Eddie Hubbard

Hi Ady , like the previous poster , I remember the article from the mid 70's , in Frank Elson's column in B & S , where he listed a chart from Ian Levine which was made up of downtempo records .Dan Folger was amongst that bunch of '45's . I made a mental note of it and pulled 2 white demos out of Golden Oldies in Seattle in the summer of 1980, a week after Tim and Nogger from Stoke had visited the store .....Best,Eddie

Hi Kev , was talking to Julian Bentley today about The Shalimars and all the other Verve /MGM stuff , most of it was Bradford market I think , loads of 'em ......Best,Eddie

Bobby Hutton was Guy at Stafford C/U as Casanova Bennett , Dean Courtney and Bernie Williams were Ian Levine I think ....Best,Eddie

I remember this being a Stafford side for the flip C/ U as Experienced Heartmenders " Whats your name , whats your game " , not sure when " Baby " was first played tho' ...Best,Eddie

Excellent it is too Ady . On the subject of Cecil Washington , I remember you had one of the early copies , from Craig Moerer in Portland around '81 ? I remember it was around the time I first got married LOL....We were going to Yate together after Wigan closed .Best,Eddie

Who discovered Al Williams ? was it Koppell or Anderson ? Covered by Richard as The Masqueraders " Nothing " ....Best,Eddie

I've got " On a magic carpet ride " by Derek Martin , Ady .It's on the Roulette CD from a couple of years back ....Best,Eddie

Bloody hell, 24 then Dave ? LOL.....stone mint as well ... Best,Eddie

I think because the first copy to be played was an untitled acetate ? Ady C . can probably confirm ? Rob found the first actual released copy .Best,Eddie

Yes Kev , anniversary ' 45 .....

Who discovered Frankie Beverly " Because of my heart " ? I remember one Wigan oldies night ,Mick Smith lent Searling his cracked Rouser copy to play , I was stood deck watching at the time .Sure Mick mentioned that it had been played at The Torch ? I got a copy on Fairmount for £25 in the early 80's off Dave Raistrick , how many did you have Dave ? Questions Questions LOL.....Best,Eddie

Rob Moss found the first Moments on Hogg , still got the letter from him saying" guess what I've found It's not The Fabulous Impacts "...Rob also discovered the first Kell Osbourne " Quicksand " , taped 3/4 of it on the end of a tape " what do you think of this - think it would go ? " .Remember taking the tape to Stafford and playing it to Butch and Dave Thorley , think Dave bought it in the end ? Think Rob had one of the first Wayne Anthony's " Blow me a kiss " [ Waylana ] Sold it to Guy who played the flip " Go Go Wedding " instead ...Thought of covering up the top side as Carolyn Crawford as Wayne sounded a little female with his young vocals ...Best,Eddie

Thats correct ....Best,Eddie

Think Tim Ashibende discovered Tommy Navaro , and sold it to either Guy or Keb , and couldn't believe in his opinion how rubbish it was ...Rod Shard and Dave Withers got Jackie Day from the States Ist copy .Best,Eddie

Richard Searling found it in Manchester , after Dave McCadden , Rod Shard and Dave Withers left it there , after finding a huge haul of UK stuff [ Modernsoulsucks can you confirm ] Spoke to Jimmy from B'Ham recently who found a copy , took it to Wigan and was amazed to hear it being played by Richard....The strange world of Northern Soul indeed !! Best,Eddie

Was Soul Twins from Record Corner , Chris ? Seem to remember you mentioning it on Richard's show a few years back ? Best,Eddie

Your Dad was a wonderful guy , really hope to make it friday , best wishes to all the family ,Eddie Hubbard x

Well worth having as well for the flip " Like a rolling stone " [ vocal ] which is unavailable in any other format ....Best,Eddie

Very well put Dave , best wishes mate ,Eddie

I'm so sad at this news , I've only known Alan and his Wife Judi for a few years , but in that time have been proud to have known them for their love and warmth towards each other and everyone around them . Alan for his love and dedication towards anything Soulful , Judi for her strength in helping Alan as he hasn't been a well man for years .This is absolutely devastating news, RIP Alan and love to Judi and the family xx Eddie ...

You 're not going mad , I remember that picture as well , though I seem to remember Richard was holding it .If I can be bothered to go up in the freezing cold loft I'll dig it out and post it up .Best wishes ,Eddie

Well I intend to keep attending venues until I'm at least 65 , so that gives me at least another 12 ' ish years .There's a few people younger than me still going, so that should extend the scene for a few years more .I think long term it depends on our offsprings taking up the mantle and embracing the scene , and using Mum or Dad's vinyl no doubt , if we haven't sickened them enough already LOL... I think the scene at the moment newies wise is pretty good , at least there are some venues like USOS , 100 Club , Burnley , Move On ,Lifeline ,Dundee etc that are trying to play something different , ok the attendances aren't always earth shattering but at least some people still care about the original ethos of the scene , to travel crazy distances , meet like minded people and hear records you can't hear anywhere else .Anyway ,would the last person to leave the scene please turn the lights out ....Best wishes ,Eddie

Was lucky enough to get a demo a few years back from a local collectors shop that was shutting down , for £7.50 - reduced from £15 !! Happy days ....Best,Eddie

Yeah Simsy ,The Tiaras on Op -Art as mentioned by Dave Fynn earlier on in the thread , Best wishes ,Eddie

Think it was " Suprise " it's a c/u I think .....Best,Eddie