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Big thx to everyone who listened /texted/messaged in Here`s what i played: Put the b`s aside-Starvue lp. Giving my love to me-Crystal Band 7". Didn`t i tell you-Great Lakes Orchestra 7". I`ve got to have your love-Chuck Robertson 7". You and your love-Albert Jones 7". Today or never-11th Commandment 7". Pictures and memories-The Controllers 7". Endless confusion-Tom Green 7". I`m me just me-Gil Billingsley 7". Knowing i love you-Leon Collins 7". Holding on-Andrew Lewis Band 7". If only i can prove to you-The 3 pieces lp. Nobody`s perfect-Jorge Santana lp. There must be something -Friday,Saturday,Sunday 7". Sweet hot lips-The Village Choir (Purple label) 7". State fair-The Esquires 7". Baby you got it-Brenton Wood 7". Cd trio: Wrapped up-Eddie Leon. Sweet love-Frank Mendenhall. She`s in a midnight mood-Bill Coday. Never missed you got-El Shobey + co 7". When quiet waters flow-Bobby Decker 7". All in my mind-George Jackson 7". Do right women-Candi Staton 7". Loving you(is beautiful)-Charlie Hodges 7". High on you-Kings go forth 7". Honey-Jesse Fisher 7". In a world so cold-Tyrone St German 7". i`m a bad man-Art-Forms ltd 7". I`ve got a jones on you-Leslie Uggums lp. Does she care-The Whispers 7". m m mm Good-Dennis Laundry 7". Shattered dreams-The Endeavors 7". i`d rather be with you-Terry Callier lp. Is it love or is it lust-Vernon Steve Weakley 7". Moonlight Affair-Lemuria 7". Feminine-Shuybah 12" only a snippet. Was on overtime Sunday so got to play a few extra tunes. Shame Zane could`t get rest of the show cos there was some lovely 80`s steppers,maybe next time. The A-side track that i slipped in(no one got it on night) was Brenton Wood but looks like a stewards enquiry cos Discogs,Manship and Soul kinda music all differ.Leave you to decide lol. Here`s podcast: https://www64.zippyshare.com/v/25817931/file.html

Another one of my fav artists now gone. For me this lp;Pieces Of A Man,every home should have one. 3 words to describe this lp: The dogs Bollocks lol.

Tonight i`m again on my lonesome,Bob still away on a record hunt somewhere deep south . On this weeks show,feature is everything played will be a b-side,be it 7". ,12" or lp(side 2) from late 60`s,70`s and 80`s Xover,Modern and a bit of Funky/soul. Gonna try and dig into the crates for this one.Will run this right way throu the show. i might for a bit of fun,slip one A-side in.Let`s see who`s paying attention lol. Last hour Got 3 great independant cd only tunes from 97-99. Last hour half or so we go Deep,sweet with a few steppers. Hopefully you can join us in the chat room or text us(pm me if you need the number) to say your out there. https://www.starpointradio.com/

Best version for me is Terry`s lp mix off Occasional rain lp.

Spot on fella,that`s what year got on me inner sleeve. Gotta say another sad lost,gutted to lose 2 of the biggiest influences/fav artists for me in one year(Gil scott Heron being other) . Years ago when i used to have little late night vinyl nights with a bottle of wine or 2. Terry`s lp`s were always pulled out without fail. You could always play especially his Cadet material,whole lp without taking needle off.My thoughts go out to his family/friends.

Hi Ivor,yea well thx,was good to have a chat at 100 club last month,hope your well? Personally i really rate this song but each to there own.I can see your point re the uk pressing and would agree that sound wise might be better on u.k going by other records in the pass. Sadly i have the OVO bug/Disease and when it comes to logic/common sense,all goes out the window .

