Baz Atkinson

Yep do totally agree with Ady a point also -the djs who mainly featured on the other threads were smack in the middle of it at a certain point in the british soul scenes history-when America to a certain extent particulary the early seventies was "ripe for the picking". Perhaps there should be given some kudos for pushing stuff which when you look at the evolution of the scene -set the tone for what was to come at Stafford and beyond!!! Im a bit like Jock in the respect that Butch never seems to get the credit he so rightly deserves -for still pushing the boundries in a harder climate -breaking a track like say "THE JUST BROTHERS" was not easy -etc alot of this is about timing and sheer perseveance and also "the time in history" hand on heart how many current DJS are really breaking ground AT THE MOMENT ? Reason been the turnover of records has nion ceased and although there are litterally thoushands upon thousands of soul records rare and not so rare not many have the essential ingretianats as say a Don Parker or a joe Mathnews which when i first heard at the casino thought as a stand out northern soul record this will never be surpassed!!! Also the emphasis on the 100mph sound aint doing the quality argument much good either because alot of the stuff is barely average imo and perhaps a shift to different tempos may get afew more purists out more lol? As a outsider looking in [particulary if your a American etc looking to throW stones at the perculiar issue of ownership then YES OFCOURSE ITS THE WRITERS -ARTISTES THAT SHOULD BE GIVEN THE CREDIT ITS THEIR MUSIC -BUT ITS OUR SCENE AND IN MANY ISTANCES WE WERE RESPONSIBLE FOR BRINGING MANY ACTS OVER FROM THE USA AND GIVING THEM A COMMUNITY TO EXPRESS THIER INCREDIBLE TALENT IN EDWIN STARR BEEN A GREAT EXAMPLE. BAZ A The discovering of a record varies in importance hugely. in some cases it would be inevitable that the record would be played and appreciated so the discoverer should just get a nod of approval. In other cases it may be an unusual sound that takes a hell of a lot of breaking as its style of soul hasn't really been played before, in that case the DJ that picked it and stuck with it deserves a lot of kudos. Similarly if the record collector/DJ had to risk his health in a rough neighbourhood to acquire a super-rare record that might otherwise have eventually got destroyed then he has done a major service to the music and the fans. Or it might have taken great diplomatic skills to persuade the owner to part with the discs so that they became available to the general soul public. Lots of scenarios (I'm sure there are many others) and the DJ's dealer's or collector's back slapping should vary according to the job done. But obviously the overwhelming amount of kudos goes to the artists, writers, producers, arrangers and label owners.

somoen get keny hamber its a steel at that price and has a brill deep flip,fantastic philly soul!! BAZ A

get the scans up Ady for the anoraks among us -if you get the time mate!!! Always had the suspicion there were put out!! BAZ A

Superb thread !!! BAZ A.

I think it was detroits WJLB she worked at -from 66-82!!! BAZ A

YEP POINT NOTED GEORGE SEEMS TO BE SOME CONFUSION AS TO WHETHER OR NOT SHE WORKED AT CKLW -IVE AMENDED LOL!!! WOULD BE GOOD IF ANYONE CAN CONFIRM? CKLW was in Windsor, Ontario across the river from Detroit. All of northen Ohio could hear it across Lake Erie. Listened to it often from 1969-72 BTW this is of course NOT the Bill Moss from Columbus, OH of Capsoul (and Bell) records fame.

Got me stumped -but would not be surprised if there did exsist BOLADIAN was first and foremost a Gospel person hence the hits he had on the label with the Clarke Sisters etc,I understand he still does re-issues of his back catalogue also? The push on the gospel stuff was definetly influenced by Martha Jean Steinberg -[the queen]who as youll know had a strong influence via WJLB in Detroit [point amended]. BAZ A REALLY GOT ME THINKING NOW AS HE ALSO LAUNCHED THE SOUNDS OF GOSPEL IMPRINT BUT CANT FIND ANY REFERNCE TO BILL MOSS?

