Still Diggin

Just to clarify, the ' love on loan' track first came to our attention on Ace records from 1996, hence Dave's mention of it being spun around 97. However the Tapna release was 2002, so usuming if this did appear on vinyl on Tapna it is likely to have been pressed around the same time, hense me saying it was fifteen years old. IMO just the kind of thing that would be welcome to recieve a 7" release from one of the legit re-issue or first time on 7" logo's.

The Pat Brown came out fifteen years ago not four, unless you are refering to a vinyl release from four years ago I was unaware of and missed. great choice Dave. Andy

The last track was on 45, flip to 'I could write a love song' which came out twice.

I hope all goes to plan, as i'm sure it will. Best Andy

If the release number data is in true numerical order then the release with 'My first love' came first, as this is 330b. The release with 'Come be my lady' is 451a. So 'Stone crush on you' was in fact the b side on that release. However there was never 120 different releases in between that period, so maybe the numbers mean very little. My copy came from soul bowl as a new release for £3.50, this was purchased on the back of hearing Robbie Vincent play 'Come be my lady' on his sunday night show on radio 1. For me one of the best huanting soul ballads of the period.

I also agree, however the birth of soul could not have been possible from nothing to a 100% purity in one magic recording. It could of only slowly evolved, taking various elements from rhythm and blues, gospel, jazz, folk, classical etc. In my opinion 'I got a woman' most definatly has elements of soul, but not enough to cross the line from rhythm and blues. Tracks like 'Dreams' 'Little angel' and 'Think about you' from the new David hooper vinyl LP would make a much better topic than this old chestnut. Pure soul to these ears.

I was possibly thinking of letting this one go. Some thoughts or input on current price appreciated. Andy

As I previously mentioned, excellent stuff with many facts I was not aware of. Just felt it was a tad unfair, as in my opinion Rudy Love has somewhat more talent than Mr Jay! and I agree about the wig, he has more than enough respect from soul fans to need one of them.

Ok, just thought it may confuse others who did not actually know. The posts are for the use and benefit of folks reading the thread not the person who compiled it.

Excellent stuff, Rudy Love's name just needs to be edited out of the stills and draged over the fellow below, as that fellow at the top is Norman Jay.

Yes it is the tip of the iceberg, as he sang lead on most of Black Ivory's hits, and for all the 45 collectors several of the 80's things he was involved with did in fact get released on that format, 'I know you will' 'You got something special' Inner Life's 'No way' (a personal fave) Intrigue's 'Fly girl' the list could go on. A top talent within that field. Andy

Thanks for the thumbs up, which has given me the nudge regarding what was spun in my set. Afternoon set Rosetta Johnson 'How could you loose something you never had' Clintone Jaison 'I know what love is' Conbrio Samuella Williams ' I'm tired of stealing your love' Tops Joe Walker ' We need each other' Sing song Sweet James epps ' Love at first sight' Motorpool Chuck Armstrong ' A better place' Black Rock Teques 'Don't push my love cup' Gary Symphonies ' Thats what love will do' Carnival Devastations 'What makes me feel this way' Gimp Flame & King 'Strange love' Raines Family Circle ' loving you makes the world go round' Sky disc Hard Tymes ' I ask a question' Ruby Jimmy Jones ' love don't lie' Jimilynn Evening set Hollywood Syndrome 'Just you and me' Arista 100% Pure poison 'Don't let your pride' DRL Darnell Pittman 'You hurt me' Dean Junction 'Let's try it again' Fos-glo Magic Tower 'Dreaming' Magic Tower Fat Larry's Band 'How good is love' WMOT Spectrum 'Loved by you' Stretching out Sky's the limit 'Look at me now' Artco Chandlers 'I loved you girl' Blue Rose Mike Davis & The Twighliters 'My love' Cheeco Charles Swain & David Tolbert 'Many times I cried' Pamoja Annette Piondexter 'Waywood dream' Twinight Arthur Foy 'Love dreams' MCS Glenn Gray & Cecily Wallss 'I do believe in love SG Willie Dishmon 'I'm walking out on you' Jamilla Nate Branch 'Midnight dream' La Fay Thanks to Kev Cane for putting this gig together and all the DJ'S for doing exactly what it says on the tin. Andy

