Derek Pearson

Reading that reminded me of something interesting that I'd forgotten about years ago. Telma & Joyce were actually cousins and initially started out as The Debonaires on Golden World before going onto making a living as backing singers at Motown & Stax. thank you derek

What a good record that is Gaz - always a bit surprised more people don't rave over it. Flip side "Let's love now" ain't too shabby either. None of the above whilst moderately interesting actually helps you to obtain a copy. But my next line might.... Have a look through the most recent sales posts I'm fairly certain earlier tonight I saw a copy listed somewhere for £30. derek Wasn't this LaSalle label from Chicago or summat? It had nothing to do with the one out of Detroit (Utopias etc....)

Thinking outside the box (pun intended) it could've been a limited exclusive UK promo whoes release then got shelved hence it's inclusion not showing up via Google. Or even a limited foreign promo from Brazil or whatever.. Finally it might have even been some sort of unofficial not fully legit promo? There must be some detailed Bobby Womack discography sites out there somewhere to cross reference. Another long shot is looking for websites that have documented Robbie Vincent's radio playlists over the years. derek You could even wade through YouTube over a cup o' coffee. You could also search Discogs.

Summat tells me it was the last release on Chess as well....? Boba to the rescue. derek

Ha ha ha you see I told ya... And we're off derek x Mi dog's welded herself onto the radiator and is snoring away happily. Completely unaware of the impending drag round in the snow for a couple of hours routine. I can just hear her saying "if you think I'm going out in all that snow........"

A bit too obvious I know and I'm sure those with a much sharper wit than I can think of alot more inventive suggestions — but hey I’m just an ideas man..... derek J.J. Barnes “Snowflakes” (Volt)

After reading about Sonny Allen's 45 on Canadian Reo it got me thinking..... Have we ever done a thread on northern rarities that were also released on Canadian labels (as well as in America etc) and also whilst we're on the subject what about northern rarities that were only ever released in Canada. Must admit those Canadian labels do look very nice indeed. I ain't got much knowledge to add to this thread myself but I'm sure between us all we have.... derek Label scans most welcome Released in Canada: Little Charles "Talkin' about you babe" (Decca) Little Charles "It's a Heartache" (Decca) Released only in Canada: Tiaras "Surprise" (Op-Art) as discovered by Andy Dyson just a few years ago; also a Butch c/up at the time Mighty Pope "If you want a love affair" (RCA) his version of the Jesse James song Eddie Spencer (Arc) Mmm could be getting a bit confused with this release?

Great background photo as well showing several well known rascals of the day (L-R) Ady Harley, Stuart Raith and Gaz Kellet. Thanks for taking the time and the trouble to upload these interviews. Nice one. derek

Anybody got a copy of Little Ronnie Mudd on Malpass they're willing to sell me? It's a deep soul thing. Ta derek

SUNDAY “Ain’t Got No Problems” (US Chess 2074) disk jockey copy Excellent condition £45 ON HOLD For reference purposes (not taken from copy on sale) P&P extra. PM to discuss. Ta derek

Hey up John - count me in please - haven't done a CD swop for years - 'bout time I dipped mi toe in again..... derek will PM contact details

Eddie Owen aka Eddie Billups 4 track 12inch LP (Sound Of Gold SG8383) Sound Of N.Y. & Tennessee A: Shake Off That Dream 3:36; Sweet Sweet Love 5:01 B: Dynamite Explosion 4:10; Try Something New 3:25 Run Out Etchings: scratched SG8383A / B Label: clean gold paper both sides - Excellent Vinyl: deep shine & gloss both sides; odd light surface mark - Excellent I play timed each track to confirm duration. Offers are invited for this rare twelve. Looking at £100+. PM to discuss. Aiming to post up a sound clip asap. There have been several threads over the years discussing the various releases by Eddie Billups. I've done a quick cut an' paste of details from these threads which are pertinent to the above twelve. "Two different mixes though - Garpax and Solid Gold are identical, as far as I know.. This is true! Garpax & Solid Gold are a later and therefore more 'discofied' mix with a twangy bass thing going on. He then (some years later) put the remix out on his own Solid Gold label. I got "Shake off that dream" on a four track 12" EP credited to Eddie Owen. Label is Sound of Gold and it's the Garpax / Solid Gold version. I have the Eddie Owen 12" - bought from London's Bluebird records during the early 80's. It's on Solid Gold, not Sound of Gold". Links to previous threads: I thank you, derek

Black Bishop “Hard Times” 3:24 / “All Cried Out” 3:17 (S.O.D. Records) previously unissued 1966 recording re-released on vinyl 45 in April 2008. Listed and described as Heavy Funk which possibly explains why it’s slipped out under the radar by many members on here. Well to my ears it falls squarely in the gritty deep soul category. And as most rare soul collectors love a bit of intrigue with their records this was originally pressed in 1966 on a run of just 3 test pressings and never circulated. Turns out the singer Black Bishop was a Bronx gravedigger. OK to be honest the singers no Eddie Parker and it probably won’t feature in many peoples Top 100 but overall it’s still a pretty good double sider — previously unissued mid sixties deep soul for less than a fiver, depending on where you buy it, what more do you want? Flip side sounds less intense and uncluttered and maybe even shades the top side. Check usual suspects Ebay and Discogs for copies. Colin Dilnot’s blog: 'Hard Times' https://indangerousrhythm.blogspot.co.uk/2007/08/black-bishop.html ‘Hard Times’ full length sound clip: Hear clips of both sides: https://www.deep.hu/catalog/SOD1996 derek

calvin and the catamounts if it's a nice group harmony ballad type thing it could be "I know my baby cares for me" on Catamount. Value ? The same label (out of New Jersey I think) had an old northern type stomper on it can't recall any more details though. ? i dont know why i love you - x over A good bet would be the rather wonderful Ollie Nightingale "I don't know why I love you" on Memphis (value £25 or less). Hope this helps. derek

