Modernsoulsucks

I bought the unissued Bobby Reed on UK Shrine. Are they not legit then. I thought Brownie had got a deal with Eddie Singleton. ROD

Hi Miff, I looked at Gemm and found one Mintish copy for $20 but I'd have to register and for this 45 didn't seem worth it. Gotta be loads over here. I must get onto Gemm at some stage but I spend enough time on Ebay. The link was not "Romeo and Juliet" but thanks anyway. Hi Roccia, if you enjoyed that story and really need to make me a gift then put a couple of lira in some Children's charity. ROD

I won a Donnie Wells WDJ for around £12 and funnily enough the other Tony Smith won the Moments on Deep. Neither of us got our 45s cos the seller said he was selling them for someone else and we'd not paid enough for them so he couldn't get them offa the guy to send to us. I got a Paypal refund. I didn't take it any further though I was miffed I heard later from my mate in US that the seller and the guy with the actual records had come to blows over it at a record convention!! Im surprised at this Tony Smith though. Definitely NOT on. Are you sure it's him. ROD

No you won't. If I don't pick one up I'll be in touch but that was very kind of you to offer. ROD

I think "Pyramid" woulda worked just fine cos its got that blend of 60's/70's that appeals to both sets of fans like those early James Fountain type Mecca 45s. Only IMO of course. What wouldn't work is a lot of those R&B type things. Betty O'brien [so camp!!] and that 45 on Seneca by the girl that I can't bring to mind to name but two ROD

Roccia, that is English humour but Im not very good at it!! He was at Anzio and he did get shot in the leg. He ended the war as a guard for Italian POWs and told me he had some kinda scam going on with them selling blackmarket tyres. He was very pleased with himself at the Italian he picked up whilst he was there but most of it seemed to be along the lines of "Where are the women" "Where is the wine" On the odd occasion when I've been with him and we bumped into any Italian in the UK he'd love to use his phrases he'd picked up. It must have been very odd for them to be engaged in conversation by my dad cos Im sure they must have realised by then that the Germans had been defeated!! He really liked Italy and the people and went back a couple of times to visit the war graves and probably to make sure that there were no "bambinos" knocking about who looked like him!! ROD

There goes that job interview, Jamie!! ROD

Actually I was thinking more along the lines that that you wouldn't want any irate lowrider boyfriends coming around and making you their bitch for the day!!!! ROD

Simon, great track that but Creations "Ooh Baby" on Globe is the same song and a bit faster and better IMO. Well worth buying as it's still a cheapie that has been forgotten about. ROD

I once met a bunch of those "lowrider" guys the night before a record convention in L.A. back in 1980. I'd gone down there with Mark Edmund, a 45 dealer who specialised in soul, and he'd arranged for them to come round to the motel room and play some 45s he was selling. Knock on the door and I opened it to find 5 or 6 Latino guys who looked like they'd just broken out of Alcatraz!! I'd never seen so many tattoos in one place in my life. My first impression was pretty accurate cos after a few beers I found out that most of them had been in prison or were waiting to go to prison. Up until then I'd not known much about their scene and they knew nothing about Northern but soul music does break down the barriers. I got taken for a ride round the block in some souped-up 1940's car. The idea is to cruise very slowly, alter the suspension at every available opportunity, and shout things at passers-by in Spanish. I probably looked like I'd been kidnapped!! They were just as enthusiastic about soul as we were. That may go some way to explaining the ladies on the CD covers but I certainly would think twice before passing any comment on their availibility or otherwise. ROD

My East Coast WDJ vinyl has all your markings but it does say "Plug Side" on "Bell bottom..." side. On the Left under 65c-9291. ROD

Pete,you keep hijacking my thread!! Firstly the Reflections is "singalongly" but that's the type of guy I am. Happy-go-lucky, first up at the Karoake, and with a warm word of encouragement for anyone I meet. Just ask anyone with the misfortune to know me. Secondly the Bessie Banks is for a friend and not my personal cuppa tea but to suggest that the Moody Blues is better just shows how musical appreciation deteriorates the nearer you get to London. Roccia Im hoping the GW 45 is gonna be cheap [£5-10] but I really want a Mint unplayed almost copy. Postage from Italy is really gonna add on to the price so I'd prefer to get a copy from over here. Besides I have a downer on Italy. Last time my dad was over there he got shot in the leg. It was 1944 though. Thank you anyway. ROD

I missed the Tiger copy and already arranged to get a SC copy but thanks anyway. ROD

There you go. I think that's what's in the unopened box that my wife bought me for Xmas. Some kinda turntable you plug into the computer. I have no idea what to do with it and did ask on another thread if there was anybody near Clitheroe in Lancashire who had the time and patience to pop round and show a moron what exactly to do with it. So far no takers so Im thinking of draping a tablecloth over it and using it as a low bedside cabinet. ROD

It would have been if I'd got the wife to do it. ROD

I once changed a light bulb. Sense of accomplishment lasted weeks. ROD

Went for around £200 last night on Ebay. Not sure if it got spun at Mecca. Wasn't she one of Levine's artists at the time along with Pennington etc. Or was that Doris Woods. Who did that "Im in Wonderland" or something similar. ROD

I have a nice lovers version of that by Sandra and Jah Larry on a Charmers 12" "You're still waiting". Early 80's I think, before it all went bloody digital!! ROD

Pete,I hope that's not a case of modernreggaesucks!! It sounds a lot earlier than '71 from what I remember. Anyway this thread is too upsetting. I can't believe I threw away in 1972 around 200 60's Doctor Bird etc [All Mint!!] that I'd picked up for 2 bob on Stockport market cos I'd gotten into Northern UK and US originals. What a f..king chump!! ROD

I've got a 12" on Success by Leroy Sibbles & Heptones "Give me the right" which uses similar rhythm but without tinkling piano. I'd forget this modern soul stuff,Cunnie and run a soulful reggae night instead. Pete, what about Jackie Edwards "In paradise". Any chance of a download? ROD

WDJ on styrene ZTSC 125854-1A stamped on "If you ever..." run-out groove and ZTSC 125853-1A on "Who am I" side. It'd be the same for red issue. ROD

Not exactly a startling revelation Chalky. This kinda thing was going on back in 70's. You could maybe be a bit more forthcoming and actually tell us what went on rather, than this hypothetical scenario. Charles Washington & the Hypothetical Scenarios Copywright me for c/u purposes. ROD

Mel that Promised Land 45 was on Eric which was usually a re-issue label as Im sure you know and if you didn't you do now,so pay attention!! According to JM it's outta Philly. I always wondered whether it came out on some other label before Eric. Think it got issued on Stateside here but after it was played in the clubs. Bit of a coincidence really cos "Bok to Bach" is outta Philly too but I don't think I've ever seen a USA original of that. Im pretty sure when it was big the jocks all had it on UK MGM. So pretty interesting eh but nowt to lose sleep over. Im trying to collect all soul 45s with a reference to fish and chips but am stuck on Roy Handy so far. I may get Esko Affair "Salt and pepper" to add to it but it's kinda cheating as no mention of vinegar. ROD

I have it in my Watch items now. Thanks for the tip. ROD

Not as far as Im aware. I had it back in early 80's with "Suspicion" etc that I taped from rejects considered for "From the Vaults" LP. Never cut it or played it then cos it sounded kinda old. I did have it cut recently, along with Downbeats "Said you loved me",which again didn't sound quite right back then. ROD