John Benson

"GONNA GETCHA' LOVE" The one with the lovely "Just for your loving"? ...Don't tell me that's on a 45 as well

So is the one on that Tamla Motown LP - I forget the title just now - the one which also has Barbara Mcnair "you're gonna love my baby"... Is that also the 45 version? Without digging it out and playing it, I seem to think so. Plus, it's probably the first UK release of the song - "Ghost" that is!

Apparently it's the flip side to "Heart to heart" Going on the number anyway, I wasn't aware of the 45 either - I only knew of the LP, which I bought when it was first out. Never heard of the existance of it on a 45 until just now... you live and learn eh! Mike, can't be certain but I thought the Lunar 45 was the same person?

Would I be correct in thinking that Benny Troy - "I wanna give you tomorrow" was NOT a Mecca spin? I seem to recall first hearing about it from someone who'd heard it at Yate, I picked it up shortly afterwards from Record Corner. But I know it was much later - maybe a few years or so before it got more popular around the country. I just thought I'd get it out of the way before someone else mentions it...

On & off Sean, got all the UK ones years ago, so just picking the US ones up slowly - when the price is right

All the same group Benji

Well I can't say they'll be 'All time', but here's a few that spring to mind: Come on Train - Don Thomas Funky Train - Bill Black Midnight train to Georgia - Gladys Knight & Pips Midnight train to Georgia - Cissy Houston Friendship Train - Gladys Knight & Pips Breaking Training - Larry Brown

Just before this thread goes completely away from the original topic... Has anyone seen this 45 as a stock copy? Mine is a demo also!

Ask again on the 11th There's another week to go yet... Currently its at £25

Here's a scan of a 12" promo - 'lifted' from the bay: Any good?

I suppose everyone knows this bit, but just to remind some of you, if you check out the discog on Bobby in Voices From The Shadows - issue 10 (page 34) I seem to think it mentions Bobby was asked about the song and didn't know much about it either(?)

I haven't a clue But it does kinda remind me of something they'd play on "Come dancing"

Can't wait to hear Steve's set (Steve knows why!)

Yes another great show, not a bad track played By the way... tell Neil that the Freddie Hughes track he played, isn't only on issues I have it on a white promo & I'm sure there's others around! Great record though nonetheless

I've got this on French Atco also - I'm pretty sure it's got a picture sleeve as well? The A side is "Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!" Agreed, it's a nice version but not quite up there with James Barnett

It's a good bet they're 'repros' Pete I couldn't tell you the differences in them, but I do know there were a lot of albums done like this back in the 90's (?) I know these two were amongst them and being still sealed certainly sounds more likely they are not first issues.

My copy of the Visitors 45 is the red & black one, do I take it the orange one was an earlier release - or just from a different pressing plant? Just curious...

Dave, Are you thinking of the UK Arista release of this which was a double sider of 2 different US 45s? "Work it out" / "Say you love me girl" I forget which was the 'official' A side without checking my copy, but I'm almost certain it was released due to the 'Rare groove' demand at the time. Both sides are very good

You got it in one Sean! That's exactly what I meant - I didn't recall you playing it. I did also say that I didn't remember hearing it anywhere at that time and that someone may have given it a spin. (Which Steve has confirmed) We don't know everything y'know Anyway... I didn't realise I was a Hampsey 'Groupie'

Listening in loud and clear!

I suppose you already know it's the other side to "Come on back to me lover" Maybe you ought to mention it in case someone else isn't aware and has one for that side? Mind you, it's an issue only you need - not a mono stereo demo of the A side

I'm glad you confirmed this, I didn't remember hearing it anywhere back then! But I suppose it's possible someone gave it a spin at that time? I have had the 45 of it since around the mid to late 80's but never gave it more than a quick play then 'filed' it away along with the other records on the label. I don't think I thought any more about it until Gouch (I think) mentioned it in a mag, maybe Soul Renaissance? This would have been sometime around 5 years back. I have to agree it does have a similarity with "Too much lovemaking"... but it's not really in the same league is it?

And of course... on the same label as this "putting it down" was also done by Eugene Record Yep, I reckon the Ken Gold connection sounds about right between the Realistics & Delegation

Would it be Gordon Waller? Never heard it though! Didn't John Rowles also do it?

Cheers Tony - that's the one! What's it like BTW? - don't think I've heard it by Billy