Soulman

Oh shi# sorry. Actually I've never heard of him either erm erm ..... It's just that I was talking to someone about bri nylon from the sixties and it just stuck in my mind. Ahem.... Did I get away with it :-)

Gasp.... a video cassette! Next thing you'll be telling us you have a Tardis Steve

That's the one Bri... 1977 Steve

As previously stated he recorded a great version of "Who's Gonna Love Me" but he was also a DJ on a New York radio station. I have a tape from back in the day which someone pond-side kindly recorded for me but wouldn't have a clue where it is such is my filing system. I've a couple of boots somewhere which again, when I find them will be gladly forwarded to those that want one although this could take me a little time. My original is up in the loft... framed with a note underneath it saying "Murdered by the pressing machine" such was my disgust that it had been booted. To be honest it has cue burn on the intro hence me framing it. I always played the 12" when I was DJ'ing which, as far as I know is in a box in the garden shed. I really need to get my crap sorted Steve

I'd go with 81 and the main outlet was Red Rhino Records in York.

Hi, Just the one I found lurking in the box. Liz Lands & the Temptations "Midnight Johnny" Gordy Promo (Purple) Felt pen X on "Keep Me" side but other than that M- £175 inc UK postage Payment cash, cheque, bank transfer or PO Best Steve

A demo for your perusal Steve

I've seen the "work in progress" and it looks to be very interesting although it's not strictly about Richard's life and history within the scene more about the records/artists that have influnced him and given him so much pleasure over the years. About 6 or 7 years ago a student was going to do a dissertation on Richard but it never came to fruition unfortunately. As has been said before, post on his site and I'm sure he will happily answer: www.richardsearling.co.uk Best Steve

Yeah.... A white sleeve left on the kitchen worktop says "If you're going to the shop we need some cat food". T'was from the Mrs of course

....Kinell, how much and I gave a couple of copies away. Only got the 12" nowadays and I'd give that away too coz it's garbage. Gobsmacked

Eh ?

To the point as usual

Gabriella Cilme - "On a magic carpet ride" from the Soulboy movie... pretty good version as far as I'm concerned. Marylin Manson "Tainted Love"... about as raucous as you could get! The Paris Sisters "Long after tonight is all over"... well c'mon, at least Dusty's version was soulful. Etc etc etc Steve

Purple Haze.............. to be honest you could get James Brown, Etta James, Aretha Franklyn, Marvin Gaye, Jackie Wilson, Sam Fletcher, Sam Dees, Otis Redding.... and many others all in the studio together... and it would still sound like a rock record ... because it is Steve

Could the influence be the fact that Nolan (NF) is married to Candice Zappa.... sister to the late Frank Zappa of legendary proportions on the folk / rock scene :D Steve

Great record, although I must admit on the album cover they look more like Bo & Luke Duke from the Dukes of Hazzard. Wasn't this a Dave Raistrick discovery??? Steve

..... and don't I know it. There's a little story to go with this. I used to buy off John at Soul Bowl on a weekly basis. Luckily I only lived about 12 miles away and was always popping across to see him, even helping him compile soul packs on occasions. Luckily, I sometimes got a sneaky peek at what was on the list but I had to wait for it to drop through the letter box like eveyone else. On this occasion, the list arrived as usual but I had to go out to a meeting which meant leaving the house at 8am, half an hour before John would switch the phone on in his office (which was actually his kitchen). This was way before the days of mobile phones so I had two options. Start my journey and try to find a phone box at 8:30am or get someone to call John and secure the record. John had my card details and knew that I would collect at some point... so just before I had to leave for my meeting, I phone Andy Rix and asked him to reserve Little John "Just Wait And See" on Go-Gate for me. He rang at 8:30, I got the record and I'm sure he has been pi**ed off with me ever since. Absolute minter of a copy, unplayed and for £50. Good on ya Andy, those were the days. Steve Handbury

Originally bought mine from John Anderson at the Bowl.... £50. Thought it was expensive at the time. Eventually sold it to Carl Fortnum for something like £300 I think. How stupid was I Steve

12" or 7" Christian ? Steve

I didnt reply straight away coz you said you would prefer a demo.... sorry, only got an issue but it's a nice issue Steve

Pete, Where are you nowadays . I've got loads and probably a lot you won't like coz there modern in there too. Can't list them as it would take me a year. Slow typer and all that . Guess there's 1000 many promos dunno, wouldn't like to count but certainly includes many Kent and goldmine plus others Steve

Multiple copies / boxes of manifesto magazine. Great to give away at venues or just promote soul music. Free to anyone who wants them. Can post but expect a hefty bill. Ideally recipient collects or if you are in Huddersfield area can meet. All sorts in there. Pm if interested Steve

..... and he was a thoroughly nice guy too. When I spoke to him for Manifesto he cared about two things only. His mother who he was caring for and his life as a trucker. He had no interest in his singing career no matter how good we on the soul scene think his records are. RIP Herb Steve

Replied to your PM but don't know if you also saw that this is on my book list too Best Steve