Goldsoul

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Blast is the original label. Extensively played on Radio throughout the 70's In the Carolina's, but still hard to find. Maybe it sits in many a Beach music collection in that area. Made hugely popular in the early 80's as a key revival song by Radio DJ John Hook via WBT out of Charlotte.

Bobby Sanders fronted the Canterbury label in association with the Mattel Toy company. A Little Togetherness was a breakout song in the LA area, but sadly failed to reach expected heights. The group re-named due to contractual obligations with a 2nd attempt on Zea, before signing to 20th Century. Both Bob and various group members attended SoultripUSA in Los Angeles 2004. Sanders passed away recently.

£4 eh....I insist you sell it me back. It would have been Jimmy Bishop as he owned Arctic in the 60's. Arctic was one label I had multiple stock on most titles, largely supplied by the old Chips team Ed Gilreath, Alex Araco and Weldon Mcdougal. KR

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Sorta off topic, can anyone remember the version of Virginia Blakely's Let Nobody Love You by Bobby Vee? I played it at the Casino in March '74 following a LP copy supplied by SS. About the same time I spun Danny Wagner's This Thing Called Love. Reason for mentioning it, I bought it off Amazon recently and it sounds great! Check it out.

OK Ian.....My favourite memory was back in March '74 when the pair of us drove to Glendale, CA to Ray Avery's Rare Records. A well known vinyl dealer and the record store that supplied local singer John Maus, better known as John Walker of the Walker Brothers, with early Soul and Doo Wop. In fact when I was on Magic in Leeds in 1990-97 I interviewed John and he told me a few wild stories about Ray. But anyway, back to my experience with Simon. I was holed up at the Ambassador hotel(venue where Bobby Kennedy was shot in 68) finally being collected by SS. 'So baby boy, you wanna go record hunting' he annouced upon arrival? I eagerly jumped in his Black Caddy and headed the 20 miles to Avery's. Upon entering , Ray greeted us with 'you are banned from my store'- fortunately not me! Simon had to stand outside while Ray allowed me in the back room. With an adjoining toilet, I suddenly heard a voice hollering Baby Boy it iz me. Listen carefully Baby Boy, look for the Casualeeeers. A scene straight out of Allo Allo, SS continued to bark instructions, as I later found out, this was the outlet that delivered us Paul Anka, Dean Courtney, Willie Hutch and I assume countless others. The store had 250,000 60's Promos. This was the day I found the Seven Souls on Okeh. Ironically, Simon took it from me, only to give it back saying 'too slow' and you know what he was right. A complete failure until the 80's. The craziest part of the story was Soussan handing me $100 bills to pay for what I hoped was a useful load. I think we ended up with 500 60's 45s at a dollar each. The rest of my trip was eventful to say the least, but I'll save any really juicy bits for personal memoirs later down the line. Over to Ian D with hopefully the story of Simon's dislike of Funk and the famous 'fist through the car stereo story'

Van McCoy off his album, slightly speeded up if my memory serves correct. Simon sent me an acetate on DCT recorders back in late 74,

Well certainly not the one I found at a Record Show in Harrisburg, PA 1981

I had Ray Agee in 1981. Think it was sold to either Jim Wensiora or Butch in early 82. Fee £100.

Drew, I would love to share a few, the problem is the thread will turn into nothing but a slagfest. My dealings with him were positive and.....I LIKED HIM! However, I wouldn't trust him in certain situations, but in terms of...'was he good for the scene'...I believe he was. The creative and flamboyant personality drove the scene forward during the Wigan period and kept it popular, albeit for a short period.

Bob.....Soultown was an authentic label owned by the late Bobby Sanders in partnership with the Mattel Toy Company. Simon did in fact deal with Bob and, during our SoultripUSA 2004 promotion in Los Angeles, he remarked that he had done business with him. I very much doubt Soussan was behind any Ray Agee boots as he wouldn't have known the track back then. He was very much a Tempos/Younghearts man, rather like myself

It was indeed played by RS 79/80. Tony was busy with the likes of Duke Browner, Sam and Kitty and Nolan Chance some 7 years before.

Hi. I Go Out of my Mind isn't by Chris Bartley. If you are referring to the acetate on TM Music I sold to Richard Searling in 1978, it's by Van McCoy. The 444 cut I believe is Since There's No Doubt which was scheduled for Soul City in 1969.

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I think I used to have it many years ago on Metrolina Soul. I'm Leaving You In Jody's Hand right? As for how many copies, phew...now that's a toughie......you got me there Next........