Dave Moore

I'd have thought most UK collectors could spot a fake with one eye shut after a bottle of Jack Daniels. ;-) I've seen the Gold/Silver discs but I was under the impression that they were scanned labels simply stuck onto any old disc? Chances are it would play Max Bygraves or some such other horror. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NOVELTY-GOLD-DISC-NORTHERN-SOUL-DEAN-PARISH-IM-ON-MY-WAY-/350892296289?pt=UK_Records&hash=item51b2cf8861 There's no doubt some kind of market for this tat but it doesn't really effect anything I or hundreds of other collectors do so......crack on I suppose. Regards, Dave

Here are both versions. Detroit Sound: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otsOQSXlNNo Four Larks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qbHuY3SfNc There's also a bootleg of the Four Larks on a Canterbury label as well as a Harthon Reissue (Bootleg?) from the 70s with the instrumental on the flip. Smiffy: Wash yer lugs out! ;-) Regards, Dave

Wyncote was a budget LP label owned by Philly's Cameo Parkway set up. The Jumping at The Go Go on Wyncote is, as far as I know, a bastardised bootleg of the original Four Larks - "Groovin' At The Go Go" on Tower. Regards, Dave

Exactly! And that Sir, is the reason that my 'DJ-ing', outside of family gatherings, is now restricted to two particular hours a year. Although I did an hour in Chicago with Greety/Fergie/and The Rare Soul Millionaires (Sonny and Aret) in 2009. Regards, Dave

I arrived from the US. I had asked the 'promoters' what the score was beforehand. Both knew the type of records I would play, that's why they asked me. I had 150 x 45s with me that I figured would fit the bill. At this particular gig there were approx. 1000 bootlegs and UK reissues that the 'resident'' DJs played collectively from behind the Decks. I could have easily played from their collective boxes - But I didn't. I listened to the spots before mine and figured I'd go down well, something a little different and stuff that maybe the audience didn't hear week in week out. Granted I was wrong. They didn't really want a DJ, they wanted a juke box with pre set 'chooooons'(God how I hate that word). Maybe I should have ditched 30 years of collecting ethos, said, "f*ck it!" and become one of the myriad of people to whom soul is just a means of seeing your name on a flyer, bootlegs an all? Yeah right! Like that's gonna happen. We've obviously not met. ;-) I'm more than happy with what I do, I've no qualms about what others do either. Strokes for folks and all that. But in this particular instance, I was asked to "do my thing'. Maybe, just maybe that instruction should have been more thought out by the people really responsible.(For their own gigs ffs!) Still - What do I know? You know, you're right, I should have done my homework - What a knob I am. Kinda in danger of staying too far off the original topic now though. Regards, Dave

You just described my last 2 "DJ" experiences in UK, probably 12 or so years ago now. Me: "What does your crowd like to hear" Promotor: "Anything that's quality Dave, do your own thing". Me: "Great!" First 45 on the turntable Sonny Herman (Utopia), next one - Topics (Chadwick). Dancefloor was like Oil and Water - Pooof! Gone! It was down hill from there. I struggled through the hour with requests for Archie Bell, Curtis Mayfield, Bobby Goldsboro, Barbara McNair, that awful thing on Goldie et al until I finished. The guy following me immediately played 'Move On Up' and got an ovation at the end of it. On leaving the stage I was met by Dave Greet holding out a full tumbler of Jack Daniels and the words ""Fook Me Dave, that must have hurt! LOL!" Never again! Regards, Dave

I have both. Both are Minters and would say that, (in my experience at least whilst constantly upgrading), that the Rose Batiste is a much harder one. I suppose it's all about time and place. I'd suspect that most collectors have the JJ Barnes but maybe less have snaffled the Rose Batiste, especially in good nick. Regards, Dave

256. Judging against other 45s that currently fetch the same price I'd have thought that was a fair shout for a nice Mint- Demo. Certainly a tough-ish find in good nick nowadays. You've only to look in the Sales Forum on here to see much 'dafter' prices for mediocre stuff. Regards, Dave

