Gene-r Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Playing through some CDs last night over a malt whisky nightcap, I stumbled over "I Got A Good Thing Going" by the Executive Four on Lumar. I played it again just to remind myself what a brilliant group vocal stomper it is! Are there still only two known copies of this? My belief is that it was first played covered up (Richard Searling?) as Robert L. Martin around 1979. This hissy copy went to Ion Tskalis, via Ray Evans, around 1985 - at this point it was a complete one-off. In 1987, Tim Ashibende turned up the only other copy in unplayed condition, as I remember it being on his list in April that year. Have any others surfaced in the last 20 years? And as a matter of curiosity, what would be a realistic value on it? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark Bicknell Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 (edited) Did 'Tim of Tod' not locate a few copies of this sometime back or is that just rumour??? Mark Bicknell. Edited March 9, 2007 by Mark Bicknell Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ted Massey Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 (edited) Playing through some CDs last night over a malt whisky nightcap, I stumbled over "I Got A Good Thing Going" by the Executive Four on Lumar. I played it again just to remind myself what a brilliant group vocal stomper it is! Are there still only two known copies of this? My belief is that it was first played covered up (Richard Searling?) as Robert L. Martin around 1979. This hissy copy went to Ion Tskalis, via Ray Evans, around 1985 - at this point it was a complete one-off. In 1987, Tim Ashibende turned up the only other copy in unplayed condition, as I remember it being on his list in April that year. Have any others surfaced in the last 20 years? And as a matter of curiosity, what would be a realistic value on it? I bought that of Tim for £220 apparently the b side is a doowop thing. a few turned up in the mid 90's. been giving it a blast in the last few sets and it seems to be taking of. i think there was one on the Bay last year and i only went for 650 i think a bargain Edited March 9, 2007 by Tedsoul Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Gasher Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 apparently only 10 copies found via Zookeeper Tim never seen any since. A real hard piece..but what a tune.. Sounds like Batman theme at the chorus Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Quinvy Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 apparently only 10 copies found via Zookeeper Tim never seen any since. A real hard piece..but what a tune.. Sounds like Batman theme at the chorus Got to be one of the best sax breaks ever. Well 'ard 45, Tim auctioned one recently, think he said it went for £1800. So my bid of a grand was a bit out then. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Gasher Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 I guess you were slightly off then and Is that AVATAR Shifty's scooter?? looks like it to me.. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Barry Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 I guess you were slightly off then and Is that AVATAR Shifty's scooter?? looks like it to me.. I'm sure I saw Shifty's scooter in Warrington last summer - as a matter of fact I'm positive....but what was he doing up here. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Quinvy Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 I guess you were slightly off then and Is that AVATAR Shifty's scooter?? looks like it to me.. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 apparently only 10 copies found via Zookeeper Tim never seen any since. A real hard piece..but what a tune.. Sounds like Batman theme at the chorus not 100% mate but sure Andy said there was only 6 or 7 from the little find of Tims. I can check if you wanna know for sure? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Trevski Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 (edited) good thing going - executive four - lumar 15927 refosoul Cracking tune This, and the Del-Tours epitomise storming northen rarities for me! Edited March 9, 2007 by Trevski Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ted Massey Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 good thing going - executive four - lumar 15927 refosoul Cracking tune This, and the Del-Tours epitomise storming northen rarities for me! always get them dancing to E4 but the Deltours gave up with it eventually, never got the response it deserved Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest uroffal Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 always get them dancing to E4 but the Deltours gave up with it eventually, never got the response it deserved Great records both of 'em - always loved the Deltours Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest CapitolSC Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Executive four storming TUNE. When Ion first got it,the record fell behind a radiator it was panic stations as you can imagine but he managed to get it out without any damage Al H Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Gasher Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 not 100% mate but sure Andy said there was only 6 or 7 from the little find of Tims. I can check if you wanna know for sure? NOT GONNA FIGHT OVER 3 OR 4 COPIES ARE WE CHALKSTER MATE? UNLESS THEYRE ACTUALLY FOR ME AND YOU Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 NOT GONNA FIGHT OVER 3 OR 4 COPIES ARE WE CHALKSTER MATE? UNLESS THEYRE ACTUALLY FOR ME AND YOU Nah mate but some do like to be exact with the quantities knocking about. I wish there was a copy for us both proper northern. Ted, the Deltours worth every penny just for the clapping in t'middle Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Are there still only two known copies of this? My belief is that it was first played covered up (Richard Searling?) as Robert L. Martin around 1979. This hissy copy went to Ion Tskalis, via Ray Evans, around 1985 - at this point it was a complete one-off. In 1987, Tim Ashibende turned up the only other copy in unplayed condition, as I remember it being on his list in April that year. Have any others surfaced in the last 20 years? And as a matter of curiosity, what would be a realistic value on it? I thought thewre was at least two copies before the little batch turned up. Know Butch was playing this out mid 80's, was this the one Tim turned up? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tony Smith Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 not 100% mate but sure Andy said there was only 6 or 7 from the little find of Tims. I can check if you wanna know for sure? There was deffo a few more in the states at the time, a guy I got Joe Matthews(Kool Kat) off had 3 copies, all went to doo-wop collectors, I balked at $350, silly me. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Trev Thomas Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 there were a few copies around in mid 90's, pat prady had a couple i got one & gary field had the other one, they were £400 if memory serves me right Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ted Massey Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 I thought thewre was at least two copies before the little batch turned up. Know Butch was playing this out mid 80's, was this the one Tim turned up? Chalky i got the one Tim had Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ted Massey Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 You are - executive 4 - lumar 15948 refosoul Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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