Dave Moore

For those in the UK that are blinkered enough to think that Northern Soul is still a uniquely British phenonmenon here's a few observations about the US RareSoul Scene from someone who's experienced it both sides of the pond. The niggles of politics that abound in the UK just don't exist here (yet!) The scene here is predominantly supported by keen knowledgeable "youngsters" who are searching out the real deal vinyl and are just as "dedicated" as anyone in UK. In fact if anything it's more difficult for them cos we (Brits) empied the place of most of the decent stuff a couple of decades ago!! The size of the place and the expense of promoting venues is horrendous here. You can only respect the guys who do it. We lose $$$$$ every time, but we still keep on keeping on. It's a fact that the UK is heamoraging 45s like never before to Ex pats and new fans worldwide. Surely that's good thing? Who yer gonna sell all yer rekkids too in 5-10 years time? Check out: www.hitsvillesoulclub.com www.soulclub.org www.centralsoulclub.com www.southeastsoulclub.com all happened this year! We're building and the foundations are solid! Regards, Dave www.hitsvillesoulclub.com PS. As for "negativity" Mike. I think it was taken the wrong way Mate. Sure you'd agree that the US/UK connection certainly worked last October and will again tenfold this September.

Regards, Dave www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Hi John, Yep, all sorted and I seem to have finally got mi ducks in a row so to speak. BIG thanks for the help from you and Ted. Top bananas.. Regards, Dave www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Many Thanks Mate. I owe you one (Well, 2 actually!) Regards, Dave www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Got a couple, but as usual they're the wrong bloody ones! Dave www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Hi Guys, Apologies but I need another. My copy is not up to the job. JJ Barnes - Our Love Is In The Pocket - Preferably the multi clored design. The help is well appreciated. TIA Dave wwwhitsvillesoulclub.com

Many Thanks Guys. Got it. Cheers Ted. Regards, Dave www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Hi all, Can some kind soul provide a scan (300dpi) of Jackey Beavers - I Need My Baby - Revilot Many Thanks guys. Regards, Dave www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Hi John , Just out of interest, did you have any result on these two at all? Both are on my wants list and to be honest have been for a while. Be good if some one has actually got them up for sale. Just wanna know so I can keep upated is all Mate, offlist if you prefer. Regards, Dave https://www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Feel free Mate. Try and make it 15-16 September (RareSoul Weekender). Have pm'd yopu about the liccleblakplatikfingwotweluv&tresures. Best, Dave

Hey Up Matey, Nice scan. Been looking for over 10 years for this W/D. You wanna let it go? Failing that I could always make Kim an offer for it! How's the family diddlin' anyway? Best, Dave https://www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

On LaBeat W/Demo probably agree. But LaBeat Issue? Loads of 'em over the years. Just the kind of record that disappears into collectors boxes and stays there is all. Regards, Dave https://www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Number of years ago I had the ISSUE and The Demo of Larry Clinton in my hands and had to choose which one to keep. I kept the Demo. Never seen another ISSUE. Anyone on here got one? Regards, Dave https://www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Well Done Matey. Invaluable. Top Banana! Regards Dave https://www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Kev, Hopefully we're going to the Orlando Record Show together next week. He and Ruth are just settling in at the moment so I'll get his details next week and email you with them. Best, Dave https://www.hitsvillesoulclub.com/

LOL! That's not collecting then is it? That's a "spot". I could never get mi 'ed round this sort of collecting. Still can't. A collector "collects". A DJ "turns over" records. Me.....I buy records. Don't really do much else wiv' em. Buy em, play em, stick 'em in a box marked "whatever" and move on to the next one! Sad innit!! Regards, Dave

Alun Bell is now living between Tampa and Orlando and is a member of the Hitsville Crew now. If you're up for a weekend of raresoul. Keep checking out the website. Details will be published shortly about the next Hitsville weekender in Orlando. Regards, Dave https://www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Could some kind soul email me a scan of this please? Think it was on one of the 100 club anniversary singles. TIA, Regards, Dave

Way I did it was to place them in the sealed container with my motorcycle. If you're shipping a motor, use that Mate. Any reputable Moving company will advise on the methods of shipping "fragile" bits. Insurance for moving records (valuable ones) is horrendous. Hope this helps and Good lUck with the move. If you fancy a weekend of "Real Deal" rare Soul in September the Hitsville Weekender will be a good call. Regards, Dave https://www.hitsvillesoulclub.com/

Any Joy Matey? Dave https://www.hitsvillesoulclub.com/

Touch Me Kiss Me Hold Me.....Black Pearl DEMO (Either copy) Cash Waiting. Cheers, Dave https://www.hitsvillesoulclub.com/

Carl Davis Riley Hampton Gerald Sims Willie Henderson Curtis Mayfield And so on and so on..... Regards, Dave https://www.hitsvillesoulclub.com/

Hi all, An opportunity has arisen to contribute to a compilation of Henry Stone's Northern/Rare soul output. Has anyone any hidden gems on the labels they think would suit and that they think should be included? Answers on a postcard please to....... hitsville2648@earthlink.net Cheers, Dave https://www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Diamonettes - Don't Be Suprised - Alston Regards, Dave

Hey Up Sid Lad, You heading out my way by any chance? If so....keep some vinyl back Mate. Thee's things afoot this side of the pond now. Good Luck Matey wherever you end up. Regards, Dave https://www.hitsvillesoulclub.com/