Derek Pearson

Great idea and great thread Benji. for years I've often wondered about Euro only releases and thought there must be tons of stuff out there waiting to be scooped up everytime I used to go on holiday I would always come back home with a handfull of weird and wonderful 'soul sounding' 45s all with picture covers. but I never started compiling some sort of list simply because I knew virtually next to nothing about the subject. Er that's never stopped you rambling on about stuff before has it Derek? And on seeing the updated list you've compiled Benji I realise I still know next to nothing about the subject hahaha. Don't think I know or have heard three quarters of the stuff on your list. Keep at it Benji. derek

added Refosoul clip into this post for your listening pleasure.... derek x

Derek Pearson with guest DJ Killa on t' radio Sat 30 April Shades Of Soul 21.00-22.00pm. Bradford Community Based Radio BCB106.6FM In tonight's show we welcome back into the studios for his - and I can't believe it's his - fourth appearance the man they call Killa all the way from sunny Stockport. He's always buying and when DJing always changes his set around constantly. So let's see what surprises he pulls out of his box once again.... 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 x All Era's. All styles. All over the place. Killa's choice of 13: Willie Mitchell - Perculatin; The Holidays - Without your sweet lovin; John Parker - Just a thing called love; Little Charles & The Sidewinders - I'm available; Inovations - Just keep on loving me; The Steelers - Just beginning to love you; Lee Tilman & the Secrets - She's the one I love; The Stairways - Don't you care (inst); The Entertainers - Love in my heart; Pat Brown - He's a wonderful guy; Mike & The Censations - Don't mess with me; Adventurers - Easy Baby; Ambassadors - Never get tired of loving you. Dee Pee's play of nine: Albert Williams - I'm in your corner - Checker; Donald Richards - I cried for your love - Chex; Jackie Harris - No kind of man - Chess; The Wanderers - Somebody else's sweetheart - Cub; Danelle Darris - Don't love me and leave me - Commerce; Dee Clark - I ain't gonna be your fool - Constellation; Little Milton - Let's get together - Checker; Etta James - I'm so glad - Cadet; Turley Richards - I just can't take it any longer - Columbia; Derek Pearson & Killa - Bradford Bcb Radio 106.6fm 9-10pm - Ovo

Derek Pearson rides the solo train deep into the night.... Shades Of Soul 21.00-22.00pm. Bradford Community Based Radio BCB106.6FM As the sun shines the soul keeps flowing.... Once again Dee Pee rides the solo train deep into the night.... Armed with a bundle of trusty 45s, he only plays the best to keep those that frequent the shadows at bay. Oh and did I tell you both sets of studio headphones were playing up....Norman Collier one, two ah said.... That's showbiz so my agent keeps telling me. Fasten your seat belts and await 60 minutes of the good groove. 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 two ways to go about it - first try the good old 106.6FM frequency on your radio if you live within say ten miles of the studio and secondly through the wonders of the world wide web on www.bcbradio.co.uk Onwards, derek x Dee Pee's varied selection of crackly old 45s ** Alder Ray - My heart is in danger - Minit; Summits - Sophisticated Lady - LaSalle; Chuck Jackson - What am I gonna do without you - Motown; The Players - Why did I lie - Minit; Young Hearts - I've got love for my baby - Minit; The Winstons - Colour Him Father - Metromedia; Just Bros - You've got the love to make me over - Music Merchant; Clarence & Calvin - Thread The Needle - unissued Fame; Carolyn Crawford - My smile is just a frown turned upside down - Motown; Gladys - Can't get you outta my mind - O.Gee; Beverly Shaffer - Even the score - Onederful; King Williams - Fight for your girl - MGM; Larry Williams - This old heart - Okeh; Freeman Brothers - I'm counting on you - Mala; Bill Brandon - Rainbow Road - Tower; Sam Dees - Easier to say than do - Lo Lo; Carl Hall - What about you - Columbia; Four Tracks - Charade - Note; Joyce Lawson - Love Uprising - Mutt n Jeff; Lee Bates - Overnight sensation - Magnolia; TSU Toronadoes - Only inside - Ovide ** the crackles prove they're originals hahaha Bradford BCB Radio 106.6FM - Shades Of Soul 21:00 - 22:00pm - audio

