Eddie Hubbard

Rob Moss found the first Moments on Hogg , still got the letter from him saying" guess what I've found It's not The Fabulous Impacts "...Rob also discovered the first Kell Osbourne " Quicksand " , taped 3/4 of it on the end of a tape " what do you think of this - think it would go ? " .Remember taking the tape to Stafford and playing it to Butch and Dave Thorley , think Dave bought it in the end ? Think Rob had one of the first Wayne Anthony's " Blow me a kiss " [ Waylana ] Sold it to Guy who played the flip " Go Go Wedding " instead ...Thought of covering up the top side as Carolyn Crawford as Wayne sounded a little female with his young vocals ...Best,Eddie

Thats correct ....Best,Eddie

Think Tim Ashibende discovered Tommy Navaro , and sold it to either Guy or Keb , and couldn't believe in his opinion how rubbish it was ...Rod Shard and Dave Withers got Jackie Day from the States Ist copy .Best,Eddie

Richard Searling found it in Manchester , after Dave McCadden , Rod Shard and Dave Withers left it there , after finding a huge haul of UK stuff [ Modernsoulsucks can you confirm ] Spoke to Jimmy from B'Ham recently who found a copy , took it to Wigan and was amazed to hear it being played by Richard....The strange world of Northern Soul indeed !! Best,Eddie

Was Soul Twins from Record Corner , Chris ? Seem to remember you mentioning it on Richard's show a few years back ? Best,Eddie

Your Dad was a wonderful guy , really hope to make it friday , best wishes to all the family ,Eddie Hubbard x

Well worth having as well for the flip " Like a rolling stone " [ vocal ] which is unavailable in any other format ....Best,Eddie

Very well put Dave , best wishes mate ,Eddie

I'm so sad at this news , I've only known Alan and his Wife Judi for a few years , but in that time have been proud to have known them for their love and warmth towards each other and everyone around them . Alan for his love and dedication towards anything Soulful , Judi for her strength in helping Alan as he hasn't been a well man for years .This is absolutely devastating news, RIP Alan and love to Judi and the family xx Eddie ...

You 're not going mad , I remember that picture as well , though I seem to remember Richard was holding it .If I can be bothered to go up in the freezing cold loft I'll dig it out and post it up .Best wishes ,Eddie

Well I intend to keep attending venues until I'm at least 65 , so that gives me at least another 12 ' ish years .There's a few people younger than me still going, so that should extend the scene for a few years more .I think long term it depends on our offsprings taking up the mantle and embracing the scene , and using Mum or Dad's vinyl no doubt , if we haven't sickened them enough already LOL... I think the scene at the moment newies wise is pretty good , at least there are some venues like USOS , 100 Club , Burnley , Move On ,Lifeline ,Dundee etc that are trying to play something different , ok the attendances aren't always earth shattering but at least some people still care about the original ethos of the scene , to travel crazy distances , meet like minded people and hear records you can't hear anywhere else .Anyway ,would the last person to leave the scene please turn the lights out ....Best wishes ,Eddie

Was lucky enough to get a demo a few years back from a local collectors shop that was shutting down , for £7.50 - reduced from £15 !! Happy days ....Best,Eddie

Yeah Simsy ,The Tiaras on Op -Art as mentioned by Dave Fynn earlier on in the thread , Best wishes ,Eddie

Think it was " Suprise " it's a c/u I think .....Best,Eddie

Dreamin ' - Loleatta Holloway takes some beating for me .....Best ,Eddie

I was in the Banbury branch Wrighty , and it was on sunday .Think most of these stores have their music sent in on a main server , not like when I worked in Next and you had to keep changing the cassette ....Best wishes ,Eddie

Cheers Steve , I've been told the Cigarette Ashes is a home made job mate , interesting tho ' .....Best wishes ,Eddie

Glad you enjoyed it Ady , you ARE still young mate , not as young as me obviously , but still young LOL ......best ,Eddie

Thanks for that Dave , was only joking about Chinstrokers , sure they take it just as seriously as we do in Blighty , and judging by the amount of Deep Soul CD's and LP's that I've purchased from Japan , there must be a serious market for Soul music over there .Best wishes ,Eddie

No Philly , I didn't notice any chinstrokers ...they seemed to be just enjoying the music for what it is , with no politics etc , I mean whats all that about , if they aren't gonna take it seriously - it'll never last !! .......Cheers Eddie

Thanks Dave , set the heart racing when I heard it , do I know this , why don't I know this LOL........Best,Eddie

Just had a listen on youtube , think it could be Saint Etienne , thanks very much ,Eddie ...

They sure do Philly ......think we could do with importing a few for our scene eh ? Best,Eddie

Was in River Island today , and was about to leave when a record came on the in house system with the same backing track as Bobby Reed " The time is right for love " [ cue 50+ bloke stunned and staring into space , thinking have I died and gone to heaven ? ] Anyone know what it is , not saying it's brilliant , but that backing track is used throughout the record ......Best,Eddie

Fantastic isn't it Gilly , any idea what that record is with the same backing as Cigarette Ashes is ? Best wishes ,Eddie