On Top Of The World - The Stafford All-Nighters Podcasts

and another upload this time from 16th & 29th September 1984.  Dj's on this recording are Guy Hennigan, Adam, Rob Smith and Dave "Dim" Lawton or his "His Imperial Dimness" from Cannock. 

Again many thanks to Mark Hanson for supplying the tape.

 

 

https://www.mixcloud.com/Chalkster/stafford-top-of-the-world-16th-29th-september-1984/

 

Look out for another later today as well.

Stafford 27th May, 19th August and 8th September. Gary, Keb Darge, Steve Smith, Chris King briefly, George Sharp, Robin and Pat.
https://www.mixcloud.com/Chalkster/stafford-top-of-the-world-27th-may-10th-august-8th-september/

Back to the podcasts and number 34 I think in the ever continuing story of the Stafford All-nighters.  Again we have Guy Hennigan and his 6th podcast.  As you would expect from Guy ba pretty diverse mix from Stafford anthems to some that might wanna be forgotten.

 

1. A.C. Reed - My Baby's Been Cheating - Cool
(Fred Goldsmith - Back Door Runner)
2. Buena Vistas - Go-Go - Unissued
3. Monique - I Wouldn't Believe - Maurci
4. Billy Lee Riley - Happy Man - Atco
(Otis Brown - Down The Road)
5. Curtis King - Bad Habits - Columbia
6. Joey Gee - Don't Blow Your Cool - ABC Paramount
(Tommy Bush)
7. Bunny Sigler - Comparatively Speaking - Decca
8. Jimmy Helms - You're Mine, You - Symbol
9. Castle Royal Band - The Little Floridy - Castle
(Herb Ward Orchestra - Theme From The Innocent Man)
10. Crystals (Featuring La La Brooks) - Are You Trying To Get Rid Of Me - Untied Artists
11. Elsie Strong - The Girl Rated Triple X - Le Grand
12. Gene Vell - I'm Calling My Baby - Whiz
(Oscar Toney Jnr - Depending On You)
13. Roscoe Gordon - You Got My Bait - Jomada
14. Haywood Lee - It's A Sin To Tell A Lie - Scamm Sound
15. Dan & The Clean Cuts - One Love, Not Two - Scepter
16. Johnny Cobb & The Attractions - Forget Him - Jaguar
(Ohio Untouchables" - Keep On)
17. Pal Rames/Rakes & The Prophets - Can't Deny The Hurt - Verve
(Court Davis - I Can't Deny)
19. Ray Zeiner - You Know You love - Poison Ring
20. Paulette - Love You Babe - Contact
(Patti J & The Contacts - Honest I Do)
21. Lonnett - Blue Jeans - M&S
(Thelma Lavern - I'm Coming Back Someday)
22. Compliments - Beware, Beware - Midas
23. James Kelly Duhon - In School - Jude
(Jimmy "Peaches" Johnson - Monday To Friday)
24. Charmers - Lookin For Trouble - PIP
25. Marva Lee - If You Can't Be True - Atco
(Martha Starr - Part Time Love)
26. Formations - Lonely Voice Of Love - MGM
(Ritchie Rome & The Empires - Lonely Voice)
27. The Shades Of Jade - It Was Wrong - Cenco
(New Yorkers - I Was Wrong)
28. Sonny Childe - Two Lovers - Polydor
(Daniel Day - She Needs Two Lovers)
29.The Tempests - Someday - Smash Lp.
(Bobby Paris) (Discovered by Martin Maylor, given to Keb but Keb gave it to Guy who managed to get the earlier set at the next Stafford and play it first!)
30. The Kalendars - It takes Two - Tee Vee
(Superbs - Taking A Gamble)
31. Robert "Red Top"Young - Your Future - Soulsations
(Danny Woods)
32. Vito & The Salutations - I'd Best Be Going - Sandbag

33. Jimmy Norman - This I Beg Of You - Samar

 

https://www.soulunderground.co.uk/StaffordTOTW/files/9e5e42a76f1b2ab0e7e2b72c9641847c-34.html

a dance at stafford top of the world 1968,same building same place,is this the upstairs room or downstairs room ? i know its much earlier than our time but what you think,thanks

jason

Just been listening to this on morning run, as you say Chalky some shockers!! but got to the Tempests!!!

Felt like I could start me trot over again to listen to it a second time!!

 

Thanks to you for putting these up Mr White don't think I've been listening to much else since you started your quest.

Your dedication deserves whole hearted recognition well done chap.

 

Best regards Mark

Latest podcast (number 34 or 35 i think?) telling the Story of the Stafford Allnighters and a 7th featuring the sounds from Guy Hennigan. Almost 200 records featured of Guys so far, quite some turnover in just 2 to 3 years. Little tribute to the Cybermen as well

https://www.soulunderground.co.uk/StaffordTOTW/files/992b512a047dae53a3d800b799f6f05b-35.html

Vicky Styles - The Tears Won't Stop Falling - Odex

Ghetto Boys - The Handwriting On The Wall - Tarx

Chester Mayfield & The Casuals - Throw It Out Of My Mind - Game

(Case Of Tyme - Going Out)

Chester St. Anthony - Together - A&M

(Chester Fields)

Curtis King - So Nice While It Lasted - Columbia

Debbie Rollins - Who Cares What People Say -

Marion James - That's My Man -

Jimmy Norman - You Crack Me Up - Little Star/Polo

Wilbur Reynolds - Tenderizer - CB

(Butch Baker & Mylestones - I've Only Got Myself To Blame)

