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Hi Aidy has not changed think Sammy's going to Drax see you there mate. On the record shop talk I used to go through on a Wednesday to Jumbos remember having a Billy Harner What About The Music Instrumental and putting it back because the vocals were missing lol. Also remember Simon Soussan ranting on about his favorite record at that time the Incredibles There's Nothing Else To Say. It just happened to be my favorite and I had just go the record at the Junction Crew the week before so we ranted on about records with him for ages. The real gold mine for records was Bradford market just undeliverable all the stuff on Verve and M.G.M Great days

Hi Pete Looking forward to the Central Image from the old days Sammy from Selby and Mouse from Bradford and me on the right Keep the Faith

Hi Yes its my old mate Tony and the bloke to my left, on that pic, is Trev Tacey from Pontefract

Storming I went with Alan Rhodes (he was Dj'ing) to see J.W in Morley Leeds all dayer This clip reminds me of a incident in Selby one Sunday. After a very hectic weekend lad jumps out of car and starts dancing in road cars just driving around him great smashing days..........

Jackie was fantastic I managed to get near the stage and take this photograph

Yes lol

Hi yes Tony's OK he was at the last months Drax still the same old Tony lol I will see if he is up for the reunion

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Hi Pete Sadly I belive Al is very poorly and living in Northern Irlend Photograph with Al outside the Torch great days ">

Sadly Graham passed away about 6 years back Photograph of the York gang with graham returning from the Torch From the right me (Stewart Richards Graham,Ian Stewart,Tony Snowden ">

Pete definite yes looking forward to the reunion I will let Alan Rhodes know about the reunion. Alan is a bit os a soul recluse these days. Malc Here we go again (l.o.l)

Hi Pete Great nights at the Central "Smashing Times" walking down the stairs, hearing Jo Armsted blasting out - just magic!

Ye god this takes me back to the good old days.

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Great news should be a good night will play George Carrow another story acid and Northern Soul dont mix lol

Taking of the Devils Tampon reminds of Ephedrine I used to get 100 for a few quid bloody awful, but could never face a weekend without gear even if it was poison.........

My Plays A great honor to play these a fantastic day Stew.R George Carrow, Angel Baby, Columbia Short Kuts featuring Eddie Harrison, Your Eyes May Shine, Pepper William Bonny, Love Love Love Mercury Jimmy Hughes , Slipping Around with you Atco (Lp track) Sapphires , Slow Fizz Abc Paramount (Demo) Edwin Starr, You're My Melow ,Rictic Clara Ward ,The Right Direction, Verve (Demo) Mamie Galore ,It Aint Necessary ,St Lawrence Levi Jackson , This Beautifull Day, Columbia (demo) Shirly J.Scott ,Goose Pimples ,Stephanye (demo) Jeanette White, Music A&M Sam & Kitty, I've Got Something ,Good Four Brothers Fred Hughes ,I keep Trying ,Exodus Records

Looking forward to the event of the year and only 912 hrs or 54,700.00 secs

Very sad news, Max was a legend. I only visited the Cats a few times, Max will be sadly missed. I spent most of the night at Paul Donnellys birthday bash reminiscing the old days, rest in peace mate.

Paul and Malc you don't look a day older, good times and so meny memories Me in the Torch after Alan Day moved from the Juction ?

Blackpool,Wigan,there will never be an era like it. Yes, Northern Soul is alive in many clubs but the seventies were something else. Wigan or Blackpool just chill everyone. Mr Levine unearthed some awesome sounds as did Russ and Richard. So remember the era, whether it's the Highland Room or the Casino, we have all got our memories, cherish them, we aint getting any younger. Unfortunately, Wigan actually popularised the scene. Let's not forget the awful Wigan's Ovations terrible rendition of Skiing in the Snow

Missed the clip anyone capture it

The Jaybirds is great record both sides the B side is much underrated. I would not sell mine for less than £150 (it is in almost mint condition)