Gilly

So sad x

For a very long time I've wanted to collate stories about the crazy things one has been involved in, witnessed, or been told about. Situations, events that seem to only happen on the Soul/Northern Soul scene that anyone outside the soul fraternity would find hard to believe could possibly happen. You don't have to give name details, you decide, but be respectful as someones past is better left in the past. Two people I know many years ago, that because finding the caravan at one of the weekenders that you departed from some 8 hours previously on you're way to the venue was not so easy (and in the dark) to locate on you're way back. It's just a sea of trailers, and all looking similar, not an easy task at times. So, these two friends thought it a good idea to obtain a large amount of sauce packets (like the ones at the fast food outlets) and as they made way to the event left a trail of the contents on the grass, hoping that would guide them back to their abode. Of course it may still be dark and on this attempt it also rained so this crazy idea failed. Like I said, no one would believe this story outside of the Soul people, in fact this is so mad I'm not sure people within the fraternity would think it true, but it is.! Any stories you have please send to my dedicated email; no.way@btinternet.com PLEASE DO NOT CLOG THIS THREAD UP WITH STORIES, SEND THEM TO THE ABOVE EMAIL ADDRESS. Many thanks Gilly

sorry, The Superlatives

I can tell you ''Popcorn'' Wylie's cousin was in that group, i met him by chance but cant remember his name x

great record, one here

Well I don't drink but sure like to meet one of the days. your a good fellow, i already know that.

nice of you to say, think you are aware in my respect to you, yea I'm no author but I've tried to tell a story of their legacy, something the music media seemed to have missed, D. Ross this, D Ross that, Temptations.... if the Masqueraders had been at Motown, media would have something to write about. And as for these cock wavers who only buy records £1000 min, or it looks like £10000 these days only stopped for a minute and look into the background of the people who made these £10000 records, and gain a bit of knowledge, and respect. best Gilly

Yes, still got a few left, they are trickling out steady but hey above a 1000 sold, not bad, I thought of only having 300 or so printed. When the venues open up again I'm hoping to shift a few, either way I aint bothered. Ive done something that I never thought i could do. Non of what i did as regards the production of the book is world standard, i know but i had to learn to use a computer, learn Word 365, learn how to insert photos, and so much more. That 1st printer done me for a £1000 i had to start again, luckily i found through Phil Dick one Ian Gregory (the guy that does most of the Soul events flyers) what a special guy he is, i may have quit if it wasn't for him. And Jordan Wilson who put me in touch with the eventual printers too. For whatever reason i think friendships have been strained, and that hurts, i love my friends and thought it kinda sad this has happened. One thing that pisses me of is those so-called US experts who despite living in the same town as who i write about, they know best but wont buy my book, i say to them ''why didn't you go and visit these people when they were alive instead of waiting for the British invasion'' Also people who ask the same questions week in week out, buy the fuckin book, its only the price of 2 packets of cigarettes. Both these are Facebook related by the way, not Soul Source matters. Anyway, cheers my friend, one thing for sure i'm not dropping the retail price of my book, that aint fair on those who have supported me.

Speak to Sammy Kaplan on Facebook, or his Lovelane page on YT mate

thank you Kev x

Another story is about when the Capitols recorded 'Cool Jerk' (it was originally going to be called 'Pimp Jerk' but that title wouldn't have been acceptable back then.) The group were booked to do the first session of the day, the venue was at Golden World Studios (one of the last recording sessions at that studio under Ed Wingates ownership before Berry Gordy JR purchased the studio, then to be called 'Studio B') The track and the vocals will be laid today, on hearing that first take Ollie McLaughlin said it needed 'more kick to the rhythm', so they set up extra microphones in order to add some hand claps. Providing those will be Sam, Richard, and Don Norman Storbell (the group members) Deon Jackson, his cousin Rusty Bayliss, Telma Hopkins, Joyce Vincent, (those two girls would later become Dawn who with Tony Orlando sang chart hit 'Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree)' and the source of this story the one and only Sharon McMahan Bobby Babbitt is on bass guitar, (not James Jamerson as a lot think) Johnny Griffith on piano. George McGregor in drums, I know Ed Wolfrum was the engineer on that session. Other guys in on that backing track, I'm sorry I don't know. Thank you Sharon McMahan for this story, like I said at the top of the page, yes you ought to write a book, and soon. Well there you have it, a few more stories that didn't make the book on time. If you have already bought the book you will be able to relate to the stories within, and I thank you all. If you have not purchased a book, and like what you read here on Soul Source, let me just say the book is full of this kind of shit, and is only the price of a couple of packs of cigarettes, (even if you don't smoke.

