Hill868

Generally UK earlier Motown 45's much dearer than the US issues, and probably a better sound on the British 45's, but if you want true Soul originals, the US stuff has to be it (but if you want genuine 1st issues be careful, loads of US Tamla / Motown / Gordy etc re-issued several times in the 60's / early 70's ) - at one time, I had 7 copies of Brenda Holloway 'When i'm gone ' - and I seem to remember there were 5 different label variations !!

Try to grow a sense of humour - life can be hard enough as it is without boring old tossers wasting time and space moaning about fuck all !

Can't agree, classic, tho' very dated 60's soul sides, don't ever hear them out anyway, so no point in slagging them off ?

Have a copy of Kelly and Soul Explosions somewhere in my collection, reckon its a pretty nice copy, will dig it out tomorrow, what sort of price would you be willing to pay for it ? Thanks, Jez, Spalding.

No, young Mark has moved on to a lovely grey and black striped de-mob double breasted suit, circa 1946 ...worn with a pair of 40's black / white mobster style leather winkle pickers, and a shiny toff's monocle on his left eye, and sometimes sports a stunning fluorececent green lampshade made into a pork pie hat on his head = this guy has style !!

Got one now, a beautiful little number in navy, with red and tan thin striping, wore it at the 100 Club anniv - had some very encouraging and kind compliments, apart from Mick Smith, who asked where i'd moored my boat.

Anyone know why Joey Gee ' It's more than I deserve ' and Dawn ' Baby's gone away ' appear on both ABC Paramount, and the later ABC label, both seen on black issue and white demo on the Paramount label, but I've only seen demos of both on the other imprint (with the Abc in a circle). J. Manship has a Dawn demo on his site at present. Surely both weren't reissued ? According to an ABC US discography on the internet, the Paramount label finished at 10803, and releases after this are the later design, and as these two are 10781 and 10791, they shouldn't be ?!

Been looking for a 2nd/hand striped boating blazer, prob 44" .... doesn't seem to be many out there ... £99 new on Inter-web, 3 button, mod style, would prefer nice used, older style 2 button ? Thanks, J.

Mmmm.....probably at least half of the sounds on the Searling playlist feature a white vocal, and most people would argue it was Winstanley who played most of the pop stuff at Wigan ?? comments, anyone ?

Hi, have you any of the 'Strictly reserved for you' 45's from Charles Bradley left please ? Thanks, Jez, Spalding, Lincs.

Possible Playlist for later today. Mandells - Don't make a mistake (Trans World) Lynn Minor & Band - I finally found true love (Tammy) Florence Miller - I believe in love (P&P) Loveseed - Loveseed (Amestay) Essence - Lovin' you comes naturally (Epic) Billy Proctor - Keeping up with the Joneses (Epic) Earl Connelly - Please make up your mind (Maycon) Johnnie Taylor - Ain't that lovin' you (Stax) Commodores - The Human Zoo (Tamla Motown) Tower of Power - You ought to be havin' fun (CBS) Newcomers - Open up your heart (Volt) Richie Havens - I can't make it anymore (verve) Obrey Wilson - In a woman's eyes (Epic) Marvin Gaye - Taking my time (Tamla) William de Vaughn - I've never found a girl (EMI) To be accompanied by Bulmers / Gaymers Cider / Shiraz / Brandy

I've got the 120/121 release on the white/green label, and it is a slightly slower, more x-over type cut than the 1976 114/115/119 Mecca spin, I actually prefer the later (1977) cut. According to Tim Brown's price guide, Maycon 115 came out twice, first purple, then orange label. I Personally think that all the releases are fantastic examples of the best of seventies northern.

Is it smokey by Lou d. Washington ??

Anyone else notice how many of these hated records are old, overplayed, played out oldies .... just goes to show how many venues are spinning the predictable, worn out, boring, and totally shite sounds all forward thinking soul collectors don't need to hear anymore !!

Don't forget, there is a difference between records you have always disliked, and those that have been spun so much, you have grown to dislike.

Several versions of this wonderful tune, the great Spyder Turner, excellent Richie Havens crossover version, and there is an obscure white group version on a Detroit label that appears on Ebay sometimes

James Brown ' People wake up ' LP track only ? No it's not !

Actually THE CHANTELLS with the AQUA LADS ' I'LL NEVER KNOW ' on AQUA 8-8755, just got one arrived from US today, cost me $150, well worth it, awesome sound, played covered by Carl Fortnum, Butch, etc in the early 90's. Label is from Kannapolis, N. Carolina i believe, and must be the same Aqua lads as on the Gold Bee release, as both credita R. Edwards (tho' Gold Bee 45 has N.Y. address). Quite a hard one I think, can only find 3 that have appeared on Popsike.

One wonderful moment - Shakers (One terrible 45) We were made for each other - Terrible Tom ( Another terrible noise, but liked by many) Seeds - Pushing too hard (Played at Wigan '81 by R.W. - good Psyche sound, bloody terrible soul sound)

What about the great and not too well known Soulful modern mover ' KEEP SMILIN ' from EDDIE JAY & RAY on PPL.

Delreys inc. on Tampete ............Think I will offer it on here as a mini auction, as several people have expressed an interest in buying it. Sounds like it's the proper 1st one, with 5444 in top side deadwax, and 5544 in flip side deadwax, very shiny, clean condtion, plays excellent. Best offer by end of day, Thursday 3rd Jan will secure. UK bidders only, add £4.50 to send insured. (Paypal as a gift). Thanks, Jez.

Saw that the damaged copy of Margaret Little on Genebro finally sold for $650 (£402) on Ebay - seems like a massive amount of money for a 45 missing a significant part of its vinyl !?! I know it's a very desirable and rare (5 or 6 copies ?) record, but i don't know why anyone would want to pay that sort of money for a 45 in that condition, ' first 7 or 10 grooves missing ' - probably losing up to 15 secs or so off the disc. Perhaps another ' Trophy record ' that a cheque book collector wants in his collection, irrespective of actual condition ?? At the end of the day it is his cash, but seems bloody crazy to me. Any comments, anyone ?