Nickinstoke

I'm not sure if there's a single Holy Grail. Timi Yuro is probably the highest price Northern item right now, but some of the early Motowns (Mike & the Modifiers, Valadiers) probably fetch even more, and are rare as hen's teeth

When I started collecting, imports were very few and far between, and the UK release was the accepted norm. US releases that hadn't been released in the UK were highly desirable ("Call on me", "Out on the floor", "6x6") but imports of records that had a UK release were generaly regarded as inferior in some way. Of course we had no idea then just how much great music had failed to get released over here, and while I still prefer the UK release in one exists, I wouldn't be daft enough to collect only British. However, I think a lot of older collectors favour British over US for these reasons. I'm amazed at some of the stuff that got put out on British almost in secret - I was listening to Morris Vaughan on Fontana yesterday and wondered why they'd bother putting out something that had no chance of selling, then not bothered to tell anyone about it. There must be loads of examples. I bet Mr Rounce knows some stories about these no-hope British releases. Nick

Thanks Guys - that'll save me looking for something that doesn't exist. I agree the Aretha version is tops, but I also like the Miki Howard version from 1989, despite the slightly dodgy late 80s backing. Nick

This thread reminds me of the time I was at Stoke Beer Festival with Jim Bates, some time in the mid 80s. We were watching the half-yard of ale contest, and someone announced as "Little Eddie Knight" came up to drink his half-yard of an ale called "Big Lamp", prompting us to "invent" a record called "Half a yard" by Little Eddie Knight, on Big Lamp. We mentioned it a few times as a joke - it was surprising how many poeple had heard it, or used to have a copy. Nick

I've just been listening to Stevie Wonder's (original, I presume?) version of "Until you come back to me", from the late 70s "Looking back" compilation,and wondered if it had ever been released previously? I can't find it on any albums from the time (it was recorded in January '67). Anyone know? Cheers Nick

No, it's the wurst record I've ever heard

While we're at it, there's the Delicates "You say you love me", on Pulsar, which uses the same backing track. Any idea of a price on that? Nick

I'm still waiting for the February issue, having renewed my subs last month and had the money taken from my credit card, tried phoning, with the usual result (i.e. being ignored). If anyone should see Mr Ritson could they ask him to send me my Feb copy? Failing that, he could reply to my phone messages and tell me what the problem might be. Nick Marshall

Paul Pelletier's Sue listing shows it as Nola, but doesn't give a release number. Nick

It's "One more chance", by the Artistics, other side of "The chase is on" (Brunswick). Nice tune. Yeah, I have this problem all the time. Nick

I bought the Ethics CD "Golden Philly Classics" (on Collectables) about 15 years ago, loved a track on it called "Nothing's too good for my baby" and looked around for it on a single, before I found out it was actually the Springers. So are they the same group or was it just a bit of dodgy CD compiling?

The other side ("I'm gonna dedicate my song to you" - I think this was the A side) got a British release on President in 1968. It was put on the flip of a Freddie North single ("I have a dream"). What a shame they didn't release it in the original pairing.

Beat me to it Crumb! I'll be doing the full show this Friday (Feb 1st) while Mary has a night off. You can find it on listen again all week.

Thanks for your help Dave, you're a star. Nick

Can anyone help with details of composer and publisher please? I need them so I can play it on the radio. Thanks in anticipation...... Nick

What about "It's everything abiut you"? Probably my favourite.

In a recent pub conversation, a bit tongue-in-cheek, we came up with the idea of a virtual all-nighter in Second Life. It was meant as a bit of a joke, but I wouldn't be surprised if an enterprising promoter tries it. If people can DJ with laptops, why not? I can't see people forking out for virtual gear though.

The Vocal Groups book gives release dates of September '67 for the Implements, and April '68 for the O'Jays, suggesting the Implements is the original. Nick

1st issue came out in December 1973, the last I have is August 1980, by which time it was called "Black Music and Jazz Review". It aimed to cover the whole spectrum of black music at the time, so included reggae, jazz, blues and African music. Dave Godin was a contributor in the earlier issues, and Ian Levine also did a column. It did a number of articles about the Northern scene which caused a fair bit of controversy at the time, seen as outsiders slagging a scene they didn't understand, but they still make interesting reading and provide a great snapshot of the times. Nick

It's on Modern, flip of "Baby take me back", a Stafford sound. I recently paid £50 for a demo, seemed about the right price. It's also on a Kent CD, "Serious shades of soul". As a novice at putting soundfiles on the Forum, I could do with knowing the rules and etiquettes, and about Refosoul - can you advise? Cheers Nick PS I'm away all week so no rush!

My first attempt at adding a sound file, so it may or may not work.... Nick

Paul - I'll try and get a clip of Johnny Gilliam sorted, my broadbands down and I'm going out soon, so bear with me! Nick

Johnny Gilliam's version of YMMFLS (on the flip of "Baby take me back") is stunning

My orange card is from 1980/81, I guess the white would be a year or two earlier. Notice they both have the same number