Johnlloyd

In the 70s I used to get all the mailing lists going. If I saw a record by an artist that had a record currently or in the past being played on the northern scene that I didn't know I'd often take a chance. This way I got Tony Middleton - Return to Spanish Harlem, Tobi Lark - Sweep ..., Sammy Cambell - I never Thought, plus many others. Also I would tour all the junk shops in Bristol and hoover up everything soul related even if I hadn't heard it. Possibly the best find was the live version of Garnet Mimms - As Long As I Have You. I would also buy blind anything recommended by Dave Godin.

Again Willie Hutch from Fully Exposed

Willie Hutch from Fully Exposed

This comes up fairly often over the last few years. Apparently his daughter threatened legal action against Discogs unless they gave her a cut of all sales of Al's recordings including all compositions. Even though she has a weak claim Discogs don't want to risk it.

Be nice if it was, alas no. Beyond my wallet.

No help, I know, but souns like it's from a "blaxplotation" movie.

From In The Basement 47.

Possibly any demos would have been issues with a small sticker.

I got a lot of Mojos at time of release and filled in the rest over the following years. Never seen a demo, but that's not to say they don't exist.

Never seen one, sounds like a felt tip pen.

Eve has just told me the capacity was 300, I thought it was packed.

Unknown to me, played by a young DJ whose name I should know as I met him last year. Mainly 70s funky/disco. Although I do him a disservice as he could give a better reply. He went down very well, cheers and applause after each record.

Twas ever thus

I went to a do on Friday night from 10 until 3 organised by Lev and her mother Eve, who some may know. The event was a sell out prior to opening, 150ish at a guess. 90% of attendees were between 25 and 35, Lev's hard work has paid off in Bristol. Not all records played were "traditional" northern, but the floor was packed all night. There is a demand here for something other than the usual electronic shite played at most other "young" people's nightclubs. Hopefully that was the first of many. Well done Lev.

Mine is the one on Discogs. I've found it out, I give it a play later and let you know what I think. Although I'm no expert nor a hi fi aficionado. John