Chalky

If you are on Facebook you may already be aware that Nick Stevenson (Greenlight on here) suddenly passed away last Thursday. His brother Phil informed me of his passing. Totally gutted those that knew him. Top man he was and a great mate, also quite a character with a wicked sense of humour. Went to Andy (Dyson's) for a few weeks to do some work (great chippie he was) and stopped two years, came to mine to do a couple of weeks work and stopped several months He also had a fabulous record collection with many rarities and one offs. He was an original DJ of the Lifeline all-nighters and always did interesting sets of unknowns and semi knowns. His sales were better than most DJ's play boxes. Hopefully Phil will pass on any funeral arrangements. R.I.P. Nick, you re gonna be missed.

Martha Starrr exists on vinyl, Ady plays it, Butch too. Cressa is an Lp track and the same artist IMO. It's from master tapes if memory serves. It is a different take as one had a longer break.

Do they though or have they licenced the track for inclusion? Do they have the masters or have they taken it from a disc. If they do surprised they haven't used the academy catalogue in the past.

One of my must listen to soul radio shows.

Maria Tynes certainly had spins early to mid 80's Stafford era, George Sharp if I remember rightly. Nick is far from a shit Dj. At Lifeline when he Dj'ed he was, for want of a better word, as upfront as anyone. Certainly palyed more unknowns and semi knowns than anyone. He always went on first as he doesn't like the limelight but he always created some discussion with his plays. I've heard the track in question but I can't remember it or if he told who it is, memory is getting worse lol

Ace/Kent's delve into Southern Soul has been brilliant with some outstanding compilations. I have the first box set of this which is just fantastic and this will almost certainly join the collection. A must have IMO

I hope no one wasted any vinyl on that. It is atrocious.

Alex Brown "I'm not responsible"?

Possibly a recording from a TV show?

You might get a better response if you didn't make comments like the one above. I haven't seen anyone claim they know everything. What do you mean by narrated? A Capella?

The Professionals never recorded "Did My Baby Call", Steve Calloway has confirmed this over the years. He even confirmed it as Steve Mancha when he heard the "Professionals" b side, the other chalky and Blue Max have said as much in previous topics. Neither was Steve Mancha as far as I am aware in the Professionals. Chalky (not the West Midlands one either) The Steve Mancha Story is on Soulful Detroit as well.

As far as I am aware The Professionals had just the one track and no flip so another take of DMBC by Steve Mancha was used for the flip.

Same song and it is Steve Mancha. Wasn't there another take form the tapes with Steve and Melvin released via Goldmine.

Well, the "More Motown Girls: Love & Affection" has now had several plays. Some previous releases by other companies left me feeling a little deflated by the quality, thinking there was little left of any real quality in the vaults of Motown. But Keith Hughes and Ace/Kent have once again dispelled that notion by delivering a first class package. Almost every track is quality and leaves one wondering what Motown where doing canning these once they were laid down ink the studio. It's fair to say though that these probably wouldn't have appealed to the white teen audience Motown were often chasing but for lovers of Soul Music there are some real gems here. Kicking off with the instantly recognisable Brenda Holloway with a track good enough for the clubs up and down the country, indeed the rest of the world. Two tracks that are already familiar with dancers "Any Girl In Love" already known by Kim Weston but here we have Gladys Knight and The Pips belting out there slightly more uptempo rendition. Barbara Randolph follows with a great take on the Isley's "My Love Is Your Love". Martha Reeves, an artist I've not always got on with vocally is up next with the excellent "This Is The Love". All three are good enough to grace any turntable, well CD Deck but I doubt anyone will have the nerve which is a shame. Others I reckon have dance floor potential is the Lewis Sisters with the catchy "Many Good Times" and Hattie Littles with "Now That Love Is Gone," a track as soon as I heard reminded me of Louis Paul "The Change Will Do You Good". Rita Wright is a worthy mention with "Give Back The Good Things" as are The Lollipops with "Go For Yourself." Liz Lands and Linda Griner with earlier versions of "Midnight Johnny" and "Envious" respectively will be familiar with collectors. The CD is a worthy addition to any collection with very few tracks that did little for my enjoyment, the final two Chris Clark with "Forgotten" and Kim Weston with the jazz influenced "Lover Man" were probably the two least favourite tracks but failed to dampen my listening enjoyment of the CD. Keith Hughes and Kent will have a lot to live uo too when they next delve into Motown's vaults too continue the brilliant series of Motown releases from the label.

