Dave Moore

Aha. Happy Birthday to you Sir.

Hi Doog, An interesting thread but in my opinion you're looking for something that doesn't exist. I can only think of one record that was so far removed from anything already played that it made people sit up and take notice and even that 45 has grown mythically out of proportion to it's actual influence on 'the scene'. The Carstairs - It Really Does Hurt Me Girl. Having said that one of the biggest records of 77/78 was Dooley Silverspoon's Game Players and I would have thought that record would have gained plays without the door being opened by the Carstairs. It'd be interesting to hear why you nominated "Pyramid" as scene changing? To my ears it's actually a retro sounding record that borrows heavily, stylewise at least, from many records played for years before it.

Hi Albert, Is there something happening in 10 Days soulwise? See you in Valencia in April.

Thanks for the feedback guys, always good to know what people are thinking. Have to say, when I saw Jason's final graphics on the Wille Tee piece, put together with Colin Dilnot's geat text and John Ridley's 45 scans it really did look and read fantastic. I'm sure Mr Turbinton would have been pleased with the end result. It also brings home how much of a group effort it is to produce each feature. Great work/contributions by all concerned for sure. Rest assured we're busily burrowing/beavering away to bring lots more soul stories to the pages and we're always looking for people to put forward ideas for future features and contribute in any way they like. Also have to give a shout out to all the people who distribute the magazine too. Great sterling work by fellow fans that is greatly appreciated. For people who are lookinmg to complete the set as they are published, we now have Issues 1,2,4 and 5 back in stock but in limited numbers. Issue 3 is sold out and we can't reprint. Issues 4 and 5 will shortly be sold out and we can't reprint these Issues either. (Lesson learned on my part there). Future issues will be available though aplenty. Onward and Upward.

Issue #3 is now sold out from our stocks on the website. I think there are a few copies still with Alan, Beatin' Rhythm and maybe Funky Feet Records but that's it. At the moment there are no plans for a further rerun of #3 but I'll keep folks posted if it does materialise. We have ordered reruns of 1 and 2 now. Binders for the issues are in the pipeline.

The very last outpost for vinyl junkies that has yeilded any decent Northern 45s over the past decade on a reasonably regular basis closed it's doors in October. Central Florida is now so bad for soul 45s that I even stopped going to the Record Shows a couple of years ago. With the constant flow of tourists through the area what does show is snapped up the same day. Recent visits to Bananas and Rock N Roll Heaven were met with the following statement from Dave F and I: "My crappy sales box is better than their 'rare' and collectable' sales boxes". My advice to any vinyl hunter is to 'Head North .....and quickly!' Of course everyone thinks that i don't let on where the real stashes are! We had 'em away, years ago.

Hi Greg, The Angels Nightclub was under an NCP car park in the town centre. The music played there was a mix of JazzFunk and Disco. It was all chrome, stainless steal and state of the art lighting. It was the days of frantic dancing, people blowing whistles etc (long before then rave scene), and I think I'm right in saying that The Angels was regarded as the leader in terms of clubs of this nature. I only went a couple of times as the music wasn't really my thing and just round the corner was the Inn Plaice (Concord Club), that we used to run, which was Rare/Northern only.

Dave, Hopefully the Chicago trip will bring more artists out into the spotlight too. I know of a few that are going to be there that will enthrall us and the hunt is continuing for others. I'm sure Kev will update everyone in the Spring about who has been found and booked so far. One other important point about these trips is that the fans, (us), get to put $$$ directly into the pockets of the artists. My record room (as I know a few others are), is full of pictures, CDs, T Shirts, Autographs, vinyl, and anything else that the artists turn up with that I'll never play, dig out. Point is it's a chance to say thank you and celebrate the music with the artists who created it, up close and personal. For those who enjoy the company of legendary rare/northern soul artists there is nothing to compare these trips to. Without these trips the likes of Norman Donegan, Melvin Steals, Bill Oxendine, Al Johnson, etc etc would never have known that their music was cherished in the way it is by fans thousands of miles away. It also brings the music to the attention of US soul fans. Surely these are good things? Or are parts of the UK Rare/Northern Soul 'scene' too intent on seeing their glasses constantly half empty instead of half full? See you in the Windy City Mate. Dictaphone at the ready!

