Ian Dewhirst

They did both to my knowledge. I was involved in a load of re-presses in the mid 1970's and would often go down to Monarch to pick up stuff which included vinyl 7"-ers. However, I always associated Monarch with styrene pressings mainly because of the Highland, Vault, Canterbury and tons of other West Coast labels which tended to be in that format and were pressed @ Monarch. Styrene was probably cheaper. They delivered one bunch of vinyl records to me which had to be rejected due to ridiculously bad quality, but after that they got it right. But I don't know if they sub-contracted vinyl pressings to another plant. My Gloria Jones is a vinyl issue - the same as the one in Roger's scan. It's a good question though. Also I'm wondering if all the Brice Coefields on Omen were Monarch pressings? I don't think I've ever seen a vinyl copy. Ian D

Mmmm. Interesting piece from Bob Stanley (coincidentally a massive Northern Soul fan) of St Ettiene in the Guardian today. He makes some good points which I probably concurr with....... https://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2011/sep/15/copyright-extension-cliffs-law-beatles Ian D

It makes total sense to me. My house is groaning under the weight of multiple 1000's of records and multiple 100's of books. And the end of the day, I want to listen to music and read books as easily as humanly possible via electronic means whilst luxuriating in the luxury of knowing that, if I'm so inclined, I can dig out the physical copy if I want. But I'm dying breed....... Also, I'm not sure if a lot of my favourite (but maybe little known) books will even be available on Kindle. What appeals to me is the fact that I can probably find a book quicker on Kindle, then I could wading through the piles of physical books over here. Ian D

Actually, it's fantastic holiday reading along with....... "Too Big To Fail" - Andrew Ross Sorking https://www.amazon.co.uk/Too-Big-Fail-Inside-Battle/dp/1846142385 ...which I know you'll love LOL. Actually, if you ever manage to get a holiday, then feel free to pass by here and I'll stock you up with books 'cos I've got a great library over here. I'm thinking about getting a Kindle actually. There's something reassuring about having your entire book library with you at all times. But hang on......? Isn't that exacty what happened to music..............? We're in the middle of a media revolution and the rules are changing by the week. It's like the wild west right now. Ian D

I hate Spotify even though I'm told it's a key plank in everyone's 'digital strategy'. I think it's absolutely ridiculous to allow Spotify to stream music without adequate compensation to the owners and creators. Same with You Tube really. Same with i-tunes dictating what the price would be to the people who friggin' OWN the repertoire. Ridiculous. If I'd have been running the show, I'd have told Steve Jobs what he was going to be paying for the use of the repertoire. I'm not really a fan of the 'big picture' merchants in the music biz. In my view, they've managed to get it wrong every single time over the last 20 years. If anyone's interested in this kind of stuff, I can highly recommend the following book:- "Appetite For Destruction: The Spectacular Crash Of The Record Industry In The Digital Age" https://www.amazon.com/Appetite-Self-Destruction-Spectacular-Industry-Digital/dp/1416552154 The only reason I'm still in the business is because I'm into music and there's not much else that interests me so much. So basically I'm doomed to be in perpetual torment.......... Ian D

I'll tell you what Carl. You're one of the few people who has experienced all sides of the equation, as financier, artist, producer and record company combined. A multitude of roles that very few people would ever experience or even want to pursue. As you were setting up the whole thing I could see some really obvious potential pitfalls which, from experience, generally happen with new labels. I've made every mistake in the book so I'm an expert. However, I honestly believe that many labels get a lot of unnecessary bad press. The spotlight is always on the artist who generally have an inbuilt platform to express their views, unlike the labels. I know many label owners that ended up much more impoverished then their acts. Some sad stories are out there that will probably never be exposed, but there's undoubtably a lot of bitter ex label founders too. It's not all one-way traffic. Read Hitsville USA - the Stax story to see the other side of the coin. I don't think Jim Stewart got much return on his vision in the end. Ian D

Well, it's deffo the Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes sample with a rap over it, so it could be one of the following...... Common’s “Food” Funk Flex & Cormega’s “Freestyle” Hurricane G’s “Mama” Poets Of Darkness’s “21 In The Ghetto” Prodigy’s “?” Raekwon’s “Rainy Days” Two Kings in a Cipher’s “You Know How to Make Me Feel” Wyclef Jean ft Xzibit & Juvenile "25 to Life"’s “Wyclef Jean ft Xzibit & Juvenile” Process of elimination I'm afraid........ Ian D

