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my (not so near to me) young neighbour took the trouble to call on us this morning. I'm of an age where it could i suppose be serious if i'm infected. She ( the neighbour) is of an age that gets a lot of criticism. Let's not lump everyone together.

For Sale, Sensible Offers please: my Edwards Audio TT1 turntable USED in VG condition -complete with; EA 202 Tone Arm Top Dust Cover 12 mm clear acrylic platter Counter weight Talk Zephyr stylus fitted User Manual PLUS -1 x Talk Zephyr stylus lightly used and 3 x Drive Belts (one fitted, one Blue Little Belter, One Black) P.S. politely...If you don't know what these belts are, then this turntable isn't for you. Reason for Sale- It takes time for the platter to spin and speed stabilize? As a result i have often wondered about the true speed especially playing 45's which (for me) is irritating (hence the 3 different belts). Plus i have direct drive turntable just delivered. Suitable Owner -An enthusiast who wants to drop a new bearing in or generally tweak and sort it out. Or an owner who wants spares. PHOTO's on Request - please PM if interested NO SHIPPING - COLLECT ONLY OR MUTUALLY AGREED DROP OFF WITHIN about 25 Miles of Manchester. atb Ken

tough choices...10 from my (C-19 socially isolated playbox) 1. Have You Been Making Out O.K-Quiet Elegance 2. Don't Be Afraid-Frankie Karl & The Dreams 3. Wrapped Up Tight-(bobbi & michi) The Sound of Soul 4. Too Sweet To Be Lonely-Ray Lewis 5. Fear Not-The Ledgends 6. Change My Darkness Into Light-The Flirtations 7. Thank The Lord For Love-Living Color 8. Tick-Tock-Connie Stevens 9. Magic Potion-Lou Johnson 10. Life Goes On-Fran Jeffries

some Fred Barr stuff here -

As often is the case...there is a much bigger story here. Here is a portion... Preston Chapman – producer of The Chantlers Cheslove (Ches-Love ‎– 2070-The Chantlers) Ruby and The Romantics were appearing at The Stardust Inn, Conchester Hwy/Flower Rd, Chester, PA. on 5th July 1968, Maxine Brown August 3rd, and the group Cheslove Revue on Nov 8th, and then the O-Jays the week after. In 1970, Preston L. Chapman was director of the Cheslove Musical Cultivation Studio (CMCS). The ambitions for the studio (which was initially under a program from the difficulties facing the Chester Home Improvement Project (Chips) was intended to create classes for kids to take vocal, instrument and choreography lessons. CMCS had been at 2330 W. 3rd St, and there had been various programs of cultural, business and industrial initiatives (e.g. ‘Black Table’, United Community Fund, The Wade House, etc) with I guess the ‘inevitable’ fall-outs, budget cuts, and so on. Maxine Brown’s 3rd Aug 1968 appearance at the Stardust Inn was in fact part of Greater Chester Movement (GCM) project ‘soulsville’ area youth program (nothing to do with Stax or any other soulsville). It was the second event of this type sponsored By the Stardust. The action centre for soulsville area youth program was at 634 Morton Ave. The proposed soulsville Jan 1969 ran for 6 months and a budget of $19,405. I think it is safe to say Preston Chapman led a colourful life. He was coach of Chester Red Sox semi-pro team in 1971. He stepped into the boxing ring to raise charity funds for the boy scouts back in 1974…and much more. As for The Chantlers record itself: fascinating that the Ches-Love ‘label graphics’-style & fonts are quite close to another from the area that I wrote about in Northern Connections 20, Ves-Thad 423. https://www.45cat.com/label/vesthadpennsylvania

Northern Connections #21 Alphonso Hamilton, Captain Soul, Teri Thornton, The Black Masons ... Northern Soul Connections #21- Latest Issue from Ken B Tap to view this Soul Source News/Article in full

The bands ( both the Sensational Sounds & The Significants) essentially came from Lakewood High School. Joe Nero was Alvin's partner in building the 'record company'/label' Alesver's Records (at Alvin's home). Ervin Little had a 3 piece band The Chosen Few ( note; there are/were dozens of bands called Chosen Few), Some of these;George McIlroy bongo's,Johnny Union guitar,...as well as those already listed in the Significants line up above, made up the groups.

