Dave Thorley

We had treads covering most things, but not this yet, so why not lets get postings

Just got back from Prestatyn. The live acts were great, not just the singing performances, but the backing group, quality of sound and they were clearly well rehursed. So often in the UK we get artists put on at soul events, that haven't sang for many years, don't know half the words and you think 'why?? such a shame'. In addition some not even with a group, but to backing tracks, it cheats the public and the artists. Now I know some say it's about cost, but if the whole thing is so poor then just don't bother. Last night was a sheer delight and when the The Volumes aka The Magnetics, sang 'Lady in green' several people near to me were in tears. The hit all the key changes, harmonies, a moment of sheer magic, a northern soul classic brought to life. Add to that a belting set from one of my favorite girl singers Eula Cooper, 'Beggers can't be choosers'. Last night will live with me for many a year. Then went next door and Incognito did a master class in the same. There are many things I don't like about the event, but the live acts there get better and better and for these I keep coming back. Dave

Hi Stu Hows tricks with you. I saw him live at a Womad festival in The West Counrty, only a relatively small crowd, but he was amazing. Just went to see him and he didn't disappoint Dave

Thanks for that Sean

Have to say how pleased we have been with our first release, just 2 weeks after release and we are down to the last 15 copies here, so it's now or never. Had a ring round the others that have it for sale last night and all are down to their last few copies. As they say on Flog It 'Quality sells' Thanks to everyone that has purchased a copy and all the dj's that have played it in clubs and on radio. Dave & Malayka

Not sure if it came out on a 45, someone else will know I'm sure. The LP came out on Hi in the U.S. and London, here. Dave

It was on the Willie Mitchell Lp 'On top'

'Timeless Legend', Not very 'Funk Factor', Very

Hi All More lovely vinyl records just been added to the site, all with sound files. A nice mix of 45's, 12", LP's and CD's. www.topdogrecords.co.uk Also down to the last 100 copies of our fantastic new release, The Rotations-When he slowly moves away from you/We want freedom-Roxanne Records. New arrivals included 45's - Bobby Reed, Gloria Jay, Jo Ann Garrett, Jesse James, Judy Story, Nate Evans & Buss, Willie Humphrey 12" - Frankie Nieves, Joe Graham, Preston Brown (Budwieser), Teddy Pendergrass, Towanna Sheppard LP's - Classic Example, Charlie Coats, Heaven and Earth, Moses, Rance Allen Group CD's - Charles Beverly-Vickie Baker, Walt Love Hope you find something you like Thanks for looking Dave & Malayka

This is one of those occassions where the 12" sells for more than the 45, I've sold 2 at £175 and have seen it sell on the bay at around that. The 12" came out on Disco International, same as 'Spanish maiden'

I rather pay not charges on anything, but doesn't seem to work that way. You have credit cards, which is fine. I like the fact that paypal gives me instant access to the money. Horses for courses. But still comes back to offering customers a method of payment as part of the service as a seller, credit card or paypal. I have always found it a bit cheeky saying 'I want to sell this, but I'm going to make you pay so I can get the money'

I take Paypal charges on the chin, and see it as part of doing business. The same as bank charges, credit cards etc

Hi Let me have his details and I will send him a copy of the Chosen Few on Canyon Dave

Hi Mate I've got one on my site a liitle cheaper than that £40, if that helps www.topdogrecords.co.uk Dave

Hi Graham We aim to please, thanks. Will not be putting the next release out for a few months, but you will get one. Dave

I think he is still with us. I though young Pottsy was in touch with him on the west coast.

Oh no, leaves a nasty stain on the label

Still prefer yours Rod

Great photo and nice to see it in color

Sadly that great John Walters is dead, a great broadcaster and producer of the John Peel show. As for soul music being dead, this was recorded in Detroit just last year, as soulful as you like. Funk Factor-Give what you got-Che

Well done Bob Dave

Wow, we have had 100 pre-paid, pre-orders in just 2 days. All the shops above will have stock tomorrow, so get your orders in while they last, remember only 500 pressed and no further runs.

Hi All Some dealers will tell you that they are having a fantastic time. Times are tuff and we realise that, yet many of you have continued to buy from us and we would like to say thanks!!!!!! If you are buying for the first time, then consider it an introductory offer. So for anyone that places an order with us over £30 between now and the end of the month, we will send you an additional record free. The record will be our choice, but will be either classic Northern, Crossover or Modern worth at least £15. It will be stone mint and we will try to match the style of music you have bought from us. This is our way of saying thanks and giving something back. New Arrivals 45's -Nate Evans & Buss, Bobby Reed, Five O'Clock, Accents, Jimmy Dee & The Mighty Dee Jays, Otis Blackwell 12" -Futures, Phyllis Hyman, Margaret Reynolds Plus loads of other 45's, new LP's and CD's Plus our first release on Roxanne Records, The Rotations-When he slowly moves away from you/We want freedom Thanks for looking Dave & Malayka

Hi Guys Due to the fantastic response to our first release. The Rotations-When he slowly moves away from you/We want freedom-Roxanne Records We have stepped the release date up to 1st March. These two tracks come from the Lawton sessions recorded in the early 70's in Philadelphia. This is the same group that recorded on Frantic in the late sixties and also shares one member with the original group that came from Ohio. The session was produced by Manny Campbell, now owner of Coastal records in Atlanta and the man behind the much sought after Nu-Rons and Tearra. Manny has licenced these tracks to us to launch our new label Roxanne Records. The label's aim is to bring the occasional high quality, much sought after release to soul fans around the world. This release will be retailed at £20 + P&P, which is a little higher than some other new releases, due to a higher licence fee than normal to persuade Manny to put the track out. But we thought it well worth it, so we could have the oppertunity to put out these two stunning tracks, we hope you agree. The record will be ready for posting from 1st of March from these highly reputable companies. So get your pre-orders in today, remember this is a limited 500 pressing and no more will be pressed. www.topdogrecords.co.uk www.recordshack.org www.soulmusic.co.uk www.rarenorthernsoul.com www.crazybeat.co.uk Plus Albert Petit for our friends in Spain Dave & Malayka

Her's a few more Combinations-Kimtone maybe 4-5 Classics-Yan G maybe 3 Eddie Parker-I lost a true love-Mica(I think)?? Only one I know of is Andy Dyson's. Much better version than the Triple B one. I have an original studio disc of it.