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are there any old Stafford tunes that rarely get played that you are particularly looking forward to hearing at the re-union later this month? The Relatives on Almont "Im Just Looking For Love" I love it! cheers Paul

Yep, I reckon your right. Im sure I heard this played out in past few weeks. I've definately heard it recently cheers Paul

I reckon you should give it a play, i've rated this track for years, I used to put it on tapes for swapping with other collectors. I've never heard it played out anywhere. cheers Paul

Mace's top ebay tips...available soon in a new bestselling paperback... Hi Mace I was going to ask you to 'proof read' my new book!!!!...lol...it's almost finished! cheers Paul

Downstairs Records used to be good for browsing, but now gone, in my first two visits of 2005 to the "Apple" I tried to find it again, but it's gone. Are you sure its gone? This was a great place for finding goodies years ago! They still have a web page so I would be suprised if the actual shop premises has closed down, where would they put all that stock? regards Paul

'Live It Up' is a great 45, has had a few plays out and about. All her early (solo) albums are worth picking up, they all contain some superb original and cover versions. They are very collectable but can be picked up reasonably cheap, also look out for her EPs. regards Paul

Hi Tony Hope you are ok mate? Re the ritz...After the last one there... its a deffo no...no for me and my mates anyway!! IMO It was dire...the music was extremely bland and so predictable, the beer was flat...the temperature was freezin cold...I had heard the venue had been renovated? so I expecting a new look modernised space...lol.... I swore when I left the building it would be my last ever visit and it was. As a paying customer / punter I want more for my hard earned dosh! I had better stop this rant before I lose my rag See you at the The Vic in Heywood on Sunday 27th Feb for some right good music (theres another free plug for you!) cheers Paul

Bought mine mint for £12, what a bargain! great B side too regards Paul

$200 for an average toe tapper, not my cup o tea, better than some being played on the scene though!

Got a great Mexican 45 of Brenda Holloway 'A Favor For Girl' on Blue Tamla Motown... regards Paul

'Mend The Broken Pieces' is the first issued title on issues & demos 1010, later changed to 'Torn' 1075. I see copies of both occasionally, sold a near mint first issue for £75 about a month ago. regards Paul

For me, this is the best and most soulful version, no exceptions!!! I always play it out and champion it when I can, another great cheap and overlooked side crying out for some attention. Still causes a spillage...lol cheers Paul

Duncan I have a few for sale, brand new Heres one I am selling on Ebay at the moment, great boxes, strong and light. regards Paul https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...me=STRK:MESE:IT

very sad news indeed

A few i've played tonight to wash down the vino tinto with: Mar Js 'Gotta Find a Way Out' Magic Touch Delores Howard 'First Time in Love' Master Judy Clay 'Haven't got what it takes' Scepter Sylvia St Claire 'Just Love me' Brunswick Ray & Dave 'Wrong Wrong Wrong' Mica Joe Mathews 'Is it Worth it all' Thelma cheers Paul

Its the same Timmy as Timmy & The Persionettes on Olympia 'There Comes a Time', a great overlooked side in my opinion. Great label design too, found a few copies in the states in 90 /91.

Gerri Diamond 'Only You (Can Feel The Loss)' cheers Paul

For a long time I thought it was the Apollas on an unnisued Loma track as the whole production reminds me of a lot of the Loma stuff. But it could well be the Tiaras...time will tell...or will it? I want one! regards Paul

For me it has the be The Tiaras c/up 'Suprise' as played by Andy Dyson and Butch. Just a bloody great sound which has kept me awake on many a night wondering about its true identity! Its fantastic that tunes of this calibre are being discovered and played after all these years and keeps me interested in the collecting side of the scene. cheers Paul

