Northern soul

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October 2008 - April 2009 (oldest comments at bottom of page)

Twiggy
To Andy Scoffin, Have a listen to Howard Hewetts and Stacy Lattishaws version of Ain't No Mountain High Enough, love Howards stuff so it was a great suprise first time of hearing it nearly bloody 20 years ago, time fly's. pretty sure Mary as got it so who knows one for the future.

Ecky
1st April to Dave- Chesterfield, Dave I can’t get the listen again to work this week either. But I was able to get the show through Real player. I went to the usual listen again I Player then clicked on “text only” top right hand next to BBC sign, that took me to a BBC screen with “select this Link” at the bottom - this opened real player and the show could be heard as normal Hope it works for you. Mary how about playing “Help Me” – Spellbinders, just in case this doesn’t work. Soulong for now Ecky

Mike (Cannock)
THE WHEEL....Wondered what all the fuss was about this place,a good friend of mine persuaded us to make the 160 mile trip boxing day,..HOOKED Instantly, the place is Awsome, the music is Brilliant and you understand where Goldies enthusiasm comes from. Can't get to many friday nights, but did get to the all nter last week....it was superb,and great to see the young dancers in off the Mercy video,enjoying the band and music like the rest of the crowd. Since boxing nt have made all the Sunday soul sessions and don't intend to miss any in the future. My only hang up about the Wheel is you compare other events to it and in my opinion nothing comes any where near!!Here's looking forward to the OB do on sunday then...If you read this Mary any chance of playing Sugar Dumpling Sam Cooke for my wife Linda Thanks.

VINNY SOULSHAKER
this sat and every sat at the bed bar newcastle u lyme staffs, other end of market square,mainly all across the board northern soul, motown, and club classics,and a few mod scootering tunes, plus later on a bit of a soul party disco mix etc,for the purists sorry only on cd at this venue, good busy friendly atmosphere,your requests always a pleasure 9 till 2 ,security ,free entry, all welcome atb vinny. ps more venues coming soon

Rob(Cadiz)
Im thinking of selling some old Soul 45´s from donkies years ago. Do you know how i can value them. Also, i have a good few originals and a good few "pressings" from the 70´s. Is there a market for these? Also, i cant remember/tell whether some of them are originals or pressings...do you know how i can check as i dont want to make any mistakes or claim that a track is an original if its actually a pressing. Cheers folks. Rob

Rob (Cadiz)
Whats the chances of playing: "Pay to the Piper - Chairman of the Board" (3rd request for it). Cheers. Rob

Goldiedstw
Oh My God here I am in the North West of England awaiting one of the biggest events of de year people coming from all over de place dressed especially for de occassion it Sure will be a GRAND day & we went NATIONAL with the promo yes you`ve guessed it folks ITS OB(Our Brother) day at the Twisted Wheel manchester this sunday April 5th 3-pm till 10pm & you can put your money on this one ..Its Gonna be a SPECIAL DAY .......You Bet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! To days track One Fine OBday .The Chiffons yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee & THERE OFF!!! Goldiegrrhhrrhhxxxxxxxxxxxxx

JINKSY CURRENTLY 'SMOOTH SAILING' IN THE SUN
Left the 'WALLS' and the VINO TINTO for a few days.me and the 'MURCIANS' taking a few days off from builing etc to enjoy some well earned VELA!Rob in Cadiz what did you think of the ES track?Its sounds like a IL later recorded track.The intro is a bit 'tinny' but well worth a place in any ES fans collection,do you think?KTF JINKSY a sailin' in the Spanish 'wet stuff'!!!!

Lynne Bamford
Could anybody please give details of the next foxley pub charity night. is it a friday or saturday and the times and the price? i have been told its £4 is this the case? because the other charity night the pub did for o.b was £2.50 so if its a charity night? could somebody tell me why there is a difference in the addmission price please or is it simply a misprint.

Rob(Cadiz)
DON THOMAS TRACK: I hope that the writer and Don Thomas (if he´s still alive) or the family of the writer/Don Thomas are receiving a royality if their tune is being used by major corporations. Is there a way to check this? One of the reasons that UB40 are so respected in Jamaica (especially for a mostly white Reggae band) is that they insist on lawyers tracking down original singers and writers of hits they have used in order to make sure they are rewarded for their creative input and work on the original song and it should be the same with old Soul stars. Lord Creator, the Trinidadian writer and singer of "Kingston Town" was discovered in Kingston, homeless, destitute and going through bins for food when he was informed that UB40 had a (by his standards) huge royality cheque for him which totally reversed his fortunes and the life of his family and himself. Old Soul stars should get every penny possible for their fantastic work!!!!! Rob

Rob (Cadiz)
I left a message on your MOTOWN MEMORIES page about 2 weeks ago but it hasnt appeared. Just thought i´d let you know as it looks a bit sparse and you might not be getting all your contributiond from listeners. Rob

Andy Scoffin (Scoff) - Crewe
love remixes as long as they keep some credibility, didnt spot too much remixing in Come On train, but there are some good ones about, Aint no Mountain, Lets Get It On, Stoned Love, The Night, Taking care of Business to name a few.

Steve Amison
Big thanks to everyone who turned out at the Foxley last Friday night for the fund raiser for OB. We raised £311 for our mate & will be arranging to pass it on to John asap. Once again thanks to everyone who took part. Cheers & KTF Amo

Dave- Chesterfield
Anyone helpme. I can't get the listen again to work. I usually listen to Fridays show on Saturday morning but I got an update message for a Realplayer update so I updated and now I can't get listen again on any on the Local radio sites. Can get radio and TV programmes for the main channels but not for local. Anyone had the same trouble, can you help, I'm missing my Soul Fix. Cheers

sue from stafford
hi mary could you please play "with this ring" for pauline and clive from brownhills they are getting married (finally they have been together for over 20 years !!! they didint want to rush things !!) on sat april 4th at walsall registry office at 11.00 then after a whole bunch of soulies from the saints soul club at burntwood rugby club are flying off to goa with them send them all our love from steve and sue . thanks mary x

Twiggy
To Rob in Cadiz, theres another belter on the same Lp i think without going through the stuff, i always thought to myself why wasn't that tune played more, stand out track for me was the awesome Terry Callier track on Marys show, which i have had in my collection for a long time, i just thought Mary dropped the tune at the right time, it was timing with perfection and thats not easy to do and thats the difference between being a good Soul Dj and average one.Rob been meaning to get The Jazzanova CD for a while now, i know of at least another belter on that CD, just found another Monster by Bobby Womack, no disrespect ment here but why have so many Lp tracks been over looked. Before the lynching party get up and running again, The Don Thomas tune was played in The Bali Hi Tiffany's re-opening in about 1974 ish, another top tune i would bang out is Brother Jack Mcduffs JU JU and i dunna care if its Jazz, Northern, Modern or Newer, it touches the right places and thats alls that counts for me, its all about THE UMBRELLA MOVEMENT to me its all should be put under the same roof the music that is and it all boils down to the same thing IF the Dj's entertain then let the show begin.

Andy Scoffin - Crewe
I'm pretty sure although Micky B quotes Luther Vandross he may also be refering to Neo / Smile and records of the same genre - but no way will that ever be heard at The Wheel

Andy Scoffin - Crewe
Malc's summary of the Four Tops DVD is spot on - get it folks well worth a tenner

Northern soul documentary
Hi there, We are making a 30 minute documentary on Northern Soul and are looking for some pictures/ video's to use as archive footage over interviews with Mary Fox, Dave Haslam and Kev Roberts. If anyone is interested in contributing please email me at hayley.morrey@googlemail.comYou may have seen us at the all nighter at the Kings Hall.Thanks,Hayley.

GOLDIEdstwMC
WELL DONE SOUL DE LA MILTONIA 4 de Charity Success on Friday Brill Collo , amo & de gang..goldiexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Goldie DSTWMC
The Wheel Friday de best yet scoring 2700 zillion out of 10 never ever TO Be beaten The live band Brill The Wheel All stars AKa The casino all stars The new young people in The wheel loved it "What A Great experience" said young Sam!!!!!! "Lovely Lovely People" said Becca What a wonderful experience FRiday night was!!!!!!!!!!!!! Countdown to OB day a t the wheel( Our Brother day) Six days to go & allsystems go ...to days track "I dig Your Act" by the OBays............Best tracks to dance to at the weekend: "Take Me In Ya arms" The Isley Bros " "Shes LookinGood" Wilson Picket.yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Live bands At de Wheel & I loved it HI TO Sarah & Wizard Goldiexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Tony Heinemann
Hi Mary,You played a track by Billy Ocean last week called L.O.D.(love on delivery)this reminded me of a 60s soul track from the Debonaires called C.O.D.(collect on delivery)a little gem from the golden world record label.Please play if poss.Cheers TONY.

Chris Williams
Dave Evison started new soul nite - last sunday in every month at the Crown & Anchor in Stone. mainly 60's soul but not all northern and great blend of songs you don't hear so much but classics. He also does a soul quiz - bit different but a good laugh. Early days yet for it but well worth a visit.

Kev Bourne
Soul Med Cruise 2010If anybody is interested in the Cruise please e-mail Kev to go on the mailing list - kbourne@talk21.com or visit the website for more info - www.freewebs.com/soulinthehind.

Pat Boulton
Great show last week, Mary. Please could you play Mamie Galore "It ain't necessary" as you haven't played it for ages. She was an ex Ikette too as so many successful female vocalists of the mid 60s were. I remember the first time I heard this sound at The Wheel and I've loved it ever since especially the stormin' intro. Best wishes.

Sylvia Dean
Micky B????... Soul jazz at the Wheel?? I don`t think so !!!! As an ex-wheel girl til close 1971 and Brazenose Street aged 14 .. My memory may be failing me a little.. but never JAZZ!! In fact.. I have just come back from Skegness weekender, a Fantastic mix of 70`s Wigan classics.. and lots of R n B and Tamla. AND the wheel sopunds aleways go down a storm!!!But that the Wheel played some Blues.. not Jazz.. there was also a Latin influence... but not JAZZ !! I think you have your music genres mixed up!!!

Rob (Cadiz)
I always loved Don Thomas - Come on Train but then got to the point were i'd heard it too much and it was definately relegated to the back of the pile for many years....but often when re-visiting a track after a long time i'll appreciate it purely for sound and not think about the overplaying....this was a great example of that...it sounded great and the only big difference i could pick out were some additional drums in the background. Loved the Four Tops track and have had a bit of a Four Tops/Motown weekend after hearing Twiggys choice. Dug out some Temps, Tops, Gladys and rounded off the morning with a few Motown rarities just for good measure....what a great way to start the day. Better check yourself!!! a cracker!! Raphael Saadiq is a name i'll be looking out for after hearing his track on the show. 100 dash had a great funky soul feel to it...im gonna have to buy it i think. Humbling, brave message from OB and great choice to accompany the sentiments...a brave guy who i hope can see off his illness. Prince Philip Mitchell never fails to get the foot tappin and a quick shuffle around the room usually ensues....such uplifting lyrics for sure! I liked the Jazzanova song. Good mixture of Soul as usual. Rob

Tony Foster
www.northernsoul45.co.ukwebsite updated with a review of Prestatyn. Take a look!

J1 - Helpless - 29/04/2009
Reminder from message - 01/02/2009 to: Mary Fox - just listend to you play Chuck Jackson's version of Helpless. Please play the Manhattan Transfers' version as a contrast for those that may not have heard it. Thanks (and no; this is not an april fool. :)

anne
wants to check the lyrics to "one wonderful moment"by the shakers,can anyone point me in the right direction?

THE GREATEST JAZZ CLUB IN THE WORLD
Hi Mick B, if thats your real name? Just like (Soul is not Jazz) If the Twisted Wheel Club in Manchester plays Jazz than it has got to be the Greatest Jazz Club in the World!! Mick Thank you for educating us all with your knowledge, and I have been totally mislead for the last 40 odd years!! And that the stuff that I cut my teeth on was Jazz? Well Mick like a fool I have paid to see a lot of live Jazz Artists and paid to go into of Jazz Clubs over the years? The Wheel plays 1000's of (your) Jazz records by the likes of Major Lance, Mitch Ryder the Impressions, Sam & Dave and Willie Mitchell to name but a few!! A Big thanks to everybody who came to the Wheel Allnighter on the 27th... What a Fantastic Night! the live Band were Brilliant and Goldie the Wheel Dance Steward Danced his socks off!! EXTRA EXTRA read all about it!! Next Sunday the 5th April is a Very Special Twisted Wheel Club Charity "ALLDAYER" for the one and only (OB) John O' Brien 3pm till 10pm ... £5 on the Door!! I am sure that OB's favourite CLUB the Wheel, will do John proud and raise a lot of money for him. Hope to see lots of you there on Sunday!! Pete Roberts xx.

mozza
lots of respect for all the people who raised over 300 quid for OB last night ,your heart and soul is in the right place,just glad i could i could be their,it was heartwarming to say the least

Malc Falle, Brittany, France, 28/03/09
Mary/Mick OliverGood show lst night Mary, I really enjoyed it.I believe Mick and yourself are tryng to trace the album or CD of the Four Tops acapella version of "Ask the Lonely" I think you will find this version along with 6 other acapella versions of the Tops biggest hits in the bonus section of their DVD called Reach Out (2008)An hour long resume of their definitive performances 1965-1973 (put out by Universal (UK) order number 06025-1781076-1. You will find it for sale on the Internet for around £10. I don't know if the soundtrack has been released in any other format. Please note I have not watched or listened to the DVD myself so I would be grateful if someone out there could confirm that my information is correct. Hope this helps. KTF.

MARY FOX SHOW MON TO THURS RADIO STOKE 4-7PM
Mary congrats on the above.Its well deserved and we will be tuning in after Steve Wright radio2 show finishes at 6.00pm local Spanish time.Who knows if you can squeeze in some northern (when nobody's lookin')we might dump the SW show altogether!We 'the MURCIAN'S'currently in encampment in LA MANGA think you should play ONE IN A MILLION by KAROL KEYES in a future show for yourself to celebrate .Because as far as we are concerned over here .Mary you ARE ONE IN A MILLION to us(the other 'ONE' is NICK)but he is only OIAM once a month!!!Great to here OB's text and we are all thinking of him out here.We want him to know he is not fighting this thing on his own.Everbody in his 'soul familey' is willing him to get through this asap.Mary, can you find out if there is anything else he really needs to help fight this 'thing'?If we can help in anyway .we would like to do something if possible.We carn't attend the soul nights but there maybe something else we can do from over here!KTF JINKSY AND THE MURCIANSps when does your new radio stoke show start?

Derek Whalley---Crewe
To Pat Boulton no the Ian Dix i knew did not own a record shop he as far as i can remember was just a wheeler and dealer if you know what i mean.He lived at Clough Hall on Sycamore close.Remember the record shop but not who run it was it not part of some Electrical firm Alcocks or somebody like that.I bet Kieth will know.

charlie waring
brett, Snap on your opinion ,SIR, the guys a meathead, Twisted Wheel jazz ???...What on earth is this clown on about, like you say a thousand old boys could cheerfully larf him off the mesbo !!!...

dave grimwood
hi mary love your show i live in rugeley and look forward to friday night slot would love you to play gone with the wind by rita and the tiaras classic

Ian Edwards
Got to agree with Tony Price,good night at Broad Lanes,the following night at Goodyears it was rammed,people are as kind as ever,but life is rough for many,and common sense must prevail promoters,MONEY IS TIGHT!!!.Good luck to OB,at the WHEEL,hope its rammed,as ever im at work,sadly I dont think that CIN will go ahead,im feeling very disollusioned with certain things and dont feel happy in the current climate asking people to come,when my own area,like the potteries is decimated by job losses,I feel akward,im in a good job and feel awful asking friends who are stuggling to come to CIN,also agree with Tony,JENNY Wilkes on BBC WM,is getting better by the week,love both shows but what clown at the BEEB put em on at the same time genius!!!!!,thank god for listen again.

mick oliver
Hi Mary forgot to mention earlier did anyone hear of the wheresbouts of Pete Steele?

HERE ,HERE, IAN ALFORD UJ ANOTHER FUNK BRO GONE!!
URIEL JONES another 'legend'gone to play with J.J. and the others in a better place!.Mary on your next show give him a mention(what a drummer).Saw him and the other guys that were left at the Apollo in Gorton,Manchester a few years ago.One of the best live shows ever.Please play IT'S A SHAME by the funk bros to mark another 'great's' sad passing and he will never ever be forgotten by all us motown fans.KTF A SAD JINKSY

Pat Boulton
Hi Mary, I'm being a bit greedy I know because I've already got a request in for tonight but I would love to hear Soulful Dress by Sugar Pie Desanto if you could fit it in. She toured last in 2008 though she is over 70 now. She fronted the Johnny Otis revue in the 60's and later toured with the James Brown revue. A real soul star, great dancer and so funny...

JINKSY TO PAT BOULTON
There's nothing like 'tinkering' with your scooter!!!!!!Do i take it i had better leave my SX 200 in the garage until i have finished me 'WALLS'??KTF JINKSY AND THE MURCIANS

paul
northern soul & motown. bank hol sun apr 12 8 till late.pack horse chelford rd macclesfield.01625 423077

Mickb
I have been a avid soul record collector for more years than I care to remember and have been around most of the venues, a lot of the music I have no problem with It's all the crap being put out just to play some thing NEW I have listened to the show every week since it started 200 years ago and have met Mary on a few occasions. I wasn't having a dig at anyone else's music tastes just saying there is more and more music lasting 12 Min's long by Luther Vandross or some one else who was never on the northern scene and is only now because it can still be found and sold to the masses. Mary show as far as I'm aware is MOTOWN AND NORTHERN SOUL which most is neither, so why play it and not the original stuff that was played at the Wheel, Torch,Casino etc that made the scene what it was. Nick is probably one of the most knowledgeable people on the subject with a vast "record" collection but when he does his spots on most occasions not all he plays "new" releases and not the stuff he, myself and the majority of Mary's listeners listened to originally and made us all so passionate about and still has in his attic. Northern is about Dancing records not some one singing about Dancing with his old man which doesn't do it. As you can probably tell I an still stuck in the 60's-70's music But ! how can that be bad. KEEP THE FAITH

Goldie
Happy birthday Sue (from Stafford) Goldie DSTWxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxyipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee nearly time for Mary Fox show & Allnighter at The Wheel phew!!!1 week to go to OB day at The wheel no Jazz here Just straight down the middle soul!!!!To days track One Fine OB day The Chiffonsxxxx

muppo 27/3
wheel new jazzy stuff comment by mick b.confused or something be i?????????

Andy Scoffin (Scoff) - Crewe
"Wheel Jazz" interesting comment Micky B not sure how anything other than 60's soul & motown has any connection with The Wheel (Twisted). I think I know the type of music you refer to though which clearly has it's place on the current scene although I suspect is not to everyones taste.

Pat Boulton
Well Jinksy, I never really needed to do my own miantenance as there were plenty of Mods around at the time who were only too pleased to tinker oround with my scooter.Derek Whalley, I am sure Dixixe was one of my old boyfriends. Did he have a record shop on Liverpool Road Kidsgrove?Jimmy... every one of those wheel sounds was familiar...brilliant. I'm a big Isley fan...they can't go wrong for me.

Malcolm Falle, Brittany, France
Micky B-26-03-09- Hello Micky I am not quite sure what planet you and your jazzy stuff are on? As far as I am aware the current Twisted Wheel playlist stopped around February 1971 and as far as I know neither Mr Roberts, Mr Green or any of their guests currently play any sounds after that date!! You may get a little Jazz in the playlist but it definately ain't modern!!!!Neither does Mrs Fox play just "Wheel Sounds" or Jazzy Soul on her show but an excellent and varied mixed Soul Selection to suite all tastes and decades. So Mickey B, before you critisize the music played on Radio Stoke or at the Twisted Wheel. I suggest you do your research and actually visit both sites before the listener's come to the same conclusion as myself that you are a complete "Meadow Muffin" who is trying to undermine the premier position of both the Twisted Wheel and the Mary Fox Show in the ordinary soul lovers affections.KTF.

Ian Alford
R.I.P....Uriel jones drummer with the funk brothers who played on countless Motown classics...k.t.f folks

Rob (Cadiz)
Jinksy mate,Im learning from you....I didnt even know that Edwin did a version of "Breaking down the walls of heartache"...one of my all-time faves...i thought i'd heard nearly all his stuff...thanks man and Mary please play it. A re-request for Chairman of the Board's "Pay to the Piper"...absoulutely brilliant Soul music...please play it for me as i want to slurp a gigantic G&T whilst enjoying the sun and view and this classic song. Cheers everyone. Rob

mozza
i heard a story that tony blackburn(a big proponent of black music on radio 1)offered lots of money for baby reconsider on fat fish but was turned down because he was a radio 1 dj!

Brett
MickyB - No disrespect intended but there is no shortage of elder statesmen in the soul community who could enlighten you on your historical inaccuracy! The Wheel sounds were around long before Dave Godin ever coined the term 'Northern Soul' so, the irony of your description of Wheel music as "mostly new jazzy stuff" (your words) is not lost on me nor any of my fellow Wheel regulars!

sue from stafford
mary its my birthday on sunday and as i know steve wont send in a request for me (as he is just not computor literate at all !!!!)im requesting one my self can you please play my fav at the mo im so happy prince phillip mitchell. been trying to purchase it all week off itunes couldnt understand why i couldnt get it! i was putting in prince charles mitchell !!!! i knew it was one of our royal family !!! put it down to my age

sue from stafford
Hi Mary i would just like to send O B our good wishes we have never actually met (i think he was at the c.i.n. do in 2008 but i was a little shy of actually going over to chat) but he must be a lovley person judging from all the messages and best wishes on this site and your program so i would just like to say keep your chin o.b. up play us something uplifting mary your choice.

vinny soulshaker
this sat and every satthe bed bar newcastle u lymeall across the board northern soul n motown club classics etc, 9 till 2security, free admissiongreat busy friendly crowd natmosphere all welcome

ROB WILSON
NORTHERN SOUL / MOTOWN AT THE CROWN RED STREET CHESTERTON SAT 28TH. OLD AND NEW FRIENDS WELCOME. ALL THE OLDIES AND NEW NORTHERN PLAYED FREE ADMISSION 830 TILL LATE

Steve Amison
Special thanks to Nick Marshall & John Farrar for doing a guest spot at the Foxley last night (24th March). The music you both played was excellent & was well received by everyone. We all look forward to you paying us a return visit very soon.Cheers & KTF Amo

Rob (Cadiz)
I agree with Malc Falle. The MSGB should be updated once a day. If Mary is off then an assistant or other BBC Stoke employee should do it. Rob

mick oliver
Hi Mary hope you enjoyed your week off just wondering if you managed to find out how Ican get hold of the acapelo Ask The Lonely and hopefully looking forward to hearing the other 2 tracks in my suggested 3 in a row.Great show Mary keep the soul alive.

Little Anthony (Wolverhampton Soul Police)
Agree with Mark, a great night music wise, but the attendance was dissappointing, probably because of other local events being on the same weekend. Don't promoters know that there is a credit crunch on, please sort it out. Anyway, any chance of Johnny Tayor's 'Friday Night', seems kind of appropriate. Please also mention Jenny Wilkes's charity night at the stables, her show is improving by the week.KTF

Derek Whalley
Hey Jimmy with coming from Butt lane new all that crowd but your name slips my mind i was one of those freezing solid on Kidsgrove station waiting for the was it11.20 to Manc.Dekka.

Derek Whalley
Hey Pat B,Funny that how things jog the memory i do now remember saying about a yellow scoot and how it would get noticed coming up waterloo road past the biker fellows cafe's..Ha Ha.Remember me on the British racing green SX150 Knew both Duncan &Phil anybody remember Dixie(Ian).Keep rolling on.. Dekka once from Butt Lane.

Anton Ludwig
Well here we go WIGAN, MAXIMES ALL-NIGHTER is upon us and I can say the buzz is enormous, with the phone going non stop, e-mails coming in constantly,texts coming in all the time and even people dropping round to my house for tickets. so I think we are all set for the night, I really hope we can raise loads for the meningitis trust. if you need any details you can ring us on 020 8516 0421 or e-mail soul.dancer@ntlworld.com. All that is left to say is THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts for all the help from all you soul fans out there and all those who donated items for the raffle and those who gave money, also a big thanks to Mary Fox who has been plugging it and all the other radio shows. SEE YOU SATURDAY

MickyB
Does any one else feel that MARY's show is beeing taken over by the twisted wheel set. When it started we had all the old music we all grew up with now all we seem to get is wheel jazz. I have no problem with their music but it s mostly new jazzy stuff not northern. KEEP THE FAITH.

robh
Great show...as always...but pls why can't it be broadcast on iplayer in stereo like it used to be?

Barry from slough
nick music is magic. quest was very good.come on bbc stoke grab this man and give him his own spot.no reflection on mary what so ever.they are are both very good at what they do. keep the faith cheers barry

Charlie Waring / mistake.
On Mary,s show with Nick on friday I stated that Chuck Jackson had not recorded with the Del Vikings, what I actually meant was that Chuck had never recorded with The Skyliners, who as you will know did the original of Since I Don,t Have You, although he toured with them, he never recorded with them !!!...My mistake !!!...SORRY...K.T.F....charlie...

jimmy liddy
hi pat boulton a few classics from the wheel in 1970 . aint that terrible.by the capitals .every beat of my heart ,by the duetts . chains of love .by chuck chackson. slipping around .by art freeman.baby reconsider .by leon haywood.im sure baby reconsider changed hands for £25 a lot of money in 1970 . i saw duncan simic at christmas i think he did make a trip to the wheel once with us he was very young phil was a regular along with mick "coza" kosalotski .water calahan . as you may remember we knocked about with a few lads from the widnes,warrington. st helens.i made one trip to the blue orchid allnighter it was held on a friday . we moved on to the blackpool mecca . after the wheel closed no alnighters but a great place for the records in 1971 to 1972 o yes youd better check your self. another great sound

Sheena the 'sneak'
Hey maryNick did not start last weeks show with a motown record!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!What you gonna do to him then???

Twiggy
To Mark May, Terry Callier as done other great tunes and wrote many a monster Soul Tune The Dells did a version of one that Terry wrote(If Memory Is Right)not to sure after The Bali Hi thing which i knew was The Crystal,nevermind on that one the record is called I'd Rather Be With You, I think The Dells covered it better than Terry's version but still a good un, Terrys stuff these days is more polished and more for The Connisours if you catch my drift, You must have heard Terrys Ordinary Joe, have a listen to Jerry Butlers version, not one of Jerrys best i think the record didn't fit Jerrys style of singing, I'm going to set a cat amongs the pigeons now, have a listen To The Jacksons EVEN THOU YOUR GONE, its a nice floater and i'm sure if Micheal could get that re-released his comeback might just work, theres loads of um just waiting for the right people to play um, Heart Break Hotel by The Jacksons fits Micheal Jacksons comeback to a tee,The Jacksons at their best, ok it is disco but lyrics ease this song along. Can Jackson prove us all wrong that he can't make a successful comeback, we will all find out soon.

JINKSY TO PAT BOULTON (yellow li1500Pat
PAT just read your latest posting .WOW a female on the 'front' of a scooter and not on the 'back'!.The girl of my dreams!!.Did you do your own repairs etc.Removing the fly wheel etc,etc??I could never get my old girlfriends to even remove my side pannels!(nudge,nudge wink,wink!!)Where were you all those years ago???Did you ever get up to the Manchester area on you 'chair'?How much 'shinny stuff' did you drag about on your machine?If i divorce the 'ROSE' quickly are you available?If you are also good at WALL BUILDING i could be in heaven!!Please dont take me seriously(although my SX 200 could do with a service!!)love JINKSY,MURCIA

TURNING 'WALLS' INTO' WINE' FOR EASTER!NICK!
Hello again NickMany thanks for playing SMOOTH SAILING b side by the TEMPS.Never played it in all those years it has been sat there 'hiding' underneath TAKE A LOOK AROUND.I probally would not have rated the track when a bought it from Ashton market all those years ago.More interested in my SX200 ,new pair of levi jeans,ben sherman shirts and the local soul girls.But as as i have 'aged'my tastes seem to be mellowing (pipes and slippers etc).I even 'like' the recent TOM JONES release around Christmas time (carnt remember the title now though!!!all those burgers and roast beef dinners in the 1980's ,taking effect now!perhaps)Any of you 'guys' and 'gals' out there agree with the TOM JONES comment? or has the SOL and the VINO TINTO completly got to me????Still love the 100 mile an hour stuff though .But one at a time now with long breaks in between to give me time to adjust the 'pacemaker'!Don't only drink VINO TINTO and build WALLS though.I try to squeeze some CERVEZA AND PAELLA and a bit of smooth VELA when pushed!!!!!Maybe if you could play BREAKING DOWN THE WALLS OF HEARTACE by edwin S version if poss or not JJ and the bandwagon ( a great favourite at the orginal TW in the 1960's)KTF JINKSY AND THE MURCIANS(sounds like a 'roman legion' on the move!!)

Goldiedstw
Countdown to OB day "OUR BROTHER" day at the Twisted Wheel APRIL5th,,I have spoke to the Wheel People & they have confirmed times are ...3pm till 10pm...(not 10-30) ..I can confirm ALL DJ spots are filled Clarence filling one of the spots.Raffle attendants etc to be confirmed prizes already coming in ..So Here at CAMP OB everyone focused ...I have been moved off the D.J. list just too rusty deck wise & I think thats right However I will be doing a well you`ve heard of Marathon ,,I will be doing A DANCATHRON @ THE ALL nighter this Friday IN AID OPF OB day & ON OB day itself ..DONT PANIC THE WHEEL dates will not be affected for reg Wheelers I.E. THIS FRIDAYS ALLNIGHTER is ALLsystems go!!! The Group is ready (THE CASINO Allstars)the stage is set Thats Friday27th March 9-7-am £10-00 on de door ..& Easter 12th AprilSunday at the Wheel is on at the usual tiome 3-8pm £4-00 on de door ............Thank you for your consideration to the matter Goldie dance steward Twisted Wheel AKA Max clifford ...13 days to go To-days ONE -a-Day OB track is "anyOBday now" Chuck Jackson ...yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee its saturdsay luv Saturdays Goldiegrrhhhrrrhhxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx P.S. Goldiesdancathron (gotta be non stop)50p an hour all sponsors welcome...

Mark May
Had a great night last night at Broad Lane, Essington, shame the attendance was not as high as it sometimes is there. Heard some tracks I havn't heard for a while, James Frazier - 'Hopes, Dreams & Tombstones'; Terry Callier -'Look at me now' and Benny Troy - 'I want to give you tomorrow', be great to hear them again on the show.

Many Thanks, Nick
Can,t tell u what a big pleasure tonite, Man !!!...OmeLuv to U & Yours...Lookin forward to the Foxley !!!....and of course Pete,s Wheel...thank You Nick !!!...Big Respect...Charles Waring...I,ve never sighed out like this !!!...UK sir, can call me ...Charles...

Pat Boulton
Enjoyed the show (but not as much as last week as I'm a bit of a Twisted Wheel anorak and it was a bit too new wave for me) but thanks for playing Donald Height. Brilliant. I'd love to hear You'd Better Check Yourself by The Soul Brothers Six. These guys had a monster hit with Some Kinda Wonderful covered since by many (including Huey Lewis and the News) but Check Yourself is a real Soul classic...a dancer's record. (no I won't call them tracks)Hey Jimmy Liddy...I like to think my memory is perfect but it is not!! I must have met you at The Wheel but the only name I recall from the lads you mentioned is Phil Simic as I knew both of the Simic brothers. I had a yellow Lambretta Li150 (bored out to 200)Which might jog memories. There weren't many girls with scooters outside the Torch in those days.

Goldie
So obviously its gonna be a busy time & I really am lookin forward to OB day plus its an extra event at the Wheel for all involved..By the way its April 5th This year so its two weeks Sunday ..Its been a hectic week ta very much to the staff @the Rose & crown Derby ....Pete Roberts for making that spiritual & personal visit to Chellston Derby your support was much appreciated .Once again all of Ob `s family for there Hospitality on my visit to see my Soulmate OB (The Chicken woowwww )My wife & I will be down soon (you will see a much quieter Goldie then ) & of Course THE FOXLEY @ Milton I enjoyed Tueday night & it meant Ellen , & Danny got a break from muy old jokes ...& now I got my OWN RECORD FAIRY ...yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ( & he knows his stuff) Goldie( Dance Steward Twisted wheel manchester)...God bless us all xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Collections wanted?? Chris Anderton
If anyone wants to sell their collection or knows anyone who wants to sell a collection of Northern/70s soul originals then I`m always interested in buying quality soul 45s. Top prices paid.I can pay cash and can collect. Please email details to chris.soul@btinternet.com

Rob (Cadiz)
As usual, loved the show last week, totally agree with the Darrow Fletcher comments and The Mirettes, great tunes for sure. Hey Jinksy, yes mate, the Sharon Jones stuff is brilliant and very recent by Soul standards anyway. Im really hoping Mary will feature some other stuff from their own label, (Daptone Records) as im interested to get hold of some of the stuff if its anywhere near the quality of their headlining band. Some folk might think negative of their being on tour and the album of Amy Winehouse....but you only have to listen to the first 3 tracks of 100 Days, 100 Nights to recognize pure Soul. They do have a well funky side to their work also. Have a listen to "Stop paying Taxes" on you tube. In answer to your question, the weather is beautiful at the moment....a jumper in the morning & night but sunny and warm through the day if a bit windy. Mary, could you please play: Pay to the Piper: Chairman of the Board, an absolute classic Soul sound in any bodys book. I had this on import in my record box for years and eventually sold it for some reason. I was blasting it out today as i drove round town, singing my head off, banging my hands on the wheel etc much to the amazement of the local Spanish drivers.....who cares eh....once that sweet Soul music gets my foot tappin anything could happen. (well anything that involves beer, wine & Soul) Thank God for Northern and Soul CDs these days. Never met OB but i know he must be a diamond from all of his friends comments on the board, hang in there mate! Cheers. Rob

jimmy liddy
hello pat boultonread your i was at the wheel in 1970 with flynny and hepher a great record "the pain gets a little deeper" you like me will remember "talk of the grapevine" getting its first playing at the wheel and then keith minsull getting a copy probably a week later. as you know in those days as a record came out at the wheel keith had a copy and was playing it at the torch midweek the place was empty can you remember me flynny and hepher making the trips to the wheel with rob wheatman .billy heatherington. phil simic and a few others . great times

Dave Abbott (but Pete Roberts calls me Barry the F
I've got to agree with Kevin form Sale. The numbers that are coming to the club on Sundays have been steadily increasing there's only so many you can get into a given space. I understand Pete R's concerns but this decision is not irreversible. I remember when Pete was asking the floor "Should we make Sundays a regular event" and look what happened, packed to the gunnels every month. I also remember when we held the Wheel sessions in what was Placemate because there was a difficulty with the owners allowing the original Wheel premises to be used, Pete, panick ye not. Mary three Motown Tracks. Stevie Wonder - Shoo be doobie doobie do da day. Coooool. The Supremes - In and Out of Love - I just rediscovered it (50p in an Oxfam shop) AND Jimmy Ruffin - Gonna Give her all the love I got. I ask for this one 'cos John Green (the other DJ at the Wheel) will only play the Temptations version I lerve the Temptaions but in my humble opinion Jimmy Ruffins version of this tune has the edge. Lookin' forward to seeing all my Wheel buddies soon. Great show Mary - When are we goin to see you at the Wheel?

GOLDIE DSTW
Just spoke to The WHEEL PEOPLE........OB`s (OUR BROTHER) day at THE TWISTED WHEEL MANCHESTER on April 5th will start at 3pm but this time will run till 10-30pm the admission is £5-00 There is a host of Djs Mickey rooney , Brian rae, GOLDIE , Jock heron plus others still to be confirmed..Raffles & Auctions for top prizes inc Motown , football & Wheel Memorabelia .....providing John is travel worthy THE OWNERS have laid a fine hotel room on For the whole O`brien family and habve a lift device to transport him from the Hotel room directly into his favourite club THE WHEEl ALL PROCEEDS 100% to the Fund.....there is so much info coming thru I will leave further posts ...........Hello to Sarah yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee we had a dance in DE FOXLEY i hope you enjoyed it half as much as mex To days track "Lets Work Together" Oscar Davis...........Goldie xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxgrrhhrrh

Denis(West Sussex)
Hi Mary,Could you please add this to your whats on spot.Friday 3rd April, Soul, Motown, R&B & Northern at The Latest Music Bar 14 Manchester StBrighton11.30 to 02.30 admission free.Many thanks

Malcolm Falle, Brittany, France, 19/03/09
Mary-It's a bit pointless having a message board if you only update it every three or four days!! I realise you need to take time off but can no one else update if your not available? I find it really frustrating especially when we have some good threads running. KTF

nigel caulfield
are there any dr who fans out there?? i need some help, on the christmas special the runaway bride with catherine tate she was dancing at the reception at the end to what did sound to me as 'Al wilson's - The Snake' but with different lyrics Can anyone please help with what this track is called????perhaps Mary's record fairy could find it???

Goldiedstw
SUNDAY April 5th TWISTED WHEEL Manchester is OB day what does OB stand for OB : Our Brother .Thats the first time I have spent 2 days in Stoke since 1965 Best monents .OB`s elecky chair,,The girls in Abakan Sue & jackie ( Where Pete & I got the Bean bag, Mary Fox`s Sexy hair, LLoyd , Sarah & Kim who spoke to me & Pete for 40 mins outside Foxley as we waited for our Cab & OB` laughing his head off at The Kyle show .. Stoke is full of Lovely soulies & he`s DE best de funniest & most hospitable Luv to Ellen , Dan ny & the two Virgin Guys Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee for bean bags Goldiexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

ian cardall
dear mary hope you got the cd i dropped in. these are some of my favourite tracks. from way back, at bali hi newcastle (crsytal tiffanys ) on sunday nights also whitchurch and nantwich civic halls.

Pat Boulton
What a great playlist last week, Mary! Thanks for playing the Mirettes for me. Another of my all time favourites from last friday was Darrow Fletcher The Pain Gets A Little Deeper. Not many people know this but Darrow Fletcher and Rose Batiste are cousins!!I'd love to hear Donald Height Talk of the Grapevine, I remember the first time I heard this at The Twisted Wheel in 1970. Magic.

HerMan(Allan from Sheffield.)
Hi Nick,I'm not going to ask for a record this week,just an opinion?Do you like the new version of ,"MERCY,"by the third degree on AcidJazz records.I first heard it on a rival Soul show and have since bought a copy.I would promote it for all it was worth,but if you remember back I did that wirh Duffy's version and took a lot of stick for it from other outspoken people on the board.I always seem to put peoples backs up when I either highlight a record or ask for something to be played,some of the choices are out there and could be described as too on the edge for some people.If you followed my last lists of songs to go to sleep by,you will note that I am not just the one trick pony ,that has been implied that I am,tunes highlighted ranged from ."Soul Step," The Dogs to the definitive modern track by Gary De.Vaux, ”Front of the Line.”to ”I’ll Be Lovin You.” Soul Brother Six to the really deep R & B trackGotta Find My Roogalator," Bobby Jameson.My point is this Nick am I losing my marbles or can I still pick a winner,if you as a top Northern Soul D/J agree with me about the track that it is of merit and agree with my interpretation of the track as having soul merit it will go a long way to repair my soul confidence that has taken one or two knocks lately,if you find in the negative I will retire into my obscure corner of soul hell and slowly fade away with the passage of time,never too return(Quite lyrical if I say so myself, a slight white lie but I thought it might get your attention if I said it that way .No Offence intended Nick and what I said should be seen as it is meant lightheartedly,)Waiting in antisipation,Yours As Always (and this week quite definitely,)K.T.F.HerMan.(Allan from Sheffield.)

ALZHEIMER charity soul night
Anne, Pat and Joan would like to invite everybody to a charity extravaganza on 19th September at the Crosville Club, Crewe in aid of the Alzheimers Society. We are forever grateful to Wilks for getting this venue for us, thank you so much.Last year we raised £3000 and if we can do anything like that this year we will be thrilled. So we hope to see everybody who had a great time last year back for more this year. We realise that times are more difficult this year but we would beg you to please support this Cinderella charity and have a great time while you are doing it. More info regarding DJs, tickets, etc to follow.Loads of love to OB and Carol, stay strong and KTF.Thank you.Anne, Pat and Joan xxx

Sarah Gray
Have to say, I had an amazing time at the Prestatyn soul weekender. Lovely to see people from all over there. Also, The Volumes, Benny Troy, Lenny Patterson and Eula Cooper live. And in the modern room Icognito did the most brilliant set - full hour and a half long! What a weekend, and almost felt like summer. Cheers to all those involved.Then another fantastic evening at the Foxley last night. Had a boogie with Goldie and Pete Roberts from the wheel was there.So great, that a local pub on a tuesday night invites curiosity from further afield. The foxley crew on fine form as usual. Anyone who hasn't joined us at the Foxley yet, come along - it's a nice way to spend a Tuesday evening - good music, good people & friends & good vibes all round KTF Sarahx

Tony Heinemann (Nantwich)
Hi Mary/NickCORRECTION! Discounted tickets for snake davis available from me THIS sat the 21st at Nantwich civic soul night thanks Tony.

Goldie DSTW
This morning recieved loads a texts ref Allnighter @ DE THWISTED WHEEL it is ON FRIDAY 27th 9-30 tll 7am it is £10-00 on de Door & There will be a live Act on THe famous stage at midnight Looks like its gonna be a Real Soul Sizzler Goldie yipeeeeeeeeeeee to days At The Club the Drifters Gx

Goldie DSTW
Liverpool Friday charity night was marred for me by my set getting put thru the "Anorak" mill Ok Darkest Days I played off a Compilation Lp I was constantly reminded by this geezer That "HE had the original" so like a big soft bkid I roared back 2Well I seen Jackie live many many times beat that" Anyway the event raised 100`s of pounds & thats the main thing ...As regards to anoraks / Trainspotters my comments are these HALF THE TIME I DONT EVEN KNOW THE TITLE OF THE SONG LET ALONE WHETHER OR NOT IT IS ON THE RIGHT LABEL...If it feels good on my ears & my soul & I like dancing to it :EurekaAnyway I dont want to be a TRAINSPOTTER I WANNA GET ON THE TRAIN full stop !!!!!.......... Stans birthday bash was good on Saturday & it was great to see Eric & Cliff & have a long overdue chat with Gerry Murphy (what a genuine guy he is )....Off to Stoke to day to spend some time with MR Soul himself Cant wait yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Goldiexxxxxxxxxxxxxxx & yipeeeeeeeeeeeeee again cos its Mondayxx

Nantwich Civic Hall- Saturday 21st March
Dont forget the ever brilliant Nantwich Civic hall this Saturday 21st March.8.30-1.30,£5.00 otd. Two room event featuring classic oldies in main room with DJs Dave Evison, Keith Minshull, Gary Taylor. Upstairs "A Dab of soul" The very best in crossover/70s soul with residents Chris Anderton and Dave Lucas, guests Cliff Steele (Northampton) and Keith Williams (Crewe). Free Cd in both rooms.Admission is for both rooms. This event just gets better and better- 400+ in last month! Be part of it!!!!

Pucker up Buttercup
Hi Nick/Mary loving the show. not done this before so hope I am successful. Could you play a request for a true Soulie and lovely guy Pete Scho. Could you play one of his favourites Peggy March If you loved me. Thanks in anticipation.

Sylvia Dean
Mary..Just been listening to New Zealand Soul on the radio and they played a fab sound The Constellations Oh Mary!!!Can you play it please.. I am sure everyone will enjoy it!! Can I give a plug for Chaes New Zealand radio show Mary.. is this OK!! its on www.newzealandsoul.co.nz. live broadcast .UK time 8-10am Sunday mornings.Its a good show.. well worth a listen Also on scooterforums radio on WED night..UK time 8-10pmA big HI to OB.. Keep smiling !! KTF

"BIGGLES",(Flying-High!) Ringway!
To "WIND"-Commander,Mickey Rooney V.C.("VERY-CHEEKY!!!).I have heard, from a reliable source, that it was YOU who first broke the,"SOUND-BARRIER" in a TIGER-MOTH way back in the 1930,s, when you were a young lad,It is also stated that you,"ROLLED_Ya CAP"& bought a Round when you Landed!!! True or False Mickey????.

Tony Heinemann (Nantwich)
Hi Mary/Nick,Could you please play SOMEBODY HELP ME by the JAYBIRDS for all the north staffs and south cheshire wheel sunday session regularsThanks in advance Tony.

Tony Heinemann (Nantwich)
Hi Mary/Nick,I have some discounted tickets available for Snake Davies and the suspicions at the Nantwich civic hall on easter sunday(12th April) at £10 normal price £15.I will be bringing them to nantwich civic soul night this saturday(12th) Cheers Tony.

Kevin in Sale
Only spoken to OB on about half a dozen occasions but always left the conversation feeling lifted because it was time well spent with a guy who has a very positive approach to what to many would be a devastating situation. Along with that his friendly and humorous manner sums up the soul community who care so much about him. Be strong OB and keep fighting, we have to have more chats - our love and best wishes - Kev and Maggie xxx

THIS ONE'S FOR OB!
Hello again Maryplease play the next time you are 'in' and have a spare slot on the show .JUST THE KIND OF GUY (to beat his plight) by KIM WESTON for OB from all of us here in MURCIA.We dont know him or have never met him (although one of us did see him on bbc one question time a while ago,well done OB,you gave it to them conceited politicians 'right between the eyes')We would vote for you anyday.Make sure you get better very,very soon.maybe at some time in the future you would come an visit us all here.There is plenty of VINO TINTO and SOL to go around (if like that sort of stuff)You are also exempt from 'WALL BUILDING 'etc.Like all the other's we are thinking about you and know you can BEAT the dammed thing!Mary where can we get a copy of that Jnr Walker instro and one of those 'northern soul alice bands'from?KTF JINKSY and the MURCIANSps OB do like sailing?

Jim Muir
As a regular listener who unfortunately have only a rare opportunity to listen live, I would like to congratulate Mary for the quality of her presentation. I was a regular at the Wheel, and travelled over the Pennines from Middlesbrough on a Saturday and wandered back half dead on a Sunday afternoon. Only good memories, but there was more than one Sunday teatime when I wondered why I did it. I was first elected to Staffordshire County Council in 1981, and do at least retain some ambitions, one of which is to be invited to play three of my favourite tracks on the show. I understand the politicians may not currently be flavour of the month in Stoke, but I'm in Burton so I might be excused.

SHARON JONES AND THE DAP-KINGS CD
ROB in CADIZ just got hold of a copy of the above.What a great cd.This group is new to me.But what a find by you etc!many thanks mate.what's the weather down there like today?Well back to the WALL.ALL 'IN ALL IT'S JUST ANOTHER BRICK IN THE WALL'!!!!!!!WE DON'T NEED NO THOUGHT CONTROL ETC ETC ETCKTF JINKSY MURCIA

Goldie TWDFS
Lovely speaking to Jane this week & of course the lovely & bubbly Teresa Enjoy Prestatyn ...No need to add to Pete Robbos post I am sure he covered most of how the soul scene feels at the moment... Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee it`s nearly time 4 the Mary fox show ..cant wait & cant wait to see my buddy in Stoke on tuesday ... Happy Birthday to Stan Evans THE BIG 60 ..I really hope I look half as good as you in lets see ..8 years time ..To days track DONT CALL ME DADDY ..Freddie & THE Soul Allstars Goldie xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx P.S. really tghought Kev (sale) really good posting !!!!! Kev & Maggie 2 really boss regulars AT THE TWISTED WHEEL in THE CITY OF MANCHESTER.

Liz Cooke
Last request for a few weeks Mary Please please please play I'm On My Way Dean Parrish for Julie Allen in Oz as I'm on my way to see her in Oz on Tuesday17th and can't wait - haven't seen her for 32 years and am really excited to be meeting up with her again. Please send her a great big hug from me thank you

Mickey Rooney.
Just got in after a night with you know who ? Pete or should i say major' after telling everybody how you took goose green single handed in the crown last night' and being the one that planted the flag for England you deserve a knighthood. Yes pete told us how on his last holliday he mentioned at the bar how he took goose green single handed and when he and Jackie came down for tea' that evening they were applauded.I noticed he was limping most of the evening and thought [ war wound ]no he's had the biggest wheel youve ever seen tatto'd on his leg. Anyway major private dyson tells a completely differant story. o.b. thanks for the text mate' but i'm still having a go at him!! He carnt get it through his little head that we all come to see him at the wheel'and not just a brand name. Anyway to finish off' I carnt make the allnighter as some people know !!for medical reasons. The doctor has told me I must take these special tablets now for the rest of my life? the only problem is he's only give me three. Pete carnt make the wheel' it will probably be empty but soldier on.

The"SPIRIT-of-SOUL"(Manchester).
OB(John O,Brien),Ya can beat it Lad!!!,Be "STRONG!",Pete.D.

HERBIE GROINS
TO PECKERCheers Pecker, about time you young uns repected us oldies.It was me Mam who invented the word "soul".I was getting ready to go out one Satdy night, she said " where you off to son?1960 it was, i said "mam, theirs a new dance hall opened called the Twisted Torch", least i think it was, drunk some beer since then, anyway she said, you conna go in them shoes they're worn out, hey we could dance then, we learned in the backs, on the cobbles, any road, me mams said, their ain't no soul in them old shoes, i said you dunna spell soul like that mam, she said you do now Herbie, so that was it, it stuck, dunna tell anybody Pecks, and keep your Pecker up young un.Tara for a bit, hey have you seen them newfangled dc players yet?KTF, Herbie

mozza
well OB i just wish you all the very best you have a heart of gold,and if i can get to the fox i will,just sorry i cant be of more help,mate if i could pick a star out of the sky and give it to i would or better still wave a magic wand for you,people like you make the world go round,i hope all goes well mate ktf mozza

Herman(Allan from Sheffield.)
Hi Mary,I Know its probably too late and in the light of OB's news slightly trivial but could you pos. play a record for the wife as its her birthday on St Patrick's Day 17th march,I know you might not be able to get it for me for this week,but next week will do,so here goes nothing"LIFEBEATS,"by the Supremes,enough said.As Always K.T.F.(especially for you OB,my prayers are always with you.)HerMan.(Allan from Sheffield.)

The Amazing Courage of The One & Only "OB"
I thought long and hard about putting a post on the Messageboard about the Bravest Man I have ever met!! Believe me I am not jumping on any bandwagon and I have asked OB and his family's permission to do it! What can I tell you that alot of people who know John (OB) O Brien that they dont already know? Well for the people who dont know him personally, I will tell you, that OB is 100% Positive about his illness and he is Laughing and Joking all the time!! And if it was me, I dont know if I could be that strong? John your COURAGE has Amazed me, the way that you have laughed in the face of your illness and the way that you have stayed so calm and positive is truely Amazing!!! OB if I dont see you before, Goldie and I will see you on Tuesday 17th next week, and if you are well enough, We will take you and your Ellen to the Foxley for a drink. And if I know OB' you will be with us!! Pete xx.

Phil Turnock
Keith Beardmore good to see you again last saturday , you being the DJ at the one off Kynpersley Club Soul Night, it`s been a long time since I went the allnighters and last saw you.Saturday was good, a complete all ticket sell out in advance and I`m told you made over £800 for a very deserving cause. Well done mate not many people give up saturday afternoon and all evening to work free of charge to help someone less fortunate than themself.

OB
Thank you Soulies for your support on ALL fronts,visits messages,cards, prayres etc over the last few weeks... well, this is where im at now. Exactly 2 and a half years ago I had a malignant brain tumour removed and although the operation was a success I was told that it would return some day as it does in 100% of cases, its when...? I fell at home 4 weeks ago when the left side of my body just went limp and after tests I was told the tumour was back and inoperable so i asked for a second opinion. Yesterday was the big day, I went for a consultation with the top brain surgeon in this area and he agreed with the first verdict that an operation was not an option. I am going to start on a chemotherapy regeim as of Monday and just go from there. It wasnt the ideal outcome but it could have been far worse. Trust me I am in great form in my heart, soul and mind although ive gotta get me head around the fact that I need 24/7 home care and as for going out, well im working on that one!! Once again Soul Family THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT, OB xxxx

THE FOXLEY SOUL BROTHERS SIX
A Charity Fund Raiser at the Foxley on Friday 17th April 2009 for "Carol from Shrewsbury". A Mega Two Room Event at the Foxley with the regular Foxley Crew DJ line up plus some special guests on the night. It'll be Northern, Motown, Modern & Crossover split between the normal main room & the upstairs function room. It all starts at 8.30pm till late. So please try & come to support a fellow soulie. Admission will be a minimum donation on the door of £2.50. Plus if anyone wants to donate any prizes for the raffle they would be greatly appreciated. Hope to see loads of you there for this double header

charlie, hanley to twiggy !!!...
Hello Twiggy, since knowing OB..it turns into a big pleasure 4 me !!!...I can,t help but echo your sentiments !!!...BEST-KTF...OneLuv !!!... Charlie...

Alan Edge (Great Barr)
Dear Mary, I have heard a rumour that you and Jenny Wilkes are being moved to an afternoon slot and Mike Hollis is to do a saturday night soul show from Shrewsbury. Is there any truth in this?Kind regards, Alan Edge Mary replies Hi Alan - as far as our show on a Friday night is concerned absolutely no truth whatsoever. I'm not in a position to know about Jenny or Mike though - sorry.

Derek Whalley (CREWE).
The show gets better and better each week if that is possible still listening Mary after all this time.Looking down the latest messages come across Brian Hughes i do'nt think it's the Brian Hughes i used to know.God bless him..So heres hoping next Friday is even better.D W.

Kevin in Sale
I am sure Pete has done a lot of soul searching about changing the facilities at the Twisted Wheel and it was so obvious at the last Sunday session that he cared about what people felt.Doing what is best for the club and its visitors will demand difficult decisions but let’s look more closely at the problem.The Twisted Wheel in its present form is unique in the way it represents the era when it started and through it’s heyday in the late ‘60’s. This was when I first went there, and returning to it almost three years ago I was amazed to find everything except the bar so familiar. Changes in attitude and behavior were however also noticeable – it was friendlier, safer and mainly because of the work done by Pete and John, more welcoming.That of course, nowadays is what many people within and outside the soul scene are searching for – a safe place to go for entertainment where they can meet people. The soul scene in my limited experience has an abundance of people willing to share information and enthusiasm and some of the friends Maggie and I have made, particularly at the Twisted Wheel are literally priceless. It cannot be denied that because of what it offers therefore, the Twisted Wheel must grow. If it had followed a natural course instead of its untimely demise in 1971 it may have filled all the rooms that later became Placemate and the clubs that followed in the same premises and would still have been the Twisted Wheel. By the same token it would have continued to introduce new music and would probably have had a completely different or at least more extended playlist by now. In the worst case scenario it would have embraced the Disco age and lost its unique identity. Far better is what happened – a rebirth some years ago that gave back to the soul scene something that was lost but for the determined efforts of a small man with an enormous heart.The proposal Pete has made to give us more space to worship in is quite acceptable to me. Many of the pilgrims who regularly make the journey from Stoke, Crewe, The Midlands and many parts of Lancashire, Yorkshire and far beyond enrich the club with their knowledge, enthusiasm and good nature – all I hope is that new converts learn the etiquettes involved and “ keep drinks off the dancefloor” as Pete politely yelled on Sunday. It’s pleasing to see younger people attending with a growing interest and indeed a passion for our genre of music and I was happy to direct a young woman to the club where she was to meet her parents while on our way there last Sunday. I saw her inside later and she was amazed at what we have and take for granted. Our beloved Twisted Wheel is a place where we have met new friends and remembered old ones – where we have been reminded of past events through a song familiar when they happened and where our youth, however grizzled the exterior may look still holds sway. We cannot deny the opportunity of those experiences to anyone who keeps the faith – so get that other floor open and lets dance.Kevin Lavelle

Leo The "FISH"(Smithfield Market).
Hi Mary,G/Show!,Re;Pete Robert,s,"Keep it Goin Lad!", "T.W.C,"(Manchester)."Fish n Chip,s" to Ya!,from, Leo&"VINEGAR-Vera",,"ARP-PUR-"HEY".