ORIGINAL MASTERCUTS Show 9/11 Anniversary Tribute Show Since Sunday’s show started almost 10 years to the exact minute of the 9/11 attack on New York, there’s naturally a New York flavour to this week’s show. Once again thanks to the BRILLIANT audience who listened LIVE and joined us in the Starpoint chatroom – it really is the best place to be on a Sunday afternoon. Show turned out all right I think! Six Million Steps Presents The Original Mastercuts Show 11/9/11 New York Tribute LIVE with Ian Dewhirst between 2.00-4.00pm on Sunday 11th September 2011 on everyone’s favourite Soul station www.starpointradio.com. Download link below! Featuring…… 1st Hour Alicia Keys – Empire State Of Mind - Alternative Version The Trammps – The Night The Lights Went Out – Dimitri From Paris Re-Edit George Benson – On Broadway – Jimmy Michaels Special Edit Elbow Bones & The Racketeers – A Night In New York Odyssey – Native New Yorker The Jones Girls – Dance Turned Into Romance – DJ Friction Re-Edit Shuya Okino – Give Your Love A Chance Love Unlimited Orchestra – Always Thinking Of You – Pinky Velazquez Re-Edit Caroline Crawford – Coming On Strong 2nd Hour Rosco & Friends – Broadway Cissy Bobby Womack – Across 110th Street Bill Withers - Harlem Darlene Love – Lord If You’re A Woman George Kirby – What Can I Do Neo Experience - Human Joshie Jo Armstead – I Got The Vibes Johnny Bartel – If This Isn’t Love Candi Staton – Too Hurt To Cry George Benson – This Masquerade – Nightmares On Wax Remix Candi Staton – Wake Up Everybody Gene Chandler – Does She Have A Friend Amii Stewart - Friends Jeffree – Mr Fix It – Chow Daddy Re-Edit The Chi-Lites – Stoned Out Of My Mind – Scratchnsniff Re-Edit https://www.sixmillionsteps.com/6MS-2011-09-11-Starpoint.mp3 Al’s back next week and I’ll be back on the 25/9/11 LIVE! Ian D X

Correctomundo. But surely the musicians will be better off as a result of their recordings receiving royalties for a further 20 years? Of course it helps record companies, who only tend to recoup on roughly 3% of the acts they sign anyway. Sometimes it's hard to grasp, but recording, production, mastering, manufacturing, warehousing, distribution and all the other expenses involved in getting records to the market costs a lot of money to lay out. In 97% of cases (my estimate) that money is not recouped, so, if nothing else, it's nice to have an extra 20 years to have a chance at getting your money back. You have to bear in mind that roughly 95% of all record companies will eventually go bust, get sold or just run out of steam eventually. Ian D .

Coming up LIVE @ 2.00pm on www.starpointradio.com! This is my "I love New York" show! Ian D

ORIGINAL MASTERCUTS Show 9/11 Anniversary Tribute Show Well I seem to be doing a lot of themed shows just lately and since this show will be LIVE on the 10th anniversary of the attack on New York I’ve decided to kick off with some GREAT New York records and then a few more in the 60’s/70’s section. New York has always been a key city for me and the first place I headed to when I first went in 1976, so here’s to the good folk of New York City who have always made me feel welcome! A big shout out to all my Ibiza friends – George, Amanda & Sharon, Jason & the crew @ Sands & Es Vive, Roberto @ Wok N’ Roll, Paul Dennis and the rest of the bunch. Love to all and see you in 3 weeks! Also a chance to win 2 copies of the new Giles Peterson release “Masterpiece” on this week’s show. As per usual we have a show packed with mouth-watering records from across the eras plus the usual liberal sprinkling of killer re-edits and feel good Sunday anthems. Hope you can join me! Six Million Steps Presents The Original Mastercuts Show 11/9/11 New York Tribute LIVE with Ian Dewhirst between 2.00-4.00pm on Sunday 11th September 2011 on everyone’s favourite Soul station www.starpointradio.com. Featuring…… Alicia Keys * The Trammps * George Benson * Elbow Bones & The Racketeers * Odyssey * The Jones Girls * Shuya Okino * Love Unlimited Orchestra * Caroline Crawford * Rosco & Friends * Bobby Womack * Bill Withers * Darlene Love * George Kirby * Neo Experience * Joshie Jo Armstead * Johnny Bartel * Candi Staton * George Benson * Candi Staton * Gene Chandler * Amii Stewart * Jeffree * The Chi-Lites Catch you @ 2.00pm LIVE! Ian D X