Subscribers copies were mailed yesterday morning and are wanging their way to you. Should be with everyone at weekend hopefully. Copies of the latest issue are now on sale at the website at: www.theresthatbeat.com Great features this month include: Willie Tee The Dynamics A trip around the historical soul locations of Philadelphia including a look inside the tape vault of Frankford-Wayne and the Philadelphia International Records' Sigma 2 studios. A peek into the world of 'Brown Pride' - The Chicano Rare Soul Legacy. A review of a fantastic Live show in the UYS featuring 4 of Rare Soul's favourite 4 acts and much more.......

Hi Adam, I'll take one off your hands Mate. Let me know when condition and price when you come across them will you.

Been looking for a W/Demo of this for what seems like eons. I'm reasonably sure I saw them around 77/78 but haven't seen any since. Not sure if it was the earlier release or not either. Any fellow vinyl maniac wanna confirm/deny the existence for me and confirm which label font is on the demo? Help appreciated.

I do what I can Mate.....

Happened to me once. A guy placed Billy Prophet on Merrimac upside down and I didn't discover it for good few months. Needless to say the chap in question was sent a solicitor's letter and will NEVER receive anothyer invite to the record room. Brother or no brother!!

The history of The Motown Pinks, including all the various takes of The Satintones and Sherri Taylor and Sammy Ward, different matrix numbers etc are all contained in a feature in Issue # 3 of There's That Beat! you can order it at www.theresthatbeat.comby clicking on 'Back Issues". I have only 8 copies of Issue #3 left so, best be quick though.

Hey Mike, You got Erica doing keep fit classes at home now!

I suppose it's a question of interpretation Mike but either way here's a few BB's I like: UpTights - Look A Little Higher - Alley Jimmy Beaumont - I Never really Loved You - Bang Little Anthony - It'll Never be The Same - Veep Ray Paige - Don't Stop - RCA Roy Hamilton - Reach Out for Me - RCA

I have absolutely no idea Mate.

The late Kae Williams Snr was a DJ/Record Producer/Record label owner in Philadelphia back in the day. The Junior label from Philadelphia (Yvonne Baker and The Sensations etc) was owned by him and was named after his son Kae Williams Jr. Mr Williams Jr is an accomplished producer himself and is still producing records both on his own and as part of a team when asked. I first met Kae Jr at Kev Robert's gig in Philadelphia along with Dave Ferguson, Dave Greet, Colin Dilnot and other collectors so eloquently described by Mr Sadot as sheep. I only mentioned Kae Williams as it seemed ironic to me that the thread was a lambasting of Kev Roberts and it was him who found Kae (or at least it was his gig that put us all together.)

Then you didn't look very hard Trevski Mate. He's still producing in Philly. In fact Kae Williams Jr was a guest at a Kev Roberts gig last year. How ironic! I'm sure he could put you in touch with Kae in order to send him a royalty.

AARGGHH!!! Sticky 'things' on 45s OR sleeves!!?? ARRGGH!!! Records should be file ad hoc in a pristine colored inner sleeve. No writing or stickers on ANYTHING, label or sleeve and then placed lovingly in a white cardboard sleeve which should also be devoid of any 'trashy" markings. It goes without saying that all labels should be completely upright within both sleeves. That way eveytime you dig something out - you find stuff you forgot you had! It is however, permissable to have various colors for the inner sleeve if you feel you need to hang on to some semblence of order.ie US Demos RED UK Demos GREEN Anything more diverse than is a no no. You may if you desire place Spindles/Spyders in the US DEMOS provided of course that they are all tweaked to the correct angle in unison. Hope this helps - though I suspect not.

Me too, that's why Hitsville's base is moving to Spain. Already hooked up with a few Spanish soulies. Valencia Weekender in april. Events all over the ppace with young un's and old un's all in the mix. Great collectors, fresh outlook, glorious weather, great food, and a hop skip and jump from the 100 club and the rest of ole Blighty...Can't wait.

Tony, Please pass on Bev and I's best wilya? Saw him at Guy's do - He was cackin' his pants! Told him it was walk in the park. He'll be even grumpier now for a few weeks! Glad it all went well.

That's the bugger I think Mike. Much obliged. How come I couldn't find that when I searched? Seen some great names through there, Mayfield, Davis, Hampton, Witshire et al. Much obliged Mate.

I wonder if any SS'ers can help me out........I'm trying to identify a studio in Nashville that had a 'floating floor'. IE the floor was suspended and didn't touch the walls. It was new technology in the early 60s and I'm trying identify which studio it was. Any help greatly appreciated.

Hi All, Can anyone shed any light on a studio in Nashville that used new 'floating floor' technology. IE the floor floated and didn't touch the walls somehow. It was new technology back in the early 60s. Any help greatly appreciated.