Am still looking for a copy of:
Johnny Sales - Can't Get Enough Of Your Love - St Lawrence
WEST COAST STYRENE COPY
Cash waiting.
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Any help appreciated
Regards,
Dave
My ambition is to get these guys to autograph this photo. Anyone got ANY of these guys signature on ANYTHING?
I'm over there in March and am hoping to get at least two of them to sign it. Here's hoping...
Regards,
Dave
Finally, here's the poster we did of the Harthon Trio all signed up by them. Can't be many of these around now. Fantastic momento of a fantastic weekend. In my Top 5 soul memories.
Here's a pic more contemporary. Taken by Bev at the Ritz in 1998 and signed by Brenda the week after at The Mechanics in Burnley. Not only could the lady still warble with the best of 'em, but she was a LOOKER too! AND a flirt! Great memories. Bev had this blown up as a poster before Brenda signed it.
Regards,
Dave
A great vintage pic of Sammy Campbell. This was also signed in NJ after the best rehearsal I've ever witnessed. A true artisan. I taped it all and often play it back in my music room. A great memory. In my Top 10 'soul' memories.
Regards,
Dave
Mr 'Tighten Up'. Also at the record fair in NJ. It was through this afternoon that we established who The Four Perfections really were. Archie has more energy than blokes half his age! Another great memory.
Mr Deon Jackson. One of my all time heroes through Ollie Mac. With the help of our very own Bob A, we spent a fabulous afternoon with him in Chicago reminiscing his catalogue over a great lunch. I managed to get him to commit to an appearance in UK for Chris Waterman's New Century Soul but unfortunately he changed his mind. One artist I would pay dearly to see/hear live.
Regards,
Dave
Signed by Norman Donegan of The Ad Libs at the record fair in New Jersey. He was a great bloke, who stole Bev's heart. He was there promoting the legacy of Otis Blackwell. (If you're not sure about Mr Blackwell's legacy then it's worth researching!). We got him (Norman) to sing "Think Of Me", which he actually remembered! Another great memory.
Regards,
Dave
Signed by Matt Lucas in the music room at his ranch. I arrived a couple of days AFTER Pete Smith had bagged his last copy of "You Better Go Go".
Had a great day with him though. He wrote the lyrics to the instrumental of Backstreet whilst I was there. Don't let anyone tell you "Shake It" is a Golden World acetate!
These were signed in 2007 at the Hitsville Weekender in the US for Alan Pollard. There were also 25 full color posters created that were also autographed by the all three of the guys. Now Weldon has passed that's it, no more can be done. I'll dig out my poster and put it up.
Anyone got any vintage promo photos signed?
Regards,
Dave
Following for set sale. All originals as usual and fully guaranteed or your money back. All 45s are EX unless stated.
Prices in GBP and include shipping.
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Cheers,
Dave
Kenny Wells - Isn't It Just A Shame - New Voice - 300 SOLD
Lee David - Temptation Is Calling My Name - Columbia Demo - 150
Gerri Grainger - I Go To Pieces - Bell Demo - 250
Johnny Bartell - If This Isn't Love - Solid State Demo - 120
Bobbie Smith - Walk On Into My Heart - Am Arts Demo - 100 (Red text) SOLD
Larry Santos - You Got Me where You Want Me Now - Evolution Demo - 175 SOLD
Tony Middleton - To The Ends Of The Earh - MGM Demo - 150
August and Deneen - We Go Together - ABC Demo - 150
Darryl Stewart - Name It And Claim It - Wand Demo - VG - 100
One of my prized possessions is the original sheet music (complete and almost mint), to Still Waters by the Four Tops. It's signed by all four of the guys just above their individual photographs.
I noticed JM is auctioning a Four Tops autographed LP and wondered if anyone has any similar items of interest? Not so much a scan of labels signed at Prestatyn type thing but authentic vintage signed memorabelia.
What yer got folks?
Regards,
Dave
I've travelled all over the Continent and the US and have never had to pay anything to anybody. I am constantly moving in and out of Spain with 45s as do many of my Mates. None of us have EVER had a problem. When coming from UK to Spain at many airports there is no immigration or customs, it's a EU destination. In the US, many security checkers will ask to see inside your box simply as they don't see 45s much. I've never been asked if I'm a DJ or if I am working. I simply tell them I'm a record collector and it usually results in a short conversation and being told that their parents having some of these ole rekkids in the attic.
Regards,
Dave
PS. I did once have to pay for an empty bag to be put aboard a RyanAir flight so I could keep my box as onboard baggage. That's RyanAir for ya.
I've been buying 45s for over 35 years and only last week dropped a Boo Boo with certain Mr Smith. Got the label right but the artist wrong! 40 quid and a week later it I dropped the needle on it.......mmmmm. That'll teach me to pay more attention! :D
Regards,
Dave