Quickie Set Sales List Email me to reserve: soul45s@aol.com. Please dont reserve records if you dont intend to pay for them.. All records EX condition and original copies, unless stated otherwise. P+P 45s £1.50, Albums £2.50 to UK address. Payment by cheque, cash, paypal (add 3%) Garnett Mimms Prove it to me UA 25 Little Stevie Wonder Contract on Love Tamla (light ringwear VG++) 45 Okaysions Watch Out Girl Cotillion (single sided demo) 15 Mary Wells Me Without You 20th C Fox demo 15 Jackie Verdell Done Set Me Free Decca demo 15 Tamiko Jones Cross my Heart Metromedia demo 35 vg++ Amanda Humphrey Power of Love USA DJ 30 Star Treks Gonna Need Magic Veep demo 150 (very in-demand) Lenny Welch The Right to Cry Kapp demo 20 Vonettes Touch My Heart Cobblestone demo 150 Jimmy Beaumont You've got too much / I never loved her London UK nr MINT £150. Beautiful condition copy, played once! Patience Valentine Unlucky Girl Sar demo 50 Gambrells Jive Talk / Find a Love Pioneer 80 Kenny Shepard What difference etc Maxx 200 Betty Lavette What Condition etc Karen 85 (very in-demand) Joyce Kennedy Im a Good Girl Blue Rock issue 100 Pearl Woods Im Gonna Stick with you Mala issue 100 Barbara Lynn Im a Good Woman Tribe 50 De Vons Someone to Treat me King 50 Theresa Lindsey I'll bet you Golden World demo 50 Big Dee Irwin I wanna stay right here / you satisfy Rotate 135 Rumblers Soulful Jerk Downey 40 Audrey Freeman Three Rooms Musicor issue 300 Patti & Emblems Please don't ever leave / All my tommorows Kapp 50 Ballads I Cant see your love Wee 106 (First issue) 175 King George So Long Johnny RCA demo 15 Philharmonics I need your love Soulin 30 June Conquest Almost Persuaded Fame demo 20 Mel Torme Comin Home Baby Atlantic UK 25 Sandy Wynns Love Belongs to Everyone Champion 15 Susan Phillips Key in the Mailbox All Platinum 30 Jackie Burns I do the best I can MGM 60 Dells Thinkin about you 70 Garnett Mimms It was easier too hurt her / so Close UA demo 25 Barbara McNair Youre gonna love my baby Canadian Tamla 120 Hal Miller My Own two feet Amy DJ 200 Kelly Micheals I Need Him Carla 200 Jack Montgomery Do You Believe /Dearly Beloved Scepter demo 300 Sweet Three That's the way / big Lovers Decca demo 175 Clovers Try My Lovin on you Josie 40 Fran Jeffries Life Goes On Monument demo 20 Mary Moultrie They're Trying to Tear us Apart King 70 Darrell Banks Im The One who Loves you Stax UK DEMO 200 Metros LP Sweetest One (since I found my baby, I'll never forget you) RCA 90 Tammi Terrell Irresistable LP Motown White DEMO 100 Candy & Kisses Chains of Love / Someone out there Decca 20 Objectives Love Went Away Jewel demo 20 Drifters The Outside World / Follow me Atlantic 20 Otis Clay Showplace One derful 15 Winstons I Need a Replacement Curtom demo 70 Linda Perry Its all in the back of me now Mainstream 100 (saw one of these last night priced at £200!) Wishing you all the best for 2005

Great Playlist I havn't heard Jerri Shaw for donkeys years, I must dig it out. Really look forward to hearing this type of sound at your future events cheers Paul

Set Sales, all original rare albums. £2.50 p+p UK, paypal ok + 3% of total. email to reserve: soul45s@aol.com Metros 'Sweetest One' RCA Sealed Mint Copy of this awesome album £110 Linda Jones 'Hypnotised' Loma (inc 'You Cant Take it') Sleeve VG+ Vinyl EX £50 Rare Motown Comp 'Switched on Blues' Soul 720 Vg++/EX (looks unplayed) £50 Vandellas 'Dance Party' Gordy VG++ / EX 40 Vandellas 'Sugar n Spice' Gordy VG++ / EX 30 Platters 'Going Back to Detroit' VG++ / EX MONO 25 JJ Barnes & Steve Mancha 'Rare Stamps' Volt DEMO (rare) Sleeve has water damage at bottom on rear, Vinyl is EX+) 50 Chris Clark 'Soul Sounds' Motown (usa) VG+ / Ex 35 Freddy Butler 'A Dab of Soul' Kapp EX/EX (looks unplayed) 110 Four Tops 'Four Tops' (1st LP) Motown VG++ / EX- 30 Barbara McNair 'Here I am' Motown VG++ / VG/VG++ 40 Tammi Terrell 'Irresistable' DEMO Motown (rare) £100 ex / m- Metros 'Sweetest One' RCA mono (no sleeve) Ex 60 Dee Dee Warwick 'I want to be with you' Mercury Mono (Worth Every Tear) 50 Susan Barrett 'self titled' Rca ex/M- 30 Spellbinders 'The Magic Of' Columbia Mono EX / M- (Superb Lp) 60

1) Window Shopping on Girls Avenue is 'Vala-Quons' on Tangerine 2) Dont know it? 3) Youre Not the guy for me 'Ernestine Anderson' on Sue 4) Stop, Dont Give up You're Loving 'Two Fellows' on Mutt regards Paul