Paul McKay

For sentimental reasons I am sorry to hear it is closing down. But like many others I haven't looked at it for years. I suppose the problem is that soul music covers a wide variety of styles, not that many who like current records who also like, for example, proper R&B; and vice versa.

The Northern and 70s Modern scenes are probably fairly small compared to more recent styles that fit into current night clubs as well.

It appears NSoul has finished, Manifesto is still being published, In The Basement is a well produced and readable magazine, but covers most areas, certainly not exclusively Northern.

I know there are other magazines available, but it would be helpful if someone could list them, and how to get them.

I used to have loads of Blues and Soul's from the 60s, think they got lost when I got married and moved out of my Mum and Dad's house. Wish I still had them, certainly would be an interesting read. Do they ever appear in auctions, and what do they go for?

You don't want to know Geoff. the early Home of the blues and monthly B&S go for quite large sums these days.

Soul Up North, Shades of Soul and There's that beat are all worthwhile purchases. The latter is very professionally produced. Available from Funky feet records on here for £6 inc post.

See you Friday

It was also reissued on Kent I believe.

I've got both on issue but have not seen anything like as many "Nevers" as I have "Hey babys".

Dan ought to be able to clear up the date as he tracked down a band member and got the record's story.

What was the price if you don't mind me asking?

Dave Flynn has one with cover for £150 on his anoraks website.

I think Rod Dearlove has one of these at £100. 01964 631457

Here's one from 1978:

MELVIN, HAROLD & BLUE NOTES ABC 12327 BABY, YOU GOT MY NOSE WIDE OPEN / TRY TO LIVE A DAY

and one form 1968 (?)

TAYLOR, GENE MINIT 32073 YOU GOT MY NOSE WIDE OPEN / DON'T GO AWAY

My UK avco copy of Ooh baby baby plays correctly. Not heard of a mis-press.

the cd is called....benji schlamps 60s obscurities and flipsides

cant remember where i got it but theres some great tunes on there which i would like to know more about, lable, price etc,sorry mods if this is in wrong place, please move if so, anyway, any info on these please ?

the delcos-just ask

cheers

jason

Hi Jason

Picked up one of these a week or so ago on a W/D from Ebay for £25. JM books it at £150!

Delcos -Sound Stage Seven 2515 Just ask / Still miss you so (very doo wop flip)

Hi Joe

Last one I saw privately listed was £40, Last dealer I saw was Joe Dunlop @ £50.

On the pozz side, saw these when they first went up some months ago as a Buy it Now. Got mine no probs.

Yeah me too.

Doh - I meant Top Ten not Tip Top....that sounds like a 7Ts powdered cream topping

Thanks for the group line-ups I don't know any of their Cotillion sides. Any recommendations? Did they record on any other labels other than Big Top, RCA and Cotillion?? Ta very much. Jo

These are both quite good Jo:

DYNAMICSCOTILLION44004AIN'T NO SUN / MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE

DYNAMICSCOTILLION44038AIN'T NO LOVE AT ALL / WHAT WOULD I DO

The latter is my personal favourite of their Cotillion sides plus there's this released in the UK and Sweden(amongst other countries):

DYNAMICSATLANTIC584270ICE CREAM SONG / THE LOVE THAT I NEEDRegards

Paul

Hi Kevin

I played it at SITC sporadically. Good tune.

Steve Jefferies' sleeves are always worth a scan. Proberly (sic) the best!

Here's a scan

There were 2 Eps called this Mel:

DRIFTERS UK ATLANTIC EP 6003 DRIFTIN' VOL. 2

Played this early doors at the 100 Club on Saturday - great tune!

I saw Sven perform live at Fasching a few years ago (before Heartaches was released) and he and his backing band were absolutely superb.

I can remember finding the 1st bi-weekly issue at W H Smiths on Charing Cross station as I headed for my Saturday job on Oxford Street. Thanks to John Abbey and his then wife Maureen for the years of soulful reading and tunes they put me onto when Contempo first opened up in Hanway Street.

I've got these:

RICE, LARRY IX CHAINS 400 LOVE LOOKS SO GOOD ON YOU / SWEET LIKE

SPRING IX CHAINS 401 TALK TO THE RAIN / YOU'RE SO HARD TO FORGET

PRIDE, PASSION & PAIN IX CHAINS 402 DJ SOME KIND OF MAN / SAME

WILLIAMS, BOBBY EARL IX CHAINS 7000 THAT'S THE WAY SHE IS / LET HER KNOW

FLOYD, FRANKIE IX CHAINS 7001 I'M GONNA GET YOU / BOOGIE CHILE

SECOND VERSE IX XHAINS 7006 DJ DA DA I LOVE YOU / SAME

SMITH, RAYMOND IX CHAINS 7007 DJ SEVEN DAY LOVER / SAME

ARNOLD, CALVIN IX CHAINS 7009 SATISFY MY WOMAN / YOU'LL DO IT

BEVERLY, CHARLES IX CHAINS 7010 DJ STOP & THINK A MINUTE / SAME

LEWIS, J.G. IX CHAINS 7014 LET THE MUSIC PLAY / INSTR.

BROWN, RANDOLPH & CO. IX CHAINS 7015 I'M ON SICK LEAVE / TAKE A FEW MORE STEPS

LEWIS, J.G. IX CHAINS 7018 WHAT AM I GOING TO DO / INSTR.

CRYSTAL IMAGE IX CHAINS 7020 GONNA HAVE A GOOD TIME / INSTR.

TRIESTE IX CHAINS 7021 I CAN SEE HIM LOVING YOU / MILE HIGH (INSTR.)

GRAND JURY IX CHAINS 7022 MUSIC IS FUN TO ME / LONG VERSION

There were at least 2 Phonogram Promo EPs (both without covers featuring tracks from the Janus / Westbound / Chess catalogue issued in 1973:

VARIOUS PHONOGRAM 1 SYMPATHY - DIANE DAVIDSON / GRITS AIN'T GROCERIES - LITTLE MILTON / DO ME RIGHT - DENISE LASALLE

VARIOUS PHONOGRAM 6 SUZIE Q - DALE HAWKINS / MONEY - DON COVAY / LONG LIVE THE KING - DETROIT EMERALDS / DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH MYSELF - CISSY HOUSTON

Came out on UK as follows:

LASALLE, DENISE WESTBOUND 6146102 DO ME RIGHT / YOUR MAN & YOUR BEST FRIEND ISS 1973

Picked up 2 issue copies of this in New York in January for $3 apiece. Good flipside too which isn't on the demos.

MERCURY, ERIC COLUMBIA 10729 TAKE ME GIRL I'M READY / LOVE IS ON OUR SIDE

Reads like a 'Men Seeking Men' ad from the Guardian Guide to me!

PMSL