Dave Moore

I can't use that facility here. Regards, Dave

Hi Mike, Yep, it would appear that 'The Chinks' are linked to many facets of the era's music. I suppose it depends on who people have spoken to and where their interest lies. It would make sense to me that their use is buried somewhere in pre soul music, just like so many other components of it are. Which Volcanos tracks have you got annotated as Mike Terry's? With Carl Fisher appearing at Prestatyn next March, he may well be able to shed more light on individual tracks, although I don't think he was involved to deeply in the production of his Arctic songs. There are many links/connections between Detroit and Philadelphia, not least being Earlbarb Music which was owned by MT and Jack Ashford. Jack of course was a native of Philly. The most obvious 'connection' being Yvonne Baker's versions of "I Can't Change" and "Mend The Broken/Torn Pieces" (although theses sides were recorded at Reco Arts in Philly under Kae Williams I think. When I asked Lorraine she had no idea how those tracks were picked up by Kae. MT played on a number of great Philly sides that were actually recorded in Philly too, including Jesse James' - The Horse, and a number of Brothers Of Love sides . Regards, Dave

Appreciate it Pete. Regards, Dave

Pete, Would you recommend the set? I've seen a couple of episodes, but only the ones that have specific stuff that I'm interested in. Does the full set cover the rise of Motown and PIR? Also, does it delve into the Chess story at all? ie. interviews with people? Regards, Dave

Problem is 'The Chinks" is a Philadelphia term. It refers to the simple, repetative guitar chord played on the backbeat. If I was to select one single strand of instrumentation that makes a Detroit sound it would be the drum fills. The whole Motown signature sound was built on Benjamins', Jones' and Allen's drum fills. There were many other important components too of course but when these guys banged out that metronome like like beat there was nothing like it. I think the problem with describing sixties regional soul sounds is that so much of it is so blatantly Motownesque. Many of the examples here on this thread owe more to Detroit than to Philly. The label may well say Philly but the ears say Detroit. Another example is The Valentinos "Sweeter....". For years people kept telling me it was Chicago, yet my ears told me Motown! When Tats managed to collar Bobby Womack last year, he finally confirmed 100% it was The Funk Brothers. When I interviewed the Harthon/DynoDynamics Team they seem to think that The Rotations track was recorded at Motown, actually in the Snakepit. The story was that Jimmy Bishop took the guys over there with a mind to strike some kind of deal with Berry Gordy. They took a vocal group called the Inspirations with them. Luther remembered playing on it and Weldon was certain that Benny Benjamin played drums on the session. The deal Bishop was trying for never materialised and the tapes were taken back to Frank Virtue's place on Broad St in Philly. The guys also remembered recording at Golden World. They remembered for sure because they ALL complained to me individually about being crammed into a car to get there. I suppose if one specific label, outside of Motown, could claim a sound that is associated with a geographic area then Muscle Shoals, Stax/Volt would have a decent claim but for me it would be Mirwood/Keymen. No doubting the sound of the string laden, uptempo guitar work from Messrs Smith, and Carmichael. The 'sound' of LA? Well maybe not alone, as there were others that contributed huge amounts too, but as good a claim as any I reckon. Good Thread. Regards, Dave

Anyone watch this last night? This particular episode gave a detailed inside look at Tin Pan Alley. Some fantastic interviews with the likes of Hoagy Carmichael, Irvin Caesar etc. Plus some footage of old Minstrel shows including Bing Crosby all blacked up and performing as Uncle Remus. Highlight though, had to be Irvin Berlin playing Alexander's Ragtime Band and speaking about "God Bless America". Some great acknowledgements about how black music formed the basis of a lot of the stuff but was simply hijacked by white music writers and publishers. It seems payola was also rife in the sheet music business back in the 20s. It's a great series and well worth searching out for anyone interested in American music, how it all developed and who the real 'movers and shakers' were. It's not ALL about the US scene, as you'd expect, but there's some great interviews with people who are no longer with us. https://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2008/may/01/popandrock Regards, Dave

I knew someone had owned one back in the day! We need a scan now..... Regards, Dave

But where's the scan of the STOCKER guys??? Regards, Dave

Eh? Did you tuck yer jumper in too? Only joshin' Regards, Dave

John, Convince Carl to sing: Storm Warning and The Laws Of Love Never been heard live before! Go on...DO IT MATE! Regards, Dave

Always enjoyed the radio slots whether listening or playing. Heard many a record for the first time too on there. If it became too 'polished' it would certainly lose some of it's charm and draw. If it ain't broke - don't try to fix it would seem the appropriate mantra. Regards, Dave

Paul, Thanks for the AF scan Mate - Excellent! I'm obliged. Regards, Dave

Yep, these are for the book Mate. Any Philly acts you come across with live appearance ads, I'd be grateful for. How is Kenny and your project progressing? Regards, Dave

Hi Rob, Many thanks for the great scan of the Monticellos! It's appreciated. I will of course, ensure that all contributors of scans etc receive full credit. I just need the following now: Aretha Franklin - I Can't Wait Until I See My Baby's Face - Columbia Regards, Dave

I'm obliged Sir. Regards, Dave

Hi Bob, Yes, I still need The Monticellos and the Sonji Clay Mate. We can delete the line I think. Regards, Dave

Guys, Could anyone supply me with good clean scans of the following: (300dpi) "I Can't Wait To See My Bays Face" by... Monticellos - Red Cap Aretha Franklin - Columbia Pat Thomas - Verve Sonji Clay - Songee Dusty Springfield - Philips UK If you can help I can be reached at hitsville2648@earthlink.net Appreciate any help. Regards, Dave

Hi Bob, Please send me that one too Mate. Appreciate it. Regards, Dave

Thanks Bob, I'm obliged. I just need the Little Joe Cook "I'm Falling In Love With You Baby b/w Doodle Pickle" -Two-Jay 1003A/B now if possible. Regards, Dave

Rob, Thanks Buddy. Regards, Dave

Hi Bob, Yep, can you send it over Mate and if I need to I'll have a go at photoshop with it. Can you scan at 300dpi and send to hitsville2648@earthlink.net Mate please. I'm obliged. Regards, Dave

Hi All, Could anyone furnish me with good quality scans of Little Joe Cook - I'm Falling In Love With You Baby - Hot Sherrys - Put Your Loving Arms Around Me - Hot/JJ Any help would be greatly appreciated. Regards, Dave

Russ, We'll never be 'normal' Mate. In fact I'll make you a promise.... If you do ever become 'normal', I'll pop round and un-normalise you miself. Rare soul will never become 'doomed' Matey. It's alive n kickin' just as long as we enjoy it. . Now then...... back to mi cheesecake! Regards, Dave

The wheels on the bus go round and round, round and round, round and round. Russ, U meks oiy laaaaarf! Regards, Dave