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    There was talk once upon a time of a shop style system, is it still a viable option? We would have the ability to list sales once and they would be there all the time and searchable until sold, a bit like discogs. I would pay a fee for every sale 2,3 or 4 percent for instance?
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    WTched him rehearse, spent fair bit of time with him, fantastic and so professional. Gave Snake Davis and the band a few bollockings when hitting the wrong notes it worked mind as it was one of the best performances I've seen that night.
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    That isn't necessarily branding though is it, not a term I would have used. It was just the buzz created by word of mouth and being the place to be at the time due to whatbthe promoters and the Dj's were creating, just like what happened in the past at venues such as the Mecca, Wigan, Torch etc. It was the most progressive of the venues at that time with all those involved featuring predominately newies in the main room whereas most of the others Oddfellows, Morecambe etc were a mix with the larger percentage looking at the Dj's involved swinging towards the oldies. Yes Keb DJ'ed at the 100 Club and Oddfellows and other venues up and down the country but that was how it was with no weekly allnighter like you had in the past. I think the so called branding came in later years when looking back at what Stafford left behind musically which the other venues of the time didn't do so necessarily. I am not taking anything away from other venues, all had their own style and all popular venues which created their own buzz and it all added up to a great scene throughout the 80's and into the early 90's for many.
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    What do you mean by branding?
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    Again I have to disagree, even after Stafford you still had pretty much the same crowd everywhere, from the 100 Club in the South to Shotts in the North, with healthy numbers too. That crowd remained as far as was concerned until the early 90's when some began to drift away disillusioned with the backward steps the scene was taking and other outside pressures, family and work for example not to mention e health of some. Venues promoting newies still remained, Betby, Bradford, The Griffin, the Wilton but not in the vein the 80's produced. As I said Keele for me was the turning point. Word of mouth still existed, everywhere I went was word of mouth, you had to travel to hear the biggies and travel we did irrespective of what some think. Not knowing the Mello Souls is all down to the dumbing down of the scene and the backward steps it took in the early 90's. But much of is argument/debate is subjective and this is simply as I saw it.
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    I have to disagree with your timeline Gareth. The venues I was travelling to into the 90's were still predominately newies based. 85/86 certainly wasn't the turning point, not in my opinion. 85 into 86 saw the emergence of Butch for one with some truly awesome sets consisting o practically all newies. You also had Jimmy Wensiora, Rob Marriott, Guy still heavily featuring newies, Kitch, Colin Law, Gary Spencer, Carl Fortnum, Steve Smith and others at venues like Allanton, Mexborough, Blackburn, Winding Wheel, Bradford, Bretby Soul Nights early 90's and others i could list. I would say the turning point began with Keele, massive room, practically oldies influenced, beginning of the end for me and the dumbing down of the scene.
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    The one Ted got wasn't listed on ebay was it? think he contacted seller more in hope? Sure Ted will comment when he see this.
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    I think 40/50 too cheap IMO. You wouldn't get mine for less than £70, doesn't crop up too often. Great record.
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    I'm working this afternoon so this will be this will be my listening sorted for a couple of hours
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    Couple on ebay year or so ago, same seller. Other than that as Phil says its virtually impossibly to find.
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    It's not a long read, about 90 pages I think but Henry put a book out a few years ago about the murky world of record distribution and payola. It's only available for kindle on amazon, not sure if you can get a had copy elsewhere? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stone-Cold-Truth-Payola-Music-ebook/dp/B00C7FJ8VS
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    Have a listen to both sides.....great 45.
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    It might not be as rare as current prices suggest but there are not plenty of copies about for sale. Yes there has been half dozen lately but prior to that people were looking for some time to try and get copies. People are still looking without much joy so that tells you a different story. I'm not saying they aren't tucked away in collections, they are but they aren't on the open market. I sold my copy a few weeks ago and yes I got a very good price but I could have sold it half a dozen times for around the price I got. Yes the bubble will burst, demand will drop but until then......
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    Excellent book, read the Kindle version a year or so ago.
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    Inner sleeves I got coloured ones from Jazzman I think. Heavy duty paper as well. Bit more expensive but you get what you pay for. if you just want plain white then there is a company on ebay from Burton on Trent, sounds wholesale who are very reasonable, them or covers33.
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    It was Carl Willingham who had it covered up if that is any help, can't remember what as.
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    Unissued Bell Sound acetate owned by Dave Thorley. The dogs knackers it is
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    Best three radio shows going for me, listen them all every week, usually on. Play back though as gives me something to listen to whilst driving.
