Chris Turnbull

Absolutely spot on, same here The ending to ‘everybody’s got to believe in somebody’ I mean

Bit harsh that! Wouldn't buy it personally but good authentic sounding effort to my ears

Many thanks both, very interesting 👍👍👍

Sad news indeed - what a legacy of great music Off thread slightly but not seen that great ‘Twisted Wheel last night’ film before, wish I’d gone - did go once early 1990 when niters were on again, remember Butch downstairs in that room. Anyone tell me though, I remember going upstairs to a bigger room playing more like ‘Club Soul / Wheel classics’ - was it a two room venue back in the day 1963-71? Always thought just a single cellar bar

Great stuff, thanks Chalky - not seen these before PS in issue 4 Cleethorpes review, anyone know what the Betty Turner was that Poke was playing upstairs in the disco / funk room? (Says 'yes, Betty Turner is a monster!!')

So the later one is a real second Smash issue? Always assumed it was a UK boot

Sad news - remember Guy H playing 'I don't know what to do with myself' years ago and being blown away Always loved this one as well

Very interesting - I know that feeling I was too young to have gone to Wigan, but spent an unreasonable amount of time early - mid 90's thinking about it, feeling like I'd missed out, nostalgic for something that I'd never even experienced - bit strange really 🤣

Sorry yes realise that, not the best example but after Tim's find Butch one of the first to get behind it from memory

Anyone mentioned these yet? Dewey Jeffries - When no one cared (Gary-Dew) O C Smith - On easy street (Columbia) The Stratoliners - What do you want with my love (Federal) Esther Phillips - Nobody but you (Roulette) Also Butch one of the first to get behind Dennis Edwards 'I didn't have to' (Sam was playing 'Johnny on the spot' around the same time, and Tim Brown of course) - remember Butch berating the crowd at Bretby when it virtually cleared the floor, saying one of the best discoveries in the last however many years

Me too, absolutely love it, though interestingly audio on Youtube much slower than when Mark plays it out, so presumably he pitches it up a good bit - didn't occur to me until I heard the audio. Pitching up or down always strikes me as a bit of a dark art

All good thanks Peter, thanks for the contributions and everyone for theirs - some great choices

Apologies if it’s been done before but what do you reckon is the best soul album by a single artist or group, as opposed to a compilation Just listening to Archie Bell ‘Tighten up’ and thinking it would have a claim - Tighten up pt’s 1 & 2, When you left heartaches began, A Thousand Wonders’, plus other great stuff. William Bell ‘Bound to happen’ comes to mind as another contender, also Carla Thomas ‘Memphis Queen’

Loved ‘Let’s try it over again’ since Richard S used to spin it late 80’s / early 90’s but had no idea it was a cover - also have Sweet Soul Music on a 45 but never played the flip 🤣

Just seemed a bit revisionist / wide of the mark to me - article says ‘When Northern Soul DJ’s discovered the song in the 1970’s, it kept the group in business’, but I couldn’t imagine it was a style of tune that would have been played at the time. Mind you it also quotes the producer saying ‘Tony Blackburn told me it was a big Northern Soul record’, so big pinch of salt there as well I guess

Big piece in this month's Uncut magazine about the making of Nothing but a heartache and says Wigan floorfiller - is that right, was it a floorfiller at Wigan? Or just a generalisation of Flirtations tunes overall being played at the time which led to them appearing at Wigan etc Would have thought NBAH too slow / Swinging Sixties for the main room - maybe M's?

First heard 'I get carried away' at Ady's Yarmouth weekender early '91 I think, played on the radio show by Geoff Whitfield if I remember right - loved it from the first few bars and still love it now - didn't think at the time about it being blue eyed, just a great record. RIP Jerry, a talented guy

Fabulous that - what a treat to see MJ, and for me the best version of a great song, love it

