Soul Shrews

Spot on Ken!

Seem to remember all the first batch of Alfie Davidson's jumped?

Don't want to do a Johnny 'n' Bragg.......................................but Billy Paul -A true gent' with an amasing memory, He can remember what He wore on stage 30 year's ago! Bunny Sigler-Still busy after all these year's Jean Carne-Sweet 'n' Wonderful, alway's Maxine Brown-"Oh you're English,y'all know 'Back door Kenny?" Jimmy Burns-"Oh you're English, y'all know Mark Bicknell?" Barbara Lynn-Couldn't do enough for you Roscoe Robinson-"Oh I'm so sorry I can't come back to your place'n' play record's I've got a plane to catch" Lou Pride-"This song was nr1 in England for 6 week's.........."I'm coming home..........." Leon Ware-Cool with a capitol K! Eloise Laws-Gorgeous! (and I've shared her curry!!) Norman Conners-He like's a good curry! Ledisi-"West coast soul songstress nr1" Alison Crockett-"East coast soul songstress nr 1" Prince Phillip Mitchell-Named after his dog!! Dexter Wansell-The man from Mars!!! Someone should interview this guy. The stories he can tell about Philly soul history should be told!! Nathon Heathman-Alway's with us............ RIP man

He's probably got a box of 'em Mark! What are you doing on here anyway? Long time no see/hear give us a call, it's high time we had a beer or six again. Cheer's P & M

Agree 100% good record. Try the other side "Mr Moonlight" sublime 60's with nice harmony's

Blimey you must have a big front room Jon!! It was a small function room above a pub but must have held 75 or so if I remember rightly. Danny Everard ran the night every Thursday from Sept 86 'till Dec 86 I DJed with Danny + guest's like Ady, Brian Rae, Pete Myles, Ivor Jones and other's. In fact we've just got home after a week in England and just read the thread, checking our post there's an envelope from our old mate Dave Warr containing a darn good comp' CD and a few old flyer's for the "Picton"! Spooky or what? One flyer say's "coming soon Darge,Buck,Coombes,Evison,Bicknell+more" Hopefully Dave can scan a few flyer's 'an put 'em up Think Danny fell out with the Picton's landlord or there was a change of management so the night"s ended, shame 'cos they were a good laugh and weekly Danny organised a Xmas special @ The George near the Angel and then I think started running Thursday's @ The Spread Eagle(Terry Jones) in Shoredich and doing his Soul Mission bit with Sean. Haven't read all this thread but seem to remember Ken was in attendance most week's. Thank's for starting the thread brought back some happy memories. P.S. Why isn't Danny"The mayor of Cornwall"Everard on 'ere?

It's a grower

Sorry Tony can't help with any info but, I would like to know if it's the same Carl Hall singing background vocal's on MAW feat' Stephanie Mills "Latin Lover''? If so it must have been one of his last recordings as it was released in 2001. Thought I'd ask your good self because you're so qualified I mean it baby Cheers Paul Woosnam

Have a spare copy, PM if you're interested Sid.

"Long gone lover" only available on 45 as B side to ''Come see about me" Dutch 45. Gone for over 80 quid on Manship's auction. Have a spare pic sleeve for 20 quid (mint) PM me or ask Ken......knew there was a reason for quoting 'im Cheer's Paul Woosnam.

Spiral Staircase sound's a lot worse today than yesterday(When it sounded crap!) If you ask me(and who did you may ask) The only version of this song I like is Patti Austin's

My mate Billy Anorak's got a lively hood.

basrarrd? Wot's that then? You old git

Good call Barry! Also love his version of "Summertme'' from "Muthas nature" LP. Was good to meet you at the Betty Lavette gig in A'dam. Cheer's for the dvd..... awesome!!! Personally love JB, funk 'n' all, "take it to the bridge(Sydney )" P.S. Check out "Your love was good to me" from "Get on the good foot"LP crossover fan's. Co written by JJ Barnes!! Cheer's Paul 'n' Mandy

First Choice "Let me down easy" (Salsoul records) 1979 From the LP"'Hold Your Horses"

E.J. Chandler "I can't stand to lose you" (SOS) music publisher, "Rollem Smokem"! And yes I do live in Holland

Are we talking "Let me down easy" here? If so isn't the First Choice version much more like the dog's whatnot's?

Nice one Derek, never seem to hear anyone metioning this 'nighter these day's. If I remember correctly (which isn't alway's!) it was on around bank holiday weekend's and was run by Martin Christie (MJC). A good "newie's" 'nighter with the like's of Richard Searling, Pat Brady and Soul Sam on. It was also the first venue I saw (heard?) Dave Withers DJ. Happy day's!!! Cheers Paul Woosnam

Good call Garethx The Music Maker's were an embryonic MFSB. Vince Montana Bobby Eli Ron Baker Earl Young Norman Harris They were also responsible ('though not credited) for creating "The Horse"-Cliff Nobles. As for "United" being better than The Intruders? Maybe for dancing .......oh don't get me started on The Intruders!

Raynoma Gordy as "Director"?

"Set our heart's at ease"!!!! We want to know everything!

WOW!!! Do you have any more info? Or any more general Philly info? PLEASE SHARE!!!!

I do hate repeating myself ,myself

Simon, the "Soul Harmony Singles" book list's The Producers 45 together with Kenny Gamble and the Floaters/Romeos 45's. Only mention's Kenny Gamble as vocalist with group member's Thom Bell or Leon Huff (piano) Winnie Wilford (bass) Roland Chambers (guitar) Karl Chambers (drums) So I'd guess it's them. Cheer's Paul Woosnam

Ric Tic Relic's Motown comp Then Trammp'S lp "Legendary Zing" album Was alway's gonna be a contrairey (spelling?) Fu#ker