Mark Oliver

Leicester Tommo, who unfortunately is no longer with us.

How strange, was talking to Nogger this week about the tee-shirt that I still have in my loft somewhere that I bought off Dave Evison at the Casino, the afore-mentioned shirt. Will go routeing to see if I can revive this, dare I say it but it is still in a bag with my Spencers! Mark.

Jim - Just spoke to Nogger and read your post out, fits of laughter down the phone and he said the same as you - happy days! Chalky - so many great venues around this time, Parr Hall, Blackburn and Chesterfield - all brilliant nights. Chesterfield - remember talking to Danny Everard one night before he was dee-jaying and asked him to play Timi Yuro as Pablo was playing it and getting great dance floor reaction. Danny made it very clear at the time that it was his discovery and he played it first! Went up to Stoke and met up with Sedge and Shute a few years ago, wonderful, wonderful memories of some great times had with these guys. Mark - would love a copy of the Parr Hall anniversary tape. Mark

Pete Have emailed you. Thanks Mark

Adey Pierce a few years ago found 4 copies in a large collection that he bought from a UK dealer. Yes they got snapped up very quickly. For many years this was a great collectors sound that occasionally appeared on tape swaps and so deserved playing. Have got a Pete Myles tape from July 1986 identifying it as a £40 semi-known. Mark

Cashmeres - Showstopper - Hem, when you come across copies of this a lot of these are used. Mark

Taking us back to basics, if you know Richard he is true gentleman and a great dee-jay who has brought so much to both the scene for 30+ years alongside introducing 1000's of unknown and obscure sounds to both the soulies etc on the scene and the listeners to his radio shows. Agree with Hippo and others, I hope Richard continues to get the opportunity to be perform his once listened and never forgotten radio shows. Reference taping the show, I have memories of a certain vicar playing Richard's "Rose Valentine (Little Ann) - When he's not around c/u in his spot, that I was told at the time was recorded from Richards show and put on emi-disc. Mark

A couple of additions: Richard played Al Hudson and the Soul Partners - Spread Love on a Saturday night which at that point seemed to be relatively unknown, well put it this way only a few of us recognised and danced to it. Steve Whittle (I believe) played Pigbag - Papa's got a brand new bag in M's. Was with Mudd, Tommo etc in Leicester on the Sunday and Mudd went missing for several hours. When he came back he explained that he had been riding a bike around Leicester trying to find a record store open on a Sunday to buy this new release. Crazy times! Mudd R.I.P. Mark

Brian Rae - latter Casino was "The Spy" - Guys From Uncle. Mark

A real tough one and I could list possibly 100's, but i'm going for: Richard Searling - What happened to yesterday - Mr Soul / Al Scott Covered up as Maurice McAllister - Your love is slippng away Mark

Jerry Had memories of many a good night with you and learnt so much from you on the Sundays night at Brams and Lizst in Cheltenham etc. Great to have you back on prime time radio. Noggers favourite radio show I believe! Mark

A few from Gary Rushbrooke on a Saturday night at the Casino Admirations - You Left Me – Peaches Appreciations – I Can’t Hide It Ascots – Another Day Cashmeres - Showstopper Cashmeres Don’t Let The Door Hit Your Back Cecil Washington – I Don’t Like To Lose Charles Brandy – I Can’t Get Enough Creations – Just Remember Me Deltours – Sweet And Lovely Determinations – Bing Bong Eddie Daye & The Four Bars – Guess Who Loves You Elbie Parker – Please Keep Away From Me Eddy Jacobs Exchange – Back On The Streets Again Embers – Crazy About You Baby Executive Four – I Got A Good Thing Going Frank Beverley & The Butlers – Because Of My Herat Frankie Karl & Chevrons – You Should O’ Held On Four Voices – Your Love Is Getting Stronger Gary Sole – Holding On Imaginations – Strange Neighbourhood Johnny Guitar Watson – Ain’t Gonna Move Lonnie Russ – Say Girl Magnetics – I Have A Girl Magnetics – Lady in Green Midnighters – You’re Gonna Make Me Cry Moses Dillard – Pretty As A Picture Players IV – The Two Of Us Ray Agee – I’m Losing Again Richard Anthony – No Good Sammy Sevens – Everybody Crossfire Spare Change – Alive And Well Tee Fletcher – Happy Loving You Traditions – My Life With You Vondells – Hey Girl, I’ve Changed Yvonne Vernee – Just Like You Did Me Have been listening to a few more of Gary's spots so have updated the list. Truly a great dee-jay and you were guaranteed a good night if Gary was on! Mark

Dave thanks for joining the thread and have fond memories of enjoying many a good night in the record bar with you and a few bob for some great 45's. Over the years you have discovered some truly great 45's that have been played by many of the nighter dee-jays and collectors and still going strong. Mark

Steve If my memory serves me right, didn't the wheel come off Paul Nobles car on the motorway on the way back from seeing Ronnie McNeir. It was a great night, Ronnie was brilliant and thankfully everyone survived the experience. Mark

Tony Do you know if anyone is still in contact with Duncan, I spent may a good night with Duncan but lost contact over the years. Mark

Ringleaders acetate: All of my life / I'd like to win you over Mark.

Rod Went to Lucky Cordell's with Adey Pierce in the early 90's and pulled quite a few reasonable pieces from his basement, but you could see by what was left that there were lots of obvious 45's that had been picked. John Anderson confirmed with Adey when we got back that he had beeen there many years before that and pulled some absolute top drawer rarities from Lucky's collection including the Magnetics etc, so would not be surprised if they came from this source. Mark

Edwin Yes I really liked Pip and he had a great collection. Anyone now what happened to Pip, are you on Soul Source? Mark

Chalky Regretably sold my copy a few years ago but still have the master tape of "I want to be free" backing track that I picked up in Chicago a few years back. Mark

I always remember when we used to go up on the train, sneaking the back way from the train station to the Casino and did have problems with the local Wigan lads. Pip from Stroud got his hand cut and bag stolen. This at some point ended in a punch-up and vague memories of Norman Wint (Gloucester) and a few others returning the compliment. Oldies night I think.

Good or bad dream? Did Russ play it, I think he might have! Mark

A few from Soul Sam around this time How many of these were first time played at the Casino? Alfie Davison - Love Is Serious Business Charles Johnson - Never Had A Love So Good Daybreak - I Need Love Damon Fox - Packing Up Dogs - Soul Step Gang Band - T.S.O.B. Greater Experience - Don't Forget To Remember King Tutt - You Got Me Hung Up Larry Brown - Breakin' Training Leo & Co - Hot Dog Love Committee - I Made A Mistake Omni - Keys To The City Pages - Heartaches And Pain Patti Labelle - You Make It So Hard Prince Phillip Mitchell - I'm So Happy Ramona Collins - You've Been Cheating Ramsey & Co - Love Call Roy Dawson - Over The Top Sweet - Broken Heart Attack Tommy Tate - You Taught Me How To Love Velvet Hammer - Happy Vickie Baines - Country Girl Will Collins & Willpower - Anything I Can Do