Mike Varo - Watch Your Step - Unissued Acetate

Lee Bates - You Won't Do Right - Instant

Sonny Childe - Love Is In The Air - Music Factory

(Jaywalkers)

Monroe Taylor - Proud Guy - Chesapeake

Casinos - How Long Has It Been - Fraternity

Jimmy Norman - This I Beg Of You - Samar

Albert Jones - 15 Cent Love - Kapp

Joe King - Speak On Up - Prix

Soulful Two - Fi-Yi Dance - Pure Soul Music

Ann Heywood - Crook His Little Finger - Hondo

Crystals (featuring La La Brooks) - Are You Trying To Get Rid Of Me Baby - United Artists

(Honeybees - Do You Want My Love)

Donald Jenkins with Heart and Soul - Happy Days - Duchess

Earl Gaines - Is It Worth Anything - HBR

John Wesley & The Four Tees - Love Is Such A Funny thing - Melic

Ozz & His Spurlings - Somebody To Love - MIOB

(Franky jones - Need Somebody To Love)

Master 4 - Love Has Taken Wings - Tayster

Barons - I Got A Feeling - Etah

(Taylor Brooks & The Emperors - Gonna Be Loved)

Benny C Oliver & The Mellow Men - Make It Now - Ojobco

(Ray Agee - If You're Ever Gonna Love Me)

Victoria Williams & J.D. Leadbetter - Show Some Sign - Verve

Tommy Collins - I Wanta Thank You - TNT/Verve

(Jesse Herring & The Tru-glos - Thank You)

Chalky you're a star mate.

Chalky you're a star mate.

Bloody supernova!

thank you chalky

jason

Curtis King - so nice while it lasted..........like that 

Curtis King - so nice while it lasted..........like that 

Other side isn't bad either, on the previous podcast of Guy's stuff.

Finally got round to Pat Brady who played some fantastic records throughout the 80's and had one of the best sets around IMO, as you will hear with this podcast.  Hope you enjoy.  Some great photos too

 

https://www.soulunderground.co.uk/StaffordTOTW/files/cf2274fcfabaf7fbb62b1099cb92ef49-36.html

 

Junior McCants - Try Me For Your New Love - King

(Little Carl Carlton - Hey Girl We Are In Love)

Danny Moore - Somebody New - Allrite

(Leon Washington & Paris - You Found Someone New)

Herbert Hunter - Happy Go Lucky - Spar

Out Of Sights - My Woman's Love - Saru

(Clyde McPhatter - She Tried So Hard)

Hytones - You Don't Even Know My Name - Southern Arts/Bell

(Lee Otis Valentine & The Lost Souls - I Love You Just The Same)

Esther Grant - Let's Make The Most Out Of Love - Wilstone

(Pat Lewis - State Of Mind)

Barbara Carr - Messing With My Mind - Bar-Car

Vernon Garrett - I'm At the Crossroads - Ica

Roscoe Shelton - You're Still The One - T-Jaye

Lee Bates - Overnight Sensation - Magnolia

Brilliant Korners - Three Lonely Guys - Modern

(Chandlers)

Carl Henry Hall - Let Me Down Slowly - Mercury

(Howard Guyton - Don't Let Me Down)

Brooks Brothers - Looking For A Woman - Tay

Johnny Curtis - Born For You - Sumpter

(Marvin Stinton - Born A Fool)

James Carr - Lovers Competition - Goldwax

Timothy Wilson - (Hey Girl) Do You Love Me - Veep

Timmie Williams - Competition - Mala

Little John - Just Wait And See - GoGate

(Jimmie Raye - I'm The Only One. Played first by Pat before selling to Keb)

Gail Anderson - Be So Proud (You're In love) - Salvador

Nat Hall - Watch Yourself - Soul Boss

Little Charles - I Guess I'll Have To Take What's Left - Jewel

(Darrell Banks - Can't Get You Off My Mind)

Padded Cell - Mr Misery - Toddlin' Town

(Robbie Lawson)

Little John (The House Rocker) - Heartbreakin' Time - Martay

Johnny Curtis - The Soul Kind Of Love - Sumpter

(Brice Coefield)

Johnny Adams - Your Kind Of Love - Modern

Preston Peters - Got To Have Peace Of Mind - MM

(Eddie Jefferson - You Caused Me Heartches And Pain)

The Ovations - Won't You Call - Goldwax

Finally got round to Pat Brady who played some fantastic records throughout the 80's and had one of the best sets around IMO, as you will hear with this podcast.  Hope you enjoy.  Some great photos too

 

https://www.soulunderground.co.uk/StaffordTOTW/files/cf2274fcfabaf7fbb62b1099cb92ef49-36.html

 

Junior McCants - Try Me For Your New Love - King

(Little Carl Carlton - Hey Girl We Are In Love)

Danny Moore - Somebody New - Allrite

(Leon Washington & Paris - You Found Someone New)

Herbert Hunter - Happy Go Lucky - Spar

Out Of Sights - My Woman's Love - Saru

(Clyde McPhatter - She Tried So Hard)

Hytones - You Don't Even Know My Name - Southern Arts/Bell

(Lee Otis Valentine & The Lost Souls - I Love You Just The Same)

Esther Grant - Let's Make The Most Out Of Love - Wilstone

(Pat Lewis - State Of Mind)

Barbara Carr - Messing With My Mind - Bar-Car

Vernon Garrett - I'm At the Crossroads - Ica

Roscoe Shelton - You're Still The One - T-Jaye

Lee Bates - Overnight Sensation - Magnolia

Brilliant Korners - Three Lonely Guys - Modern

(Chandlers)

