Ian Dewhirst

Nope. Rob rang me before the gig to tell me he had something special for me. I think time has proved him right! Rob was always turning great records up. I'm sure he had an early in with Soul Bowl. And Happy New Year to you too! Ian D

I remember Sam's copy. Labels looked battered. I also made the mistake of stickering the Lou Pride mentioned above. After that I just thought 'f*ck it* I'd rather not cover stuff up and damage the labels..... Ian D

Bought from Bob from Louth on a foggy Thursday night in Lincolnshire. Covered as James Lewis "I'm Coming Home" until some more copies came through after a few weeks..... Ian D

Graham Slater in Halifax early 70's. Ian D

Can't post until after 12.00pm Chas but great choice mate. Ian D

Yeah but have you ever heard Lovelace Watkins' version of "More Today Than Yesterday" for undiluted schmaltz.....? Ian D

Excuse me! We have a long history of crap songs to preserve mate..... Happy New Year Pete! Ian D

You too Peter! Ian D

Jimmy Jules - The New Year https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bprYIfI0Odg Happy New Year to all! Ian D

I always recall Samantha Jones as a Mecca spin - Levine I think..... Ian D

Proper old time stomper! Bet it'll sound phenomenal loud! Ian D

I like to chuck a surprise in every so often, something that no one was ever expecting and which can sound fresh as hell because it could be the first time they've heard it out for 45 years or ever in fact. I slipped this in at Baltic Soul earlier this year and at Hull Soul Club for the 13th Anniversary do in September and it had exactly the same effect both times - a bolt of electricity ran through both places and the dance-floor packed to capacity both times...... fits perfectly with most Northern sets too. Sounds just brilliant too! You Keep Me Hangin' On - The Supremes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3bjMtqpGBw Ian D

And while we're at it, how this never made it I have no idea. It's got everything that a Top 500 has including a classic pounding production, a brilliant hook and singalong chorus and perfect lyrics for a Soul crowd... Aldora Britton - Do It With Soul - Columbia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCDlm28X1Yc Ian D

It would've been nice to hear this out anytime over the last 45 years. I don't know how it fell through the gaps. Sounds like it could be good for the Top 500 crowd. I wish I could've actually found a copy in the early 70's 'cos I'd have played the hell out of it..... Ralphie D - We Let Go Of A Beautiful Thing - 20th Century https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6vDS7THZJ8 Ian D

In the case of "Jeanette" I think John had it in quantity as it was a £1 record on his lists for ages. Ian D

Yes. Ian D

Just a quick note folks. Amazon ran out of stock of this yesterday but have now been re-supplied should still able to fulfill all orders for Christmas! Ian D

Funnily enough, I just mentioned this is another thread, but Lou Pride's "I'm Comun' Home In The Morn'un" totally put me off 'cos it sounded like the sort of title a redneck shitkicker would use, so I abbreviated it to "I'm Coming Home" - James Lewis mainly because the original title was too much of a mouthful....... Ian D

I gave it the cover up name, "I'm Coming Home" - James Lewis mainly because the original title was too much of a mouthful....... Ian D

Actually knowing John, he's probably collating all those sales pitches for another book "The Manship Auctions". He could then collate the history of his auctions with the descriptions which he's already written, the end results which he already has and the scans which he already has. Instant book which I'm sure a couple of thousand people would happily buy. So I guess that's why he's investing a bit of time in the descriptions. He's writing the equivalent of a set of sleeve notes every week which takes up a bit of time and research. I really like them though. That Cleethorpes one is a scorcher. Even Record Dealers can be poetic LOL.... Ian D

And here's Track 10 from a giant among men, the late, great Donny Hathaway with the enchanting "This Christmas", one of the most soulful Christmas anthems of all time...... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pj1mVUEHeUE Ian D

So here's Track 9, a lesser-known track from the wonderful Emotions and the gut-wrenching "What Do The Lonely Do At Christmas". Phew, talk about emotional..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OBKkmXgXJU Ian D

You're welcome mate. Looking good on the charts too! Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 730 in Music (See Top 100 in Music) #9 in Music > R&B and Soul > Soul #47 in Music > Christmas Music #49 in Music > Miscellaneous > Holiday & Religious Ian D

Bah humbug.... Ian D

Meanwhile "Happy" by Pharrell Williams jumps an astonishing 24 places on the UK mid-week charts from No.30 to No.6 in one of the toughest charts of the year. Could be top 5 by Monday and a potential Christmas No.1 if carries on at this rate. Now wouldn't we all feel better if "Happy" hits No.1 instead of another X Factor yawn fest or that tasteless Susan Boyle/Elvis Presley duet? Ian D