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Andy Hamilton did a fab write up here https://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-holidays-mn0001802672 Oops missed already posted, sorry

I apologise if this has been covered before, I know nothing of this band/duo This record is doing my brain in, I know the male voice from somewhere (he certainly has a "touch of Teddy"), can someone save me please

If this has been covered before I do apologise I came across this Map and it blew my mind to actually see where a lot of the Record labels were in Detroit (There are a lot missing but never mind, it's still good work) If you "click" on the 372 (on the left) it lists them https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1QyjBGMwMOJzWvzjykdqW6gPdldc&hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&z=12&ll=42.35495653757121%2C-83.0958465

There was a thread here about "Something's Bad" in 2009

Agreed IMHO The Little Harold And The Fabulous Nomads was from Sumter, South Carolina, USA Members : Harold Jordan (vocals), David Miller (lead guitar), Robert Lionel Curry (rhythm guitar) Mike Jordan (bass), David Jones (saxophone), Gary Dixon (trumpet), Henry Lucas (trombone) and Dick Cole (drums) later replaced by Steve Price (drums)) All very smart in their outfits

1970's identical label bootlegs, where the etched matrix is smaller than the original and has a 2 turn run out as opposed to a 3 turn run out on the original from 1966 Almost ALL of the DEMO copies have black marker pen through the Promotional Copy - Not For Sale, Area. (Even the Counterfeit Copies tried to copy this) John Manship advice

I am new to this site and found this thread (let me apologise if this has been covered elsewhere) in answer to the last question I also found this amazing link about the Platters https://www.celebritydirect.biz/monroe/bio.htm Am I OK to assume he is the same Chico

As a new member to this site I missed the sad passing of Mr McDougal I have found this lovely interview ( I sincerely apologise if it's been linked before) and thought would share it https://www.blogtalkradio.com/sfradio/2013/10/29/tribute-to-weldon-arthur-mcdougal-iii

I came across this thread and I apologise if it has been covered before There are these label designs https://www.45cat.com/record/dssi Sadly, Sharlotte was murdered just after her release

Can we get back to confirming who Danny is please

Maybe some links might be useful IMHO Jim Ford link seems better https://www.revolvy.com/page/The-Avantis Also credits and publishing might help

Discogs have Danny Whitton as "in" the Avantis with Judd Hamilton, Pat Vegas and Lolly Vegas, that could be wrong ?

Totally Agree and for a member who has Eddie Billups record as profile image (a little off thread I know), I assume doesn't care that "he" went by the aliases Eddie Owen and Shorty Billups

This was the Palais

Gradings are applied differently depending on which "system" is used by different websites and sellers, I thought it worth giving descriptions for Discogs. If I am telling you what you already know please I apologise Mint (M) Vinyl Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed. Should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all. Near Mint (NM or M-) Vinyl A nearly perfect record. A NM- record has more than likely never been played, and the vinyl will play perfectly, with no imperfections during playback. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as any sign of slight handling. An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits, cut-out holes, or other noticeable similar defects. The same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, etc. Very Good Plus (VG+) Vinyl Generally worth 50% of the Near Mint value. A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Defects should be more of a cosmetic nature, not affecting the actual playback as a whole. Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK". The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. Spindle marks may be present. Picture sleeves and inner sleeves will have some slight wear, slightly turned-up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear, and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation, or cut corner. In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. Very Good (VG) Vinyl Generally worth 25% of Near Mint value. Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time. Goldmine price guides with more than one price will list Very Good as the lowest price. Good (G), Good Plus (G+) Vinyl Generally worth 10-15% of the Near Mint value. A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be played through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise, scratches, and visible groove wear. A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear, or other defects will be present. While the record will be playable without skipping, noticeable surface noise and "ticks" will almost certainly accompany the playback. Poor (P), Fair (F) Vinyl Generally worth 0-5% of the Near Mint price. The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and writing. The LP cover barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully split, crinkled, and written upon.

Is my mind and are my ears playing tricks with me

Nice photo of her and Colin "fagging it"

Came across this thread and wondered if Shirley (as she was Dorothy's sister is in fact Shirley Miller), both of them being in The Edwin Hawkins Singers

Firstly let me apologise if this has been covered since 2005 and perhaps someone can link any thread I have missed I came across this thread while digging around about James "Bull" Parks. Here are scans of both Demos and Issue (which does exist ) from 1972 I think he is same man who lead Bull & The Matadors (who split in 1969), perhaps someone with more knowledge than me can help please

There you go

It appears that there are more Columbia artists that we know little about

Every month I keep hoping to win on the Post Code lottery I wonder what the "Great"man would have thought, if he had known ?

I agree, makes me think they are different mixes

Needs to "keep it real" then

I often discuss with my wife the pros and cons of old age in a nursing home and have just realised that if there was such a home, full of these people, I would 100% get on the list....imagine spending your autumn years in the company of them