Kegsy

We have people saying that Sking In The Snow is crap, and we have a thread running with people raving how brilliant that Grey Imprint record is. The Strange World of Northern Soul indeed. Kegsy

I'm not accusing anybody of anything dodgy but and more to the point, how do people get these things pressed up. Are they from Columbia or whoever owns the rights these days ? Are they legitimate, do royalties get paid ? The seller is in the UK and a member on here, he regularly lists in sales. Kegsy

thanks for that. Have to say I prefer the original demo that Mr Thorley put up on that thread. Kegsy

Just given it a listen,I must admit Its a strange one. How can they make references to "brothers & sisters" and "back of the bus" given the goup line up (see earlier post/link). Although the lead does sound black and maybe the line was different when they recorded it. Any info ? Kegsy

Interesting looking ensemble !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! https://www.buckeyebeat.com/greyimprint.html Kegsy

quote name='JOE TORQUAY' timestamp='1328614756' post='1699934'] just type THE POSTAGE COSTS in where you give a discription of the record, I always do this but the buggers just pay and expect it to be sent for nowt. kegsy

Sorry to Hijack someone else's thread. I have PM'D you Larry. kegsy

PM'D you Kegsy

I'm not trying to say Richard discovered the Tomangoes, just that it was played before Wigan. Given that the Cats and Torch were both running at the same time it may well have been played at the Cats first. But it was definately played at the Torch as well. One other thing about Cecil Washinton. At the time 72/73 most of the records being played were "in your face" uptempo dancers, Tomangoes,Johnny Sayles, Eddie Parker Love You Baby Sandi Sheldon and the like. Cecil Washington, at that time, would not have got the same immediate dancefloor reaction and may only have got a couple of plays and disappeared. There are 100's of records that didnt make it in the early days only to become massive a few years later when the sound started to change to more midtempo stuff. Take N.F. Porter If Only I Could Be Sure, everybody knew it because we had the album for the Oh Baby track, which was played but hardly known on a single in those days. However I dont remember anyone playing If I Could Only Be Sure. Kegsy

I can tell you without any doubt whatsoever that `I Don`t Like To Lose` was first played by Richard Searling at the Casino in 1978. It was discovered by John Anderson on a trip to Detroit. the Anderson/Searling partnership gave the Casino 90% of all the incredible discoveries (both `60s AND `70s) that were played during the clubs` last three years: Jackie Beavers, Court Davis, Little Ann, Larry Clinton, Eddie Holman, the list is massive, as is the debt of gratitude that those of us who were there owe to Mr. Anderson and in particular Mr. Searling. Somewhere along the line everyone seems to have forgotten that Richard Searling did not just appear on the planet at Wigan in 1979.He had been finding and breaking records for yonks before that. He was resident DJ at VA VA'S in Bolton in 1973 and was playing some of the best new sounds at the time, especially the Arctic stuff Volcanoes etc. Maybe he even slipped Cecil Washington onto the decks there. I've said it before, I had finished with nighters by 1979 and I know for sure I had heard and seen copies of Cecil Washington well before that. Why doesn't somebody just get in touch with Richard and ask him if he ever played it out prior to covering it up at wigan. As for the Tomangoes being a Wigan first play,no chance Torch sound for sure. Kegsy

I reckon this was Re-pressed for the Nothern scene and the one in the first picture is one of those. I remember people used to say that if St Lawrence records didnt have the pink link across the middle they were re-presses. Although the original in JM's book has no pink line either and he states "distributed by chess" around the bottom is the way to tell an original from the repress which does not have this. Kegsy

Have been listing some stuff on Ebay.COM (not Ebay.co.uk). (Ebay.com offered me loads of free listings so I thought I'd take advantage) However, no matter which options I choose, I dont seem to be able to enter the correct shipping costs to the U.S.A. as it seems to assume the lister is in the U.S.A. This is causing silly/petty arguments with buyers over a few dollars in shipping costs.Even though I also put the shipping costs for all countries in the item description. Have tried "Flat rate" but that only allows a $4 maximun to U.S. which is too low. Have tried various other shipping methods but it usuallycomplains about the Zip code being incorrect. Anybody out there know how to put the correct info in ????? Cheers Kegsy

Mitty Collier I'd Like to Change places on Entrance is totally different to the version Peachtree. The poducers/arrangers are even different WHY ? Kegsy

Try also Sam Stone Swamp Dog (Aka Jerry Williams) Kegsy Sam Stone came home, To his wife and family After serving in the conflict overseas. And in the time that he had served, It had shattered all his nerves, And it left a little shrapnel in his knee. Oh, but the morphine eased the pain, And the grass grew round his brain, And it gave him all the confidence he lacked, With a purple heart and a monkey on his back. Chorus: There's a hole in daddy's arm where all the money goes, Jesus Christ died for nothin' I suppose. Little pitchers have big ears, But don't you stop to count the years, Sweet songs never last too long on broken radios. Mmm.... Sam Stone's welcome home Didn't last too long. No he went to work after he spent his last dime And Sammy took to stealing When he get' that empty feeling For a hundred dollar habit without overtime. And the cold rolled through his veins Like a thousand railroad trains, And it eased his mind in the hours that he chose While his kids ran around wearin' other peoples' clothes... Repeat chorus: Sam Stone was alone When he broke his last balloon Climbing walls while sitting in a chair Well, he played his last request While the room stunk just like death With an overdose just hoverin' in the air But life had lost it's fun And there was nothing to be done But to trade his house that he bought on the GI-bill For what, a flag draped casket on a local heroes' hill Repeat chorus

Well done that man saved us all from oblivion Wait til you get to Cleethorpes lad, then you'll see what oblivion is. How are you by the way Young Man I'm pretty good, retirement suits me fine !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Kegsy

Topic Title You need to get a parcel number %%N:4%% E-mail Body Hello, Your package has been returned to the FedEx office. The reason of the return is - Error in the delivery address. Please print out the invoice copy attached and collect the package at our office. FedEx Customer Services It then has an attachment FEXex-invoice which contains a Virus. Dont open it. Fortunately my Security Software caught the bugger. Some sneaky F**kers about. Kegsy

Dont think so, I've had it since it came out. Theres one about that has a V instead of a U . Kegsy

Cheeky Sod I got 150 scrap for that trusty old steed. Kegsy

I edited the post. Kegsy

N 5OUL How would you like to pay my dear fellow !. Kegsy

There's gotta be a Mr Nigel/Nathan/Norman Soul out there somewhere dear boy. Kegsy

If he gets the price he wants, I'll want 30 Grand for mine !!!!!!!!!!! Kegsy

Check These The Persians Gee What A Girl Gokd Eagle Top Early Soul/Doo Wop Tune IMHO Majestics Strange World Linda aint too shabby either. Kegsy

By the way Julian, Pete Smith is selling a load of pressings/re-issues. They would up your playbox no end. Kegsy

I agree. Kegsy