Dave Moore

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

Sorry for my absence over past 3 weeks: Real World soul project took priority. This morning's offering: I collect Mary Wells records and still haven't located a nice clean demo of this 20th Century outing. Posted this just as much for the video as the song though. Great footage and a clip that shows just how important her Motown roots were to her success as they tried to recreate not only the sound but the 'ambience' as well. Regards, Dave https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RPZ9XSpJhw

Because Robb, not everyone is born with 'the knowledge'. It takes some of us a while to catch up. :D Regards, Dave

Hi all, Anyone here score any 45s at Webbs during the 70s/80s/90s? If so could you email me at hitsville2648@earthlink.net Any help is appreciated. Cheers, Dave