Mike Lofthouse

Big hitters I'm afraid Ernie - but you know I think I prefer it that way - let them get on with it. I posted on here a while back about the power of the Stones lawyers - an absolute disgrace........ Following legal action by the ABKCO (Allen Klein's company)the writing credit for 'Bitter Sweet Symphony' was credited 100% to KeithRichards and Mick Jagger after charges by the original copyright owners that the song was plagiarized from the Andrew Oldham Orchestra recording of the 'TheRolling Stones' 1965 song 'The Last Time'. That would be the same song 'based' on a traditional gospel songcalled "This May Be The Last Time", recorded by The Staple Singers in1955! Now you may think fair enough, but 'The Last Time' remains credited to Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, mind Richards has been kindenough/big enough to 'mention' that it was based on the Staples song! The mind boggles!!

It's pretty obvious what a Rolling Stone bootleg is and with the like of ABKCO breathing down your neck you would get it removed sharpish, but would you expect ebay to review every listing like 'Bits and Pieces' to decide if it is a boot or a legitimate second pressing done back in 1974? There's no one on here who can say with absolute certainty what the legal status of the black and white pressing is so how could ebay?

There are currently 2,740,598 items listed in 'Records' on ebay - it must be a tiny tiny percentage that could be boots - I fail to see how they could police it or be held responsible. I'm afraid if someone is prepared to pay £100 for something they really should do a bit of homework first !

Went to see the Savoy Family the other night in a little bandroom on the North Yorkshire moors - they were fantastic. People of all ages up and dancing from the off - don't think anyone was bothered that some of the instrumentation was not quite authentic, they were just determined to enjoy themselves

£14.16 inc p&p - https://www.amazon.co.uk/After-Hours-Collection-Northern-Masters/dp/tracks/B0058OACT2/ref=dp_tracks_all_1#disc_1

Disc: 1 1. Alice Clark - You Hit Me (Right Where It Hurt Me) 2. Ike & Tina Turner - Somebody (Somewhere) Needs Me 3. David & Ruben - I Love Her So Much It Hurts Me 4. The Harvey Averne Dozen - Think It Over 5. Darrell Banks - Angel Baby (Don't You Ever Leave Me) 6. Larry Laster - Go For Yourself 7. Barbara Lewis - I Remember The Feeling 8. Ben Aiken - Satisfied 9. The Blossoms - That's When The Tears Start 10. The Ambassadors - Good Love Gone Bad 11. Linda Jones - My Heart Needs A Break 12. Deon Jackson - Ooh Baby 13. The Coasters - Crazy Baby 14. The Astors - In The Twilight Zone 15. Tami Lynn - I'm Gonna Run Away From You 16. Ella Fitzgerald - Get Ready 17. Lou Ragland - Since You Said You'd Be Mine 18. The Dynells - Call On Me 19. The Patterson Singers - How Can You Say That Ain't Love 20. Bobby Womack - Find Me Somebody 21. Barbara Lynn - This Is The Thanks I Get 22. Bobby Wilson - Feels Good 23. Johnny Copeland - Sufferin' City 24. Esther Phillips - Just Say Goodbye 25. Hal Frazier - After Closing Time Disc: 2 1. The Apollas - Mr. Creator 2. Mike Post Coalition - Afternoon Of The Rhino 3. Ben E. King - I Cant Break The News To Myself 4. Linda Jones - Just Cant Live My Life 5. The Marvellos - Something's Burnin' 6. Joanie Sommers - Dont Pity Me 7. Archie Bell and The Drells - Here I Go Again 8. The Marketts - Stirrin' Up Some Soul 9. Vala Reegan & The Valarons - Fireman 10. Percy Sledge - Baby Help Me 11. Esther Phillips - Catch Me I'm Falling 12. The Watts 103rd. Street Rhythm Band - The Joker (On A Trip Thru The Jungle) 13. Soul Brothers Six - Thank You Baby For Loving Me 14. Lorraine Ellison - I Got My Baby Back 15. Charles Thomas - Man With The Golden Touch 16. Barbara Lynn - Take Your Love And Run 17. The Embers - Where Did I Go Wrong? 18. The Stovall Sisters - Yes To The Lord 19. Wendy Rene - Bar 20. Leslie Uggams - Dont You Even Care 21. Mary Wells - Keep Me In Suspense 22. The Delights Orchestra - King Of The Horse 23. Patti Labelle & The Bluebells - You Forgot How To Love 24. Bobby Sheen - Something New To Do 25. Valerie & Bobby Capers - West 4th Street Disc: 3 1. Carl Hall - Mean It Baby 2. The Pointer Sisters - Send Him Back 3. The Drifters - You Got To Pay Your Dues 4. Linda Jones - A Last Minute Miracle 5. Tony & Tyrone - Please Operator 6. Darlene Love - Too Late To Say You're Sorry 7. Cajun Hart - Got To Find A Way 8. Delilah Keenebruew - Bright Lights 9. Jimmy Hughes - Slippin' Around With You 10. Sister Sledge - Love Don't Go Through No Changes On Me 11. Cliff Nobles - My Love Is Getting Stronger 12. Plus 4 - Happiest Girl In The World 13. Archie Bell and The Drells - A Thousand Wonders 14. Mary Wells - Can't You See (You're Losing Me) 15. Soul Brothers Six - I'll Be Loving You 16. The Three Degrees - Contact 17. Life - Tell Me Why 18. The Teen Turbans - We Need To Be Loved 19. The Innocent Bystanders - Frantic Escape 20. Roy Redmond - Ain't That Terrible 21. The Voice Box - I Want It Back (Your Love) 22. The Big Guys - Hang My Head And Cry 23. Willie Tee - I Want Somebody (To Show Me The Way Back Home) 24. Al Perkins - Nothing Is Impossible 25. Barbara Lynn - You're Losing Me

