Chris L

Oh my gosh yes very sad indeed, genius for sure.

Sad to report that Norman Donegan the very last surviving member of the Ad Libs passed away yesterday. Made some wonderful records, he, like all of the group, stayed down to Earth regular people. RIP Norman.

For sale some European picture sleeve labels. I will ship worldwide, UK postage £2.00 (shipping from Folkestone, Kent), I can post from (and to) the EU too, cost starting at £3.50, do ask for rates to your destination. I can accept Paypal (F & F) or bank transfer. Major Harris-Each morning I wake up-Belgian Atlantic- M- £8.00 SOLD Jackie Moore-Helpless-Dutch CBS-EX+-£7.00 SOLD The Isley Brothers-Behind a painted smile-Dutch Tamla Motown-EX-£5.00 SOLD Jackie Wilson-I get the sweetest feeling-Dutch Dureco-EX £5.00 Junior Walker-Road Runner-German Tamla Motown-EX+ £8.00 SOLD Junior Walker-Road Runner-Dutch Tamla Motown-EX+ £12.00 SOLD Jackie Moore-This time baby-Belgian Tonia-EX-£8.00 SOLD

For this is Ken at his very best

I received this from Bobby Shivers, Ex Spellbinders group member. As always this is a tragic loss of one soul music's great talents. https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/ken-williams-songwriter-dead-obituary-1235107501/?fbclid=IwAR2j9HJ9yuFYEdM-sUDGfOc4eXtA5ZlrQf_wangerGhmhZozEwwZxwocftw I got to know when tracking down the members of the Ad Libs & Spellbinders, such a smashing helpful bloke. Chris L

For sale 2 rare soul records. Both originals, I ship from Folkestone, UK but can also ship from EU for those living in any EU country. UK postage £3.10, overseas just ask, I will ship worldwide. Paypal F & F please Kelly Michaels – Foggy days/I need him – Carla – VG++ £80 The Commands – Must be alright/Chain gang – Dynamic – Ex - £60 SOLD

