Rich B

Flip side is pretty good too isn't it?

That is top drawer!

Temprees has a lasting place in my heart, bought home a lovely wdj, when I put it on in the front room the old dear sang it word for word! I can't hear it without thinking of dear old mum!

After seeing several items here that are the same as I sold to John Anderson, it set me to wondering who owned them now - things like the Canadian "The Larue", the De-Lites etc. Or anything as far as it goes... If you own any and you don't mind letting me know (via pm if you prefer) I would be very appreciative. regards, RB

That is class, thanks for drawing it to our attention Rick, and thanks for posting the video Russell.

Fair enough Kev, probably best left eh? No one wants to fall out!

Thanks for quoting me KevH, I fully understand my opinions aren't always popular (and they never were), but back in the 'good old days' (I think that's irony?) I don't think a promoter would ever ask a dj to do 30 minutes. I would also like to say, that I made no reference to 'decent' dj's as cited in your later post (not that you implied I did, but clarity and all that), I wouldn't be qualified to make that judgment. And Toads point about "too many dj's" seems fairly relevant to me, though I think an hour is enough eh? The world has clearly turned since I was an active member of the scene, and in truth, who cares what I think! Even I don't...

Never done a spot of less than an hour - what would be the point - just to get behind a pair of decks?

Probably on the flip of one of his others Peter - when I recorded them to put on itunes I didn't note that very important piece of info - just have a bunch of random OP tracks! I don't think I have heard anything by him I didn't like though. best, RB Wished I had taken my own advice more often!

Well my memory isn't what it was either Arthur - and my knowledge was never up to much!

Don't forget the flips Peter, some lovely stuff. Isn't "Come on home" on the flip of "Main string"? Top drawer!

just for reference I was obviously talking about "Please give me one more chance" US Decca lp

"This ain't just another dance song"?

I must confess I don't care who he batted for (so long as i's not Derbyshire...), I remember hearing "Please give me one more chance" (at Cleethorpes) and thinking "I won't hear a better track tonight!

Well said Peter, "He sent me you" and "Main string" are top drawer - but h did all those things on Yellow Sun (?) to did't he? "Wind me up"/"Let me do it" and there is a bunch of stuff on Spotify. Can I say that here? A great soul voice.

Does the backing on Jack's album provide any clues?

Can't imagine Colin being that confrontational myself - rumour has it (rumour...) that he waited til Levine was in the states to play Jerry Fuller!

When I first heard that record (Brit, about early '75) I though "200lbs of natural born joy" seemed a tad excessive - now it would appear I am more of a soul "heavy weight" than Oscar!

I prefer to think of them as the Magnificents who did "My heart is calling"! Good question though...

Couldn't agree more - played alongside some very distinguished company and still made its mark - the test of a great record!

From recollection even though the labels had different names the manufacturing process looked very simlar, wasn't there even an instrumental of "Paybacks a drag" played too? "Heading west"?

Sam was the first dj I heard play it - John A as the person who supplied it?

I always thought it was the same record? Was I mistaken? That said, I only ever owned the Smith Brothers, but heard the Magnificents out a lot at the time.

Don't worry, it takes all sorts, we can't like every thing can we.... Takes all sorts mate,

Thanks fellas, much appreciated. Imagine my embarassment when I found it in my itunes! best RB