Dave Thorley

They are hoping to get an October date for it and the venue will be "Les Coulisse" Montmartre, which is where they have held allniters before. Already had a fair few that say they are up for the Eurostar trip there. Will let you all have deffo info next week hopefully. Dave

Hi Guys So here is the final proof for the frount and back of the album sleeve, get your orders in with your usual retailers, it ain't gonna hang around on the shelves long.!!!!!!!!!!!! DAVID_HUDSON_LPFinal_Front.pdf DAVID_HUDSON_LPFinal_Back.pdf

Check out Spanky Wilson - Easy Lover on the Specialty Of The House LP on 20th Century, it's up there with Gloria Scott, an Al Kent production

Flairs sold

Hi All www.topdogrecords.co.uk Been a very busy week, in addition to the whole bunch we put up the other day we have also added some more nice titles to the 45's including...... Ernest Sparks - Soul "o" SonicJoystick - Silver SlipperPerfections - Tri-CityFree & Easy - Carol GSuzee Ikeda - Mowest WD Majik - HI WD Anthony White PIR WDJackie Wilson - Brunswick DemoPages - SunstruckFlairs - RAPJohnny Thompson - Jay-TeePlus a whole bunch more and those great things from earlier in the week. 45's - Rotations (Frantic), Juice (Secant), Roy Hytower (Blue Rock acetate), Frank J. Garcia Jr. (Astro Chemistry), Johnny Moore (Jadan), Beverly Ann, Vondells (Marvello), Tyrone Barkley, Detroit Soul, Embers (MGM Issue), Sonny Craver (Teri De), Tony Birchett, True EffectLP's - Barrett Strong (Coup), New Directions (Neptune), V.A. (Carmel Strings), Willie Mitchell (Drining Beat/Champion), Gil Scott Heron (Strata-East), Fontella Bass (Checker)CD's - D.J. Rogers Jr. (Motown), Rue Davis, Tyronza, Wilton Lombard, Sir Charles JonesThanks for looking Dave & Malayka

On a positive note, just heard from the guys in Paris, lt looks like they may well be getting another one going this autumn. As soon as I get more info will let everyone know. Autumn in romantic Paris, can't beat it. Dave

Hi All www.topdogrecords.co.uk Been busy updating the site, thanks for all the peeps chasing Jerome Jones last week, went within 10mins of going up on the site, some people are quick off the mark. More nice stuff this week 45's, LP's and CD's, all with sound files including........... 45's - Rotations (Frantic), Juice (Secant), Roy Hytower (Blue Rock acetate), Frank J. Garcia Jr. (Astro Chemistry), Johnny Moore (Jadan), Beverly Ann, Vondells (Marvello), Tyrone Barkley, Detroit Soul, Embers (MGM Issue), Sonny Craver (Teri De), Tony Birchett, True EffectLP's - Barrett Strong (Coup), New Directions (Neptune), V.A. (Carmel Strings), Willie Mitchell (Drining Beat/Champion), Gil Scott Heron (Strata-East), Fontella Bass (Checker)CD's - D.J. Rogers Jr. (Motown), Rue Davis, Tyronza, Wilton Lombard, Sir Charles JonesThanks for looking, hope you find something you like. Dave & Malayka

None of these, it was 'M'lady', simular rift to 'Dance to the music'

That definitely wasn't until second year of Stafford, given to me by Neil from Stoke. Dave

....and George Benson - The world is a ghetto (Massive)

Those rather nice guys at Soul Juction are about to deliever another killer record release. Heard Hippo play a track on the new (80's material) LP from David Hudson this morning on his show. Worth getting when it comes out, for that alone and hear it gonna be on lovely vinyl. Well done Dave & John Dave

detroit cumberland rivers - i'm coming home -

Hi All www.topdogrecords.co.uk Some nice tunes in over the last few weeks, been busy updating the site. In there we have some great 45's and also a cool mix of styles, northern, funk and modern. Plus a interesting selection of LP's, from the 60's through to the 80's, many of these are now hard to find sealed copies. As always lots of sound files, below is a small selection of the arrivals. 45's - Bobby Willams (Nice signed copy), Gail Anderson, Jerome Jones, Steptones (Diamond Jim), Clemmons Smith, James Kelly Duhon, Masterpiece, Moody Scott, Purple GangLP's - Barbara Acklin, Blue Notes (Glades), Chuck Jackson (V.I.P.), Fantastic Four (Soul), Luther, Detroit Soul Sisters, Coke EscovedoThats just a few of the nice things we have, have a look, hope you find something you like. Thanks for looking Dave & Malayka

Hi Dave Thats sad news. He was a great guy, used to work in Brad's shop from time to time. He painted a whole bunch of record boxes for his shop, they look so cool. He also did the artwork for a few of the early classic funky sleeves for Parliment/Funkadelic. Alround nice guy. Dave

Oh what fun we had Chris, all yours and Mace's hard work was well worth it Dave

Did get a bit of play back in the mid to late 80's on the modern and rare groove scenes. Lovely track that deserves to be played out more, always pick up the album when I see it, must have a few in stock, we tend to sell it at £10 and worth every penny for that track alone. Dave

'The school of life' just awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Although he is able to hold conversation, it is a struggle for him. Chances of him being able to write are very limited, even being able to dictate to someone else I think would be a push. But I did speak to one of the carers at the home and the letters that he got from people here did lift his spirits. His family also are greatful to everyone that wrote. I still hope to get back to see him before the end of the year. The collection that was put together by Andy D is still safe and I will make sure that it gets directly to him and the family. I hoped to do it at the end of last year, but personal pressures stopped that. Dave

Cheers Chalks Two interesting post, hope to see you soon Dave

Have you put a link in the Ebay sales section on here, may get a few more watching. Also did you list your stuff on Ebay UK or U.S. Ebay U.S. gets a better response, but it is a bit of an arse setting up the auction page.

Looks like studio A at Motown, does anyone know who the lady playing bongos?

At a guess I would say it was Sam who played it and it would be the Bamboos, as he plays this version.

No thats about what I value it at, so that it sells, and it has. Don't put things on here just to show off or squeeze the very last penny, as I've said before. Dave

Jock Mitchell, Dena Barnes, Papa Bear, Buddy Conner, Limmie, Douglas & Lenero, all on there way to new homes, thanks again for a great response. Still shed load of nice tunes on the site!!!!!!!!! Dave

Papa Bear, Buddy Conner, Limmie, Douglas & Lenero All gone Thanks for all the calls and messages Dave