Ian Dewhirst

For a complete run-through of the album and the master himself talking about each track he remixed, check out Jay Negron's FANTASTIC show from Saturday.......in Jay's own words........ "TOM MOULTON was our guest and he previewed his new CD: "PHILADELPHIA CLASSICS: THE TOM MOULTON MIXES" We played almost all the tracks to this MONUMENTAL release...and as usual TOM outdid himself.....WHAT A TREAT"!!! New York's Disco 935 21/01/12 - Jay Negron Interviews Tom Moulton https://rcpt.yousendi...655aed394b682c7 Ian D

She's really not that well-known over here. I think the only thing we heard at the time was that duet she did with Paul Anka ("You're Having My Baby" I think), so she was probably perceived as a Pop act rather than a Soul act. I don't think I've heard any of her solo recordings to be honest....... Ian D

I'm not sure if this has been posted before but I just caught this on Nile Rodgers blog. He visited Drexel University in Philadelphia and took some great snaps of the University's tape archive...... https://www.nilerodgers.com/blogs/planet-c-in-english/859-singing-and-dancing-my-ass-off Ian D

Yep, for sure. I have a listing from when Sanctuary controlled the catalogue and that threw up a few surprises. I've always loved Stang/Turbo releases.All New Jersey ghetto recordings and I think many of these releases have yet to find their audience. Universal took it over when they bought Sanctuary so I'm not optimistic about seeing any future deep catalogue releases. I'm still playing that All Platinum Girls release that Sanctuary did in the late 90's which is FANTASTIC! Ian D

Blimey Ric. There's a bit of difference between Doris Troy on Stang and Doris Troy on Midsong. I can imagine this thread giving some serious Stang/Turbo specialists heart failure.......... Ian D

Haha LOL. Great stuff. Compared to the rest of the stuff in the pop charts right now we're f*ckin' SMOKIN'! Ian D

And people wonder why I don't go to Leeds so much these days. Too many young curly haired smartarses for my liking........ (Note to self: I'm back up there on the 10th Feb so don't tempt fate ) Ali, the rate you're going, you're gonna be the last person in the UK to hear the bloody thing! Just walk into an HMV 'cos every one I've gone in this week has been playing it! The best possible way to go to work Ali! I put it full blast in the office to wake people up! Ian D

It's gonna take a bit longer to get together as we have a filmed interview between Richard Searling and Kenny Gamble which will be included as a bonus DVD and we've been so busy we haven't had time to get it edited yet. I've actually altered it to 'tbc' datewise for the moment because when it does eventually come out it will be something special. If the gods are smiling upon us, there may even be some previously unheard of goodies on there. Also, at present there are quite a few tracks which would need to be licensed in, plus some others where there will be potential legal issues. So, all in all, it's a bit more problematic than usual, which itself is unusual because every project I do is problematic these days LOL. Plus my work's cut out at the moment trying to keep a specialist album like "Philadelphia International: The Re-Edits" in the UK Top 30 (Compilation chart) for at least the first week against an onslaught of TV advertised albums and mainstream Supermarket releases (No.23 today so fingers crossed that we can hold through to the weekend) plus the Moulton album coming up plus the 10CD Box Set with 60 page booklet and the 10 Backbeats from 3 weeks ago. It's like spinning plates right now. But good. So, yes, Richard's album is definitely happening, but will probably be in April or May or even later if some plans happen which could throw up some old tapes. ETA for that will be early April, so watch this space. All go innit? Ian D

Y'know Ali, I've been hearing women telling me that they're "allowed to be late" for the last 40 years and it always brings me out in a bit of a sweat and makes me nervously twitch.......... Ian D X

Oi! Ian D

Success for Harmless doesn't immediately translate into champagne, unlimited expenses and a none-stop party for me these days Mart. I'll probably get a discreet 'well done' swiftly followed by 'and how's March shaping up'? Oh hang on. We're talking Morcambe prices aren't we? Yep, OK then, I'll get you a pint! Ian D

