Dave Moore

Open Minded my arse! Why do you disco/modun soulies have to condescendingly quote "Open Minded" etc as though you are somehow part of some higher echelon of enlightenment? Take yer disco crap and start yer own scene. Leave us to enjoy ours. This music has NO relation whatsoever to what I class as soul. Are you involved in this production by any chance? Regards, Dave www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

[ Dave, Love the web site. Heard from Kev recently? link

Cheers Chalky, I've tried the "media" outlets. The site you posted is owned by his estate and is geared towards generating revenue for his copyright catalogue. Not quite what I'm after. I've seen a list of his work on one of the forums/sites, but can't for the life of me remember where it was now! Cheers anyway, Regartds, Dave www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Hi All, Could any kind soul point me in the direction of a discography on Van McCoy's work? I've tried the usual and ended up with loads of "Hustle' orientated stuff. Many Thanks, Dave www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Weren't there 4 members of The Casualeers though Simes? Regards, Dave ww.hitsvillesoulclub.com

I wonder how many of his auction sales are on behalf of others? CHeers Pete Down Under link

Oops, didn't mean to start an arguement. I have a "rarer" issue and I paid 60 of the UK squidleys for it about 5 years ago. I'd rate it at about 100 now. Just out of interest, have you had a sniff at 400? If so, then mines for sale. Minter too. Regfards, Dave www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Did they all wear tight leather kex and hats with studs in? Droopy 'taches to boot? Or am I thinking of the wrong gaff? Regards, Dave www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

You are of course right about old dogs and new tricks! Sometimes I can actually make it to the toilet on mi own but as you state it's becoming increasingly difficult to carry out mu ablution needs aon a completely sanitary basis nowadays! I do think though that if anyone has the "preaching attitude" it is in fact the "modernists/crossover/tent enthusiasts". They come off as a bunch of "snobby soul twats" (SSTs) imo. Lost count of the number of SSTs who've tried to convince me that I'm living in the vinyl past, a throw back to the dinasuar age! Wish they'd just get on with what they want to do and leave me to get on with what I do...... There I've said it! Regards, Dave www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

How many times have you asked this question Dodge? The answer remains the same........ If I have to keep explaining.....you ain't NEVER gonna understand. The WHOLE thing is BASED on rare RECORDS for us. That's it!! No more, no less. Regards, Dave www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Damn! 30 years of collecting down the pan!! Guess I should have stopped in 1972! Ah well, at least now I know............. Regards, Dave www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

30-40. I reckon that's about right. The demos and issues are about the same imo. Have had both. Still have the issue. Regards, Dave www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Jeeze! Regards, Dave www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Gene West ( actually Baza White ) You sure about this? regards, Dave www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Tim needs to "wash his ears out!" Wouldn't let someone in the house with it never mind let it in mi rekkid boxes!. The Marvellos pisses all over it. Regards, Dave www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

In support of the rare Soul Record Fair and Allniter October Venue here on the East Coast USA The "Sound of Hitsville" Radio Show goes out on the net 4 times a week. Tonight's playlist: 1. The Ambers - Another Love - Smash Demo 2. The Uptights - Shy guy - Columbia Demo 3. The Olympics - I'll do a little bit more - Mirwood Demo 4. L Allen - Can't we talk it over - Green Dolphin 5. Ronnie McNeir - Isn't she a pretty girl - DeTo 6. Jimmy Burns - I really love you - Erica 7. Del Larks - Job Opening - Queen City Demo 8. J T Rhythm - My sweet baby - Palmer Demo 9. Bobby Reed - I'll find a way - Loma Demo 10. Tropics - Hey Little Girl - Topic 11. Don Gardner - Is this really love - Cedric 12. Little Charles & The Sidewinders - It's a heartache - Decca Demo 13. Dean Courtney - Love, you just can't walk away - MGM Demo 14. Attractions - you don't know boy - June Bug 15. Rhonda Davis - Can you remember - Duke Demo 16. Dorothy Morrison - I can't go without you - Brown Door 17. Lanie Hill - Time marches on - New Voice Demo 18. Charles Carlson - She's not to blame - Bold 19. Bobby Taylor - There are roses somewhere... Sunflower Demo 20. Otis Leavill - Glad I met you - Dakar Demo The Show goes out: Tuesday - Midnight GMT - 7am EST Wednesday - 4am GMT - 11pm Tuesday EST Wednesday - Noon GMT - 7am EST Wednesday 5pm GMT - Noon EST Saturday - 7am GMT - 2am EST Saturday - Midnight GMT 7pm EST New show every Tuesday. All details of how to listen (eezy peezy lemon sqweezy), can be found on the website at www.hitsvillesoulclub.com Best, Dave www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Hi all, Is this picking up plays again? This has been a cheapie for many years. Anyone seen a W/Demo of it? Regards, Dave www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Cheers! It's been a long day!! Regards, Dave www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Kev, Issue or Demo? I've seen the W/Demo on Karen 106 (Same # as The Moira Issue), but NEVER seen a Karen Issue of it. Have you a scan of it? Regards, Dave www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Where you Guys from? If you're in the US try our new site at: www.hitsvillesoulclub.com If not try it anyway!! Welcome to the world of Northern Soul n.darq Best, Dave www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Nice one Pete. Top sound. I've downloaded it and would like to say FANKS! Best, Dave www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Hi all, I wondered if anyone had the following: 1. The Artistics - Hope we have/I'm gonna miss you - Brunswick Demo 2. The Artistics - So much love in my heart/Loveland - Okeh Demo 3. The Artistics - In another mans arms - Okeh Demo 4. Rod Jordan - I live in a castle - Karen The last one is for a family member of the artist. They haven't got one and in fact had never heard the record until this week. Any help is greatly appreciated. Best, Dave www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Cheers Mark, we listen on the East Coast on Sundays. Great Job. Best, Dave www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

This maybe true in UK and imo it's too ingrained in the publics perception of "Northern Soul". However..............Northern/Rare Soul is now a worldwide phenomenon and the "foreign" scenes have two advantages: 1. There's no hang up about the 70s and all it's complications to wrestle with. The "Foreign" scenes didn't exist then. 2. The experiences of Ex Pat UK fans coupled with the expertise and enthusiasm of local fans breathes "fresh air" into a "fledgeling" scene. The "mistakes" of the UK scene can be avoided, whilst the positive aspects can be enhanced, and all this with no "politics" undermining everyone's efforts. The collapse of the VegasShuffle event was a perfect example of how 'importing" the UK scene doesn't work, unless you bring your own punters, DJs, scene, with you. So...........watch this space..... Regards, Dave www,hitsvillesoulclub.com