Got me stumped -but would not be surprised if there did exsist BOLADIAN was first and foremost a Gospel person hence the hits he had on the label with the Clarke Sisters etc,I understand he still does re-issues of his back catalogue also? The push on the gospel stuff was definetly influenced by Martha Jean Steinberg -[the queen]who as youll know had a strong influence via CKLW across the river in Ohio. BAZ A

HELLO CHRIS PAID $230 FOR MY COPY IF THAT HELPS IT WAS MINT AS WELL!!!BLOODY GREAT TUNE IMO!!! BAZ A

FANTASTIC STUFF LOVE THE TRACK -LOOK FORWARD TO THE INFORMATION!!! BAZ A the Nombres aka Willie and the Nombres aka 7 Nombres were Latino guys from Lorain, OH, a working class city on the shore of Lake Erie about 40 miles west of downtown Cleveland. They put out 7-8 45s and an LP between 1970 and 1979. "What's Going On" is from 1978, I don't remember what it was, just not anything I would want to listen to often. They recorded a few songs more than once. I think their best record is their 1st and rarest 45 "Listen People" on Day-Wood. Day-Wood co-founder Bob Davis was their 'manager' and set up Beth records as a D-W 'subsidiary' (I use quotes because these operations were strictly back of the envelope stuff). Info on some of their pressings can be found here: https://www.buckeyebeat.com/bounty.html Later tonight I can post the Nombres discography

why name drop to get credability-doesnt that speak volumes? I could name drop all day DAVID RUFFIN-MARVIN JUNIOR-BOBBY WOMACK-ETC ETC ALL PLAYED ON OVO !!!! BAZ A. Ive done many a gig with the likes of Rob Smith, Soul Sam, the late Derek Allen, Kev Roberts, etc, if I need to name drop to get any credibility, I hope they will do. Mobile jock? I think not, as I said before somewhere, Ive been in the radio industry as a presenter for almost as long as I can recall, I dont need gigs, but thanks for your kind thoughts.

LITTLE BUMB STRONG RECOMMEND THIS FOLKS!! BAZ A

Another incredible job imho-by the time i got to the subliminal lve never hurt nobody and the awesome -Georgia Blue -"i was really caught up" mostly spring with a smattering of posse also check out the previously unissued "you keep me hanging on"this man really makes it all sound easy!!! Can someone post the link for purchase and if you love his sixties stuff -this will really take you to a period where he "was on fire"BRILLIANT!!! BAZ A

LOL,ITS GETTING LIKE FINDING A BIT OF CLASS FOR THE TOON JEFF !!! NEON IMPOSSIBLE. somebody sell my mate this record......PLEASE...............then I wont have to hear it played out ever again !!!!

and you mate look after yourself !! atb BAZ A Not having much luck with this Baz,wish i could help you out mate,all the best for xmas & see you in the new year Salmon

STILL WAITING BOY THIS IS HARD WORK LOL!!! BAZ A

TERRIBLE NEWS A REAL JOLT DEEPEST THOUGHTS GO OUT TO ALANS FAMILY!!! BAZ A.

AL GREEN IS GREAT ALSO VAL-SOME GOOD STUFF LISTED IN ALL THESE SALES DES !! BAZ A

Up for the third time folks -out of sights-rest of my life-saru [this i need to complete saru]have 1000-to 1250 waiting perhaps someone might emerge needing money for xmas etc[and pigs might fly lol!!! Got to try again on this!!! PM ME FOLKS. BAZ A

yep just sold my remaining 2 for 25 each -top tune great to see a buzz on it [kept one for myself as usual!! BAZ A Baz, Just sold 2 off my list at £20....went like hot cakes, had at least 5 other people wanting it and the list is only a couple of hours old! Shame they didn`t want it when i couldn`t get £15 for it and had 10 copies a couple of months ago. Sebastian, shame on you taking a poor punter for ten times what a record is worth! Its the Timothy Wilson "Loving you" thing all over again...Ignorance is bliss! Chris

PMED YOU MATE!!! BAZ A

Some nice stuff here Cliff the johnny robinson is a big fav in our house -due to the incredible flip side -i reckon as years go by this will be a real collectors piece,Im sure that I paid more than sixty for my Johnson Family also,looks like a few bargains to be had here folks!!! BAZ A

sold 3 on here six months ago for 25 quid each,well still got a few -nowt surprises me anymore -happy to sell my 2 remaining ones for25each just pm me if anyone wants one- !!!! BAZ A PS MOVING HOUSE SO NO SALES ARE GOING IN THE SALES SECTION TILL MID JAN!!!

Most admitt I done really well in some of the gospel shops in Jacksonville /Tampa but that was 92,i had a really good tip for a guy in dontown Orlando also but when i turned up it was more than risky -so i let it be!!! found some really nice stuff in the spanish quarter of Miami but was well escorted with a local who knew the score -if memory serves me right -i found some nice rarish 45s in a shop which adjoined a barbers shop-was all a bit weired buit got some nice gordy promos etc!! Good memories -id be highly surprised if there was any happy hunting now? BAZ A

the eddie ray track really is a little gem-someone get it its a tremendous slice of late sixties crossover-tipped this a while back spun it at Burnley it was so well recieved-great record that will have its day imo. BAZ A