Carl Henry Hall - Let Me Down Slowly - Mercury

(Howard Guyton - Don't Let Me Down)

Brooks Brothers - Looking For A Woman - Tay

Johnny Curtis - Born For You - Sumpter

(Marvin Stinton - Born A Fool)

James Carr - Lovers Competition - Goldwax

Timothy Wilson - (Hey Girl) Do You Love Me - Veep

Timmie Williams - Competition - Mala

Little John - Just Wait And See - GoGate

(Jimmie Raye - I'm The Only One. Played first by Pat before selling to Keb)

Gail Anderson - Be So Proud (You're In love) - Salvador

Nat Hall - Watch Yourself - Soul Boss

Little Charles - I Guess I'll Have To Take What's Left - Jewel

(Darrell Banks - Can't Get You Off My Mind)

Padded Cell - Mr Misery - Toddlin' Town

(Robbie Lawson)

Little John (The House Rocker) - Heartbreakin' Time - Martay

Johnny Curtis - The Soul Kind Of Love - Sumpter

(Brice Coefield)

Johnny Adams - Your Kind Of Love - Modern

Preston Peters - Got To Have Peace Of Mind - MM

(Eddie Jefferson - You Caused Me Heartches And Pain)

The Ovations - Won't You Call - Goldwax

Thanks again Chalky

 

I agree - Pat was up there with the best in the 80's - mixing oldies, 60's newies and modern side by side. He used to have a half decent review section in Black Echoes too - early 80's.

 

Peter

 

Two more podcasts of Pat Brady Stafford memories for your listening pleasure.

 

Pat Brady: It's A Heartache

 

Accents - Who You Gonna Love - One-Derful

(Don Gardner)

Paramount Four - You Don't Know - Southern City

(Lost Souls - You Don't Know My Love)

Benny Freeman - Come On And Tell Her - Soundex

(Fortune Seekers - That's No Answer)

Accents - You Better Think Again - One-Derful

(Don Garnder)

Ascots - Sometimes I Wonder - Mir-A-Don

Sorokas - Gentle Touch - Sorokas

L.C. Robinson - Free And Easy - USA

Bobby Bowens & The Shades Of Magic - Gonna Love Somebody - Galactic Star

Jerry Cook - Blue Since I Lost My Baby - Audiodisc Studio Acetate

Donald Jenkins & The Daylighters - I've Settled Down - Cortland

Johnny Rogers & THe Nu-Tones - Make A Change - Amon

Jimmie & The Entertainers - New Girl - Toddlin' Town

(Johnny Hampton - Got To Know Her Name)

Nat Hall - Why (I Wanna Know) - Loop

(Jerome Artis & The Journeymen - Tell Me Why)

Tina Florence - Too Much For Me Baby - APT

(Cindy Scott - You're Too Good For Me Baby)

Jimmie Reed Jnr - I Ain't Going Nowhere - Mercury

(Emanual Laskey - My Baby (Ain't Going Nowhere)

The Bell Brothers - Give It Up - Bell-O-Sound

Jhamels - Road To Nowhere - Liberty

Softones - That's What Love Can Do - H&L

The Sheppards - Little Girl Lost - ABC Paramount

Billy Hambric - Talk To Me Baby - Fury

Buster Benton - Do As You Please - Twinight

Little Charles & The Sidewinders - It's A Heartache - Decca

(Sam Coltraine - Watch Out For The Heartache)

Cookie Scott - Your Love It Won Me Over - Orr

Contessa - I Need Your Love - Las-Bar

The Dream Merchants - Stop (You're Breaking My Heart) - Renee

(Walter & The Admerations - You're Breaking My Heart)

Frankie Karl - Don't Sleep to Long - Liberty

Clarence Reid - I Refuse To Give Up - Dial

 

Pat Brady: Pure Unadulterated Love 

 

Leon Farrell - Pure Unadulterated Love - Nation

(The Love Bandit - You're My One And Only)

Johnny Adams - One Day (You Gonna Come My Way) - Modern

Johnny Moore - You're The One To Blame - Bright Star

Josephine Taylor - Ain't Gonna Cry No More - Mar-V-Lus

Revlons - Oh Oh Oh (What A Love This Is) - Toy

Kontets/Kinettes - You Got Me Baby - International Studios Acetate

(Stanley Mitchell - Now You've Got Me Baby)

Louie Palmer - Don't Leave Me - Boot Heel

Lil Ernie Johnson & The Soul Blenders - Loving You - Ride

Larry Birdsong - Somebody Help Me - Sur-Speed

Wallace Johnson - Baby Go Ahead - Sansu

Stratoliners - What Do You Want With My Love - Federal

Cecil Lyde - I'll Make It On My Own - Alwest

(Charles Johnson. Oldie from Snaith)

Lady M - Please (Don 't Break My Heart) - Blue Parrot

The Monzas - Instant Love - Pacific

(Seven Souls - As True As Can Be)

Neil Kimble - If It Wasn't For The Children - TRC

(George Kirby - Just Can't Let You Go)

Soul Shakers - You're Turnin' - Teri De

The Sweet Delights - Baby Be Mine - Atco

Sam Hawkins - Hold On Baby - Blue Cat

Thelma Jones - Oh-Oh, Here Comes The Heartbreak - Barry

Gwen Stewart - You Took Me For A Fool - Call Me

Herbert Hunter - The Big Oak Tree - Poncello

Al & Jet - Nothing To Hide - Philips

(Jewels)

Joe & Mack - Don't You Worry - One-Derful

Uniques - Not Too long Ago - Paula

Teddy Greene - Cry - Capitol

Two more podcasts of Pat Brady Stafford memories for your listening pleasure.

