinking of a different record

================= Unfortunately yes. Once in Kettering, think it was the athletic club. Also heard somewhere else, maybe Willinton (the old incarnation) or the Aqua......... thangyou ver much

============ How have Joe 90 and Hawaii 5-0 not got into your top 10 sh*t tunes? I'd replace ....... 'what' with cochise. 'wrong side of town' with the larue (sorry I hate it) 'reaching...' with the sharonettes There should be a spot somewhere in the top 10 sh*t singles for sea cruise as well I'd save wombat on this occasion I have a soft spot for the Javells so would replace that with Joe 90.

============== It says you've just been added to the DJ list Ady

================ Did I miss the threat in the original 'snippet'? I would ask 'why only part of the letter has been reproduced' could be misleading not knowing all the facts. What's to be gained by putting it up on SS? Can only lead to people either implying or surmising. Why was it forwarded to Paul and not sent directly to him if it was also aimed at him Winnie:-)

====================== Ady is on the DJ list so maybe he knows?

================ That's the million dollar question and never been answered satisfactorally as far as I can recall

Where are all these posts saying if you didn't go to wigan you aren't into northern? It's a fabrication. The posts I see far more regularly are from those whinging and bleating because they didn't go to Wigan and want todays scene to be better, because it's their time now. The truth is its not going to be better, which is why those that went think it was so great, but postings saying you don't know what you're talking about, because you didin't go to wigan are as rare as Frank Wilson, or should I say one of Butch's cover ups to be more in vogue??

Would like to have gone to the Torch and probably the wheel. Never went to Stafford either, but never thought I wished I had

==================== Congratulations Reg, hope it goes well for you Win :-)

=============== Why would you ask for an opinion on whether you should or shouldn't wear them? Have the courage of your convictions, wear what you're comfortable in and don't listen to the detractors. You probably wouldn't come across them much in the outside world, cos it's doubtful that they'd go to the same venues as you anyway. It's a well known fact that people who wear bags don't like upfront stuff and are just stuck in the past..........

================= Cat, You just read my mind, the one person I'd like to see for definite. Wouldn't mind seeing Barbara Lynn again either come to think of it. Winnie:-)

=============== Always good to have a list of contents You have forgotten The site will be down for 5/10/ mins etc A Levine thread A Kev Roberts thread (very rare these days) Bringing in new blood I saw someone in bags and a vest........ the scene's dead!!

=================== How do we view train spotters etc, then you have your answer

============== I would say James alleged controversial views are born from passion, something more prevalent in the young rather than old die hards who don't like change. Not describing you by the way with the 'old die hards', just that some may buy into the idea that time on the scene equals seniority.

================ I've seen a few slating James for having opinions that are sometimes viewed as controversial? Personally I like the fact that the youth of today have the bollox to put their point of view across because that's whats going to keep the scene fresh and the fact that theres internet sites to help do it, such as Soul Source, can only be a good thing. Winnie:-)

============== Cliff Richard......... they'll never know why Bjork..........sax on the track Perry Como........... the trip

Nearly always found most dance floors too SLIPPY for my liking, usually adapt a little bit (water on the floor) to address the situation Winnie:-)

=========== It's a sad scene, if it's become somewhere you can't voice opinions because you haven't been on it long enough and if we all adopt that attitude it will be in it's death throes before we know it. The problem with that as I see it is when can it be considered you've paid your dues? Rach and Baz for example are in their 20Ts, have they reached an age where it can be construed that they've something useful to contribute? I think they have musically and that's the dominant factor as far as I'm concerned and IMO should be the same for these youngsters 10 years younger. At the tender age of 15/16/ it has to be recognised IMO that those new to the scene are going to discover sounds that they really like, that were played to death 30 years ago. I've seen enough posts on SS to discourage natural progression through villifying taste/preferences to think we could lose potential new blood is all I'm saying. The golf analogy has one flaw IMO and that is if you've talent it won't take you 30 years to recognise how you play that particular hole, same applies to new people coming onto the scene. Winnie:-)

============== The question could be asked why would people of yours and Baz's age want to socialise with 50 year olds? Massive age difference so probably not a lot in common? The one constant is the music which hopefully is what these new youngsters have recognised. Not a dig at either of you, just confusing that you're both young and taking what appears to be a similar viewpoint to that of the 'ancients'. One post, I think it's Trev's says something about not spouting off opinions, and don't get behind the decks for a few years etc, and this is advice supposedly for the new kids on the block. What absolute tosh!! My advice to youngsters would be don't listen to people young or old who want to oppress you. Get out enjoy the music, enjoy dancing and speak your mind. From a musical point of view the scene is there for anyone to enjoy, and if there's a too young, shouldn't there be a too old?? Winnie:-)

First and foremost a dancer. If I hear something I previously wasn't aware of will generally dance to it if I'm already on the floor and then make a judgement whether I'd dance to it again. Finding out the name of tunes has never really interested me, just love the energy on the floor more. I do think that the future is going to be less dance orientated, which I find sad but understandable as we're all getting older......... c'est la vie Winnie:-)

================= Pretty sure Scarboro is on about the tempo of records played at nighters, rather than asking for someone to play his favourite records. Personally I think if you play a whole spot of anything, stompers, newies, crossover etc you risk losing the floor, particularly if it's early on. Didn't go to the do, so can't comment on Paul's spot, just giving an overall view from my perspective. Winnie:-)

================== Not sure, personally I would have thought 'most' or 'some' of the time would have implied exceptions rather than all? Perhaps we can get one of the teachers on SS to give an definition of ALL?? Winnie:-)

======================== What no exceptions?

=================== You should get accustomed to it then, great post!! Winnie :-)