Dave Thorley

Ah yes, now you mention it and wasn't there a Pete Hamilton Generation involved as well. Yes hope you can make it to Hip City, Malayka doesn't believe you, she says you always say you are coming

I played at Ann Arbor twice, brilliant night, and as good as anywhere in the UK for an up for it open minded crowd. The DJ's are very inventive, I've played along side the Detroit guys and some from Seattle and really enjoyed myself. They inturn let me do what I do and were very supportive. As for Germany, would agree with Dave Rimmer, must be the biggest scene outside the UK in europe, possibly anywhere in the world after the UK. Some of Europe best cutting edge DJ's live and play there, ie Marc Forrest and Lars. They play things common with the UK plus many things that you don't hear here. Nurnburg, Bamberg, Hamburg and Aachen are extreamly well attended events that would put many UK weekenders to shame. These events have very diverse DJ line ups and exciting play lists. Bamberg, plays host to dj's from Germany, Spain, USA, UK, France over 2 rooms. You can hear great northern, modern, funk and crossover, over 3/4 days. When playing in Spain at Spannish run events I have found them to be some of the most open minded peeps anywhere in europe. I say god bless them all, have given me alot of enjoyable weekends over the last few years.

Not sure if this has been said already, but Arthur Fenn turned up a few good one in his time, but I'm sure he can tell more him self. Where are you my good man. Dave

What the hell were you doing up at 2.30 this morning, need to check my flight details, might already be on a flight to Berlin to do couple of New Year gigs there including Hip City, Will give you a ring Dave

Actually, the Kamello Brooks came out of the back of U.S. Deletions, Gloucester Rd, Bristol. As did many a rare LP. Heard Richard play Astral Trip at Wigan C/U, he told me what it was and got three copies of the LP a few days later from there. Same story with Harley Hatcher-Soul Hustler, wonder what happened to all their stock ?

Claiming that you played any thing first is always a dangerous thing, as there is always someone that pop's up and say 'No it was Bert Sufflebottom, who play it first at the Ah Uoop youth club in 1853. But I was playing Kamello Brooks, late Yate/early Stafford and it was very popular. I sold it to John Anderson at the end of Stafford and it seemed to pick up popularity again in the late 80's Dave

Hi Guys www.topdogrecords.co.uk Had a great time in Germany last weekend, Lars and Marc Forrest did outstanding sets. But the trip back was a nightmare, good old FlyBe cancelled our flight, so didn't get back till tuesday. So sorry to all those waiting on records, all have now gone out. Some nice stuff up this week, 45's and LP's, lots of sound files, northern, funk, modern and boogie inc 45's - Ray Crumley, Choice Of Colours, Tammaraw, Richetta Osborn, George F. Smallwood, World Column, Willie PickettLP's - J.B's, John Edwards, Jimmie Raye, John Gary williams, Kay-GeesHope you find some thing you like, thanks for looking Dave & Malayka

I did, Eddie

Memory not what it was, but here's a few more Houston Outlaws-Ain't no telling, found it in Detroit Classics-So glad I found you-Got it in a swap with Chris Plant Jesse Henderson-I did it again-was sent to me by Chris Fletcher Arthur Prysock-I was a boy-Goldmine ad Larry Davis-I've been hurt-Given to me by Neil (Nogger)

It was in deed, same week as he sold me Guitar Ray Here's a few more Sam Dees-Lonley, came from Ady Pountain's shelves Ringleaders-All of my life/Win you over, Empires-Your on top girl, Geno Washington-Rat race- John Anderson Johnny Gilliam-Room full of tears-Gary Colbourne MM & Peanuts-The Phillie, Purple Munday-Stop hurting me baby-Junk shop in Swindon Bad Weather Inc-I never never knew-Found in a sweet soul collection in New York Bobby Sheen-Something new-Pete Wid

