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Fay Simmons - Please tell me I’m yours (Dec ‘59).

Thursday soul / R&B. PM to reserve. Postage UK £3.50 any quantity. ZZ Hill - You were wrong / Tomble weed - MHR vg- OK, so bit of noise as few marks / scratches, but plays through OK with no jumps - try it for £10. A simple clean up may help a bit too. Andre Williams - You got it and I want it - Ric Tic ex £20 same backing as Fabulous Apollos, Clarence Jackson etc Patti Drew - Working on a groovy thing - Capitol ex with company sleeve great version ex £10 Chris Jones - I'm the man - Goodie Train (scratch on Destination Unknown side but worth it for ITM side which is ex) £10

Chips Moman. The Record Producer Whose Genius Changed American Music - a book by James L.Dickerson. ***Order via link below*** The blurb: Chips Moman's genius began in the studio, where he instituted technical innovations that forever changed the recording industry, but it expanded from there with an uncanny ability to recognize hit songs when he heard them as rough demos. Moman often goes under recognised in his contributory role in the very early days of Stax before co-founding American Sound Studio, and carving himself an impressive production and songwriting career that blossomed with an unsurpassed string of hit R&B, soul, pop and rock records, rescuing Elvis Presley's career with his recordings of "Suspicious Minds" and "In the Ghetto". Not bad for a Georgia country boy who dropped out of school in the eighth grade and hitchhiked to Memphis in search of the American Dream (Paperback, 348 pages, illustrated). Order via link https://a-nickel-and-a-nail.myshopify.com/collections/books/products/chips-moman-the-record-producer-whose-genius-changed-american-music-james-l-dickerson

House of Broken Hearts: The Soul of 1960s Nashville (INSTANT PDF DIGITAL AND PAPERBACK VERSIONS) - a book by E. Mark Windle ***Available via A Nickel And A Nail ebook £4.99, paperback £14.99 - order via link below*** The Northern Soul of a Southern City…Nashville may forever be associated with country music but there is another story to the city’s past. In the 1960s an exciting, vibrant black music scene thrived in the night clubs and bars along Jefferson Street and in surrounding neighbourhoods. Ingredients for commercial success were also in place – charismatic DJs and promoters, entrepreneurial record store and label owners, a radio station making hip soul music accessible to teenagers across the southern states and TV shows which featured local R&B acts. It was even the time for white artists and musicians to experiment; a crossroads where soul met country. For a brief period at least, it appeared that Nashville was about to forge a reputation comparable to that of Detroit, Chicago and other cities of the north. Part pioneer and part follower of fashion, Music City is long overdue recognition for its role in popularising soul music. Author E. Mark Windle continues his quest to uncover the stories of artists whose recordings are now the stuff of legend on the UK and European underground soul scenes. House of Broken Hearts is an essential reference source for fans of the genre and indeed anyone wishing to explore an alternative version of Nashville’s rich musical history. Book specifications: PDF DIGITAL FORMAT and PAPERBACK. Reference / biographical collection. 180 pages, 100+ colour images. Order PDF via link https://a-nickel-and-a-nail.myshopify.com/collections/books/products/house-of-broken-hearts-e-mark-windle-black-and-white-version Physical copy (paperback) available here https://a-nickel-and-a-nail.myshopify.com/collections/books/products/ssss

Betty Wright - for sale: 1972 original performance contract (Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas) ***Order via link below*** From the Waldon Artists and Promotions / Paragon Agency estate. An original performance booking contract (AGVA # BC43138 ) for an appearance by Betty Wright at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Performance date December 1972. Details of venue location, rehearsal and show times, fees, terms and conditions, and deposit requirements are referenced. The document derives from the middle of her period with Alston label, within a year or so of "Clean Up Woman" and "I'm Gettin' Tired Baby". The contract package contains the orginal contract, three office carbon copies and three deposit riders. The contract and copies are all signed by the artist. Some minor staining but minimal creasing and no tears or defacement etc. Order via link https://a-nickel-and-a-nail.myshopify.com/collections/memorabilia/products/betty-wright-1972-original-performance-contract-lackland-air-foirce-base-san-antonio-texas

The Inside Story of Mr M's: Wigan Casino's Other All-Nighter - a new hardback book by Steve Whittle; curated and produced by Richard Searling. ***NOW SOLD OUT*** Steve Whittle tells the definitive inside story of Mr M's during its run between 1974 and 1981. The author presents memories of the much loved northern soul venue, including rare photos, interviews and background stories of the DJs that made it happen; like the author himself, Brian Rae, Dave Evison, Richard Searling and many others. This book pays tribute to the music, the life-long friendships and weekly trips to the legendary northern soul all-nighter (hardcover, 224 pages, colour illustrated). Order via link https://a-nickel-and-a-nail.myshopify.com/collections/books/products/the-inside-story-of-mr-ms-wigan-casinos-other-all-nighter-steve-whittle

