Mark Oliver

Jim, Mark See attached: Mark

Jim Most certainly do and Shotts was such a great venue, with an across the board music policy. It was quite a journey, especially if we picked Edwin up from South Wales and then came up, although normally picked up a nighter or soul night the night before on the way up. One of the craziest weekends, was travelling up with Guy Hennigan as he was guest dee-jay. On the way back a Porsche came round a blind bend on our side of the road nearly wiping the lot of us out. I managed to just miss him and then there was that brief moment in time when we realised that we nearly died, but in reality seemed to be more concerned that Guy's dee-jay box would have been no more! We then dropped Guy off in Derby, then Pablo in Milton Keynes, John Wilson in London and then finally back to Gloucester on the Monday morning. Great times and respect to you and the Scotland contingent. Also thank you for your kind comments around the website (continued work in progress). Mark

Mark and Edwin Some of the best times of my life were spent travelling up and down the country with you both. It's great to listen to these again taking you back to so many of the sounds of Stafford, Blackburn, Shotts, 100 Club etc. in the 80's. Thanks for the great memories. Mark

Mark Oliver's Northern Soul Megamix - Part 1& 2 Challenge your knowledge of Northern Soul & related songs with snippets of 310 songs in an hour. I recorded Part 1 & 2 together on an old tape player in the late 1980's for us to listen to in the car while travelling around the UK to the various soul nights, all-nighters etc. There are some great memory joggers of songs from classic oldies to the rarest of the rare - Northern Soul, Motown, R n B, Latin, Modern etc. and what I can only class now as a few bizarre additions. This is almost like a journey through the ages of Northern Soul - Twisted Wheel, Torch, Blackpool Mecca, Notts Palais, Wigan Casino, Birmingham Locarno, Stafford, 100 Club, Shotts, Whitchurch, Leighton Buzzard, Blackburn, Burntwood and Chesterfield to name but a few and so many of the great venues in the 70's and 80's with songs that still continue to get played today. Also included are a few intro's etc. from DJ's of the time. Good Luck! Mark https://youtu.be/1jh8G8DnFgM https://youtu.be/saVSY__lPKY

So sad, but will always remember the smiling face that greeted you at the door of Leighton Buzzard and then the opportunity of spending time with both Jon and Sue at the various venues around the UK. Sue R.I.P. and condolences to Jon and the family. Mark

So sad to hear the news, a genuine great guy and will be sadly missed. Mark

Check out my website www.stanleyandbianca.com and click discographies for plenty of listings for the San Francisco Bay Area. Hope this helps. Mark

This 45 is now sold, so thanks and appreciated for all offers. Mark

I picked this up in the States many years ago and have searched over the years and have never seen it listed or for sale anywhere - so open to offers. Prodigals - Darling I Love You & Cake Time II - Raven 102 (out of Clarksburg VA) Condition is VG+, both sides have surface marks but play through fine, listen to both tracks. A good offer will secure this rarity, so will review any offers as they come in and end accordingly (pm me). I will cover postage. Thanks Mark Prodigals - Darling I Love You.mp3 Prodigals - Cake Time II.mp3

Margie Joseph - One More Chance - Volt Demo. Harder to find in this format, both label and vinyl in good clean condition. £100 including postage & packing. Paypal preferred, sent as a gift. PM me. Thanks, Mark

Thanks originally to John for capturing these moments in time and so appreciative that these have been uploaded. I had never seen the full versions and with it video footage of some great lost souls from the past who are no longer with us - alongside Baz, Dave Alcock, Chris - Pecker (Cheltenham), Mudd (Leicester) etc. Mark (Gloucester)

Yes it was a great night, have a copy of this video that we watched just before Xmas. I seemed to spend the whole night with a walk on part as seemed to spend more time walking past in the background then on the dance floor. Great to see so many of the local characters, alongside those from afar. Have attached a copy of some of the original flyers. Mark (Gloucester)

Soul 45's reduced, all at £75 with free postage: Delcos - Just Ask Sound - Stage 7 (DJ) EX (pen tick on b-side) £75 Bobby Lee - Would You Believe Me - Falew VG+ (X on label) £75 Elsie Strong - Ask The Lonely - Sounds International Ex- £75 Jackie Follett - I Am What I Am - Verve Forecast (DJ) Ex- £75 Kenny & Impacts - Wishing Well - DCP (DJ) VG++ (writing on label) £75 Saints - I've Been Taken For A Ride - Kent VG++ £75 Deena Johnson - Mama's Boy - Swaray VG+ £75 Lee Tillman & Secrets - She's The One I Love - Whit Ex- £75 (Sold) Payment: Paypal or cheque Please reserve via PM's or Email musicbooksbymail@blueyonder.co.uk Thanks Mark

