Chalky

That load of bollocks Russ is perfect descritption to me mate

Label is Parker. Tough one to price really as it's a relative unknown to most, punters anyway although known to collectors. Andy Rix and Rob Thomas played it oout a few times some years ago and the only other person I've heard play it out is Mick H.

I suppose that makes three grand cheap at half the price then Mikey

I'm on at Sheridans early doors

Target.....

Gonna have to try my best and get to Greatstone soon Mark

Last one on e-bay went for $2900 and if I remember rightly it was a mint one.

Forgot to mention, none of the Djs are told what to play except not to play the same old same you hear here there and everywhere. With folk like Sam, Cliff and Butch with broad tastes there's a bit of everything thrown in, seems to work a treat.

Not quite North West but just a little bit down the road at Sheridans someone is already running an upfront all-nighter with one of the best line up of resident DJ's. Lifeline run by Andy Dyson and Mick H with Soul Sam, Tim Brown, Cliff Steele, Nick Stevenson and only the best guests who can cut the mustard :-) It's on tomorrow night, if your doing some research pop along and have a listen at the best upfront nighter

Some have surfaced from somewhere then

Will sort one out later tonight Trev.

Target is on Kama. Deffo a Robin spin as it's in a list of audio files I compiled for a Stafford history...Robin provided a list of about 120 records he spun at Stafford over the last 18 months.

Usually like already stated white demos are rarer but not always...take RCA, issues often the more sought after and often rarer of the two. Have seen different titles from demo to issue. Often get one sided or same both sides demos to the issue and the demo is the worst side..at least as far as NS collectors are concerned.

One site I keep on going back to Benji, again and again. Great site

I hear many who can't put a set together so the set flowsn and many more who can't read the floor so no! Personally wouldn't pay a DJ just to turn up and play records, can do that myself. I like a DJ to show that he at least has some knowledge of what he's playing

Anyone can turn up and just play records. Myself think you need to have some waffle, gives the dancers a breather too...nothing too much basically who and what, maybe little bit more. Can't stand to hear some one bellow down the mike or talk for five minutes between records.

