Mark R

I think you'll find history repeating itself too...........I think what you are saying is happening with current new releases......to an even greater degree actually as more is being turned up now we have t'internet etc. With some notable exceptions, the current releases have a very short life before they are filed away in the collection. As for another oldies scene.............well, as much as I like the tunes you're probably eluding to......it's a no from me..........I want next weeks new releases!!! Each to their own. Cheers, Mark R

Loved reading this guys, some super records mentioned.................none better than Clyde McPhatter...........awesome soul music. I remember after one of the live acts (Chandler/Parker?......bit of a blur now!) but it went sort of deadly quiet for a few moments...............and then the 100mph in ya face sound of Soul Set "Will You Ever Learn" crashed out of the speakers...............at this point the revolving stage hadn't errr....revolved, and as it started to turn there was Keb at the decks ready to get the dance floor going again...........some great memories from reading this!! Cheers everybody, Mark R

Alright Mark...... Happy New Year to the Freeman household mate! Cheers, Mark R

As a modern soul DJ (as in new releases), I cut the odd 7" to CD to prevent me carrying a 7" case around as well as my 12" and CD cases (I own them). Bet that would be frowned upon. What's the difference??? Ehhh it don't half make I laaarrrf Cheers, Mark R

Tonights playlist folks: Wayman Tisdale - Glow Of Love (US Rendevouz Entertainment CD) Spur Of The Moment - We Can Get Together (US SOTM Records CD) John Legend - P.D.A. (We Just Don't Care) (US Columbia CD) William Green feat Toni Redd - Feel Me Baby (US Music Montaj CD) Bruce Gardner - Your Man (US Bruce Gardner CD) Darrick Taylor & Garry Cope - Onedaful (US EMF CD) Brian McKnight - What's My Name (US Warner Bros CD) J. Red - No Games (US Soul Mop CD) David Sea - Love Ain't Love (US Park Place CD) Funk Factory - Give It What Cha Got (US Soul Sounds/My Town CD) David Sea - Believe In Me (US Rabbit Factory CD) Rosie Gaines - Mamma Soul (UK Susu CD) Trey Lorenz - Love Me To Sleep (US X-Ray Records CD) Fuzion feat. K.T. Brooks - Home (Where I Wanna Be) (US Fuzion MP3) Guy Robin feat. Anthony Moriah - Angel Of Love (Original mix) (UK Hustle Music 12") Mark Grant feat. Russoul - Guessin' Again (Original Soul Pass Vocal) (US Blackstone MP3) Kenny Carvajal feat Lafayette - A Higher Place (Glide vocal mix) (US Phuture Sole 12") Secret Stealth feat Holly Backler - Just Can't Get Away From You (Beatfanatic remix) (US Sounscape 12") Taylor McFerrin - Broken Vibes (Isoul8 edit) (US Rude 12") Aura Jackson - Walkafteru (UK Expansion CD) Otis Jackson - Look What You Have Done (To My Heart) (US Crate Diggas Palace CD) David Sea - Stay In My Arms (US Park Place CD) Cheers, Mark R

Blimey Leigh.................bit strong mate................can't believe you've got upset that I didn't reply to your post. It's not like you asked a question that needed a reply!! Sorry you feel like that, but I am a bit surprised by the commnets mate................no offence meant though! Cheers, Mark R

For those of you in R&R mode prior to the New Year celebrations, my last show for 2006 will be aired this Friday, 29th December between 9-11pm on Starpoint Radio @ www.starpointradio.com. Thanks for the support and kind words during 2006...............hope to keep it going on the same monthly basis in 2007. If I can get my arse in gear and look back throught the tunes, the January show will feature some personal faves from 2006! Cheers, Mark R

Wasn't it Merlin & The Magicians, Si??? Boss record............both sides awesome 70's soul music.............guess you could say you could hear the Jimmy Jam pedigree coming through then, with the benefit of hindsight.............though his 80's and 90's productions (Flyte Tyme) are likely to be of little interest to a good many on here!! Now where's me Johnny Gill Motown album You coming up with PP on 27th mate??.............dragging Gary along too?? Cheers, Mark R

Sean.............would love to see some examples of things from 2006 that you DO consider worthy, and those that you DON'T.............want to see where you're coming from on this one!! Cheers, Mark R

Of course, you are right.................I knew there was more I'd forgotten!! If you check my scan carefully the writing credits on the "Never Looking Back" 12" are Ronald E. Broomfield.

