Ian Parker

whats the deal with this label? i've seen various tunes over the yrs: Bobby Diamond, Vibrations, Poppies etc. is it a legit pressing or a dreaded 'boot' ?

just tried to find the auction but it seems to have gone. what was the final selling price? I saw a bootleg of this tune fetched 50 odd quid. nice one Tone, keep searchin mate.

The Tymes - Here she comes

now thats some play list ...

Rita & the Tiaras on Destiny is ? a: legitimate b: Bootleg I have no idea, hence the question

Nice one Mark !! chuffed to bits for ya mate

ermmm. im lost now. mine is a demo, with the UV5134 in the deadwax, slightly raised edge, dull label colouring, but not really thin (the Carl Carlton of mine is the same thickness) .......... the problem lies ( me usually) with the 'trust' factor when buying. I bought mine as a def original, but these kind of things throw it all into turmoil ! I'm no expert, so ignorance/inexperience on my part has probably cost me a few bob. onward and upwards

now them's surreal moments I only have one..... Womack & Womack at Nottm Royal centre...... both sitting on the stage spouting a load of bollocks. possibly the worst gig i'd ever witnessed. or Edwin Starr in the early 80's at Yarmouth scooter rally . changed the lyrics to his tune 'smooth' " Smoooooooooth , the SCOOTER is smooth" a surreal (or cringeworthy) moment indeed

i'll take the Tymes please if still available

Tone, I have a mint 1972 Italian Polydor 'greatest hits' album with the following tracks on : sex machine make it funky (pt3) cold sweat call me superbad I got you/ i feel good money wont change you night train make it funky papas got a brand new bag soul power give it up, or turn it loose its a mans mans mans world hot pants out of sight let me know if interested

thats a big help Mitch cheers. also thanks to Ian who sent me a pm

I bought an 'original' recently. but there seems to be some argument regarding its' authenticity. . how can i tell this apart from a look-a-like bootleg? thanks in advance

The Grantham posse were there. Myself, Biz, Webby, John Gibbo &Tony Clayton of course . Hotter than Wigan Casino it was in that place, even in winter

is it a record you'd buy because you like it, or because or its rarity/demand/desirability ? https://cgi.ebay.com/TIMI-YURO-Itll-never-over-me-UK-Northern-soul-7-/150625478592?clk_rvr_id=246224841619&autorefresh=true personally its not one of my faves. if i had a grand to spend on a tune, i coud think of others id choose. anyway, what about you lot ?

Gloria Jones - Come go with me ? Dynamic, electric and in ya face

well i found one at a good price. thanks all

I'll speak to Mick ref the Stute

Cheers Andy. I was flattered to be able to play at Brid. I avoided the usual suspects like Willie Mitchell, Richard Temple, Denise Lasalle etc. but you need to get feet on dancefloors as far as im concerned, so i kinda played it safe with a few classics and some 'not so hammered' tunes thrown in meantime, i'll keep spending..... a nice Lynn Randell CBS is headed my way, hope to give that an airing somewhere soon

I'm looking for a playable copy of this. any ideas of realistic prices i need to pay for one? thanks in advance

playists from both the main hall & the club room (no particular order) Gene Latter - Sign on the dotted line Benzine - Village of tears Patti & the Emblems - mixed up shook up girl Harry Deal - I still love you Wilson Pickett - let me be your boy Jnr Walker & the all stars - Good rockin' The Poppies - Theres a pain in my heart (request) Joy Lovejoy - In orbit Ike n Tina Turner - Dust my Broom The Impressions - You've been cheating The Sapphires - gotta have your love Don Covay - Seesaw Gene Chandler - Such a pretty thing Major Lance - Thats the story of my life Peggy March - If you loved me (requests) Johnny Moore - Walk like a man Reperata - Panic Wayne Fontana - Something keeps calling me back The Detroit Spinners - I'll always love you Nolan Porter - If i could only be sure Doris Troy - I'l do anything Blanche Carter - Halos are for angels Laura Greene - Moonlight music and you Bunny Sigler - Follow your heart Little Hank - Mr bang bang man Jimmy soul Clark - Sweet darling Adams Apples - Dont take it out on this world Gerri Thomas - Look what i got The Construction - Hey little way out girl Spyder Turner - I cant make it anymore Bobby Hebb - love love love Billy Butler - The right track Rain/Charity Brown - Out of my mind Rodger Collins - She's looking good The Gypsies - It's a womans world Didi Noel - Let the music play The O'jays - I dig your act Barbara Lewis - Someday we're gonna love again Jeanette Harper - put me in your pocket Gene Chandler - I can take care of myself Might have been a couple more, but thats pretty much it Loved every minute !

Sister Dawn to the red Courtesy phone...............

AWESOME !! Raw and Soulful. saw him live 3 times, loved every minute! p.s. if anyone has a signed copy of 'How sweet it is' on a SOUL Demo, can i have it back please? mine was nicked from under my nose whilst at the cloakroom desk after a JW gig at Rock City, Nottm , early 80's ! I tried to get it signed at Nottm Palais a couple of yrs earlier but he wouldnt do it, this time he did, i was over the moon

I've just remembered a tune i heard being played at Station Rd , not a clue who spun it tho https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9X054Fdfw4 yes i know it was a Cleethorpes spin, but its forgotten and its a casino memory

Gil Blanding is played regular by Jim Atkins (fine tune) The Patrick Bradley was played at Black Hearts all day session Helen Shapiro - Dave Tid's 'Palais' Spots (nottm soul club) The Lucky Charms is a Tony Clayton spin (i think) I cant help with forgotten spins, never went often enough. its great to see some great records listed though

The TAMANGOES (Tomangoes) is on ebay at mo. B.I.N £80 thats the most i've seen any Grapevine single pricewise. still cheaper than a Washpan https://cgi.ebay.co.u...=item19c691ef48 wel it was until i spotted this https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/U-K-Northern-Soul-Duke-Browner-CRYING-OVER-YOU-/360374143231?pt=UK_Records&hash=item53e7f908ff