Dave Moore

Jason, You need to get out to soul "dos" a bit more Mate! Regards, Dave https://www.hitsvillesoulclub.com/homepage.html

Hi There, Been asked to find out if there is US versions of this on DVD? Anyone help with info? Regards, Dave https://www.hitsvillesoulclub.com/homepage.html

Hi all, Couple of things from Hitsville here in the US. The Radio show is now all set up and running. Licenses took a while to sort but we're now 'at it'. All legal n like. Simply got to the website and click on Radio Show. Rest is simple. First show is a Motown/Unissued/Forgotten tracks type of thingumijig. The results of the Windy City competition are also in. They're available on the Yahoo Group Site. Winners will recieve their "stuff" middle of next week. Am going to the first All American "soul do" tonight. Will post up a playlist of the stuff our colonial brothers/sisters are playing if relevant. Have a great weekend. Regards, Dave https://www.hitsvillesoulclub.com/allniter.html

Err, NO!! by the way, congratulations Mike on the nuptuals. You get my messages about the October Gig? Regards, Dave https://www.hitsvillesoulclub.com/

Strokes for folks Ted and all that I suppose. For me PERSONALLY, it's the thin edge of the wedge. I've seen DJs play boots/pressings that have never SEEN a copy of JD Bryant etc never mind owned the bleedin' thing, and use the previous arguement as a reason why that's acceptable. As I say....strokes for folks. You wanna sit at home and drool over your minters, that's certainly anyone's perogative. Me...I like 'em out there blasting through speakers like they should be. Regards, Dave https://www.hitsvillesoulclub.com/

I paid 70 UKP for the purple issue which I then traded for W/Demo. (less than 6 months ago) The lilac issue is hard. No doubt. 400? Think I'll stick with the W/Demo then. Regards, Dave https://www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Fantastic Joe Evans production. In my top 10 of all time. I have a W/Demo that I wouldn't part with, (You can see/hear it on our website), but I would reckon JM is about right on this one. You don't see it as much nowadays. Regards, Dave https://www.hitsvillesoulclub.com/

There's more than one "collector" DJ who plays things like this. When I questioned one of their actions his response was " Well I paid a lot for the originals so I don't want to ruin 'em". RUIN 'EM?? You mean your frightened they won't stay in mint condition for when you sell them in a couple of years time?? You Dickhead! My response...."I'm oughta here". I left the venue there and then with steam coming outta my lugs! The influx of "returnee" collectors has led to things like this being on the verge of "acceptable" to a lot of them. I will never understand why people have to change things that aren't broken!! Oh yes I remember now............then again......"nuff sed!" Regards, Dave https://www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

The name of Rod Jordan is a psuedonym for Grant Higgins. Ollie McLoughlin thought Grant's name was a disadvantage so he made him change it for this, the second release by Grant on the label. Not particularly soulful, but a reasonably hard number to locate nowadays if you're trying to complete the label. Grant Higgins went on to play with a number Rock N Roll and Beach groups. his nephew Weldon is writing a book in tribute to Grant which will include his Detroit "era". All useless info but then that's what makes us what we are eh? Regards, Dave https://www.hitsvillesoulclub.com/homepage.html

This that CM has is just the normal Promo no? Regards, Dave https://www.hitsvillesoulclub.com/

If you get a copy of the upcoming "Soul Up North" you'll find a recent picture of Matt Lucas. We at Hitsville are preparing a full article on him and his time in Detroit with the likes of John Rhys, Ollie McLoughlin, The Volumes, Shades of Blue, Jamerson, The Charmaines etc etc. Should be out around end of October. We are also preparing a website for his personal use that you will be able to contact him and even buy some of his unissued stuff hopefully. Matt Lucas is best known for his Rockabilly product. He is massive in Scandanavia where they have a big Rockabilly/Blues following. He also plays the Rock n Roll festival circuit in UK where he is at the moment. If you're interested in his non soul stuff, check out: https://www.rockabillyhall.com/MattLucas.html Regards, Dave https://www.hitsvillesoulclub.com/

I've been looking for this for over 10 years. Not too sure about it being a hit though? His other one MC Twine sold reasonably well locally in Detroit on the back of his Rockabilly hits, but I don't think "Baby....." did much at all. Even Matt hasn't got any left. If anyone has one for sale I'd be interested. Regards, Dave https://www.hitsvillesoulclub.com/

A real collectors perspective. Same as mine. Price when buying is all I've ever bothered about. What they fetch on the open market once I have them is irrelevant. They ain't going no where, therefore once I have them tucked in the boxes, they become worthless in terms of $$$$$. Lots of "collectors" don't seem get it eh? Regards, Dave https://www.hitsvillesoulclub.com/

