Blackpoolsoul

Some of this I did not know until you inspired me to google a bit more, thanks Kurtis Scott formerly Kurt Harris, born Curtis Futch jr., Elonia, Ga. Landed in New York City about 1952 being in show business for many years Ex boxer and group singer recorded with the capitols about 1958 singing bass on the classic recording of Angel Of Love and has appeared in films with Van Johnson Jean Hackman Robert Cup and many others.

I utterly agree with the point about "I thought that was well known" I knew, but I bet there are lots who do not

And here is the acetate on Youtube

It's here as well (5026) http://www.globaldogproductions.info/s/sure-shot.html

The mercury issue is a bit tough as well ..... Isn't it ? Here is a rubbish theory. did Blue Rock withdraw cos the title was wrong ?

Just spotted that we have lost another star Sonny Turner https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2485353268409/legendary-platters-singer-sonny-turner-dies-at-83 Memories of this for so many of us

Not even funny that it was more of a success across the pond and ended up bootlegged.

Manship's 5th Edition clearly has the label as Wilshire 108 and £2000 and in 7th Editon listed as Wilshire as well £1500, but is is an error as label is Wilstone as per label image John is getting old now 😀 and mistakes happen (but twice ?)

https://www.completerecordedmusic.com/?primary=product&product_serial=78224

Don't ruin my dreams of finding a box 😇 It got me to sleep last night

The thanks should go to you buddy as well, for asking. What I love about these threads is info and brains getting together, making headway (and mistakes) and resolving history for future's sake. I say "bring it on" the more the merrier

I was looking into Kent & The Candidates and read that they appeared in The Hill Top Club in Atchison which was destroyed by fire in June 1966 https://ilovestjosephmo.com/st-joseph-mo-photos/the-hilltop-in-atchison/ I loved the advert when they reopened (under the date) Oh and Kent & The Candidates were supposed to be behind "Gimme Little Sign" ? The release sheet says performed with (perhaps someone knows if they were the backing band ?) Does anyone other artists that performed there ?

So sad to hear that Laurence Inkatha has passed on FB Most of you will most likely remember rushing to the dance floor at some stage in your dancing days or filling the floor in your DJ'ing days

Was listening to the LP Carl Holmes Investigation and noticed that "Tramp" in Germany who reissued it (I noticed they had used the Publishing Company "Tramp" from the LP on C.R.S. as the same name 😀 brilliant) The notes drew me to Discogs and they quoted that Len Woods is an alias of Carl ? Tramp appeared not to know ? (please read below), unless Discogs have it wrong? Carl “Sherlock” Holmes started gigging in the early sixties forming Carl Holmes & the Commanders with whom he recorded a full length album for Atlantic in 1962 entitled Twist Party At The Roundtable. Later on he recorded a couple of 45’s for the Parkway and Verve labels. In May of 1966 a pre-Experience Jimi Hendrix gigged with the group but never recorded with them. After a final 45 for the local Philly label Black Jack, the group disbanded and Carl formed the Sherlock Holmes Investigation a solid outfit backed by a strong rhythm section packed with congas, vibes, flute, organ and sax. Philly’s Sigma Sound Studio was the place they recorded their sole album and Curtis R. Staten’s CRS Records was the label that released it. This album has it all! Smokin funk breaks in Black Bag, Investigation, Get Down Philly Town, It Ain't Right and some syncopated latin-inspired jams in Modesa. All these coupled nicely by some fine mellow numbers in Close To You, Think It Over and Your Game . And all but one (Bacharach/David's Close To You) written by a guy named Len Woods, a remarkable songwriter, no doubt! https://tramprecords.bandcamp.com/album/investigation-no-1 Anyway, there are some more releases on Discogs and 45cat that are not currently connected, which is why I wanted to start this thread and get some help please Is Carl actually Sherlock and Len, or just another guy ? And if this has been covered please take me there

A website I found http://www.budrossinc.com/disco

A write up from 1967 cashbox Seriously !!!!! mentions Goodway and Cap City in same section Am I going mad (again) with the Silhouettes (Segue and Goodway) connection, surely total and utter coincidence of the highest order

Thanks Dave it is a shame we can't ID the guys (apart from David Morris) in the photo, maybe someone will 😇 That Acetate is a beauty

You Tube TBF and your find is excellent, thanks. What page please ?

Did you see the notes above, about the line up Dave please ?

The Lovations consisted of Penny and Crystal Wilson, and the Saxons sisters. Apparently, their 45s were recorded with Pittsburgh jazz muscians including Nelson Harrison (Trombone), George Green (Sax), Butch Martin (Piano), Chad

I never met Russ, is his real surname Winstanley as we passed the place in Wigan a few months back and that's a great coincidence ? I agree and bet it was going to be released but never got the airplay so shelved. Oh to find a box full

I imagine a bit of tweaking will do wonders Original version on side A and remix Side B

You are correct as all the write ups have suggested more members than in the photo, which is David Morris and four others which does not add up anyway (it would be Dave Morris and 5 others if you add Don Hogan, Tommy Ricks, Cleveland Hammock and Cliff and James Dunn.) Unless someone missed the photoshoot. If Doug Banks was one of them then 2 are missing I assume that all the others copied the info and perhaps Dave Moore can give his opinion