Dave Moore

Yep, seen the discogs info and the Cat45 same. Record is not a carver but a vinyl 45. Friend just checked run out with magnifying glass. It's there. Dave

Hi guys, Could someone confirm the Dead Wax Details for Skip Jackson on Dot Mar. Not been booted on vinyl as far as I'm aware but friend has bought a copy with no deadwax markings at all so just need to clarify. Many thanks, Dave

Great photos. Great to see a Dad putting himself out there with his lad. It was the same for me with my lad only it was fishing! (I hated it! LOL!). I'd have to get up at 4am on Sunday mornings and lug all the kit to a lake or riverbank and then spend 5 or six hours pretending to be loving it! LOL! Dave

Couple of WHITE PROMOS needed. Any help greatly appreciated. The Commands - Hey It's Love - Dynamic 104 The Webs - Don't Ever Hurt Me - Dynamic 109 No wol, smol or any other gubbins if possible. By PM or email hitsville2648@earthlink.net Thanks for looking. Dave

Absolutely he should. I was at Masterworks (Old Frankford Wayne) when Pete Humphries showed me the Tape Vault for PIR. It was deteriorating fast! Kenny and Leon were showing no interest for their physical legacy and Pete was flapping over it 'disappearing'. Thankfully a few frantic phone calles to Temple University meant they were rescued the catelogue for posterity but it just goes to show that as people move on their lives, the physical aspect of the music is discarded in many cases. Hope you are well Pal. Dave

Andy, When I interviewed Harry Balk he was quite adamant that Dena cut 4 tracks with Mr Browner at the same sessions. As he was paying for those sessions I guess he's a good a conduit as any? He had no idea as to what happened to the masters or tapes though. Best, Dave

The Fleet 45 is a great record and in my experience the tougher of all their records. Dave

It's one I had to 'let go' in 2009 mate and I'm slowly replacing that load back on the shelves. I'll sort it eventually. Dave

Could anyone please help me out with with a copy of The Inverts - Time Will Change - Broadway Thanks for looking. Regards, Dave

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Yep, my mistake. I thought you were referring to The Ethics on Vent etc and not the ones on the Up Tight logo. My apologies. Looks like the correct info has been forthcoming in the other posts though. Dave

Garage Band? NO! LOL! the Ethics on Vent were led by Ron Tyson a fantastic lead tenor and a pretty good songwriter too. Although not a really prolific group they worked with Bobby Martin, (Wale), Vince Montana (Vent) and Thom Bell (Vent) as well as Baker, Harris and Young, (Golden Fleece). Gamble and Huff also produced at least 1 x 45 on them. Have you got this book? (Bit of a plug here, LOL!) Dave

Yep, different group, the Uptight group were from Reading PA I think. Dave

Myself and Greg Tormo did that in 2003 at The Hitsville rare Soul Weekender.... with DEMOS! Dave

Looking for an unmarked copy of Saxie Russell - Psychedelic Soul - Thomas DEMO Dave

After a 2 weeks Poll I think this can close now. Thanks to all who voted in any capacity, it threw up some interesting percentages. One of the most interesting to me was that 12.5% don't buy a single new release at all. Kinda reflects the way the Northern Scene has gone musically over the past couple of decades? Went to a gig a few weeks ago and instead of a taxi... thought I'd booked a tardis! LOL! No matter to me as I like it all anyway, long as I know what's on the Menu. Dave

I'd have thought that's always been the case. Imagine the stuff sandwiched between the classics back in the day! Dave

Some good responses that I think show that we, as a group of soul fans, are still delving into the world of 'new' vinyl be it new material or vintage music gaining a contemporary release. Oh and if nothing else.... it gave Rob a chance of yet another plug! LOL! Dave

I usually try and buy all of them. Dave

There can be many reasons why a stock Issue is much rarer or sought after than the promo copy. In addition to the reasons stated in the previous posts for instance: 1. Smaller labels tended to focus and concentrate on local promotion and distribution with the hope of picking up airplay that may lead to a hit. It was a fine line decision whether to produce stock issues once the initial interest was there. Some got it right, but just as many got it wrong. 2. Some labels when promoting a record would place the preferred side (PLUG SIDE) on both sides. Along comes the record collector 40 years later and wants the stock copy rather that the promo so he has both sides of the record. There are plenty of examples of B Sides being more sought after than the Plug Side. 3. Record label 'shennanigans'. EG. A record for whatever reason is produced on a promo but (for nefarious reasons), record executives don't want the 45 to succeed and so inhibit the distribution of issued stock. (Larry Clinton on Dynamo being a good example). 4. Major label distribution and promotion. Quite a lot of records that were picked up by national record companies got lost in the shuffle. With the amount of records being released on a weekly basis in the US some would fall through the cracks and end up victims of the system. RCA releases are a good example. The company released so much product that if the record didn't gain an immediate foothold then they'd 'move on to the next one' resulting in good records being around in quantity in the promo format with radio stations etc but the shop stock recycled. Probably lots more examples of the whys and wherefores too, hopefully others will post their thoughts. Regards, Dave

Am looking for the following on White Promo ONLY if anyone has any they'd like to move on. Spiedels - Dream Girl - Providence SORTED Derek Martin - If You Go - Sue SORTED Derek Martin - Sly Girl - Tuba Supremes - Nothing But Heartaches - Motown (MAP/STYRENE) Fab Peps - Gypsy Woman - Premier Stuff SORTED Via PM or email me at hitsville2648@earthlink.net Dave Moore

Once again a crack has appeared on the heart of Philadelphia's musical landscape. The passing of Ronnie Walker is particularly poignant as he had, over the past 15 years, become such a favourite of his UK fanbase that took him to their hearts as he enamoured them with his pitch perfect voice, personal humility and soft spoken manner. Many of our now aging heroes struggle to recapture their recorded legacy accurately when thrust in front of a microphone and real soulfans understand and respect that but with Ronnie it was a guaranteed home run every time he cleared his throat and transported us all back to a wonderful time in our lives. I remember when he was appearing in Benidorm and we (Bunny Sigler, Dean Courtney, the band and myself), met up in the ballroom for our first show rehearsal. Ronnie had no hesitation in stepping up first on the stage, a quick word with Al the bandleader and whoosh, he was off and running. He ran through all his planned set list without missing a single beat, placed the mic back on the stand and spoke into it one single word.... NEXT! LOL! Of all the artists I've ever had the privilege to work with Ronnie was the slickest and there was a reason for that.... He could sing! I mean really sing! That large frame hid a beautiful high tenor voice that embraced the Philly style so eloquently. He was like a powdered hand in a calfskin glove. So, sad as it is that he has left us, I for one will not dwell on his passing but rather, celebrate his musical achievements and especially that he finally saw and felt the love we had for him and his work. Sleep well my friend and congratulations on a job extremely well done. Dave

Why do you think the Goldspot 45s are boots? The fact that SS listed them isn't really definitive. There were plenty of originals on his lists too. I've never heard any definitive info either way? Dave