 

Pat Brady: It's A Heartache

 

Accents - Who You Gonna Love - One-Derful

(Don Gardner)

Paramount Four - You Don't Know - Southern City

(Lost Souls - You Don't Know My Love)

Benny Freeman - Come On And Tell Her - Soundex

(Fortune Seekers - That's No Answer)

Accents - You Better Think Again - One-Derful

(Don Garnder)

Ascots - Sometimes I Wonder - Mir-A-Don

Sorokas - Gentle Touch - Sorokas

L.C. Robinson - Free And Easy - USA

Bobby Bowens & The Shades Of Magic - Gonna Love Somebody - Galactic Star

Jerry Cook - Blue Since I Lost My Baby - Audiodisc Studio Acetate

Donald Jenkins & The Daylighters - I've Settled Down - Cortland

Johnny Rogers & THe Nu-Tones - Make A Change - Amon

Jimmie & The Entertainers - New Girl - Toddlin' Town

(Johnny Hampton - Got To Know Her Name)

Nat Hall - Why (I Wanna Know) - Loop

(Jerome Artis & The Journeymen - Tell Me Why)

Tina Florence - Too Much For Me Baby - APT

(Cindy Scott - You're Too Good For Me Baby)

Jimmie Reed Jnr - I Ain't Going Nowhere - Mercury

(Emanual Laskey - My Baby (Ain't Going Nowhere)

The Bell Brothers - Give It Up - Bell-O-Sound

Jhamels - Road To Nowhere - Liberty

Softones - That's What Love Can Do - H&L

The Sheppards - Little Girl Lost - ABC Paramount

Billy Hambric - Talk To Me Baby - Fury

Buster Benton - Do As You Please - Twinight

Little Charles & The Sidewinders - It's A Heartache - Decca

(Sam Coltraine - Watch Out For The Heartache)

Cookie Scott - Your Love It Won Me Over - Orr

Contessa - I Need Your Love - Las-Bar

The Dream Merchants - Stop (You're Breaking My Heart) - Renee

(Walter & The Admerations - You're Breaking My Heart)

Frankie Karl - Don't Sleep to Long - Liberty

Clarence Reid - I Refuse To Give Up - Dial

 

Pat Brady: Pure Unadulterated Love 

 

Leon Farrell - Pure Unadulterated Love - Nation

(The Love Bandit - You're My One And Only)

Johnny Adams - One Day (You Gonna Come My Way) - Modern

Johnny Moore - You're The One To Blame - Bright Star

Josephine Taylor - Ain't Gonna Cry No More - Mar-V-Lus

Revlons - Oh Oh Oh (What A Love This Is) - Toy

Kontets/Kinettes - You Got Me Baby - International Studios Acetate

(Stanley Mitchell - Now You've Got Me Baby)

Louie Palmer - Don't Leave Me - Boot Heel

Lil Ernie Johnson & The Soul Blenders - Loving You - Ride

Larry Birdsong - Somebody Help Me - Sur-Speed

Wallace Johnson - Baby Go Ahead - Sansu

Stratoliners - What Do You Want With My Love - Federal

Cecil Lyde - I'll Make It On My Own - Alwest

(Charles Johnson. Oldie from Snaith)

Lady M - Please (Don 't Break My Heart) - Blue Parrot

The Monzas - Instant Love - Pacific

(Seven Souls - As True As Can Be)

Neil Kimble - If It Wasn't For The Children - TRC

(George Kirby - Just Can't Let You Go)

Soul Shakers - You're Turnin' - Teri De

The Sweet Delights - Baby Be Mine - Atco

Sam Hawkins - Hold On Baby - Blue Cat

Thelma Jones - Oh-Oh, Here Comes The Heartbreak - Barry

Gwen Stewart - You Took Me For A Fool - Call Me

Herbert Hunter - The Big Oak Tree - Poncello

Al & Jet - Nothing To Hide - Philips

(Jewels)

Joe & Mack - Don't You Worry - One-Derful

Uniques - Not Too long Ago - Paula

Teddy Greene - Cry - Capitol

Thanks Chalky

 

Top man.

 

Peter

fantastic music and memories once again chalky,thank you,i always loved pats stafford spots,i think he often gets overlooked compared with guy,keb etc but he always delivered the goods at the greatest soul venue that ever was in my opinion,such an exiting time the stafford era was for me

jason

Thanks guys for the comments and feedback, always appreciated.  I'm just about finished with Pat's fourth, podcast 39 believe it or not.  I though I would struggle to get a dozen or so done.

Hardly the wilderness years eh Chalks.  Great stuff, really enjoyed em all

Hardly the wilderness years eh Chalks.  Great stuff, really enjoyed em all

 

 It's only the wilderness years to them that thought Northern Soul died when the casino shut.  I've still loads of tracks and a few more DJ's to cover yet, George Sharp. Jimmy Wensiora, Chris Plant, Butch, more Keb, Guy and Dave Thorley as well. 

Surprised to see Lady M in Pat's set - can't remember hearing that played often?

 It's only the wilderness years to them that thought Northern Soul died when the casino shut.  I've still loads of tracks and a few more DJ's to cover yet, George Sharp. Jimmy Wensiora, Chris Plant, Butch, more Keb, Guy and Dave Thorley as well. 

