Wulfie09

Didn't know her well but enjoyed her company on thew odd time we met up with Mark - sincere condolensces to Mark and all Linda's family and friends. Wulfie and Annie

we only knew him a short time, but he was a true diamond and a solid man in every sense We'll miss him RIP Pedro Condolosences to Marie and family Wulfie and Annie xxx Yes please Kirsty - I'd like one if possible - never did take the camera out of my bag Wulfie

Was it ever a big player on the rare soul scene ? If so , when , where, who played it etc Was the first original US label "Gaiee" ? I remember this record from Wigan days but a lot earlier - I seem to recall hearing ( and buying a copy and playing it out ) before leaving North Wales in Dec 74 ? The copy i have now is dated 1975 ? on Gaiee - could be a boot though as its been in my loft for donkeys years Also have the Carl bean on one of the Motown labels but I think the Valentino is more heart wrenching in emotion vocally for me anyway Cheers Wulfie

Good of you to post this Chris - I have to say as a regular attender at " Good Times" and occasional DJ there, as well as a friend of Max - that whoever sent the letter to the club could not have had it more wrong with regard to this particular venue. Broad Lane is a lovely club, not pretentious and having a great room to spare for a soul night once a month with the odd saturday offered when they have no bookings for the function room. This night incidentally probably keeps the club just about viable as a local amenity as Essington is not a thriving metropolis. I know personally two Police Officers who attend regularly and enjoy the spirit of the soul night which caters for everyone and generates a warm friendly atmosphere. The whole ethos of the "Good Times" organisers is EXACTLY that - and the enthusiasm they put into it rubs off on the paying punters. The letter COULD have created havoc, but thankfully the venue management reacted in a sensible manner and the promotors did not it allow dampening of the spirit despite it leaving a sour taste in ones mouth. Genuine soul lovers are not stupid, they will support those that themselves are genuine too! I'll be back next month