Ady Croasdell

Anyone seen or heard this one from 1963? Only one side listed 'Please Come Home'

Weirdly the people on the FB group I go on don't seem to be interested in much discussion. There are stunninng photos on there but its hard to get much historical context for them. I reckon they might find my interest in the details odd and possibly a bit boring

I'll dig out the RCA session sheet, I'm certain Nat Edmunds isn't on it so did he dive in for his cut as a payment for getting the song re-recorded?

Fred Skau is not an error, it was Kenny's song writing alias so his was the original

The contacts and knowledge on here is incredible. It has contributed huge amounts of interesting and correct information for my (and other Ace compilers) sleevenotes which in turn document the musical history of labels and acts. I just use FB for the occasional wallow in nostalgia of my very first nighter venues and 90 per cent of the people on there would find it too daunting on here, they mainly just want to look at their specific time on the scene. Thanks to all the people who answer my desperats pleas for scans etc from work. Possibly one of the only jobs where they would sack me for not being on here! Ady

So who signed it on the bit you edited? One of two very well known names spring to mind

Thanks Kirsty, we tracked one down to a friend on here who is kindly gonna lend it me at the next 100 Club. Ady

Anyone got a copy, I'd like to hear and see Love Love Love. Ta Ady

It's a preview of a film. I got to see the first Rocky in Philly (thought it was crap, lol) but they didn't ask to see my left uppercut on the door

Here's That Beatin' Rhythm review; I always find it hard negotiating FB Stars and fans gather in Manchester for exclusive film preview Manchester’s Cornerhouse Cinema was the venue for the long-awaited first screening of Elaine Constantine’s new film Northern Soul. A reported 10,000 people applied for tickets to the event, run as part of the BBC Radio 6 Music Festival Fringe. Only a few hundred got lucky, mostly from Greater Manchester and northern England. And last night (Wednesday) the chosen few mingled with the stars and others associated with the production to see the results of years of meticulous planning and execution. It’s fair to say it hits the mark — at last a credible film really getting to the heart of this incredible era of youth culture that still resonates today. The storyline cleverly blends all the ingredients that defined the scene in the 1970s — from the obsessive record collecting, dancing and drug taking to the deeper aspects such as… well, the consequences of all of the above. If you went to all-nighters at the time, it’s an emotional roller coaster ride that will hit you with the highs and lows, triumphs and tragedies all over again. If you didn’t go, it’s the closest you’ll get to ever understanding. A documentary maker by profession, Elaine says her film had to be fictional to show the scene as a ‘cool thing.’ In other words, 40 years on, the original characters just can’t cut the mustard any more. And, of course, she is right. She is also right to say that contemporary documentaries tend to focus in on those who have carried on the obsession and old stereotypes, which make it all seem weird to the rest of the world. “The human interest is more real,” she said speaking in a question and answer session hosted by BBC broadcaster Stuart Maconie after the screening. “It’s about the friendships and people pushing themselves to extremes to embrace the music.” With guidance from her producer Debbie Gray, Elaine has used both her film making skills and inside knowledge of the scene. It avoids becoming corny. It’s eloquent and believable. Hands up those who felt like an emergency exit door from the mundane and norms of the time had been flung open when you had your first taste of the music down the local youth club. And the film actually acknowledges that southerners went to Wigan (one is a main character), point out there were relatively few black people on the scene, and, oh yes, you could spot squad a mile off. The Casino scenes shot at King George’s Hall in Blackburn capture the atmosphere and excitement brilliantly, with clever camera work and lighting playing their part. Elaine credits original Casino DJ Richard Searling with steering her in the right direction for the venue. There is also a talented young cast to thank. They fully embrace the lives they portray - from the main players to all those who dance in the background. Their dedication is rewarded by the film’s authentic feel. Enrolling and ‘training’ the dancers was a major operation that started four years before shooting. The youngsters learnt from more experienced shufflers and spinners (many of whom were at the Manchester preview) in sessions in London and Bolton. Collecting all the original clothing over several years was also part of the painstaking process to get things right Cameo roles for Steve Coogan, Lisa Stansfield and Ricky Tomlinson can only add weight to the project. And what about the music? A fabulous sound track includes Shirley Ellis — Soul Time, Duke Browner — Crying Over You, The Salvadors — Stick By me Baby, Luther Ingram — Exus Trek, and many more. Northern Soul will go on general release this summer. The sound track will be released on a box set of vinyl and CD. So watch this space. Bridget Dakin

Thanks Dave I PMed him and his nom de plume is one of the few I remember.

Yeah, that's the only one I've seen, I wonder who nabbed it. A kind soul on here is hoping he's got the soundfile from the auction somewhere so I can compare it with our masters. Yep 76 Tone. Cheers Ady

No Detroit Big Hit completists out there?

Nope it's the Queen

Would be most helpful please. Ta Ady

I think steam's coming out of his ears by now.

I suppose it was inevitable with his vast output and that Help The Poor 45 is spot on early soul I slightly prefer the I Wouldn't Have It side. The Probe 45 is very good too and I didn't know Poontwangie though that's more R&B of course. No Motown influenced sides though the Probe one is in that area. Better Not Look Down is a great 70s soul style number with a killer line in the middle which I'll let you spot yourselves if you don't know it.

I play Bad Luck Soul an I Quit My Baby but as R and B dancers, I don't think he ever recorded a record that was more soul than blues did he? I ain't tried the ones above yet.

I think the jury's out on that one but it was a very long time ago. But why £54 at the moment, are people desperate for the instrumental?

There are a lot of different types of screenings for all sorts of different reasons, they're not going to be invited to every one or there won't be room for the public or the people who are going to make it a success. I'm sure they'll be having other screenings for the cast. Ady

As a body of work by one artist probably the Sharon Scott 4 Pied Pipers Putting My Heart Under Lock & Key, I'm Not Afraid, It's Better and Don't Wait Too Long. Then again Nancy Wilcox Gambler's Blues, He'll Be Leaving You, More Than A Memory and In The End takes some beating and Little Ann's whole Dave Hamilton output is incredible-sorry for the personal bias!

Due to a combination of unfortunate events but mainly due to a licensing problem we have had to cancel tonight's event. Missing the January date threw me and the club, independently of each other, and we did not apply for the license in time. This would have been salvageable if it had not been for the licensing authorities announcing a visit this weekend and them not turning up on Friday so it would have been tonight and we therefore would have had to shut at 3 am, leaving a lot of nighter attendees frustrated. To make matters worse, I contracted gastro enteritis at 1am this morning and would not have been able to run the event and Keith Money rang up from Scotland yesterday saying he could not get down due to the weather. Others have said the weather would have stopped them attending. Rather than run a patched up dance from 11pm-3am I have decided to cancel it. If anyone has run up any pre-booked train expenses or hotels I will refund some or all of the money depending on circumstances. Please pass this message on to anyone who might be attending, I will post it up on Soul Source too. Ady: ady.croasdell@btinternet.com I will fill more details in once I have finished contacting people

Or Detroit?

I could have sworn I've heard a different version to the ones on You Tube and the ITP CD. Anyone know of 2 versions? Ady