Andy Rix

I did a write up on this in an old Shades of Soul. As stated the label was owned by Carl Queen and some other guy who had a French wife. The label name was taken from her home town in north-east France which was the location of a famous battle in 1870. I was in touch with Carl for a few years before he died and he always maintained that he never had any copies or the master tapes. After he died I kept in touch with his family. The rumours of a find might have started at this point. When Mick H bought it from me I did let it be known that the family were in the process of clearing out a massive barn and the possibility that some might be found could not be discounted. As it transpired no copies ever surfaced. The long search for Arthur Willis has also been a fruitless one. I think the 45 will always be a rare one ... but we never know what might be around the corner Andy

It is of interest to note that the original version of 'This love starved heart of mine (it's killing me)' was actually recorded in Los Angeles by Al Wilson. The writers, Helen & Kay Lewis, cut the track on Al in the hope that it would secure him a deal at Motown. Obviouslty that was never to be. Helen was completely unaware that Marvin had recorded the track until i discussed it with her many years later Andy

In a nutshell yes .. they have newly made acetates/carvers or whatever The pictures came from a later visit to Rose's basement. It really was a treasure trove. I'm sure I wrote something about it at the time that was a Soul Source article .. Record Hunting in the USA or similar .. she is an awesome lady Andy

There are too many but for me .... It's A Desperate Situation .. from the Love Starved Heart 'Lost & Found' CD .. the epitome of a man in pain.. and Ivy Jo's unreleased demo version is as good Was It A Dream .. his duet with Oma Heard Bitter Pill To Swallow .. from the MPG album .. we could go on and on Andy

As Steve said he found it with Rob in Rose's basement on a USA trip that i didn't go on. I recall Rob called me from the States and played it over the phone and I was knocked out. Personally i think it's a fantastic record to listen to and brilliant to dance to. It received it's first play at a Bishop Auckland soul night and I think I played it in virtualy every set I did until I stopped DJing. Rob didn't tend to play it much in those days and did give a few people copies including Ady P and Roger. It's good to know it is still getting some spins There is only one original acetate which I have sitting at home. The pic on the Scenesvill flyer is actually Wallie Hawkins and Rose Marie McCoy and not just some random people used as fillers. Hope that helps Andy

I spoke to Elizabeth Vanover a few years ago about this 45. Her late husband owned Pet Records. She told me that she had no copies of the record, no master tapes and the little documentation she had left gave no clues as to the identity of King Moses. She also said that she had done a licensing deal with a company "from London" who wanted to release it Andy

I didn't realise he was a member .. i'll give that a go but if you can contact Dawn as well that would be great I can be contacted at AndyRix@aol.com thanks Andy

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Does hanybody have contact details for Nick .. the tel numbers I have are no longer working thanks Andy

It might be in a Kent comp but I have a copy at home which I can send you a scan of mail me at AndyRix@aol.com and i'll send it via normal e-mail I struggle with uploading files via Soul Source Regards Andy

The Devonnes I do believe Andy

So what do people think about Saundra Edwards Mr Manship - have you had it in stock ?? Andy

There was more than one 45 on Bari .. all Motown band tracks ... the first one which I think was something like 'All the time' by the Soul Brothers was shipped over in bulk but I really didn't think the Saundra Edwards made it across the water Andy

how about Saundra Edwards - True Fine Boy (Bari) ... lifted from the Motown reference acetate, that Alan Pollard now owns. As I recall these were pressed in Detroit and only a handful were brought back to the UK. The rest of the copies were never shipped over and have probably been skipped. Does anybody have one ? As regards the Kenny Smith on Goldspot they are all real. When I spoke to Kenny about this many years ago he confirmed that Simon purchased all of his remaining stock. Kenny owned the label Regards Andy

Thank you Really appreciated Andy

Just noticed a typo in there .. it should say 'HE was to forge an extremely successful Motown career' .. the reference is to Frank not Sherlie to clarify he is Frank Edward Wilson .. you can find a bit more detail on his move from LA to Detroit in the piece I did for John Manship about the auction of 'Do I Love you' https://www.raresoulman.co.uk/the_frank_wilson_story.htm Andy

It must take you ages to do all of that colour coding !! The following was lifted from the www., it basically explains things and saves me typing it out !! I suggest you also read the sleeve notes from Mirwood Vol 1 on Kent. Mr Croasdell also tells the story ... say hi to Sue " Sherlie Matthews dated and fell in love with Frank Wilson, a fellow singer and potential record producer, whom she had known for years. The wrote songs together, and Frank recorded one of their efforts "Long Long Road to Happiness" on the local label Power Records under the pseudonym of Sonny Daye. They performed together as an act, and Sherlie made her first record when Power Records released a single by "Sheri Matthews and Sonny Daye" titled "Come Back to Me". Frank got a break by joining Motown as a writer and producer and he subsequently introduced Sherlie around and she was signed up as a singer/songwriter/producer. She was to forge an extremely successful Motown career - with record production and songwriting for The Jackson Five, Martha & the Vandellas, Diana Ross. Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops and The Supremes. Sherlie joined the Mirwood label, and became a real powerhouse behind the scenes of this household name label. "Bob and Earl" were responsible for 12 of the 36 single releases - either jointly, separately, or under pseudonyms. But Sherlie was also responsible for a huge chunk of the labels output in 1966 and 1967, both from her own group The Belles, and through writing for and producing Bob and Earl, Jackie Lee, The Mirettes, The Olympics and Bobby Garrett." regards Andy

Thank you You can send me scans ... that would be great & I can give you my address to send the 45 to ! Joking of course .... it's actualy for Frank so if there is anyway of gettingthis to some format e.g. CD or anything I know he'd really appreciate it Andy

I don't think it is It's Frank Wilson & Sherlie Matthews Andy

Does anybody have a copy of Sheri Matthews & Sonny Daye - 'Come Back To Me' on Power 214590 I'm chasing a top quality MP3 of both sides if possible regards Andy

yes that's him .. Rob Thomas concurs .. others might also confirm Andy

Steve Chadwick had it ..I think he purchased it from Carl F .. Steve sold it to Paul Everton (?) or maybe Keith Williams ... Keith will confirm one way or the other I did hear that Paul had all of his records destroyed so it might be dead now Andy

bump Andy

Hi All I need a favour Does anybody have a copy of Jimmy Mack / I'm Ready For Love - Spanish Tamla-Motown 45 I'm chasing good quality label scans of both sides Any help appreciated Thanks Andy