The list could be endless for this one but myself I'm gonna hold to my favorite three:

Stewart Ames - Angelina, Oh Angelina

Betty Lloyd - I'm Catching On

Metros - Since I found My Baby

Kirtsy got the Fred & Turbines right Kitch bought Ion's copy if I remember rightly.

I thought F&T's went from Ion to Ted M, to Carl F and then to Ady Potts?

Did it go from Ion to Carl to Kitch.....Kitch deffo bought it off one of them, think the deal was done at Trotters in Mansfield, Rob Marriotts old venue

Ady Potts had two copies couple of years ago in sales box.

Can't recall or remember Del Chantays being covered

Del Chontays was c/u as The Startones wasn't it ?

Hammy

Del Chontays was c/u as The Startones wasn't it ?

I think it was. It was definatley covered up, I'll have to get my tapes out an check.

Hammy

Anyone got an mp3 of Ernest Sparks.............please ?

Ta

John

Anyone got an mp3 of Ernest Sparks.............please ?

Tate - Saving All My Loving Just For You

Hi mike

Thought youre fav was Rufus lumley or was that earlier than stafford?

I first heard RL at Yate/Stroud alldayers. Think it might be even earlier.

Claude. Who bist?

You are obvioulsy thinking of Gerri Diamond from your relpy you Chalky. However, Guy & Keb also used to play another 'wait for the beat' i.e. Patti Livingston - I've got my baby, now that does start with a bit of wailing!

And another

The Laura Green c/u

June Conquest - Almost Persuaded (Fame)

Cheap as chips, and sounds great.

storming instrumental by the kinnets, massive spin for dave thorley, think roger banks has it now

storming instrumental by the kinnets, massive spin for dave thorley, think roger banks has it now

Know the one - Kontets? Twelve bar guitar, crashing horns led thingy Someone posted it on here a while back didnt they?

Also Thanks Simon for MP3 Ernest Sparks, not heard in ages. One of the many Dean Anderson tunes as I remember (Guy snatched it off him and banged a cover on it in one movement using slight of hand )

And another

The Laura Green c/u

June Conquest - Almost Persuaded (Fame)

Cheap as chips, and sounds great.

is this the one that keb threw onto the dancefloor cos know one danced to it?

monolgue start with keb saying wait for the beat?

is this the one that keb threw onto the dancefloor cos know one danced to it?

Wasn't J J Barnes that Keb played 3 times in a row before saying '' oldies, oldies, I'll give you f***ing oldies'' and throwing out on to a then empty dancefloor.

monolgue start with keb saying wait for the beat?

Guy alway used to say ''wait for the beat'' especially when playing Gerri Diamond - Only You.

However Keb did start saying it, the first time I heard him say it was when introducing Patti Livingston - I've Got My Baby

"I believe the expresion is 'wait for the beat'

"I'm sure the expressions is 'wait for the beat'

Turns to look over at Guy,

"Indeed, the gentleman's just comfirmed it"

Vocal kicks in on perfect time

Priceless!

Edited April 24, 200619 yr by Simon T

is this the one that keb threw onto the dancefloor cos know one danced to it?

monolgue start with keb saying wait for the beat?

Could be. I can only really remember Guy playing it. Though I dont doubt Keb did play it, I always associate him with the faster stuff.

the opening monologue is dreadful, hence the Laura Green Cover up name, but once she starts singing it is oh so soulful.

Missed the post with Gracie Dumas. What another special special tune.

Did it go from Ion to Carl to Kitch.....Kitch deffo bought it off one of them, think the deal was done at Trotters in Mansfield, Rob Marriotts old venue

Ady Potts had two copies couple of years ago in sales box.

Chalky it went from Ion to me(I give him £400 for it) and then to Carl

Chalky it went from Ion to me(I give him £400 for it) and then to Carl

cheers Ted

When did the fasinators come about?

Wasn't around in them days but proberly the best time for hearing good 60's if there is any eara i could go 'back' to would have been then

Was The Invitations 'Look On The Good Side' Stafford? I remember I picked it up there but I'm not sure if thats where I first heard it.

Naughty Boy and Lonely for You Baby I DO remember though....

Was The Invitations 'Look On The Good Side' Stafford? I remember I picked it up there but I'm not sure if thats where I first heard it.

definately played it there.....dunno if it was played previously though.

definately played it there.....dunno if it was played previously though.

