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Just for Balance... Smokey Robinson has denied allegations of sexual assault, after four former housekeepers of the Motown star filed a lawsuit with claims including sexual battery, false imprisonment, negligence and gender violence. The suit was filed in a Los Angeles court on 6 May. It also alleges a series of labour violations, including that Robinson and his wife, Frances, failed to pay the women minimum wage and overtime, submitted inaccurate wage statements and created a hostile work environment. The women are seeking financial damages. Robinson’s lawyer Christopher Frost has responded to the lawsuit, saying that “the evidence … will show that this is simply an ugly method of trying to extract money from an 85-year-old American icon – $50m, to be exact.” He called the allegations against Robinson and his wife “vile, false”, adding that they “defy credulity” and contain “issues relating to purported timelines, inconsistencies and relationships between the plaintiffs and others”. Frost accused the plaintiffs’ legal team of “bizarre theatrics” and of “trying to enlist the public as an unwitting participant in the media circus they are trying to create”.…….

Wed 7 May show Inc Honey Cone, Derek Martin, Bobby Williams Little Anthony and more.. https://podcast.canstream.co.uk/manchesterfm/index.php?id=55256

Sunday 4 May inc Little Lisa, G.c. Cameron & Syreeta, Marvelettes, Eddie Kendricks...TMG rundown https://podcast.canstream.co.uk/manchesterfm/index.php?id=55231

Wed 30-4-25 inc Impressions, Carl Carlton. Sheppards, Penny Carter, Wally Cox and more... https://podcast.canstream.co.uk/manchesterfm/index.php?id=55194 If anybody wants a tracklist, please send PM.

Sunday 27 April TMG rundown, Originals, Messengers, Four Tops, Chris Clark, and more... https://podcast.canstream.co.uk/manchesterfm/index.php?id=55169 If anybody wants a tracklust, please send PM.

Wed 23 April Inc C.O.D.s, Harry Starr, Sharon McMahan, Eric Mercury, Marvelettes and more... https://podcast.canstream.co.uk/manchesterfm/index.php?id=55132

Sunday 20-4-25 TMG rundown, plus Edwin Starr. Hearts of Stone, Stevie Wonder, Mary Wells, Four tops and more.. https://podcast.canstream.co.uk/manchesterfm/index.php?id=55107

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.

Hello. Just unfortunate . Was there 45 mins before start. Avoided table near bar...bound to get crowded. Back room was freezing cold..door open. So we took seats near the DJ but behind speakers. But there was piped music in the back room, but our speaker was not working, and my request was, frankly, very rudely refused. But I could tell the tunes were top quality, but some deck issues to. I travelled from Manchester...with friends not really into Northern so future visits, as a 'team' doubtful. I'd like to try again.

Sunday 23-3-25 inc. TMG rundown, Hearts Of Stone, Temptations, Bobby Taylor, Spinners and more https://podcast.canstream.co.uk/manchesterfm/index.php?id=54853

Sadly, where we sat, we could hardly hear the music.....yards away from the DJ box, but behind the speakers. The room adjacent had music piped through, so that seemed ok...but full. Tim told us to report it to the Manager, and when I asked him if he could turn on the Speaker, he replied "NO". Left after a few hours....the music selection was great...but as I say, we could hardly hear the tracks played. Nice Thai meal though