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As is generally the case, Chuck Corby owns "Those Lonely Nights" and was totally unaware of this version until last Year. I'm sure this is just an oversight on the part of the producers of this tune, though it may well be a coincidence that "Breakaway" sounds incredibly similar to "Those Lonely Nights". Des Parker

Over the last 30 Years or so, I've bought, sold, traded, rebought, sold, found virtually all of the records above and I'm sure there are many, many more people on this site in the same boat, if not moreso. To us, we've "grown up" with these tunes, and to us they are the "same old same old". This doesn't mean that they are bad records, and I'm kinda envious of those of you hearing these for the first time, but I can't be dishonest and pretend these are somehow fresh tunes! If you got £10 for Ruby Andrews in the "80's" you were doing well!!! Des Parker

Nice minty copy here Bearsy, £10 including postage (PM me for details) Des Parker

I look at it from a different direction, it's not about finances, D.J.'s who play a set of bootlegs/Reissues are lazy and unimaginitive, and have no concept of digging around for fresh, exciting, vibrant, soulful, underplayed sounds. Give them £10 and they'll buy a bootleg of "Tony Galla", whereas someone who "gets it" would "hunt" around for something like "The Voicemasters - You've Hurt me Baby". These people don't have ANYTHING to bring to the table apart from the obvious, and are just putting another nail in the coffin of something that should be continuously exciting and fresh, instead of the stale, tired nostalgia scene we seem to be getting more and more of. Des Parker

Updated Des Parker

Usual rules apply, secure post is included for the U.K., all discs in good shape with intact labels, and I now accept Paypal......whey hey 21st Century here I come!!!! 01. Pauline Shivers - Won't You Come Back Home - O Pex 111 - Fabulous mid tempo with stunning vocals 02. Lee Lamont - I'll Take Love - Backbeat 542 - Class Northern Dancer, soulful vocals 03. Etta James - Breaking Point - Argo 5477 SOLD - Yet another quality "Northern" outing from this outstanding performer 04. Short People - Why'd You Put It To Me Baby - Gusto 170 - Cheesy, but very catchy old school dancer 05. Donald Jenkins - My Lucky Day - Black Beauty 12075 - Dramatic, haunting "West Coast Distibutors" cover up, from Stafford 06. Billy McGregor - Mr. Shy/Fall On my Knees - Flash 6601 - Every home should have one, both sides quality Chicago Soul 07. Liz Damon - You're Falling In Love - White Whale 368 - Cute & Kitsch version of the great Betty Everett "Album" track 08. Dee Brown & Lola Grant - You Need Loving - Shurfine 014 SOLD - massively underplayed Northern dance tune!! 09. Roy Hamilton - Let Go/ You Still Love Him - MGM 13138 (Promo) - Big Voiced Beat Ballad, coupled with a cool dancer 10. Kitty Clark - Big Wheel - House Of Orange 2400 - Paced Dancer, with an "R & B" feel 11. Fats Domino - It Keeps Raining - Imperial 5753 - Evergreen classic, stylish and still sounds great 12. Barbara Greene - Young Boy/ I Should Have Treated You Right - Vivid 058 - Strong, soulful double-sided Northern 13. Shirley Vaughn - Watch Out Mr. Lonely - Double R 246 - Yet another under played gem 14. Pic & Bill - It's Not You - Charay 67 - Great funky edged dancer. 15. Liz Lands - Don't Shut Me Out - One Der Ful 4847 SOLD - I cannot recommend this mid tempo masterpiece enough! 16. Sensations - Oh, Girl - Way Out 1003 - Quality Soul from a quality group. 17. Junior Parker - I'm In Love - Duke 384 - Strong voiced, catchy R & B mover! 18. Ruby & Romantics - Does He Really Love Me - Kapp 646 SOLD - good northern, good group, awaiting plays. 19. Dee Dee Warwick - When Love Slips Away - Mercury 72667 - See comments for Liz Lands! How good is this. 20. Janet & Jays - Love What You're Doing To Me - Hi 2129 - Old style Northern, Memphis style 21. Casinos - Forever & A Night/How Long Has It Been - Fraternity 987 SOLD - Two atmospheric pieces of Northern for the price of One. 22. Mike & Michael - My Neighborhood - Constellation 156 (Promo) - Great mid tempo Northern on this revered label. 23. Bobby Jones - We'll Love Each Other - Expo 105 - Highly recommended, Soulful, "Crossover" winner 24. Commotions - We'll Make It Someday - Blue Rock 4056 - Good, uptempo Group version of the Rose Batiste track 25. Witches And The Warlock - I Don't Want To Live Life Alone - Sew City 104 SOLD - Cracking Northern Dance thang. Many thanks Des Parker

