Tabs

Kenny plays it out.

A consummate artist, writer and producer. All the wonderful material he is associated with will be an enduring legacy. Sincere condolences to his family. RIP

This one Pete?

Am I losing the plot here? Personalities aside Ian tracked down all the artists and recorded them for posterity. As has been clearly stated, and collaborated by others, there was no way the financial investment could be recouped. At the risk of repeating myself, from God knows how many pages ago, it remains an historical archive of the artists we all profess to love and admire. The 'artistic' effects might not be to every ones taste but the filming wasn't done with the luxury of an unlimited Hollywood budget. And the backgrounds, in some cases, required the effects to mask the actual surroundings. All the detractors really need to re think their position. SWONS is actual footage of the artists, no more no less. It might not have the best production or direction but if better archive video exists then point me to where it resides. Until I see that evidence this constant critique is undeserved. The attacks are on the individual not the final product. Despite all the negativity I don't actually see any one proclaiming they can do better. Quite simply SWONS is not perfect, but I doubt anyone will better it.

I was waiting for someone to do that, the thought had crossed my mind

This might be of intrest. /Talc-Da...ity#entry324981

Ed, Whatever you use will almost certainly have to be solvent based, acetone, meths, even lighter fuel! However you will need to experiment and 'dab' off the pen marks, with cotton wool balls. DON'T wipe as you will run the risk of spreading the pen ink across the rest of the label. Also solvents can have an adverse effect on vinyl, if you make a mistake. Get a crap pop record and practice on that. Looking at the scan I don't think it would be that successful anyway. The felt pen is probably ingrained into the fibre of the paper label. No matter how much you get out you will always have the 'shadow' remaining. Cheers Tabs

Ian, Personally I don't thimk you are that naive. I really believe that the stalwarts of the scene do care. This is a labour of love which deserves universal recognition. (Whenever that might come) As an historical archive it is beyond reproach, suely no one can argue with that.? Any individual who wishes to criticise these performances, by artists we all love and admire ,MUST have ulterior motives. Personalities totally aside you got it done, BIG time. History can be re wtitten but everyone can see what you achieved on DVD. Kudos.

Big Daddy Rogers - I'm A Big Man

We can work it out

Just got home, its nearly 2 in the am and the first thing I do is log on to SS......nuff said.

A lovely day to die - Jackie Wilson

Snap Ted And only a soul night as well - shame on us.

Me - only 2 weeks ago

Can't speak for Miners Welfare but closures of Working Mens Clubs is certainly happening. The oldest in the country went bankrupt only a few weeks ago, and that was in a large city. https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/cove...92746-21474820/

You'd need more vaseline than that Matt

Correct Harry.

Intent is a good word. I intend to win the lottery this week, but will it actually happen?

I ignored it as it didn't contain the word 'rare'.

Fascinating insight. Thanks for sharing.

LaBeat and Loma

Obvious again but I'll go with JayBoy, Jaclyn, Jewel and Jetstream. A starter for 4

Would have thought so as Motown is now a subsidary of Universal. Mr Gordy sold off the company to MCA in the late 80's (from memory.) But with all things copyright I guess it would depend on the individual contract. I'm no expert but I'm sure some one on here will confirm or deny.

Clockwork Orange is one of my fave films of the 70's. The film is actually true to the book. The author lived in Adderbury, a few miles from me, and taught at the local Grammar school, as it was then. A prophetic film in more ways than one, and his introduction of the 'street' language Nadsat was inspired. A remarkable novel and brilliantly transformed to the silver screen by Kubrick. Its getting late so soon be time for a spatchka.

Island