Eddie Hubbard

Hi Kev ,I never said it was a failed Wigan spin , those tapes were home made from Gillys records that he brought round .Think Skip Jackson was a Mecca side wasn't it ? Best,Eddie

Ha Ha , you're too kind Gilly ..Still got the tapes from those days , Skip Jackson , Fantastic Epics etc ...All the best ,Eddie

And that's what it's always been about Ian , travelling to these obscure places to hear records[ and possibly buy them ] you couldn't hear anywhere else - great isn't it !! Best,Eddie

Gilly , do you remember when you used to turn up at me and Elaine's and get me out of bed from my night shift LOL ...You always had some interesting records for me to tape and on this occasion you had Larry Wright from Popcorn and a Popcorn and The Mohawks Popcorn bag , given out at Cinemas in Detroit in the early 60's [ have you still got it ? ] Great memories of those days , even if I couldn't get back to sleep afterwards Ha Ha .....Best wishes ,Eddie

Ian , you'll kick yourself .....Yvonne recorded her version of " I Can't change " c/w " Mend The Torn Pieces " on Junior records , sure you know that tho ' .........Best,Eddie

Hi Ady , like the previous poster , I remember the article from the mid 70's , in Frank Elson's column in B & S , where he listed a chart from Ian Levine which was made up of downtempo records .Dan Folger was amongst that bunch of '45's . I made a mental note of it and pulled 2 white demos out of Golden Oldies in Seattle in the summer of 1980, a week after Tim and Nogger from Stoke had visited the store .....Best,Eddie

Hi Kev , was talking to Julian Bentley today about The Shalimars and all the other Verve /MGM stuff , most of it was Bradford market I think , loads of 'em ......Best,Eddie

Bobby Hutton was Guy at Stafford C/U as Casanova Bennett , Dean Courtney and Bernie Williams were Ian Levine I think ....Best,Eddie

I remember this being a Stafford side for the flip C/ U as Experienced Heartmenders " Whats your name , whats your game " , not sure when " Baby " was first played tho' ...Best,Eddie

Excellent it is too Ady . On the subject of Cecil Washington , I remember you had one of the early copies , from Craig Moerer in Portland around '81 ? I remember it was around the time I first got married LOL....We were going to Yate together after Wigan closed .Best,Eddie

Who discovered Al Williams ? was it Koppell or Anderson ? Covered by Richard as The Masqueraders " Nothing " ....Best,Eddie

I've got " On a magic carpet ride " by Derek Martin , Ady .It's on the Roulette CD from a couple of years back ....Best,Eddie

Bloody hell, 24 then Dave ? LOL.....stone mint as well ... Best,Eddie

I think because the first copy to be played was an untitled acetate ? Ady C . can probably confirm ? Rob found the first actual released copy .Best,Eddie

Yes Kev , anniversary ' 45 .....

Who discovered Frankie Beverly " Because of my heart " ? I remember one Wigan oldies night ,Mick Smith lent Searling his cracked Rouser copy to play , I was stood deck watching at the time .Sure Mick mentioned that it had been played at The Torch ? I got a copy on Fairmount for £25 in the early 80's off Dave Raistrick , how many did you have Dave ? Questions Questions LOL.....Best,Eddie

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 ...