Baz Atkinson

The fact that Saru was Clevelands second most successful Indepandant logo behind Way-Out surely should of warranted better research ? Any mention of the logos owners Chuck Brown and Frank keys? No mention of Lou Ragland who went on to become the vice president of Saru . It took me the best part of 35 years to complete this logo and I feel a little let down not by the release but by the information ? Any mention of Lou getting the O Jays signed he worked for them prior to them signing in 1971 and was the driving force behind shattered man etc. Lou also played percussion for the Elements. Philadelphia International records after 71 meant this logos great work was wound down for various reasons namely talent train etc Bobby Dukes,Bobby Massey etc followed sharply.

I need my baby was a late casino spin covered as Mel Brit, memory bit foggy but don’t think it was covered for long. Was always a tough one to get mint imho but as said lots of knackered ones have turned up over the years. Cant say if it was a John Anderson find but certainly in with that batch of killas that got spun late 79 !

The Dells At Trentham Gardens was an incredible experience some doubt as to whether there would get over as Marvin Junior was poorly. Probably the highlight for me when there sang give my baby a standing ovation the windows nearly went out words just failed me ! Eddie Parker and Lorraine Chandler the night before there played Stafford at Darlington was fantastic also and not forgetting Edwin Start at the casino, such a under rated performer !

I am looking forward to this book immensely that period from late 78 till 81 was with out doubt a golden period for rare soul music. George Kirby Paris Moses Dillard Al Williams Billy Hambrick etc , it will be hopefully a wonderful insight into a period that gave the rare soul scene a different flavour.

Only 3 females cut on this small logo Candace Love Pam Bowie and Soulful Mary the logo only had 7 releases al shared by these 3! Hope this helps ! Ah there you go someone beat me to it !

It was not booted but the gotta let you go side was also issued on the Red Ballon logo with the incredibly soulful "something to remember you by" on the flip !

In short mate the original has the crossed out 738 matrix the other look out for NSLAR 52710 in the matrix ! It got me again after many years till I checked!

Great year for purchases and a few long time wants funded by sales ! A Tint of Darkness -I'm leaving -xclusive Carol Anderson - we got enough -Soul O Sonic Calif Malibus -love in my life - I'm leaving - M and M The Congenial 4 -you played the part of a loser -Capitol Smokey Brooke's -long time ago -P and P James Dee piece of the action -for the my pride side - Enrica Ike and Tina Turner - Strange -Sonja for a snip from the US The Phenomonons - without your love - AVi Big Ella both on Salem and Lo Lo Xmas treat Reggie Sadler -hear my song -Panther

Great article Chalky "it's like a roadmap of mischief" lol , well researched and getting the dates right etc is no mean feat ! Bishop Auckland Rugby Club would be wort a mention mate. It's good to see a lot of that commitment put down in print ! Outstanding mate.

That's a superb review just ordered mine so looking forward to the early stuff in particular got most of the others on Turbo and Loma etc but you can never get enough Linda Jones! Her Neptune cuts are breathtaking imho, Awesome again Kent !

I'd love to hear the other tracks must be tough to get a hold of I was convinced their only cut the one on Sundance, Bob was the man but so he would know !

Heavyweight Funk and Raw Soul on Facebook is pretty good ,others worth a browse are the sure funk .com and check out the black music forum good for advertising etc !

Very sad news wonderful man, true soul gent loved our conversations across the pond in Austen,wicked sense of humour RIP Paul x

Here's their offering on Sundance really lovely sweet soul cut imho ! I do like this outfit a lot this cut is from 76 San Fran area ! Baz

Incredible outfit one of Philly's finest imho loved there 3 albums and the stuff United Image done on Hit Pack etc ! There strong links with Norman Harris led them to Salsoul! Very big loss indeed !

Eddie was one of the first pioneers of R/B radio in the USA its likely a good smattering of records had that signature on ! He had shows on WWLR and WLIB he died in 1998.

By the way folks just incase you Philly Soul fans did not get round to getting it the Tom Moulton remixes are bloody fantastic imho particularly the Intruders stuff etc !

Must admit win place or show is an utter masterpiece the intro etc still blows me away got most of their stuff on Gamble etc but to me there hit new heights with Philly Int. Masters of the Philly Sound and a massive loss to the world of soul music !

Didn't know that mate I did wonder!

Brilliant read Chalky some real interesting stuff there and very well researched Larry got on to the Spring logo in the seventies which of course had some real big names at the time he was obviously a massive talent !

Fontella Bass soul of a man [tis the flipside of rescue me and possibly one of the greatest deepies ever imho ! Some never off the decks at Atkinson HQ -Nice to visit the real passion !! Paul Kirk on the road to love Pompeii records great Texas deep soul Chicago Gangsters - I choose you -Red Coach gets me every time ! Bobby Adams - go on back to Georgia -Home Town Records just incredible deep soul ! Eddie Billups I wont be around -Josie The Soul Stirrers -im travelling on -Jewell mind blowing vocals from Robert Blair James Carr -mind messed up infact anything from this utter genius on the deeper side Jerry Butler -go away-[the flipside of moody women will just tear you apart imho ] Johnny Truit -your love is worth the pain -Abet oh lordey Johnny Adams sometimes a man shed a tear too [oh lordey ] Paulette reeves -your real good thing is about to come to an end -Blue Candle Tony Ashley - I cant put you down -decca never off the decks as well as his other masterpiece we must have love ! The Victones -I need you so on Front Page as well as I cant take no more chances by lee moses which borders on the deep side also ! Betty Harris -A fool can always break your heart - Wilson Pickett -I found a love - Atlantic Arthur Conley -in the same old way -Fame so many on this logo this is my fav Candi Staton - i dont love you no more -Fame Little Hooks and Kings -Count your blessings -Chess Kenny Smith -keep on walking baby -Chess James Duncan -my pillow stays wet -king Eddie James been down so long kING Finish with my all time deepie Sam Dees can you be a one man women Chess still brings me to my Knees !

It is the same Top Shelf as Lo Lo folks have a read below guys !! And sorry for negative feedback ive been offline on here for 5 years and pressed the wrong button lol -jeezzz will get their in the end I think ! PS Note the George Kerr connection !! Lolo Records was a Birmingham based record label. It was a subsidiary of the Nate McCalla's New York label "Calla Records", active from the 1965 to 1977. Calla records were distributed first by Cameo-Parkway, then independently, (sometimes in association with Morris Levy's Roulette Records), and in the mid 1970's by Shakat Records and CBS (Epic). Artists who recorded for Lolo include Sam Dees and Top Shelf. Producers who worked with Lolo include George Kerr and B. B. Cunningham An unrelated "LoLo Records", active since 1991, is located in Roxobel, North Carolina.

Hello Lars -wasnt the label a Dub,Reggae logo eventually leading to the OLD GOLD record label and distributed through WEA ? Dont know if that helps mate I could be a mile off but sure someone will shout up if I am wrong !!

looks like their have doubled up on this? Wonder if this has happened on any other cuts?

One of my fav logos got OVER 20 so far,the spec 106 has skin deep part 11 on on my copy would like too see the other copy if possible ? This is on blue Spectrum also !