Joe Simon - for sale, original 1966 performance contract (Macon, Georgia venue) From the Walden Artists and Promotions / Paragon estate. Contract (AGVA reg. # 96256) for an appearance by Joe Simon at an undisclosed Macon, Georgia venue ("to be arranged" at time of booking). Performance date June 1966 (two shows). Package consists of original contract outlining fees, deposit, venue details and terms and conditions. The contract date coincides with Joe Simon's tenure at the Nashville label Sound Stage 7, within months either side of the releases of "Travelin' Man" and "The Girl's Alright With Me". Contract is in very good condition, no tears and minimal creasing. Order via link below. https://a-nickel-and-a-nail.myshopify.com/collections/memorabilia/products/joe-simon-original-1966-performance-contract-macon-georgia-venue (I have others available which do not appear on the website. PM to enquire)

Thursday 60s soul and R&B sales. PM to reserve. Postage UK £3.50 any quantity. Paul Johnson - Pretty eyed baby - Checker ex £20 Danny White - Cracked up over you - Decca ex £40 Joe Simon - When - Sound Stage 7 vg++ (slight ring wear, plays ex) £15 Ray Charles - I chose to sing the blues - ABC ex £15 Roscoe Robinson - What makes a man do wrong - Tuff ex £20 Charlie and Inez Foxx - Hummingbird - UK London ex £10

RIP. Joe Simon bio I covered here... https://a-nickel-and-a-nail.myshopify.com/blogs/news/number-one-joe-simon-jackey-beavers-and-sam-baker-sound-stage-7-part-2-e-mark-windle

A few more in stock at A Nickel And A Nail (not many though so be quick)... Soul In Print. A History of Soul Music Fanzines and Magazines - Iain McCartney. The blurb: Soul music remains the biggest 'underground' music scene in the world with each weekend, pre-Covid19, seeing countless soul nights and weekenders fill the diaries. Records, on often obscure labels, change hands regularly for four figure sums. But for many to learn about those 'four-figure' tracks and those who recorded them, they have had to rely on countless diehards on the scene. Those who seek out details of an artist's career and compile discographies of the labels on which they recorded and then take the time to put it all into print in the form of a fanzine, or if finances allow, a fully-fledged magazine. Some of those publications failed to last beyond one issue, others longer. There have been books about the artists, the record labels and the venues. Now 'Soul In Print' fills a gap, covering the fanzines and magazines which did so much to keep the scene alive and maintain the interest which continues today (large format colour and B&W illustrated, 186 pages). Price £22.99 - order via link https://a-nickel-and-a-nail.myshopify.com/collections/books/products/soul-in-print-a-history-of-soul-music-fanzines-and-magazines-iain-mccartney

A few LPs for grabs today all ex condition vinyl. Covers as shown. PM to reserve, postage UK £4.50 any quantity. Len Barry - RCA £10 Bill Medley - MGM £10 MLK / Liz Lands etc - Great March on Washington - Gordy £15 Sam Dees 12” - £10 Billy Preston - U.K. Soul City £10 Jimmy Smith - Verve £10 Plus U.K. post. PM to reserve.

Anybody know if the early Popcorn scene's been documented (fully)? There's a book in there for sure. And those images in the clip are just superb. There is a short documentary style video also somewhere. I see what Ady says about his experience of it being less of a working class scene than NS, I also get it from other comments in other areas it was pretty mixed. Thanks for sharing Chris, is Gilbert Govaert still around?

Curtis Johnson of the Astors told me that they backed William Bell up on the superb "Crying all by myself", and what a great job they did of it. The harmonies are sublime.

FOR SALE Kelly Brothers original performance contract (April 1966), for a venue in Columbus, Georgia. Lists artists fees, dates, times, terms and conditions etc. Significant piece of history, as represents their Sims period, and the performance is just 5-6 months prior to the release of "Crying Days are Over". £20 secures (Free UK post). PM to reserve.

