Dave Moore

Then maybe the way to look at it is that the book price is the one that is/was always wrong, not the prices they are selling at in a wider market. The Guides price 45s at what that author has attained, doesn't make it the definitive price though. Though you'd think 90% of sellers on here think it is. How many times do you see: Seen at...(Insert ridiculous price) Books at... (Insert ridiculous price) Priced to Sell... (Then insert ridiculous price) Few bargains to go...(No bargain anywhere) On sales lists. These phrases actually make me not look any further on the list. The rise in prices over the past 15 years is self imposed. Like sheep, lots of collectors blindly took the guide price as the common denominator AND THEN added a little when that particular 45 went out of vogue and they wanted to shift it. Having paid too much in the first place they then tried to recoup that investment PLUS a mark up. No wonder you see the phrase "Seen listed at...(Insert extremely ridiculous price!) There's no doubt in my mind that as the returnees start concentrating on retirement and grandchildren and their weekly Sat night sou nite DJ spots dry up, they'll be looking to shift their boxes of 200 in droves. They'll be looking to recover all their cash AND a bit more too. Ain't gonna happen. The first snowflakes have started falling and it won't be long before that 'record mountain' becomes an avalanche of vinyl. So if you're thinkin' of uing your 45s as a retirement fund, don't hang around, send your sales list to hitsville2648@earthlink.net before it's worthless! Regards, Dave

Have seen these in 'guides' etc but never seen ANY of them 'in the flesh', so to speak, as the promos are single sided. Anyone ever seen either? Barbara Mason - Bobby Is My Baby - Arctic Martha And The Vandellas - One Way Out - Gordy Regards, Dave

Yep, Cheers, saw Dave's on Youtube. Not heard this before. Nice, gonna get one. Regards, Dave

Hi, I'm looking for Van McCoy and The Soul City Orch - Backstabbers - H&L (Italian 45) Please PM or email hitsville2648@earthlink.net if you have one to move on. Regards, Dave

Cheers, The hunt is on. Regards, Dave

15. VAN McCOY & SOUL SYMPHONY ORCH. 'BACKSTABBERS' Don't remember hearing this ever? What label is it on? Vocal or Instr? regards, Dave

The Poets was on my wants list for over 10 years. First one I saw I bought. Fantastic record, worth every penny. A real toughie and as stated it was in good nick. Someone will be happy. Regards, Dave

Just what a weekender should be! ENJOY! See you next year. Regards, Dave

Soul Sam "And we kick off with this one... Don Ray and ....Born A Boozer!" Regards, Dave

Nah but you had some nice stuff though eh Dave. I remember borrowing 200UKP from my Mum to buy the Decca demos off you, must have been around '77/8. (Should have borrowed 500 and bought a few more eh? Happy Days! Regards, Dave

It's a shame we aren't going to see a scan of it. I'm pretty sure I haven't seen one. Would have been nice to confirm. To be honest this thread is symptomatic of the way SS has developed over the years. What happened to the helpful, exciting, exploratory community it (Internet), was in the beginning? All seems to be Ebay this and JM that and what a great night was had at people's own 'dos' nowadays. No wonder some folks have stopped posting and moved on. Regards, Dave

"Ronnie Boy - Rochelle & the Classmates on Betty" Never heard this? Have you a scan/soundfile Mate? Although the publisher was Ollie Mac the song was written by a B Williams (Who also wrote the flip to the Antionettes release, which could possibly mean that there's a link between the writer and the Antionettes group? As Karen was the first of Ollie's labels to be instituted after his children's names and Ronny Boy is the 10th release, I'd place the Antionettes at around early '64. (If anyone has any info on the dating of the earlier Karen releases I'd be grateful). Not much help admittedly but you never know, if someone has the info on B Williams it may help. Regards, Dave

Weldon talking about the birth of "The Philly Sound".

Crackin' couple of posts towards the end of this thread. He He! 1. Never been to a weekender but feels qualified to critique that the 'music comes second to the socialising". He He! Great comedy writes itself. 2. "Something has to give'. Eh? Why? Some of us are having a blast Chalky. Get with the programme befiore it all disappears Mate. Some folks won't be really happy in their 'scene despondency' until there are only 2 gigs a month, 500 miles apart (Providing it's run/DJ'd at by them and thier mates of course!) He he! Regards, Dave

Yep, That's the only one I've ever seen too. Must be a story behind this somewhere? CP, Lots of Demos, then poof! Gone! regards, Dave

That's twice Bunny Sigler's been out! Nice pics Dave, bring back some great memories. I'll have a dig around when I get home. Regards, Dave

Yep, at least that's what I've thought. 'Bout 1978? Regards, Dave

The Karyl Mann is a good double sider. I also have the demo and haven't seen a stocker yet. Anyone seen/own Ramsey Lewis - Wade In The Water - Chess? Regards, Dave