Rob(Cadiz)
Cheers Mary for playing the Sharon Jones track. “100 Days, 100 Nights” is a fantastic Album/CD and there isn’t a bad track on it. You’ll love it! What a result that you will be receiving the ‘DapTone’ CDs….please introduce us to more of this unique NY labels stable of acts and recordings. Ive seen some CDs for sale on their “MySpace” page that looked very interesting….i’ll look forward to you picking out a couple of the tracks that would probably being played on the radio for the first time ever in the UK (at least some of ‘em anyway) and then probably go online and purchase the CD that the track is from. WOW! Jinksy, seeing Jnr.Walker 5 times “live” is brill. Ive had to make do with you tube footage. Pete Roberts mentioned them and did show me the stage area where Jnr. Walker & The Allstars played when I visited the Wheel and I did visit the same location when it was Placemate 7 but never saw the great man play….lucky you mate. Always loved “ive been blessed”…was there another version of that doing the rounds?….i cant remember, anyway, ”we’ve been blessed”… with a legacy of such great Soul music that continues even today. Nick: superb mate, once again!! Im not going to ask for a record in this post to give you a chance to catch up with my previous 2 requests. Cant get enough Motown, so great to hear so many great quality tracks on this weeks show. Some of the first LP’s I ever bought were ‘Motown Chartbusters’ ones…so great memories of people and venues of that time in my life…although most of my rarer tracks were 45’s….i still dig out any Motown CDs I see in shops, garages, anywhere really…in search of the odd golden nugget I haven’t heard or haven’t already got. Mary Wilson, great interview and info…”Dancing in the Street” was recently voted the no.1 Motown single of all-time by Mojo magazine….don’t think I could pick just one Motown song. Ciao for now! RobP.S. Couldn’t resist it im afraid. Could you play ‘Dee Dee Sharp: Deep Dark Secret’ for my boy Lewis who is 9 nine years old this week (had a family late). He has been listening to Soul and dancing round the living room with me since he was a baby but im afraid he’s gone “all ‘guitar’ rock music ” on me recently.

PeteSco mon..9/3/9..
beautifull TWIGGY lad,beautiful.

Sylvia DEAN
In my last post I mentioned a record I requested Mary to play.Well the old memory plays tricks!.. Its SOUL SAUCE by CAL TJADER Its well worth a play Mary thankyou!!

Sylvia Dean
Read Pete Roberts` message about the WHEEL and what can I say.. It is THE best club ever and always will be!! Yes.. open it up Pete!The more people who hear the FAB sounds of the WHEEl..the better, WHO needs modern!.. sorry but for me there are SOO many old FAB sounds.Mary can you play Soul Sauce by Taj Hladger.. its an old wheel sound ( 1964) Pete YES more SUNDAY sessions would be good, it will give people travelling further a greater choice thanks KTFxx

Andy Scoffin (Scoff) - Crewe
a big thank you to everyone who attended my party on friday night (around 300 in ) and also for all the kind folk that helped to make my 50th at the Twisted Wheel on Sunday so memorable.Big shout to the Crewe Soulies what a turn out this month we will have to charter our own train soon.Thanks Pete Roberts for letting me lose on the mic and playing a record and Jackie for organising the card. Thanks to Anne, Pat and Joan for the request on fridays show and of course my dear wife for her request.Best RegardsAndy

KEITH WILLIAMS--Crewe aka soulsearcher records
I know a Juddy from 30 years plus agomoved to Jerseygraham judsonis it the same ladused to live in sandbach ,went everywhere togetherround the early 70s

Ray
Saturday 21st March 2009Nantwich Night Train - The Soul Stirrer - at Nantwich Civic Hall CW5 5DG. Event starts at 8:30 pm to finish 1:30am. Still only £5 each on the door. Main Hall: The Way of The Wyche, classic and northern soul with resident DJs Dave Evison, Keith Minshull and Gary Taylor. Special guest for this one is Tot Johnson making a very welcome return. For anbody who missed out on the 12th Anniversary CD we've had another 200 done and they will be available on the night. Upstairs:A Dab of Soul with Chris Anderson, Dave Lucas and guests Cliff Steele and Keith Williams playing a 70s/crossover/modern mix. Probably a free CD in this room as well. This is a 2 room event with two distinct styles of soul music on the same night.

Goldie DSTW
Good morning THE TWISTED WHEEL IS THE FINEST SOUL CLUB IN THE WORLD always was always will be !!!!!!!!!!!! ad infinitum..Yesterday was THE BEST YET scoring 1billion zillion out of 10 ..NEXT up THE ALnighter 27th March 9pm till Dawn DONT BE LATE SEE Y`all there now!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THE TWISTED WHEEL IS NOT JUST A CLUB it`s a way of LIFE to-days track Sam Cooke SOOTHE ME yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee its Monday luv Mondays THER SOUL SCENE is more than that its a programe for living & here is another yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee & another one yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Goldiexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Kev Bourne
Like to thank all from the Crossville Club Crewe on Saturday night, had a great night and a Brill spot Nick, we are all down for this event again in April with the guest spot being taken up by Dennis Hyde from Surrey who in my opinion is one of the best DJs in the Country, so get down to the Crossville Club Crewe 4th April.

*TWISTED WHEEL CLUB * ANNOUNCEMENT.
Due to the Fantastic success of the Sunday Afternoon Soul Sessions at the Wheel, I am opening another Dance floor room!! So on the "SUNDAYS ONLY" the Wheel will have 4 Big rooms, 3 Bars and 3 sets of toilets. To be honest its something I have FOUGHT OFF! But people have been telling me that I have created a Monster!! And if I dont do something soon it will lose the Club trade. I have always said it, that the Wheel is a peoples Club! And I do listen!! Over the months I have been thinking what shall I do?? I could have (1) Memberships Only? (2) Do it every Sunday? (3) Just let so many in and close the door? WELL I HAVE SAID NO TO ALL 3!! And the choice has been taken away from me! On Sunday we had over 500 people in the Wheel and I put it to a vote, and it was of most peoples opinion that the time has come that we have got to open the other Dance floor!! And if need be we could get a 1000 people in the Club then. Like I said on Sunday I do listen and I will try it!! But like everybody who comes to the Wheel knows!! The Wheel has got something that money cant buy? And that is the "Unique Magical Atmosphere" of the place!! There is nowhere else like it!! And I want to keep it that way, so if I feel that the Wheel loses that by opening another room! Then I am sorry its back to what we had and thats the One And Only Famous "Stage Room"!!! Hope that you all understand what I am trying and have been asked to do. A Big thank you to you all for making The Twisted Wheel Club!! What it is!! The Best!! Pete Roberts xx.

Tracey n Andy
Just to let folk know that LITTLE ANTHONY & THE IMPERIALS will be appearing LIVE ON STAGE on EASTER MONDAY 13TH APRIL 2009 - NOTTINGHAM PALAIS SPECIAL RE UNION ALL DAYER - EMAIL : PALAISEVENT@LIVE.CO.UK or telephone 07920004593....

Twiggy
To OB, If This World Was Mine, I would make you the KING, i know you know the song and i agree totally with you, i would love to sing this song just for you, never once have i heard you complain, You are one of lifes Diamonds.

GOLDIE..D.S.T.W.Phd.dancinBaHonMcr
Morning to "BRAVEHEART"..good win 4 Stoke (They will stay up I`m sure of that!!)...& to my other mate WHAT A KIND ACT this week Way to go Robbo.The Mary Fox show was perfect last night THE BEST YET!!!!..So Tom Jones & Mary Wilson hey???? Only a guy with a TWISTED WHEEL logo on his calf could ask that Question sshhh!...Nick sounded like he enjoyed the Wheel & The Wheel enjoyed having him!!!best track for me last night "Girl I Need Ya" The Artistics ..that & "I1m Gonna Miss Ya" big Wheel anthems played in the chillout hours after the live act had been on that Famous stage .........That very stage will house A live act for the first time in years THe CASINO ALL STARS at THE TWISTED WHEEL ALLnighter 27th March Friday 9pm till Breakfast A Cock & Hen on de door Cant wait oh My God yipeeeeeeeeeeee Next week I`m off to Hope Street Liverpool between the two cathedrals to the CASA club to Celebrate Stan Evans 60th Birthday Soul Bash Sat 14th Mar HAPPY BIRTHDAY STAN & Daughter Louise ...Spring is in the air!! yipeeeeeeeeeeeeee To days track "SHANTY TOWN" by the SOUL BROS Goldiexxxxxxxxxxxxxxx yipeeeeeeeeeeee the Sun shining on de Liverpool Leeds canal Its like livin on de French Rivieraxx

DRAYCOTT DRIFTER
Hi Y'all....anyone have a couple of spare PRESTAYN wristbands available, they would consider selling? Me and Mrs Drifter can only make the saturday niter so we don't need accomodation!!KTB

Pat Boulton
Thank you, Mary ,for playing Ike&Tina "Crazy bout you baby"-fantastic. Another fabulous "end of the night" sound I'd love to hear is the Mirettes "Take me for a little while" the lead vocal is by Vanetta Fields and the other two girls, along with Vanetta ,had all served time with the Ikettes giving this sound a very similar feel to it. Well worth a play.

julie and mandy phil morgans sisters
To OB Get well soon, heard tonite on marys show your not very well had,nt met you before and saw you at our brothers funeral(phil morgan)although we did,nt get chance to speak you made a huge impact on our mum she thought you we,re wonderfuland you were for turning up at her sons funeral after all those years but i told her mum thats what soulies do they never forget there own! and i know you were a great friend to phil because of the great story you told on the message board HOPE YOU GET WELL SOON MATE hope to see you in the future all our love julie and mandy (phil morgans sisters)xxxxxxxxxxx

darren mc williams
say hi to any one who knows me,especially to my wife sara.love u lots looking forward to this weekend, and tell georgina stop dancin round the kitchen while she listens

JNR WALKER LIVE WOW!
hello again Rob cadizJust read your interesting last post.I was lucky enough to see the great man 5 times at differnt venues around Manchester in the 1970's.The first time i went to see 'soul pipe' was in 1972 (and around that time one of my favourite JW tracks was WHAT DOES IT TAKE) i went with a 'mate' from work .It was at the HARDROCK (then it was renamed THE VILLAGE)in Stretford (to near to OT though, Brrrr)Its a B and Q now !!!!!!!!well it was last time i was there!ANDY PEEBLES was the DJ before his radio days etc.JW came on at 11-oopm at night and 'blew the house down'.We just could not believe what we were hearing and seeing.He was as good if not better live ,which is more than i can say for some of the 'acts' we have seen over the years!!I stood just under the stage and just mangaged to 'touch' the sax!!!!!what a great memory.Even though every time i saw him and the band (with jnr,jnr Walker at placemate 7 for the last time)That first time was always the best.Perhaps Mary could play I WAS MADE TO LOVE HER a great version of the well known SW track,in honour of the great man on a future show?Hope the temp as good down there as up here in MURCIA.KTF JINKSY

SMOOTH SAILING BY THE TEMPS
Many thanks NICK for your help.That's another 'bet' i have lost!!!!!I owe 10 litres of VINO TINTO for that one!!Anyway that's only 3 euros in cost.i have good credit at the local wine merchant.i let them harvest my few 'olvia' trees in return i get some bottles of olive oil (better than any stuff from the shops) and sometimes if they are in a good mood ,they don't let me pay for the wine.But it depends who is staffing the trade counter at the time.If the temps track is a good one.Please can you give it a 'spin' when you are next standing in for Mary.I can remember buying the single from Ashton market many ,many years ago.But i cannot ever remember playing the 'b' side.So it could be an interesting 'lost' track.Most of my 45's are back in the UK.Stored safely away for if i ever have to return to the UK!!!The MURCIA MAFIA will all be listening again tonight 6/03/09 at 8-00pm local time out on the 'terrace'. we need to finish off some of that VINO TINTO before it evaporates in the SUN!!!KTF FROM JINKSY struggling on in the Murcian sun!

mick oliver
Hi Mary back again just wondering how I can get hold of the fantastic accopello version of Ask The Lonely (Four Tops) its amazing. What do you think of my favourite three Ithought it would be a good alternative.By the way does anyone know what happened to Pete Steele who used to be a brilliant DJ.I remember him doing Chell and Ithink also Burnwood Youyh Cubs Disco,s.

PECKER
TO HERBIE GROINS !!! SUPERB POST HERBIE MATE ! IN YOUR DAY HERBIE WHERE WAS THE PLACE TO GET YOUR RECORDS FROM. REGARDS & RIGHT-ON PECKER -

mick oliver
Fantastic show week in week out. How about3 brill instrumentals for your show mine would be Mike Post Coalition.s Afternoon of the rhino Super time by The Golden World Strings and finally Junior Walker really feeling the meaning of saxophone and soul together with a brilliant B side Sweet Soul

brian hughes
please would it be possible to let your listeners know that manhattans in tenerife has now closed due to personal reasons steve says he will be looking for dj work in the south of england and would appriciate any contacts

Smooth Sailing
The Temptations version is called Smooth Sailing ( From Now On ) written by Norman Whitfield & Ben E King version is Written by Alan Felder & T G Conway called Smooth Sailing.Hope this Helps.

GoldieD.S.T.W.
Been a case for 2 of me mates Dis week ....One has showed more concern for his family & close pals than himself & tother put THE TWISTED WHEEL & its congregation of Soulies FIRST!! before a Glory Trip to The Capital WELL DONE Guys " You Light Up My Soul................next week in De pool there was a Charity Night which collided with a big soul night & birthday bash on de same night .. SO we changed one to Friday (The Charity Night ) & the birthday bash stays on the Sat urday meaning we will have a bigger crowd at both equally important events.(in their own way).I can now attend both yipeeeeeeeeeeee.....I wanted to go to the Staffs Charity night on the 27th or at least get involved but it Clashes with so many other events..I.E. THe Twisted Wheel allnighter (Which took months to arrange booking a live act , hotel bookins for those coming from afar etc) & a number of other events in that area I have already arranged to take "New" people to The Wheel& to meet people from all over the UK ...I love charity nights & wanna give as much as possible but lately they seem to clash .....The Twisted Wheel is not just a soul club its a WAY of life!!!!! The soul scene is Not a competition IT IS A "WAY OF LIFE" In the case of Charity nights people have to take whats on offer I just think with a bit of tinkering here & there we can isolate the Charity nights SO THEY DONT CLASH & subsequently raise more lolly .Its not a complaint just an obswervation ...BUT WELL DONE ALL THOSE involved in the creation of the Charity / soul nighhts......Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee it`s nearly time 4 de Mary Fox show & Sundays Matinee soul afternoon at THE TWISTED WHEEL will be a belter Goldiexxxxxxxxxxxxxxx to days track Al Capone PRINCE BUSTER xxxxxxxxxxx

vicky lorena
check out a new all northern soul band called northern souled, web address www.northernsouled.com

Rob (Cadiz)
Im late listening to the show this week, only finishing listening now on Thurs night. Listened to an hour earlier in the week and now just listened to the whole show again. Barnstorming start to the show…first 2 tracks absolutely blinding! Always loved both of them. Brill Jnr. Walker track too! He was a man that I really would have loved to have seen live. What a great Lancashire accent (haven’t heard that for a quite a while) and superb Soul choices from Rob from Burnley. Willie Hutch….”like a tree in a hurricane baby….something’s got to bend”…what great lyrics…!!!….classic stuff. There’s no one quite like Mr Stevie Wonder eh! Ben E King, brought back a memory or two. I had the privilege of seeing him once in Switzerland on a night called “Night of Kings” featuring BB King, Ben E King and Freddy “Texas Cannonball” King…what a great night of rocking R n B, Blues & Soul with all three of them jamming at the end of the evening on the same stage. Ben E King was doing most of the singing and going down a storm with a living legend on one side of him and an extremely influential RnB guitarist on the other. Great show. Great fun. Asked for a few sounds recently but not had one played. Heres another request. Could you play the wonderful: “The Olympics, I’ll do a little bit more”. Simply brilliant track and well worth a spin! Looking forward to Fridays show. Cheers. Rob

Herbie Groins
You're all wrong, went to the Crystal in 1959, 1 and 3 a pint it was, a tanner on the bus, Billy Fury was all the rage then, along with the Inkspots, hey, now they did start soul music, them and the Drafters, i think it was, went the Torch in 1962, before it was open, what a night we had then, just going to open another bottle, hey, you know nowt you soul ladsAll the best, Herbie, i'm 80 now but still on the scene, if you want to know anything, let me know you young uns, KTF, Herbie

Nick Marshall
Hi Jinksy - the Temptations "Smooth sailing" isn't the same song as Ben E. King, but it's a good track nonetheless.

EVO
twiggy unlike yourself i never made anything up, if you scroll down this message board about 2/3rds down is a posting by "twiggy" i assume there is not more than one of you, it is sandwiched between a posting by mickey rooney and herman, 7th line down "The torch had been closed down by the time the kingspin and bali hi were opened FACT". your words not mine twiggy. so i didn't make it up. now please enlighten us all, who are these famous dj's that you set up with big tunes. to the friends of twiggy it is not a case of character assassination just a case of correcting his inaccuracies, in fact sometimes it's more a case of character suicide by himself, have you ever thought what the common denominator is in a lot of message board conflicts,yes it's twiggy. older people are unconcerned whether folk went to this club or that club,or did this and did that,or heard this record first but, it rubs people up the wrong way when they insinuate they did and clearly didn't.

peter richards
Hi MaryRecently watched 'Standing In The Shadows Of Motown' for the first time on BBC's motown night.Absolutly brilliant.What an amazing bunch o lads.Gordy certainly pulled off a flanker when he got those lads together.Just a bit sad that they never really got the recognition they deserved until recently,as many of them have now passed on.As stated,they WERE the Motown sound.As James Ashford said ,anybody could have sung on the tracks,even Deputy Dawg,and become a star!.Loved the stories and anecdote's they told.P.S.Any chance you could play Girl's Are Against Me by The Etopias and/or I Sruck It Rich by Len Barry. 2 top drawer dancer's I hadn't heard myself until recently.Thanks Pete.

Brian James
Twiggy your ramblings on this messageboard are drivel, still you entertain folk. i.e give us all a laugh , no one should take you seriously, after all most of your comments are fiction i.e not the real story of events that happened as proven time and time again.Keep up the good work mate I know its all water off a ducks back. You keep telling everyone The Bahi Hi did not exist before 1974Ha Ha Ha

Twiggy
To Kieth Beardmore,Big Colin states Sunday Soul Nites, up to a 1000 in um, never once did he say it was The Bali Hi, The Crystal later Tiffs, anyway You lot are bringing things into it that are not what i have said, bloody hell how old are some of you lot, Ok lads you started The Soul Scene but the Younger Soul Fans have mastered it, only kidding lads but there have been some very empty Soul Nites from earlier years,I did know of The Crystal SOUL NITES but admittingly never went um, we as young lovers of NORTHERN SOUL were on the trail to be honest Kieth up your game with selections, you put some very dated stuff onto CD, its run of the mill stuff to me but hey everytime i get near a set of decks theres always some kind of problem, Dunna want to be the oldest swinger in town playing Soul Music.To Mickey Collo if you are tunning in, it was me who put The Tapes and CDs into The Wine Bar across from Woolworths, showed um how to fill a place,I put the look of thunder onto some of their faces absolutely magical times but they just didn't understand what had hit um, I need to talk to you Collo to see if we can get something up and running again.To Ozzy and Chris dunna worry about me The Boy Oh himself Johnny Concrete will be watching my back, i'm really looking forward to Saturday, it was a very good night Last year at The Kingspin Re-Union dunna know why its called that but if you are in The WHITE STAR PUB i'll be in there about half past 9, now theres a nice pub and the beer is very good. I'll have my James Bond Suit on so be careful i like my drink Shaken but not stirred, i love Yvonne Bakers track You Didn't Say A Word any chance of playing it in The Kingshall wake those lovers of good music up they wunna know whats hit when some of them hear that for the first time and how about Gloria Shannons Tears as a nice slowy perhaps also Jerry Butlers One Night Affair or maybe Jerrys and Brenda Lee Eagers EVER SINCE I CAN REMEBER, or throw on Marvins Sunny or Sweet Thing, Sweet Thing is for you 2 because i just can't believe you have been so Sweet to me on the message board, 2 tunes i wouldn't miss out are both by Donnie Elbert GET READY and I CAN'T HELP MYSELF or maybe for finishers Shalamars Sweeter As The Days Go By. Have a good night cause we intend to.

Rob(Cadiz)
Any chance of playing "Tell Me" - Sharon Jones and the Dapkings...ive been playing this song for the last few weeks ands ace...im sure your listeners will enjoy it...also, any chance of the other request i made a while back: The Love Knot - Chuck Wells (I think its "Wells" anyway. Thanks a lot. Rob

Pete Dyson
Hi Mary,Do,s anyone know were I can get a,"TOFFEE APPLE?",cheer,s,G/show,PD.

QUESTION ABOUT SMOOTH SAILING BY BEN E KING
It has been brought to my attention that the b side of the temps single TAKE ALOOK AROUND is called SMOOTH SAILING.Can anyboby tell me are these two tracks the same?To put my mind at rest and settle a bet!!Herman,Malc and Ecky are you out there?KTF JINKSY in sunny,warm Murcia.

Andy Scoffin (Scoff) - Crewe
cheers Goldie for the reminder I almost forgot it's my 50th this Sunday and I can go to Home of Soul to celebrate.What a weekend, party friday night and The Crosville Crewe on Saturday hope I last the pace.

Twiggy
Hi Evo,You have got somethings wrong yourself, Big Sounds were a happening process of the Soul Scene throughout the years and are still being done to this day, DID go The Torch but refused entry,we as young kids were very affraid of The Rockers so we didn't hang about, rumours were they had knuckle dusters and Nut Crackers and believe you me we thought they would squash um if they caught up with us,Balls that is, can prove that, I didn't know of a Bali Hi before Colin Curtis re-opened period,thou i did know the Crystal, Soul Music, i know and had many of the Big Uns, infact i put many a famous Dj onto a big tune, Brothers and Sisters are older than you lot, and were Soul Music loving music fans,Many a good find out of a Soul Pack, so i hope with your tongue and cheek remarks you can't pull a fast one on me,Most probably had or heard the tunes way before you,Nesting Jimmy as brought into the picture, yes Liddy caught a Doe Doe once and found many a Duck Bill Platpus egg, one magpies nest had a fabergue egg in it, Chessy Youth Club played The stuff that was closer to my heart kind of thing,I'd be 13,I just dunna understand how you would get up to a thousand people in The Bali Hi, Liddy said these nights weren't well attended, there are more castle lads than about ten or so but thats how it was then, The Castle Family and Madeley Mafia to give examples,sounds like some are still in those teenage years of life, never did say when The Kingspin was thats something you have made up, just said went The Kingspin ORIGINAL SOUL NITES, if i did it was because my mind is on over drive,Colin said if i have read his artical right there was between 900 and a 1000 people attending on a Sunday Night at The Crystal,so was there two Soul Nights on a Sunday because timing clashed with The Bali Hi,i would have been just to young but hey elders treated youngsters as invisable people in them days,i can just imagine you young 15 year olds taking on the bikers and the teddys, Did Kidsgrove station, longport and Stoke, even cought the odd train from Eturia that if it stopped. I definitley knew Jimmy Liddy and it would have been 1973ish at The Bali Hi also alot of other local soul fans but these nights also were not that well attended, Thursdays were tried but also never took off,Liddy Micky Collo always wore the fashion, i can see him now in his Rupert Bears or Prince of Wales trousers. I would love to know when some people thought The Northern Scene started, some except there was a scene called this and some dunna, its strange they are all from the same age group, what baffles me is this, The playlists are there for us all to see, some of the stuff are send you to sleep tunes, thank god us young Soul Fans woke the Scene up with the hundred mile an hour stuff, Get a life you lot the future is coming but it looks like i'll have to find orvil the ducks nesting place before i can wake some of you lot up, hey lads let The Music happen, The Kids are crying out for something different, we are all turning into saddo's while our kids look up to us for help, yes it was good then but but The kids of today are more advanced than we were then and dunna except alot of the slower stuff. Evo did Major Lance visit Tiffs more than once, you may have read into alot of things the wrong way, without back tracking the message board i would have been 16ish when i met Jimmy Liddy and some of the gang in The Bali Hi, What Brian as stated was this about The Bali Hi nights were earlier, Colin seems to say different because of high attendances surely The Bali Hi didn't hold a 1000 people, if memory is right its got 400 capacity, anyway we all will meet sooner or later or dunna any of ya get out of your arm chairs nomore. Still baffled and amazed at what some are saying. one way or another its a couple of years and thats it. Hey Liddy who from Knutton had a mohair suit at 14 more like rabbit hair(only kidding)dunna send the castle family after me.If i have got some of you reminicsing to much i'm very very sorry.

ozz n chris w
can you please stop giving one of our best mates TWIGGY loads o stick please its not on thanks

charlie hatcher
well done all you older people that were there b4 twiggy and well done soul mesageboard for being part of the character assasination of one of your regular listeners.yes you cant beat this close soul network.this is wot its all about.its been riveting.p.s Mary went all those places surely.

THE FOXLEY SOUL BROS 6
27th March The Outer Circle S C - Foxley S C fundraiser night for John O`Brian (O B ) at The Foxley Milton, Friday 27th March 2009 Min Donation £2.50 on the door. Everyone concernedwith this charity night for O B will be giving their time for Free and all proceeds will go to John O`Brian.

Herman(Allan from Sheffield.)
Hi.Mary and Nick,Right this week we come to the end of the road,as regards to my lists re."Songs to Go to Sleep By":-so here goes nothing.Track 1."Soul Step," The Dogs.Track 2."R. & B.Time,"E.Rodney Jones.Track 3."Birdwalking," Eamons Orchestra.Track 4."Loving You," Essence.Track 5."Let Our Love Grow Higher,"Eula Cooper.Track 6."So Help Me Woman,"George Tindley.Track 7.You Can Run," Jerry Butletr.Track 8."I Couldn't Believe It," David Ruffin.Track 9.""Why Am I Looking For You ,"Debbie Dean.Track 10."The Game is Over,"Brown Sugar.Track 11."Find My Way," Cameo.Track 12."Now You've Got the Upper Hand,"Candi Staton.Track 13."I Know," Candi Staton.Track 14."Every Couples Not a Pair," Chairman of the Board.Track 15. "My Favourite Thing,"Calvin brookes.Track 16."You Can't Mean It," Chapter 5.Track 17."Love is After Me,"Charlie Rich.Track 18."One Small Notion,"The Chocolate Company.Track 19."Messing With My Mind,"Claence Carter.Track 20."Dance,Little Girl,Dance," Clay Hammond.Track 21."This Old Heart of Mine ," The Contours.Track 22."I Lost a True Love,"Danny Wagner & The Trinity.Track 23."Honey,Honey,"David Hudson.Track 24."Make Up Your Mind,"Dave Newman.Track 25."You See the Trouble With Me,"Black Legend.That's all folks, all my list completed Mary chose a track and play it,Yours As Always K.T.F.HerMan.(Allan from Sheffield.)

Keith Beardmore
EVO when I say The Rigger I mean The Bandstand of course in them Crystal days.CheersKeith

Keith Beardmore
Hi EvoThem Tuesdays in the main Crystal room were superb, some great artists seen, but the place as you say was virtually a third full if that. Bobby Hebb sung alone with the sound box switched on, so did Major Lance etc.Some grest memories though.We loved going on a Tuesday.A guy called John played the soul in The Brunswick room at the time circa 1971/2, at the weekends Colin and others downstairs in The Bali Hi.The only thing I didn`t like was the bleedin watered down Watneys Red Barrel in the bars.Also once made the mistake of turning up on a Thursday night at The Crystal...yes you remember Rock Night !!!We stayed in The Rigger for safety reasons , what a jukebox !!! The best around , perhaps The Gaiety jukebox in Hanley came close we went there before going The Top Rank

mick
I am trying to track down a chap called Mick Cooper who posted some photos on your site of Skegness 2003.I would like to use his photos.Is there anyone who can help me to get in touch?

evo
i've followed the thread regarding the bali hi with great interest and i'm afraid to say i would not have thought it possible for someone to get so many points incorrect.your comments are littered with mistakes and untruths, so much so twiggy that i doubt if i could correct them all in this posting but i'll try.first of all i started going to the crystal in 1968 on a sunday night, there were 3 rooms open,first floor the brunswick-records only,ground floor main ballroom-groups and resident band the blue thunderbirds,basement the bali hi-records over 18s only.after a couple of years this three room night had contracted to just the bali hi playing soul/northern as it was now becoming to be called.so brian james is correct 100%.(by the way brian, skid sends his regards,he told me a couple of things at the week-end). during the twelve months that the torch ran all-nighters the crystal had tuesday night events in the main ballroom with live acts,major lance,sam and dave and bobby hebb to name a few these nights were not as well attended as live gigs at the torch because it was a tuesday night and attended by locals, whereas the torch was saturday night attended by fans from all over the country,it's not rocket science twiggy. you said you followed some 'castle lads to the station on their way to the wheel but changed your mind, well the castle lads that went the wheel always went from the torch to longport station to get the train, you say you never went the torch, so did you just happen to be hanging around tunstall or brownhills/middleport when they came walking past, i very much doubt it. your next mistake is talking about possibly going the bali hi in '73 when you were 15,however in your previous posting you you said you saw liddo there in '74 and you were 13ish, you also said you went to try to get in the torch at 13ish,was that for an all-nighter or pre all-nighter,it shut in '73. do you know how old you are? another thing you said was that the kingspin started after the torch closed, well for your information the kingspin was going before torch all nighters so that is pre 1972,not 100% soul music but it was going. then comes the list of 'castle lads you mentioned and sayin' you know 'em all, well with the exception of flynny, liddo and i think you mean ged also koza (if it's eric your talking about)the rest were not of the same era and would not have been on the scene at our time. and finally where do get this notion that chesterton and bradwell youth clubs were at the cutting edge of soul music, i can assure you that any music played in a youth club in those days had well and truly done the rounds in the big soul clubs and had been replaced by more sounds that would eventually find their way to the youthclubs. so twiggy humble pie springs to mind on this one, i think your on a loser.

jimmy liddy
hi brian james. as i said twiggy was still bird nesting . colin curtis was playing the sounds. i still see him now and then .so cant wait to confirm that you are correct with your dates

PECKER - COLIN CURTIS INTERVIEW 1975
IT'S ON THE SOULSOURCE FORUM, UNDER- LOOK AT YOUR BOX. -THEN MECCA PLAYLISTS. FOR BRIAN DONNIE ELBERT NEVER DID IT FOR ME MATE.JACKIE WILSON ALWAYS SENT THE HAIR UP AT THE BACK OF MY HEAD.BUT EVERYBODY AS THEIR OWN FAVOURITE ARTISTS AND OWN TASTES IN MUSIC. BEST PERSON I SAW LIVE WAS JR WALKER A WIGAN & MAJOR LANCE AT THE RANK.

Malc Potts
As usual I'm weeks behind listening to the show, but am sorry to hear OB's had a setback. Hope all's well mate, if u need a recording of a show let me know! malcybobs@hotmail.com. The Burnley boy was the best guest I've ever heard on the show. His music was as good as it gets. Still loving it all Mary!

ian edwards
Hi Andy (SC),Im ok not been out much,taking time out,work been busy,and doing other things with my home town football club,went to Kings Hall,saw some of The Foxley lads and had a chat,hope you and Anne ok mate,have spoke to Brav,OB im sorry to hear of your illness,me and Mary do think the world of ya and care a lot,I have sent this message before but it did not go on,dont ya like me Mary!!!!.Still love the music as I always will but I just accept that I go out when possible,work is precious and my wife more precious than that,hi to everyone and hope you all ok....

Brian James
TobiasSounds like Mickie Champions What Good Am I to my ears. A classic track mate

Brian James
Twiggy you did not read my comments, please concentrate, now I said THE BAHI HI WAS OPEN IN 1970/1/2 playing soul music on sunday nights . I did not mention the DJ lineup, it makes no difference re- Colin Curtis and when he played there, he is not the only DJ to play soul music at The Crystal/Bali Hi/Brunswick rooms, is it sinking in, Ask Jimmy Liddy , Mart Brennan, Skido etc, I`ll say it yet again to you The Bahi Hi was open in the late sixties early seventies running soul nights even without Colin Curtis being there ..OK I know because I was there !!!

Tobias
Sorry I forgot to give you my email. It is: toby.s.mails@gmail.com

Tobias
Hi Mary. I am looking for a song you played on Northern Soul a long time ago. I don;t know the title nor the artist but I remember a few unforgettable lines in it. It goes: "if you leave now ... what good am I without you ..." May not be the exact song but it had those lines. I will be very very glad if you got me the name of artist and song.Forever your fan,Tobias, Netherlands

Liz Cooke
Hi mary please play Gene Chandler 'Nothing can stop me' for Julie Allen in Oz who I'm definitely hoping to meet up with on my trip there later this month and to Juddy, my long lost soulmate who i have'nt seen for 32 years, please play Velvet Satins 'nothing can Compare To you' thanks

jimmy liddy
hi twigg you and i go back a long way but just reading your last message i had a chat with evo and colin curtis was definatly playing the bali hi in 1971 a few years makes a lot of diffrence in those days as clubs came on to the scene i was luck to go to the torch. wheel. mecca. catacombes. we even made a trip to the blue orchid amongst a few other soul meccas. when wigan and the likes of va vas became big we went to both clubs but as liz cooke says we only went once and never ventured back . i just wish you were about 5 years older you might have been with us as you woud have still been bird nesting in apedale woods when we were whereing our mohair suits made at the likes of burtons but sadly twiggy for you it was not to be . im sure we will still be mates as always. i had a strange dream about you and brian james at the torch alnighter jumping from the upstairs bar into the packed dancefloor just like batman and robin you both dissapered .really weired .was it you

sue from staffordpe
mary could you please play the temptations aint to proud to beg for my brother in law paul mason he was the big 50 on tuesday the 3rd and he is having a big bash on saturday night send him all out love from sue and steve thanks mary x

Pete Dyson
Hi,Happy Birthday Pete Roberts,I,ve got ya a Bottle(LANRY!!!)to Celebrate,I will bring it to the "Wheel",(Sunday 8/3/09-3pm till 8pm).Mickey Rooney,be carefull where you put that,"FIERY JACK" I had Mishap with it once &I have been "FIERY"ever Since,("Blazzing-Saddle,s!!!!!).Hi Goldie,your footprint,s are on the dancefloor, I thought you were stuck with Glue!,. Cheer,s Pete.D.

liz Cooke
Hi maryPlease play Your Eyes May Shine - the Short Kuts and You hit Me (Right Where It Hurts) Alice Clark - thanks Liz

Goldie
Sunday session @ THE TWISTED WHEEL 3pm till 8pm FOUR on de DOOR 8th March as dance steward I get there at 8am with my spirit level to make sure the floor is danceworthy etc ...its Andy Scoffins Birthday WHAT A PLACE TO CELEBRATE YA BIRTHDAY WOW yipereeeeeeeeeeeeeee yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee just 6 days to go ..To days Track I THANK YOU Sam & Dave Goldiexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

don marshall of congleton cheshire
mrs fox please could you tell me how to contact northern soul dance school in newcastle you mentioned on last weeks show thankyou

Tony Heinemann (Nantwich)
Hi Mary,Three artists booked for the Nantwich music festival over the easter weekend that your listeners might be interested in.Chris Farlowe,Herbie Goins and Snake Davies and the suspisons.The last time snake played the Nantwich civic he covered three northern soul instumentals brilliantly,also seen them back Gene Chandler (top notch)The festival web-site is now available with all the info.

Mickey Rooney
Well another week of retirement passes by ! Its amazing i've got about sixty channels on the telly and still theres nothing on. What i have noticed is i've now become an expert on [ Sharks and Adolph Hitler.] Even the local evening news the other night was mindblowing? A full page on wifeswapping !! The add read same room fun' films etc ultimate own partner' ps. strictly no smoking?? tell me its me!! I think i'll write a book' the observations of a pensioner. Right Mr Roberts' Great colour poster about the allnighter but' Mickey Rooney 0600 till 0700 and will you lock up on the way out!! Did you know that when Pete ran his pub in Glossop' a penguin walked in one night and said to Pete[has my brother been in] to which Pete replied [I dont know him' what does he look like? nice to see Pete the legend Dyson alias [Lightbowne Lil]at the Wheel' love the moves and cheers Pete. I'm holding back for the time being but stand by for the Fiery Jack gags from you know who. Great night at the Wheel with Nick' he had book him Dano Goldie dancing all night ! Love the shirt' right off to pick the wife up she's doing some ironing for mr Roberts to earn a couple of bob. xx

Jim Butler
MaryHelp!!!!I can't get yourshow on listen again on my laptop. Whatcan I do???CheersJim

Goldie dance steward T.W.
Sat AM in work 8-30... Well lets see KISSES . HUGS . HANSHAKES ...LOADS A SMILES energetic dancing Vibrant sounds of soul stax a ROMANCE sighs of Joy what could it be?? I w1ll tell you IT WAS NICK MARSHALL at THE TWISTED WHEEL MANCHESTER ..WHAT A GREAT SPOT ..HE WAS DE best GUEST yet I scored him 34 zillion out of 10 FANTASTIC NICK WHATA Talent ..The night iself was also .........wait for it De BEST YET scoring 560 zillion out of 10..The club is growing in stature I spoke to people from all over England IT REALLY has got a massive membership of soulies NOW!!! Pete robbo does a brill job aided by greeny Me ? I have got de best job on de soul scene DANCE STEWARD @ THE TWISTED WHEEL MANCHESTER ...On Monday we celebrate The guys Birthday ..The guy who had the Vision , The bottle the Know how to RE)_OPEN THE WHEEL happy Birthday PETE ROBBO ..Monday is a very important day as well for one of my dear mates lets hope its a Good Monday all round ....to days track Take ME IN YOUR ARMS ..The Isley Bros ....yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee only 8 days to go for THE SUNDAY SESSION at THE TWISTED Wheel cant wait Goldiexxxxxxxxxxx

sylvia dean
Lots of love to John (OB) We are so hoping to see you in Sunny Devon we need to return to the pub in Woolacombe to soak up the winter sun and some recuperation!! Twiggy I WILL post you CD`s as promised.. ( or Joe did!!).. I have no excuse now I am at home for a couple of weeks. ktf

Twiggy
To Brian James, after reading Peckers message, i did a little searching, regarding times and dates. So i thought i'd look up Colin Curtis Djing past, anyway, Colin clearly states that he did The Crystal around 1970, no mention of The Bali Hi which was another room, he also said there was around 900 to a 1000 people turning up on this Crystal night thats if i read it right so the Bali Hi would have been to small to hold um all in, he left and returned in 1973ish 1974 ish which was when i remembered, i also remember going The Crystal kids nights in or around 1969 ish so my memory is correct i think, so here we have people saying that it would have been way before 1973ish when it couldn't have been, Colins words if i have read it right didn't worked there from 1971ish he went back in 1973ish, just wonder if you can enliten me on this anymore, so those who say they were there around 1971ish just wouldn't have been going to Colins Soul Nites because Colin as stated he returned around 1973ish, i have read this on a number of sites so if Colin dunna remember then who does,Pecker Soul Music was just finding its feet around 1973ish a Golden era for letting unknown artists perform and sing their fantastic new ways and styles to come through, with the help of a little progression.For me Donnie Elbert was The King along with Marvin Gaye and Al Green, either one of um would be called my fav at differerent times but i had a lot of respect for Lamont Dozier and Johnny Bristol and others who were in the back ground.Another King Barry White and his orchestra was just about to happen around this era, magical and pure class.

Liz Cooke
think the leopardskin jacket still hitching lifts up the M6! will hopefully be in touch through email soon xxxxxxxxxxxx

Mike B
Do you (or anyone else)know the details of the track which was always played in the Place at the end of every evening?

Julie Allen..Australia
For LIZZIE and LIZ COOKE...my email address is snappergirl2008@hotmail.com.Hangin' out to chat to both of you...yes LIZZIE I reckon we've definately met ....and LIZ, really looking forward to seeing you. I have Juds email too so chat soon hey....SOUL SISTAS!!!! If my email isn't printed pls get it from Russ, he definately has it if Mary hasn't. Look forward to this weeks show Mary, and even though I don't know OB...please send him my LOVE.

campaign to ban leopardskin jackets!
LIZ COOKE wow! tried to find you but never did im sure dave evison told me he saw you at a do about 7 years ago he gave me steve drakesfords number but the phone rang and rang..wow liz cooke one of THE faces on the scene in the golden years and no-one could outverbal you![lol]ill never forget how upset you used to get when you heard crackin up over you ..just another fool leaving the scene as you never wanted it to end!nice you mentioned duncan biddulph a great guy his dad had a newsagents in tamworth i remember him being at wigan once and at 7 a.m he said s**t ive got to go and help my dad with the sunday papers [inserting the supliments] and i said HOW are you going to get to tamworth and he said i dont know but hes gonna kill me and he ran out!!!!!mad times!look foreward to speaking to you julie will hook us up..have fun in oz!!though with jules im sure you will!

Twiggy
To Pecker,I also like that period of our Soul Searching years, ya know Pecker time can play tricks on ya mind sometimes, its like that Who Wants To Be A Millionaire show, can you imagine being asked The Million Dollar question about something you thought you knew and your mind starts to kick in and you get the bloody question wrong and you don't know why you said it. The cover ups, they were always doing it, some as you say so you don't know whos sung it or those who want to make a few quid, I brought Marvin Holmes You Better Keep Her off Colin Curtis for £6.00, i pestered him so much he said here have my bloody copy,thats Big Colin for ya, a few years later i brought another copy of the same tune if memory is right for £20 quid off an import shop, they always used to say its not an original if it anna got the whole in it, i thought what a load of Bannana Shit, i watched um put the whole in it. I don't know if dates confirm somethings i have said but why some say this and that just might make them start questioning themselves, i was pretty certain i wanna far out with dates, how do you forget a Scene or the music you have given over 40 years of your life collecting things from it. I still can't get my head around Gloria Shannons Monster tears, how didn't they play that tune from the 1970's.To Rob Wilson behave yourself Rob you don't look old enough to have known about Haydens and Chawners, i'd leave the red wine alone if i was you and i remember you when you had those leather clinging trousers on because ya was a biker(only kidding Rob) but i do remember those metal studs, i have tasted them a few times and they bloody hurt, i always wanted that car you had, a proper car not like the cars they turn out today, when ya car went wrong in them days you normally could hear the faults in um, now you have get a docter of electronics to solve the tinyiest of things that cost an arm and a leg. Going back to leathers i bet you would look kinky in um(sorry Rob)I know you had some very good Soul Records you were on top of the game, i always listened to you and Picky.

MANY THANKS FROM JINKSY,MURCIA
To herman,malc and ecky (what a great list)SMOOTH SAILING by BEN E KING what a 'sound' i had forgotten all about it.Wonder if Mary can squeeze it the show??HERMAN no problem,I looked after my dad some years ago now for the last year or so of his life when he was fighting the dreaded big C.So the job you are doing is one of the most important in the world and very poorly rewarded.So keep up the good work etc.INHERIT THE WIND BOBBY WOMACK does'nt WILTON FELDER play SAX on that track?Its not 'northern' as we know it but what a track.I have the album on disc in my UK store somewhere think i bought it in the early 80's but it could have been a bit earlier (the memory 'wanders' these days!)must be the brick dust or something!!! .The sleeve notes and lyrics are fantastic.A DEF for mary's show in the future!!!Anyway back to the 'wall'got to rewire the motorised gate today.The 130 mph winds bent the dammed thing at the same time as demolishing my wall!!Be listening to 27/02/09 show with the 'MURCIAN MAFIA' tomorrow live outside on the terrace with the local VINO TINTO (3euro for 10 litres,you can also get 40 mph to the gallon on it as well!!!! you take your own 10 litre bottle and they fill it up from what looks like an old petrol pump,but it tastes very good,i look at the grapes ever day and smile at them!!) Spanish liquid refreashments!(its warming up here even at night now)What the weather like in STOKE at the moment?By the way NICK ,well done to STOKE for beating us at your place the other week with 10 men!!!!All that money and we still car'nt put a serious team together it's very very frustrating.Hope STOKE stay up ,they deserve to.I would like to visit your ground next season if poss.I have never been to the 'new' place(it must be better than the 'old' place) which was dropping to pieces when i was last there.UEFA tonight against the 'sweds'as long as ITV 4 stays 'live' on the sat feed tonight(fingers and everthing else are always crossed,when a CITY fan!!)KTF JINKSY

KEN
MILTON BOWLING club,,,fri 27th,,still on despite the problems,,£4 on door,,ME,KeithMinshull,Sco mostly oldies,GREAT Venue..stunning room..MOTOWN,popular SOUL ETC,,MORE EVENTS COMING HERE,,KEEP LOOKING..PHONe (01782)538283

Keith Beardmore
RobGot my first pair of levi stay press from Chawners.My tonic coat from Stone Dri., complete with red linen hanky and silver stud.Remember the craze with black blazers with a army style badge on the front pocket.My mum sewed me on this badge I purchased from the army & navy stores down Broad Street.I was selling programmes at The Victoria Ground age sixteen, this bloke got very angry with me saying I`d never ben in the regiment etc, when I had the jacket on, of course it was just fashion to us at the time.

ian alford
Anyone remember the goodfoot club in skegness late 70s....remembering some of the sounds...panic reparata and the delrons..what about the music billy harner my hearts a symphony gary lewis..good sounds good times...ktf

Herman(Allan from Sheffield.)
Hi Mary,Here are my next 25 tunes in HerMan's Tunes to Do to Sleep by.Track 1."Suzy's Serenade," Bob Wilson's Soul Strings.(Try saying that fast when you are a little bit the worst for ware.)Track 2."I'll Be on My Way,"Bob and Fred.Track 3."Lonely Man,"Bobby Burn.Track 4."Stop," Bobby Diamond.Track 5."It's Too Late,"Bobby Goldsbro.Track 6."Too Many People,"Bobby Goldsbro,Track 7."Gotta Find My Roogalator," Bobby Jameson.Track 8."Wall to Wall Heartaches," Bobby Jason.Track 9."I Walked Away." Bobby Paris.Track 10."Till You Give In."Bobby Patterson.Track 11."The Time is Right for Love."Bobby Reed.Track 12."Inherit the Wind." Bobby Womack.Track 13."The Ladies Choice."Bobby Freeman.Track 14."What Are You Trying to Do."Bonnie Miller.Track 15."Ordinary Cirl," Bonnyettes.Track 16."Lady,Lady,Lady." The Boogieman Orchestra.Track 17."Loving is Really My Game."Brainstorm.Track 18."Track 18."A Love You Can Depend On."Brenda & the Tabulations.Track 19."I Can't Stand It." Brenda George.Track 20."I'll Be Available." Brenda Holloway.Track 21."Just Lookm What You Done,"Brenda Holloway.Track 22."When I'm Gone."Brenda Holloway.Track 23."Baby Don't Hold Your Love Back." Bridge.Track 24."Watch Your Step,"Brookes Odell.Track 25."My Favourite Thing."Gavin Brown.There we are another 25 out of the way,only 25 more to go.As Aways K.T.F.HerMan(Allan from Sheffield.)

ROB WILSON
ok then lets go back to the 70s who remembers going up hanley duck to chawners big clothes shop was it hope street got me first pair of prince of wales and some tonic trousers then later a german great coat double brested got the buttons from the indoor market in hanley then got me mum to sew them on . all newcastle lads remember going to haydens in castle for our red socks seening marty brennan mick colly etc getting there socks . Worked on the hamburger kiosk next to nat west bank on sat morning funny had loads of mates while i worked there then had me first car ford anglia aubergine with a silver stripe, mick pickerills was blue, what about burtons had my suits made there single vent 17 inches long 4 buttoned grey those were the days eh

Pete Dyson.
Hi,Mary,B/STOKE! Could you play, on your show,GIRL WATCHER-(The "OKAYSIONS"),cheer,s,G/Show!,PD.

Ecky
25 Feb To Jinksy, regarding a Sailing record – Gone With The Wind (Rita & the Tiaras), Destination Anywhere (Marvellettes), The Drifter (Ray Pollard), Wrapped Tied & Tangled (Lavern Baker), SWIM (Bobby Freeman) , Washed Ashore (Platters), Get It From The Bottom (Steelers), or you could use a play on words like Sail Man (Sam & Dave), Ain’t No Sail .. (Major Lance), Sail Time (Shirley Ellis), She Shot A Hole In My Sail (Clifford Curry). The Right Tack (Billy Butler) - I hope one of these fits the bill Soulong for now Ecky

Andy Scoffin (Scoff) - Crewe
To OB Get well soon m8 Andy

Andy Scoffin (Scoff) - Crewe
Rob (Cadiz)thanks for the reply certainly not offended, i must have misread your original message.Regards Andy

Andy Scoffin (Scoff) - Crewe
Rob (Cadiz)thanks for the reply certainly not offended, i must have misread your original message.Regards Andy

Herman(Allan from Sheffield.)
Hi JINKSY,Thanks for the accolade,"CARER," I'll remember you in my will.There are one or two,"Northern ," tracks out there that contain the word sailing, but probably the best know is,"SMOOTH SAILING," by Ben E.King.Atlantic 3337, SD 18169 ,(I quote you from my HerMan's A,2,Z of Northern Soul,")*this is a great track from this legendary soul master,this track is definitely another one which I would take to a desert island! A great and fantazmagorical musical experience and exquisite dancing crossover from him from 1976,* I hope this helps with your search for a tune which has sailing in its title,its is also on the following Album."I Had a Love," also from 1976pehaps Mary could play it for you to see what the tune is actually like? Failing that you can get a free 30 secs of the track on Digirama or perhaps you might find it on Soul Girls web-site in entirety.Again as Always K.T.F. HerMan(Allan from Sheffield.)

Lizzie
Im sure I remember meeting Juddy at Duncan Biddulph's flat in Newcastle, there was a girl there who was from Bradford/Brighouse - cant remember whichAlso remember a guy from Stourport who used to dance with the Wolves lot but cant remember his name! Terrible cos I went out with him for a short while!!! lolBut remember many people from Stoke and Wolves etc. Also been brilliant that Gethro has made contact with the radio net world too - its just amazing!Im living in Europe but still listen again on the shows when I canJulie- Im sure I must have met or seen you at Wigan or Tiffs all dayers as we seem to know the same people!To Liz -so sad to hear about Adrian, I knew him many moons againHave a great time in AussieMuch love xxxx

Malc Falle, Brittany, France, 24/02/09
Jinksy-How about "Smooth Sailing" by Ben E King on USA Atlantic 45 number 3337, also on the CD "You better believe it" compiled by Richard Searling and issued in 2004 by Warner Music, the CD order number is 5046-62923-2 Stereo. It's a cracking smooth soul track from 1976, the rest of the compilition is excellent as well. Hope this helps. Get well soon OB. KTF

PECKER
TO TWIGGY. THE ARTICLE FROM BLUES IS FROM AUGUST ! SORRY MTE NOT APRIL, IT'S B & S No 167 - AUGUST 19th - SEPTEMBER 1st 1975. TWIGG ALSO READ ABIT ABOUT IAN LEVINE AND HE RECKONS THAT THE YEARS 73-74 WERE THE BEST FOR THE MUSIC [ that's is choice ]BUT PROBABLY I'D HAVE TO AGREE. LIKE YOUR PIECE ABOUT THE COVER UP OF SOUNDS.WE ALL KNOW THAT THIS STILL GOES ON TODAY [ 2 PROLONG THE PLAYING OF ELUSIVE SOUND THAT EVERYBODY IS TRYING TO OBTATIN, IN THE MIDDLE TO LATE SEVENTIES THE TOP SOUNDS WERE BEEN BOOTLEGGED EVERY OTHER WEEK [ WHICH MEAN'T THE D J's WERE HAVING TO SEEK HIDE AND LOW TO FIND MORE UNDISCOVERED SOUNDS. WAS 73-74 THE BEST FOR THE SOUNDS ?.SOME WILL AGREE, SOME WON'T. BUT ITS EVERYBODY'S OWN CHOICE AND TASTE AIN'T IT,

Malc Falle, Brittany, 24/02/09
Good day everyone-I have just got back from the island of Jersey's first Soul and Motown weekender held at the Mayfair in St Helier. The event was completely sold out over all three days and all credit is due to the organisers Fitzy and his charming partner Christine for putting on a superb event. It was great to meet loads of new soul friends and renew ties of friendship with the old ones. An excellent DJ line up ensured that the many requested records were played whilst still spinning the new, rare and current soul sounds. I had not met Fitzy or Christine prior to this event but they are nice folk with time for everyone and they put the work in to ensure the weekend was successful. I will be booking up for their next Jersey weekender which will be held at the same venue over the weekend of 5th to 8th November 2009. If you are interested stick the name Fitzsoul into your internet and pull up full details.KTF

Pete Dyson.
"GET WELL SOON",OB!!!,cheer,s,Pete.D.

Liz Cooke
Can't believe this - I'm going to be at Sunshine Coast when i visit and there from 19th march til 16th april so will def have to meet up - to Lizzie - yes i did marry adrian, he died sadly in 1995 - have our beautiful daughter rebecca who is 26years of age - Can't believe you remember all this stuff, my memory is a bit hazy Thanks for the dedication 'Marke jackson' absolutely one of my faves - will get your email address - to Juddy (can't f...... believe this - after all these years - me old mate)remember me mum trying to fatten you up when i took you to hers on a sunday after a nighter have tried to get in touch with Anna for years but no luck - think a good request for us all would be 'I feel an urge coming on' - jo Armstead for no other reason than it's a brilliant memory - i'll try and get your e mail address Julie and see if we can meet up when I'm over there - xxxxxxxxx

Goldie DS TW
Hope my mates okay!!!!!...This Friday at THE TWISTED WHEEL , Manchester we will witness a wonderful event THAT GENTLEMAN of SOUL NICK MARSHALL on de decks it will be a belter CANNOT WAIT!!! 9pm thru till 2-15 ..27th Feb (Friday) 5 quid to gain access to Club Soul- Supreme...Enjoy the evening Nick !!!!!!! yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ITs Nick at THE PEOPLES CLUB Goldiexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To days track Things Get Better Eddie Floyd xxx

JINKSY TO HERMAN
the word 'CARER' would have saved you alot of time and trouble!!!!!!!!Do you happen to know a 'northern' 45 with SAILING in it?????I can only think of WADE IN THE WATER RL at this moment in time.But that does not really fit the bill.Anybody out there got a better idea????KTF JINKSY

Rob(Cadiz)
To Andy Scoffin: Hi Andy. I have 10000% respect for Mr Pete Roberts and i actually reffered to him in that post as "the great Pete Roberts" when talking about Frank Wilson...and the debate was one that was raised by the great man himself (Pete)so i dont see any disrespect or negative feeling in mentioning his opinion (which i totally respect but dont agree with). Like you said, an opinion over whether a record is not a falling out offence, i was merely contributing my opinion that evceryone has different opinions. Hope you are not offended by my explanation. Cheers. Rob

Julie Allen..Gold Coast.Aus
Wow Liz...brilliant stuff...yes I am great mates with Jud too and have made long lost contact with him via Marys and Russ's show....he's hangin to hear from you too..pls get my email address from Mary, Russ has it too. Definately have to catch up when you get over here...i live about 80minutes from Brisbane. Take you for a surf hey? So so happy...Hear from you soon I hope. MARY: pls play 'Call me tomorrow'-Major Harris or 'I'll never forget you'-Marke Jackson for LIZ and LiZZY who also tried to help me find Elaine Higginson..we surely are KEEPIN THE FAITH!!!

Charlie Waring.
Lovely to hear somebody speaking up about the magic roundabout club, and I will say that both keith minshall, colin curtis and myself all dj,d there and I,m not sure if little dave ( evvo ) did a bit there. It was in clayhanger street burslem, not so much a street , more of an alleyway as such. They were good nights there and proved to be new premise for one or two of us that started at the 72 club, being a scruffy little club that was run by lads called dave spruce , randy and an old boy I think his name was ernie beard, not exactly sure about that. It was actually 72 liverpool road stoke, and it had a shop frontage painted with a union jack. In those days seen as quite moddy and outrageous. Nostalgia, where does it end ???...Having missed mary,s show on friday I was rung up by a friend ( roy in derbyshire ) and told of OB,s admission to hospital. shocked by this on the saturday, i managed to locate his whereabouts and rang his mobile and eventually managed to get thru to him, BUT he can,t take VOCAL calls, TEXTS only. I have now learnt to text again and have had the priviledge of exchanging a few with him tonite. I told him ...he is that winner that won,t quit !!!...OB, All the Best from, Charlie and Roy !!!...enough for now, Best Regards to all soulies,,,KTF...Thankyou mary for the use of this, mesbo...Charlie Waring...

Lizzie
Hey Julie AllenDo you also remember Lex and Babs from Cannock, I have a vague recollection of Juddy alsoTo Liz Cooke- did you marry Ade Pace?All these names are now coming back to me from that era! OMG!

