Eddie Hubbard

Is it me , or does the Grapevine issue sound slightly slower that the Erica release ? I've always thought this ,Best Eddie

Thanks for posting this up Pete , every time I think I've moved on and got The Casino bug out of my head , listening to live recordings of the old place , takes me right back and tugs at the heart strings .Makes you realise what great records Russ played in the early years too .We all scoff at the likes of The Javells getting played , but doesn't it sound great on this tape ? Hope you can post up Richard's spot and yes he did play Gary Lewis !! Thanks a lot ,Eddie

I used to go to Terry's promotions at the KGB and B'ham Locarno , used to make me laugh when he stopped the music to promote forthcoming events , don't know of any other promoter doing that - legendary !! Best ,Eddie

I've got the more recent one as well John , like you say , the unissued tracks are superb .Best ,Eddie

That's correct Chalky , saw her live at Northampton a couple of years back .Best ,Eddie

Cheers Alan , thats a mystery solved !! Best ,Eddie

Hello Pete ,I've got the allegro lp , didn't realise that the tracks weren't by Joe , any ideas who they are ? Best ,Eddie

Cheers Paul , at least I know now !! Best ,Eddie

Hello folks , I've had a copy of Steve Mancha Friday night [Groovesville ] for years , just noticed it's a DJ copy , is it significantly more valuable than the regular issues , or not ? Thanks for any help , Best ,Eddie

The flip to this is a killer down tempo side , and you need this issue to get it .Bargain IMHO , Best ,Eddie

Really sad loss , one of my faves by Willie is " Man that I am " on Gatur , he also wrote "One more chance " for Margie Joseph [ Volt ] .Really grateful I caught his act at Cleethorpes w/ ender [ thanks Ady ] .A unique artist , he will be sadly missed by the Soul scene , RIP Willie , Best ,Eddie

Can I have 5 ? The Wheel , The Torch , Pendulum , The Cats [ nearly went to the last night, but that's another story ] and Va Va's . In conversation with Steve Glover and Jan years ago , at Soul Galore record stall , they reckoned that Up the junction , Crewe was the best , so would've liked to have gone there as well !! Wish I'd gone to The Mecca more as well ,especially for Colin Curtis's last hour sets, but Wigan was more straightforward on the train .Best ,Eddie

W King Cole " I wonder why " and Harold Tyler " Reality " are 2 modern / crossover sides that are hitting the spot for me at the moment ,Best ,Eddie

What did Geraldine Hunt end up at , please ? Best ,Eddie

Fantastic show with Greety, Mark ,totally mindblowing tunage and great conversation and record small talk !! You're certainly going out in style mate ......Best Wishes for the future ,Eddie

I heard Richard S. play a David Bowie 12" promo on RCA in Mr M's during the early session once .It was during the time that Richard worked for RCA and he would often try out new stuff in the early sessions .Think the track was from Bowie's " Heroes " set , but can't remember the title .Also I seem to remember hearing a track by Cream during my first visit to The Casino in Jan 1975 - anybody got any ideas what that could be ? !! Best ,Eddie

Any of Richard Searling's set's in the late 70's , however one set sticks out in the menory is Dave Withers at Stafford the night he dropped the Motown unissued tracks for the first time - I'll never forget it ........Best ,Eddie

I prefer the B side of Bobby Kline " Taking care of business " , hope that soothes your guilt Stuart !! Best ,Eddie

Can't think of a better bloke to have as a final guest Mark , great guy and top collection ,can't wait !! Best ,Eddie

Hello Tony , how are you mate ? There's a couple on your list I don't know , Stevie Wonder , and Jackson 5 .Gladys Knight is an all time fave of mine , and anything by Willie Hutch is right up my street !! Best ,Eddie

How about Tammi Terrell - Tears at the end of a love affair , The Originals - Don't stop now , The Monitors - Share a little love .Best ,Eddie

Amazing stuff , have you got any label scans ? Best ,Eddie

Exactly the same tempo as he who picks a rose , on album Cloud Nine I think - just brilliant !! Best ,Eddie