Pete S Posted October 11, 2008 Posted October 11, 2008 (edited) Here's a nice selection of what are as far as I know, unreleased tracks on original acetates. If any did get a release, then I'm sure someone on here will know. I'll post them up one at a time all under this post.I would be looking for offers for these. Edited October 12, 2008 by Pete S
Pete S Posted October 11, 2008 Author Posted October 11, 2008 You can clearly hear Van McCoy and Kendra Spottswood on the backing vocals, Pete. Sounds a little bit like Van singing, too, but I wouldn't swear to that. Van was on staff at April Music at this time so he probably was involved with demos of songs besides those he wrote himself... Powerful version though Tone, what do you think...I actually thought the vocalist maybe white!
Pete S Posted October 11, 2008 Author Posted October 11, 2008 Hi Pete, I have the - Never leave me - Acetate as Ortheia Barnes - sombody told me Ady C sold another Acetate to Dave Flynn, no idea whether that is true, Ady, Dave? anyhow I've had this via a mate on Mp3 for some time now.... Mal Interesting you mention Ortheia Barnes Malc, because this acetate has Mickays typed on the label. Is it the exact same cut?
Guest TONY ROUNCE Posted October 11, 2008 Posted October 11, 2008 Powerful version though Tone, what do you think...I actually thought the vocalist maybe white! Yes, it's great - better than Major's, too. The more I hear it, the more I think it IS Van McCoy singing. I've just played a few of his own records of the period for comparison, and there are many vocal similarities between what's on them and what's on here. To be fair - and in reference to your comment - on many of those MOR things he recorded for Columbia he doesn't sound very black, either... Whoever can afford to buy it will be a very fortunate collector, IMO...
TEDDY EDDY Posted October 11, 2008 Posted October 11, 2008 have this on a gary spencer tape from years ago , always loved it. how much ? i sold yhis to gary spencer ages ago ,played a couple of times at the livingstone forumm allnighters,,, sure tef used to request it ,cliff
Pete S Posted October 11, 2008 Author Posted October 11, 2008 Could everyone please stop asking me how much I want for them the idea is you make me an offer and I say no
Rbman Posted October 11, 2008 Posted October 11, 2008 Could everyone please stop asking me how much I want for them the idea is you make me an offer and I say no ......
Makemvinyl Posted October 11, 2008 Posted October 11, 2008 Could everyone please stop asking me how much I want for them the idea is you make me an offer and I say no nothing changes.
Pete S Posted October 11, 2008 Author Posted October 11, 2008 nothing changes. Yeah it does. People have made some offers now. I'll get back to everyone soon as I can, cheers.
Ernie Andrews Posted October 11, 2008 Posted October 11, 2008 Yeah it does. People have made some offers now. I'll get back to everyone soon as I can, cheers. Pete when do the offers stop as I cant hear them till monday as my soundcard on my home computer is shagged! Regards Steve
Mal C Posted October 11, 2008 Posted October 11, 2008 Interesting you mention Ortheia Barnes Malc, because this acetate has Mickays typed on the label. Is it the exact same cut? same cut, to be honest the recording I have is pretty bad, but as far as I can tell... Thanks for the scan.. m
Guest REVILOT Posted October 11, 2008 Posted October 11, 2008 You can clearly hear Van McCoy and Kendra Spottswood on the backing vocals, Pete. Sounds a little bit like Van singing, too, but I wouldn't swear to that. Van was on staff at April Music at this time so he probably was involved with demos of songs besides those he wrote himself... Could well be The Spellbinders, or version of that group...
Guest Posted October 11, 2008 Posted October 11, 2008 Could everyone please stop asking me how much I want for them the idea is you make me an offer and I say no ok ill give you £100 the lot
Pete S Posted October 11, 2008 Author Posted October 11, 2008 Pete when do the offers stop as I cant hear them till monday as my soundcard on my home computer is shagged! Regards Steve I can keep it open for say 7 days?
Sunnysoul Posted October 12, 2008 Posted October 12, 2008 Could well be The Spellbinders, or version of that group... No , it is definitely Van McCoy , albeit singing in a slightly lower key than usual from his solo recordings.
Guest TONY ROUNCE Posted October 12, 2008 Posted October 12, 2008 No , it is definitely Van McCoy , albeit singing in a slightly lower key than usual from his solo recordings. I had a few more Van fans listen to it last night and they all agree with you and I that it's him. This is actually Van's natural range - he sounds just like this on some of his Columbia 45s and albums of the period... ...so you and I can agree on something for once!
Pete S Posted October 12, 2008 Author Posted October 12, 2008 Pete, i´m pretty sure this is Buddy Ace not Bobby Bland, released on Duke as flipside of "screaming please". Not sure why it says B. Bland on the label though.. Thorsten Yep two people have now told me this, strange it saying Bobby Bland though.
