Dave Moore

Here's one on which I'm sure it's BY and H 'getin' down'. Great soul record. Regards, Dave https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ff1TMNIelzA

I met Al in the hotel foyer in New Jersey at SoulTrip USA. Unfortunately the group (Unifics), turned up too late perform and most of the people were leaving the event. I was sat with my laptop and the group were sat in an area within earshot, sort of looking lost and not knowing who to speak to when I thought I recognised Al. I then put soulclub.org on, turned up the sound and played "The Beginning Of My End". He immediately come over and said "That's us!" I said "I know and it was produced by a hero of mine!" (Richie Rome). We then spent a few hours together over coffee and donuts and on my return to Florida where I was living at the time, relayed the meeting to Jason my mate who it transpired was a huge fan. I gave him the contact details and Jas produced a fantastic feature on Al (and The Unifics ) for Issue #9 of There's That Beat! As I've commented before, records are important for sure, but it's the people that really count. Great memories of the group, their enthusiasm and especially AL who was absolutely dumbstruck when he saw the feature we published. Sleep well big fella.... and the heartiest of congratulations on a job...extremely well done. Regards, Dave PS - Bev still has a few Issue #9s if anyone wants to read a full account of Al's (and the groups) musical lives. bevmoore@earthlink.net

Topics merged. . Regards, Dave

Biggest 'scene' changer ever..... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...The Internet. Without a shadow of a doubt. Regards, Dave

Does look a bit odd. Anyone contacted him? I'd bet my house at least some of the buyers are members on here. Regards, Dave.

Looks like first seller gave backword Pete? Regards, Dave

The Chubby Checker has received positive feedback from the buyer. Looks Kosher to me? Regards, Dave

Ben Knight was with Detroit group/trio, Brothers of Soul. Ben Knight wasn't the original Knight member though , that was Richard Knight. (no relation as far as I know). It's Richard that is primarily the Knight of Bridges Knight and Eaton fame. Ben Knight joined the group after their late 609s outings. I think, without checking, around 1969. Hope this helps. Regards, Dave

Full and extensive story of Jerry's life coming in the new book. Spent a great day with him ending up with a Pizza Party next to his offices. Some great anecdotes and photos too! Ross and Renzetti - LEGENDS! Regards, Dave

I think it's a valid point that Tim makes that maybe you've missed because of the anti bootleg stance that most of us adhere to. When unissued material is located and deemed worthy of release, often the owners of the material don't see it as a commercially worthwhile venture and are happy to simply ignore it. I doubt whether Ed Wulrum owns any of the material but is the guardian of it due to his studio responsibilities. In this case then we, the fans are denied it when we'd be happy to pay for it. I think another great example is the Motown stuff that has limited vinyl appeal but for many of us more avid fans of "The Sound Of Young America" we are simply ignored or the eventual release of the CD sets etc don't appeal. some of the bootlegged studio sessions would never have seen the light of day had it not been for the determination of some folks. It's a fine line I'll grant you, but I don't think any artists/producer made music for it to be safely locked away for generations after. It's a quandary and I suppose collectors who despise bootlegging (as I do), could be called hypocritical but I see it as two separate issues, although intrinsically linked. Regards, Dave

Here's one I own (Mines a minter though). Early release by the World's First Soul Supergroup! Dave

Yep, fair enough Ady, I'm not privy to any info so was just relaying what I heard from Martin and Tim via radio interviews etc at the time. Tim was right about one thing though...some fantastic stuff came from Ed Wulfrum at the time eh? Regards, Dave

Martin was definitely radio interviewed (I think by Richard S) in connection with the Solid Hitbound tapes/material he obtained. (I think whilst Don was still alive?) He unearthed things like Edwin Starr - Has It Happened To You", Sharon Soul (?) Girl Crazy and LV Johnson - Recipe, Joey Kingfish I Wont Hurt You.. alongside alt takes of some known things. I think I'm remembering correctly. This would have been around 96/97 maybe? Surely other people remember all this? Regards, Dave PS. Just found a piece written by Tim B in Manifesto that may well verify at least some of the above: Probably the most interesting for me is Rob Moss’ item on Ed Wolfrum and his observations, as a studio engineer, on Detroit recordings of the sixties. Don Davis used to use United Sound studios quite a lot back in those days and at Goldmine, we hit a deal with Don to release material he owned, a lot of stuff came from there — a situation Goldmine financed in terms of retrieving material from old masters. In fact stuff keeps emerging rather mysteriously from what would appear to be that source and I’ll say no more, suffice it to say that we obviously weren’t offered all the tracks mastered at the time. It is also rather disappointing, nay astounding to learn that Wolfrum has a ‘library’ of unreleased material which Rob claims ‘will probably never gain a release’. Hands up those that think that to be an acceptable situation! If this is true then Wofrum is doing no-one a favour. And whilst legal situations may be murky who is really going to complain or be precious about it? If anything the producers of said music probably have legal entitlement anyway. I’ll always remember Davis stating that he did not sell Solid Hitbound productions to Ric Tic or Golden World either outright or in perpetuity, and certainly not to Berry Gordy!

2 threads on this subject merged. Regards, Dave

Yep, that made me smile the second I read it too! Proper collector! I'm sure many on here have dealt with John over the years, especially when he was a 'resistant' soul 45 seller. Many a bargain to be had then. Bit different now mind! Regards, Dave

It must be in the genes. Nothing beats a great live performance. Regards, Dave

I think many on here will identify with Teftellers outlook. Regards, Dave https://www.fuse.tv/2013/10/why-i-paid-37100-for-one-record

I think Martin actually owns the rights to this Richard? He and Tim reissued it on the Connoisseur label in UK back in the mid 90s (with an alternative take if I remember correctly. I thi nk it was all part of the Solid Hitbound stuff Martin purchased Regards, Dave

He He! You new to this soul scene lark? Regards, Dave

Sorted guys. Many thanks. Regards, Dave

We're soul fans - not freakin' social workers. If the likes of Spyder Turner, Al Kent, Harthon, Jaylynne, United Sound, Watts and 103rd St, The Snakepit, Groovesville, Muscle Shoals, Geo-Si-Mik, etc etc etc don't make you feel welcome then maybe...just maybe, you're in the wrong gaff. Regards, Dave

Howard Tate - Baby I Love You - Verve DEMO ONLY Any help appreciated. Regards, Dave

Hi Dave, Great stuff! I'm obliged Sir. Regards, Dave

I've never seen a WDJ either. But that's what I want if possible. I've learned over the years to never say never! Nah then........who's got one? Regards, Dave

Think that Genie is well and truly out of the bottle Mate. And has been for some years! Regards, Dave