Probably should be on the other thread about La Voyage, but here's the 12" of the cut that Sam is pushing: Cheers, Mark R

I'm no Broomfield expert, but I believe the following to be correct..............Al Broomfield is part of a large family musical family from Florida. The La Voyage "Never Lookin' Back" track that has been mentioned recently elsewhere on the forum, and was reviewed by Sam recently in Manifesto, is performed by members of the Broomfield family. La Voyage have released the EP with the above cut on, along with a further LP "La Voyage II", also worth owning. Both are quite collectable now, and a CD was released in Japan "All Nite Affair" which featured all cuts from those two LP's. You may recall a cut from around 15 years ago by Audio "Do You Really Want Me Girl" on Mote (7" & 12"). Audio is Vince Broomfield, who I believe is Al's brother. Of course there was also an Audio LP in the early 90's released on Rare Grooves (John Anderson?) label. The LP included the above cut and other gems. Dee Dee Wilde, who has cut several albums over the years, is also a relation. Back to Al, and he released a further LP to the "Broomfield" (Vision Records) LP you mention. This was released on N'Effekt records in the USA, entitled "Certain Kinds Of Weather"...........haven't played it for ever, so can't really say much more. Hope this isn't information overload, but you did ask!! Cheers, Mark R

GU is indeed God himself!! Check out "Your Life" on NLC from late 90's/early 2k. Cheers, Mark R

Also available like this: Cheers, Mark R

You won't need to hear my clips luvvy............I'm sure you can guess them Cheers, Mark R

No mate.............not even getting that far...............click on the "New Clip" button bottom of page and get a message saying something like "members only until system verified......". Wouldn't mind, but I've just spent an hour generating a few mp3 clips for this!!! Cheers, Mark R

Can't post a clip guys..............never tried before................used the "New Clip" button but keeps saying members only or something................I am a f%^cking member..............what's that all about?????? Cheers, Mark R

Novembers tunes folks...............and thanks for the kind words marion...........much appreciated K'Jon - Come Get To This (US Chopper City Records CD) Natalie Williams feat. Nate James - Conversation (UK Eastside Records CD) Romina Johnson - As Good As This (UK 2Funky CD) Brown's Bag - You're Contagious (UK Soulchoonz CD) Gerald Levert - Baby You Are (US Elektra Promo 12") Marcell & The Truth - Hopes Too High (US Basement Boys CD) Fred Hammond - More Of You (US Verity CD) Trizonna McClendon - Remedy (US 4 The Soul Reciprocity CD) Curt Jones - I'll Be There (US Red Virgo Music CD) Khalil - We Kicked It (US EVE CD) Brown's Bag - Me Around (UK Soulchoonz CD) David Sea - Believe In Me (US Rabbit Factory CD) Willie Clayton - She's Holding Back (US Malaco CD) Natalie Williams - Psychedelic Love (UK Eastside Records CD) Kem - I'm In Love (Shelter Vocal Mix) (US Underground Access 12") Jenny Morrison - Brand New Life (Blvd East Remix ) (US Deep Haven Music 12") Barbara Tucker - Simple Love (JAP Pony Canyon CD) Feet feat. Simon Grey & Yuanist Woods - Hard To Say (EU Feet 12") Nadirah Shakoor - Love Song (A Feliciano Ricanstruction Remix) (UK Yoruba 10") Preston Glass - The Weight Of The World (US BCS Records CD) Tamia - Please Protect My Heart (US Plus 1 CD) Liv Warfield - Work For Me (US B&M Records CD) Coko - The Reason (US Light CD) Frank McComb - Only In My Dreams (UK Expansion CD) Cheers, Mark R

Hi folks! Just a note to say that my next show goes out at www.starpointradio.com this Friday, 24th November between 9pm-11pm. Hope some of you can join me! Cheers, Mark R

This was at a time when I was in a lull going out to gig wise........early days of owning first house and stuff..........so despite Dean's best efforts on the occasions I went to the old Expansion shop, it's a gig I never went to...............have always felt I missed out here Cheers, Mark R

Though I don't know the guy, I do know he was at Cleethorpes Weekender this year..........I was chatting to Andy Davies when he spoke to this guy, and then went on to tell me who he was etc. Cheers, Mark R