Twiggy
To Clarence, Funny that is yes this Transvestite did chat me up at a Rocky Horror Nite, dunna get me wrong Clarence i have now't against Transvestites, it was so funny, I went this nite because i was bloody skint, my missus had told me to pack my bags, thanks to a Great British Prime Minister because she said i wasn't looking hard enough for some work,have you watched Boys From The Blackstuff, picture Yosser Hughes and you've got me in one, i would fall out with my own shadow and still loose, Hey Clarence i feel bloody sorry for people today who will be put in the same position as i was then, we all need to stick together and get ourselves out of this mess. Did they play Soul Music at Pinks or The One to One club, i think someone mentioned the latter but dunna know where it was, Hey Clarence its whats in your heart that counts,The Doorman at this nite i got chatted up,said this is not your kind of nite, ya see i had a suit on, bloody hell i thought look at all those lovely ladies dressed in fish net stockings, hey i got a shock i can tell you. To Pecker i have the Blues and Soul you mentioned i think, would you know the Number and i'll have a read of it, thats if my missus hasn't thrown um out, i know i deffinetely have most of um after Marvin Gayes death in 1984. To Brian the room above The Bali Hi was that the Brunswick room, i guess i did my first backdrop in there. To Chris Williams you should take it as a compliment when i was on about spying what was spun on the decks, you know that is how it was, we took our tunes in to get um played, The Dj's didn't have every Top Sound, thats the beauty of it, if you have some nice tunes and can work the place meaning get creating a good atmosphere your home and dry.I do know TNT TURNER not that well but hes not a Soul Dj(POPPY SOUL) but knows his stuff and would say hes an all round entertainer, weither hes still going i dunna know

PECKER - THE TORCH,CRYSTAL, TIFFS
SORRY ! DONT KNOW WHAT HAPPENED TO MY EARLIER POST, BUR I'LL GO OVER IT AGAIN. LIKE I SAID THESE ARE NOT MY WORDS BUT COLIN CURTIS'S TAKEN FROM BLUES & SOUL APRIL 1975.HE SAYS HIM & KIETH MINSHULL WERE DOING THR TORCH BUT HAD TO DO COMMERCIAL BOOKINGS TO SUBSIDISE THEIR SOUL D Jing.AT ABOUT THIS TIME MECCA BALLROOMS, WHO HAD PREVIOSLY NOT BEEN VERY INVOLVED IN SOUL MUSIC BEFORE LAUNCHED A SOUL DISCO AT TIFFANIES IN NEWCASTLE AND I JOINED THEM AS A DJN",THOUGH THE TORCH CARRIEE ON FOR A FEW MORE YEARS. COLIN SAY'S THE TORCH LAUNCHED IT'S OWN ALLNIGHTER IN THE EARLY 70's.SO FOR THOSE WHO ARE BOTHERED YOU CAN ADD UP THE FIGURES. NOT MY WORDS BUT COLIN'S.

PeteSco..MON 23/2/09..
Hello to Mary and everyone else,,,I dont post much nowadays on here,,BUT a recent posting bought a lump to my throat and I feel I couldnt let this important message pass by without a mention...dear Michael Rooney,what you said in your recent posting really touched me,,it portrayed several things,,firstly the love we all share for a wonderful human being,John O'Brien,,secondly what decent men ,you and Pete Roberts are,thirdly how it doesnt matter one jot who went where,or who didnt.beautifully put my friend,,well done Pete.PROUD OF YOU BOTH..lennon and mccartney were right,,all we need is love..SCO xx

HerMan.(Allan from Sheffield.)
Hi Mary,Before I get to this weeks list of Her Man's Tracks to go too sleep by. A little housekeeping.The point, Mary, is not in the title which was a bit of shall we say a flippant pun but the fact that I listen too theses tracks and relax by them ,not too fall to sleep by but if you see the premise ,I was accused of of the fact that my choices were boring and could if listened too long enough send you too sleep,Point not proven I think.To JINKSY,you ask what I do to take up 20 hours each and every day.Well usually my day starts around 5 in the morning,i get up wash clean my teeth,check my "E"mails,draw a bath for the wife assist her both in and out of the bath because of her disability cook breakfast while she is bathing, hep her get dressed and get her settled before the kids need to get up for school and college at 7am.prepare their breakfast,and around and around 8 am. leave the wife and go to my Mothers to sort her out and make sure that she is all right(she is totally dependent on me even more so since her stroke last year I stay with her till around 12 and leave her having her lunch to return home to prepare my wifes lunch and make sure she has what she wants and do the household chores washing cleaning etc. before returning to my mothers and sorting any chores cleaning,changing beds washing,around 4 my youngest lad arrives home from school and he stays with his Mother till Amy comes home from college when he takes me off so that I can come and have some tea with his mam after which i return to his Gran's to get her ready for bed I leave around 10 pm. when she goes to bed, and then go to my house and have a rest before sorting the wife out and getting her into bed and once that done, I generally have about 15 to 20 mins on the computer before I do my banking etc.on line and tidy up what needs tidying before getting into bed around 1am. and try and get some rest unless I am needed in the night by either my wife or Mother(She lives near to me but at times instead of a 20 hour day it becomes 24 hrs. especially if she's having a bad night.Don't feel sorry for me, it's just the cross I have to bear.Once you get into the mind set and sort your priorities out you have too keep going, because who else is going to do it.I'm not alone I have a terrific family who during my low points perk me up and help out as best as they can, but at the end of the day I walk the walk as they say.Life tends too throw spanners in the works at the most inopportune times its how you handle these setbacks that prove your human,theres always someone worse off than you.I can use a trowel but I'm not a builder more a lover if you get my drift,it's all about intensity at the end of the day.I will have to get back with this weeks list later in the week,till then, as always K.T.F.HerMan(Allan from Sheffield.)

Andrew (SC)
Twigg, by you know how to get them going, If anyone wants oatcakes or Tunstall Tortilla's as sold in a pub in Chester get down to Chris Rutter's by the Sneyd Arms great scorce of protien and a healthy option especially when filled with bacon, cheese and Tomatoes remember eat sensibly or like me you'll end up like a telly tubbie. Carol (Salop) keep your spirits up you know we all love you and will see you soon. Mary can I have a catchy tune for Grandson number 1 who on the great occasions he comes over on a Friday bounces about to the beat ( not bad for 21 months) "The Flasher" Mistura ~ brilliant instrumentral to bounce round the house to. Joe Dean & Ian Ed how you both doing? KTF

"TWISTED WHEEL CLUB" ON 27th FEBRUARY !!
Hi Mary, Just to say thanks for having Mr Rooney & I, on your show on Friday and we hope that you wasn't to traumatised by our visit?? The Twisted Wheel Club on Friday is NOT AN ALLNIGHTER it is just a Soul Night 9pm till 2.15am and our guest Dj is Radio Stoke Mr Smooth Nick Marshall on the Decks so I am sure we will hear the odd, one or two Impressions records!! Hi to Gerry Murphy thanks for your email and sorry that I didn't back back to you!! Gerry the CD that you gave me at the Wheel I had put in one of my record boxs and I have just found it!! Gerry it is very good I wish that I had your talent!! The Song For Motown or anything else I have not discussed with Mary for 2/3 weeks now? But I will post your song down to Mary to listen too. The Marvellous Marvin Gaye! CD written & performed by yourself Gerry Murphy! Come on OB' we need you in the studio to do your bit! Soon Mate! And let's hope that you are back home in your flat this week!! Goldie the Wheel "Dance Steward" is back from Cyprus and will be wearing his New White Wheel Polo Shirt and yes we have had some done for the Ladies in Pink! as modelled by Mary Fox on the webcam on her show. Hope to see you all on Friday at the Wheel its going to be a Belter!!!.. Pete xx.

Liz Cooke
Yes I am the Liz Cooke that you think I am!! Haven't contact details for Elaine as we lost touch many years ago - think dave evison say her at a nighter in Stoke about 5 years ago but not sure where she is etc. I can remember you in the haze of the years that have passed - think you knew Juddy from halesowen if that's right - I live in Newcastle upon tyne now and have been here for 20years - still listen to northern and still have my collection! I'm visiting Brisbane in 3 weeks and out in oz for a month as notice that's where you are living now - hope mary can help pass on e amil addresses tho i am on facebook under Elizabeth Pace . KEEP ON KEEPING ON being in touch! lol ....liz

PECKER
BALHI HI, TORCH TIFFS, MECCA, COLIN CURTIS SAYS WHEN HE JOINED THE SOUL NIGHT AT TIFFANIES THE TORCH STILL KEPT GOING FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS. HE SAYS THE TORCH STARTED IT'S OWN ALLNIGHTER. THESE ARE NOT MY WORD . BUT FROM COLINS TAKEN FROM BLUES AND SOUL APRIL 1975. SO LADS AD D THE SUMS UP .HE SAYS HI AND KIEH MINSHULL STARTED AT THE MAGIC ROUNDABOUT, WHERE WAS THIS VENUE. CREDIT TO THE LOCAL FOLK WHO CONTINUE TO RGANISE AND PROMOTE THE MUSIC LOCALY.

Lizzie
To Julie AllenI saw Elaine a few years ago in Congleton she was visiting a friend - but she didnt remember me!!!Im sure she said she was living down south, (that was then) I remember Liz Cooke as well -

Brian James
Hi VinnyI do remember them guys, some to avoid amongst them names, especially when we all sat on the grass on a summer saturday afternoon across from the ABC Cine Bowl, checking out who had bought what soul 45`s from Sherwins or Bews,spending a couple of hours saturday morning in the downstairs Sherwins record booth, about ten of us in one small booth till we got kicked out, perhaps if you were flush enough going for a coffee in the concourse above the ABC, remember we all whistled at the girls going past down Broad Street, hope one of them wanna Twiggy with his nylons on LOL

Dave Leggott
Why is the published playlist incomplete? For 20th Feb I can't see the Marvin Gaye, Ray Sharpe & Johnny Gibson tracks listed.

Clarence
Hello Twiggy I know just how you feel darling, I have the same trouble with my nylons .Have we met before was it in Pinks or the one to one club.I bet you are a big Rocky Horror Show Fan just like me x

Goldie (work) Sat
Mary Fox show last night : excellent soulie broadcasting AT IT `s most excellent!!!Pete & MIck great soul entertainment It was de best Yet scoring 27zillion out of 10 ....When Mary i nterveiws Mary this week... IF I was doing the interveiw with Ms. Wilson I would ask 1. When did you last see Ms. Ross ..2. Did you realise on that poorly attended tour in 65 how much Liverpool & Detroit were connected ( I found that out on my visit to Mich 67)..& 3.finally can you imagine hundreds of folk associated withinTHE TWISTED WHEEL FOLD...62thru to early 64dancing & raving about top classic Tamla sounds By Wells , Spinners, Strong & Contours Long Long before The Review ,Long long before the Godin /Motown marriage & 2& a half years before Tops hit the charts .....Yep should a sent de bus to Brasenose street !!!!...This is a statement ; Mary Wilson is stunning so is Mrs Fox ...HOPE WE SEE one of them at least!!!at THE TWISTED WHEEL MANCHESTER 27/02/09next week For THE CHRISTENING AT the Altar of Soul FOR NICK MARSHALL one of Staffordshires finest !!!! To days track Hip Hug Booker T .. Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee its Saturday love saturdays Goldiexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Rob (Cadiz)
Charlie Hatcher: Forgot to say. What does ASTFU mean? Rob

Rob(Cadiz)
Hey there Charlie Hatcher: All oatcakes gratefully received. No bars round here sell San Mig. Cruz Campo is the Andalucian brew of choice but I have to admit I do prefer San Mig. I love them Palm trees Charles and often have a wee word with and a talk to ‘em if im ever taking a leisurely stroll home from town, down the middle of the road in the early hours with the ‘ol headphones transporting me back to the various Soul rooms of West Lancs and lots of other great Soul soaked areas. They are pretty good company as it goes. I’m a bit embarrassed to admit that ive named a quite a few of my favourites…..i jest of course…I’ve only named one or two! Seriously, I think I did say I could understand how folk want to tell it how it was and as El Twigg will testify ive had several banter-battles with the man so no favouritism on show….just commenting on the local bickering and how it was currently dominating the board. So, as stated – chill pill ASAP and have a shuffle across the floor to a bit of classic Soul music. Wonderful that the Soul scene is so healthy in your town.....One of the great Soul bastions of the last 30/40 years or more. Last time I was around there, we saw the Detroit Emeralds at Trentham Gardens, had a great time and met some great folk, danced our faces off. Two great guests to listen to tonight, right characters and solid Soul choices, should have give ‘em another 10 mins or so though. Ive never met OB but have been well informed via the board for a good while and I’d just like to wish him all the best and I hope he’s back home before long. Questions for Mary Wilson: Fantastic years of success but does any one particular tour/gig stick out in your mind and why? Do you still talk to the other Supremes? What was the last CD you bought? Love “Manifesto” and always grooved to it…definitely one of my faves…its pure pure dancing stuff with a tinge of funky Soul and brings back so many memories of great dancers seen over the years in clubs all over the country…love those driving drums and the raw vocals!!! The sun is shining and Soul’s soaking into my bones. Im listening in my back kitchen and looking out over the blue blue Bay of Cadiz….great start to the weekend with the show. Ive listened to a few other radio Soul shows but always come back to Marys for one simple reason: its definitely the best out there (no disrespect to other good Soul shows). No “Tell me”, my most recent request. How about next week? A year or so back I requested another Sharon Jones & The Dapkings (their version of: just called into to see what condition my condition was in) track but that wasn’t played either….we should be embracing authentic Soul whether it was written and produced 30, 40 years ago or 1 year ago. Could you please also play: The Love Knot: Chuck Wells…a tremendous piece of R n B influenced Soul and I don’t think ive heard it on the show before but I might be wrong.

Mickey.Rooney.
Well its the morning after! just wish i had something funny to say? As most of you heard' myself and Pete visited O.B at the hospital yesterday at which Pete presented O.B. with the new wheel tee shirt.Pete and O.B.had loads to say to each other so for once i sat quietly and listened? I noticed O.B.was having difficulty with his movements so was amazed when he said to Pete [I wanna try my shirt on] Pete stood up' and remember this guy is having trouble moving one side of his body' Pete removed O.B.s pyjama top and put the tee shirt on o.b. like he was dressing his own brother.This is two men who met because they both like the same music !! Ive never been so proud of Pete or being part of the northern soul scene in my life. Dont give me he's from the Torch'and he's from the wheel' I'm sorry that went out the window yesterday. Different Clubs The same Decks. Just to finish off' I played the listen again when i got home and there was another Soulman on the show saying he'd raised £500 for another good cause. Proud of you boss. p.s. Mary Pete said you were a lady for once he wasnt wrongxxx

dave fowell (ferret)
Great show Mary dont listen every week but when i do i allways enjoy it. could you please say hi to puppet and jane and hope to see them at moorville

Andy Scoffin (Scoff) - Crewe
Rob your last post was a great post and then you spoiled it somewhat by mentioning Pete Roberts and his opinion, Pete is a great bloke who i am really pleased to have met on many occasions, but because I like "Do I love you" and Pete doesn't I doubt we are hardly likely to not speak to each other again.BTW Pete it's on the playlist at my 50th party but I'll try and get it played before you arrive ;-)

Twiggy
To Brian, I know Davo as you call him, Hes a Sparky ain't he,not well but i do know hes very well up on his Soul Music, i don't know why Davo didn't stay at Bews,so i missed the point or the point your trying to make, I do remember talking to him about Cameo Parkway and not Okeh label as i first said,thats memory for ya, hey Davo knows where i live give us a knock and come and have a glass of wine or 2. To Vinny, i knew loads of the lads you mentioned, some tuff cookies but as you say very fair people, did a bit of Boxing with one or 2 of um, Flynny(castle lad) who isn't with us no more was at the same gym as me another tuff un, I remember going down to box this guy in Coventry, i knocked him out in round 2 and in the audience was a promoter who lined me up to fight Pat Cowdell,Pat was going places and in boxing you must limit the risks, fight was called off because they said i had a dangerous right hand, a little Errol Christie was in the changing room he looked very nervous but he went on to be a pro, i packed it in because i thought its was barbaric, i'll never forget that guys face in the changing room after, the poor guy after having a shower cut his foot badley on a piece of glass, Hey Vinny we all shook hands and had a pint after.Characters Vinny you said it areas full of um, thats why i wouldn't leave Stoke-on-Trent for now't.Whats wrong with some people can't we have a natter and a bit of Banter, perhaps where we went wrong might just help the young kids of today out, for instance i would never kiss a bloody girl again, they cost to much and aren't some of um bossie, Hey Vinny i have to do the ironing and dishes while i listen to Mary Foxes Soul Show, i have to keep topping my missus wine glass up while she keeps one eye on me doing the dishes and the other eye on Emerdale then Coranation Street, she chucks me the scraps off her plate for my tea and sometimes i have to sleep in the dog basket while my dog sleepd in my bed if i have been really bad or naughty, who needs kissing. Vinny i'll tell you about the guy who one of my mates made him a cup of magic musheroom tea because his missus was giving grief and he said i'll have a cup of that i need calming down, some things in life are just so funny and then i guess somethings are so sad, i guess i'm the latter.Have a laugh the world will go nuts if we don't

Goldie jetlagged &brown
Ope my mates ok to-day...Your welcome Sue!!!!!x cant wait for tonights show IT should be so SPECIAL & well what can I say Nick Marshall on THE FAMOUS & FABULOUS Twisted WHEEL 6 Whitworth Street Manchester close to the Station 9pm till 2-15 a bluey on de door Gud on ya Nick yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee To days track I Hear A Symphony The Supremes Goldiexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

the MOTOWN song
last call,does anyone wont to take part in this project.any suggestions would be nice.it will be on you-tube b4 it goes to a producer.anyone(aprt from me and OB)interested??

tony bailey
HOLDITCH CLUBLondon RoadChestertonNorthern & MotownFri 20th feb (tonight)8-12 £1 o.t.d

Julie Allen...Australia
Hi..This is a message for LIZ COOKE. Just wondering if you are the same Liz Cooke that I had in my address book for years after meeting you at Wigan? I was great friends with ELAINE HIGGINSON and I think you were too. I did have photos of you and Elaine and others from around Newcastle and Stoke, if I remember rightly, you had blonde/light brown hair cut in a long bob style? Would love to get back in touch with Elaine if you could help, we had brilliant times together at Wigan and even wrote to each-other in the week between 'niters. I lived in Birmingham and Stourport in those days and worked at RCA Record Company if that jogs your memory? I will send my email ad to Mary so that she can pass it on to you...Hopefully I'm on the RIGHT TRACK! Thanks Liz...KTF...Jules

Charlie Hatcher
Rob(Cadiz) By the way! If you remember - Superheroes got about more!! Squabbling mainly brought about by 'ya main man' Mr Concrete! I rest my case - go grab a San Miguel! Buenas Dias

Charlie Hatcher
Rob(Cadiz) Get real! The message board has lost something cuz it was and should be about passing on info about the people, the music and the great times we had and still have on our great scene. If anyone's barkin' at trees you must be gettin to close to them palms -I'll send you an oatcake ASTFU KTF

jimmy liddy
hi all has any one caughtup with chris kemp " kempy" im going back to about 1972 . he had a marroon estae car . maybe a cortina . he took a car full of us to the mecca had agreat night as were heading home the local drug squad took an interest in us so it was back to the cop shop of course they never found anything . so we spent till nearly daybreak .in there company they let us go it was a mid summer sun set as we headed back to stoke . a record that was playing in the car was "make me yours" by betty swann . i can still se us now. so are you out there "kempy"

sue from stafford
Hi Goldie juat wanted to send you a quick message thanks for the info im working my way through the site thanks sue x

puzzled
do i love you 15 to 40k out on the floor £30love on a mountain top £4lanslide £5 to £10the snake £10never mind the rarety of the above do i love you with writin on the label the last four not only requested more then and now but played more through the years over all the worlds gone mad ktf tho sometimes i wonder ?

Rob (Cadiz)
Frank Wilson debate:The record is so highly thought of generally cos it fills floors and is a well crafted catchy Soul tune sung by a superbly talented writer, producer, sometimes singer. Everyone has different opinions of course and it would be a boring world if we didnt but i think the success the song has had is the real core of negative feedback. The Soul scene is notrious for turning its back on any tune that even sniffs of commericiality and even folk who are not Northern experts know this song. i.e its too commercial for some. We have to respect the great Pete Roberts opinion but as stated its an opinion and not neccessarily a fact. Rob

Mick and Gail Smith, Victoria, Australia
Hi Mary! We had to evacuate because of the bushfires - but we got our priorities right - we managed to get out all of our 2000-plus soul singles. As soon as we heard how bad the fires were likely to be we decided to leave and spent hours packing up the records - as well as kids, dogs, cat, the kitchen sink - and transferred the lot to a house we're renovating in a nearby town. Unfortunately had no time to do the LPs or the CDs and by Saturday afternoon when the fire was at its worst we had no idea if our house was still standing or not. When we finally got home two days later the fire had stopped about 50 yards from our front door. We were very lucky that we had plenty of warning - many people had none at all. And it's amazing to think that the guys out there on the front line fighting the inferno are volunteers.We had no way of listening to any soul while we were evacuated so it was lovely to get back to a bit of normality and listen to you and all the other BBC guys who bring us a dose of Northern each week.The vinyl is still at our reno place and it's likely to stay there until the bushfire threat is over. Temperatures are still in the high 30s and there is smoke and ashes everywhere.Ironically, the last Ebay purchase that we managed to pick up from the post box before we had to leave was Dee Clark's Hot Potato...hmmmm By the way, totally agree with Rob (Cadiz) about Tell Him from Sharon Jones and the Dapkings. Great track - saw them in Melbourne about a year ago. It was a full house and they were brilliant!KTFMick and Gail, Drouin West, Victoria, Australia

Lily(nee,Lane)ROONEY,Lightbowne.
"DO I LUV YA" Mickey ROONEY? "INDEED I DO".(Mickey lad, do thee remember,"WILSON,S-BREWERY" @ "Newton-"TEETH?"),if thee do,s, I will,"Take Me Cap Off To Ya",sorry for "NOT" being "FRANK",luv to ya Mickey,see you at the Alter!(As long as ya don,t,"ALTER!") Luv,LIL,X. (PS/"GOOD SHOW",Mary,will save ya sum wedding Cake).Pd.

Jamie
Was talking to another 'mature' soulie the other day who, like me, was a Penny Farthing regular in the late 60's and eraly 70's.We talked about the all nighters, about half a dozen a year. It was something to do with the licensing act but we'd pay as usual for an evening session closing at 12 instead of the usual 2.00am. Then the club would close, we'd have to leave and queue to get in again for the 12.00- 7.00am ession. Never quite understood all that business but it was long before the Torch, Wigan etc etc were doing all nighters and we loved it, seven hours of solid soul and nobody called it 'northern'.

vinny soulshaker
hi brian james, regardin the hanley mafia lads ring dang garsides franklins enzo etc, can you rembember the cobridge mafia mark jones the bromleys jack n john, billy mountford jinksy vince black the foxes glen and val not forgettin the hall bros iyman etc, what fun we had up hanley bus station and at the top rank and lewiss,s cafe,sat afternoons hasty tasty cafe and how we scrapped but fair, one on to one i always got picked on first cause i was the smallest but with glen and billy when they were there, boy did they get a shock,drivin round hanley any way you wanted to on scooters about 25 times norman and birch, haydens for clothes and how later on most of us ended up being great mates sadly a few are not with us any longer god rest there souls what id give for some of those times again perhaps some of the chell heath , newcastle,stoke , and others could get a thread goin about the good and naughty times atb vinny

Twiggy
Hi Rob (cadiz),Its only Banter Rod, you might miss the joke if you look to hard. The kind of Soul Brian James and Liddy and some of the other elders liked wasn't my cup of tea, Northern Stuff was merging kind of thing with other types of Soul, I always say this WIGAN mastered the Northern Stuff, thats only my opinion, i like all kinds of Soul now, believe you me some of the elders haven't changed their veiws about Soul music. In 1969 ish i was rushed to hospital, my appendix burst, so after that i had another operation because i caught blood posining, it took me 2 years to recover, enuff of that crap, Brian must be right about there being another Bali Hi night but i don't remember it, strange this i do remember the building shuting down, and re-opening because i think it needed some repairs doing to the building,hence The Photograph,Why Brian as to be vulgar thats up to him, i was perhaps about 52 weeks or so out.To Liz Cooke alot of who have mentioned know me its a shame Flynny wasn't here because he would put a few things straight, What Brian doesn't understand i was trying to put a time scale on things myself 2 years of recovering from my burst appendix it now seems i must have gone a bit earlier to the Bali Hi than first thought, you had to be very careful in them days but it was one of the best places to go and run by a very good company, it used to be an old warehouse before a bloke called Fenton turned it into a night club, i maybe wrong but Fenton sticks in my mind.I do remembering following some of the Castle Lads to the railway station to go a Soul Club which i now know would have been THE MIGHTY WHEEL but as the train came in i thought i dunna have to do this, theres no place like Stoke-0n-Trent. Back to you Rob or is it Rod now, i get very dyslexic with my derrrrhhh's and Burrrrr's if you catch my drift i see um the wrong way round, trust me you dunna want anything to do with Johnny Concrete, i'll tell you more when i see ya, The music as we knew it as progressed a bit i like to hear all types so i find it hard to except why do people dwell in whats gone as gone,We all wish we had a time machine but just say we had one and theres only a one way ticket to the past, in the time you wanted to go back to,then say or find out that what you knew fron the present or who you knew weren't there nomore and you realised you have just made the biggest mistake of your life. To my mucker LOL, 35 foot fall from a terraced roof chimney, hit a few joists on the way down landed on a bloody breeze block twisting my foot halfway round the wrong way, i'm telling you this because the firdt thing that came into my mind was Up On The Roof, laying bricks the next day with a plaster cast on, you know what LIL i don't know what was worse the day i nearly fell 35 foot or the day a Transvestite fell for me, true story, very dyslexic today Lol.

JINKSY,MURCIA,SPAIN
Hello again Mary,many thanks for playing the tribute to Royal marine DANNY WINTER and his mates over there on last weeks show.As a 'lad'that spent all my youth etc around that area and nver had to go to war etc.I think it is very important that we never forget the sacrifice these brave young people make ever day on our behalf etc.Its 18/02/09 and just caught up with another great MF show.Been SAILING over the long weekend on the inner and outer 'MAR' at La Manga.Just to upset you all in the UK the weather was fantastic last Saturday(although i have heard the weather is a bit better in the UK!!!)It's a beautiful time of year here in the mountains of MURCIA but still a bit cold at night.My almond trees are in full blossom at this time in pink and white colours.I was going to ask you play SAILING (a R.S. number 'in uno' in the 1970's)But i don't think there is a 'northern' version out there.Or perhaps there could be if you know better out there??HERMAN perhaps???So over ther next couple of weeks if you could play a 'northern' track with SAILING in it etc.To remind us all of a great long weekend SAILING .With hopefully many more to come in 2009 etc.Oh well back to 'wall building'!!!!HERMAN are you sure you are not handy with a trowel etc???By the way what do you do for 20 hours a day in the UK???KTF JINKSY

Herman(Allan from Sheffield.)
Hi.Mary,Funny old place this world is,people argueing about wether it snowed or rained on a particular day in time when or not they attended a certain venue or not as the case maybe,lifes too short to worry in 1973,I was in traction not knowing if I would be able to walk again,but here I am some 35 years on still tripping the light fantastic(I know its 36, so to those who think my mind is going and am becoming addled in my twilght years sorry to dissapoint.)I would have thought that I would have had a bit more reaction to my tunes list ,I started to place them as a bit of fun it's nice to get feedback OK. I know it's a bit pedantic on my part and I know its a bit vague ,I, only placing tunes and artists by design , I have all the info. on tracks but I feel that at times all my work goes over peoples heads and I may come accross as a bit of a,"Mr. Know-it-all."Our Les.says I'm spending too much time and getting no-where fast because although I may appear word processor literate I'm far from it.Anyway back to my point 2 down 2 to go,I could stretch it to 12 weeks or even 20 but That would I think defo. bore people to tears.I was going to ask for a sound to be spun for me at this time, but off my head I just can't think of one,(Only joking?)Anyway Mary look at my two lists I'm sure you can find one track from those 50 that's great to listen too and not too boring that's likely to send everyone to sleep.Perhaps the Bessie Banks track or The Drifter for Mr. Roberts and the Wheel crew,or Mary Saxton for the poppy purists,personnally I like the soul brother six track or the 100% aged in Soul track.Manifesto now theres a track Jazz-soul at it's finest.Or a more modern feel the A.K.A. track or a touch of real class Ace Spectrum.Or the pure," Girlie Brilliance," of Alice Clark.Or Al.Woodson's take on a Motown classic.Or if you can't find Annabelle Rez's version os Lonely Girl then pyou could search out the original by another Annabelle ,Annabelle Fox.I'll leave it to you Mary.Yours as Always

Rob(Cadiz)
Quick word about yougsters going to Soul clubs. Thanks to my older brother i was continually listening to Soul & Northern from the age of 11 (when i started Secondary school and hooked up with other 'younger brothers' whose siblings were into Northern) and i was going to local Soul clubs aged 13/14 and Mecca/Wigan by 15/16 so just because you were still at school it was still relatively easy to get into Soul clubs, especially if you were in a big crowd of Soul boys and girls who knew the bouncers. Cheers. Rob

The Old Miner
That recent eulogy about DILYDID was flawed...the Funk Brothers do not play on it...it was a west cast recording....So not even "real" Motown then.....

Brian James
Twiggy.... GET YOUR FACTS RIGHT PLEASE Keith Minshull took over the job at Bews from Davo ( GRAHAM DAVIDSON )for reasons Davo would not want me to reveal on this messageboard. public

Rob(Cadiz)
Hey Mary,A quick request for a great Soul sound. Could you play "Tell me" by Sharon Jones & The Dapkings. I dont know is this tune gets any plays at UK Soul 'do's' but if it doesnt, then it should. Solid Soul sound from a great band that fits right into the shows format but happens to have been realeased in the not too distant past. As always, love the show. MSGB seems to have lost something recently and more local sqabbling then any interesteing Soul info, although i do recognise the need to 'tell it as it was' coming from some people. El Twigg is where he likes to be best for sure, in the middle of a row with someone/anyone/everyone. Go get 'em Twigg man. I still laugh at you comment from long ago that you start barking at the trees once you are outside of Stoke. Your DJ name should be "Johnny Concrete". I told you my boy has his toughest Action man named after Stokes own Super hero. Lighten up boys and enjoy the music. Rob

Liz Cooke
Hiya Brian James, remember the rivalry and the skinheads and the SX200s which certain people who will remain nameless used to take their chrome side panels off and put in the cloakroom of the clubs so they wouldn't get nicked! Remember a few good people from those days, Perky (Paul Birks) Christine Martin, Jimmy and Micky Quinn, I was still at school and 15years of age when i went to the Starlight and Trentham Gardens. This ongoing debate of the Crystal and the Bali Hai- all I know is I was still at school,so must have been 1970-1971, Colin Diamond used to DJ and people like Eddie, Topsy, John Murphy, Kenny Walklate, Steve perkins, Timmy Dobson, Anthony Rushton, Jane Steele, Mickey Flynn, Kenny Proctor, Mickey Stubbs and the Newcastle lads practically lived there.When the Torch closed most of the above mentioned never ventured to Wigan, if they did they never went back!

jimmy liddy
hi brian we had a reunion at the greyhound up from tiffs about 3 weeks ago on a friday night skido was there . evo .hepher. the breannans .mick colly . taffy evans. and quite a few more as i take it you know sadly no flynny .i remember the gracies cafe skirmishes . the starlight was o.k with the likes of phil farmer. oaky. skinner. but once we established our selfs at the torch . we were on the front line in those great days .

Herman(Allan from Sheffield.)
Hi Mary, Here as I promised, is the second list in my,”HerMan’s tracks to go to Sleep by.“ Track 1.”Love Be With You.”Randy Bryan. Track 2. “I Know You’re Leaving Me.”Sy High-Tower. Track 3. ”Tears.” Nu-Colors.Track 4. ”Hey Baby.”Anthony White."Track 5. “Tear-drops Every-step I Take.” Tear-drops.Track 6. “Everything Man.” Main Ingredient.Track 7. ”Make Him Mine.” Gwen Owens.Track 8. “Don’t Ever Hurt Me.” The Rotations. Track 9. ”A Changed Man.” The Rotations.Track 10. “Just Let It Happen.” Chi-Chi.Track 11. ”Unlucky.” The Exceptionals.Track 12.”I Can’t Make it Anymore.”Richie Havens.Track 13. “I Can’t Make It.” Bessie Banks. Track 14. ”Take Me Home. “Donna King.Track 15. ”Baby I Mean What I Mean.” The Drifters.Track 16. “Take My Heart.”Mary Saxton.Track 17. ”I’ll Be Lovin You.” Soul Brother Six.Track 18. ”Manifesto.” A Case of Tyme. Track 19. ”A Fat Boy Can Cry.”Billy Stewart.Track 20. “A Slice of the Pie.” Jewel Atkins.Track 21. ” I’m a Winner.” A.K.A.Track 22. “Don’t Send No-one Else.” Ace Spectrum.Track 23. “Ain’t! That! Perculiar.” Al Woodson.Track 24. ”Don’t You Care.” Alice Clark. Track 25. ”Lonely Girl.” Annabelle ReZ. Well that’s the second 25 done. As last week. No Labels just titles, if you want to search them out and see what they sound like feel free, back next week with the next 25.Yours as Always K.T.F. HerMan (Allan from Sheffield. )

Mickey.Rooney.
I've a good mind to play [Do I Love you]this friday after the way Mr Roberts carried on last friday ? Mary have you fitted the plug to his chair!!Inever comment as a rule on other people's messages but the person who keeps mentioning VESPA'S ?? We wouldnt have been seen dead on one'In our day they were called Chip-Cutters.As were seen when you entered the chippy [Same Engine] As for Mr Dyson yes I will marry you' on one condition! you take all these moves you do on the sidelines and let rip on the floor. Obe hope you get chance to listen on friday' I know you love the banter between Pete and me 'and how all the Wheel people as well as the Torch crowd and many others' love you dearly. Mary on friday'I'm the tall one.

Twiggy
Hi Brian, i did state unless there was another previous Bali Hi Soul Nite, i would have been to young to attend The Bali Hi you knew,Alls i said i can't remember A night being called the Bali Hi earlier some must have been going the Torch when they were 10 then, on the re-opening in 1974 or perhaps in late 1973, The Bali Hi, did re-open then according to your records, i only knew one Bali Hi it also opened up as The Zanzibar and Central park i think, infact i would have been nearer 12 than 13 in 1970 so forgive this little innocent child, You know how it was you wouldn't dare go certain places without knowing someone,My big bro would have loved your kinds, theres only afew years in it either way with timing, so the Bali Hi must have been open in 1970 or 1971 then re-opened you say in 1973ish, i think we might be in 1973 when it re-opened and i brought Marvin Holmes 45 off Colin in 1974,To Mr Williams, oh yes i do remember you in more than one place, you were always seen as the competion because of your Hanley spots that i do know, of cause you were as seen as the competion thats how it was in those days,SOME DJ's even Covered them up, calling them COVER UPS alot of people who were not true Northern Soul Fans didn't understand this Northern stuff, for example some were fans of Stax stuff and there was those who only wanted to hear Motown, the handbag stuff. You say if i did see you in The Bali Hi then it would have been way before 1974, it certainly wouldn't have been before 1973 because i would have been only 15, anyway an understanding is happening and i'll have a word with some who know i went The Bali Hi with um,I admit i only went about 20 times if that but there was always a good YOUTH CLUB to go hence Chesterton and Bradwell, Ryecroft and Poolfields Youth clubs who played virtually all the big sounds. So Chris alls i'm saying is give or take a year Brian must have gone The Bali Hi as he knew it yet our paths never crossed, i can even remember Steph from leek who was always by Colin Curtis's side. Anyway most of us were there for The tunes, Djs were not treated like Gods as they are today, it was the dancers and those who went that little bit further to find that tune that touches them, Chris like i said the places were full of people who always try to use their age or size to bite you but those types always met their match, Hey i was a young Skinhead with a Francis Barnet and a Lambretta, not forgetting my BSA BANTAM. To Liddy did you really go The Torch when you were 14, i remember Bews up Burslem on the Corner, Keith was just taking over from this great guy who knew everything about OKEH RECORDS somewhere in this time, i try not to watch the clock because as Chris as said lifes to short.Anyway lads i'm really glad i'm away from the Soul Scene now, my zimmer frame is to heavy to push and its the young uns time, let them have their say and go, who wants to be a 90 year old Dj i dunna. any young up and coming Soul Djs your more than welcome to have a the stuff put onto a CD if i have got it.

Theresa
Mary could you play 'Everything's gonna be alright' PP Arnold for Carol, tell her me and Jayne can't wait to see again and hopefully that will be very soon, give her our love and best wishes. Thank you xx

jacko
what on earth are these fools on about,and why are they cluttering up the board.he was this old he didnt go there that was there this was here,what is the bbc doing.suposed to be no personal attacks.this is rubbish ever litely noones interested no more.whoevers in charge wants sacking.weres all the fun and info gone?jacko

Brian James
Just to educate you a bit more Twiggy. Major Lance did Strikes two days after The Torch, to an almost empty club, he sung alone with just a music box amplifier, yes I was there.And No I`m not out with the dates.Have you got your brain in gear to understand the obvious yet, re The Bahi Hi, don`t you understand ? Your picture is 1974 on The Tiffs reopening of The Bahi Hi following it`s refurbishment after The Mecca takeover, but the Bahi Hi pre-dates that opening by a few years, hence a lot of us know and went.I REST MY CASE AND NOW RETIRE FROM THIS MESSAGEBOARD UNLESS OF COURSE TWIGGY SPOUTS OUT MORE UNTRUE STATEMENTS

Brian James
Hiya Liz Cooke, yes Trentham disco with Bob Morris in 1970 was good, I liked the Monday nights in particular, never to full, plenty of space to dance and Bob Morris played loads of top class soul music, Bob went The Torch at the weekend as we all did. The Starlight was a bit dodgy if you didn`t know some of the main lads in there,ie, Murf, Tim etc. it was the skinhead era, and rivally was strong amongst various local areas, of course we were young and a bit hot headed, even remember Gracies Cafe Bikers from Hanley turning up at Trentham Gardens gates one soul night for a right rumpus, pre-arranged of course.Jimmy Liddy our paths have crossed in the past, have a word with Skido he knows me wellCheers

Chris Williams
Twiggy I said a while ago to people who mattered, that I wudn't post on Mary's Mesbo again but this Bali Hi stuff is really interesting. A few months ago you said (not naming me directly but most of us knew who you meant)that I 'spyed' on the DJ's at the Bali Hi to find out what they were playing and you have repeated it recently and I know from your comments when you visited The Foxley and spoke to my FRIENDS that it is aimed at me but hey! I was at the Top Rank at the time and was already playing them! You mention Colin Curtis but fail to give any mention to Ian Turner and I must mention to you that both Colin and Ian have been friends of mine for many many years. Any tunes I 'may' not have known I would only have to ask and that is still the same with Colin nowadays as I speak to him at many venues where he is playing. Brian James mentions some great soul clubs particularly the El Pussy and I, along with me old school mate and Top Rank bar manager, Don Griffiths, were regular visitors. Along with Stoke's greatest Northern Soul Dancer - John Murphy! If you saw me at the Bali Hi it was way before '74 and I used to go there with a lad from 'Castle who I ain't seen for years - Tony Powner. My D'J commitments over the years have meant that I haven't been able to visit as many soul nights as I would like and I admit that on trying to break into the Northern DJ rosta, I did once become a little disillussioned but the music is always there in your heart! You have said that many times but why the constant bickering and stuff. I meet people on the scene who I haven't seen for years and meet people for the first time - as recently happened on numerous occasions at 'The Wheel' and it's just the best buzz ever! It is the greatest scene to be involved in, why make such a problem. If people don't like a certain venue they will judge for themselves not by the views of someone 'from affar' I am not a 'Northern Soul DJ - never said I was! but I love the music and the scene. I've been on it for a long time, whether you like it or not! and intend to be there for a lot longer.It's time to put this cr** to bed. I'll buy you a pint and shake your hand anytime, you are a soul man with great knowledge, let's all be together for the greatness of the scene. Ok, knock the bits that need knockin' but Hey! As I've found out in recent years - Life's too short! KTF

Steve Bowles (ex Catacombs)
Hi Mary my wife Jane and I from Perton near Wolverhampton were involved in the filming of the forthcoming Souled Out film last year filming in the Kings Hall and a redundant hospital building.Could you please tell us and confirm the apparent title change to a Northern Soul Film.If possible could you play Heartaches Away my Boy Christine Cooper. Thankyou

Twiggy
To GP 150, Had Lambretta a mucky green in colour and all the mirrors, when i was 15, Dad had a Red Vestpa, i also had a Releigh Wisp. Honda 50 and Honda 90, NSU Moped which we souped up, was like a bloody rocket, The Releigh Wisps top speed on the clock said 25 miles an hour, we souped this up and it would beat any Lambretta, my pride and joy was a FRANCIS BARNET, just wonder if you would know what one of them was. To Liddy somethings wrong somewhere, me and Buster and Hammo were a few who went the opening night of The Bali Hi in 1974 The one we REMEMBER, not saying they may not be an earlier Bali Hi Soul Nite, got the picture to prove it, there must have been another Bali Hi previously, i do remember you as you know and alot of the others Flynny, it was a great club and yes wasn't that well attended, we all knew each other as you know the place was full of Castle lads. Now Brian James, i do remember Liddy being in the Bali Hi but this was later around 1974, there must have been earlier Bali Hi Soul Nites, Liddy ain't that much older than me but i would be 13 ish and still at school, time can play tricks on us all. I have always said that we all were lined up and told to lean on these railings outside The Bali Hi, MOORES SCRAP YARD was behind us and Colin Curtis will be joining us this bloke said he never did join us on the photo. The jury is still out on this one, so i guess Brian you must have gone to a place called The Bali Hi in 1970 to 1971, i went to The Torch and couldn't get in because i was about 13 ish at the time, i wasn't going to hang about when someone said The Bikers are coming, dunna forget in those times we all dabbled in a bit of cider, anything with a kick to it but i never took any drugs and won't even touch an aspirin to this day, so i'm blaming the cider, sadley Buster as just died who i went to the torch with but two other friends are still with us, those bloody buses up to tunstall took ages to get there, you could walk it quicker. The Trouble is Brian i live in the future because thats coming the past as gone i ain't got now't to prove to anybody, The Crystal Building as changed hands that many times over the years is it any wonder its so easy to get things wrong,I don't even remember Brunswick but rememeber The Crystal, Bali Hi, Tiffanys, Polyannas,Fatty Arbuckles,Central Park, i'm still don't understand why we were told its the opening night of the Bali Hi but there were rumours its going to be called Casino after the Torch had shut down, only the person who took that photo and may a couple of those in the know just know exactly what was going on at that time but Wigan Casino was about to open i think,i'm glad it did. To Pecker we must have been taken for a ride all those years ago my age and timing just dunna add up But Tiffanys was still the place i would like to be if could go back.

Brian James
Hello Jimmy You are spot on , don`t forget Skido as well with the lads you mentioned also POD was there now and againGood days , tough days , yeah we all had a few skirmishes, none more than going The Rank when Ring Dang and Garside etc etc were running Hanley, remember the socks mate , lime green for us , red for Hanley. Sorry Twiggy before your time as proven with your daft comments.

Paul Donnelly
The Torch Reunion - Saturday 24th October 2009When Paul Donnelly and I first mooted the idea of staging a a Torch reunion night , we agreed that we had to do it correctly .Please do not get me wrong , or misunderstand our meaning of the statement " correctly " : this does not imply that those creditable people in the past who have staged a similar night , have not done it incorrectly . Our interpration of the word " correctly " , means that Paul and I imposed a discipline on ourselves , in order to ensure that we produced and staged , a night befitting the respected name of The Torch , honouring a venue that provided the musical soundtrack to many peoples' lives , and to an era that forged friendships that have stood the test of time . The old adage of " if it is worth doing , it is worth doing right " is to the forefront of this endeavour , and we feel we are doing just that with this night ........ The venue is 400 yards from Hose Street in Tunstall . The DJs are authentic Torch DJs .The music will be 100% authentic Torch " stopping the horse next door from sleeping " tunes : all the well known sounds plus many more that have been forgotten .Profits , after expenses , will go to two Tunstall charities selected by Radio Stoke's Mary Fox .Full details - ticket prices / availability etc - will be announced in the next two weeks .In the meantime if you wish to apply for advanced tickets please do so by emailing mePaulDonnellyBP@aol.com

Liz Cooke originally Fenton Girl
Far preceeding the Torch was the Starlight, longton St Johns youth club( Bob McNicol, Topsy, Eddie and the Meir crowd} and Trentham gardens - best DJ and soul boy Bob Morris (knew more about good tunes than anyone else - Green Door being one I recall him liking)- great memories of scooter days, giving Johns from Starlight my copy of Walk On By which he played at closing time - fond memories - still listen in to the show - thanks

Steve Amison
A big thank you to everyone who attended the Birches Head Club do last Friday for Ellie Mae, we raised £250 on the night plus we've received another £100 from a generous soulie who wishes to remain anon. We'll be arranging to pass the funds on to Ellie Mae parents this week. Once again thanks from the Foxley Boys. Cheers & KTF Amo

Kerstin Andersson
Hej!I´m up north and have always been far away from any shows. Was and still is a lonely mod, listening to Motown and pop, Sob. Well, the Isle of Man 67 with the Bee Gees (of course), Cream and a lot of others. And the Who in Norrköping in 6? and a tired and pathetic Wilson Picket in Stockholm in 8?.Well, as a happily married granny, playing W 0 W and enjoying your show I´ll go on listening to my favourite music. And get back soon when I am 59 and when we are celebrating our 9th anniversiry.

jimmy liddy
hi dave james i have just been reading your coments you are correct with the club scene im 55 are you a few years older and around 1970 did you have a mustach you got picked on by a guy upstairs in the torch one saturday night but the guy came off far worse it may not have been you and ther was not a lot of trouble there but that skicks in my mind where you more from the tombo .chat. mick garner. era

jimmy liddy
hi brian james your name sounds familier in 1970 the lads from newcastle woud end the weekend at the "bali hi" you woud remember . flynny. pat smith. evo. dave breannan. ged and tessa scally .hepher and more from newcastle it was 1970 .colin curtis was playing the records it never got very busy . i remember frank booper and a few more lads from the wheel turning up . for me in that year it was the torch friday, and saturday till about 10 then off to the wheel.bye sunday we were pretty well shot i woud say no wheel this week but come thursday you were up for it again . looking back what great days we had

gp 150
to twiggy re scooter cant recall you avin a lambretta or vespa scooter at all or at on about one of them triang ones yer pushed with one foot lol but was curious about your acccident didst fall off and land on yer head twiggy lol and ktf

Twiggy
Hi Brian James, I went The Place and it was a bit to cramped for my liking, i suffer from closed spaces and i won't even attempt to spell it. Got The photo of Bali Hi opening night and i'm pretty sure it was 1974, hey if i'm wrong i'm wrong we all make mistakes.Its funny i also went a place in Burslem which i think was called Strikes, Disco was happening then, it was alright but theres a difference between if you stay or if you go, thats up to the Dj, i went twice and that was it, it just lacked something, i never liked The Place or Sammy Belles, all those good tunes that were knocking about and you mainly got the bog standard kind of music from our Scene that we liked, knowing the Soul Underground Scene meaning the records thats the kind of tunes i wanted to hear, if the Djs didn't know um how could they play um but yet called um Soul Nites, i remember seeing many a spy Dj from other clubs, coming into The Bali Hi just to see if they could get the names of big records that Colin and Co played, its called competion and theres now't wrong with that as long as its fair, oh yes i remember the cover ups well.My mate came around my house last night who did virtually everywhere, he as said you are 3 years out with your timing or there abouts and he to remembers seeing Major Lance Upstairs so it all ties in, i have always said this, why was The Golden Torch Packed when Major Lance visited the Torch and just down the road in a very good venue a short while later and hardly anybody turns up to see him, thats always puzzled me. To Charlie Hatcher, I don't know exactly when the torch shut down but i have always thought it was around 1973 ish, now The Bali Hi Soul Nites came sometime around this time after which i think was 1974, I know Colin very well and my sister always pestered him about Soul Music, forget The Bali Hi we are in Knutton Working Mens club now and those nights were fantastic, Tuesday Nites absolutely packed or pretty full, I remeber Trevor and Steph two Soul Dancers who made alot of people jealous and still see them knocking about to this day, Steph who wouldn't remember me because i was a lot younger anna changed a bit and i see Trevor mainly in his car,Times were changing fast a few months later the Disco Music was coming more and more into fashion we were approaching the 80's fast and some just couldn't do the change or see it coming,i stayed a collecter of the Music not a dealer, i just went in search of tunes or singers i had heard or linked with our Super Stars of yester year, i found some outstanding stuff and still finding to this day,A good un thats being released soon is by the underated Leon Ware and Friends watch out for it you may just like it.I have to say Charlie that Photo of us The Gang outside the Bali Hi is a bloody Bafferler,we were told its the opening night but you have got me thinking now, because theres something so strange about that photo, anyway i have one of 3 original photos on A4 piece of paper.

Pat Boulton
I loved hearing Dust my Broom last week (Ike&Tina) took me right back to the Torch where I watched them live many times. Another great track by Ike&Tina from those early days with the |Ikettes was Tell Her I'm Not Home (I think) which was another great example of the backing girls lyrical question/answer technique. Crazy Bout You Baby is a track I would LOVE to hear on the show.Regards,Pat

Brian James
Is anyone else going to give Twiggy a correct local soul history lesson ?Twiggy says The Bahi Hi room at The Crystal was not doing sunday soul nights in 1971, he knows of course, although he was to young to be there.

Brian James
Twiggy I`m not out with my dates The Bahi Hi was open in 1970/1 doing soul nights when The main room was The Crystal prior to the change over buy out with Mecca, and the reopening in 74 under the name Tiffanies,but you can`t seem to get it into your head, you know nothing about the soul scene at The Crystal and Bali Hi / Brunswick prior to you putting long trousers on and leaving school .The Bahi Hi DID NOT START FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 1974, please learn something !!

Re: Mickey Rooney
Mickey, So Failsworth/Oldham is full of people who have got learning difficulties? Well if thats the case why don't you live there, your the one who is still walking around with a Christmas paper hat on! You say that you are on at the Polish Club tomorrow night, well as you know I don't pay but....I will be still asking for my money back tomorrow!! Do they know that your (Dj'Set} is "Box Car Willie" & Billy Fury? I hope that you have tuned that New Flat Screen telly in for tomorrow afternoon? So when I call to see Wanda on Valentines Day! Wanda and I, can watch it! when you are in the bookies! Yah that operation that you are having is to suck all the poison out of you!! And I have asked the Aneathist to have that day off!! Pete xx

kay lowe
Hi Mary, Would you say hello to all the people from the Nottingham area who are coming to Jersey next week end for the Weekender at The Mayfair Hotel, I think this is a first for Jersey and I hear from the organiser Fitzy that 140+ are coming over Look forward to meeting you all! KTF

Pete Sco,,fri 13th,,oo-errrr
hiya Mary,how at duck,I would like to join the FrankWilson debate,if I may.You know,in my opinion,there are a lot of records being played out there "worth" a fortune,that DONT fill the dancefloor,that are NOT part of any historical importance,that are lacking exuberance,that have no infectious beat,that are rarely talked about,that don't belong on the soul scene,that have inferior pedigree,that DONT get the crowd clapping,arms aloft singin,and finally that don't have a team like the GREAT Frank Wilson,the GREAT Funk brothers,the GREAT Motown producers behind it.In my opinion "DO I LOVE YOU" has all of the afore-mentioned,and I know why the great Mr Roberts bought one,in 1979,it was the same reason I did,cuz everyone(well almost everyone) loved it and I know,as soon as Mr Roberts hit the deck start button and the intro started,then, JUST AS now,everyone(well almost everyone) headed for the dance floor.I believe ,also, the excitement,and the anticipation about the up-coming auction,is truly justified,and the price tag correct,the reason ??SIMPLE ,there are only 2 known(maybe 3??),IN THE WORLD,yes thats right,IN THE WORLD!!. The first one I had was in 1978 it was pressed as "I never knew" by Eddie Foster on the IN label,a bootleg seldom seen now.I believe the great production team and Mr Wilson deserve a bit more respect than that..to dislike something FINE,but some of the words used are,well should I say UNFORTUNATE..I believe they were given out at Motown promotion parties as freebies,but why did Mr Gordy not like it??..I believe he DID like it,but the problem was he and Frank were at odds,Frank wanted to sing as well as write,Mr Gordy wanted him to produce only.I may be wrong..Oh happy days..(ps all you DJ's out there,including Mary,,flip it over you are missing a belter on the B-side)pps to SONG for MOTOWN,when can we have a listen,please..keep a tight bum y'all,till next time..SCO xx

Brian James
OK TwiggyWe now know FACT the Bahi hIwas running a soul night in 1970/1, just ask people who know,Tiffs kicked in a year or two later, The Penny Farhing was also a good night in 1970 Jamie spot on mate, what about Strikes in Burslem Colin Diamond also did a regular night spot there in the seventies,yes Twiggy he did use his real name , I remember watching the bus being lowered in via the roof for a resturant car.Nice disco, it was to be in competition with The Place with nice plush armchairs etc, but it failed The Place Empire was to strong and popular with the masses.

SCO
to DANNY WINTER an absolute HERO,,Rest in Peace my dear friend,God bless you ,and your family,,and THANKYOU for what you did for me and everyone here,I know your Mam and Dad and your family are proud of you,,and so am I ,and my family.thanks JINKSY for letting us know.DANNY.(HERO).R.I.P..SCO

Twiggy
To Jamie, You are right about a few things, yes there were other Nights where Soul Music was played,Penny Farthing by the bus station in Hanley i do remember it, along with the old skating Ring, where we as youngsters had some great fun, We young Soul Fans locally didn't have to travel that far because i personally think we had The NUMBER ONE SOUL DISC JOCKEY in Colin Curtis, Colin worked the floor or places i saw him Dj better than anybody else, The lads went all the Soul Places if could get into um, as you know things were a bit stricter then, I have to say this Colin as always been on the top of his game regarding Soul Music, weither hes still got it well thats up to the punters to turn up and speak with their feet. Been through some old stuff and Brian James as got it all wrong about times, hes nearly 4 years out and still got Marvin Holmes YOU BETTER KEEP HER which i brought through Colin Curtis in 1974 and i know that the opening night was shortly before this time,Not saying Brian wasn't there but very doubtful because i would have known him and time can play tricks on us all, hey we all aren't as perfect as the great KNOW chef who i think takes the iss out of the celebs, my kind of person and this Scene is full of um. Hard Working down to earth people.To Pete Scho, i know your favourite DJ is Pete Tong, so i'm calling you in future Pete Thong, Hope to come up The Crown in Burslem to you soon, i have heard its a very good night, from some who have attended.

Charlie Hatcher
Twiggy I went to the Bali Hi way before 1974 AND before the Torch closed.Went on me scooter before I smashed it up in '72! Got the scars to prove it - Ouch! There's nothing worse than being alone!

Mickey.Rooney
Pete yes I am playing some tunes at the Polish Club Valentines night in Failsworth' But the bad news is' theres a height restriction. Now before you tell everyone about my little operation ! of which you said dont buy any LP.s you wont hear the end of them? and make sure your okay to dj at the allnighter' How did you go on sueing diet coke ?Somebody said you were crossing oldham road the other day and when you got to the middle' The police said treat it as a roundabout.Oldham as you know is for people with learning difficulties like that road sign near your Modest Semi' End of Roundabout. Right getting off now see you saturday Polish Club dont bring that Goldie or the posh one Nick. Mary carnt wait for next friday I'm the tall one. xx

Kenny
friday 27th Feb,,,MILTON BOWLING Club,,Soul,Motown,hand bag stuff,70's WELL KNOWN popular SOUL ONLY,,, £4 Tickets ONLY ,,, special guest Frank Barker ,,Tel 01782 538283 or 079 6363 5287 to reserve tickets (or mail p.sco@hotmail.co.uk) ,,STUNNING venue,loads of ladies attend,cheap beer,great dancefloor.please note this is NOT a rare N.SOUL/crossover only event.thankyou Mary,Ken.

