I'd say it's really relevant how many copies have knocked about in the past. I wouldn't personally pay mega money for something Anderson had in bulk in the 80s. In fact these are the only things we have to go on in terms in the true value of records. Shouldn't rare records be rated by rarity rather than monetary value?
just been reading the article of Otis I wouldn't dispute his rights to greatest soul artist, but northern that's a different matter, who do you think the greatest is? I'm throwing my hat in the ring with a pretty obvious choice- Jackie Wilson, he doesn't have many rare tunes for sure, but in terms of shear volume he's gotta be top 5.
Wish there were that many books on the really influencial clubs of the era, garage, gallery, zanzibar, or the warehouse. Their seems to be very little written about the sanctuary, which was probably the most important of all.
Arron neville has a great vocals but it's really sounds like a demo, the instrumentation is really back in the mix. I I like the fidels but it's kind of so wrong for now. would have been massive in the 80's though.
It's really sad, but it happened again in the 80s with the early house pioneers. Most of them didn't even get a royalties, but just a one off payment for the tape.
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Al mathew_ fool
Emotions best of my love/I don't want to lose your love
Boz scaggs-lowdown/what can I say
Melba Moore baby don't change your mind
All worked well for me at these types of events in the past.
hardcore dave, I'd have more respect for some of the young guns if they were doing it more, that said there are a small band of them that are always up and out.
that national express from London to Blackburn, was a long one, it used to stop at every small town in lancs.