Dave Moore

Anyone watch this last night? This particular episode gave a detailed inside look at Tin Pan Alley. Some fantastic interviews with the likes of Hoagy Carmichael, Irvin Caesar etc. Plus some footage of old Minstrel shows including Bing Crosby all blacked up and performing as Uncle Remus. Highlight though, had to be Irvin Berlin playing Alexander's Ragtime Band and speaking about "God Bless America". Some great acknowledgements about how black music formed the basis of a lot of the stuff but was simply hijacked by white music writers and publishers. It seems payola was also rife in the sheet music business back in the 20s. It's a great series and well worth searching out for anyone interested in American music, how it all developed and who the real 'movers and shakers' were. It's not ALL about the US scene, as you'd expect, but there's some great interviews with people who are no longer with us. https://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2008/may/01/popandrock Regards, Dave

I knew someone had owned one back in the day! We need a scan now..... Regards, Dave

But where's the scan of the STOCKER guys??? Regards, Dave

Eh? Did you tuck yer jumper in too? Only joshin' Regards, Dave

John, Convince Carl to sing: Storm Warning and The Laws Of Love Never been heard live before! Go on...DO IT MATE! Regards, Dave

Always enjoyed the radio slots whether listening or playing. Heard many a record for the first time too on there. If it became too 'polished' it would certainly lose some of it's charm and draw. If it ain't broke - don't try to fix it would seem the appropriate mantra. Regards, Dave

Paul, Thanks for the AF scan Mate - Excellent! I'm obliged. Regards, Dave

Yep, these are for the book Mate. Any Philly acts you come across with live appearance ads, I'd be grateful for. How is Kenny and your project progressing? Regards, Dave

Hi Rob, Many thanks for the great scan of the Monticellos! It's appreciated. I will of course, ensure that all contributors of scans etc receive full credit. I just need the following now: Aretha Franklin - I Can't Wait Until I See My Baby's Face - Columbia Regards, Dave

I'm obliged Sir. Regards, Dave

Hi Bob, Yes, I still need The Monticellos and the Sonji Clay Mate. We can delete the line I think. Regards, Dave

Guys, Could anyone supply me with good clean scans of the following: (300dpi) "I Can't Wait To See My Bays Face" by... Monticellos - Red Cap Aretha Franklin - Columbia Pat Thomas - Verve Sonji Clay - Songee Dusty Springfield - Philips UK If you can help I can be reached at hitsville2648@earthlink.net Appreciate any help. Regards, Dave

Hi Bob, Please send me that one too Mate. Appreciate it. Regards, Dave

Thanks Bob, I'm obliged. I just need the Little Joe Cook "I'm Falling In Love With You Baby b/w Doodle Pickle" -Two-Jay 1003A/B now if possible. Regards, Dave

Rob, Thanks Buddy. Regards, Dave

Hi Bob, Yep, can you send it over Mate and if I need to I'll have a go at photoshop with it. Can you scan at 300dpi and send to hitsville2648@earthlink.net Mate please. I'm obliged. Regards, Dave

Hi All, Could anyone furnish me with good quality scans of Little Joe Cook - I'm Falling In Love With You Baby - Hot Sherrys - Put Your Loving Arms Around Me - Hot/JJ Any help would be greatly appreciated. Regards, Dave

Russ, We'll never be 'normal' Mate. In fact I'll make you a promise.... If you do ever become 'normal', I'll pop round and un-normalise you miself. Rare soul will never become 'doomed' Matey. It's alive n kickin' just as long as we enjoy it. . Now then...... back to mi cheesecake! Regards, Dave

The wheels on the bus go round and round, round and round, round and round. Russ, U meks oiy laaaaarf! Regards, Dave

Hi all, I'm looking for the following on PINK DECCA DEMOS ONLY. Must have no sol, wol or any other gubbins. 123 Like A Baby You Baby Any help appreciated. Regards, Dave

Yep, same bloke Mark. Regards, Dave

Good shout Mark, To anyone who fancies meeting up with him, Matt is a great bloke who's squeezed more into his life than most. He's a great raconteur who's met just about every Detroit icon from the mid 60s. Well worth pressing the flesh' if you get the chance. Ask him about his time with John Rhys Eddins and about his time on the Bahamas Cruise route. I was lucky enough to spend a day on his ranch with him and his wife a few years ago. Only downside was that he'd just mailed his last copy (day before I arrived), of You Better Go-Go to Pete Smith! If you're anywhere near a set of drums then watch out! He's a Whirling Dirvisher when he gets behind a set of skins! Regards, Dave

Mine came from Arizona. I got stung early on with this for $1000. I wasn't at all embarrassed though. Why should I be, I didn't do anything wrong? I paid good money and received a counterfeit. The first thing I did was let people know. But then again, I haven't a box for 'requests use' only as I'm not a DJ. It was a boot so therefore it got binned. I did get a credit for the 1k too. I also pinged the Robbie Lawson as soon as it appeared. I also let folks know. Didn't stop a few diving in for what they thought was a bargain though. Regards, Dave

Looking for these 3 : 1. Supremes - Nothing But Heartaches - Motown (MAP DESIGN WHITE DEMO) (I have a minty plain WDJ/Pic Sleeve to trade if anyone wants that and cash). 2. Sonny Sitt - 00 Soul Of - Wingate WHITE DEMO (Can anyone confirm they actually have one?) 3. Intrigues - In A Moment - Bullet WHITE DEMO Any help appreciated. Regards, Dave