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Sad news. R.I.P Freddie.

That was definitely a flag. As was when I called him and he mysteriously couldn’t take my call. Moreover no mention of postage costs at any stage, which makes sense as it’s never going to be sent. His Facebook page told a story, exactly the same as the last scammer, a few YouTube soul related clips with zero likes or comments. A profile picture updated the day before and scrolling down, no real depth of history on the page. This is the blueprint of a scammer and makes them fairy easy to spot. One thing that would make life easier is if people wouldn’t just accept friend requests from these random wrongun chancers.

Exactly right, I didn’t notice it at first. On closer inspection, mentioned on VV (Vinyl Vigilante FB page) Brass neck of these chancers!

We’re off and running! Name the two most popular types of footwear for the boys.. What are ‘Green & Clears’?

NB, perhaps this thread might work better in Wants? Day in the Sun?

Following on from the recent wave of scammers, I was moaning to my wife there should be tighter regulations on joining some of these Wants groups on social media. I said to my Mrs “what are some questions that only proper NS scene people would know”? Her reply; “There’s a Soul Source thread there”. Here’s a few we came up with. Bit of fun. All suggestions/questions welcome. 1. Why is Johnny Fingers called Johnny Fingers? 2. Is it acceptable at a venue to abruptly end a conversation and take to the dance floor? 3. Name 3 iconic nighter venues of the 1970’s. 4. What is Soul Sam’s real name? 5. Name three of the rarest soul 45’s of all time. Toughie as these slippery chancers could probably still answer some of those from digging around on line. So let’s hear some questions that only we would know!

That’s a good idea. Although it’s clear to us what his game is, I wonder if it’s sufficient evidence for the likes of PayPal?

Another one!

Now sorted.

Still looking, missed a couple. I know the demo is rare, been told the issue isn’t.. Cash waiting.

Tony’s manager posting his obituary details..

We had the pleasure of meeting Tony in New York a few years back, we went to see him perform with his trio and they were great. After the performance we were chatting and I told him he had helped my marriage, as when me and our lass were courting, I’d sing Paris Blues in the shower to woo her lol. “Paris Blues, follow me each place I go”.. He seemed momentarily taken aback by my impromptu outburst, but smiled and I think he knew we held him in high esteem. What a guy and what a true soul giant he was.

Just seen the sad news posted by his manager. What a great soul talent. He will be missed. R.I.P Tony.

I reckon he is in Keighley. Bearing in mind his email westfieldbeds@gmail.com gov.uk lists the company hq in Keighley with a Czech Director. My mate Steve lives there and was gonna pop in and ask if Tom or Stan were about, lol.

He first came to light last Tuesday 23rd when he messaged me saying he had a £300 want I was after. His Facebook profile history seemed to be three days old which I found strange. I messaged the four mutual friends, none of whom knew him. He messaged again requesting friends & family payment on PayPal to his email - westfieldbeds@gmail.com As his profile stated he was ‘Cheif Administrative Officer’ for Bromley Council, this was the last straw and I suspected he was a scammer. That and only two people I know with Little John - Heart Breakin Time were two people, neither of whom wanted to sell. Then along comes this guy? His profile pic looks like he was the right age for Wigan, sat on his Royal Alloy. As he’d requested lots of our people as friends, this shored up his F&F requests and on Monday night he fleeced a Belgian collector for six hundred quid.

After an issue of Heart Breakin’ Time on MARTAY - VG+ or better. Thanks.

Ah right, thought Kitch had multiple copies at one time but may have been mistaken. Remember reading about someone stumbling across a copy in the States at a record fair or sim. Unsure of condition, but think that copy went to auction?

Think it was Kitch that had 3 copies at one time. Always remember Shane saying the vocal sounded like Al Jolson (lol) when we first started discussing this fine record many moons ago. Lastly I think a previous thread in the box section of this fine site, has an acapella version where someone, possibly Simon has isolated the vocals. That gets the hairs on the back of your neck going I can tell yer.

I can remember travelling up to Loughborough nighters from the South in the mid 80’s aged 19 or so and not taking anything. Didn’t occur to us and wouldn’t have known who to ask. Would stay to the end and drive home. Bloody dangerous in hindsight! Getting in to my twenties and getting into gear, wraps & baggy’s. Would always make me gag and retch for the first hour or so and I’d be a bit of a social misfit concerned that if anyone engaged me in conversation they’d wonder what the bloody hell was wrong with me. Or worse still I’d barf on their shoulder! Worst fear was my muteness being mistaken for rudeness. After 4 pints of Stella though I’d calm down and have the fluidity to dance, chat and be normal. Just the torment of feeling ‘a bit handy’ when you got home on what someone once described as ‘porn Sunday’. Still being awake at 10 pm on the Sunday was a bit of a nause though and seeing REM bats out of the corner of your eye. What did someone above say? Room full of spiders? Or as someone on this fine site once said ‘squirrels on motorbikes’. Praise be to an ex scene girlfriend for the discovery of Sominex and the chance to get some sleep. Any way you slice it, a grizzly drug and ‘suicide Tuesday’ at work as Stevie once called it, weren’t any kind of fun, but for those 4 or 5 spiritual hours out on the floor + bollox chats, was all worth it and I’d do it all again. Halcyon times.

Postage £3.50 or £8 Special. Overseas pm me. Payment by bank transfer, or PayPal f&f, or + 6%. Lenny Williams - I couldn’t find nobody - FANTASY - Strong VG+. Some slight ring wear. Vinyl would be Ex save for one small scuff which does not affect play. £395. Ted Ford - You’re gonna need me - Sound Stage 7 - Ex - £200. The Caesars - (Lala) I love you - Lanie - Ex - £40.

Issue preferred in VG++ or better condition. I’m aware of copies available in the US, but wanted to try my luck in the UK first.

Made me grin to read the Chelsea players called Potter ‘Harry’ behind his back. Respect.

VG+ or better. Thanks.

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