Haha. If you're happy then we've really struck gold this time Jocko! What I'm happiest about today, is that I've just sent the charts over the Mssrs Gamble & Huff showing PIR back in the main UK Top 30 Album chart again for the first time since the mid 70's which is a bit of a gas. As I've said elsewhere today, every so often the stars align and everything works like a dream. I'm just really pleased that this one worked out, especially since Kenny was so gracious with his time and goodwill. Bodes well for the Moulton package and the 10CD Box Set coming up! Will post you on PIR's response when I get it! Best, Ian D

Yep, I agree. I'm hoping that we'll start getting access from early April if all goes to plan. Ian D

Wow. No.22 nationally after 2 days out there. Praise be to the lord! Ian D

Excellent site Dave. My first port of call whenever I'm researching these areas. Please keep up the brilliant work! Ian D

OK, here's a sneak preview of just some of the new Moulton mixes which I played on the show this week..... Six Million Steps Presents The Original Mastercuts Show LIVE with Ian Dewhirst between 2.00-4.00pm on Sunday 15th January 2012 on everyone's favourite Soul station www.starpointradio.com. Featuring...... 1st Hour Cee-Lo Green - Bight Lights, Bigger City Archie Bell & The Drells - Let's Groove - New Tom Moulton Remix Hardsoul feat Ron Carroll - Back Together - Francois K Remix M&S feat Sean Escoffrey - So Sweetly - Kenny Carpenter Big Apple Mix Billy Paul - The Whole Town's Talking - New Tom Moulton Remix Lou Rawls - See You When I Git There - New Tom Moulton Remix The O'Jays - This Time Baby - New Tom Moulton Remix 2nd Hour The Intruders - (Win, Place Or Show) She's A Winner - New Tom Moulton Remix Love Committee - I Made A Mistake - Rahaan Re-Edit The Trammps - Where Do We Go From Here - New Tom Moulton Remix Jerry Butler & Brenda Lee Eager - Ever Since I Can Remember Syreeta Wright feat Stevie Wonder - To Know You Is To Love You Jean Carn - My Love Don't Come Easy - New Tom Moulton Remix Robert Upchurch - The Devil Made Me Do It - New Tom Moulton Remix The Three Degrees - When Will I See You Again - New Tom Moulton Remix Download Link https://www.sixmillionsteps.com/6MS-2012-01-15-Starpoint.mp3 Enjoy! Ian D

Well, that was a great way to kick off the first show of the New Year! The biggest crowd in the chat room EVER and a monster overall audience so thanks to all for tuning in! Naturally much of the show was given over to highlighting just a few of the brilliant new Tom Moulton remixes from the upcoming "Philadelphia International Classics: The Tom Moulton Remixes" due at the end of next month. And what a brilliant reaction they got too! Download link below... Six Million Steps Presents The Original Mastercuts Show LIVE with Ian Dewhirst between 2.00-4.00pm on Sunday 15th January 2012 on everyone's favourite Soul station www.starpointradio.com. Featuring...... 1st Hour Cee-Lo Green - Bright Lights, Bigger City Archie Bell & The Drells - Let's Groove - New Tom Moulton Remix Hardsoul feat Ron Carroll - Back Together - Francois K Remix M&S feat Sean Escoffrey - So Sweetly - Kenny Carpenter Big Apple Mix Billy Paul - The Whole Town's Talking - New Tom Moulton Remix Lou Rawls - See You When I Git There - New Tom Moulton Remix The O'Jays - This Time Baby - New Tom Moulton Remix 2nd Hour The Intruders - (Win, Place Or Show) She's A Winner - New Tom Moulton Remix Love Committee - I Made A Mistake - Rahaan Re-Edit The Trammps - Where Do We Go From Here - New Tom Moulton Remix Jerry Butler & Brenda Lee Eager - Ever Since I Can Remember Syreeta Wright feat Stevie Wonder - To Know You Is To Love You Jean Carn - My Love Don't Come Easy - New Tom Moulton Remix Robert Upchurch - The Devil Made Me Do It - New Tom Moulton Remix The Three Degrees - When Will I See You Again - New Tom Moulton Remix Download Link https://www.sixmillionsteps.com/6MS-2012-01-15-Starpoint.mp3 Hopefully I'll catch some of you at the forthcoming Club Soul at the Heathrow Holiday Inn, Sipson Road, Heathrow on Saturday 28th January where I'll be spinning with Barry Stone and giving away some 'Philadelphia International: The Re-Edits' packages to some lucky people. Also I'll be up in Leeds for Heritage @ Distrikt on Friday 10th February for a brand new city centre night with Paul Schofield just mere yards from the old Central club where we started some 35 years ago! Al will be back next week and I'll be back on the 29th Jan so see ya then! Ian D