Saturday soul. PM to reserve. Postage UK £3.50 any quantity. Fred Hughes - You can't take it away - Vee Jay ex £15 Garnet Mimms - Look away - United Artists ex £15 King Williams - Patience baby / Fight for your girl - MGM vg++ plays ex just a couple of small marks £15 William Bell - Born under a bad sign - Stax ex great version £15

Some great paperback and hardback book titles available here (mainly soul / R&B themed of course), not on the website. Half are pre-owned, and half new stock but virtually all in great condition, and if you need the back-cover blurb just shout. Just £10 each INCLUDING free UK post. Comment or send a message to enquire. Apologies to overseas pals, but UK buyers only on these ones.

Eddie Floyd - for sale! An original 1966 performance contract (St. Petersburg, Florida venue). ***Order via link below*** From the Waldon Artists and Promotions / Paragon Agency estate. An original performance booking contract (AGVA #106880) for an appearance by Eddie Floyd at the Roseland Ballroom, St. Petersburg, Florida. Performance date December 1966. Details of venue location, rehearsal and show times, fees, terms and conditions, and deposit requirements are referenced. This contract from Eddie's early Stax years is significant when considered it is dated a few months after the release of "Knock on wood" and two months before "Raise your hand". The document is in great condition for age, with minimal creasing and no tears or defacement. Order via link https://a-nickel-and-a-nail.myshopify.com/collections/memorabilia/products/eddie-floyd-original-1966-performance-contract-st-petersburg-florida?fbclid=IwAR1Wc72cURA1mcmTyFXUF5HUQoCpOnOKEv8Ez9LLmG_Xkjqb3oUGNnJ6X1s

FOR SALE Garnett Mimms original 1965 US performance contract. From the Phil Walden A&P office estate, this contract is for an appearance at the Pi Kappa Phi frat house (University of Alabama). Lists artists booking fee, terms and conditions, venue dates and times etc. Single sheet contract, in great condition considering age. £30 plus UK post secures. PM to reserve.

Correct, also I have just restocked this book title at A Nickel And A Nail and available to order now.

Saturday soul. PM to reserve. Postage UK £3.50 any quantity. The Kittens - I've got to get over you / How long can I go on - Chess ex £30 Wilson Pickett - Nothing you can do - UK red Atlantic ex (same as the Bobby Womack rarity on Hem, and flip is the classic Everybody needs somebody) ex £10 Sam Bowie and the Blue feelings - Think of the times we had together /. Swoop swoop - Wingate ex £10 The Platters- With this ring - Canadian Columbia (nice format!) ex £10

Check this one out! The Van Dykes' June 1967 original performance contract, for a Durham, North Carolina venue, within a few months of when they recorded "Save My Love For A Rainy Day" on Mala. From the Phil Walden Artists and Promotions office estate, the documents contain dates, terms and conditions, plus artist fees. I have three original formats available - top copy (£20), and two office carbon copies done at the time (£10 each, print quality just short of top copy but still very decent, can send sample scan). PM to secure. Postage UK £3.50.

Just the one today - Chuck Jackson classic double-sider - In between tears / Getting ready for the heartbreak (Wand) ex condition £20, and will even chuck in the sheet music as shown and UK postage for free! Bargain! PM to reserve.

FOR SALE Willie Hightower - original performance contract (Redstone Club, Huntsville, Alabama). ***A chance to own another unique piece of soul music history. PM to secure*** From the Waldon Artists and Promotions / Paragon Agency estate. An original performance booking contract (AGVA no. BC33881) for an appearance by Willie Hightower at the Redstone Arsenal NCO Club, Huntsville, Alabama. Performance date September 1972. Details of venue location, rehearsal and show times, fees, terms and conditions, and deposit requirements are referenced. Contract is signed by Willie Hightower. The package is in very good condition and contains the original contract, three office carbon copies, and three deposit riders. Of particular interest, the original allocated artist assigned to this contract number was Mary Wells, but has been replaced (as shown in image) by Willie Hightower. Other material from the estate suggests that this was due to a cancellation of availability by Mary Wells' management. Looking at £20 plus UK post. PM to reserve.

Original 60s sheet music memorabilia. PM to reserve. Postage £3.50 any quantity. all in decent vg+ to ex shape, no tears, defacement etc. Barbara Lewis - Hello stranger £20 (US produced, gloss) Temps - I can't get next to you £10 (UK) Stevie Wonder - Travlin' man £10 (US, gloss) In between tears - £5 (UK generic, ie no artist reference but this is the Chuck Jackson song)

Monday 60s soul. PM to reserve. Postage UK £3.50 any quantity. Chuck Jackson - In between tears / Getting ready for the heartbreak - Wand ex two classic sides £20 Fred Hughes - You can't take it away - Vee Jay ex £15 Barbara Green - Young boy / Should have treated you right - Renee ex £15 The Violinaires - I don't know / Call on him - Checker ex £10