SONG for Motown
song now copyrighted,,backing track done,,words need finishing,,any suggestions what happens next..am sending it to a producer to get it appraised for release(maybe Ian Levine?)..ANY suggestions would be nice.

sue from stafford
hi mary just listening to you on listern again (for the 2nd time iv a lot of book work this week) about concerts you wish you had seen well mine was michael jackson & jackson 5 it would have been 1970 to 72 ish when they arranged a u.k. tour i would be about 15ish and me and my cousin sharon managed to get front row seats at birmingham odean it took a lot of time and and luck to get those seats it was the days of going into birmingham and standing in a queue for hours any way i dont know if you remember mary david cassidy did a big concert in london and there was unfortunatley a fatal accident so the jackson 5 cancelled all there u.k. gigs . I never did manage to get to see the jackson 5 or michael jackson since, my cousin sharon and i had to go into birmingham and exchange our tickets we swoped one gig ticket for two gig tickets for the same price. alvin stardust and the glitter band !!!!! that says it all dosent it !!! oh it just wasnt the same x

sue from stafford
hi mary could you please play love dont come no stronger jeff perry for my valentine steve we shall have a bit of a smooch round the kitchen thanks mary x

Ashley Wem
Hi just to let you know about a cracking night at the Middlesbrough Empireon Friday 10th April 09It’s with Wally Black and the soul spinnersWith Tommy Hunt Live on stage£5Doors 9pm till 4am!

Steve Amison
Another quick shout for the Charity Do the Foxley Boys are running this Friday night 13th February 2009 at the Birches Head Gardeners Club. Oak St. Birches Head Stoke On Trent ST1 2NB. The night is in aid of local young lady "Ellie Mae Mellor”. Music will be Northern, Motown, Modern, Crossover. 8.30 pm till Late. Admission On The Door £2.50 minimum donation. PROCEEDS GOING TO ELLIE MAE. Everyone concerned is giving their time & facilities for free. For further details or directions please see Outer Circle Scooter Club website at www.outercirclesc.co.uk Please try & come to support this very worthy cause. Cheers & hope to see you all on Friday night. KTF Amo

Jamie
Re Twiggy & BJ - Arent you forgetting The Place and Penny Farthing? I remember soul (not 'northern' word wasnt around then- was just soul) in the late 6os early 70s. Penny Farthing was my favourite, small club, great atmosphere and the floor seemed to move when records like 'El Watusi' 'Free For All' 'Ghost in House' etc were played.Mary - A record that was played at the Penny Farthing on a regular basis was 'Five O'Clock Worls' by I think The Vogues. I've never heard you play it, any chance of playing it for an old soulie???

vinny soulshaker
re frank wilsons do i love you auction? everybodys opinion respected, whether its loved or hated but personally i think its a great tune if not the vocals and lyrics... but that instrumentation wow top notch stuff dont be surprised if it does well over 30k , ill start the biddin at a tenner hee hee ktf vinny

Twiggy
To Brian James, In 1970 i'd sill be at School and theres no way The Bali Hi i went happened that early unless there was a Bali Hi before, most of the lads who i have mentioned would perhaps know exactly when The Bali Hi happened, to be honest there were about 50 to 100 people going on a Sunday and Thursday Night and PECKER got it right it was 1974 the Bali Hi happened just after The Torch had closed FACT as far as i'm concerned, we had All DAYERS happening which were poorly attended but conna ever remember going to an All Nighter in the same building as The Bali Hi, i know my dates are right so maybe perhaps i was going to a Bali Hi reunion week in week out, I certainly went Chesterton Youth Club and used to stand outside Bradwell Youth Club listening to The Soul Music. Beechy who was one of the main soul dancers always ran onto the dancefloor doing a back flip,I'm pretty ceratin this year was 1974 because of Marvin Holmes You Better Keep Her is from about that time, Castle was a close area we all knew each other from one end of the borough to the other end of the borough. Its so strange you know The Kingspin is having a revival soon, theres only one thing wrong The Kingspin was a Soul Nite on a Saturday Nite so why call it Kingspin Revival, the last one was rammed with Castle folk, Colin Curtis did Knutton Working Mens Club he mainly played the better known Soul Tunes and mixed abit of the chart stuff in to keep the chart fans happy,another great place. Alls i can say to you is your dates must be mixed up and there are alot who have looked onto this message board know exactly when The Bali Hi Soul Nite was,so i guess they might have a say when they think it was, i just can't remember The Crystal and The Bali Hi being the same time but i do remeber on the odd occassion the Bottom Room where The Bali Hi was being open to The Main Room which i remember as TIFFS.

the brianettes fazakerly L`pool
goldie goldie your`e so SWEET with movy groovy dancing FEET goldie goldie stay as you ARE heart a goldie your`e a STAR Goldie goldie your`e so HIP youv`e worked so hard enjoy your TRIP x

steve sco
hello mary,another GREAT sunday session at the wheel,a full house,the (IN) CROWD was outa sight,not one poor record played,thanks as allways to pete and jackie who keep the wheel turning,and always so generous and welcoming,nice to see all the stoke lads in their element, history continues to repeat it self,absolutely fantastic.Keep up the good work,Best wishes to you and all.

SX200 Pete - Re; "Frank Wilson"
Hi Vinny SoulShaker, I will let you into a little secret I have owned a 1979 British copy of Frank Wilson "Do I Love You" (In Deed I Do) TMG 1170. I needed it for Dj'ing in the 80's and I paid £20 Quid for it? that was 18 Quid more than it was worth!! Pete xx.

PECKER
TIFFS & THE BALI HI I REMEMBER GOING TO TIFFS SUNDAY NIGHT SESSIONS AT TIFFS ROUNDABOUT 74-75ish down in the BALI HI WITH COLIN CURTIS, I ALSO REMEMBER SOUL SAM JOCKING THERE ASWELL. I STAND TO BE CORRECTED BUT I THINK AT THE SAME TIME KIETH MINSHULL & CHRIS WILLIAMS WERE ALSO DING THE STEAM MACHINE, BOTH GIGS WERE A 7pm - 11pm AFFAIR.TIFFS WAS A LONG RUNNING REGULAR SPOT AND ALSO HAD A WEDNESDAY NIGHT SLOT ASWELL, I REMEMBER GOING TO COLWYN BAY ALLNIGHTER THE YATE ALLNIGHTER HALESOWEN ALLDAYER, ALL THESE ORGANISED FROM THE TIFFS SCENE.AS TIME WENT BY ALLDAYER BECAME A REGULAR SUNDAY OCCURENCE[ THERE WAS EVEN ONE FOR THE QUEENS SILVER JUBLIEE [ 1977 ]PERSONALLY I'D SAY THAT TIFFS INBETWEEN 74-80 WAS A VERY ENJOYABLE & IMPORTANT SOUL VENUE IN THE POTTERIES & NATIONWIDEWITH MANY FOLKS GOING THERE AFTER THE CASINO ALLNIGHTER,

Andy Scoffin (Scoff) - Crewe
another big fuss blowing up over Do I Love You, clearly the price issue is obscene but to call it over rated trash is very harsh - typically it's never been any different on this scene - anything popular and in demand is trashed by many. Not the best Motown record by far but a long way off being the worst and categorised as over rated trash.PS an alternative view and opinion.

PECKER
TALK OF A TORCH REVIAVAL NIGHT IN OCTOBER IN THE NORTHERN PART OF STOKE, MORE NEWS ON THE SOUL SOURCE.COM WEBSITE.IT IS IN ITS THE EARLY STAGES YET SO IT'S ADVISABLE TO KEEP POPPING ONTO THE SITE TO KEEP UP WITH HOW THE ORGANISERS ARE PROGRESSING.SHOULD BE A GOOD'EN.

sue from stafford
Just like to say a big thank you to pete roberts for a fab fab fab sunday afternoon at the twisted wheel i danced my socks off (could not find you as we left to get our train) thanks pete lovley to see you and hopefully we shall be back soon. Met up with some old school freinds which was great so a big hi to gary and tony from brownhills Also great to see you goldie smooth dancing as ever !!!! thanks for the info on detroit im hopeing to go in april /may time so am just putting it all together hope you enjoy cyprus hope to see you soon.

Herman(Allan from Sheffield.)
Hi Mary, Here as I promised, is the first list in my,”HerMan’s tracks to go to sleep by, “ Track 1.A.C.Poston,”I’m So Full of Love (For My Baby). Track 2. O.C.Smith, “I’m So Glad I Fell in Love with You.”Track3. Joannie Summers,”Never Throw Your Dreams Away.”Track 4. Barbara Lewis,”Ask the Lonely.”Track 5.Bill Bush,” I’m Waiting.”Track 6. Cissy Houston, “Gonna, Take the Easy Way Out.” Track 7.Daisy Hicks,”More.” Track 8. Danielle Daris,” Don’t Love Me and Leave Me.”Track 9. Dennis Taylor,”Smile.”Track 10. The Trumains,”Ripe for the Picking.”Track 11.Grace Little,”The Love I lost.” Track 12.Gary De.Vaux, ”Front of the Line.”Track13.Mike Jemison, ”You’ll Never Get My Love .” Track 14.The Intruders, ”It Must Be Love,”Track 15.Tobi Legend, ”No Good to Cry.” Track16. ”Ain’t Nothing, Like Love,”100% Aged in Soul.Track 17.The Affair ”Are You Ready,” . Track 18.Kim English,”Simply Grateful.”Track 19.Tu Tu Jones, “I Just Can’t.”Track 20.Ketty Lester,”Let’s Take it Nice and Easy." Track 21.Trebles & Bass,”My Sweet Senorita.”Track 22.101 North,”Forever Yours.” Track 23.Frank and James,”How Long is Forever.”Track 24.Sy Hightower,”I Know Your Leaving Me."Track 25. The Four Tops. ”Just a Little Love (Before My Life is Gone,).” Well that’s the first 25 done. No Labels just titles, if you want to search them out and see what they sound like feel free,if not well then that's your loss,back next week with the next 25.Yours as Always K.T.F. HerMan(Allan from Sheffield

Modest Semi-Detached in Sunny Manchester
Hi Wanda not Vanda I know Mickey thinks that he is talking posh! When he calls you Wanda!! Little feet hey, well don't worry about my size 7 feet? I have got Big Hands!! See you are Calling my Modest semi and my conservatory again? Well how would you know about the size of my conservatory the "Stage Room" when you are not allowed in, your just jealous because you can't have one! Lets be honest Mickey it would look a bit silly on the 13th Floor of "NELSON MANDELA" House!! And I did go out with "Cinderella" it was you who went with the Ugly Sister!! Don't you remember? you would say don't laugh lads, I know shes ugly, but shes greteful and she has got some belting records!! Oh and when we are on the Mary Fox Show on the 20th February don't think that you are sitting with me? And how are you going to explain to the Council where all of your FLAT'S skirting boards and doors have gone? Mickey I know its been cold, but I don't think there going to be pleased!! And I think they will put your rent up!! I do hope so. Pete xx.

Brett
vinny soulshaker - I agree that £30k is not bad for an overplayed, over-rated piece of tripe.

rob littlewood
hi mary ,will be going to soulvation saturday at rugeley ,could you play , funny feeling by al kent ,please, for all the soulies who will be going ,love the show.rob,

Brian James
Sorry Twiggy as expected you failed miserably your Local Soul Knowledge O LevelAs said to you I`m talking 1970/1, when the local big soul clubs in the area were The Torch, The Crystal/Bahi Hi and Brunswick Rooms.The Starlight in Stoke (later Inset/Changes ) The Rank Hanley ( Steam Machine not yet arrived )ElPussy Longton and torch boy Bob Morris who ran Trenham Gardens soul nights to a lesser degree..We would go the Torch on a saturday Bahi Hi on a sunday, the nighters were in their infancy.You made us laugh when you said The Bahi Hi came after the Torch FACT you say, sorry sunshine you were not there, The Bahi Hi outlasted the Torch when The Cystal was sold with Mecca and became Tiffanies, The Bahi Hi room downstairs maintained it`s name, but it certainly was big for soul nights in 1970 young Twiggy who was not there. all your ramblings are from a 1ater seventies era PLEASE GET YOUR FACTS CORRECT

carol from shrewsbury
Hi maryas its valentines day on saturday could you play 'bless you' by chairman of the board for three great friends of mine OB, Goldie and Pete Roberts for all they are doing. I want to thank them very much and tell them i love them loads. x x x

GOLDIE WHEEL DANCE STEWARD
Sue :www.detroitfreepress.com..click on THE MOTOWN DISC bottom right first page Gx

"LEO"(The "VIRGO") Manchester.
Hi,MARY,good show B/Stoke,anyone who feel,s that they would like to have an open "AIR"discussion about "SOUL" music & the,"SELF-INDULGENT" comment,s that have been placed on the message board,"PEDANTIC" contribution,s Included. No computer research, if ya don,t mind. If you have been&seen, talk about It,If ya aint, listen to people who ,"HAVE!!!",cheer,s &B/Appy,ya,all! Leo.

vinny soulshaker
hi pete roberts enjoyed chat got photos of your lamby sx 200 scoot, very nice hopefully when it gets warmer will try and get the lads from outer circle and torch to have a ride up to wheel one sunday session cheers vinny ps will give my li 150 a grand and my limited edition picture sleeve of frank wilsons do i love you with no writing on the label hee hee c u soon

vinny soulshaker
hi pete r brett re frank wilson,s do i love you kenny burrells copy is going to be auctioned off in march it is expected to fetch well over 30k not bad for an overplayed over rated piece of tripe even with writing on the label ktf

"Lightbown-Lil"(a.k.a,Lily Lane)
To Mrs,Jackie Roberts,.(nee,Bamber); Jackie love, do you mind if I send your hubby Pete Robert,s,T.W.C. a "Valentine!",He played music with "GUSTO!!!" on Sun 8/2/09,he got me dancin & I got me Kex in a "TWIST!". Jackie,would you ask Mickey Rooney if he will Marry Me?,if he say,s yes I will treat you all to a Pig,s trotter dinner at the,U.C.P! Luv from Lily,("Bandy-Leg,s-Lil"to her mate,s).

Colin Marshall Stockport
With Valentine's Day in mind [ just a few hours after your show closes] please give a spin of Marvin and Tammi's "If this world were mine" for the lovely lady in my life Kathryrn ......and tell her[the lucky lady} I can be romantic!!!!!Thank you, Mary

Pete Dyson
Hi Mary,Re;Twisted Wheel, Sunday 8/2/09.Great Atmosphere & Music nostalgia! A good mix of age group,s attended, regardless of the weather &travel distance(over 400!!!) Looking forward to the LIVE-BAND event 27/3/09,NITER.(Wigans-All/Star,s),I hope they have a Good Bass player!(How ya doin Brian).Pete Robert,s was very VOCAL on the mike givin out his out his, THOUGHTS-of-CHAIRMAN-Pete(with GUSTO!!!)Scary!(nice-1-Pete lad!),No Credit-CRUNCH at the WHEEL! cheer,s G/show,Pete Dyson.

ozz
Just a quick note, that the KINGSPIN CHARITY REUNION 2 IS ON THE 7th March at the KINGS HALL STOKE, Quite a lot of good soul sounds will be played along with a great mix of youth club classics, Dj's are BRUNO BROOKES , OZZ, And Local 70's singer PHIL DIAMOND, Tickets are on sale from me at Ozz Sound & Lighting Lonsdale street Stoke, 01782 250003. Thanks & Hopefully see some of you on the 7th !! Ozz.

goldie dance steward 9/01
Sue & Steve (Stafford) & Gerry Murphy sorry I had to dash had to come home to baby sit.Sue hope you enjoy the States Detroit is an hours flight from Chicago & a couple from de Big Apple ..It would be like a pilgrim style visit if you can get up to Michigan & visit the Museum as we celebrate 50 years of Motown..The museum is a kic k in the pants away from Detroit Met city airport ..There are some great motels to stay in if you wanna a one night stay The Georgian on Grattiot avenue is the best thats in Roseville ..lots to do in Detroit cos of its lake loc ation ..St Clare shores is cool with trips over to Belle isle ..they do Museum tours or you can make your own way to the Snakepit....Enjoy your visit try www. Detroit freepress its fab & shows you min...ute detailed maps etc xxx.The Crosville Social club Crewe is A Brill spot it was a great night sat the people are so friendly .Andy Scoffin I will get down for ya 50th..Clive Veronica & Howard are a joy to behold Ita was great seeing Anne Pat ( wheelettes) & Carol & spider.Peter robbo & I had a really good time & Petes set was superb he is an excellent DJ...THe WHeel on Sunday wow ..Well folks THIS IS THE WHEEL at its best ...GO NOW WHILE ITS AT ITS PEAK ...5oo happy punters all grooving to the sounds of Robbo & Greeny ...THIS PLACE IS DE PLACE TO GO for all soulies worldwide ..I scored Sundays event 500 zillion out of 10 it just gets better & better WE ARE SO LUCKY TO HAVE de TWISTEED WHEEL MANCHESTER...Cant wait for Nick Marshall`s spot The place wil;l be packed out FOR THIS GENTLEMAN & SCOLAR OF SOUL..Thats on the 27th friday ..Right I`m off to Cyprus yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Goldie xxxxxxxxxxxxx To days track SEE SAW Aretha ..PS great to see PETE DYSON & DEREK & Teresa on Sunday !!

Tony Heinemann (Nantwich)
Hi Mary,Very enjoyable night at the crossville club crewe (sat).Nick to guest at the next one in march,look forward to that.Could you please play hand it over by Chuck Jackson.Cheers.

Ian Gray (Gosport)
Hi Mary (t.o.w.),On the Raphael Saadig trackthis guy real is a big name on R & B scene and clearly has a love for old school, another classic by him is "Keep marching" well worth a play.How about The Artistics "Patty cake patty cake" a change from the norm for them, a really happy dancer.You still my other Women.KTFIan ps. would love to do a guest spot but your a long way away, is it possible to do a phone in ??

TRIBUTE TO ROYAL MARINE DANNY WINTER
Today i have been catching up with my local news from back home via the wonders of the internet.Danny 28 years old,a local lad from Marple ,Stockport was killed in action ,bravely serving his country in Afganistan's Helmand province earlier this month.His funeral took place on 6/02/09 and over a thousand people were in attendance etc.i wish i could have been there to pay my respects with the others.He was 'one of us 'and will never be forgotten.Mary please play BRING THE BOYS HOME by FREDA PAYNE for Danny and his mates from Zulu ,Company of the 45 commando.If anybody overthere is listening ,we are all thinking of you at this moment in time and hope you all return to the UK safe and well very soon!JINKSY ,MURCIA

Mickey Rooney
Pete you said nobody noticed that you had slipped out the back door at the Pack Horse' As soon as I arrived home and parked the car in the private car park I noticed Footprints in the Snow ? The tracks led straight to my front door. I'd never seen feet that small in my life ! It was like somebody had put a small pair of shoes on a Sparrow. I noticed You seem very upset about The MODEST SEMI ? comments' is this why its now up for sale? Placeing it in a glossy Mag saying [Sea Views from every room]is pure Fiction' The river Irwell doesnt count. The area is that grubby that even the mice wear overalls. Anyway thats not what I wanted to ask you' What have you been saying to this young lad Nick coming to the wheel next month' He played a Record on Marys show and commented [I used to play this getting ready to go out' it cheered me up. Its much to fast to dance to though ? Pete it would have been a smooch record at the Wheel? I suggest you buy Nick some stick on scars and ask him not to dress to posh. Right about this car your thinking of buying' Corgi dont make four by fours so stop telling Mary lies. Brett I hope he hasnt won you over' even the Samaritans hang up on him. When he was fiveteen he dated a girl for about a year' when we used to ask him [Does she have a sister called Cinderella] He used to think she was a Film Star. Anyway got to go and let the Painters in. Mary love the show' Nick have a great night' Pete They wouldnt print it xx

Twiggy
Hi Brian James, The Crystal wasn't a Soul Nite and yes it was the main room, they changed it after to other names, Yes we were youngish who attended the Bali Hi perhaps around the 16 ish age Colin Curtis was the main Soul Dj there but to be honest we didn't really care for who was Djing because it was an happening scene, we as Young Soul Fans told the Djs what we want to hear but as i say Colin was always at the top of his game. The Torch had been shut down by the time THE KINGSPIN and The Bali Hi were opened FACT, The KINGSPIN was a Soul Nite down THE KINGSHALL down Stoke and The Bali Hi was in the old Crystal Building and yes it had palm trees which i personally loved, magic place and some great people in that place, A few of the Soul Gang are leaning out side The Bali Hi on its opening nite Photo on some railings and if you get NITE OWL Vol 3 you will see us on there, its been Morphed onto a Wigan Photo, why i dunna know, i'm still searching for the reason, i hadn't met my missus then so i know exactly when it was taken for reasons i will keep to myself. playlist or tunes that we requested You Better Keep Her by Marvin Holmes and Justice, The Bottle you know tunes like that, I never once heard Frank Wilsons Do I Love You those kind of records just weren't our cup of tea, trust me on this one my dates are right, I never said the torch came later, it had gone. Castle lads behave yourself you talking crap I know um all Flinny got rest his soul, Jedda, Liddy, Koza,Platty Buster Hammo,Big Heyman, Smarty, Tori, Rackers, Lozza,i used to love watching Jake dance Koza's mate if you didn't know them you didn't attend the Bali Hi and i guess Colin Curtis wasn't a Castle Lad then hey,loads of us and yes we always had a few spys coming in to see what was being played and i suppose you say you went down the OLD BROWN JUG and banged on some of the Soul Classics that were on the juke box,Typical comments by someone who might have seen me as just a little squirt, how many of your friends actually had a scooter, none i doubt, The Bali Hi was also on a Thursday Night as well as a Sunday night, I also did The Top Rank and Baileys bloody hated those places hardly any good music played and even The Inset just as it was closing down, got a picture somewhere of Colin Curtis with the manager of the Inset, i never did Blackpool Mecca and places like that but Colin always kept us in the picture with new releases, i can remember Colin telling me about a record years ago and his words went like this, theres a nice tune an import by a woman called Betteye Swann on Atlantic its called Kiss My Love Good bye, get it for about £2.50 this is going to be massive, i did and got it nicked the record went on to fetch a 150 quid, i suppose i never went The Bear Hotel in Castle where Nick Marshall and Chris Savory Djed sorry mate i can prove it, like i have said in early messages on the board The Boys sorted the action out first and others came onto the scene when all the fighting had been done for um, thats how it was then The Teddy Boys and Bikers, Mods or what ever.Where did you say you come from sounds like your attending Nantwich to much, i always stay loyal to my friends who watched over my back when i was younger, i was treated like the runt of the litter by some of my elders but some of um aren't here nomore but i miss em like crazy, thats how it was in them days, Me and The Jones girls walked Longton Town Hall Soul Nites on more than one occassion from Knutton which is about 10 miles journey, we were young kids searching for a goodtime, you were bloody lucky if you had the bus fare because getting in those places were a bit pricey and if you wanted a drink you had to watch your pennies if you catch my drift, that walk home from Longton was a killer, half the time just a plimsey teashirt on and we dreaded that walk. I know where i was at that time, i think you must be telling some porky pies, I do know alot of people are coming onto the Soul Scene saying they did this and did that, went here and went there, We know the truth and thats alls i'm bother

Herman(Allan from Sheffield.)
Hi Mary,Nice when you offer a person a compliment to someone and it comes back at you as though it wasn't meant that way.Oh well! I must be losing my touch or the way I put things isn't recieved the way in which they sounded when Iput them on the page.Twiggy,the thing I said wasn't a pick or a jibe at you but the total opposite.You still show all the optimism and exuberance of those heady days of our youth ,if you could bottle it you would make a fortune.I on the other hand am a pragmatist in the first rank,I use my music the way that we all use clothing or a particular aftershave to descibe ourselves as a person,perhaps my choices that I use can act as a kind of shall we say a,"descriptive metaphor,"of the way I feel at the time of posting,if my choices send poeple to sleep,I apologize but I've had a great idea,I will post over the next 5 weeks or so. "HerMan's,"soul tracks that you can drop to sleep by,everyone can blame Twiggy as he gave me the idea.Most of those chosen are personal favs. of mine and will suprise the majority of you out there because they are not what you can call my usual choices that I usually place on the board(These are tracks which I personally relax by?not necessarily drop to sleep by,you never know one or two of you out there may find some common ground with me.Yours as Always K.T.F.HerMan(Allan from Sheffield.)

Phil and Christine Halesowen
Hi Mary,Just a few lines to say thanks for mentioning the Northern Soul night on the 19th December at Shenannigans bar on the Costa Riviera, Costa del Sol, Spain. We were going to the Costa del Sol for Christmas so I Emailed Joy Stevens for details and received a very nice Email inviting us to the event. We landed in Malaga at 9pm dropped the cases at the hotel and went straight to Shenannigans. The hospitality we recieved from Joy and her friends was outstanding. We had a great night and the music was brill, the whole night was also being broadcast live on the local radio station.It was a great start to our holiday. There appears to be a strong Northern Soul following on the Costa del Sol and Joy intends running the event every month, many thanks to Joy and hopefully we will meet again on future holidays.KTFPhil and Chris

Brett
PETE R - You finally did make me smile with your email to Mary on Friday saying you hated Frank Wilson's 'Do I Love You' because I thought I was the only soulie on this planet that thought it was overrated tripe!

Julie Allen..Australia
Hi Mary, would you please play these requests on your Valentines show for my very good friends over there: 'Mighty Lover'- Ideals (for Graham Judson in Jersey); 'Trapped in a Love' - Barrino Brothers (for Pete Sco); 'I'll be loving you' - Soul Bros Six ( for Rob in South Yorks)...and 'Let our love grow higher' -Eula Cooper....for you and all the listeners all over the world! HAPPY VALENTINES DAY...to my greatest love....OUR MUSIC!!!!

John Gibson
When I was 9 years old in 1964, I lost my left arm in a train accident, well being nine I just got on with being a lad...it’s ok, in the sixties you could be “a lad”. I could still play cricket, climb trees and ride my bike so things weren’t all bad....anyway this leads me into your item on Friday 06 Feb about favourite artists seen live.I’m going back to the days of the Top of the World in Stafford circa 1970-75 ish. I’d just seen Edwin Starr on stage there, and I was so blown away by his performance that I was determined to meet and talk to him. We were able to get back stage, no one stopped us. I knocked on this door which was opened, and there was Edwin Starr ...smiling and saying hi to us. I should mention at this point the fact that once I reached my teens I decided that I wanted to look the same as everyone else so I started to wear an artificial left arm with a detachable hand to which I had just handed to Edwin and asked “could you sign my hand please” and like the cool gentleman he was, he said yes and smiled at me ...after 2 minutes it felt like he was a friend, he introduced his wife to us ...later he suggested that I could be the starting point for his fan club in the UK but I never followed that up! ...duhhh Anyway....a few weeks later I was there again at The Top of the World, this time to see Millie Jackson. My girlfriend (now my wife) and I headed for the bar prior to the start of the performance, like you do, and there at the bar is Millie Jackson sitting with some people. I walked over to her and asked if she would like to sign my hand, which was at this point, detached and offered to her.... she roared with laughter saying that “Edwin” had told her back in the States, to watch out for me “the hand guy”....she gladly signed it and we talked on for a while until she had to go and get ready.....ah those were the days they are still fun to remember.

Brian James
Sorry TwiggyYour dates and story do not make any sense at all. The Crystal was the main danceroom and the Bali Hi downstairs with the Brunswick upstairs circa 1970, it was one the Bali Hi did not come later, the Sunday Soul Nights were held there for sixteenish year olds. The Torch was already well established by this time , it did not come later, also talking to a number of the " castle " lads like me who went from the late sixties onwards , we don`t know who you are , you certainly did not attend The Bali Hi soul nights when we went.In fact none of the "castle " lads of that period ,speaking to loads this week recall seeing you anywhere during this era, I think you must be to young for The Crystal Soul Nights and The Torch Mr Twigg

GoldieFRI 06/09
BIG HELLO TO CAROL ..Goldiexxxxx Hope to see ya in Crewe To morrow...Its wonderful that Pete Robbo has a live band on DE TWISTED WHEEL FOR THE ALLNIGHTER on de 27th March....The last live band I saw there was at de end of my First run at de PEOPLES club in Autumn 70 JOHNNY JOHNSON & The Bandwagon ..( I missed Edwin Starr (last night farewell in 71 but did get there 6-30 am to say my goodbyes to all de regs I had met over the years)...On the 27th February The Popular NICK MARSHALL makes his DEBUT at CLUB SOUL on THAT FAMOUS ..STAGE...cant wait Nick has a big following in Whitworth St ...So does Mary Fox ..I wonder will Mary pop in to see him ????mmmmmmmmmmmm To days track Ramsey Lewis THE IN CROWD yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee its nearly time for De best soul show around THE MARY FOX SHOW !!!! Goldiexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

-WANTED-soul band/singers
Does anyone know of a GOOD soul band,,and GOOD SINGERS,who would be able to record live the song we may be doing..it's called "I need a little bit of soul,baby"..will send Mary a demo when finished,for everyone to have a listen to,,and decide if it's what we want,or if it's no good etc...I thought if it's accepted ,we could all write on the cover our own personal message to Mr Gordy etc,,wot do you think??.all moneys made(if any) will go to charity.will keep un-named for a while.thankyou.

lordie
please mary can you play mell britt for me tonight if poss just lost a love

JINKSY TO HERMAN
No problem the invitations always open you can always COME TO ME!!although it gets a bit a bit too hot here in July and August!So we usually if it poss visit the familey during this period.Its about 20oc at this moment so its perfect wall building weather.it should take about another 2 weeks or so to finish .once the insurance decides to send the cheque etc!By the way have you heard the BB version of you're ready now and if so what do you think?KTFJINKSY

Modest Semi-Detached Skint Member !!
Well Mickey its funny how I got the Beer in allnight again in the Pack Horse, well it was a good job my bird Vanda was with you, so I didn't mind! Well we all go in the Pack Horse on a Thursday Night to listen to the lads playing some good Soul Music!! And what did I get?? Mickey Rooney going on about my Poor Modest Semi, well mickey I am going to tell you something now! One of my neighbours is selling one of his cars a Porche Cayenne in Black its mint but its 4 years old, but its a belter! And its only £25,595 a snip and the Number Plate is FOX 1 so when i saw it! I emailed Mary Fox to see if she would like it, but to be honest Mickey I fancy it myself and it would look nice on the driveway of my Modest Semi-Detached House so I might buy it!! Mickey I would like to say how nice your FLAT looked in the snow on Monday Night when I called round when you had gone to the pub playing darts and I do think it will look lovely when the Council paint your block of flats in the Summer!! See you on Sunday at the Wheel. Pete xx.

Steve Amison
The Foxley Soul Bros Six World Tour continues at Birches Head Gardeners ClubOak St.Birches Head Stoke On Trent ST1 2NB. FRIDAY 13th FEBRUARY 2009.CHARITY SOUL NIGHT in aid of local young lady "Ellie Mae Mellor”. Northern, Motown, Modern, Crossover. 8.30 pm till Late. Admission On The Door £2.50 minimum donationALL PROCEEDS GOING TO ELLIE MAE. Everyone concerned is giving their time & facilities for free. For further details or directions please see Outer Circle Scooter Club at www.outercirclesc.co.uk Please try & come to support this very worthy cause. Cheers & KTF Amo

Twiggy
To Charlie Hatcher, Hi Charlie been going Soul Nites for over 40 years now, So i should know whats being played locally, other Soul Nites you can easily check out alot of the play lists but when you know which Dj is playing where you can virtually predict their next tune they will play. To Herman yes Herman i live in the future, ya conna bring the past back, knowing the tunes i know now its a hard one which era i would like the best then or now, so i mix um all together and its whats floats my boat, to be honest Herman don't take this the wrong way your choices would have me snoring my head off but you are very knowledgable about the tunes, one that is being played at a lot of places is TEARS by Gloria Shannon, the experts say she is an unknown, some experts but there is something so strange about the track and to be honest Herman how many tunes can you say you like after just hearing once or twice in relation to Shalamar. To Johnny Boy, what some call Northern Soul and others do just dunna add up, The Northern Scene, which alot think didn't happen was different in other parts of the country, Us as kids have different views of what a Northern Soul Tune is, i personally don't think The Tom Jones track they have played for donkeys years is Northern Soul but hey some think it is so its up to them if they want to ear it. I'll put this one to you and hopefully others might be making a comment on it. The Great Burt Bacharach wrote a song called LONG AFTER THE NIGHT IS ALL OVER, now we all know Burts style would come under say The Easy Listening Style so how come that song gets passed as a Northern Soul tune, the same can be said about Tony Hatchs CALL ME, who also would be classed as Tv theme tune expert, What i'm trying to say is, it dunna matter, what matters is if you like it, if you dunna you dunna, its that simple,i don't mind somebody telling me what they think a Northern Soul tune is if they were present on some part of THE NORTHERN SOUL SCENCE way back in the late 60's or 70's what bugs me is upstarts who are only in it for one thing and thats money, they use this great scene for their own ends, me me me thing, i'm glad that i can make my own mind up to go a Soul Nite or not, thats the beauty of it all, I'm not stupid at what i see fakers passing themselves off as Northern Soul Djs, this scene isn't like that and soon catches them out, you either are Soulful or not and that comes from inside the person.Went a Soul Nite a while ago and it was spot the woman, no bloody atmosphere just a souless place, a good mixture of Soul Music does relax people and i personally think good music helps to create an atmosphere and attracts all kinds of people.

Phil and Christine ( Halesowen West Midlands)
Hi Mary,Just a few lines to say thanks for mentioning the Email sent by Joy Stevens advertising the Northern Soul night on the 19th December at Brannigans bar on the Costa Riviera Spain. We were going to the Costa del Sol for Christmas so I Emailed Joy for details and received a very nice Email inviting us to the event. We landed in Malaga at 9pm dropped the cases at the hotel and went straight to Brannigans. The hospitality we recieved from Joy and her friends was outstanding. We had a great night and the music was brill, the whole night was also being broadcast live on the local radio station.It was a great start to our holiday. There appears to be a strong Northern Soul following on the Costa del Sol and Joy intends running the event every month, many thanks to Joy and hopefully we will meet again on future holidays.KTFPhil and Chris

Herman(Allan from Sheffield.)
Hi,Jinksy,Thanks for your kind invite unfortunately,I am not able to take up your most generous and magnanimus offer,of becoming your live in builder,because of my very tight and overworked schedule.I find that working a constant 20 hr. day is beginning to take its toll and my only respite these days, is the fact that I can pop the earphones in my ears and listen to the soul strains of my favs. from time to time.On top of my well documented health problems and those of my wife and those of my mother who is still on the way back from a stroke,I like most people these days find it increasingly difficult to make ends meet and as you can imagine I am at time slightly tired but always can find time to assist anyone in my local area who is having probs.that's just who I am,Actually researching soul matters on the internet helps keep my mind alert and focused, five mins. here and there which is about all i have these days and looking for that bargain on Ebay also helps.I don't know about Twiggy though he seems to live in this uncorruped bubble where everything is new and exciting, personnally I didn't like the Shalamar track but if that's what floats his boat I feel great for him,my cup of tea is slightly different being more into stuff with a little more meat on it's bones I suppose it comes from living in such a chaotic and frenetic world a little solace goes a hell of a long way i got a bit of a suprise in the post the other day a record I hadn;t paid for but was given by the person to me as a belated Christmas present as I buy off him regularly, the record was to me quite a revalation,found on the EPIC label by an artist called Sandy Mason(dated3/11/1970.)but I digress, yes life is too short,anyway duty calls,as Always K.T.F.HerMan(Allanfrom Sheffield.)

Johnny Boy
Thanks for playing Shalamar. I've been a fan for years. Saw them a few times. Great band.Sorry Twiggy, it's not my idea of Northern Soul. More sequinned than the tracks I tune in to listen to.It's a real Youth Club classic though. (hint, hint)

GoldieWednesday 04/02
.........Final part ...AT WHITWORTH STREET... NUMERO SIX wo wo WE GATHER THERE , FOR OUR SOULFUL FIX yeah yeah...TWICE A MONTH TO DANCE OUR CARES AWAY wo wo..TO THE SOUNDS PETE & GREENY PLAY yeah yeah.WE`RE GOING TO THE WHEEL ...WE`RE GOING TO THE WHEEL wo wo.IT`s GOTTA BE THE WHEELx To days trackShe`s Lookin Good ..WILSON PICKET yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee for Snow I love snow Goldiexxxxxxxxxxx

Charlie Hatcher
Twiggy If you don't visit soul nights how do ya know if the tunes being spun are good or bad? If they play that Shalamar tune we'd all stay away!

sue from stafford
Hi Mary off to the twisted wheel on sunday courtesy of my fella steve (got me rail tickets for christmas bless him) could you please play cause your mine the vibrations to get us in the mood thanks mary x

TWISTED WHEEL CLUB "ALL- NIGHTER"
Twisted Wheel Clubs All- Nighter is on Friday 27th of March. And its going to be a BELTER! We are turning the clock back to the 60's Original All-Nighters at the Wheel with a live Band! We have got the Best Soul Band in Manchester if not the finest in the Northwest! Who will be performing on that "Famous Stage" for you! At Midnight! They are a 6 Piece Band and are called the "Casino Allstars" which will do a Fantastic Wheel live Set for us! Tony Davidson the Record Producer is the Bands New Manager!! And that says it all. Tony Davidson was responsible for discovering and recording Mick Hucknall and 80% of the Big Manchester Bands worked and rehearsed with Tony at his company. So if he thinks that they are good, then they are!! And the Best thing for me is that Tony went and started his apprenticeship at the Wheel when we were kids, and he has never lost his passion for his love of the Wheel and Soul Music. Djs Pete Roberts & John Green and Guest Djs Clarence, Mickey Rooney and Graham Slater. So be EARLY!! 10pm till 7am £10 Pounds on the Door! Pete xx. ps keep smiling Brett!! its gonna be a good one.

kath
ozz did what you said ?

Twiggy
To Brian James, yes went the kids night at The Crystal and hated it Bali Hi and Tiffs came later. Most of my early Soul i heard from my Dad and Sisters and Brothers The Torch hadn't happened by then either had The Wheel, Mecca or Wigan and The Bali Hi,The places to hear real Northern Soul were Chesterton Youth Club and Bradwell Youth Club, which were head and shoulders ahead of anywhere i vivisted, Magical places full of magical people the dancers were awesome the rest couldn't rival, The Bali Hi was full of Chesteron and Newcastle-U-Lyme soul fans who went to listen to The Progressive Colin Curtis who to this day is one of my personal favorite Soul Djs, i say Soul Dj's because he can go through all the stuff throughout the years and sometimes it takes along time for the penny to drop with some, that hes just spun a future classic.Shalamar track is awesome but hey i'm no expert like some entrupenaires on this message board. I don't see any point in visiting many Soul Nites these days because the tunes being spun are by alot who have just found Soul Music or finding it, i don't see any point in doing THE SAME THING AGAIN varity is the kind of Soul Music i like to hear not the same tunes played all the time, it gets a bit boring doing 13 to 19 again if you catch my drift.

Pete Dyson [Manchester]
Hi.Mary/Nick,The CASTAWAY,S,[Liar,Liar] if poss on ya Show!It,s a Mod-stylie record played at the,T.W.C in the 60,s & by, Pete Robert,s, in the present,T.W.C.!!!.cheer,s,B/appy,keep the music,ALIVE!Pete Dyson.3/2/09.

JINKSY TO HERMAN
Forget it Herman,life's to short!!!!Got too many other things to do at this moment in time.If you have got plenty of time on your hands perhaps you would concider coming over here to Murcia (you would be very welcome)I could do with a hand to rebuild my walls etc!!!!KTF JINKSY

PeteSco tues 3/2/9
Mary,could you please extend my warm thanks to FRANK BARKER for doing a terrific spot for me at the MILTON Bowling club FRI..Frank bought his own records,some lovely demos mostly british,,and did a terrific TWISTED WHEEL type spot,,Good on yer Frank,look forward to seeing you on the 27 th feb,,,tickets going nicely for that,,,mail me p.sco@hotmail.co.uk if you want any..(will be a sell-out 78 left,,£4,,motown/hand-bag/soul/popular 70's ONLY)..Come and re-live your youth,foget these unknown rare northern tracks no-ones heard of,,all the stuff from Stokes youth clubs and clubs incl,,Torch,barons,place,kingspin,top-rank,chell,burnwood,steam machine,bailey's etc etc,,, etc...mail me......SCO xx

Martyn Dunn. Nantwich
Hiya mary, messboarders, not been on for a while, enjoyed last fridays show as usual, just wondering if you could play me a record not heard in a long time, Dean Courtney, Love you just cant walk away, A fantastic tune as i am sure you will all agree, ktf.

Dave Telford
Hi Mary Thanx for Dusty track. am new to internet & message boards but enjoying iPlayer as cant often listen Friday. had not heard Shalamar before but liked it. I enjoy good soul records of any style & era. somtimes a nice tune just appeals. please say hi to anyone who knows me. thanx again Dave A

Herman(Allan from Sheffield.)
Hi,JINKSY of Murcia,I am so so sorry , but it woild serm from your latest rntry on the message board that I,little inoffensive me seem to have slightly offended you,this was never my intention,I sincerely and humbly beg your parden and give you this as my explanation,for my rather terse and what you must have thought rather offensive in your case comments.I sometimes feel like a blind man,trying to lead an unco-opeative dead donkey to water on a burning short peir who then trips over a small matchstick and falls headlong into a discarded pile of Northern Soul 45's.I as a person like to by perhaps cause controverdy and will always see the bone to pick with the other person,so if someone was to prove that the moon was made of green cheese,I being a logical person would argue the opposite and to prove my point would quote endless facts and figures to back up my premise.As I said,I agreed with you that the record in question was the first record to come from that stable,(ie.MRG.Tamla Label)but the second record from the stable was in fact the first to appear on the second label from the group,(ie.MRG.Motown label.)I hope this clarifies the situation a little better,as regards to your personal preferences as regards to records etc. well they are yours not mine,I also hope that ypu,"BIRDCAGE," was as good as the one I used to attend near Barnsley.(This was owned before he died and the old place torn down by Charlie Williams,the comedian.)Hope you understand my reasoning on the whole thing,Yours as Always K.T.F.HerMan(Allan from Sheffield.

Brian James
OK Twiggy what year was The Crystal,including the rooms Bali Hi and Brunswick finished ,you must have been still at school to attend , also what rubbish Shalamar pop music without a doubt

Anton & Nikki Ludwig
Hi Mary, It's us down in Snowy Bromley, Kent. just a word to thank you so much for mentioning The Maximes Charity All-nighter, just to up date you. Apart from a great DJ line up we are getting loads of bits and pieces in various sources to give away and I am baking a huge Birthday cake too as loads of people seem to be celebrating Birthdays that night ( It's O.K. I am a qualified chef so no one will be poisoned!!)and the buzz for this is tremendous, thank you for giving us a mention on the show, it is all for a good cause so keep it up thank you. Anton & Nikki Ludwig

Paddy Shevlin (Brighton)
As no doubt others will have told you the 'Dave' that Berry Gordy referred to was Dave Godin who did more than anyone to bring Motown to the attention of a British audience - and that includes The Beatles. He was also the man who coined the term 'Northern Soul'. His contribution to the flowering of the Northern Soul scene was unparalelled and it would be nice if more reverence could occasionally be paid to the man. Many of us in the 70s would go out and buy sounds 'blind' on his say so - his emotional descriptions in his Blues and Soul column were just always on the button.On that clip, Marvin Gaye thanked fans for voting him No 2 ...who was Number 1 - All welcome to join the network at www.soul-survivors.co.uk

Goldie 02/02
Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeee It`s February ...love February.....Barp Barp ..THE WHEEL WAS LAUNCHED IN 1963..yeah yeah THE PLACE TO GO FOR SOUL & R & B yeah yeah FOR SOULIES ON DE SCENE LIKE YOU & ME !!WO WO (extend) BARP BARP BARP BARP BARP BARP BARP BARP (allegro )WO WO (SLOW TEMPO) yeah Yeah ITS GOT TO BE THE WHEEL . NEVER LISTEN TO OTHERS SPEEL NO NO ..WE`RE GOING TO THE WHEEL ...... TO DAYS TRACKS : HERBIE GOINS .".NUMBER ONE IN YOUR HEART" & GENE CHANDLER " BET YOU NEVER THOUGHT " ...Goldiexxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Brett
PETE ROBERTS - Any suggestion that I smiled at you is greatly exaggerated, it must have been wind from the Red Stripe!

beertowel jimmy
Hi...can Nick Marshall play Jay and the Techniques "loving for money".....Thanks

Mickey.Rooney.
Mary'I'm sick of hearing about Stoke On Trent all over the weekend? First you come to City's ground and beat us with ten men 'Then Phil [The Power] Taylor wins yet another title even playing so so.[Love Him] As you know went to the Wheel on friday brilliant night' that John Green's Fantastic wasnt to keen on the other one though! Did you know when Pete Roberts used to set off for school his mother used to say' If a stranger offers you a lift [Take It] Pete Was a devout christian until early last year' The story goes he was walking down blackpool front when suddenly lightning stuck and a large wave came and carried his Grandson out to sea. Pete quickly fell to his knees and began praying. I've always gone to church he was heard saying please give me my grandson back' Within seconds there was a flash of lightning and a large wave placed his grandson right next to him?Pete dropped to his and was heard to have said' Lord Lord thank you lord! But when he went he had an Icecream' Pete I'm sorry if Modest Semi offended you !how about Theres a big gap on one side of your house. The sheets of glass leaning against you back door is called a Lean-to' not a Conservatory,I know you people out there think I'm a little harsh on Pete But this lad couldnt even sign his name years ago' Somebody once said'just put x son if you carnt spell and he replied [How do you spell it] He could have even represented his country at the olympics? He was the Tipped for the Gold in the Shooting. Have a good week see all you at the next wheel.Mary love the show xxx

KATH
YET ANOTHER PACKED GREAT NIGHT AT MOORVILLE HALL ON FRIDAY, THIS VENUE GOES FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH GOOD MIX OF MUSIC FROM ALL DJS CANT WAIT FOR THE NEXT ONE ON 27 FEB

J1 - Helpless - 01/02/2009
Mary Fox - just listend to you play Chuck Jackson's version of Helpless. Please play the Manhattan Transfers' version as a contrast for those that may not have heard it. Thanks

FANTASTIC FRIDAY NIGHT @ THE WHEEL !!
Hi, Just like to say a Big Thank You to everybody who came to the Wheel on Friday!! It was a Fantastic Night as always!! Great to see all the New young Mods & Modettes there for the first time! And lovely to see Carol from Shrewsbury & Spider, and BBC Radio Stoke's Nick Marshall on the dance floor for most of the evening! I played and dedicated a record for Nick, And I even got a smile off Big Brett from Sheffield, which was a first!! Brett said that was the Best record that I had played in (9 years) so it must of been a good one!! Albert Washington "I'm The Man" Goldie bloke his own record of Dancing for 5 hours & 47 minutes without going for a can of coke or the toilet! Goldie said why pay £400 Quid to join a Gym when you can come here!! I was having a drink at the Bar when a saw a familiar figure with a Hat on!! Swaggering towards us, I was with Tony Davidson (Record Producer) and John Xxxxxxx (A well known Wealthy Manchester Businessman) and not to be out done! He introduced himself as "Tricky Moovey" MBE. Property Developer and Consultant? The only truth in that is, he does have 2 Ys in his Name!! And they did ask why he had a Torch & Gloves hanging out of his pocket? See you on Sunday at the Wheel Mickey!! And Hiya to OB' so glad that you are feeling a Million $ Dollars Pal. ps Nick Marshall is our Guest Dj at the "Twisted Wheel Club" on Friday the 27th February. So I'm sure we will hear some Impressions records..... Pete xx.

Mac
Hi Mary. The Dave mentioned in the motown recording is DAVE GODIN, the late and much respected soul music guru. Founder of the Tamla Motown Appreciatin Society.Cheers.

ivan davies
best thing ever on radio stoke also your youth club classics show

Twiggy
Whats all this fuss about Terry Christian being a Soul Fan, to be honest he turns up at a Soul Nite and then its opinion about this Music the media crave for, is this the same bloke who had a POP TELEVISION Show way back in time and NEVER ONCE, mentioned his love for Soul Music, sorry he won't convince me hes a Soul Fan, just another using Our Scene to stay in the publics eye, weren't those lot sad on big brother is this what our country's come to absolute garrbage, I would think Wam would be Terrys preference but who am i judge someone who's so talented. Amo thanks for your comments, in return i have to say your claws are sharper than any cat i know of but hey paper tigers are all alike, they have the same thing in common THEIR ROAR IS MUCH WORSE THAN THEIR BITE,you stick to your Tom Jones stuff how can he be Soul enough,Rumours say that Howard Hewett was courted by Motown but he wouldn't sign because he didn't want to sing about Cars, he wanted to sing about Soulful things and thats life, i'll send more in from Shalamar and Howard Hewett the singer that sells places out. Thanks Trevor in Madeley i remember you from the Bali Hi where progressive Soul Music was spun, I'm beginging to see the light on The Knutton Club thing way back in the 70's where it was another place to go to listen to progressive Soul Music, i perhaps now realise that some wanted to hear other types of music like the Small Faces and stuff from that period, we all were very innocent in them days. To Pete Scohfield i'm sending you my copy of Smarty Pants by First Choice sorry mate you won't win this boy with one glance, maybe afew more of your thongs just might do the trick. Sylvia have you got me on your mind or something like that,fancy getting me mixed up with Goldie the guys a legend, thats a pint you owe me Goldie but i do agree Sylvia Goldie or OB would be perfect choices to introduce characters who want to get involved with OB's and Pete Roberts idea of doing a tribute to Motown, Sylvia i got something nice in the post this week and it was signed with the letter S, i soon realised it was from that little tinker Pete Scho sending another item of clothing(only kidding but hey) i just wonder what it means when a bloke sends you his garter, oooohhh you saucey swine Peter.Mary for heavens sake put Taffy's Beggin on by Frankie Vali hes chewing my eyes off thinking theres something strange going on, Its a nice track Taffy hows Barbara doing.I hope i haven't offended anybody but if i have so what, always smile and all the bitterness will go away.

Goldie sat 31st
Last nights show was excellent keeping up the Motown angle ..I scored it 3 zillion out of 10 It was truly great broadcasting THE BEST YET ...However once again ...THE TWISTED WHEEL reached new Heights yet again ..I got to Manchester early loads of people were coming up to the car ( seeing the wheel logos on the car doors) Asking me where the club was ..This was the result of an Immense column in THE MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS ..The club was full of new people there for the first time & including a group of young Northern style dancers from Blackburn .." Sarah who lives just outside of Black burn loved it & said she would defo come back...It had an International flavour as well I danced with nANINA from Bahrein ...Ruth & her freinds said they had never seen a club like it & the atmosphere wow!!!They too would be making the trip from Padium again ...Happy happy happy was the mood The floor was full for 5hrs 45 mins..The regs Jock Mickey Laura etc etc & Nick Marshall , Bret , Dave , Suzie & CAROL ( She is just wonderful company ) soon got into dance mode ..I have had to come to work today what a brill mood I is in .. Well It was the BEST YET for me never ever to be beaten ..scoring 100 zillion out of 10 ..Once again i must endorse the fact THAT THE BEST WAY TO EXPERIENCE , ENJOY & Live your life in THE SOUL SCENE is from the middle of the DANCE FLOOR ...THATS where ITS AT .THANK you Pete Robbo & John Green for a super night & well done Barry Tasker for a great set .......Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee for cod liver oil ( thats for my joints ) to days track TOUCH OF VELVET STING OF BRASS ( with words of course) First part v: "Barp Barp ..WHERE GOING TO THE WHEEL ..WHERE YOU CAN DANCE Bop Bop TAKE A CHANCE BOp BOP ON ROMANCE WO WO do do do do do Barp Barp WHERE GOING TO THE WHEEL.......grhhrrhh Goldiexxxxxxxxxxxxxxx cd to follow ...

JINKSY MURCIA
Hello againMary ,many thanks for playing COME TO ME by MARV JOHNSON.the 1st 'motown' release??????Perhaps when you ask the great 'spinner's' the questions .You could ask them what the answer to the 'question' really is??????Also could you thank them from me for producing IT'S A SHAME with an intro to die for .It's one of my favourite 'motown'singles(is that correct Herman???)even though it is not rare etc.To see the FUNK BROS and CGC perform it live at the Manchester Apollo a few years ago was mind blowing!!!An interesting request for a future show YOU'RE READY NOW by BOBBY BENNETT makes a change from frankie V single(which is another of my loves)Reminds me of my visits on my good old SX200 to the BIRDCAGE disco in Ashton ,Gr Manchester in the late 60's.Does anybody out there remember the old place or even attended the soul nights etc?Still clearing up last weeks storm damage (has anybody seen my outside wall??)COME TO ME in sunny Spain???????what a joke.Still the pound seems to moving back up very slowly at last!KTF JINKSY not JINXSY(wish i had a Euro for everytime i have heard that one!!)

Gareth Maine USA
I'm also being denied the show on IPlayer. It's the first time I've tried from America because I was back in the U.K. for a while.My Friday nights enjoyment gone.Help us.

Simon
Hi Mary just been listening to your show as usual, and wondered if any listener out there can help me find a copy of Shades of Soul No. 32 which I think is the last / current issue

lee derbysoul club founder dj
really enjoy the show can you give a mention to every one in the eastmids for supporting the derby soul club this year being out tenth year can you play dust my broom ike and tina turner

Sylvia Dean
Pete Roberts idea to make a recording to send to Berry Gordy of our thoughts about Tamla really FAB idea!!!

PeteSco
tonight fri 30th Milton bowling club sold out,,,tickets going for next one 27th feb--please NOTE,,this is not a Northern soul only night,,line up:: SCO playing 70's funky disco(intruders/earth wind and fire/bazza white/oddyssey/ hughes corp/james brown etc),,KEN playing motown and 70's popular soul classics,,KEITH playing motown/soul oldies and classics etc..if you want northern there are other events on the same night,,this is a new direction,me and Ken are going down..IT WILL BE A SELL OUT £4 ticket,only 100 left,,SCO xx,,keep a tight bum now!!!

Mary Fox
Greetings! Just a quick line about the Friday night guest spot. I've had to make a slight change to the way we run it. If you want to come onto the show, you need to call our studios between 7-9pm on Friday nights. the number is 01782 208008. You will need to have a couple of dates in mind, but more importantly when booking your place you must be able to tell us what your 3 record choices will be. We can't take a booking without them. I'm really looking forward to meeting more of you in 2009, so please.....get thinking and, as ever, thanks for listening.

Herman(Allan from Sheffield.)
Hi Jinxsy,Just a line to say go on ,"You Tube,"Key in Marv. Johnson ,"Come to Me,"and read Ian Levine's info with regards to this track,very interesting,and by the way The Miracles,"track Bad Girl/ G1 /G2 (TLX 2207) was released on Motown as a strictly local track but was then given to Chess for redistribution over a wider area. Yours asAlways.HerMan(Allan from Sheffield.)

Herman(Allan from Sheffield.)
Hi Jinxsy,I think we are slightly getting off on the wrong foot.YES!I agree that, "COME TO ME," MARV JOHNSON,recorded DECEMBER 1958 and released 21/01/59 was the first sound that came out from the collossus that we all know as ,"The Motown Group/Corporation The point is this,"The Motown Group/ Corporation,"had initially,TWO labels which were each distinct and held within and run under the banner of ,"The Motown Group/ Corporation,"although groups and solo artists appeared on and under each logo from the companies inseption or visa/versa,you as stated said that this sound appeared under the banner of the label,"MOTOWN,"This as your last communication itself contradicted your stated fact.The song appeared under the label TAMLA(Which at this time was a part of the larger,"MOTOWN Group/Corporation.The song did not appear at that time appear on the,"Motown,"label as it's first release,(This was the second label within the group and did not appear until later that year,with its own roster and corporate logo.) The first release on this label ie."MOTOWN" and as the label in this form ran from 1959 till the MOTOWN Consolidated Series of 1981(The first 8 releases on this label were as follows:-G1/G2 - Miracles - Bad Girl / I Love You Baby - 1959 1000 - Satintones - My Beloved / Sugar Daddy - 1960 1001 - Eugene Remus - You Never Miss A Good Thing / Gotta Have Your Lovin' - 1961 1002 - Popcorn And The Mohawks - Custer's Last Stand - Shimmy Gully - 1961 1003 - Mary Wells - Bye Bye Baby / Please Forgive Me - 1961 – 1961 Stripe Label1003 - Mary Wells - Bye Bye Baby / Please Forgive Me - 1961 – 1961 Map Label1004 - Sherri Taylor & Sammy Ward / Lover - That's Why I Love You - 1960 1005 - Henry Lumkin - I’ve Got A Notion / We Really Love Each Other - 1961.Whereas,"TAMLA."first 8 releases where:-101 - Marv Johnson - Come To Me / Whisper - 1959 102 - Eddie Holland - Merry-Go-Round / It Moves Me - 1959 54022/1 - Barrett Strong - Let's Rock / Do The Very Best You Can - 195954022 - Barrett Strong - Let's Rock / Let's Rock - 195954023 - Chico Leverette - Solid Sender / I'll Never Love Again - 1959 54024 - Swinging Tigers - Snake Walk - Part 1 / Snake Walk - Part 2 - 1960 54025 - Ron and Bill - It / Don't Say Bye Bye - 1960 54026 - The Satintones - Motor City / Going To The Hop - 1960 Followed by the companies first MILLION seller,54027 - Barrett Strong - Money (That's What I Want) / Oh I Apologize - 1960.At the time of the release of both tracks and the confines and constraints caused by the anti-racial laws,ie.COME TO ME MARV JOHNSON/Whisper and the Miracles - Bad Girl / I Love You Baby,and the needs not only to gain a wider audience but to generate much needed cash flow, "Lease and Sell," deals with larger and more shall I say," White,"audience oriented record labels, were not only tollerated but in most cases sought after,hence the tie-ups with U/A, Chess,RCAVictor,MGM among many others, it was not until later when the corporate body,"MOTOWN," became established that distribution of the label outside the Detroit area took place.To label a sound that was a first under the guise of the corporate body ie."MOTOWN," detracts from the first from other labels within the whole group.Each first should be celebrated as such,and in conclusion I will state this,"The Motown Group/Corporation's,first ever release,"COME TO ME/whisper," MARV JOHNSON released 21/01/59 came out on the,"TAMLA," label(TAMLA101,) but the first release on the ,"MOTOWN," label came from,The Miracles," Bad Girl / I Love You Baby,"(G1/G2,) (RELEASE DATE.27/09/59.)When quoting sounds /labels etc. be as precise as you can be,this will stop any mis-understandings that could occur because of it.Hope I haven't bored anyone out there with my facts and figures.Yours as Always K.T.F.HerMan (Allan from Sheffield.)

