Mick Holdsworth

Rob, Chunky Phil was Phil Simner, not Sumner. (There was a Colin Sumner, and I think maybe you got the two names mixed up). Yes, I also have fond memories of him from the basement of Sundown, formerly Graduate records in Broad Street, in the early mid seventies. Wonderful times, Saturdays only to start with in '73, and by late '74 i also went there on random week days, depending on free periods at school. During this period Sundown moved to the corner of Lichfield Street. He'd often keep any new release UK demos on one side for me, and I can remember getting the Tymes (Ms Grace), Exciters (Reaching), the UK RCA Beverly Ann EP, and many other UK demos. Occasionally a US new release demo would also appear from under the counter, but the majority were UK. He also delivered to my house in Bradmore an early copy of the US release of The Fabulous Zing LP just before he went up the road to the Bradmore pub to DJ. He sold up sometime in the late seventies and I bought his MGM Bok To Bach from him. I was also offered Billy Harner Inst, but never took it! I spent a full day going through his records at his home, but could only afford one or two others, as B2B had almost crippled me at £20.00. Some years later, he was the manager of a record shop on Dudley Street (the name escapes me). A great guy, and a massive influence as a youngster in the my early soul days.

I've noticed the "Mark Forum As Read" link doesn't immediatly change the display, although a refresh of the page does clear it. It may be unconnected to the upgrade, but thought I'd mention it.

Nice read, cheers.

Three redactions at the moment - was at $800.00

Just sent the lists

I grabbed the html pages from a site in 2000 - it covers 501 - 1400 but only in a list form, ie. no images, and no mention of the demos. If any use to you , I can zip it to you. Cheers Mick

Hi Mal, yes it was, and still is my copy, although I withdrew it from sale a few years back.

I almost hate to mention him, as the other record will spring to mind, however Paul Anka. I refer to "Can't Help Loving You" and only that song.

Such a shame, really sag news.

Only remember it covered up as Lenny Curtis - Not Another Day - I bought Sam's copy as this.

Just listened to all three, and the Harthon 2000 release is indeed chopped around, and editied to be much longer (two inst breaks). However the Beatin' Rhythm from 2012 and this new one both seem to be the same, just the new on being remastered and slightly longer at the fade out. Here's the Beatin' Rhythm for comparison. Just noticed the full title has changed on the new one - "The World" becomes "A World".

I think we are both referring to the same video on Facebook - very high bass on the recording, probably done on a mobile. I just felt it was the Superlatives, but the vocals were so low due to the way the video was recorded it could be a female version.

I thought that was another male version (I heard it about five months ago if we're talking about the same version) Sounds like the Superlatives

I saw a post recently (Facebook?) where someone had put up a version of Otis Lee - Hard Boat To Row, which was mixed with Talking Heads (I think !). I didn't listen to it, and I'm not sure these are the correct details, but it worh a search. It was abour a week ago I saw it,

There's a version with a psychedelic type intro that's been around for ages on sound files. It's credited to Richard Parker but that's probably made up. It's not the same backing, but a different recording. There is also a sing-a-long of this version with just backing singers. I;ve just found the Ernest clip. It is the same as the version I referred to above.

Well done Steve, it looks like it's going to be brilliant.

Hi Eddie, Love Symphony is "A Day In Sausalito", which is the normal B side to "Double Cookin'". "Sausalito" is also the instrumental to the Magicians release "Is It All Gone",

Yes, it is Teddie Morrow - Sound clip here . . . https://www.afro-juice.com/item/190617000046/

I've never seen an advert for the Jimmy Randazzo before, only the entries as unissued in discographies. I wonder what it was, maybe a direct vocal of the track that was dropped in favour of Tony Michaels. Alternatively, maybe it was a different musical recording, albeit the same song. Anybody have any more info?

I think because the show overran by about 10 mins, the archive system just cut off at 10:00, much like your TV planner. The next show picks up on the end of Time Will Pass You By. and then it's TL and DILY. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001nnsx

If anyone wants to listen to the audio recording, it's up on BBC Sounds now . . . It's only there for for 29 days though. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001nnsq

Okay, so that's Martha Reeves. I take it that is on the other side of the "Prophets" image you posted a link to on the opening post. Thanks

Just wondering, which Martha Starr are we referring to, as per title "Prophets/Martha Starr mock up acetate" ?

Yes, forgot ISLY was a B side. So tha A side is missing, and they used a blank instead, which would make sense, as there wouldn't be any stampings etc. Nice one.

Looks like an early tester, just to check out the machine settings etc. Strange there is no B side,, unless it is a blank plate B side ??