Blackpoolsoul

That is so funny, it's not even a cover up

I got Keiths number from Soulmine (nice guy) yesterday and phoned his wife and she took my number for him to return my call. He has just phoned me (what a really nice man) and the info in his book was gained from another collector who suggested it was Jesse Thomas, but sadly there is no proof, just guess work

Kev Roberts may know having organised his tour here in 2013

If someone can contact John (info above) then he will know

EMI bought the stuff, I wonder where it is, some dark and dank cellar somewhere ? https://www.englandunderground.com/city/hammersmith-london/listing/the-offices-of-record-label-emi/

I am guessing the black/red is more obscure as sales are 8 orange and 2 black/red here "excuse the Bowie stuff" https://www.popsike.com/php/quicksearch.php?searchtext=+Toy+Soldier&x=17&y=14

This is the other promo plain white and a black issue with different type face

They were part of Sue records and often were plain orange or orange and black and a white demo

Andy Hamiton explains the 6/7 theory here https://www.allmusic.com/artist/soul-brothers-six-mn0000755527/biography John, as far as I aware is still around, in Rochester and even visited Grand Funk, on stage, last year (They are one of his favourite bands) There has to be a way of contacting him guys to get the story from him direct https://www.wvmusichalloffame.com/hof_ellison.html

I think you have solved it !!! The Band was also known as John Ellison & Soul Brothers Six https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Ellison John could be Johnny me thinks

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/lester-osband-obituary?pid=137226892

Correct guys https://thatsallritemama.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-epics-on-lifetime.html

I looked at the label and it appears as though it is one of those labels (again) that sort of didn't mind what type of band and type of music was attached to it, as it is so varied, from doo-wop, through to garage rock, latin and gospel

Jimmy recording as Johnny.....interesting theory

Thanks for all the prices and I don't wish to offend but this was meant to be about group and their story not how much the plastic is worth

Colin spin

I have found this link for other recordings.....our one is missing of course (you have to type in Lifetime in the search box :)) https://www.45rpmrecords.com/search/label.php

I immediately apologise if this has been covered before This release is fetching mega bucks and I discovered it on You Tube and love it.......Question......who is Johnny and Which Brothers of Soul please ?

The Richmond Organisation TRO still seems to be going and they might have archives to help their email is copyright@songways.com https://www.discogs.com/label/490171-Tro-Inc

Major Bill Smith has always been know to be a controversial character, when mentioned on the site and some of his releases seem to have been born to confuse This video I found is the only known recording of him and is in somewhat bizarre circumstances ..... I didn't know whether to laugh or not.....awks

Can you post the article please, please

This thread from 9 years ago is good

Great stuff, thanks You don't happen to have scans of the Jesse - Crying Tears Of Joy / I'm Gonna Take You (International Hits 1982) please ?

Good article here about him https://sirshambling.com/artists_2012/F/ted_ford/index.php