13 In Demand Soul 45's For Sale: Friday, Saturday And Sunday - Potato Salad / There Must Be Something Dig (First rarer issue) VG++ £100 (Sold) Delcos - Just Ask Sound Stage 7 (DJ) EX (pen tick on b-side) £100 Bobby Lee - Would You Believe Me Falew VG+ (X on label) £100 Elsie Strong - Ask The Lonely Sounds International Ex- £100 Jackie Follett - I Am What I Am Verve Forecast (DJ) Ex- £85 Kenny & Impacts - Wishing Well DCP (DJ) VG++ (writing on label) £75 Saints - I've Been Taken For A Ride Kent VG++ £75 Deena Johnson - Mama's Boy Swaray VG+ £75 Lee Tillman & Secrets - She's The One I Love Whit Ex- £75 Superiors - Let Me Make You Happy M-G-M (DJ) EX £50 Modern Redcaps - I Couldn't Care Less Smash (DJ) Ex (sticker b-side label) £45 Milt Grayson - Something That Gets To Me M-G-M (DJ) VG++ £40 Edgewood Smith & Fab.Tailfeathers - Ain't That Lovin’ Sue (UK) VG+ Offers (Sold) Payment: Paypal or cheque Postage: 45's £3.00 including recorded delivery. If you purchase several will send out for the same price. Please reserve via PM's or Email musicbooksbymail@blueyonder.co.uk Thanks Mark

Also have a copy of Edgewood Smith & Fab.Tailfeathers - Ain't That Lovin’ on Sue (UK) VG+ Open to offers: Current price???

A few 45’s for sale: Delcos - Just Ask Sound Stage 7 (DJ) EX (pen on b-side) £100 Bobby Lee - Would You Believe Me Falew VG+ (X on label) £100 Elsie Strong - Ask The Lonely Sounds International Ex- £100 Friday, Saturday And Sunday - Potato Salad Dig (rarer 1st issue) Ex- £100 Payment: Paypal or cheque Postage: 45's £3.00 including recorded delivery. Please reserve via PM's or Email musicbooksbymail@blueyonder.co.uk Thanks Mark

A Few 45's For Sale: Edgewood Smith & Fab.Tailfeathers - Ain't That Lovin’ Sue (UK) VG+ Offers Friday, Saturday And Sunday - Potato Salad Dig Ex- Offers Delcos - Just Ask Sound Stage 7 (DJ) EX (pen on b-side) £125 Mac And Barb & Gamuts - Hold Me Tighter Pyramid VG- £125 (Sold) Bobby Lee - Would You Believe Me Falew VG+ (X on label) £125 Elsie Strong - Ask The Lonely Sounds International Ex- £100 Jackie Follett - I Am What I Am Verve Forecast (DJ) Ex- £85 Kenny & Impacts - Wishing Well DCP (DJ) VG++ (writing on label) £75 Saints - I've Been Taken For A Ride Kent VG++ £75 Deena Johnson - Mama's Boy Swaray VG+ £75 Lee Tillman & Secrets - She's The One I Love Whit Ex- £75 Willie Jones & Chimes - I Need Love Storm VG £60 Superiors - Let Me Make You Happy M-G-M (DJ) EX £50 Modern Redcaps - I Couldn't Care Less Smash (DJ) Ex (sticker b-side label) £45 Milt Grayson - Something That Gets To Me M-G-M (DJ) VG++ £40 Buster Benton - Hole In My Head Melloway EX £40 Johnny Dunn - Darlin' Double L (DJ) VG++ £40 Johnny Dunn - Darlin' Double L VG+ £35 Bobby Jameson - I'm So Lonely Talamo VG £25 Alex Hassilev - Young Man RCA Victor VG £25 Earl Connelly - I'm Your Fool Mayco (DJ) VG++ £25 Spydels - Peace Of Mind Assault EX £25 Little Anthony & Imperials - Gonna Fix You Good Veep VG+ £25 Roosevelt Fountain & Pens Of Rhythm - Red Pepper I Prince-Adams VG+ £20 Nino Tempo & 5th Ave Sax - Sister James A&M VG++ £20 Leon Haywood - It's Got To Be Mellow Decca VG++ £20 Interpretations - Automatic Soul - Part 1 Bell VG++ £15 King Ernest Baker - Somebody Somewhere Funk VG++ £15 Ike & Tina Turner - Finger Poppin WB (DJ) EX- £15 Madeline Bell - Picture Me Gone Phillips EX £15 Fantastic Four - As Long As The Feeling Is There Ric-Tic EX £15 Jerry Ganey - Like I Never Loved Before Bi-Truckin' VG++ £15 Theresa Lindsey - Gotta Find A Way Correc-tone (DJ) G £10 Bert Hunter - Cheri-O Elf VG++(initials on label) £10 Effie Smith - HarperValley P.T.A. Gossip Eee Cee EX £10 Roy Milton - Baby You Don't Know Cenco VG++ £10 Jackie Wilson - I'm So Lonely Brunswick VG+ £10 Thomas East & Fabulous Playboys - I Get A Groove Toddlin' Town EX £10 Lou Rawls - Bring Me All Your Heartaches Capitol EX £10 Mark Valentino - Walking Alone Swan VG+ (sticker marks on label) £10 Jackie Lee - The Duck Mirwood VG+ £10 Magnificent Men - I Could Be So Happy Capitol VG++ £10 Madeline Bell - Picture Me Gone Phillips VG+ £10 Joe Stampley & Uniques - Not Too Long Ago Paula VG (writing on label) £5 Alvin Robinson - Searchin' Tiger VG- £5 Lee Rogers - I Want You To Have Everything D-Town VG+ £5 Cannibal & The Headhunters - Land Of 1000 Dances Rampart VG £5 Orlons - Don't Throw Your Love Away Cameo VG £5 Payment: Paypal or cheque Postage: 45's £3.00 including recorded delivery. If you purchase several will send out for the same price. Please reserve via PM's or Email musicbooksbymail@blueyonder.co.uk Thanks Mark

