Noticed in the post about Colin Curtis' box of lost records that he says he had an original 45 of "Lend a Hand" in there. I assume therefore he's counting the UK issue with Willie Hutch on the flip as an original issue? So what year would that be? I remember it coming out and would guess around 76 - but could easily be miles out

Was just trying to work out when the records went missing. Also a bit surprised that Bobby Hutton would still have been on CC's playlist once it had a general release.

What's the story regarding Colin Curtis and the missing box of records ? how did he come to lose them etc?

Wally

What's the story regarding Colin Curtis and the missing box of records ? how did he come to lose them etc?

Wally

Hi Wally

it was posted inn the Ian Levine thread but should really have been here as it's not directly related to Ian or his productions. Cunnie copied it from another forum where Colin Curtis posted this:

Did they find my old 7" single box

It contained originals of

Del Larks Job Opening

Ronnie Mcneir Sitting In My Class

Eddie Parker I'm Gone

Eula Cooper Let our Love go Higher

Marvin Holmes You Better Keep Her

Dorothy Morrison

Life Tell Me Why

James Fountain Seven Day Lover

Freddie Chavez The'll Never Know Why

Innersection Let Me Love Yuh

Baker, Yvonne - You Didn't Say a Word

Epitome of Sound - You Don't Love Me

Beverly, Frankie & the Butlers - If That's What You Wanted

Salvadors - Stick by Me Baby

Tomangoes - I Really Love You

Barnes, Dena - If You Ever Walk Out of My Life

Smith, Moses - Girl Across the Street

Britt, Mel - She'll Come Running Back

Carstairs - It Really Hurts Me Girl

Thomas, Don - Come on Train

MVPs - Turnin' My Heartbeat Up

Voices of East Harlem - Cashing In

Hutton, Bobby - Lend a Hand

Burdick, Doni - Bari Track

Ragland, Lou - I Travel Alone

Chavez, Freddie - They'll Never Know Why

Foster, Eddie - I Never Knew

Charades - Key to My Happiness

Woods, Billy - Let Me Make You Happy

Smith, Otis - Let Her Go

Professionals - That's Why I Love You

Chestnut, Morris - Too Darn Soulful

Bragg, Johnny - They're Talking About Me

Laws, Eloise - Love Factory

Williams, Bernie - Ever Again

Curtis, Lenny - Nothing Can Help You Now

Detroit Executives - Cool Off

Hamilton, Edward & the Arabians - Baby Don't You Weep

Mathis, Jodi - Don't You Care Any More

Anderson Brothers - I Can See Him Loving You

Barnes, Towanda - You Don't Mean It

Scott-Heron, Gil - The Bottle

There is a £5 reward for box and its contents.

Thanks

Didn't realise Colin posted on forums. Wonder why he doesn't come on here?

The UK one came out in 77. As everyone knows - there is no original 45 of lend A Hand

What's the story regarding Colin Curtis and the missing box of records ? how did he come to lose them etc?

Wally

Think you will find it is Colin's wee crack at humour !

The UK one came out in 77. As everyone knows - there is no original 45 of lend A Hand

A year out then. Not too bad

As for no original 45 - that's why I said I assume CC was referring to the UK issue as a first. That's actually the point of my question - to find out when he lost records. Certainly after '77 then

Godz

Think you will find it is Colin's wee crack at humour !

Ahh. Wasn't exactly clear, but I guess we didn't see it in context. Any idea why he doesn't come on here? He's another who would have a wealth or record related tales that it would be great to hear.

A year out then. Not too bad

As for no original 45 - that's why I said I assume CC was referring to the UK issue as a first. That's actually the point of my question - to find out when he lost records. Certainly after '77 then

Godz

As most people know The Mecca is - as we speak - in the process of being demolished. Colin jokingly said if during this demolition work anybody came across a box of records he had lost there would be a £5 for its return.

It was merely a way of listing some of the tunes he had broken/played at The Mecca.

There is no box of lost records.

There is no reward.

There is just a list of wonderful tunes provided by Colin

Edited January 25, 200916 yr by epic

As most people know The Mecca is - as we speak - in the process of being demolished. Colin jokingly said if during this demolition work anybody came across a box of records he had lost there would be a £5 for its return.

It was merely a way of listing some of the tunes he had broken/played at The Mecca.

There is no box of lost records.

There is no reward.

There is just a list of wonderful tunes provided by Colin

If he did , it would be a white fiver .........

Malc Burton

As most people know The Mecca is - as we speak - in the process of being demolished. Colin jokingly said if during this demolition work anybody came across a box of records he had lost there would be a £5 for its return.

It was merely a way of listing some of the tunes he had broken/played at The Mecca.

There is no box of lost records.

There is no reward.

There is just a list of wonderful tunes provided by Colin

OK Epic. Point taken and apologies for being a tad slow. I'm just dim not malicious. Still, reinforces the point that he would be an asset to this site though don't you think?

OK Epic. Point taken and apologies for being a tad slow. I'm just dim not malicious. Still, reinforces the point that he would be an asset to this site though don't you think?

He is - like his former sparring partner Ian Levine - a guy with a huge amount of knowledge & a wealth of interesting anecdotes.

Whether he wants to join in here - or whether he is amongst us anyway - I do not know. Only Mr C could answer you that.