Solidsoul

Frank Wilson was a brilliant songwriter, arranger and producer of many great Motown classics, and that's where his strength laid. That's what's missing with todays music. There will always be people who can sing well, but most of the great writers/ producers like Frank Wilson, who served their time in the 1950's/60's music culture of the USA have gone!

With his short haircut and singing "Do I Love You" he could be turning into a Soulie!!!

John Powney sold a copy to me for £8, but those days are long gone. I think it goes for about £300 to £400 now. On auction who know's!

"Baby I Need Your Love" - Bobby Williams - Original first issue SureShot Demo. Record is graded ex. £35 plus recorded postage to UK address £3.45. Paypal using friends & family option or bank transfer. Bobby Williams Baby I Need Your Love.mp3 Picture and sound clip are from the actual record for sale.

At the risk of being a bit silly because it got into the charts, I still like "You Don't Have To Go"!

"She's Mine" - The Chi-Lites- Blue Rock.

The alternative version with female backing singers, of Deon Jackson's "I Can't Go On" on Contempo. https://youtu.be/rD1ErfabEl8

I like them both in different ways. Some Motown records are better than some Stax records and some Stax records are better than some Motown records!

Yes I have always thought the Grapevine release a better cut than the original Karen. It doesn't have that heavy guitar to spoil it! It is the other way round with Ronnie Love "Let's Make Love". The Almeria original is a much better version than the Grapevine cut!

As mentioned earlier I think Deon Jackson's "I Can't Go On" with the female backing singers is a great version. Maybe that's why it always commands a much higher price than most other Contempo records!

Also Tamiko Jones Contempo version of I'm Spellbound" does not sound as good as the Golden World original. It sounds like she re-recorded it! I was told she recorded it again in the 70's, for Contempo while here in the UK. I don't know how true that is!

"Stay Here With Me" - Sandra Richardson - Inter/Soul. Condition is a very nice Ex+ Sold. Original classic 70's Soul from Detriot. You tube link just to hear this great tune. Picture at the bottom is the copy for sale.

After reading this article it seems that the person who brought the records over from the State's was married the writers daughter Eugene Davis. Could Eugene Davis of had them for years but had never been able to sell them! The son in law didn't get them made for the Northern Scene, he wasn't into it and it wasn't known. Maybe he brought them over to the UK because he thought he would have more of a chance of selling them over here.

There is a GM scratched in the run out. Then a quarter of the way round from it there is an R scratched in. Further around Flaming Arrow and the release number is scratched in. The vinyl is not the modern flexible type. It is vinyl, but not very flexible. It feels like an late 60's early 70's type plastic.

My Nancy Butts has the GM scratched in the run out groove. I have seen this on other records like Calvin Williams on Northern Del La. There is also the Detroit area label GM. Mr Floods Party etc.

1. "I Don't Know (What To Do About You") - Lanier & Company - UK Threeway label. 12" 45rpm. Mint- 2. "I'll Be Around" - The Detroit Spinners - UK 12" 45rpm Atlantic. Mint- 3. "My Man, A Sweet Man" - Millie Jackson - UK 12" 45rpm Spring label. Mint- 4. "You Taught Me How To Love" - Tommy Tate - UK e.p. Move 12". Mint- record. Sleeve Ex. 5. Don't Let Love Get You Down" - Matthew David - UK 12" 45rpm Bluebird " . Mint- All play great. These 12" records that play at 45rpm have great loud fidelity sound reproduction! £15 each plus £5 postage to UK address. Paypal f&f or bank transfer.

1. Facts Of Life -"Sometimes" Kayvette. L.P. Original USA issue from 1977 featuring "A hundred Pounds Of Pain" £15 plus £5 postage. Great Ex+ condition. An old Pat Brady tip! 2. Martha Reeves "For The Rest Of My Life" L.P.. Features "Thank you". £12 plus £5 postage. Mint - record but sleeve has drill hole. 3. Taj Mahal. The Natch'l Blues L.P. Featuring the great version of the Homer Banks tune "A Lot Of Love" This version was a massive play back in the 70's. Condition is Ex with some very light sleeve scuffs. £12 plus £5 postage. 4. Bobby Womack - The Poet. L.P. Featuring "So Many Sides Of You" on an original Canadian Motown issue. Condition is a nice Ex. £20 plus £5 postage. 5. Masqueraders "Love Anonymous" ABC USA original L.P. featuring "Modern Day Woman". £12 plus £5 postage.

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"You Succeeded" - Sandra Phillips - Broadway original USA 45rpm. Condition is VG because visually it has some light scuffs/scratches on the vinyl. It is enjoyable to listen to. Have a listen to the sound file, taken directly off the record. A fantastic Northern Soul classic! You Succeeded.mp3

Hi Dave, Let's know if you still have the Nathan Williams "What Price" for sale? Regards, Ivan.

I'm looking for a copy of the 70's reissue of "Like One" Jean Carter on the M.C.A label. Ex+or better condition.

"Don't Let Love Get You Down" - Matthew David - Bluebird U.K. 12" 45rpm. Original release 12" from 1986 of this great version of this song! Paypal or bank transfer. Condition of record is Mint. Sleeve mint-. £15 plus postage of £4 to Uk address. You tube clip just to hear the tune and bottom picture is record for sale.

"How Can I Say I'm Sorry" - Jimmy Ruffin - Original USA Soul 45 in Mint- condition with d/h in label. £30 plus postage. A great record from this brilliant singer and a Motown produced goodie! My favourite of his released tunes. A great backing track and crystal clear female backing singers complement his top vocal. Picture above is the copy for sale. Here is a link just so you can hear the tune.

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"60 Minutes Of Your Love" - Homer Banks - Minit USA Original 45rpm. Great Northern Soul record in excellent condition. Record On Hold! Top sound clip from You Tube just to hear the tune. Bottom picture copy for sale.