Steve G

Yup an old Searling sound from Wigan I do believe Rod.....though he had it covered up.

Little Tony Talent 2-3 copies - great all nighter record

Some very rare stuff on Ref O Ree......Steve

2 possibly 3. Steve

Ivories? - that one is now with me .

Got one of these from Voices for £50 or £100 I think a few years back (late 90s). Is it rare? Steve

Not strictly northern but.......... Tommy Tate on ABC Tommy Tate on KoKo 726

Nice one Simon.......as I keep saying no one knows it all. Same number release too, maybe just different towns (Savannah, Decatur)???? Who knows.....no one it seems

It never really had it's day - being a bit slow for the northern dancery types Always and forever a "Yarmouth" record. And of course B side Funk before Simon jumps in..... Hope you are well Marc. Steve

Brilliant record, I had "We want freedom" anyway but the other side is fab-u-lous.... played it a few times last year - but not enough. I actually thought it was released last year but seems like I had a promo. Anyway whenever I played it out someone always asked me about it.....so should be a good seller....Steve

Credit crunch Simon! Plus there's about 9 copies now

Surprised you guys are all surprised by the non surprising lack of accurate research by the Beeb. Most researchers that are employed have no passion or knowledge of the subject they are researching, they just research for a living and a paycheck. Most are just googling things anyway these days. And there's an awful lot of misinformation on the internet. As you know another one of my passions is Brit film and TV (and actresses ) and the nonesense that gets written about those topics on reputable databases is equally shocking. I guess at the end of the day we're all secret anaroks when it comes to Motown because we are passionate about the music. I guess it would help if the Beeb sourced some resources that knew a little about the subject......Steve

thought it was a different mix or something

Hi Ray, not sure about that 70s British version - it might have been made for the northern scene but I cannot place it right now. WIll have a scout round because there were some covers done in the late 70s. What can you tell us about Vivian Copeland - Key in the mailbox etc etc and, secondly Mickey Mouse Concerto in B flat` - how did that one come about? Wasn't Pete Warner "I just want to spend my life with you" one of your songs too (I haven't checked my copy) just seem to remember it. Steve

Don't think you'll ever understand this northern thing Sean

Welcome Ray and question: How did the deal with Polydor come about? Did the album get much airplay at the time? Steve G

Sean, disagree with you there - it's a National release of a local release - happened all the time in the USA as you know because the locals could't manage distribution or because the national thought it had potential (or both). That's different from a reissue which is something that comes out much later in response to some sort of demand. I am sure Flanny has danced to my copy of the Ivories too. which has far better sound on it than the Despanza release by the way.

Just ask me has had on off plays in the south ever since the early 80s......it's been played in Herts / Beds, Essence etc every so often over the years - great tune and always had it's following. It doesn't clear the floor either. This record was one of the turning points for me at Wigan in 1980 - I was amazed at the stuff Richard and Sam were playing when I went back up there after a break. Always loved this one - that kind of Prelude Lester / Brown type beat, and those vocals.........a record I never tire of.......can I play it when I come up to Cambridge in May David? On the other topic - Sean The Ivories a very poor example mate - Despanza was a local Chicago label, Wand was a national label that picked it up for wider distribution. It was still a new release at the time. Shall I scan up my cherished Wand copy ?

Just curious as to what is wrong with an issue on this?

There is another version very good by Eddie carr.

Oh yeah Rhyze - brilliant stuff......still play that 12 sometimes, also Bizar....

Ooops sorry Paul - a bit of mis-information - put it down to my advancing years.....that other version of SHe Comes up by Storm was on Ebony Sounds......seeing the posts about the Soul Generation reminded me of that......

Great news Darryl......all together now: "I can see him making love to you baby And the thought of his body next to yours drives me crazy" Ray and Billy Terrell TOP writers

Nice thread. And hey Richard good to hear from you - it was nearly 30 years ago when we met in the front room of Trevor Swaine's old house in Tooting...