Derek Pearson

Don't think it's been given a shout yet but Little Charles "Talking 'bout you babe" on a lovely black & silver Canadian Decca is pretty stunning me thinks. Not too sure though if his other must have "It's a heartache" also came out north of the border. Derek Had the September Jones on a superb Kapp black issue years ago. Can't remember where that went....

No not being sarcastic - just having a larf - it was Mal that purchased my original recently and it was my lame attempt at a wind up. I thank you. Derek

Derek Pearson saying it for soul all eras all styles Saturday 24th May 2014 21.00-22.00pm. Bradford Community Based Radio BCB 106.6FM 60 minutes of the good groove awaits so buckle up an’ fasten your safety belts. As expected as per usual we continue saying it for soul and carry on regardless by playing a weird and wonderful selection of them old soul 45s. If you would like to hear the show live there’s 2 ways to go about it — if you live within say 10 miles of the BD1 based studio tune your radio to the 106.6 frequency on your FM dial and you should be able to get it. Failing that go through the wonders of the World Wide Web on www.bcbradio.co.uk and hear it streamed live out of your PC. Derek Artists include: Robert Thomas Delettes Jimmy Hughes Lee Rogers Harvey Willie Harper Clarence Hill Falcons Jack Montgomery Gospel Classics Artistics Garland Green Bobby Reed Temptations Dottie & Millie Jackie Ross Tony Owens Reggie Garner Towana & Total Destruction Anacosta Archie Bell San Francisco TKO’s ZZ Hill More details to be added asap

Blimey that looks just like the one I sold last week or so...........

Dust, pigeon shit and tons of old records. This wasn't LA or even Detroit. Beginning of this week just over 10 miles from my house. Can you dig it? Derek

For those well organised people that like to plan ahead here’s a rather special early Christmas present worth considering for your shopping list. Gift wrapping paper service available if required at no extra cost. ELLUSIONS “You Didn’t Have To Leave” (US Lamon) SOLD You don’t need me to tell you that originals of this classic dancer so rarely turn up for sale these days and certainly not in this condition. One careful owner since not sure when. Unable to do sound clips at the moment as mi dependable solid as a rock Technics has sadly thrown a wobbler. Sorry. So YouTube clip added purely for reference not taken from record on sale: Vinyl & label condition: Excellent Price: £575 SOLD Price includes free postage anywhere in the world. Item will be sent well packed by Royal Mail Special Delivery (UK) or International Signed For outside UK. Payment by Bank Transfer, Paypal etc etc. Please PM to reserve, discuss etc. Derek

Derek Pearson with guest Angus Oldfield from Barnsley. Saturday 26th April 2014 21.00-22.00pm. Bradford Community Based Radio BCB 106.6FM Fasten your safety belts and buckle up as we welcome back into the BCB studios one of Barnsley’s finest and a long time collector of all things soulful Mister Angus Oldfield. It’s his fourth visit to the BCB studios he tells me — phew how time flies an’ all that. Once more we continue saying it for soul and carry on regardless by playing a weird and wonderful selection of them old soul 45s. Saying it for soul all eras all styles all over the place........hohoho If you would like to hear the show live there’s 2 ways to go about it — if you live within say 10 miles of the BD1 based studio tune your radio to the 106.6 frequency on your FM dial and you should be able to get it. Failing that go through the wonders of the World Wide Web on www.bcbradio.co.uk and hear it streamed live out of your PC. You can also listen to some previous shows (up to 2 months maximum) by accessing the BCB home page www.bcbradio.co.uk then clicking on the Listen Again button (top left corner of the page). Scroll backwards on the calendar to find the relevant dates. Then click on the date and all the specialist shows between 8pm and 4am will be shown. On finding my name you have the choice to either listen to it or download it. Derek DeePee’s playlist possibly includes: The Volcanos, The Velvelettes, Chuck Bernard, Tom Jones, The Dynamics, Jerry Townes, Bettye Swann, The Seminole and Ronnie Walker. More details to follow shortly. Angus Oldfield’s playlist of twelve to include: Don Gardner, Matt Brown, William Bell, Ready Willing & Able, Johnny Moore, Jimmy Soul Clark, Pat Lundy, Jimmie Raye, The Phonetics, Bobby Bland, Jimmy McCracklin and Gene Chandler. More details to follow shortly. My next show is in 2 weeks time on Saturday 10th May, then a further 2 weeks later on Saturday 24th May. One week on one week off, one week on one week off........that’s my schedule. Guests to be confirmed last minute as usual.......