Steve Amison
To Wanna Be Dj: Please go on to the Outer Circle Scooter Club/Foxley Soul Club website via Google & contact us on our the message board. No problem in you having a go one Tuesday night at the Foxley but we would need to know in advance when you want to visit, so as it's fair to the other folk we've already got lined up. Cheers Amo

trevor johnson
Hi Mary, My friend Chris Savory tells me you played 2 tracks by my friend Angel Rissoff on fridays show, could you please let know what you played so I can pas the info to Angel.best wishes trevor.

Ian Edwards
Hi Mary,Any chance of Teddy Prendergrass "Turn of the lights",and Pete Sco can you call me please on 07967194092,and just leave me a contact number to call you back please mate,hope everyone ok,hope to get out soon,work and other commitments have took over.

ken and pete,MILTON BOWLING CLUB,fri 30th,
sorry only 5/6 tickets left for Milton Bowling Club,,fri 30th....any info or tickets mail me,, p.sco@hotmail.co.uk ,,AWESOME venue,massive floor,cheap beer,STUNNING..WILL BE REGULAR EVENT..motown/soul/POP.70's..bit of Torch/Stoke youth club spins,a few ONLY well known OLDIE northern tracks.IF YOU LIKE rare/modern/cross-over Northern,,this is NOT for you...dj's KENNY,MINNIE(Minshull),SCO, plus guests to be announced..next one 27th feb,tickets selling for this one NOW,,mail me.. TA TA,,Sco

A wanna be DJ
Are Tuesday nights still come and have a go at the Foxley in Milton for wanna be DJs?????If so how does one go about it?AWBDJ

Dave
Hi Mary.Just enjoyed the show. Great Dusty track. Has any british artist recorded so much loved by soul fans. worth a tribute, you could fill a show. how about "Live it up" "Go ahead on" & "I cant wait to see my baby's face" Great show. Dave A. Telford

mozza
i would like to thank the djs who gave their best on friday 23rd at the foxley,nige brown and eric phillips,for the central aquarius spot,simmo and andy for the loan of the equipment and the spot that even mano gave up his valued spot for from themand of course young gordon walker for helping myself and young rookie kim for our funky spot-not to forget all the people who supported us that night from wolves,cannock,crewe and stoke,i appreciate your attendance-mozza

COME TO ME MARV JOHNSON 1ST MOTOWN RELEASE A FACT
Hello again Herman/everybody out there!Been making a few 'phone'calls etc to get to the bottom of the first ever motown release!!!!!COME TO ME MARV JOHNSONrecorded DECEMBER 1958released 21/01/59 on tamla 101.then also released on UA on 8/2/59.BAD GIRLS MIRACLES released September 1959 on tamla TLX 2207 and then Chess 1734 released 27/09/59.So all my research would lead me to believe this makes the MARV JOHNSON COME TO ME single the 'first ever' motown release unless you know better out there????COME TO ME mary and help out here and please play the record!!!!!!!!!!!KTF JINKSYMURCIA,SPAIN

Herman(Allan from Sheffield.)
Hi, Jinksy,If you want to argue the point all well and good but,theoretically the songs first appearance came on U/A 160 and reached No30 on the r/b Billboard charts(when Berry Gordy who produced the record leased the rites to the song to them.)All I was trying to point out was that you stated that it appeared on the Motown label when actually it appeared on the Tamla label I did not disagree that this sound was not the first song to come from the stable just which label it appeared on I could quote and would probably do so if pushed,to do so, each record which was the first to come from each label in the Group,you have to be precise with your research, what's the point of stating a falsehood,each label within the group released songs under the banner, so even though this song was the TMG's first release it was on Tamla not Motown.I hope this covers all the bases.Yours as Always HerMan(Allan from Sheffield.)

Darentadmitiwatchbigbrother!!
I know Northern Soul got a mention on Question Time a while back courtesy of Ob.Well we can now add BB to the list of TV programmes that have given it a mention. Terry Christian was heard talking about 'Soul on Trent'! Where will it all end??? (Not that I watch it or anything)

julie(france)
hi mary love listening to your show,go to a bar in france and got them all enjoying motown and northern soul take music down with me livens up the place, would you play bricks,broken bottles and stones my son garys favorite KTF xxxxxx

JINKSY, MURCIA
Hi HermanCOME TO ME MARV JOHNSON 21/01/59.1ST motown release.i am only quoting what 'motown' have quoted to me!!!!If you are 'right' it is no problem to me to stand corrected.So Mary please can you play the 'first' motown release on your show? .what ever it is ,its up to you.KTF JINKSY.

Viv (From Sunny Exeter)
I'm off to Benidorm on Saturday 31st. Anyone know of any Motown or Northern Soul Bars woth visiting.I went to Tenerife in November and visited 'Manhattans' spot on music, if you go there give it a visit. Not easy to find though.Viv KTF

Ozz
Hi All, Dont forget its MOORVILLE HALL This fri (30th), with Dj's Alan Twyford, Baz, Phil Ankers & Me, Great Dancefloor 8pm-1am £4 on the door for great oldies,Motown & a sprinkling of new & x over.Also FALLONS BAR High Street Newcastle every wednesday Night Playing Soul Oldies & Classic Motown. STOP PRESS !! New shows for Feb On WWW.SOULGUYRADIO.COM With wigan parts 3&4 with me & Tim Ashibende & also a Early soul show with Guest CARL DENE, Thanks & till next time - OZZ.

Herman(Allan from Sheffield.)
Hi Mary, Was interested reading Jinksy's post about the first record released on Motown Records,the record quoted was the first record released on the Tamla record label(Tamla.101 - Marv Johnson - Come To Me / Whisper - 1959 ,but the first Motown release was, Motown G1/G2 - Miracles - Bad Girl / I Love You Baby - 1959.The first release on the label which was incorporated in 1960 as the ,"Motown Record Corporation,"that became a hit was,Barrett Strong's "Money (That's What I Want)" (1959), which made it to #2 on the Billboard R&B charts.Berry Gordy was a leading song writer particularly for Jackie Wilson and The Matadors(who signed for the fledgling label and changed their name to The Miracles,whoe's lead singer Smokey Robinson would later become vice/president of the company.)Mr Gordy originally wanted to name the company,"Tammy,"records but because this name was alredy in use he named it,Tamla instead.It's first R&B No1 was ,"Shop Around," 1960 it reached number 2 on the Billboard Top 100 selling more than 1 million records.)although the record mentioned was the first release of the company on the Tamla label, it wasn't the first record under the banner Motown this was by ,The Miracles,I might appear slightly picky but,each label had it's own distinct lineage from its inception til the label became consolidated as one label in 1981(this also covered all other labels which as part of the company ie.Gordy,Soul each released their own releses up to this time independent of other companies in The Motown Corporation.In Britain the label originally licenced releses on London,Fontana,Oriole/American,EMI Stateside and finally EMI Tamla/Motown with it's first release,"Stop in the Name of Love,"By The Supremes,"(TMG501) in March 1965 and ,"Ain't That Perculiar,"by Marvin Gaye among many others.I hope this info helps clear up one or two points. Yours As Always K.T.F.HerMan(Allan from Sheffield,)P.S.Mary,could you please play Mary Wells "Never, Never Leave Me" (1965).Which is a great and very underated sound from this lady of soul.Found on 20th Century Fox 570 to prove also that there was more than Motown going on at this time.

Ebenezer Roberts
So Mickey Rooney is at it again, and is calling me tight? Well mickey your the only man I know who says he's taking his wife on Holiday to Turkey! and while you are there you sell them one of your kidneys? And whats all this about your night of passion? and the candles!! Sylvia take no notice of him, the reason they have candles in the bedroom is because he has had the electric cut off! And what he didn't tell you was the last time that I was there, I burnt my big toe, on one of the candles and the candle was on top of the bedside cabinet! Think about it!! Till next time Mr Rooney. Pete xx.

Eric Longshaw
After hearing of OB's idea about making a record to send to motown can I suggest that we could also send them a DVD with all of us soulies singing together on it to let them see us and show them how passionate we are about thier lagacy- the more the merrier I say, KTF Eric Longshaw

Mickey Rooney.
Mary loved the show saturday but felt sorry for O.B. Pete Roberts rings him up and says' I think i've found a record you used to own years ago whats the chances of that ? Well O.B. rang me later after the show and said' strange But Pete's telly and coffee table looked familier too. What people dont realise about Pete is he hates spending money! He took his grandaughter to Lidl once and on the way out Jackie his lovely wife said' Pete your pushing the wrong baby ! Shush its a better pram he said.? In the sixties when he used to smoke' he had to think twice about giving himself one. What i'm trying to convey here Mary is he's tight.Did you know he wont have quality street in his modest semi because they were made for sharing!Sylvia' let me share with you this little gospel. About two weeks prior to christmas last year my girlfriend; of forty years ! decided we were going to have a sexy night in. Ive run the bath for you she said passing me a large baccardi' on the way passed the bedroom i noticed scented candles all round the bed and rose petals all round making it look like the room could have sex all on its own. Upon entering the bathroom the same ? Candles placed with t.l.c.all round the bathroom. After lying in the bath for around ten mins and splashing aftershave on all over' I slipped into my new housecoat and wandered into the bedroom.Sylvia you wouldnt believe it' the Whole bedroom was a blaze and it took me about half an hour to bring the blaze under control' Wanda was downstairs putting makeup on? There was no way i was going to call the fire brigade. The point of the story is' when i told Pete about a week after christmas he said [ Yeh i noticed it when i was last in your bedroom !!! Have a great weekend everybody and try not to be so serious . Kept The Faith. M.R.

Dave Case
HI Mary! Can you play "Some Day were Gonna Love Again" by Barbara Lewis! Some years ago we visited Rock-n-Roll Heaven a record dealership in Florida USA. We were on a record buying trip. While at this shop i was introduced to Barbara, who at that time was playing at what we would call a working mens club! She played the Organ there to entertain. Just before we flew home she invited us back to her home in Sanford Florida! Will you tell her she is a wonderful lady and Joan Paul and I love her to bits. Will you play it for Pete Simpson, Sam Butler, Ian Pagnier, Hazel Miflin, Tommy Alison, Tommy and Pat Gorman, Joan my wife,Paul and myself here in Ormskirk. Dave Case.

CROWN RED STREET CHESTERTON
THIS SAT 31ST NORTHERN SOUL MOTOWN AT ITS BEST FORGET THE REST COME LISTEN TO THE BEST 8ISH TILL LATE

A CONFUSED JINKSY FROM MURCIA
MaryWe are all just wondering over here why you have not played MARV JOHNSON's COME TO ME??????1st ever motown release on 21/01/59.Did you not notice our MB posting a couple of weeks ago??????KTF JINSY ETC

Goldie sat24
Mary`s show was great last night keeping up de motown flavour..IT WAS DE BEST YET ..scoring 2 zillion out of 10..!!If I asked HENRY a question it would be :.." Do you guys realise that just after SWEET THING hit the Michigan charts in April 1964 ,,(That fab Bill Stevenson Production ), can you imagine that 4000 miles away in the Brasenose St Wheel people from all over England were already hailing it as A VINTAGE CLASSIC ???? WHAT a fan club you had then , it`s even bigger now ! "Sweet thing" is de best for me.."Thats what girls are made for" was de first I heard & To days track is " I`LL Always LOve You" another BIG WHEEL ANTHEM .....yipeeeeeeeeeeeee for THE DETROIT SPINNERS & thanks a zillion for all the wonderful sounds you gave to de world Goldie xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Kev Bourne
Hi Mary,Great show every week and a fantastic turn out at Nantwich Civic last Saturday it was a top night and to see all my Northern friends again was great, could you play any Otis Redding track for them.Also would like to let all the soul crew that you can now buy Wellingborough All-Dayer tickets on line at www.freewebs.com/soulinthehind.Barnstaple Weekender passes are now on sale or if you would like to stop at the complex only 13 rooms left please visit www.freewebs.com/barnstapleweekenderAll proffits from both these events ill go to Cancer Research.Thank you for reading.Kev

Rob (Cadiz)
Tried to listen to the Jan 23rd show and wasnt allowed to. Clicked on the link to explain and got this" Watch/Listen again availabilityYou can watch or listen to the vast majority of programmes via the Programmes website within 7 days of their broadcast on BBC TV or Radio. Unfortunately, certain programming, such as Radio 4's Desert Island Discs and some of the English Local Radio, is subject to rights restrictions. For further information on programme availability, frequently asked questions and an active messageboard community please refer to BBC iPlayer Help".BBC: What is going on?....Friday night ruined!!!

monte
Great show as usual mary, getting carried away with the old sounds, how about a few more instumentals from the torch,Hi to OB and old friends. Monte.

Robbie(rhyl)
I believe the idea regarding Motown by other people on the site is a worthwhile venture well thought up ob.

mike from wigan
hi marylistening to your show in tampa florida, great show asusual, over here to visitstax records museum in memphis,could i have requestfor everybody listening allover the globe thanks mike

Chris Maher
Hi Mary,I'm Chris, a fellow soul DJ from Ireland. Love to take a break from spinning and tune in to you on line...keep up the good work! ;)Your listeners might be interested to know about the Dublin City Soul Festival which runs from May 21st - 24th. It is a UK Bank Holiday too so a great time to visit. There's always a load of great music and our Soul Picnic is the greatest live soul music experience going. Just imagine a beautiful tree lined park in the centre of Dublin on a sunny day with the best of Memphis Soul Acts, local & international soul stars and of coures a funky BBQ. It is a great day and its FREE!Hope to see some of our UK Soul Brothers & Sisters soon.Hey maybe I could arrange flights, hotel & some tickets for shows for your listeners if you are interested?My show is the Soul Kitchen (www.soulkitchen.ie). I'm moving to a bigger station next month though. (The Soul Train on 4FM (www.4fm.ie)!Well feel free to make contact!Peace,Chris. chris@dublincitysoulfestival.ie

JOHN
WHERE ARE ALL THE MESSAGES PLEASE

Beery Gordy
hey all you cats in the great UK,Its the founding father here,Beery (hic)Gordy.grate idea to make a record for me and my motown family. good on ya young OB KEEP ME POSTED,keep the faith y'all,love (hic) BEERY GORDY.

Joy Stevens (Costa del Sol)
The next Northern Soul & Motown night (on Costa del Sol) will be taking place on Fri 30 Jan. It will be broadcast live on Global radio.(www.global.fm) Again its at Shenanigans (between Fuengirola & Marbella), and is situated at Riviera, exit KM198.May I say a very big thank you to Phil Dingley & fiance Chris. They arrived on the night of 19th Dec. Jumped in their hire car at the airport & headed straight down to the soul night! A fab night and so nice to meet you both, true soulies indeed. If anyone would like any info about these events please contact me at joy.stevens@hotmail.com. Mary you would be more than welcome as a guest of honour.....so if ever your free to join us, let me know.KTF Joy x

RED LION chesterton.
Northern Soul & Motown.Every Sat Night.8 till Late.Free Admission.

Sylvia Dean
Oh forgot to say..OB`s idea for a soul record is FAB!!!!The SITS anthem ..No-one there... by Martha Reeves or..Long after tonight is all over by Jimmy Radcliffe KTFxx

Stocious
I think OB's idea of making a record for Motown is an excellent one! There must be someone out there with the contacts etc to make this happen, let's see if we can get it off the ground.Motown has given so much pleasure to so many people over the years, I think OB is right in saying it would be nice to give something back.

THE GOLDETTES FAZAKERLEY
GOLDIE GOLDIE your HAIR is SILVER but YOU ARE GOLDIE !GOLDIE GOLDIE YOU THINK YOUR :YOUNG but YOUR`e AN OLDIE ,GOLDIE GOLDIE your THE MAN..Mel . Jade , Sara & Marie x

Tony Heinemann (Nantwich)
Hi Mary,I know you like a good n/s instrumental,could you please play I'm satisfied by the San remo strings....cheers.p.s. Very good turn out at Nantwich civic last sat.

sylvia dean
I enjoyed reading Mickey Rooneys` little tales from the past( and present!) Mickey I know you love Pete Roberts..I remember making a fake fur coat from a kit I bought from the Honey magazine. Does anybody remember HONEY? They often had cut out kits to send for, and always only about 2 quid!! I wish I still had it as there are lots around this year and they are so expensive!!Mary can I have my request for a Della Rae track I asked for a couple of weeks back? Its for our very dear friend Ian Pallett and his lovely wife Diane..Ian is a top man and a good and knowledgable soulie and friend.We are all coming to the George on the 6th FEB as part of the "soulies on tour" group arranged by another top man Kev Bourne. Kev will like this track too!!KTFxx KTF

pete
So you're a Property Expert now! So I only live in a modest semi well thats right, its modest like me, but I have got another 5 on rent!! and you have got the needle because I wouldn't let you property manage them for me! I dont think that my Tenants whould like you calling for the rent with your Balaclava on, do you? And whats this advert in yellow pages? Rooney pays cash for your house! What I dont understand is why it has got to be in "CASH IN A NETTO CARRIER BAG"? You know that I sold my 6 bedroom Detached House on Bucklow Hill in Mere for £2 Million Pounds and I put it in a Trust Fund for Baby Pedro! And I have got the other on Eyebrook Road in Bowdon on the market for £2.6 Million but Goldies just phoned me with an offer, but he wents it for £600k and he has asked if he can rent it for the Summer, so he can use the recording studio, to rerecord a new version of "A TOUCH OF VELVET, A STRING OF BRASS" with the lyrics, that he has just written! So I cant wait for that! So Mickey, I am not the skint member that you think I am!! Its funny that you are a property snob now! And I bet you and your new business, has got Phil & Kirstie and Sarah Beeny quaking in their boots! Mickey its funny that you like Detached Houses now? Remember that Big One on Southall St. Manchester, the one with the 600 bedrooms!! you wasn't fond of that one!! And I have retired! My Dear Friend OB' the Motown Record is a Great Idea, and I hope it comes off, I have got the 1964 MOTOWN one what Berry Gordy did to commemorate Dave Godins visit to Hitsville USA in (64) and a thanks to the "TAMLA MOTOWN APPRECIATION SOCIETY" and I was lucky enough to of had it signed by the late JOE HUNTER & JACK ASHFORD! Pete xx

GOLDIE
Hiya MR.Rooney oh my God yipeeeeeee To Ob brill idea & yes yes yes Motown HAS GIVEN us all so Much!!!! IT`S now : NOT WHAT... MOTOWN CAN DO FOR US .BUT WHAT WE CAN DO FOR MOTOWN....!!!!! I have an authentic SNAKEPIT sign on de WHEEL MOBILE & I truly LOVE dancin to this musical gift from heaven ..but yes yes yes JOHN it would be terrific to show OUR GRATITUDE "EN MASSE",,,yipeeeeeee its Wednesday love Wednesdays Goldiexxxxxxxxxxxxx PS WORDS TO TOUCH OF VELVET STING OF BRASS will be posted shortlyGx

October to December 2008 (latest comments first)

the dutchess
Hi Macca Lad, the Marvin Gaye track 'So Long' is a great track, it is on a cd called 'That's the way love is available from Amazon

Mickey.Rooney.
Yes Mary back with some home truths? First item on the agenda' Pete Roberts invited all of his closest friends to his modest semi for christmas but the warden said he couldnt let that many prisoners out on parole at one time! Pete has also recently visited his G.P.with a swelling to his right index finger to which his doctor has advised [Try not to use your trigger finger as often.As for little pedro we bought him a cowboy outfit for christmas but he's only interested in the guns?.Changeing the subject' Goldie asked me to tell you this little story which by the way is gospel'and happenend in the late 60s.At the time all the young ladies were wearing furs! Fox furs musquash fun furs' anyway i couldnt afford to buy the love of my life one.It was around two thirty in the morning when we left a certain club in manchester and were making our way to the bus stop when i noticed a fur coat on the back seat of a mini' To my amazement the car door was unlocked! [Wait here a minute Wanda] i said i'll be back in a sec.I opened the door slowly while checking the surrounding area.I leaned into the car to which the alsation on the back seat nearly tore my arm off. Moral of the story crime doesnt pay.And yes the dog was the coat.One final thought if wolves come up'everytime you play city see you at the wheel sundays IAN, Anway got to go little pedro's crying for his dad ???? all the best MR

OB
Mary, your request for a tribute to Motown got me thinking, I went down the road of special stamps, sculptures,monuments etc, would loved to have sat in the "snakepit" would have give almost anything to have been on the front row watching and listening to Marvin and Tammi singing 2 can have a party for the first time and loads of other Motown related stuff. BUT, my best idea was so simple and I would like to know what you and our soul family think of it.......Motown has given so so much to us, why dont we give something BACK...What we soulies could do is make a recording of our own and send THEM a record!!! something on the lines of Arthur Conleys SWEET SOUL MUSIC, think of the lyrics,Lou Rawls,Sam n Dave,Wilson Picket, Otis Redding and James Brown. If over 1,000 went to the audition of the "soulie?" film at the Kings hall in Stoke then surely there are enough soulies to write the lyrics to a song and enough to compose the music and plenty to sing it, between us all we could DO THIS and GIVE SOMETHING BACK!!!! This would be unique and a tribute to them from US.If anyone thinks this is like an x factor thing, well it isnt because we would be doing it for someone else, not for ourselves, but lets say for example there were a few songs that were "reet good" then maybee a CD could be made,,,just a thought. Would love for feedback on this, negative or positive, EVERYBODYS oppinion counts. Cheers OBxx

Katie Durcan
Hello, Currently in the process of making a documentry based on northern soul music, I am looking for people, men or women with their stories of northern soul also people with a passion for dancing to the northern soul music.Please get in touch at katie_durcan123@hotmail.com Thanks

Dave
Hi Mozza.Not out so much now but still collecting and enjoying music.New to this pc thing but trying. hope all good with you

Goldie 20/01/09
Great help that HER MAN outlining the dexterity of the Supremes ...Diana`s NASAL TONALITY hey thats the one Her MAN ...2 great books for Motown .. CALL HER MISS ROSS ..........it covers 44 thru till 84 everyones in there ! & The Motown Geisha I am not sure if thats still Available Goldie.to days track MAGGIES FARM by SOLOMON BURKE yipeeeee for fellow enthusiastic soulies...hope to see you at THE WHEEL HER MAN ( & MARY FOX of course)..yipeeeeeeeeeee To Gerry Murphy missed you at Cavern sorry ..keep checkin Echo for your next Soul Spot ..need some more of your fab personal cds Goldiex

keith Beardmore
Does anybody know the whereabouts of Arthur and Judy Bough. Last known address Hillside Avenue, Kidsgrove, previously living at Goldenhill.Arthur worked behind the bar at The Torch and we were good friends for many years. I last saw them at Neil Clowes Keele Allnighters in the late eighties early ninties and the Trentham Allnighters during this period.I`ve often wondered if they have emigrated ? Or encountered some serious illness perhaps.Arthur was famous for dancing for long sessions with no shirt on at the allnighters, we had some great nights out with him and Judy.Thanks very MuchKB

Anton Ludwig
Earlier this year we had a very close call with the deadly virus MENINGITIS, with our beloved daughter catching it. Through this terrible time we were supported by many fantastic friends, too many to mention, most of whom are on the SOUL SCENE. Also the hospital were fantastic, supplying us with a room to stay and giving their all to aid the recovery of our daughter. The Meningitis trust is there to offer support, advice and financial aid to families affected by meningitis and battling to promote awareness of the symptoms. All this costs money and they need as much help as possible to continue their hard work, so to do our bit we are running a charity ALL-NIGHTER at Tiffanies/Maxims (a place many of us will remember from years gone by where many events were held, the venue has hardly changed except the plastic palm trees have gone and the sound system is 100% better) The Event will be held on 28th March 2009 from 9pm till 7am. Plenty of parking. We have secured some of the best DJs in the land with more to be confirmed, all in two rooms

Ian Edwards
Hi Pete Sco,Got message thanks,and fully understand mate,great photo,place looks brilliant.Not been out work manic and been ill,but picking up,hope to see you soon.

Deb (Wolves)
Hi Mary,I wonder whether you would be able to solve a mystery for me (or anyone on the MESBO). I have this track on a compilation CD that a friend copied for me. It is one of my favourite CD's and it full of old classic tracks that you don't hear these days.It is sung by David Ruffin but I don't think he recorded the original, but I might be wrong. It's called Breaking My Heart. A friend of mine who has a collection to die for who runs a local soul club found a track called Break My Heart by David Ruffin but it not the one i'm trying to find. It's full of soulful sounds by this man with the great voice that can range from pure high notes to low gruff ones, and it is a corker.The copy I have got is not very good quality and I would like to see if I can buy another one. I would be grateful if you could help. Thanking you KTF.

Rob (Cadiz)
To Chris Anderton: Cheers Chris. I received the “Dab of soul” CD today and will give it a right good listen to over the next week or so…I only recognized about 8 or 9 names from a playlist of 24 and even then I didnt really know the tracks. I’d seen George Benson back in the 70’s in London and Al Hudson at a Blackpool Mecca Alldayer in the late 70’s but a lot of great looking stuff there for me to get right into…..and the gentleman wouldn’t even allow me to pay the postal cost. Good luck to the Nantwich Night Train…..hope I get to attend one of their nights one day. Magic mate!Its been cold and wet here on and off all week and as Jinsky says the ‘crunch’ and euro price hits all of us hard…...as many folk are doing…...ime to batten down the hatches…....although I cant seem to stop spending more and more on our great music somehow. I cant thing of anything I’d rather spend my money on! Really enjoying the show…nice end to a busy week. “Marys - Imaginary Tribute to Motown”: I seem to remember there used to be a Motown themed bar down near Ladbroke Grove/Portebello Road in the early 90’s ….that’s what id do if anything was possible….have a globally advertised European-based Tamla Motown /dance club/museum/pub/restaurant.That still featured live music and honored the artists, the label, the legacy.....either that or sitting in on the creative process...i.e..making of any Temps Album. Any chance of playing: “All my good loving – Len Jewell” cos its class. Cheers. Rob

macca lad
Mary, Help me Please. As the font of all Motown knowledge could you please please dig out a track from Marvin Gaye called 'So Long'. As far as I am aware its only found on the 'Thats the way love is' LP. Its right up there with Little Darling and Where ever I lay my hat. Give the listeners a play of it please. Thanks

martyn from rugeley
Mary,It never ceases to amaze me that despite listening to northern soul for years the sheer wealth of material out there means that there are always new tracks to come across. 2 wks ago on you tube found an absolute gem that i genuinely had never consciously heard of before although judging by the comments it is something of a classic.The video is worth checking out too because the singer is such a babe but the guys dancing with her are a bit embarrassing.Could you therefore please play the song which is Dont Pity me by Joannie Somers.Blue eyed soul at its best

Martin Levin
Where can I find the Playlist, please?www.MartinLevinABC.co.ukMartinLevin@ntlWorld.com

Denis (West Sussex)
Hi Mary,Could you please add the following soul night to your whats on section.Friday 6th February at The Sanctuary Cafe, Hove (nr Brighton). Motown, R&B, Soul & Northern, 20.00 until 01.00, £2.00 entry.Thanks

Geoff Martin
Hi Mary!Always try and catch your show on the internet as we are now living in Australia. I'm a great Soul and Tamla fan from way back and used to Dj for the Soul and Tamla Society at Hull University in the late sixties. On the 29th of January my wife Val and I celebrate our 21st Wedding Anniversary. We are off to Bermagui in New South Wales on that weekend, that's where the Billy Connolly film 'The Man who sued God' was set, a beautiful setting on the coast. Throughout our time together, like most couples we have had our financial ups and downs and during the down times I've always played Otis Redding's 'Try a Little Tenderness'. So it would be great if you could play that for us for our Anniversary.

Gerry Murphy
Hail the President of Soul, Barak Obama plus Little Anthony& the Imperials and Bobby Womack, inductees of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland this week.To all the great Soul performers who aren't here to see this day, go my sincere thoughts and thanks for their perseverence and genius.Free at last, free at last!!

Francis
Is there any chance of a podcast or does anyone know how to download the show?

Gill
Mary, a little while ago you mentioned a NS night happening in Fuengirola, unfortunately I missed it as I listened a few days after but do you know if there are any more planned? or if the lady in Fuengirola could contact me it would be great. Not sure if I am allowed to put my email address on here but will try gill2712@msn.com

mozza
dave where are you nowadays?lost touch,spoke to sam the postie a bit back;you still go to soul gigs?maurice

paul tredre
from worthing west sussex,great show always listen on sunday via i player while working on my house ,put yourself in my place please by the elgins.

ken stonier
local dance aimed at at soul lovers who do not know many of the northern sounds and have attended dances to be disappointed by the small amount of motown and popular 60's and 70's soul music played.Milton Bowling Club Fri 30th Jan 8 till 1 suberb venue comfortable seating good dancefloor motown popular soul and some northern £3 ticket only. First dance sold out CURRENTLY UNDER 50 TICKETS REMAINING Tel 01782 538283 or 079 6363 5287 to reserve tickets.dj's ken stonier pete schofield keith minshull and frankie barker

Goldie Fri late 11-30
THE show (THE MARY FOX SOUL SPECIAL ) tonight ....was De best yet !!! I scored it one zillion out of ten . My MOTOWN DREAM : When I am well into my 60s.I would love to go to de best club in the Universe ;the WHEEL & dance my socks off to music played by de best DJs in de world Pete Robbo & The Minister for Soul Sir John Green....I would like to dance for lets think about 5hrs & 27 mins , without leaving de dance floor !wearing a CUSTOM made top & blue jeans surrounded by my fave soulies to sets still Wheel anthems in the main but with a big helping of Mowtown ..I have a dream ...to days track one of OB`s Faves "Shake Me Wake Me " the Four Tops......Well done Mary Fox for typically excellent broadcasting during this "Specisl Year" yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee for Motown & yipeeeeeeeeeee For wagon Wheels & custard Goldiexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ( Goldie 1 =Ob`s mobile nil ) thats a record that one John 1hr & 42 mins WHAT WAS I TALKIN ABOUT ?Gx

DRAYCOTT DRIFTERS
Anybody going ta Nantwich? After getting, paste ed, waste ed, taste ed n'well baste ed! over crimbo....Draycott Drifters are gonna 'give it some' at Nantwich

HerMan.(Allan from Sheffield.)
Hello,Goldie, Go to on your computer, key in,Soulful Kinda Music,go to artist discographies,key in S for Supremes, and you will not only get their discography but also solo singles and other recordings by individual members of ,"The Supremes.Hope this has been helpful information.I find it a great boon when researching things.Yours as Always HerMan(Allan from Sheffield.)

Leo(The,FISH) Smithfield,Manchester.
Hi Mary,B/Stoke,Enjoy ya Show! Ow ya doin HANK,T.W.C.? Ya a BORN-Promoter,Gud on ya Lad!. Ow ya doin GOLDIE,keep up your,ENTHUSIASM for DA-Music! Cheer,s,The FISH.

mozza
re donnington yes!you must be pauls and sams mate!how are you?we go up the foxley in milton a lot,listen out later have one there on the 23rd

Bobby(Rhyl)
The show goes from strength to strength & a big plus for the Soul Scene Could you play What Can A Man Do ? flip side great Showstoppers record thank you .

Burberry Mac (Re- Mickey Rooney)
Whats this I have heard that you have got a new overcoat? I have also been told that you have got a new job? As an HOD CARRIER and that you have got a bad shoulder? Come on Mickey who are you kidding the last job you had was a GAS MANTLE PACKER!! And whats this that you have been seen wearing my Burberry Mac? You know the one, the one that I left at your flat! I told Vanda to hide it! No doubt we will be hearing from you on the messageboard next week!! I know that you go live, from Monday 19th and please dont take any of this out on Little Pedro. Pete xx. there for Vanda.

ozz
thanks to all who went to fallons bar in newcastle, its a great place for a meal & then some real nice soul tunes for afters !!Thanks Ozz.

Mary Fox and the Twisted Wheel
The question being asked is when is the Queen of Soul going to visit the King of Clubs? Honey Please by Barry White could be an appropriate record....any chance of giving it a spin tonight Mary? cheers OB xx

dave
great to hear our music on radio.i enjoy hearing new sounds of all styles + the classics. mozza. was it u at donnington dept/

Goldie thurs 15/01
I think the Motown anniversary has been well documented & covered in recent weeks...My first recollections are "PleaseMr. Postman "by that famous Quintet THE MARVELLOUS MARVELLETTES..& that was a reg at Brasenose street Wheel .. "_Shop Around "of Course by Smoky & the boys ...13 Jan 59 of course also saw the release of the Primettes "Pretty Baby " (B)(On Lupine)...& I think we know all the gossip that follows this Lass around but I seen her on the Echo Arena last year :DIANNA ROSS shge looked brilliant & WAS A big player .at the birth of this fab `music dimension.I am still lookin for a "top" Motown track she didnt cover!!! seriously could some of the message board members find one? with that in mind & I think it was called TAMLA only at the start I wonder what everyones fave TAMLA " and or MOTOWN trax are mine are 1. WHERE DID OUR LOVE GO ..Supremes May 1964.. 2.Can you jerk like me ..Contours not sure of date think it was 64 .."Sweet Thing " Spinners 64....Come see about Me ( Donnie Elberts is the best but hes not Motown) Supremes ( Junior W. does a wow cover) Jan 65 ..5.Save me ( flip side of -I`m the one who needs Ya ) Smoky & the boys ..yep as my mate said on Radio on Tuesday TIMELESS music which will never lose its appeal!!!! Also some of the Fave motown trax I recall at the Wheel ...."Itchin In My Heart" ... ALL OF JUNIOR WALKERS ...".Needle In a Haystack "..."Wild One ".& dozens more.my God you could spend your whole life studying this ...But the best part is when you go to a club AND DANCE TO IT & the best place to go to Dance to Mowtown on planet earth is ...wait for it....: the TWISTED WHEEL ...just another comment on last weeks SOUL BONANZA at this famous club..It was great to see JENNY & her new pals & Keith (dance champion ) on the DANCE FLOOR ..................oh my God 3 weeks till Barry Tasker`s on the Next Wheel night Friday 30th ..but at least I got A COUPLE OF MARY FOX SHOWS to enjoy in the intrim YipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeGoldiexxxxxx To days track "Dancer Master" Johnny Johnson & the B.W. & Johnny Taylor " I a-Aint Particular" Goldiex

Theresa
Hi Sue (pensicola) I sent some photo's in last week of the Foxley but they still havnt been put on, hopefully they will get on shortly, if not I'll put what Ive got on Ellen's facebook page. It was lovely to meet you and Ellen. I had a really great night especially so many friends there that I don't see often AND meeting new fiends. Hopefully meet up with your lovely brother the next time I'm in Stoke.

mozza
may i please ask for a mention about friday 23rd january at the foxley pub,milton ;we have a free night(and free buffet too!)with Mano(doing a Mano spot),Rookie kim and Mozza (caister/jazz funk spot),Nigel Brown,Eric Phillips,Mozza(central/aquarius spot),Keith Beardsmore(foxley spot) from 8-12!all doing it for free and fun of it!

john russell
Just discovered your excellent site really enjoy reading some of messages. Like to take this chance to mention Cadburys Soulnites Birmingham, now the longest running soul gig in b'ham. All the old favorites and some new stuff as well. thers a Motown special this month with 100% motown.

Tony & Clare Bolton
With ref to our visit to the Twisted Wheel at the weekend It was the best soul do we`ve been to for ages Well done all the management & staff .

HerMan.(Allan from Sheffield.)
Hi Mary,As you will probably have guessed I have been in what shall we say a rather reflective mood of late,my recovery times due to illness seem to get longer and longer,pain in my joints, particularly my knees at times makes me weep quite literally,and the only thing that stays a constant is the music, this week I have been heavily,"Tamla- syzing,"as a result of which my spirits have improved for the better,so therefore Mary could you please play for all us closet-geriatrics out here in radio land a "B" side from Edwin Starr which is also one of my all time favourites from this much missed artist,"If My Heart Could Tell A Story," the "A" side is also a terrific tune and solid power dancer ,"Way Over There," and would enhance any-ones record collection.Yours as Always K.T.F.HerMan(Allan from Sheffield.)

mick dale
fabulous show as always - felt i had to say that the guests for the recent shows have been really good - its great to hear interesting stories / experiences to do with the music especially chris the soul mans story about the stax museum etcmany thanksps any chance of jo armstead - i feel an urge coming on being played?kindest regards to allmick dale

Re Phil Morgan
I was shocked to hear of the passing of Phil Morgan. I had just discoved his web page. It brought back some happy memories of my younger days watching Phil drive his bond bug up & down the back of Brownhills Road.The time some one tried to burn the bonfire built by the local kids and Phil trying to resuce the wood and getting burnt for his efforts.Sitting in his flat in Hanley and hearing for the first time Love you baby - Eddie Parker.That was my introduction to Northern Soul as a 16 year old, 34 years later and still loving the music.My thoughts are with Phils family.KTF db

rob[rubber soul records]
love the show mary[the best show on radio stoke by far!]rubber soul records in stoke market is moving in 2 weeks to a new shop in hide street,stoke[opp pound strecher].so after 10 years plus stoke finally has a independent record shop to be proud of.thanks to all existing customers who have supported me in the last 4 years of trading in stoke market and i welcolme one and all to a true vinyl experence.keeping vinyl alive in stoke! thank you mary and all the best!

Nick Marshall
Good point Barry (from Slough), I guess this is as good a place as any for the track details, so here goes:Little Milton - Sometimey - Checker - 1965; Garland Green - Ain't that good enough - Revue 45 (1968)/UNI LP/Kent CD(2008); Gloria Shannon - Tears (Are gifts from Heaven) - Real Side 45 (2008); Charts - Desiree - Wand 45 (1966)/Kent CD (1994); Milton Wright - Like a rolling stone - Satiron 45; Wooden Nickels - Nobody but you - Omen 45/Vault 45 (1966)/Kent CD (1995); Mayfield Singers - Don't start none - Mayfield 45; Benny Spellman - The word game - Atlantic 45 (1965)

Pensacola Sue
Ooooops forgot to say in my last post that if anyone has photos at the Foxley Christmas bash would you put them up. Love to have some copies. Ta

Pensacola Sue
The Christmas party at the Foxley was ab fab!! I know I am late posting a comment - Christmas seems forever ago, but I have only just got home from my short and sweet annual visit. OB was too unwell to go that night, but Ellen and I had a ball - can't remember when I laughed so much or danced for so long. It was fun putting faces to names and Carole, Teresa, Pete and Twiggy are no longer just names on the message board. Brav dont forget you are welcome to come and visit when you are on your trip to New Orleans. How strange that I have to come from the US and the South to boot just to get a good soul night! Thanx everybody but especially Ellen - I never laugh with anyone like I do with you. Wotta sis!!

Chris Anderton
Just wanted to let everyone know that all of the requested Cds have now been posted, they should be with you in the next couple of days or so. Also, Dont forget about the Nantwich Civic Hall soul night this Saturday 17th Jan, Massive oldies room downstairs and the brand new 70s/crossover room upstairs....8.30 til 1.30, £5 OTD, 2 free Cds on offer...late bar etc

Kev Dempsey
I agree with Rob(Cadiz) last fridays show was one of, if not the best 2 hours of Quality Soul i've ever heard on the Radio.Mary sticking with the Motown theme check out Barbara Randolph 'Whats easy for two' (the Mary Wells classic) and Kim Weston 'Fancy meeting you here' Thanks Kev Dempsey

Goldie (mon 12/01)
The Wheel on Sunday was ...MAGNIFICENT so very good THE ATMOSPHERE , THE MUSIC , THE People who where there ...IT WAS THE BEST YET !!!!!!! I scored it 27 zillion out of 10..Pete Roberts put on a superb Motown orientated set ..John Green was more diverse but pleased THE WHOLE CROWD ..which for a Sunday these days was a modest 350 ....It was great to see Steve Amo enjoying himself what a truly nice guy he is & all the other STOKE LADS HAD A BALL MERV & DAVE & PHIL IN PARTICULAR.. OB the man himself ASSURES ME HE HAD A TOPS DAY , THOUGH I HARDLY GOT A CHANCE TO CHAT , BUT HE LOOKED SO HAPPY WHAT A STAR he is !!!! ANNE & JOAN enjoyed themselves & it was marvellous to see them .. Andy (sc) was groovin all day & Bret was there with a good crowd from South Yorks .. Great to see Dawn ...& Nick Marshall & his lovely wife ..THE WHOLE of The Wheel awaits patiently for Nick`s christening at the golden decks at the Wheel.....27th Feb .. Suzie & Pete Were on the Floor most of the time & Kev & Maggie the sweetest pair around always have a smashing time at the Wheel,,I had a ball ..I can now say BEEN THERE ,SEEN It Done IT & got the the T shirt to prove it yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Goldiexx

Andy Scoffin - Crewe
well it's the day after another Sunday at the Twisted Wheel so it would be rude not to remark on what was another great day of music and chat once again.Great to see OB in such great form.

Pete & Loz Meadows
Hi Mary, Could you please say thanks to Tommy Hunt & Mandy for entertaining us royally at their home this weekend, when we joined them for some real Soul Food! Along with Big Roy & Wendy, we had a ball (and drank most of their wine cellar dry). If possible anything by The Flamingoes as Tommy was once a member of this brilliant 60's band. Love to all your listeners. Pete & Loz Meadows.

Barry from slough
can we please have all nicks tracks list. can all tracks please come with labels names and and dates the mans knowlage is some thing else another three great tracks friday night thanks for the music the both of you ktf barry

RoyD
I heard Niks comment last friday along the lines of ' soul statred in 1969 and throughoyut the seventies' or something like that.I'm sorry, but as a 62 year old I was watching Georgie Fame & The Blue Flames, Alan Bown Set, Geno, Jimmy James etc and dancing to soul/Motown etc way before that.As far as I wan concerned The Place and Penny Farthing in Hanley were the first locally to promote this music, occasionaly I'd go to Manchesters Twisted Wheel,Rowntrees Club and when I could afford it loved The Flamingo and Whisky A GoGo in Soho. By the late 60's the soul scene was well established and did not start-as I've heard so many times before-that The Torch invented in 1972. If you've got any vinyl 45s just check out the release date, you might be surprized.

steve schofield
to dave morgan- ay up dave,i hope that you and your family are a little better and coming to terms with your bereivement,honestly you have all been in my thoughts and prayers since i heard about the very sad loss of phil,i would just like to remind you of the last natter we had donkeys years ago in which i said to you that phil was one of my heroes at the torch etc,i allways to this day tell people of the memories i have of this young,trendy and perhaps the best dancer i ever saw named phil morgan,i hope this short tribute will one day be a nice memory for you and your family,sadly i cant get out much these days due to my dear fathers ill health so please excuse me if you havnt seen me at any tributes to phil,im with you in spirit,GO BLESS you ALL.Stephen schofield.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL FROM MURCIA
Happy new year to you all out there and happy 50th birthday to tamla motown from us all here in Murcia,Spain.On the 21/1/59 motown released their 1st ever single COME TO ME by MARV JOHNSON.Mary it would make a fitting opening record to either of your next couple of shows???So pretty please give it a spin.Hey ,Mary i must have got on that plane you went back to the UK on!! .Because when we got back to Spain i got the worst 'cold' i have had for about 10 years!!!!!No christmas dinner on the coast etc!!!!!!Anyway back to full health again and looking forward to great 2009 celebrating 50 years of motown etc.KTF JINKSYps if the euro gets any stronger we will burning 10 pound notes to keep warm!!How are you surviving in Cadiz ROB these days????

rob hicking
hi MaryEnjoying the show - as ever..I'm listeningvia iplayer - did u know it's in mono? I'm sure it didn't used to be

Rob(Cadiz)
Well, what can I say…for me, this Friday was one of the best shows ive heard since ive been listening to the programme . A truly superb Soul show, show-casing many various sections, aspects and nooks and crannies of the Soul world from ultra famous and relatively commercial to solid R n B influenced Soul (our RnB) to Nicks bit which was a great cross section which included the truly superb Garland Green and great Soul info and excellent tracks….some id never even heard of. If the show continues at this level of quality it will play for many years to come. All this and I got my “Dells” request played as well. The fact that Mary encourages such diversity of styles and balance between rare to well known from many knowledgeable sources as well has her own choices keeps the show fresh and streets ahead of the competition. For people like me, not within striking distance of a regular quality Soul club the show represents a major “up” vibe to every weekend that I look forward to all week. Could you please pay “Jack Montgomery – Baby-Bay, take a chance on me” or “Bud Harper – Wherever you were”….both pure quality in my humble opinion Happy 50th birthday Tamla Motown, a label that changed so many lives……on both sides of the pond….definitely mine and many of my mates. Cheers. Rob

Goldie
How much do I rate (love)(really LOVE) THE TWISTED WHEEL..: following a fluke brief encounter in the Adelphi Hotel with Eddie Holman, Zoot Money , PP arnold , Geno Washington , Jermaine Jackson , I was offered complimentary addmission to places like The PHilamonic , Comptons , The Cavern etc to see these perfom ....no my groupie days are long gone & I cant sit in a theatre & watch people perform ..I need to get involved . When I saw TheSupremes , Little Carl Carlton in the states in the 60s & Oscar , Tina , Inez & Charlie etc on the Wheel I danced ( we all did ) to every song...cos thats how the clubs were set out!!!Now Shell has give me some ground rules this year "3 soul events per month No More!!" So when asked "Whats it gonna be this Weekend , Geno , PP, Zoot Or Jermaine OR THE WHEEL" well theres no competition for this soulie ..See you in THE WHEEL SUNDAY PETE yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Goldiexxxxxxxx now thats what I call love!!!

Keith
Can you let me know the date of the the Nantwich venue again please?Great show!Keith

Sylvia Dean
A message for Twiggy...Thank you for the CD!!!.. I haven't been in touch as I have had flu all week and lost your e-mail.. could you ask Mary for mine and I am sure she will kindly pass it on!! Yes I am bossy.. ( I am a teacher after all).. but not the boss!!The CD you kindly gave Joe and I has some good sounds on !!.. But some not to our taste. the disco beat just doesnt do it for us .. sorry Twiggy. There are so many great sounds out there, and still to be discovered and played again for me/us to be ever tired of what is termed as the oldies!!Look how good a night was had at the FOXLEY last week??fab sounds ALL night!!!I loved the Aretha Franklyn track... One step ahead.. and the (1963( track by Harry Kervayas... If this is goodbye.... a good Northern sound. Not one Joe and I have heard. MARY can you play it please??? Joe really liked the instrumental version of Magic Potion which was a regular at The Wheel. anyway take care now KTF S&Jxxx

Andy Scoffin (Scoff) - Crewe
have to agree with Tony what a great venue The Crosville was / is for the Crewe Soul nights, great night and hopefully many more to come.also great to here from Pete Roberts about extended room at The Wheel brilliant move Pete.

Chris Williams
Phil Morgan - Davo has informed me that a service for Phil will be held at Bradwell Crem on Wed Jan 21st at 2-30pm followed by drinks to Phil's memory at The Jolly Potter in Crackley Bank at 3-30pm. A good opportunity for many to pay their last respects.

dave morgan phils brother
Would love to say a massive ty for the kinds words people hav sent in to say how much my brother woz so well liked on the northern seen. i sit her now writing this and thinking of the wonderful music he taught me to listern to when i woz growing up. can see him now with his thumb in his mouth thinking he woz on is sax being jnr walker. Also a big ty for the people who came up to me on boxing night in the george in burslem to say how sorry they were to hear about phil. in my head he will never be forgotten bet hes up there now leaning the guys @ gals the northern in the sky.love you bro dave xx

julie&mandy (phil morgans sisters)
we listen to your show every week and i have to say a great big thank-you to you and all your listeners for the fantastic tributes to our brother Phil Morgan over the past few weeks it has given us and our family great comfort to know that many people who listen to the show knew our brother and the fantastic story by OB was funny thanx for that it made us all laugh but not suprised as there are many funny stories about phil and his mates thanxs again julie and mandy

Rob (Cadiz)
To Malc Falle: Cheers Malc, thanks for the info. The Dells: I'll track 'em down. The Pioneers: I'll give 'em a listen....i only really remember 'Long shot kick de bucket' and 'Let your yeh be yeh' by the Pioneers but i love to discover new (old) tracks so thanks for the tip. Cheers. Rob

WARNING!!!! WARNING!!!!
Mickey Rooney got a computer for Christmas and is going live on broadband today!!!

Ju;lie Allen..Australia
Hi Mary...what a great intro into 2009...Nick hosting the show..it blew me away..totally informative with Chris Anderton guestin, choosing superb tracks..'Special kind of Woman'..wow..the show had the lot...it brought tears, memories, made me dance..tracks I hadn't heard since Wigan 'Love Trap'and topped it off with one of my faves by Jodie Mathis...Soulful, brilliant show..and Frances Nero...then 'Walkin the Duck' to finish..oh..just superb..I was shakin my head in disbelief..thankyou, it made my week..proably my year! HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL.....especially Sco,Jud and the Bunny! And...all that remember me in the Midlands...

Malc Falle,Brittany 07/01/09
Firstly, Belated New Years greetings to Mary, Nick and all friends old and new on the mesbo. To Rob from Cadiz. Two things Rob, fistly I also enjoyed Babe Ruth and Elusive,as played by Nick the other week, it was a regular East Mids play in the 70's and was on the UK Capitol label, that record always reminds me of two early soul tracks from the same era (1976) by the Pioneers (Yes the Reggae group) they were "Broken Man" and "My good friend James" both on UK Mercury and both in my opinion excellent UK soul from the 70's which would be worth a spin on one of Nick's nights. Re the Dells, If you don't have it, Richard Searlings 2007 Dells double CD called Standing Ovation, The Dells, the vey best of 1966-1981, is an absolute must, 39 superb tracks including all their greatest hits. Hope this helps. ktf.

Chris, Brooklyn New York
Hi Mary. The show goes from strength to strength- Between you, Nick and your guests I know there is always going to be, (along with favorites) great sounds to discover, rediscover and occasionally reject. The music is timeless, the show is awesome. Keep on keeping on............If you get a chance could you play "IT"S AN UPHILL CLIMB TO THE BOTTOM" by WALTER JACKSONThank you xx

ozz
SUE, Yes it is going to be a weekly event at casa, along with FALLONS BAR, The music will be popular MOTOWN,SOUL, 70'S & YOUTH CLUB CLASSICS, HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE. OZZ.

Rob (Cadiz)
This months MOJO mag is worth buying....Motown Special....leading stories and inside stories on the top 100 most popular Motown tracks and a free "giveaway" CD which is well worth having and would enhance any collection. Rob

Lizzie
HI Mary/NIckCould you please play The Springers - Nothing's too good for my Baby - just discovered this track via you tube and am mad for it!Some great footage on u-tube too accompanying it - shows Gethro and a few of the wolves crowd dancing - very rare footageThanks!

Daniel and Mike Blackburn
Think the show is really good can you play a request for our wedding anniversary The Supremes ;Where Did Our Love Go for the 10th Went to the Twisted Wheel Friday it was brilliant Phil Roberts great DJ The atmosphere was brilliant too Met Les & Goldie he told us the history of the club We will be there on Sunday.

sue from stafford
OZZ saw the posting about casa in stafford on thurs jan 8th is this going to be every week ????

Goldie
Ref:2nd Jan 2009 at Thr INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSALLY ACCLAIMED TWISTED WHEEL WHITWORTH ST MANCHESTER..I first set foot on this very dancefloor 44 years ago when it moved from Brazenose St I have had some great nights there never a bad one Howver Friday night WAS THE BIZ ...The Best yet ..I score the evening 19 zillion out of 10 .. Never Have I witnessed such a Hugglesome . Bubblesome soulful evening in my life IT WAS BEYOND MY WILDEST DREAMS ...No ONE wanted to leave ast the end ..I could`n t get off the dancefloor!!!! & for a change IT WAS PEOPLE telling me how MAGICALLY WONDERFUL Fridays experience was!!! People from Down Under , Germany , all over the Uk & of course great to see "OUR ROB" from Cadiz.Thanks Pete , Jackie, John Green . Polly , Hazel Paul & Mark for a most enjoyable event....Happy Birthday Suzie & lets go for it again Sunday ... I will be there at 7-30 am dont want to miss this one....yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee for the lovliest souliest friendliest club on PLanet Earth & thank the lord for Wagon Wheels & Expresso coffee ...with love Goldie xxxxxxxxxxx ps Nicks show on Friday was superb Highlighted by the fab GET READY by Mr Elbert & Steves delaration that Slippin Around was his first buy ... WHAT A FIRST BUY THAST IS!!!!!!!!!GX

Anne
Fr Christmas( in the guise of my sons) brought me the 200 Greatest floorfillers and I agree with Wendy and Barry it was very disappointing. Some artists were filmed sitting in their armchairs!! it was great though to see the artists some sadly no longer with us.Re the posting on Ben E King, along with Pat and Joan we saw Ben E King live at the Victoriana Liverpool in 1968? He was amazing I remember he had a red satin ruffle shirt on. He was due on stage at 7.30 but didn't appear until 11.30pm. we usually had to leave then to catch the last bus home, we didn't and had no money for a taxi, walked probably 8 miles home and got into mega trouble GROUNDED big time! but he was worth every blister we got in those stilettos!! I remember him singing "Ectasy" and we felt he was singing it just to us we were in ecstasy!!. He was truly awesome.We never appreciated how lucky we were to see such amazing artists Live. Happy Days. KTF

Rob(Cadiz)
Great show Nick!! Hadn’t heard James Coit for a long long time….what a brave brilliant track of the day. Spuerb music all through and from the guest 'guy'. I agree with Pete Sco’s comment that this MSGB takes too long to upload messages…..its days sometimes before a post appears and it means you cant really get a thread/discusson going. Well, back in the sunshine and catching up with Nick/Marys show with a large G & T and the last of the days sunshine. Hectic UK visit. Dug out a lot of old singles to go through but I managed to pay a visit to the legendary Wheel on Friday Jan 2nd (best 5 quid ive spent for a long time) and had the pleasure of briefly meeting Goldie and having a personal tour of the original club by friendliest host you could wish for, Pete Roberts. Thanks for the info and the tour Pete!! I really enjoyed the club, the atmosphere, the people I got talking to and of course the music. It was a very long time since id been in a Soul club and what a pleasure it was to be dancing on that famous floor to tracks I knew and loved and one or two new ones for me as well . Felt like yesterday to be out on the dance floor. I went with an old Soul mate and my brother and we all had a really great time and agreed we’d do it again next time situations permits. Treated myself to tons of music over Xmas and I’ll spend the next few weeks/months getting familiar with them all or just re-enjoying stuff I used to have. Enjoyed this weeks guest…..a lot of interesting info and a man actually making his living from doing something he loves…..gets my vote!!. He was honest and open about the business side of the scene and respect to him for that. Sounds like he works hard and was upfront about his business…..therefore deserves everything he makes happen. Could you please play “The Dells – It’s all up to you” a great track and ive always loved it…I knew and liked the Dells first time around …Ive always liked their big “tracks” but never paid too much attention to some of their other lesser well known stuff …..but now I simply cant get enough of them and am constantly looking for new (to me) tracks by them. Can anybody point me in the direction of any reasonably priced Dells CDs knocking about??? Cheers. Rob

mozza
sad i remember 'dancing to the shotgun!' as well

KB
BEN-E-KING TRACKI`ve got the album with it, This Is Soul , had it for over thirty five years , it wasn`t my new find my soul brother friend KTF

ozz
2009 & New Soul Nights!! starting thurs 8th jan at CASA In Stafford, motown soul & northern, and FALLONS BAR, Newcastle Staffs every wed( from 14th jan) with Classic Motown, Soul & Club Classics!!, ozz.