Like wise deffo heard it there and I had not heard it any where else at that point. If I remember correct it was Mr Searling I heard play it.

When did the fasinators come about?

Wasn't around in them days but proberly the best time for hearing good 60's if there is any eara i could go 'back' to would have been then

From that time Baz. Keb or Jimmy Wensiora

Jimmy Wensiora

Now theres a name I have not heard for a long time ! Great taste great !

Now theres a name I have not heard for a long time ! Great taste great !

What was the story about Jim selling up to buy a fairground ride???

What was the story about Jim selling up to buy a fairground ride???

Indeed the story is true, Rob Wigley will be able to confirm. It was rumoured he got £30K for his collection.

So many of the today's 'greats' were spun at Stafford. Here's a track listing for a tape Keb did me on 05/04/87. (What a sh*t collection eh?!!)

Ray Marchand – Your ship of fools

Jessie Davis – Gonna hang on in there

Jackie Follet – I am what I am

Monorays – Love

Porgy & Monarchs – Keep a hold on

Chris Bartley – Hold on help is on the way

Walter Johnson – Love keeps me crying

Cautions - Fall guy

Azie Mortimer – You better get away

Chris Bartley – I ain’t got no time

Turbines – We got to start over

Cairos – Don’t fight it

Danny Moore – Somebody new

Impacs – My baby

Universals – Diamond & pearls

Val Simpson – Marching

Changing Scene – When the city sleeps

Strands – The breeze from the trees

Buddy Smith – When you lose the one

Johnny Summers – I’m still yours

Andy Fisher – A wee bit longer

Freda Payne – On easy street

James Dockery – My faith in you is all gone

Pat Lewis – No one to love

Dynamic 3 – She said yes

Honey & Bees – Be yourself

Kenni Rossi – Don’t lose this love

Moments – Baby I want you

Springer – Nothing too good for my baby

Citations – Keep the faith

Cairos – Stop over looking me

Limelights- Don’t leave me baby

Enjoyables – Shame

Andy Fisher – Heart beating stronger

Indeed the story is true, Rob Wigley will be able to confirm. It was rumoured he got £30K for his collection.

How long ago was this ?

Here's a few more

Albert Jones, Going up to the sun, Bumpshop

Anacostia, What kind of love MCA, Van McCoy C/U

Johnny Gilliam, Room full of tears, Cancer

Turks, The bad brought on the good, DJO

Valerie Lamar, Shame, Dee Dee, Ann Sexton C/U

Classics, So glad I found you, Yan Gee

Frankie Sanders, Take another look, Juana

Gene Dozier & The United Front, The best girl I ever had, Mercury

Exportations, I want you, Vir-ro

Fabulous Moonlighters, For granted, Blue Eagle

Charlotta Tilman, Baby I'm serious, Josie

Rochelle Rabouin, This is my year, Cygnet

Newcomers, The whole world...., Truth

Porgy & The Monarchs, Congratulations, Un-released Bell Sound

Family Affair, You can't stop my loving, Jobete promo only LP

Earl Wright, Them love blues, Virgo

Al Perkins, Yes my goodness yes, Atco

Gino Washington, The rat race, Atac test pressing

I can trow up a few more if anyone is interested

Dave

Here's a few more

Albert Jones, Going up to the sun, Bumpshop

Anacostia, What kind of love MCA, Van McCoy C/U

Johnny Gilliam, Room full of tears, Cancer

Turks, The bad brought on the good, DJO

Valerie Lamar, Shame, Dee Dee, Ann Sexton C/U

Classics, So glad I found you, Yan Gee

Frankie Sanders, Take another look, Juana

Gene Dozier & The United Front, The best girl I ever had, Mercury

Exportations, I want you, Vir-ro

Fabulous Moonlighters, For granted, Blue Eagle

Charlotta Tilman, Baby I'm serious, Josie

Rochelle Rabouin, This is my year, Cygnet

Newcomers, The whole world...., Truth

Porgy & The Monarchs, Congratulations, Un-released Bell Sound

Family Affair, You can't stop my loving, Jobete promo only LP

Earl Wright, Them love blues, Virgo

Al Perkins, Yes my goodness yes, Atco

Gino Washington, The rat race, Atac test pressing

I can trow up a few more if anyone is interested

Dave

About bloody time !