As far as I know the photo was probably taken late 1970's/early 1980's. And If we call it 1980 it makes it so much easier to follow my ramblings.... The old bloke in the toilet looks to be a minimum of 70 years old (then) which means he was born in 1910 or thereabouts... .................................................................................................... History Lesson Number 1: "The Empress Ballroom on Station Road opened on November 1st 1916. It had a dancing area of 71 x 54 feet and a spectator gallery and supper room. In 1926 a new annex was built called the Pallais de Dance. The ballroom was originally owned by the Atherton Brothers. In 1965 it became known as the Wigan Casino. It was finally demolished in 1984". .................................................................................................... When he was about 20 he started work at The Empress Ballroom as a Junior Toilet Attendant. So we're now up to 1930. By the time he was 40- ish he'd been promoted to Senior Toilet Attendant with responsibility to manage all the toilet areas within the building. We're now in the 1950's the era of the Big Bands. He was probably at his peak then in terms of responsibilities and his standing within the club. He still gained respect from the patrons and probably supplemented his wage with generous tips. He always wore a maroon coloured velvet jacket and was never seen without his bowtie on. ...................................................................................................................................... Washroom Attendant from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: A washroom attendant, restroom attendant or bathroom attendant, is a housekeeper for a public toilet. They maintain and clean the facilities, ensuring that toilet paper, soap, paper towels, and other necessary items are kept stocked. Some washroom attendants also provide services to the patrons, and keep good order by preventing drug-taking and fights. Premium services: The attendant may turn on the tap and provide soap and towels. At the attendant's work station, an assortment of toiletries may be available for sale or free such as perfume/cologne, mouthwash, chewing gum or cigarettes. .............................................................................................................................................................. As he nudged 50 years of age things started to decline as the era they call the sixties beckoned. Gone was the respect. And Tips were no more as The Rolling Stones played on the famous stage. So by the time the infamous all-nighters started in 1973 he was already aged mid sixties. And his trusty highly polished leather shoes which had served him well for 20 odd years finally succumbed to the rigours of late seventies toilets. Whilst looking for background information of the old Empress Ballroom I stumbled across this superb website which lists and discusses old long gone venues and clubs from the 1950's - 1960's within the central Lancashire area. Packed with photos too. https://www.lankybeat.com/map.html Did you know there used to be a Casino Club in Leigh and even a Casino Club in Westhoughton..... derek

A cursory glance through the 'Wants' section over the last 6 months or so, revealed to me that this 45 was the only one that several different people had requested. That's why my price is top end. Quite a few collectors have it but rarely does anybody want to let it go, a quick listen to the sound clip tells you why... Carl Hall "What About You" 3:03 stereo/mono (US Columbia 45813) double sided demo from 1973. In Excellent shape. £200 or nearest offer. updated 23/04/2011 SOLD carl hall - what about you - columbia PM or email (pearson544@btinternet.com) me to reserve/discuss etc. Payment by cheque (UK) or Paypal. I'll do the same deal as before - if you do me a favour by sending the ££ through Paypal as a gift, I will cover the P&P costs and mail you the record by Special Delivery (UK only). I thank you, Spend away chaps......Derek x

Took me ages to even consider selling these - so now I have decided to let 'em go - somebody buy 'em please before I changeth my mind. And just to help the process along I've sweetened the deal and knocked a straight fifty off all 3..... Moses Smith "Keep on striving" / "Come on, let me love you" (Cotillion) WDJ NM - was £275. Now £225. updated 21/04/2011 SOLD Bobby Reed "The time is right for love" (Bell) WDJ styrene NM - was £300. Now £250. updated 21/04/2011 SOLD The Jones Brothers "Lucky Lady" / "Good Old Days" (UK Pye) Ex - was OFFERS (bout £150). Now £100. updated 21/04/2011 On Hold PM or email (pearson544@btinternet.com) me to reserve/discuss etc. Payment by cheque (UK) or Paypal. Tell you what 'cos the sun is shining - if you do me a favour by sending the ££ through Paypal as a gift, I will cover the P&P and send you the record by Special Delivery (UK only) I thank you, Spend away chaps... derek