Sunday Afternoon Soul Session @ the Wheel
Could I please apologise once again to all the people who were locked out of the Wheel on Sunday 14th December due to the Club being full!! It wont happen again, because I am opening another Room & Bar and toilets for the Sunday Sessions from now on, so hopefully they wont be any more problems. See you this Sunday 11th January if you can make it, and as always a "Big Thank You" for your support. Pete Roberts xx.

Elita Johns
Message to Danny Steel - knew your cousin Frank Hammond way back in the 70s - he was such a fantastic Nothern Souler - friends with Toddy - such a sad loss - shock to read this on a message board x love to all and keep on keeping on x Elita

Chris Anderton- Free CD anyone?
I really enjoyed guesting on Nicks show last Friday 2nd jan. If you didn`t catch it i played some of the tunes we will be playing in the New Upstairs room at the Nantwich Civic soul nights (next date 17th Jan). I also offered a free CD containing the type of tunes we will be playing to anyone who is interested. I have had a good response but i still have some Cds left to give away. If you would like one and live in the BBC radio Stoke area please email me on chris.soul@btinternet.com and I`ll drop you one in the post.As i said before the next Nantwich date is 17th January, 8.30 til 1.30, 2 rooms, main room classic oldies and upstairs room the best in 70s/crossover. The venue is the Civic Hall in Nantwich and its a fiver for both rooms...See you there!

Tony Heinemann (Nantwich)
Great first night at the crosville club (crewe).Good mix of tunes played,Eddy Edmundson the ideal guest.One of the best sized venues for a soul night i've seen in years.Two jocks i would like to see as future guests,Kev Jones(Wrexham) and Nick Marshall(Radio Stoke).

Twiggy
To Joe and Sylvia, let us know if CD plays, i have tried another copy on countless CD players and plays perfectly, i just wonder if its another excuse by others who just dunna understand progression of Soul Music, after all it was advertised as a Soul Night across the board thing, What gets me J and S is this most of the tunes on the CD are over 35 years old, ok a few i put on for my own ears perhaps aren't everyones cup of tea but hey thats the point of finding out who's good and who isn't, i guess time will tell us that with attendances. I felt very humilated but being with people like you and your boss made my night and yes Sylvia is the boss. best laugh of the night was Brav standing by the big fire with smoke rising from the bottom of his trousers, he was that close to the fire he smelt like Barbicue Pork.The CD thing is thing i need to know, as to wiether i have been Bamboozled. Nicks guest this week spoke to much about the money thing about Soul Records for my liking, i just think that alot of rarer rubbish is being played at Soul Nites to up the prices of tunes that some only paid pennies for and sell on for thousands of pounds, they aren't Soul People to me, i just wonder if alot aren't just good bootlegs because i remember alot of the older stuff being on a thicker plastic 45, some of these great rare finds are more flexy and just look to good to be true,Soul Music is about Passion and not Profit and outsiders comming into the Scene to raid all of the scenes jewels really bugs me, then they get the monopoly to play the stuff.To all the people outhere who just might be thinking that there ain't no more stuff to get or ear cheaply, they are wrong, hundreds of thousands of great Lp tracks that are easily obtainable off the internet come on the Scene and join us, i'm all for good and fair competion.

Barry /wendy from slough
Mary/Nick, many thanks for a magic Boxing Night. Not a bad track all night, wore the the floor out!! fell through and ended up dancing down stairs !! You two played some real jems. Happy New Year to all, and look forward to more good music to come. Also got 2 good presents for xmas, one was northern souls 200 greatest floorfillers - 5dvds, seeing the singers and groups was good, but the redigitalised music was crap, very plastic, was a real let down.[thank god for nick marshall]. secondly i got a book about marvin gaye by his brother frankie.[on backbeat books] brillant read .some good insites about marvin.first with the moonglows to a little story about what happened to tammi terrell from kim weston.and his problems till his end.far to early. again you two just do what your doing magic stuff. ktf for ever barry & wendy

Kevin and Cath from Hull
Happy new year Mary and all the mesbo readers. Goldie's right theres no place like the twisted wheel in M/C. Cath and i, went for the first time on friday night and it was out of this world, Goldie said its a magical place and it truly is, the atmosphere, music and the friendly people, what a club. Met and talked to Pete Roberts what a very modest man and a real Manc character he is. It was a brilliant night, and what we couldn't believe was when they played chris fawlowe ? {out of time} a big roar went up, and the wheel crowd went wild, danced and sung ever word to it, louder the the record. 10 out 10 for a Top night and we will be back, this sunday if we can, i am sure most of the people who listen to marys show would of already have been, but if you have not and 60's soul is your bag, GO. hope to see you all soon, and we wish that we had come before now, we are kicking ourselfs, thanks for a great night. Kev and Cath from Hull.

Theresa
I have got to tell you Twiggy I was still in Stoke at my nieces on Sat night and when we read your message we were hysterical ( we had had a few) thats the funniest thing Ive read in ages. It was lovely to see you and Caroline again. Got to say a big Thank You to everyone at the Foxley for putting on a great night really enjoyed it. I know they played a lot of oldies but thats right up my street. Lovely to meet OB's 2 sisters such really nice ladies, so sorry you couldnt make it OB hope you are feeling better. There was only Goldie missing!!!!Twiggy want to see you on that dance floor next time.

Ben E King record find of 2008?????????
K.B. i will give you that the Ben E King record (teeny weeny little bit)is a good record but where have you been. but if you didnt know it, and have only just heard it, you wont of heard of a little club where it was played, and that i was in the audience 67/68 and was luckly enough to see him sing it live. the track was taken from the UK (what is soul) L.P 1967 and the USA atco single and shock horror the (dancing to the shotgun) was played there too. lol. ktf. soulbrother.

ozz
soulguy radio, new shows now up & ready for jan09, some great stuff to listen to including a 2 part wigan casino special from me & tim. happy new year to all.ozz.

mozza
OB me an roy smallman are coming up 2 c u!asap get in touch mate-mozza

mozza
OB get in touch mate just bumped into roy smallman and he wants to get back in touch with you!lost your number sadly dropped me moby in the bath!have roys number;could bring him up the fox one nite!

Keith Beardmore ( On Behalf Of The Foxley)
To Caroline Twigg and The TwiggyIt was good to see you at The Foxley for our xmas special night.It was a packer and a wonderful night to remember meeting friends old and new off The Radio Stoke Messageboard.Some had travelled big distances to be there nobody further than Sylvia and Joe from Devon.Joe entertained us behind the decks with some super soul music that had our dancefloor full.The biggest disappoint on the night was OB not feeling well enough to attend. But his lovely sisters Ellen and Susan were there flying the flag and OB has e-mailed me saying he is now feeling much better and will join us next Tuesday,Wonderful NewsThe night being xmas had off course as I`m sure you will appreciate needed prior planning with who was going to play the music , who was going to put the equipment out, put it away etc etc, as you would expect to ensure no hickups.I know you bought a CD and it didn`t get played. Our normal Tuesdays are a welcome free for all behind the decks. All we ask if possible is an e-mail or text or some communication to Collo so we know you are coming to avoid any double booking or personal disappointment.We enjoy very popular Soul friendly people packed Tuesdays nights Collo`s e-mail is available from Mary or Nick. We all look forward to you and Caroline coming down and enjoying a DJ spot..Best Wishes to everybody for a good warm soul loving 2009 enjoying our wonderful music and life together with understanding and respect Keith Beardmore

Sylvia Dean
Happy New Year to everyone!!HJoe and I had a cracking start to the new year!!! Well worth the 560 round trip we made this week in the love of soul.. Firstly the Foxley.. a lovely pub.. a pub that demonstrates what British life is all about.. Good atmosphere.. great company....good music ... umm No red wine..( a minor and tempoarary blip I am sure)!! AND good music.. what a nite, thanks to everyone that made us so welcome.OB`s sister Ellen and sister Sue.. Twiggy and Caroline.. At LAST we meet Twiggy!!!.. the always charming Steve Amison.. John,and its was great to meet Pete Schofoeld and his bro.. we had some good laughs!! The scooter boys.. Nick Marshall. it was a lovely atmosphere. There were loads of really nice soulies.. Theresa from Cornwall Carol and Jen.. Keith Minshull.. If I sound TOO enthusiatic then I am and WAS!!!A big thankyou to OB, you are great complany..always make us welcome and take me to an oatcake shop to replenish supplies!!! I hope you like the cornish and DEVON pasties??KTF. Long may this scene last lets keep positive for 2009 and of course.. hear some more great music . It will never be over for me!!!KTF

Ian Edwards
A very happy new year to you all,Big Andy I thank you for the comment,it was`a pleasure to help those less fortunate,humanity and compassion are wonderful things mate,and you have both.To all the friends I made and met last year I wish you all peace and prosperity,a lot of you are just as kind and caring and have decency in abundance...Mary long may the show go on,for us all,my New Year will be laid back,as the christmas peroid was spent at work,such is life...Pete sorry ive missed all these great times at THE WHEEL,its sounded amazing,may it continue for many years mate.

Pierre de la soir,England
Mary ,any chance of everythings allrite,by Eugene Vees and the performers for the beautiful Jules surfing in 36 degree heat in aussie land,thanks SCO xx

Robbie(rhyl)
Happy New Year to all in the soul community & good look with the show this year & thanks for all the fantastic shows last year & to the oldest swinger in town Goldie keep doing what you are doing you are a fun guy Robbie KTF

Ray - Nantwich
Please let the listeners know that the Nantwich Night Train Soul Night 12th Anniversary is Saturday 17th January 2009 at Nantwich Civic Hall. In the main hall - classic and northern soul with original Wyche line up of Dave Evison, Keith Minshull and Gary Taylor plus special guest Paul "On The Scene" Metcalfe. In addition there will be a live set by Johnny Boy "Voice of te New Soul Generation".Upstairs - A Dab of Soul: 70s/modern/crossover with Chris Anderton, Dave Lucas, Gary Hoyland, Mick & Mo. So that's 5 hours of some of the best soul around from 8:30 to 1:30 and it's still only £5 each on the door.

Tracey and Andy
we are running a re union Northern Soul All Dayer @ nottingham Palais De Danse (now called Oceana) are are trying to contact original DJ's... we also run The BRIT soul club in Nottingham.. We both DJ and play original vinyl's only.... can you help....our email address is baptism05@hotmail.co.uk

Andrew (SC)
Hi Mary, well that was 08, and to those of us who survived lets hope 09 brings more compassion and understanding.I cannot compete with Twiggys fantasies but he is one of those who brings debate and opinion to the MB so long life and happiness to him, others worthy of note, well Eddie Edmundson, Brav and Ian Edwards stand out as being men with hearts of gold with all they did for charity during 08 (between them I have worked out that they raised in excess of £35K). OB, Pete Scofield and the Foxley crew the potteries finest all of you are up there with oatcakes bacon and cheese brilliant. The Twisted Wheel crowd especially Pete, Jackie the irreplaceable Goldie and of course the Wheeletts great people with whom friendships have been forged for life. Brett, Sylv, Joe, Carol, Cath and Jen, Gaz and Suzie true people that deserve happiness. To the South Cheshire Soul Crew my we've put the miles in this past 12. Three special people Sid the best mate a man could have, Austen for making me laugh till I hurt and Ann without who my life would be nothing. If I missed anyone (Steve, Graham, Tony, Dek etc etc) it does not mean your forgotten To end Mary you and Nick have been the diamonds of the airwaves keeping us on our toes and haveing met you both I know the warmth you put out is genuine. All have a great 09 and as I said in my last post take a fleeting moment to say absent friends. xxKTF allxx

PeteSchofield..,jan 1st 2000 and flippin' 9
oy!TWIG can you wash me thong before you return it please,it was mine that landed on your head,,,,I must admit ,you did look rather dashing on tues in your purple hot pants and see through wellies!!,and we were all jealouse,us fellas,especially when those ladies with the white sticks tried to kiss you..hehe..seriousley though it was lovely to see you and Caroline at the Foxley,I know she was a bit upset ,with it being this time of year,hope she's ok....wasnt it a cracking night,they did wonderful,, the boys and girls of the Club worked so hard,and what a great success....I met up with Sylvia and Joe for the first time,2 charming and lovely people,so friendly and full of enthusiasm for everyone,wonderful.they are a shining example to how this great scene of ours should be..I have posted some thoughts up,on the OUTER CIRCLE SCOOTER CLUB website(just google the name to get there),so I wont eulogise any further on this messageboard,,it doesnt update quick enough to get any kind of thread going,,once a fortnights no good for anything...my thoughts for 2009 ?SIMPLE,even though its not a SOUL record,the Beatles got it right,"ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE",AND dont forget,, keep a tight bum..SCO xx

Steve Amison
A big thanks to everyone who attended the Foxley Xmas bash last Tuesday night. I don't think we could have physically got any more folk in the pub.Well done to Collo & Fizza for spinning the tunes, and to Brav & Joe for making their Foxley debuts!!The music was more traditional oldies than whats normally played on a Tuesday night but thats simply cause it was a party night. Hope everyone enjoyed themselves & look forward to seeing you back their soon.A Happy New Year to everyone. KTF Amo

Goldie
I have just read Twiggies entry & one or two others..Yep I think the theme has been firmly established for 2009 ..Lets have some fun , enjoy the music & bring others into the fold ..Happy New Year to Pete & Suzie , Teresa , Adj, JJ,& Eric & Cliff, Ive just been watchin Lake Ulswater on BBC 2 I think I will take a spin up the M6 go see this vision in the Lake District.......then its THE MARY FOX SHOW & THE WHEEL arent I (we) lucky people yipeeeeeeeeeeeeee THIS YEAR IS GONNA BE THE BEST YET .. ABSOLUTELY !!!!!Goldiexxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Twiggy
WAS IT A DREAM OR WASN'T IT,The Foxley started well for me,Sylvia came rushing up to me demanding a kiss, oh rip your shirt off you handsome beast you, hey calm down Sylvia i said(only kidding Joe and Silvia)Joe thought i dyed my hair,we shared similar veiws on a certain ex prime minister. We went into the main Soul Room and straight away Theresa came pouting hers lips for a snog, if only we had met years ago, you can cook me breakfast anytime or words of that nature (only kidding Theresa)oh i could rip his pants off someone shouted, i realised it was Pete Schofield joking about,Old friends were there, in fact very old friends, sorry guys the years have been good to me(only kidding)guys.we talked about the music and the scene.Then all of a sudden another lovely lady OB's sister came across and said i was that ravashing she could eat me(only kidding Ob's sister)do you want a dance she asked me, perhaps later i replied. I looked around the room and saw bedroom eyes looking at me from every corner, get um off someone shouted and yes it was Pete Schofield putting on a womans voice. What happened next i shouldn't really repeat, i thought i would hit the dancefloor, started off with a few backdrops and then it started to rain knickers, they were thrown at me from all around the room, more they clapped so i went into another back drop as i was getting up a bloody Thong landed on my head, i went into a spin and the Thong went onto the floor, a lovely lady came onto the dancefloor and wiped my sweat from off the brow of my head with the bloody Thong, i put the thong into my pocket, i thought to myself i'll try that on later, the beautiful lady then said i'll see you later, another back drop and more claps, i looked around and saw many a jealous Dj who only managed to get knickers thrown at them in their heyday, what did the thong feel like one Dj said, i dunna know there ain't much of it to feel i said, i got a standing ovation and Nick Marshall commented to me, you'll be lucky to get out of here with your clothes on, i thought oh my god did i put clean unddies on, i started to panic. as i left the dancefloor, there was this rush for my autograph by all these beautiful ladies but to be honest they wanted the kiss more than my autograph, some came back a hundred or more times,Help i thought to myself, i hit the buffet next and went straight for the Salmon Sandwiches, i thought if my breath smelt of fish all the attention would calm down that i was getting, i like being kissed but i was overwelmed with all this fuss i was getting, jammy swine i heard one Dj say and ain't he one ugly mother .u...r, i shouted back you should have saved some of your old Hi Karatee after shave from the 70's, i'm sure thats why i got so much attention. Rumour had got round that i had ordered my taxi, one last dance some ladies shouted, i went onto the dancfloor and asked the Dj to play some Barry White and his reply got me a bit because he said are you pulling my .lonker mate they will tear you apart on the dancefloor if i play seductive music, cart yourself off back up Castle where ya come from. Taxi arrived and there was hundreds of beautiful ladies waiting outside to cheer us off, please come back please, their eyes were welling up as we left, i blew them afew kisses, my missus had a face like thunder, wait till i get you home, ya dirty swine.I didn't see the first slap coming, what was that for i said, thats for not being a good boy, a upper cut followed, what was that for i said, thats for giving Sylvia your address(only kidding Sylvia). Then a bloody big donk on my head with the old rolling pill, what was that for i said, thats for being a bighead on the dancefloor back dropping and spinning at your age you silly sod,Then i got another tap on my head with the rolling pin, as i was collapsing i said what was that for honey, thats to make you go to sleep.Morning came and i was woken to the sound of the alarm clock and my dog licking the half left over Salmon bab out of my mustache, didn't brush my teeth because i went to sleep quicker that expecte

Barry north wales
i would like to pass on my deepest sympathy to Phil Morgans family i new Phil from the torch/wheel daysR.I.P Phil

Bill Wright
What about sunshine songs for long dark January nights? Particularly in the north of Scotland where I am any mention of sunshine is welcome at this time of year. A couple of belters - "Wake Up To The Sunshine" by Joey DeLorenzo and World Without Sunshine - Sandra Phillips.

START THE NEW YEAR WITH A BANG!!
This Friday the 2nd of January, Start the New Year with a "BANG"!!! 9 till 2.30am at the "Twisted Wheel Club" in Manchester. A BIG THANKS to Friends Old and New, and to the 1000's of Fabulous people I have had the pleasure to have met, over the last 8 years, it's been Fantastic!! So heres to 2009 and our 9th year at the Wheel! So come on Baby, "Let The Goodtimes Roll" and can it get any better?? Wishing you all the very Best for a Soulful & Prosperous 2009!! From Pete, Jackie & John, all the Dj's & Staff @ the Wheel xx. ps & how could I forget a Yipeeeeeeeeeee!! from Goldie our Official Wheel (Meet & Greet, and Dance Steward) thanks again. Pete Roberts xx.

Goldie
The Wheel on Boxing Day was so magical .people there enjoying their first visit loved it!!!!!! & I met guys from Suffolk , Hull & Rotherham...Mickey Rooney did a fab set & Pete Jackie & John laid a Chrimbo soulie night to remember ..It was great to see Jos & Reesko (hope thats the right pronunciation) our soulie lovlies from de Netherlands ..Yep it sure is a magical place , a one off THE TWISTED WHEEL MANCHESTER yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee for the home of soul music Goldie .HAPPY NEW to all de Soulies out der Mary Fox , Nick Marshall ,Pete & Jackie Roberts , OB , Twiggy &Caroline , Bret , ANNE , Joan & Pat , Carol , Cath & Jeny , Sue & Steve , Jock & Marie , Mickey & Vanda, Stan & May Evans , Gerry Murphy , Pete Sco , Speed Dial Steve , Andy , Anne & Brav , Kev & Gloria Bourne , Joe & Sylvia , Sharon & Dawn , Joe anne , DEbbie & carol & all de others who make up the amazing soul scene out there 2009 will be THE BEST YEAR EVER yipeeeeeeeeeeeee Goldiexxxxxxxxxxxx To days track Talk Of The Grape vine Donald Height Gx

Austen crewe
hi Mary, couldn't be at last wheel (working) sounded great,a happy and soulful new year to you all,It'll never be over for me, Timi yuro sums it up, keep up the good work Mary

Jos from Amsterdam
Happy Newyear Mary, May your programme go on for many more years.

julie (france)
hi mary love listening to your show brings back loads, miss good old stoke hope to be back there soon, would you play whats easy for two mary wells thanks and keep up the good work xxx

vinny
hi all hope you all had a good xmas, and wish you all a happy soulful and great new year x

Denis (West Sussex)
Hi Mary,Any chance of getting the full 3 hours of the Boxing Day show on i player instead of the 2 hours available now?Cheers

Tim, Northampton
Happy Xmas and New Year.The Boxing Day Show - Motown pretty much wall to wall.Thanks Mary and may it happen again soon.And Nick Marshall's choices were top stuff!Love to our mates in Norwich. Sean Michaela Millie and Nige.Also a happy new year to Paul the Milkman and Mrs Milkman!!!Any chance to hear Easy Street Freda Payne?

Mick McGurrin
Mary,Andrea and I are off to Sunnier climate for a week ( to see our kid ) So this is just a note to all our Mates from the Stoke and Trent area ( including Geoff and Carys, and ye we want to stay next to you at SITS )and beyond to say happy new year. To the foxley lads, the George Crew and The Supremes A Very Happy New Year!Come on Stoke, 3 points what a prezzie!

sue from stafford
well mary here it is at last CHRISTMAS EVE ive shut up shop took down the decs and put away those christmas cds for another year (guess who wont be playing any christmas songs in there house tomorrow) 2 months solid iv had to endure the same christmas cds !!!!!! who would want to work in retail up to christmas ??? but now at last i can lift my head up and get back in to my routine didnt get chance to get a request in for boxing night ()or last friday) so could i please wish all the message boarders youself and all your listerners A VERY HAPPY CHRISTAMS AND A SOULEFULL NEW YEAR. And could you please play a belated birthday request for my fella steve whos birthday it is tomorrow (Yes ! christams day !!! ) as iv been so busy i wasnt able to get it to you in time sorry steve Any motown track mary he just loves it ! thanks mary

MIKE COOMBS
OF TO MALAGA SPAIN 28th DECCAN ANY BODY GIVE DETAILS OF NORTHERN EVENTS IN THE MALAGA AREA DURING EARLY JAN 2009

Rita (New Zealand)
Merry xmas & New Year to all the soulies out there, i am so missing all my friends back in the UK, hope you all stay safe and enjoy yourself over the holidays.

Chris Williams
Phil Morgan - Davo has informed me that there will a meeting of Phil's friends at The Sneyd Arms in Tunstall on December 29th between 5 -7pm to toast Phil's life. His friends in Los Angeles are doing the same, so we are told. Davo also tells me that a soul-night in Phil's memory is being planned and I will post those details when I know more. Thank you all.

mozza
just like to wish all the guys ive met(and re met)on this site,the foxley crew,nick m ,jim,keith,twiggy,ian edwards,jen cath and carol for being such nice ppl,above all to ray for dragging me up the foxley in the first place;may i wish you all and your families a very merry Christmas and a happy new year-mozza

OB
Julie & Mandy, So so sorry to hear about your brother Phil, we got back in touch via email only a few months ago and were reminiscing about our escapades as teenagers. He was a great guy, bit of a rascal in the nicest way. Remember your house down brownhills road.... Phil had got on your mums bad side and told me to wait on the sofa for him while he went to talk to her. After about a half hour your mum came in the living room and asked what I was doing, waiting for Phil sez I, Well you'll be waiting a long time, he jumped out of the window half an hour ago!!! So I go home down Gibson st and theres Phil waiting for me on the sofa. I know its not a great anecdote BUT life and fun times with your brother always brought about the unexpected. I cant (darent) say too much about our escapades but with Phil there was never a dull moment as you know and our nights at the Torch were bloody great. Many people will miss Phil and I shall reflect with a bevvy this Christmas eve on a particular C/E we had at the Torch when I was barman there and Phils liking of pernod!! We were young soulies making our way in life and I will miss him, but at least ive got some special memories of a great bloke, sincerely OB

Ozz
Can i wish all the people on here a merry xmas, esp BRAV,CHRIS WILLIAMS,PETE SCO,IAN EDWARDS,COLLO & All The Lads at the foxley, All THE MOORVILLE CROWD & OB, Great people, PS New shows on SOULGUYRADIO.COM In Jan, 2 great shows feat WIGAN CASINO, Thanks & Best Regards to all.Ozz.

Kev & Gloria Bourne
Well said Pete Roberts!!! Goldie is a great friend of ours and like Pete said everybody is allowed to let there hair down now and then so chin up mate don't worry about it life is to short. Great to see you and Pete at Nantwich on Friday and we will ee you all at the Wheel on Boxing night.KTF

Nige C
Hi Mary can you play Scratchy by Travis Wammack for the memory of Phil Morgan who passed away. it was one of his fav sounds as he used to attend the Wheel. Cheers

Goldie
Well I needed something to cheer me up not that I deserved & it all came together Friday The day started badly I locked myself out of the car & out of the House The RAC man laughed as he gained entry to my vehicle & handed me the house keys which were attached to the car keys I quickly ran in before anyone saw me in my Stevie Gerard shirt & boxies ..The Journey To Petes was Hectic I really was`nt lookin foreward to the rest of the day but things got better I finally met Petes Grandaughter SHE IS an Angel...Jackie was in good form & then I had the nice surprise of seeing Anne (Wheelette) I had not seen her for ages she looked stunning ...THE NANTWICH CIVIC HALL was a real Christmas Tonic Lovely people especially there to celebrate the Gorgeous CAROL `s birthday, Myself . Pete . Cath , Carol Jenny , Brav , Andy , Kev , Gloria had a great time Carol was happy & Anne wheelette it was a truly lovely night ..I have just shown my grandaughter an e-mail xmas card sent by Wheelette Anne SHE LOVED IT ...............MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE ..LOVE EACH & EVERYONE OF YOU zillions.to days track LET LOVE COME BETWEEN US J & B Purifyyipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ITS CHRIMBO .. Goldiexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Tony Foster
To all who have visited my website, www.northernsoul45.co.uk have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New year!!! Thank you and enjoy the rare soul juke box in 2009!!!

jimmy liddy
so sad to read the sad loss of phil morgan.i got to now him in 1970 .he was one of the lads who woud be at the torch every night it was open my vague memories of those days he was always talking to people around the cloakroom area in hisdark marroon tonic suit .so from myself and the rest of the newcastle lads from that time a sad farewell. im at the torch in 1970 .71

Rob(Cadiz)
Playlist is still showing Dec 12th ...two shows later. Please get the technicians to update this important feature of the show on a regular basis i.e right after every show. Rob

Clive Bloom
Hi Mary,I have been listening to your show now for a few years and discovered and rediscovered some great soul sounds.I never thought that I would hear a new artist that could recreate the magic and feeling of our soul heroes like Otis Redding, Sam Cooke et al...but...have you seen or heard Eli 'Paperboy'Reed and the True Loves ?My mate Peter and I saw them live in Cambridge at the Soul Tree recently and they are fantastic. Hailing from Boston USA Paperboys' voice is truly sensational and this boy feels the soul. He has an album out called Roll With You . Mary play'Am I Wasting My Time' or 'Roll With You'from the album .best wishes Mary ....from Clive in Suffolk

Sylvia and Joe Dean
To Julie and Mandy... and all the family of Phil Morgan. He was clearly much loved by you. I hope that you can have comfort that the soul family are thinking of you.It brings everything into perspective when a loved one is taken from us.A special wish to everyone in 2009 and in difficult times... that we keep strong and positive in all we do..Merry Christmas KTFxxx

Ean on sunny Exmoor Somerset
Hey Mary great show as usual,Solstice greetings to you and the team.I would like to wish all the best of the season to all the northern fraternity...as I get older I realise it was all worth it,what a great time we had!....and have a great time at Nantwich civic tonite all esp my brother Andy Buck and Helen..keep the faith....please play here I go again Archie Bell and the drells (it reminds me of Mirian street and Nantwich boys club)what great days..love and peace to all....X

Theresa
I didnt manage to listen to the show from last week till weds the computer was playing up but I was laughing my socks off when i heard Goldie. He's a star isnt he, so he had a few drinks so what!!! Its pretty obvious John has never met him he is far far from boring we love his company. OB remember Joes birthday we all had a few then didnt we and we had a cracking night. John if you ever have the pleasure of meeting Goldie you will change your opinion I'm sure cant waiat till the next time he's on. OB hope to see you at the Foxley on the 30th Carole txt me she is going too.xx

Rob(Cadiz)
Elusive - Babe Ruth!!!! I hadnt heard that song since 1979 and had long forgotten about it...superb stuff. I think ive still got it tucked away in one of a few record boxes in my parents loft. I seem to recall an orange label but cant remember....anyone help? A rock guitar lead on an accepted Northern sound....amasing. Rob

Julie Burton
Hi Mary, I love your show and listen in every week on the 'listen again' feature...just managed to sort out the iplayer problems and it is great to hear you again, please say hello to anyone who used to go the the Palais all dayers in Nottingham and the Brit club. Keep up the great work Mary we all love you! Julie

Pete Everett (Sale)
I would like to thank Mary for allowing me some air time last Friday. I also wish to thank Goldie for inviting me along to share what was his spot. Just to put the record straight, he wasn't legless but I think he has realised you can't go on the radio after drinking alcohol without the distinct possibility of sounding like Ollie Reed. For those who haven't met him, he is a top bloke with a great passion for 60's Soul Music and of course his Alma Mater the 'Wheel'.A Merry Xmas to one and all. Pete.

Martin Macclesfield
I should have met Goldie last Friday but missed him I truly love him on air tipsy or otherwise there is is always action when this guys around I am sorry to say this but he has got a big following on Heald Green , Timperley , Alderly Edge Stockport more than any other guests who to tell you the truth sound like a bunch of phonies with few exceptions . Goldie is Goldie top soul brother he was there when it started knows his stuff & he is so alive please play a record for Goldie Its got the Whole World shakin" by Sam cooke to remind me of this mans passion for soul shown in Brasenose St Manchester while all the "Angels" out there were still at School thank you Martin

Andy Scoffin (Scoff) - Crewe
have to agree with Kev Dempsey the Nina Simone track (taking care of business) is brill - it wont be every ones cup of tea but it will grow on you without doubt.

Twiggy
To Herman, thats alright we all have different tastes, i personally believe that tune by Love Unlimited would do some damage to someones ears, its just a tune i love and guess what i have already got it on the LP you mentioned White Gold, its bloody strange you know i played years ago and it did now't for me, one of those to just put in a pile and forget about kind of thing, 45 is ordered. To OB your spot on with your comments, The Wheel must be doing something right but to be honest mate theres no way i'm kissing Pete Roberts to get into a Sunday Session, hes not my type and like the old fisherman i once met who said he caught a mermaid once, i couldn't kiss her because her breath smelt of Mackeral he told me, so i chucked her back in, sorry Pete not saying your breath smells of Mackeral but you always do pout your lips at me(only kidding Pete] have a good un.To The Foxley Crew 30th of December it is, we will be there if alls well put the best Traditional on TAP.

julie&mandy (phil morgans sisters)
To Chris Williams /Davo what a fitting tribute to our brother it is such a sad loss to us and all who knew him thank-you for your thoughts he will be forever in ours god bless phil keep the faith xxx

Rob(Cadiz)
Love that Clydene Jackson track. Fantastic piano lead in there. Well done Mary for playing it again. Rob

Malc Potts from Manc
Happy Christmas to you and Nick Mary and all the Mary Fox listeners. Thanx for a great year of music. Can you get the Wheelettes back on, they're so entertaining and never fail to hit the musical spot. Loved the happy Goldie spot. A true soulie. No offense given after a spiked Vimto or two. What a nice guy. Nick played Sugar pie Guy by the Joneses t'other week and I've never felt so nostalgic in my life. I was back at the old Dansette for 3 minutes. You couldn't dig out anything by Dooley Silverspoon could you?Thanks again, Malc from Manchester.

HerMan.(Allan from Sheffield.)
Hi Twiggy,In answer to your question,its a little bit too funky for me,Id rather have ,"Walking in the Rain(with the one I love,)by them but that's my personal choice.Don't get too melancholy mate or introspective it don't do any good I don't enjoy Christmas but that don't mean when everybody is getting off their faces I sit there moping I put a happy face on,life's too short for some,some more than other's.Some don't even get the chance to listen and appreciate Jackie Wilson or The Four Tops,Kim Weston etc.All I'm saying is,all you need at this time of year is a small amount of love to give to everyone and they keep some,then they add theirs and pass it on, this way slowly the World will become a better place but as the song from the late great Edwin Starr says ,"It Takes Time,"So Mary could you play if at all possible,"You Can Make It If You Try” by The Dynamics for everyone out there especially Twiggy as a way to put everything about this time of year into perspective.Yours as Always.HerMan(Allan from Sheffield.)P.S.Merry Xmas to All,and a Happy and Hopefully (Keep Your Fingers Crossed,)Prosperous New Year.

Steve Amison
The Foxley Soul Club & Outer Circle Scooter Club Christmas Party is Tuesday 30th December 2008. All welcome with free admission & free buffet. 8pm till late. Music will be across the board northern soul from the regular Foxley Crew plus afew suprise guests DJ's. The Foxley Hotel is in Foxley Lane Milton Stoke On Trent ST2 7EH. Hope to see loads of you message boarders there on the night. CheersAmo

Bobby (Rhyl)
I agree with Rob Cadiz ,Goldie loves meeting people & would have been sooooooo happy to meet Obees mother ,bless me I went to the works doo & cant remember a thing you stay as you are Goldie calliung you boring & crass is like saying Ali could,nt box & Harry Hill has got a good head of hair please play a record Mary for Goldie HAPPY by William Bell to me that somes up this electric & warm character Merry Christmas everyone Bob,,,

Jeff and Carys In Somerset
Hi Mary just wishing you and all the listners a happy xmas we will be at Allsager new years eve .Can you say Hi to Mick and Andrea from Stoke and let them know we have booked next november for Soul in the Sun and requested the same appartment we had this year "next to them" in case they want to book away from us[joke].Hope Stoke does the buisness against United.From Jeff and Carys in Somerset

Pete Roberts 18/12/08 "Call The Police"
Whats to do with some of you? This is not the (Old Pals Act) I have waited to see how Goldie went on over last Friday Nights Mary Foxx Show!! There are some good comments & some bad! Show me a person who has never made a mistake! And I will show you a LIAR!! All Goldie was Guilty of, was having a DRINK!! And dont worry about Mary she can handle Goldie so what is the Problem? There were people sentenced to life in prison for shooting a Kid! This week, People guilty of downloading vile Images and worst! And what did Goldie do, have too much to drink! Well lets call the Police! The people who slag Goldie dont even know the the MAN! And guess what I am proud to be in the Big Man's company tomorrow night at the Soul Night in Nantwich! And we will be having a good time!! Rant over, sorry to all the people who got locked out of the Wheel on Sunday over (400) in and the Doormen said to quote! Rosco Robinson "Thats Enough" Their decision not mine! Sorry to Kev & Maggie and I hope that I will see you at the Wheel on Boxing Day Night! Hope to see lots of you in Nantwich tomorrow!! Again could I wish everybody "A HAPPY CHRISTMAS & A SOULFUL NEW YEAR" Pete xx.

OB
When does the time come when you say things cant get any better? The Twisted Wheel on Sunday is a near perfect example. I say near because I feel sorry for the 200 that were turned away because it was chocca.There was a buzz about the place that is hard to describe, so many happy people listening to the best music on planet Earth in the greatest club on Earth. Earlier this year there was talk about how will the scene survive and that it needed "new blood" and the young uns to carry on the legacy. My opinion on this is...To be part of our soul scene it cant be forced on anyone there has to be soul in your heart for starters and like water finds its own level people who are experiencing it for the first time will decide for themselves if its their "bag" or not. Its been a great year for us lot, the mesbo's been buzzin,Mary's show has reached new heights new friends have been made via the MB, S.I.T.S and more folk travelling even greater distances to re-aquaint or visit a new venue, so all in all I think that as we leave 2008 we can look back on a very good year for us soulies. Heres wishing all of you reading this a VERY happy Christmas and lets make 2009 another year to remember for the right reasons!!! God bless you all OB xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Rob(Cadiz)
John Harwood: Come on mate....Crass??? A bit strong to describe a man who was maybe a bit worse for wear and maybe a tad jolly but all i heard was how much Goldie loved OB´s mum and and few Soul comments and dedications. Nothing offensive or crass about it..(not by my standards anyway)...plus Mary had him ón´and óff´in a very short time. So Merry Xmas to you, John. Im off to get a few down me myself. Oh, yeah.... could you please play "Im so Happy" Prince Phillip Mitchell for Goldie and all Xmas tipplers. Cheers. Rob

Andrew (SC)
Tis was the week before xmas and what a week it is turning out to be.Friday Birmingham "the Wellington" no music, no grub, just a fantastic variety of hand pulled bitters. Day of rest Saturday so took the opportunity to listen on iplayer to MF, In the words of a good friend there is only one Goldie and are we not glad only kidding mate missed you Sunday. Sunday and the exodus of the boys & girls of Staffs & Cheshire to all that is good about our scene, truely amazing company, brilliant venue (if it was any different it would not be the wheel) good eggs and snappy dressers spinning the disc's and absolutely out of this world music. It does not get better. The atmosphere was electric (I am still buzzin.) This Friday the Civic Nantwich, Bring it on.Heard tonight Griff is home got a long way to go but he is a fighter. Also received the Tommy Hunt book seven chapters in and it is a good human interest read, without the self congratulating muck you get with celebs. KTF all and how ever you celebrate next week enjoy and raise a glass to absent friends.

Twiggy
Hi Herman, Thanks for your info,Goldie was on the blower straight away thanks Goldie and put me onto a 45 of Love Unlimiteds ONLY YOU CAN MAKE ME BLUE, i deal with Craig Moerer now and again and Craig knows his stuff, Hey Herman its a nice track ain't it. Sad news our Christmas this year is going to be very Blue and ain't it so bloody weird a song called Only You Can Make Me Blue becomes my Christmas got to get 45. RIP DAVID HORNE and i hope you get remembered for all the people you have helped we are all going to miss you.

Denny F
King of the Soulies & top Wheelite simple as that ..Denny F...

Chris Williams/Davo
It is with great sadness that I heard today (Wed)of the death of a true 'Soul Champion' - Phil Morgan. Since leaving Stoke, Phil has for many years resided in the USA. For a considerable amount of time he has suffered from extreme ill-health which has now led to his passing. Phil was a 'larger than life' character with a great sense of humour and a great love of soul music. I was informed by one of his old mates Graeme 'Davo' Davison who has been over to see Phil on a few occasions and is deeply saddened at the loss of his friend. Anyone whoever DJ'd with him or just met him for a pint would know there was never 'a dull moment' when he was around. I'm glad to have known him and had the great pleasure of his wit and love of the music. Davo and myself would like to send sincere condolances to all his family at this sad time. God Bless Phil R.I.P

BRAV
Hi Mary, I would like to wish you, Radio Stoke and all you Soulies out there an absolutely wonderful Christmas. Thanks to your show I have met some wonderful people this year and hope to stay good friends with them all forever , and hope to meet many more next year. Could you please play DENA BARNES 'IF YOU EVER WALK OUT OF MY LIFE' which the lyrics reflect how I feel about you all.Please keep keeping the faith and love to you all Brav xxxxx

HerMan.(Allan from Sheffield.)
Hi Twiggy, You asked about whether,"LOVE UNLIMITED," (Orchestra,)ONLY YOU CAN MAKE ME BLUE,could be found on vinyl.The track can be found either a)On Lp The White Gold a copy of which is for sale at,"Discogs," website for just over 6 euros,or if you want it on 45 rpm record go to,"Craig Moerer,"(Records by Mail,) and they have got a copy on a 45(M-) for $8(Yes I know this is in America,but I deal with this site on a regular basis and you always get what it says and the record comes well packed,)Key The Artist and you will get the option of what you want,it appears on Twentieth Century Records(Cat No 2197,from around 1974).Hope you find what you need,Yours as Always.HerMan(Allan from Sheffield.)

Kev and Maggie
Sadly - we were two of the people turned away at the Wheel on Sunday after spending just a little too long shopping on the way there, so went home and had a couple of bottles of Mary's favourite red wine and listened to Goldie and Pete chatting with her on the internet - two great guys who we would rather have seen in the flesh at the Wheel but hey ho there ya go. A very happy Christmas to all the friends we missed the opportunity of seeing on sunday and to all who contribute to the message board (even the miserable ones) Kev and Maggie in Sale.

Little Anthony (W-ton S.P.)
Bit of a nightmare last Friday:1. My two favourite venues, Goodyears and Broad Lanes were both on the same night so numbers would be down and we would have another Friday with nowhere to go...promoters please sort this out.2. I was working nights so couldn'y go to either!3. The iPlayer was broke again!, so I had turn turn to goos old FM and listen to the other Soul Sister, Jenny Wilkes on Radio WM, although Wigans Chosen Few and Muriel Day and my idea of soul...no way.Anyway, finally got the sow up and running on the iPlayer (it's now Tuesday) and looking forward to listening to the drunken scouser!.In all seriousness though, A Merry Xmas to evveryone in Cyber Souland and a peaceful New Year, and can you please play Merry Xmas Baby by Otis Redding, surely the best Xmas record ever.KTFTP

Mark
To John Harwood Goldie had a good Xmas drink in Stoke never said a wrong word about anyone so swallow it brother I will send my email to the Mary Fox show & we can have a chat & to the Host I thought youy were stopping comments such as Mr harwoods its not cos the guy had a bevy but because he was called crass etc Mark Croxteth Merry Christmas

Kev Dempsey
Mary, could you please play Nina Simone 'Take care of business' this is a stunning R&B/NORTHERN Dancer.Nantwich should be a Cracker this Friday especially with the upstairs room back on track.

Andy Scoffin (Scoff) - Crewe
wow can it get any bigger and better at The Wheel ?A lock out and masses turned away says it all really.Great turn out from Crewe. Dance floor extension required ;-)

re jubilee
sorry guys the jubilee pub at cannock is off until the foreseeable future-mozza

LIzzie
John Harwood - your comments were a bit harsh about GOldie - everyone gets in the spirit (!) at this time of the year - leave him alone, he didnt do any harm

Tony Heinemann (Nantwich)
Special day at the whheel last sunday,dance floor packed most of the day,got my foot trod on a few times but well worth staying on that floor.Saasons greetings all soul fans worldwide and a very happy new year.

Twiggy
Hi Anybody out there got LOVE UNLIMITEDS ONLY YOU CAN MAKE ME BLUE or know if its released on 45, nice floater to change the atmosphere at a Soul Nite. Thanks Goldie for all the info on stuff to buy coming UP THE WHEEL soon, times are getting hard, it looks like leg of sparrow for christmas lunch this year and not the useual Ostrich but christmas is what you make of it and best things in life are free, love the Donnie Elbert LP, give Big Bret a right hook from me if you dare, only kidding Bret you christmas cards in the post, make sure theres a Cock and Hen in my card when you send it, expectations of a Nifty is perhaps being over optimistic, any way enough of the kidding, all the best to everyone and all the great people that make this Scene Tick. Walking The Walk begins soon.

Chris, Steph & Andy (Stoke)
Sunday 9-30pm Just got in from 'The Wheel' sunday session. I (Chris)speak for the 3 of us when I say what an absolutely brilliant afternoon. To Pete and the gang - Brilliant and to all the soul family there - what an atmosphere. 200 locked out according to Pete! To those who knock the playing of oldies then you should have been on the packed floor to 'Seven days is too long' I looked round at everyone all singing and dancing away - brought a tear to my eye! Soul music, soul fans - everything! Brilliant! Thanks to everyone there for a great afternoon - Merry Christmas to all of you xx

Chris Savory
Thanks Twiggy - I've managed to get a copy of Lea Roberts 'My Silent Place' on CD. Her earlier stuff is still not out on CD. To Cadiz Rob - I'd love the Albert King in Canada - I'll send you something in return. You can get me direct through my web site www.soulcargo.co.uk

Drew Colby,Port Orange,Fla.,U.S.of A.
Dear Mary ,I,m sending you this message from my new Compaq computer,Could you please play ,My Wife ,My Dog &My Cat ,by Masked Man &The Agents ,from 1968. Thank you.

northern soul
Northern soul / motown dj due to a last minute cancellation have new years eve vacant own music and equipment will supplied for the venue call 07803921039 or reply through marys show

Jim Linthicum-from Piqua,Ohio USA
Finally got the bluesceen of death fixed and re-booted....it's been a long time since I listened...gotta hear "Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart" By The Supremes.Keep up the rockin' soul at the BBC...and stay cheerful Mary!

John Harwood
Please don't invite that drunken scouser back on the programme, he is normally crass & boring but tonight he was pitifully embarassing. This is not why I listen to your programme.

william bell (blackburn)
drunk or sober your in good company with goldie tell him i'll see him on sunday at the wheel. Will.

Sylvia Dean
Happy Christmas Mary!!! Thankyou for being a wonderful host for this wonderful show... I just love it!!! NO-one but you Mary COULD do it better or bring it to the popularity it currently enjoys!! And to all the lovely messageboarders, many who have now become good friends!! HAPPY CHRISTMAS and best wishes for 2009 Keep on soulin`!! Can we have as our Tamla pics...Smokey Robinson... Going to a go go and The Four Tops... I`ll Be There... Just a fab Tamla sounds. KTF xx

Twiggy
Anybody got any information about a New Eve's Soul Nite featuring KRISTY at Fallon's Bar in Newcastle-U-Lyme, is it the same Kristy as the singer who sings I WANT TO KNOW MORE, dunna know to much about Kristy only a couple of demo's i have but would love to hear more of Kristy's stuff if the same singer.

Rob (Cadiz)
A bit late but could you play "The Vontastics - Never let your love grow cold"....top tune!!!! Cheers. Rob

Julie Allen.Gold Coast .Australia
Hi Mary..HAPPY CHRISTMAS..to you and all on the messbo from the sunny Gold Coast...and a special 'Hi' to Pete Sco, Jud in Jersey and Rob in South Yorks...my request is: 'Cool Off'- Detroit executives, quite appropriate as its pretty hot over here. Could you also dedicate it to all the brilliant SOULS from the music industry that our scene has lost in this past year. Thanks for a fantastic show Mary..And HAPPY CHRISTMAS Y'ALL!!!!!!!!!! KTF here in Aus

Nigel Caulfield - Whitchurch Shropshire
Boxing day show requestLittle Lisa - Hang on BillLove this tune please please please could youplay it thanks x

Andrew (S.C)
Hi Mary, plug for the current exibition at St, Pauls Gallery (Birmingham). Took the time en-route home to pop in and have a look at the David Barrow artwork inspired by Wigan Casino. I think for anyone who ever visited Wigan they will find this something special, the two pictures for me are "A lost love" and "Afternoon of the Rhino". someone who was inspired paid a small fortune for "I'm on my Way" Oil on Canvas. the prices are high but we are talking about a professional artist. The exibition is on now until 24th Jan 2009. Next Thursday afternoon/evening 18/12/08 the Flirtations will be in talking about the pictures and giving there opinions. The Gallery as a website www.stpaulsgallery.com it is situated on the edge of the city 10 minute walk from New Street (on the 101 route towards jewellry quarter) it is free to get in, and the owner who I met for the first time today was happy to chat away he was genuinely interested in my experiances of Wigan and made it clear he is happy for people to call in and see the pictures. The address is 94/108 Northwood Street, B3 1TH and on the web site is a useful little map. Well worth a visit all.

Ian Edwards
May I take the opportunity,to wish each and all a wonderful christmas and new year..To all the wonderful friends met and gained via this board...To,TONY PRICE,JOHN HARPUR JOHN JONES(WOLVES SOUL POLICE)JOE AND SYLV,ANNE AND ANDY(mate my dog is a male dog,so cant see`our mutual friend the lovely Brav going there.....,BRAV(Alfie loves ya) OB,GOLDIE,PETE AND STEVE SCO,PETE AND JACKIE ROBERTS,JOHN GREEN,ALL THOSE GREAT FOXLEY CREW LADS,THE WHEELETTES,THE SOUTH STAFFS FIT BIRDS,SUE AND STEVE(IN STAFFORD),MARY FOX,NICK MARSHALL,MONSIEUR FALLE,ROB WALTON,TWIGGY,JASON CARTWRIGHT,AND ALL THOSE WHO GAVE SO KINDLY TO C-I-N THIS TEAR,HAVE A WONDERFUL TIME....And to the wondserful folks putting together this night for BABY P,please let me know a date as soon as possible,you know my stance on helping childrens welfare,me and Mary would love to be there and give it our support....Have a great holiday all of you,my holiday starts(BOXING DAY),on nights christmas eve and night,off to see SLADE tonight,BIT OF FUN AND NOSTALGIA,well they are from my neck of the woods,and local heroes....we all no doubt have a bit of diversity in music.......

Twiggy
To Chris Savory, i'm sure theres a CD compilation of Lea Roberts stuff about somewhere, may well be worth a listen.

jan kononowicz..Nottingham
CHeers Nick for the plug,re; Ilkeston coop closed down.Moved to Westgate Suite,Long Eaton opens Sat 27th dec 2008,then last Friday of the month from Jan 30th 2009.ktf

sue from stafford
Hi Mary hope you enjoyed your holiday in the sun whats it like to be back ice and snow brrrrrrrrrr bet your freezing dont go and get another cold, keep taking the garlic tablets (ordourless of course) i swear by them anyway welcome home could you please play one of steves favorites isley bros my love is your love (its the only one i got him up to dance to at ian edwards c.i.n. night !!!)thanks mary

MR ALAN DEE DJ
WE GOT THE BIGES ALLDAYER IN NORTHANTS ON BOXING DAY 26 TH FRI 08 FREE TO GET IN 30 DJs ARE COMING AT THE BEEHIVE CLUB IN THRAPTON NR KETTERING JUST OFF THE A14 J13 11 .00 AM TO 12 PM . BAR OPEN ALL DAY A MIX OF NORTHERN SOUL AND MOTOWN /SOUL

ROB WILSON
TO TWIGGS NOT AT THE RED LION NO MORE LIKE YOU SAY MATE HOW BIG IS THIS MOUNTAIN WE HAVE TO CLIME TO GET SOUL PEOPLE IN A PUB AND SUPPORT YOU, THE SMALLER PUBS SUFFER AND THATS WHATS HAPPENED AT THE RED LION WE HAD A COUPLE OF LADS IN TRYING TO CATCH US OUT ASKING FOR ALSORTS OF OLDIES , HEY GUESS WHAT HAD EVERY ONE OF THEM. ANYWAY ENOUGH OF THAT YOU NO WHERE I LIVE IF NEEDED

Tony Heinemann (Nantwich)
Hi Mary,NickTwo tracks for you to consider for the xmas motown show I'll keep holding on - Marvelettes and Just look what you've done - Brenda Holloway.Cheers....TONY.

Dave Clarke
My all time favourites for the Boxing Day show are The Soulful Shack by Smokey Robinson and also Your Unchanging Love by the one and only Marvin Gaye. Love the show - brings back many memories of my mis spent youth !! Where did the years go?

Ray
Friday 19th Deceber, Nantwich Night Train at Nantwich Civic Hall CW5 5DG. Main Hall - The Way of The Wyche, exclusively vinyl, DJs. Gary Taylor, Rob Smith and Keith Minshull confirmed so far with more to add.Upstairs 70s/modern with DJs. Andy Lindop, Gary Hopkins, Chris Anderton and Dave Lucas. Doors open 8:30 pm to finish 1:30am. Still only £5 each POTD.Probably the best dance floor anywhere.

John & AlL
Nice to see Goldie out & about in Liverpool last week yipeeeeeeeeeeee goldie John+

Rob (Cadiz)
To Chris Savory. I love Albert King...in fact i love all electric Blues from Albert, Muddy, Jimmy Rogers, Albert Collins etc etc. I have a CD with Stevie Ray Vaughan & Albert King jamming for a Canadian TV programme......its pure gold, vintage Albert but with the incomparable SRV behind him paying homage and not blowing Albert out of the water out of respect to the old great!!! Let me know if you have it...if not i'll make you a copy. Rob

Twiggy
To Rob in Cadiz, Debbie is by Roy Greaves i told you my head is on backwards.

HerMan.(Allan from Sheffield.)
Hi Mary,As was highlighted by Nick the ,"Brotherhood of Man ,"track I think proved that there is more to Soul than just a name,although this made up studio group predated the famous group of Euro-vision fame,they will always be associated with the name and because they too recorded on ,"DERAM," it will always be assumed that it is the same group which unfortunately is not the case.Had it not been for those people who could see outside the ,"SOUL BUBBLE," this gem would probably been lost and consigned to record hell.My point is don't judge a book by it's cover,there must be some great tracks out there which we all know from artistes such as ,"DOLLY PARTON," and,"BOBBY GOLDSBRO," that because of there association to other genres are not recognized as soul artists but because of some brave individual on the Northern Soul scene who found them ,played them and as a result have given us these classic tracks.All I can say is take the blinkers off and just listen you may be suprised what you may find.Now to everyone out there in internet land ,a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to one and all,and my picks for the Motown show,"Bernadette,""Seven Rooms of Gloom,"anything from the,"Isley Brothers,"and from Marvin and Tammy,"Ain't No Mountain High Enough."Yours as Always K.T.F.HerMan (Allan from Sheffield.)

Malc Falle, Brittany, 09/12/08
Nick Marshall-Many thanks for playing my Jackie Wilson request on last weeks show. Mary and Nick, my Motown request for boxing day, which is also my 58th birthday would be the Temptations and "Since I lost my baby" I would have been hard pressed to choose between this and the Four Tops "I'm Grateful" but I see Andy Scoffin has already requested that one "Good call Andy" If you have any space on this weeks show could you play Garland Green's version of "It rained 40 days and 40 nights" I've just bought his Greatest Hits CD and cannot stop playing it. A wonderful Xmas stocking filler for your loved ones. KTF

Andy Scoffin - Crewe
Boxing Day Request Please.Four Tops - I'm GratefulThanks

Twiggy
To Rob Wilson, i will take you up on your offer, i'll be asking soon. Been meaning to come up Chessy to see you but as i have said to Vinny the bloody weather is aweful,years ago we would have come out in blizzards to hear some good tunes, i feel for all of the Dj's who struggle to do a Soul Nite, in these un certain times and everything else nature throws at you, just hoping its all worth while, The Foxley Crew will be getting a visit soon, i'm realising without each others help and support it can be a lonely road and its always going to be up hill climb without um. This Soul Scene as got some real diamonds in it, some just need to be polished.To Rob in Cadiz, who knows maybe a Cd compilation, strange you know i dunna even want to look at my records and Cd's and playing um just dunna enter my mind, alot of the Scene's secrets have been put onto a Cd Compilation somewhere in the world,i would love someone to put Debbie by Jerry Jackson(if memory is correct) or Wiily Wades When Push Comes To Shove and what about Robert Johns When The Party Is Over or say his Raindrops Love and Sunshine, Rob, Andy from Crewe knows that The Four Tops have some great tunes that could be put onto a Soul Compilation, Just Can't Get you Out Of My Mind and I'll Pay Double are awesome tunes and Jimmy Raddclffe as got some others that need to be heard, I remember hearing Jimmy's stuff on Richard Searlings show, the re-mix of Candi Staton's Halfway To Heaven is very good, some nice cheapies i have heard on some websites,I'm sure jointly something will be done. Sorry to be a bore here but i have to keep myself motivated with Baby P's Soul Nite, I mean whats a nice little token going to cost from all of us, The more we remember this little child the more people will want to come Baby P's Soul Nite and hopefully as i have said other charitys will benefit.

