Gene-r

Well.......I'm gone!!!!

Never before have I been prompted to admit that the death of someone I admire brings a lump to my throat; however, that is the case with Timi Yuro. I first got to know her music through a close relative when I was so young. Since then, she has been the one female vocalist I have had the greatest admiration for, so learning about her death is indeed a very sad time. God bless you Timi........ FROM bobbyvee.net: April 1, 2004 Timi Yuro dead at age 62 Timi Yuro succumbed to brain cancer Tuesday afternoon (March 30) in Las Vegas at the age of 62. Timi was born Rosemarie Yuro in Chicago in 1941. Her family moved to Los Angeles when she was nine and opened an Italian restaurant, where Timi began singing. She signed with Liberty Records when she was 18 and placed eleven songs on the charts in a five year period, including the #4 song, "Hurt", as well as "Make The World Go Away" and "What's A Matter Baby (Is It Hurting You)". Timi had been plagued by throat problems throughout her career. She retired in the '70s, and after surgery to remove nodules from her vocal cords, she was ordered by doctors to temporarily suspend talking, let alone singing. But when "Hurt" became a surprise #1 hit in the Netherlands twenty years after its success in the U.S., she resumed performing and touring, playing to sold-out concert halls throughout Europe. Her health problems continued, though. Timi lost her larynx to throat cancer two years ago and then was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor-a battle she finally lost. She passed away peaceful in her sleep at her Las Vegas home. Plans are for her body to be cremated and the ashes scattered on her parents' graves in Cicero, Illinois, near Chicago. Gene.

Very, very sad news..............what more can I say. Gene

JohnMay, Even Johnny Rotten got it right, during his Sex Pistols days, using the phrase "NO FUTURES"!!! (or something like that - I'll get me coat!) Gene

Too late - I've reported you. No one deserves that sort of unwarranted abuse.

PS - you're not the same person (name witheld) who's "forgotten" to log in again, are you?

Well Guest, whoever YOU are - and you obviously haven't got the guts to give your name, so your post means nothing!! As for your sad, abusive views, I'm pretty sure it's the only way you know how to communicate. If you think this site is in breach, why dont you tell us all why it's in breach? Oh, and don't forget to leave your name next time. As for your closing sentiment - mutual feelings!! Gene

I wonder if it comes with a certificate of authenticity from the Ministry of Defence??? Gene

I wondered what had happened to Paul Merrett!! Haven't seen him since about that time (1987). Good bloke - glad he's doing well. Gene

I don't think so somehow............... https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...&category=58650 Can't remember the parka brigade ever dancing to this one lol!! Gene

Also heard of a release on BBE - is that right (possibly 12")? The Full Sail copies bear a striking resemblence to the "Candle" - Doni Burdick labels, I must say. Gene

Keep a look out for this one! It's the B-side of one of their better-known tracks, "Shake A Hand". Also released in the UK on Coral 72460 in 1963. Buy it now while it's still around £15 for the UK copy, and probably around £5 for the US copy!!! Credit to Mischief for flipping this side over.... Gene

Oops!!...........cocked up on year of release again!! Thanks for putting me right on 1976, Brian. Gene

Thanks Johnny 1T - £40?? Didn't realise it was still that sought after!! What's this Foundations track on Psycho (Change My Life) from 1978?? Anyone know it? Must be good, if it's commanding megabucks. Then there's "Ragtime Girl" by Jimmy Helms on Pye from 1973. Again, one I don't know much about, other than its high price tag (probably £60 - £80). Anyone shed some light on these two? Gene

Following on from my post on UK soul, where the topic of conversation turned to lucky finds in boot fairs and charity shops, it would be good to hear of some of your best and cheapest bargain finds, whether found during a rumage, or just heavily underpriced. Here's a few of mine from over the past 23 years: FRANKIE & JOHNNY: I'll Hold You (Decca ISSUE) 25p MARVIN GAYE: Stubborn Kind Of Fellow (Oriole) 20p CHUCK WOOD: Seven Days Too Long (Big T) 50p DANNY WHITE: Keep My Woman Home (US Atteru DEMO) 50p IKE & TINA TURNER: Dust My Broom (US Tangerine) 50p PAT WILLIAMS: Theme From Police Story (Capitol) 10p - which I sold on Ebay last year for £51!!! LEONARD WHITING: That's What Mama Say (Pye Studios Acetate) 25p Sadly, I don't have any of these any more, as I stupidly sold them over the years!! Let's hear of your bargains.... PS: I apologise for the mis-spelling of "Bargain" in the title - couldn't amend it! Gene

Almost forgot how good "Where Is He" by Flama Sherman is - thanks for the reminder Hippo!!! Also worth mentioning the Chants' 1976 offering, "I've Been Trying" on small UK label Chipping Norton. Found 7 unplayed copies for 10p each in a boot market in 1997, sold them to JM for £70, and he sold them for £20 each - as I expected, and I think it's still the going rate!! Moral of the story - go through boxes of what seem to be crap 45s, in charity shops and boot fairs, thoroughly. You too could find a Frankie and Johnny issue on Decca buried amongst Des O'Connor and Jim Reeves - just like I did in 1987!! Should never have sold it for £30...... Gene

John, It is extremely hard to get hold of. The last copy of this I saw was in the late '80s, and was up for offers over £100. I don't recall seeing another for sale since then; either it's one of the genuine rarities, or those who have them are holding on to them. Not bad for a Mercury release from 1980! As far as I'm aware, it was never booted or re-issued. Probably best giving John Manship a call, in case he knows of any in the pipeline. Good luck in your search......... Gene

Good thing it wasn't a "Soul Happening In Town"!!

Hi Supercorsa, Sorry, the ARSE pun was not meant to imply that the promoter had anything to do with the SOS boots; just my flippant play on words!!! But I do remember the leaflets. The RSE in ARSE stood for something like "Rare Soul Experience" or something like that, and I remember being quite amused by it at the time! Gene

Bloody hell Hippo!! Love the pics............well neat! Gene

Many a true word spoken Deanne!!

Johnny, for a pint of Guinness at Soul In the City, the opportunity's there for ya mate!!

Mark, What, as a matter of interest, is the current asking price? Not that anyone who has it would want to sell it!! Gene

Hehehehe!!! You needed an opportunity??????????

Ya cheeky tyke Mikey!!! That was taken last year for my passport!!! I've got much less hair now than I had in 1982. May even treat you to a soul photo of me on here, if I can dig one out!!! Didn't she meet me at SITC last time? Gene