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Obviously Freddie Jones and Estella Dennison are known cover-ups, but some of the songs in that Mecca ad may have been made up names and not even referring to any particular track. Soussan pressings were taking a lot of heat out of the scene in those days; anything you could do to put him off the scent or send him down a blind alley was considered fair game. Even wants lists sometimes featured fictitious records like I can't get enough by the Monk Higgin's Band. Well I assume it's a fictitious track.....

Lot of venues were littered with cassette recorders near the stage - lots of girls took them too. (I got my brand new Grundig confiscated by da management once at a near empty all dayer at the Heavy Steam Machine in Stoke). But Wigan was most definitely the most taped venue ever.

Agree. In fact the whole "Sophisticated Soul" album is worth a mention for it's sublime arrangements. Motown at it's very best. Someone mentioned the drumming on Dan Varner's classic. Powerhouse stuff and my girlfriends fave for that reason.

I'm almost sure I heard that distinctive drum intro sampled and looped on some hip hop thing last year. Given the label and artist, I still can't believe it took so long for that record to turn up and get played out.

You naughty lad! I pride myself on ordering it from Boots (PT109?) and having my girlfriend nick it for me when it came in

Just dug out Dee Dee Sharp, Standing in the need of love. Haven't heard it in yonks. Don't know if this Wheel monster ever gets played nowadays, but to me it's gorgeousness personified.

Jesse Fisher was a Midlands Monster around 74, probably big everywhere but my memory fails me. Breakout.. the ultimate Youth Club record in Worcester circa 72. Real handdbag stuff. Odd; hated it then, but love it now.

Thanks Linda - that's one for the faves

Love the drums. Really get off on killer percussion - and some of the guys that played on our anthems were simply awesome. I mean, we all love Motown for the driving beat, tasteful pick ups and awesome fills by Benny Benjamin, Richard "Pistol" Allen, George McGregor, Clifford Mack and even Marvin Gaye. But so many other great drummers graced our favourites, unsung for the most part. For example, can you imagine the Salvadors without those blinding drum fills and congas? Those guys was no journeymen. So.... Any other tracks that stand out for you just for the drumming alone? Off the top of my head: O'Jays - Working on your case (Snare that just cracks and fizzes. In fact, the early Gamble and Huff stuff was always stand out for the drumming imho) Robert Parker - Watch Your Step (Toms and Cymbals) Dana Valery - YDKWYIL (He doesn't do a lot, but the little fills towards the end still give me tingles) Colin

These days I'm loving My Heart Needs A Break equally as much as Just Can't Live My Life. Impossible to choose, but maybe the gorgeous harp in the latter just swings it.

Couldn't agree more. Didn't Barry White produce it? I remember Dave Godin tipping it in a B&S mag back around 71 along with Viola Wills I Got Love. Two storming sounds on UK president on big fat vinyl grooves.

What is the current value of Rare Stamps? Any idea anyone?

Slightly off topic, but I bought a copy of a Booker T. classic Time is Tight. It was in a junk shop. Some joker had scratched out the word "Time" on the label and scrawled the name "Jan" in red pen above it. Maybe it was my imagination, but I'm certain I could see the pent up frustration in his desperate handwriting.

Interesting to see who played there in 67; Maxine Brown, The Vibrations, Edwin Starr, The Jimmy McGriff "organ trio", and many more. Wow!

We never cleared this up - is John Harvey still living? And anyone remember his mate ex Graduate Records in Wolverhampton, Roger someone... They were partners in a record stall on Worcester's market before Kokak started the Inter City thing.

Just now I'm playing... Mel Brit - She'll come running back This heart of mine - The Artistics You're not loving a beginner - Jesse Fisher Don't think I'll ever tire of those three!

My advice: don't sell unless you absolutely have to. I sold my British collection in 1981 and it's one of the biggest mistakes I ever made. I long to get those records back, but unless I win the lottery I'll never afford them again.

Just a word of appreciation at the turn of the year to Solar Radio for flying a soulful flag amidst the dull mediocrity of British radio. I'm a fan. Support these guys; they deserve it. Colin

You're a man of taste. Probably the best Motown record ever. Was playing it this morning. Still gives me shimmers 35 years after I first heard it. Just one thing though; if you're spinning it off CD, try and kick it into mono; the stereo mix spoils it.

Can't imagine my world without the magic of Tamla Motown. The Temptations - Girls alright with me. Give it a spin and it's suddenly summer. Happy New Year to all. Colin

Welcome to Soul Source Scoop, Stick around and enjoy it! Colin

You could also try pressing F5 - that should refresh the page. We all did a good thing didn't we? Soul Club is such a useful resource. Hat's off to all. Colin

Excellent idea, but HUGE potential for arguments. I could imagine the errors/corrections being larger than the book itself!

You're absolutely right Neil. If you haven't heard it check out "You Only Live Twice" by Lorraine Chandler. A stunning Pied Piper production, that undoubtedly was made with Bond in mind.

All your Christmas wishes returned :-) Wishing all Soul Source members a happy and peaceful Christmas. Colin