Chalky

They did much of the circuit up north at the time, Lifeline, Soultown etc....they weee very much into it too

There was a few of them who used to come to Sheridans, yes one was out of one of the soaps. Car mechanic in Corrie used to go to the odd benue too, Tyrone?

He was in the play wasn’t he, Once Upon A Time.....he used to go all over around that time, Sheridans as well.

The Chicago stash? You mean the one John Anderson had? That was a distribution outfit wasn’t it who handled amongst ithers the Leaner Brothers labels. The Peaches release, wasn’t it around 1979 for Dave Raistrick?

Thanks mate, yep will deffo have.

I am looking for copies of the Echoes magazine from 1980 onwards specifically but interested in any. Anyone have any they wish to part with give me a shout.

I don't think there is any argument about the release date of the Peaches recording. As for Paree, people like Gregory Moore and others around at that time say Paree was the first, there isn't one discography or biography to counter the argument. As you say and others also the vocals certainly sound younger and not as professional as their other releases. As for the font, I get your argument but there is nothing to say that font wasn't used in 1966 either. Neither were the group a big hit despite reasonable sales locally so not sure why anyone would think to try and cash in with earlier recordings? Hopefully will get some answers from the bassist.

I have just asked the guy who played bass with the Admirations and who says he wrote "I Want To Be Free" a couple of questions, hopefully he will get back to me.

Photo of the Admirations, taken with Herb Kent, WVON Dj, wielding the sword on Sherman Myles neck. This was a promotional photo when the group had just come out with "Wait Till I Get to Know You."

I was talking to some notable Chicago folk, Robert Pruter being one (it was he who gave me the photo of the group I posted at some point) and all say the Paree release was the Admirations debut 45. I've no reason to doubt them despite theories over fonts. Then the Peaches release of which no one can say with any certainty which release came first, my feeling it was The Aspirations first, maybe a change of attitude after the failure of the Paree release? Then back to a more familiar name, The Admirations?

Definately a Latin influence but not something I would class as strictly Latin as it is aimed at a broader market. Same with many mentioned that have a Latin influence but not strictly Latin.

On some recent presses, not just these bootlegs Ian Levine was involves with but ones like Don Gardner look a like reissue you can see a circular imprint on the label from the vinyl underneath....Don Gardner attached so you can see the circular effect on the label

His vg is a uk ex. It is easily vg+.

check the link atb the top of the page in Mikes post, all there. Photos aren't my best as was still messing with settings on new camera, ISO setting too high I think this is the link...

Just sussed out why I think, I hadn't given it a rating (stars)

I posted on the weekender review, added a review above Geoff's. The same happened other week for Bury nighter, posted then disappeared.

you wouldn't get vinyl that far either

I added a brief review and added some photos (flickr link) and some videos, they seem to have disappeared?

Some photos of the acts... https://www.flickr.com/photos/crosseyedbear/albums/72157696186306531/with/42687765442/

£120 give or take.

I was wandering why he classed The Majestics as Latin cause I can't hear any Latin in it?

I don't know anyone who thinks they own the music in the sense that you mean? I know quite a few who do actually own it and they do share it though. As for greedy record dealers. Those recorded they have are out there, it is a free market and nothing to stop you, I or anyone else going out there and doing the same. They have taken the time and effort to track down records, to find records which would otherwise be lost to the world for others to buy and enjoy. As for some imaginary elite club, whether you like it or not, out is an elitist scene, it always has been and always will be. There has always been some sort of hierarchy, those at the top and then those at the bottom,, it is the same in any walk of life. But I will say that most of those many consider to be at the top are approachable and willing to share knowledge, to talk about everyday things...at the end of the day we are really all the same just some have done that little bit, more for the scene than others but we all have that underlying love of the scene and the music.

I've only just got round to buying part one and have to say I wish I'd got round to it earlier. Fabulously written and put together, essential piece of writing for the collector. Just need Part 2 now!

Is it the long version on the New Ways But Love Stays Lp? It is 4 minutes long.

Definitely War Wick is how she pronounces it, Tony Blackburn tells the story of how she corrected him every time he plays one of her records.