Hi Justin Some truly great Bay Area 45's and I have added a link to this on the website. Really looking forward to seeing your web-site when it's live. All the best Mark Bay Area 45's www.stanleyandbianca.com

Hi All, A few 45's for sale: Acquinetts - When You Get Some Money - Billion (VG/VG+ has a noticeable mark on the vinyl that plays through but does click, also sticker partially removed from the label causing slight damage, sad really as this books mint at £500). Okay for dee-jaying. £75 (SOLD) Bobby Lee - Would You Believe Me - Falew (VG+, X on label) £75 Deena Johnson - Mama's Boy - Swaray (VG+) £75 Jackie Follett - I Am What I Am - Verve Forecast DJ (Ex-) £75 Kenny & The Impacts - Wishing Well - DCP DJ (VG++, writing on label) £75 Lee Tilman & The Secrets - She's The One I Love - Whit (EX-) £100 Modern Redcaps With George Tindley - I Couldn't Care Less - Smash DJ (Ex, sticker on label b-side) £40 Mac And Barb & The Gamuts - Hold Me Tighter - Pyramid (VG-, writing on label) £75 Monzas - Instant Love - Pacific (Ex-) £75 Mystics - I Really Love You - Teako (EX-) £75 Nat Wright – When Will I – UK Calendar (VG+) £30 (SOLD) Paradox – Ringing The Changes – UK Polydor (VG++) £130 (SOLD) Saints - I've Been Taken For A Ride - Kent (VG++) £75 Superiors - Let Me Make You Happy - MGM DJ (Ex) £50 Tommy T. And The Targets - Sales Pitch - Big R DJ (VG) £75 (SOLD) Payment: Paypal or cheque Postage: 45's £2.00 including recorded delivery. Please reserve via PM's or Email musicbooksbymail@blueyonder.co.uk Thanks for looking. Mark

Hi All Could someone pm me the contact details for Brian Rae and Dave Evison. Help appreciated. Thanks Mark

Yes remember Steve playing this at Shotts and like many others went and spoke to Steve afterwards who confirmed that he had bought it blind based on collecting the label. Steve really appreciated and managed to then get a copy for $320. One of my all time favourites. Mark

Brilliant venue and some great nights. Well done to Dave, Danny and all who were involved. Keb saying over the mike that it was his last ever set and playing J.D. Bryant - I won't be coming back, this was one hell of an emotional moment. Mark

Grant This has to be Johnny James - Tell you about my girl (ain't that lovin') on Circle M. Great Oakland 45 from 1964 and played by Guy from memory at Stafford. Mark