Steve L

Phil, after his spot that night I went up to Ted (I'd never met him before) and asked him if he'd come to the Attic and do a spot for us which he agreed to. The night was fantastic and he was soon asked to do spots at various soul nights round our area. Years later Ted told me that was what got the ball rolling for him and led to where he ended up......nice to have played a small part in his journey

RIP Ted, what a lovely bloke - you will be sadly missed by us all......

Not disagreeing about half price being a bargain of sorts but I dont think you can use general discogs prices as a comparison as a lot of sellers on there are completely delusional

Well I ordered 11 records on the 27th December and received 8 - all of which were graded as M- 5 of them weren't M- in my opinion so I returned them and they arrived back there 9 days ago but no sign of my refund yet (yes I have rung up) Almost 6 weeks and I'm not sorted out yet, not really satisfactory from someone of Johns standing - very disappointing experience Update... refund received

Ordered on 27th December and its still showing as processing, starting to get a bit cheesed off as its coming up to 3 weeks now. Yes I know there was the new year and weather problems but if he's doing them chronologically there can't have been that many before me can there? Plus Ive paid for special delivery which should minimise any delays from the Royal Mail side of things

I was looking through his site some time ago and came to the opinion that with time ticking away, he would never get round to selling a large % of them (especially at those prices) I also understand he has a large number of unprocessed records yet to be listed? So who knows

Its genuine I've bought a few although they haven't arrived yet. `I wouldn't necessarily call them bargains but 1/2 price takes them to a reasonable level for me which tells you what my valuations are compared to his

Strange this topic should reappear, went in Tesco yesterday and James Barnett Keep On Talking was playing as I walked in.....

A few cheap bits & bobs, Paypal F&F, postage £4.70 recorded SAM BAKER - I CANT TURN HER LOOSE (SS7) M- £25 KENNY BALLARD - I’M LOSING YOU (ROULETTE WD) M- £50 ROSE BATISTE - THIS HEART IS LONELY (PIED PIPER) VG+ £18 BLENDERS - A TALE OF SADNESS (DJ0) M- £50 BROTHERS OF SOUL - COME ON BACK (BOO) VG+ £70 JAMES CARR - A LOSING GAME (GOLDWAX) VG £15 CONTINENTAL 4 - THE WAY I LOVE YOU (JAY WALKING) M- £50 COOPERETTS - TROUBLE (ABC WD) M- £15 MALCOLM DODDS - COME SEE THE SUN (PARAMOUNT WD) M- £15 ERIC & THE VIKINGS - HURTING (KOOL KAT) EX £15 FREDDIE & SOUNDS OF SOUL - I CANT BREAK AWAY FRON YOU (PEARLTONE) EX £10 KENNARD GARDNER - DO THE SKIN (DORE) VG+ £75 FOREST HAIRSTON - WE GO TO PIECES (VINEY) M- £20 GAYLE HARRIS - AINT GONNA LET YOU GET ME DOWN (DCP) EX- £30 LEON HAYWOOD - YOU DONT HAVE TO SEE ME CRY (DECCA DEMO) M- £25 HOLIDAYS - I KEEP HOLDING ON (REVILOT) EX £10 MAYFIELD SINGERS - MY BABY CHANGES LIKE THE WEATHER (OUTTA SIGHT) M- £10 WILLIE MITCHELL - THAT DRIVING BEAT (LONDON UK) VG £15

This thread just sums up the quality of the rare scene for me, what it's all about. Memories of great nights dancing / listening to this stuff, When did you first play the mighty lovers c/up Mark? Probably my favourite record ever

I bought one from them last week, it came straight away

Cheers mate, forgot that one

What's the first track?

RIP Carl.......

I was just thinking the same, what a load of bollocks

God help us

SOLD Keep On Running Away Nasco original VG condition, plays well I think I overpriced this before at £350 so reduced to £300 including special delivery postage Paypal F&F no quible refund if not happy

Keep On Running Away Nasco original VG condition, plays well £350 including special delivery postage Paypal F&F no quible refund if not happy

There’s a lot of people out there shoulda gone to specsavers

A few bits for sale, visual grading - all play well Paypal F&F - £4.50 recorded delivery - refund if not happy etc MIGHTY JOE DRAKE – TRY TRY TRY (KAPP WD) VG £25 BROTHERS OF SOUL – COME ON BACK (BOO) VG £80 KENNARD GARDNER – DO THE SKIN (DORE) VG+ £50 EDDIE HOLMAN – EDDIE’S MY NAME (PARKWAY) VG+ £40 FRED HUGHES – DON’T LET ME DOWN (VEE JAY) VG+ £75

A few cheapies for a Sunday night Paypal F&F Postage £3.75 for 1st class recorded OLYMPICS – GIRL YOU’RE MY KIND OF PEOPLE (WARNER BROS) VG+ £20 SOLD RADIANTS – DON’T WANNA FACE THE TRUTH (TWINIGHT) VG- £15 MARTHA & VANDELLAS – IN MY LONELY ROOM (GORDY) VG £15 BOB KUBAN – THE CHEATER (MUSICLAND USA) VG £10 HOLIDAYS – I KEEP HOLDING ON (REVILOT) EX+ £10 FREDDIE & THE SOUNDS OF SOUL – I CANT BREAK AWAY FROM YOU (PEARLTONE) EX+ £10 CAROLYN FRANKLIN – TURN ME LOOSE (HAYLEY) M £15 MAYFIELD SINGERS – MY BABY CHANGES LIKE THE WEATHER (OUTTASIGHT) M- £10 ERNEST MOSLEY – STUBBORN HEART (FRYERS) M £10 DAN PENN – KEEP ON TALKING (FAME) M £10 IKE PERRY – DON’T TURN AROUND (NORTH BROAD ST) M £15 RINGLEADERS – GRIN & BEAR IT (M-PAC) M £10 VIBRATIONS – THE SEARCHING IS OVER (GO AHEAD) M £10

That’s what’s always created an “atmosphere” something that is sadly lacking nowadays

Of course this contributes to the almost zero levels of atmosphere in venues now as well -most of em don't look like they're feeling the music but thats another story I suppose

I don’t know but I don’t see many decent dancers these days (IMO of course) either in person or on videos, in fact I really don’t like watching video clips. I suppose not many look like they’re “in” it to me