Whoops, sorry missed the original question. Thinking cap on now...... Ian D

Easy. 'X Marks The Spot' - Obrey Wilson First thing I thought of........ Ian D

Blimey. We just went to No.1 on the main Amazon RnB chart after just 4 days...... https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/bestsellers/music/761108/ref=pd_zg_hrsr_m_h__1_3_last Ian D

Coming up LIVE @ 2.00-4.00pm this afternoon on www.starpointradio.com we're have a special show this week previewing some of the tracks off the forthcoming 'Philadelphia International Classics: The Tom Moulton Remixes'. Absolutely not to be missed! See you @ 2.00pm! Ian D

Great pics Dave! Hopefully I'll get over there myself soon! Best, Ian D

Coming up LIVE @ 2.00-4.00pm this afternoon on www.starpointradio.com we're have a special show this week previewing some of the tracks off the forthcoming 'Philadelphia International Classics: The Tom Moulton Remixes'. Absolutely not to be missed! See you @ 2.00pm! Ian D

Well what a blinding start to the year. A big hello to everyone who was at Emma B's New Year's Eve party at The Bell in the tiny village of Ticehurst in East Sussex. What a fantastic way to bring in a New Year and a truly memorable gig with my old mucker Paul Schofield. We'll be up in Leeds at Distrikt on the 10th Feb to launch a brand new night so please try and join us if you can! And then up to the Luxury Soul Weekender in Blackpool which as usual was battered by 70mph winds but absolutely brilliant as usual. Big props to Richard and Ralph for making this such a key event to kick off the year with! And talking of gigs, don't forget the upcoming Club Soul @ The Holiday Inn, Heathrow coming up on 28th January where I'll be playing with Barry Stone and we'll also be doing a 'Philadelphia International: The Re-Edits' party with some nice freebies! And talking of Philly International, we're going to have an advance listen to a few of the BRILLIANT tracks from the upcoming 'Philadelphia International Classics: The Tom Moulton Remixes' due out at the end of February. To say I'm looking forward to this show would be an understatement. A great way to kick off my first show of 2012! Hope ya can join me LIVE this Sunday afternoon between 2.00-4.00pm. Six Million Steps Presents The Original Mastercuts Show LIVE with Ian Dewhirst between 2.00-4.00pm on Sunday 15th January 2012 on everyone's favourite Soul station www.starpointradio.com. Featuring...... Cee-Lo Green * Archie Bell & The Drells * Hardsoul feat Ron Carroll * M&S feat Sean Escoffrey * Billy Paul * Lou Rawls * The O'Jays * The Intruders * Love Committee * The Trammps * Jerry Butler * Brenda Lee Eager * Syreeta and Stevie Wonder * Jean Carn * Robert Upchurch * The Three Degrees Hopefully I'll catch some of you in the Starpoint chatroom which is on the Starpoint home page. See you LIVE @ 2.00pm! Ian D X

Actually I've just dug around on You Tube and there's quite a few decent clips of Gamble & Huff knocking atround...... Philadelphia International You Tube Clip Ian D