Thanks for looking - UK post £4.50 first class recorded, £9 special delivery, overseas tbc. Paypal F&F or bank transfer. No hassle money back of course if not completely happy, but buy with confidence as I am a careful grader. Photos are of my sale copies, YouTube clips just for reference. Please PM if interested, and happy to consider offers:- 1) Sugar Pie Desanto - Be Happy / The Feelin's Too Strong (Soul Clock) M- £200 £150 Superb double sider, hard to find and getting attention now also for low rider style flip - check YouTube clips below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZ0XQapMJ-k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVngiZY4RTw 2) Sunday - Ain't got no problems / Where did he come from (Alteen) VG £175 £125 A few soft pops and crackles but very solid player overall - again double sider with more attention recently on low rider / Sunday chill out style flip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbmRPk7znB8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSK8OfhizD4 3) Al Hudson & Soul Partners - I'm about lovin' you (Atco) VG+ £125 £95 SOLD Superb 70's dancer only on hard to find issue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QR_vuGQkKN8 4) Lee Bates - Why don't you write (Instant) G+ £100 £75 SOLD Nice original - vinyl well worn but plays fine with some crackles and pops, price reflects and still good for DJ'ing or at home https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpjVce6-OvQ 5) Paul Anka - I can't help loving you (RCA WD) Ex, maybe M- £150 £125 SOLD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYIg_A-TO48 6) Tony Hestor - Just can't leave you / Watch yourself (Karate) strong VG £150 £125 Quite a few marks and small wol but plays great both sides https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08fLpWZMVYk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBmabMD1m5A 7) Carole Waller - Stop and get a hold of myself / This love of mind (U.S.A.) Ex £175 £125 Slight edge warp, noticeable but NAP - otherwise shiny vinyl and plays loud and clear. Two fantastic sides, but what a tune Stop and get a hold of myself is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SUeL0pDwCg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVHz99fa5BQ 8/ Janice Christian - Just a bad thing (Swan WD) VG+ £175 £125 Few light marks and slightly scruffy label but plays great, lovely mid tempo mover https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RY8DVbytXI 9) The Casanova Two - We got to keep on (Early Bird) £150 £125 SOLD Worn label as per photo but vinyl fine and plays really cleanly - price reflects label damage but buy with confidence if you want it to play not look at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NcHsc_rZEI 10) The Capitols - Don't say maybe baby (Karen WD) VG+ £125 £95 Forgotten gem https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sQEH25Hc0M

Me too, fantastic venue, great crowd and GK was superb - bit of schmaltz of course but still an awesome voice, at that point at least - one of my favourite gigs

Thanks for looking - UK post £4.50 first class recorded, £9 special delivery, overseas tbc. Paypal F&F or bank transfer. No hassle money back of course if not completely happy, but buy with confidence as I am a careful grader. Photos are of my sale copies, YouTube clips just for reference. Please PM if interested, and happy to consider offers:- 1) Sugar Pie Desanto - Be Happy / The Feelin's Too Strong (Soul Clock) M- £200 Superb double sider, hard to find and getting attention now also for low rider style flip - check YouTube clips below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZ0XQapMJ-k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVngiZY4RTw 2) Sunday - Ain't got no problems / Where did he come from (Alteen) VG £175 A few soft pops and crackles but very solid player overall - again double sider with more attention recently on low rider / Sunday chill out style flip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbmRPk7znB8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSK8OfhizD4 3) Al Hudson & Soul Partners - I'm about lovin' you (Atco) VG+ £125 Superb 70's dancer only on hard to find issue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QR_vuGQkKN8 4) Lee Bates - Why don't you write (Instant) G+ £100 Nice original - vinyl well worn but plays fine with some crackles and pops, price reflects and still good for DJ'ing or at home https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpjVce6-OvQ 5) Paul Anka - I can't help loving you (RCA WD) Ex, maybe M- £150 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYIg_A-TO48 6) Tony Hestor - Just can't leave you / Watch yourself (Karate) strong VG £150 Quite a few marks and small wol but plays great both sides https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08fLpWZMVYk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBmabMD1m5A 7) Carole Waller - Stop and get a hold of myself / This love of mind (U.S.A.) Ex £175 Slight edge warp, noticeable but NAP - otherwise shiny vinyl and plays loud and clear. Two fantastic sides, but what a tune Stop and get a hold of myself is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SUeL0pDwCg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVHz99fa5BQ 8/ Janice Christian - Just a bad thing (Swan WD) VG+ £175 Few light marks and slightly scruffy label but plays great, lovely mid tempo mover https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RY8DVbytXI 9) The Casanova Two - We got to keep on (Early Bird) £150 Worn label as per photo but vinyl fine and plays really cleanly - price reflects label damage but buy with confidence if you want it to play not look at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NcHsc_rZEI 10) The Capitols - Don't say maybe baby (Karen WD) VG+ £125 Forgotten gem? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sQEH25Hc0M

