Ibiza Steve

I see Billy Elliot won Best British Film at the 2001 Baftas, we could be in for a good night.

He has written on the front inside page more or less what he has included in the mag plus which I found funny " I'd like to thank all the people who contributed to this issue, and thanks a bunch to those who promised a piece but it never materialised ". At the bottom of the page headed EDITORIAL he writes the following - If Northern Soul is to survive into the 90's I believe that people should start to listen to the current newies. Whether they are good or bad the scene will not survive on "Oldies" alone, as good as they are.If people say they are into Northern and dont give the "newies" a chance they are hardly furthering the cause. Todays newies are tomorrows oldies !

I think people would be interested in the revival of these magazines Shades Of Soul for example were very informative all though I only have several copies but it gives us an insight to the scene back in the 80's and really the only communication system without going to a gig imo. To copy these mags you may need permission from the owner, in this case Richard Domar and Mach from above has the master copy of Owls Effort no1, but I reiterate it would make an interesting read on this sight. steve

I bought my copy from Boogaloo Records Granby St, Leicester, Paul Rudzitis ran the shop and also northern soul gigs in and around the city, a great supplier of vinyl to the scene.

Yes on Good Time, Ironically towards the back of the mag he tells us under Snippets Of Info "Darrell Banks-Our Love was never issued as an issue on Uk London and only demos exist.There were 300 demos issued".

Trends should read Thanks for a little lovin

Yes the back page hit list includes Azie Mortimer Your ashamed of me on UA, Billy Hambric Talk to me baby on Fury and The Trends, Thanks for a little log in on abc.

Having sorted out a load of blues a soul mags I had stashed in the wardrobe I came across the Owls Effort No1 issue dated 1987 by Richard Domar.Opening the first page on the right hand side is the heading For Millionaires Only and underneath a list of some 50 titles with valuations but as Richard points out may not be 100% accurate and prices may vary to be higher or lower, here are some examples. Eddie Parker-I'm Gone,Awake £80. Delights-Lover,Cuppy £70. Don Gardner-Cheating Kind,Sedgrick £50. Gwen Owens-Just say your Wanted,Velgo £100. Can I assume having located these items in 1987 that they could have been bought at that price? And its a great mag, Steve

The article I read yesterday had Kebs photo on surrounded by some of his collection, I can't for the life of me understand why they took it off.

Someone mentioned the Otis you left the water running single, I believe I have a genuine copy bought in 1980 from Rudzi at boogaloo records leicester, can anyone confirm the matrix number? Also has I think a I'd mark of the presser, I'm off to check