Agreed.

I believe more quality records were introduced to the scene after Wigan shut.

(....pause for bricks been thrown....)

 

Somewhere in the garage there are a couple of Live at the TOTW tapes.

See if I can dig them out.

 

I am very interested in seeing/hearing George's sets.

I always liked Mr Sharp and think he is often forgotten. and under recognised.

Him and Mr Pearson used to promote some very innovative nights in Bradford in the early 80s.

Very educational/inspirational and sparked my passage from routine club classic sounds to rare/newies.

 

 

Keep up the good work

Agreed.I believe more quality records were introduced to the scene after Wigan shut.(....pause for bricks been thrown....) Somewhere in the garage there are a couple of Live at the TOTW tapes.See if I can dig them out. I am very interested in seeing/hearing George's sets.I always liked Mr Sharp and think he is often forgotten. and under recognised.Him and Mr Pearson used to promote some very innovative nights in Bradford in the early 80s.Very educational/inspirational and sparked my passage from routine club classic sounds to rare/newies.  Keep up the good work

Thanks Steve and I would love to hear the live tapes

More Stafford memories of Pat brady with a fourth podcast deicated to pPat's spins.  Some great tracks in this one IMO.

 

https://www.soulunderground.co.uk/StaffordTOTW/files/100a3551426f54d644ed312987d670fb-39.html

 

Teddy Greene - Gotta Love You More - Capitol

Faustus - Baby Please - Gamble

August Moon - You're Together Baby - O-Gee

(Moving Parts)

Wilee McEwen - Hello Darling - STBY

(Freddie Williams - Goodbye Baby)

Charades - You Better Believe It - Hit Parade

Arabians - Let Me Try - Staff

Eddie Foster - Closer Together - Ocampo

Danny Woods - You Had Me Fooled - Correc-Tone

Montclairs - Wait For Me - Sunburst

Cannonball - No Good To Cry - Knightsbridge

Tommy Tate - What Gives You The Right - Sundance

Unlimited Four - I Wanna Be Happy - Chanson

Rayford Tucker - If You Need More Time (Time Will Tell) - Sandpiper

Whispering Shadows - Stop The World - Mr D's

Theo-Coff Invasion - Lucky Day - Dearborn

James Carr - Fools Run Away - Goldwax

Bill Coday - Right On Baby - Cajon

Oscar Boyd - Little Sweet Things You Do - Hermes

(Eric Lomax & The Lovers - The Things You Do For Love)

Reggie LaMont - Can't Get Along Without You - Mamies

Finnegan's Wake - You Blew It - Val

Kenny Smith & The Maximum Feeling - Everybody Knows I Love You - Kogan

(James Phelps)

Leroy Horne - Don't Come Back - Pompeii

(Billy Hambric??)

Otis Lee - Hard Road To Hoe - Quaint

(Lee Blackmore & The Soul Searchers - It's A Hard Road To Hoe)

Michael Christian - If I Can't Have You - Concept

(Nolan Chance & The Constellations - No One Else Will Do)

Maurice Williams - What Can A Man Do - Unissued Beltone Acetate

Willie Tee - Please Don't Go - Nola

(George Wydell)

Sir Caesar - Show Me The Time - Ride

(Big Joe Turner - That's The Kinda Man I Am)

Thanks Steve and I would love to hear the live tapes

Hi Chalky,

I paid a visit to the garage on saturday......I had a root in the boxes containing the tapes.

good news is there are probably 100 or so.......bad news is about half don't have track listings.

 

I have dug a couple out with track listings.

Its a job for someone with more patience and inclination than I possess

pm me if you want to know from who etc.

best regards

steve

I'm adding the Stafford Story to a blog which can be viewed at

 

https://thestaffordstory.wordpress.com/2013/10/05/4/

 

The first three podcast are already up.  It will take some time to upload the 40 odd podcasts.  These can still be viewed on the web site which will be moving to a new host soon as well.

Ok all podcasts have now been moved to its new home, dedicated solely to the Stafford Story.

 

They can be found at https://thestaffordstory.wordpress.com

 

If you look down the left hand side of the page you will see an orange feed speaker type icon  and it says atb the side subscribe in a reader.  click on that it will then take you to a page that gives you a few options for which to subscribe it with one being iTunes.  Subscribe and they should download automatically for you.  Happy listening.

 

A page will be added for flyer and other memorabilia and a page just for photographs in time.

 

 

 

Fantastic resource. Thanks for the introduction to so many wonderful records i missed hearing at the time and which have become firm favourites now.

Chalky I can't go back through 5 pages of stuff to see if you had this one but just in case you haven't got it as a cover up, just saw this

 

CASTLE'S ROYAL BAND - THE LITTLE FLORIDAY (Instr) // MISTY - CASTLE

Chalky I can't go back through 5 pages of stuff to see if you had this one but just in case you haven't got it as a cover up, just saw this

CASTLE'S ROYAL BAND - THE LITTLE FLORIDAY (Instr) // MISTY - CASTLE

Guy H's old Herb Ward Orch. - "Theme From An Innocent Man" (Instr) c/u from Stafford

Thanks Pete. It is in one of the podcasts for Guy already. Post number 205.

 

More Stafford memories of Pat brady with a fourth podcast deicated to pPat's spins.  Some great tracks in this one IMO.