My favourite venues are all OVO - use to be the Orwell now Just Soul - so with Tats and Sean it goes without saying, however, I only want to hear OVO if it is actually a good record and fits in with the set and the ethos (don't like that word but it does describe it well) of the night and not just played to show that the DJ has it/payed a lot of money for it. And certainly not so the DJ can then publish his playlist the following day so he can show how many expensive items he has and has played! Do you know over the past 10 years I've head some of the big ticket items played out more than 'You've Been Cheatin'' - I was a local do last Saturday and it came on - not sure if was ABC, HMV or Stateside but it sounded great! Mike

whoops Steve beat me to it!!!

Nice lineup - Blind Boys, Steve Cropper etc, Iris Dement in for a treat up there

and this....

Whatever Dave Godin said - its worth a shout

Great record - remember hearing at Wigan once too - sounded fantastic!

Nev recently had one in Sales

....But if you love him you'll forgive him Even though he's hard to understand And if you love him Oh be proud of him 'Cause after all he's just a man Stand by your man.....................................

The only point I would make about ebay is you don't have to use it! if you don't like their rules don't use their system.

Bobby Bland CD - THAT DID IT: THE DUKE RECORDINGS VOLUME 3 Anyone got a copy of this double CD for sale please? Let me know the total cost inc p&P. Paypal preferred thanks and regards Mike

U.S. music with Funkadelic - I Miss My Baby on Westbound 45 Must be Mint - Mint minus Let me know your total cost including P&P (Recorded) and any Paypal fees included please. Paypal only but I won't send as a 'gift' so just include fees in the total cost thanks! PM please, thanks and regards Mike

"Hypnotized" LP by Linda Jones on Loma. Must be a MONO copy only. Need a Mint copy of this - preferably SEALED Let me know your total cost including P&P (Recorded) and any Paypal fees included please. Paypal only but I won't send as a 'gift' so just include fees in the total cost thanks! PM please, thanks and regards Mike

"CAVIAR AND CHITLINS" LP BY THE EXCITERS ON RCA VICTOR LSP 4211 Need a Mint copy of this - happy to take a battered cover or no cover if the vinyl is mint! Let me know your total cost including P&P (Recorded) and any Paypal fees included please. Paypal only but I won't send as a 'gift' so just include fees in the total cost thanks! PM please, thanks and regards Mike

Anyone mentioned this - old Mecca spin I think...

'Magic Sax' - Jimmy Castor

Will the buyer be expected to climb into the loft to get them ?

All that lot listed and I can't see a mention of Billy Harner - arguably the most prolific of the lot. And a genuine Blue eyed soul singer rather than a rock/pop artist who made a record that got played on the northern soul scene!

What a shame - Booker T is appearing in this country the same week!