Derek Pearson

might make you an offer steve once Ive heard an mp3 of it. cheers, derek

Anybody know what Patience Valentine "You cant tell the good guys / Young Tears" on Real Soul is like? Think its an early 70s jobbie. Scans and/or mp3s appreciated. Cheers, derek

Have noticed a few of these 45s for auction on Ebay recently and wondered whats the score on it? Never heard of the record and was just curious. Are they rare issues - and most importantly is it any good? Can anybody post up an mp3? All the sellers quote it as having a rather large price tag in Manships, was this one of his deliberate mistakes included in his guide? derek Neal Kimble "If it wasn't for the children/ Don't start lying to me" on TRC 1021. Rare issue in mint minus condition in original TRC sleeve. Very high value in Manship.

Seem to think he lived in Bradford after the Bierkeller club he ran closed down. We're probably talking at least 10-15 years ago occassionally used to see him in town and say hello. derek

Anybody want an Ex condition copy of TSU Toronados "Please heart don't break" on Rampart Street? £125 + postage. Off list replies please (PM or email D.Pearson@bradford.ac.uk). Would prefer chq for UK buyers, otherwise Paypal. cheers, derek

Have got a Marion Love "Can't forget about you" on Capitol for sale/trade in Ex condition at £50 if anybody wants it. Off list replies please. cheers, derek

Simon - was chatting to Nigel Parker at Middleton recently as he'd come over with Carl Fortnum. I go back a long way with Nigel and over the years must've traded hundreds of records between us. onwards, derek

Aint we humans so bizarre - because Soul Sam is so liked and respected he can get away with putting Michael Proctor on after Margaret Little or whatever. Was his choice brave or ridiculous you decide. I find it fascinating what some can do and others can't. You can imagine the reaction from people on forums if an unpopular DJ had tried this. This aint a pop at Sam (before some get so sensitive) as I respect the man and speak to him regularly at venues. derek

because I care about world poverty; because I care about global climate change; because I care about you; I've dropped the prices on George Perkins to £30 and Jimmy Richards to £20; because I need the money. onwards, derek

As is usual when I finally manage to get a new issue out I sell roughly three quarters of the print run within the first month of release. So if you still want a copy do it sooner than later as the postman calls daily with cheques. Onwards, derek

yeah it was Arnold Blair - but the clever part (I thought) was that Arnold Road was on the left and Blair Road was on the right - it was the combination of the two that made the humour. Names like Brunswick St and Philadelphia Terr are interesting but too obvious. Garland Green in South Belfast does raise a smile though. But can anybody beat Arnold Blair? derek

I hadn't been going out with Miranda long when I said to her "Why don't we go shopping I've got some spare cash tucked away, I'll drive". She was still thinking about what to get at the Trafford Centre as we pulled up outside Les Hare's legendary King Bee record shop. When she'd stopped crying she saw the funny side of it. On the way back whilst driving down the A6010 she said "I've been waiting years to show this to someone who'd get it". She pointed it out as we got close and I laughed out loud. As if I needed any confirmation at all I knew then exactly why I live with her. Can you find it? derek If nobody gets it within the next few hours (as the clarity isnt spot on) I'll send in another jpeg of it that makes it a bit easier to find. can anybody find a better one?

Went out last night to the Wilton allnighter and had another good night. Tonight I listened to myself on the radio via the computer - is that the height of vanity? Nah I just like listening to a load of records that I've got he he. Typed up the playlist at the same time. onwards, derek Saturday 22nd July 2006 Little Charles "It's a heartache" Decca; Little Johnny Hamilton "Oh how I love you" Dore; Masqueraders "How" Grapevine CD; The Turks "The bad brought the good" DJO; Samuel Moore "I'm so jealous" DJO; Maurice Williams "Don't be half safe" Deesu; Billy Keene "Somebody please" Dottie; Maurice Long "I don't love you anymore" Cyclone; Commands "Don't be afraid to love" Dynamic; Ray Gant "Don't leave me baby" Jay Walking; Lamp Sisters "A woman with the blues" Duke; Junior Parker "Why do you make me cry" Duke; Bobby Bland "I ain't myself anymore" Duke; Byrdie Green "Don't make it hurt" Hallmark; Dee Edwards "I can deal with it" De-To; Vivian Copeland "Key in the mailbox" Doro; Bobby Allen "There she goes" Upp; Kenard "What did you gain" Dore; Silky Hargreaves "Hurt by love" D-Town; Johnny Guitar Watson "Wait a minute baby" Highland; Superlatives "Won't you please" Dynamics; Lawson James "I've been kissed before" Del-Val; Manhattans "I can't stand for you" Deluxe; Madeline & Monticellos "Binding ring of gold" Del Val; Jean Shy "Love had to be you" Dakar; Ben Monroe "Broken Home" Dakar; Joe Simon "Drowning in a sea of love" Spring; Jimmy Mack "A woman is hard to understand" Hamster; Perfections "Since I lost my baby's love" Drumhead; Sam Dees "Easier to say than do" Lo Lo; Alexander Patton "I knew it was wrong" Duo Disc; Rick Sheppard "Misery get away from me" Dormat; Al Williams "Try them" Grapevine CD; Eddie Holman "She's beautiful" Don-El; Patty Livingston "I've got my baby" Dimension; Rodge Martin "I'm standing by" Dot; Milt Grayson "Your old standby" Derby; James Shorter "Modern day woman" Grapevine CD; Gifted Four "Are you choosing" Hamitico; Softones "That's what love can do" H&L; Jim White "I'll play the fool" Setting Sun; Ray Lewis "Sitting at home with my baby" Dar; John Roberts "To be my girl" Duke; Hilites "I'm so jealous" Daran.

