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Hi Steve Your friends might enjoy Madame Jo Jo's in Brewer St, Soho ,W1 not far from 100 Club. . Haven't been myself but have heard good reports. BTW liked your sets at the last 100 Club https://www.madamejoj...ood_foot/about/ https://www.madamejoj...nd_found/about/

Le Responsable always sounds good - hope the weather's good for your picnic!

Hi Godz I've got a Jacques Dutronc double album with all sorts of stuff on it which I could send you if you return it when you're finished with it. Let me know.

Fantastic - I've never heard of this instrument before - could very well be it or, as you say, something simulating it. It was good when Motown experimented in the studio. For example, the "clacking" sound on the intro to Reach Out and the trippy bits in Reflectons.

4 Tops - Reach Out

Also, what the hell is the instrument which is used for the figure during the intro and before the verses ! ( not the bassoon )

According to his website, Bob Babbitt although the date of recording is suggested as 1970 when I always understood it's a 1967 cut. Was listening to it earlier today and the bass lines lack the embelishments associated with either James Jamerson or Carole Kaye so I think it's correct. https://www.bobbabbitt.com/disc.htm

You just have to look at his discography on his website to appreciate his contribution to the music we love. Complete respect.

Nice cover of a standard - he also does a good cover of Ain't That Peculiar on the same album but couldn't find a clip of that.

This ain't a bad performance.

I missed it - was listening to Eddie Hubbard on BIR. This is a pretty decent tune from the Violinaires. [media=]

B*llocks - missed that one!

Lots in there which would have me out on the floor - Eric Mercury - fantastic!

Some info here. https://www.recordcon...hecker10046.htm https://gospelexplosi...od.com/id9.html This was on 123 Motown's wants list in May but no replies to date. Thread reads: Top drawer only copies please for a mate's present , last copy on Popsike went for $28 dollars in Jan !!! so NO silly offers please I'm after the album NOT the single !! I finally acquired the single yesterday after searching for a couple of years. In all that time, I never came across the album so think it must be fairly uncommon. I am also intrigued to know what the album is like.

I've watched the O'jays unsung before - it's highly recommended - Think Mike alerted SS members to the series early last year?. The others ( Tammi Terrell , David Ruffin, Bobby Womack and others ) are on Chalky's You Tube Channel ( search "Chalkster" ) and are also recommended. Look forward to watching the O'jays concert clip later today - thanks for posting.

Not sure about the Monica track but agree the others you have posted are all very good. The Charlene & The Soul Serenaders is a Butch spin at the 100 Club and is, as you say, pure class.

Darrow Fletcher - I Like The Way I Feel How come this is not spun at the 100 Club ? (or seen on anyone's playlist ) Heard his Jacklyn and Groovy sides down there but this is just as classy and deserves to be in the spotlight. Same song writer as his earlier cuts, genius guitar, bass as funky as an unwashed armpit, superb brassy orchestration and, of course, DF's gritty vocals . It's a complete winner, a 10 out of 10 job ! Hope he sings it when he appears at the 100 Club in Nov. If you want to hear it, it's on my You Tube channel - link below

I was ill in bed yesterday and enjoyed watching all of these along with a Bobby Womack and David Ruffin documentary on Chalky's Youtube channel, a Bowie documentary on the BBC player and a Nick Drake documentary on You tube. A good days viewing so thanks for posting the links. ATB Mike

They were there last time I went to Boogaloo last summer - all dressed in purple Harringtons and sta press - had no problem with it and made me smile. Took my own daughter there too - mind you she is 21.

Found this on his website. Website is :- https://www.williambell.com/

Very worthy cause. My Mum & Dad unfortunately have had need of their support recently. Hope you raise loads of cash! ATB Mike