One record, Cal Green, actually had two cover up names, Guy changed his mind during the night. Guy said it was just the sort of record he needed to announce his arrival and make everyone’s ears prick up and ask “what the f*ck is this”, Guy did say he played this at least twice on the night. Roy Wright, top of the list, was purchased that night from Dave Raistrick who played it at a soul night at The Meadows in Derby Guy ran. talking to Guy he thinks it was written on the way to Stafford in the car and/or at Stafford itself. Below is a scan e of Guy’s notes made on the actual night. Donald Jenkins received three spins, Big Frank, cal Green and Joe Moore two apiece. I’ve recorded the cast as it was planned/played including the repeat plays. This podcast feature what Guy played on the night or 12th August 1983 in his first set at Stafford. Guy’s chance came in August 1983 and he took it with relish. Part of the 6t’s mafia was Guy Hennigan and Keb Darge and a lot of support was building for them in what they were doing around the country and for the pair to be given a chance at Stafford. Some decided it was time to get back to the ethos of what the whole Northern Soul scene was about, 60’s new discoveries and getting them heard. There was also a feeling that 60’s “newies” were being ignored in favour of oldies and modern soul and some collectors/dealers and DJ’s on the scene decided enough was enough. Richard Searling basically gave up all-nighters to concentrate on his radio career. Gary Rushbrooke would also make the same decision. Dave Withers, The DJ regarded by many as the best 60’s Northern Soul DJ decided to call it a day, disillusioned with his treatment by the scene/promoters in general and not getting the recognition he deserved at the time. The summer of 1983 saw changes not just at Stafford but across the all-nighter scene.
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