Dave Moore

Was waiting for someone to post about the passing of Dick Clark but am surprised no one has. So, I'll do it... Dick Clark was the archetypal clean cut All American teenager. Radio DJ, TV presenter, Media savvy and An advertisers dream, his squeaky clean image alongside the likes of Fabian, Bobby Rydell etc belied a contribution to US popular music, and alongside that a major contribution to the acceptance of America's black music makers into mainstream media, that many may wrongly pay lip service to. His determination to see the original black Rock n Roll performers take their place alongside their white counterparts and the way he ushered this 'devil's music' into US families homes whilst instilling confidence in the previous' generation in what their kids were listening to was a masterstroke of diplomacy. Dick Clark made Rock n roll palatable to parents! Just speaking to any US black artists from that golden era will soon convince you that his iconic American Bandstand was a major component in breaking down the racial barriers still associated with the recording industry at that time. When the likes of Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Chubby Checker, Smokey Robinson, Berry Gordy pay tribute to his life and work then you know the influence he wielded. He died after a massive heart attack in Los Angeles yesterday after having a stroke a few years ago. So Mr Clark...... Your contribution to the development and acceptance of black music was immense and you can rest assured that we here think you should step up and take a well deserved bow Sir, for a job extremely well done. Regards, Dave

Hi Carl, Yep, I'll be hooking up with Mr E on this trip. Once I return I'll be in touch with you as your project there may well dovetail into what I am researching Mate. Regards, Dave

Thanks Bob. I'll try giving it a whirl. Regards, Dave

Has anyone got contact details for Lee Andrews. I know he was running a craft shop in Philly last time we were there but he couldn't see us. I've lost the bleedin' address! We're due in Philly on 21st and would dearly like to try and hook up with him. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Regards, Dave

This morning's offering: THE archetypal "Sound Of Young America". When the sound of the Supremes is stripped away you realise the power of the band and the consummate ease with which they plied their craft. Mike Terry said this was his favourite piece of Motown music. It's easy to appreciate why. Drum like a metronome, bass only plays about six different notes but they hold the sound together like superglue. Melody by piano, precision like drum fills and all topped off with a vibe riff, and a sax break that takes you be surprise half way in! Proper stuff this! Magic at work by true magicians. Regards, Dave https://youtu.be/8-2kPilg5uQ

As I've been AWOL for the past week or so I thought I'd take the liberty of an extra post: Another of Ollie's that's quite hard to locate on promo in nice nick but is worth the hunt. I don't know anything about the Compacts so any info appreciated. Great vocals over a laid back mid 70s track. It's the penultimate release on Carla so the group only made one with Ollie but they must have made stuff before and after? Regards, Dave https://youtu.be/6aQXjWVf-Ro

This afternoon's offering: A record that took me long time to find on promo in Mint but was worth the wait. Another Sunday Brunch play at Hitsville. People who know me know of my affection for Ollie Mac's stuff and this is one of the peaks of his Karen imprint. A side written by Capitols member and hugely underated songwriter Donald Storball. B side I think is slightly more a favourite of mine but it's fag paper between them. Mr Storball, when I spoke to ,didn't have much to say that was complimentary about Ollie but somehow they managed to bang out a few absolute classics. Regards, Dave https://youtu.be/x76cKaLovC0 https://youtu.be/TWvgkrg1kd8

Can't see the scan Mate? Regards, Dave

45s Still In The Customs Shed Posted by Dave Moore, 26 January 2008 · Just thought I'd log the events of our move to Spain and vent a little frustration at the 'shower of s*i*e' that are/were our shippers. We've now been in... Tap to view this Soul Source News/Article in full

Cheers. Not heard the Decca version before. Regards, Dave

Is the Decca version the same mix/take as the Josie one? I have a nice Spanish copy of this, sounds just like the Josie copy so wondering if the Decca one is different? Regards, Dave

This mornings' offering: Another old school song from a much underated group that recently completed my Rex Garvin stuff on Demos. I suppose they'll always be associated on the Northern scene with "Sock It 'Em JB" which a great record but probably remembered as a youth club sound by many. Shame, because their other mid 60s stuff is top notch, driving dance music of the highest calibre. They then of course calmed their signature sound down a bit for "Queen of The Go Go" on Tower. Regards, Dave https://youtu.be/zkaASbg1Dts

Martyn, Yep same B Side Mate. Never seen a Metro DEMO though. Anyone? Regards Dave

This morning's offering: With hook similar to The Ringleaders on M-Pac this Hall/Oates performance is their best outing on Jimmy Bishop's Arctic label for me. Need to upgrade to a mintish WDJ of this if anyone can help. Proper stuff this. Regards, Dave https://youtu.be/Qia70f-Wm-g

I never realised this was written by Tony Bruno! Nice one... Regards, Dave

The video shows the second issue #. It also came out on #1011. There's also a mistitled "Mend the Broken Pieces" on the same # WDJ. One of the best double siders ever methinks. The late Kae Williams was a well known Philly DJ/Record guy. His son, who passed away last year, was also in the business. The label was named after him: Kae Williams Jnr. We met him in 2005/6. Mike Terry and Jack Ashford (A Philadelphian) song that Yvonne does in her own sultry Philly style. Great record.. Regards, Dave

Have this on the local release (Metro), also. Anyone looking for a CrackerJack W/Demo? I have a spare. Regards, Dave

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Also a great version of this by The Olympics on WB. Regards, Dave

I'll buy EVERY copy of Billy Woods you find for 2k! Especially if it plays the whole way through! Regards, Dave

This afternoon's offering: I've only just got one of these and the youtube video claims it's a version of Nevertheless - It's not. it's a great version of a great song that was also done by The Vibrations amongst others, under it's real title "Gonna Get Along Without You". Songs are quite similar in structure but not the same. Anyone got any info on this version? Lots of reissues/remixed versions of stuff on this label that I think was owned by Philly mover and shaker Jerry Greene but this is the only label for this song. Can't ever remember hearing this version anywhere? Great old school pounder once again. Regards, Dave https://youtu.be/RTnDozpTdY4

This afternoon's offering: Some great records on this Philly label. Jackie Lavante did the vocal to it on the same label a few #s earlier. Used to play this around late 70s in Burnley. Regards, Dave https://youtu.be/9feXhWHjsCo

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Doh! Of course it is! Cheers Gazman! I'll sleep tonight now!! Regards, Dave