Dave Thorley

Thanks for that Sean One arrived in the post yesterday

More added, apart from those listed below on friday... 45's George JayJimmy JamesMarvin SmithMcKinley Sandifer12" DK DysonEdwin StarrJohnny BristolTeddy PendergrassMark IVGean Floyd Hi All www.topdogrecords.co.uk Lot's of new stuff gone up across the site. Put a whole bunch of nice European picture bags, just click on the picture sleeve section. Also in there is a sprinkling of new CD, some great LP's, cool 12" and the usual mix of 45's, northern, modern, boogie, funk and gospel. 'From the hard to find, Too the just plain good' Including 45's The Twans, David Martin, Dillard & Johnson, Mystic Five, Vivian Reed, Gene Marshall, Lainer & Co, Connie Stevens, Levy Davis, Bill WrightLP's - Archie Bell & The Drells, Skool Boyz, Nights, Hearts Of Stone, Roy C., Zulema, Sandra Feva, Colorblind, Buddy MilesCDlp's & Singles - David Brinston, Maurice J., Masters Of Time, Sweet Angel, Vickie Backer, Webber Family, Charles Mintz, Billy GriffinAnd so much more, over 200 new titles across the site, lots of sound files. Thanks for looking, hope you find something you like Dave & Malayka

Hi Gilly And much of his work was aided by our good friend Popcorn Wylie Dave

Hi Ian Never seen any W/D of Inter/Soul and I've been through Earnest's house top to bottom many times over.

You know how it is, you are half way through telling a story and get to the bit where you say 'and he was in the group' and then complete memory blank. Happen to me last night at 'Dab of soul' had half the room trying to work out who I meant. So for Val, Keith Williams, Sean Hampsey, Tats, Rob Smith, Johnny Beggs and Mace. Fabulous Denos, Ricky Andrews was in the Fabulous Denos.

In the U.S. guys can be pressing up to 5000 copies on their own financies, but it is more common that they are between 200-1000. These are done not just for promotion, but often to sell at gigs and to put into local shops for sale by the artist. These rarely see a distributor and in the mists of time often become the truely rare records we all search for.

This is a term used when there is no label name, and/or it is factually known that the artists pressed the record himself with his own finances with no outside involvement. Their are a few 45's & LP's like this, eg Early Clover - Early Clover Records. Much more common with the arrival of CD's

It is a term normally applied to a song that never saw any form of mass produced, commercially available hard copy, in any format that was contemporary to it's recording. The source of these tracks is normally master tapes or acetates. Dave

Somewhere on Soulful Detroit, there is a link to a good radio interview he did in the U.S. within the last year or so. Sad loss a east coast powerhouse, original member The Larks where he sang bass. Weldon went on to be an east coast promotions manager with Motown, along with being part owner of Harthon records. He gave Barbara Mason her first break, asking her to join the group on stage to sing one night at a local club where she sang moon river, she got a standing ovation. He then arranged for her to cut her first record at Arctic. Later working with Kenny Gamble he had no small hand in helping develope Philadelphia International. He was a great showman, writer, producer alround talented guy and one of the people that founded what was to become The Philly Sound.

So I don't understand why would you ask 'do demo's exist', which they clearly do. When you knew they did and already owned one ?

A one off no, this was a fair sized record label and there is no way they would have done a pressing run of 1. There will be other copies around, Soul Source does not constitute the entire collecting world. But it's fair to say it's fairly rare piece and maybe worth as much as £500 + in the current climate to someone who cares enough to want to own a copy that says 'Demo/Demonstration over 'Plug side' as with the other promo's. Several standard issues, close to mint have sold at around £350 this year, so £500 would seem fair.

Agree with Dave, sure in the distant past there was one on Ebay. Dave

Hi Mick Sorry, no I didn't and I know what you mean about minions. But at least we got a response and a slightly informed, positive one. Cheers Dave

Bugger me if I didn't get a reply from Boris. After reading it a couple of time, I feel it's a cool response from the Major of one of the worlds major cities Dear Mr Thorley, Many thanks for your email to the Mayor regarding the future of the 100 Club. I have been asked to respond on his behalf. The Mayor understands the importance of the 100 Club in providing a platform for emerging talent and established artists from across the genres, in welcoming experimental events such the Limelight contemporary classical nights, in hosting community activity such as the London Swing Dance Society, and as an essential part of London's post-war music scene with its own remarkable story. Unfortunately, the Greater London Authority has no statutory powers to intervene in commercial rental costs. We have been in touch with Jeff Horton, the Director of the 100 Club to offer advice and support. The Mayor supports the 100 Club's many fans and artists who are working to ensure the future of this vibrant venue. Yours sincerely Rhiannon Watson On behalf of Culture Strategy team

After a strongly worded note he dropped it to $12, chancer:yes:

If it's a UPS notice Don't open it's a really nasty virus

I've just won a record on The Bay for $26, go to check out and the guy has qouted $35 postage from the U.S. Global Priority is only $12 on a 45, must be super packaging his is going to send it in at that price. Don't you just love em'

Thanks for the great response this morning, whole bunch of the picture sleeves flown out the door. Thanks again Dave

Hi All www.topdogrecords.co.uk Lot's of new stuff gone up across the site. Put a whole bunch of nice European picture bags, just click on the picture sleeve section. Also in there is a sprinkling of new CD, some great LP's, cool 12" and the usual mix of 45's, northern, modern, boogie, funk and gospel. 'From the hard to find, Too the just plain good' Including 45's The Twans, David Martin, Dillard & Johnson, Mystic Five, Vivian Reed, Gene Marshall, Lainer & Co, Connie Stevens, Levy Davis, Bill WrightLP's - Archie Bell & The Drells, Skool Boyz, Nights, Hearts Of Stone, Roy C., Zulema, Sandra Feva, Colorblind, Buddy MilesCDlp's & Singles - David Brinston, Maurice J., Masters Of Time, Sweet Angel, Vickie Backer, Webber Family, Charles Mintz, Billy GriffinAnd so much more, over 200 new titles across the site, lots of sound files. Thanks for looking, hope you find something you like Dave & Malayka

Was gonna put this up for sale, but on listening, just thought that would be a crime.

Thanks Sean and Ian I do like this as well Sandra Feva - You won my heart -

Epicenter featuring Sandra Feva - You can't come up here no more -

Sandra Feva - Just to be close to you -

I've just been putting some lp's on the site and I just listen to the 'Savoir Faire' LP properly, WOW. I've always loved her 45 with Epicenter and have always thought on that she almost out Aretha's Aretha. Anyway anyone got any more sugestions to listen to, if I get time I'll put some stuff in Refro Cheers Dave

Yes how times change, but like the funky bags Dave