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Just seen your reply ed,it was a sad day as you are well aware that Mick Cook was killed in it.

I was in Grimsby General hospital for a week in the next bed to him when we were both in the coach crash going to cleethorpes all dayer.what a week that was,just before we were both going into theatre,the nurse asked us if we had been taking any drugs,it must have took bub 20 minuted to reel off what he had took lol.Yes there will only ever be one Bub.

Great story Andy,it’s always good to get the true facts from the original source,J.O.T.S has never done it for me,however I think the flip side is tremendous and like yourself I thought it would have become more popular than it has.

Ps.I am positive the percussionist on I didn’t have to is Jack Ashford.

Hi Rob,this was recorded just prior to Dennis joining the Contours,on the I didn’t have to side is Ronnie Savoys brother Bob Reeco as producer.

He wasn’t actually moonlighting as it was recorded before he joined the contours at Motown,however as far as the musicians are concerned that could be a different matter as I wouldn’t be surprised if members of the Funk Brothers are playing on it.

Fave 2 tracks, I didn’t have to,Gotta find a way to get you back. I remember seeing him live along with David Ruffin and Eddie Kendricks at Doncaster dome,simply amazing. RIP Dennis Edwards.

Fave 2 tracks, I didn’t have to,Gotta find a way to get you back. I remember seeing him live along with David Ruffin and Eddie Kendricks at Doncaster dome,simply amazing. RIP Dennis Edwards.

Ps I meant to say Parisians.

With regards to how black artists were treated by Parisians is amazing,they were absolutely idolised.I have a love of the great Josephine Baker,who made Paris here home.On the day of here funeral Paris came to a standstill,there were over 20 thousand partisans lining the streets to bid here farewell.

I totally agree with you,it was the Bands and solo artists of 60s GB love of R and B that helped promote Black artists of the u.s.a.

It seems to me he will put anything on his site if he thinks he can make a Buck.

Sorry I missed your reply,thanks for the info.

I just wonderd if it was Barbara Mercer doing a moonlight because ofthe Dale Warren connection,Sidra and Scope?

Thanks for the reply chalky,but the soulettes you are referring to are from Jamaica.

Not sure if this topic has been brought up before,but does any one know who the lead singer of the Soulettes-Bring your fine self home-Scope was? I’ve often wonderd if it was Barbara Mercer,as she sounds very much like her. Any help on this would be appreciated. Thanks.

Milton and Winston-You Lied-Falstaff Beautiful copy mint - £425 pm me if interested. Thanks.

I doubt I’ve Got Two Hearts was ever played at the Wheel,She blew a good thing is more likely.

Got to agree with you on this one,only John would get that kind of money for a record that is totally F.....kt.

This is a much harder record to get hold of than people think,the 70s repress however is a different story.Good luck,you might be waiting for a while to get the original first press.

Once again,how anyone can think that Like a Nightmare is a good recording Is beyond me,in fact nightmare is quite fitting.

It looks made up to me,Audition copy not for sale, is nothing like the rest of the lettering on the label.

I agree with you,I think it’s an awful dirgy row and does absolutely nothing for the Andantes what so ever.

Thanks for the response Rob,I’ve known of the Charters recording for many years and knew that it was extremely rare,but when people talk about rare Motown records,it seldomly gets mentioned.

Whilst talking about rare Motown associated records,what about The charters-Trouble Lover -melody