they are...(L to R picture) Sylvia Robinson Edward Nesbitt Bev Dukes jo Ann Swain trumpet -johnnie Robinson, bass Guitar Hollis Burney. all at Alvin's (Miller) house. co-writer

april 1968

I was searching for something recently (unconnected to this story, but WCHB related), and realized i had this I then searched and found this thread on SS -Detroit Land Apples By Chalky, June 25, 2011...( and so thought i'd share it

@Tommy1 - see PM

I'm pretty sure this is...his brothers Leonard, and J.C. (they played guitar and base respectively), - and Rudy Alverez drummer (not family). They also went under the heading '...and his Swinging Heavyweights'

yes i know it's a pop tune... Interested in buying Donna Marie ‎– Man Killer / Eddie Wasn't There on Coral STOCK COPY- not promo. thanks ken

It's always been a music and dance thing for me too. Never been into the 'group friends thing' - Not that, that is bad, just saying it wasn't/isn't me. And, I guess you are right in some respects...it is now an oldies led affair (inevitable really) - BUT that doesn't mean you still can't find the music venue, with like minded people. A nod, or a smile to a fellow dancer, that brings that collective consciousness (history) that carries the spirit of NS on without parody. As for progression, i'm not sure where you progress from and to - OR- where we have progressed from and to since '68 (or '73 if you're hung up on the Cathedral timescales). And the 'scene', i agree, is really a thing of the past that can only be timescaled for each individual e.g. some say it ended in '75, some say...etc.

09:50 ??? Female Group ? - don't recognise It's Peter Jarrett and The Fifth Circle- Run, Run, Baby, Run ( a Tommy James and the Shondells cut also from 1967).

You can be over 60 and still a (moderately) good dancer. If you were (moderately)good when in your teens, it’s likely (unless health/mobility prevents) you still are. I am. Once I can’t dance is the day I stop attending.and I’m sure someone would have a quiet word with me before then. don’t make it an age thing.

I’m out of the UK and just logged on to SS and saw this. Feel physically sick (really). god bless.

site note to ken ken had to merge the two topics as one was an article comments it messed your words up so can you edit this and repost cheers mike

I think...(think) some have shown up on Carolina, but i could be wrong

Linda Griner (Lyn Roman) was once under surveillance by the FBI who thought she might be Angela Davis.

I can't add anything for the artist Charles Farrington...but i can tell you a few things about International Record Co, Chicago. And maybe that will help you /others find Charles. International Record Co (IRC) operated (simultaneously addressed at times)from 1649 W.Evergreen, Chicago 60622 and 5619 W. Division, Chicago. The prexy was Vern Ruvalds, Chairman Jerome V. Man, GM Leonard March, sales mgr Bill Beyer. Vern Ruvalds was a respected music man and as early as 1962 addressed the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences. These folks (some of) also had some connection with Winner Music (Dorothy March see Leonard March ref- also wrote and had Winner published credits). Vern was a hands-on engineer ;see The Chymes, 'Dancing Shoes', and owned Chicago Stereo Mastering. you can read other stuff about IRC (that isn't included in my bit) here -https://www.bsnpubs.com/chicago/irc/irc.html

an age old problem... not suggesting you try this. from 1981.

George and David were 'pretty tight' during 1967. The Parliaments did play with David, and Martha and the..., -AND it's well documented in George's biography about him & David (Sly Stone too) smoking crack. Of course, non of which means DR was in / or sang with The Fellows, and i don't think we'll ever know who lined-up on The Fellows 'Lets Make It Last'. although i accept it's probably a typo/mis-heard/error: still interesting...see ad David Ruffin new band The Fellows.

Leicester Boys says "Anyway the discussion is like a recurring dream/nightmare and no doubt it will resurface again later". My nightmare is waking up in cold sweat because my wife has sold my records for the price i told her i'd payed for them.