It is just the light, both the repro.

There are two of the repro's on popsike both less than £25. There has probably been more but probably not been shown by popsike, they don't show verything and usually has to be over a certain price before they are.

Bernie Golding's barn

Agree with Martin that Magma are the best and a decent price. After that Swan Flight. No need to spend 100's on fancy boxes as they won't protect your records any better.

No one has said funk killed Lifeline. Many factors are involved, certainly the support is an important one. But I know for a fact that then current trends musically were also a factor, Andy has said as much above in his post from the Club's FB page and also to me personally in discussions we both had. Also it appeared that traditional style 60's dancers seemed to be going out of favour, again Andy says this above. I personally got a lot of complaints about the funky stuff, and as I said it isn't personally to my taste and that wasn't just my opinion either. As said there are venues that cater well for the funky stuff run by a great set of lads. But I also got complaints about too many slow records at certain times of the night, complaints about 70's, too many oldies etc etc, you can never please anyone all the time let alone a couple of 100. I don't know who has said they are not going anywhere anymore? Lifeline isn't dead, it is taking a break, taking stock and it will be back refreshed and ready to do what it did best.

The LP is fully legit, deal between Dave Raistrick and Weldon.

When did you last see a playlist for Andy, Mick, Cliff, Butch, Sam and many others who are at the top of the upfront game? I've not seen a playlist for Lifeline for some years now. Most of the playlists I see are from Dj's behind the curve wanting to show off expensive purchases. I agree the quantity isn't there anymore, some imagination is needed. I agree the quality isn't there either in some cases but some DJ's are still playing decent unknowns and semi unknowns. At the end of the day though it is irrelevant. Lifeline will be back after a break, refreshed and ready to further the cause.

It isn't rare Chris, you can still buy it brand new with the LP.

Anyone have a promo photo of Ann? Looking for one to print so I can get it autographed.

Whilst everything does have a lifespan I personally don't think Lifeline had reached the end of its. Other factors played their part in is demise. There were still enough 60's unknowns and semi knowns although it is/was practically impossible to do a full set these days never mind a full night. Those paying their money didn't seem to want traditional type 60's newies which is a shame. It is demoralising to see an empty dance floor to some truly brilliant 60's discoveries, Andy's Sam Williams acetate being one recent discovery only to see the funky stuff fill the floor It isn't for me the funky stuff, many weren't good enough years ago and are still not good enough. Don't get me wrong there is some good stuff out there but there is far too much average at best in amongst it.....my opinion of course but many seem to get played cause they are either rare or different for the sake of being different.. I know it isn't the direction Andy wanted Lifeline to go in, not sure about Mick, maybe he will comment when he sees this, hopefully Andy will as well.... It is a sad indictment of the scene that there isn't room for a club like Lifeline, many records played there have filtered down to the so called nostalgia side of the scene. But the whole nighter scene is either looking back or moving towards the funky side of soul. Far too many treating the night out purely social with many sitting outside (weather permitting), some not even entering the venue yet paying their money. Yes all love the music but the music is coming second for many where as it should be first for the future of the nighter scene (by that I mean away from the commercial ventures) to flourish. By and large the nighter scene is an ageing scene and it is beginning to show more and more. As Andy and Mick have said, Lifeline will return, smaller venue, earlier finish and a music policy that reflects the desires of Andy and Mick, when it does return it needs the support to continue well into the future.