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Alice Russell. Can't think of anybody in Britain who can compare at present. Godz

Was anybody at Carolines the night that Dave and Rod had got a load of 45s that Granada studios were getting rid of? Almost all demos, row after row of Cameo Parkway, Stateside, etc. Shane Martin demo, Lynne Randell demo etc etc etc. Engrained in my memory Godz

And when we gor 'ome, mam and dad would slice us in two wi' bread knife. And you try to tell that to these youngsters of today... ...and they don't believe you Godz

Well mine came off Oldham Market (which used to be a proper goldmine) and I left there in 1984 and had more or less stopped collecting by then so I must have picked it up around 80-82. Who really knows who found what first eh? Godz

Cheers mate Godz

I used to know a guy called Dave Stubbs who collected only British and he had those little glossy fold out sheets that went out to all record shops detailing that weeks new releases. He had them going back to the mid 60s - when he first got into collecting - and he used to show them to our gang. He'd say stuff like "this week there was a Doris Troy single on Cameo Parkway, I knew her and I liked the label so I ordered it" Stubsy bought all this Northern stuff as new releases before the DJs had started playing them. But back to the point - does anyone on this forum still collect / know about British stuff? Godz

What's the deal with JM's auctions - I assume he takes a percentage? Anybody willing to let me know how much? PM if info is too sensitive Godz

https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...5763923654&rd=1 Now that's what I call a sound system Godz

If you'd checked my early posts on this forum you'd know that I sometimes use Gojira. I just keep it simple for the good folk on here Anyway, I've destroyed Tokyo more times than Goldmine pay royalties. What more do you want mate? Godz

Just remembered - It was Carolines at first, then Nocturne

What about Nocturne - also in Manchester. Changed it's name to something else. Tuesday night soul sessions with Richard S. Two great big pillars in the middle of the dancefloor. I used to borrow records off Richard and give them back to him at Wigan on the Saturday. Godz

Never made a secret of it Pete. Anyway I'm sure I PM'd you with my real name when you chucked your dummy out and threatened to leave the list Bernard Manning eh? Are you referring to my Mancunian roots or slightly bulging midriff looks like it's back to the Scarsdale diet for me then Godz

Cheers Jock - I'll probably stick it on with my next lot. Godz

Anyway it's Minya not Godzuki - you cartoon watcher! Forget the arse thread - it's bollocks Godz

Already corrected myself on this one Chalky Godz

Watch the films, Stu - I always win Seriously, though, I spend enough time time on here as it is - although it will be a bit less as of next week as I've got the OK to go back to work from my GP. Thing is, I like it on here because it's informative AND fun - not too much like going back to school mind you, that arse thread got on my nerves a bit - I expect a higher level of wit out of you lot Godz

Who are you calling Proto? Godz

I found one of these with "Con Me" on the flip in the Cupboard of Doom at the top of the stairs. Not sure if it's of interest to anyone on here with it being a ballad, but if it is drop me a PM. Or email: gillnpaul@yahoo.com Godz

Timi Yuro - Can't Stop Running Away - Mercury MF 859 UK Issue. Going rate anyone? Record Collector says £35 so is that about right / under / over? And while I'm at it - are there still people who only collect British issues of soul stuff? I remember that for a while Wigan was full of the blighters - or maybe it was just the people who I was hanging around with at that time. I steadfastly refused to buy anything on a UK label for quite some time just to be cross awkward with my pals. errr - strayed from the point a bit there - wot's Timi worth then? Cheers, Godz

The tune is Sukiyaki by Kyu Sakamoto - a No 6 chart hit on HMV in the UK. 1963. Godz

Mrs G is just sharpening her dorsal spines. I think she may be popping over for a word, Baz Godz

Sorry - must have been getting it mixed up with one of the old Levine ones - no insult intended. However if my intro said "Born in the Cretaceous period, first film appearance 1954, seen as a cypher for the United States use of Atomic Weapons against Japan, main hobies - levelling cities and fighting other improbably large beasts" would they let me in? Godz

Yeah but don't you have to get "a scene member of some standing" or something like that to say that you are a righteous person and worthy of becoming a member? That's me fcuked right from the start then Godz

It may be people who are interested in the whole thing but can't be bothered to post. I regularly read the funk 45 forum but wouldn't dream of joining because it's ultra cliquey (if that'a word) and most of them seem to be twats. Godz

I've had two yellow copies and they both sounded like they were recorded under water. Are the blue ones any different or is it just the recording itself that's a bit wobbly? Godz