Wow, it seems my utopian vision of a major rallying point for the scene is just a dream then. I wouldn't say it would be cutting down choice though - most people on here seem to be moaning about too many venues with low attendances don't they? I guess age is a massive factor isn't it? Somehow travelling hundreds of miles every week when we were teenagers made all the sense in the world when we had bags of energy and enthusiasm. Mind you I did two all-nighters last weekend but in Ibiza and obviously a totally different type of music. Not quite the same thing over here is it....? Ian D

Well, y'know, this is why we need to get smart. I've always considered Northern Soul to be the 8th wonder of the world because that's what it was to me. I've been around a lot and I can tell anyone without a shadow of a doubt that the Northern Soul scene was the most passionate scene on earth bar none. If I had enough time, I'd write a beautiful flowing eulogy to the beauty of Northern Soul but I'll save it for later in life when I can write it at leisure. In short, I'm still very passionate about the legacy of Northern Soul. It's really really historically important for numerous reasons. I really feel that the PR needs to be managed correctly and that there should be some serious interaction with the national heritage people. So, your point about technology and today's 'instant gratification' society highlights exactly why it's important to cover all angles if we want the scene to continue throughout the future. There is no reason why a monthly major 'live' event couldn't be streamed live throughout the world for those who can't attend. There's no reason why the international audience couldn't be allowed to buy original vinyl copies or digital files of the records they're hearing from the event on demand. There's no reason why the same audience wouldn't want to delve further into this incredible scene and it's history given the chance. Who wouldn't? It's not rocket science, it's merely using the technology of the day to reach your audience. I have a good overview. I have to deal with this stuff every day. I KNOW how these things work in the grand scheme of things. Effectively, if the general objective is to spread the love of Northern and Rare Soul music to new generations, then we'll have to get a lot smarter about the way we promote stuff. Expand the audience, don't reduce it. The way the scene is heading, it's in danger of becoming musically inbread and eventually irrelevent. It's important that the scene sustains. If there's an independently wealthy Northern Soul entrepreneur out there that fancies propelling this scene back into international mainstream consciousness again then PM me. Seriously. Ian D

Oh I dunno Steve. With a major venue there's a palpable sense of excitement because everyone knows it's a major event and they know that most of the key players will be there. Everybody raises their game accordingly and records 'break' faster. There's nowt wrong with smaller venues but they just don't have enough impact across the overall scene IMO. Has there been a major national rallying point since Stafford in the 80's (excepting the 100 Club which is obviously London centric)? Incidentaly, I'm not complaining. I'm not the target market by any means. Virtually all nights I go to these days I enjoy regardless. It's just that it would be great to have a major event to bring people together again on a national level. Ian D

No one said it would be easy Steve. The scene was fragmented when the Torch closed down and then Wigan opened up and gave everyone a central focus again. When Cleethorpes Pier opened there was no precedent at all on the East Coast prior to that, but, once again, the pier supplied the scene with a major east coast focus. Mary Chapman didn't have any doubts when she set it up. Maybe promoters and DJ's need to start thinking big again. The only way to get this scene unified and buzzing properly again, will be to provide a venue that assembles all the key current DJ's on a monthly basis in one major venue so they can play to a regular massive audience. Oldies can be supplied in another room for those who like the tried and tested. Everything's far too fragmented at present and there's no 100% 'must attend' major event for people's calendars. When someone eventually grabs that mantle like the Chris Burtons, Russ Winstanleys and Mary Chapmans of yesteryear did, then the scene has a chance of growing again. In my humble opinion of course....... Ian D

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Tony Drake will be on an upcoming Backbeats CD in mid October. Ian D

I think there needs to be a major national monthly event that can blow out all other competition in the 'must attend' stakes. We're talking 2000+ every month, best DJ's, great U.S. live acts when they're around and all the facilities to keep the various customers happy. A monthly Prestatyn basically..... The scene is just way too fragmented at the moment. It needs a big-league rallying point again. The right-minded promoters and key DJ's need to take the initiative and create a key monthly event that will attract everyone. Maybe easier said than done obviously......... Ian D

