Jerry Hipkiss

Here's a scan of (most of) the 10" demo... Hippo.

Sorry mate, you're not having mine Yup, she was impressed indeed - the Beeb were using it several months back on a TV trail, and as you know, it's one of those that kinda gets inside your head! Hippo.

No wonder I missed it - it obviously wasn't spun at Yate! Hippo.

even better...received a nice demo 10" through the post the other day without realising what it was; put it on the decks and the female on the couch says "That's the one I was asking you about..." Surefire Top 5 hitbound matey, I'd say! Hippo.

Never realised it was played at t'Casino...found it on the US album on top of my racks a couple of years back and thought it might be worth a spin - maybe I'll get round to it one day! Released a bit later than you thought though... LAWS, ELOISE IF I DON'T WATCH OUT 1980 US LIBERTY LT-1083 LP ISSUE Hippo.

Thanks for that Pete - somebody obviously had a bit of fun doing that, probably makes a change from knocking out fake Mona Lisa prints Just out of interest though Livesey, does it play at the speed it was meant to when first recorded, or at the speed that we know from "Suspicion", i.e. plus a fair bit on the old 1210's? That would be a dead giveaway! Hippo.

Of course, that's well known Rich, but the scene's always thrived on that "What if" factor! Hippo.

Doesn't it?! However, it looks to me as if the cover-up title was written before "Baby have mercy"! At least the date's done in US style, but without a scan of the "proper" acetate, are the numbers similar? And who went to all that trouble? Hippo.

Thanks for the offer Simon, several people have had goes at it and got good guesses, but it's the "official" lyrics I'm after. It's for a showband in Gloucester who do quite a few NS songs - Gloucestershire nutters & Sarries regulars will know Tanya, she's their lead singer.

Anyone know where I can get the actual (not guesstimated!) lyrics for "Lonely for you baby"? TIA Hippo.

Check just about any list going, and you'll find one for a tenner or so. Guaranteed. And what a good tenners worth it is! Hippo.

Jo, you could put your name in Times New Roman and it would still be worth it!

Here's mine from Friday's Cheltenham Saracens: First spot 8.30 - 9.00. Jackie Edwards - Tell me what it's all about. (Island). Lou Courtney - Trying to find my woman. (Buddah). Act one - I never had a love like yours. (Spring). Joan Moody - Music to my ears. (TCF/Sylvia demo). Chris Jackson - I'll never forget you. (Soul City). Precisions - I do, don't you. (Unissued). Sapphires - Evil one. (ABC). Lee Andrews and the Hearts - Never the less. (Crimson). Wooden Nickels - Nobody but you. (Omen demo). Four Pro's - Just another girl. (Carla demo). Capitols - It's googaloo time. (Atlantic). Toni Lamarr - Just in the nick of time. (Buddah). Nolan Porter - Oh baby. (Abc). Autographs - I can do it. (Okeh demo). Second spot 12.20 - 1.00 am. Natural Four - I thought you were mine. (ABC). Danny Wagner - I found a true love. (Imperial). Willie Kendrick - Change your ways. (RCA). Vibrations - 'Cause you're mine. (Epic). Voices of East Harlem - Cashing in. (Just Sunshine). James Fountain - Seven day lover. (Cream) Johnny Sayles - I can't get enough. (St. Lawrence). Valentinos - Sweeter than the day before, (Chess). Ace Spectrum - Don't send nobody else. (Atlantic). Rufus Lumley - Stronger than me. (RCA). Kris Peterson - Just as much. (Top Dog). Thelma Lindsey - Prepared to love you. (Magic City). Epitome of Sound - You don't love me. (Sandbag). Brenda Holloway - When I'm gone. (Tamla). Lenny Williams - Shoo do fu fu ooh! (ABC). Funk Brothers - Queen of the city. (C/U). Hippo.

And aren't there two label designs? One with lines and one without? Hippo.

Just clean up that clip of "Footsee" at t'Casino that Pete put up the other day and play it loud at the JJB as the home team run out - scare any opposition ****less, that would Hippo.

The version on the Crimson CD compilation "This is Northern Soul" is different to the 45 - I take it it's the album version as mentioned? Hippo.

He didn't plug into the decks, just put the mike under them, not even near the speakers, so the quality was laughably bad - even so, Clarky was quite rightly somewhat upset! Hippo.

Think it was "of its time" mate - like the Jewels. Just wouldn't be the same now, you had to be there. Although we've all matured a bit I must admit to having goosebumps listening to that clip. Thanks Pete! Hippo.

No disputing that Sebastian - when I bought mine some years back it was from a well known UK dealer who had a stack of them (and I'll bet he wasn't the only one), and it became a bit of an in-joke that we'd turn it from a five pound tune into an in-demand ten pound tune . Looks like several other people had the same idea! Hippo.

It is a well known fact that there are so many copies in this septic isle that if one more is imported we'll develop a list to port... Hippo.

Any kind person got an Adorables "Ooh Boy" in Ex to M condition for a good mate of mine? PM me if you can help. Hippo.

Just in case I don't get a chance...have a great time everyone, a happy Christmas to all the SS crew, and members - see some of you at the Saracens bash no doubt.....

Yup, Soul Bowl bought the entire remaining stock - and as we know it was the proverbial "cheapie". however they gradually disappeared into collections and it was a classic case of supply and demand when someone finally reactivated it, no one wanted to sell (that's until they found out what people were offering! ). Good thing is that if you buy one in the UK chances are they'll be in good nick, as Stone Soul says the few that I've seen from US sources have been somewhat unluv'd! Hippo.

Immediate thoughts - Geraldine Hunt "Winner takes all" Williams and Watson "Quitter never wins" Obvious, I know, but on CD. Hippo.

.......ah, but there's more than one! - versions with and without backing vocals on each label, although I can't remember ever hearing a copy of the Golden Triangle release with said b/vs. inferior? no. Different, yes! Hippo.