Chalky

I’m talking about a lot of what he sung. By no means favourites of mine, but having read his biographies and a lot about him, his live performances etc and what other artists had to say I find it hard to look at another singer the same.

This again seems to be coming down to favourite singers or even records, that is understandable, but some mentioned are by no means the greatest by a long shot. Great singers yes, Levi for instance, yes great singer but he isn’t in the same league as Jackie Wislon or Little Willie John. LWJ, even James Brown wouldn’t follow him on stage as it was said no one could compare and the crowd wouldn’t even pay attention after he’d been on. Listen to the range and depth of his voice and it is easy to understand why.

I’ve read before that it was Delialah, cannot remember the source.

Bargain price, I paid that more than that for each book if memory serves.

I’m not sure, 93?

Sam Ward etc was Morecambe. I only went for the Saturday with Ray Hudson.

It wont be shellac either, went out with 78s basically. As Steve says emi disc/home made acetate.

October 1990, spent the day in caravan with him! He supped a bottle of my vodka 😆

It should be in the link above, maybe not the flyer but the schedule Gene was dressed as a Duke or Earl.

He may not be a northern favourite but not many if any compare to Little Willie John.

And all the flyers, well most of them are in this flickr album

Acts from 1990

Lorraine Silver did a PA if memory serves one afternoon, she came with Levine. Chuck, JJ, HB were 1990. Martha was 89 at the Motown Weekender I think although she could have been later as well?

Dig it out mate, this sort of stuff needs to be out there to show the infidels there was life after wigan

About 10k

All the radio for 91 is on my mixcloud page. What format is the frankie gaye on, vhs? I’m getting or hopefully getting some videos transferred when I find a reputable company to do it.

The Rust release was the same peoduction company, Ridon.

I’ve always gone by the rule you don’t pay something another DJ who is on discovered, not that I really had to worry about that too much 😂

I definitely come into the lazy catagory. I like to think of it as a busy life though 😂 Glad I don’t have to worry about this anymore.

I’d select records I thought appropriate for the night, other than not that much planning. I usually took a 200 box and chose from them. Yes there was some that definately would be played but no thought went into the order.

Always enjoyed the more spontaneous sets rather than something that has had some planning.....go with the flow as they say

I don’t really have any, I don’t think I’ve ever planned a set. I mean I do sort records for the night but never really think about what is first or what will be last. All depends on how the previous set has been received and what they floor is expecting.

£570 for Patti

Yes I know its the 100 Club. The weekend Ray was on at 100 Club/Yarmouth it was @lorchand Lorraine Chandler, Eddie Parker, Pat Lewis, Garland Green and Ray Pollard. Jackie Day was also billed but she she failed to turn up? 1st flyer with earlier bookings.... amended flyer....