Chalky

Can't You See That I'm Lonely....

Hi Ady a topic on here some time back with scans and line up....

Pretty sure an uncredited acetate, sure Kitch will confirm if he reads this.

I've done nowt except encourage. Yourself and Sean done all the work.

Anthony is going to check this site out and hopefully join and converse with you all.

I am currently having a good chat with her grandson, Anthony. He does say her story is probably more amazing than her voice and that she was a selfless lady who put her loved ones before her singing, a decision she was very happy with up to her death. He is willing to share her story and he will do so either through me or thorugh this site, I have given him the link which he will check out. He does say he isn't sure if she was aware of her "fame" on the worldwide soul scene.

Thinly one I can find on my cds etc is Too Busy Thinking About My Baby, same as Marvin.

I'm in touch with her grandson Will see how it goes but he seems cool. Any questions you wish for me to ask?

All the Motown Jimmy tracks.... Ruffin, Jimmy 96 Tears As Long As There Is L-O-V-E Love Baby I've Got It Beauty Is Only Skin Deep Black Is Black Bless You Born To Be Bad Change Your Mind (Do You Feel) The Way You Make Me Feel Don't Feel Sorry For Me Don't Let Him Take Your Love From Me Don't Take Away My Rose-Colored Glasses Don't You Miss Me A Little Bit Baby East Side, West Side Everybody Needs Love Farewell Is A Lonely Sound Gathering Memories Gonna Give Her All The Love I've Got Gonna Keep On Tryin' Till I Win Your Love Half Of Your Love Halfway To Paradise He Who Picks A Rose Heart Honey Come Back How Can I Say I'm Sorry I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You) I Gotta Let You Go I Love The Way You Love (I Never Loved) Nobody But You I Pray You Still Love Me I Want Her Love I'll Never Let You Get Away I'll Say Forever My Love I've Got You Girl I've Passed This Way Before If You Will Let Me, I Know I Can In The Neighborhood It's A Desperate Situation It's Wonderful (To Be Loved By You) Just Before Love Ends Kickin' Stones Let's Say Goodbye Tomorrow Living In A World I Created For Myself Lonely Lonely Man Am I Love Gives Love Takes Away Love Is A Hurtin' Thing Lucky Lucky Me Maria (You Were The Only One) More Than A Heart Can Stand On The Avenue On The Way Out (On The Way In) Our Favorite Melody Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head Sad And Lonesome Feeling Shake Hands With A Dreamer Since I've Lost You Stop Leading Me On Take A Letter, Maria Thanks But No Thanks That's Me Lovin' You That's You Girl This Guy's In Love With You Tomorrow's Tears Too Busy Thinking About My Baby What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted World So Wide, Nowhere To Hide (From Your Heart) You Gave Me Love You've Got What It Takes

These are all the Jimmy Ruffin tracks on Don't Forget the Motor City..... Ruffin, Jimmy 96 Tears As Long As There Is L-O-V-E Love Baby I've Got It Beauty Is Only Skin Deep Black Is Black Bless You Born To Be Bad Change Your Mind (Do You Feel) The Way You Make Me Feel Don't Feel Sorry For Me Don't Let Him Take Your Love From Me Don't Take Away My Rose-Colored Glasses Don't You Miss Me A Little Bit Baby East Side, West Side Everybody Needs Love Farewell Is A Lonely Sound Gathering Memories Gonna Give Her All The Love I've Got Gonna Keep On Tryin' Till I Win Your Love Half Of Your Love Halfway To Paradise He Who Picks A Rose Heart Honey Come Back How Can I Say I'm Sorry I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You) I Gotta Let You Go I Love The Way You Love (I Never Loved) Nobody But You I Pray You Still Love Me I Want Her Love I'll Never Let You Get Away I'll Say Forever My Love I've Got You Girl I've Passed This Way Before If You Will Let Me, I Know I Can In The Neighborhood It's A Desperate Situation It's Wonderful (To Be Loved By You) Just Before Love Ends Kickin' Stones Let's Say Goodbye Tomorrow Living In A World I Created For Myself Lonely Lonely Man Am I Love Gives Love Takes Away Love Is A Hurtin' Thing Lucky Lucky Me Maria (You Were The Only One) More Than A Heart Can Stand On The Avenue On The Way Out (On The Way In) Our Favorite Melody Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head Sad And Lonesome Feeling Shake Hands With A Dreamer Since I've Lost You Stop Leading Me On Take A Letter, Maria Thanks But No Thanks That's Me Lovin' You That's You Girl This Guy's In Love With You Tomorrow's Tears Too Busy Thinking About My Baby What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted World So Wide, Nowhere To Hide (From Your Heart) You Gave Me Love You've Got What It Takes

I've sent messages to her grand daughter and g/son and his manager so hoping a little info will be forthcoming.

Nice one, thanks for the time and effort. Just a thought...would it not be better to have just one topic so that all together? Plus Shades Of Soul would have its own topic too for any discussion!

I may have this one at home, will have to find them and check.

Were they the ones Chris King did, Motown motortown uncovered or something like that, can't recall the cover though!

I have seen a post on line from her grand daughter saying Alice died in April 2004. I couldn't find a way to respond.

Vinyl was recycled and repressed, one of tne reasons you can get a hiss when the record is mint. Its the oxygen introduced during the process.

Do you mean "Rust"?

You should know by now that good is basically f*****! goldmine grading for good......why this description equates to good is beyond me. Good (G), Good Plus (G+) Generally worth 10-15 percent of the Near Mint value. Good does not mean Bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear (on a styrene record, the groove will be starting to turn white). A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object. It is a common item, you'll probably find another copy in better shape eventually. Pass it up. But, if it's something you have been seeking for years, and the price is right, get it...but keep looking to upgrade.

Not everyone is in misery Kegsy

I too thought it was a good interesting read but I was simply debating some of the points raised or mentioned and offered an alternative opinion. I thought that what a forum was all about!

But you aren't taking in to account the availabiltiy of the US release like the majority do. It isn't a mega rarity expect on this label, the Australian release. I agree Sue Lynn is pop and IMO crap but the scene is largly nostalgia fed now and it is those records that are feeding the marKet.

They sure have Steve and will continue to do so but for me it is about American soul singers and groups and it is all about the US release. Like I said I have no interest in label variants or oddities, I have never been intereted in UK releases by and large despite them looking good, especially the green or white demos with a large red A and often better quality vinyl. Yes what you have is a rare one but these oddities don't always realise the money those in possession often expect. You Only have to look at the Bunky reissue of Just Like The Weather another ex pat found. But like Frank says get a few Aussie label collectors or others interested in foreign releases and who knows what price it will command. But these finds all add to the excitemnet of collecting rare soul and always make interesting reading and good luck with it.

It is only a holy grail item to someone who collects Australian releases surely? Me, I'd be more than happy with the original US release for £10 or so. I have no interest in foreign releases, never have, it has always been about the US release for me, unless something is not available from the US. The LP surely is only £25/£30? It's on discogs for that and I bet you could bag one for less on ebay. As for LP's, it's not just 45's where it is at for many. Lots of interest now in LP's and that interest is growing. Besides the Garlnd Green Lp is simply fantastic.

The best version IMO and far rarer. still see Take Me Back listed at 300/350

It is an insult to all those who pay good money to attend an ecvent and a DJ and promoter are advocating the use of sub standard discs when others have decent quality. If it was extremely rare then there is little alternative but for many of those I see with this description it is far from the case.