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Dean Courtney - I'll Always Need You / Tammy RCA demo original (0rig company sleeve) Vinyl Cond: Ex (slight storage warp - NAP, plays great) Label Cond: VG+ (light wear/discoloration - see pics) £225 Postage: £8.25 special delivery Payment via bank transfer or PayPal (friends &family) or + 4% for PP fees.

Original copy of David and Ruben - (I Love You So Much) It Hurts Me Warner Bros Demo Condition: A) It Hurts Me side is Excellent- Very clean, it has two faint marks near the start that give the lightest of pops for a few revolutions. However it plays great through-out. Listen above. B) 'The Girl In My Dreams' VG+ Has a few more scuff marks and plays with a bit more background noise. Labels - clean, no writing, slight discolouring due to age (see pics) £340 + £8 special delivery (UK only) Payment via Paypal Friends and Family to soulmansean@yahoo.co.uk please. Many thanks Sean David and Ruben.mp3

Hi Dave, see what you mean, almost a mini-weekender! Now corrected. the Facebook page for Ben's memorial page is here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1845215529044513/ lots of moving messages and some great pictures!

Hi Dave, good to hear from you. It is quite a line up, bound to be something for everyone it is on Bens memorial FB page. Many thanks for putting on the SHS page, we had many good night down there Sean

Hi All, We are holding a soul night as a tribute to Ben on 4th Feb, details are in events. All are welcome! A tribute night dedicated to our good friend Ben Lyne. A Celebration of a great heart, let's live, love and dance and do him proud!We'll be playing a mix of northern and crossover soul that he loved, including ones from his own impressive collection. All are welcome! DJs: Sean Towers, Ged & Jim from XRay Soul, Richard Corbyn (The State Were In), Tom Jenkins (Northern Soul Line), Glen Goodwin (Hole in the Wall). Feb 4th 8PM - 1AM The Bell - 50 Middlesex Street - London E1 7EX Near Liverpool Street

Following quite a long delay whilst admin was sorted out, we now have a date and time for Ben's funeral: Friday 11th November at 12pm: Hendon Crematorium Holders Hill Road London NW7 1NB Following the funeral, we invite you to join us for a reception at: The Adam & Eve Pub Mill Hill Village London NW7 1RL His family asks that as Ben didn't like a fuss so we ask that in lieu of flowers - please donate to Royal National Lifeboat Institution: www.rnli.org/donate A soul night will be arranged shortly afterwards to honour Ben's memory. I will post details as soon as I have them. Rest in peace brother. Sean

Hi Dave, we don't have many details as yet, other than it was a drowning accident. Ben and Carmel brought a house in Spain which he was renovating. He loved the place and was looking forward to retiring there. all best sean

Hi Rob, thank you for your message. Ben was my best and closest friend, such a lovely man and genuine, true friend. we are devastated and just trying to come to terms with it. many thanks sean

It is with the greatest sadness that I am sharing the terrible news that Ben Lyle passed away last week in a accident in Spain. Ben was very well known and much loved on the London soul scene. Many of his friends will already know from Ben's Facebook page, where there are already many tributes and heart felt messages. I'm passing on the message here for anybody that is not on Facebook and knows Ben. Ben's got into northern as a young London mod in the 80s and soon was a familiar face at the 100 Club and many other clubs. Like many of us he had a spell away from the scene as live took over, however he returned to the scene a number of years ago, which is when I first met him. His passion for soul was enormous, as was his passion for life. He was a great dancer, and respected DJ and collector. He always had a smile and a warm welcome for his friends, and was such a lovely man and dear, dear friend. He will be missed missed terribly by all who knew him. Our thoughts are with his partner Carmel and his family. Please PM me if you knew Ben and would like to get in touch. With tears and sorrow, Sean and Talita.