Here's a few more

Albert Jones, Going up to the sun, Bumpshop

Anacostia, What kind of love MCA, Van McCoy C/U

Johnny Gilliam, Room full of tears, Cancer

Turks, The bad brought on the good, DJO

Valerie Lamar, Shame, Dee Dee, Ann Sexton C/U

Classics, So glad I found you, Yan Gee

Frankie Sanders, Take another look, Juana

Gene Dozier & The United Front, The best girl I ever had, Mercury

Exportations, I want you, Vir-ro

Fabulous Moonlighters, For granted, Blue Eagle

Charlotta Tilman, Baby I'm serious, Josie

Rochelle Rabouin, This is my year, Cygnet

Newcomers, The whole world...., Truth

Porgy & The Monarchs, Congratulations, Un-released Bell Sound

Family Affair, You can't stop my loving, Jobete promo only LP

Earl Wright, Them love blues, Virgo

Al Perkins, Yes my goodness yes, Atco

Gino Washington, The rat race, Atac test pressing

Dave

Don't forget the Ringleaders and that blood awful G.I. Joe of yours!

(PS Still got your Earl White Jnr)

Look, I don't get out much. It was hard enough remembering these few.

Look, I don't get out much. It was hard enough remembering these few.

Supprised you did that

Yes, But everyone remembers, The Ringleaders. GI Joe, was by the Fantastions on Thomas. Popcorn Wylie production, and a great tune!!!!!!!!

Just talking about Family Affair on another site, sort of -

https://s2.excoboard.com/exco/thread.php?fo...threadid=790764

Small world

Yes, But everyone remembers, The Ringleaders. GI Joe, was by the Fantastions on Thomas. Popcorn Wylie production, and a great tune!!!!!!!!

Only kidding Dave. Remember these too?

Larry Craig – Try it you’ll like it

Kell Osborne – Quicksand

Kenny Gamble – Keep on smiling

Fab Moonlighters – For granted

Houston Outlaws – Ainlt no telling

Marc De Noel – Heartaches

Billy Kennedy – Handwriting

Billy Kennedy – Girl I call my baby

Mel Wynn – Don’t want to lose you

Harold Curington – One day girl

Del Counts – With another girl

Al Perkins – Yes my goodness yes

P. W. Cannon – Beating of my lonely heart

Larry Wright – sweet sweet kisses

Willie Tee – Please don’t go

Porgy & Monarchs – Congratulations

Hattie Winston – When the battle is over

Combinations – I’m gonna make you love me

Mamie P Galore – No right to cry

TSU Toronadoes – What good am I

Bill Spoon – Love is on the way

Yes, But everyone remembers, The Ringleaders. GI Joe, was by the Fantastions on Thomas. Popcorn Wylie production, and a great tune!!!!!!!!

That reminds me, I always really like the other Ringleaders acetate Win You Over (?)

Actually chaps, I played The Invitations "Look On The Good Side" at The Charade in Rotherham as a new release (in 1974) some 10 years prior to Stafford... alongside Brothers Guiding Light "Getting Together", Dramatics "Choosing Upon You" the 'other' Invitations track "They Say The Girls Crazy"... and other such 'newies' of the day.

By the time it made Stafford I'd already hammered it (as a moldie oldie) at Clifton Hall (Rotherham).

I believe that it was also played at the Mecca when new, or soon after.

Great Record.

Sean Hampsey

Actually chaps, I played The Invitations "Look On The Good Side" at The Charade in Rotherham as a new release (in 1974) some 10 years prior to Stafford... alongside Brothers Guiding Light "Getting Together", Dramatics "Choosing Upon You" the 'other' Invitations track "They Say The Girls Crazy"... and other such 'newies' of the day.

By the time it made Stafford I'd already hammered it (as a moldie oldie) at Clifton Hall (Rotherham).

I believe that it was also played at the Mecca when new, or soon after.

Great Record.

Sean Hampsey

Mr Hampsey I was 7 in 1974 ! Thus its first airing to my ears was in 84ish at TOTW

Groovettes- Think it over baby

Tempests- Someday ( I think played on the coach from Derby going up to the Crown hotel in Fife,first time I heard it)

Bobby Hutton- Come see

Ghetto boys - Handwriting on the wall

Buddy Ace- Pleasing you

Loads more, had some great times there. The turnover of tunes there was mindboggling

Groovettes- Think it over baby

Tempests- Someday ( I think played on the coach from Derby going up to the Crown hotel in Fife,first time I heard it)

Bobby Hutton- Come see

Ghetto boys - Handwriting on the wall

Buddy Ace- Pleasing you

Loads more, had some great times there. The turnover of tunes there was mindboggling

Ghetto Boys just mentioned this on another thread!