Sales list now closed, until the next one.............. UK £ Applejacks-You've been cheatin'-UK CBS-UK-EX 70 Willie Tee-Thank you John-Atlantic-US- EX 10 Sony Stitt-Double-O-Soul-Wingate-US-VG+ 8 George Tindley-Ain't that peculiar-Wand-US-VG++ 15 SOLD The Triumphs-Walkin' the Duck-Verve-US-EX 10 The Sharpees-Tired of being lonely-One-derful-US-VG+ 25 SOLD Jamo Thomas-I spy for the FBI-Polydor 3 spoke-UK-VG++ 13 Johnny Moore-Walk like a man-Date-US-VG- 35 SOLD Fred Hughes-Baby boy-Brunswick-US-VG+ 15 SOLD James Carr-That's what I want to know-Goldwax-US-VG 22 The Prophets-I got the fever-Smash-US-VG (small chip NAP) 20 SOLD Oscar Tony Jnr.-For your precious love-Stateside-UK-VG+ 5 Timothy Wilson-Baby baby please-Buddah-US-VG+ 12 Moments-Nine times-Stang-US-EX 12 Alexander Patten-A lil lovin' sometimes-Capitol re-US-EX 70 SOLD Greg Perry-It takes heart-Alpha pic sleeve-NL-M- 42 Sam Cooke-Sugar dumpling-RCA Victor- US-VG+ 18 The Artistics-This heart of mine Okeh-US-VG- 25 James Carr-Coming back to me baby-Goldwax-US-M- 20 Chubby Checker-You just don't know-London demo-Spain-Ex 45 Junie Russo-Everything's gonna be alright-BASF-IT-Ex 10 Helen Shapiro-Tell me what he said-Columbia-FR-M- 10 SOLD Bobby Bland-These hands-Duke-US-VG+ 5 Inez & Charlie Foxx-Tightrope-Dynamo 1977 issue-US-EX 14 Major Lance-Investigate / Ain't no soul- EPIC –NL-EX 30 The Impressions-You've been cheatin'-ABC Paramount- US-EX+ 25 The Impressions-Can't satisfy-ABC Paramount-US-EX+ 20 Soul Brothers Six-I'll be loving you-Atlantic-US-EX++ 30 SOLD Little Carl Carlton-Compettion ain't nothin'-Back Beat-US-EX 27 SOLD The Impressions-You've been cheatin'-HMV noc-UK-VG+ 25 SOLD Nolan Chance-If he makes you-Constellation-US-VG 10 Bobby Moore-Hey Mr.DJ / Searching for love-Supreme-pic sleeve-Bel-VG++ 10 Little Richard-I need love-Okeh US-VG 5 SOLD The Packers-Hole in the wall / Go head on-Ronnex pic sleeve-Bel-VG+ 8 Jimmy James & the Vagabonds- No good to cry-PYE-FR- VG+ 16 The Spinners-I just want to fall in love-Atlantic demo-US-EX++ 40 The Dells-Love is blue / I can sing a rainbow-Chess pic sleeve-FR-EX 6 Len Barry-It's a crying shame-Decca Demo-GER-VG++ 8 Main Ingredient-Happines is just around the bend-RAC Victor-US-EX- 5 The Spinners-I'll be around-Atlantic pic sleeve- FR-EX 5 SOLD Isley Brothers-Tell me it's just a rumour baby-Tamla Motown-UK-EX 16 JJ Barnes-Please let me in-Ric Tic-US-VG 15 SOLD Soul Fox Orchestra-Thumb a ride-Black magic-UK-EX 5 Major Lance-The Matador/Hey little girl-Memory Lane-US-VG+ 5 Chubby Checker-You just don't know-London-UK-M- 35 Four Tops-Standing in the shadow/Since you've been gone/ Helpless/Just as long as you need me EP Tamla Motown-FR-VG+ 10 SOLD Four Tops-Reach out I'll be there/It's the same old thing-Tamla Motown –noc-NL-VG+ 4 Marvin Gaye-Come get to this/Distant lover-Tamla Motown pic sleeve- US-EX 10 Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell-What you gave me/How you gonna keep it-Tamla Motown noc-NL-EX 4 Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell-Your precious love-Tamla Motown-NL-EX 4 Four Tops-If I were a carpenter- Tamla Motown pic sleeve-NL-EX- 4 Four Tops-Reach out I'll be there-Tamla Motown-NL-M- 4 Four Tops-Walk away Renee/Loving you is sweeter than ever-Tamla Motown pic sleeve-NL-M- 4 SOLD Diana Ross & Supremes-Honey bee / Someday we'll be together-Tamla Motown pic sleeve-FR- M- 5 SOLD Temptations-Ain't too proud to beg/Beauty is only skin deep-Tamla Motown pic sleeve-FR-M- 5 SOLD The Supremes-Come see about me/Run,run,run/Where did our love go/- He means the world to me/Baby love/Ask any girl 6 track EP-Motown-US-EX 10 Temptations-Beauty is only skin deep-Gordy-US-EX 8 Isley Brothers-Behind a painted smile-Tamla Motown-UK-EX 5 SOLD D Ross, Supremes & Temptations-The way you do the things you do/I'll try something new-Tamla Motown pic sleeve-NL-EX 4 SOLD R Dean Taylor-Indiana wants me-Tamla Motown-UK-EX 4 Smokey Robinson & Miracles-Tears of a clown/I'll take you any way you come-Tamla Motown pic sleeve-NL-EX 4 SOLD Smokey Robinson & Miracles-Come round here here/I'm the one you need-Tamla Motown pic sleeve- NL-M- 4 Little Richard-I don’t want to discuss it-EPIC demo pic sleeve-Ital-EX 37 Little Richard-I don’t want to discuss it-EPIC demo-Ital-VG 25 William & Watson-Too late-EPIC-NL-EX 80 SOLD Dusty Springfield-What’s it gonna be-Philips-BE-EX 15 Jerry Cook-I hurt on the other side-Capitol 1970s re-US-EX 55 Phillip Mitchell-Free for all-Shout demo 1970s re-US-EX+ 20 SOLD James Bounty-Prove yourself a lady-Compass 1970s re-US-EX- 20 JJ Barnes-Our love is in the pocket-Revilot 1970s re-US-EX+ 15 Bobby Garrett-I can’t get away-Mirwood-US-EX 50 SOLD Luther Ingram-If it’s all the same to you babe-HIB 1970s re-US-EX 30 SOLD Alfie Davison-Love is a serious question-Minerva re-M- 10 Inez & Charlie Foxx-Tightrope-America pic sleeve-FR-EX+ 20 Bill Harris-Am I hot, am I cold-Soul Brothers re-US-M- 10 Will Collins & Will Power-Is there anything I can do-Sevens-UK-M- 35 The Jelly Beans-You don’t mean no good-Pye-FR-VG+ 35 Mr Floods Party-Compared to what-Bulldog-UK-EX++ 20 Gloria Jones-Come go with me-Canterbury 1970s re-US-VG+ SOL 10 The Commands -Must be alright/Chain gang-Dynamic-Ex 85 “Tony Maples” with the naturals-Pretty girls everywhere-Selsom-Vg+ SOL 22 Billy Webster & the club rockers-Good people-Silver-tone-Vg 20 Cookie Scott-Funny changes-Orr Records-M- 15 Bobby Newton- Don't fight the feeling-Lorraine-Ex 14 Delicates-Coming down with love-Challenge-G+ 12 Helene Smith-Thrills & chills/I'm controlled by your love-Lloyd re-Vg 12 SOLD Lou Courtney-It's love now-Popside demo-Ex+ 12 Bobbie Dee-My life is so lonely-Marquee-Vg- 12 Johnny Baker-Fog city and you-Fog City-Vg- 12 Helene Smith-Thrills & chills/I'm controlled by your love-Lloyd re-VG- 10 SOLD Dave Cortez & Moon people-Happy soul-Speed -VG 10 Christine Cooper-S.O.S. Parkway-Ex 9 David Will-remember you-Soul Craft-Vg 8 Denise Chandler -I'm walking away-Lock-VG- 8 Formations-Love's not only for the heart-MGM demo-Vg 7 SOLD Christine Cooper-S.O.S. Parkway demo-Vg+ 8

