Tomangoes

Never heard that before? Did you mean: Ed

Was lucky enough to meet Frank up close and personal, sing dilyiid along side him at the la2004 gig, and I too hope it's genuine because it is the most famous tune in the swons, even if it's not the greatest! Ed

At least half the 'tribe' were not there....more likely youth club soulies who jumped on the bandwagon. No problem for me, but don't wear a badge if you did not go so to speak. There has always been them and us..... Always will be. Ed

I don't know if John Manship reads these posts or not. I don't know if he only had the same info as we have seen. I do know that he sell a lot of records that are rare in one kind or another, and that would include test pressings. So if it's true that he is stating it's a fake, it has to hold some merit, and I guess he would state why, which seems to be the missing link to this issue. Ed

Although it will probably not be revealed....if an ownership log of the test pressing was available....it would surely end the speculation! A potential £50k item has to be put under the microscope, so to speak. Ed

Its not yours to smash is it? Ed

For 250, or for that matter any demos to be made, would there quality control depth not have had to have passed it first? Can't see any vinyl being produced if not? So why did Berry just not let them get sent out to the radio stations and see the reaction? Seems drastic to destroy something that obviously cost a few bob to make without giving it any chance at all. Ed

Google search says motown was the biggest customer of the nashville plant. 250 demo copies of dilyiid..were cut, and only 2 survived when Frank got a full time job with motown if he gave up his singing aspirations. As I said earlier, masters must have survived to officially get the UK issue released. I'm sure more info will follow! Ed

RIP to a real 'soul star' Ed

I rest my case...

Amazing. 1975 release Issue & Demo Roulette boots? Not seen that before. I'm guessing just a reissue under a more saleable name in the US? Ed

Are both sides the same or vocal/inst? Do they play well? Would this have been used to cut the UK issue? Ed

Are there normally more than one test pressing of any record? I've only seen one up close and personal, and that was long after tonight is all over which was in the possession of Jim's son in LA. Ed

If only we had the t'internet then and could have streamed in these shows.. Another classic..

One for the modern rooms indeed!

Was this show undervalued for its ability to get the soul stars some great exposure? One of my favourites.. Ed

Cleggy sounds from S n S, but chuck means it the most. Similar story to Tomangoes.....Husband missing his wife etc. Best follow up record, Shane Martin - I need you!

Don't forget our Ruby Ed

This also featured on Soul Train! Ed

Cheeky! Good luck. Ed

Ok, and is it for sale? Ed

Nice record but don't know. Contact the guy who posted it up on the tube........ Some great records with the same / similar title out there. Ed

Just Brothers was the American musical duo of the brothers Jimmy and Frank Bryant and ... In 1969, with new member Willie Kendrick, the Just Brothers negotiated a deal at Johnny Nash's Jomada label. Willie Kendrick remembers making Carlena.. Ed

I think sharing knowledge is a corner stone of this site. I love forum topics where I can contribute and share what I know, and learn from others. Nobody knows everything, and it's by sharing that others feel at ease adding their experience and knowledge. In this topic, if it results in lp only tracks getting an airing, great! I used to own a huge collection, and sold them to a lad who dj's a lot partly because I wanted some of the lesser know stuff i've had for years, to get a few plays. If the buyer gets some glory, good luck to him...he knows that I know...etc. KTF Ed