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Mark V Studio was in Greenville SC. As were MD and the TexTown band. Thanks for info guys on the Dillard story but still curious re the TexTown Band from the late sixties - I know from a very reliable source that they recorded in 1967 as studio musicians, anybody know their line up at the time?

He was on the hit list for my book, shame he passed away before I got to them. RIP Mr Scott.

Any Dillard fans know anything about these guys from SC? I need to know who the individual band members were, which will help dispel a widely and long held belief about a particular well known Carolina track. Cheers Mark

Cheers guys, will check it out. Mark

Hi folks Trying to locate Alan Walden , other half of his brother Phil and Redwal / Otis Redding prods etc on Atlantic. Tried online but no joy , anybody here with any ideas? Cheers, Mark

80 I thought was fairly standard?

Just discussed the above with Nat Speir, he is 90% sure that it is him on baritone sax on the track, and remembers "Look my way" as being recorded around '66 or '67 at Arthur Smith's Studios in Charlotte NC, not NY. Does this tally with info you have Ady?

Anybody got 'A secret of mine' for my Frank Foster Harlem Rumble (Triode)? Not one of those dodgey edge warp things though please. Pm me, Mark

I'm in close contact with Nat Speir, founder of (Bob Meyer and) the Rivieras - he told me he was involved as a musician in some sessions with Maurice Williams in NY (think with Bob too) , which never saw the light of day - was this one of them Ady? Think Nat wrote some songs for him too. I must check out 'Look my way'. Was 'Nobody knows' (which was released) from the same session as this track?

That's the issue, the balance between using old obscure images or promo pics and the risk the author feels they want to take regards litigation if the original copyright holder wants to pursue copyright claim. In all cases, every effort should be made to contact the original holder . Some universities have a good practice policy in this regard, eg 3 written attempts to request permission. Even after this, could still be an infringement if somebody pops their head up after a no response. If the originator of the image can't be found at all or is undetermined, same thing.

Anybody know a copyright lawyer?!

Use of photos in a scholarly or editorial context as I understand it (both us and Uk) without seeking permission of the natural copyright holder applies to non profit organisations for research purposes eg research in an academic environment or other non commercial context such as an article written not for profit (and they still have to acknowledge source). In terms of commercial gain ventures I find it difficult to see the difference between a book and a t-shirt (unless the book donates all profits to charity)?

Sorry Paul, didn't have a watch!

....and newspaper images or clippings, even the smallest of papers from the sixties are archived or currently owned if they still exist by larger congloms - who tend to have a permission cost per use, they are after all in the business. I've had situations where I actually know the photographer who took the shots and is willing to grant permission but because they were a press photographer copyright isn't deemed theirs. Bloody frustrating.

Owned 3 of these (yes!) in the past and seen more, pretty sure were all styrene. On the other hand , didn't think there was enough mass demand for this ( as good as 'hip' is) to the point where someone thought a vinyl boot was in order ?

For my Carolina / Virginia / Georgia 60's soul final draft I've selected the bands I wanted to research and set a personal deadline to the end of this year, otherwise same thing, I'd be going on for years. As I'm only focussing on 60s, it is self contained from a date line respect suppose. However still got never-ending material coming in though, which I wont be able to be deal with this time around because of my schedule, but more than enough for a second edition! Also have found as you go through the process band members give you leads and links to yet more bands and history etc to research. It also means I can have the chance to correct any errors or omissions from the first book . Whilst we have this writers' guild thing going on, can I ask what folks are doing about the legalities of using band promo shots from a copyright perspective? I know there's an unwritten rule that as they was designed for publicity nobody usually pursues copyright action if permission has not been obtained, but technically we should be asking the booking / promo agency / label (where of course these folks can be traced).... in order to do the right thing I have been primarily using personal photos supplied by the band members who I have been interviewing, but just wonder what others are doing? The 50 / 70 year 'free all' rule doesn't quite apply yet I suppose.

Cheers Mick. The CD is actually a sneaky subliminal push for my forthcoming book, for those I haven't bored to death with the tale already! All the groups feature in it, most with band member interviews etc. Van Coble sent me the photo of The Tempests' trailer on the CD cover! Anyways, more playlists please...

All of the below for £45 the lot including postage, pm me if interested, Cheers Mark. Mosquitos - The Fly - Spear (Manny Corcado, tweaked and pressed by a Pittsburgh DJ in mid 70s) Mongo Santamaria - We got latin soul - Columbia (crack in styrene, but taped and plays without fault) Willie Bobo - Evil ways - Verve Willie Bobo - Hurt so bad - Verve

Second spot 2.00 - 2.30 ish Jimmy Armstrong - I won't believe it till I see it Steve Mancha - Monday thru Thursday Lonnie Lester - You can't go The Embers - First time Ernie and Ed - Indication Joan Baker - Everybody's talking Roy Hamilton - Heartache hurry on by Ascots - Anytime Delicates - You say you love me Johnny Guitar Watson - ain't gonna move Otis Rush - Homework Dickie Wonder - Nobody knows George Jay - Say that you love me Jimmy Gilford- Nobody loves me like my baby Chantells - Indian giver Mark.

My first spot 9.30 - 1000..... Jimmy Moore - Church street Sally E. Rodney Jones- Peace of mind Superiors - I'd rather die Billy Robinson and the Burners- Shucks you left the fire burning Lad Teens - White rice (inst.) Chico, Barbara and Jnr - Ain't I black enough for you Curtis Liggins Indications - What is this (.....oooooh yes!) Little John - Heartbreakin time Archie Bell - A thousand wonders Harold Burrage - Fifty fifty Merle Spiers - I want to know Mr Caldwell - Love Bandit Later spot coming..... Mark.

Thanks guys! Apart from some fine tuning with Where did I go wrong (any advance on the Catacoombs then?) then this leaves 'it ain't necessary' and. 'Aware of love'. 'Necessary' I am guessing is pretty much one of those juat always been around, or was it played on the back of Mamie Galore? And 'Aware ' I get the feeling more recent years, being an Lp track or the rarer 070 flip ?

Cheers Phil for your help once again!!

'Don't make it hurt' is the best 8 quid you'll ever spend, so soulful it hurts!

Sorted on the Where I go wrong scan, just need the JCP release of It ain't necessary ( must be owners own scan not pulled from another site etc please) Any more ideas on details of the others?

Got a year on that?