No deffo not

Yes I've seen that

I'm assuming the left hand one is a boot and I know the right hand one is an original.

Are all legit issues on styrene (with Monarch stamp?) or were there vinyl legit issues too ? Thanks

Record is in great condition, VG+, 100% original, does have a few slight crackles but a great record to DJ with. Price £50/€60.00 + postage (UK £8.00) I will ship worldwide just ask for postage costs to your destination. I ship from Belgium, I will adjust value for shipping and will post as gift. I can accept bank transfer UK & Euro, postal or money order I prefer Paypal F & F. Thanks, Chris NOW SOLD !

I have had records with other stickers but of similar ilk, all a part of the relationship building that sales representatives had/have to make to get noticed. I would imagine it would have tough trying to resist Weldon he was quite a character, somewhere I have an interview I made with him, he didn't pull any punches :-)

Actually 41 singles for sale, all original unless stated. All prices in Euros. I ship from Belgium, I will ship worldwide, I will adjust customs value to assist non EU destinations (this is working out well BTW). I can accept cheques, postal or money order, I prefer Paypal (F & F). Thanks for looking. Kelly Michaels Foggy days Carla Vg- €115 The Commands Must be alright/Chain gang Dynamic Ex €100 Arthur Ponder Oh baby why you want to make me cry Crow Ex e35 SOLD Luther Ingram You never miss your water Decca Vg- €30 “Tony Maples” with the naturals Pretty girls everywhere Selsom Vg+ SOL €30 Eddie Hill I can't help it Ge Ge Records M- €30 SOLD Terry Felton You're welcome back Revilot Ex €25 SOLD Four Tees One more chance Kent Vg €25 SOLD Billy Webster & the club rockers Good people Silver-tone Vg €25 Billie Dearborn You need me to love you Bell demo Ex €20 Deon Jackson I need a love like yours Carla Vg €20 SOLD Cookie Scott Funny changes Orr Records M- €20 Gerri Thomas Look what I got World Records RE EX+ €17 Bobby Newton Don't fight the feeling Lorraine Ex €18 Delicates Coming down with love Challenge G+ €15 Helene Smith Thrills & chills/I'm controlled by your love Lloyd RE Vg €15 Lou Courtney It's love now Popside demo Ex+ €15 Bobbie Dee My life is so lonely Marquee Vg- €15 Johnny Baker Fog city and you Fog City Vg- €15 Helene Smith Thrills & chills/I'm controlled by your love Lloyd RE VG- €15 Dave Cortez & Moon people Happy soul Speed VG €15 Vibrations Keep on keeping on Okeh Ex+ SOL €12 Buddy Lamp Next best thing D Town G+ €12 SOLD Christine Cooper S.O.S. Parkway Ex €12 Quadraphonics Betcha if you check it out Innovation Ex €12 David Will I remember you Soul Craft Vg €10 Maurice McAllister Baby hang on Chess VG+ €10 SOLD Denise Chandler I'm walking away Lock VG- €10 Betty Harris Mean man Sansu Vg- €10 Johnny Gilliam You make me feel like someone Modern demo G €10 SOLD Formations Love's not only for the heart MGM demo Vg €10 Christine Cooper S.O.S. Parkway demo Vg+ €10 Virgil Blanding You turn me around Verve Vg+ €10 Symbol 8 I thought you wanted to dance Shoc k G B side not play €10 Chuck Brooks I've got to get myself together Soul City UK Vg+ €10 The Tranells Blessed with love Flo-Jo M- €8 SOLD R. B. Hudman Yo-yo A & M demo Ex+ €8 Annette Snell It's all over now Epic demo Vg+ WOL €8 SOLD The Solitaires Fool that I am MGM VG €8 Little Natalie & Henry Teardrops are falling Roulette Ex €6 SOLD Azie Mortimer Haunted Number One Ex €6

