Dean

Don't you think the backing sounds very similar too, sounds like you could sing one over the other? I'll get my ears syringed I think

I'll start with the usual apology, sorry if this has been discussed and I've missed it, or if it's so obvious I should be flogged for asking the question..........But ........ Is there a link between Danny White - Keep My Woman Home (Hayes-Porter) and The Webs - Give In (Robert Bateman - Lou Courtney). Both NYC recordings, Atlas and Popside. Too similar to be coincidence?? Sorry unable to post sound, but if anyone can help .......... Just curious. Dean

Not helping but agreeing. Can't put a price on the issue. Did pick up a white DJ Fontana to play at the Attic recently, sounded sweet to hear again, but I would say that wouldn't I as I was playing it.

Just for interest, sorry can't do sound clip. Much prefer Del Royals although that could simply be because I'm not as tired of it. Do like Lou Rawls too but more a home listen, def not a dancer for me. Think Del Royals goes for anywhere £30-£40, not sure about Lou, don't see this exchange much - that could always be because nobody wants it, but what I do in the comfort of my home is my business!

I forgot about that. I was surprised to hear her with Dr Robert on Jonathan Ross radio 2 sat morning a few weeks, or is it months, (time flying as I get older) ago. Not sure if it will still be on listen again feature Chris. See you soon, Dean

Hi Chris. Not much time, got to get down to Attic. There's a real nice "The Immediate Catalogue" EP, Virgin 1980 SV103 (includes Everythings Goona Be Alright) with some nice pics in the sleeve notes. I can bring mine along to Pilsley for you to have for a while, although not under the illusion it's that rare. See you soon, Dean.

Not a big live act fan either, curiosity value and sentimental support for me . . . . .but one that always sticks in my mind was Chuck Jackson at what was the Sherwood Rooms (now Oceana) Nottingham, absolutely great performance, not sure of the year - just the girl I was with to date it! (1982/3?). Got some tapes somewhere of Edwin Starr at Wigan, Jr Walker too, must have a sort out.

If you want to turn a profit now bridget I'll give you £1 for the Delrays ( always enjoy hearing you spin that) .... as for me I'm going to smash and burn my few meagre collectables to make the future even rarer - simple economics. If we could predict trends we'd all be richer and have better collections! Dean

Naaah, couldn't be us, we haven't got any big tunes. Dean

with apologies - just wanted to bump this to see if I could get any further info, will only bump once, Dean

I think with some there's room for doubt, John & Weirdest for example, some boots of this don't you have to hold 'em up to the light to check the colour opaque. I've been caught out in the past and was very thankful to rivolino2 for an email once. I watched a Johnny Hampton - Not MY Girl go through a few days ago for about £150 - £160, wasn't sure about that either, either a bargain or someone ripped off. I don't recall that one claiming to be an orig which this one boldly did, and the Johnny Hampton was listed as the other side which I think raises suspicion like -"oh I don't know what I'm selling". I was initially curious because this appeared obvious and wondered if I was missing something. I did send a message to the high bidder with about an hour to go out of compasion but didn't hear anything. I know it's not unusual but there does seem to be more money than sense. I'm off to get that box of 70's boots from under the bed now. Dean

Has this been a very clever marketing ploy - is it now going to be big in Notts ( / Derbys')? - natural sceptic. Dean

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NORTHERN-SOUL-Billy-...1QQcmdZViewItem There aren't orig dj copies looking like this are there? Happy to be corrected and learn? Dean

Am liking that it's supposedly big in Notts clubs and modern - must be one of the Nottingham Trent University student clubs? Dean - big (6'4") in Notts clubs - or at least I was once.

Thanks for that boba, sorry - I meant SALVATION - ROBERT THOMAS, (Charay). Don't know why I put my salvation - think I was singing it in my head as I wrote. Dean

Apologies in advance if this is common knowledge and I'm the only person not in the know (wouldn't be the first time!) Picked up a great (imo) version of Mr Pitiful by MATT & ROBERT on Soft Records (S-1036). Got it from Barrie at A45heaven (which I would take the opportunity to praise through the roof, both via set sale and ebay, always great condition great service and value). Seeing flip was 'Soul of a Man', remebering this is flip to Robert Thomas -Salvation (plus Bobby Skel link to Salvation), and sounding like him - Am I right to presume that ROBERT is Robert Thomas on this? Is Pete Smith out there when you want him, seem to recall he collected Soft as well as Red Coach! Anyway, great playable tune, I think. Thanks for any info, Dean.

£7!!!!!! Was this ever £7?? Unless my memory is filling in false info this was playing as I walked up the red carpet steps into the main hall at Nottingham Palais nighter 1975, a terrified skinny kid heading onto the dancefloor . . . . . . . . funny how some things don't change. Whatever your profit Mark I'm happy at the price. Dean

Record received Mark, good clean record at a bargain price. Many many thanks always been one of my favs and never owned - will be on my playlist. The only bright thing tonight after that shower of football HEARTBREAK IS SOMETHING WE'VE ALL KNOWN.........!!!!

Jimmy Scriv - how much for that Mecca badge? Only joking. I can recall being part of the habit/religion that toured the country with de-rigeuer bag adorned with badges, in a different century. That bag was savagely attacked one night whilst amongst a pile of similar bags on the casino stage, and was stripped of quite a few teenage sewn-on treasures (was hard work getting that needle through the pvc). If the thief is reading this, can I have 'em back now please, I want to put them on ebay! The fav missing one was a Dukeries Soul Club badge with an oak tree in the middle - probably only means something to local Mansfield/Notts. Me thinks the crime has now been promoted from petty theft to grand larceny! Planning my retirement I'm gonna look into producing some white demo badges of The Attic (semi-known) and pin my financial future on that being fashionable! I do have several bottles of Wigan Casino air if anyone's interested?

Mark - emailed you regarding Idle Few. Tried to pm but don't think it went. Dean

Don't have any problem with the snipe Pete. I put my bid on, you bid more, that's fair. Often end up regretting not bidding more on several records but that's just part of my indecisiveness and trying to grab bargains. Think I'll regret this particular one for a few weeks yet, but get the feeling I'd have only pushed up the price - not really sure how rare this is but getting that "doh" regret, did look in top condition. Good luck bidding and best wishes.

What are you putting Gayle Harris up for? Would you believe I got sniped on this recently by someone, can't recall, minty fag or something! All's fair in love, war and ebay. You're right, really good ballad - is it still in company sleeve?

better let Joe see to that Kev, Sunday: 7pm-9pm couple of beers, after 9's = red wine, by 10pm you're tryin to get the sky box to do toasted cheese sarnies. Remember Mark has seen you mentally crash (fag ends in record boxes!!) No luck needed Mark, best wishes for the show. Good time of night for me, have to be on-line as I'm with Virgin (no comment necessary), but good for listening and scanning ebay 10-12. See you soon, dean.

Known Rob for decades, met Karen a couple of times now and always impressed by them as a couple. If this is a case of offering support to two genuine, honest, friendly, reliable people . . . . consider that support there, always. Dean

To his credit he recently alerted me to a boot I was bidding on, me not knowing it was a boot (presume he was being genuine, no reason to think any other)