Just tagged on sound clips of 4 tracks from the album to give it a leg up to sell. Thank you, derek updated @ 21/04/2011 SOLD

still got my WDJ in near mint condition if you're still after a copy. All we've gotta do is agree on a price and we're in business. Ta, derek

Dramatics "Your Love Was Strange" (Volt 4029) time 3:00 released October 1969. My copy's a double sided WDJ; so I don't know what the flip side is on the issue; and I don't know if there's any difference in the mixes of "Your Love Was Strange" between the issue and/or white demo. dramatics - your love was strange - 4029 Dramatics "Your Love Was Strange" (Volt 4082) time 3:53 released 1972. Flip side "Toast To The Fool". And I don't know if there's any difference in the mixes of "Your Love Was Strange" between the orange issue and/or demo's. dramatics - your love was strange - volt Guess it depends on which version you hear first - I heard Volt 4029 first and thought it was truly awesome. Then I heard Volt 4082 and was slightly disappointed to be honest, it's good infact it's very good, but it doesn't come close to the first version on Volt 4029. Tony Rounce was spot on when he said he thought Volt 4082 "lacked a lot of the stark menace" of Volt 4029. To my ears Volt 4029 sounds more stripped down, more basic and less cluttered than Volt 4082. And nobody seem's to have mentioned there's over a 2 year gap between the two Volt releases so it made pretty obvious sense for Volt to "sweeten up" the song for it's seventies release. Phew. derek x

thanks for the nice comments - they're much appreciated. Refosoul clip now embedded into this thread. derek x

Anybody interested in this? Obviously I would prefer a straight sale but possibly willing to trade for other records or do a part cash/part trade thing. It's always been valued @ a £150 touch but due to a few marks and the recession I'd take £120 or nearest offer for it. @ 21/04/2011 SOLD P&P extra. Please PM to discuss THE HEARTSTOPPERS "Same" (US All Platinum AP 3005) original 10 track vinyl album released out of Englewood, New Jersey in 1972. updated @ 21/04/2011 SOLD Time has proved this album to be very rare indeed and it's littered with great tracks that are only available on this album and never gained the benefit of a release on 45. For DJ's and collectors alike this immediately gives this album much more exclusivity. Run Out Groove: stamped AP 40006 GM / AP 40007 GM date scratched (?) 6/11/71 Label: clean black paper with silver text - Excellent Vinyl: full deep shine & gloss; has several light surface marks both sides which don't affect play; well recorded so music comes through loud and clear – overall a strong VG++ or better. Outer Sleeve: clean & flat; edge wear 1" seam split top edge; ring wear front – overall a solid VG+ or better. I don't know what type of card they used but virtually every original copy of this album that I've ever seen has a distinctive ring wear on the front and this copy is no different. Track Listing: A1: Lost (Without you) 3:24 A2: Miss Lonely Heart 3:57 A3: When The Hurt Comes Back 3:25 A4: The Ice Is Melting 3:10 A5: Just What The Doctor Ordered 2:34 B1: Stop Boy (What You're Doing Is Wrong) 2:30 B2: Where Does The Love Go 3:20 B3: More Of You 3:11 B4: A Few Moments Of Pleasure 3:00 B5: Brainwashed By Love 3:19 Ta, Derek x Heartstoppers - Where Does Love Go - audio Heartstoppers - More Of You - audio Heartstoppers - Ice Is Melting - audio Heartstoppers - Brainwashed - audio