 

https://www.soulunderground.co.uk/StaffordTOTW/files/100a3551426f54d644ed312987d670fb-39.html

 

Teddy Greene - Gotta Love You More - Capitol

Faustus - Baby Please - Gamble

August Moon - You're Together Baby - O-Gee

(Moving Parts)

Wilee McEwen - Hello Darling - STBY

(Freddie Williams - Goodbye Baby)

Charades - You Better Believe It - Hit Parade

Arabians - Let Me Try - Staff

Eddie Foster - Closer Together - Ocampo

Danny Woods - You Had Me Fooled - Correc-Tone

Montclairs - Wait For Me - Sunburst

Cannonball - No Good To Cry - Knightsbridge

Tommy Tate - What Gives You The Right - Sundance

Unlimited Four - I Wanna Be Happy - Chanson

Rayford Tucker - If You Need More Time (Time Will Tell) - Sandpiper

Whispering Shadows - Stop The World - Mr D's

Theo-Coff Invasion - Lucky Day - Dearborn

James Carr - Fools Run Away - Goldwax

Bill Coday - Right On Baby - Cajon

Oscar Boyd - Little Sweet Things You Do - Hermes

(Eric Lomax & The Lovers - The Things You Do For Love)

Reggie LaMont - Can't Get Along Without You - Mamies

Finnegan's Wake - You Blew It - Val

Kenny Smith & The Maximum Feeling - Everybody Knows I Love You - Kogan

(James Phelps)

Leroy Horne - Don't Come Back - Pompeii

(Billy Hambric??)

Otis Lee - Hard Road To Hoe - Quaint

(Lee Blackmore & The Soul Searchers - It's A Hard Road To Hoe)

Michael Christian - If I Can't Have You - Concept

(Nolan Chance & The Constellations - No One Else Will Do)

Maurice Williams - What Can A Man Do - Unissued Beltone Acetate

Willie Tee - Please Don't Go - Nola

(George Wydell)

Sir Caesar - Show Me The Time - Ride

(Big Joe Turner - That's The Kinda Man I Am)

 

Absolute class love this lot cheers Chalky

The website has had a makeover, freshened it up.

 

https://www.soulunderground.co.uk/StaffordTOTW/

 

A rogues gallery has also been added with all the photos in one place.  120 odd added so far with more to follow.

 

https://www.soulunderground.co.uk/photos/

The website has had a makeover, freshened it up.

 

https://www.soulunderground.co.uk/StaffordTOTW/

 

A rogues gallery has also been added with all the photos in one place.  120 odd added so far with more to follow.

 

https://www.soulunderground.co.uk/photos/

Oh Noooo the one & only George Sharp, that's me done now, sat in front of this great pod cast for hours  , this man is the Number 1 for me, a true legend

Brand new podcast uploaded today featuring the spins of the George Sharp. He had one helluva collection back then both newies and oldies.  Hopefully I will get to record a second of George's tomorrow.

 

George Sharp: The Feeling Is Real

 

George Pepp - The Feeling Is Real - Coleman

Norma Jenkins & The Dolls - The Airplane Song - Maltese

Telma Lavern - Baby Don’t Leave Me - Northern De-La

Connie Van Dyke - The Words Won’t Come - Wheelsville

Albert Williams - I’m In Your Corner - Checker

Dusty Wilson - Can’t Do Without You - Bronze

Blues Busters - I Can’t Believe That You’ve Gone - Bra

(Jimmy Docket - I’m Worried)

Andy Mack - Later Than You Think - Chess

Damon Fox - Packin’ Up - Fairmount

Lester Tipton - This Won’t Change - LaBeat

E. Williams - Trade My Soul - Jaadee

Bob & Fred - I’ll Be On My Way - Big Mack

Big Frank Murphy - It’s All Over But The Pain - Philips

George Tinley & The Modern Redcaps - I Ain’t Gonna Worry About You - Doo Wopp

Buster & James - Count The Tears - CeeJam

Blue Jays - (It Depends On The) Point Of View - Jay

Gino Washington - Like My Baby (Inst) - Do De Re

Arin Demain - Silent Treatment - Blue Star

Jackie Beavers - A Love That Never Grows Cold - Revilot

Sonny Fishback - Heartbreaking Man - Out A Site

Tootsie Rollers - Give Me Love - Me-O

(Silky Hargreaves - Gotta Have Love)

The Tempos - I’ll Never Forget You - Diamond Jim

Misty Moore - Little Things - Pzazz

Maria Tynes - The Queen is On Her Knees - Uptown

Roy hamilton - You can Count On me - MGM

Seminoles - I Can’t Stand It - Checkmate

The Righteous Brothers - Bring Your Love To Me - Moonglow

George Smith - I’ve Had It - Turntable

Paris - Sleepless Nights - Doc

Pat Lewis - No One To love - Solid Hit

Compliments - The Time Of Her Life - Congress

(Arin Demain)

Brooks O’Dell - You Better Make Your Mind Up - Bell

The website has had a makeover, freshened it up.

 

https://www.soulunderground.co.uk/StaffordTOTW/

 

A rogues gallery has also been added with all the photos in one place.  120 odd added so far with more to follow.

 

https://www.soulunderground.co.uk/photos/

Hi Chalky

 

I can't get the pictures in rogues gallery to work properly - when you click on them to enlarge the image it just goes to a blank screen?

 

 

Peter

 

PS - It's just some of the images mate.

The website has had a makeover, freshened it up.

 

https://www.soulunderground.co.uk/StaffordTOTW/

 

A rogues gallery has also been added with all the photos in one place.  120 odd added so far with more to follow.

 

https://www.soulunderground.co.uk/photos/

Enjoyed looking through the pics mate.

