Everything posted by Chalky
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Any Info On James Lately
When did you/Guy first play this Gilly? And didn't Dave Hamilton take you to James Lately's house and you met his mother?
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Charles Mintz On Uplook
Charles Mintz - Candy Baby is an unissued track Andy Dyson got about ten years or so. They are all now on the Uplook Records Story cd Grapevine put out a few years ago.
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Jock's View Of Soul
Early 90's I think, could be bit before, sure Jock will fillin the details when he see's this.
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Jock's View Of Soul
Jock (jocko on here) wrote a fanzine back in the distant past, he'll tell you the exact date, anyway along with pete Lawson's magazines I also converted Jock's View Of Soul (Scottish Edition) to PDF and ebook. If you fancy a read on your iPad or similar device or even on you computer the PDF and ebook versions are available on my website https://www.soulunderground.co.uk/magsandreviews/
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Charles Mintz On Uplook
The flip of the Charles Mintz is the instrumental I think. I have the both the CM and DOS re-issues for sale if anyone interested.
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Soul Trivia
I've had the above link to the blog in my faves for some time and knew of the time line for the group so was just wondering if it was them or another, highly probably another unless the dates are wrong? Damn good blog though if you like garage, lot of related material to read. All good stuff
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Soul Trivia
Nice one, I've subscribed. Which Shandells is it supposed to have been?
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Soul Trivia
some quotes amongst the comments in this YT clip from someone involved (with Dry Well) apparently? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-9XhOF0TBY
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Chalky's Scans
Scans of labels
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washington sj522 b
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washington sj522 a
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the original chapter eight
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ben e king tour dates
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birdcage vagabonds
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melba moore
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melba moore
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mel britt she'll be back universal acetate
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mel britt she'll be back universal acetate 2
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mel britt love invented universal acetate
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mel britt love invented universal acetate 2
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mel signing
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mel memphis smoke
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mel britt close up
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mel britt she'll come runnin back fip
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Soul Trivia
Just found this on the site from someone who knew John Bowie...... Hello, Concerning John Bowie. He was lead singer for The Philadelphians; a Philly R&B group of the late fifties and sixties. The Philadelphians used to rehearse at The Community Center located at 10th and Thompson Sts. of The Cambria Hgts. projects. In 1962, I met Big John and members of The Philadelphians at the center. I had a R&B group called The Premieres from The Richard Allen Projects near The Cambria Hgts Projects. Members of The Philadelphians were Big John as lead, Frank Gordon as bass, Sam as second tenor, and Eddie as first tenor. I don't remember the name of the baritone singer.They recorded for Campus Records, Cameo-Parkway and Jamie-Guyden with such recordings as Dear, The Love I Lost, I Missed Her, Coming Home To You, The Vow, Church Bells and My Love- My Love. The Premieres were a new group starting out and they helped us a lot to win a local talent show at The B&R club. We won a chance to record at a Jamie Record Studio on Girard Ave where we recorded "Devil Woman b/w Don't Leave Me". However, our manager then took the tapes of the recording to New York and we never saw him again. Disillusioned, the group disbanded and I went on to sing bass for The Informers (If You Love Me and Baby Set Me Free on J-Rude and Blackjack labels). After retuning home from the military in 1973 I ran into Frank Gordon at a movie theater where he told me that The Philadelphians had split up and John was doing some production and solo work. Big John had did some work with The Delchords out of Harrisburg, Pa. This group was the origin of The Magnificent Men (Peace Of Mind). There also was some word that Big John did some production work with The Three Degrees. Big John later went on to be Little John Bowie on Merben label. I read an article by David Brown from Philly Archives/ Funkadelphia Records written for Scoop newspaper in Philly that Big John had died from a robbery attempt at a gas station where he worked. This article was dated in the 1998 and had the approximate date of death about 1985. As for the other members, according to David Brown, they may all have passed. He didn't know their names. In talking with him I gave him the names I remembered. I hope this info is helpful. I am currently singin bass with a group called Quiet Storm. We sing R&B/Soul from the fifties, sixties and seventies. Perhaps you will hear of us soon. Take Care. Kamau Akiba ( formerly Henry "Smitty" Smith )
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100% Feedback For Phil T
Aren't you supposed to use the feedback system for this?
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Lonette - Blue Jeans
Probably got the name wrong, he was one of your guests im sure, i think Don't think it was Stuart, could be wrong, was long time ago.
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Soul Trivia
John of John and the Weirdest is Johnny Hendley. John Bowie was a member of the Philadelphians.
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Chantel’s Memorial Soul Nite
Hi, Can you please use the actual event posting in the calendar for all further comments and reminders. This topic is showing on the front page in rotation with a cople of other topics so doesn't need bumping. Event topic can be found at Thanks.
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Lonette - Blue Jeans
Neil brown played it at Burnley, I remember that one It was played at last Lifeline I think and I've heard it out once or twice in recent times. Still danceable regardless what others think. I dare say most of the mainstream crowd don't even know it and would be scared of getting up to dance as it would be new to them.
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James Carr - A Losing Game
I do have one, some marks on it though. Drop me your e-mail and I'll send a scan and a sound file if interested. We can sort a price if you are.
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Magnificent Men
Brilliant Chris, enjoyed that, thanks for posting.
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Tracks To Your Mind Fanzine Issue One
Just opened my copy and I don't know why I never got a copy first time round but I'm glad I've a second chance. Really well put together and presented magazine, full of facts and info, wouldn't expect anything less mind from Tim. Get your copy whilst you can. Hope more issues are forthcoming too!!
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Soul Trivia
It is Maggie Bell, or "a" Maggie Bell. This is what co-writer said on a youtube clip.... It was written by Maggie Bell, Bobby Kerr and myself, George Paterson when I was the bandleader in Dennistoun Palais in Glasgow. I thought they were great, so I contacted some friends in London and brought them down. This was the result. "I'll Hold You" The MD arranger on the session was Johnny Harris who was Tom Jones's Musical Director."
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Soul Trivia
Leslie Uggams starred in Roots. Lonette McKee was also a film star as well as a singer.
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Soul Trivia
If it caught fire it would cause a major incident!!
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Soul Trivia
There is an old topic that didn't get very far here
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Lonette - Blue Jeans
One of my all time favourite records. Guy Hennigan's ex Thelma Laverne "I'm Coming Back Someday" cover up. Lonnette McKee recently got in touch with Guy about the disc.
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Soul Trivia
She actually sheds everything, needs a good trim below The full video plays through the song with her cavorting and finally stripping off. It then goes backwards.
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Soul Trivia
Is that the full version? 5 plus minutes long? I can't see it on iPad. Anyway I got told off by youtube when I posted it, her estate threatened them with legal action if it wasn't removed.