Hammie

Hi there. My IKE STRONG is a bit crackly too!! looks clean but does any one know if this is a common fault with the press ? Also would hope to get one with better sound reproduction

Forget ESTER GRANT too

Thumbs down for the CARLETTES then

How about this lot of classics ? Anybody know of any others on these labels ? HERMAN LEWIS - WHO'S KISSING YOU TONIGHT - STONE BLUE ROBBY LAWSON - BURNING SENSATION - KYSER ELLUSIONS - YOU DID'NT HAVE TO LEAVE - LAMON BOBBY KLINE - SAY SOMETHING NICE TO ME - MB CARLETTS - IM GETTING TIRED - BOBBY ROBINSON ADMIRATIONS/ASPIRATIONS - YOU LEFT ME - PEACHES ESTHER GRANT - LETS GET THE MOST OUT OF LOVE - WILSTONE SANDY GOLDEN - YOU'RE MY EVERYTHING - MASTERPIECE

Dave hi mate, Hammie here. Sorry you cant make it was looking forward to seeing you and having a chat. Someone else was in the same boat and also cant make it, they asked if they could have Kev Batemans (and Chantels) home address so they could make a donation. Kev did'nt mind me giving out details on his behalf so if you want to contact him direct I will send you a personal message Ok All the best Hammie

Pm,d you.

GOOD MAN ANDY!!!! GREAT POST, NICE THAT WE HAVE GOT SOME GOODIES TO GIVE AWAY ON THE NIGHT FROM LEDGENDS OF OUR SOUL SCENE. THANKS TO ALL FOR YOU GENEROUS DONATIONS . HAMMIE

Hi there again Dont forget to post any little anecdotes/memories you have about Chantel and lets keep those posts coming leading up to next Saturday ok folks All the best Hammie

HI Brian Great spot. Chill room was excellent all night (well sorted Lenny) Brian dont forgot my request for a couple of eclectic mix CD's if you get a chance pretty please. You're pick of tracks Cheers Hammie

Hi there everybody 2 weeks to go before this very important night..... Lets hope we can remember Chantel in the best possible way, and how she would want it by having a great night, no tears, no glum faces, just a madcap right laugh. This is exactly how she was, always full of fun and making others smile, thats how I will remember her on the night...how about you? So I hope we can all get behind this event for Kev and the family, Please if you can start ramping up the messages on here to get it on the front page and get on your facebooks and twitters and lets get a good turnout on the night. Thanks to everyone in advance for your support All the best HAMMIE

I HAVE A MINT DEMO, I GOT IT OF LOU STANLEY ABOUT 10 YEARS AGO, AND THERE ANOTHER DEMO IN BEDFORD BELONGING TO PETE HULATT THATS ANOTHER TWO

ALL THE BEST DAVE, SORRY TO HEAR THE NEWS, ANYWAY GET WELL SOON ATB HAMMIE

PM,d you. Hammie

I take it you must have been told the story from Steve at the time that the Jimmy Gresham was one of a stash of stuff that he got from that man himself Leonard Jewell Smith from his house. The records Steve got from Len included a few more Teri-De items Soul Shakers, Penetrations, Groovers and most famously a legendary (at the time) copy of 'Bettin on Love' unfortunately with a crack, plus other assorted LJSmith penned/ produced items such as Lola Sands on Bison etc..

Terry, My copy has 2 black crosses on 'Just like you did me' side and record is VG++ to M- Could this be your old copy ?

Doh !!!! dont use this site enough so I,ll send my message again sorry. Steve, dont know If its worth me coming up to Stockport to do a Dj spot as it seems youve already got all the records I can play ? Hammie

Yes I have a copy after many years chasing. Then a real good mate went to see the Elgins and Yvonne signed a personal message to me on awhite cardboard sleeve. Guess where the Sonbert tune now sits?All without my knowledge. Steve, dont know If its worth me coming up to Stockport to do a Dj spot as it seems youve already got all the records I can play ?

Fantastic Tune...... Just bought one of these from Craig Moerer (think I got a bargain) Touch and go between this and the Holidays version but does look nice on a Volt W/D Snap it up now before this gets on Johnnies auction

HI THERE I,VE PM'D YA Hammie

Tessa I think CooperMan has a Marsha Gee WD.... I have another Tony Clarke - Landslide WD not as nice as the minter I sold you in the 70'S tho' mate Must admit I've only ever seen an Al Williams and James Shorter W. Demos Only ever seen one Groove City WD that was Robert Ward - I fear no evil unless anyone knows different

Back in 1968 I was 13 and regularly going to my local youth club Haylands in Bedford, remember hearing a mix of Motown and Reggae on the record player played there, but a big moment for me was hearing Doris Troy - I'll do anything late one night at home in my bedroom whilst tuned in to radio Caroline (I think). The Doris Troy track was so uplifting and powerful and as good as the Motown sound I liked but yet it was different..... and so started my search for that alternative upbeat sound that later became known as 'Northern Soul'

I WOULD SAY ABOUT £150 FOR THE ALBUM, UNLESS......... YOURE ALBUM IS STILL SHRINK WRAPPED (AS YOU SAY ITS MINT-) IF THATS THE CASE THEN YOUR A LUCKY MAN AND YOU WOULD HAVE THE BONUS FREE SINGLE INSIDE OF 'NOT ME BABY' WHICH WOULD BE REAL HANDY COS THAT WOULD PROBABLY INCREASE THE VALUE BY ABOUT £750 .....OH YES!!!

ORDINARY JOE - TERRY CALLIER Does go on a bit, I tend to fade out the end before i fall asleep when DJing

I have a multicoloured HI demo of this which looks the business. Incidentally there is a copy for sale on ebay as we speak, but what appears to be becoming more common is that the seller only ships to the US.... Unless you can contact him and pesuade him otherwise. Ive missed a few bargains because of this, I might start a thread about this subject!!!

Hi there I have a white label promo in VG+ TO VG++ condition if your interested I'm after £75-00 for it as the promo is pretty rare. Both labels are very clean and the press is in the much better and durable vinyl. Just few very very light hairlines on the SURELY side with the same on the STAY MY LOVE SIDE but with a couple of slightly more noticeable 25mm scratches not affecting play at all. Get back to me and let me know if your interested HAMMIE