the reason is explained in the book as best I can establish

''Popcorn'' told me about a wedding in Detroit one time, i don't know of he was in attendance or not, but this is how it goes. At the wedding reception some guy barges in holding and pointing a gun, he knew who he wanted to shoot (the groom) he took aim towards the intended victim at which point the best man stood in front of the groom declaring ''if you shoot him, you're gonna have to take me out too'' The gunman shot and killed them both. Nice Wedding ! ''Popcorn'' having given me a lift to the airport for my return flight there was two guys having a row between one another. I thought I'm not standing here, this is not my argument. So I walked quickly between them to enter the main building. When I got inside ''Popcorn'' appeared through another door and proceeded to give me a right telling off for walking between the two blokes who were arguing. I thought I was doing the right thing by getting out of the way, ''Popcorn'' explained that only a few weeks earlier someone had been shot in doing exactly what I had just done in the crossfire of two guys having an argument (not the same two blokes as far as I know) The lucky lady survived, she was a niece of Jackie Wilson. A few more tomorrow, missed stories from the book

Good mate thanks, and to you both also

Only as I write in the book, although I spent a few hours with him, music was of little interest to him, and being told how big his name is in the UK even less of an interest. Still proud that I managed a visit though.

Back in November 2020 I hoped to have my book out by Christmas of that year, at the time I blamed it on the pandemic, not true. It was the printers themselves that messed me about, so I had to find a replacement printers and quick. Though getting it out by Christmas was impossible, we did manage to meet a January release. Because of me racing a few things got missed, so I have now published on here a couple articles omitted at the time of going to the printers; A lady I met in more recent times having had the pleasure of her wonderful stage appearance at the UKs Cleethorpes's Soul-Weekender, a lady who is more noted for her musical writing ability having 100 registered songs with the BMI, readers, please welcome the child prodigy, song writer and singer Sharon McMahan. Let me tell you not only is she a lovely person, she can also tell some unique stories from her memory bank and with fine detail. She said ''I ought to write a book'' and I agree, she should. Whether Sharon decides to, or not to set about that task, I'm going to pinch a couple of her stories she relayed to me recently, with her permission of course. Ollie McLaughlin made a point of travelling to New York every year and with him he took songs to 'Tin Pan Alley' to try and get deals on them. He would call on Sharon, usually once a week to check if she had any new material for him. Most Saturdays Ollie could be found at United Sound Systems recording one song or another and Sharon often joined him so she could 'watch and learn.' Don't forget Sharon was only a young girl at the time. She goes on to say, Ollie stopped by, it was a Tuesday and said he wanted a song with an English feel to it and he would call back on the Friday to pick it up. As Ollie drove off she said she ''kinda panicked a little bit'' how would she come up with something so quick? She stepped onto the porch of her mothers house where she lived and noticed two doors down Hubert a guy from the neighborhood calling round to his girlfriends house, she shouted over to this Hubert ''give me a title for a song?'' Hubert paused for a second and replied ''Some Day We're Gonna Love Again'' she said ''That will do'' went back into the house, sat down at the piano, and the rest is history of course. The song was first recorded by Barbara Lewis, and then by The Searchers, the latter becoming a hit. OK i have a few more and will post them up in the next few days. If anyone wants a book still contact me via gillybook@btinternet.com or message me on here. I've sold over a 1000 so far but still have a few left, there will be no re-prints.

Fantastic, all in all £521 raised, wicked. Thank you Drew3

Top man Drew3

tearful words, I thank you x

thanks, your bang on with that

Just had my phone call appointment from the top man at the stroke clinic, (he is a wonderful and funny man) over my well being. After a quick few questions I told him that through my book we were able to donate £521 for the KGH stroke unit, he said he wanted to buy a copy, and will send for details through his team. So, now the purchasers of the book include a very well known audio cable maker , a world renowned UK pop star, and member of a very famous group, and now this gentleman who is head of the Northampton Stroke Unit, not forgetting just over a 1000 music fans world wide. I'm very proud today, thank you Gilly

The Sharades. Only A Tear. Fascination # 701 1967 release. (not the later re-pro) PM me please many thanks Gilly

Thank you Mike for setting up the admin for Drew3 to off load his spare book, and for a good cause. Thanks to Drew3 for donating his spare book in that any money raised will go to a good cause. Congratulations to the winner Soulmitch, hope you enjoy the book

As far as i know i had the first copy of this 45 in 1988 from Dave Hamiltons house, i only bought it as i like the slow side. To me the slower side sounds black in voice, or he has a very good voice in black sounding. My copy went to Chris Ashby, don't remember what year though, he has recently sold it to Steve Green.