Dave Moore

Another one gone....but not ever forgotten. RIP Ms McNair and congratulations on a job well done Maa'm. Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Me too. It's records like this that will keep me "at it" until the day I die. Absolutley no doubt. Been looking for one of these for 30 years .....still no closer.....don't ya just love this collecting malarkey! Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Now that's a rare record! I didn't realise there was another. Kinda gives you hope then! The search continues.... Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Played at the Hitsville Weekender by your stuly. Always loved it. Came out on a nice White Red Vinyl Demo too as well as the normal black vinyl one. Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Hi John , I only know of ONE White copy of this? Have you seen others in your travels? Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Traded one for 300UKP of trades last year. Listed it for weeks at 450, not a sniff. Demo at 1200? Where do I buy that from? Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

From The Detroit News... "Joe was kind of a throwback character, an English country gentleman in an R&B blues body. He would come off with that backwoods thing, talking about corn likker and stuff, but then he would quote Shakespeare," said Allan Slutsky, whose book and film "Standing in the Shadows of Motown" chronicled the Funk Brothers' saga. It was a sad day for Motown fans today as three-time Grammy winner Joe Hunter of the Funk Brothers was found dead in his Detroit apartment. He was 79. While the cause of death was unknown at press time, he was diabetic, and his son said it appeared he was trying to take some medicine when he died. Hunter, whose jovial personality and snappy dress sense delighted his fans, had just returned on Sunday from a European tour with fellow Funk Brother Jack Ashford. Born in Jackson, Tenn., Hunter moved to Detroit just before his 12th birthday, although he never lost his Southern accent or charm. He was a raw, rootsy piano player who started out in the 1950s backing up acts such as Jackie Wilson and Hank Ballard and the Midnighters, but he could play jazz or Professor Longhair and Fats Domino-style New Orleans piano as well. Hunter was Berry Gordy Jr.'s first hire, to back up acts such as Smokey Robinson and the Miracles on piano in the late '50s, as Gordy mustered a staff for what would become Motown Records. Hunter also served as Motown's first bandleader in those very early days. His soulful, bluesy piano is the first thing you hear on the Marvin Gaye song "Pride and Joy." That piano work was an integral part of such songs as Martha and the Vandellas' "Heat Wave" and "Come and Get These Memories," but after Motown left Detroit in 1972, like many musicians, Hunter took what gigs he could. "He was like a father to me and a buddy," said A.J. Sparks, who became alarmed when he hadn't heard from Hunter since his return from Europe. Sparks called Hunter's son, Joe Hunter Jr., who went in with Detroit police and found his father. "Please tell people that we need their prayers," Hunter Jr. said. "He will be welcomed in heaven," said fellow Funk Brother Bob Babbitt. "I just called his name today," a stunned Martha Reeves said today. "Joe was one of a kind," said Bert Dearing, owner of Bert's in the Marketplace and Bert's on Broadway. Hunter not only played his clubs, but Bert's in the Marketplace was a favorite hangout. "If I couldn't find any other musicians, he was always willing to come and do a one-man show. He'd play blues, jazz he worked all my clubs." Dearing said there will be a gathering of musicians, fans and friends for Hunter at Bert's in the Marketplace after funeral arrangements are set. Bruce Resnikoff, president of Universal Music Enterprises, the parent label of Motown, issued a statement: "Joe Hunter's piano and stellar leadership helped birth the 'Motown Sound.' You can't miss Joe's piano on those great early hits. The first of the Funk Brothers, his terrific riffs and easy-going musicianship will live forever." The glamour of Motown wore off quickly for Hunter after the '60s. When Philadelphia musician/historian Allan Slutsky set out to find all the Funk Brothers in the 1980s, he found Hunter playing for tips at the Troy Marriott. Hotel guests had no idea who he was. "Joe was kind of a throwback character, an English country gentleman in an R&B blues body," said Slutsky, whose book and film "Standing in the Shadows of Motown" chronicled the Funk Brothers' saga. "He would come off with that backwoods thing, talking about corn likker and stuff, but then he would quote Shakespeare," Slutsky added. After the documentary film "Standing in the Shadows of Motown" was released in 2002, the Funk Brothers' soundtrack album won two Grammys in 2003. In 2004, Hunter and the Funks were awarded with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys, and the group toured for several years. Hunter's life wasn't all about rhythm and blues and Motown. He was a longtime supporter of the late Mother Waddles. His son confirmed that up to the end of his life, Hunter was on-call to go anywhere to play for the Mother Waddles mission. While the Funk Brothers had splintered into several different groups in recent years, Hunter and his colleagues, who played in Motown's Studio A at 2648 W. Grand Blvd. in Detroit, would never again be nameless players, the musical engine behind all the hits. "It makes me really happy that I got to see Joe get his place in the sun and get a little bit of his dream," said Slutsky. "In the beginning of the movie, he said when the dust settled (from Motown), it was all over for him. That proved to be wrong. He got his dream in the last part of his life." In addition to his son, Hunter is survived by a daughter, Michelle, and three grandchildren. Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat .com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Posted twice - Sorry.

