John Moffatt

Hi, I've loads of Goldmine, a few Stardust, and assorted 70s bootlegs. What sort of price were you looking to pay? Please PM me. Cheers John

Up here in Sheffield the local BBC Radio Sheffield started a weekly experimental Soul show about 3 years ago with DJ Steve White. Over the months the amount of commercial stufff has fallen sharply as more and more Soulies caught on and started sending in requests. They also do a detailed 'Whats-On' diary to spread news of local Soul Nights, Weekenders and so on. It is now available on-line, and co-hosted with BBC Radio Leeds, and has recently joined with BBC Humberside, York and Lincoln to do the very first Radio Station All-Nighter. That's the power of Soul and the people who love it. Keep at it and good luck. John (Sheffield)

Hi Scott, it was a pleasure to have you join us for a while. I'm glad Elliott's idea and efforts made so much cash. Brilliant stuff, and thanks to all who donated and made it so worthwhile. All the best John Moffatt (Darnall Horti, Sheffield)

Done - with pleasure!

Buy us a pint at t'next Kay Gee Bee and we'll discuss it !

Of course he does, otherwise t'coal gets all wet!

Totaly agree with previous comments. We run the Washington in Sheffield between the Horse & Groom bimonthly events, and they work very well too. We get around 50 or so regularly. There's no charge, the DJs play what they want and the atmosphere is generally laid back with the odd skirmish on the dancefloor if anybody feels like it. Interestingly, the Washington would otherwise be closed on a Sunday afternoon, so the owners are well chuffed with us. There are no losers, it seems. The problem with Sundays is that most people work Monday, so staying out till midnight or whatever isn't an option. We have found that an 8.00pm close suits most of our people very well. We could extend, but I don't think there's the demand. Cheers John

Eyup Andy, be nice to come and have a browse again - not buy anything, just browse . Not a bad location, near the Frog & Parrot, and Washington, and a few other watering holes. That could be a day out all on its own . Sithee soon John

Good of you to offer Pete, thanks very much. Trouble is, I've no idea which ones. Can I take you up on it in a while when I've had a think and a good look? Thanks, John

That's an awesome list Pete. Might be time for some concentrated research. Thanks a lot. John

Sounds reasonable Chalky. Motown were ahead of the time when it came to multi-tracking and such. Some of the instrumentals, and acapellas, would have made great flip sides. John

Certainly is! One for the vinyl cutters maybe? I can't see anyone letting me plug my MP3 player into the mixer somehow.

To all who contributed, thanks very much indeed. I knew you lot out there would answer my question. Particularly grateful to those who posted clips. All the best, John

Please PM me if you know. I'm told it's an LP track. Thanks in advance. John To all who contributed, thanks very much indeed. I knew you lot out there would answer my question. Particularly grateful to those who posted clips. All the best, John

I'm looking for a couple of dozen or so totally useless coloured vinyl 45s (pure bin fodder) to use in a backlit display. The condition, style, artist, label etc., etc., are of no importance at all. Quite happy, of course, to fund shipping cost. Please PM me if you have any such junk lying around that you just want to get rid of. Thanks, John

Hi, if anyone has a copy for sale, please PM me. Thanks, John

A few sales to thin out the collection. Always open to counter-offers. PM me please if interested. P&P is £1.50 in the UK for recorded delivery. Ray Charles - I Don't Need No Doctor /Please Say You're Fooling (ABC 10865) £18 Betty Everett - I Can't Hear You / Can I get To Know You (VJ 599) £10 Garnet Mimms & Enchanters - For Your Precious Love / Baby Don't You Weep (UA 658) £10 Sugar Pie DeSanto - Baby It Ain't Right / I Want To Know (Veltone 103) £10 Dells - Give Your Baby A Standing Ovation (Cadet 5696 WDJ Mono/Stereo) £6 Walkin' Willie - If You Just Woulda Said Goodbye / It Sounds So Funny (Webcor 102) £12 Jr. Walker & Allstars - Baby You Know It Ain't Right / Cleo's Mood (Soul 35017) £10 Celeste Hardie - You Touched The Inner part Of Me (Loadstone 3961 Vocal/Instr) £12 Philly Sound - Don't Depend On Me (Phil LA Of Soul 369 Vocal/Instr) £10 Billy Stewart - Look Back And Smile / Secret Love (Chess 1987) £8 I prefer British bank cheques or postal orders, but can take Paypal (gift). Thanks for looking. John

Hi Jo, I've put together a CD that has been going down quite well around my neck of the woods. If you want I'll gladly send you a copy. PM me with your address and I'll sort it. That goes for anyone else who's interested. Cheers John Moffatt

Can't help you exactly, but perhaps you could PM Naughty Boy (Rob Wicks)? I might have been there myself, but, as has been said, it was along time ago. Cheers, John

Here's a list of some of the tracks I played in the R&B room at Brid 2010. It's not complete, but it'll give an idea... Enjoy , John Moffatt (Darnall Horti Soul Club & The Washington Sunday Soul Sessions, Sheffield) Newports - Dixie Women Erma Franklin - I Don't Want No mama's Boy Lulu Reed & Freddy King - You Can't Hide Bill Coday - When You Find A Fool Bump His Head Betty James - I'm A Little Mixed Up Anna Belle Caesar - Little Annie Chuck Wright - Palm Of Your Hand Dinah Washington - Soulville Freddy King - Now I've Got A Woman Buddy Rogers & 3 Jays - Waitin' For The Sun To Go Down Jackie Wilson & Linda Hopkins - Say I Do Dorothy Berry & Jimmy Norman - I'm With You All The Way Don Gardener - My Baby Likes To Boogaloo Ella Washington - Bye Bye Baby Freddie Houston - Chills And Fever Etta James - Mellow Fellow Hank Jacobs - Elijah Rockin' With Soul Jimmy Holiday & Clydie King - Ready, Willing And Able Z.Z. Hill - Gimme, Gimme Otis Rush - Homework Little Willie John - I'm Shakin' Jimmy Ricks - Oh! What A Feeling Jo Ann Henderson - Baby Please Don't Go Little Esther - T'Ain't Whatcha Say Lynn Conner - Laughing At Me Bobby Bland - Gotta Get To Know You Billy Stewart - Secret Love Bobby Williams - My Baby Cries Louise Brown - Son-In-Law Mitty Collier - My Babe Betty O'Brien - She'll Be Gone Four Tops - Could It Be You

Played it recently at a 'rare and underplayed' do - emptied the dancefloor! That's life. John

Thanks for this mate. If it's legal I'm ok with it. I didn't want to think I'd got an out-and-out bootleg. ATB, John