 

Thanks

 

 

Peter

Which pictures didn't work mate?  One or two will do so I can check.  The ones I checked earlier all worked ok.

Which pictures didn't work mate?  One or two will do so I can check.  The ones I checked earlier all worked ok.

The fifth one with Dave T posing in his flash suit won't work Chalks

 

Peter

Photos should all be ok now, they are here.  Added some more including some cracking ones of Pete Lawson.

A second set of George Sharp's contribution to The Stafford Story has just been uploaded.  Greqat mix of Classic rarities, Stafford Newies and the odd Stafford classic or two.

 

Over 200 photos inn the site as well now.

 

George Sharp: It'll Never Be Over For Me 

 

Capitols - Ooh What You’re Doing To Me - Omen

Relatives - I’m Just Looking For A Love - Almont

Larry Laster - That’s Just What You Did - Duo Virgo

Lee Harvey - Only True Love - J-Gems

Audrey Atkins - Down Came My Tears - Petal

Johnny Rome - Let Me Pour All My Love Into Your Heart - Philips

Versatiles - Cry Like A Baby - Staff

The Expressions - You Better Know It - Federal

Ron Baxter - This Is It - Ole 9

The Channels - I’ve Got My Eyes On You - Groove

Gary & Gary - I’m Leaving (For Parts Unknown) - Arock

The Brooks Brothers - Looking For A Woman - Tay

Danny Moore - Somebody New - Allrite

Larry Clinton - She’s Wanted - Dynamo

Ray Agee - I’m Losing Again - Soultown

Bob & Earl - Baby Doll - Tempe

Bill Miranda - Could’ve Had A Good Thing Going - Queens

Other Brothers - I’m Gonna Find Love - Pet

(Oscar Jackson)

Headlines - He’s Looking For A Love - Luau

AC Reed - My Baby’s Been Cheatin’ - Cool

Kenard - What Did You Gain - Doré

Sequins - Try My Love - Detroit Sound

Connie Van Dyke - Don’t Do Nothing I Wouldn’t Do - Wheelsville

The Exceptions - Baby You Know I Need You - Groovy Grooves

Jo Ann Garrett - Whole New Plan - Chess

Jim Nabbie - Look Here Girl - RPI

Ron Baxter - I Got To Know - Ole 9

Phonetics - Don’t Let Love Get You Down - Trudel

Betty Turner & The Chevelles - The Winds Kept Laughing - Crescent

Capitols - Can’t Deny That I Love You - Omen

Bill Miranda - Count Your Teardrops - Queens

Rufus Wonder & The Additions - Under The Moon - Lendo

Timi Yuro - It’ll Never Be Over For Me - Liberty

Chalky

 

As we speak, I'm listening on my phone to these (it has unlimited internet unlike at home - but quite good acoustics too).

 

I can't tell you how much I'm enjoying the George Sharp sets. Totally brilliant - knockout - awesome. 

 

Your obvious massive effort and knowledge in compiling all these podcasts makes them priceless.

 

Thank you - fabulous stuff - just looking forward to the next one 

 

Cheers

 

Richard

Only just seen the above Richard, thank you very much, the comments are greatly appreciated.

 

This morning I've added the next installemnt featuring the records of Steve Smith who managed the "oldies" room for Dave.  Great selection of tracks that were both old (underplayed) and new at the time.

 

https://www.soulunderground.co.uk/StaffordTOTW/files/0be50adee2323b7a568333226ab0bae8-42.html

 

Reggie Alexander - Its Better - Boss

William Cummings - Make My Love A Hurtin´ Thing - Bang Bang

Jess Johnson - Left Out - Old Town

Kell Osborne - Law Against A Heartbreaker - Highland Willie Hightower - Because I Love You - Capitol

(Robert Banks cover up bought from Pete Lawson)

De-Vons - Someone To Treat Me - King

(King sisters)

Linda Queen - Where Can My Baby Be - Rod

Bobby Sheen - Something New To Do - Warner Brothers

Valerie Lamar - Shame

(Ann Sexton, sold to Dave Thorley)

Moses Smith - Come On, Let Me Love You - Cotillion

Jades - Lucky Fellow - Mode

Jim And Lee - Let Go Baby - Smash

(Shirley and Jessie)

Bands Of Gold - It’s Over - Smash

Billy Storm - Please Don´t Mention Her Name - HBR

(sold to George)

The Witches - She’s Got You Now - Bang

Wooden Nickels - Nobody But You - Omen

Duke and Leonard - Just do the best i can - Stomp Town

Edwin Riley - I love my baby - Sunni

Charles Drain - Stop & Think It Over - Top Track

Karmello Brooks - Tell Me Baby - Milestone

Oracles - I Ain’t Got Time - O-M

Tee Fletcher - Thank You Baby - Josie

Jive Five - You’re A Puzzle - Untied Artists

Maurice Jackson - Forever My Love - Weis

Mark Lloyd - When I’m Gonna Find Her - Parlophone

(Borrowed from Gilly and played three times one night

The second podcast to feature Steve Smith's record from the days of Stafford.

 

https://www.soulunderground.co.uk/StaffordTOTW/files/46fa7c4627f85b463494613e7eec84b0-43.html

 

Willie Walker - Jerk It With Soul - Taste

Sunlover’s - My Poor Heart - Breakthorugh

Sam Dees - Lonely For You baby - SSS

(Dan Brantley)

Chuck Holiday - Just Can’t Trust Nobody - Gloria

Calvin & The Twilights - Bashful Boy - Har-Low

(Sold to Keb or Steve Phyllis ?)