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    I Lived It All - Jimmy 100% Sterling - CDS Records Tap to view this Soul Source News/Article in full
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    More information about "I Lived It All - Jimmy 100% Sterling"
    I Lived It All - Jimmy 100% Sterling - Cds Records - 1 Oct 2013 Album Details "I Lived It All” is Sterling’s debut album. The album features 13 tracks ten of which are new tracks produced by Sir Jonathan Burton including the show stopping ballad “I’m The One That Should’ve Been”, the retro mid-tempo R & B of “Never Gonna Give You Up”, and also the up- tempo title track, “I Lived It All”. Jimmy 100% Sterling is one hundred percent Southern Soul meets Motown! Background Jimmy 100% Sterling’s career started as a backup drummer for a variety of local groups around the inner-city and suburbs of Detroit. He even performed with Motown’s Edwin Starr and Jimmy Ruffin at a very young age. This gave Sterling the opportunity to meet his musical idol David Ruffin who greatly influenced his vocal style “I Lived It All” features two Sterling covers of David Ruffin’s (“Heavy Love” and “Statue Of A Fool”). Jimmy later met the late great General Johnson and for six years recorded and toured with Chairmen Of The Board as a backup drummer/vocalist on the Carolina beach music circuit. Danny Woods and General Johnson with Jimmy on drums. After an offer from CDS Records based on the strength of his signature song, “At Least I Tried” (the 45 was a collector’s item ever since its mid 90’s release on Ameri-Com Records) he parted with Chairmen Of The Board to pursue a career as a solo artist http://youtu.be/nRKIZNHQrbo CD Details Buy "I Lived It All" from Soul Brother Records http://www.soulbrother.com/shop/i-lived-it-all/ An interview a few months ago with DJPauly (Paul Forrest) http://www.mixcloud.com/pforrest1/pauls-soul-vibrations-featuring-an-interview-with-jimmy-sterling-on-phat-soul-radio-10-january-2014/ Title Photo : Jimmy Sterling in 1976 whilst a drummer/vocalist with Chairmen Of The Board DJ’s that are currently promoting Jimmy 100% Sterling’s CD “I Lived It All”: Joyce Coffman-WJAB 90.9 FM Huntsville, AL., Vernon (Stealaway) Campbell-KTLR 94.1 FM Oklahoma City, OIK., Randy (Wildman) Brown-WMPR 90.1 FM Jackson, MS., Al Love- WJMG 92.1 FM Hattisburg, MS., Lady J-KAZI 88.7 FM Austin, TX., Lamar Walker-WSGE 91.7 FM Dallas, N.C., Lewis Dee-WKXN 95.7 FM Montgomery, AL., Jerry (J Boogie) Mason- WJBE 1040 AM, Knoxville, TN., Denise (Texas Mami) Tabor-www.365jamzradioweb.com El Paso, TX., EZ Walker-WEZW 1066 FM., Melvin (DJ Heavy) Jordan II- www.legend107radio.com, Tampa, FL., Don Sams-KCOH 1230 AM Houston, TX., Steve Edwards- KUNV 91.5 FM., Las Vegas, NV., Cassie J Fox- www.ourgenerationradio.com, Whitmore, SC., James Clark Jr.-WSIR Spice Radio Philadelphia, PA DJ’s Interviewed with: Henry Cheatham-WVON 1690 AM. Chicago, IL., Ms. Unpredictable-KIEE 88.3 FM. Lafayette, LA., Melvin Jordan II-www.legend107radio.com Tampa, FL., Randy (Wildman) Brown- WMPR 9 0.1 FM Jackson, MS., Steve Edwards-- KUNV 91.5 FM., Las Vegas, NV., Don Sams- KCOH 1230 AM, Houston, TX., Darin Henley-Southern Soul Zone- Maiden, NC., Neal (SoulDog) Furr- Southern Soul Corner Column-www.beachmusic45.com DJ’s Interviewed with and currently promoting “I Lived It All” in the UK: Paul Mason-Cruise FM Harry Grundy-The Right Track Soul Show, Paul T. Forrest- www.phatsoul.com, Jimmy Davis-Pont Blank FM., Hitsville Chalky-WCR 1018 fm., Bill Randle-Science Of Soul, lorchand Aug 11 2014 06:19 PM Can someone tell me the name of that funky instrumental intro being played on DJ Pauly's Soul Vibrations show and who it is? It truly is a foot stomper and sounds so good! Lorraine chalky Aug 13 2014 06:41 PM Hi Lorraine. It is Ronnie Grieco "Ain't Got No Love", an instrumental version of the Barbara Acklin track of the same name.
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    Yep agree sounds pretty good can listen to all the tracks on itunes https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/fly-away/id881475175
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    You could have a good night out on Henry Stone's music alone. His contribution ranks up there with the best IMO.
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    Another pass on via Jeff...
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    Jeff Lemlich's tribute to Henry. https://savagelost.com/remembering-henry-stone-1921-2014#.U-UFUOmlXxg.facebook
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    Just read that Henry Stone has passed away. Legendary R&B, Soul, Disco record producer, label owner. Thank you for the music Henry. R.I.P.


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