There was no Popcorn scene in Germany in the 1970s, it was only in Flanders it did spread very slowly and thinly into Wallonia, Northern France & Southern Netherlands later but in a tiny way. It is/was the best kept musical secret for years. BTW they didn't do gear but usually got drunk then drink themselves sober, many a car crash on the way home.

I'm sure you're right, they're not so bothered here about booting stuff.

Couldn't really comment I don't really like the Sam Fletcher version, I would suspect it's a made to measure, they also play the instrumental too.

Very much Gilbert Govaert's 'find' they also play a female version.

Gilbert Govaert brought Major Lance a few times to Belgium, also Billy Butler & Otis Leavill. Unfortunately Gilbert died this summer, I miss him dearly.

No, nothing to do with that, it started really in Oostende when Gilbert Govaert (a really Flemish name ) and his mate began an all-niter. It was for quite a time only happening in Flanders, it did spread to the rest of the country later. The Italians who live in Belgium are not ex-pats but immigrant workers who worked either in the steel plants or usually down the coal mines in Limburg. At all the Popcorn revivals that happen here are still mostly Flemish but you will see some Walloons attending. It is their scene and in that Popcorn context so you have to respect that. Loads of Popcorn has drifted over to the UK, some of todays bigger priced records come from that Belgian scene.

Hi lived in Ostend, I used to see him when I was doing my rounds at night. I didn't dare go in the cafe he drank at but could see him, usually with 3 or 4 friends with him. That cafe still exists and is now called "Marvin's place".

One night I asked Kev Roberts this question : Name me a music scene that started in 1970s by working class kids playing 1960s soul music, holding all niters, collecting, buying and selling records? His answer : “The Northen Soul scene” I replied “wrong (of course he was right) the Belgian Popcorn scene. Us Brits discovered the Belgian Popcorn scene quite late in its life. By then (just like the NS scene) it had deviated from its origins to something that an original fan wouldn't recognise. A mate sent me this little clip of its origins early 1970s. Check out the fans, clothes, the smiles (and the chicks drinking beer out of a bottle) and the music (I know they're only short clips - but you'll recognise them). No wonder I fell in love with Gilbert Thanks dude.

For Sale : 8 Northern/Rare Soul Records, all originals, all play well. I will ship worldwide, I ship from Belgium, I can accept cheques, postal or money orders, I prefer Paypal (F & F). Shipping to UK €14.00 tracked (I will adjust values for clearance), shipping within the EU is €5 – 8.00 depending on country. Thanks for looking. Helene Smith You got to do your share Deep City M- crack run-in NAP €195.00 The Rosebuds Say you'll be mine Tower VG++ €55.00 SOLD The Perfections The right to cry AGC VG odd crackle €95.00 The Charades Love of my life Okeh demo VG+ €60.00 Kelly Michaels Foggy days/I need him Carla VG- €80.00 Pat Powdrill Together forever Downey demo M- SOL €85.00 SOLD Billie Dearborn You need me to love you Bell demo Ex €30.00 The insights Love is a game United Audio VG+ slight storage warp €35.00 SOLD