I always thought this was a one-off, or one of two, but after seeing these three on Popsike, I'm baffled!

Anyone know how many known copies there are (and maybe even who the lucky owners are)?

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Soul Sam is it?

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Mick H

Mick H

MARK SPEAKMAN

Fred Krol

Soul Sam is it?

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I heard Sam playing it in Bamberg once more, but I always thought also that Butch would use to play it, but I´m not sure anymore

The 2004 and 2005 ebay auctions were both of individual copies that had separately and coincidentally walked into the same detroit record shop within a few months of each other. Up till that point, I think there were one, maybe two, copies known of in the collectors' world.

the last copy that was on ebay came from a guy that worked as a handyman for a slumlord - he found a pile of records sitting next to a dumpster - they all seemingly had belonged to Tony Hestor - there were 2 'dancing a hole in the world' promos too

anybody like me and not like this record ?

anybody like me and not like this record ?

me

only four copies mentioned, thought there were at least 5 or 6 copies of this around.

I heard Sam playing it in Bamberg once more, but I always thought also that Butch would use to play it, but I´m not sure anymore

No Butch doesn't have a copy.

anybody like me and not like this record ?

Never liked it - maybe just me but it sounds like it belongs to the era of the late 70's when all the pop stuff was being introduced on to the scene

No Butch doesn't have a copy.

how do you know?

how do you know?

I asked him.

I asked him.

Then he must have sold it

Its a great tune. Honestly, some people have cloth ears ;-)

Until the last two turned up I thought Sam and Mick H were the only owners. No idea who got their lucky mits on the latest 2 though.

Then he must have sold it

Well unless he's bought it recently, which I seriously doubt. I've never heard him play it at the 100 Club and when 6TS was at Jacks, I did actually ask him if he had it and he said no. I'll ask him again tomorrow.

anybody like me and not like this record ?

I'll answer your question in two parts Dylan.

1. The record is OK - nothing ground-breaking for me though.

2. How can I say I like you when I don't even know you yet??

Well unless he's bought it recently, which I seriously doubt. I've never heard him play it at the 100 Club and when 6TS was at Jacks, I did actually ask him if he had it and he said no. I'll ask him again tomorrow.

I always thought Butch bought the very first "known" Ebay copy (i.e. first copy that didn't slip through the net and picked up for next to nothing by some clever record hound) that went for 3-4K?

But very likely I am wrong and Butch hasn't got any reason not to tell the truth so I think you're right.

I'll answer your question in two parts Dylan.

1. The record is OK - nothing ground-breaking for me though.

2. How can I say I like you when I don't even know you yet??

very good

this record is second rate pop music to my ears. There is a good reason why some of these records are rare.

anybody like me and not like this record ?

Jeez, it's awful!

The perfect record for Cilla Black though.

very good

this record is second rate pop music to my ears. There is a good reason why some of these records are rare.

Thanks Dylan - sorry, couldn't resist!!

Out of all the copies Sam payed the most for his !!

Mark S got his off ebay cheap (ish), Mick H didn't pay much more for his and i would imagine there are probably another 6 or 7 copies locked in collections, some in the UK (in the North west !!)

Probably 9 or 10 in total and how many still sat in thrift shops in the US ???

Great record imho, but whoever pressed it up did it a tad early as it hadn't really made it massive before it got shoved out to the masses

Ian.

havnt read all the thread so i hope im not repeating but the first one to turn up Adey Pierce found in the states he told me John Anderson did not know it or it existed untill then. Sam paid £5000 for it of Adey

I think its a great northern record as well.... B)

it's not a great record and certainly not very soulful but it is good northern, bit like Joe Jamma really.

havnt read all the thread so i hope im not repeating but the first one to turn up Adey Pierce found in the states he told me John Anderson did not know it or it existed untill then. Sam paid £5000 for it of Adey

no wonder he had that bloody big house

First copy bought in Toledo for $7. Just a theory, but I'm still convinced this is a "Custom" record, although the backing is good, her voice is not good (to say the least), in comparism to the people that "Popcorn Wylie" had at his disposal - which would explain why nobody ever got a copy from him, he didn't even have a file copy, coz he made it for somebody else. Maybe all the other copies are in Margaret Littles loft?

Des Parker

Edited May 15, 200916 yr by SOUL.INC

Wow, I'll admit it's not the most soulful record in the world, and I usually dislike the northern pop stuff that you guys seem to be lumping this with...but I think it's brilliant, with an almost unbelievably catchy, genius hook.

Fred Krol

and he played it last night!

Then he must have sold it

remember butch playing it and as he is usually not selling (if he hasn´t got a spare which in this case is more then unlikely) I would think he still has it. Seem to remember arthur Fenn having one too ?

The 2004 and 2005 ebay auctions were both of individual copies that had separately and coincidentally walked into the same detroit record shop within a few months of each other. Up till that point, I think there were one, maybe two, copies known of in the collectors' world.

In fact those two sellers walked into the shop inbetween one week. So he told me. No real difference does it make though..

Marc

Don`t think it`s soul but it`s a brill bit o` popcorn. The flip`s also quite good. "I NEED SOME LOVING" I remember asking Sam to play the flip...

remember butch playing it and as he is usually not selling (if he hasn´t got a spare which in this case is more then unlikely) I would think he still has it. Seem to remember arthur Fenn having one too ?

No Sir not me , never been a fan of Ms Littles, gd afternoon Mark , Arthur.

No Sir not me , never been a fan of Ms Littles, gd afternoon Mark , Arthur.

Marc with C buddy, good afternoon to you as well...LOL have a great time tonight and please say hello from me to all who it may concern LOL

remember butch playing it and as he is usually not selling (if he hasn´t got a spare which in this case is more then unlikely) I would think he still has it. Seem to remember arthur Fenn having one too ?

Pretty sure Butch has not got this Marc

Fatastic example of northern soul with very little soul content !!!

BAZ A

First copy bought in Toledo for $7. Just a theory, but I'm still convinced this is a "Custom" record, although the backing is good, her voice is not good (to say the least), in comparism to the people that "Popcorn Wylie" had at his disposal - which would explain why nobody ever got a copy from him, he didn't even have a file copy, coz he made it for somebody else. Maybe all the other copies are in Margaret Littles loft?

Des Parker

My thoughts as well Des.Its almost too perfect in production.

As for it being popcorn ,its a Motownesque rip-off,vocally i think she's quite soulful.A dancer as well.A little twee for today's scene in the light of harder tunes.

Could be the next Frank Wilson if the ad men pick up on it .

My thoughts as well Des.Its almost too perfect in production.

As for it being popcorn ,its a Motownesque rip-off,vocally i think she's quite soulful.A dancer as well.A little twee for today's scene in the light of harder tunes.

Could be the next Frank Wilson if the ad men pick up on it .

there are already more copies of this than of frank wilson and its been known a fraction of the time.

there are already more copies of this than of frank wilson and its been known a fraction of the time.

that's right - meant its an accessible sound,easily remembered.Ad man's dream.

Think this record features one of Mike Terry's finest moments on the baritone sax break .Best ,Eddie

The flip`s also quite good. "I NEED SOME LOVING"

Better IMHO!!!!