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The Four Wonders were from Indiana but were brought to Ohio to record by Eddie McGhee and John Brinson. Is there any evidence to suggest a connection to the Imperial Wonders ? Nothing I can find immediately. However I wrote an article on here some time ago which involved the Imperial Wonders, and what was clear they changed line up frequently with members leaving and then returning. There seemed to be a real churn. The internet rumour was that the IW’s were also the Cool Sounds but this is not really true according to what Al Boyd told me. The went to LA to see what they could do and one member left to join the Cool Sounds formed by Bobby Sanders. There is a reference to Al Boyd and another member leaving IW’s and then rejoining from another band. Could this be the Four Wonders ? I guess we’ll never know……or will we ?

Because RobbK pointed out above that based on record information Sam and Kitty would be Chigaco based.

If anyone has one for sales please let me know by PM Thanks Andy

Hi A few STORE STOCK 45's which should be unplayed for today - fresh from the old store basement. They wont break the bank and there will be NO $20 post or 20% VAT ! Plus you get your 45 within a couple of days. Post is 2.50 first and 4.50 recorded, worldwide air will be around 5.00. Anything special wanted I can check with the postie. Grades used NM (I don't use mint and these should be unplayed) YT clips are for reference only. PM to ask questions or order. Thanks Andy ++++++++++++++++ 1.. With the Sunday sessions growing and looking for chilled groove, this largely ignored tune sounds so good played out ! The Esquires - Stay - New World NM £20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnKCOzSL-DA 2. A Chicago classic that gives you an excellent Northern tune combined with a lovely low rider - take your pick on what floats your boat. The COD's - I'm a good guy / Pretty Baby - NM - Kellmac £15 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nzp7mL874U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hVKp0DdZ6g 3. A forgotten gem for many and maybe need a bit of reactivation, another store stock copy of this Northern killer. The Innovations - just keep on loving me - Hit Sound NM £15 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYqxTgrl-mY 4. Another that has grown in recent times, the unreleased promo alternative version which is a different mix to the issued copy The Impressions - Love me - Curtom NM £30 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OX0mfT_FL3c 5. Here's one that gets folks thinking. Original classic from 74 received an update from the artist in 81 on his LP. Not many realise its on a 45 also. Great modern groove ! William Devaughn - Be thankful for what you got - Tec NM £20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bl13cJyG0Ec 6.. Another classic from William that needs no intro. Dance floor magic. William Devaughn - Hold on to love - Tec NM £10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdniut7hXZI 7. One that's just gone up on "Robbies" YouTube channel, so probably going to be in demand - and what a fab tune !! Killer ending. Clarence Mann - Man's temptation - T&M £30 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2xxdYpH3ns 8. Here another twofer with a nice obscure Crossover top side and a low rider flip. The Sheppards - Your Love has a hole in it / I'm not wanted - Bunky £15 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7CxQuaWw6c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbgO0A7XHz4

Yes I bought the one with the military strap, but then decided to pimp it up with a nice quality Hirsch strap.

Mal flip the Sammy Lee over. Mid tempo magic Andy

Can never go wrong with a Rolly

Nice frugal came in. Bulova Lunar Pilot - a homage to the Apollo space mission where astronaut Dave Scott had to replace his non-functioning Omega provided by NASA with his own personal Bulova whilst in space. It worked perfectly. Whilst this will cost you 400 quid or so, the original Dave Scott watch sold recently for $1.6M

He’s on Modern Soul Vinyl site if you are on there. You could PM him.

Was a regular at the KGB and still have my membership card. We’d see Nev at a midweek do at Inky Social Club Chesterfield and he would come and pick us up at Sheffield train station on Saturday evening. We used to do the warm up before the nighter and grab some chips and nick a bottle of milk from the diary nearby waiting to get back in to the nighter. The trains from chesterfield early evening were always pretty full and most made the long walk to the venue. Nev taxis were great for us especially if it was bad weather. Good times and happy memories. Andy

Hi All For sale today a Mecca tune long forgotten but now on the rise again. Side A is a banging uptempo modern crossover piece typical of the Mecca tune which is now reactivated. The flip side is a more mellow mid tempo cut, which again appeals to many in and around the lowrider genre and in demand itself. Last sold on Discogs in May at £125, where the lower grades have still fetched £60 or so in recent times. Timmy Thomas - Whats bothering me / Dizzy Dizzy World - Climax Ex £70 YT clips for ref: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuMZT-3i8Qk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t-G9d1og50 Post and Pack £2.5 first, £4.50 Signed, £6. worldwide std air. Paypal as F&F or add 4% Any questions or to order, please PM me. Thanks Andy

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I've sent many records to the US with no real issue. What you put on the customs form really depends on the buyer, whether he wants insurance etc, what the declared value is an so on. I've sent as Gift and nominal $5 value with no issue. One thing I would say is the postal service varies significantly from city to city and state to state. USPS have a good tracking system on line once its in the US.

Hi All For sale today a Mecca tune long forgotten but now on the rise again. Side A is a banging uptempo modern piece typical of the Mecca tune which is now reactivated. The flip side is a more mellow mid tempo cut, which again appeals to many in and around the lowrider genre and in demand itself. Last sold on Discogs in May at £125, where the lower grades have still fetched 60 or so in recent years. Timmy Thomas - Whats bothering me / Dizzy Dizzy World - Climax Ex £80 YT clips for ref: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuMZT-3i8Qk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t-G9d1og50 Post and Pack £2.5 first, £4.50 Signed, £6. worldwide std air. Paypal as F&F or add 4% Any questions or to order, please PM me. Thanks Andy

BBC 'Woman's Hour' has previous form I think. I recall some years ago there was a female NS DJ (cant remember her name) that was asked to go on the show to tell the women how hard it was to be a female in a mans world. When the producer spoke to her sometime before the planned show, she said that all of the male DJ's were very helpful and she had experienced no sexism at all. The show then said the segment was being dropped. Surprised...not. Somebody will know more detail than me but that was the gist of it as I recall.