Is it me or do these months roll by very quickly just because it's sunny? Surely it can't be time for another DP radio show? Yes it is, this Saturday 22nd July between 8 & 10pm will see me doing another 2 hour rare soul session featuring all styles,all era's on Bradford's community radio BCB 96.7FM. World Web Web people can listen to the show via the real audio live stream - listen on www.bcb.yorks.com Those lucky enough to be living within a 10-15 mile radius of the transmitter can hopefully listen direct on 96.7FM. However when I've been travelling on high ground like the M62 across West Yorks I've been able to pick it up quite clearly. As per usual I'll be playing loadsa 45rpm records off chunky black vinyl and some choice cuts off the new LaBeat Grapevine CD. Friends and venues will be getting a mention as per usual. Thanks to Mike Hughes for streaming previous months shows. derek Will post up playlist as and when time/memory allows

P&P extra. UK chq or Paypal. Off list replies please to D.Pearson@bradford.ac.uk re3duced them all 'cos they havent sold: Minzi Berry "I dont want you no more" (Score) M £45 reduced to £40 Joe Moore "I aint" (Verve) DJ M £25 reduced to £20 Charles Perry "How can I" (MGM) DJ M £20 reduced to £15 cheers, derek

P&P extra. UK chqs or Paypal. Off list emails please D.Pearson@bradford.ac.uk these havent sold so I've dropped the price to try an encourage a sale: Ike Noble "Its bad" (Alley) M £30 reduced to £25 Bill Lucas "Cause I know your mine" (Dionn) M £25 reduced to £20 Jimmy Jules "Take it like it comes" (Atlantic) VG+ £8 reduced to £6 onwards, derek

Sid contact me off list (email D.Pearson@bradford.ac.uk) I've put the Vivilore Jordan 45 aside for you. cheers, derek

thanks Jordi - Louise where are you? Dave rang me and left a message re the LaBeat Grapevine CD. Have tried to ring the number he left several times but get no response. Help. derek

And Joan reviews this very record in her article in the new issue of 'Shades Of Soul' 32. (helpful comment masquerading as a shameless plug no.1 in a series of 82) derek

Anybody got a current email address for Dave Welding he of Birmingham & Grapevine fame? cheers, derek

For anybody thats in the Manchester area I've just dropped off a bundle of the new mag into Beatin Rhythm this aft. cheers, derek

thanks for all your comments chaps - If anybody wants a copy here's payment details: UK: £4 chq to Derek Pearson, 51 Thornley Lane North, Reddish, Stockport, Cheshire, SK5 6QR. Or Paypal £4 to D.Pearson@bradford.ac.uk Europe: Paypal $8 to D.Pearson@bradford.ac.uk USA/Australia/Japan: Paypal $10 to D.Pearson@bradford.ac.uk Contact me first if you want to pay by any other method. Not really promoting subscriptions 'cos the time delay between issues is so irregular but if anybody wants one please contact me. Also contact me if you want to confirm/check your subs or whatever. Right its time to enjoy the sunshine, derek I will reply directly to all those that have PM'd me and emailed. Thanks.

As soon as you posted this question Chalky I knew I had another 45 by them, just havent had chance/time to post up the details. The M.B.'s "Face the facts/Just to say hello" (B-Jet 12737) Seem to think years ago I saw this and "Another day" on an american list and bid for both of them 'cos I knew "Another" was getting played and I blindly gambled on "Face". Guess what I didnt get "Another" but got "Face". Played it again and Mmm its not very good. onwards, derek

At long last - que fanfare of trumpets - Shades Of Soul issue 32 will be out for the weekend. There's 20 contributors highlighting The Topics, The Hytones, The Fabulous Dinos, Joe Perkins discography and the Chicago based Crash label. Steve Plumb's 4 pager on 'rare 70s soul 45s not released in the US or UK', Mal Collin's indepth story on the St Louis based Yodi label with interviews & listing plus Chris Waterman's Young Guns. Reviews of the Oslo Soul Experience, Piercebridge and Manchester's 'Soul Or Nothing'.Alex M Franquet's 7 page interviews with Frank Garcia, Barbara Mercer, Joey Kingfish and members of the Debonaires, Falcons & Magic Tones. Words from Dean Johnson. Steve Guarnori reviews the 70s/80s Venture label. Birmingham DJ John Weston gets interviewed so does the singer Vee Allen who recorded for Lion Records. Plus record reviews by Eddie Hubbard (deep), Jumpin Joan (northern), Glyn Thornhill (tent), Des Parker (northern), Brian Goucher (allsorts), Brett Franklin (northern), Andy McIntyre (crossover), Andy Dyson (northern), Barrie Waddington (northern), Matthew Simpson (northern) and Mark Baildon (Greatstone plays). Dozens and dozens of playlists and label scans. 54 pages of solid reading for those that just can't get enough. To all the contributors I say thank you - it's all been very worthwhile. And there's a Brunswick photo of Channel 3 on the front cover! Will post up price, payment details blah blah blah tomorrow. Onwards, derek will start mailing subscription copies out Monday 3rd July onwards...

For sale - P&P extra. Off list replies please. cheers, derek Vivilore Jordan "Put my loving on you"/same (Sound Gems) WDJ £35 M - sheer class midpace Philly sultryness from early/mid 70s? Viv_Jordan_mp3.mp3