Dave Moore

Hi John, Can you confirm you had a copy of RT-121 on a White Promo back in the 80s? I can't find it now but I remember it being listed by you in the small booklet lists you used to send out. When I called you said Carl F had snapped it up. Do you remember? I've never seen one, but have always had it "logged" since then. Reference the RT-122. Toughie. I suspect there are lots of Ric Tic collectors who are short this one. (Including me! ). Our "definitive" list of Stockers and Promos is growing and we'll get there in the end. Regards, Dave https://www.theresthatbeat.com https://www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

SOUL - "If I have to keep explaining it to you, then it's obvious you aint never gonna geddit!" Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Hi Guys, (RT-134) Damn!! My apologies. I own the bugger too! Please feel free to kick me up the arse every now and then if I get lax. Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Just wanted to add that I think it's the people, the artists, the DJs and the records that made the 100 Club what it was. Change of scenery it may be but I've no doubt Ady et al will ensure it's "business as usual" wherever the venue. Onwards and Upwards Mr Croasdale! Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Good. Seems they arrived on time then. Good Luck with the new venture Mark. Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

A classic Sir! Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Shame on them! Absulute f**ckin' disgrace. Have had 3 dealings with the guys that "serve and protect" here. An absolute F**CKIN DISGRACE in all three instances! Macho, bully boys with the public's protection and interest taking a bottom priority whilst sick leave, overtime, benefits, free donuts and the demand to show some "respect" far higher on their list. Heroes...every one of em. Don't get me started on the Boot Camps! Hammy, hope your health is on the mend and no permanent damage. If you get the chance take them to the cleaners! This is how "The Man" treats the weaker members of society: I've seen the video. MURDER. Absolutely! How many times did they get away with it. Or how many Hammys were there on NYE? https://www.heraldtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll...9/APN/612294261 Regards, Dave https://www.theresthatbeat.com https://www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

If I remember correctly Lamont Dozier cleared up the Dunbar - Wayne conundrum last year once and for all. Apparently they were the Invictus Office cleaners! Great stuff! Regards, Dave https://www.theresthatbeat.com https://www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Nope. The OJays lost a member in 1972. I suppose that counts as change to the line up. How about The Dells? #1 hit? Regards, Dave https://www.theresthatbeat.com .https://www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

OJays? Regards , Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Just a coincidence that it leaves the door open for people to shill bid their own items and attempt to push the price of items up then? Result.... Ebay commission increases, as does the dreaded Paypal charges which they are now "pressurising" buyers and sellers alike to use. The sheen of Ebay gets duller by the day. Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

It's a great record. The Volumes also did a fantastic version of it too. Shades of Blue were desperately unlucky in the fact that Ed Wingate already had the Relections on his books. All the SOB records are worth listening to imo. Blue Eyed soul at it's best . They KNEW what they were recording , they set out to CREATE soul music that they were immersed in and surrounded by on a daily basis with Golden World, Impact , Edwin Starr, Duke Browner et al. Their success with Edwin's "Oh How Happy" financed a number of further 45s that went on to become classics. Full story in the current issue of There's That Beat! Regards, Dave https://www.theresthatbeat.com

Hi Kev, Do a subscription via the site and I will ensure it includes Issue #1 Mate. Thanks for your support , it's appreciated . Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Glad folks are enjoying it. I now have the reprint run of Issue #1. For anyone still looking for the inaugural Issue it's now available again on the website at: www.theresthatbeat.com More good stuff coming up in the next one. Guys are busy scribbling! Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Yep, fair dos all round. Just opinions innit? Hope you're Father in Law gets well Mate. Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

That's exactly what it is. Wasn't this a made up jobbie? Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

I think the SP DeSanto case is slightly different Pete. She lost her husband, her home, in fact everything she had, in one fail swoop. You are of course right that the more successful artists could be expected to step in and help but they rarely do eh? We raised $637.22 for SP Desanto and I for one am glad we did it. Not just because she was an "old singer", but because she's simply an old lady who needs help and I felt we could give that help without too much grief to our own lives. I also think that doing something charitable every now and then is good for your health. The Gambian Project and other beneficiaries of soul events give people an opportunity as individuals to enjoy themselves and spread a little cheer in what can be a crappy old world at times eh? Anyone who knows me well will vouch for the fact that I'm not exactly a tree hugging, animal loving, social concience type of bloke, but every now and then it don't hurt to give some one a leg up. Just a case of deciding who I suppose. Just my opinion. Regards , Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Nice! Looks in good nick too! Have PM'd you Pete . Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com

The lady on the pic sleeve is indeed Ms Spotswood. As confirmed by her personally earlier in the year as we were preparing the Van McCoy piece for the magazine. It's also (as stated by Roger) correct that the same picture was used on the LP. Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com

They're around but hardly ever come up for sale. Quality like this tends to stay in collectors boxes. I've been after one for 15 years. Still looking. Good hunting. Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

First one that springs to mind is Mary Saxton? Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

The 5 I'm best chuffed with for the year... Soundmasters - Lonely Lonely - Julet Eddie Billups - Shake Off That Dream - Seventy 7 W/Demo Dave Love - Colalined Baby - Solid Sound W/Demo (Much harder that most folks realise) Margie Joseph - Medicine Bend - UK Stax And best of the bunch....... Spyder Turner - Stand By Me LP (Lovely yellow promo). Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Bit ambitious the Sonny C price I think. Musette copy probably around the 200 mark. The Teri De copy half that I reckon. Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Yeah, thanks for that Baz. I'm sure all the contributors who regularly slave over their keyboards and drag stuff from their record boxes, or track down folks to interview, or try and provide a vehicle for artists who are struggling against the tide of MTV PR, appreciate the professional critique from someone so positive. That's the second time on this forum someone has 'branded" all glossy mags as crap/pants. Just out of interest, do you actually READ any of them? Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Main release date is 16th January in the States. I'll be there. I've not seen the previews purposely, but am looking forward to seeing it. Regards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com