Pete S Posted October 12, 2008 Author Posted October 12, 2008 MESSAGE TO EVERYONE WHO EXPRESSED AN INTEREST IN THE ACETATES: THIS IS HOW THINGS ARE LOOKING AT THE MOMENT...TIME 7.20PM SUNDAY 12/10/08 WAIT TILL I GET YOU IN MY ARMS - APRIL MUSIC ACETATE TOP BID IS NOW 500 NEVER EVER LEAVE ME - SHELDON ACETATE TOP BID IS NOW 450 DOWNPOUR OF TEARS - STUDIO 76 ACETATE TOP BID IS NOW 350 IF YOU CAN'T BE TRUE - VIRTUE ACETATE TOP BID IS NOW 100 MANY THANKS PETE
Ady Croasdell Posted October 12, 2008 Posted October 12, 2008 I ended up with a couple of the Never Leave Me, one a Sheldon acetate just like yours and one I think was labelless that I flogged to Flynny, I think I got them from Armon Boladian in Detroit.
Tony Smith Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 I ended up with a couple of the Never Leave Me, one a Sheldon acetate just like yours and one I think was labelless that I flogged to Flynny, I think I got them from Armon Boladian in Detroit. Duncan Morris had a vinyl Shledon which Mick Smith had at one stage, I've had an International acetate for about 15 years.
Pete S Posted October 13, 2008 Author Posted October 13, 2008 Duncan Morris had a vinyl Shledon which Mick Smith had at one stage, I've had an International acetate for about 15 years. This is Mick Smith's copy Tony
Neil Rushton Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 I had a few more Van fans listen to it last night and they all agree with you and I that it's him. This is actually Van's natural range - he sounds just like this on some of his Columbia 45s and albums of the period... ...so you and I can agree on something for once! Song is also flip to "Lost & Found" _ Kenny Carlton on Blue Rock
Neil Rushton Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 (edited) huh huh Edited October 13, 2008 by NeilRushton1
Neil Rushton Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 Sorry Pete, brain not working this morning, meant to PM you with bids. Neil .
Anoraks Corner Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 I ended up with a couple of the Never Leave Me, one a Sheldon acetate just like yours and one I think was labelless that I flogged to Flynny, I think I got them from Armon Boladian in Detroit. You did indeed, thank you Tony, is your acetate the same version as the one Pete has posted up?
Pete S Posted October 13, 2008 Author Posted October 13, 2008 Latest bids are as follows, I have decided to close this auction at 10pm on Tuesday night WAIT TILL I GET YOU IN MY ARMS - APRIL MUSIC ACETATE TOP BID IS NOW 550 NEVER EVER LEAVE ME - SHELDON ACETATE TOP BID IS NOW 450 DOWNPOUR OF TEARS - STUDIO 76 ACETATE TOP BID IS NOW 350 IF YOU CAN'T BE TRUE - VIRTUE ACETATE TOP BID IS NOW 150 TOO DEAF TO HEAR - ANGEL SOUND ACETATE TOP BID IS NOW 200 MANY THANKS PETE
vnicepce Posted October 14, 2008 Posted October 14, 2008 Latest bids are as follows, I have decided to close this auction at 10pm on Tuesday night WAIT TILL I GET YOU IN MY ARMS - APRIL MUSIC ACETATE TOP BID IS NOW 550 NEVER EVER LEAVE ME - SHELDON ACETATE TOP BID IS NOW 450 DOWNPOUR OF TEARS - STUDIO 76 ACETATE TOP BID IS NOW 350 IF YOU CAN'T BE TRUE - VIRTUE ACETATE TOP BID IS NOW 150 TOO DEAF TO HEAR - ANGEL SOUND ACETATE TOP BID IS NOW 200 PETE Will 'Gordo B' be funding these purchases????????
Pete S Posted October 14, 2008 Author Posted October 14, 2008 UPDATE ...AUCTION ENDS TONIGHT (TUESDAY) AT 8PM NOT 10PM AS I MAY HAVE SAID PREVIOUSLY - MISSUS DOESN'T WANT THE LITTLE 'UN BEING WOKEN UP BY THE PHONE RINGING AFTER 8! WAIT TILL I GET YOU IN MY ARMS - APRIL MUSIC ACETATE TOP BID IS NOW 600 NEVER EVER LEAVE ME - SHELDON ACETATE TOP BID IS NOW 450 DOWNPOUR OF TEARS - STUDIO 76 ACETATE TOP BID IS NOW 350 IF YOU CAN'T BE TRUE - VIRTUE ACETATE TOP BID IS NOW 175 TOO DEAF TO HEAR - ANGEL SOUND ACETATE TOP BID IS NOW 200 MANY THANKS PETE
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