Was sent this by Henry, thought you might like a read...... Below is a press release regarding the exciting news of the recognition of Henry Stone's contribution to the dance music scene. Included with the press release is a short bio summarizing a few of Stone's many acheivements in the music scene. A press photo is also availabe upon request. If you need any more information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Contact information is at the end. ----------------------------------- September 14, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Henry Stone, the founder of TK Records, will receive The Special Lifetime Achievement Award in New York City on January 20th from the Dance Music Hall of Fame. Stone, a pioneer in the record business, founded TK Records. In the 70's the label became the number one independent record label in the world as it released hit after hit that topped the dance music charts. With chart toppers as KC and The Sunshine Band's "Get Down Tonight", "That's The Way I Like It", George McCrae's "Rock Your Baby", and so many more, TK kept the dance floors and film soundtracks dancing around the world. Henry Stone is the only non performing-artist receiving an award this year. According to Stone, "I really appreciate the honor of being recognized for the hit records I released over the past 30 years. It means that what we did then has had a lasting affect around the world. The disco era was great. I am looking forward to attending this event." The Dance Music Hall of Fame was established to recognize the contributions of those who have had a significant impact on the evolution and development of dance music and to celebrate the history and significance of dance music. Artists and others that helped to shape the dance music industry become eligible for induction 25 years after their first contribution or record release. Some of the criteria considered include the influence and significance of the nominee's contributions to the development and perpetuation of dance music. Founding board-members of The Dance Music Hall of Fame include Brian Chin (Music Historian and Former Billboard Magazine Editor), Daniel Glass (President, Artemis Records), Eddie O'Loughlin (President, Next Plateau Entertainment), John Parker (Vice President, A&R/Dance Promotion, Robbins Entertainment) and Thomas Silverman (Chairman, Tommy Boy Entertainment)." See the Dance Music Hall Of Fame website at www.dmhof.com for further information. For further information about Henry Stone, please see the attached bio. ----------------------------------- The Legendary Henry Stone Henry Stone has long been known around the world as one of the pioneers of the record industry. In his almost six decades in the business he has discovered talents that have sold millions of records and become international stars, and he has formed record companies with hits so big and meaningful that they created new categories in music. After working with vinyl, cassettes, and CD's, Henry Stone is now moving into music's digital era with worldwide digital distribution of his product through some of the most popular download sites on the internet. Stone was born in the Bronx, New York. He played the trumpet, and after the Army he moved to Los Angeles where, in 1946, he started his career by selling records to jukebox operators from the trunk of his car. In 1948 he moved to Miami and started to record and distribute the abundance of great Miami Doo-Wop, Blues, Gospel and R&B artists. He wanted to funk up the world, and he started doing just that via his own Chart, Rockin' and Glory labels. And he dabbled in production. Stone was one of the first to record Ray Charles, James Brown, Wilbert Harrison, Sam & Dave and Hank ballad's "The Twist". His first million selling hit was The Charms' "Hearts of Stone" in 1955. Other records from that era include Otis Williams and the Charms on Rockin' Records with "Ling, Ting, Tong", "Bazoom (I Need Your Lovin')" and "Two Hearts"; Nat Kendrick and the Swans (James Brown's Band), on Dade with "(Do The) Mashed Potatoes". Henry soon launched a dozen more Miami based record labels as Dade, Glades, Marlin and Scott in the 50s. He also founded Tone Distributors which became one of the most successful independent record distribution companies. Stone's greatest worldwide successes came during the seventies. He was brilliant at discovering and nurturing new talent. With Tone Distributors and a little label called TK Records built into a row of warehouses in Hialeah, Florida, an industrial area west of Miami, far from the major record business centers, he exploded with what became the number one independent record label in the world. Stone had let two kids who were working in the warehouse experiment in the recording studio. KC and Rick wrote the number one "Rock Your Baby" which George McCrae sang, and soon, as KC and The Sunshine Band, released their own string of number one hits such as "Get Down Tonight" and "That's The Way I Like It". With hits that kept dance floors and film soundtracks hopping all over the world, Henry Stone's TK Records helped create and lead the disco phenomenon. At the same time that he spearheaded the disco era, Henry Stone and label VP Steve Alaimo, himself a former teen idol and hit recording artist, had created another new category in music idolized around the world - "The Miami Sound." In addition to KC and The Sunshine Band and George McCrae, TK's recording artists included Betty Wright ("Clean Up Woman"), Timmy Thomas ("Why Can't We Live Together"), Clarence Reid ("Nobody But You Babe"), Little Beaver ("Party Down"), Peter Brown ("Do You Wanna Get Funky With Me", "Dance With Me"), Bobby Caldwell ("What You Won't Do For Love"), Anita Ward ("Ring My Bell"), Beginning of the End ("Funky Nassau"), Foxy ("Get Off"), T-Connection ("Do What You Wanna Do"), Gwen McCrae ("Rockin Chair") and Latimore with such greats as "Let's Straighten It Out", "Keep the Home Fire Burnin'", "Something 'Bout 'Cha". Henry Stone is indeed a living legend. He is one of the last independent label executives who was one of the heavyweights with artists from the 40s, 50s, and 60s and label heads like Syd Nathan, George Goldner, the Bihari Brothers, Ewart Abner, the Erteguns, Jerry Wexler, Hy Weiss, and Morris Levy. For decades, followers of Henry Stone and his music have made pilgrimages to Florida from all corners of the globe to meet the man who has uniquely worked with so many greats, and so many genres, for so many years. In fact, it is with the help of some of his loyal admirers that Stone has been able to find and digitize some of the old and lost rare classic records by artists like Ray Charles, James Brown, Earl Hooker, Steve Alaimo, Nat Kendrick and The Swans, Yvonne Fair, Lightnin' Hopkins, and many more. On his new label, The Legendary Henry Stone Presents, music lovers everywhere will now be able to listen to many of the rare and cherished classics created by Henry Stone as they are released digitally for all the world to treasure. ------------------------- Contact Information: Henry Stone Music, Inc. 1 Grove Isle, PH 7 Miami, FL 33133 Phone: 305-285-1475, Fax: 305-285-9685 www.henrystonemusic.com henrystonemusic@aol.com

Could well have been John, didn't read the blurb just the records and haven't looked at Shifty's yet

Chris Anderton also has one at same price on his latest list.

Quite a boast considering some of the quality that has turned up over the years. Will reserve judgement till I've heard it again If it was that good I'm sure I would remember

I'm still listening Been away a fair bit with work and out a fair bit more at weekends. Need to get a cd player in cab!!!!

Original Cadillacs is on one of the Soul Underground cds Mark Bicknell compiled few years ago. First heard this spun coverewd up by Steve Smith late 80's early 90's. I've got the cd somewhere will have a root round and post if Mike or Mark don't mind.

Tough one, only know of couple who definately have one, Andy Dyson and Tim Brown. Heard of one or two others. It's Actually spelt Tonny Hymes and is definately Fredrick Hymes. Other sides not too bad but not a patch on Time

Currently $212 on e-bay, had a fair few bids too and still a few hours to go.