Alan Pollard

I have what I believe to be an very rare orange copy, can't remember whether it's an east coast or west coast press but it is different and I will scan it post it up later when I find it. If John Manship is reading this then maybe you can help John as this copy was bought from you some 10+ years ago. As far as I know no other copies like this have turned up. Regards Alan

The LP track Maestro Mr Hubbard is on board guys so the quality will need to be extremely high. Nice one Eddie, hope you are well. Regards Alan

Don't think I know Pete but give him my best wishes anyway, here's to a speedy recovery. Regards Alan & Judi Pollard

Hi Chris, Please count me in, I love finding LP only tracks it may take me a couple of weeks to sort it out as my LP's are all over the place after a recent move of home. We need to beat the Xmas rush so we don't risk them getting lost. Regards Alan

Hi Simon, hows things ? hope you are well, favourite taylor made would be :- Barbara Pennington - "24 hours a day" Regards Alan

Hi, 38 years since I bought my first record which was Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell "Two can have a party", completely hooked since that day, that record was bought with my dinner money and I still spend every spare penny on vinyl. Regards Alan

Awesome Pete, what a great clear video fantastic song, fantastic artist. Regards Alan PS just to prove the video's you post are watched I now have The Melodians / U Roy You have caught me on vinyl singles and I have also bought the CD Version Galore by U Roy and all the other artists brilliantly compiled by Tony Rounce so thanks to you both all the info and the original video that grabbed my attention.

As Roger has mentioned earlier this is probably the greatest double sider of all time, heart wrenching soul music Levi and the boys at their very best. My UK red & white demo is probably the pride of my collection. Regards Alan

I know the Sherries was the first record played at the Casino but I seem to remember The Tower of Power "This time it's real" being played not long after it, my memory isn't what it was so can anyone else remember it being played. The first LP track I would guess at The Marvelettes "Only your love can save me". Didn't go to the VA VA but I would guess at TheTempos "(Countdown) Here I come" I know was a big tune there. Regards Alan

Great news Billy. Does anyone know either Martin's mum or Dean's address to send Martin a get well message, I have mailed Dean but they have plenty on their mind at the present, can anyone help. Regards Alan & Judi

Standing on solid ground - Sidney Barnes - Midwest (re-issue) don't spend more than a tenner. Regards Alan

great news Dean, it sounds like there has been real progress. Regards Alan & Judi

Hi Dean, I'm sure I speak for everyone on this site and everyone on the scene who knows Martin (Mr Click as he is affectionately known) but we are rooting for him, like you say he is a strong character and person and he'll fight this illness, our thoughts are with you and the rest of Martin's family at this time, please keep us informed when you get chance on Martin's condition. Kind Regards Alan & Judi Pollard

Just getting this post back to the top, does anyone have any news on Martin's condition, Regards Alan & Judi

Any new on how Martin is anyone, Regards Alan

Hey up Martin, get yourself well mate, I know we haven't seen you probably since our Silver Wedding Anniversary, we'll see you soon, and we are thinking about you mate. Best Alan & Judi Pollard

Agree with most on here that The Pendulum was the venue, I went there regularly from about 1972 until it shut, Barry Tasker, Dave White and Richard Searling were the main DJ's, big tunes down there were, Lord Thunder "Thunder", The Autographs "Sad sad feeling", Dusty Springfield "What's it gonna be" (this version was played because they coldn't afford or track down a copy by Susan Barrett but for me Dusty's version is better anyway), The Marvelettes "Your love can save me", Larry Laster "Go for yourself", The Volcanos "The Laws of love", The Tempos "(Countdown) Here I come", I even remember Richard playing a new release by The Jackson Sisters "I believe in miracles", fabulous venue and Barry Tasker is still around, I talk to him regularly down at The Greatstone so like Rod suggests get yourself down to The Greatstone on the 3rd Saturday every month and bring your pen and a pad and you'll get most of the history of Manchester venues from the guys there, and I'm sure they will be very helpful, I know I'll help you all I can. Other venues include, Carolines, Baverian Beer Kellar, Belle Vue Elizabethan, Rowntree Sounds, Rafters, just on the outskirts of town we had Blue Room at Sale Locarno, The Greastone at Old Trafford, Blazers Stockport, Tiffanies at Ashton and many many more, alot of people have already mentioned Steve Sale, Steve was one of the real characters of the Manchester scene, he promoted many venues and he is still around I bump him to him occasionally but unfortunately don't have any contact details. Hope this helps a bit. Regards Alan

Hi Tone, U Roy "Version Galore" Double CD arrived today, I must compliment you on a 1st class compilation I have benn playing all day, I have been after a compilation of Duke Reids Treasure Isle stuff with artists like The Melodians, The Paragons, the master himself U Roy, Alton Ellis, The Three Tops etc etc and these CD's have it all including my number one favourite U Roy track "Wear you to the ball". Also thanks to Pete Smith for posting up the video initially of Version Galore that got my interest in the track. Regards Alan

Hi, Steve Plumb has a copy for sale at £40 for a red stock copy on his web site, Brilliant tune, just follow this path https://www.soulmusic.co.uk/Records_For_Sal...our_2_sides.htm Regards Alan

Cheers Baz, I was aware of the Toby Bullard track but wasn't sure whether it was booted as The Lyrics. Regards Alan

Does anyone know if The Lyrics on GNP Crescendo "So Glad" has ever been bootlegged and if so what are the differences to the original, Thanks in advance, Regards Alan

Just thought of another good slowie, Belita Woods - I just love you - Epic. regards Alan

I'd say about £40 should get you a copy. Regards Alan

Hi Shane, I agree with you on the Lorraine Chandler arrangement but the track that does it for me on the arrangment side is Al Kent / Wingate Strings - The way you been acting lately - Ric Tic. Regards Alan

Hi Steve, hope you are well mate, we are hoping to get to the Greatstone soon hopefully this next one if not the next one, we haven't been out at all since the 3 Greyhound All Dayer and we missed you that day as you rode off in to the sun on your bike. Unfortunately I haven't been too good and I am due to go in hospital shortly but I'll tell you more when I see you as I don't want to bore everyone on Soul Source, give my regards to the Greatstone team and put them in the picture for me. Regards Alan