Dave Thorley

See you both there

Nice interview Heikki

Very true Dave. Here is piece from Philly.com, on his life................. Theodore W. Wing II, 65, of Wynnefield, a special-education teacher who also worked for the City of Philadelphia, died Tuesday, Oct. 15, at Lankenau Hospital of complications from an earlier heart attack. At the time of his death, Mr. Wing, known as Ted, was a special-education teacher at Woodrow Wilson High School in Camden. He had worked there for two years and at Camden High School for about six years. Before that, he had been vice president of government sales for Ray Communications; a deputy commissioner of public property for Philadelphia under Mayor Ed Rendell; vice president of data and voice technologies for AT&T in Bala Cynwyd; and interim manager of the African American Historical and Cultural Museum in Philadelphia through AT&T's loaned-executive program. Born and raised in Philadelphia, he graduated from Olney High School in 1966 and completed a bachelor of arts degree in political science from Howard University in 1970. He earned a master of science in communications in 1972 from Syracuse University and master of science degrees in secondary education and instructional technology from St. Joseph's University. A lifelong student, Mr. Wing earned certificates in special education from Rowan University, a real estate certificate from Temple University, and a business certificate from George Washington University. He met Denise Bristol through a friend, and they married in 1977. The couple settled in Wynnefield and had three children. Mr. Wing's life was filled with interesting hobbies. "There was rarely a time when Ted was not embarking on a number of projects," his family said in a statement. Harnessing his passion for communications and music, he produced and directed films at Howard and Syracuse Universities, and produced numerous R&B recordings under his company label, Nicetown Records. Just before his death, he was working on a film project, his family said. He and his wife owned and operated Denny's Steaks & Hoagies from 1975 to 1981, and Tender Care Day Care Center from 1981 to 2005, both in West Philadelphia. An avid model train hobbyist, he was a member of train collecting clubs. He also was a member of the Howard University Alumni Club and Syracuse University Alumni Club and was a lifetime voting member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. He attended Grammy Awards presentations in New York, Washington and Los Angeles, his family said. An Episcopalian, Mr. Wing was a lifelong member of St. Simon the Cyrenian Episcopal Church in Philadelphia. Surviving besides his wife of 36 years are sons Theodore III and Allen; daughter Hillary; a grandson; and a foster sister.

Theodore W. Wing II, RIP Teddy was one of Philly's great behind the scenes guys. He was a powerhouse in the Philadelphia music scene, working with many artists in developing their careers. a good friend of Bunny Sigler, Patti LaBelle and many others. He was instrumental in bringing the talents of The Power Attorney Band to the public's notice when they were a prison band. He passed away on 15/10/13, aged 65. Owner of Nicetown, Star Island & Brotherhood Records, Teddy was always ready to help anyone interested in the Philadelphia music scene. I will miss him greatly....

PM'd you

That sounds just like how I remember the area Robin, still can get a bit shady down there after dark. Barney's and Four Brothers, distributed a fair bit of house during those times.

Imperial Wonders - You live only once - Solid Foundation £50 +P&P Mint Sublime 70's group crossover from Cleveland, Bobby Massey production

H.B. Barnum - Heartbreaker - Capitol £70 +P&P Mint All time classic 60's dancer, here on a nice demo with company sleeve https://youtu.be/0upv_b7iCLE

Sampy & The Bad Habits - Stick with me - Calillier £60 +P&P Slight warp NAP, otherwise Mint Killa Swamp soul from NOLA, came out with two mixes, this is the rarer uptempo mix Nick Allan - Hard way to go - Walas £100 +P&P Mint Cool midtempo soulful dancer, pretty vocals Mandrill - My kind of girl - Arista £25 +P&P MINT with Company sleeve Classic modern soul masterpiece McKinley Mitchell - Days got brighter - Chimneyville £20 +P&P Mint Company sleeve Funky soul of the highest order, dancefloor destroyer https://youtu.be/pcEb0cdPAyQ T.S.U. Tornadoes - What good am I / Getting the corners £30 +P&P Mint What a killa two sider from Texas's finest

Barney's is now closed, although his son still runs a electrical store next to his old location on the 'Southside', somewhere around 78th street. Barney is still alive and is a great guy for telling stories about back in the day. Barney's old 3400 Ogden site, where he ran his 'One Stop', is now a vacant lot. Four Brothers was a separate operation, both distributor and record stores, the guy called it four brothers, as he had four sons. This has also closed, but the sons now run some food stores around the city. Their last record store and distribution location ran until fairly late. As when I last went after it closed, they had a fair bit of CD stock there. Last time I spoke to one of the sons, he told me that they had sold all the stock to someone and the building was now empty. Another was George's Record Room, this finally closed some 10 years ago and oddly, much of the stock got moved down to a storage unit in Texas, this stock was then sold on about 5 years ago. I'm sure some of the guys from Chicago on here, will be able to add more..........

Cheers Steve, just thought it was interesting, don't think it's gonna change the world though................