'Hi, You've reached Weldon Arthur McDougal the Third, I can't get to the phone at the minute but leave a message and I'll get back to you....HOOOOOOHAAAAAH!!' The words above are what greeted you if you called Weldon on Friday afternoons. He had an almost ritualistic routine of going to the movies every Friday to see the latest escapism movies and I think he used to still, at over 70 years old, wonder at the movies and he felt they were the access to a whole new world. To speak about movies with Weldon wes like listening to a nine year old who was always enamoured by the cinema experience. I'll miss those chats. Weldon's contribution to the world of music is well documented and he provided access to many of Philly's revered soul locations for many on this forum I'm sure. Record hounds, music fans, soul detectives, or just passing visitors, Weldon had the same enthusiasm for everyone. He could cajole, bluff, beg, borrow and steal his way into and out of many situations that would perplex lesser folks! Here's a few personal memories of mine : The Scam Artist: On a trip to Philly with Dave and Janet Ferguson 'Hey Dave (Dave Ferguson), give me your room number in case I need to call you later.' As Dave settled his hotel bill he realised Weldon had put all his valet parking on his bill! The Enabler ME: 'Weldon, Can you get us in to see Pete Humphries?' (Legendary Sigma Sound Engineer and current owner of MasterWorks (Frankford Wayne)). 2 hours later Dave F and I were sifting Gamble and Huff master tapes and listening to Pete's pet project with the TSOP catalogue library on the Fat Controllers chair in his private listening room. The Raconteur Many people featured in Weldon's tales of a musical life, many of them not too complimentary! But he always had a way of finishing the stories off with a funny down to earth comment. When Kev Parker and I were being 'entertained' by him at Red Lobster (Man, Weldon could chomp down those prawns like they were going out of fashion!), he finished off one story with the immortal punchline....'Man...I ain't gonna be with no woman ain't got no personal hygiene'. The story will have to remain under wraps but if you catch me out I'll tell you the whole story The Musical Maestro Playing Virtue acetates and Harthon records in a hotel room....'I like the way you can tell a good record fom the first few seconds Dave, Like me....You got good ears Man! The Friend Weldon - 'The real heroes of Philly Sound were Luther and Johnny. Luther was the magic music maker, Johnny was the magic organiser and it all made my job easy I just had to sell the magic'. Weldon (on phone) - 'Hey Dave, is Bev there? I wanna wish her a Happy Birthday!' (We used to call him on his birthday and sing Happy Birthday to him then put the phone down. Weldon (To Jason and I) - Guys, You've done a wonderful thing. Not many people in Philly know exactly what we did at Frank's place, (Frank Virtue's studio), but they sure do now! You really did a number on us! At Hitsville 2 in Florida, the Harthon Trio were treated like royalty by the Hitsville Gang, Limousines, autographing 45s, CD sales, posters, interviews etc etc. This culminated in us playing a solid hour of their music with the dancefloor full throughout. It was the first time they'd ever seen people dancing like that to their music and it was all a little overwhelming for them. A great memory shared by us all and one of the highlights of my time as a black music fan. Weldon's illness took him but it didn't beat him. He made the decision to move on rather than go through the tubes etc that may have extended his time here. That's the measure of the man, a full blown, larger than life, effervescent character who's beaming smile lit up many a conversation. You could never be 'down' with Weldon, he always left you feeling upbeat. And that's how I'll always remember him. Taking on the world, excited by the next opportunity that was going to make hima millionaire. But he knew how rich he really was, you only had to llisten to him talk about his Grand daughters to realise that. I return to Spain on Tuesday and that evening Bev and will dig the Dyno Dynamics 45s out and celebrate Weldon's music, while remembering the man and the special times we spent together. Sleep well my giant friend, you take many people's best wishes with you and of course.....Congratulations on a job EXTREMELY well done Sir. Regards, Dave PS. If anyone is not fully familiar with Weldon's work click on the video below that Jason put together.

Tim, Nevers een a Superlatives. You got one? Regards, Dave

Tis true. I'll be back later with thoughts. Regards, Dave

There is a possible release upcoming of Ollie's stuff. It's not 100% confirmed but if it happens hopefuly it will do him justice. I'm almost there with the research side of things on Ollie's story. It's been a long and at times frustrating trail but it'll be wort it in the end I reckon. Regards, Dave PS. Dave F ..... one of my Top 10 'lunches' of all time. Up there with 'The Wiz' et al. Happy Days! We need another trip Mate!

I haven't either of these on stock issue. I may have the Sam Williams scan from when we did the Johnny Brantley Story, I'll dig around when I get back to Spain. Regards, Dave

Robert Ward is the only GC W/DJ I've ever seen. Regards, Dave