Chris Turnbull

Any memories of York Cats Whiskers - all dayers mid 70's I think? Some of my first northern nights there mid 80's, though it was called something else by then

Brilliant at Prestatyn a few years back - such a distinctive voice, it was magical to hear him live. Sad news indeed

Love her voice, cool as you like - great bit of film

On Wand, 'Any Day Now' - fabulous ender at Hyde c. 1990, or his 'I've got the need' on All Platinum

Really sad news, Dean was a total legend around Manchester - larger than life, always had an opinion whether you agreed with him or not but a total music fan through and through Never played boring or predictable sets - could drop in a beat ballad or some Jamaican soul and somehow blend it brilliantly. Remember stuff like Irma Thomas 'It's starting to get to me now' at Parkers, or Della Reese 'I've got the blues' upstairs in the big modern room at Stoke King's Hall 😀 Underrated as a radio DJ, some brilliant shows with Richard S in the mid 90's, and also as a writer - no-one else reviewed a record like him:- "Glenn Miller - Where is the Love (Doctor Bird 45). A highly collectable UK reggae label ain't the first place you would look for killer crossover but then who would have thought, all those years ago in PE, that plimsolls would become fashionable" 😁 (Togetherness Mar '99) Wished him well a couple of months back and he was hopeful to be on the mend but sadly not RIP Dean - thanks for some great memories

Wow, she really sings that - love the shot of her from behind the piano, just alone with the song despite the big crowd, Obama, etc. Shame it keeps cutting to Carole King acting like a bit of a dick but I suppose you would do if you'd written the song

Was just playing this one earlier today before I read the news - one of her best IMO, and that's saying something of course. Very sad news

Lovely playlist - great to see this thread resurrected, always enjoy seeing what folk are listening to Here's mine from last Fri night (well early Sat morning, sun coming up by the time I finished 😀). Bought Beloyd last week on here and was giving that a spin so got into a 70's type groove with a few more:- Beloyd - Get into your life (20th Century) David Morris Jr - Midnight lady (Buddah) Dionne Warwick - Once you hit the road (WB) Laura Greene - You take my heart away (Epic) Invitations - Look on the good side (Silver Blue) Webster Lewis - You deserve to dance (Epic) Gorgeous George - Strange Book (Homark) Jerry Butler - High Stepper (Mercury) Catch - Mr Nice Guy (LK) Cissy Stone - Gone but not forgotten (Decca) Blackbyrds - Lady (Fantasy) Aquarian Dream - Phoenix (Buddah) Windy City - We party heavy up in heah (Innovation II) Gladys - Love (O-Gee) Moments - Sweet, sweet lady (Stang) J.R. Bailey - Love won't wear off (Calla)

Loved 'I was a fool' since Roger B used to play it at Hyde Botanical c. 1990, plus Mark Robertson from Manchester around the same time Funny though, one of those tunes that totally takes off in a venue but always sounds a bit underpowered at home in comparison

And this one 😀

Thanks Chalky - what was it like crowd / atmosphere wise? Much different to other years? Was Sunday night busy?

Injured my back last Wed so couldn't get to Cleethorpes - totally gutted, first one I've missed How did it go? Would love to hear from folks who were there

Cheers Mickey, I've got a lot of them on vinyl already but quite a few I don't know - luckily none seem too hard to pick up on original Used to play Rena Scott loads years ago on the Kent Mecca / Buddah compilation but didn't realise it was Mtume Lucas Just spotted your post from a couple of weeks ago re. Reggie Lucas - totally missed that

Never get tired of hearing that

Didn't know this either - great post, thanks - bought the 12" just now👍

Interesting film here, well worth a watch:-

Didn't realise when I posted this morning that Reggie Lucas died only a couple of weeks ago. Interesting piece here from Rolling Stone - didn't know him and Mtume were in Miles Davis' band together:- https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/reggie-lucas-madonna-producer-dead-at-65-w520529

Lovely that - new to me

Great choice 👌 Here it is below:-

What's your top Mtume / Lucas tracks, either written or produced? Love their distinctive sound Currently this one for me, Stephanie Mills 'Top of my list' from the 'Stephanie' album - cheap as chips and totally brilliant

Great film and wow as above Sam Dees - anyone know what's happened to him recently / tried to get him back over to the UK?

Thanks for looking - please PM if interested. UK post £2.50 recorded first class, overseas TBC. Happy to refund if not 100%. Jimmy Hughes - It ain't what you got (Atlantic) Ex £30 Buddy Ace - It's gonna be me (Duke Promo) M- £40 Dee Dee Sharp - The bottle or me (Gamble) Ex £40 Reggie Saddler Revue - So long sweet little girl (De-Lite WD) VG small wol on flip, top side clean £15 bargain ON HOLD George H Franklin - That's how it is when you're in love (Faces) VG+ £20 Marva Whitney - Saving my love / Your love was good for me (Federal) VG+ £25 Joe-L - I'm not gonna be worried (Clissac) Ex £20 Lou Rawls - When love goes wrong (Capitol) Ex £15 Mike & Censations - Don't mess with me / Nothing I can do about it (Highland) Ex £15 The Experts - Your love is real (Tag Ltd) VG £30 looks a bit rough but plays great / slight tear on label Wilbert Harrison - Women & Whiskey / Da yee ya da (Savoy) VG / VG+ £20 great R&B Levert Allison - Sugar Daddy (Elbejay) VG+ £20 rare funk

Thanks for looking - please PM if interested. Paypal as gift. UK post £2.50 first class recorded, £7 special delivery, overseas TBA. No hassle refund if not 100%. Youtube clips for info only - not my copies. 1) Exportations - I Want You (Vir-Ro) VG+ £110 NOW £100 SOLD Clean labels, vinyl a bit scruffy looking but plays loud and clear. Superb hard to find uptempo dancer 2) Betty Lavette - I Feel Good All Over / Only Your Love Can Save Me (Pama) VG / VG+ £75 NOW £65 Immense double-sider in nice format. Very clean labels, vinyl has quite a few light marks but plays loud and clear 3) E.J & The Echoes - Put a smile on your face (Diamond Jim) Strong ex grade, maybe M- £100 NOW £90 Lovely clean copy, mid tempo magic

Thanks for looking - please PM if interested. Paypal as gift. UK post £2.50 first class recorded. £7 special delivery, overseas by request. Photos of actual records on request / youtube clips for info only. Happy to refund if not 100%. Cheers, Chris. 1) Tommy Dodson - One Day Love / Mind Reader (Uptown) OFFERS VG / VG+ quite a few light marks but plays great with a bit of light crackle in places. Storming rarity not often seen, with excellent mid tempo flip. Was going to set sale it but saw a M- one went recently on ebay for £577 with 21 bids, so unsure how to price. Will take any offers until I get a decent one. 2) Exportations - I Want You (Vir-Ro) VG+ £110 Clean labels, vinyl a bit scruffy looking but plays loud and clear. Superb uptempo 70's dancer 3) Betty Lavette - I Feel Good All Over / Only Your Love Can Save Me (Pama) VG / VG+ £75 Immense double-sider in nice format. Very clean labels, vinyl has quite a few light marks but plays loud and clear 4) E.J & The Echoes - Put a smile on your face (Diamond Jim) Strong ex grade, maybe M- £100 Lovely clean copy, mid tempo magic