Dave Moore

Done Regards, Dave

That was my box that exploded. Keb on one side, Guy on the other, gathering up UK Demos from the rain sodden street. Regards, Dave

I'm looking forward to it. Always up for a laugh. Regards, Dave

Cheers Andy, I wasn't sure about the two acetate tracks. It may well have been the Bari 45 that had me confused. Hope you're well Sir. Regards, Dave

My good friend the late Al Pollard had the Jobete Acetate of this instrumental. I thought it was the instro to Frances Neros - "Keep On Loving Me"? Regards, Dave

Why not simply burn the acetate onto a CD and play that out? Regards, Dave

That'll be a no then? Let's try anotyher one then,anyone have/seen a copy of: Lee Andrews and The Hearts - Nevertheless - Crimson Demo? Regards, Dave

Anyone ever seen a W/Demo of: Joey Dee and The Starlighters - How Can I Forget - Caneil Regards, Dave

St Pat's, Plumstead 19 Feb 2011 Think this is about right looking through the box. Playlist from 2330- 0100: Servicemen - Are You Angry - Wind Hit Buster and Eddie - Can't Be Still - Class W/Demo Appreciations - I Can't Hide It - Aware Jimmy Burns - I Really Love You - Erica Jackie Lee - Do The Temptation Walk - Mirwood W/Demo Spider Turner - Get Myself Together - Goodtime Little Joe Romans - When You're Lonesome - Tuff W/Demo Larry Clinton - She's Wanted In Three Sattes - Dynamo W/Demo Poets - Wrapped Around Your Finger - J2 Topics - Hey Girl - Chadwick W/Demo Skip Cunningham - Have We Met Before - 20th Cent Fox W/Demo Anthony And The Imperials - It's Not The Same - Veep W/Demo Mel Britt - She'll Come Running Back - FiP Tony Clarke - Landslide - Chess W/Demo Eddie Parker - Love You Baby - Ashford W/Demo Spencer - Searching For Love - Midtown W/Demo Lorraine Chandler - You Only Live Twice - RCA Publishers 10 inch Acetate Platters - Washed Ashore - Musicor (Sounded FANTASTIC out LOUD!) Platters - Doesn't It Ring A Bell - Bell Sound Acetate Patti and The Lovelites - Stop! - Sonic Sound Studio Acetate Jackie Beavers - We're Not Too Young - Jaber Frankie Crocker - Ton Of Dynamite - Turbo Young Holt - Love Uprising - C/Up Bobby Joy - You Sweet Devil You - Sentra W/Demo Freddie Hughes - My Baby Came Back - Wee Chuck Jackson - What's With This Loneliness - 6Ts Anniv Single Marion Love - I Can't Forget About You - Capitol Studio Acetate

Pete, Could you PM me or get in touch at hitsvile2648@earthlink.net Mate please? Regards, Dave

Hi Dean I've no idea Mate I'm only a young whippersnapper. Plus, if these clubs did play the range of music styles it must have soon petered out as I can't recall anyone in UK playing Reggae, ska or any of that stuff at Northern venues apart from peripheral scenes like Scooterists etc. Regards, Dave

I have both in front of me now and the Charisma copy is much lighter/flimsier vinyl. I agree it doesn't really mean anything conclusively, hence my remark in reference to the lack of provenance of the disc. I'm presuming (maybe wrongly), that you think it is a contemporary (with Tuff) press? Have you any info that leads you to this conclusion? It would be great to finally nail this one if possible. When I spoke to Tim he'd had the 45 in his hands at some stage I think. Regards, Dave

And there you have it. In a nutshell. Thing is Paul, in 10 years time when you guys take over the reigns you lads will be the next generation of stuck in the mud diehards!! Actually I don't see your event (s) as part of the Northern Soul scene or even part of it's evolution. I see it as a totally different 'scene'. The mix of Soul, Ska, Reggae, Mod, and the other stuff has never been part of the Northern Allnighter scenario. I do think though that, as your generation get older you'll see the majority of them ditch the Mod, music, stylee part of their lives and you'll have a much harder time trying to keep it all going than we had. Only time will tell eh? Regards, Dave

100%. I've attended gigs where younger DJs play me a record that they've just paid 300UKP for and it's also owned/played by 90% of existing DJs! They play it, are disappointed with the reaction and can't understand why? Rinse and repeat, rinse and repeat. As for the younger guys not getting a look in I also agree that there's no point on booking a 25 year old DJ to play Epitome of Sound just because he's 25. Pointless. The availability of good solid Northern Soul Records is still out there but not in the quantity or at prices they used to be so that's why the younger element 'DJs" latch onto the Mod image. Ska, popcorn, reggae abound in the European clubs side by side. Look at the playlists at Beat Boutique in Manchester. Same scenario there, younger lads wanting to DJ, couldn't compete at the higher levels of the regular Northern Soul scenes so started their own gigs/scene. More power to their elbow I say. Their gigs are well attended and no doubt they'll drag a percentage of their punters with them as they develop. As they grow and develop their collections they'll eventually naturally 'take over' when we've finished but it will be their own creation at the centre of it and not the faded memories of some old ballroom in Wigan. Regards, Dave

Hi there, You're not gonna like this but...........it's up to you to meet the criteria of the Soul scene not the soul scene to pander to your criteria in order to make it easier for you to DJ with bootlegs. The way to do it is to build up a collection AND THEN look at DJing NOT the other way round. Sorry if that sounds a little harsh Mate but that's the way it is, always has been and always will be if you want to be a decent DJ at Northern Soul venues. Otherwise you'll have to do what many others do...start your own venue. Regards, Dave

Hello Mr/Mrs Godber! :yes: Regards, Dave

Hello Mate, I have three copies of ERJ. Tuff Issue Tuff W/D Charisma The stampers are the same I agree but the difference in vinyl is definitely there. I also spoke to Tim Brown about the Charisma 45 and he thought it may well be a later release too. As I said, I'm not too sure about the provenance of the Charisma 45 so if anyone has any info it would be appreciated. I do agree however that it's a real deal rarity for sure. Regards, Dave

PLEASE .....no more offers of Slide copies. I have a couple already. It's specifically the Hit Kingdom copy I'm looking for. Cheers peeps. Regards, Dave

How long before some 'DJ' plays it at a venue?

That reeled a few in! Regards Dave

Hi Tim, Hope you're well Matey. I rate a minter at around 100. I've had the opportunity to buy two at 150 and 125 respectively so I'm not far out. There was one listed on Ebay (Twice) for 125 that never attracted a bid. The Chrisima 45 I've only ever seen 2 of. (Not sure of the provenance of this one either, same stampers etc but most definitely a later issue than Tuff). The Pandora 45 I'm lucky to have owned for near 20 years so the Stagemasters would round off a nice trio of records from that particular era. The hunt goes on... Best, Dave

Thanks or the tip Seb. I'd never seen one either which is why I started looking. Still after the Stagemasters ....anyone? Regards, Dave

I'm looking for copies of: Stagemasters - Baby I'm Here Just To Love You - Hit Kingdom Dee and Joe - Who's It Gonna Be - Big Six Will pay 75- 100 each depending on Condition. Please PM or email hitsville2648@earthlink.net if you want to sell. Regards, Dave

As good a definition as any. Regards, Dave

Roger that! (On both counts). Regards, Dave