It was the rather nice Superlatives "Won't you please (be my baby)" on the Dynamics label out of Detroit. Thanks for listening in. Derek

Derek Pearson with guest DJ Steve Burke from Wibbo. Saturday 12th April 2014 21.00-22.00pm. Bradford Community Based Radio BCB 106.6FM Fasten your safety belts and buckle up as we welcome into the BCB studios for his first time ever one of Bradford’s most popular DJ’s Steve Burke out of Wibsey Town. Once more we continue saying it for soul and carry on regardless by playing a weird and wonderful selection of them old soul 45s. Saying it for soul all eras all styles all over the place........ If you would like to hear the show live there’s 2 ways to go about it — if you live within say 10 miles of the BD1 based studio tune your radio to the 106.6 frequency on your FM dial and you should be able to get it. Failing that go through the wonders of the World Wide Web on www.bcbradio.co.uk and hear it streamed live out of your PC. You can also listen to some previous shows (up to 2 months maximum) by accessing the BCB home page www.bcbradio.co.uk then clicking on the Listen Again button (top left corner of the page). Scroll backwards on the calendar to find the relevant dates. Then click on the date and all the specialist shows between 8pm and 4am will be shown. On finding my name you have the choice to either listen to it or download it. I thank you. Derek DeePee’s playlist to follow shortly Steve Burke’s playlist to be added asap My next show is in 2 weeks time Saturday 26 th April. Guest DJ to be confirmed. One week on one week off, one week on one week off........that’s my schedule. BCB's first ever studio from Summer 2006 prior to demolition.

Hands up those that think this thread symbolizes and epitomizes the helpful cooperation that exists on this forum sometimes. Blimey that was quite a tricky thread to unravel - got there in the end - nice one chaps. Derek

many people on this forum are often irritated and/or annoyed by the way northern soul is portrayed through television. If you think we have a hard time of it how do you think Morris Dancers feel about it? We all know how television often portrays them in a none weird, none eccentric light don't we? I bet Morris Dancer forums spit blood at the way mainstream media routinely portrays them. Derek

But that's the point Tony sharing it on Facebook probably would increase my chances of selling it. Summat I'm not too keen on (smile). Hope our paths cross soon - when you next up north? Say hello to Jet for me. Derek

Aaah what did ya say that for Paul (hahaha); don't start putting doubt and regret in my mind (smile)..... Derek

Of that there is no doubt. I thank you. Derek

ON HOLD Purchased this record way back in the mid eighties and it's been well cared for with kid gloves ever since. It was never stressed through DJ exertions and didn't receive constant multiple plays in house. There was no need to play it as I knew what it sounded like note for note in my head and it was placed safely on a very high pedestal. So it's a reluctant sale really and I'd love to hint at the reason for selling it was to fund a long time big money want but I can't. I never actually want to sell many or any records out of my collection to be honest really - but needs must some times. So if you're interested please send your best offer via multiple PM's if needs be. I'll give it a couple o' weeks and see what transpires. If I get an offer that I'm happy with there's a good chance Ray will be leaving for pastures new. If I don't Ray will go happily back into his box whistling while he walks. Labels A & B side attached. The styrene has very light surface marks with no hiss and is hard line under graded at VG++. I thank you. Derek YouTube clips added purely for reference (not taken from copy on sale)

