Mark Bicknell Posted November 16, 2008 Posted November 16, 2008 Hi Every body , i have a copy iam willing to send to Gil, not that bothered about payment, althought i wouldnt be able to buy another at these prices. So if any one wants to send me a contribution ?. Fantastic record, all the pleasure its given to soulies over the years, its nice to give something back to an artist. Send me your address Gil and i will ship it off to you. ATB everybody Tosh Brilliant Tosh same offer to you I guess, I take it it's a 'Ready' original? Regards - Mark Bicknell.
Ian Parker Posted November 16, 2008 Posted November 16, 2008 Rulessssss , ITS A TRICK . i have just listened to that tune and can honestly say ive not heard it for best part of 30 years !! p.s. after listening to it , there seems no doubt it is indeed mr Virgil Henry, good stuff!
De-to Posted November 16, 2008 Posted November 16, 2008 Rulessssss , ITS A TRICK . i have just listened to thattune and can honestly say ive not heard it for best part of 30 years !! p.s. after listening to it , there seems no doubt it is indeed mr Virgil Henry, good stuff!perhaps virgil blanding will also want a minter of,you aint sayin nothing new!!!!,
Rob Wigley Posted November 16, 2008 Posted November 16, 2008 Hi Gil welcome along to soul source nice to know you are still around and haven't forgotten about your recording Hey guys don't forget about "I'll be true"--needs more plays get a clip up on here someone ! Rob & Karen
Mark Bicknell Posted November 17, 2008 Posted November 17, 2008 Just had a PM from JM and the record is secured, so it's up to you all with the pledges if we go with this one or the offer from Tosh here, please let me know what you think and I can confirm everything with JM, also would be good if Gil can reply to this or get in touch with mailing address and we can get your early Christmas present to you. Regards - Mark Bicknell.
Guest vinylvixen Posted November 17, 2008 Posted November 17, 2008 Wouldnt it be great if Gil could come over to a well attended soul night here in the UK, and watch the packed dancefloor whilst his work was being played. Maybe even sing along. Come on promoters, be the first to make it happen. Surely Kev Roberts should be getting over to Chicago next year. Think how many other 'long lost' rare soul acts he must know. Ed I think the bracing sea air of Cleethorpes might do him good and a quick round of crazy golf x
Our Kid Posted November 17, 2008 Posted November 17, 2008 Fare enough Mike- i did say i didnt get it!. Gil i'm in a lucky position. Ive got a spare self contained music system(ya know like the old days) looks like the lads are sortin' you out with your tune PM your address and I'll DHL/UPS you the gear to hear it big 'n loud just like it was recorded. Thanks Paul
Ady Croasdell Posted November 17, 2008 Posted November 17, 2008 Nice you came on here Gil, I've hammered 'Rules' at the 100 Club on London's Oxford Street for 20 years or more; it's one of my favourites and the lyrics are incredible.
Ady Croasdell Posted November 17, 2008 Posted November 17, 2008 Just had a PM from JM and the record is secured, so it's up to you all with the pledges if we go with this one or the offer from Tosh here, please let me know what you think and I can confirm everything with JM, also would be good if Gil can reply to this or get in touch with mailing address and we can get your early Christmas present to you. Regards - Mark Bicknell. Great gesture geezers. Has he got a record player?
Our Kid Posted November 17, 2008 Posted November 17, 2008 Great gesture geezers. Has he got a record player? See above Paul
Ady Croasdell Posted November 17, 2008 Posted November 17, 2008 See above Paul Ah that must be what a music system is then! Well done he should have great fun with those pressies. Ady
Guest Posted November 17, 2008 Posted November 17, 2008 Hi this is Gil, I wanted to thank you for your kind gift and heart felt generosity. It is nice to know that there are angels like you and you can not belive how touched I have been just knowing that my music has been appreciated. That you have enjoyed my work and felt as I did when I created these songs from my heart as god directed me. Thank you again! May God Bless All of you. Sincerely Virgil
Soulman Posted November 17, 2008 Posted November 17, 2008 Hi Gil, The Internet is proving to be a wonderful place to catch up with guys like yourself who have had a part in making our scene what it is today. Thankyou for your input. We all appreciate it dearly. How would you feel about an interview for Manifesto magazine, a publication dedicated to soul music. Please e-mail me if you fancy doing something for the mag. Best contact is steve@detroit-soulman.com Thanks Steve
Mark Bicknell Posted November 18, 2008 Posted November 18, 2008 Ok I have had a PM from Gil with his contact address, the record is in place with JM so now all we need to do is get the pledges in and he should have the record within a week or so, under the circumstances perhaps pledges should be made either by cheque or cash rather than Pay Pal as that could complicate things with the fees etc. so everyone who has pledged a donation PM me and we can work out the details. Regards - Mark Bicknell.