Paid $5.00 for one on eBay about 6 months ago. Think it's worth more than that, but not much more I would have thought. Maybe a tenner? Regards, Dave https://www.hitsvillesoulclub.com/homepage.html

Dave, This is very nice! As a Motown collector of over 25 years, I haven't seen more than about 3 or 4 of these ever. Where did you get the scan from? Be interested to know if you eventually find one and how much you paid. Good luck with hunting. Regards, Dave https://www.hitsvillesoulclub.com/homepage.html

Kinda depends on this firts one Mate! LOL! I'll keep you posted. Regards, Dave https://www.hitsvillesoulclub.com/

Guys, Sorry I just realised I din't post the link to the website properly. Here it is: https://www.hitsvillesoulclub.com/homepage.html Comments. suggestions always welcome. Regards, Dave www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Well, quite a few of us are "off our asses" with an Allniter and Record Show in October. Some of the best collections in the country are turning up. You should come join us. check out www.hitsvillesoulclub.com for all the details. USE IT OR LOSE IT. Never truer words spoken. Regards, Dave https://www.hitsvillesoulclub.com/homepage.html

Living here in the States, there's not the chances to "get out" like in UK so I have lots of "record room parties". :angry: LOL! Tonite's offerings on the Technics included amongst others: Lost Souls - It won't work out - Glasco Sensations - Two can make it - Way Out Demo Artistics - You left me - Brunswick Demo Shades of Blue - How do you save .....) - Impact Demo The Lovettes - I need a guy - Carnival Demo Gene Allison - I'm not afraid anymore - CJ Patrice Holloway - Stay with your own kind - Capitol Demo Charles CC Carlson - She's not to blame - Bold Patti LaBelle - Trustin' in you - Atlantic Demo Spellbinders - A little on the blue side - Columbia Demo Bobby reed - I'll find a away - Loma Demo Lanie hill - Ain't I worth a dime - New Voice Demo Otis Leaville - Glad I met you - Dakar Demo Short Kuts - Your eyes may shine - Pepper Demo Uptones - Taken for a ride - Watts Clara Wood - You're after my guy - Imperial Demo Peoples Choice - Lost and found - Phillips Demo Regards, Dave www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Hey Mike, What's the score with copyright when "podcasting"? It's something we're considering for the Hitsville Site here in US. Be interested in any info yiou might have on the subject. Regards, Dave www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

I would Mate, but her indoors would strap me to her pick up and drag me unceremoniously through the back briar patch naked if I was to even think of taking the immoral shekels in exchange for her beloved liccleblackplastikfingswotsheluvs&treasures. Good luck with the hunting though. Regards, Dave www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Pete, Out of interest, did you manage to get any so far? Might bang a short list outr myself if you've had any luck. Regards, Dave www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

LOL!! I spent some time in Jordan in the 90s. Place called Zharka. Man they only just got leccy never mind technics!! Great weekends at Aquaba though. Red Sea....best diving in the world - ENJOY. Regards, Dave

LOL!! I spent the wekend trawling through Matt Lucas' garage sorting through some Masters from United Sound Systems. I'm writing up the trip. I have to do all this before I go to work, so I'm up at the crack of! LOL! How's Kev and Bev, they all sorted out now? Dave

NO! You should have sent your answers in, you may have won!! LOL! Only jokin' Matey, Here's the answers. It would seem that the competition was a tad too hard so we have "scaled down" this month's to give everyone a better chance. Hitsville Competition Answers 1. Pied Piper Production Team 2. Diane Ross, Flo Ballard, Mary Wilson, Betty Travis, Betty McGlown, Marv Tarplin 3. D Town Records in Detroit 4. The Satintones - Vernon Williams, James Ellis, Sonny Sanders, Robert Bateman, Sammy Mack 5. Eddie Willis - Joe Messina - Robert White 6. Ollie McLoughlin 7. The owners of VeeJay Records. 8. Uriel Jones 9. The Ad Libs - Danny Austin, Norman Donegan, Mary Ann Thomas, and Dave Watt and Hugh Harris 10. Jack Montgomery 11. The Andantes - Jackie Hicks, Louvaine Demps and Marlene Barrow and augmented by Pat Lewis and Ann Brogan. 12 - Benny Benjamin - Birmingham, Alabama and James Jamerson - Edisto Island S Carolina. 13. The Spinners - Bobby Smith, George Dixon, Billy Henderson, Henry Farnborough and Pervis Jackson 14. George Tindley - Ain't that peculiar - Wand Records 15. The initials of the label owner - Mike Alonzo Hanks. 16. Eddie Anderson, JJ Barnes, Steve Mancha Edwin Starr, 17. Mike Terry 18. United Sound Systems - 5840 2nd Ave 19. Edward Hamilton 20 Tuesdays 7pm est. (This is changing as we speak).