I see exactly where you're going on this Pete but as already hinted at there might just be a straight forward simple answer. For reasons which we'll never know, he's decided he doesn't want the records anymore, the condition of the records is not the issue, he's just saying that to obtain a no quarrel refund rather than tell you honestly that he can't afford them (or whatever) and get into possibly a long drawn out arguement with bitterness being the winner. What's his Ebay feedback say? Sometimes being super street wise goes against you - poor lad's being accused of murder and he hasn't thrown a punch yet hahaha.... Summat that I've just thought of - if you still have a niggling doubt about potential foul play, you could call his bluff by jokingly tell him that all records you sell have been indelibly marked with one of those special pens that only shows up under UV or summat. He can't check that to know whether you're telling the truth or not. Just call me Bond. James Bond. derek x

And finally for your delectation: And on the seventh day God made vinyl. derek x

Derek Pearson and special guest Steve Cato Shades Of Soul 21.00-22.00pm. Bradford Community Based Radio BCB106.6FM In tonight's show we welcome back into the studios for his second appearance Steve Cato all the way from sunny Manchester. A well known face about town Steve has and still is promoting various clubs in and around the Manchester area showcasing up and coming, younger DJs and collectors playing the more obscure side of rare soul. So let's see what surprises he pulls out of his box once again.... Expect the weird. Expect the wonderful. And that's just the guests... 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 All Era's. All styles. All over the place. And you know it. Steve Cato's selection of 12 tunes: Darrow Fletcher I think I'm gonna write a song Congress, Gene Williams Don't let your love fade away Forte,# Dean Parrish Fall on me Soul Town, Dee Dee Sharp The bottle or me Gamble, Betty Everett Danger Fantasy, Maxine Brown Treat her like a lady Avco, Jesse Boone & Astros No particular one Sunburst, Otis Jackson Turn out the lights C&F Records, Joe Hinton Got you on my mind Back Beat, Royal Esquires Our love used to be Prix, The Barrons Some kind of fool Alithia, Ira Glover Funky woman Soul House. Dee Pee's play of eight or so: Marva Whitney Saving my love for my baby Federal, Majestic Send my baby back to me Equator, Melvin Davis I won't be your fool Fortune, Claude Huey Feel good all over Early Bird, Jackie Ross Who could be loving you Fountain, Candi Staton Too hurt to cry Fame, George Soule Get involved Fame, The Illusions It's just an illusion Freedom. with special guest - Steve Cato - Bradford BCB Radio 106.6FM - 60 minutes of the good groove

Slightly off centre of this topic but still Queens Hall related so I guess it's ok. I'll swear blind that years ago somebody posted up a clip of a particular DJ doing a live Northern spot upstairs at QH. Anyway I listened to it and purely by chance it included the next DJ taking over the decks. Who just happened to be an old friend of mine - Nigel Parker. Seem to think I meant to download a copy of the clip but didn't and time rolled by. I've scoured the forums and Refosoul with all manner of combinations of the words Bradford Queens Hall but had no luck. I know it's all a bit vague but does it ring any bells with anyone? If you never ask.... Ta, derek x You wouldn't believe how long I've kept meaning to post this question.....

thanks Richard. Refosoul clip now added into post. Ta, derek x

Just to update: Tamiko Jones SOLD. Beloyd SOLD. Ta, derek

Good post Pete. Got told by Craig Butler, early part of last year or before, about being able to read old issues of Billboard online - great news I thought! And just like Pete says it's packed full of fascinating information about current/new releases, background info on record companies, what's hot and what's not, the list is endless. It's like reading a time capsule; if you ever wondered what it would be like to go back in time to America in the sixties and read about music being then currently released - now you can. Just read Billboard online. But I did and fell into a black hole where I emerged about 3 hours later hahaha. It scared me so much I dare not go back to Billboard online as it sucked all my life away (smile). Be aware. derek x

Unable to add anything re the UK release of Barry Smith. However as I'm sure you know, it came out stateside on Shane 1301 which was a blue label. Look out for the much better female version by P.J.Smith also on Shane this time on a yellow label S-100. onwards, derek x

