Wilxy

I remember buying my first "big" original (mid 70's) at Samanthas, Too Late, Larry Williams/Johnny Watson, however as I recall the playlist that comes to mind on one of the several occasions I attended, included the likes of Roger Collins-Sexy sugar plum, and a pretty" upfront " set, which I might add was not averse to, albeit can't recall the DJ? We used to get the train from South Wales to Sheffield on the Friday, and call into Reddingtons records in Birmingham on the way home the next day....Love those times with a passion........

Loved the place....did a few all-dayers mid 70's, and recall several of us sleeping in the car overnight afterwards.....Great times.

Vinyl is for playing, not just for looking at, and whilst taking pride in a fairly decent collection, I make sure I air a section of them on a weekly basis for probably a 3 hour session depending on my shiftwork! I don't get out on a regular basis anymore, but love the music with a passion that will never be surpassed, and without my regular soulful fix, would probably age way beyond my years!......Always on the lookout to refresh the playlist, and will always do so until my number is called....

Whilst appreciating the fact that a few on the tracklisting may be "old hat" so to speak, I personally welcome any new output from such a rich vein of "closeted output", and look forward to many more in due course! Keep 'em coming I say......

R.I.P Sir.......

It's the Temptations with a version of "Sorry is a sorry word" released on VIP by Ivy Jo Hunter.

I have a strange feeling, conversation on here could quite easily become a minefield......

Both shocked and saddened on hearing of Steve's passing recently, a great character who was very influential in the South Wales soul following, particularly in the 1970's.......Will be sadly missed. Goodnight Buddy.....

Fantastic article fellas.....Thanks for sharing.

Superb article Rob!

Jack Ashford - Just Productions - Cd Review A look at yet another 'just' released this week album from Kent View full article

Personally I've never been a fan of a record not being played at its original RPM for whatever reason!

Al Perkins legendary Detroit DJ Together they would form a group of independent labels and promotion companies that would become a major part of the beating heart of Detroit music in the early 70's View full article

Thanks Roburt, Sincerely appreciate the input, however I'm struggling to obtain the information I'm seeking at present which incidentally is purely from a collecting perspective, so will persevere I guess.... wilxy

Could anyone please advise, of any comprehensive listings that could identify Motown portfolio releases never issued in the U.S, but released elsewhere worldwide in authentic 7 inch vinyl format? Failing that, would there be any possibility of perhaps compiling such, via these hallowed columns..... Thanks wilxy

Interesting read Dave, cheers!

R.I.P Toby....

Very Sad to hear of his passing, along with sadly too many of similar ilk, moreover his possibly most well known track, is apt to our ageing following (No disrespect meant to our younger fanatics by the way!) RIP Eddie Foster.....

I've never bought records with the thought of investment, and furthermore find myself as obsessed with collecting as ever! Whilst my attendance of venues has nowadays waned somewhat, my love of the music still remains to the extent, that I find myself prolonging my "working life" to "feed the habit" ......so to speak.....

R.I.P Sir....

I must admit, I look forward to any "new" 60's discoveries, from Motown and really welcome this release, I only hope there's many more to come......

Well done Mike, as stated by all before, and guessing, so many more, Sincere Thanks for Soul Source.......

R I P Sir.......... Respect wilxy

There is an obvious difference, between Derek's "Record Porn"......and Johnny's "Record Pillage"....... Love the "Saxon like" neatness and selectivity, compared to the "Viking like" aggression ......But seriously worry about the financial implications either way..... Me'Lud