Hi Steve I've got an issue with 'Look over your shoulder' and the later 'Since I don't have you'. But never seen an issue with this track on the flip. This seems to be the flip on 159 Beg me/for all time. But I don't have a copy to check

Hi All Was going through my Chuck Jackson's for an order and looked at a test pressing of 149 - 'Hand it over' But instead of 'Look over your shoulder', it has 'For all times' on the flip, stunning beat ballad......... Run out has......... 50129-1C (Hand it over), 50017-1C (For all times) Anyone shed any light on this, Ady C !!!!!!!

NA ALLEN - HARD TO DO WITHOUT YOU / LOVE DON'T COME EASY - PEDESTAL £20 + P&P Mint Stunning crossover 2 sider from Denise LaSalle's brother. Recorded in Detroit, Phillip Mitchell compositions.................... Al Perkins - Yes my goodness yes - Atco £25 +P&P Mint- Oh so soulful original 60's mix on this Stafford classic, forget the Buddah release, this is the one !!!!!!!!!!! Norman Conners - Take it to the limit - Arista £15 +P&P Mint Nice 45 copy of this modern soul classic with the stunning vocals of Adaritha Lee Rogers - Craked up over you - Wheelsville £30 Mint- Storming 60's Detroit classic Ravenettes - Since you've been gone - Shurfine £40 +P&P Mint Rare first label for this mid tempo girl group 60's stunner Watch Tower - Together forever - Tower High £100 +P&P Mint Insanely rare only a handful of copies turned up on this stunning sweet group 'Lowrider', Maurice Moore on vocals

Cheers Neal, price to sell, not sit on the shelf

Brewster Crew - I'm one that knows - Lifeline £100 +P&P Mint- Supa rare white demo of this classic Detroit group modern soul Just Brothers Things will be better - Empire £80 +P&P VG+ Oh so soulful, midtempo 60's Detroit group stunner

--------------Kentucky Music Hall Of Fame----------------- After many years of work, Ron Lewis (Mr Wonderful Records) & Butch Williams (The Heartbreakers), along with others have persuaded the hall of fame in Louisville to included a section for the state's R&B artists. Although the state is well known for it's contribution to country music, it is often forgotten that the state and city of Louisville has a strong R&B heritage. As well as being a one time member of the soul group The Heartbreakers who had recordings on Derby City & Miracle, Butch as been an avid archivist of Louisville R&B music. It has been his mission to make sure that the cities history does not get lost in the mists of time. Ron worked throughout the 70's and 80's recording acts from around the region on his Mr Wonderful record label, including local club owner Jerry Green. Both Ron & Butch still can be found to this day giging around the city. Well done guys!!!!!!!!!!!. It can be found at 2590 Richmond Road Renfro Valley, Kentucky 40473 Opening times Monday-Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Just to add to Ian's comments and to give the correct credits, The Thirteenth Amendment was first played by Dean Anderson, Ian's copy came to me from Colin Law, think it's the same copy, so not actually my discovery. But all in all a nice and very hard to find Nashville 60's girl group 45. Produced by the late great Bob Riley, Bob was a powerhouse for many years on the Nashville music scene, working with Ted Jarrett amongst others.

Viki Collins - Just when I though - Quest £85 +P&P VG+ Nice midtempo 60's southern dancer Velvet - The right thing to do - Lovelite £30 +P&P VG+ Killa sweet 70's group crossover from Chicago Total Eclypse - TWA - Black Diamond £100 +P&P Mint Hard to find funky modern dancer https://youtu.be/otEPa4ETwGE Tammaraw - I don't want to lose you - On A Star £250 +P&P Mint Oh so rare Detroit modern soul midtempo winner, Arthur Fenn's old Newday C/U Moments - Hurts on me baby - Stang £30 +P&P Mint- Original early 70's line up on this killer 60's style group dancer Milt Smith - Since I got you - Dal-Jac £150 +P&P Mint Indemand midtempo classy NOLA 60's dancer House Guest - Set your mind free - House Guests £180 +P&P VG+ Insane funk classic from Bootsy Collins and C0

------------- Crossing The Tracks, Radio Show, GFM 2Nite ---------------- Last show for a month, 7pm-9pm GMT. Pulled out some cool stuff for two night 'From the hard to find, Too the just plain good'. So hopefully you can join me, As always gonna be on my facebook page live through the show for insults and chat. You can 'Live Stream' on the link below https://www.gloucesterfm.com/

Andre Williams - You got it and I want it - Ric Tic £20 +P&P Mint- Great version of the rare Fabulous Apollos track Gordon Keith - Look ahead - Calumet £50 Mint +P&P Crashing 60's uptempo classic from the days of Stafford Jewel Bass - Let your love rain down on me - Malaco £30 Mint +P&P Stunning modern soul from the lead singer of The Corbon Copies

One of the hardest to find on this label, stunning two sider. One side insane funk dancer, the flip the indemand sublime sweet soul stepper 'Hell girl' Spec & The G.H. Outlaw Band - I wonder about my self / Hell girl - Faces Mint £200 +P&P

THAT - ALL I NEED - BOBBY FULTON ENTERPRISES (Mint-) £175 +P&P Killa modern soul 70's group dancer from Phittsburgh