Modernsoulsucks

Actually I was thinking more along the lines that that you wouldn't want any irate lowrider boyfriends coming around and making you their bitch for the day!!!! ROD

Simon, great track that but Creations "Ooh Baby" on Globe is the same song and a bit faster and better IMO. Well worth buying as it's still a cheapie that has been forgotten about. ROD

I once met a bunch of those "lowrider" guys the night before a record convention in L.A. back in 1980. I'd gone down there with Mark Edmund, a 45 dealer who specialised in soul, and he'd arranged for them to come round to the motel room and play some 45s he was selling. Knock on the door and I opened it to find 5 or 6 Latino guys who looked like they'd just broken out of Alcatraz!! I'd never seen so many tattoos in one place in my life. My first impression was pretty accurate cos after a few beers I found out that most of them had been in prison or were waiting to go to prison. Up until then I'd not known much about their scene and they knew nothing about Northern but soul music does break down the barriers. I got taken for a ride round the block in some souped-up 1940's car. The idea is to cruise very slowly, alter the suspension at every available opportunity, and shout things at passers-by in Spanish. I probably looked like I'd been kidnapped!! They were just as enthusiastic about soul as we were. That may go some way to explaining the ladies on the CD covers but I certainly would think twice before passing any comment on their availibility or otherwise. ROD

My East Coast WDJ vinyl has all your markings but it does say "Plug Side" on "Bell bottom..." side. On the Left under 65c-9291. ROD

Pete,you keep hijacking my thread!! Firstly the Reflections is "singalongly" but that's the type of guy I am. Happy-go-lucky, first up at the Karoake, and with a warm word of encouragement for anyone I meet. Just ask anyone with the misfortune to know me. Secondly the Bessie Banks is for a friend and not my personal cuppa tea but to suggest that the Moody Blues is better just shows how musical appreciation deteriorates the nearer you get to London. Roccia Im hoping the GW 45 is gonna be cheap [£5-10] but I really want a Mint unplayed almost copy. Postage from Italy is really gonna add on to the price so I'd prefer to get a copy from over here. Besides I have a downer on Italy. Last time my dad was over there he got shot in the leg. It was 1944 though. Thank you anyway. ROD

I missed the Tiger copy and already arranged to get a SC copy but thanks anyway. ROD

There you go. I think that's what's in the unopened box that my wife bought me for Xmas. Some kinda turntable you plug into the computer. I have no idea what to do with it and did ask on another thread if there was anybody near Clitheroe in Lancashire who had the time and patience to pop round and show a moron what exactly to do with it. So far no takers so Im thinking of draping a tablecloth over it and using it as a low bedside cabinet. ROD

It would have been if I'd got the wife to do it. ROD

I once changed a light bulb. Sense of accomplishment lasted weeks. ROD

Went for around £200 last night on Ebay. Not sure if it got spun at Mecca. Wasn't she one of Levine's artists at the time along with Pennington etc. Or was that Doris Woods. Who did that "Im in Wonderland" or something similar. ROD

I have a nice lovers version of that by Sandra and Jah Larry on a Charmers 12" "You're still waiting". Early 80's I think, before it all went bloody digital!! ROD

Pete,I hope that's not a case of modernreggaesucks!! It sounds a lot earlier than '71 from what I remember. Anyway this thread is too upsetting. I can't believe I threw away in 1972 around 200 60's Doctor Bird etc [All Mint!!] that I'd picked up for 2 bob on Stockport market cos I'd gotten into Northern UK and US originals. What a f..king chump!! ROD

I've got a 12" on Success by Leroy Sibbles & Heptones "Give me the right" which uses similar rhythm but without tinkling piano. I'd forget this modern soul stuff,Cunnie and run a soulful reggae night instead. Pete, what about Jackie Edwards "In paradise". Any chance of a download? ROD

WDJ on styrene ZTSC 125854-1A stamped on "If you ever..." run-out groove and ZTSC 125853-1A on "Who am I" side. It'd be the same for red issue. ROD

Not exactly a startling revelation Chalky. This kinda thing was going on back in 70's. You could maybe be a bit more forthcoming and actually tell us what went on rather, than this hypothetical scenario. Charles Washington & the Hypothetical Scenarios Copywright me for c/u purposes. ROD

Mel that Promised Land 45 was on Eric which was usually a re-issue label as Im sure you know and if you didn't you do now,so pay attention!! According to JM it's outta Philly. I always wondered whether it came out on some other label before Eric. Think it got issued on Stateside here but after it was played in the clubs. Bit of a coincidence really cos "Bok to Bach" is outta Philly too but I don't think I've ever seen a USA original of that. Im pretty sure when it was big the jocks all had it on UK MGM. So pretty interesting eh but nowt to lose sleep over. Im trying to collect all soul 45s with a reference to fish and chips but am stuck on Roy Handy so far. I may get Esko Affair "Salt and pepper" to add to it but it's kinda cheating as no mention of vinegar. ROD

I have it in my Watch items now. Thanks for the tip. ROD

Not as far as Im aware. I had it back in early 80's with "Suspicion" etc that I taped from rejects considered for "From the Vaults" LP. Never cut it or played it then cos it sounded kinda old. I did have it cut recently, along with Downbeats "Said you loved me",which again didn't sound quite right back then. ROD

Thanks Nick. PM'd you back. Still looking for Bessie. ROD

Just bumping this as I really need that Bessie Banks for a mate. A nice Soul City copy would do. ROD

Stuart, I read that Hugh Trevor-Roper amongst others which, considering the thread, is rather spooky cos I just looked him up on the internet and he died of cancer!! His "Last Days of Hitler" was OK but if you want the facts I recommend James Herbert "The Spear", and at least with the Herbert book you don't know what's going to happen at the end. ROD

Im afraid I now have to make an attempt to cook Clare's tea, who's due home from work any time now. I'd love to stop and exchange pleasanteries but "Hi Clare, Im just musing on the theme of oral sex with a nice lady I met on the internet so your tea isn't ready" would not go down too well. Which I think was Hitler's problem too although he was fond of a bit of "brawn". ROD

I wasn't Karen no. Just jumped at the chance for a feeble joke at the mention of "faddy eater". I think a lot of the leadership of the SA[brownshirts] were that way inclined but Hitler found it hard to swallow and of course got rid of them during "Night of the Long Knives" [slightly phallic imagery there]. Stuart might know more with that veiled reference to sneaking "a bit of sausage too" In fact this whole reply is just a sad excuse to get a second miserable joke in really. ROD

Karen, Im pretty sure he wasn't interested in cunnilingus. ROD

Simon, what about those desperate individuals I've noticed at certain clubs who huddle in pathetic groups around a 1980's 12". Is there any hope for these people or should we just shun them? ROD