Derek Pearson

I always thought that for a big massive multinational company like Ebay it used to have a terrible customer service record. For years there was never a phone number advertised anywhere for customers to ring up for advice re complaints etc (that speaks for itself in my book - they don't want to get bogged down by phone complaints, after all it's much easier for them to fend you off online). And then when you did found a number to ring it was in Luxemborg which sorta puts many people off I guess from ringing due to the percieved high cost. Its only in recent years that they've added a phone number for customer enquiries. Oops you're right steve - I overlooked this point in my giddiness to rant. derek

Never actually been a great lover of instrumentals myself and the only 3 I’ve ever regularly danced to over the years have been “Exus Trek”, NF Porter and Stanley Mitchell. Was at a good mates house a few months ago and he showed me one of his new purchases — Paradox on UK Polydor — was quite surprised really as he doesn’t collect British or instrumentals. Vaguely remembered reading (from Pete Smith I think) about a vocal to it but couldn’t recall any more details. Last release on UK black RCA design or summat? And when I heard it I couldn’t believe just how bad it was. Shocked of Bradford Derek Paradox David Walker https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sFhlY48_4o

Well done Steve - I like it when things like this happen. You were in the right and could prove you were in the right and Ebay backed you. But what happens to the buyer that tried to rip you off? How does Ebay deal with him? Does he get a strongly worded letter from Ebay telling him he's been a naughty boy and not to do it again 'cos they're watching him...(that'll have him shaking like a jelly no doubt) You've no idea if he's pulled the same trick before (chances are that he will have) so the only people that know are Ebay and the rogue buyer himself. Maybe this chaps name has been flagged up before as "suspect", so when you complained to Ebay and mentioned his name, that's why you got such a rapid response within 5 minutes and got a good result. Nice one. derek

One of the greatest joys of record collecting is finding (or should I re-discovering) a record you’ve had tucked away for years; a record you couldn’t actually recall the last time you ever played it; a record to be honest you couldn’t even remember what it sounded like — but on hearing it again you knew exactly why you’d bought it and kept it all these years. The Ultimates on Capito; on a tiny not often talked label out of Detroit city; a lush midtempo group item from 1968. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8Z0hSHZEP4 After a bit o’ delving about on the internet (couldn’t stop myself) this is all I could find. Capito Records, Detroit, Michigan 48207. The Quinns “I Knew” 2:25 / “(It's) Been A Long Time” 2:22 (Capito C-2022) Both sides written by D. McCants; both sides arranged and produced by Donald McCants & Larry Capito. A Marchioni Production. Dated 1966. The Ultimates “Just Because You’ve Gone And Left Me” CA 2005 2:37 / The Quinns “Never Leave Me” CA 2006 2:50 (Capito C-2023) Dated 1968. Both sides written and produced by Donald McCants & Larry Capito. Sadly The Quinns on the flip side of this is just an instrumental, albeit slightly beefed up, of the vocal top side. Hope this isn’t an indication of what Capito 2022 sounds like. Oh and if anybodies after a copy pretty sure Dolly13 was selling one on here only last month at a nice price. derek x

Wigan Casino ‘Billboard’s Best Disco in the World’ 1978? Oh no not that old chestnut again (yawn) but read on and make up your own mind. In virtually every article you can read about this famous Lancashire club it always mentions somewhere that it was voted ‘Billboard’s Best Disco in the World’ in 1978? Fair enough it’s such a prestigious award that any club would be over joyed to win it and probably wouldn’t stop telling anybody and everybody that they had. And so it was that in June 2011, The Guardian (no less) repeated the Billboard award story in their series of the 50 key events in the history of dance music, which in itself is a great read if you’ve got the time. https://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2011/jun/15/wigan-greatest-disco A few months later in September 2011, I read an online interview with Richard Searling in which he’s asked the question ‘Did Wigan Casino deserve its title of “Billboard’s Best Disco in the World” in 1978?’ https://www.sabotagetimes.com/music/northern-soul-legend-on-25-years-of-expansion-records/ Must admit I’d often wondered about this award myself and his reply made sense. Then made me chuckle. What a brilliant bit of marketing eh? Are you saying Mr Pearson that if somebody makes an outrageous claim with no evidence to back it up, then eventually when it’s often repeated over a long period of time it becomes regarded as fact? What a stroke of genius - I wonder who at Wigan Towers thought of that idea? Bear in mind that famous quote “A lie can travel halfway round the world while the truth is putting on its shoes”. Alright calling it a lie might be a touch too strong - remember this is marketing folks (smile). Also in the interview Richard Searling names his top 5 Wigan Casino classics. Phew you can’t argue with any of his choices. I nearly burst into tears on playing the sound clip that accompanied his top choice. In the days when records were BIG this record was absolutely massive, it was worth travelling just to hear that record on its own. Going back to the Billboard award - not many people know that the James Bond story was modelled on me....... derek x

