Mark R

Well I never, some info about the band.......seems to have been on Youtube for a few years but it's the first i've seen of it: Cheers, Mark R

I never did Morecambe pier so can't respond directly, but doesn't anyone have the Echoes cutting with a Pier playlist? I would love to see that again. Not sure whether is was a Pier playlist, or specifically a Dickie one, but it certainly wasn't all modern. I do remember for example a cut from one of Johnny Gill's Cotillion albums on that playlist, so I'm sure some Dickie tunes would be on there. As I say, I would love to see it again. It might be amongst cuttings in my loft but if it is it ain't gonna see the light of day anytime soon!! Cheers, Mark R

Hey, if the soul on Corrie gets too cheesy we can rename him Damon Roquefort, even more so if the storyline's got holes in it! Cheers, Mark R

Some people love the scene but some love money more Russ!! That's the mantra that comes into my head everytime I see these stories.......... Cheers, Mark R

Probably a bit of both actually. Clearly Craig Charles is into his soul music, which doesn't make him an expert in Northern, but he's bound to know a bit! Add to that, a few years ago I recognised the name Damon Rochefort as script writer as I recall that name from the foreword to Ralph Tee's early 90's book "Who's Who In Soul Music". So there's a soul connection there and the Street always seems heavier on the soul when he's written the script. I watched last night and couldn't verify what he said about Robert & The Uptites as it meant nothing to me!! I wondered where the storyline was leading and thought HE was going to sell the records to help her, but WHAT.......she sells them!!! That explains the thoughtful look on her face as they were discussing her daughter's financial woes! I just hope it doesn't give our ladies ideas chaps............ Cheers, Mark R

From around 45 mins here: https://www.mixcloud.com/soulboymark/hinckley-all-niter-wigan-casino-10th-anniversary-7-october-1983/ From the start here: https://www.mixcloud.com/soulboymark/hinckley-leisure-centre-all-niter-live-december-1983/ Cheers Mark R

A top man and a legend, and as a young lad he was kind of my first "superstar DJ", so to speak. Well done Brian, and long may you continue Sir. :-) Cheers, Mark R

"Can't Wait" is the killer.......... Cheers, Mark R

A test of ones mettle has to be the tale of those old Levine 45's that were covered in dog shit in a barn somewhere!! Think it was a story recounted by Guy somewhere or other.......... Kinda like "how addicted are you?......." LOL Cheers, Mark R

I've been talking to him about that very thing, and making some enquiries.........somebody needs to put that out on wax mate!! Cheers, Mark

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuXYkURlAWU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXmnSQqupm8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckwAmDBO6jw Cheers, Mark R

Apologies if already mentioned, but this is worth a punt for some on here......no vinyl which might limit it's appeal, but CD at Soulbrother or D/L at the usual outlets. Some great funky, rhythmic stuff on here...... I'm going to wear this CD out so I've ripped it iimmediately to put on the iPod!! :-) Cheers, Mark R

Got a few things.......never write on labels though! My prized possession has to be The Dells "I Salute You" CD, the booklet of which is signed by each member under their respective photo in the artwork backstage at Trentham. Add to that the fact that I still have the "long box" the early imports CD's used to arrive in (so that stores could use existing LP racks to display them) for this album and I think that's pretty unique. Here's an example from when I posted it on Facebook when the great man passed........"Good luck little brother" it reads....... :-) Those long boxes...............good decoration for the record room....... Cheers, Mark R

Don Christie's.......my place, though I didn't used to go into the basement as it was before I started getting into the house. Happy days............ Cheers, Mark R

Good shout! I do use card in various ways when packing tunes into boxes etc. Never thought to simply "pad out" a box full of 45's with it though. Cheers, Mark R

This raises a good point.......I sometimes worry about not enough 45's in a box, and any negative affect of that, but of course too many is not good either............is there an ideal? Full with a bit of shuffling room is best I guess? Cheers, Mark R

OK, thanks Mike! Cheers, Mark R

Also re-issue vinyl is translucent in the light........see through!! Cheers, Mark R

Just love finding stuuf like this......important history and I know some on here will appreciate this. Levan interview starts around 41mins....... Cheers, Mark R

It does mate.......and yes, I do find the subject fascinating! Cheers, Mark R

I think it's a "shame" that DJ's who used to play relatively funky new releases like this back in the day.....and have no issue with telling us so when the opportunity arises before anyone berates me for saying this.......seem to have largely given up on new releases unless they sound like they were produced in the 60's or 70's!! Is it an age thing......comfort zone. ......vinyl availability. .....or just gave up? Don't tell me "it's because there are no good new releases"! ! Cheers, Mark R

SOS boot also has Alfie Davidson on the flip. .....I have that and a 12"......no 45...... Cheers, Mark R

Very sad, really rocked me yesterday this news. As a brother in soul and a devoted fan of once non-league Morecambe Town we had much in common to talk about. It struck me how well Sean faced up to, and dealt with his illness, an inspiration to us all. No one to tell me about Gez Murphy's winning goal for Nuneaton against Morecambe now.....that ALWAYS got a mention! :-) R.I.P. Sean, sleep well mate x Mark R

Not long now...........