Dave Moore

Real 'un I reckon. But check your deadwax. Mine has 11126-1 and 11127-2 Regards, Dave

John, The Vibrations were based in Philly once their reasonable success at Okeh started petering out in 1967. Clive Davis was already looking at Gamble and Huff with a view to distributing their releases and asked them to take over the production responsibilties of the group from Carl Davis. Of course Carl Fisher was already established there, (Philly), through his songwriting for The Volcanos and work with Dyno-Dynamics in 1965. (Through Weldon McDougall) . Their early G & H stuff was recorded at Sigma in 1968 but stayed with the Columbia company (Okeh, then Epic), but once the group looked like it's shelf-life was coming to an end they were released and G&H signed them to their new Chess distributed Neptune label and put out their first 45 for that label in 1969. Keep the Philly stuff coming Mate! Regards, Dave

Hi John, I'm not 100% sure but I'd certainly put some of it down to the Radio DJs Mate. When you look at the strategy of Hy Lit, Jimmy Bishop, Sonny Hopson, Georgie Woods, 'Jocko' Henderson etc they were all involved in Labels, Publishing, Artist Management etc. Also, Philly during the late 50s early 60s was THE pop music centre of the USA. With Dick Clark syndicated to every major city, Bernie Lowe's Cameo Parkway set up inventing different dances on a weekly basis, Frank Virtue harnessing the future MFSB gang, etc. I'd be stunned if the local Miami musical 'moovers and shakers' weren't 'plugged in' to that scene in some way. I know that Bishop and others went to Detroit looking for a tie in with Motown in some way. (Think Mr Gordy sent them away with a flea in their collective ear). Have you spoken to Henry Stone? If anyone would have an insight it would be him. I'm not sure how his health is but he was more than compis mentis a few years ago. Might be worth a shout. You discovered anything in relation to the Rita DaCosta 45? I seem to remember Pandorra being a Florida label. Regards, Dave

Modern Recaps of course also released : "Never Too Young" on Swan Records which used to get plays a couple or three decades ago. George Tindley was leader of The Dreams on Rowax before putting out some great sides on Wand too. Not forgetting their outing on Doo Wop records "Ain't Gonna Worry About You" . Great stuff John. Can you send me a good copy (600dpi) of the Red Caps ad Mate? I'd appreciate it. Regards, Dave

Great stuff Mate. Who was Voodoo Pete I wonder? Regards, Dave

Thanks for posting these. Great to look at and conjure up all sorts of images about who/what people could see back then and where. Your right about Miami - an eclectic place back then. I suppose part of it may have to do with the fact that many middle class Americans discovered Miami as a holiday destination around that time. Punting a well know act like the Drifters to a bunch of holidaying New Yorkers probably made more financial sense than booking a Detroit quartet of unknowns. Then of course you have the Chittlin' Circuit that would ensure that groups followed each other round the Southern States week by week appearing at the same venues on a rotation basis. ie. Get booked at one pace and you appeared at 10 others on the circuit. When you speak to artists many have good memories of Miami and Florida in general, in respect of appearing there in that particular era. I don't think Miami suffered from the same dogma as maybe Mississippi or Georgia did. Perhaps because it was only just establishing itself? Times have sure changed now though in Miami eh? Regards, Dave

Looking for good clean copies of the following on PROMOS only: Tommy Hunt - Words Can Never Tell It - Dynamo Sonny Sitt - Double 0 Soul Of - Wingate (Anyone seen one?) Supremes - Nothing But Heartaches - Motown (Map Design only) Any help appreciated. Regards, Dave

I think this came from Martin Koppell via his deal with Don Davis? The alternate take came out on Tim's Connoisseur label with an unreleased Edwin Starr song on the flip, whilst the original take came out on a Goldmine 7s with Sister Lee on the flip, If anyone has a test pressing or advance copy of the Connoisseur disc (printed font), I'd be interested. Regards, Dave

45 was done about 10 years ago, I think by Dave Brown's Philly Archive set up. Shouldn't cost more than a tenner I would have thought. at lest that's what I paid around that time. Regards, Dave

Was lucky enough to take Mr Walker out to dinner a couple of weeks ago in Horsham, Penn. He gave a valuable insight into the workings of the studio on Castor Ave (which we also visited). This, unreleased at the time, 45 was done as a demo and before he knew it The Agents had it recorded and leased to Liberty Bell. Regards, Dave

Still playing catch up with the thread. Today's offering from a lady whose upbeat musical style contradicted the sad personal demons she carried inside herself. A daughter of Philadelphia, this is probably her best known outing but there's a lot more to this lady's legacy than this one epic dancefloor favourite. Catch the interview about her 'jingle' work. Bit of a 'looker' too eh?' Best, Dave

Shirley Turner: Just been legally released by Paul Mooney. Regards, Dave

Regards, Dave

See you in a couple of years Phil! Regards, Dave

Hi Tony, hope you're well Matey. Exactly. But the disc definitely states "A Philly Production". I know Cameo Parkway had a Sentra subsidy but when I asked around the city a couple of weeks ago no one seemed to know anything about the Sentry label. I know it's not an absolute but with the Bobby Joy being #103, I was kinda hoping someone may have copies of 101 or 102. Onwards and Upwards! Regards, Dave

Intrigues - In A Moment - Bullett WHITE DEMO No wol, stol or any gubbins. PM or hitsville2648@earthlink.net if you have one to shift? Regards, Dave

Anyone know anything about the Bobby Joy "Sweet Devil You" Sentry 103? It states Philly production but I can't ascertain if it's a Philadelphia label or not? With the TRC release adding to the confusion....any help would be appreciated. Anyone got any other releases on the label? Regards, Dave

Listening to the 45 it doesn't sound like any of the Virtue house band. (Not saying it isnt but it's certainly a more raucus and powerful sound than they usually produced). The song is produced by Stilran so I've contacted Johnny and Luther to see if they can shed any light. Regards, Dave

Does anyone know anything about these guys? Who were they? I only have one 45 by them but it's a version of 25 Miles that would rival The Funk Bros original! It was recorded at Frank Virtue's studio in Philly. Any help appreciated. regards, Dave

Tried to PM you but it states your not eligible to use the PM system yet. Will email you when you become eligible. I presume it's because your soul source account is brand new. Alternatively you can email me at hitsville2648@earthlink.net Regards, Dave

Heikki, Great stuff! Loved the whole feature. A great group and a great label with a great history. Well done man. :thumbup: Regards, Dave

I collect 60s Promo LPs, (especially Supremes!), if you have any in really nice condition drop me a line at hitsville2648@earthlink.net Regards, Dave

Not a huge fan of her voice but Diana Ross would have turned in a million seller with it for sure. Think of her success with "Remember Me". She would have replicated it with TWPYB I reckon. Regards, Dave

Not old hat Mate at all. First time I've heard the demo of the song too. Nice one. Any interaction with the artists is fantastic in my eyes. Great that people take the time and make an effort to let them know how much their work (much of it unpaid), means to us. Regards, Dave

John's story and his association with Harry Balk, Impact, Duke Browner and the TL song were all told in There's That Beat! about 6 years ago. (Issue #2 I think). He's a great bloke and was joy to interview. Coincidentally: Nick and Dino (the co writers of TWPYB), also had a release on Impact Records and if I remember correctly, were the writers of Gloria Gaynors Massive disco smash - I Will Survive". Best, Dave