Jesse Mcfall & funk Elegant Orchestra 'Thought you ought to know' Choice vg++ £100 SOLD Arranged and produced by Duke hall at reflection studios Brothers of Soul 'Come on back' boo vg+ £100 Much tougher to source yellow copy ztsc121799 lots of light hairlines, but plays loud and clear. Full fource ' A Long Way Together' Castle vg++ £75 HOLD Top notch group harmony, not listed as sold on discogs. Strictly Business 'Still in Love' Strictly Buisness m- £50 Another excellent harmony 45 from Dayton ohio in credited compay sleeve. Chuck Brooks ' I believe in love' Malaco vg+ £40 The perfect 45 to show off Chuck's Superb vocal. Bingo ' We can't get enough' Silver blue demo vg £20 Plays excellent, visually lots of very light marks. Cash Mccall ' i'll always love you' PS VG+ £15 One of his best imo. Wonderfull deep soul. William C Brown 111 'Shining' HCRC demo vg++ £ 15 Houston stepper, real tough to snag on 45. PAYPAL for payment . Please don't hesitate to ask for more detailed discription, most tracks can be listened to on youtube. Full refund if not happy. Cheers Andy

Not all the artists on these shows are listed in the clip. The Modulations is one of them, along with the exellent Invitations fronted by Lew Kirton of which is in the Video only. Lucky to have had access to these before.Many of the artists will be seen for the first time. So fill your boots. Great post shelly 74.

Think that was the copy I noticed on Blacknight records late 80's, not Soul bowl. Andy

This sounds like the most sensible way it should be looked at, not only by both parties involved, but also by the royal mail. It would seem both logical and fair that the amount the royal mail pays out is what the customer has paid for it (with reasonable proof). How on earth can they justify paying out what the previous person( the seller) paid for it, as stated previous it could be forty years ago. After all, if it was something that depreciated in value they are highly unlikely to pay what you paid for it when new. Probably got some smart arse in the claims department who is on bonus for reducing claims. Unfotunatly he's talking out of his arse.

Ann Sexton 'Im his wife' A powerfull, compelling piece of magic.

What are you on about Dave, their all cheap!

Sir Walter Riley 'Make me feel good' Brisk m- £400 Played by Sam back in the mid 80's shorly after it's release. this catchy 45 from California is incredibly rare on a 45, infact it's his old copy! Derwin Woods 'Is it love' Winjam m- £500 Once again, incredibly rare 45 from the west coast, the flip side is blank. Clarence Mann 'You met your match' Gramaphone demo vg++ £150 Just a couple of light sleeve marks, Exellent dancer from Atlanta. Sons of Christ 'I got a right' Swall world vg++ £100 Soul/gospel midtempo from Alabama superb vocal. Brenda Jones 'Big Mistake' Mercury demo vg++ £300 SOLD Some very light sleeve marks many would grade m- plays perfect. African Descendants 'Confession of a president' Cespydee vg £300 SOLD Very rare crossover from 75 looks rough but plays ok. Glenn Ricketts 'Does it really matter' Sugar Cane vg £250 Again looks rough, but this one plays really well. Some writing on logo. Performers 'Little Angel' Sir Graham vg++ £200 Plays perfect. Fantastic midtempo thats dissapered from most sales lists. Richard Caiton 'I'm gonna love you more' Malaco vg++ £200 SOLD Some light sleeve marks ,but plays fine. A rare Malaco disc for sure. Ruly & Company 'Melody' Acorn vg++ £75 Catchy 70's dancer from Texas. Linda Clifford 'I Can't let this good thing get away' RSO VG++ £50 HOLD Wonderfull track, very indemand on this format. Festivals 'Checkin out' Blue Rock demo vg+ £50 HOLD Both sides are exellent tight, harmony northern items. disc plays fine. Artistics 'This heart of mine' Okeh vg £30 HOLD has many light marks, but plays loud and clear. Please pm to reserve. paypal for payment. If you need more detailed description of items please drop me a line. Cheers Andy

Agreed, most of the covers I have run by are Carolina's based, William Dell( with a D) also cut a version on Staceys golden wax. The artist sounds black to me, but can't be sure. Has anybody else had anything else by this guy or know anything about him as a recording artist? Andy

Wow, really did not see that one coming! fantastic clip. Perhaps they could do one of the hi 45s next like 'wake up fool' and dedicated it to Simon Cowell. Andy

Have dropped you a line regarding Linda Jones on BM Andy

Shrills very much like David Ruffin on this one! nice.

Venues that play no soul titles like the Strangeloves is good enough reason to stay well clear.