Steve G

Me Bobby Thurston died in the mid 80 didn't he?. And he didn't write or own the rights to "Just ask me" either. No need for a lengthy reply, just me being "mischeveous" again.......

Hmmmm that's a form of harrassment I would have thought?

Jo you need the Marc Evans remake of this - fab u lous.......

Oh hello Roger, nice to hear from you after so long. The LP (vinyl) was reissued on Hi Hut as wiganer1 says, that's quite rare too on account of poor sales Think I read it sold less than 250 copies somewhere. Hi Simon, yes Carvers only used for "cover ups" and to save "sticky tape" and inquisitive former scholteacher DJs

Sounds better to me, not so earthy, think the sound engineers at Wand just cleaned it up a bit.

Hi Jordi, hope you are well. I like the sweet soul side too....Steve

Wasn't the 2nd issue LP on some tiny UK label like Timeless or something? Problem with albums is they are quieter recordings so you have to "tweak" the controls" to get the volume and sound right......and then remember to tweak them back....

Yeah you are probably right Bob....this has just turned into another iteration of "rarest of the rare" version 15.

I had this years ago Msgoldie - still got it somewhere. It was Sam who heard my copy. Is it getting played now? Steve

Yup an old Searling sound from Wigan I do believe Rod.....though he had it covered up.

Little Tony Talent 2-3 copies - great all nighter record

Some very rare stuff on Ref O Ree......Steve

2 possibly 3. Steve

Ivories? - that one is now with me .

Got one of these from Voices for £50 or £100 I think a few years back (late 90s). Is it rare? Steve

Not strictly northern but.......... Tommy Tate on ABC Tommy Tate on KoKo 726

Nice one Simon.......as I keep saying no one knows it all. Same number release too, maybe just different towns (Savannah, Decatur)???? Who knows.....no one it seems

It never really had it's day - being a bit slow for the northern dancery types Always and forever a "Yarmouth" record. And of course B side Funk before Simon jumps in..... Hope you are well Marc. Steve

Brilliant record, I had "We want freedom" anyway but the other side is fab-u-lous.... played it a few times last year - but not enough. I actually thought it was released last year but seems like I had a promo. Anyway whenever I played it out someone always asked me about it.....so should be a good seller....Steve

Credit crunch Simon! Plus there's about 9 copies now

Surprised you guys are all surprised by the non surprising lack of accurate research by the Beeb. Most researchers that are employed have no passion or knowledge of the subject they are researching, they just research for a living and a paycheck. Most are just googling things anyway these days. And there's an awful lot of misinformation on the internet. As you know another one of my passions is Brit film and TV (and actresses ) and the nonesense that gets written about those topics on reputable databases is equally shocking. I guess at the end of the day we're all secret anaroks when it comes to Motown because we are passionate about the music. I guess it would help if the Beeb sourced some resources that knew a little about the subject......Steve

thought it was a different mix or something

Hi Ray, not sure about that 70s British version - it might have been made for the northern scene but I cannot place it right now. WIll have a scout round because there were some covers done in the late 70s. What can you tell us about Vivian Copeland - Key in the mailbox etc etc and, secondly Mickey Mouse Concerto in B flat` - how did that one come about? Wasn't Pete Warner "I just want to spend my life with you" one of your songs too (I haven't checked my copy) just seem to remember it. Steve

Don't think you'll ever understand this northern thing Sean