Big thx to everyone who had there ears locked in on Sunday.Thx for all your texts etc.Here`s what i played: Need more time-Nick Allen 12". Sweet Tender loving-Brief Encounter lp. Love flight-Direct Pressure 7". Sexy lady-Darby 7". I don`t want to see myself-Terry Callier 12". Ordinary Joe-Terry Callier Early lp mix. Look at me-Terry Callier 7". Feat Artist: Paul Riser: Call on me-Enchantment 7". I`m a man-Gaslight 7". Deeper and Deeper-Bobby Wilson lp. You`ll never find a man like me-The Dynamics lp. Do you know what i mean-Jimmy Delph 7". You say you love me-The Delicates 7". All in a day-Standing Room Only 7". CD Section: Someday we`ll get by-Mike Jimenez. Baby i`m the real thing-Big Cynthia. Drama in the bedroom-Ali Ollie Woodson. i`d better it-Patti Hendrix 7". Mix it up-The Stridells 7". Cry Baby-Al (Tiki) Hudson 7". How`s your new love treating-The Debonaires 7". Looking throu the eyes of love-Marlena Shaw lp. So in love-Barbara Brown 7". Nothing can stop me-Cissy Houston 7". Dreaming out of season-The Montclairs 7". Fool on the hill-Sarah Vaughan 7". Saving meself for you-Mel Davis 7". Try me-Dynamic Upsetters 7". You did not stay last night-Barbara Mason. Gonna dedicate this show to Steven Preece from the North East(Listened to Bob`s show for many years) and Terry Callier(One of my fav artists). R.i.p. Fellas. For Those that missed the show Earlier and on Sunday,here`s podcast: https://www7.zippyshare.com/v/25604397/file.html

Finally got round to playing all the versions and here`s my view for what it`s worth: 1/Chanson: Much rawer/more soulful/gritty plus it has the better b-side then Connowill 45. 2/Connowil Lp or 45 Not heard rest of lp so can`t comment. 3/Timeless. 3rd press/uk press so not worth mentioning lol

The 14th Oct show which was Male vs Women vocal singers only/battle between me and Bob,sadly the repeat on Tuesday morning was a old show of me and Bob`s and Zane could`t record that show on Sunday.If anybody did record it/has a podcast,could they let us know and we can post it up with a playlist.I know those that listened really enjoyed it and those that had work/early start usually listen in on Tues missed out.We are trying to get Carl of Starpoint to put it out one day,watch this space... Sorry could`t make last Sunday,had a early start meself so Bob was on his own in studio,here`s his playlist/podcast for last Sunday 21st October. Thanks to all who enjoyed the show Sunday, this was the playlist. Four Tops -- Bits and pieces Charles Jackson -- i'm through with you Southern cooking -- The rainy day Spyder Turner -- Get down Seattle pure dynamite -- I wonder love Eric Mercury -- Princess Charles Earland -- Drifting Earth wind and fire -- keep your head to the sky Paul Tillman Smith -- newsroom Hypnotics -- beware of the stranger Ultra high frequency -- incompatible Original Drifters -- let your heart be your guide K McArthur -- give me your love Afro Dimensions -- if you dont want my love Crossfire -- take me back Sons of Robin Stone -- I'm ready to give up your love Otis Williams -- i got to have you Willie Tee -- i'm only a man New Birth -- yesterday i heard the rain Cody black -- what comes around Exportations -- i want you Soloman Burke -- please dont say goodbye to me Wilson Williams -- i like being in love with you Living proof -- remember the love Frank Hooker -- like sister and brother Terry Huff -- why doesnt love last Formula V -- Shes my woman Irma Thomas -- i wish someone would care Billy Always -- didn't we do it Etta James -- i never meant to love him Jimmy Briscoe -- more than you realise https://www21.zippyshare.com/v/94069598/file.html Bad news is i`m on me own for next 2 weeks while Bob is on a record hunt in the U.s. . This weeks live show: Featured Artist/Person is a well known arranger who`s put out some great music since mid 60`s to 2yk.There`s a thread on him on here so should`t take you long to work it out lol. Also have a Gospel trio,funky 15 mins plus Xover/modern from late 60`s,70`s and 80`s and after 11pm: 3 cd only tracks from 2001-03. Last half hour or so we go Deep,Sweet with a few steppers thrown in. Hopefully some of you can join me in the chatroom or text me(pm for details) this Sunday Between 10pm-Midnight. https://www.starpointradio.com/

Think Steve put it in a nutshell re dodgy buyers,one genuine at $33 rest silly bids.I think i`ve bought off this seller before without any probs. My mate(a member on here) had a similar problem with a few low feedback clowns from France bidding silly prices on his auctions. Spoke to a few U.s sellers who have had same problem,there now banning all French sellers with low feedback.

