David Meikle

JJ Barnes “Please Let Me In” was in the New Jersey facility. Had the pleasure of holding it thanks to HW.

It was in New Jersey twenty years ago…..unless it was moved.

Myto name came from Joanne Bratton’s Aunt Myrtle and her cousin Toni.

John Rhys Eddins confirmed that the tape was rolled along West Davison from GW studio.

A VIP and a gentleman. RIP Joe

After my introduction to Soul via mods in my workplace in 1967……. Edwin was the guy who got me into the wonderful world of uptempo soul. ”I am the man” was the song and it was played regularly on Radio Luxembourg in 1968. Once I bought the 45 I found an incredible flip side. The Twisted Wheel introduced me to his wonderful Ric-Tic material in 1970.

From 1969 at the Cobo Arena on the Detroit River

From 1966.

Late to the plate. Stunning interview Graham. Thank goodness or Sam would be consigned to near oblivion.

Popcorn Wylie enjoying Blackbeat magazine.

Cyril (left) in his basement studio in Detroit approx twenty years ago. He was well aware of the Northern Soul scene. Also in the photo is Arthur Walton (centre) and James “Pee Wee” Crawford (right) of The Distants. James was also in The Magnetics. Cyril was a true gentleman. RIP

Thanks Ken. Twenty years ago they wanted to demolish this iconic building. I played Billy Kennedy’s “Groovy Generation” in there off a cd in 2002. LOL.

Up The Junction in Crewe. Casino Club in Blackpool. Catacombs in Wolverhampton. Hollinwell (Oldham) Sunday sessions. Twisted Wheel Sunday afternoon sessions 1970. Blackpool Mecca Rare Soul ‘71. Broken Wheel Redditch.

Love this great collaboration with Robert Bateman. Sadly both men are now gone. RIP Lou and Robert

Fantastic photographs thanks.

Popcorn took Andantes with him to Motown in 1959. He knew them in 1958 when they were singing in Northwestern HS. See link Lorraine Chandler and Dave Moore para 6. Also see this. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/143026053/judith-marlene-barrow_tate

I’m just realising what a difficult subject this is. I’ve skimmed over the early part of Florence Ballard’s book and there is no mention of Correc-tone. The book was written by a third party long after Florence's death however. According to that book Primettes did bv’s for Pickett at Robert West’s Lupine label. Secondly, as you can see from Graham’s sources, Robb Klein helped with audio files etc. when this was uploaded to SoulfulDetroit. I know that Robb is a keen and knowledgeable part of our scene but I am surprised that he did not ask Graham for clarification on his Andantes notes. Not criticising Robb just wondering. On a lighter note I found an old article I had written about Robert West on SD and to my surprise I said that Primettes did backgrounds for Correc-tone. LOL. That was written before Graham’s excellent article. The list of people Graham interviewed is impressive and he never put pen to paper without asking the same question to all interviewees. But passage of time clouds peoples memories and unless someone has the master tape of that wonderful song the mystery goes on.

Graham took this photograph of Robert in downtown Detroit after yet another interview.

Graham lived in Windsor for a considerable length of time and interviewed many music people during that period. He also spent many a day with Robert Bateman who did A&R on the record. Robb knows Graham so try a PM for some clarification.

You can trust Graham Finch for the answer. https://soulfuldetroit.com/web16-correctone/index.html click link to get to page two where you will find the answer. There is more info later in the webisode too.

If you like all forms of Soul go for the Atlanta sound of Tragar-Note. Fifty tracks including some obscure artists. Try Sonia Ross or Alice Swoboda.

I visited Weldon McDougal at his home in Philadelphia circa 2003. I mentioned to Weldon that I was a big fan of the Mirwood sound but could find no reference as to who was doing the backing tracks at Emperor Production Studios. He picked up the phone and called Brenda Holloway who said immediately that it was The 103rd Street Rhythm Band. In one of Kent's cd booklets Ady Croasdell notes that Brenda and her sister Patrice were both in the Belles group which recorded briefly for Mirwood.

I cannot see any of our big collectors giving up on this manic love affair. There are also millionaires involved now who wont even be bothered about what is going to come around. The rest of us are heading for the twilight zone so it might be worth cashing in a few to compensate for those holidays missed all those years ago. If the inheritors get off the mark quick then power to them but leave them a note in advance on pricing. A very complex subject but I cant see anything other than a market with no future.

RIP Mary Wilson who was one of a trio who made all our lives better. A remarkable pop group with a legacy way beyond comprehension. However, strange comment from Roburt in my opinion. The much maligned BG proved time and time again that he knew what he was doing. Would he have sold more 45’s if he had shared the leads as Roburt suggests? No! It was a business for goodness sakes! Finally, hopefully Mary will be buried in Woodlawn rather than Detroit Memorial Park. Mary Wilson will never be forgotten as will Florence.

Can’t believe how good this sounds! Possibly better than any of the other volumes which is remarkable.