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Out of interest who owns Charlie, now?

From an acetate I assume?

Both the constellations records where around and cheap in record bars on the 80's

I was just looking at teddy's early career. I'm surprised to find only a few releases from Harold Melvin and the blue notes, in the 60's. Can anyone enlighten or add depth? Was Teddy a late bloomer? which HMATBN's records did he do lead on?

The guy had amazing dynamic range and character in his voice. Has to be up there on any GOAT list.

As said above, polythene rubbers are very, avoid the text if possible. Manship does a good clip on it. Works well with yellow labels too.

Doesn't wax or silicone bread cleaners like Mr sheen leave a waxy coating? I've read this method is best avoided.

Got a few I flip for the gathering nights.

My condolences to to Maria and family. Carl made a big contribution as a DJ and collector. I know he will be missed by many.

Thank you, I've seen mentions of an AWB version but I can't find any trace of it. Great backing but in not so keen on his vocal, thanks

Hi all, one of my personal favourite songs is " happiness is just around the bend". Brian Auger and oblivion express write and recorded the original version in 73, covered and billboard hit for main ingredient in 74. I'm aware of the later Cuba gooding version and it was sampled a lot in early 90' house records. Considering it's popularity I can't find any other versions, does anyone know of any other versions of the song? Many thanks in advance.

I know Cal T Jader- soul source was played at the torch, or golden torch, perhaps? I suspect some were played in the early days of the wheel and London mod clubs like tiles, the scene ect can anyone confirm? You also have Latin influenced records from the 70' Al foster band, silvetti, Jobelle ect. There's a heritage that goes beyond the mods playing tracks in London in the mid 80's you also need to consider great vocal tracks like Tommy Navarro, David Coleman, and Tony Galla, all played at Stafford I believe.

I'd say the Harvey averne isn't boogaloo, it's more of a soul/ funk record with obvious Latin influence. But it obviously needs inclusion it has been massive

Always an absolute minefield I'd information, thanks pal

Great, but another I can't find for sale in the UK

Basically this tape, along with a few others became a blueprint for my collecting passion. Not just the specific records but it showed l there was a whole world of music, beyond the bog standard oldies , that deserves exploring.

Here what I played at No 18, great fun in the sun, playing mainly funky soul sounds. Hot ice company - you ain't heard nothing yet -Lionel Third guitar - going down to the river- Rujac Lenny Howard - keep your faith baby - Real George Liberation street singers- love is in the air- Pentagram Staple singers- power of love- Epic Patti and The emblems- easy come, easy go- Congress Johnny K Wiley- going back to Memphis - Epic William C Belton Jnr - coming by back to me baby- Elcombe Linda Tounssant- baby dont say no- Re cord Lewis clarke- I got eyes on you- Red Ram Bobby Mandolph- just before the dawn- CU Crossfire - you- Extremely brave Barbara and Gwen - right on ( for the street called love) New Chicago sound Duralcha- Jody is gone- Microtronics Sunrise movement- running wild- Ghetto productions Baby Huey and the baby sitters- just being careful - USA Rosie lopez- too hot to hold- Pulsar Charessa and the charmettes- personal woman- Atco Katie Webster - voodoo love bliss- Goldband Gene waiters- shake and shingling - Fairmount Ronnie and Ron - I ain't finished yet - Unisfere Leon Austin - Turn me loose- King

You can never post too much pal, your insight is always incredible

Bloody hell how good a song is that, awsome

To be honest I hadn't thought about it there deep initially but I think I was refering to influence on black music progression. As someone has also said, thousands of artists and records have had an impact, but I wanted the thread to look at the most influential, the ones that were copied the most or had the greatest contribution towards the changing sound of the R&B charts. I'm happy to have people contribute examples from the late 50's too but let's cut this at 69 and perhaps we do a 70- till modern day in the future. Thanks for all.the contributions so far some excellent and diverse selections that I'm not familiar and provide real insights