Guest vinylvixen Posted November 18, 2008 Posted November 18, 2008 Nice you came on here Gil, I've hammered 'Rules' at the 100 Club on London's Oxford Street for 20 years or more; it's one of my favourites and the lyrics are incredible. Just think, Ady - you could have the real live version singing it to you.....and the rest of us Gets coat -
Soulsmith Posted November 18, 2008 Posted November 18, 2008 Nice you came on here Gil, I've hammered 'Rules' at the 100 Club on London's Oxford Street for 20 years or more; it's one of my favourites and the lyrics are incredible......... ..........and the story of my life.
Guest KEN-SOUL Posted November 18, 2008 Posted November 18, 2008 Hi Gil How wonderful to have you on here personally! In fact wow. Rules is certainly a favourite of mine and has bought lots and lots of pleasure to people on packed dance floors over the years. Absolutely brilliant. How did you come accross this site and the huge fan base you have in the UK. Peter love "rules" myself pete and same question. is all what it seems?
Guest KEN-SOUL Posted November 18, 2008 Posted November 18, 2008 Hi Gil welcome along to soul source nice to know you are still around and haven't forgotten about your recording Hey guys don't forget about "I'll be true"--needs more plays get a clip up on here someone ! Rob & Karen this type of enterprise should have been taken on by ian levine. the story of eddie and ernie in poverty, drink drugs etc, should have been catered for as well.
Mark Bicknell Posted November 19, 2008 Posted November 19, 2008 Hi everyone, ok we have a total of 13 pledges on this including myself which works out at £200.00 divided by 13 = £15.38 each plus a bit towards postage so £16.00 each should cover everything, should have the record from JM later this week and will get it off to Gil as soon as it arrives, if you want to send all pledges to me via cheque then I can sort out JM's payment - MARK BICKNELL 32 BAKEWELL AVENUE ASHTON UNDER LYNE LANCASHIRE OL6 9BP Regards - Mark Bicknell.
Ady Croasdell Posted November 19, 2008 Posted November 19, 2008 this type of enterprise should have been taken on by ian levine. the story of eddie and ernie in poverty, drink drugs etc, should have been catered for as well. It was just Ernie, Eddie was dead. Ace paid Ernie a fair bit of money and went out of our way so that he got more than his dues, but his personal circumstances meant that he carried on living on the street.
Mark Bicknell Posted November 25, 2008 Posted November 25, 2008 Hi chaps, would be nice to get all the pledges in on this now. Regards - Mark Bicknell.
Mark Bicknell Posted November 25, 2008 Posted November 25, 2008 Had about half of the pledges in for this, John has the record saved so would be good to put this to bed over the next few day's, please feel free to contact me directly viam PM here or email bicknellmark@aol.com, thanks to those of you who have so far sent the pledges in and I look forward to the outstanding ones, send to MARK BICKNELL 32 BAKEWELL AVENUE ASHTON UNDER LYNE LANCASHIRE OL6 9BP. Regards - Mark Bicknell.
sid jones Posted November 25, 2008 Posted November 25, 2008 just reading this post this is what the soul scene is all about sorry im not in uk to get access to my record collection i would of gladly given my copy to a top performer for the pleasure that record has given me over the years sid
gazman Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 Had about half of the pledges in for this, John has the record saved so would be good to put this to bed over the next few day's, please feel free to contact me directly viam PM here or email bicknellmark@aol.com, thanks to those of you who have so far sent the pledges in and I look forward to the outstanding ones, send to MARK BICKNELL 32 BAKEWELL AVENUE ASHTON UNDER LYNE LANCASHIRE OL6 9BP. Regards - Mark Bicknell. get those cheques in the post folks!! gary
Mark Bicknell Posted November 28, 2008 Posted November 28, 2008 Thanks to everyone for the pledges so far received still one or two outstanding, record still reserved with JM so no problem, would be nice to get this done and dusted before Christmas, send outstanding pledges directly to me. Regards - Mark Bicknell.
