Nickinstoke

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

He did a tour with the Drifters in 1973, I saw them at Wolverhampton Gaumont. Nick

Many thanks John, you're a star. Cheers Nick

I went to the Sunday afternoon sessions, around 1968/69. I think it ran from 4 till 7.They used to play ska as well as soul, and a bit of "latin soul", like Ray Barretto and Mongo Santamaria. I remember being in awe of the girls from Worcester - as a 16 year old they were the coolest chicks I'd ever seen! And no, it wasn't a bit rough.

Thanks John, that would be great.

Can anyone help with composer and publisher credits for Lonnie Hill's "Cold winter in the ghetto"? Thanks in anticipation Nick

I've just treated myself to a Kenny Carlton "Lost and found" for Christmas, and was wondering if anyone knows anything about him? Like, who was he, is he a pseudonym for someone else, and has he done anyhting else?

Thanks for the help guys. I want to play it on the radio and only have a CD that gives minimal details. The Beeb policy is that composer and publisher details must be logged, so I still need that info. Cheers Nick

Can anyone help with composer and publisher credits for this please? Cheers Nick

They've both got excellent B-sides too

The version on the Kent CD "Let's crossover again" is different from the LP version. The CD booklet confirms it was earlier done by Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra and others

A great loss to all soul lovers. Can I recommend "Dedicated to you", the US B-side of "Thank you John", it's a gem

Donnie Burkes - Satisfaction guaranteed (Decca) Herbs - Never, never (will I fall in love) (Smoke)

One of my faves is Salsoul Orchestra "Standing and wating on love"

My wife invariably catches me at it if I have a crafty spin of "Condition red" - you should see the look on her face

The Soul Vocal Groups book reckons it's Harry Starr

Many thanks for the details, John. Cheers Nick

Me again, wanting more details of composer and publishing. Can anyone help with this one please? Cheers Nick