Daved

It's all to do with the fact that the music is around 45 years old now - i.e. almost ancient. It's incredible that it's lasted this long and is a fine testament to the wonderful records. Will people be interested in numbers in ten years time if the northern soul scene remains mainly 60s based? I think not.

I heard this at Prestwich in December. Very nice. I don't know why anyone would buy a promo record though if it ever came out, in view of the fact the CD is easily available and you can get on iTunes for 79p.

I don't think Soul night takins have been worth their while. However, I remember hearing recently about connections between the mob and Roulette records. I hadn't heard this before but I guess it's not surprising given the label's name. I think a lot of Chicago labels were effected too. I'd be interested to hear more about this.

I've always enjoyed Sam's sets. I remember he was playing some good new releases in the mid 90s before he gave up that style. I particularly remember him hammering Bobby Rich, so I'll go for that.

I first heard it at the 100 Club around 1997 when Pete Lowrie was on. He announced it as being by Diana Ross. I think it's a wonderful record.

Thanks for this. I've got a few of those CDs (the Omar Cunningham is very good) but this gives me a good steer for other ones to check out.

I'd agree that's it's not strange. When you're really enthusiastic with something it usually goes around in cycles. A break can do the power of good or trying a different genre of (soul) music.

Very fond memories of this from The Dome. Awesome tune.

Thanks Mark. I wonder what the "Wonderwoman" record is that they referred to?

Never?!? I didn't know that. What an amazing experience that must've been. I had a dream last night that Maze played in my local, The Kestral. Best live acts in a northern venue I've seen were: Prince Phillip Mitchell - Fleetwood Maxine Brown - Cleethorpes Edwin Starr - various but the first time I saw him at the King Charles Hotel, Gillingham was special.

Ashford & Simpson and I'll second Smokey Robinson (certainly the best lyricist!)

Cheers. Quite good isn't it?

Can anyone put this up so I can listen to it please?

You Brought It On Yourself - Barbara Hall (Innovation 2) Dave Dixon Chatham

Steve, Thanks for starting this thread. Very interesting. I've got a Wales Wallace issue too. I can't remember what's on the flip but I'll dig it out later.

It's got a five star review in the Daily Mirror today.

Yeah, I've got it. I haven't played it for a few years and it's quite good but there's an awful lot better from the same period imo. Stuff like Dennis Ferrer, Michelle Weeks, Colonel Abrams, Erro, Stephanie Cooke, Blaze, Louis Benedetti and others I can't remember right now.

It's quite good isn't it, but there's a lot more stuff out there that's even better. It's just the tip of the iceberg!

I believe the Kings Hall, Stoke allnighters are like that, although I've not been for a few years.

Another well researched show

I saw it last Weds too. Excellent show. There was a scene that showed them doing backing vocals for a black singer before they hot the big time. Any idea who that was supposed to be?

Good story Pete. I'm pleased that someone got something good/unusual out of Grammar School Records in Rye, because I've never had any luck there.

Yes, Russ it came out on 12" too - after the CD release

Steve, It may have been recorded in 1980 (and even been released at the time but I'm not sure). Expansion put it out on a 45 later because of it's popularity and to co-incide with their Best Of Jeffree CD. I don't think it qulaifies for this list Dave

Does The Chesterfields on Grapevine count? I understand that was previously unissued. Also, the Jeffree "Love Loan" shouldn't count because it appeared on his CD a few years before.