Nice list of northern, crossover and modern for sale: All US originals unless stated. 1) Vicky Anderson - No More Heartaches, No More Tears. KING. EX. £30 2) Johnny Nash - You Never Know. MGM. EX. £20 3) Charades - I Don't Want to Lose You. MGM Demo. EX. £150 4) O'Jays - Be My Girl / I Dig Your Act. AMY (re-issue? un-issued?). £10 5) Carstairs - It Really Hurts Me Girl / The Story of Our Love. Red Coach 70s boot. EX- (slight warp - NAP, 'CW' stenciled on label, slight discolouring/smuging of label still nice copy). £30 6) Eugene Church - Mind Your Own Business. KING. EX- ('S' WOL on b side in tipex). £25 7) The Soul Set Feat. Norman Seldon - I Don't Want Her But I Need Her. JOHNSON. EX. £60 8) Linda Jones - I Just Can't My Life (Without You Babe) / My Heart (Will Understand). Warner Bros UK Demo (solid centre). EX. £120 9) The Identities - When You Find Love Slipping Away. TOGETHER RECORDS Demo. VG+ (slight warp NAP). £25. 10) Ruby Winters - Better. DIAMOND. EX- £140 11) Gloria Jones - Hello Baby - Goodbye Too. LLP Records. (slight warp NAP). £25. 12) Soul Patrol - Need of Love - Highland Records. EX- £100 13) Mill Evans - Why Why Why. KING. VG++ (plays well). £100 14) Nino Tempo & April Stevens - Sweet And Lovely. Altantic UK. EX- (small sticker mark): £10 15) Joe Bataan - Uptime. FANIA. EX- £45 16) Nina Simone - It Be's That Way Sometimes. RCA VICTOR. EX- £20 17) Brothers of Soul - I'd Be Grateful. BOO. EX- £130 18) Johnny Maestro with His Guests - Heartburn. PARKWAY. EX (slight label wear). £20 19) Sunny and the Sunliners - I'm No Stranger. LONDON. VG+ (light jump at start on my deck otherwise plays great, wear on label): £20. 20) Ramblettes - On Back Street. BRUNSWICK UK. EX. £10 21) Philly Devotions - Hurt So Bad. COLUMBIA. EX. £10 22) Magictones - Happy Days. WESTBOUND. EX (wear on label). £30 23) Steeplechase - Never Coming Back. POLYDOR demo. EX. £50 24) Moments - So This Is Goodbye. LONDON UK. EX. £25 25) Independents - I Love You, Yes I Do. WAND. VG+ £7 26) Johnny Wyatt - This Thing Called Love. BRONCO. VG++ (plays great!). £150 27) Little Harold & The Fabulous Nomads - Baby Bay Just A Little Bit More. DAMON. EX. £350 (offers). 28) John Barry - Big Shield. UNITED ARTISTS DEMO. EX-. £30 29) Elsie Strong - I'm The Real Thing / Girl Is Rated Tripple X. LEGRAND. VG+ £30 30) Marty Thompson - Whirlpool. SIR BEN. EX. £100 31) The Dynels - C'Mon Little Darlin'. NATURAL. EX (slight bobbling on label). £40 32) Arlene Bailey - Ain't That Something. COBRA. EX ('X' WOL). £45 33) Three Pieces - I Need Your Love. FANTASY. EX. £30 34) Arlene Bailey - Ain't That Something. COBRA. EX- (edge warp in run in - NAP). £35 35) Clay Hammond - Dance Little Girl. DUO DISC. EX (small stamp on label). £25 36) Vic Marcel - You Still Got Me. RCA. VG+ (wear on label). £50 37) The Mylestones - Sexy Lady. HARK SOUND. EX- £30 38) Whirlwind - Don't Let Him Get The Best Of You. ROULETTE. EX. £15 39) The Locomotive - Rudi's In Love. PARLOPHONE UK. VG+ £7 40) The Esquires - Ain't No Reason. B AND G RECORDS. EX- £25 If interested PM or email me. UK Shipping - £2.75 or Insured £6 if over £50 value. Can combine postage, £0.50 extra per 45. Ask re. overseas postage. PayPal payment to soulmansean@yahoo.co.uk (family / friend gift please). Many thanks for looking. Sean

For sale: Milton Wright - Like a Rolling Stone / I Belong to You Satiron Original 70s limited release. Condition: Excellent (lovely copy) £500 Massive current play and seen go for between £700 - £900 recently. Northern classic on flip. Selling reluctantly to fund new purchase. If interested PM me. Shipping - Insured £6 in UK. PayPal payment to soulmansean@yahoo.co.uk (family / friend gift please). Many thanks Sean

Please send a copy of the list to soulmansean@yahoo.co.uk Many thanks

Please contact me if you have a 'nottingham 100th soul alldayer palais patch' original patch for sale. I'm trying to replace a lost one from years ago. many thanks Sean

Looking for a nice Ex/Ex- copy of Adventurers - I Caught You Cheating - Music World. Please email me if you have one to sell. Many thanks Sean

Curtis - How Can I Tell Her / I Remember Charm City US Orig Condition: Ex / Ex (lovely clean copy) £60 (sorry no offers) postage: UK signed for £2, insured £5. Overseas: £4.50 payment via Paypal (friend and gift) to: soulmansean@yahoo.co.uk

Hi Neil, I am interested in the popcorn wylie if defo an orig. please confirm still available and will make pp payment. All best, sean

Willie Pickett - On The Stage of Life / Instrumental SoulSpot Orig. Vinyl cond: NM (very clean indeed!) Label cond: NM £200 (sorry no offers, I've priced this to sell) Postage (registered insured): £6 Payment via Paypal gift please. email me if interested.

