Andy Rix

It was a 7” ... Nigel Parker called in to see me the day he purchased it from Martin Koppel via Tim ... he’d been over to collect a few things ... Magnetics (Bonnie) being one ... he didn’t pay a lot for it as it was in pretty poor shape at the time ... lots of snap, crackle and pop ... I’m thinking it was £50 ... as we know it now lives happily with Mr Fortnum Andy

Well it is a fantastic recognition for Richard .. and I think well deserved for reasons that go way beyond playing a few tasty tunes over the years It feels like an acknowledgment of the importance of British culture in embracing the lost music of the USA .. I just wish Dave Godin had been awarded a similar honour but I can imagine when Richard receives it Dave will be in his thoughts .... in my dealings with Richard humilty has always been one of his most endearing qualities So bloody well deserved .. thrilled for him Andy

That must be the most heartfelt and beautiful tribute I've ever read. It's opened my eyes to a woman I only knew as a voice .. a jolly good one at that Thank you Alec for sharing your memories and the lasting tribute you've given her R.I.P Leola .. I feel I know you now Andy

Sorry to be a bit slow ! .. I can't figure out what'nvm' means I'm intrigued Dave .. Harry should have taken much better care of those masters. I was in touch with him early 90s trying to work out a licensing deal but, as I recall, all of his tapes were long gone Such a shame but a common story .. Dimitri Villard told me he'd binned all of the Jet Set tapes, never thought they'd be of interest to anybody .. heard that so many times .. heartbreaking really Andy

Thanks Chalky I’m aware of the other two recorded, but unreleased, tracks either via Tim or Gilly .... don’t recall we ever knew what they were but memory tells me they were cut at the same time as the Inferno 45 ... so connected to Duke Browner & Mike Terry and not George Fowler might be easier just to ask John .... when was April’s Fool Day ? Andy

So ... in his accompanying text for the current Dena Barnes auction 45 ..... https://www.raresoulman.co.uk/auction/soul-auction/soul-auction-ending-this-wednesday.html John states the Inferno 45 was her second appearance on vinyl "Dena Barnes : If You Ever Walk Out Of My Life / Who Am I ( You Ought To Know ) :Inferno: 2002 DJ (45s) It's is hard to believe a voice of such exquisite quality, the voice of an Angel; had only two 45 releases, this is Dena's second Detroit 45 unlike her first record guided by Motown trainedGeorge Fowler some years earlier. This Northern Soul masterpiece enlisted the services of Duke Browner & Mike Terry to provide heavenly words and arrangement for Dena to craft not one, but two killer Northern Soul classics" So I'm very familiar with the work George did at Motown and his stewardship of the 'gospel' side of things .... his production on LaBrenda Ben 45s .. and reports that they were a married couple ... but the consensus is that he departed about '64 even though songs released later featured his name and he is listed as the producer in '67 on a Supremes track Simple question then ... what is this other 45 .. I've never been aware she had another release Looking forward to learning something new Andy

Evening .... white DJ Copy wanted to upgrade please PM price and condition thanks Andy

This is such sad sad news. I always had a very soft spot for Winston .. he was kind, funny, had an enviable passion for his music and living life to the full ... coupled with a humility and warmth that brought him nothing but admiration and respect .. he was just a really cool guy My deepest sympathies to his family and closest friends R.I.P Sir Andy

The artist and title writing on the above is from the pen of Ian Clark .... I'm 99.9 sure of that .. I guess he picked this up from somewhere and then annotated the detail Andy

Another very sad day I have great memories of Pete that will be treasured R.I.P. Andy

Jeannine Greer .... Maiden name ... As I recall George was signed to Jobete as a songwriter which was the contractual reason for putting his wife's name on it it was also why any arranger credits, as on the Maltese 45s, were attributed to Mr Lucky .. George 'in disguise' Andy

It is true .. he put his wife's name on it for 'contractual' reasons Have you got a link to the article you could post ? Andy

Stemmons Express .. Woman, Love Thief ... Karma or Wand It was covered up as the Precisions .. Look There She Goes Andy

The issue .. looks like the mirror image scratched in run-out ... ZTSC-87423-ZA .. AT .. W

Lester Osband died in 2009 at the age of 96 .... I believe he owned the label Andy

I'm looking to source a copy of ... The Contours - Whole Lotta Woman - Motown 1008 ...the local H-55523 mix .. DJ copy preferred Additionally I'm after Motown 60s record company sleeves ... Tamla .. penny farthing, Motown .. record player blue and red ... and so on Please PM with the usual .. price, condition etc... Thanks in avance Andy

Thanks Tim What a legend .. that applies to you as well My all time No 1 musician Andy

I spoke to a number of people at the Handleman Company in the 90s .... including a guy who been working there since the 60s and he remembered Palmer Records ... he was very helpful and searched for me but nothing left at all .. be it 45s, master tapes, paperwork .. all long gone Andy

I specifically asked Kenny about this and he was absolutely clear that Goldspot was the first version and his local release. He then hooked up with GAR and the song was "done again" Andy

Best wishes to all Enjoy ... and have a good one Andy

Sad news .... basically she was just cool Another reminder that we should let those who have enriched our lives are made aware of how much impact they have made Andy

I remember the Horseshoe Bar very well. I started going there in 74 or 75 ... I was around 13 Sunday night was full on Northern and the resident DJ was Eggy Molen but Poke was there most Sunday's which, as you can imagine, meant we heard lots of good stuff Andy

Another massive loss in so many ways R.I.P. Dave Andy

There was a never a dull moment when Dave was around. He was enthusiastic, passionate and just good fun. A sad day indeed R.I.P Dave Andy

I think Timothy 'Timmie' Williams also recorded as T. J. Wiliams on Josie .. And co-wrote 'Drive On James' recorded by King George (RCA) I would agree that it is a New York recording Andy