Everything posted by Dave West
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		Original 45's Stolen Tonight-nottingham
		
		Really hope you get 'em all back Kev, a full list would be adventageous so we know what to look for.. Westy
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		To You All Djs Out There
		
		As a guest DJ with a leaning towards Motown I get bookings because of my records. ( does that make sence) Therefore I play to the crowd secondly Play a few to educate (sort of) and Play any requests I can and Dont repeat what the last DJ played Not had any complaints so far WESTY
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		Why Don't You Go To All Nighters?
		
		Here Here, add to that the fact some of us work night shifts as well.....
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		Wtf Is A "modern Oldie?"
		
		Only a thought ,but perhaps the promoter knows what a "Modern Oldie" is. Westy
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		7" Record Box 100 Capacity - Silver - Rounded Edges
		
		Got a 200 silver and a couple of 50's silver from HMV. didn't expect to find any in there but there was. Lockable too . The 200 was £19.99 and the 50's were reduced to £7.99. As this was early this year they might still have the odd one about. Westy
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		Levi Stubbs
		
		Although Levi has passed on he will NEVER be forgotten. He will always be with us, his voice will never leave us...
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		Missing Tmg Demo's
		
		the story of the Spinners / Detroit is correct, think about it they even look and sound alike, , Actuallt it was in the early days when Motown was breaking in this country. Not too sure but htink it was Dave Godin's suggestion to change it. With regard to the demo's perhaps kev Roberts knows,I understand he has the full set of both issue and demo. WESTY
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		Soul Choons That You've Forgotten For Years But You Still Love?
		
		The Impressions....You always hurt me Fantastic oldie that gets neglected cos everyone thinks of "Satisfy" and "Cheatin' " Westy
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		If You Didnt Know It Was A Pop Song
		
		church of the poison mind.........culture club i'm your man.........................wham be my baby............................that french lass that did that sur la taxi shite
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		Jean Wells - With My Love (and What You've Got)
		
		
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		Jackie Wilson Original?
		
		HAD SOME ORANGE AND SOME MAROON BRUNSWICK BUT DUNNO WHICH IS WHICH WESTY
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		Customs Charges
		
		SUSSED IT NOW, CHIT SAYS CUSTOMS ON ANYTHING OVER $68 AND I PAID $68.99c....so.....FOR 99c I PAID AN EXTRA $30. FOOKIN' CHARMING WESTY
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		Customs Charges
		
		I recently bought a batch of records from the U.S. $68 dollars for 33 records,a real bargain. three weeks later a card fell on my mat stating I owe £14.66p to Customs dept. If the seller had put used 45's value $10 it wouldnt have been a problem, but I had to pay an extra 45% of the original price, so be warned and get the seller to put a very small value on the records or you'll get stung like I did. At the same time another batch arrived, these had value $40 on and this was ok with customs. ?????????? Westy
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		Detroit Spinners
		
		ON TOTP2 TODAY 3PM on channel DAVE, AND ON DAVE+1 at 4pm WESTY
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		O.v.o And C.r.&.p Venues
		
		d 2 While it is true Drax did have a CD player in the rig up, its no longer used and Drax is a vinyl only venue and has been for some time now. With regard to whether boots are played I cannot say, My recent spot at Drax consisted of original vinyl only the only exception being 2 "Carvers" of unreleased stuff. Half way into my spot a policeman decided to walk around the dancefloor (no kidding it really happened,ask anyone who was there) Why he did this I dont know, was it the soul police checking for CD's or was he looking for somone. It remains a mystery, I did however play Martha Reeves "No one there" as the next record. Westy
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		What If Jackie Wilson Had Signed For Motown?
		
		B. True Jackie was a boxer and used to spar with B. G junior in the late 1950's Maybe Jackie was the better boxer so Berry spit his dummy out. Remember the Isley Bros. did a version of Whispers getting louder Westy
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		Maxine Brown
		
		WANTED IN EX OR BETTER CONDITION PLEASE WESTY
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		Old Mates That You Have Not Seen In Years
		
		Been going to Drax since it started (nearly). On one occasion me old mucker Phil Gravill from Scunthorpe (my home town till 1983) turned up. Not seen him since 1977 and he'd hardly changed. On another occasion two others, Jack from Winterton and Rennie from Barton turned up. Again 30 years since last seen. Have kept in touch and now see them regularly, Probably see them tonight.. WESTY
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		Curious As To Why Some Dj,s Only Support A Venue Prior To Doing Their Spot?
		
		YOUVE HIT THE `NAIL ON THE HEAD WITH THAT REMARK. IF YOURE NOT PART OF THE "CLICK" YOU DONT GET A LOOK IN, THINK SOMETIMES ITS A QUESTION OF I'LL SCRATCH YOUR BACK YOU SCRATCH MINE. WITH MANY DJ'S ALSO BEING PROMOTERS. THEREFORE NOBODY HAS TO PAY FOR A GUEST, HOWEVER , THE DOWNSIDE IS IF YOU MISS ONE VENUE YOU CAN SEE EXACTLY THE SAME LINE UP A WEEK LATER AT A SIMULAR VENUE DOWN THE ROAD. THIS CAN ONLY LEAD TO A DROP IN ATTENDANCE...SURELY A VARIETY OF DJ'S AND SOUNDS IS WHATS NEEDED TO KEEP THE SCENE FRESH
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		The Exciters - blowing Up My Mind
		
		ALSO ON A LITTLE BIT OF SOUL ALBUM. RCA COMPILATION,and mines autographed.... Westy
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		Autographs
		
		
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		Autographs
		
		sandy and the pebbles are on youtube...well sort of Westy
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		Autographs
		
		edwin starr one at top of thread, pen was too thick, got another one will post photo so you can compare. WESTY
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		Autographs
		
		Having had the pleasure to meet some of my heroes,I didn't hesitate in getting a momento of the occasion. An autograph. However once bought an E.P. by Jr walker only to find what looks like his and another autograph on the sleeve.i believe this to be genuine as a forgery would be more prominent and the price tag would have been more than the £15 i spent had the seller noticed said scribe. Once bought an album "A little bit of Soul" RCA from wigan for about £4 only to find label on B side with writing all over it. Could this be The Exciters ???? WESTY