Lee Bates

I feel its a shame that the subject of items being overplayed is ever an issue in the first place when there is still so much good stuff around that deserves to be heard. Djs...be brave and punters....suggest or demand!

I had no idea until this eve with of a text from Jim Elliott of Jims sad passing. I too recall that trip to the Ritz in 96 but as many my resounding memories of Jim are of the 100 Club and of frantic dancing. One of lifes nice guys. My regards and condolences to Jims family. Rest in peace buddy.

I think I can live with new tunes arriving a tad later than expected but how will I fare with having sent off this morning my cheque for tickeys for the up and coming 25th Kent records anniversary bash in London! Guess who doesn't watch much TV or read a newspaper and knew bugger all about any postal strikes?! Think I will be a very unhappy man if I lose out and don't get to see my fave lady Maxine B. Never again will I use the post to buy tickets when the credit card / paypal option is there. Damn fool Bates..

An absolutely choice sound. I too always seem to miss out on re-housing this into a very welcoming home!

An excellent post that just has to be answered.....but what a choice. Its torture - Maxine Brown (my fave lady) Losing my touch - Maxine Brown Come through me - Garland Green It gets to me - Ben E King How can I make it without you - John Edwards Whats with this loneliness - Chuck Jackson Millionaire - Chuck Jackson I know where you are coming from - Sam Dees Love is gone - Choice of colours Whats that on your finger - Kenny Carter You only life twice - Lorraine Chandler Magic Touch - Melba Moore The list goes on....and I cant give my fave!

This evenings sounds so far - Give you my love - Sisters Love - Mowest Love wont wear of - JR Bailey - Calla Youre the best in the world - Johnny Taylor - Columbia I saw forever my love - Soul Brothers Inc. - CUR I'm hopelessly in love - The Modulations - Buddah Stay with me - The Futures - Gamble Youre a lady - Gene Chandler - Mercury Since I met you - Lenny Williams - Motown You should have told me - Bots and Pieces - Paramount Got to get rid of you - JJ Barnes - Volt Feel free - Four Tops - ABC You were searching for a love - Jackie Lee - Uni Blood brothers - Gene Redding - the lp coz its all good me thinks

Sometime in the early 1990s I was reading a soul magazine in the office during my lunch break I read an aticle on Chapter 5, where they came from etc. Kinda got the cogs turning and whilst mulling it over a cheese and coleslaw sarnie thought I wonder if anybody has perhaps got a copy hidden away in the back of a cupboard or in the loft who may have followed the group locally then but were not knowledgeable about the soul scene specifically. With it having been a bit of a local hit (as such) I thought why not place an add in the local paper in Carlisle telling a woefull story of how it was my Dads birthday, that he had always liked the song, that he was from the area and that it would be an ideal present - basically a right old porkie ! I asked those who had a copy if they would consider parting company with it. The response was great!!! I ended up with 5 copies!

So sorry to hear such sad news, a traggic loss indeed. Ady, I send to you and all the family my deepest condolences. Kind regards Lee

I was in Tallin, the capitol city of Estonia in winter last year, sitting at a bar enjoying a pint when on came Ace Spectrum "Don't send nobody else." I thought I was hearing things! Had to ask the bar maid if somebody in the house was into soul....she didnt have a clue what I was on about!

Time is ticking....check out the following at https://search.ebay.co.uk/_w0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZlee16371 I'm a big man - Big Daddy Rogers - US Midas Talkin'about my baby - Dottie and Millie - US Topper When you're gone - Al Hudson -US Atco (ever bit as good as "I'm about lovin you") Somebody elses sweetheart - The Wanderers - US Cub I've had it - Robin Rice - US Crackerjack I can't get along without you - Maxine Brown - US Commonwealth United (one of her finest yet not played too often) The record - H.B Barnum - Capitol We've gotta find a way - back to love - Freda Payne - US Invictus demo (bloody ace tune) I need you - The Impressions - US ABC Lifestyle - Lifestyle - US MCA lp - one of the best 7ts albums around Les McCann plays the hits featuring Sad Little Girl - Les McCann - US Limelight lp Four in blue - Smokey Robinson and the Miracles - US Tamla (with the magical "Dont say you love me") The Spinners - The Spinners - US Motown (with so many great tracks) Mr Emotion - Chuck Jackson - Kent - (classic cuts)

