Kev Moore

Hi Theresa I was just thinking that 'back in the day' when things weren't so good and there was a lot of unemployment it was difficult to come up with the door price at times. if you're bringing up a young family on income support-does that mean you should bar those people from an event. Always was a discount for UB40's and Students when I was younger. £10 or £20 for a couple is a hell of a lot to come out of a fortnight's benefit. Never mind the travel costs. Kev

Hypothetical answer...... Sorry mate,This venue is'nt on next month because we did'nt make enough money to pay the venue ,let alone the dj's ,infact it cost us (the promotors) £100 out of our own pockets to put it on ,so we can't afford to run it anymore We were thinking of offering a loyalty cards for people who attend every month ,the people who come here ,come rain or shine ,the people we rely on to allow us to continue ,but it got confusd with elitism and we were getting labelled the soul police,so we sacked the idea. Kev ,i could (but i won't) name someone who travels probably more miles up and down and across the UK to attend soul venues ,who has had a bloody hard time through lack of work over the last two yrs ,than anyone i know. Whom if i had my way ,would get a "key's to the city " free pass into soul venues ,but does'nt! so why anyone should travel to a venue and expect a discount because he's down on his luck is beyond me. Don't even see any relevance with two guy's who've had the notion to try and come up with a innocent plan to get people to turn out to a venue by offering a incentive.

Never mind loyalty cards...here's a hypothetical converstion on the door of an allnighter. 'Sorry but I'm a bit strapped at the moment. Gord Brown has just strangled my families' income for the 5th time in 3 months. I haven't been able to get out for ages., but I need a shot of soul and a pint with my mates.' 'Sorry Pal, discounts only for our loyal customers' 'But I've been going to soul do's since the Twisted Wheel. I used to run my own venues and charity gigs.' 'Sorry Pal, discounts only for our loyal customers' So and so will vouch for me.' 'Sorry Pal, discounts only for our loyal customers' 'Tell you what then. Let me in I've some records for sale here. When I've sold a couple I'll come over and pay you.' 'Sorry Pal, discounts only for our loyal customers you'll still have to pay the full wack.' 'But I've come all the way from Grimsby tonight (to Manchester) to see my mate Franny.' 'Sorry Pal, discounts only for our loyal customers you've got to have attended this venue, or one of our Franchises three times to claim a discount.' Hardly seems worth it IMO and it smells bad, like Soul Police and eliteism. We're heading into a big recession and peeps should fall back on helping each other NOT creating divisions. Kev

Ste When I was asking around about this track earlier in the year the opinion was that it only exists on a cd release-you could look out for-What's wrong with your love-which came out on Soul King and is very similar. Regards Kev

Pm'd you. Cheers Kev

I'd have gone for Jelly Roll Morton, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Roy Hamilton, Sam Cook, Ray Charles, Clyde McPhatter and Jackie Wilson. Kev

Everything's Tuesday followed by I'm on my way to a better place. Kev

No problem Carl. Just keep doing what you're doing. It's all for the good of Soul Music. Kev

Thanks Have pm'd you Regards Kev

Ian's right Carl, many of us have been following your exploits and I have to say you've done yourself proud. Living the life many of us dream about. I applaud you and rightly you should be proud. If you do manage to put your work to vinyl I'm sure there would be enough of a market to make it worth while. Well done so far. Kev

Hi Albert Looking forward to Spain again. Last year was a real blast of quality. Just missed a w/d of The Superiors 2 days left $9.99 no bids and he pulled it. Hopefully someone will come up with one for me. Thought it would be cheaper than 35 GBP though. Kev

Couldn't agree more. The Little Anthony & The Imperials interview by Jason was worth the cover price alone. Priceless. Great to se all those Aussie issues they look good. Will have a few copies of TTB #11 at 100club so if anyone wants a copy search me out. Regards Kev

Hi I'm looking for a copy of The Superiors-I'd Rather Die-Sue 12. W/D prefered. Reasonable condition and price. Cash waiting for the right price. Regards Kev

I'd like to hear it Pete. if you can manage to post it again. Regards Kev

....Loco in Accapulco

I have both these and am a massive fan of The Four Tops but I have to say that The Dells version of 'Your Song' wins hands down. Best ever FT .....toooooo many. Favourite......I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) Kev

I have this on US Cameo. by The 4 Sharps. Is it the same group? If I remember the recordings are very similar. Kev

Not released but one of the greatest Motown tunes ever has got to be Suspicion. No Doubt about it. Kev

Thanks for the information guys. I thought it looked a bit special when I spied it. Can't imagine why no-one else bid on it! Cheers Kev

Here are the label scans Paul.

What's Goin On Kev

Yes they are mispelt on labels as well. Kev

Snap. only one R stamp on mine. I'm still wondering if they went on general release in Germany with the reversed labels? Or if there are any copies out there without the labels reversed. Kev

I'm thinking then that this pic sleeve didn't get a US release? Love the cover -a nice bit of artwork IMO Kev

Both versions great Mark. I'd like the Melvin Davis copy for I Must Love You as well but every copy I''ve seen for sale in the last couple of years have been battered with the-'still plays fine though' comment. I remember asking Tony Smith to play it at the Ritz (prob the same night I didn't ask you to play the record you never had). He was slightly worse for wear as the train signals had been on the blink and it'd taken him 7 hours to get from London to Manchester via every station bar on the route I guess. Dave Malloy had to cue the records for him. Anyway I asked for IMLY and he put SIMH on instead. Afterwards he said "Good job it's a bloody good double sider Kev" Lol Kev