MICHAEL WYCOFF “Looking Up To You” 5:18 stereo / mono (RCA PD-13215) original double sided American 12 inch vinyl promotional copy released in 1982. £40 YouTube clip (not taken from copy for sale) Label: clean white paper — Excellent Record: deep shine & gloss; odd very light surface mark — Excellent Outer Sleeve: original Dance Music card sleeve — Excellent Post & Pack: UK first class packet £3.25p; Europe air mail small packet £5.25p; Rest of the World air mail small packet £8.50p. PM me to discuss/reserve etc. Ta, derek

As we say up north - get yer knackers round these. Go on derek x Cecil Washington William Powell Christine Cooper

Bob this on your wants list as well Maurice Jackson "Forever my love" (Weis) derek

Top super record indeed Sammy. If I had the money I'd buy a copy every day. derek https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inqpDollpRs

Bottom & Co “Gonna find a true love” (Motown) Ex £180 The Traits “Too good to be true” (Pacemaker) Ex £45 I.P.A. & Co “Check yourself” (Colossus) with picture sleeve Ex £30 The Wanderers “You can’t run away from me” (United Artists) WDJ Ex- £30 Maxine Brown “Am I falling in love” (ABC-Paramount) Ex- £45 Emanuel Laskey “Don’t lead me on” (Thelma 106) 2nd mix Ex £70 Rick Sheppard “Misery get away from me” (Dormart) Ex £50 Kenny Carter “Don’t go” (RCA) WDJ radio stamp Ex £35 Lou Pride “Phoney People” (Gemco) Ex £20 Bobby Hutton “I can’t stand a woman two timing a man” (Philips) WDJ Ex £25 Diplomats “Love ain’t what it used to be” (Wand) Ex £12 Four Larks “Another chance” (Tower) WDJ Ex £12 Cleveland Martin “I don’t want to slip away” (Single B) Ex £15 Buster Benton “That’s the reason” (Melloway) Ex £15 The Motown Spinners “Sweet thing” (UK TMG 755) Ex £6 Earl Van Dyke “6 by 6” / “All turned on” (UK TMG 759) Ex- £6 J.J. Barnes “Real Humdinger” / “Please let me in” (UK TMG 870) VG++ £6 PM or email (pearson544@btinternet.com) me to reserve/discuss etc. Offers might be considered. Payment by Paypal, hard cash or cheque (UK) Postage within UK will be £1.45p First Class; £2 Recorded Delivery or £5 Special Delivery. Outside UK postage at cost please contact me for quote. I thank you, derek

I'm talking about the biggest gap between what you think a record's worth and is generally valued at, offered for and sold for and what you see a copy fetch in auction. Unbelievable is a word I don't often use but it's the only one suitable. I regularly watch threads on here where people discuss how much certain records fetched on Ebay or whatever, much to the surprise, amusement and disgust of many readers. The records rarity and perceived value come under much close inspection. But the one and probably only one auction result that I've ever ever noticed so far that really really made me gasp out aloud in total near complete shock was this one: https://www.popsike.c...0831106152.html And spot the condition? Anybody seen anything that beats that? derek

Derek Pearson saying it for soul all eras all styles Saturday 1st December 2012 21.00-22.00pm. Bradford Community Based Radio BCB 106.6FM 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. You can also listen to some previous shows (up to 2 months maximum archived) 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 (November 3rd guest DJ Mister Robert; November 10th guest DJ Gibby). Click on the date and all the specialist shows between 8pm and 4am will be shown. On finding my name you can either listen to it or download it if you wish. To make it easier as this is the first time I’ve mentioned the Listen Again feature here’s the relevant links. November 3 2012 guest Mister Robert https://www.podcast.canstream.co.uk/bcb/index.php?id=9266 November 10 guest Gibby https://www.podcast.canstream.co.uk/bcb/index.php?id=9379 I thank you, Derek Dee Pee’s playlist: Will post up asap. Ta

After all these years good to see my old grey matter hasn't let me down Ammon Feldman "Only Girl I Had / In New York City" (Chess 1990) released in 1967. but it's credited to Yiddish Soul Brother Amnon as Mace states. See thread here: derek x

With little time and without checking into anything before I post, but still wanting to contribute before I take my dog out as the light fades..... It's not that custom press 45 on Cadet or summat is it? There was a thread about it 6 months or so - suppoused to be the rarest on the label as it was some sort of custom press - Steve G has a copy and its rated £1000+. Of course I could be getting confused..... derek x