Mark Bicknell Posted December 30, 2008 Posted December 30, 2008 Big sorry to Gil and JM but one or two people did not respond to the original pledges so still sitting on about half of the money, perhaps the best thing to do is to return those pledges I have so please get in touch via PM or email bicknellmark@aol.com as one or two paid via pay pal and some by cheque, don't worry the money is sitting here in a jar but thought it best to inform You all, I'm not prepared to stump up the short fall at this time as I feel far from soulful,at this moment in time, again very sorry to Gil but we tried and failed. Regards - Mark Bicknell.
Guest Posted December 30, 2008 Posted December 30, 2008 (edited) Big sorry to Gil and JM but one or two people did not respond to the original pledges so still sitting on about half of the money, perhaps the best thing to do is to return those pledges I have so please get in touch via PM or email bicknellmark@aol.com as one or two paid via pay pal and some by cheque, don't worry the money is sitting here in a jar but thought it best to inform You all, I'm not prepared to stump up the short fall at this time as I feel far from soulful,at this moment in time, again very sorry to Gil but we tried and failed. Regards - Mark Bicknell. Theres one in sales for £170 if that helps Mark. Edited December 30, 2008 by ken
Ste Henderson Posted December 30, 2008 Posted December 30, 2008 I am very disappointed and disgusted all the monies pledged have not been sent to Mark, I thought this was all done and dusted I dont want my money back I would rather it went to charity.. Steve
Guest Posted December 30, 2008 Posted December 30, 2008 (edited) I am very disappointed and disgusted all the monies pledged have not been sent to Mark, I thought this was all done and dusted I dont want my money back I would rather it went to charity.. Steve Might help if the folks who pledged where outed dont you think ? and all he wanted was a decent mp3 and maybe dividing the kitty into equel shares probberly didnt help,if someone pledges £20 or whatever that should be it. Anyone sent Gil a decent mp3/sounfile yet ?. Edited December 30, 2008 by ken
Guest bazrico Posted December 30, 2008 Posted December 30, 2008 (edited) Might help if the folks who pledged where outed dont you think ? and all he wanted was a decent mp3 and maybe dividing the kitty into equel shares probberly didnt help,if someone pledges £20 or whatever that should be it. Anyone sent Gil a decent mp3/sounfile yet ?. If anyone can supply a address i will burn a copy of rules onto a cd and will send him a copy, will be back on here 31st dec Edited December 30, 2008 by bazrico
Ste Henderson Posted December 30, 2008 Posted December 30, 2008 Might help if the folks who pledged where outed dont you think ? and all he wanted was a decent mp3 and maybe dividing the kitty into equel shares probberly didnt help,if someone pledges £20 or whatever that should be it. Anyone sent Gil a decent mp3/sounfile yet ?. Already sent an mp3 Ken but it would have been nice to send him a copy of His record, i also agree with you
Guest Posted December 30, 2008 Posted December 30, 2008 (edited) QUOTE (tosh @ Nov 16 08, 08:43 AM) Hi Every body , i have a copy iam willing to send to Gil, not that bothered about payment, althought i wouldnt be able to buy another at these prices. So if any one wants to send me a contribution ?. Fantastic record, all the pleasure its given to soulies over the years, its nice to give something back to an artist. Send me your address Gil and i will ship it off to you. ATB everybody Tosh Brilliant Tosh same offer to you I guess, I take it it's a 'Ready' original? Regards - Mark Bicknell. ? Send Tosh the jar. Edited December 30, 2008 by ken
Guest Posted December 30, 2008 Posted December 30, 2008 If Gil is reading this, and most especially if he's also Virgil Henry, I'd like to find a way to film you doing both "Rules" and "You Ain't Saying Nothing New". We have built up a library for DVD release of as many Northern Soul classic artists as we could find, to keep the music alive for posterity. Please get in touch with me.