OK, for anyone who wants to spend 2 hours listening to nothing but great Ashford & Simpson tunes, then here is a playlist and download link for this weeks ORIGINAL MASTERCUTS Ashford & Simpson Bank Holiday Tribute Show...... ORIGINAL MASTERCUTS Ashford & Simpson Bank Holiday Special Tribute Show OK, we have the download nice and early this week for a change! This was a truly beautiful show musically, albeit pretty sad to present under the circumstances. If you missed it, EVERY song played on the show is a Nick Ashford & Valerie Simpson tune spanning the 45+ years of an impeccable career. Naturally I’ve sprinkled the show with a variety of hot re-edits, some great remixes, numerous great early tunes they cut with other acts, a wonderful unreleased Marvin A&S cover and even the last release they were involved in, in February this year. Hope you enjoy! Six Million Steps Presents The Original Mastercuts Show Ashford & Simpson Bank Holiday Special Tribute LIVE with Ian Dewhirst between 2.00-4.00pm on Sunday 28th August 2011 on everyone’s favourite Soul station www.starpointradio.com. Download link below! Featuring…… 1st Hour Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Dimitri From Paris Remix Diana Ross – Remember Me – Futura Remix Ashford & Simpson – Tried, Tested & Found True – Mike Maurro Remix Terry Lavell – Born This Way – 2011 New Release The Braxtons – The Boss – Album Version Ashford & Simpson – Found A Cure – Frique Re-Edit Ashford & Simpson – It Shows In The Eyes – From Performance Album Ashford & Simpson – Street Corner – Womack Re-Edit 2nd Hour Marlena Shaw – California Soul Garland Green – Ain’t That Good Enough Valerie & Nick – I’ll Find You Marvin Gaye - When I Feel The Need – Unreleased Motown The Marvelettes – Your Love Can Save Me The Four Tops – Can’t Seem To Get You Out Of My Mind Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell – The Onion Song Ace Spectrum – Don’t Send Nobody Else Collins & Collins – Top Of The Stairs Valerie Simpson – Silly Wasn’t I Teddy Pendergrass – Only To You Diana Ross – It’s My House – Promo-Only 12” Mix Ashford & Simpson – Get Out Your Handkerchief Ashford & Simpson – It Seems To Hang On – Touchsoul Re-Edit Ashford & Simpson – Over & Over – Original 12” Mix https://www.sixmillionsteps.com/6MS-2011-08-28-Starpoint.mp3 Al’s back next Sunday so I’ll see you on Sunday 11th September @ 2.00pm LIVE! Thanks for listening! Ian D

ORIGINAL MASTERCUTS Ashford & Simpson Bank Holiday Special Tribute Show OK, we have the download nice and early this week for a change! This was a truly beautiful show musically, albeit pretty sad to present under the circumstances. If you missed it, EVERY song played on the show is a Nick Ashford & Valerie Simpson tune spanning the 45+ years of an impeccable career. Naturally I’ve sprinkled the show with a variety of hot re-edits, some great remixes, numerous great early tunes they cut with other acts, a wonderful unreleased Marvin A&S cover and even the last release they were involved in, in February this year. Hope you enjoy! Six Million Steps Presents The Original Mastercuts Show Ashford & Simpson Bank Holiday Special Tribute LIVE with Ian Dewhirst between 2.00-4.00pm on Sunday 28th August 2011 on everyone’s favourite Soul station www.starpointradio.com. Download link below! Featuring…… 1st Hour Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Dimitri From Paris Remix Diana Ross – Remember Me – Futura Remix Ashford & Simpson – Tried, Tested & Found True – Mike Maurro Remix Terry Lavell – Born This Way – 2011 New Release The Braxtons – The Boss – Album Version Ashford & Simpson – Found A Cure – Frique Re-Edit Ashford & Simpson – It Shows In The Eyes – From Performance Album Ashford & Simpson – Street Corner – Womack Re-Edit 2nd Hour Marlena Shaw – California Soul Garland Green – Ain’t That Good Enough Valerie & Nick – I’ll Find You Marvin Gaye - When I Feel The Need – Unreleased Motown The Marvelettes – Your Love Can Save Me The Four Tops – Can’t Seem To Get You Out Of My Mind Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell – The Onion Song Ace Spectrum – Don’t Send Nobody Else Collins & Collins – Top Of The Stairs Valerie Simpson – Silly Wasn’t I Teddy Pendergrass – Only To You Diana Ross – It’s My House – Promo-Only 12” Mix Ashford & Simpson – Get Out Your Handkerchief Ashford & Simpson – It Seems To Hang On – Touchsoul Re-Edit Ashford & Simpson – Over & Over – Original 12” Mix https://www.sixmillionsteps.com/6MS-2011-08-28-Starpoint.mp3 Al’s back next Sunday so I’ll see you on Sunday 11th September @ 2.00pm LIVE! Thanks for listening! Ian D