You and Tony still up for that drink at some point?

Mr Hampsey I was 7 in 1974 ! Thus its first airing to my ears was in 84ish at TOTW

Sorry Gavin, I thought you were much older than that...

You have the ears and taste of a much more mature fellow!

Claude. Who bist?

He was an actor Mikey. I only know this because of that brilliant Ronnie Barker sketch, The Cinema Commissionaire. " I stand ere all Doris Day, Elke Sommers or Shirley Winters, Claude Raines or Ronald Shiners" ...

Here's a few more

Albert Jones, Going up to the sun, Bumpshop

Anacostia, What kind of love MCA, Van McCoy C/U

Johnny Gilliam, Room full of tears, Cancer

Turks, The bad brought on the good, DJO

Valerie Lamar, Shame, Dee Dee, Ann Sexton C/U

Classics, So glad I found you, Yan Gee

Frankie Sanders, Take another look, Juana

Gene Dozier & The United Front, The best girl I ever had, Mercury

Exportations, I want you, Vir-ro

Fabulous Moonlighters, For granted, Blue Eagle

Charlotta Tilman, Baby I'm serious, Josie

Rochelle Rabouin, This is my year, Cygnet

Newcomers, The whole world...., Truth

Porgy & The Monarchs, Congratulations, Un-released Bell Sound

Family Affair, You can't stop my loving, Jobete promo only LP

Earl Wright, Them love blues, Virgo

Al Perkins, Yes my goodness yes, Atco

Gino Washington, The rat race, Atac test pressing

I can trow up a few more if anyone is interested

Dave

Hi Dave what was that odd "Fishburn and Francis" track you had?, "Give me your Love" ???

Here's a few more

Valerie Lamar, Shame, Dee Dee, Ann Sexton C/U

Fabulous Moonlighters, For granted, Blue Eagle

Porgy & The Monarchs, Congratulations, Un-released Bell Sound

Gino Washington, The rat race, Atac test pressing

Dave

Hi Dave.

Valerie, is absolutely one of my fave's all time. I cant believe I missed you playing it at Stoke last year. (Janine kept me talking out by the record bar)

Havent thought about the Fabulous Moonlighters for years, but what a great smooth tune.

Porgy was one of the other Dursley boys fave's, tho I thought it was a bit too slow.

Whereas Gino is as slow as hell, but absolute perfection.

One you havent put on there but I always associate with you at Stafford is Gladys Knight - Its too late (as discussed on another thread), and I know this isnt supposed to have any 70s+ on this thread, but Marlena Shaw - I just want this feeling to last, Glenda Mclode - No Stranger to Love AND sitting in your old Viva at Coaley Village Hall listening to Luther Vandross - I'll let you slide

Happy days.

Mike

PS "I can trow up a few more if anyone is interested"

Talking of throwing up.

The Professionals, The Peanut Duck and the ####kin Aeroplane Song. So it wasnt all perfect. Just 99.9%

PPS

Has anyone mentioned Lee bates - Why don't you write, and the sublime

George Pepp - This feeling is real??

Edited April 25, 200619 yr by in town Mikey

He was an actor Mikey. I only know this because of that brilliant Ronnie Barker sketch, The Cinema Commissionaire. " I stand ere all Doris Day, Elke Sommers or Shirley Winters, Claude Raines or Ronald Shiners" ...

I got that drift Simsy. I just wondered who the poster was.

Now theres a name I have not heard for a long time ! Great taste great !

top man jimmy, knew him wellish, big friends with rob marriott, played some great stuff after stafford closed at the white swan, mansfield all nighters, and yes he was trying to buy a fair ground ride, or so the rumours went

Hi

Most of the Motown un-released stuff including "it's too late" were played by Dave Withers at Stafford, I only picked up on it after he gave up DJing. The Fishburn & Francis, "give me some love" came out on a cool little Detroit label called AIP International, which has one or two other killer releases.