Derek Pearson with guest DJ Gibby from Halifax. Saturday 29th March 2014 21.00-22.00pm. Bradford Community Based Radio BCB 106.6FM Fasten your safety belts and buckle up as we welcome back into the BCB studios one of Halifax’s finest and a long time collector/DJ The Right Honourable Mister Jonathan Gibson (better known to all as Gibby from Halifax). Blimey I can’t believe it’s near enough a year since he was last seated in studio 2 phew! Once more we continue saying it for soul and carry on regardless by playing a weird and wonderful selection of them old soul 45s. Saying it for soul all eras all styles all over the place........ If you would like to hear the show live there’s 2 ways to go about it — if you live within say 10 miles of the BD1 based studio tune your radio to the 106.6 frequency on your FM dial and you should be able to get it. Failing that go through the wonders of the World Wide Web on www.bcbradio.co.uk and hear it streamed live out of your PC. You can also listen to some previous shows (up to 2 months maximum) by accessing the BCB home page www.bcbradio.co.uk then clicking on the Listen Again button (top left corner of the page). Scroll backwards on the calendar to find the relevant dates. Then click on the date and all the specialist shows between 8pm and 4am will be shown. On finding my name you have the choice to either listen to it or download it. Derek DeePee’s playlist to follow shortly Gibby’s playlist to be added asap My next show is in 2 weeks time Saturday 12th April, then 2 weeks later on Saturday 26th April. One week on one week off, one week on one week off........that’s my schedule.

Thanks to everybody that responded to this - I've now got a copy on the way. And I've replied personally to each person that PM'd me. Ta. Derek

(28.03.2014) NOW SORTED. Ta Anybody got a copy of Robert Thomas 'Salvation' on US. Charay C-87 they wish to sell? Only yellow label first issue wanted. Must be in EX condition minimum. Wanting to pay around £20 - £30 ish. PM to discuss. Ta. Derek

Check YouTube for a variety of short homemade videos on this subject It seems to work but I ain't got the testicles for it. Derek

That William Amos Hunt 45 on UK Camp would look pretty neat I'm sure with a Camp sleeve wrapped around its shoulders. Can't help with any of the sleeves sorry. Derek

Nice white promotion copy. Clean labels Vinyl Excellent. £125 by Bank Transfer if poss. Otherwise Payplay please. Free postage within Bradford area. Rest of UK add £5 Special Delivery PM to reserve or overbid. Derek

Derek Pearson and special guest Cliff Steele saying it for soul all eras all styles all over the place Saturday 15th February 2014 21.00-22.00pm. Bradford Community Based Radio BCB 106.6FM Last session from Cliff before he works his way back down the country. It was good fun and any time you’re back up north you’re more than welcome back into BCB. Thank you. As usual he picked up Craig Butler in Brighouse en route and we three wise men ventured deep into studio 2 giggling with vinyl in hand. If you would like to hear the show live there’s 2 ways to go about it — if you live within say 10 miles of the BD1 based studio tune your radio to the 106.6 frequency on your FM dial and you should be able to get it. Failing that go through the wonders of the World Wide Web on www.bcbradio.co.uk and hear it streamed live out of your PC. You can also listen to some previous shows (up to 2 months maximum) by accessing the BCB home page www.bcbradio.co.uk then clicking on the Listen Again button (top left corner of the page). Scroll backwards on the calendar to find the relevant dates. Then click on the date and all the specialist shows between 8pm and 4am will be shown. Find my name you can listen again as many times as you wish. Derek Pearson ‘Oh the wonder of the album’ playlist: The Originals ‘Why when love is gone’ (Motown LP) Terry Callier ‘Look at me now’ alt take (Universal LP) Smoke ‘I’m so glad you came along’ (J. Bridge LP) Strutt ‘Said you didn’t love him’ (Brunswick LP) Loletta Holloway ‘I can’t help myself’ (Aware LP) Sandra Wright ‘I come running back’ (UK Demon LP) Jimmy James & Vagabonds ‘Ain’t no big thing’ (Atco LP)

I know I deffo played these as none of them had covers on when I got home........ Danny Woods “You had me fooled” Correctone Larry Davis “I’ve been hurt so many times” Kent Malibus “Gee baby I love you” Sureshot Caressors “I can’t stay away” Rujac Bernard Williams “Focused right on you” Harthon Just Brothers “Carleana” Garrison Rex Garvin “You don’t need no help” WSJ Lee Fields “Take me back” Angle 3 Judy Freeman “Hold on” RCA Monique “If you loved me” Maurci Joseph Moore “Still can’t get next to you” Marvlus Derek

Your help is required please. Does anybody know which issue of Soul Up North Mark Hanson did a review of Sidney Barnes singing at The Dome in London? It was at least 10 years ago and I was there that night. I'm almost certain I've got the relevant issue somewhere, trouble is all my fanzines are tightly boxed up and it's one of those loose threads thats been blowing about in my mind for far too long. Derek