Check out the following for sales on Ebay - https://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZlee16371 I'm a big man - Big Daddy Rogers - Midas Talkin'about my baby - Dottie & Millie - Topper I've had it - Robin Rice - Crackerjack Somebody elses sweetheart - The Wanderers - CUB When you're gone - Al Hudson - ATCO I need you - The Impressions - ABC Lifestyle - Lifestyle - MCA lp Les McCann plays the hits featuring "Sad little girl" - Les McCann - Limelight Four in blue - Smokey Rodinson and the Miracles - Tamla The Spinners - The Spinners - Motown Mr Emotion - Chuck Jackson - Kent More stuff to be added shortly

Have been having a bit of a sort out and have come across the sound of "Look, hear, girl" - Jim Nabie - RPI. Can anyone enlighten me about this tune? I cant say that I have seen it very often and have had it years...no idea as to the value / rarity etc. Info received with thanks cheers Lee

Yes you are right Sepia about the box around HMC with records also in block (whitte) lettering underneath. Copy I have is turquoise with a darker blue lettering....seen white ones whioch I presue are demos, but are not sure of this. There is no year. Bit of a mystery one unless anybody else has any details.....

Having just picked up The Entertainers version of Bobby Pattersons classic "I'm in love with you" on HMC outta NYC I was struck with the fact that I know bugger all about them. Anybody have any details or info on them??

A definite winner and as cheap as chips has to be The Masqueraders on ABC - Sweet sweetening, bargainsville I reckon at such a paltry sum. Its just so catchy.

Whats a decent offer Tony??! The last copy I saw, and missed out on rather annoyingly was on Ebay, at $36.

Anybody got a copy of Clydene Jackson lp on Crossover up for grabs?

With a night indoors as the prescribed cure for a heavy Friday night I was recalling what a fab night was had at the Orwell last friday. Just got me trying to recall a tune I heard there by Freda Payne...anybody who was there who had a clearer head than mine remember by any chance? 7ts tune and absolutely fab.

Any ideas on prices for these:- ABC - Up and over - Jay Traynor w/d Angeltown - Talking about woman - James Wesley Smith Arleen - I'm gonna put the hurt on you - Little Herman Bell - I go to pieces - Gerri Granger w/d Bluestar - Silent treatment - Arin Demain Calla - What should I do - Frankie and the Classicals (long intro version) Capitol - I hurt on the otherside - Jerry Cook Chadwick - Wishes - The Metrics Crackerjack - I've had it - Robin Rice Epic - Stranger in my arms - Lynne Randall w/d Goldenway - Can you qualify - Ozz and the Spurling Goldsoul - Fascinating girl - George Lemmons Green Dolphin - Can't e talk it over - L Allen Holton - I'm standing - Rufus Lumley Hope - Thats what I want - Syng Mcgowan Impact - Crying over you - Duke Brownder J&W - Angelina Angelia / King for a day - Stewart Ames KKC - Phillydog around the world - Jimmy raye MGM - Cry your eyes out - Dottie Cambridge Midas - I'm a big man - Big Daddy Rogers Mussette - What good am I without you - Mickie Champion Musictown - All of my life - Detroit Soul Path - My fault - The Passionettes Pagoda - Laughing through tears - The Catalinas Poo-Pan - Loves what you want - Marisha Gatti R - I must be loving you - Marion Stewart Score - Cry your eyes out - Minzi Berry Stallion - She put the hurt on me - Trade Martin 20th Century - I got to find me somebody - Velvets Topper - Talking bout my baby - Dottie and Millie Verve - You can split - Youngblood Smith Villa - Double Cookin - Checkerboard Squares Many thanks Cheers