Tomangoes

Did Andy Williams sing 'whose little girl are you' Deram or was it his cousin Dany. Nearly same letters in first name, who knows.

Just be thankful it was'nt ' its all over me' oooooooooooooh sorry.

The 'other version' I heard last March was good. About 200 would be soul singers backing Jerry when he sang it live in the cocktail bar at the Wilshire Grand hotel LA. Swamp Dog rules OK.

What was the record - 'Many's the slip' - Present.

Just got round to reading this book that I picked up in LA and was lucky enough to get the author to sign. We are talking about the early history of obscure artists and bands from 1950s to mid 70s. Linda Jones, Del Larks, Baby Washington, etc etc. Label history, pictures, scans. web site if not clear on the scan. www.mictlan.com. Could be even more in depth if a clever Northern DJ added to the liner notes etc. Good reading Ed

It just does not come close to Lorraine. Sorry. Ed

Gladys Knight and of course the one and only Conisborough king of soul 'Tony - Amarillo - Christie'. You What You What You What You What You What.

Gwen Owens - Wanted Mel Britt - Running back Well about 1000 more really. Ed

The Story of the Del Larks is like the Shrine stuff, it was popular at release but certain people actually prevented it getting plays on radio stations. The ' Low rider' book I picked up in LA last March is full of history like this. Ed

Sterling Magee - Keep on - Sylvia. Dancing Heaven. Hug me , dont bug me. Infectious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Surely there is a way of knowing how many copies of each Motown single were made even as promos. If certain people have managed to get hold of archive tapes etc from the inner sanctum at Motown, a small detail like 'how many copies of Do I love you were pressed' must be easy. The story that almost all the copies were destroyed before release would only really stand up if it happened more than once. Motown was almost at its peak when this tune got pressed, not some back street 'one off' studio. If it were not so rare would it had been so popular? Cannot remember Chris Clark's version getting hammered anywhere or the instrumental. Personaly I love it, if I can have 3 months between listenings. Did any body find 300 wanted and needed's or my fave tomangoes recently? Ed

Steinways has to be there. Ed

I wonder if Lou listens to 'comin home' if it gets his toes tapping etc like it does mine. As definitve of a 'NORTHERN SOUL' tune as it can be. (Who was his 'woman' anyway). Get well soon. Ed

Is it just links to ebay, or does your anger reach 'all soul/auction bid sites' and other links with something to sell at other than a fixed price. What about promoters or DJs who may refer to a certain event in the post in a way that advertises it for free. Soul trip USA. Unless you pay for this sites upkeep, why should it bother you so much. Live and let live. Ed

I actually like the Ohio Players - Love slipped through my fingers. Out on my own on this one I think. I also prefer the modern version of Lighten up - Ty Karim. Ed

I sold a 'Satiron Yellow Demo' for about £25 a few weeks back, but stated at the time that I did not know if it was original. The Gallop was a backing track to a BBC programme about trains @15 years ago!! Ed

My dogs blacker than yours, as they say up t'north.

ANOTHER SCAN -

It just goes to show, especially in the States, everything has it price. What would be the most expensive Northern Soul related item? How about 'a sample of talcum powder taken from the floor at the Torch' must be worth $99,999,999 especially if it had the image of Major Lance in it.!!!!!!! Ed

Is there a link with the demise of the SWFC and the increase in certain promoters crazyness? Ed

How can you tell its not a reissue? Whats on the b side, the instrumental? I bet ebay would love the sales commission if it actually sold. God knows (literally) how much the signed copy would make. Ed

Just flogged the Gloria Jones single to a Marc Bolan (RIP) fan. Question. Has anyone ever played the 'RIGHT ON BROTHERS AND SISTERS' JW track? If not, they should as its a great slightly slowed down equal of IAGK. Ed

Great Story. I bet any big guys called Ralph had to have it around that time, just like everyone called Gordon was deffo a Moron. It makes you wonder where these songwriters find the inspiration to pen such obscure lyrics, especially in Northern Soul records. 'Tired old ladies kissing dogs' 'Excuse me while I kiss this guy' 'Don't know where you are or where you've been, you been living a life of sin' Inspirational or what. Worse still I always sing along. Ahhhh. Ed

RB HUDMAN OR HB BARNUM I READ SOMEWHERE IS ON A&M. GOOD UPTEMPO DANCER IF NOT A BIT POPPY. ED

Come on then Mecca lovers, who was Ralph, in the 'Your like a Pig Ralph' line after the FB ate the whole thing. Such a contrast in music styles played there. Only went twice at the revivals around 1979/80. Ed