SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL

There is something decadent about listening to one's shows, and typing a blog about it at the same time....Saturday night - staying in, again - watching X Factor - Leona was amazing!! This week's show featured sings from 1978. A good year if I recall correctly. my interest in Disco music was probably really getting big, as was my desire to go clubbing - I think this year saw me for the first time at Legends & Maunkberry's...listening to Robbie Vincent, Greg Edwards and Pete Young on the radio. Some of the records that I played havebecome timeless classics. 'I Will Survive' - Gloria Gaynor is a masterful piece of work - if you listen to the rhtym guitar in the background, you'll know what I mean. 'In the Bush' - Musique, became a Disco standard & 'Le Freak' - Chic, epitomised music at that time!! If you are reading this then after Saturday night then you can always go to the show at my site.

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Hello again. I recorded this saturday's show last night and burned it at work using a sooper dooper new, fast PC!! I doubt it has made the DJing any better but at least it means that I have another day to record the show! This week was interesting in that I had dug out a load of stuff, only to find that half of it was unplayable - too awful for broadcast. Paul Jabara's 'Disco Wedding' is a case in point! So I had to dive into the party boxes and find stuff from 1979, which wasn't too difficult! Consequently the show is mix of interesting and 'club classic' - hopefully something for everyone!

Next week I am going to 1978! If there are any requests then do get in touch HERE If I've got it I'll play it and dedicate it to you! I was told by Mark that my show last week outperformed a certain rival on the net - more listeners then anywhere else!! Wow...I'm overwhelmed and thanks for stopping by and listening in. No-one leaves comments - although I know this is read, and I'll be happy to dedicate a tune for you!! Any requests need to be in by Wednesday at the very latest!!

I got the cheque for the car so will be looking to buy something shortly! Bike claim is moving on and should get that very soon...then that leaves the household stuff...must get the TV aerial sorted!!!

That's it for now - hope you enjoy the show on Saturday!

GENERAL

Had a reasonably good week - all the insurance claims are now lodged with the various companies so waiting to hear back soon. Went out for dinner on Wednesday and ended up not getting to bed till 1.30am!! Not good when you're Retro, but had a great evening....we ended up singing and playing keyboards & guitar...with Jon and my talented family - Jo & Guy joined us and it was the highlight of the week! Not a bad week at the 'proper' job too!!

SHOW

I haven't recorded the 21st October show yet. I did go in the loft and dig out some interesting tunes so they will feature - it will be back to 1978 or 1979 so we will see how it goes....

That's it for now - short & sweet....still recovering from Wednesday!!

STILL A STAR!

It's now known who are the final few through to the finals of The X Factor. Obviously my friend Jonathan didn't make it. I'm really disappointed for him, and it is a great shame that the nation will not see his considerable talent. maybe they felt that they didn't want 'another' Shayne Ward or Will Young, as I firmly belive that he could give either of those artists a run for their money. I know he's got it in him to regroup, bounce back and make it happen. I wouldn't be at all surprised if he's already being courted by record companies and management deals will follow soon!!

THE NEXT SHOW

I have already recorded next week's show - again it's different - music from 1980 & 1981...the last years I was out clubbing, with less money so consequently a bit more commercial then the usual shows. I think to counterbalance, I may well do an 'obscure' dance music show the following week (21st)...I dug out a load of interesting vinyl - looking for my Deniece Williams 12" - Free (which I didn't find!!) - the show will include some really interesting tracks, counter-balanced with some club classics!! I've got a couple of weeks to record it....

BURGLARY SAGA

Finally got all the documents through from the DVLA - so will proceed to get my money through for the car & bike. Should have a new bike by November, just in time for the wind & rain!! Can't wait.

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