Spoke to Jack Ashford today......Mr Joe Hunter sadly passed away this afternoon. Details to follow. I'm sure everyone who ever heard a Motown/Pied Piper record will join me in the following ... Joe Hunter .....RIP, and congratulations on a job EXTREMELY Well Done Sir! Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Yep. Heard it out a few times in the past. Dancefloor killer. Great record, but definitely not dancefloor friendly. At least not in the past anyway. Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Platters is an unissued track Mate. Ady will confirm but I think it was part of the era of Melba Moore (Magic Touch) Musicor stuff. Not on any of their albums. Gudinnit? Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

UK One: Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

And one more: Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Another type: Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat .com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Have lots of images the boxer type posters. Here's a cracker. How much would you pay for a ticket to this show nowadays? Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

I have often wondered what this tippex mark is too? Most of the JR issues have it on (mine does too). Never sen it on apromo of any type though. There are other records that also have it on. I wonder if they were all from the same collector? Lots of collectors used to mark up their 45s before going to parties so that they could ID their own records as they all got mixed up. Any other theories? Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Mr Henry Stone has another project too. He keeps it quiet but he is involved in a sort of "Talking Books For The Blind" organisation. His eyesight is extremely bad, (he is eighty too), and he fronts a donation programme that converts books to braille or records them onto CD. Top Bloke! Story Jeff Lemlich told me....His ex wife, (Henry's), was having a garage sale and Jeff spied the address in then local paper. He rang her and asked if she had any records in the sale. She said yes. He asked if he could pop round and take a look. You know what 's coming next don't you?...Yep, he scooped...Jimmy Bo Horne, Purple Monday etc. Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

1. Barbara and Brenda 2. Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

I know you like the 'alt versions' Paul and but... Comparing the Supremes to the Contours version is like comparing a mini to a limousine. But comparing The Supremes version of Shake Me Wake Me (When It's Over) to The Four Tops version is like comparing a Robin Reliant to a Rolls Royce! Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Pete, Here's idea. If an artist is due a 2% royalty (not sure on figures, but you get my drift), you could donate that amount to a musical charity. That way : 1. People get to see the clips. 2. Some type of musical people/project/artists benefit. 3. You maintain your credibilty. Just an idea. The argument "You can't control what people do with the clips" is complete bunkum in my opinion. CD swaps etc are exactly the same. I know guys that have 1000s of tracks from CD swaps/downloads/etcs and haven't paid a penny for them. Some of them the same people that cry "foul" everytime a bootleg appears. Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

That'll do for me. Exactly what I understood the term to mean. Had no idea people associated it with the source of the music. I always associated it with the "UK scene" rather than a timeline or era of origin. Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

I've seen it. Thought it was great. If anyone cannot see the similarities with the Supremes or believes the audience is not meant to connect the film to the Supremes must be blind...and deaf! I enjoyed every minute of it. Jennifer Husdon is outstanding. I won't say anymore in case I spoil it for others.....ENJOY. Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

You're right. Don't think it did any harm did it? Regards , Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Fantastic! Give the man a ceeegar! Rob, could you send them to info@theresthatbeat.com please as opposed to in a pm? Much obliged. I owe you a large one. Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Hi Roger , We have a couple of reasonablby good images already but am hoping that someone, somewhere has maybe a vintage pic of her. Long shot I know, but don't ask, don't get eh? Her and Herbie are the ones we're struggling with in real good quality. Hopefully someone will have something. Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com