Moved to sales forum. Regards, Dave (Mod Team)

Now we're getting somewhere. Where's your info from Kev? From John or have you corroborated? Regards, Dave

Thanks for that. I'll speak to John about Ernie Fields again. No Sigma around when SB6s first Atlantic session took place. (I think they took place in New York). There's a 'theory' that some sessions were done at Castor Eve but I'm also sceptical about that too. Onwards and Upwards! ;-) Regards, Dave

Southside Movement... This was one of only 3 45s that were played twice. Great to see people picking up on 45s that we've revived over the years. From the hard driving Gospel infused sound of Lee Moses right through to stuff like Third Time Around. Not just in the same room... but in the same spots! FANTASTICO. Regards, Dave

When I asked John a while back about his Atlantic "Philly" recordings he couldn't remember for definite where all the Atlantic 45s were recorded? But he seemed to think it was Sigma. There is also solid provenance that they were actually recorded at Atlantic in New York. Certainly the Fine 45 was done in Rochester and Philly Lyndell 45s were pre Sigma and even the first few Atlantic 45s were too early to have been recorded under the Sigma banner although Reco - Art was operating out of the building at the time. Which 'local' DJ are you referring to? When you say they went BACK into the studio, has John remembered where that was? There is quite a bit of conflicting info from Philly musicians as to where SB6 actually recorded and which tracks were done there. Certainly the Phil LA of Soul 45s could have been at Sigma but I would have thought 919 a better bet given the Jamie/Guyden connection. Would be good to establish exactly which 45s were recorded in NY and which in Philly (and where). Regards, Dave

Henry also recorded in the early sixties with Billy Jackson in Philly. Have a great Motown promo photo of him that Barry Simpson gave me. It's framed now but I'll try and find the scan of it I did. Regards, Dave

Your entitled to your opinion but so is everyone else. Had a go on Facebook? And? That's not Soul-source and it won't be tolerated on here. Regards, Dave (Moderating Team)

Damn! All these years I though it was "Keep The Change"! ;-) Regards, Dave

J, My mistake (head still a little fuzzy!). Here's the first one with of the 6am stalwarts, including Carolyn. Also a few others that made it but missed the second photo including Marcelle and Chris. Just noticed Debbie still on the wine! Even after all that dancin'! ;-) Dave

He He! WP is almost as 'Dirgy' to me as George Lemons. Wasn't me mate for sure. May have been Bev though. ;-) Great contribution to the Weekender Mate. Loved it all. Regards, Dave

I thought you wrote on your "hankie" Mate! ;-) Thanks for your contribution to a great weekend. Onwards and Upwards! ;-) Regards, Dave

For Mr Schofield's archive. Living proof that even Julian can't dampen the Hitsville Spirit! Photo taken at 6am straight after his final 45. And this...despite his opening with the WP dirge. ;-) Great Weekend. VERY proud to be part of it all with such quality people from all over the place. Dave

But Carl wasn't involved in The Four Perfections 45. Regards, Dave

Hi Rick, No Mike Terry involvement but, without revealing to much at this stage, the relationship between The Four Perfections and The Weinroths wasn't too good. Regards, Dave

One of the best 'previously unreleased' 45s there is. Have a few colourful anecdotes relating to the Weinroths and their studio 'etiquette' coming in the book I'm putting the finishing touches to. Regards, Dave

Del Sharh IS Carl Fisher. Carl Fisher was of course a prolific songwriter as well as a founding member of The Vibrations. He also penned The Volcanos tracks "Storm Warning" and "The Laws Of Love". Joe Thomas, who also co wrote "I'm Not Strong Enough", if I remember correctly, think went on to became a drummer with a number of famous artists including Curtis Mayfield? Regards, Dave .

Is that where the Blinky Edwards 'Til The End Of Time' came from? Regards, Dave