Gilly

Hi Loren, I don't think you will get that much money for this, but you never know, I havnt got one and its about £100 over here with the centre in. Good luck mate and take care Gilly and Nicola

You've never said about this Rod, great stories, I remember when I first met him he would drink one can after another and smoke constantly and was he a man of few words sat behind his record shop counter but I did like him and its pleasing to know he asked of my well being thru Chris Anderton. Me and Tats sorted his entire garage out as all the shelves had collapsed and the records just slid out of the doors when opened. That was the deal me and Tats had with Bob, we tidy as we looked, and to be honest it made life a lot easier to do it that way, I know he loved the fishing and often went up to the lakes but that day he took a risk allowing us two to dig whilst he was away, of course we kept our part of the deal and on his return we opened the garage doors and I said "is that ok for you Bob", he didn't say much but you could tell by the smile on his face he was well happy, he hadn't seen the back of the garage wall since about 1972 and this was 1990

we will keep a look out for you mate

Doesn't sound that good in doors but its so good when played out

Not just the record shops but all things connected musically such as recording studios and old entertainment clubs things change so quickly over there, here is another example Butch sure you've seen these type of things much more than me but my first 3 visits to Detroit 85-90 I stayed at a motel Grand River@ 7 mile it was a safe area with a swimming pool. From 92-97 you could not book a room for a week, for a day, but by the hour, mind you that did include a woman and as much drugs as you wanted, like I said it had gone down hill and there was no mention of a fellow or even a sheep for that matter

Weve got one on Scorpion Kev, played it on Deans show last year, brill song

Theres one on discogs I think Ted

So that gives rise to The Pyramids Playboy Sonbert ( no record #) then Robb, Thank-you

I thought he had passed some time ago, a great man indeed, how old was he Neil I know he was in the music business at least in the later 50s RIP

Well that accounts for all of them by the look of it mate.......but you never know ?

Just a bit of info on Rat Race, Dave Thorley first played at Stafford its alt words to G Washington. Like My Baby. Went to Gino's house in 85 and managed to obtain a copy from him. They are hand written vinyl 45s He told me only 5 were made ( that must of cost a small fortune) So DT had one, now I had one, Geno kept one, a band member had one, that leaves one astray, happy hunting

Think you mean the Jamaican club on Spittle Hill Sheffield, only remember there being one. Knock on the door, a flap opens, they can see if your the police or not and in you go

Encouraged by Mr Fine Wines little story, here is a few words about Bob Mays. First time I went 85 he was on 7mile side of 8 mile, next time he had crossed the road to the 9 mile side of 8 mile so that would of been 87. I was on my own on that trip, got there late and he said he was closing up but if I wanted to follow him back to his house I would be more than welcome. He had a couple of sheds as "Weingarden" said with multiple runs of Mutt, Pelican, label stuff and a large double garage that when I opened the door slightly the records are tumbling out onto the grass,(quickly shut door) that's where I found my Sliced Tomato's on Lupin, never seen one before that. Talking of tomato's whilst I was digging around some of Bobs family were having a barbecue and I hadn't eaten for 2 days so they fed me as well. Back to the double garage, it was to bigger task to set about on my own so I took a chance and didn't go to far in, thinking I would pass it on to someone back here in the UK or on my next trip I wouldn't be alone (see these records were in boxes with plastic tape and written various dates mainly 71/2 ) you could see that they hadn't been opened from then. After I had finished up and had eaten Bobs mother came out to speak to me and had said if I ever wanted to stop at the house rather than pay for motels I would be welcome, how sweet is that. Time to go, can you ring me a taxi, no one of the relations took me back to Grand River and 7 mile. So for me it was like having a full service, records, food, sleep-over if required and taxi service. Thank-you Bob May's and family you are all stars. Gilly PS I did go back to that garage with Andy Taylor 2 yrs later and still untouched but that's a story for the forth coming book about record hunting C/O A Dyson and Nicola Anderson due out at xmas

I went to Cappys shop in 85 along with Guy Hennigan and Chris King. He had at the time an auction list out (still got it somewhere) With Yvonne Verne as the most prized one to bid on. Shop was on 9 mile at ? quite a bad area. We had to knock for him to let us in and already had I think 3 guys looking, we attempted to make friendly small talk with them but they were a bit rude.......that is until our 4th partner confirmed he was Richard Popcorn Wylie, so they very quickly changed their attitude as these guys were from Chicago and did a radio show and wanted Popcorn to do an interview on the show. For me the falsehood shone thru, I turned my back on them, too late. Remember Cappy sporting a beard and smoking big cigar and that rough voice that can go hand in hand with that smoke, cant remember if we came out of there with any 45s or not

Maybe not so obvious these days " Ready, Willing and Able. J Holliday and Clyde King. Still love it The other Fortson and Scott on Pzazz, although they cant sing its a great tune and very playable

The Servicemen for me are one hell of a group, love them to bits and its true we named our pet cat Hadley in recognition of Hadley Murells involvement with this group. Great write up on this group Chalky and so quick, love it. Its a real shame they couldn't of graced our stage over here at one of the week-enders. Thank-you guys for making my life that much better with your songs x Gilly and Nicola

I might have a spare Individuals what do you want to pay

Used to have the Sparton copy

Sad indeed x

Bang on fellow for sure

Remember seeing a stabbing there one time, some local knob attacking a soulie

Spoke to Andy last week and hes said the book will be out for Christmas 2016

and when the play is over and done youll realise it was all in fun iam gonna run right to your side and kiss away all those jealous tears from your eyes soon well play a part in real life, cus we will be husband and wife and forever youll be my leading lady, forever youll stay my leading lady the leading lady, in my heart.. Shakespear at his best

Its worth pointing out that Roger has a wonderful woman behind him too, Jenny x

A man with great great knowledge and off the cuff too, much respect. Now heres a funny personal one, I had just moved back into my old village (Willington) having lived in Burton on Trent for a couple of years. Roger came to stop over for one night so round the pub/ hotel we go, having been away from Willington a generation of local lads had come of age and were of drinking age and a group of them were playing pool. Me and Roger put our 20p down and awaited our turn (winner stays on) so we are up against a couple of younger lads and not doing very well, "just a minute" said Roger and off he went, when he returned he had a condom in his hand and promptly shoved it down one of the pockets. Well stood there being stared at by the two guys looking for an explanation from me, i'am as bemused as they are until Roger lets out "its ok, its a safety shot" the entire pub pool players all cracked up with laughter. As time moved forward a lot of the guys used to ask whens your fuckin mad mate coming down again Gilly