Sean Hampsey Posted December 30, 2008 Posted December 30, 2008 Big sorry to Gil and JM but one or two people did not respond to the original pledges so still sitting on about half of the money, perhaps the best thing to do is to return those pledges I have so please get in touch via PM or email bicknellmark@aol.com as one or two paid via pay pal and some by cheque, don't worry the money is sitting here in a jar but thought it best to inform You all, I'm not prepared to stump up the short fall at this time as I feel far from soulful,at this moment in time, again very sorry to Gil but we tried and failed. Regards - Mark Bicknell. Suggest you open it up to others to meet the shortfall, Mark? It would be shameful if we didn't follow through on this. How much is left owing? Sean
Ady Croasdell Posted December 30, 2008 Posted December 30, 2008 Suggest you open it up to others to meet the shortfall, Mark? It would be shameful if we didn't follow through on this. How much is left owing? Sean good idea Sean, I'll chip in for one of the blagards. How much do I owe you Mark?
gazman Posted December 31, 2008 Posted December 31, 2008 What a shame all the original 'pledgers' didn't come good. Write a cheque, stick it in an envelope and post it, simple! Mark let's get the money from those that ARE willing to contribute and see this great idea through. gary
Pete S Posted December 31, 2008 Posted December 31, 2008 Sorry, this topic got a bit cloudy because I didn't think we were going to pay the asking price that John had it for and someone would be able to do it a LOT cheaper. Just sent £20 by paypal.
Russoul1 Posted December 31, 2008 Posted December 31, 2008 Sorry, this topic got a bit cloudy because I didn't think we were going to pay the asking price that John had it for and someone would be able to do it a LOT cheaper. Just sent £20 by paypal.as pete, just sent £20 by paypal mark happy new year russ
Guest posstot Posted December 31, 2008 Posted December 31, 2008 If Gil is reading this, and most especially if he's also Virgil Henry, I'd like to find a way to film you doing both "Rules" and "You Ain't Saying Nothing New". We have built up a library for DVD release of as many Northern Soul classic artists as we could find, to keep the music alive for posterity. Please get in touch with me. Ian, with the greatest respect....Don't touch this record, leave the music as it was, as it was recorded!!
Ady Croasdell Posted January 1, 2009 Posted January 1, 2009 Just sent you a score mark, how much are we short now? Or is JM in a charitable mood now LCFC are Number One?
Guest Posted January 4, 2009 Posted January 4, 2009 Sorry for being nosey,but whats happening with this ?
Stuart Bower Posted January 4, 2009 Posted January 4, 2009 Gil Blanding Ready 102 - Rules / La Ta Ta - 1966 Virgil Blanding (Gil Blanding) Verve 10428 - Girl Wasn't Born / You Turn Me Aroun' - 1966 Moon Shot 6705 - Birth Of A Man / Little Girl There's Going To Be Trouble - 1968 Virgil Henry (Gil Blanding) Colossus 102 - I'll Be True* / You Fooled Me - 1969 *also recorded in 1971 by Cookie Woodson on Colossus 148. Colossus 115 - I Can't Believe You're Really Leaving / You Ain't Sayin' Nothin' New - 1970 . Tamla 54212 - I Can't Believe You're Really Leaving / You Ain't Sayin' Nothin' New - 1971 Virgil W. Blanding RVA 2001 - Elephant Time (The New Elephant Dance) / ? - ? hello gil,just cut and pasted the following discography above from a website called soulful kinda music so are/were you virgil henry of tamla/motown fame???,would love a reply on that one !!!!,plus im another fan of your classic track "rules" it is so nice to hear from you,would also love to hear more about how "rules" came about plus any information about your past recordings would be great , What about VIRGIL BLANDING- You Turn Me Around -VERVE 10428
Mark Bicknell Posted January 4, 2009 Posted January 4, 2009 All done and dusted now chaps we were a few quid short on the JM copy so I made up the short fall myself and sourced another copy, sent Gil a message that the record is on the way, your all brilliant. Regards - Mark Bicknell.
Guest Posted January 4, 2009 Posted January 4, 2009 Ian, with the greatest respect....Don't touch this record, leave the music as it was, as it was recorded!! Yeah, Sure Posstot, just for you I will, and get sued by Motown. When the bill comes, I'll send it to you.
Sean Hampsey Posted January 4, 2009 Posted January 4, 2009 All done and dusted now chaps we were a few quid short on the JM copy so I made up the short fall myself and sourced another copy, sent Gil a message that the record is on the way, your all brilliant. Regards - Mark Bicknell. Great job Mark. Well done. Sean
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