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One of George's best, and that's saying something. Dave: Brilliant to see you both as always, hope to do it all over soon.

What a fab weekend that was! Here is my small contribution from the Thursday night warm-up: Chuck Cockerham - Have I got a right (Mala) Marvin Gaye - When I had your love (Tamla) Saints - I’ll let you slide (Wigwam) Four Tops - Don’t bring back memories (Motown) Al Scott - What happened to yesterday (Genuine) Eddie Foster - I never knew (In) Millie Jackson - It hurts so good (Spring) Sharon McMahan - Maybe you’ll be back (Columbia) Emmitt Long - Call me (Donoyia) Barbara Mason - Your old flame (Buddah) Elois Scott - Broadway love (Carol G) Ledgends - A fool for you (Red Balloon) George Jackson - Aretha, sing one for me (Hi) Ernie Johnson - I can’t stop the pain (Artco) Earnest Bolden - I’m talkin’ about love (Alcon) Sapphires - Who do you love (Swan) Adam Wade - Everyone is looking for that someone (Warner Bros) Bernadette Bascom - I don’t wanna lose your love (Solidarity) Tommy & The Derbys - Don’t play the role (Swing) Irma Thomas - Ruler of my heart (Minit) Betty Everett - Getting mighty crowded (Vee-Jay) Fortson & Scott - Sweet lover (Pzazz) Syl Johnson - I resign (Twinight)

Steve, Shame I could only hear the beginning of your slot, but what can we do:) Killer stuff played, good to see your playlist.

A couple of people asked, so here is what I played Saturday at this year's Soul Essence (excellent as ever btw): Emmitt Long - Call me (Donoyia) Lou Pride - Your love is fading (Suemi) Al Scott - What happened to yesterday (Genuine) Bud Harper - Let me love you (Peacock) Phonetics - Just a boy's dream (Trudel) Isley Brothers - Harvest for the world (T-Neck) Earl White Jr - Very special girl (Cygnet) Arthur Foy - Love dreams (MCS) Ernie Johnson - I can't stop the pain (Artco) Joi - Spring fever (Beverly Hills) Caesars - Girl I miss you (Lanie) Tommy & The Derbys - Don't play the role (Swing) Mel Britt - She'll come running back (Fip) Webs - Don't ever hurt me (Dynamic) Joanie Sommers - Never throw your dreams away (Columbia) Bobby Bennett - Alone with my tears (V-Tone) Slaughter Inc - Seems (Atlantic LP) Gift of Dreams - Feel it (Jam Power LP) Jimmy Burns - Can't get over (Dispo) Betty Fikes - I can't lie to my heart (Southbound)

Selling a super clean original of Chuck Stephens - Paying for your love on Leo Mini. Really gorgeous M- copy, just a small, faint stamp on label. Looking for £1100 or near offer. PM if interested. Thanks for looking, Carl

Try Chi-Lites - Heavenly body or Ronn Matlock - I can't forget about you.

Hi all, Selling a few nice things here. Could bring to 100 Club on Sat Dec 1st or Carib Soul on Dec 2nd if you're going there - otherwise shipping is from Sweden. I might consider near offers, but nothing daft please! Thanks for looking, Carl Rey Villar & The Royal Flush - Heaven is my witness - Ecbolic. Lovely copy, VG++ to NM, looks and plays beautiful. Clean labels. Pic sleeve only has the lightest of wear. £700 Westpoint - Come and get the love/High steppin' - Hitmaker. Quite superb 80s stepper. VG++ to NM, virtually as new copy. £130 Greg Mason - What does it take to know - Quince. Deep soul vocal meets spacey synth sounds, truly something else. Lovely copy, VG++. £150 Heywood Cash - You're messing up a good thing - Epic. Only some light marks, plays great. £125 Cleveland Robinson - Somebody to love/Boy - Nosnibor. VG++. 120

Selling a nice copy of this excellent sweet soul rarity: Desciples of Soul - Peek-A-Boo/Soul Revolution - G.V "Peek-A_Boo" is a nice and clean VG++ per Soul Source grading. Very few and light marks, would grade M- with many sellers. The funky flipside is a solid VG+ with light marks, plays well. Clean labels both sides. £525 O.N.O. (Photo below from copy for sale) Youtube link for reference only (not copy for sale): PM if interested. Shipping from Sweden, or could bring to Carib Soul December 2nd. Thanks, Carl

One on Karl Marthon's sales list yesterday

I recently put up this mix of mostly downtempo 60s and 70s stuff, some old favorites and some new acquisitions. Tracklist is below, hope you find something of interest. Shirley Lake - True love (Parral) George Smallwood - Listen to the rain (Smallwood LP) Caprells - Deep love (Bano) Moses Dillard & Tex-Town Display - Won't somebody help me (Tex-town LP) Berganees - Time is gonna change (Artistville) East 14th & East 14th St Band - Now and then (One Way) Cloe Martin - Winter is much too long (Epic) La Dellics - I'll never change (Mo-Jo) Marva Whitney - Your love was good for me (Federal) Joyce Dunn - Turn away from darkness (Blue Rock) Blues Brothers No 1 - Letter of regret (Eclipse) Eddie Parker - But if you must go (Miko) Jean Plum - You ask me (Hi) Margie Alexander - Can I be your main squeeze (Atlantic) Bags - Hey girl (It's soul time) Kelly & Soul Explosions - Talking about my baby's love (Dynamite) Church - How long (Silas) Earles Inc - Just an illusion (Zudan) Mary Wells - Your old standby (Motown) Frank Thomas - Love you deep or not at all (Dailey) https://m.mixcloud.com/CarlHedberg/if-you-must-go/

Top stuff, always good to read these playlists.

Hello all, Selling a very clean copy of Mojoba - Say you will on Polydor. Fantastic and rare issue-only tune as you will know. Record is a beautiful VG++ to M- with minimal label flaking (see photo below). Plays superb. £850 secures it, but I will consider reasonable offers, so feel free to ask. SOLD!!!! Also selling Cleveland Robinson - Somebody to love / Boy on Nosnibor. Nice VG++, £150 or near offer. Shipping from Sweden, payment by Paypal. Thanks for looking, Carl

Choice of Colour - Your love - Apt. Lovely VG++ copy, looks and plays great. £250 ono. SOLD Trumains - Ripe for the pickin - RCA demo. VG+ with light marks, plays clean on stereo side, a small number of clicks on mono side. £175 SOLD Determinations - Bing bong / Girl girl girl - King demo. Instant dancer b/w superb deep soul ballad. Nice clean VG++. £120 ono. Shipping from Sweden, or for UK buyers could bring to Manchester this coming weekend. Thanks, Carl

Killers, just ordered one. Keep it up please. /Carl