I thought you would have all this technology mullarky sussed!! Welcome aboard!!! Des Parker

These are better details of the labels in question, for verification, from Adey's collection:- ASP 1083 Ron Coden - She Doesn't Love Me Anymore ASP 1084 Lena Mone - Hold Me Close Dale C 101 Gip Roberts - Ode To Life D.S.S.I. 1-70 Jimmie Delphs - Do You Know What I Mean Heavy Hank 123 Edd Henry - You Made Your Bed Baby Heavy Hank 128 Edd Henry - Two Heads Are Better Than One Heavy Hank 1776 Edd Henry - I Got You Apart from these details I know F*** all about these, interesting though? Des Parker

Here's a couple from an old JA Detroit list Priscilla Page - My Letter - Rose G (Not sure of the vintage of this one) Reflections - In The Still Of The Night - Tigre (Wasn't there an Acetate of this doing the rounds)

A few more labels, from Adey Pierce's old Detroit collection, might need verifying:- Arnold ASP Cindy Coemands Creed (Gino Washington) Dale C D.S.S.I. (Jimmie Delphs) Gatewood Heavy Hank (Edd Henry) Des Parker

Did Tal Vert get confirmation, as it's included on "Ol Virginia Soul" C.D. volume 3? Des Parker

Interesting stuff Carl, what's the Clara Hardy like? Des Parker

I appreciate that they're billed as the "Bee Gee Stans Of Detroit" but this track on "Tal Vert" was included on the "Ol' Virginia Soul volume 3" compilation, haven't got the C.D. or sleeve notes to hand, maybe needs confirmation one way or the other. Des Parker What's on the Detroit Astra label, from the listing, or am I being a bit thick/forgetful.

A guy at the WFMU show in New York had two Mint ones for sale for about $1800 - $2000 each, maybe the same guy?? Des Parker

Knowing you Russ, and in my opinion, any venue you get involved with, would be different and something fresh! I do think that you are absolutely right in waiting, with what 30 plus events on tonight, with approximately 4 D.J.'s/collectors on at each, that's 120 plus people committed to venues for a start, many of which could be part of your target audience - it's a f***ing nightmare, and as Jayne rightly says, a "recession" could be a good thing! Des Parker

There's certainly no shortage of "D.J.'s" and I couldn't even begin to imagine what the proportion of "D.J.'s" is to "Non D.J.'ing" customers on our scene, but it must be a lot higher than other music based scenes, is this phenomonon the same on the Rock & Roll/Funk/Mod or whatever scenes? Will less venues mean that more people will be hanging up their headphones, or will they just start new venues? The "cull the crap D.J.'s" is a mantra that all of us like the sound of, but what is a crap D.J. - someone who plays stuff we don't know, plays stuff we do know, plays too much 70's, 60's, R & B, uses the mic too much, doesn't use the mic enough, or is technically brilliant with fabulous records....but is a c**t. Isn't this most peoples honest view of the situation - "less venues is potentially a great thing, if they're the ones playing the stuff I don't want to hear, played by people I percieve as Crap D.J.'s".....................................but that's only an opinion, of which we all have a different one. Des Parker

I don't think there's a lot on in Swindon (if there is it's not very well advertised) but plenty in Cheltenham/Gloucester/Bristol. The extremely popular "Soulfusion" is on next - lots of cheesy, but good oldies and an absolutely cracking Modern room. If you want a bit more "upfront" 60's/R & B then give the Riverside, or Pete French's doo's a try!! Haven't been to Dean's event yet, but it's got a very good reputation. Lots of excellent choice there, plus a few C.D./bootleg events that from a passionate soul fan's perspective, could be described as "Shite" at best, though good fun I expect, if you're not fussy!! Des Parker

I know that a copy of Margaret Littles was bought for $7 and sold for £4000!!! Des Parker

Recently spoke to Joe Stevenson about Gene Woodbury, and his whereabouts, and he said that we should know, as Gene's supposedly been living in England for the last 20 Years!!!! Des Parker

I've got the record I can send you, if you send me the postage, it's not that good though! Des Parker

Updated. Totally agree with you Mark, great sounds!! Des Parker

Mace, you haven't taken the Piss out of me on this thread yet!! Des Parker

Can't we continue this conversation on my £5 thread. I'm up all night as I'm sleeping on the couch near the computer, since giving rather short notice of my travel plans!! Des Parker

Not one F***er looked through the £1 sales on Saturday, so that Ray Agee you want, went back in the play box Des

1 lucky taker on the Pat Hunt, surprised the Eddy Jacobs is still available, books pretty high as well. Des Parker