Kevin Jones

What a sad, sad day. Jim you were one of the nicest, sincerest guys I have ever known. Always a smile, a hug and great banter every time we met. Bought some great records from him over the years. When we were at Oaklands a few weeks back he told me he had'nt been too well. My passing words were, I'll give you a ring in a couple of weeks, look after yourself. If only ! Sincere condolences to Liz and all the family. RIP my dear friend. Kev Jones

The Sound Of Young America for the youth of young America. Some of those cats have some great moves, early Northern Soul footwork me thinks. Glad you enjoyed it.

Not sure if this has already been posted, so Moderators my apologies in advance. Here is a great 1960's American TV Show with a tribute to Motown. Guests are Brenda Holloway, The Temptations and a tribute to Marvin Gaye singing Little Darling. Just goes to show that they loved their Motown even back then. Enjoy ! Kev

Peter, Could it be Dee Dee Warwick from her Canadian LP ? Kev

Looking For An Issue On ABC Records with She Almost On The B Side. Only A Cheapie But Can Anyone help ?

Such sad news. Known Steve and Chris for many years, he had a great sense of humour and probably the best genuine Geordie accent ever. Bought many great records off Steve and yes he knew his stuff. Spent many a time with Steve at Prestatyn just chatting and looking through his sales boxes. He always had time for everyone. But really, what a sad sad loss. My sincere condolences to Chris and family. Kev

For me it has to be Randy Brown - At Christmas Time. It was the last record last Saturday at Broughton Wings. Kev

I am looking for a US Motown white Demo copy of Baby I Need Your Loving in Ex condition with clean labels. Also the same title on a UK Stateside Demo along with a UK Demo TMG 507 of Ask The Lonely. Can anybody out there in Soul Land help at all please ? Many thanks. Kev

The Contours - First I Look At The Purse I don't care if she waddles like a duck I don't care if she's covered in a rash, along has she has got plenty of cash Would that be politically acceptable these days ? LOL Kev

I have very many happy memories of the Whitchurch Civic Centre in the early 70s. I went virtually every Saturday night from sometime in 1971 to late 1975. We went on the free bus from Wrexham at 7.00pm on the Beast Market, there were also buses from Chester and Deeside. Tony Petherbridge did a great job for what was probably the height of Northern Soul for many young teenagers. The Bank Holidays were extremely well attended and I remember seeing people from all over, wearing fashions of the day. From leather trench coats to Levi's and Brutus Shirts etc. etc. Always remember the burger and hot dog stall outside the main entrance, it smelt and looked revolting. On a Saturday night it was Soul Sam upstairs and Brian Ellis and a host of other DJ's downstairs. Many of the great and popular soul performers appeared at the Whitchurch Civic. Here are just a few, Edwin Starr, Jimmy Ruffin, Ben E. King, George McRae, The Drifters, the Real Thing. Also saw Freda Payne with Earl Van Dyke as the musical director. First Choice, The Stylistics, The Tymes and the list goes on. You could also see Jimmy Ruffin along with Slade or Alvin Stardust, The Real Thing along with Showaddywaddy and yes even Mud. No limits for us soulies back in those days. I would spend all day on a Saturday cleaning windows to earn enough money to go to Whitchurch on a Saturday night. When I think back I just wonder how you were allowed to go as a 14 year old. Trusting parents and probably just the way it was in those days. Made lasting friendships from them very early days, Soul Sam (who was advertised as Soul Sam and His American Sounds), Brian Ellis, Joe Dunlop, Ritchie Andrews. It was Tartan Bitter and Newcastle Brown ale along with Harp lager and for the ladies Babycham. Then came along Wigan Casino etc. and as they say the rest is history. It was great music and great times. I never thought I would still be doing it 40 years plus. Kev Jones

Adey, I have a Tamla Motown 45s released in India. Regards Kev

Hello Roy, Happy New Year to you both. Paul Williams always appeared to be in the background but was really the backbone of The Temptations. I believe that whenever they played the likes of The Copa or did TV Specials, Paul would make this is own individual performance, like Melvin Franklin would do his interpretation of Ol Man River. A number of the great early and un released Temptations tracks have Paul on lead. Yes emotion in every word on every song. A fantastic talent who like many others came to a very sad end. Kev

Just to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported Soul For Santa at Broughton Wings on Saturday December 12th. I asked for anyone attending if they would kindly consider donating a toy for a sick child who was in hospital over Christmas. The response was overwhelming, there were that many toys donated we were able to donate to the children's wards at The Countess Of Chester Hospital, The Wrexham Maelor Hospital and Hope House Childrens Hospice. I ran a raffle for two Christmas Hampers and enough money was raised to buy a new 40" flat screen TV for the children's ward day room at the Wrexham Hospital. It was just what they needed as their old one had packed up a week before. The generosity of the soul fraternity is wonderful and I thank everyone from the bottom of my heart who attended and made it such a great night. Thanks to Ginger Taylor, Soul Sam and Me for the music. Also to Harry Dennett who allowed me to raffle another hamper at The Warmy in Runcorn last Friday. I will be delivering the toys and TV tomorrow. Thanks once again to all, as I know there will be a lot of happy faces on Christmas Day even though they are in hospital. Kev Jones

