Soulman

Hi, I guess you all saw this when it was released a few years ago. Mines up for grabs now to make shelf space. I say shelf space because that's where it has sat simply because I liked the fact that it is boxed in a mini version of Hitsville, the home of Motown. Motown - The complete number 1's. A multitude of CD's containing every Motown number one record. Boxed in a copy of Hitsville USA complete with booklet etc etc. This is a promo copy and is still completely sealed in its shrink wrap. £75 including postage to UK address. Payment by cash, cheque, postal order or bank transfer. Sorry, no paypal. Thanks for looking Steve

Hi, Time for another clear out and this time its some of the books that have to go. The majority of the following are in virtually un-read condition and some are extremely scarce. I've put them up for offers although I do have an idea what I would want for certain titles. Postage on these would be at cost but until I can weigh each book I don't know what that would be. Payments should a deal be struck would be by Cash, Cheque, Bank Transfer or Postal Order as I don't have Paypal facilities. Thanks for looking Steve The R&B Indies (McGrath) Volume 1 A-L / Volume 2 M-Z. This is the first edition which came as a two volume set, later published in 4 smaller volumes I believe. It lists all known USA independent labels and releases known at the time. Off The Record - Motown By Master Number 1959-1989 (Hardback) R&R/PC Books. Pretty much as the title suggests. All known releases listed with artist / a-side / b-side and deadwax information from Motown and subsiduaries. Heatwave - The Motown Fact Book (Hardback) R&R / PC Books. A history of the artists and groups and how they started their careers with Motown (inc photographs of most artists). Soul Harmony Singles 1960-1990 (Beckman / Hunt / Kline) The raved about book focussing on group harmony releases over three decades. This has been out of it's wrapper (shrink sleeve) once and carefully placed back in. Almost still sealed. Rare Motown And Soul Price Guide (Simon Soussan) One of the most sought after Northern related books to have been published. This is possibly the best condition copy you will find and so very hard to obtain these days. Beautiful black and white scans of many of the unreleased Motown acteates along with obscure Motown demo's. The World Of Soul (Arnold Shaw) This small paperback covers all aspects of soul music from the 60's and 70's. Condition is VG+ only on this but it is also one of the rarest soul publications I have. Chicago Soul (Robert Pruter) (Hardback) As it says, a history of Chicago Soul and it's artists. DooWop (Robert Pruter) (Hardback) A history of DooWop from one of the leading authorities on soul music. Encyclopedia Of Rhythm & Blues & DooWop Vocal Groups (Rosalsky) (Hardback) As the title would suggest Spinning Blues Into Gold (Nadine Cohodas) (Hardback) A history of Blues Northern Soul - Music, Drugs & Subcultural Identity (Andrew Wilson) (Hardback) Actually I cant tell you a great deal about this book... I've never read it. Time for Google methinks. Top R&B Singles 1942-1999 (Hardback) (Record Research) An across the board history of soul & R&B singles. Where Did Our Love Go (Nelson George) (Hardback) One of many books dedicated to the girl groups of Motown inc Supremes. I have many, many more to offer all of which will get a listing on here over the next few weeks. Any questions please PM me. Thanks again Steve

Yes John had "quantity" and was always well in with both Jack and Eddie (if you follow his lists from the early days thats why all the new Eddie Parker releases appeared on there too, things like "Dream" etc etc) Steve

Kashif, Luther Vandross "Never Too Much", Leroy Hutson etc etc. Adam was forefront on the Modern side at the time and not afraid to put his neck on the line to substantiate his conviction. Steve

He did a version of "Living In A Box" which came out on a 12" (same song as recorded by the group Living In A Box). Steve

............................. Can I stop now please?????????????

For those that have fallen down on the ice.... "You Should O Held On" Frankie Karl & Chevrons Steve

Those stuck on the motorway... "I'm comin home in the morning" Lou Pride Steve

Claudia Greene "Skate A While" Steve

I'm cold.... "Just Like The Weather Nolan Chance Steve

For those who's cars are snowed in... Earl Wright "Thumb A Ride" Steve

.........One for the indecisive: Bill Harris "Am I Cold, Am I Hot" Steve

Carl Hayway, originally from Boston, Lincolnshire lives there. Big music fan and loves his Northerrn. Not on here I don't think but he is on Facebook. If you don't have any joy let me know. Steve

Always loved this record. Got the orig promo and the boot but it's the album version that cuts it for me. Different take and longer. Steve

Got one that is mint - apart from a finger nail mark across the side which I'm sure will polish out but doesn't Affecf play. £50 plus post if interested. Money back if not satisfied . Don't have PayPal but can take cash , cheque , transfer or PO. Best Steve

Simon.......... careful!

It's an "OK" nostalgia vid along with all the ones that have gone before. Same comments from the same people about the same things using the same footage. One or two quirky inserts from people that have not appeared in much before but still the same old same old I'm afraid. As said previously, we now need to focus on what went on after the Casino, how Stafford changed the sound of the 60's soul being played and how Modern became so much a part of the scene as we know it today and how everything has progressed..... even the Godamn clothing for Heaven's sake. In this day and age where everyone is encouraged to "get on their bike and save the planet", would it not be prudent to prevent injury by wearing trousers that would fit into bicycle clips and save material rather than wearing a skirt on each leg!!!!!!! Steve

I've got a Louis Curry but just need to dig it out and grade it although from memory I think it's M- Steve

Shoot me down in flames if I'm wrong but can I beg to differ. I'm sure mine came from John at Soul Bowl and I'm convinced it's vinyl (demo) and a different label design. Obviously I need to dig it out but I've always been under the impression it was original as John didn't deal in boots. Are there any telltale stamps that may indicate authenticity Cheers Steve

You could be right Pete but my memories going.... now, what was I doing?

What about the Wakefield Sun version on MGM... that got spins at the Casino Steve

Got a feeling that the yellow came first. Remember John Anderson getting them in and I picked one up on one of my weekly visits. It wasn't until at least 8 months later that the red ones appeared... but as always, that's only as I remember it. Steve

I guess the question is really.... how does Butch measure up in all this?

Well if someone wants to give me £100 for mine then it's a done deal... and as far as I know I've never played it Steve

Happy New Year Trev... I didn't say that was the case as far as Butch goes but I know of quite a few folks with enviable collections who couldn't even put a sentence together let alone an hour's DJ set with meaningful banter in-between Steve