Mike Shawe

THE GAYLETTS - "That's How Strong My Love Is / Son Of A Preacher Man" - no longer required Hi all, looking for a reasonably priced copy is someone can help ... Thx mike

Yes, def the one thanks for posting the clip ... and Dukester, yes, it is Marlena Shaw ... "Live At Montreux" apparently

Thanks chaps, very helpful of you, just acquired the Blue Note UK 12" release ... Top tune Cheers!

BBC1 are currently using a jazz/house bedding track inbetween programmes. It has the lyrics 'I Want You To Get Together' and sounds a little like Nina Simone over a horns, bass and drums rhythm. It's usually aired around the peak-time evening slot, and may even be used with the 'Hippo's underwater' sequence. Listen out for it if you ever turn on that square box in the corner of the room lol. I'm certain the track was released in the last 5 years and just can't put my finger on the name, can anyone help indentify it please? Thanks

A few of Rick Clarke's other releases ... If You Think Your In Love / I Really Wanna Be With You (12") Wa Records Perfect Lady (12") RCA 1987 Get Busy / Love (12") Wa Records 1988 If You Think You're In Love (12") Wa Records 1988 You Can Depend On Me (12") Funki Dreds 1993

meant to post this in the ''Uk Street Soul - The Tsr Label' thread - sorry! I've had fun reading this thread, reclling my time in Bristol during this period. As previously mentioned, TSR were one of the pioneers of the Street Soul sound along with Jet Star whom distrubted stuff including the previosly mentioned Rick Clarke (who signed my promo of 'I'll See You Along The Way lol) and who incidentally had a release entitled 'Grooving On The Bassline' later on the same label, Wa records, further testiment to the bass. I was involved with a couple of pirate stations here in Bristol and recall playing at some of the basement 'blues' parties spinning exactly this type of sound which was massive at the time (& in Birmingham i believe!). I remember a particualr occassion, spinning tunes at a popular blues party venue called 'Dingy's' in St.Pauls, when playing 'against' another sound (an idea borrowed from the reggae sound sytems) an inpromptu Tricky grabbed the mic and started hyping the crowd! As I'm sure you're aware, Tricky joined Massive Attack around this time and featured heavily on their 'Blue Lines' LP. This bassline-led scene was a breeding ground for future Bristol Artists who, possibly inspired by Massive Attacks' 'Any Love', released a whole bunch of covers in this style, more of those later. The music was imo designed to be receptive to the ears of a reggae/soul crossover audience hence the slow'ish tempo & bass-heavy rhythms that would slot nicely alongisde some Lovers Rock or similar. No doubt why reggae distributor Jet Star started to distribute the 'sound' further helping it imbed itself in all the 'right places'. Here are just a few records I remember playing/or were played frequently in Bristol at the time: 52nd Street - I'll Be Your Friend Lalah Hathaway - Baby Don't Cry The Controllers - Stay Deluxe - Just A Little More Rick Clarke - I'll See You Along The Way JB Rose What's On Your Mind Kleer - Intimate Connection Rosaline Joyce - Just A Little More Special Touch - You're So Good Joanna Law - The First Time Sahara - Love So Fine plus these, all Bristol related releases... Dorothy - Reflections Smith & Mighty - Anyone Smith & Mighty - Walk On By Carlton - Do You Dream Fresh Four - Wishing On A Star Massive Attack - Any Love Fond memories indeed

Yep, that's the one. I've got CC on an Ichiban 45, but as you're friend stated, nice double-sider

OMAR Ft. ANGIE STONE - Be Thankful (For What You've Got) Spun Records 12" Includes the BLAZE SHRINE remix Featuring Angie Stone on fine form, this sublime cover of the Wiilaim DeVaughan classic is a Modern floor-filler and is very tough these days, it includes the coveted Blaze Shrine mix Condition of sleeve/vinyl is MINT £30 - this is a spare, I'm keeping mine!

Thanks for that, but don't quite understand why the reissue is £15 ... can anyone shed any light on this?

Rep 'Look Up (See What's Goin Down)' Pleasure Garden 12" Fantastic (& rare) jazz dancer that uses the hook from Pharaoh Saunders 'U Gotta Have Freedom'. If you dig you're 'Schema' type sounds you'll love this record! Mint minus £25 Click here for soundclip (not taken from my copy - mine doesn't jump!) >> https://media.putfile.com/REP-LOOKUPSEEWHATSGOINGDOOWN-A

Didn't realise is was that long ago ... I guess that's the one then!

I'm looking to pick up two copies of the recent reissue 45, can anyone help? Thx

I'm sure you played it @Soulfusion come to think of it!

Thanks Daz! atb Mike

A friend suggested the orignal theme was recorded by Tim Garland's Underground Dean Street Orchestra, I'm not so sure. Can anyone throw any light on this one ... what was it called? Thx

Googie Renie 'Smokey Joe's La La' 45 I'm looking to buy a cheap copy of this, not particularly worried about the label, although an original not reissue would be preferable. Condition doesn't have to be the best, as long as it plays ok without jumps ... anyone? pm me if you can help ... thx Mike

Way over the top

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Feel free Chunky Mike

The Whole Darn Family - Seven Minutes Of Funk - Soul International Rec's 12" Okay so it is a funk record, but if anyone does have a 12" copy languishing in a sales box I'd be happy to take it off your hands ... pm if you can help Thx Mike

that's about the going rate ... https://www.popsike.com/php/detaildata.php?itemnr=4859618658

Wow! I am truly amazed at everyone's depth of knowledge here, thank you all so much. mike

Hello all, I was just wondering if anyone out there knows who "Venson" was, a person credited with writing "Gimme Some Of Yours - I'll Give You Some Of Mine" along with Jo Armstead, performed by Rhetta Hughes. A Google search has failed to reveal anything. Label scan here: https://www.discogs.com/viewimages?what=R&a...p;showpending=1 Discogs listing (and reason for asking) here: https://www.discogs.com/release/902496 Thank you in anticipation! Mike

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Essex IV - My Heart Just Can't Take It b/w My Reaction To You - Windmill SOLD I am selling my personal copy which although I love, is rarely played these days. The vinyl still retains it's glossy sheen and is M- (see scans) £300 - Paypal ok ... insured postal service to the UK included in price. Any questions please ask