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I was playing some tunes yesterday and stuck this on. Had forgotten how good it is.

I like the Marriott’s version of Tell It Like It Is Des. Not surprised it sold quite quick.

What’s With This Loneliness is fantastic but I recently came across Beautiful Woman flip to I’ve Got The Need which is a really nice modern soul tune.

What’s With This Loneliness is fantastic but I recently came across Beautiful Woman flip to I’ve Got The Need which is a really nice modern soul tune.

Came across this recently in some records my eldest brother was selling.

Sounds like fun - many wouldn't bother.

Can't really help but there are good versions by Billy Davis and The Magnificent Men. Maybe someone had access to an acetate of just the instrumental track of either of these. Both versions give the Funk Brothers a run for their money. Well maybe just the Mag Men.

What has Mike? The vocal sung over 6X6 playing in the background and recorded onto a C60 sometime in the 70's, or Willie Hutch - Train Keep On Moving? I'm struggling to comprehend what the OP is on about 😀 but i'd like to hear this 6X6 vocal despite the poor quality and muffled recording.

Got a link to the Youtube clip ?

Haven't posted in a longtime and have to confess to not having this tune in my collection - yet. I came across it on a sales list on here recently but foolishly let it slip through my fingers! Haven't we all done that and regretted it? Only £15.00 too. It's a slightly flawed tune, I think, in some respects as the progression at 1.31 is a bit jarring, but it all gets back on board for a flourishing finish with a nice reverby mix as the tune fades out. There is another version by Chuck which I think he must have recorded later but it's not as good. In summary a really cool, indie sounding piece of Detroit soul.

Me at the 100 Club May last year and one "off duty"😀

Agreed. I'm having to re evaluate them. I knew about Gotta Pay Your Dues in the mid 70's but wrongly assumed that's all there was of interest to me.

The Drifters - If You Don't Come Back - I found this in a charity shop a couple of weeks ago for 50p on UK London Atlantic and was surprised when i got it home how good it is. Good example of early soul. I wonder if it got played in the early days when there fewer tunes available for the DJ's to spin.

Has The Olympics -Secret Agents been mentioned? Came out on British Fontana so imagine it got played. Doesn't sound dated like some oldies.

Larry Williams - You Ask For One Good Reason / I Am The One Either side does the job.

You're right - I didn't spot that.

Oh dear I may have set myself up there! Just to be clear I do like Ray Agee too, just not £2K's worth.

Had to laugh at this comment by JM on his recent auction for Ray Agee - I'm Losing Again (which went for £2K ). Today's conversation has been, how one of my long term valued collectors, wants dip into his savings to buy a record he's never owned and always wanted... but his wife will go mad if he spends his money on vinyl..Wives may come and go.. records of this calibre are to be treasured for the rest of your natural days..was my easy reply.. I know it's just John's witty marketing, but does anyone in their right mind even consider spending £2K on a record simply to own it, if they are worried about what their wife thinks? I've just bought The Impressions - This Is My Country on a 45 for £2.99. Just my opinion, but I think I've got the better record.

No, I think you're confusing it with a cheap mouth organ. But anyway let's just agree he was quite handy on the harmonica.

Ever tried playing one?

He's got a co writing credit on The Contours - Just A Little Misunderstanding and The Isley's - My Love Is Your Love Forever. I've always thought this is a good track showcasing his virtuoso harmonica playing.

I'm not an expert but believe its correct to say that the first issue TMG's up to about 640, had "tall" typeface as opposed to compressed or square typeface of later TMG's, and the back of the "G" in TMG is flat rather than rounded. Top image seems to be tall typeface but the image below is difficult to magnify so can't comment on it. Hope this helps. More info here :-

Apparently not by Bobby Womack - until the royalties started rolling in

I'm assuming that the UK bands who played live at The Wheel had their current and recent releases played at the All Nighters eg Chris Farlowe, The Alan Bown Set, The Action, Graham Bond, Georgie Fame and others? Dunno why but thought that Chris Farlowe's Think bw Don't Just Look At Me was played there.

There are some scans in the photos section of this site, of records played at The Wheel ( can't add link for some reason ) including this oldie:-