Quinvy

I think JM is losing his touch, no comments this week.

What's the condition of the Chaumonts please mate?

I believe JM used a lot of record scans from his auction items. I also heard that he borrowed records from some big collectors to get scans etc. I know for certain that the scans of Paris and Sandy Wynn's on Doc were taken off my 45's that JM auctioned for me years ago. As for "Arthur Willis & The Soulful Dynamics" it's been a big spin for Butch for many years now. Very few copies have ever turned up. It's one of those 45's that grows on you, it's not instant, but I love it and it sounds fantastic played out. I have a rough sound file somewhere. If I can find it I will send it to you.

It was all part of the mystique surrounding the whole scene. Absolutely magical. It's all too easy now. It sometimes took you years to find out what a track was. It would take a couple of clicks of a mouse now.

I just put them in a 100 box and add some cardboard to pack it out. Never had more than 500 at one time in my life. I have never been able to afford to keep my records. Always been skint.

What a shock! Very sad to hear this terrible news.

The demo isn't exactly common either.

TONY COLTON - I STAND ACCUSED - ABC W/DJ M- £150

We can shoot each other mate.

I am speaking for myself Mik, I'm not qualified to speak for anyone else. I'm pleased to hear that you are having a good time, and good luck to everyone who is. I am obviously a fossil and should be put out of my misery.

When you find yourself singing along to most of what's being played. Au contraire. I went out for years, and was bored ****less for a lot of that time. But then again, I only went for the music. I've never been interested in all the "other things" Like I said, respect to all who want to keep it going, I'm probably just bitter that I missed the 80's when it was fresh and cool again.

If certain people have decided that "the soul scene" is their preferred social life, then that's fine and dandy. It's just the same as any other club / pastime / social scene. But to try and make out that it is still a cool, underground and cutting edge music scene is just nonsense. Most of the people who throughout the years have been at the cutting edge, or who have really lived for the music, have long since realised there isn't any fresh material, and have moved on. There's nothing wrong with loving "the scene" and wanting to keep it going. But for "upfront" we should probably be using that other well used description, "underplayed / lesser known" but even this can be very contentious.

Not to me they ain't.

Totally agree Nev, but can think of a lot more that fit the bill more than this one. But that's personal opinion again.

We can argue endlessly [come to think of it we do] on this forum. But the paragraph above says it all. Hats off to those trying to keep it going. But if I'm not constantly thinking "wow what is this" when I go out, then what's the point?

When did you last see one Nev? A genuinely rare record I think.

I like it too Simon. At least it's northern.

Or "Real Deal" Chalky? Whatever description you use to promote an event, someone will pull it to pieces.

No mate. Cliff played that.

Someone has put it up on here thanks Kev.

Many Thanks Very nice record, but hardly a floor packer?

Mick there's no sound clip so we can't comment. No bids yet.

I was very disappointed with the response to all my Arctic stuff Mark. I had a Kenny Gamble issue which is bloody rare and a Herb Johnson that I couldn't give away. My Honey and the bees was minty but had to settle for lower prices for all of them.

Please PM me to reserve. US ORIGINALS RON MOODY & THE CENTAURS - THE NEW BREED - COLPOR EX £50 Very rare first label ELLIOTT SMALL - STILL IN MY HEART / GIRLS ARE MADE FOR LOVING - NEW SOUND EX £50 Rare first label OLYMPICS - GOOD THINGS - PARKWAY M- £15 PERCY WIGGINS - CAN'T FIND NOBODY - ATCO M- d/hole £15 BELLES - LET ME DO IT - SOUL FOX M- £20 unissued brilliance TONY COLTON - I STAND ACCUSED - ABC W/DJ M- £200 DON COVAY - IRON OUT THE ROUGH SPOTS - ATLANTIC EX £10 BOOT MELLO SOULS - WE CAN MAKE IT - MELLO M- £10

I was off the scene when it was played Kev. So it sounds fresh to me.