Jim Elliott

Now I read Kent are throwing out the Doris Duke Canyon album on cd with extra tracks, just when you think it can't get any better, it does! Bloody marvellous Jim.

I may be a fan of the best music in the world (but on re-reading my blurb) I can't bloody spell can I!?

Whilst stuck in traffic the other day I was lucky enough to be accompanied by Dave Godins' 'DST' vol 4 cd and the wonderful Jaibi unreleased track filled the old VW with deep joy, it was only then I realised just how many unreleased tracks the Steele Road Sherlocks have been responsible for over the years. The list is huge, San Franciscian TKOs, Jeanette Jones, Ben E King, Eddie and Ernies ' You make my life a sunny day' the ubitqitous Melba Moore (which will always remind me of the 'Northern' special that the Whistle test did in the eighties) Maxines 'Torture' and 'I want a guaurantee' what about Chuck Jacksons ' Millioniare', Lavern Bakers' 'Im gonna get you', Tommy Hunts' 'Pretty part of you' The Platters' ' not my girl', Garland Greens' 'Come through me', The Mayberry Movement and who can forget the RCA fest that was Rare Collectable and Soulful!? Kenny Carters 'Whats that on your finger' defies description, all with incredible sound quality. But thats just the dancers, the two Big City Soul lps of mine are worn down to a matte finish now! Jnr Lewis' 'The man who had everything', and Chucks version of Van Mcoys ' I cant stand to see you cry' are, (IMO!) two of the best records I have ever heard. These are not thrown together to make a quick buck out of the current 'Big Spin' , but are compiled with a respect for the art of the music itself, the punters and most importantly perhaps, the artists. Sermon over. Cheers Chaps Jim.

Will never forget seeing Ray at the 100 in the early 90's, one of the best nites of my life and then seeing him again at the Yarmouth weekender shortly afterwards!just bloody awesome. R.I.P. Jim.

KFC and Soul music. What a load of arse.

Recently whilst propping up the bar at a local soul nite, a dj(?) played a track by young Lisa. As much as I like her voice and do confess to owning a cd of hers I'm not sure that it constitutes Soul does it? Dance music maybe. To top it all whilst out doing the crimbo shopping I found a cd alledgedly of the rare soul variety compiled by someone who really should know better with said track on!! Has it come to this? I mean seriously, we've all got records at home which we'd love to hear out but never do, I mean when was the last time you heard an Esquires or Artistics tune played at a soul nite?? Is it me? Jim.

Be great to hear this booming out at a do, great stuff, LA a go-go.

Quite a few album trax have been pissing the neighbours off recently O' Jays to prove I love you, pir Exciters you got me, rca Spinners your the love of my life, atlantic Les Mcann sad little girl, can't remember Willie Hutch lets try it over, rca Gladys Knight together, soul Lifestyle trying to make it up to you, mca Don Gardner we're gonna make it big, master 5 Artistics I'm gonna miss you, practically the whole album Loads of others, why don't people play lps?

Sorry, another question! Recently picked up a tune by the Gazmeister called 'Come what may' on Truth and it's really rather nice. I'm sure someone told me it's on the album but can't remember who, anyone know if it's ever had any spins?? Seasons Greets, Jim.

Billy Thompsons 'Black eyed Girl', words, for once, fail me.

To my shame I've never flipped it!! Cheers.

Ta for the info folks, better try my more dubious sources! Have a good one. Jim.

Don't laugh but I can't find a copy of this anywhere, it's not rare surely!? Cheers Jim.

Apparently an old Staffordshire spin. Thanx to the Scots vs England niter at the big 1 oh, oh. in '91.

Rummaging thru my depressingly meagre collection the other day I stumbled upon Larry's fine disc 'Thats just what you did' bought it a good few years back for £50, anyone any idea how much it is in these rather bizarre times? Cheers Jim.

Come back Clarky!!

Crossover, umm, still not really sure what this naughty little saying means but I'd plump for, Margie 'One more chance', Bobby P 'Im in love with you' & Willie Hutchinsons 'Lets try it over', absolutely impossible to decide on one choon for me I'm afraid.

Seem to remember that Johnnys' barnstorming version was issued on the much missed Kent series, NO, No, not my girl Lp can't remember the number tho, came out in '86 I think.

'Jerry Butler offers the spice of life', or something like that, on Mercury I think, my mate and fellow healthcare professional Lee Bates tipped me off about this tune a few weeks ago, great stuff. Happy hunting.

Top record that, 'Up for a let down' from the albums' also worthy of a spin or two methinks, never heard either one out tho'!

Bloody superb record, I think the 'Out on the floor tonight' album must be the soundtrack to my (misspent) youth, remember whistling TTAM on the way to school when I lived in Kent! RIP JB.

Can't help with the Tanny thing but /has anyone ever played his ABC stormer 'What if a man', cor what a scorcher! Seem to remember some chap reviewing it in SOS a couple of years back and the neighbours havent spoken to me since it came thru' the letter box.

Have to concur with Tony re: 'You've got to believe in thine ownself'. Utter pants. Surely we havent stooped to the level of playing this?! Thank Christ I was too young in the seventies.

Oh dear, what have I started here.

Happened upon a Northern niter in Sydney whilst backpacking with the better half a few years back. They had it about right, dodgy venue in a dodgy area ( Kings Cross) Just what the Dr ordered for a lonely Soul boy. Cracking nite, loads of beer and quality chat. If my memory serves me correctly I think two rather Foxy young ladies were the instigators. Bit difficult dancing in walking boots tho'.