Kenb

I respect the views...but I can’t see what all the fuss is about. People make mistakes. Some even deliberately “obscure” the truth...cover up’s being a case in point. It’s the way with all history.

I've always thought Davie Gordon's explanation on 45cat.com (Push Push notes) in 2014 summed the mistake up very well.

Page 100, 'Here Comes the Night', Joel Selvin

as versions go...i think it's a pretty good effort and quite like it (not enough to buy it). I guess that's partly down to the lyrics and production which haven't been too messed about with from the original.

I've always assumed Larry Johnson was the same Larry Johnson on Willie Gresham & The Free Food Tickets “Step by Step/I cried Boo”. Willie's brother Jimmy (Jimi) played in Rose Grier's band. It's still a West Coast connection thing going on. [somewhere in Robbk's posts mentioned Rosy Grier]. The Gresham Brothers...now there's a story ( but not helpful to this thread).

@Robbk more intriguing than Henry Dixon perhaps is Colonel Splendid And The Commando's Featuring Lt. Cavendish. Colonel Splendid was in fact Bob Hudson (Emprorer Bob Hudson). Les Crane got him a job as DJ at KEWB. The Commando's were around 40,000 registered members of what Bob decided would be a crazy youth movement. By crazy i mean...he wanted to Straighten out Sunset Blvd and turn into a Bowling Alley, etc). BTW: He was also at KFWB as Beautiful Bob.

always thought Ruby was one of the ladies in this picture ( but haven't been able to substantiate it...yet). Sarah James & The Sanctified Six, also on Gold Token label (L.A. County Fair 1963)-see Pic

This has been on my radar for nearly 10 years. It's a complicated set of connections, which still has 'moving parts missing'. What i can share is: I can tell you that Monster Masters were at 6087 Sunset Blvd. And that it was a John D. Imus (you can find john D. easily on Discogs) Fred Imus and George Russell. George was at 7408 Fountain Ave (as too was Gold Cup Music Company, Gretchen Christopher (who can easily be found on Discogs). Tourist Records was also at 6087 Sunset. Run by Castle Newell & Lewis Finston. Take 6 was at 6565 Sunset. A big building.(see 1966 PIC). The 'moving parts' that i still revisit include-Tank Jernigan,Colonel Splendid (The Emporer DJ), Jimmy Gresham, Sarah & The Sanctified Six...to name just a few. Hope it helps. P.S. Larry Johnson (William L Johnson) is likely the head honcho of Vendo Music pubbery.

Enlighten a numpty like me. Why would you care about the “high price” someone wants to pay. You say you have one, and turned down an £8K offer. I’m intrigued (politely)

Not sure who the photo is...but i think Dossie Terry was/is a man ( not just because of the vocal).

if anyone has a clip ( or where to find the film/theatre production) please post it. https://www2.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b8dc8c7a8

I’m in tune with both of you (Dave, Richard) on this...obviously in a much smaller endeavour (with Northern Connections).

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Anyone that has to ask will never ‘get it’

I have this from When i was "trying to find the Locations". Ronald S. Davis (writer) died in 1991. He was the grandson of Herb Zwicker (producer). His uncle was called Paul ( whether this has anything to do with Ron Paul i don't know). I think possible San Fernando was their 'district'.

I’ve made mistakes when researching such things, but @Nick Souleis correct. No doubt about it California.

Hi, It's probably under my nose...BUT does anyone have a you tube clip, mp3, liner notes from a Cd, or info on this record, please? ABC 11031 (1968) I’m Through With You/ Strung Out P.S. I know about his other recordings, this is a mystery (to me). thanks ken

I won't go into the background but Elsie Dickson has left my playbox and i want her back. I know it's not most peoples taste, but i miss her. So Domino D200 if anyone has one to sell, pls let me know.

Rick -here's another for you by Al... https://www.discogs.com/Al-Hunter-Black-Lady/release/3970222 go listen here to Bob's show -https://sittinginthepark.com/interviews/soundsofblackness-8-13-2006.mp3

I just wish i could have met Bob. In part, Bob was/is responsible for my passion in trying to find out more about artists, writers, arrangers, etc- albeit from sources like the internet & books, and US contacts (many people have now passed and geography isn’t easy).Bob didn’t need such tools because he not only had 1st hand knowledge from his radio show but the vinyl collection, and contacts galore. there’s not a month that goes by without me listening to “sitting in the park”. P.S. Unfortunately, I wasn’t on SS when Bob passed, but it was a great thing SS and members did with the floral tribute.

Agree Mike- can’t go wrong with this one

You should be proud Richard. A great book, a great cause. best ken

the Inspirations 'thing' threw me right off. And plenty of writers didn't front as artists.