Martint

thanks to those of you who came down last night. Here's my playlists for anyone who was able OR unable to join the MASSIVE crowd (of approx 30 people). Seriously, I think this was our lowest turnout in this venue. I know we clashed with the footy, but even so, very disheartening. Early doors 7.25-8.30 Lee Charles I never want to lose my sweet thing (Bamboo) Vontastics Never let your love grow cold (St Lawrence) Kathy and the Calendars Please don't go (Port) Bettye Swann The man that said no (Money) Jaibi What good am I (Kapp) Oliver Christian Dissatisfied man (Legrand) Sea Shells Quiet home (Villige) Roosevelt Matthews You got me diggin' you (King) Royal Jesters That girl (Omnipotent) Third Time Around Soon everything's gonna be alright (Denine) Ronnie McNeir Sitting in my class (De To) Sandpipers Lonely too long (Giant) Karmello Brooks Tell me baby (Milestone) High Keys Que sera sera (Atco) Bill Wright You got a spell on me (Tragar) Jimmy Raye For the sake of love (Garrison) Little Charles and the Sidewinders It's a heartache (Decca) Billy Woods I don't want to lose your love (Verve) The Del Reys Mama was right (New Breed) The Saints I've been taken for a ride (Kent) Jackie Lee Let your conscience be your guide (Mirwood) Bobbie Lee Timberlake You hurt me (Mirwood) 9.15-10pm Impressions Get up and move (ABC) Eddie Bo Our love will never falter (Blue Jay) Ella Thomas and the Dollets Thing called love (GD&L) Misty Moore The little things (Pzazz) The Rubiayats Oman Khayyam (Sansu) The El Corols Chick Chick (Rouser) Jimmy Bee If it wasn't for love (20th Century) The Majors Lost in a city (Big Three) Sugar and Spices have faith in me (Swan) Band of Angels Invitation (UK Piccadilly) Tony Clarke A wrong man (MS The Marquee Review What good tomorrow (Pacific Avenue) Betty Moerer Speed up (Wand) Me Britt She'll come running back (Fip) Bob and Fred I'll be on my way (Big Mack) Jimmy Robins Waitin' on you (20th Century) The Contacts You gonna pay (Quadran) Young Jessie You were meant for me (Mercury) The Deadbeats No second chance (Strata) Jimmy Castor It's OK (Jetset) Martin

have to say that as a youth of 37 I love instrumentals and always have. Sick of the champion, and I'm not sure about afternoon of the rhino myself (I think this is one where you did 'have to be there') but would happily get down to the likes of colalined baby, soon everything's gonna be alright (which I played out at soul in the city the other month) and many many others. I even secretly like condition red despite the huge stigma attached to it (but don't worry, I don't have a copy), though I do like hammondy instrumentals in general, not necessarily in a soul scene vein

Twisted Wheel memorabillia for auction. Membership card, posters and more. All original and in great condition. Check it out at. https://www.record-dealer.com/auctiondetails.php?id=101172

have bought from salvatore a number of times, definitely AOK Martin

Just passing this on - the actual auction listing has nothing to do with me Combinations on Kellmac FA. https://www.record-dealer.com/auctiondetails.php?id=101082

Tammy Wayne- have a good time (boom demo) EX Currently going going for 75quid (seen listed the other week for 150uk): https://www.record-dealer.com/auctiondetails.php?id=100892 Otis Clay- Three is a crowd (Onederful white demo with 'noise' intro) M- Going going for 65quid at the moment.... https://www.record-dealer.com/auctiondetails.php?id=100942 Don and Juan- Are you putting me on the shelf (Twirl demo) EX https://www.record-dealer.com/auctiondetails.php?id=100800 and plenty more....

Posted on Geoff's behalf: Lesley's funeral will take place on Monday 1 August at 2.30 pm at the Enfield Crematorium, Great Cambridge Road (A10). No flowers by request, if you wish you may donate to the Cinnamon Trust, (https://www.cinnamon.org.uk/) c/o F Upson & Son Ltd, 655 High Road, Tottenham, London N17 8AA. There will be food and drinks afterwards at his house. If you plan to attend can you please let Geoff know by emailing him at geoff.green@fsmail.net .

ha ha I knew the minute that Gene dragged me onto the thread that the imminent and invevitable 'this is the worst record ever' posts would surface.... you're in trouble Gene.... good job we don't all like the same thing, though personally, even if it was a 5 quid tune, I'd still think it was absolutely brilliant

couple more things up there now: Linda Lewis- You turned my bitter into sweet/Do you believe in love (genuine UK Polydor acetate) https://www.record-dealer.com/auctiondetails.php?id=100862 Oliver Christian- Dissatisfied man (Legrand) rare early 70s crossover https://www.record-dealer.com/auctiondetails.php?id=100886 thanks for looking!