Following a fascinating and in depth conversation I had some time ago with Andy Rix with regards to unissued Motown, the Motown tape vaults and numbers on the master tapes, the following has had me really thinking. With the release over the last few years of Motown CD Box sets ( Four Tops, Temptations, Supremes ) The Complete Motown Singles and the great Kent CDs, they all have fantastic photos from the 1960s and 1970s. These are either part of the fantastic booklets or cd covers and inserts. Where do they come from ? Is there a master library somewhere, are they subject to copyright how do the music companies research the photos for their releases. I know The Michael Ochs Archives are extensive and Europe and Japan insisted on picture covers throughout the 1960s and 70s, but where do they actually come from ? It is something that I should really know after collecting Motown for 45 years, but I hold my hand up and say I don't really know the true facts. If anyone could help like Andy Rix, Ady Croasdell or Keith Hughes or anyone for that matter I would be very grateful. Regards Kev Jones

Can anyone help ? I am looking for US Demo's copies of Baby I Need Your Loving and Something About You by the Four Tops. In Ex to M- if possible. Many thanks in advance. Kev

RIP Joe. A good friend and as people have said previously a wealth of knowledge. He had a great sense of humour and was there from the early days. I thank him for his support at Wrexham RAFA and Broughton Wings. You always wonder why, such lovely decent people are taken from us. I will play a few tunes in his memory a week on Saturday at Broughton. Such sad, sad news. Kev

The following are for sale. Postage is £2.00 recorded. Paypal is family/friend. PM if interested or for any info. Gene Chandler - Does She Have A Friend / Let Me Make Love To You - UK Chi-Sound - VG+ to Ex £5 Great 70s Double Sider Mitch Ryder - Jenny take A Ride - UK Stateside - Ex £5 Classic 60s Wheel Marvin Gaye - My Last Chance - US Motown - Ex+ £5 Great Late Release from Marvin Gene Chandler - Groovy Situation - UK Mercury - Ex+ £3 Nice 70s The Spinners - I've Got To Make It On My Own - UK Atlantic - M ( Looks Unplayed ) £60 Great UK Hard To Find 45 Teddy Pendergrass - I Just Called To Say - UK Philadelphia Int. - Ex+ £5 Great 70s David Ruffin - Rode By The Place - UK Motown - VG++ £20 Great 70s Gloria Gaynor - This Love Affair - UK Polydor - Ex ++ to M- £25 Great 70s The Intruders - A Nice Girl Like You - UK Philadelphia Int. - Ex+ £8 Great 70s Roni Hill - I Would'nt Give You Up - UK Creole - Ex+ £8 Great 70s Gladys Knight - You've Lost That Loving Feeling - UK Tamla Motown - M- £6 Great version 21st Creation - Tailgate - UK Motown - M- £5 Wigan Spin Thelma Houstom - Saturday Night Sunday Morning - UK Motown - M- £6 Great 70s The Dells - Thinkin About You - US Cadet - £35 The vinyl looks Vg- to VG but the record plays really well. Label looks a bit aged but has no damage.

Wanted a copy of Charles Drain on RCA - I'm Gonna Stay. On a 45 preferably. Thanks in advance.

For me it was the Broughton Wings 14th Anniversary Night back in June. Had to close the doors at 9.15 and was genuinely gutted for the people who could not get in. However, £2500 was raised on the night for The Breast Cancer Trust. Great to be able to give something back. Kev Jones

One of the best pieces of informative writing, presentation and tributes put on Soul Source, IMO of course. Well done Dave and huge congratulations to Ady, a well deserved accolade for all the hard work and commitment you have tirelessly put in. Kev

Hi Neal, Just read your post, will check condition of the one I may let go in the morning. Regards Kev

Moderators, I hope this is ok to post in this section. A huge, huge thank you to everyone who supported Broughton Wings 14th Anniversary & Charity Night Special last Saturday June 21st. I am delighted to say that £2517.35 was raised for The Breast Cancer Trust. A big thanks to the DJ's Mike Kalka, Tot Johnson, Chico and of course Mr. Ginger Taylor ( and me Kev Jones). All that helped with the raffle, Steve Thomas, Darryl and Richard and to everyone that bought cd's. All that donated prizes including Tim Brown and Richard Searling, thank you. It was a great night and I am proud to be able donate that amount of money to such a worthwhile charity. I am hoping for a bit more from the Charity Committee, so we will wait and see. The generosity of Soul People never ceases to amaze me. Thanks to all. However, I am extremely sorry and express my sincere apologies for anyone who could not get in on Saturday. The club was completely full at 9.30pm and the doors had to be shut. Broughton Wings have strict rules and room capacity and fire regulations have to be respected. Once again I am really sorry if you could not get in. Kev Jones

Mr.Wigley just pipped me to the post with admirable suggestion. For me there is no contest as Ask The Lonely is my all time favourite song, period. I have an interview with Levi Stubbs recorded in the late 60s and he states that the records that the Four Tops make are timeless. Well I wonder what he would think if he were still here with us today. Probably " I told you so " Kev

Sam is slowly on the mend. Due to medication and treatment he is taking it one step at a time. I speak to him every week and will be seeing him later this week. I always pass on peoples best wishes and he truly welcomes that. He is a neighbour and best friend for over almost 45 years and his stamina and strength is truly amazing. He always has his great sense of humour and is out walking most days. He is hoping to be back with me at Broughton Wings in August. As health is a private matter that is all I am prepared to say, but will pass on the kind regards to him. Kev Jones

I will be seeing Sam in the week and will ask him then. I will post his answer. Kev