This has got dodgy bidding all over this,going by the price. . Not sure if seller been stitched up by the usual `bid em up from France` mob . By the way ,seen the condition vg..

Great read,one of my top 3 Arrangers(Mckinley Jackson and Van McCoy) being the others. Like Soul Shrew said: always worth checking out /buying blind when you see this man on the credits.

Have to say : (what are we gonna do about) this mess and (love is my) secret weapon are top draw .Would there be any chance of releasing these on a little double sider 45 on Kent . Just playing the cd now

Think we are getting our wires crossed Ady ,Rsing cost of love is on my cd lol Or was you refering to Loose Change version ? lol

Was also done by Loose Change in 79. I haven`t played the Darren Fletcher cd yet to compare versions.

That defo tops me lol Have you still got the press kit Sean? Might give a clue what colour was first.

So Blue could be first press? Has anyone been in touch with band to confirm? My view is they were pressed on differant colours at same time at differant pressing plants,used to happen a lot,some thing to do with East/West coast rivalry thing.

Must admit i never knew this had 2 presses/mixs till Bob Smith played it on radio last week(he played Connowil version)Will check out clip of Connowil and get back to ya with my verdict .

Get Brian to text me for sure the dates and i`ll try and get out the boys again for a few Beers.i know Sean `Fox` will be up for this.Only downside is Dec is my busy month so might be a glass of water job for me if i`m driving.Way round this is text me day before so i can do `days`.

Never played the other side Dave,in fact i haven`t played this for ages,must dig it out. See you boys were down my neck of the woods Tues

Looks like buyer didn`t realize they were getting a 2rd press maybe? . Is this really gone up that much? I paid about a £10/15 from Crazy Beat in the 90`s for a Orange one. Oh my god i`m sounding like Simon Murray in his Soul Bowl days .

I know a few collectors who sold this last year for £150. One of my better buys for £10 at The Blue Note one Sunday Morning

Mine is on Chanson with Your love has got gusto on flip. Was there 2 presses on Chanson(the plot thickens) Or is another star on Connowil label Jordi?

This is the only way to play it out(on the 45) .. The acetate it came off wasn`t very clean,i`m sure everyone who got the mp3 will vouch for that. Trust me cos i got mine mastered and it still didn`t sound as good as what Soul Junction have done with the 45. Every home should have one of these .

Sorry to anybody who tried to tune in last Sunday,sadly there were technical problems beyond our control. We managed to get on air around 10.20pm but it was hit and miss for another 50 mins or so while Engineer was trying to sort out the problem. There is a hour and 40 mins podcast if anyone is interested? Let me know and i`ll post it up(there`s no playlist). First time Bob has had problems in 4 years so hopefully a one off. Good news we are back with a Men vs ladies stand off between me and Bob.Mainly 60`s,70`s and 80`s Xover,Modern and Funky/soul . Basically no single group Artists/Bands just Single sex singers.Bob is on the Chaps/Lads side,i`ve got the Ladies/Girls. expect to hear the likes of Randy Brown/Sam Dees/Linda Jones/Margie Joseph plus a few little surprises thrown in. We are looking for at least 6 judges to see who wins the battle of the sexs,who can stay up till end of show.Pm or contact myself or Bob if your interested.All a little bit of fun and musically should be quality.There`s no 3 cd`s this week but we will go Deep/Sweet/Down-Tempo last half hour or so.There`s a chat room if you wanna comment/join in the banter. Here`s the Link: https://www.starpointradio.com/ Hopefully some of you can join us.