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It's got to be up there amongst the best Richard - amazing how intense such a simple lyric can be in the right hands. Cheers Manus

Yes I think it was pretty wild back in those days and those lads from Kirby/Leigh fitted in well with the Gateshead boys as they were as daft as we were. The Geordies and the Scousers mainly got on pretty well anyway - I remember the 74 cup final when we got hammered 3-0 - there was a bit of trouble early in the morning but rest of the day/night the pubs were full of Geordies and Scousers drinking and singing together. Cheers Manus

Yeah they certainly were the "good old days "Toma. Great to see you on Friday and numerous other old friends I really enjoyed myself. Cheers Manus

Hello Ady The late much respected Tony Connolly also ran buses from Newcastle to Wigan and wee Duncan Mcallister - I think there may have been 3 coaches at one time. It was coach wars for a while with buses being cancelled at the last minute by mysery callers. Great times and quite funny now when you look back. Coaches did take the fun out it a bit though - I missed the shady characters that used to hang out in Rowntrees Sounds in Manchester and the drug squad at the station dressed in bomber jackets carrying holdalls asking if you had any gear. Cheers Manus

Thanks Tim - his name had escaped me. And Peterlee makes more sense as there didn't really seem to be many niter folk around from Sunderland back then - odd considering how big the scene was in County Durham. Cheers Manus

Yes I think Jazzy B got that one wrong there was a regular crowd of black guys/girls that travelled to Wigan from the Gateshead/Newcastle area Jeffrey Joe Davie Joe Tony Joe Big Ray Maria And a young guy from Sunderland whose name I've forgotten ( Brian Johnson from Peterlee) Cheers Manus

His name has been synonymous with Soul music in this country for as long as I can recall RIP Manus

Yer right Harry - each to their own . I know a lot of people really enjoyed records like Peggy March so fair do's, it just wasn't my own personal taste. Cheers Manus

I used to give Soul Coaxing a spin in the 70's at the Key Club in Birtley when I used to do a regular spot for Alex Lowes NE Soul Club. Peggy March and similar records were not really my thing but the Lefevre inst had something going for it - haven't heard it for years now. Cheers Manus

Contours - Just a little misunderstanding Manus

Strange coincidence - my son went to a charity music night on HMS Belfast on Saturday night and had a great time and I told him about going to a Soul night there back in the late 80's or early 90's and then I click onto the London Soul Circular link and there it is advertised in the gig guide along with a few other venues I visited- Spooky. Manus

Agree Macca - I just wanted to go and hide whenever it got played. Manus

I agree it's nice knowing nowt all the more to discover. Manus

Great stuff - just watched Bernadette. Thanks Manus

Sounds good - I'll definitely tune in for this. Cheers Manus

Very sorry to hear that this mornings show was your last Shaun - I remember that you kindly made the effort to reply to my partner Liz's email request it was much appreciated - you're a gentleman mate and your show will be much missed in our household on a Sunday morning - but as others have said family life must come first - All the best for the future. Manus, Liz & Joe

Very difficult - but here goes Cissy Houston He-I believe/I'll be there Major Minor Manus

I used to have a nice Reggae version of "I told you so" can't remember who it was by and I don't seem to have it any longer - think it was on Trojan. Cheers Manus

My son who likes indie music wanted to make a family CD with us all making choices as to what went on it - Ray Pollard was one of my choices - wonderful record in my opinion. Manus

Otis Leavill -Great choice one of my all time favourite tunes and great call on the Darrell Banks Beautiful Feeling -timeless music. Cheers Manus

Don Covay It's better to have - released in 74 and revived at Wigan a couple of years later. Great Soul music. Cheers Manus

It's pre 1970 Pete if that helps to ease the pain. I think it's a stunning bit of music but different strokes and all that.

Hello Pam Sorry thought you were both from Rowlands Gill - hope you are keeping well - I've sent a PM. All the best Manus