Andy Rix

I couldn't agree more Arthur ... It is indeed a wonder to behold Andy

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Hi .. having just trod on my copy I need to find a replacement Miss Madeline - Behave Yourself/Lonely Girl - Mar-V-Lus 6019 Must be in top notch condition please No snap, crackle or pop ! PM me if you have one with details Thanks Andy

The thought had crossed my mind !! Andy

In March 1976 Dave McCadden wrote an article for ‘Hot Buttered Soul’. I replicate the pertinent parts of that article below as it raises some interesting questions. “I’ve had a letter from a guy called James Scarborough with an explanation of the Cigarette Ashes/Trips/Jimmy Conwell saga. James was a studio session man on ‘Cigarette Ashes’ so I’ll quote him….. “I was a friend of Len Jewell’s and he introduced as a writer to Harry Graham. I showed him a few songs and I think he only released one, that was ‘Set Me Free’ (Performers — Mirwood 5536 — released 1967) … I’d been there a few years by then. I’d been there about 5 months and Jimmy Conwell made ‘Second Hand Happiness’ (Mirwood 5530). We were stuck for a B side so we used the backing track of one of his earlier songs. We called it ‘Cigarette Ashes’ same as the vocal, but Jimmy didn’t record the vocal under his real name. He called himself David Graham, his son’s Christian names, and the A side of that was ‘Why Don’t You Say I Love You’. ‘Second Hand Happiness’ didn’t do so well so Jimmy’s next release was recorded under the name Richard Temple, a detective hero in a TV series at the time, and was called ‘That Beatin’ Rhythm’ (Mirwood 5532) and once again we used that backing track. We had a hit this time so we dropped the tune, but by 68 we had a few newcomers and we tried them out by using backing tracks to our own songs. One of these newcomers was Roy Willis and we did a few demos on him using ‘Cigarette Ashes’ and the backing track to the Olympics ‘Same Old Thing’ …….. Roy’s record using ‘Cigarette Ashes’ was a monster number called ‘And I Kept Laughing’ and it was in the can when we closed down. I found out later that Len Jewell had used ‘Cigarette Ashes’ as the backing track for a group disc on his own label …. The group contained Jimmy Conwell, Earl Nelson, Len and two brothers Paul & Harry Colbert (The Tripps — There’s That Mountain — Soundville 101) Jimmy is now working as a teacher in Florida and Len runs a deli with me, but he still does a bit of production” Dave goes on to say “I recently got hold of the David Graham vocal cut and it has a spoken intro, but I’d like to get hold of Willis’ version” So the story doesn’t quite fit to the date of release of the 45s but might from a studio recording perspective. When Dave refers to the David Graham version does he actually mean Jimmy Conwell or is it another version .. and interesting to note James gives another song ‘Why Don’t You Say I Love You’ as the flip, has this David Graham release ever been seen assuming it exists … and have the Roy Willis songs ever surfaced .. maybe a queston Mr Croasdell could answer…. Your views are welcome Andy

It was me ... I think it got it's debut at the first showing of SWONS ..was that Kings Hall at Blackburn ? ....... I can't recall the date exactly I personally love her version ... And if you listen you can still hear Tommy's vocal in the background ! Andy

Check out the Eddie Holland Ace CD ... and maybe Keith Hughes could advise how to filter the 'Don't Forget The Motor City' data base to identify tracks they composed or performed Andy

At a guess the Ringleaders - Win You Over Andy

Does anybody have a video type recording of this or know if it can be viewed anywhere ? Andy

Yes ... one and the same Andy

I agree with Pete Andy

Wanted Edwin Starr - Time - Gordy Demo Four Tops - Baby I Need Your Loving - Motown Demo Vinyl copies, as opposed to styrene, preferred Please PM with price, condition & details please Thank you in advance Andy

thanks Mick that's very kind ...let's hope it's the right one! regards Andy

I'm after the DM 025206 pressing .. must be in good condition .. promo preferred PM with price etc if you have one I'm not around much over the weekend so might be slow to respond Thanks Andy

The studio was owned by Glen Fox ... current location unknown Andy

What are the recording studio details and town & state ... I can't make them out ! That might help in the search andy

Do you have a link ... I can't find this offer Andy

Hi I'd really appreciate top quality MP3s of the Spidells - 'Like A Bee' and the flip 'You'll know I need do' I don't have the 45 I'm afraid as Shirley Harley, who was a group member, would like to hear the tracks again If anybody can oblige it would be much appreciated Thanks Andy

Bloody hell Pete .. did the kids let you in when I was out

Sorry .... Couldn't resist ! all is good here

I have James Duval's, of The Epsilons, copy

Like many I've known Tony for what seems like forever ... and over those years he never changed .. a true gent with a warm heart, a big smile and a twinkle in his eye R.I.P. Tony Andy

I can't be certain but that must have played a part ..... I think the appearance of the, then unreleased, Contours 'Do the See Saw' band track as Tom & Jerrios 'Boo-Ga-Loo' would have led to a review of security arrangements Andy

... and actually this is such a wonderful idea ... paying tribute to those dear to our hearts that have contributed so much to our lives ... and we should pay our respects to Dave et al for doing it with so much style and integrity Andy