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Thanks Robbk, that's what I thought!

Thanks a lot Ez! So then you might agree that “society hill” is just a metaphor for the finer part of a town? And maybe he used "steel mill" cos it fits?

Thanks a lot Kenb, it answers my question! So even if the 45 is released on a Chicago label, the "story" is from Philadelphia

Hi soul sourcers I’m writing a book where I use lyrics from soul 45s, and Tony Clarkes’ “Poor Boy”, on Chess records, is one of them. He’s using the word “society hill” and I was sure it was just an metaphor for the finer part of a town, but searching for it, I found out that it was (might be?) a famous neighborhood in Center City Philadelphia, PA. So, what do you think, is he singing about Philadelphia? Is there a “valley by an old steel mill” close to Center City? I’d appreciate any help! “You can look, but brother don’t you touch/ Go ahead and care, it can’t matter very much/ you’re just a poor boy, and she’s such a wealthy girl/ She’s got money, diamonds and pearls/ And all you got are dreams that may not come true/ You’re just a poor boy, a fellow ….?/ She stays way up on society hill/ You live in a valley by an old steel mill, and never will your lips kiss/ That’s one thought you may as well dismiss/ Cause you’re from a neighborhood where your kind considered no good, you’re just a poor boy”

You got a PM!

Still looking. Good trades or cash!

Charmels - As long as I've got you on Volt. Will pay good money for a at least Vg+ copy

Looking for a copy of The Relatives "Speak to me" 1971. Cash or good trades!

Does anyone know the release year of this? I'm between 1972 and 73, but would love to have the exact year.

Hi Not sure if this is the right place to post this, but I'm looking for a sound clip of Charles Brimmers "Man Has Landed On The Moon", the B-side of – "Black Is Beautiful" Does anyone own a copy and can make me a sound clip? I will pay for the effort!

Prices in £, ask for shipping costs Caviar - Never stop loving you - Survivor M- 150 Ice - Hard times - TGNMC M- 35 Johnny Watson - It's better to cry - Valise M- (red vinyl) 45 K.L. Hamilton - I'm trying - Rip Pro M- 50 Living color - Plastic people - Sophisticated FunkVg+ (Couple of nail scratches, DNAP) 150 Maurice Jackson - Lucky fellow - Candle Lite Vg++ 80 Royal gospel singers - There's hope for this world - King M-25 The Stratoliners - What do you want with my love - Federal M-250 Tony Love - Crying time is over - Instant M- 20 True Movement - Depression - Mystic Insight M- 50

Great record, several for sale here (demo is vinyl BTW): https://www.discogs.com/Winfield-Parker-Starvin/master/744140

Buy the pink demo Ian, different take than the orange issue!

Still looking!

I'll pay good money for a at least Vg+ copy of Dee Dee McArthur "Girl We're In Love"

The Stratoliners - What Do You Want With my love – Federal (WD) M- £200 Sage - I'm Alive – Head M- £150 SOLD Kenny & Larry With The Hidden Persuaders - You And I Are Through – A Bem Sole – M- £150 The Harvey Averne Dozen – Never Learned To Dance – Ex- £1000

Anyone got a Vg+ (at least) copy of Dee Dee Mcarthur - Girl We're In Love (Universal sound)

Buddy Ace – Screaming please – Duke Ex £200 (not sure if this has the "bad" sound, ask for a clip)Roscoe Thomas – American girl – World Ex £250 SOLDLucille Mathis – I’m not your regular woman – A-bet Ex (WOL) £200 SOLDCold blood – I’m a good woman – San Francisco Ex (WD) £110Rex Garvin – You don’t need no help – WSJ Ex+/M- (original on vinyl) £150Roy Roberts Experience – You move me – House of the fox M- (a small «Vinyl buble» at the start of run in groove DNAP) £200 SOLD

Taking offers on Barbara Lynn - Movin' on a groove - Jetstream Ex+ until 8:00 pm tonight.

Sold!

£680

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Bidding currently at £625

Ending today at 8:00 pm!

Currently at £600