Sad news Jimmy James - missed this when it was announced What memories of 'Help Yourself'? Pop / soul yes but what a tune - I've got a lovely Jamaican 'Tiger' issue of it - Wheel? Maybe Cats / Torch? Wigan later I guess

I saw it at Mansfield prob c. 2003 I guess, wasn't expecting to like it much but thought it was fabulous - really interesting to hear your comments on it now Paul, and sorry such a good thing ended up being so complicated

Thanks for looking - final reductions on some really nice items - priced to sell so grab a bargain, or make me a reasonable offer UK post £4.50 first class recorded, £9 special delivery, overseas tbc. Paypal F&F or bank transfer. No hassle money back of course if not completely happy, but buy with confidence as I am a careful grader. Photos are of my sale copies, Youtube clips just for reference. Please PM if interested:- 1) The Stoppers - Come back baby (Jubilee) VG+ £200 HOLD 2) Johnny Thompson - Given up on love (Jay-Tee) M- £175 SOLD Fabulous crossover mid pacer in lovely condition https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjcCy9v6gEk 3) Jesse Fisher - Your not loving a beginner (Way Out) M- £135 4) The Tempos - (Countdown) here I come (Canterbury yellow issue) VG+ £200 5) Bobby Taylor - There are roses somewhere in this world (Sunflower) VG+ £120 6) Teddy Randazzo - You don't need a heart (DCP) VG+ £135 7/ Paul (Guitar Red) Johnson - That I love you (Kellmac) M- £100 SOLD Awesome mid pacer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWO2yzJSr8E 8) Drifters - You got to pay your dues (Atlantic Demo) Ex £125 Lovely US red & white demo 9) B.J. Thomas - Keep it up (Joed) VG £90 Conservatively graded, plays great, what a tune 10) Margie Joseph - Nobody (Volt) VG+ £85 11) The De Vons - Someone to treat me (King blue issue) M- £35 HOLD

Thanks for looking - some really nice items at great prices here so grab a bargain UK post £4.50 first class recorded, £9 special delivery, overseas tbc. Paypal F&F or bank transfer. No hassle money back of course if not completely happy, but buy with confidence as I am a careful grader. Photos are of my sale copies, Youtube clips just for reference. Please PM if interested:- 1) Willie Tee - First taste of hurt (Gatur) Ex £340 Slight chip to centre as per photo but otherwise very clean both labels and vinyl 2) The Stoppers - Come back baby (Jubilee) VG+ £225 3) Johnny Thompson - Given up on love (Jay-Tee) M- £250 Fabulous crossover mid pacer in lovely condition https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjcCy9v6gEk 4) Jesse Fisher - Your not loving a beginner (Way Out) M- £150 Again lovely condition for the price 5) The Tempos - (Countdown) here I come (Canterbury yellow issue) VG+ £225 6) Bobby Taylor - There are roses somewhere in this world (Sunflower) VG+ £125 7) Teddy Randazzo - You don't need a heart (DCP) VG+ £150 8/ Paul (Guitar Red) Johnson - That I love you (Kellmac) M- £125 Awesome mid pacer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWO2yzJSr8E 9) Drifters - You got to pay your dues (Atlantic Demo) Ex £130 Lovely US red & white demo 10) B.J. Thomas - Keep it up (Joed) VG £100 Conservatively graded, plays great, what a tune 11) Margie Joseph - Nobody (Volt) VG+ £100 12) Serena Johnson - All work & no play (Big 2) Ex £65 ON HOLD Light fingernail scratch in deadwax and slightly onto vinyl away from M-, not affecting play 13) The De Vons - Someone to treat me (King blue issue) M- £45