There's actually 100's of 'em over here. 'Twas another one of those records which was around in bulk in the 70's - a regular 50p record back then and you couldn't give it away! I gather it's the "Don't You Know You're The Yes" side that people want these days isn't it? Ian D

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Very timely Roger. I've been re-reviewing the career of Nick & Val since mid this week. They're basically right up there with the greatest songwriters in music history and they've been doing it for 5 decades which is astonishing. Here's a clip from February this year where they filmed a promo film for a new act they signed - Terry Lavell. It's an utterly brilliant song which I think out does Valentino's "I Was Born This Way" in terms of Gay anthems (not that I'm an expert by any means). However, then I remembered that Sylvester got his breakthrough hit with Ashford & Simpson's "Over & Over" so they have form in this area. It's got that whole Ashford & Simpson late 70's rhythm vibe going on and obviously the delivery is too cheesy for most tastes, but underneath all that, there's a great song with all the traditional Ashford & Simpson hallmarks. Plus good to see Val on keyboards and Nick grooving away in the background. I presume it was filmed at their club in New York but maybe someone can verify......? Terry Lavell - Born This Way - Ashford & Simpson Video Clip From February This Year Also, gratuitious plug here, but I have an Ashford & Simpson tribute coming up LIVE at 2.00pm today which covers a huge body of their work. 2 hours worth in fact 'cos every tune is connected with Nick & Val....... August Bank Holiday 28/08/11 - ORIGINAL MASTERCUTS Ashford & Simpson Special Tribute Show! Following the sad news of Nicholas Ashford’s passing away last week, we’re doing an ORIGINAL MASTERCUTS Ashford & Simpson bank holiday special which will feature two hours of wonderful music from the last 4 decades, all of which involved Nick Ashford & Valerie Simpson in different capacities, whether as solo and duet artists or writers, producers and arrangers. It’s a breath-taking look at a pair of careers that stretched from the mid 60’s to February 2011. The fact that Val Simpson met Nick Ashford on a park bench when he was down and out in New York simply adds to the mythology of two of the greatest songwriters of all time. I had the pleasure working with Val & Nick in the early 80’s when I promoted “Solid” for Capitol/EMI and watched it become a smash in the UK. I hooked up with them again in 2007 when I interviewed them before their last UK gig at the Luxury Soul Weekender in Birmingham and, as always, it was a pleasure. Val was very prim and proper, sat very gracefully and formally in a table chair and allowed me to commence the interview. Nick was sprawled out on the sofa with legs akimbo and a huge grin on his face. He laughed like a hyena throughout the interview, especially when I asked Val what inspired the lyrics to “Let’s Go Get Stoned”, their first bona fide hit with Ray Charles. I’m trying to dig the interview out because it was great so I’ll post up when I get my hands on it! RIP Nick! Anyway, this show will be a perfect soundtrack to a bank holiday weekend, so if you’re around then try and join me and the rest of the gang this Sunday afternoon LIVE for 2 hours of pure Soul pleasure! Six Million Steps Presents The Original Mastercuts Show LIVE with Ian Dewhirst between 2.00-4.00pm on Sunday 28th August 2011 on everyone’s favourite Soul station www.starpointradio.com. Featuring…… Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell * Diana Ross * Ashford & Simpson * Terry Lavell * The Braxtons * Ashford & Simpson * Marlena Shaw * Garland Green * Valerie & Nick * Marvin Gaye * The Marvelettes * The Four Tops * Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell * Collins & Collins * Ace Spectrum * Teddy Pendergrass * Valerie Simpson * Diana Ross * 6th Borough Project * Ashford & Simpson This one's a BEAUTY! Ian D

