Northern295

This topic can probably fit into the "useful trivia" or "boring b@stard" category. But I've just finished reading the biography of Aretha Franklin written by Mark Bego and there are a few things that I didn't know before (not exactly Einstien material !) 1. Erma Franklin who sang- Whispers getting louder on Duke, is Aretha's big sister. 2. Whilst exiting a Chicago limousine in 1968, Aretha was confronted by a 14 yr old runaway girl, Aretha gave her a $100 bill, that young girl was Oprah Winfrey. 3. Chuck Jackson, is actually the brother of Rev. Jesse Jackson. Now, I never knew that...... And that's why I get a huge thrill when reading about this fantastic Soul scene. alan

hi Mark - I'm out in deepest eastern Hungary working this weekend, hotel has dodgy WiFi connection so hopefully I'l be tuned in as usual..... cheers alan

not sure if it's for relaxation, but my no1 tearjerker is Walter Jackson - Uphill climb to the bottom alan

can I suggest that Starpoint have F~~ked up the tapes again, 11pm and Mark has been replaced..... alan

pm'd you... cheers alan

Steve - sent you a pm yesterday but haven't heard "yes or no"

hi Johan - I've pm'd you thanks alan

hi Kev - I've PM'd you alan

We could spin this another way...... please pardon the pun.....shortest LP track, which were traditionaly longer than 45's - Clyde McPhatter, Please give me one more chance 1:54 alan

I was lucky enough to get this, mainly for the other side "Determination" at Prestatyn last month, on Valtone demo from some guy called Butch!!......

hopefully mp3 of Without you baby attached cheers alan Without_you_baby.mp3

Rachel's post made me think- just to clarify something....... Scotland's not so big, there are many John MacDonalds's (spelling is quite important !!) my good mate John MacDonald (Soulmac on here and ebay) from Dundee who helps me run the Dundee Soul Night's is definetly not the person in question on this thread. cheers alan

Eddie Floyd was on the Jools Holland hogamany show, sang the expected classics but vocally sounded good, said he was going on tour but no details divulged then. I actually half-expected him to be announced at Prestatyn etc....... alan

I have to agree 100% with your sentiment, I've no idea which venue you are talking about but my opinion is that this down to the organisers to clearly state their venue & music policy ie originals only or anything goes !! then let the punter decide, this will also influence which DJ's they are able to attract. alan

agree with Mark B. on this one,you'll always get more interest if you give an indication of price. My £ value might be different to yours and different to any price guide, so folks won't offer anything until they know your expectations.... alan

hi Richie - selling this one a bit cheap, IMO. Great B side, "Stay by my side", been playing this one in the bedroom recently..... Merry Xmas to you and Linda, also i'm sure you're happy with the Dons performance tonight :-) cheers alan

ah well, early night for me..... will tune in next week of course. cheers alan

spoke too soon, it's just gone dead completely now !!

sounds like we're back on line again...

sounds like they've pulled the plug on Mark's show and defaulted to some lovely lounge bar music......

yes me too. As soon as Marks show started it went all distorted. The previous show was ok, so must be the way Marks recorded his show... alan

hi Mark - great news, knew you wouldn't be on the sidelines too long !! absolutely no offence to Eddy and Solar but Sunday's might get back to normal for me = packing suitcase and listening to Big Daddy, with a voddie or two..... cheers alan

Mark - I'm gutted, the show has been a highlight of the weekend for me (ask my wife, my Sunday revolves around 8pm !!) Sounds like you've really made your mind up this time. All i can say is thanks for the all the efforts and the education you've passed on. cheers alan

biggest tear jerker has to be Big Maybelle - Lord what are you doing to me. Check out Pete Smiths podcasts. Nearly crash the car everytime it comes on..... alan