Eddie Hubbard

Good choice Pete !! Best ,Eddie

Dean Parrish - I'm on my way ? Secondly Bobby Paris - Nightowl and I walked away .Nowadays, Timi Yuro - It'll never be over Must be up there ? Best,Eddie

Dead right Pete , used to love the way they cut those sausages into a circle , and the knickerbockerglories !! Great story mate .Best,Eddie

I agree , probably the greatest inst . ever , thank God for Mike Terry !! Best,Eddie

Yes it was Gerry Marshall ,Steve.Marshall was very reluctant to let M's be used at the ' nighter's as it had just been refurbished at the time . [ Unlike the rest of the venue !! ]It was first used as an overflow room when things got too packed at [ I think ] the 1st anniversary .Best,Eddie

I reckon both sides are valid .Also how about Johnny Watson - It's better to cry , that slipped out a few years back ? Best,Eddie

Think " Torture " came out on Kent LP first Steve .The others could qualify though .Think Sam Moore might have slipped out in small quantities on Atlantic - can anyone confirm ? Some good suggestions though mate Best,Eddie

A little bit hurt - Julian Covay , Breakout - Mitch Ryder .Remember the amount of people sat on the floor between the main room and M's .Used to enjoy the early sessions in there with Richard unleashing his new stuff , plus new releases etc .Heard a Bowie 12" , Donna Summer " I feel love " Leo Sayer " Thunder in my heart " amongst Garnet Mimms etc .Heard Judy Street for the first time in there as well early doors [ Tabs will confirm ] .Best ,Eddie

Compared to what - Mr floods party , this was massive .Remember dancing to Eddie Holman " This could be a night " in Mr M's when Dave McCadden said " Sit down Eddie , this is 70's !! " It was real scene within a scene there , not sure whether I really liked it , but it certainly had it's fans , and a full on atmosphere .Best ,Eddie

The CD was first Steve , the single on Expansion was way later .Best,Eddie

Yes you're right Jane ,Sean is one of the younger guys who will keep the flame burning for the future of the scene , and he's had some great influences in Neil and Kev , Best wishes ,Eddie

I didn't know that Simon , off his parents ? Best,Eddie

The more recent UK issue could qualify as it's a different mix to the others .Best,Eddie

I reckon the best chance for the youngsters to become DJ's would be if your parent was / is a top collector or a DJ at the moment , you'd have it made wouldn't you ? Providing they'd lend you the records of course !! Wonder if this'll ever happen ? Best,Eddie

Dropped my copy of Clydie King - My love grows deeper / Missin' my baby at Tescos while photocopying the label , it landed in on it's side and cracked in half !! Still gutted 4 years later Best,Eddie

I really like those two as well Ken , sorry for knocking two of your faves mate , different strokes for different folks an all that Best wishes ,Eddie

I vote we smash it with a hammer at our next Soul night Steve ? !! Best,Eddie

Has anyone mentioned Milton Wright -I belong to you , which still sounds brilliant IMO .Esther Phillips " What a difference a day makes " , George Benson " Supership " and " On Broadway " were massive new releases , though probably played at the Mecca first , Epic or Mel Bratt could confirm ? Has anyone mentioned Williams and Watson " Too late " ? Although probably played at The Torch etc , this was truly massive when played by Martyn Ellis just as dawn was breaking , with the sun streaming through the windows [ ah memories !! ] Best ,Eddie

The first night I went to Wigan [ Jan. 1975 ] two of the biggest records were " Cochise " Paul Humphrey and Ace Cannon " Sea cruise " , both instrumentals and ideal for that incredible " Soul-clapping" .Best,Eddie

Yes Peter , Case of Tyme " Shop at tesco " and Ral Donner , he was an Elvis soundalike wasn't he ? Best,Eddie

Don't you mean hate it or really hate it Steve !! Along with Tim Tam and The Nightwatch records , thats got to be Wigans worst ever , in my opinion of course !! Best,Eddie

How about Alfreda Brockington - Spilt milk , which got released on a Goldsoul 45 ? Best,Eddie

Rich , don't think the Barbara / browns - Gonna start a war is valid , as it got released on both Japanese and UK Chess , on the album " Southern Soul stock vol 1 " .Released firstly by the Japs in the mid 80's and then briefly on UK Chess via Charly a few years later .Best ,Eddie

How about those great 70's sides that Rod Dearlove released in the 80's / 90's : Jo Armstead - Got my taste of the honey c/w Won't you join my caravan [ Preacher rose ] and Flowers - We can make it happen ? Best ,Eddie

Hi Rich , the Gwen Owens isn't actually by her , it's an unissued side by Purple Mist , which was supposed to garner a release on Sussex .Best ,Eddie