Hi All www.topdogrecords.co.uk 'From the hard to find, to the just plain good' Getting near the Christmas Holidays, so lots of nice new things up for sale, northern, modern, funk, boogie-45's, Plus some cool LP's and rare 12". Loads of sound clips added. Looking forward to seeing lots of friends in Nurnberg this weekend and in Berlin for New Year at Marc Forrest's fine event. Anyway New Arrival included these among many others 45's - Willie Pickett, Chantique, George Franklin Smallwood, Mr Caldwell, Target, Emanuel Laskey, Kenny SmithLP's - Ike Noble, James Walsh Gypsy Band, Karen Pree, Leroy Hutson, Lynn White12" - Game, Clausell, Mel Strong, Joe Crawford & Strate, Harold Melvin, Ze-BrassThanks for looking, hope you find something you like Dave & Malayka

Hi Mate Out of Nashville, lots of people have tried to track down anyone connected with them since they closed in the early 80's, but with no luck. Some great indie labels from round the south passed through them. Someone in Nashville told me that it was a mob opperation!!!!

Morning all you weekend peeps, put this up yesterday. Thanks for looking Dave

Hi All www.topdogrecords.co.uk Been stuck inside with all this crap weather, so loaded loads of new stuff on the site. A chance to get some nice Xmas presents early. Northern, Modern, Funk and Boogie 45's. Some nice hard to find LP's including............. 45's - Alfread O, Perfect Touch, Otis Smith, Day-Tons, Ann Sexton, Ebony Jam, G.D. & The Big J, Soul Patrol12" - John McKinley Blount, Lee Shot, Panache, Paul Simpson Connection, Phyllis HymanLP's - Lenis Guess, Ann Peebles, LA Connection, L.V. Johnson, Lonnie Hope you find something you like, Thanks for looking Dave & Malayka

Thanks to everyone for a cracking response, lots of lovely stuff still here

So what the story with the 169 version anyone, I've got a copy as well. It just belts along, love it. As you say, Hand it over is athe B side. Dave

Hi All www.topdogrecords.co.uk Another week another update. Thanks to everyone that bought last week, very busy, the last few orders will go out tomorrow. Been a bit slower the last few weeks as we are working out of the new place and still from my Mum's, so thanks for everyone's understanding. Anyway some nice new things up this week, including..... 45's - Volumes, Forris Woods, Zulema, Jimmy Braswell, Larry Wedgewood, Otis Waygood Band, Royal Ravens, Softouch12" - 2nd Dimension, Cameo, James Lloyd, Joe Crawford, Stanley Williams, Ze BrassLP's - Classic Example, JB's, Phil Perry, Meters, James Walsh Gypsy Band, First LoveThanks for looking, hope you find something you like. Dave & Malayka

Hi Guys What was the label design for the first release. Wand black and white, all lettering black and white, or Wand black and white, gold Wand lettering and red lettering on title and artists. Dave

Have one on our site with a sound file. www.topdogrecords.co.uk Dave

I got a few from Gil last year, but they all flew out the door in just a couple of weeks. Dave

Hi All Has anyone got a original of Betty Fikes they want to let go. Pay cash or you can trawl through the site and see if there any items there you want in swaps www.topdogrecords.co.uk PM or Email me. davethorley@aol.com Dave

Hi All www.topdogrecords.co.uk " From the hard to find, to the just plain good" Another busy week with lots going up, including some rare LP's. But something for everyone as always, northern, funk, modern, boogie and swing beat. Also a couple more acetates and a few test pressings for those of you that like the un-usual. 45's - Charades, Larry Wedgewood & Clique, Albert George, Rare Pleasure, Ricky Lance, Young Divines, Vee Vee, Zulema12" - Brothers Vibe, Eddie Harper & The Jaydees, James Lloyd, Philly Sound Works, Ze Brass, Thunderflash, Frankie NievesLP's - Edna Wright, Dr. York, First Love, Fred Wesley, Gary Glenn, Voices Of East Harlem, Freddy North Hopefully you will find something of interest, as always thanks for looking and for so many of you buying. Times are hard and you have many people you could buy from, so thanks alot.... Dave and Malayka

Thanks for everyone's feed back will start work on seeing if there is a good master of it to work on. Dave

Have to hope Manny has still got good masters, as this is from the Studio Disc he gave me, which wouldn't be good enough for the release. Thanks for your feed back guys. Dave

Hi Guys Got this un-released Nu-Rons and have the rights option on it. What do you all think of it, worth putting out ? Dave