RED LION PUB CHESTERTON
DUE TO LACK OF PEOPLE ATTENDING SAT NIGHTS FOR NORTHERN SOUL THIS WEEKLY EVENT HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED

Ecky
8th. Dec Nick, Enjoyed the show - great tracks and good discussion with Guest Chris Anyway -- The Soulful Christmas Story Part Two --- The big day arrives the presents are “Wrapped, Tied & Tangled” (Lavern Baker), after the “I thank You” (Sam & Dave),they question “What is this” (Bobby Womack), then eventually open them, but they drop on the floor “I’m Gonna Pick Up My Toys” (Devonnes) comes the cry, followed by “Look What I Got” (Gerri Thomas). It doesn’t look much, you’re thinking next year I must “Try A Little Harder” (Fi-Dels). You decide to go out “Walking The Dog” (Rufus Thomas) and arrive back just in time for dinner, It’s “The Duck” (Jackie Lee) with “Green Onions” (Booker T) and “Sliced Tomatoes” (Just Brothers), you’re thinking “Um, um, um um” (Major Lance).sounds lovely!!!! You wash it down with “(T)Wine Time” (Alvin Cash), and then pull the “Crackers – up over you” (Tommy Hunt). And for pud? A “Sweet Thing” (Detroit Spinners). Asked if you going to help with the washing up you say it’s a “Pleasure Girl” (Bobby Coleman) - This is followed by some more “Red Red Wine” (Tony Tribe), you switch on the box and see the “Headline News” (Edwin Starr), and then “In A Moment” (Intrigues), your having “Just A Boy’s Dream” (Phonetics). “I Got A Feeling” (Barbara Randolph), that “You’re Ready Now” (Frankie Valli) to go “At The Top Of The Stairs” (Formations), and that’s the end, only another “Seven Days, Fifty two Weeks” (Cody Michaels). Have a very Soulful and Happy Christmas, Soulong for now, Ecky

Anne and Joan
Hi Mary, hope you had a great break. Please would you play a request for the third member of the Unholy Trinity Pat, whose birthday is on 13th December? Please play one of hers and ours all time favourites Darrell Banks " Open the door to your heart". She is a very special lady and we are so privileged to have her as our bessy mate and we love her loads, Can US THREE wish all the lovely Soulies out there a very Happy Christmas and a truly wonderful New Year, We hope you will catch up with lots of you in 2009 xx

Chris Savory
Thanks for having me on the prog on Friday Nick. I agree with Cadiz Rob about Brotherhood Of Man - there are bound to be people who would be enraged to hear this on a Soul Show but when we used to play it the punters loved it. Hot Buttered Soul finished a long time back - there were 53 issues and then it was renamed SOUL CARGO and that lasted 12 issues. If you'll have me back again Nick I could do something on The Trammps, Billy Paul, Harold Mwelvin Cindy Scott and some of the Philly acts I've met. I am ecstatic that the Lea Roberts was well received - I went on the web and found copies are going for around £20!!!. My Christmas Motown choice would have to be the Temptations STAY - a slow burning mindblower with the MY GIRL sample included - Mr TEE introduced me to that. I'll have to go now as I'm listening to Albert King's BLUES POWER track - with over 8 minutes of red-hot guitar and I've just cranked up the volume on the stereo. Happy Christmas everyone.

Bill Bailey
Mary, What has happened to the "listen Again" facility on the Website ? I've tried a number of times over the past week to listen to the programmes I've missed and not been ablke to ?I doubt that I am th only peson suffering as a result. Please let us know ! Cheers

Stuart James
It would be nice if the web show was in stereo.

HOST Replies:
It's a good point. We thought about it a long time. Much sixties music was in mono, and stereo takes much longer to buffer. However, if there is interest in stereo, we are happy to provide it.

And we also apologise for the recent hyperlink isues. What can I say... We are deeply sorry. The changes to BBC iPlayer have disturbed losts of links, and we are doing our best to fix everything. The quickest and best link now is:
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/radio/bbc_radio_stoke/

Rob (Cadiz)
Finally, we are back on track to listen. Phew, i was getting worried there for a min! Nick, great move playing the Brotherhood of Man track first before telling folk who it was. I more of less guessed what was coming due to the MSB comments but as you say i would have been groovin to it none the less....then to realise it was the BOM...well its the classic debate isnt it...if its good enough, fits the bill, would get people on the floor...is the source really that important?....but then we have many folk (including me mostly) who think that an accepted tune for the genre has to have a Soulful pedigree.....but there are many exceptions i know. Chris Savory must be the most interesting guest the show has had. He has all the passion/zeal, info and real life experiences to make his stories very entertaining but with a end result of solid gold Soul information and (often new to me) Soul sounds. Its an education listening to the guy. There are not many folk who can match Nick for minute detail of various Soul tracks but this guy seems to have an endless goldmine of Soul experiences and inside info. I remember the name of his mag…..”Hot Buttered Soul”…I think it was but I have to admit to never having read it…except for maybe a few ‘flick throughs’ back in the 70’s. I was an avid “Blues & Soul” reader for many years. Is it still in existence(B&S) & (HBS)? What happened to it? I used to kinda know Frank Elson (not very well, I admit) who used to do the club reviews in B&S. What ever happened to Frank? I was interested to hear what Chris Savory was saying about African music and Reggae B tracks and some DJs actively seeking these out……this was new info for me. Ive had an interest in African music since the 80’s after seeing Manu Dibango play the “Reggae Sunsplash” and Fela Kuti play the Lorelei Reggae Festival in Germany…..i was amazed at the intensity of the music and dancing by the backing singers, of these live shows....i had a copy of Soul Makossa on ‘London’ Records way back in time but never really knew much about African music so I jumped at the chance to see them live…...a few years later. Since then ive collected some great African stuff on and off. Has anyone got any Manu Dibango stuff from when he recorded with the “Fania Allstars”…id love to listen to it if they have. Could you play Manu Dibango – Big Blow which was getting played a bit back in the day fits his AfroSoulJazz approach and would certainly not be out of place on the show. I promise that my next few requests over Xmas will be returning to Heart n Soul of solid Northern. Wishing every one a Soulful Merry Xmas when it comes. Rob.

Rob(Cadiz)
Next Day: Still no IPlayer access. Can not use "Listen again". You'll lose lots of your overseas listeners if there is no "Listen Again" feature.

angus richardson
Mary-great show, best way to spend a Friday night when you are stuck on a North Sea Oil Rig. Give my mates a mention Billy Stewart and the one and only Phil Spinkalso the Dumfries Soul Club All Dayer on 28 December in Masonic Hall 3 pm-11pm and if you could play it's not unusual by the Impressions Keep up the good work yours Angus Richardson

julie
thanks for playing the snake could you play me sugar dumpling sam cooke always listen on line live in france but get back to stoke as often as i can bril show keep it up xx

JINKSY BACK TO SUNNY ESPANA ON 14/12/08
hello again Mary Hope you had a great hols.Please can you play WINTER WONDERLAND by THE FUNK BROS (its on one of the motown christmas lp's ,if you have any problems finding the track!)As we board the 'great silver bird' and leave the snow, ice and cold behind and prepare for Christmas 2008 in the sunny climate of Murcia!!!!Many thanks and a merry christmas and a happy newyear to you all at radio stoke and all the listeners and message boarders who make this show so good and great to listen too.and remember northern soul is for life and not just christmas!!KTF JINKSY,THE ROSE AND THE REST.

Rob(Cadiz)
Cant listen via "Listen Again"....keep getting an error message saying "No match Found".....what gives?????Rob

Goldie
Boxing day Tamla show ....request would be the demo I am bringin down for next weeks show ...however Nick Marshall played one of de best loved (la) Motown trax Take me in ya arms Kim Weston WELL DONE NICK...I am all scoused up this weekend Rockin Horse Friday , Navy Bar Saturday & De Sink Sunday Yipreeeeeeeeeeeeeee Then its my 13th visit to Marys Show (Unlucky for some ) not for me dudes Pete Everett & Suzie will be joining me TWO OF THE WHEELS MOST SPECIAL PEOPLE ..Pete I have arranged to meet ya in Stoke at 6-20 however IF WE ARE TO EARLY I will show ya de sites ... The Stanley Mathews Statue etc .Hanley is a gorgeous place ..Simon meet you & the guys after De Show Ok ?? To days trackDonnie Elbert PUSH OR PULL IT ( My Little Red Wagon ) Goldiexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee its nearly Crimbo xx

Mick Crowe
Many thanks Ecky Ive just ordered the CD you recommended with Timi Yuro.Also thanks to Ian Alford for your suggestion Mick Crowe

Denis (West Sussex)
For the Boxing Day Motown show can you please play 'Is there anything that I can Do?' by The Four TopsThanks

Andrew (S.C)
Hi Mary/NickTwiggy up for it will have tickets etc when you get it arranged, dunna give up on it mate and the idea for the bronze is quite inspirational. Boxing Day "Bobby Taylor" I've been blessed.Ian Ed, Brav said hows the dog? he also said its the first woman he as lay with whose not wanted half his house. Mary know its late but can we have song for Griff and Carol please, anything! Griff, be strong mate we are all with you happy birthday.

Gary Des-Etages
If you go to a website simondesetages.com and check out a biography on that site of a singer called Ebony Keyes then listen to a selection of tracks on the site in particular from the 60's section 'I Knew' 'If Our Love Should End' and 'Cupids House' you'll here tracks that should have been some of the classics of today, this has been a much unrecognised artist of the British Soul Scene and deserves a place in its history. Please check out the site, I guarantee you won't be disappointed and I believe that your listeners would love these tracks.

The Wheels "HOTEL INTERNATIONAL"
Due to the overwhelming enquiries regarding the "Twisted Wheel Boxing Night Special" and Hotel enquiries for accomodation for the Night, I have negotiated a DISCOUNTED PRICE for Wheel patrons!! A STANDARD DOUBLE ROOM WITH FULL ENGLISH BREAKFAST - £30 PER ROOM! YES THATS JUST £15 QUID EACH! AND A (EN-SUITE) DOUBLE WITH FULL ENGLISH BREAKFAST - £40 PER ROOM! Contact Les on 0161 236 1010 or have a look at their website thehotelinternational.co.uk I dont think you will get a better deal anywhere for the money? its right in the heart of Manchester City Centre and even better its only 25 yards away from the Twisted Wheel Club!! Hope to see you all there, and I would like to wish you all a HAPPY CHRISTMAS & A SOULFUL NEW YEAR!! Pete Roberts xx.

Mike from Northwich
Are the BBC making such stringent cut cacks that they are not repeating your Northern Soul show on the iplayer?

HOST REPLIES
The iPlayer system is experiencing a few teething problems at the moment. We hope it will be fine shortly. Best place to find the show is at www.bbc.co.uk/stoke/radiostoke/ and click on 'Listen Again'

ian alford
re:mick crowe.. there is a cd timi yuro the lost voice of soul with the track your after on mate...merry xmas and k.t.f. to all message boarders

ian edwards
Motown boxing day special,can I please request,Stevie Wonder,"If you really love me",a top tune,hope all the mesbo posse are all ok,especially OB...

Steve Lawton
Djimod and DJdooze in AMSTERDAM my middle son lives in the DAM. Will visit in new year.Where is Amsterdam Soul Club meeting.

FRANK BARKER IS 60 !!!!
FRANK BARKER IS 60 ON SATURDAY!!!! just gotta SHOUT it for one of Stokes elder soulie statesmen. Frank has not been in the best of health but for all that know him he's still the same old Frank never bellyaching and just getting on with life in his own soulie way.So please can there be a mention for Frank on his 60th and a dedication for him in the way of "Baby make your own sweet music" from his gang Tony&Doe, Frank & Sally, Jon&Linda, and OB...thank you

Ecky
4th Dec – To Mick Crowe , There’s a great CD entitled It’ll Never Be over for me Various Artists – EMI Stateside 7243 4 96830 2 0, featuring some great tracks – although you might have a lot of them on other CD’s as most are well known classics, Cheers, Soulong for now Ecky

Ozzy Dave
Help wanted, has anyone got the lyrics for "I love you girl" by Jimmy Burns - Particularly the opening line. Thanks in antic.

Twiggy
Hi All, I just want to say this to you. I watched on tele the graveside of Baby P and it really touched me to see loads of Teddy Bears around Baby P's grave. Dunna laugh at this but i came up with something like a Bronze statue watching over Baby P, a gift from all of us, now in my mind i pictured a Bear statue and it was of Baloo the Bear out of Disney's Jungle Book, why Baloo you might be saying, well its easy in Jungle Book Baloo was a Bear watching over and out for a little boy hence the connection with all the other Bears around Baby P's grave, Baloo would sit nicely around Baby P's graveside watching out for him.I'm trying to get in touch with a guy who makes Bronzes and wood carvings(To Cost Things) and also when i can get my head to work properly i hope to try and get in touch with Damien Hirst, hoping he might design some tears to put on Baloo's face, i would hope he would offer his time and materials for free but these would be no ordinary tears they would be tears of Diamonds because this world as just lost a real Diamond in Baby P. If anybody knows a Sculpture called Ian Brennan and can contact him or even Damien Hirst i would love to talk to them hoping something can be made as a rememberence token of all our love with a few nice and loving words from all of us, hopefully other charitys will benefit if we can raise some money. The Ball will start to roll soon and all offers of help will be needed. Vinny's got a venue and Mozza got a sound system some say a tenner is steep so the first one at Vinny's place will be a Bluey or a Diver, thats a fiver to us or 5 squid, i do plan to do a bigger thing at The Kingshall in the future, when will the first event take place, hopefully after X-mas, i'm really struggling here i need other people to make things drop in place.I WON'T LET BABY P EVER be forgot, not in my household EVER. HELP and thanks to all of you.

Ecky
3rdt Dec – Looking forward to the Boxing Day Motown Special – 3 hours of great music, there’s hundreds of favourites to pick from but my nomination is “You ‘aint Sayin’ Nothing New” – (Virgil Henry) -- Have a very Soulful and Happy Christmas, Soulong for now, Ecky

Theresa
Mary for the boxing day Motown show, could you please play 'If you really love me' Stevie Wonder for me and my sisters Sue, Maur, Ang and best friend Jayne in Liverpool Thank you. Hope everyone listening to the show and all the message boarders have a wonderful Xmas and New Yearcheers Theresa xx

***** HEYWOOD CIVIC SOUL *****
FRIDAY 5th DECEMBER IT'S A TWISTED WHEEL SPECIAL WITH GUEST DJ's JOHN GREEN & PETE ROBERTS AT THE HEYWOOD CIVIC CENTRE. CHURCH STREET. HEYWOOD. OL10-1LW. 8 TILL 1.30 £5 ON THE DOOR. Info-07771 997651 Thanks.

Mick Crowe
Can anyone please recommend a CD where I can find the Timi Yuro track 'Itll Never Be Over For Me' played on this weeks show. Any chance of a bit of O.V. Wright sometime please. Great show keep up the good work.Mick Crowe

THE DRAYCOTT DRIFTERS
Hello you lot!Well the 'Summer of Love Tour' finally came to an end. Next event we are appearing at is Terry Hepworths 50th.Please play some REAL Northern Soul for Tezza....how about 21st Creation and TAILGATE!!If anyone wants ta come along ta the paaaaarty it's on 12th December in jolly old Staffordshire the epicentre of Northern Soul.draycottdrifters@fsmail.net4 all the deets!!KTB

Lis
Can you advise where we can get tickets for the Nottingham Palais all dayer in April?Thanks

Rob(Cadiz)
Twiggy: Use your impeccable music taste and knock up a CD for your benefit/charity event. Id certainly purchase a mix by such a knowledgable Soul guy as yourself. I bet lots of others would too. Maybe you could make sure theres a few lesser known tracks on there from your collection and like you often say "not just the classics" and i bet they will fly out the door. Rob

jan kononowicz..Nottingham
Hello Mary,brill show as always.Last one ever.Went to the the Regency,Ilkeston.(CO-OP)28/11/08.closed down after 6 years.1,700 soulies tried to get in only 1,100 made it..Good news they secured another venue just a few miles down the road at LONG EATON at the WESTGATE SUITE.Can you please play Keep on Keeping on by N.F.Porter for the soulies moving down the road.thanks

VINNY SOULSHAKER
cheers,mr robbie benson anytime mate will be in touch soon, regards vinny

Ecky
1st. Dec - And the name of this story that I’m about to do is entitled “The Soulful Christmas Story Parts One & Two”, (and three if I have time) -- In the style of Brookes & Jerry.After you “Count The Days” (Inez & Charlie Foxx) you realise how close it is– then the “Panic is on” (Roy Hamilton), so you’ve got to “Shop Around” (Miricles), every where you go “It’s Getting Mighty Crowded” (Betty Everett), after a while you’ll be singing “Pity My Feet” (Kenny Barnard), you think to yourself maybe I should buy a “Spinning Top” (Orlons), no, I’ll get the “Love Train” (O’Jays) and to go with it how about “The Right Track” (Billy Butler), it’s expensive so “First I Look at the Purse” (Contours) but you realise “You’ve Got To Pay The Price” (Gloria Taylor).Having got something you’re “Happy” (William Bell) and you feel “That’s Enough” (Roscoe Robinson) it’s a good job because the next thing you know it’s “Too Late” (L Williams & J Watson) the shops are closed. . You give your Mrs. a ring and tell her “I’m Coming Home” (Otis Redding) - “I’m On My Way” (Dean Parrish). - having got the presents home you need to “Wrap It Up” (Sam & Dave) – Nick, That’s an appropriate track to play on Friday isn’t it?. The next instalment next week is for Christmas Day, ------ I’ll keep you posted. Soulong for now, Ecky

Rob (Cadiz)
Motown track for Boxing Day:Jackson 5 - Love Scenes. Produced by Willie HutchORJackson 5 - The Eternal Light....a crackin 70's tune.Rob

Denis (West Sussex)
I can highly recommend the soul night at The Thunderbolt in Bristol. Was there on Saturday, music was outstanding even if there is not a lot of room to dance. A great balance between the old favourites and some much rarer stuff. Top night

vinny
thanks for the mention madame mary fox n sir nick marshall,ps as you know im a bit partial to liking my northern... 100 miles an hour but not to good on me moves now? is there any chance of you playing cliff nobles, is this the way cheers

vinny soulshaker
hi all re huntsman pub sunday, a bit quiet but not bad for first one considering weather etc, same again next sun thanks to pete sco, ken, the girls,mitch, and twiggy and his good lady,bought a few good tracks down, cheers vinny

Tony and Sheena Patchett
The soul holiday in Kefalonia is sold out and anyone trying to book a holiday there will not be allowed in as there is security on the door and passes will only be issued to people on our list who have already booked. The venue is only small and unable to cope with large numbers. Sorry

Goldie
On a Foggy night in November.I found a lighthouse in the dark a shining beacon called the Twisted Wheel manchester its Keeper Mr P . Roberts put on a shining show assisted by John green ther crowd were a bright bunch of folk Doddy , Brav , Austin ,Baz,Mickey & Vanda ,Billy , Greeny KEV & MAGGIE etc etc Albert Jock Heron did a glowing set I left in the dark full of joy & in High spirits THE BEST YET 3 trillion out of 10..........Mary Fox`s show on Friday was uplifting & soulfully wonderful yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee for all of us !!!! US WHO IS ...THIS REMARKABLE SOUL SCENE Goldiexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Martin Boothroyd
I wote a few months back and you played my choices but I started with a 'Technical Point' about the volume of your show. You announced this and asked if anyone else was having a problem. What I was saying is that on my laptop, the volume of your show is low, this is compared with, dare I say, Radio 2. I can listen again to them and the volume is much higher, and I struggle to hear you, especially when, as is usually the case, you play a great track and I want the volume up and it wont go there. I travel alot and am part based in Australia but always listen again, its a great show and I love the music. (Its my era)Martin from Cheltenham

tony bailey
next HOLDITCH soul night is now on fri 12th dec and not the 5th as advertised.this is due to the venue double booking.cheers.

Collioure Bee
Mary, any chance of a mention of a northern allnighter in Toulouse on Saturday 13 December? It's from 10pm til 5 and if anyone wants details please feel free to air my email, collioure_bee@yahoo.comThanks.

mozza
twiggy i said me mates got one i have jbl qsc etc but if theres anything i can do to help me mates and baby p in particular on any level get in touch,me numbers on the foxley site on the for sale page;face it were in this thing together-as the carrolls once said

Anton Ludwig
Earlier this year we had a very close call with the deadly virus MENINGITIS, with our beloved daughter catching it. Through this terrible time we were supported by many fantastic friends, too many to mention, most of whom are on the SOUL SCENE. Also the hospital were fantastic, supplying us with a room to stay and giving their all to aid the recovery of our daughter. The Meningitis trust is there to offer support, advice and financial aid to families affected by meningitis and battling to promote awareness of the symptoms. All this costs money and they need as much help as possible to continue their hard work, so to do our bit we are running a charity ALL-NIGHTER at Tiffanies/Maxims (a place many of us will remember from years gone by where many events were held, the venue has hardly changed except the plastic palm trees have gone and the sound system is 100% better) The Event will be held on 28th March 2009 from 9pm till 7am. Plenty of parking. We have secured some of the best DJs in the land with more to be confirmed, all in two rooms; ROOM 1 emphasis on the 60s with DJs spinning current and classic dance floor monstersROOM 2 Turntables locked on to the 70s & 80s soulful floor fillers keeping all tastes happy.Free embossed metal lapel badge for the first 200 in and we hope to have a raffle with some great prizes to be won.PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD AS THIS IS ALL IN A VERY WORTHY CAUSE, WITH ALL INVOLVED PUTTING A LOT OF TIME AND GOODS IN COMPLETELY FREE TICKETS £9 ADVANCE £10 ON THE DOORALL INFO FROM 020 8516 0421 OR WWW.SOULELITE.CO.UK

Goldie
Extra Extra read all about as I drove Pete Roberts home in his Edwin Star jacket we both reflected on what had passed before in the location of The Springavale Sports & Social club situated on Millfields Rd in the village of Bilston IT WAS A SUPERB NIGHT OUT Mary outdanced everyone, Pete outshone everyone ,Bret , Brav & Andy outdrank everyone Orange juice wise!!) & I gave everyone a headache ...Three gorgeous witches Carol , Cath & Jen flew in & cast a joyish spell on all the congregation Ian did very well assisted by Mary , Chalky , Wilko , Max etc yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee for the C I N night Pete got his Pic & I sang to the Sugar Babes or was it The Flirtations.....Wonderful show.Twiggy great idea & yes I am all for it I will support you in every way .Great news for Ob this week & I would like to say Hallo to Sue & Steve Stafford , Steve & lovely partner Roaemary & Dawn & Sharon who are pencilled in for a dance Sunday 14th Twisted Wheel Manchester £4 on de door 3 till 8 cuisine available GO FOR IT its on de 14th .......todays track In Crowd Ramsey Lewis yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee so I can behave myself na na na na na Goldiexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

DJ imod and DJ dooze
Alright, I and my pal, are the only Brits that are dj'n the Northern Soul in the Netherlands! I myself I'm Dj Imod, and my pal is the Dooze, I'm dj'n at the Amsterdam Soul Club, on the 20th Dec! Can you play Trade Martin "work "song"for me the best stomper ever

Lee
What a fantastic night at Springvale last night for CIN,excellent music, good atmosphere and from what Ian told me today a record amount of money raised for the cause,well done Ian keep up the good work and looking forward to next year's event alreadyKTFLee

Rob Wilson Red Lion dj chesterton
hey up twiggs my record is my fav all time tune iwould play for baby p bobby hebb love love love you no where iam sat nights 8 till late if you need me

Tony (W-ton S. P.)
Just got to take my hat off to my mate, Ian Edwards for a truly superb evening last night. I was still buzzing at 6 o'clock this morning when I was cycling to work.Great work by all the D.J.'s playing a cross-section of tunes and keeping the dance floor full. This event is truly part of the soul calender.

O.B
Twiggy,I too am all the way with you on this one (baby P) There are somethings in life that are beyond my comprehension and the cruelty afforded this innocent child is one of them.I have held my dead grandson in my arms and kissed him goodbye, (cot death) little Josh was only 3 months old but was taken by the Angels before his life had began. Baby P went through hell on earth but unlike Josh who was surrounded by love he was an innocent victim of such evil and must never be forgotten.I will help in any way that I can as im sure all true soulies will. Children are our future. God bless the child-Aretha Franklin

ozz
news just in THE FLIRTATIONS Will be at moorville hall tonight singing live !!! along with usual dj's ozz,alan,baz,phil. PLEASE BE EARLY as the girls will be performing early, thanks & see you all tonight at MOORVILLE HALL. OZZ.

vinny
hi twiggy,just a few ideas only a tenner is maybe a lot for most people this time of year so let them pay what they can afford even 500 tickets say at a min of a fiver each is £2,500 plus if you get local buisness,s who are not going under to donate that would be a brill bonus,also have you an exact plan? ie advertisng in local paper,flyers at other venues and of course local radio stoke,and what do you want to do with the money? regarding baby p,god rest his little soul... perhaps ask the good folk who will support your venture who are buying the tickets and go with the majority etc i still think it would be great to use the venue i had in mind either as an all nighter or all dayer,and use mozzas turbo system if you like dont mind, you could even have a FAMILY alldayer bring our kids, teenagers, say let them in for a pound or free it would be an experience for them and maybe get them into the dancing n music? also using some of our very own who are more than capable local djs and yes go for inviting pete roberts, the wheelettes goldie, and one or two others to do a spot as long as they have no committments(mustang sally)ha ha, and are willing to help, even get record dealers to come and donate? not forgetting our local scooter lads the foxley,s outer circle,the golden torch, and leek jesters who im sure most will support, now these are only ideas twiggy n folks regards vinny... ps twiggy dont know what the beers like in huntsman havent been in for years this is first one this sun new lanlord eddie is a good bloke and is doing the place up slowly but surely

Ian Edwards
Hello to all who attended the CHILDREN IN NEED NIGHT,I hope you all enjoyed,thanks to Mary Fox and Jenny Wilkes for being there as ever,and hope you had a good time ladies,nice that THE FLIRTATIONS came along,nice to see the mesbo contingent,BRAV,ANDY and ANN,GOLDIE and PETE,SUE AND STEVE from Stafford,and all those fantastic people from the FOXLEY,hope you all had a good time,and enjoyed THE BLACK COUNTRY night out....Thanks to wife MARY she worked so hard,love her to bits,nice to see the "witch contingent",left a few "spellbound"....PUDSEY was a star,and I do appreciate you doing it "MR ANONYMOUS"....Mary can you play any suitable record for all these wonderful people,and I do have some more cash to come to me,so the toal has to rise further,and YES"THE TOTAL to this point raised is with last night £2984,a huge huge thanks to all,who made this possible....so it will get to £3000...Finally thanks to the CHESHIRE ANIMAL PSYHCOLOGISTS,who gave therapy to my labrador "ALFIE ",

Su Ray (Dubai Su)
Lovely to see you dancing last night at Bilson Social Club, good time had by all, off to Wilson Hall, Halesowen, tonight, say Hi to Mike Hollis and Smethwick gang.

robbie benson
hi vinny,id love to come to the huntsman and spin a few of my old.... fav soul sounds one sunday?,please keep in touch keep the faith . regards .robbie benson.

top soul crew
to mozza, hi there and thankyou for the generous offer of the turbo sound system to twiggy and his baby p idea it just goes to show that there are caring soul people out there once more, again mozza thanks

Twiggy
To Mozza, I hope to meet up with Vinny soon and try and sort something out, I know people like Goldie will get involved, a tenner is now't really but its alot if you haven't got it, so i know it may be hard for some to give but i know Soul People don't let others down, when theres a problem any differences go out of the window.Offers of a venue a sound system are the hardest things to sort out, I don't want the limelight, because the only stars i worship are those above me, what i'm trying to do is work on say you pay a tenner and the person gets to play or select their favourite song at the present moment in time and say sign a book, So to ALL THE SOUL Dj's outhere heres a challenge to you i need at least 500 hundred of you, this Soul Nite may turn up as a weekender anything else is a bonus for this little lads plague, i hope 500 covers the running costs but i'm going into this blind, Would love people like Mr Levine and Winstanley to show up or turn out, i know it maybe a big ask for them to show up just to play ONE RECORD but who knows. Please no Nudests Soul Fans(only kidding we may need you)Up The HUNTSMAN on Sunday in Burslem to try and get this to happen, Hope the beers good Vinny.

Pete. Whitworth St. 27/11/08
Hi Twiggy, I am 100% with you on this one (Baby P), and if there is anything I can do to help I will, You have got my email Addess just get in touch. Twiggy whats going to happen too the Evil Monsters who did that to (Baby P) ? well I will tell you, NOT ENOUGH when they go to Prison they will put them selfs on the NUMBERS (Protection) and go on a V.P. Wing (Vulnerable Prisoner) a WING for their own safty!! Twiggy like you I am a Dad & Grandad, and so are the 100's of other men in Prison who are just waiting to meet these people. Believe me Twiggy they will get a knock!! I have seen for myself some bad attacks in Prison and they will get it!! I hope that they never go to sleep at night again the Bastards!! Hi to Steve Scho, nice to hear from you, Dave Godin, is it "Land Of A Thousand Dances" what he wrote about the Wheel that you have read? Please bring it with you next time you come to the Wheel, I would like to see it. Steve I knew Dave Godin well, we would talk on the telephone for hours and I have kept all the Xmas cards and letters that he sent me. What a sad lost of a "True Soul Gentleman". Pete xx.

sue from stafford
just found a new stall in our indoor market in stafford called "collectors corner" he has got records magazines and badges (motown and northern) as well as general collectables and bric a brac I managed to purchase 20 copies of blues and soul from the 70,s real intersting reading check it out if your in the area

Kev Dempsey
i'm sure Joe Dean will soon forget the negative comments regarding his Twisted Wheel playlist & go from strength to strength as a great 6t's Soul dj,i don't know him personally but i was there in Lanzarote when he did probably the best spot in the celler bar of the Fortnight, the room was packed, the dance floor was heaving & we certainly got our moneys worth out of Joe that night.I was involved in the afternoon sessions, where some amazing music was played,the following playlist from one such spot shows the standard & quality of music played, Walter Jackson 'Not You'/Steve Mancha 'Friday Night'/Chris Bartley 'Gotta tell somebody'/Big Maybelle 'Yesterdays kisses'/Jackie Wilson 'I'll be Satisfied'/ Danny White 'Keep my woman home'/Dee Dee Warwick 'Monday Monday'/Stevie Wonder 'Angel Baby'/Huns Review 'Dont make me love you'/Jo Ann Garrett 'You cant come in'/Joanie Sommers 'Never throw your Dreams away'/Chi Chi 'Just let it happen'/Courtship 'Same old Love'/Garland Green 'He kept on talking'/Betty Harris 'Trouble with my Lover'/Tommy Hunt 'Hold on'/Emotions 'Do this for me'/ Magnetics 'Count the days'/ Barbara Mills '(Make it last)Take your time'.

mozza
twiggy me mates got a turbosound system used at many local niters;blow the room off most places!

Phil
Hi Mary,Please play something for all the people who organised a great Soul Night at North Petherton rugby Club ( Bridgwater, Somerset) last Saturday. Pete from Goathurst is the main bloke I think.His wife was very welcoming on the door when i arrived and made me feel right back at home after not being on the scen for a few years now.Also thanks to Sylvia on here for giving me the info abotu this night. I have been off the scen for a few years so it was a great welcome back. Unfortunatley they are not monthly...at least it gives my legs time to recover.Was a good mix of Northern with some more modern items dotted around for contrast. I love both types so no problems for me.cheers...and thanks for the great show that has kept me going on the cyber scene for the last few yearsPhil in the Quantocks

Chris Steph & Andy from Stoke
Joe We are unable to do The Wheel Fridays but are regulars on the Sunday sessions - don't know what you played on your guest spot but if they were Wheel classics then wish we'd been there. Speaking for Sundays it's brilliant. Ok to some who don't go it's just 'old stuff' but with Pete and the rest of the crew let me tell ya We love it and can't wait for the weeks to pass so we go again. Try & make it on a Sunday sometime Joe, look forward to it and to Ian see you Thursday looking forward to that to! KTF

steve schofield
to pete roberts. ay up, hope you and yours are all well,ive just been reading dave goddins account of the last night at the wheel in 71 and was wondering if you would be interested in perusing it. it really is worth a read you will no doubt remember the faces and names dave rubs shoulders with.i will happily post it to you at the club or wherever you wish, see you at a sunday session soon i hope.all the best.steve schofield.

Twiggy
To Vinny, it sounds like your the man, Honestly we can't let this little boy be forgot, I think 500 tickets could be sold easily enough at a tenner a go and i think its up to The Soul People on this message board to get together and remember this little lad with say a nice plaque and hopefully local business people will get involved, most of us have kids and we would all love to think that we could give this lad a cuddle or two. Lets start the ball rolling and make this a Soul Nite of many. We need 500 GOOD PEOPLE thats all who have got a tenner spare just to show a liitle kindness and rememberance for a little boy who was to small to even put a fight, there were people who shouted out for this little boy but what i have read they were ignored. WALK THE WALK and TALK THE TALK someone said i hope i'm not left all on my own like this little lad must have felt, this little lads plight must have touched hundreds of millions of peoples hearts. Lets do it for him.I hope to be in touch soon but getting motivated isn't that easy. To Mary, i hope soon to send in a Cd with Howard Hewett's THIS TIME on it just for us all to remember BABY P.

Sylvia Dean
Good Luck to Ian Edwards for his CIN nite this week, Ian has put so much effort and thought into this event. Sorry we cannot be there, but know many soul family members will be there in support!! We are proud to be your friend Ian and the fact we met through this messageboard.KTFxxx

Joe fromDevon
After all the comments on the board i would like to say thankyou to all our soul family for keeping the scene alive. When i DJ,ed at the Wheel it was a privilige and something that cannot be taken away from me,as to the set we only have so long on the decks so you play what you have in your box and hope to be asked back to play all the ones you missed and there are a lot,thank you for all the positive comments and i will try to always fill the floor. A big thankyou to Pete Roberts for my spot. KTF.

ian edwards
A big thanks to Nick for Friday,it was enjoyable and what a great knowledge the man has..Pleased to announce all 250 ticets for CIN Night have gone!!!!!!!!!!!!yipeeeeeeeeeeeSee you all there,OB hope you ok and can make it,Ellen any chance you could call me 07967194092 please...To all those coming enjoy and hope you enjoy your night out...Or as we say locally...CUM DARN ERE UN AV A BOSTIN NOIGHT OWT....And thanks again for any contribution made to CIN

vinny
hi mary could you please mention NEW FOR SUNDAY NIGHTS, THE HUNTSMAN BURSLEM THIS SUN AND EVERY SUN 8 TILL 11,30 GUEST DJS AND NON DJS MALE OR FEMALE WELCOME TO BRING N PLAY A COUPLE OF THERE FAV TRACKS ON VINYL OR CD NORTHERN SOUL N MOTOWN RELATED, WEEKLY PLACES WILL BE LIMITED , ALSO ANYONE WISHING TO TRADE OR SWAP RECORDS / CDS WELCOME FREE ENTRY thanks vinny soulshaker

vinny
Twiggy no probs and good luck i hope you do find someone with organising skills regarding the baby p idea im sure you will it needs a womans touch hint hint if its any help? i know of a venue u can have that will accomodate an allnighter crowd... inc showers and breakfast in the morning if wanted, 2 large bars and lounges, the cheapest drinks on earth and a better dance floor than the kings hall and nearly as big ... also security cams and locked in safe car park for about 500 vehicles with on gate guard , the sound systems no problem there are very good djs in stoke and surrounding areas who can hold there own and im sure some would be happy to help out all you have to do is sell tickets hows that for starters

Goldie
Best of luck & God bless you 4 Tues J .....C U M60 Pete & C U in Bilston Bret give my regards to Derby..NIcks show Friday was magic Ian Edwards did extremely well.......be appy out there & yipeeeeeeeeeeee for Sundays love em Goldie grrhhrrrh xxxxx To days track dedicated to Pete Stan & Denny & anyone else peelin spuds today like me :"Fingerpoppin" Ike & Tina Turnerxx Gx

Nick Marshall
Her Man -- you're right, the Brotherhood of Man track is "Reach out your hand". First introduced to me by Chris Savory, about 30 years ago - I'm hoping to get him on the show in a couple of weeks, so I guess I should dig it out and play it (unless I start getting death threats about it in the meantime!). You'd never guess it was the B of M if you didn't know the record

joan adams
anyone know what resort in kefalonia for soul week in may and date please

Johnny Boy
Great show Nick! Re: the "Soul Police". They exist only as a figment of a guilty conscience. Count yourself lucky, without the Soul Police you'd be playing Lashings of Duffy, Neo, "Joe '90", Wigan's Ovation and "Quick Joey Small"! A fate worse than death. You mightn't like them but where would you be without them?

Ecky
22 Nov - Nick, Another great show, enjoyed the tracks. Mary, Nick mentioned you'd won an award - well deserved I'm sure - congrats for whatever it is. Play yourself "The Champ" (Mohawks)- Soulong for now Ecky

GOLDIE
Well its all about the kids Chrimbo init & as a grandad or GANDAD as my Mia yells I MUST GET TO TO THIS WONDERFUL EVENT on Thursday C U There people (plus Ian Edwards)) Goldie (Bret I got your Ticket DO YOU WAnt a lift ?????? Pete Roberts see you at the CATHEDRAL OF SOUL 4pm ok Bro ????Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 4 de kids Goldie gr8 show on Friday Nick !!!!! grrhhhrrhh GoldiexxxxxxxxxxxPS Joes set on de Wheel ,was 100% Whitworth Street well done Mr Dean!!!!!!simple as that OK ? Goldie.....to days track Wilson Picket Dont Fight It ( the track that brought Memphis in !!! as Detroit & Liverpool moved on OH Yeah )Goldie wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Birthday Steve Cohen great times Braze nose St 1964 I(INez/fox de best Eh ????? come on lets be mates Goldie????? Soul Music is the King Gxxxxxx OB Thinkin about ya Tues So inmportant goldie eh everythings ok guys we got soul music eh yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Gxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Rob(Cadiz)
Great show Nick, I always seem to approve of virtually 100% of your choices. Great choices so far from the guest. Hey Mr Edwards, good to put a voice to a name. Ive been groovin all week to the CIN CD and bonus i got through the post. Thanks Ian and mystery compiler. Loved the Etta James tracks on there. What a woman eh! Im listening to you now and suddenly here is Etta herself.....great track mate…that’s got me thinking about her ….We (then girl fiend now wife and I) saw her once in the mid 80s at the Montruex Jazz Festival (which plays all sorts of stuff and not just Jazz)...she put in a fantasic performance and was singing with one of her children at one stage. It was a late night performance (she wasnt headlining the night)at the atmosphere was just brill and very laid back. We went there for a few years in a row as it was easy to get to from where we were living in the south of Germany at the time. It was common knowledge where all the artists and bands stay when playing Montruex so we made our way to their Hotel (we were kipping in various parks..around the lake….we had the dosh for the tickets (pricey even then)and essentials (booze and food) but not for Swiss style hotel prices) where they had a cellar bar that only opened after the gigs had finished (around 2.30am)and lots of the bands and session guys used to socialize there. We didnt see Ms James in there but her band did jam with other Blues and Soul musicians from that night for about an hour and it was a wonderful Bluesy Souly, Jazzy few hours generally until the sun came up. Could you play “Etta James: Do I make myself clear” or her version of Id rather go blind (a bit slower than the usual stuff on here but pure class)…cos they are great examples of the variety of styles that Etta could turn her hand to. Rob

jane and terry from crewe
love your show and would love to hear she's wanted in three states can you help?

HerMan.(Allan from Sheffield.)
Hi Nick that track from the ,"Brotherhood of Man,"wouldn't be called ,"Reach Out Your Hand(|To the One You Love.)by any chance on Deram Records.Yes play it a Great track recently highlighted on Russ Winstanley's programme on Radio Lancashire as a mystery track.Yours as Always HerMan.(Allan from Sheffield.)

Jeff and Carys Hollis[Somerset]
Hi Mary Just back from 2 weeks at Soul in the Sun, can you say thanks to any listners who were at Soul in the Sun for making it another great holiday, we will see some of you at Allsager on New Years eve. from Jeff and Carys [in Somerset]ps The Wig is now in Quarantine!!!!

Malc Falle, Brittany, 21/11/08
Just back in Brittany after nearly three weeks visiting family and friends in Normandy and the UK. Just to say a big "thank you" to Pete Roberts at the Twisted Wheel club in Manchester for being such a superb host and making me so welcome on my 9th November, Sunday visit. My last visit to this great UK bastion of Soul music was in 1970 and you know what, the atmosphere of the place, the friendliness of the people and the great music has not changed in all that time. Thanks Pete and John. Grateful thanks to Nick Marshall, Andy Scoffin, Keith Minshull and Brav for finding time to stop and chat, It was great to meet you all. I must also mention the "Beatin Rhythm" record shop just down the road from the Wheel, they hold a great selection of all generes of Soul Music and I was able to stock up with plenty of new music to listen to during the forthcoming cold winter nights!!! Many thanks to Tom from Beatin Rhythm for 1st class customer service (you were right the Garland Green CD is superb)Good luck to Ian Edwards with the CIN I believe Ian is on Mary's show with Nick tonight so will be listening. Nick a request if possible how about one of the two Jackie Wilson tracks we were talking about at the Wheel? Either "Stop Lying" from the "Soul Galore" album or "You left the fire burning" 1971 Brunswick single. ktf

Mac from Doncaster
20th Nov Hi Mary enjoy the show every week but never really looked at the message board.Got taken down the time passage when I read Goldies posting about Gail,Monica and Sue yes great girls and beautiful.Where are they now?.Keep playing the tunes Mac

P&PSTOKE
WELL DONE GOLDIE ADMISSION IS ONE THING SAYING SORRY IS THE BIZ LOOKIN FOREWARD TO HEARING YOU ON THE MARY FOX SHOW ON THE TWELTH YIPPPPEEP&P &TAKE IT EASY WACKER

sue from stafford
hi nick would like to say a big hello to ian edwards and a huge pat on the back he puts such a lot of time and energy into his cin event steve and i will be there really looking forward to it and catching up with other message boarders how about playing just loving you ruby andrews (steves fav at the moment)thanks nick

Pete Dyson (manchester)
Hi Mary,nice show! A Good listen for sure! Here Come,s The Judge (PIGMEAT MARKHAM or SHORTY LONG)version please! Goin out for,Little HANK, at the T.W.Club.cheer,s,B/APPY,PD.

Twiggy
To Vinny, Thanks for the offer,I'll either come up and see you or send a Compilation of stuff up to you, Its too bloody cold to go anywhere at present and i'm finding it very hard to get my head around at whats happened to Baby P like so many of us are, I'm a big believer that us in this Country are too busy looking after the wrong ones(Media Stars) and forget the people who really should be looked after and cared for. I would love to think that SOMEBODY would do a MASSIVE CHARITY SOUL NITE at THE KINGSHALL so this little Boys name will live on FOREVER, It would bring us all together that i'm sure of.So please is there someone OUT THERE who can do this, i'm crap at organising anything. Anger isn't the word but this world sometimes can make you feel that way. HELP HELP HELP somebody please,lets not let this litte boy be forgot.

jack farrell
mary, thanks again for a fab show. hearing Jimmy james again brought back great memories. I now live in provence and remember you mentioning that you had a holiday in carcassone this year with Mr Fox. Soul music is universal and we had a great Otis Redding tribute weekend here this summer in St Paul Trois Chateau. Vive Northern Soul and if you have time play something from jimmy james "New Religion" LP for all my soul mates at Simms circa 1967

Barry from slough
nick could you please play again that great four tops track you played at the end of your last show the news cut the end of it can we have it on first cheers barry

soul crew at Lanzarote
Well. have just read all the comments about (Joe) and Sylvia.sorry ther perweon thinks we have nothing better to do than go on the net but its so hot you need some relief !!..and if poeple like texting and going on the net so be it!!!the internet room is full now.Joe played 4 hours here last nirte and it was all just great soul. Many of us commented that he played tunes we had not heard in yonks . Joe is a top man and I cam assure you has everyones support here. He got a standing ovation last nite, how often does that happen? Joe is a modest top man and Sylvia is a genuienly nice person who loves her man and her soul. Ask either of them for a Cd andf they nboth offer to send one out to you.Stop knocking what is good about the scene, and if there were more positive people like those two the soul scene would be the better for it. all you do is drive people away or is that someones intention out there???

ian alford
purchased off e bay a 4 cd set sought after soul 40 rare northern tracks.really recommend it not a duff track on it...ktf..p.s thanks for the three points last week stoke fans...m.u.f.c

Phil Hammond
Does anyone know the radio frequency of the saturday night soul show now being done by Dave Evison please

Ian Edwards
Please lets cut out the silliness before the comments get out of hand...Opinions are an entitlement to us all,im sure who plays what and where,pleases some but not all...Im not siding in any way,Barry and Sue pay their money and have a considered opinion,Joe and Sylvia are I will say two good friends,and are two of the loveliest people you will ever meet,and also have their opinion,so can we leave it that,all four are all soul lovers,and im sure all loved whatever music was played at "the wheel",that day or any other day....

mozza
oh yes!bush disc a tron!wew must look on ebay for one!

Rudi Bryars form Doncaster
Hi Mary.. the track you played last Friday by the late Barbara McNair "counting on you babe" was revamped into her megas hit "Baby a go go" and was actually classed as the better track.kind regards Rudi

Rob(Cadiz)
Barry, Sue, Sylvia (no Joe),Twisted Wheel (from what everyone says) = Great music, great venue, great atmosphere...so whats the point of picking fault with a woman who was obviously (and rightly) proud of her man for achieving what was probably a life-time dream for him. When was the last time you did that? Who cares if the lady in question was mega enthusiastic and maybe exagerated a touch (if thats what Sylvia did)about their big night. Good on 'em...they are extremely dedicated Soul folk and i bet they'd buy you a bevvi if you make yourself known to them (Sorry Joe...just volunteered you get a round in)...whoops. Rob

Rob (Cadiz)
To Ivan Stax: I remember Terry Lennaine. Getting hold of good sounds wasnt as easy as it is now and I used to tape his show when i was a kid. I bet ive still got one or two hidden away in my parents loft.I cant remember if it was Radio Merseyside or Radio City. If it was Radio City then it couldnt have been long after it opened as a radio station. More likely Radio Merseyside i think. Maybe both. Rob

Rob (Cadiz)
To Bobby Millard (Perth, Oz). Do you know one of my old Soul mates, Gary Elliott who has lived in Perth for the last 10 years or so. He was the boss of local company "Best Flights". Gary loves all sorts of music but being a Lancashie lad and hanging round with us was exposed to lots of Soul and Jazz funk. Rob

Goldie
To Yan Kononowics ..Gail& Monica & Sue 3 beauties from de fair city .Wheel 67 till 70 ..We went the Cats then for a time ..We all went out on that famous Eater weekend 1968 ..Club on de Trent then the Beachcomber, then the Leeds all dayer Queens Hall ..Last seen Sue W.. at Chelaston on a visit from states around 75 & Gail & Monica Jan 1971 just before the Wheel closed ...They were such such brill soulies % gorgeous with it .I even recall their Fave trax SUE : "Wear It On Your Face "...Gail " I Dig Your Act " & Monica loved " What Can A Man Do"...Oh My God I am glad you reminded of those three fab Notts lasses yipppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppeeeeeeeeeeeee for Gail , Sue & Monica Goldie xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To days tracks Johnie Taylor "Steal Away" & "Something Good Is Gonna Happen To you " Carla T .Goldie yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee for bein alive (& clear headed ) lookin foreward to Mary`s show Friday Gxxxxxxx

julie
miss sat nights out dancing to old classics could you play the snake to bring back the good times keep on with the great show xxxx

Christine Bratt
Hi NickJust been for 1 week to soul in the sun very apprehensively as I went on my own. Just like to say a big thank you to Brav, Ann and Andy, Austin and Steve from Crewe for their company at night. They are a great friendly bunch of people. Would you please play a request for them on 21st November (a Supremes track would be appropriate)Thanks

julie marsh
listen to your show on line live in france miss good old stoke and all my soul mates love to hear from any one who went alnighters at kings trentham or george xx

vinny
TWIGGY you and others are most welcome to come play some of your tunes at the huntsman burslem any sunday evening if your about? ps would also like to invite a few to sell swap trade records ,cds, etc,if intrested let me know cheers vinny

SCO,,mon 17/11,,
the CROWN dine BOZLUM duck.this sat Sco & Kenny spinning mostly oldies,floaters,stompers,t-ttieshakers,poppy,cheesey,motowny clasiccy,souley type stuff,see y'all there.Never mind the credit crunch,come and dance the blues away,free admission.I thought credit crunch was a new breakfast cereal anyway duck.SCO xx(k.a.t.b.)

Gill - Malaga
Hi Mary, I listened again to the programme and heard that there had been a NS night in Fuengirola was it?? I was so excited but then found I had missed it. Is there any way you could put me in touch with the lady who was organising it or maybe passing my email address on to her in case there are any more? Thanks. Gill

blah blah blah
Must admit Barry and Sue (Salford) you are like a dog with a bone! Why does it matter what was played!!!

MrSoulSatisfaction
we all make mistakes in life,all of us,,,there arent many who admit it and apologise ,WELL DONE GOLDIE,MR.S.S.

ian edwards
Hi Mary,Look forward to being with Nick,the man is a soul genius...Goldie please try to get down,and bring Pete and Michelle...OB hope you ok mate,please call mate...Rob hope you got the cd mate,and Sco got e-mail all noted mate,as regards the paperwork you required will type one out and sign it myself with relevant info on it and give it your Steve if thats ok with you mate,let me know,glad you like that track,what a gem hey mate...Anybody who aint got a ticket for Bilston I do have a few(6) as some mates did not sell there full allocation,so if your interested call me 07967194092,see lots of you on the 27th on Bilston....

CONFUSED ???? and is it cold in the u.k
to sylvia dean, why dont you just enjoy your holiday in lanzarote? what did you go for? when you spend most of time (texting and Q'in) to get on to the internet with the rest of them. wow it must be great in lanzarote!!! i bet you cant wait till next year soooo.. you can tell us all about it again. oonfused and thankfully not a payed up member of the 50/60s club.

vinny, soul shaker
hi all, just to let every body know... northern soul n motown , club classics n modern, all across the board sessions, starting at the huntsman in burslem on sun 30 11 08 over the christmas period then see how it goes? 8 till late all welcome, security, free entry also guest dj spots welcome on cd or vinyl even if your not a dj n fancy having a go im sure i can help its goin to be informal so dont worry, so if you are in burslem on a sunday for a drink or curry pop in n say hello please...vinny

Sylvia Dean
Having a great time here in lanzarote!!! wow.. to Barry & Sue... you sound like the spanishinquisition!!!

Ivan Stax 16.11.2008
Just heard a 22yr old Jackie Wilson on youtube singing "St Teresa of the roses". Amazing stuff

Ivan Stax 16.11.2007
Does anyone remember Terry Lennaine ? in the 70's and 80's He had a soul show "Keep on truckin'" on radio merseyside and city. Last night I had the pleasure of doing a gig with him and motown magic in wallasey. try and check his site www.telroadshow.co.uk for other dates.Plays some great stuff...

Ecky
Just to say Sorry If I upset anyone by questioning Miriam Makeba – Pata Pata, soulfullness, I didn't want to upset anybody -- life's too short for that. Soulong for now Ecky

Miriam Makeba - Appreciation Society
Mary, I think it was totally inappropriate that somebody had the audacity to suggest that there was no place for the "Magnificent Miriam Makeba" on your show. PATA PATA was a gritty MOD/SOUL record that was played at the Twisted Wheel Club in Manchester and could be heard at all the other key Clubs at around that time 1967. Mary I would like to mention a record that I heard on your show on Friday 14 of November, I hate to indulge in any character 'Assassination' of somebodys record choice but it was Total Tosh! The record by Eli 'Bonaparte' Dingle (Never An Everyday thing) THANK GOD, sounded like it could of been the B side of 'Save All Your Kisses For Me' The Brotherhood of Man. But what do I know? may be I should go on my Holidays and hear some New Stuff. No Thanks its too HOT!!!!!

billy from harrogate
can you please play I Decided by Solange ( beyonce,s little sister) her music is highly influenced by 60ts,70ts soul and motown . its a great track what do you think,may upset the soul police as its a recent release.great show as allways .

Johnny Boy
Thanks for Neo. Soul's answer to Nelly Pledge, "Y'know,y'know, y'know, y'know, y'know, y'know, y'know...." - He knows you know! 'as he been?

Goldie
well better say SORRY for last week simple as that & I will try to get to Cin !!Ian Edwards is so passionate about this show well & so am I .but I am goin Foxley when the music & the time is right cos I logged on to the passion about this place.Iwill be goin to Stoke as a fan of soul on the Mary Fox show 12/12/08& then I WILL GET MY BOOK published ..a trilogy plus one " DE Bus 2 Manchester" ." Miracle In Michigan " " Talkin Back 2 Happiness"...& The Epilogoue : " When Goldie met Mary , Pete, Ob & The Wheelettes " amen ....I only had one enemy in the George last week .....................ME ...great show Friday Mary !!!! & sorry I missed Gerry Murphy`s birthday bash ..Jamie I am gonna come & hear you sing one day ...To days track " OPEN THE DOOR TO YOUR HEART " Darrell Banks ....Goldie yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee for the soul family & to Pete Sco cant wait to go to the Foxley G xxxxxxxxx

LINO-MAN(Manchester)
BBC/Stoke,M/Fox/SOUL.Luv ya work on the show! Has any of your,DEDICATED-Listeners remember what a,DISC-A-TRON is?..,G/Show,Cheer,s,Lino,PICCA-LILLI-Station,ECHO!!!!!.

Gerry Murphy
Hi Mary,Like being at school? We all have a lot to learn when it comes to the history and traditions of the great Soul Culture. Take a trip to the Crescent City, New Orleans and see the Mardis Gras Indians, celebrated by the African-Americans in the city as being the people that harboured them when they would "steal away" from the plantations for no other reason that the knew what the score was. Hence Smokey's "Soul Responding". Total respect. Get into the old Soul school; get hip, stay sharp, free your mind and what you say will follow sure as the Miracles follow Smokey and the Vandellas follow Martha.

larry lynch
Thank you for reminding me of my country's, USA, history on 4 Nov '08; oh, yes the northern soul is gr8 too. My county has changed a lot since I was born in 1937. Most of the change of the USA has been for the better.The northern soul reminds me of the USA from 1952-68.I keep coming back to the USA, in spite of myself.A big hello to Obie.

Malc Potts
Message for Bernard who had a request played for allison. I can send you an mp3 format disc if the show was after Mary's 5th and u send me a sae to Malc Potts, 7 West Drive Droylsden Manchester m43 6pu. Please don't send a tip or anything as I only do it for Soulies and don't want to proffit from Mary's gang. Only just heard the show so sorry for the delay.Best wishes from malc.

Twiggy
To Barry and Sue, I think its hard to please everyone all of the time BUT i do think if someones asked to do a GUEST SPOT then they should be left alone to spin what they want to, to be honest i don't see the point in doing a guest spot then. If we say move time on a few decades how many of us will still be here, i just can't see places surviving on doing the same old thing and this Scene needs younger faces to keep the scene going, to much snobbery on what some did or were involved with from years gone by, i would love to know why popularity dwained all those years ago of places we used to attend, i think the answer is simple we didn't change so whats new. there are to many who worked The Scene all those years ago making comebacks and this love affair we have with what it was like then should now be put on the side burner, i have heard all the TORCH Classics millions of times just for an example and i think other stuff should now be heard more and more, people who run Soul Nites alot are biased to other tunes and Dj's who just might give them a good run for their money, rather than help um they choose to be STUBBORN so and so's, which i don't think helps anybody but themselves, this is only my opinion but if i had to say how many tunes from years gone by i would play now, i wouldn't come back with many tunes, just maybe a handful. I mean only recently on a Radio Show one of the biggest tunes i have heard got cut off halfway through it, The tune was Donnie Elberts Monster version of Get Ready, i just can't believe you hardly hear this tune played ANYWHERE, for me its all about THE SINGERS and some are just better than others, i laugh when i see a tune valued for £500 quid say and you hear it and it sounds naff, the value is in the rarity thing not how good its produced or sang so are these people good for our scene who use this snobbery thing because say they have an original copy of a rarity that seems to give um power.The Northern Soul Scene as GONE GLOBAL lets not let a few who are stuck in their ways ruin it for us all again VARITY they say is the spice of life.

J&g Liverpool
REMEMBER GOLDIE YOU ARE THE GUY WHO BROUGHT INEZ & CHARLIE & BETTY EVERETT TO THE SCOUSE SCENE 1962 & HITCHED 100 miles to see LITTLE CARL CARL CARLTON J & your liverpool fan club

royster3scoots
Mary,realy good show tonight love the music great sound's,keep up the good work,R3s.

Goldie
& I love you girls I will bring SOUL MUSIC to my Hometown if =its the last thing I do .Goldie Bye !!!!!!!!

Bobby Millard
Hiya Mary, we listen to you every Friday but last weeks as we are now nine hours in front of you, can you make a special mention to Barry n Diane who go to the wheel say hello to Pete Roberts for us as when we are home we call into the Twisted Wheel, Barry n Diane are over here for the National Northern Soul Weekender in Perth W.A. Old Good friends, we had our children together, before that we all hung out at the Princess Hotel on Princess Parkway, Manchester,had a ball, still do, love your show, look forward to it every week, wouldn't miss it for the world, say hello to all the wheelies including Goldie and the Wheeletes who we met last time we were at the Wheel in May. Love it Mary Sue and Bob Millard from Perth West Australia.

