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Jerry Butler - Moody woman, now we are talking! Totally rousing,uplifting piece of vinyl sure to put a smile on anybodys face. Cant quite explain this one because the sentiment is anything but uplifting, but Little Anthony - It's not the same, will always make me feel better no matter the blackness of my mood. Probably has something to do with the superb production and the distinct vocal style.Top stuff!

Better use your head - Little Anthony Get out - Harold Melvin I'm on my way - Dean Parrish The flasher - Mistura The snake - Al Wilson Goodbye nothing to say - Javells Under my thumb - Wayne Gibson My Guiness Book of British Hit Singles confirms that these all made the top 50, there are others and not all the above would have been discovered at Wigan but wre certainly played there. I refuse as a matter of utmost principal to include Sharonettes and the pitiful Wigans Ovation

Top toe tapping tune - anybody who gets no buzz listening to this is dead from the neck up! This is one of those songs that disproves the rule "Familiarity breeds contempt", no amount of hearing will lessen the sheer quality. Good to see Ms Staton still recording, her 2006 "His hands" has been critically received, long may her success continue. Don't know the track listing to "Cover me ", it can be bought on Amazon however

Cut my soul teeth at the Chambers which was a youth club (no alcohol), heard all the early imports and Motown stuff there, also a similar club called the Motown in Shaw/Royton? There has been a Chambers reuinion in the past which was a massive turn out, it was fondly remembered by all who went there, no just the soulies.

Don't know about collecting, my old lady is just content to listen but if she ever conveyed as much passion about collecting vinyl as she does about footie - in the words of a top song " I would gracefully step aside". Come on Rod the 21st century is not that bad - give it a go.

Ok, so not strictly Manchester, but The Magnet in Oldham was a great mid week venue in approx 1974/5. If memory serves me right it was on a Wednesday but cannot remember who the dj's were. Seriously for me the premier Manchester venue in the 70's was the Pendelum. Cellar club with superb atmosphere, walls dripping with condensation, Newcastle Brown behind the bar and a young Richard Searling in attendance ( I think), friday nights and a perfect warm up to the Mecca/Casino. Happy days!!!

Had this on a tape for years probably via Rod Dearlove or George Sharp. Good tune, other OP tracks are maybe better imo, but cannot understand extreme opinions about the track. Value surely down to market forces?

Certainly heard Lorenzo Manley at the Mecca but it's origins may have been elsewhere. I was always intrigued by the title and artist's name which as a 16 yr old seemed somehow very exotic! Many unusually named artists and titles have come and gone since but I definitely remember this one with affection. Not heard the other track but will listen to the soundclip if available.