August Bank Holiday 28/08/11 - ORIGINAL MASTERCUTS Ashford & Simpson Special Tribute Show! Following the sad news of Nicholas Ashford’s passing away last week, we’re doing an ORIGINAL MASTERCUTS Ashford & Simpson bank holiday special which will feature two hours of wonderful music from the last 4 decades, all of which involved Nick Ashford & Valerie Simpson in different capacities, whether as solo and duet artists or writers, producers and arrangers. It’s a breath-taking look at a pair of careers that stretched from the mid 60’s to February 2011. The fact that Val Simpson met Nick Ashford on a park bench when he was down and out in New York simply adds to the mythology of two of the greatest songwriters of all time. I had the pleasure working with Val & Nick in the early 80’s when I promoted “Solid” for Capitol/EMI and watched it become a smash in the UK. I hooked up with them again in 2007 when I interviewed them before their last UK gig at the Luxury Soul Weekender in Birmingham and, as always, it was a pleasure. Val was very prim and proper, sat very gracefully and formally in a table chair and allowed me to commence the interview. Nick was sprawled out on the sofa with legs akimbo and a huge grin on his face. He laughed like a hyena throughout the interview, especially when I asked Val what inspired the lyrics to “Let’s Go Get Stoned”, their first bona fide hit with Ray Charles. I’m trying to dig the interview out because it was great so I’ll post up when I get my hands on it! RIP Nick! Anyway, this show will be a perfect soundtrack to a bank holiday weekend, so if you’re around then try and join me and the rest of the gang this Sunday afternoon LIVE for 2 hours of pure Soul pleasure! Six Million Steps Presents The Original Mastercuts Show LIVE with Ian Dewhirst between 2.00-4.00pm on Sunday 28th August 2011 on everyone’s favourite Soul station www.starpointradio.com. Featuring…… Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell * Diana Ross * Ashford & Simpson * Terry Lavell * The Braxtons * Ashford & Simpson * Marlena Shaw * Garland Green * Valerie & Nick * Marvin Gaye * The Marvelettes * The Four Tops * Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell * Collins & Collins * Ace Spectrum * Teddy Pendergrass * Valerie Simpson * Diana Ross * 6th Borough Project * Ashford & Simpson Ian D

August Bank Holiday 28/08/11 - ORIGINAL MASTERCUTS Ashford & Simpson Special Tribute Show! Following the sad news of Nicholas Ashford’s passing away last week, we’re doing an ORIGINAL MASTERCUTS Ashford & Simpson bank holiday special which will feature two hours of wonderful music from the last 4 decades, all of which involved Nick Ashford & Valerie Simpson in different capacities, whether as solo and duet artists or writers, producers and arrangers. It’s a breath-taking look at a pair of careers that stretched from the mid 60’s to February 2011. The fact that Val Simpson met Nick Ashford on a park bench when he was down and out in New York simply adds to the mythology of two of the greatest songwriters of all time. I had the pleasure working with Val & Nick in the early 80’s when I promoted “Solid” for Capitol/EMI and watched it become a smash in the UK. I hooked up with them again in 2007 when I interviewed them before their last UK gig at the Luxury Soul Weekender in Birmingham and, as always, it was a pleasure. Val was very prim and proper, sat very gracefully and formally in a table chair and allowed me to commence the interview. Nick was sprawled out on the sofa with legs akimbo and a huge grin on his face. He laughed like a hyena throughout the interview, especially when I asked Val what inspired the lyrics to “Let’s Go Get Stoned”, their first bona fide hit with Ray Charles. I’m trying to dig the interview out because it was great so I’ll post up when I get my hands on it! RIP Nick! Anyway, this show will be a perfect soundtrack to a bank holiday weekend, so if you’re around then try and join me and the rest of the gang this Sunday afternoon LIVE for 2 hours of pure Soul pleasure! Six Million Steps Presents The Original Mastercuts Show LIVE with Ian Dewhirst between 2.00-4.00pm on Sunday 28th August 2011 on everyone’s favourite Soul station www.starpointradio.com. Featuring…… Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell * Diana Ross * Ashford & Simpson * Terry Lavell * The Braxtons * Ashford & Simpson * Marlena Shaw * Garland Green * Valerie & Nick * Marvin Gaye * The Marvelettes * The Four Tops * Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell * Collins & Collins * Ace Spectrum * Teddy Pendergrass * Valerie Simpson * Diana Ross * 6th Borough Project * Ashford & Simpson I’ll be off to Ibiza next weekend for gigs @ Sands & Es Vive on Saturday/Sunday morning and Wok N’ Roll on Sunday evening with my old mate, Paul Schofield, so if you’re on the white island then check us out ‘cos these gigs are ALWAYS great! Al will be back next Sunday before he jets off on holiday, so I’ll you next on Sunday 11th Sept! Ian D