Mick Sway

RE: Robert Parker "Barefootin" LP Island/Nola I know that this album is regarded as collectable, particularly in Mod circles. However since I've never heard it , I was wondering if there are any "killer" cuts on the LP other than the obvious dance hits (BF,Scratch,Let's go). I can't imagine the "covers" being of much interest, but how about "directly from my heart" or "heading for a fall" ? Have tried You tube but can't find anything. Any responses greatly appreciated: The full track listing is: BAREFOOTIN', LET'S GO BABY, MR. PITIFUL, I'VE BEEN LOVING YOU TOO LONG, SOUL KIND OF LOVING, C.C. RIDER, THE SCRATCH, HAPPY FEET, IN THE MIDNIGHT HOUR, DIRECTLY FROM MY HEART, HEADING FOR A FALL, I CAN'T HELP MYSELF. Incidentally staying with the same artist, Is this a Boot ?

Absolutely brilliant! Nice one Mick Here's one for the soul police:

Forgive me if this ones already been done: Doug Banks

"Don't hear this much but I reckon it's great!! Harold Tyler" My kinda soul. Two copies on E-bay at the moment, but 40 quids a bit rich for me. Nice one. Mick

Thought I'd post this as it's not a well known version: Sunny & the Sunliners : I never found a girl

Here's a couple on Popsike: https://www.popsike.c...tord=&x=20&y=11 However I've bid on a few copies on E-bay, and 50 quid hasn't been enough. There's a great compilation available on CD and MP3 download at: https://www.amazon.co...OMU/ref=mb_oe_o Mick

Todays offering's a Tamla b side: Marvin Gaye : when I had your love

Artist of the Week revisits the career of Carla Thomas. Carla Venita Thomas was born 21 December 21 1942. She is one of three daughters of soul artist Rufus Thomas and her first h Tap to view this Soul Source News/Article in full

Rockin northern instrumental: Wilbur Reynolds & the Masters Sweete'n C&B Records

All because of you, for the record:

Re Limitations:Hold On to It/All because of You -Volt This is a cover version of thecommon J J Barnes Revilot record. Quite surprised to find this ex Record Corner soul pack record fetching decent money: Is it played out at all? Hear: Values: https://www.popsike.com/php/quicksearch.php?searchtext=the+limitations&thumbs=&currsel=&sortord=&x=11&y=13

Hi Allen there are significant differences. see here for scans of all issues Mick Click on a photo to read description and back ground to issues.

In case it helps here are a couple of scans that don't fit the norm (black) I would be interested to know whether there are several coloured issues on Hondo. See here and here. The second is an obvious boot. Link to Popsike scans here. Regards Mick

Though also already posted a Superb track,

FYI anyone interested in this Documentary go to: https://www.bbc.co.uk...rammes/p00pgbbm

Did this not all kick off around 1970 with the "Soul Sounds" label scam? Soul Sounds were sold in quantity at the Wheel, Torch and I think the Cat's. I seem to recall that perpetrator was a guy from Leicestershire, who may have been prosecuted at the time. Although I remember his name, I would be reluctant to post it for obvious reasons. The advent of the Torch all nighters prompted the birth of the Out of the Past (O.O.T.P) bootleg label. There was trouble over these products being advertised in Blues &Soul during the very early 70's and I believe that there was some connection with the short lived International Soul Club. If someone knows and can recall better than me the history of these early boot-ers, I would be interested to see their recollections on these pages. Interesting thread. Thanks Mick

Still have a need if anyone has any available. Thanks Mick

Someone already posted it, but for the record:

Just found out about this nice double sider, although it's on Truth we'll include it here. John Gary Williams: and

Black Nasty - superb!! How can you - also by Jeanne and the Darlings

Overlooked crossover item, I think one of his best: Bobby Patterson "recipe for peace"

There's also a great version of One Step by Madeline Bell. Here's one that Rod sold on me, in the Afflecks Palace stall days, don't think it fetches any-more than a fiver now either. Beverley Hills

Ruby Johnson Weakspot

This is the important bit: " I PUT MY CLAIM IN EXPECTING TO BE COMPENSATED MY CLAIM WAS TURNED DOWN BECAUSE I HAD NOT PUT THE PACKAGE IN CUSHIONING MATERIAL-EG (A JIFFY BAG) AND WRITTEN RECORDS DO NOT BEND I TOOK IT TO 2 FURTHER LEVELS AND TURNED DOWN BY BOTH. I THEN TOOK IT TO THE SMALL CLAIMS COURT THAT COST ME £105 AGAIN IT WAS REJECTED GIVING THE SAME REASONS"

Another one unknown to me until recently> Mavis Staples, from her Mavis LP written by Willie Hutch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8_T5LDYCLA