A few more for you

Blenders, Your loves has got me down, Mar-v-lus 10" studio disc

Buddy Conner, when your alone, Breakthrough (although it had been played at Wigan)

Bobby Wisdom, Handwriting on the wall, Renfo Test Pressing (As above)

Lovers, Without adout, Frantic (As above)

Caviar, Never stop loving you, Survivour

Crossfire, Take me back, Virtue studio disc

Patches, I'm gonna make..., Phax

Solid Gold Revue feat Ray Crumly, She's so good, CR

Smokey Robinson, I care about Detroit, Standard Groove

Kell Osbourne, Quicksand, Titanic

Sweetheart, Beauty is just skin deep, (Philippines) Mico, (Now I'm just showing off)

21st Century, Your smallest wish, BeeGee

O'Jays, Put our heads together, Philadelphia International

David Joseph, You can't hide you love, Island

Jesse Henderson, I did it again, Land Of Hits

Bobby Womack, Tell me why/Tryin to get over you, Beverly Glen

Oliver Cheatham, Get down saturday night/Bless the ladies, MCA

Colorblind, Crazy, Capitol(may have been RCA, Can't find it now)

Paul Simpson Connection, Use me lose me, Street Wise

Windjammers, Tossing and turning, MCA

Manhattans, Crazy, Columbia

Ronnie Loveman Stokes Touch you again, Philly City

Colors, Am I gonna be the one, First take

Persuaders, Trying to love two women, Calla

Oscar Perry, Face reality, Ferron

Low Rawls, Now is the time, Epic

Lanier & Co, Dancing in the night/I don't know( one of the best records of the whole 80's), Waylo

And I was just getting started

Dave

Hi

Most of the Motown un-released stuff including "it's too late" were played by Dave Withers at Stafford, I only picked up on it after he gave up DJing. The Fishburn & Francis, "give me some love" came out on a cool little Detroit label called AIP International, which has one or two other killer releases.

A few more for you

Blenders, Your loves has got me down, Mar-v-lus 10" studio disc

Buddy Conner, when your alone, Breakthrough (although it had been played at Wigan)

Bobby Wisdom, Handwriting on the wall, Renfo Test Pressing (As above)

Lovers, Without adout, Frantic (As above)

Caviar, Never stop loving you, Survivour

Crossfire, Take me back, Virtue studio disc

Patches, I'm gonna make..., Phax

Solid Gold Revue feat Ray Crumly, She's so good, CR

Smokey Robinson, I care about Detroit, Standard Groove

Kell Osbourne, Quicksand, Titanic

Sweetheart, Beauty is just skin deep, (Philippines) Mico, (Now I'm just showing off)

21st Century, Your smallest wish, BeeGee

O'Jays, Put our heads together, Philadelphia International

David Joseph, You can't hide you love, Island

Jesse Henderson, I did it again, Land Of Hits

Bobby Womack, Tell me why/Tryin to get over you, Beverly Glen

Oliver Cheatham, Get down saturday night/Bless the ladies, MCA

Colorblind, Crazy, Capitol(may have been RCA, Can't find it now)

Paul Simpson Connection, Use me lose me, Street Wise

Windjammers, Tossing and turning, MCA

Manhattans, Crazy, Columbia

Ronnie Loveman Stokes Touch you again, Philly City

Colors, Am I gonna be the one, First take

Persuaders, Trying to love two women, Calla

Oscar Perry, Face reality, Ferron

Low Rawls, Now is the time, Epic

Lanier & Co, Dancing in the night/I don't know( one of the best records of the whole 80's), Waylo

And I was just getting started

Dave

Hi Dave,

Think Patches was first played at Steve Crofts Cleethorpes niters, 84ish ?

Steve

"Patches"

Firstly it was a 82 release and we played it as a new release from John Anderson at Soul Bowl. Secondly I never claim to play any record first, to be fair I couldn't care about all that "who played it first" shit. I put it there as it was a big tune at Stafford, it's about the music, and that's the only thing that matters. Sorry nearly lost it then, most un-like me

Dave

"Patches"

Firstly it was a 82 release and we played it as a new release from John Anderson at Soul Bowl. Secondly I never claim to play any record first, to be fair I couldn't care about all that "who played it first" shit. I put it there as it was a big tune at Stafford, it's about the music, and that's the only thing that matters. Sorry nearly lost it then, most un-like me

Dave

And.......

Glenn Jones, I am somebody, RCA (played everwhere first)

Well remember Patchs at Stafford .. brilliant record , the lead always reminds me of Lew Kirton