Chalky

The Tra-San Production on the Icemen is George Kerr and named after his daughters apparently. As you say some heavyweights involved in the writing & production.

Last nights show (7th May 2020) Lockdown Special "My Life In 10" Chris Taylor, Stephen Morgan and Stuart Raith all share "their life in 10".

As it says in the other topic.... Tan Geers: Cora Boykins (replaced by Elaine Jones) , Bobby Covington, Richard Quarles, Earle Beale and Bill Hagie TNJ's: Al Stroman, Joe Anderson, Barry Higginbotham, James Gost and Elijah Jones. There is nothing to suggest they are remotely connected except they both have a connection with Plato Productions (Ron Bollon, Plato Theophilos). Excellent reading Kegsy. I'll have another read in a bit to digest it a bit more.

tape # 3

Got one tape and two track listings from two other tapes given away at the nights in London. I've transferred the one by Jo and gathered the tracks together to do the other two. The first is one compiled by Jo Wallace and the second by Greg McAlinney. I'm just sorting a third done by Simon Humphrey.

A live recording kindly provided by Mark Mellors of Clifton Hall c1981. The first Dj is Chris Brady followed by Richard Searling and his then monster sounds.

mines back to "in transit" its scheduled for delivery on Wednesday originally so will see if that happens

This weeks show with three more listeners giving their Life in 10 records.

I think it is a fab release and the flip is simply superb. Trouble with the original, for a record that isn't really rare it has been taken away from the pockets of most by people paying daft prices, too many Djs wanting it. This is one I have bought, I have all the releases on the label, not that I will play it out mind.

Excellent article Drew.

Kent always to my knowledge done test presses. A mate had the early Anniversary ones on test press and I’ve seen these the before for other releases. Kent/ace promos were as far as I know the standard issue. @Ady Croasdell will tell you more.

The record has been played pretty much constantly throughout my time and its massive again these days.

The promo is a boot though, well not an original. Only ever released with the Lp on the blue/green label.

Makes you wonder what its been doing in Chicago for 20 days. I know times are not normal but freight is still moving and 20 days does seem excessive. Like you say hopefully they will be with us soon.

Mine looks like it is on the move although it never left Chicago since the 8th.... April 28, 2020, 10:16 am Departed USPS Regional Facility CHICAGO IL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER Your item departed our USPS facility in CHICAGO IL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER on April 28, 2020 at 10:16 am. The item is currently in transit to the destination. April 28, 2020, 10:16 am Arrived at Regional Facility CHICAGO IL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER April 12, 2020 In Transit to Next Facility April 8, 2020, 10:16 am Arrived at USPS Regional Facility CHICAGO IL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER April 8, 2020, 10:12 am Departed USPS Regional Facility OAK CREEK WI DISTRIBUTION CENTER April 7, 2020, 6:07 pm Arrived at USPS Regional Facility OAK CREEK WI DISTRIBUTION CENTER April 7, 2020, 3:53 pm Departed USPS Regional Facility MADISON WI DISTRIBUTION CENTER April 7, 2020, 5:05 am Arrived at USPS Regional Facility MADISON WI DISTRIBUTION CENTER April 6, 2020, 2:25 pm USPS in possession of item SPRING GREEN, WI 53588 April 6, 2020 Pre-Shipment Info Sent to USPS

No one forces you to buy. £12 (not £15) is more than reasonable in todays market when compared with other labels.

If my missus didn’t like this she’d have to go

Last two weekends I have been converting old tapes we swapped BITD, I've added quite a few to my Mixcloud page, Driveller's Delights, Brian Goucher tapes and others. Some interesting listening.

Dean Anderson is joined on the Sound of Soul ™ for another My Life in 10 lockdown special by Julia Kitchener and Richard Searling. Some fabulous choices from both guests.

Had an Lp posted 6th April, reached Chicago Int Dist Centre 8th. In transit on the 12th. Been there ever since.

If anyone is interested here is a mix of what I played last night for the Bury Town Hall on-liner. All 70s and 80s Ralph Graham – What Do I Have To – Sussex Luther – Don’t Wanna Be A Fool – Cotillion Richard Popcorn Wylie – How Did I Lose Your Love – ABC Rikki Aaron – Say What’s On Your Mind (Alt Take) – Cordial Laura Lee – I Can’t make It Alone – Invictus Margo Michaels – Take My Everything – Jobete Phyllis Hyman – Ain’t You Had Enough Love – PIR Family Affair – You Can’t Stop My Loving – Jobete Kathy McFarland – Memories (They Dance With Me) – Jobete Khemistry – Can You Feel My Love – Columbia John Edwards – You’re Messing Up A Good Thing – Aware Soul Stirrers – Trying To be Your Friend – Jewel Barrett Strong – Surrender – Capitol Wilson Williams – I Think It’s Gonna Work Out Fine – ABC Benny Johnson – Baby I Love You – Today Willie Hutch – You Can’t Miss Something That You Never Had – RCA John Edwards – Stop This Merry Go Round – Aware Wali Ali – (Oh I) Need Your Lovin’ - Jobete

I doubt Richard holds that view today, maybe back then as much of the Motown released then was pop/mor, chart based rather than a lot of the soulful stuff that has turned up since from the vaults

Here is this weeks show, should be all caught up now. Three regular listeners Penni Raith, Rowena Morgan and last but not least Diana Taylor give Dean their "Life In Ten Records". If anyone wishes to join in with their Life In Ten then below are the questions, just PM me you answers and I will forward them to Dean. MY LIFE IN TEN 1. First Soul Song You Ever Heard. 2. First Rare Northern Soul Song You Remember? 3. First big all-nighter sound? 4. Record you associate with a specific venue? 5. Song you associate with someone special? 6. Song you hate? 7. The one you could never afford? 8. It’s naff but you like it? 9. Song you can’t believe is not bigger? 10. Song for your funeral?

Just this weeks show to upload, no live guests but regular listeners are giving “Their life in ten records”. I will post the questions a bit later if anyone fancies sharing theirs. Thanks for listening.

It hasn’t no. I will post the links later today when I upload this weeks show. No live guests I’m afraid, listeners “My Life In Ten Records”