tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2159384585229119150.comments2012-08-13T07:15:23.311+01:00The ongoing ramblings of James MurphyJames Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11922305489281125025noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2159384585229119150.post-50547035628227825302011-10-12T22:48:56.029+01:002011-10-12T22:48:56.029+01:00Thanks PhilThanks PhilJames Murphyhttp://www.ontheradio.infonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2159384585229119150.post-24363061671696695872011-10-12T22:22:12.098+01:002011-10-12T22:22:12.098+01:00I'm sorry to have to contradict you James, but...I'm sorry to have to contradict you James, but there is one thing in your statement you have got wrong. "But do you know what? I'll be down for a few days, and I'll pick myself up and start all over again, "<br /><br />That was ok right up to the last 4 words. You will not start again, because you don't need to. You will keep doing exactly what you have been doing, because you are good at it, and there are enough people that think that. The only thing you have any control over is yourself, so put the person out of your mind and life, and carry on with your great shows, and aiming for your goals. Believe in you, trust in you, do what you know you can do, and if need be learn to do other things, because it is what you choose to do to help you on your journey. <br /><br />Just be YOU. If others don't like it..its their loss not yours.<br /><br />By the way, love the poemPhilhttp://radio.shelliescards.infonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2159384585229119150.post-25212262963911447262011-10-08T19:53:41.519+01:002011-10-08T19:53:41.519+01:00I'm so excited I could pee lol :O)I'm so excited I could pee lol :O)Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11936587374361429821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2159384585229119150.post-7714329811443005032011-09-16T13:05:14.857+01:002011-09-16T13:05:14.857+01:00Thanks for your comments guys! It's appreciate...Thanks for your comments guys! It's appreciatedJames Murphyhttp://www.facebook.com/radioshowsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2159384585229119150.post-52635015045715736732011-09-16T01:23:43.907+01:002011-09-16T01:23:43.907+01:00Don't let anyone tell you that you aren't ...Don't let anyone tell you that you aren't good at what you are....unless they go on to say that you aren't just good, you are fantastic at what you do. The knowledge and style you bring to your shows suits them, and you perfectly, and I am sure that whatever type of music you play you will be able to find a way to bring "you" to the show.<br /><br />I listen to every one of your shows that we play, and there hasn't been a single one I haven't liked yet.Philhttp://radio.shelliescards.infonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2159384585229119150.post-27539691633600609442011-09-11T12:51:53.588+01:002011-09-11T12:51:53.588+01:00best of luck to you James .. I hope it works out f...best of luck to you James .. I hope it works out for you.Peathttp://spongepeat.podomatic.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2159384585229119150.post-15751176295105765982011-07-27T11:00:01.052+01:002011-07-27T11:00:01.052+01:00You don't need my help Pete - your shows are g...You don't need my help Pete - your shows are great already lolJames Murphyhttp://www.ontheradio.infonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2159384585229119150.post-54982702905569301782011-07-27T10:50:55.576+01:002011-07-27T10:50:55.576+01:00Yeah, good idea... that way I can pinch some of yo...Yeah, good idea... that way I can pinch some of your ideas for my own Friday shows James ;-)Peathttp://spongepeat.podomatic.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2159384585229119150.post-23959218200221635842011-06-15T08:44:14.679+01:002011-06-15T08:44:14.679+01:00I just checked Radio Leeds and they've got a n...I just checked Radio Leeds and they've got a new version of Glitterball running with a different presenter. Will check it out and see what it's likeJames Murphyhttp://theongoingramblingsofjamesmurphy.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2159384585229119150.post-23535394144219545842011-04-18T18:28:58.811+01:002011-04-18T18:28:58.811+01:00I definately think you should have a go. I dont kn...I definately think you should have a go. I dont know what radio was like in Dorset in the mid 70's but here in Norfolk we didnt get BBC local radio until 1980 and ILR didnt arrive until 1984.<br /><br />I suspect the Late 80's/90's was the best time to get into radio as there were loads of stations starting up. Now all the ILR stations are closing local studios and mostly doing networked shows so far fewer jobs around sadly.<br /><br />Your style of DJing is what radio needs, someone who is passionate about the music rather than the crap that is currently all over the dial.<br /><br />Good luck James :)Keith Doxeyhttp://www.timewarproadshow.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2159384585229119150.post-58400311416631753962011-04-12T17:44:55.368+01:002011-04-12T17:44:55.368+01:00wow! great post James!ceers Derek and Suewow! great post James!ceers Derek and SueAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2159384585229119150.post-53534328096633853162011-04-12T14:58:52.803+01:002011-04-12T14:58:52.803+01:00I have the Manhattans track James!
