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Fir-Ya, Keep on tryin/Cryin' in Iran, Star Glow Records, Stone Mint £180

Hi just found the last copy I have of this killer modern soul tune. George Perkins production, out of Baton Rouge. Had lots of requests for it but thought I sold out. This one will only increase in value, stunning tune. Sound clip if wanted davethorley@aol.com

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Fir-Ya, Keep on tryin/Cryin' in Iran, Star Glow Records, Stone Mint £180

Hi just found the last copy I have of this killer modern soul tune. George Perkins production, out of Baton Rouge. Had lots of requests for it but thought I sold out. This one will only increase in value, stunning tune. Sound clip if wanted davethorley@aol.com

Sold mine to ADY POTTS if I remember rightly??? :thumbsup:

I think he got a good deal :thumbsup:

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Sold mine to ADY POTTS if I remember rightly??? :thumbsup:

I think he got a good deal :thumbsup:

I used to sell it for less than the above, but thats cuz I had all the copies George Perkins had. But he did say at the time that they only pressed 1000. Now days you only see single copies for sale and it's a stunning record.

yeah got mine from you dave for a good price

very nice tune indeed..

expect this and more at HIP TO THE GAME ON MARCH 16TH

see flyers or event section

Got mine off sweetsoul28 about 2 years ago ..Top tune , love the horns :thumbsup:

Don't forget George Perkins' own great version of this tune, cut in more of a midtempo vein.

Don't forget George Perkins' own great version of this tune, cut in more of a midtempo vein.

Ive been looking for my Cody Black , for a few weeks , is that the same ..not sure :thumbsup:

The Cody Black 45 on Renaissance is completely un-connected.

The Cody Black 45 on Renaissance is completely un-connected.
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Ahh thanks for that Yellow and Black lable ? .. I'll find it soon , very soulful midtempo late 70's if memory serves me right

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Don't forget George Perkins' own great version of this tune, cut in more of a midtempo vein.

Yes, nice version, got a few of those as well!!!!!!!!!!!

Ahh thanks for that Yellow and Black lable ? .. I'll find it soon , very soulful midtempo late 70's if memory serves me right

He got two releases on the label, which one do you like?

He got two releases on the label, which one do you like?

Im not sure Tad , Ive got to find them first .. Also Im still looking for the Jessica Johnson coverup..played around 1982/83 Im sure Ive got them ahhhh .. :thumbsup:

Cheers for your quick posting Dave.

You stocked already or just making fast?

Thanks for that Dave ..Keep on trying is my fav then .. Is it a Detroit lable ?

Keep on trying - cody black - renaissance

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What goes around - cody black - renissance

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I've been after both of his renissance releases, but only seem to see them in VG or less condition.

Dave,

If you've got both, how much do you want for the pair?

John

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Thanks for that Dave ..Keep on trying is my fav then .. Is it a Detroit lable ?

Yes, in recent times Detroit has become know, as well as Motor City, Renaissance City. The round towers that dominate the downtown area are call the Renaissance Centre. These towers can be seen on a few modern Detroit label designs. Funny story attached to them is that General Motors swapped their old HQ buildings up on West Grand Boulevard and Woodward Avenue, for this new towers with the bankrupt city. The city then struggled to find a use for the old HQ, having given away a revenue generating location.

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I've been after both of his renissance releases, but only seem to see them in VG or less condition.

Dave,

If you've got both, how much do you want for the pair?

John

Sorry Mate

They are from my own Detroit collection

Don't forget George Perkins' own great version of this tune, cut in more of a midtempo vein.

This sounds interesting, anyone got a clip of this version? Been after the Fir-ya for a while but kept just missing it.. and now I can't afford it :angry: rolleyes.gif

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Keep on trying - george perkins and his new revue - gp

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Almost 70's deep soul, but a lovely version. Have some of these £15 inc P&P

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Thanks Dave, I'll have a listen when I get home... thumbsup.gif

Don't forget George Perkins' own great version of this tune, cut in more of a midtempo vein.

Hello,

It's nice that these tracks finally became so popular after being ignored when they were new.

Before it was released in the USA we had tried to shop George's second version of "Keep On Trying" (as part of an album project) to a number of UK labels. Pye were particularly interested but nothing happened.

I wish I'd kept some copies of the 45s. :thumbsup:

We had previously issued George's original 1976 ballad version in the UK via Garry Cape's Hit And Run label - back in 1977 I think.

"Keep On Trying" was one of the very first songs we published. We also leased the second version to Expansion a few years ago so it's out there on a CD compilation somewhere - one of the 'Soul Togetherness' albums I think.

Paul Mooney

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...We also leased the second version to Expansion a few years ago so it's out there on a CD compilation somewhere - one of the 'Soul Togetherness' albums I think...

Soul Togetherness 2002 (Expansion CDEXP 15) also released on double album LPEXP 15

Fir-Ya, Keep on tryin/Cryin' in Iran, Star Glow Records, Stone Mint £180

Hi just found the last copy I have of this killer modern soul tune. George Perkins production, out of Baton Rouge. Had lots of requests for it but thought I sold out. This one will only increase in value, stunning tune. Sound clip if wanted davethorley@aol.com

Hi Dave

Is this really the going rate for this now? I picked my copy up at Spitalfields in London for a quid!

Hi Dave

Is this really the going rate for this now? I picked my copy up at Spitalfields in London for a quid!

I know what you mean, I must have closed my eyes when I bought it for £25 a few years back and opened them when it was £180. :thumbsup:

Jordi

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I know what you mean, I must have closed my eyes when I bought it for £25 a few years back and opened them when it was £180. :thumbsup:

Jordi

Who knows what the value of anything is. George told me he only pressed 1000. Some always get trashed, in fact a lot if it's a none hit, so that means it's never going to be easy to find. Unlike Ace Spectrum, that was selling at one stage for £100, when there were 10's of thousands pressed. It's a stunning record, it's hard to find, the dance floor loves it, one sold recently on Ebay for nearly what I'm asking. Long and short, yes

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Sold mine to ADY POTTS if I remember rightly??? :P

I think he got a good deal :thumbsup:

Hi Dukesy

But you must remember that a fiver was a lot of money in those days :shades::D

Hope you are keeping well mate.

pottsy :unsure:

What goes around - cody black - renissance

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Got a clean copy of this for sale. PM me with your offer if anyone interested.

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