Damn I wish I had the talent to write summat like this: "The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side." Hunter S. Thompson I will be adding more quotes as time and inclination pemits. I'll also be asking for help in clarifying some quotes - all I've got is a vague jumble of words in the wrong order. In the meantime please add yours. derek x

Hey up Mal great thread. Don't know whether it's my computer, my settings or summat but it's taken at least 40 minutes to read all 4 pages of the thread from start to finish (whinge whinge moan moan). With all the YouTube links (which I love) and replies which include the same YouTube links again, my computer just goes into stuttering meltdown when trying to turn a page over hahaha. Takes at least 5 minutes to load a new page (does this happen to anybody else?) nearly threw a wobbler several times miself. Anyway, after all that I'm gonna add a YouTube link to slow the whole thread down even more...... Jesse James come on down those stairs - it's your time to shine. derek x

Hey up Dani I trust the sun is shining in Valencia. When you're DJing playing good music** is non negotiable that surely comes as standard. But let's not forget you're also in the game of selling yourself. As a DJ you want other promoters to book you and you want the crowd to like you. Top tip plain and simple - Start big and end big. You gotta let 'em know you're there. Right let's get this party started. That sounds so straighforward and easy doesn't it - if only hahaha..... derek x ** or what you think is good music (smile) and therein lies another often repeated debate that will never end.

great little tune from 1965 and Bobby Hutton's first ever 45 release so I'm lead to believe. derek x

Mmmm 'tis a lovely little bit of history. The Buy It Now @ $175 is actually a re-listing, he first listed it with starting bids @ $9.98 but got no takers which I'm quite surprised at. Would be interesting to know how the auction house in Detroit actually got hold of the masters and if they've got anything else to come out. derek

What a record definately in my Top 100. It's the sorta record that used to make me drive 100 miles in the driving rain and stop out after midnight in the vain hope of just hearing it. derek x

Nina Simone “Take Care Of Business” (Philips LP) Was always told this track was album only but I’m sure I once saw a Philips 45 of it on a Pete Smith sales list for £20 years ago (possibly 10+). Seem to think I was so surprised I contacted Pete and asked him if it was the same recording as the album one and he said it was. Sort of intended to get back to him to purchase said 45 but slippage of time and memory got in the way. Of course there is the chance I could be getting this completely mixed up with another album only track......... derek x

Nina Simone “Take Care Of Business” (Philips LP) Just over 2 minutes long this track is hardcore. One listen tells you it’s the real deal. The definition of atmospheric. It’s so moody it drips tears. and this is the updated remix edit Nina Simone “Take Care Of Business” (Pilooski Edit) derek x

I got the pun Barry - Gems ie Gems for Gem Interesting thread - just let mi coffee go cold searching for summat I wrote many years ago. Finally found it penned in February 2007. derek x

Never a truer word spoken Kegsy. Assumed Night Nurse was after the version I heard most played at northern/modern venues at the time which was the 4:33 mins album version. Naively I thought I'd quickly bob on YouTube find the album mix then cut n paste it up here. Job done. What I didn't realise was just how many different people (official and un-official) had had a go at remixing said track. Phew struggled to find the good old plain and simple album mix. Hope I've got the right one... I've got an original 3 track CD single from 2002 (made in EU) which features the album mix in Excellent condition. £3 plus P&P and it's yours. derek

