John Benson

Can anyone explain just how the 'pitch' numbering works? As in relation to the records original speed that is - say the original speed is 1, how does +1, +2, +3 etc relate to that? Is there an actual relationship to the increase in speed, like in a percentage or something? Does +2 equate to something like 1.2% and so on? I know it can't be exactly like that as +8 would be going on to be twice the original speed, but I think you should get my drift! Just curious...cos I'm a bit thick on this sort of thing!

I guess I better 'come clean' and own up to be one of your secret listeners! More so since you've made the shows available to download - I work shifts so can't always listen 'live'. So the downloads go on my player and accompany me in the car to work and back as I listen to them. There's always the odd lesser known or forgotten gem to be heard - along with other great tunes. Keep it up - much appreciated

Y'know Pete, I semi thought I must have heard about this idea somewhere before! It must have been from you

I think the question is more about is the yellow label copy from Canada? Weren't the usual copies blue?

Actually that might be worth a try! Don't opticians have an ultrasonic cleaner for glasses (Spectacles)? Has anyone ever tried one?

I seem to think 'Drop in the bucket' was on a "From the vaults" LP in the 80's, not sure about the other one though...?

Thanks for the compliment - I hope I don't disappoint anyone!

If you're gonna be 'pedantic' - actually it's a 7" but it plays at 33! But I wasn't going to mention it to Steve this time

Steve, it doesn't sound any different to the 45 recording to my ears, I haven't thought to check if it's in stereo, but the album cover and labels do say 'Stereo' So it's a fair bet that it actually is! When I get a chance, I'll have another listen... and I'll time it for you if you want

Lovely record this one - every home should have one

Also on the CD 'The ABC's of Soul" Track listing here: https://www.answers.com/topic/abc-s-of-soul-vol-2-classics-from-the-abc-records-catalog-1969-1974

Well well, I definately don't recall this one! Was it only out on a 'best of' album, or was there an earlier release? Just curious...

Just read the rest of my original post... it's all there, pics and all! /forums/topic/121248-soul-explosion-lp/page__p__1242649__fromsearch__1entry1242649

Errr - don't you mean "Be my baby"? - Or did they actually cover "You baby" I've got "Be my baby" by the Ronnettes on London but can't say I'm aware of "You baby"

Got me thinking this one.. I've got the UK A& M demo US demo Australian issue and the above mentioned one, which I actually got for the 'Angel' side - cos I like it! Sad I know...

Thanks Brett - that's a start at least

Just for those who may not know - Len's version was from his LP "It's that time of the year" But it also 'sneaked' out on UK MCA in the early 70's as the flip side to "123"

I'd go for the Israeli LP - thats not a boot

It's actually a slightly different recording to the LP version as well Sorry John, no spare copy though

Brett, I don't suppose any of you wrote down what was played on the show? It would just save me going through it all and doing it myself

I know nothing about this group except for the 45 on UK Dart - (and of course the President (?) compilation LP it also came out on) I don't recall seeing it on any US label either, there's a slight chance it got a bit of a review in B&S when it was released, so maybe someone has more info?

That would be an entirely different story though eh Ian (A version by Bobby Taylor that is!)

Yes it's him

I think it looks a bit like your Avatar Mike!

This is the album, contains one of my old faves "Is it it" Tracklisting is here: https://music.aol.com/album/whatever-turns-you-on/28623