Debz xI have the Manhattans track James!<br />Debz xDeborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11936587374361429821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2159384585229119150.post-45176178663501976672011-04-12T11:25:54.832+01:002011-04-12T11:25:54.832+01:00Off the top of my head I have 19 of those which is...Off the top of my head I have 19 of those which is about 19 more than I do from the current charts LOLKeith Doxeyhttp://www.timewarproadshow.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2159384585229119150.post-32111195128360975762011-04-06T02:35:26.016+01:002011-04-06T02:35:26.016+01:00Hey James,
What was the date of this gig?
Was it A...Hey James,<br />What was the date of this gig?<br />Was it April 1st<br />What a wind up!<br />Why use a truck when you can deliver with a Mini!<br />Keep doing what ya doinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2159384585229119150.post-25541734173662035882011-04-04T06:22:29.184+01:002011-04-04T06:22:29.184+01:00James, progress is what it is called, and yes, the...James, progress is what it is called, and yes, there are those who, for whatever reason, hate to be a part of it. But one guy should not take the pleasure out of a whole dance floor full of happy people doing what they love to do - dance to the music.<br /><br />I have a studio full of ancient equipment, and actually just took my old reel to reel to the dump this last week - hated to part with it but it was old technology and was never going to be used ever again.<br /><br />I spent good money on two brand new turn tables for my station that sit idle most of the time - because I too do my whole radio show from the computer! And I would suspect you do too.<br /><br />Does the listener care? In the case of radio, probably never even thinks about the method used to get the sound and voice into the speakers. <br /><br />So, my friend, move forward with technology and keep an old LP under the desk for those times when you need to take it out, hand it to a jackass like the one you dealt with the other night, and tell him to "rotate on it!"<br /><br />It is the music and presentation that counts - certainly not the technology.<br /><br />Rock on my friend, and piss on those who would piss on you!<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />Big Daddy - a 64 year old technology convert - if I can accept it and make it happen, anyone can..............Big Daddy Donald Robertshttp://www.donspodradio.podomatic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2159384585229119150.post-51233489779312163912011-04-03T22:37:42.623+01:002011-04-03T22:37:42.623+01:00ive been on northern soul scene for 30 years and i...ive been on northern soul scene for 30 years and in some circles if its not on a 45 ur not a dj ive had idiots do same to me brian rae plays cds hes 1 of the oldest soul djs around ive worked with brian and russ and dancefloor is rockin u dont get that shit on funk n soul scence if u play cd n pcAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2159384585229119150.post-36709182349935687762011-04-03T20:32:52.577+01:002011-04-03T20:32:52.577+01:00er........as anyone got any records for sale loler........as anyone got any records for sale lolVinylTalkinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05369002188059193252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2159384585229119150.post-26411918737278328312011-04-03T18:19:12.629+01:002011-04-03T18:19:12.629+01:00I was chatting to Pete Tong, Judge Jules, Danny Ra...I was chatting to Pete Tong, Judge Jules, Danny Rampling and Roger Sanchez in Ibiza. All those guys carry their set in their pocket to the gigs on 'Memory Sticks'. They plug into the CDJ's and away they go! My eldest son who is a DJ takes a Macbook and memory sticks. Gone are the days of humping records about!Dave Simonshttp://www.retrosoulradio.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2159384585229119150.post-41355370010275834522011-04-03T17:43:47.409+01:002011-04-03T17:43:47.409+01:00I would post a comment but instead will put quill ...I would post a comment but instead will put quill to papyrus and send my missive via the carrier when yon cart come through our village in Maybridgetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2159384585229119150.post-40513925770119566082011-04-03T15:59:52.806+01:002011-04-03T15:59:52.806+01:00The people who do not understand change should rea...The people who do not understand change should read "Who Moved My Cheese."<br /><br />Technology is here to stay. Moreover, technology changes everyday! Musicians are using ipads to read their music, some use band in a box, others are using ipods and hooking up amps, so that they do not have to lug around heavy equipment.<br /><br />When I dance to your music, while listening on my ipod, it all sounds good to me. "Don't Stop the Music."<br /><br />K. Ray<br />http://www.keenknowledge.blogspot.comK.Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12670192514118946530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2159384585229119150.post-85106279391559541902011-04-03T15:31:03.646+01:002011-04-03T15:31:03.646+01:00I am sure that this person will have gone home and...I am sure that this person will have gone home and listened to some fantastic old tunes on the internet. Some how I don't see that as not being modern, but I am sure that is why we all love to listen to music from our earlier years, cos now we can. The internet is fantastic for that. I love my vinyl and will never get rid but I must admit I love the ease of use of the computer. Long live vinyl and the internet if you ask me. Nice one James. Don't be beaten mate.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08503225319902797548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2159384585229119150.post-68449829224554874392011-04-03T14:57:18.318+01:002011-04-03T14:57:18.318+01:00What a complete prat that man sounds! You can do ...What a complete prat that man sounds! You can do without people like that at your venues, James. Everybody who knows you is well aware of your talent and how hard you work at everything you undertake. You never give less than 100% and I know that you try to please everyone, which is nigh on impossible really! Progress has to come in everything and as you say, carting 45's about is hardly the thing for this day and age. Yes, vinyl will always have its place but you have to be practical as a dj/presenter and do what works for you. As long as the quality of the music you play is good enough (and I'm quite sure it is) then what's not to like??<br />However, when someone criticizes you for something you are passionate about, it hurts I know. Take onboard the opinions of those who know and love you, James as they are the only ones who matter at the end of the day.<br />Love, Steffie xUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14474153979195319685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2159384585229119150.post-54221260987536858802011-04-03T13:13:28.121+01:002011-04-03T13:13:28.121+01:00yessssssss I love when people stand up for them ...yessssssss I love when people stand up for them selfs, but he - that man <br /> is not worth wasting your energy on james , forget him and remember all the nice people that you know , And all of the people that are "proud of you "vera berry smith wright .https://www.blogger.com/profile/14243586874332644588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2159384585229119150.post-54535245977582990462011-04-03T12:22:37.293+01:002011-04-03T12:22:37.293+01:00What a dickhead !!!!
There is nothing wrong with ...What a dickhead !!!!<br /><br />There is nothing wrong with digital DJing. Like you I spent many years playing with vinyl and got to the stage where I couldnt take all my records into venues because there wasnt the physical space to put them. I am about to return to DJing and it will be totally digital from Computer with CD as a backup.<br /><br />Does this twat not realise that Northern Soul NOT being on vinyl is a major factor in keeping the genre alive. <br /><br />My Northern Soul collection used to consist of a handful of singles and cassettes that I recorded when I was fortunate enough to borrow the "Keeping the Faith" and "Casino Classics" albums.<br /><br />Since then I have bought countless Northern Soul compilations and now have hundreds of superb tracks that I would otherwise never have heard or been able to afford to buy on Vinyl.<br /><br />This all harks back to the snobby "Music Collector" obsession you wrote about a while back where people just want to say "I own that"<br /><br />In the words of Hamilton Bohannon.....<br />"THE MESSAGE IS IN THE MUSIC"<br />.... it doesnt matter how it is delivered.!!!Keith Doxeyhttp://www.timewarproadshow.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2159384585229119150.post-8544092024843851302011-03-30T14:41:27.771+01:002011-03-30T14:41:27.771+01:00Hello James,
I am a new listener to your show. I ...Hello James,<br /><br />I am a new listener to your show. I really enjoy the music, and your style. It reminds me of the great times in my life!<br /><br />"Don't Stop Doin'" is motivation. I too have a Blog. http://www.KeenKnowledge.blogspot.com<br /><br />I write about keen health tips that can keep you healthy. My readers are from around the world, yet few comment. Additionally, I have started my own nonprofit business, and now I am super busy.<br /><br />Lately, I have felt as you do. So, I take time out to enjoy life, family & friends,and go to bed early when I can. The earthquakes have knocked the Earth off it axis by inches, and the time is about 4 seconds faster. Yikes!<br /><br />In other words keep the passion, but take it easy too. Or Delegate...Looking forward to your shows. :)<br />K. RayK.Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12670192514118946530noreply@blogger.com