Jamie & the girls Lpool
Goldie we all love you

Barry & Sue from Salford
hi sylvia dean read your reply to my post on the m/board and nobody is disputing that you had travelled 460 miles for your love of soul music & that joe has got a huge record collection. what i asked was please tell us what your joe played that the two resident dj's dont play or the other guest dj's have not played? give us some titles of the ones that so many had not heard before? because he didnt play anything different to the norm. if posible if joe can put on the m/board what the playlist of his set was for us to read & that would be a great help. and the wheel floor is always full sorry if that sounds like another criticism...

Tony Foster
Northern soul juke box, more tracks added. Flame 'n' King, Sandi Sheldon, Spyder Turner, Harvey, Earl Grant, Satisfactions, Joe Tex, Garnett Mimms, Bobby Womack, Magic Night, Millie Jackson, Fidels. www.northernsoul45.co.uk

Tony Heinemann (Nantwich)
Like modern day 60s soul R/B?Then check out Eli"paperboy"reed and the true loves,where on the jools holland show this week....ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC.

sue from stafford
hi mary just had to let you know our fantastic tamla motown music gets every where steve and i have just got back from birmingham been to see disney on ice "finding nemo" and you would never guess what the dolphins and lobsters came in dancing to " I heard it through the grape vine" brilliant !

Chrissy Penn
I Really Enjoyed Miriam Makeba Last Week, But Sad To Say The Lady Died On Sunday Night Aged 76 After Perfoming In Itlay It Has Been Such A Sad Year For Us Soulie's Keep Up the Good Work Mary

alexanderjames
hi nick hope you get my message soon

jan kononowicz..Nottingham
Hello Mary,had a fantastic charity soul night at Polish Eagle Club nottm. 25/10/08. Met up with Frank Semior and his missus Julie after 39 years not 35 miscounted.Had a brilliant night reminiscing and supping cherry vodka.the atomsphere and music.BRILL.Personnal thank you to Craig Strongman for keeping the floor packed all night.Also a big thank you to Mal & Janet for organising the soul night.They raised over £4.000 for Macmillian Cancer Support.The next Charity soul night 14th March 2009.same venue.Question for Goldie..Where did Monica and Gail end up.

Brett (Sheffield)
BARRY & SUE, I understand your point about JOE DEAN’s set at the Wheel and I agree with you that the tracks he played have been heard at the Wheel before, I’m sure we wouldn’t want it any other way! However, for many of the people attending the Wheel these days, some of JOE’s tracks may well have been unfamiliar to them. It doesn’t therefore surprise me that some told SYLVIA & JOE that they had never heard some of those tracks before. The important thing is that most people seemed to enjoy JOE’s music and as he managed to keep me (& Goldie) on the dance floor throughout, we loved it!

Gill
Thanks for your Obama tribute tonight, I had been listening to MLK that very afternoon - thought the picture of Jesse Jackson in tears was so touching too.

Sylvia Dean
Hi to Barry and Sue ( Salford) Sorry YOU FELT jOE did not play anything different at the Wheel, for you. But many many people that did come up to Joe loved Joes set and judging by faces... and the floor was full. Joe has a huge collection of vinyl and if you have any requests you can always e-mail us and we will brng along next time!! Do rememnber Sue that we travelled 460 miles to come up to Manchester..If that has no significance and relevvance for you then so be it. We do it FOR the love of soul.. and would not want to offend or mislead ANYONE! Joe and I have travelled up to the Wheel on many occassions now. and WE WERE regulars in the early 60`s and just love the club.Please make yourself known to us next time please! Take care now Sylvia and Joexx Ps Joe did a great wheel set here in Lanzarote and everyone seemed to appreciate it, many old soulies here too!!!

HerMan.(Allan from Sheffield.)
Hello Mary,As I said in my last message ,this week I would like to request a record for my wonderful wife Lesley,who will along with Myself be celebrating our 30th Wedding Anniversary on the 18th of November,Over the years she has been a Rock and Anchor and her,"Unending Love," which has never wavered through the numerous and many health problems I and herself have had through these years.She has never complained or regretted I believe one of the many good or bad days when she sat at my bedside or when I was like a whimpering child when the pain became unbearable during my bouts and fights through the terrible chemo-therapy and when it looked as though I would not survive,she was and is always there laughing and joking and being the fantastic person she will always be.Keeping my pecker up when all I want to do is curl up and sink into that deep depression whom, I am sure OB knows all about.The record I wish is one which reminds me of the words when she sat at my bedside after they had removed my thyroid,she fought back the tears and said to me Allan you have got to continue fighting for me and the kids,to which I replied ,"I'm Trying, I'm Trying," so therefore could you please play if at all possible the "B" side of JOHNNIE TAYLORS "WHO'S MAKING LOVE" "I'm Trying," for the special lady in my life.Yours AS Always HerMan.(Allan from Sheffield.)

Barry & Sue from Salford
sylvia dean could you please give us some information on what was so different about the records joe played at the wheel? i was there on the night and i didnt hear any. you said joe played many sounds that people had not heard before and it was commented on by many? joe didnt do a bad set but it was all old wheel classics a ( very safe ) choice, which is what we all go for, and he didnt play anything that pete roberts and john greene hasnt got or they have never played before so please enlighten us and the wheel crowd on what he played that was so different because its a mystery to me. the wheel is fantastic we went in the 60's and have been going for the last 8 years and its better now than it was then, the only criticism that i have got is that pete roberts plays too many requests when he is better playing is own choices and the go-go dancers that take to the stage from time to time. pete your face was a picture on sunday with that little blonde one with the tambourine, swinging around your neck all day.

Tobias Oker
Am rather young to considered a bonafide Northern soulie - just 27. But Northern souls makes me feel that I should have been born two decades earlier. I love the music and definitely the show. Lots of favorite tracks but "what the world needs now" by best voice Dionne will do for now. Please run this show till the last day of the world. Cheers ...

Andy Scoffin - Crewe
Great to meet Malc from France on Sunday at the Wheel.And of course always good to talk to Nick.Add to that another great afternoon of tunes from Pete and John.Only 3 more Sunday sessions before my big one on March 8th.

Ian / Mary Edwards
Hi Mary,Just to say I have sold the JJ Barnes at Wigan Casino painting ..Personally myself I would like to thank this wonderful person for generosity beyond belief,I hope the lord above smiles down on you always,you are without doubt a truly wonderful human being",and I am proud to know you...Tickets gone,and paintings gone thanks each and everyone who have made any kind of contribution to the annual "BILSTON CHILDREN IN NEED NIGHT".See you all there soon...OB we are thinking of ya mate,we love ya brother...

Ecky
11 Nov. Mary / Nick, Great show once again, some really good records (except Miriam Makeba – Pata Pata, what’s that all about? Is it soul??) Anyway, with all the publicity around Quantum Of Solace, it’s a good time to remember all the soulful alternative James Bond films “Soul Finger” (Bar Kays) OR “What's That On Your Gold Finger?”(Willie Kendrick), obviously Wigan Casino Royale, “Living (Daylights) In Love” (Shiela Anthony), “Could It Be You Only Live Twice” (Sharon Scott), “Dr. No Love” (Bobby Sheen), “I'm Gonna Run Away From Russia with Love” (Tammi Lynn), “Moonraker, Music and You” (Laura Greene). Those great souly stars “Soul Pussy Galore” (Jackie Wilson), “Odd Job Opening” (Del-Larks), “Money (penny)” (Barrett Strong). Maybe the next one will be “I Spy For The FBI” (Jamo Thomas) or “A thrill a moment” (Kim Weston) or “Agent Double O Soul” (Edwin Starr) and after all that fighting JB might be feeling “A little bit hurt” (Julien Covey) and after smashing his motor “Pa I Need a Car” (Contours). ------ I remember early 70’s, shouting out the film names as the DJ turned the sound down on “Sock It To 'em JB” (Rex Garvin & the Mighty Cravers) – worth some airtime again Mary?. Soulong for now, Ecky11 Nov. Mary / Nick, Great show once again, some really good records (except Miriam Makeba – Pata Pata, what’s that all about? Is it soul??) Anyway, with all the publicity around Quantum Of Solace, it’s a good time to remember all the soulful alternative James Bond films “Soul Finger” (Bar Kays) OR “What's That On Your Gold Finger?”(Willie Kendrick), obviously Wigan Casino Royale, “Living (Daylights) In Love” (Shiela Anthony), “Could It Be You Only Live Twice” (Sharon Scott), “Dr. No Love” (Bobby Sheen), “I'm Gonna Run Away From Russia with Love” (Tammi Lynn), “Moonraker, Music and You” (Laura Greene). Those great souly stars “Soul Pussy Galore” (Jackie Wilson), “Odd Job Opening” (Del-Larks), “Money (penny)” (Barrett Strong). Maybe the next one will be “I Spy For The FBI” (Jamo Thomas) or “A thrill a moment” (Kim Weston) or “Agent Double O Soul” (Edwin Starr) and after all that fighting JB might be feeling “A little bit hurt” (Julien Covey) and after smashing his motor “Pa I Need a Car” (Contours). ------ I remember early 70’s, shouting out the film names as the DJ turned the sound down on “Sock It To 'em JB” (Rex Garvin & the Mighty Cravers) – worth some airtime again Mary?. Soulong for now, Ecky

Sylvia Dean
hello from Lanzarote!!! We are having a fab time here, lots of stokies, Steve Amison and co and the wolvo crowd... next to us!!! The fancy dress was just the best people are just so clever and SOOOOOOOOOO much fun!!!! One of the best was Michael Jackson and thriller, about 20 + people awesome costumes. I hope the week two people have their cossies ready! lots of fab music being played . The floors are full every nite ,and in the day more soul to listen to by the pool..Are you is it cold there???? Please play all the soulies here a suitable we are all getting ready for another nite of soul.... KTF xxx

joseph ine george io
eh up mary cost play baby you opened up my nose by harold melvin for goldie yippeeeeeeeeeeee

Kathryn Taylor
A big thankyou to the guys at the Winking Man near Leek on Saturday 8th November. A very enjoyable evening. Great music across the board. Great venue. Cheers. Kath and Colin - Stockport.

Pete. "SUNDAY @ THE WHEEL"
Just like to say a Big thank you to everybody who travelled the length and breadth of the UK for the "Sunday Afternoon Soul Sessions" at the "Twisted Wheel Club" on such a bad rainy day! We even had visitors from Switzerland, Australia and Brittany (Malc Falle) who all said that they had a Brilliant time! The Club was packed and the Atmosphere was Electric as always!! A Big Thanks again. Pete xx.

History Part 2
well America has it's first black President and a punch is thrown at a Northern Soul venue, all this in the space of 1 week.

Gerry Murphy
Hi Mary,With respect, in introduction to Smokey's "My Soul Responding" 7you said, "Before the slaves came along", as if there was some weird abuse competition with the native Americans.Get hip, slavery kicked off in the United States immediately after English colonists first settled Virginia in 1607 and lasted until the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution in 1865. The Native Americans suffered during and after, not before.Please play "You've Been Cheatin'" for all the Mohair Soul sociology clan.

Anne
Hi Mary would you play Kenny Lynch "Moving Away" for my bestest friends Pat and Joan. I don't think I have heard it on the show before. I love it! Thank them for a great Soulful weekend and for all their love and support over a very tough personal few weeks. They are the best. Thanks Mary

Dave& Joan Case (Ormskirk)
Has anyone heard the Record!!! By the "Metronomes" I'll catch you on the rebound on the "Carnival" label it is a stormer...Dave Case (Ormskirk)

Geraint Evans - Anglesey
Smart show and foot stomping tunes - been to a few northern nights lately in this area - good to talk and reminesce about the Wigan times in the mid seventies. Good friend Vaughan Evans giving us soulies here some neat tunes - met Dave Evison - first time in thirty years !!!! last friday at Hallowen NS night at Beaumaris - not lost his touch. KTF

Twiggy
A Change Is Going To Come(Johnny Concrete) Digital, most probably THE BEST FORMAT EVER, anybody got any 45's look after um. Cd's just might be played at most Soul Nites soon, the sooner the better,more choice of top tunes.

Tom
Mary can you play anything from the Chiffons for my dear friend Debs who stole my Chiffon album in our youth club days in the 80's and still hasn't given it back! I have put on to your show and sure like me will be a fan. KTF Tom

Twiggy
To Alison Willis, You would be suprised what you can get on a Soul Cd Compilation, Many Monsters that they dunna know about or have over looked, the cheapies have some awesome tracks on um,45's vinyl is going through the roof but i understand why collecters must have a 45 copy of a tune that hits the right places, their are plenty of bargains to be had on vinyl best buy at this moment must be Gloria Shannons Monster Tears and can be got for under a tenner, one i have just got on a CD Compilation is OOH BOY by The Adorables its awesome, i can't believe they dunna play it very often locally, it will get played sooner than later, watch out for it on a CD Compilation.

Chris from Northants
TEMPTATIONS - just wanted to tell you guys the Temps are in fine form. Saw them this week in Northampton and they put on a great show. Only one original member (Otis) but the others are EXCELLENT singers and performers...

Ian Edwards
Malc Falle sorry about the e-mail saga,but will try again,and yes sir great idea...Goldie,Pete,OB,look forward to your Bilston visit and your very welcome,as is Sue from Stafford...Anybody out there help I still have no major bid for the brilliant,JJ BARNES,with the CASINO backdrop painting,I require at least £150,I would insult the amazing artist and his work if I did not....And courtesy of the brilliant HITSVILLE CHALKY,have a jacket owned,worn and performed in by the late great EDWIN STARR,we are looking for a start of at least £80,remember all goes to the wonderful CHILDREN IN NEED event and charity,come on good people of this wonderful soul family,any offers for some fantastic "soul memorobilia"....Mary can I ask politely can I make an earlier appearance on the show,on 21/11 please,possibly the normal 7.20 pm slot,as I need to be in Wolverhampton that night CIN buisness,hope this is OK,Madame Renard....Any chance of any Gladys Knight please Mary....

"A Change Is Gonna Come" (Sam Cooke)
Welcome "Barack Obama" and congratulations on your Historic victory to be America's first Black President, its a great pity that your ancestors and all the late great Soul & Motown Stars and Sam Cooke are still not with us to have seen it!! And I am sure Goldie would like me to add this OB'AMA if you are ever in Manchester? The Twisted Wheel Club awaits you!! yipeeeeee!!. Pete Roberts xx.

Goldie
Yes Yes Yes I agree with Debbie Daley the Wheel was Out Of This World .Sue from Satfford I broke my ribs but they knitted together ok & I is feelin good .See you at C I N ok mate & Steve To morrow I is goin to Stoke To av a night out with OB & PETE yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee THEN its back to BASE on SUNDAY where else can this 36 year old hyper active soul lovin souilie go but the TWISTED WHEEL MANCHESTER .... SUNDAY 9thy October less than a packet of cigs on de door yes just four !!!!loved bein there last week with two of the lovliest people on de scene KEV & BETTY BOO...See ya at Stoke Station OB goldie yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee AND THANX MATE !!!!!ps for all lovers of SOUL THE TWISTED WHEEL IS on 2nd January 2009 I am goin come & join me for a NEW YEAR CRacker oh my God Gx.To days track BIG TIME OPERATOR ZOOT M....lookin foreward to Marys show tomorrow yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee & grrhhhrrhhh & yeah why not one more yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee la la la la la I is appy again 3 days on c;loud nine ( my record 17)gxxxxxxxxx

Charlie Waring...to Nick Marshall
Cheers for the mensh on the prog and thank you for the sounds...Best Regards !!!...Charlie...

Gerry Murphy
Well said tyrone and maximum respect to Barak Obama! I hope all the mohair soul clan heard his paraphrase of Sam Cooke when he said in Chicago:"It's been a long time coming, but tonight, because of what we did on this date in this election at this defining moment change has come to America"thank you barak and rest in peace Sam Cooke.

J1 - for Alison Willis - 06/11/2008
Alison, One CD that Frankie Beverly's "If that's what you wanted" can be found on was released by Goldmine GSCD72 - The Wigan Casino Story Continues...CD.

Sylvia Dean
What a fantastic soul weekend we were fortunate to be part of last weekend, great music... fab fab company and lots and lots of laughs !!! Can life be better? not for us soulies!! Life begins at 50+- 60!! The atmosphere at the Wheel on Friday was just stunning, and the music well..the best many many different ones played by Joe( as commented on by many!!) and ALL 60`s.. many sounds people had not heard.. so how can people say its always the same music played???? Crewe on Saturday was also excellent. again... some quite different sounds... and some favorites, but no-one said here there were the same sounds being played. BUT.. can you play for everyone we met and all those going to Soul in the SUN ...H.A.P.P.Yby the amazing Edwin Starr.I think this was a later number by Edwin but still fab. Joe and I were fortunate to have seen Edwin at the Wheel in the 60`s on a couple of occasions. We were so proud to have met him also just before he died and he spoke of his love for the Wheel.This tune also really sums up the soul scene for us at the moment!! KTF

Martin (Nicky), Selby
Hi Mary, NichI check your show out from time to time to reminisce. Good to hear the drifters, I'll take you where the musics playing and the Jay and Techniques track. Takes me back to when I was an apprentice at Hawker Siddeley, Brough near Hull in 1968 when some guy Paul Stephenson gave me a hand written list of about 200 records on UK labels. These were not ordinary records, they were wheel sounds and that's where you had to go to hear them as many would cost more than a weeks wages to get hold of. If I mention Tams, Dynatones, Astors, Major Lance, Jackie Lee, Dean Parrish. Alex Patton, Marvin Gaye, Contours, Elgins, Packers, Velvelettes, Incredibles, O'Jays, Art Freeman, Bobby Sheen, Sugar Pie Desanto, Roscoe Robinson, Sharpees, Sapphires etc. northern soul connoisseurs know the sounds I am talking about and its good to still hear up to 6 of these original sounds 40 years later on your show. Thanks and keep the show going.

Gill
Would just like to say thanks to Nick for playing the 4 Tops Track Friday night at the end of the show. RIP Levi, we shall miss you but the music will always be here, a great choice of song to appreciate that voice. Gill

sue from stafford
just trailed through all the old messages as i have been busy of late and saw a cd is available of marys 5th anniversay show from MALC POTTS am i to late to get one is there a price or is it charity donnation can you let me know ? also hi to the WHEELETTES i gather from the messages there was a problem (im sorry to here that) hope you are all well and what has happened to goldie hospitals etc !!!look forward to seeing you all at ian edwards cin event. Mary how about a bit of motown to dust of the winter blues oohh how i hate the dark nights and they have only just started ! would you play beauty's only skin deep the temptations thanks mary

debbie daly
another great night at the wheel on 31st,it just gets better everytime, really looking forward to sunday 9th with caz,jo and everyone...

Andrew (S.C)
Hey up Twiggy we will have people thinking they are on wrong message board. lol.Saw the man Joe Dean at Crewe on Saturday he is doing at least half a dozen spots at soul in sun so we should get to here some reet good sixties stuff!don't know how much it would cost in potteries but on a couple of occasions one of lads has put mini bus from Crewe on to Wheel, if its full it works out around £11, junction 15 is only another 8 mile on so I reckon you could find a sixteen seater for £15 a person return? I reckon with OB and Sco you lot could fill it any how get down on train on a Sunday that is a great day.Oh up Goldie that Gerrard does better back flops than you my mate. Referee's watch was made in Liverpool 8 I reckon!

Alison Willis
Just wondering if you could advise on which CD I could find Frank Beverley's "If that's what you wanted"? Pleeeeze? Ta

Ian Edwards
Hi Folks,Just a set of directions for those travelling to Bilston,on 27/11/08 for CIN..M6 Junction 10,3rd exit off,follow Black Country route for about 1.5 miles,over 2 large islands,at the 2nd island on the left you will have a VW dealership on the left,and Bilston Town FC,on the right(large mesh fence)...Proceed along for another 300 yards you come to a third large island,straight over the island,on to the continuance of the black country route...Morrisons will be on your left,then about half mile on you have Bilston Fire Station on the left,and a large island in front of you...Turn right at the island,come to the next island,turn left onto Millfields Rd,Springvale Social is on the left about half mile along just past industrial estate on your left....Car parking is available but not all will get on so be early as possible,and as Nick said,by arrangement with Oldies Unlimited,The Flirtations have promised us an appearance,to say hi and see some fans,and promote their new cd....All systems go now for this event,the total is building nicely,I hope to beat last years £2,580,but I will wait and see how it goes...It is not the total,with respect its the entertainment and enjoyment value what makes this night special for me...The DJ'S are well up for it and god willing all you wonderful peoople coming along are going to take the roof off and make Bilston buzzing again...I have a jacket to auction on the night,that belonged to the late great Edwin Starr(Chalky a million thanks brother for that)...I hope those of you travelling a fair way find it a magical night,someone said to me recently "you should be proud you do this",maybe so,but for me looking out at a full room and people dancing and enjoying the night,thats what makes me happy,the total is a great bonus,the memories of the night are priceless...So come on folks enjoy,and welcome to my humble little home town,birthplace of our leader(Madame Renard)...

Julie Allen.Gold COast Australia
What A brilliant show Nick..fantastic selection..Thanks..Jules

JINKSY STILL IN THE UK UNTIL DECEMBER!!!!
Nick,many thanks for playing the FI-DELS on your last show.It sounded great on the radio.It should get any more plays,its one of those hidden gems!!!!!Well done to STOKE CITY against the ARSENAL last weekend if you can do the same to the 'REDS' in the near future that would be great.The 'wheels' seem to have dropped off at middle eastlands ,what a suprise.The rumour is that M.H.(sparky) is a RED plant!!!!We are still in the UK until DECEMBER .Then back to ESPANA for Christmas in the sun.You car'nt beat christmas in the SOL.No cooking the christmas dinner for the ROSE.On Christmas day its off to our favourite Chinese on the coast .Sitting outside in the SOL enjoying the menu DEL DIA (normal prices if Christmas day drops on a weekday)What more can one want and no washing up to the bargin!!!!Mary,hope everthing went OK in Sunderland (the stadium of light,nice place)But not a patch on the old ROKER ROAR!!!!!it does not seem that long ago that we were doing the same with our daughter when she was at UNI in Sheffield (they soon forget you when they find the cheap booze etc!!)and now we are grandparents!!!It will soon be your turn mary?Just back from taking my daughter and her partner to the MEN to see Al Green.Then baby sitting(that's the price of being a grandad JINKSY!)They were not impressed when i bored them to death all the way there,telling them about the time me and the ROSE went to see the great A.G. at the Odeon in Birmingham in 1972(i had alot more hair in those days as i had moved on to become a 'smoothie' with a brollie etc as we were called in those days.His support acts were OSCAR TONY JUNIOR and MARJORIE JOSEPH what a night.Al came on the stage dressed in a all green velvet suite ,he sang and looked the business.It left a fanastic memory in our minds that we will never forget.Seen him a couple of times since but he has never come anywhere near since that great night in 1972.Anyway,its my first grandson's FINLAY first birthday on 15/11/08 .Yes its nearly a year since he arrived in our lives (you played DEARLY BELOVED by JACK MONTGOMERY)If you have got any room on next weeks show.Please can you squeeze in YOU ARE THE SUNSHINE OF MY LIFE by STEVIE WONDER (because he is)for our wonderful grandson FINLAY .On the 15/11/08 we will be all sporting party hats etc and i like my sandwiches cutting in triangle shapes etc.Many thanksKTFJINKSY

Twiggy
To Andrew(S.C)If i can help i will, Just waiting on some Soul Monsters to arrive, theres just so much stuff. A'm miffed i missed Joes big night at The Wheel, our problem is getting back at that time of Night and i conna keep on asking Mr Reliable(GOLDIE) for help on that one, i know alls i have to do is ask him, hes got a big heart as well as a big grin.Great selection again Goldie, loved The Donnie Elbert track, Donnie was a genius up with the best of um,Dave Evison spun Donnie's So Soon and it went down a storm at the last Kingshall Allnighter, that night is still giving me a buzz, just when i was going to throw in the towel who re-lites my passion for this music Dave Evison and this night is on my door step, that sounds like heaven to me.Goldie mums the word on the tunes you have told me about love to see just how they would go down when dropped onto a Soul Nite, as you say you have to go um just to get the feeling, some places do it and some dunna sometimes but a different set of tunes or Dj's then Bingo, not going to say GGGRRRHHH or YiPPPPPPPEE just WOW.

Ecky from “Eena”
3rd Nov. Nick I realise it’s a bit late for Halloween records, you played Trick me Treat me, but here’s some of my thoughts.I was going to suggest There’s a GHOST in my house (R Dean Taylor), but Pete Sco’s version is much better.SPOOKY (Dusty Springfield), She’s got you – (The WITCHES), DEVIL with a blue dress (Shorty Long), Apples Peaches, PUMPKIN PIE (Jay & the Techniques), I got the need (SPOOKY & Sue), MOONLIGHT, Music and you (Laura Greene) and I FANG you (Sam and Dave).And for Bonfire Night – Earthquake (Al TNT Braggs), Ton of Dynamite (Frankie Crocker), Condition RED (Baltimore & Ohio marching band), BLOWING my mind to pieces (Bob Relf), Still BURNING in My Heart (Drifters), Hey you set my soul on FIRE (Mary Wells), Watch out girl (EMBERS), Baby you’re the Fire (Del Satins), BLOWING UP my mind (Exciters) and CRAKERS up over you (Roy Hamilton).Soulong for now, Ecky

PeteSco
oy!ECKY,what about I'm Gonna run away from you!!love runs out(willie hutch),,i know i'm losing you(temps),i'm no romeo(the great Billy Stewart),youre my one weakness girl(street people GOOD 70's TRACK GETTING PLAYS NOW,well worth a listen Ecky),and I suppose one title you should not tell the missus is by the skull snaps,I'M YOUR PIMP!!..Sco xx

PeteSco,,3/11,,
hiya THERESA,,you are right about MUGSY,I have very fond memories of David,always smiling,a lovely lad.He suffered a bit,I think towards the end,but now is in Peace,God Bless him.Sadly due to a prior date I couldnt get to the funeral,but my brother Steve went to represent our family.It was packed to the rafters,as you say flower,SAD times.....SCO x

PeteSco,,mon3/11,,
hiya YVONNE WILD..if the title "QUEEN OF FOOLS" is as large in lettering as BARBARA MILLS,youre quids in,,the dark issue on Hickory(import) about £30,,the White Demo(import) about £120,these are for MINT condition.Send me your e-mail to p.sco@hotmail.co.uk and I will scan mine and mail them to you,mine are definite originals,there are quite a few bootlegs about,so mail me,SCO x

dennis
ld be tols and please mary play the isley's why when love has gone

Kev & Gloria Bourne
Can we say a big thank you to Pete Roberts & John Green for a fantastic night at the Twisted Wheel on Friday, also to Tyrone for another fantastic night up in Crewe on Saturday night.We had a group of 14 who went up for the weekend myself, Gloria, Mick, Shelia, Jackie, Paul, Sally & Mary-Ann from Wellingborough, Joe & Sylvia from North Devon, Steve & Sally from Kettering, Dennis & Theresa from Surrey.Joe Dean who was guest DJ at the Wheel & Steve Towers was Guest DJ at Crewe played some fantastic tunes.Photos have now been put on our website - www.freewebs.com/soulinthehindAnd must not forget our great friend Glodie he always has time for us a great friend.Please play a track for the Wheel & Crewe from us all to say a big thank you for there hospitality.

Goldie
We will talk about brilliant or brill if you are a soulie,,,The Twisted Wheel was Brill on Friday ...wait for it folks THe BEST YET!!!!THis is THE SECOND COMING ....THERE will NOT be a third TRUST ME !!! JOE DEASNs set was BRILL ... NICK MARSHALLSs SPOT on the Mary FOX show was BRILL .THE WHEEL scored ONE BILLION out of TEN it was awesome.Next up THE GeoRGE on Friday.THEN the Wheel on Sunday 3 till 8 ..4 on d door WOW.Cant wait yip[eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee...Goldie xxxxxxxxxxTo days track RIDE YA PONY ...Betty Everett.........ggrrrhhhrrhh yipeeeeee for the soul scene THIS IS THE PEAK so come on BUY INTO THE SOUL SCENE .NOW (spiritually that is ) !!!!! get involved it wont get any better than this G xxxx

Tyrone
will be able to join hands and sing in the words of the old Negro spiritual: Free at last! Free at last!To all of the Soul family. Let us not forget that we are living in momentous times when the first African-American will be elected as President of the United States. All of our Soul heroes and heroines have worked to see this day from Louis Armstrong to Big Joe Turner, Sam Cooke, Berry Gordy and all at Motown, Eldridge Cleaver, Angela Davis, George Jackson, Ray Charles Malcolm X and the great reverend Martin Luther King. Let all God's Soul Children join hands in the spiritual of old and sing "Free at last, free at last, thank God Almighty, we are free at last!It's been a long time coming!

ozz
New Shows are available now to listen to whenever you want !! this month on www.soulguyradio.com we have some great sounds from presenters Derek Noble,Lisa Fury, Guy Howarth Rob Jones & my own show this month i am joined by top collector Tim Ashibende, if you think you have heard all the northern soul, listen to some of Tim's tracks !! Best To All, Ozz @ soulguyradio.

Tony Heinemann (Nantwich)
To all soul in the sunners from cheshire/staffs,have a great time in lanzarote.I can't make it this year,however the new york pimp will return!!.

J1 - Barry / HerMan - 02/11/2008
Re: Barry's CD idea, hand is in the air and waving like mad. HerMan; your selections are superb.Good luck.

Kev
Our music scene showed it's real soul this weekend. For a mixture of family and work reasons, Maggie and I found ourselves at venues on opposite sides of the Pennines on saturday night, me at the Greatstone in Stretford listening to Barry Taskers magical turntables and Maggie at the Okeh Club in Keighley. Both of us although unusually apart found plenty of friends at both venues to share the evening with and we had a chat in the small hours by phone comparing the music and venues. Many thanks to Rob for seeing Maggie back to her mums safely and to all our friends at both clubs. You are never alone in a soul club - what a great community we have.

Ecky from "eena"
2nd Nov. Nick, Great show, enjoyed every track (except the Patrick Henry one). Anyway I made a bit of a cock up with my wedding Aniversay request (thanks for playing it) and got the wrong date (only a couple of days out), I managed to edit out the "wrong" date before Carole hears it.It got me thinking about what not to request for wedding aniversay records - here's a few. Hey Girl Don't Bother Me (Tams), I Walked Away (Bobby Paris), Quittin Time (Kansas City Playboys), I Gotta Go Now (Rex Garvin), Tears and Misery (Sonny Till), I'm On My Way (Dean Parrish).Soulng for now Ecky

mick dale
once again a really great show with superb selectionsdont know how you keep it upthank god for listen again!!!!!!!!

Theresa
PETESCO I have only just heard today about Mugsy I was very sad to get that news, then some one said you had mentioned it on the board. What a lovely guy, he even came to Newquay one season and tried his hand at hotel work but he didnt really like it. Skippy was working here at the time. That came as another shock to hear that he had sadly passed away too. Very sad times :(

Baz Steventon
To PeteSco & Vinny, thanks for the info on the vocals versions. Now to track 'em down. Cheers Guys

Angel Rissoff
Hi, you have played my music in the past. Thank you very much! I have a new CD I would like to send you.you can contact me at angelmusicinc@aol.com

Kev Dempsey
Great idea Barry from Slough,my suggestion is Chris Bartley ' gotta tell somebody'(check it out),Sad to hear about the passing of the Fabulous Dee Dee Warwick, would have loved to have seen her perform Live. Must say a big thank you to the Scots (especially James Sim) who made the English contingent very welcome at the 'HIBS ALLDAYER' last weekend in Edinburgh,its on a Sunday every 2 months & is well worth a visit,can't wait for Thursday (Soul in the Sun)it started in 1998 with 80 Soulies & over the next 2 weeks there will be 800 soulies,well done Eddy

PeteSco,,fri (spooky),,31/10,,
to ROB(Cadiz),couldnt agree with you more my friend about defining N.Soul,,Williams and Watson,and the Vibrations..Never really thought about it but they would fit the bill!!!well done that hombre..SCO xx(p,s, my tune for a farmers halloween,,theres a goat in my house)

yvonne wild
hi mary i have a barbara mills record ,queen of fools,sometime ago someone told me they thought that it was quite valuble?can you offer any advise/info.thanks.

OZZ
Moorville hall tonight fri 31st, quite poss the best monthly northern & motown night 8 till 1am, dj's ALAN TWYFORD,OZZ,BAZ RATCLIFFE & PHIL ANKERS, See you There.

Andrew (S.C)
Hello Ian Edwards, send me your E mail via Brav mate I do not have your number!!Twiggy I have been censored for asking for your support well there you go BBC getting fussy what ever next. Mary, can I have "Soul Stomp" please "earl van dyke" my thanks in anticipation.

HerMan.(Allan from Sheffield.)
Hello to Barry from Slough,With regards to what you suggested in your post.Although it might sound a good idea it is a pit-full of problems waiting to happen not only logistically but also because of the costs that would be involved,printing off of CD covers .3 CD cases p/p as well as the music which I know will in my case be no problem but each track is owned by myself and if not is available on CD already also owned by myself.I have composed a likely list of my tracks and will now post them to let everyone see which tracks I would have probably picked if it ever came to being made.The list of tracks is as follows:-1) Whispers by Jackie Wilson.(Coral)2) Seven Rooms of Gloom by The Four Tops.(Motown)3) Dancing on a Daydream by Flora Wilson.(Soulvation)4) You Can’t Hurt Me No More,” The Opals (Okeh .) 5) Magic Carpet Ride by Kiki Dee.(Tamla.) 6) Sitting in the Park by Billy Stewart.(Chess) 7) Its Too Late by Bobby Goldsboro.(United Artistes) 8) Walk Away From Love by Chuck Jackson.(Motown) 9) Way Over There by Edwin Starr.(Motown) 10) Are You Ready For This by The Brothers (of Soul) (Warner Bros.) 11) Who Am I(You Ought to Know My Name.) by Dena Barnes. 12) Cry No More by Ben E. King.(ATCO) 13) Follow Your Heart by Bunny Sigler.(Parkway.) 14) That’s No Way to Treat a Girl by Marie Knight.(SoulCity) 15) Baby Don’t You Weep by Edward Hamilton and the Arabians.(Mary Jane ) 16) I’m a Good Woman by Barbara Lynn.(Tribe) 17) Candy by The Astors.(Stax) 18) Stop and You Will Become Aware by Helen Shapiro.(Decca.) 19) I Can’t Break the News to Myself by Ben E. King.(ATCO) 20) Where Are You Now My Love by Jackie Trent.(Parkway.) 21) Magic Potion by Lo Johnson.(Big Top) 22) Operator, Operator by Johnny Baker.(CISCO) 23) The Kid by Andre Brasseur.(CBS) 24) I Cry Inside Rickie Paige.(Epic) 25) I can’t take it Anymore by Spyder Turner.(MGM) 26) Just another Lonely Heart In the City by Johnny Taylor.(Blue Rock.) 27) You Can Make it if you Try by The Dynamics. (The Lost Soul Gems CD.) 28) You Can Come Right on Back to Me by David Ruffin.(Motown.) 29) I’ve Got a Bone to Pick With You by Ruby Andrews.(ABC) 30)The Touch of Venus by Sandy Wynns.(Champion.) Hope this helps anyone who is interested to show you what you are all missing .Yours as Always K.T.F.HerMan (Allan from Sheffield.)

Sylvia Dean
Mary.This is going to be a special weekend because on Friday Joe is doing a guest spot at the Twisted Wheel.Pete Roberts asked Joe as part of his special birthday, and of course as a 60`s wheel boy. Joe is just over the moon about being asked!! He has also spent some considerable time thinking about the vinyl he will be taking up to Manchester.One in particular.. is a personal favourite.. as I do too, ( and Joe IS my MR Soul)..xxx!! The track in question is.. Bud Harpers 1965 track. Mr Soul. This was a great Favourite at the Wheel and it still sounds good today. many new soul friends are coming up to Manchester on Friday... Gloria and Kev, Brav, Dennis and Theresa, Paul and Jackie , Mick and Shiela... GOLDIE ... as ever.. will be there!!!We are then off to Crewe on Sat nite, for another nite of soul!. Then home to pack for Lanzarote. yipeeeeee!! KTF

Skelly
Pete,Hope you're having some good restraints fitted, something as big as that must need lashing down!!! Not been peakin honestly xx KTFO - Keep the fasteners on!

malc Potts
Nice one OB. Anytime mate. Hope the quality was OK. I record the show to listen to in me lorry but it could be 2 or 3 weeks after Mary or Nicks broadcast when I listen to it, so if you need a show, let me know. (Could have a slogan there)!!!!!!!!!!! All the best Malc.

Malc Falle, Brittany, 30/10/08
Barry from Slough-Great idea Barry. I had a similar idea for a members CD which I was going to run pass Ian Edwards to see if he would be interested in doing it for his 2009 CIN event. Or perhaps the CD could be produced to coincide with a MESBO members get together/charity event in 2009. (like the one in Crewe this year). With all CD proceeds going to a worthy charity. Well here goes my thoughts, what about having a double CD featuring those tracks that individual members think should have made the big time but never did, the track that you think is superb but no one else seems to have heard of, the track that you think could break big on the soul scene if it had the plays. I'll bet we could all think of one or two???? Twiggy will have several good uns, Herman (Alan) could probably compile a superb CD of unknown ace sounds by himself and Nick Marshall will undoubtedly have lots of unheard treasures in the bottom of his record box and I am sure many more mesbo's would want to contribute a song or two. Mary or Nick would play say two or three of the mesbo members nominations each week on the Friday show and the listeners would vote on their favourites. The top scoring songs would obviously be included on the CD. You could do what format you wanted say 12 Northern sounds and 12 Modern songs, whatever format you wish. The songs could be b sides, album tracks, new sounds, unreleased masters, forgotton stompers, in fact anything as long as it is soul. To start things off, I would put forward as my song an unreleased track from Jimmy Ruffin's 2003 anthology CD release. The track concerned is called "Shake hands with a Dreamer" and is track 14 on CD2. It was recorded at Motown between December 1965 and January 1966, but never released until the anthology was in 2003. It just astounds me that Motown failed to release tracks of this quality back in the day, in my opinion it compares with "Farewell" and I've passed this way before and I believe that if it had sufficient plays on the Northern dance floors today it could be a hit. What do you think? Any milage in my suggestion?ktf

Malc Falle, Brittany, 30/10/08
Ian Edwards-Hello Ian, I hope you are feeling better? Still no sign of your e-mail, never mind, please read my response to the MB entry entry sent by "Barry from Slough" a couple of days ago concerning the putting together of a MB members CD. I was going to suggest a similar idea to you for your CIN event in 2009. But as Barry has already come up with a similar idea I will post mine on the MB as well. Hope you are at the Sunday Twisted Wheel session on the 09/11/08 ? I look forward to buying you a beer. ktf.Malc.

Marys 5th anniversary CD
May I clarify that Malc Potts did NOT charge me anything for the Mary Fox 5th anniversary CDs So I am putting in a donation for CIN on his behalf, once again THANX MALC

Julie Allen..Gold Coast, Australia
Hey Mary, Could you play 'Get it from the Bottom' - Steelers..had it on my first cassette tape that was made for me by Macca Aspinall from Stourport when I was just gettin' into Northern...what an intro into Northern...great tape...still got it!!! And if your listening out there...thanx Macca..you were the catalyst for the best days of my life! Thanx Mary..KTF

Goldie
Hi Pat hope things get more on the yipeeeeeeeeeee side for yuz .........Pals from Derby etc askin when I am down there way again well: Stoke on de 7th with Ob & Pete .............FOXLEY on the 18th by meself ..... CANT WAIT Derby on de 22nd Macclesfield on de 26th .27th Nov is the IAN EDWARDS CHILDREN IN NEED at BILSTON.................& Marys Show on De 12th cant wait yipeeee THE WHEEL is on Friday 31st trick or treat .The trick is its gettin better & better .The treat is the people who go there .9pm till 2-15 Pay 500 pence on de door .JOE DEAN /BRIAN RAE guest djs........Sunday next Sunday Wheel 8th November 3--8 400 pence on de door ..........yipeeeeeeeeeeeee hurry up weekend I`m bored .....lookin foreward to NICK MARSHALL FRIDAY .Mr MARSHALL could ya play SOULFUL DRESS ...by Sugar Pie DE SANTO .for this 38yr old scouser & all who grace the WHEEL ...TO DAYS track well I will follow Pats choice of de Drifters with ...ON BROADWAY super super classic.......... would like to thank Pete at the Wheel for my NEW STICKERS OH MY GOD .GOldiexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ( I am feelin good tonight heres a few more xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Gx

RIP....Dee Dee Warwick !!!...
Hello, sadly she died the same day as LEVI STUBBS...Worth every tear I cry----I,m gonna make you love me....Going to stick my neck out here !!!...ORIGINAL ???..Up to U lot , LOL...Chalie Waring

dean hall
hi mary/nick,I am a third year history student from staffs uni working on my dissertation. The chosen topic for my dissertation is the northern soul scene. It is a scene that has aroused interest in me because as coming from stoke on trent it has always amazed me because of the level of nostalgia connected with the scene. The longevity of the scene has also surprised me in comparison to other musical scenes of the period. The point of this message is that to complete my dissertation i would like to do some interviews with some participants of the scene at the time and possibly look at any material that any of your listeners may have in their possession that relates to the northern soul scene of the period. These interviews could be either in person or over the telephone i would leave that to the discretion of your listeners. I would be grateful if at all possible you could give my number out on the air. If people could phone me and leave me a message i would call them back to arrange the interview for a time suitable for your listeners. Anybody who reads this i would also welcome a call from you. my number is 07504594652. any help you could provide would be greatly appreciated. thanks Dean Hall.

PeteSco,,weds 28/10
hiya VIN,thanks for that.didnt know there was a KENT anniversary 45.Dont know the del satins version either.Cheers mate SCO x K.A.T.B.

To Malc Potts
Thanks for the CDs of Mary's 5th anniversary show they came yesterday. I will put the money into the CIN appeal at your request. Many thanks OB

Pat (Liverpool)
Hi Mary/Nick,Great show on Friday, loved the Levi Stubbs tribute.Would you please play the Drifters 'Take you Where the Music's Playing' for Anne, Joan and myself, we have had a rubbishy few weeks with one thing and another but this will cheer us all up and take us back a few years! Thanks.KTF X

Ecky from “Eena”
Hi Mary and Nick, 28/10/08, Really enjoyed the Four Tops tribute and most of the other records- just a couple of “duffers” as Rob(Cadez) puts it. Anyway, short story time – down memory lane. Once upon a time, one Saturday night in the early seventies my mate Tim borrowed his mums Triumph Herald to take me and two other pals down Notts. We ended up in a club called Hippo’s (opposite where the Fred Perry shop is now), met 3 girls from Sutton (-in Ashfield) and offered them a lift home - seven in the car was tight – no complaints though. We met up a few times at various souly venues and one of the 3 eventually became Mrs. Ecky. We are celebrating our 32nd anniversary on Nov 4th. and although a nice smoochy record might go down well, my request for this milestone is the Isley’s classic – “I Guess I’ll Always Love You” – message in the title. Cheers and Soulong for now, Ecky

JINKSY BACK TO CENTRAL HEATING THANK GOD!!!
Hello everybody,Just back from the 'UK JINKSY/ROSE and crew TOUR!!'Scotland was very cold with snow at times!!!!The old motorhome just about made it back to it's 'resting' place in Gr MANCHESTER.Carnt wait to get back to Murcia and see and FEEL some 'SOL'!!!Mary thanks for playing the 'tops' tribute it was fitting to such an important motown group.Your tribute spot was much better than some other 'northern' shows!!!I am informed that LEVI is to have a day in Detroit named after him on his birthday (june 6th D.Day or now L.day!!)is this true??Hey, middle eastlands 3(robbo no 10 hat trick) Stoke City 0 but we have got to go to your place yet.So i better be careful,because football has a habbit of bitting you on the bum!!!So please MARY/NICK don't forget to play TRY A LITTLE HARDER by THE FI-DELS for the stoke squad etc asap (will she/he very,dare you??)Its a real MANCHESTER 'northern' sound that I and others played all over the place in the area.It always packed the floor (think it was played at the T.W.)Its another 'gem' that you never hear these days.I have the orginal on 45 is it worth much these days,Nick??mhmm,Liver and onions for TEA,now i don't get that in Spain!!Off to see the latest line up of the TEMPS later tonight at the Apollo,Gorton,Manchester so i had better go!!the L. and O. is getting cold!KTFJINKSY

andy mac
damien mcmanus. the song you are after is anthoney wright. reset to zero. ktf

Larry From Brighouse
Keep up the good work mary its nice to here a female dj.

Rob(Cadiz)
Hey Mr Edwards, great news. Well done mate and a great big vote of thanks to your anonomous compiler....thank you mate whoever you are. My Lady Godiver (plus postage) will be on its way. I need your address to send the money. My email address is:robert_walton@hotmail.comSend me an email and i'll forward to dosharooga ASAP. Also, Barry from Slough, great idea. I would certainly purchase a CD complied by such Soulful chaps as Pete Sco, HerMan, Nick even though ive never met them....i know they are as knowledgable as gets about Soul. Maybe throw Twiggy a shout and let him pick a few, he has great taste. Rob

Phil T Sawyer 28 .10.08
Mr Levine's new DVD set of recordings of the singers and stars of 'Northern Soul' Music produced during their latter years sounds like an amazing time-capsule. In it we will find video of the people whose voices have given us so much pleasure and we will also find a monument to one of the saddest aspects of 'Black Music' over the generations. Ian Levine told us, in the interview broadcast on the show, that the artists probably would no receive any payment after he had deducted his expenses from proceeds.....IS THIS traditional attitude still acceptable? It replays the classic scenario of the exploitation of singers and artists going back to the earliest days of recorded music. Many of our pop rock and soul classics were originally written by people who received tiny payments of cash for the only thing they had to sell, their talent.....What a great memorial it would have been to our Northern Soul Music if this project had been an attempt to raise money to help some of these artists in their old age and ill-health. That would have been the work of a truly talented producer/promoter...... Let's not kid ourselves about the glorious history of our movement. Anyone who had dealings with the owner/manager of Wigan Casino would have been aware that they had no regard or respect for their patrons. The building was run down and filthy and was little more than a machine for pumping money out of the patrons. ..... The welfare and well-being of the musicians who made the music has always been at the bottom of the list of priorities. The 'SOUL' community is generous in so many ways. We have seen what has been done to raise money for various good causes. Is their any one out there giving up time and money for the welfare of the artists, singers and musicians?

vinny soulshaker
to pete sco n baz steventon eh up pete, magicians track faith and understanding what a track...vocal to double cookin is on a kent 25th anniversary single, got one but not for sale sorry, anyway you would only offer me a fiver tight bum x i mean keep a tight bum vinny... ps del satins? did a vocal version as well

PeteSco
hiya SKELL,,the old FIG LEAF'S under construction.Its that big apparently I need planning permission,hehe,SCO xx

Skelly
Scoey you are incurable!This is what the mesbo is really for -good clean fun to read in bed on your laptop. Keep on churning em out...how's yer figleaf coming along?!!KTFx

Billy from harrogate
went to see Mari Wilson last week great show well worth seeing a mix of soul pop and jazz .please play frank popps version of you been gone to long for my wife sue coming back from a girls holiday in turkey on the 31st oct

Andy Scoffin - Crewe
Mary Thanks for a wonderful tribute to Levi last Friday.Also well done to everyone who has paid their respects.The Four Tops Forever.

Barry from slough
mary what about herman[allan from sheffield] nick and pete sco doing a multi vinyl. cd. from their vast knowledge of our music i think it would be better than any other.and what a sleeve cover that would be. and all thoes that like the idea.could put money towards it. like a christmas club. all for us our music. all thoes in favour put your hands up or put your comments on the board. keep the faith for ever barry

PeteSco,,mon27/10,,
to BAZ STEVENTON,,,BOK TO BOK vocal is Dance of Love by Suzy Parker on Port records.....CHECKER BOARD SQUARES vocal is called Just A Little Faith and Understanding by the MAGICIANS,dont think it was ever released on VILLA,but was issued by Kent,probably cd only..SCO

Ian Edwards
Hi Folks,especially Rob in Cadiz,took delivery of this years CHILDREN IN NEED CD'S..To the very kind gentleman who made this possible,a collossal thanks from me and Mary(wife),they are so well put together and packaged,and 29 tracks for a minnie driver(fiver),all for CHILDREN IN NEED.Mate I promised I would not say your name and I wont,but you know how much this is appreciated,you are one of life's true gentlmen...Goldie glad you on the mend,good luck with new job mate,OB hope you are well matey..Joe and Sylvia thinking of ya,love you all loads...Im currently off sick,got a kidney infection(say it) aah!!,Mary will catch rest of show on listen again,went to bed ill Friday...Sco sending you an e-mail,need a chat mate!!!!,hope all ok with you and Steve,great lads these,always have fun in their company...To all going to soul in the sun,have a great time as always,see you soon at Bilston for my little soiree,and Mary see you on 21/11/08,on show,can you confirm what time you want me on our leader...Finally Rob in Cadiz,your address amigo or some contact point I said when cd's arrived I would let you have no1,and you can sir,let me know mate... PS Malc Falle tried again mate any joy you end...

Baz Steventon
Hi Mary, can I borrow a small piece of the mesbo, Ta. Trying to find out what the vocal versions of 1. Bok to Back & 2. Double Cookin are called. Haven't heard either in a donkeys ago but when I play the inst. versions I keep putting my own words to them!! Anybody out there in Northern land help with this request?

Twiggy
The Kingshall Allnighter, Didn't really want to go but i thought the telly is **** so why not give it ONE MORE TRY, I have to say Dave Evison ain't my cup of tea when it comes to doing a Dj Thing But to be honest he read the crowd fantasticlly, OUTSTANDING spot by Evison, He brought the best out of some of the FINEST DANCERS i have ever seen at a Soul Nite, people from The Midlands and Portsmouth area along with the Cheshire, Stoke and Manchester crowd mixed well and ALL AGES were back Dropping and Spinning, The Door Supervisers were very polite and this night will always stick in my mind, after Evison another outstanding spot by a Dj who i don't know, the Dj without giving away his playlist got the crowd really in the mood, My god i thought to myself i have been humbled and i feel priviledged to be in THE SAME ROOM as those people Dancing on the floor,bloody all of um SUPER STARS, bloody magic Rita and The Tiara's tune will always make me think of this guy who came alive to do, his spinning, this record was made for him, just when i thought the Soul Scene as no more to offer me these people re-lit my fire for the music i have been collecting for over 40 years. Yes there were parts that could be done better but its only fine tunning. The Kingshall Northern Soul Nite is The Best Allnighter in the World that i have no doubt about, everything about The Kingshall was made for Soul Music, I for one would say less of the little Soul Nites locally and bring down the tax on the door a bit and fill The Kingshall week in week out, and rotate The Djs from those little Soul Nites down The Kingshall. Fantastic that yes, Stoke-On-Trent as got a PREMIER Night Place to go again. We didn't stay late but next time hopefully my dancing shoes will be on, One guy from the midlands said to me i have done um all, by that he meant Soul Clubs and he was over come and said Now't will ever beat this place, i was also glad to see some local old soul faces coming back onto The Scene, Where Are All My Friends i thought, i dunna need um i have made some NEW ONES, thousands of um, just seeing these people expressing themselves with different Dance steps was awesome, these Dancers moved their feet more gracefully than any Prima Donna Footballer could ever dream of and guess what they are amatures who should be payed their wages. To The Foxley Crew i hope to come soon but GOT TO FIND MY WAY the problem now is me but i'll tell you this i'll bring some stuff that will blow you away, most probable now't you anna heard but played in a different style, i hope that beers good because i might be crap, I hope you do CD and Vinyl it makes things alot easier for me if its CD but after The Kingshall Allnighter i will sugguest to The Vinyl Junkies hold onto your tunes because this Black Gold is going through the ROOF.

David Jones
Hi Mary. Where can I find a Northern Soul night in, or near to, London?

Goldie
The Key to a happy life IS:Good Health ( & or a healthy spirit ) The Mary Fox show & THE TWISTED WHEEL MANCHESTER .............This is THE SOULIE TRINITY...GREAT SHOW MARY ON FRIDAY NIGHT cheers darlin ...............Goldie todays trax HARLEM SHUFFLE bop & earl & WHERE DID OUR LOVE GO supremes these were the two main soul vehicles that carried THIS EXPORTED GIFT from the states not these "RARE " schmicks everyone s ravin about " Lest WE Forget " ..........Lookin Foreward TO JOE DEAN with Brian Rae on the Wheel this Friday ( 9 till 2-15 ) £ 5..oo on the door ............Dont Forget this IS THE PLSACE where it all happened Goldie ( New job the morrow ) yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee GRR RRHH RRHH xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxGx

Rachel Dunnill
Helloo Mary! I am 14 and mr parents have made Northern soul a part of my daily habit. I have listen to your radio station so many times over, my parents love norhtern soul. We have sing alongs to the snake and other great songs. Please read this out and give my love to Anne & Nigel Dunnill a credit to the world as well as the Northern soul world.Please play their favourite song the delarks - job opening many thanks Rachel

Goldie
Well made up my ribs have knitted in mutual physical coordination with my pleural cavity & Cons Dr Salsina says you are ready fit & Able plus I gets meself a new Job My Soul Diary is this ..Wheel Foxley , George , Cavern cant wait I love yuz all to bits todays track is : "I hear av Symphony "D. Ross & Co Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee for de healing of de ribs ..........Come on over to my place this Friday THE TWISTED WHEEL MANCHESTER Goldie xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx yip[eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Grrhhrrhxx

damien mcmanus
please could you confirm that anthony rices song reset my heart to zero exists because its as if i dreamt it i cant download it anywhere

damien mcmanus
please could you confirm that anthony rices song reset my heart to zero exists because its as if i dreamt it i cant dwnload it anywhere

Sylvia Dean
Often on the messageboard people wanting to start a collection have asked for Cd`s to buy. I bought a great one today at Tesco!! Its called The weekend starts here!....Original sixties mod classics.It was £12 and has 75 tracks Excellent value!!!There are many youth club classics and some for non soulies.BUT..ALL good andreally at least 80% is soul as we all know and love it. Solomon Burke, Major Lance,loads of Tamla artistsAnd my absolute favourite on the CD....ROY HEAD ( 1965) Treat her right!Mary can you play this for everyone!!!PLEASE I havent heard this for years!!!KTF

PeteSco,,sat25/19,,
hello MARY,and thanks for sparing my blushes..I did actually once do A soul night for NATURISTS.Oh yes,some of the requests were a bit weird though.I thought start with LIKE ADAM and EVE,yeh that went well.Then someone asked me for A TOUCH OF VENUS,well i think thats what she said.I followed it with SOLID AS A ROCK,wished i hadnt now.then someone who had been staring at me asked for WEAKSPOT.THEN A massive lady,SHE MUST HAVE BEEN 25 STONE asked me to play something for her,I regret it now i played the trips THERES THAT MOUNTAIN.It went down bank from there,but i did enjoy it when they did the LOVE TRAIN.happy times,,SCO xx

Phil Dingley West Midlands
Such a sad day to lose Levi, RIP Levi sing with the angels good buddy.

Rob(Cadiz)
Got to admit, a couple or three duffers (in my opinion)on tonights show but as the saying goes "You cant please all the people all of the time"....still throughly enjoyed the show....as always. ive got mixed feelings on Mr Levine...back at the Mecca he was the 'man' undeniably and i danced to his sets every Sat night in the Highland Room and he is making official recognition of some of our beloved artists that would probably otherwise have no exposure whatsoever in this day and age....but there is a certain 'feel' missing from some of the tracks he produces and he is without doubt a bit of an arragant sounding bloke but i have to admit to having a sometimes begrudgingly admiration for the man and no-one can argue with his contribution to the overall scene...not if you lived in the North West anyway. I might mumble "synthezied rubbish" a couple of times but id probably love to see his DVD set in my Christmas stocking if im honest. Rob

Rob (Cadiz)
"Complete Introduction to Northen Soul": would simply have feature close to the top: Williams & Watson - Too Late. Whenever people ask me what Northern Soul is all about or what to hear a typical sample i simply have to play them this timeless track that (for me) has all the special elements that goes into an absoulute "Classic"...closely followed by the "Vibrations - Cause your mine".......still play these tracks every couple of weeks....and they still sound brill!!!!....and without fail induce a severe attack of shuffling across the living room or kitchen floor with your mind in a happy place. Rob

Jimmy Levine...
Hi Mary, I'm Jimmy LevineCEO of Mo-Philly Music Group Dave Clark is working with us in an effort to prom