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Thank you Angus. It's nice to know some people listen and enjoy the music.

Wed 16 April Inc Garnet Mimms, Johnnie Taylor, Percy Wiggins, Headliners , Ivy Jo https://podcast.canstream.co.uk/manchesterfm/index.php?id=55070

Sunday 13 April Inc Lamont Dozier, Jimmy Ruffin, Mabel John, Freddie Gorman TMG rundown https://podcast.canstream.co.uk/manchesterfm/index.php?id=55045

Robb I was the poster who suggested that the Johnny Earl track MIGHT be Tommy Good. I thought it sounded like him and the name " Johnny Earl" , who apparently had an audition at Motown, failed, and then was never heard of again, seemed unlikely to me. I then thought that the track may have been overlooked, mislaid etc. Possibly, somebody at Motown applied a ficticous name to it. Alternatively, I thought that it could have been an attempt to re-brand Tommy Good , but the plan was shelved. I now accept that these ideas were incorrect, and Johhny Earl remains an unknown artist who recorded this track. There is no suggestion that there are 2 Johnny Earls in relation to Motown.Another poster found a 1960 Rock and Roll 45 on Johnny Earl, and suggested it was him, which I very much doubt.

Wed 9 April. Inc Skip Cunninhham, Demures, Howard Tate, Eddie Floyd, Cooperettes and more.. https://podcast.canstream.co.uk/manchesterfm/index.php?id=55008

Motown Sound Sunday 6-4-25 inc TMG rundown, Spinners, Isley Bros, Edwin Starr & Blinky... https://podcast.canstream.co.uk/manchesterfm/index.php?id=54982

I Hope this works

On the recently issued "More Motown Guys" CD, a track by "Johnny Earl" titles"Stop and think about love" is featured. It's noted as an "Audition", but it sounds too polished for an "Audition" to me. I thought it might be Tommy Good ( maybe forgotten/mislaid ...possibly an attempt to try again at Motown , with only one flop 45 issued. ("Baby I miss you".) It sounds very similar to Tommy IMO. Compiler Paul Nixon has since contacted Tommy Good, who confirms that the track is NOT him. Does anybody know of any "Johnny Earl" around 1966 who might have "Auditioned" for Motown?

Sunday 30 March. 3 unissued tracks from More Motown Guys, and TMG rundown. https://podcast.canstream.co.uk/manchesterfm/index.php?id=54918

I recently received a facebook message regarding Millgate Arts Centre in Delph, Saddleworth ( can't locate again...sadly). They are planning to stage "Once upon a time in Wigan" next February, but are asking for volunteers to audition for the parts in the show. If anybody sees this facebook please post here for more informatjon.

Wed 26 March. Golden World, Ric Tic Special. https://podcast.canstream.co.uk/manchesterfm/index.php?id=54881

It should be great Neil Will start my radio show off with JJ's version, and give a plug to this new find.

The story gets better..from an unfinished Edwin vocal, to 2 vocals. Looking forward to it...and the Edwin original of " Please let me in"

Hi Yes...It seems so

Slightly confusing those memories regarding Edwin not getting the 'feel' for the track. It suggests he didn't complete the recording , walking out of the studio with his "Ego" on a truck bed LOL. I guess the memories are faded somewhat, as I assume we'll hear a full vocal by Edwin.