Derek Pearson & special guest John Benson Shades Of Soul 21.00-22.00pm. Bradford Community Based Radio BCB106.6FM We welcome back into studio 2 the man from Mexborough - John Benson. It's a year ago since he was last on the BCB airwaves and as ever he'll bring his own brand of specialist knowledge and choice of quality tunes to the turntables. I've got the looks, he's got the memory. We've both got the tunes. 60 minutes of the good groove awaits. Expect the unusual. Expect the wonderful. Expect summat different. 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 roughly within say 10 miles of the studio and secondly through the wonders of the world wide web www.bcbradio.co.uk Onwards, Derek x All Era's. All styles. All over the place. John Benson's twelve tunes: Caesars - Girl I miss you - Lanie Winfield Parker - Will there ever be another love for me - Wand Cookie Scott - I don't care - Orr Gene Chandler - You're a lady - Mercury Marian Love - Can't forget about you baby - Capitol Fifth Avenue - Love has found my heart - Buddah Internationals - Beautiful philosophy - D'or Gents - Love's such a beautiful thing - Music Hall George Jackson - I found what I wanted - Verve Robert Ruffin & Romance - Cruise - Rolyn Karen Pree - Make love last forever - Casablanca Jeter Davis - Where ever you are - Sun Belt Choice Of Eight from Dee Pee: Jackey Beavers - Bring me all your heartaches -Grandland, Willie Tee - First taste of hurt - Gatur, Donny Gerrard - He's always somewhere around - Greedy ©1976, The Trammps - I know that feeling - Golden Fleece ©1973 100 Proof - I've come to save you -Hot Wax©1969, C. Alexander - Pay them no mind - GuyJim, Lost Souls - It won't work out baby - Glasco, Bobby Eaton - Fever fever fever -Galaxy.

always liked this record and everytime I see it mentioned my brain immediately says 'a Barrie Waddington discovery'. Did Mister Lewis record anything else before or after this Mercury release? derek

The Electrifying Cashmeres "What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)" (Sound Stage Seven) styrene Radio Station Copy Ex £60. Tamiko Jones "I'm Spellbound" (Golden World) WDJ Ex- £130. Moses Smith "Keep on striving" / "Come on, let me love you" (Cotillion) WDJ NM £275. Beloyd "Get into your life" (20th Century) DJ same song both sides NM £80. Bobby Reed "The time is right for love" / "If I don't love you" (Bell) WDJ styrene NM £300. The Drapers "Your love has gone away" / "You got to look up" (Gee) WDJ NM £80. Fred Hughes "Don't let me down" (Vee Jay) rare WDJ NM £40. The Jones Brothers "Lucky Lady" / "Good Old Days" (UK Pye) v rare issue Ex OFFERS. Many knowledgeable collectors don't even know this came out on British and many have told me they've never even seen a copy. The general thinking was that it was demo only, but here's a rather nice issue copy in tip top condition up for grabs. Will add label scans asap. Lower offers might be considered on certain records. PM or email (pearson544@btinternet.com) me to reserve/discuss etc. P&P - UK £2.00p (inc. Recorded Delivery); Europe £2.00p; Rest £3.00p. Payment by cheque (UK) or Paypal+4%. Buyer should consider some sort of additional tracking/insurance on the more expensive items. Buyer to pay at cost. I thank you, derek

Updated Tues 15th March : Vontastics SOLD Manhattans SOLD Fuller Brothers SOLD thank you very much. Ta, derek

suprised nobodies yet asked - are there any issue copies of Judy Freeman's superb "Hold On" lurking about somewhere? A label scan would be very nice indeed. I'm fairly certain Mister Manship once auctioned a copy probably well over 20 years ago; I remember it because he asked the question 'Where are all the collectors' ? (or summat along them lines). Actually that would imply it didn't sell or didn't fetch no where near enough money considering its proven track rarity. Er Mmmm? derek