For sale: Roger Hatcher: Sweetest Girl in the World / I'm Gonna Dedicate My Song to You. £200 Label: Excello US Orig Condition: VG++ (close to E-) light hiss at start but really clean copy. Labels generally clean 'X' pen mark on b-side. Listen to clip below from actual 45 for sale DivShare File - sweetest girl in the world.mp3 DivShare File - i_m gonna dedicate my song to you.mp3 Danny White: Keep My Woman Home / I'm Dedicating My Life. £60 Label: Atlas US Orig Condition: VG++ (close to E, plays great!) . Some label rubbing and small sticker on b-side. Listen to clip below from actual 45 for sale DivShare File - keep my woman home.mp3 The Cavaliers: We Go Together / The Tokays: (Marriage is Only) A State of Mind. £60 Label: Atlas US Orig Condition: Mint . Listen to clip below. Listen to clip below from actual 45 for sale DivShare File - we go together.mp3 DivShare File - _marriage is only_ a state of mind.mp3 Payment via PayPal. Please email me if interested or any questions: soulmansean@yahoo.co.uk Many thanks Sean

Hi all, I frequently use this site but never post anything, but this one has stirred me up to have my say. So here goes (sorry in advance for such a long post).. This is really saddening and frustrating news on three levels for me: First, as a regular at 6ts allnighter I'm truly gutted at the news , it's the combination of place and the night that make it so special and no where else is quite the same. There are lots of good Northern nights in London but the 100 is and always has been the centre, for me at least, I'd go as far as to say it's almost hallowed ground. Along with an ever enthusiastic crowd and superb music, its the place itself that helps to make the night so great. All the old photos, big 100 signs behind the stage, the dark dingy feel gives it such an authentic atmosphere to enjoy 60s music in. Ok, it can be moved and I'm sure Ady will do his best to find a fitting venue, but those us who remember when it moved to London Bridge will know it wasn't the same, the attendance soon fell and it didn't last long before moving back to the 100 club (thankfully!). It's not easy to find suitable venues in London, especially ones that have managers who are willing (or even able due to licensing) to put on allnighters. I do feel sorry for Ady to have to go through that again and wish him the best in his hunt for a suitable alternative (what sh*t news to come back from your holidays to). Secondly, 6ts aside, for such a legendary and historic venue to die is a tragedy. It is part of our cultural heritage and should be preserved as such, not as a museum but as a living venue with nearly 60 years of roots level music history behind it. The placed oozes with character and music history just as much as anywhere on Beal St or New Orleans. Lastly, I'm really angry that yet another faceless 'Investment' company can bully (and it is bullying) a small business like this into the dirt without a care or thought for the owner or importance of the place. I feel really sorry for Jeff Horton who in all his statements understandably seems in despair. After running the club through two generations (though lean and good times) to have this taken away from you and also lose your livelihood must be devastating. Let's be clear here, Chris Horton says the club is doing well but 80% of his takings are sucked out on rent and business rates. Not much has been said of Lazari Investment Limited who increased the rent by 45% two years ago, but here are a few things I've found out, Chris Lazari 'owns Forty-five acres across London, worth £450 million' and 'Lazari still plans to float the company, perhaps in three to five years' time when he hopes its portfolio will have topped £500m.'. See: https://chrislazari.crazybillionaire.org/chrislazari.php And he is 'the 125th richest British man in the Sunday Times Rich List 2010' See: https://www.greekrichlist.com/category/news/page/2/ To increase the rent of any small business by 45% is completely immoral on every level, especially if you are worth half a billion and must know that it will almost certainly drive a family business to close. I don't think donations are the answer , the club has lost 100K for the past three years, what is needed is Government or private intervention with a take over that allows Chris Horton to run the club with a realistic rent (not to even mention the unbelievable rates!). With enough publicity and high level and grass roots support I think even at this 11th hour it can happen (it has before). All the best to everybody! Sean

First LP was a really strange bootleg in a plain sleeve called 'Cruising with Mr Hollywood' in about 1981, obviously geared towards the Northern scene with tracks like Dynatones, Steinways, Jackie Wilson, Brenda Holloway, Leroy Taylor, etc. But also featuring 'commercial jingles and the sound of Mr Hollywood' - basically an English bloke doing an really corny intro about being Mr Hollywood and playing American radio adverts in between the tracks. I think the gist is that this was suppose to be a radio show. Really, really odd Lp and still have it! I've never seen it since, anybody else have a copy? Anybody know who the prat, Mr Hollywood ("here to put more dip in your hip, more stride in your glide, more cut in your strut"!!) is? Kind regards Sean

1) Marvin Gaye - What's going On 2) Marvin Gayes - Let's Get It On 3) Jackie Wilson - Beautiful Day 4) Tammi Terrell - Irestistable 5) Barbara Acklin - Seven Days of Night (nearly chose Love Makes A Woman) 6) Voices of East Harlem - Same (Can You Feel It is another fav) 7) Erma Franklin - Soul Sister 8) Natural Four - same 9) Leroy Hutson - Hutson II (hard choice between this and Love Oh Love and Hutson I) 10) Betty Wright - I Love the Way You Love (also Hard To Stop) Phew, so many could also be in there, Impresions, Curtis, Notations, Mark VI, Rotary Connection (Hey Love), Minnie Ripperton, Stevie, Aretha, Milton Wright, Marvin's 60's LPs, etc, etc