Eddie Hubbard

Look forward to the Nancy Wilcox tracks Ady , I think it would be a good idea to get Ace /Kent to do a regular mixcloud or youtube mix , say a minute of each track being featured at 100 Club .I feel this would build demand in this computer age, not everyone goes to 100 Club , and even if you do [ like myself ] ,it sometimes takes a few visits for certain records to hit home .Also ,was speaking to a regular record dealer about selling records ,and he said many of his customers don't even attend All Niters or Soul nights , so there is certainly a hidden market out there . Best wishes ,Eddie

I agree ,he was superb .I think if the set is well crafted and flows then the mic doesn't need to be used, also think it works well with more " modern " style tracks , and it is probably something that younger members of the scene, or those into Modern Soul have adopted . .

Never got released on Kent , think Ady had a problem getting the rights to issue it , if I remember correctly .....

You played Lillie Fields as well Chalky ,all very refreshing ....

I would of course say yes to any great new unreleased recordings epitomising the authentic Northern /Rare Soul sound of the early 70's Torch /Wigan /Mecca etc .Growing up with records The Hesitations / Metros etc with that Pied Piper " sound " or the huge amount of great records on RCA , makes it easy for people like myself to identify with .I remember when you guested on Richards " Soul Source " , and on playing Dean Courtney " Today is my day " Richard mentioned that it would have been a huge record in the Wigan era .This is the problem , the " Northern " sound is nowadays so diverse , and being a regular All Nighter attendee , one can't help but note that an earthier , funky , harder edged sound is replacing much of the 4 beats to the bar , strings , baritone sax , uptown sound many of us were raised on . This isn't such a bad thing , people who have stuck with the scene through thick and thin , moved with the times etc , can ,I think more readily accept the changes in sound that have happened over the years . You have discovered some amazing recordings in the vaults Ady , some have been ahead of their time , and some sadly would have been huge years ago , but maybe not today .Sides like The Paramount Four will sometimes cross all the boundaries and be embraced by everyone ,I must hear that record everytime I go out , it never fails to fill the floor and is loved by most it would appear . Of course these records should be played in the venues , Chalky played records like Lillie Fields " Changes " last night at Lifeline and it went down a storm , but you are struggling for the most part with DJ's wanting to be different to the last one , play their " own " discoveries , forging their own identity , so a record that anyone can own doesn't always cut it with the scene , no matter how packed the floor is . Records like Nancy Wilcox " Gamblers Blues " and " She'll be leaving you " have been popular for a while now , having built up demand ,I'm sure you would be rewarded with great sales and plays from the scene , if and when you decide to release them . Keep on doing what you're doing Ady , if they are good enough ,I'm sure they will break through ......Eddie

I loved the old scene , and I'm equally loving the new scene .It's way more diverse than ever before ,and there are venues and styles of music for everyone .Feel very lucky to still be able to enjoy , attend the venues and collect the music , who would have thought it after 40 odd years .Great uplifting post Matt .....

The Lovelites would be near the top of my LP faves also .Some great albums mentioned on this thread , how about Chris Bartley - Sweetest thing this side of heaven [ Vando ] which is Van McCoy magic throughout , and also Clyde McPhatter " Welcome Home " on Decca , which has some beautiful tracks ....Eddie

I always thought Keith was behind the Out Of The Past bootlegs , along with , allegedly Otis Leavill and Blues and Soul mag ? If I'm I'm wrong , then I'm happy to be enlightened , but that is what I was told ....

Great info Robb .Think Timothy Wilson is Miss Ray's nephew ?

Looks fabulous , thanks for sharing ...

Yes I used to buy the new releases off Graham in 70's and Northern off Steve Glover upstairs in Soul Galore Records ...

I'd like to second that ,top top guy ...take care Bearsy

As a postman myself ,I would like to say that some of us do care over peoples packages , that particular package does look like it's been folded in half , which , knowing Pete's packaging , must have taken some doing .If an item will fit through a letter box , it will be posted , no matter how high the box , so I'd advise people to have it sent recorded or special delivery and packaged well,so a signature must be received , and if it isn't , report it .We aren't in control over customs charges or handling charges as a postman ,I agree it's a rip off , I've been charged myself on occasion , and it's bloody annoying .The new system means everyone now uses vans or trolleys , and when walking using a golf style trolley , many of use would prefer to use bikes again , it's all down to health and safety .Cheers Eddie

It's weird , I have a New York acetate of Billy Clark " Too bad too sad " / " You'll never make it alone " .On the flipside it is credited to Clyde Wilson , maybe this is the same guy ? As far as I know his name isn't credited on the Gama release of the above record , it's always bugged me .....

I'll probably drive myself mad trying to work out the connection of each track , if there is one !! See you Saturday .........

Searling always used to play Jimmy Raye " Philly dog around the world " followed by Paul Sindab " Do what you wanna do " , always sounded great ....

I'll be listening extra carefully on Saturday Nev ...

Enjoyed that , especially The Twisted Wheel section , photos etc ......

The original Mel Britt 45 has a slightly darker label , no white border and the run out groove stamp is in a different place to the bootleg .Sold mine in 1995 to the Frost brothers from Leicester , along with Bobby Kline and Kenny Wells .Seemed a good deal at the time , well the scene was dying wasn't it ..ouch ...

Look forward to playing some records from my collection , hope some of you can join us ,best wishes Eddie

I bought a Mel Britt original for £8 out of Black Echoes in the 80's , think it was from Neil Rushton ...

I wish it was true , but no , that story is untrue .I had a London demo for many years ,which I won for £65 in auction from Tony Ellis in 1980 , but no issue copy .

This is the Crack Steppin side , it's a vocal though ...

Shocking news , I loved his radio show and his posts on here were always essential , informative reading .I never met him and always imagined him to be quite an elderly guy ,judging by his knowledge , sadly this wasn't the case .Rest in peace Bob , and thank you for your huge contribution to Soul music .....Eddie