hey up Jim - how's it going? Welcome aboard t' good ship. Keep it 45 derek

Seeing as we no longer have a recession as Christmas draws ever closer let’s imagine some bearded boffins invent some sort of time machine just like in the movies where you can go back through the years to what ever time frame you want. Stand on the terraces and watch the 1966 World Cup Final - nah. Wander the streets of Victorian London and point the finger at Jack The Ripper — nah. Follow Jimmy Savile about in the sixties and say eh stop that right now — too right. However I suspect many on this forum would simply wish to find themselves in Studio A listening and watching The Temptations in their prime. Or walk a few miles across the city to see The Magnetics do a one take session on “Lady In Green”. Hands up who would scour all those ghetto record stores in the late sixties and plunder all the unwanted unsold stock gathering dust in the backrooms.... But just like we can’t forget about the recession we can’t go backwards. However.... Google map USA opens as many doors as you want and makes travelling thousands of miles dead easy without getting up off the sofa. Then re-read Robert Pruter’s magnificent Chicago Soul book again. And if you’re a little bit inquisitive let your mind go wild. Jacklyn Records operated out of a record shop at 2200 East Seventy-fifth Street...tap that address into Google Map USA and this is what you’ll see https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&sugexp=frgbld&pq=2200+east+75th+street&cp=29&gs_id=2e&xhr=t&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1280&bih=820&wrapid=tljp1333483790531214&q=2200+east+75th+street+Chicago&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x880e285c918d938d:0xeac3a42a875e5f78,2200+E+75th+St,+Chicago,+IL+60649,+USA&gl=uk&ei=H1l7T5ecDMb80QXvu7ilCQ&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=1&sqi=2&ved=0CCAQ8gEwAA It’s the closest thing we’ll ever get to going back in time. Penny Records was part of the Met Music Record Shop operation located at 328 East Fifty-eighth Street under the elevated stop on the South Side. A few years later a young Richard Pegue started work behind the counter at the Met. Google Map USA shows the sun shining but there’s not much left of the old neighbourhood. But be careful the hours go by very quickly whilst wandering up and down the streets of the windy city. Or indeed anywhere in America. derek

Delegates Of Soul "I'll Come Running Back"Â 2:43 / "What A Lucky Guy I Am"Â 2:31 (Up Look 51470) NOW SOLD In demand Philadelphia double sider, Virtue scratched in run out grooves Label: super clean mustard yellow paper - Excellent plus Vinyl: super deep shine & gloss, no visible marks — Excellent plus £300 YouTube sound clips (not taken from the actual record for sale) attached Running Back https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpM8shT1bTw Lucky Guy As usual PM or email pearson544@btinternet.com to reserve/discuss etc etc. Payment through Paypal on pearson544@btinternet.com (as gift if you know me or trust me) or hard cash sent by recorded/special delivery etc. P&P extra — will only be sent UK Special Delivery Next Day or International Signed For with Compensation. I thank you, derek

Saturday 8th September 2012 Derek Pearson & special guest Blake Helliwell Shades Of Soul 21.00-22.00pm. Bradford Community Based Radio BCB 106.6FM Into the studios at Bradford's BCB Radio we welcome back well respected collector/DJ Blake Helliwell from York with another "Ëœconnoisseur's choice' selection of tunes. Expect the weird. Expect the wonderful. And that's just me. And as usual if you're interested in hearing the show live there's 2 ways to go about it — first try the good old 106.6FM frequency on your radio if you live within say 10 miles of the studio and secondly through t' wonders of the world wide web www.bcbradio.co.uk Onwards, Derek Tunes as played by Blake Helliwell: Details to follow shortly Dee Pee's bundle of eight: Details to follow shortly

Thanks to everybody that contacted me expressing an interest in this record - unfortunately I only had the one copy - a deal was struck and the sold signs went up in the window. I'll reply back individually to all those that contacted me within next few days. Ta derek

Derek Pearson & special guest DJ Killa Shades Of Soul 21.00-22.00pm. Bradford Community Based Radio BCB 106.6FM Back into the studios at Bradford's BCB Radio we welcome back tonight's guest DJ Killa all the way from deepest Stockport. Expect the weird. Expect the wonderful. And that's just him from Cheshire.... And as usual if you're interested in hearing the show live there's 2 ways to go about it — first try the good old 106.6FM frequency on your radio if you live within say 10 miles of the studio and secondly through t' wonders of the world wide web www.bcbradio.co.uk Onwards, Derek Tunes as played by Killa: Playlists asap Dee Pee's bundle of eight: Playlist to be added asap