Exceptions - Baby You know I Need You - Groovey Groove

Rees Flores - Look Into My Heart - M&H

Soul Bros Inc - Pyramid - Golden Eye

George Smith - I’ve Had It - Turntable

Gene Barbour & The Cavaliers - I Need A Love - HIT

Sweet Three - That’s The Way It Is (When A Girl’s In Love) - Decca

Tate - Love Shop - Cloverstreet

Lee Edwards & His Continentals - (I’ve Got To have Her) Need I Say More - Lantic Gold Sound

(Continental, sold to Dave Thorley)

The Ramblers featuring Little Preston - So Sad - Trumpet

The Turks - The Bad Brought The Good - DJO

(Sold to Dave Thorley)

Joey Gee - It’s More Than I Deserve - ABC Paramount

Gambrells - You Better Move - Carla

(Detroit Girls)

Demures - Raining Teardrops - Brunswick

Betty Wilson - I’m Yours - Dayco

Charlotte Tillman - Baby I’m Serious - Josie

Fabulous Moonlighters - For Granted - Blue Eagle

(Sold to Dave Thorley)

Dickie Wonder - Nobody Knows - Sounds Of Soul

Les Chansonettes - Don’t Let Him Hurt You - Shrine

The Enticers - Calling For Your Love - Cotillion

Linda Queen - I Feel The Pain - Rod

For all you Modern Soul lovers, a set as played by Soul Sam in early 1984 at Stafford and other venues of the time.

 

https://www.soulunderground.co.uk/StaffordTOTW/files/298864af961fdc34c63547eb6bb3c8de-44.html

 

The Latest - Starting Over - Ransom Records

Bridget Cooper - Get into The Love Groove - Birdie

Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes - Don’t Give Me Up - Philly World

The Chi-Lites - I Keep Coming Back To You - Private I

Junior Walker & The All-Stars - In And Out - Motown (Blow Your House Down Lp)

Terri Wells - I’ll Be Around - London/Philly World

Clarence Jackson - Wrap It Up - R&R

The Jones Girls - You Can’t Have My Love - PIR

The Fresh Band - Come Back Lover - Ar ’N Be Records

Bobby Womack - Tell Me Why - Beverley Glen

Rome Jeffries - Good Love - Rain records

Jocelyn Brown - Somebody Else’s Guy - Vinyl Dreams

The Detroit Spinners - Right Or Wrong - Atlantic

The Ritchie Family - Real Love - RCA (All Night All long Lp)

Funk Deluxe - This Time - Salsoul

Evan Rogers - Stay Here With Me - RCA

Starpoint - It’s All Yours - Elektra

Chalky, seriously you ought to be inducted into the NS Hall of Fame for the work you've done here, I don't like all of the music, but so what, to produce a historical record like this and then back it up with the tunes as well, it's just an amazing piece of work and an absolute education.  One of these days I'll download the lot.  I really appreciate the work you've done here and hopefully everyone else will agree that this is one of the best things ever to appear on Soul Source.

Take a bow Son 

 

Thank you so much for the kind words Pete, means a lot.

I wouldn't expect anyone to like all the records, even I don't like all the records but it is about a bit more than that, or I would like to think it is.  Stafford like any other venue had its share of turkeys but they have to be included for accuracy.

 

Again thanks.

 

P.S.  Somehow I don't think you will like the last one   or the next 

P.S. Just counted and there are so far 45 podcasts.

And for those who haven't visited the site for a while there are now galleries for flyers/adverts and photos.

 

Photos...

https://www.soulunderground.co.uk/photos/

 

Flyers & adverts

https://www.soulunderground.co.uk/flyers/

Agree with Pete. Until I downloaded these podcasts I'd never heard Ree Flores, Eric Mercury, Jesse Henderson … the list goes on. So cheers Chalky and seasons greetings to you.

Best

Mike

Agree with Pete. Until I downloaded these podcasts I'd never heard Ree Flores, Eric Mercury, Jesse Henderson … the list goes on. So cheers Chalky and seasons greetings to you.

Best

Mike

 

Thanks Mike and seasons greeting to you and everyone else.

Had some time to myself so a second podcast for your listening from Soul Sam, be warned you 60's lovers it is Modern Soul, much of it new or recent at the time they were played in around 1984.

 

https://www.soulunderground.co.uk/StaffordTOTW/files/7963e6f0035d82a1f5a88348d47bdb93-45.html

 

Major Lance - Are You Leaving Me - Kat Family

Lenny Welch - You Picked A Fine Time (To Change Your Mind) - Big Apple

Julius Brown - Never Too late - West End

Al McCall - Hard Times - West End

Samson & Delilah - I Can Feel Your Love Slipping Away - Saturn

Mel Stewart - No Work, No Play - Mercury

Ivan Neville (Neville Brothers) - Dance Your Blues Away - Cookie

Bill - Space Lady - Dollar Bill

Richard Caiton - Where Is The Love - J.B.’s Records

Ronnie Dyson - All Over Your Face - Cotillion

Timmy Thomas - Gotta Give A Little Love - Gold Mountain

Mother Fox - Fallen Into Love - Shabang

Luther Vandross - For The Sweetness Of Your Love - Epic

Circle City Band - Magic - Circle City Records

Pure Energy featuring Lisa Stevens - Love Game - Prism

Jan Leslie Holmes - I’m Your Superman - Jay Jay Records

Jamie Lynn - You Ain’t Got No Money - Salsoul

Kinky Foxx - So Different - Sound Of New York