Gene I hope you're not accusing me of being lazy and predictable.... I can't help it if my imaginary friend requests it everytime I'm out behind decks Martin

Tammy Wayne- Have a good time Nice Boom Demo copy, M- Offered for auction with 75 quid min bid, or buy it now for 125ukp. Please see: https://www.record-dealer.com/auctiondetails.php?id=100892 for all the details. More listings to follow, many more nice items on the site.

have to agree with that, the Soothers is awful, dirgey poppy doo-wop Martin

second pack now sold, first one still available. Also, a number of new items added to my auction site (see link in the footer of this post). regards Martin

need to clear some shelf space so 2 soul pack offered here, all 7" records, all are either reissues or boots. Great vinyl collection builders (if you're not interested in paying for originals) or jukebox fillers. All records are in at least VG+ condition but most are stone mint. First pack contains 40 records, second back contains 32. Asking just 100 quid per pack (second one is the 100 as it contains a few boots which I have seen going for a fair bit on their own on ebay like Herbert Hunter and Robby Lawson). Postage extra, these will be fairly heavy, I'm guessing at £8 UK (each) and more overseas. Payment preferred by paypal or cheque. To order, email martinmthomson@yahoo.co.uk Pack 1 1. Shirley Brown- Love is built on a strong foundation (UK Contemporaries) 2. Jimmy reed- Bright lights, Big City/Big boss man (US Collectables) 3. Phil Coulter- A good thing going (UK INferno) 4. Temptations- You're my everything/All I need (US Motown Yesteryear) 5. Gladys Knight- The nitty gritty (US Motown Yesteryear) 6. Stevie Wonder- I was made to love her (US Motown Yesteryear) 7. Monitors- Since I lost you (Motown Yesteryear) 8. Miracles- You really got a hold on me (Motown Yesteryear) 9. Capitals- I can't believe that I love you/Celeste Hardie- You're gone (UK Goldmine) 10. Dyke & The Blazers- Funky broadway (Original sound reissue) 11. Ron Grainer Orch- Joe 90/A touch of velvet (Casino Classics) 12. Del Capris- Hey little way out girl (UK Grapevine in pic sleeve) 13. Lalo Schifrin- Mission impossible (American Pie) Benny Sigler- Who you gonna turn to (Phil La of Soul) 14. The Blendells- La la la la la (US Collectables) 15. Veda Brown - Short stoppin' (UK Stax reissue) 16. Life- tell me why (Reprise demo boot) 17. JC Messina - Time won't let me (Tom King) 18. Mary Wells- You beat me to the punch (US Collectables) 19. Temptations- Ball of confusion (US Motown Yesteryear) 20. Temptations- My girl/The way you do the things you do (US Motown yesteryear) 21. Four Tops- Baby I need your loving (US Motown Yesteryear) 22. Esquires- And get away (Scepter/wand forever) 23. Marvelettes- Beechwood 45789 (US Motown yesteryear) 24. People Choice- Saving my loving for you (UK GOldmine sevens) 25. Fathers Angels- Bok to bach (UK Inferno) 26. Daybreak- I need love/Voices of East Harlem- Cashing in (Goldmine sevens) 27. AL Wilson- The snake/Dobie Gray- Out on the floor (Goldmine sevens) 28. Mel Britt- She'll come running back/Anderson Bros- I can see him loving you (GOldmine sevens) 29. JJ Barnes- Our love is in the pocket/Darrel Banks- Open the door to your heart (GOldmine sevens) 30. Rose Batiste- Hit and run/George Lemons-Fascinating girl (Goldmine sevens) 31. Chuck Jackson- I don't want to cry/Any day now (US COllectables) 32. Baby Washington- That's how heartaches are made (US Collectables) 33. Temptations- Get ready (US Motown yesteryear) 34. Barbara Acklin- Love makes a woman/Gene Chandler- The girl don't care (Brunswick collectables reissue) 35. Curtis Mayfield- Superfly (Curton reissue) 36. Frankie and the Classicals- What shall I do (Calla boot) 37. Ronnie Love- Let's make love (UK Grapevine demo 70's issue) 38. Dee Dee Sharp- Standing in need of love (Cameo boot) 39. Sapphires- Gotta have your love (US Collectables) 40. Brian Hyland- The joker went wild (Oldies 45 reissue) Pack 2 ----- 1. Reperata and the Delrons- It's waiting there for you (Mala) 2. JJ Barnes- Our love is in the pocket/Darrel Banks- Open the door to your heart (GOldmine sevens) 3. Kaddo Strings- Crying over you (UK Grapevine 70's) 4. Ellingtons- Destined to become a loser (Castle silver/blue boot) 5. Newbeats- Too sweet to be forgotten (Hickory boot) 6. JJ Barnes- Sweet sherry (UK Inferno) 7. Alvin Cash- Twine Time (US Collectables) 8. Dyke & Blazers- Funky Broadway (Original sound reissue) 9. Sly & the Family Stone- Dance to the music/Everyday people (UK Old gold, NOC, TOL,WOL) 10. Mary Wells- You beat me to the punch/Two lovers (US Collectables) 11. Olympics- Baby do the philly dog/Secreat agents (UK Contempo-raries) WOL 12. Eddie Holland and the Checkmates- Lonely lover (Advance records- 1 sided) 13. Impressions- You've been cheatin' (US Collectables) 14. Lee Dorsey- Ride your pony (US Collectables) 15. Vogues- Five O Clock world (US Collectables) 16. JR Walker- Do the boomerang/Shotgun (US Motown yesteryear) 17. Temptations- Girl (why do you want to make me blue) (Motown yesteryear) 18. John Leach- Put that woman down (UK Destiny) 19. Temptations- Please return your love to me (US Motown Yesteryear) 20. Temptations- Beauty is only skin deep (US Motown yesteryear) 21. Spinners- Truly yours (US Motown yesteryear) 22. Mel and Tim- Backfield in Motion (US Collectables) 23. Bobby Treetop- Wait till I get to know ya (Tuff boot) 24. Herbert Hunter- I was born to love you (Spar boot, label wear) 25. Phil Coulter- A good thing going (UK INferno, clear vinyl in pic sleeve) 26. Miracles- What's so good about goodbye (US Collectables) 27. Tina Lewis- Back street (UK Inferno) 28 Robert Parker- Barefootin' (UK Replay reissue) 29. Bobby Lawson- Burning sensation (Kyser boot) 30. Jill Baby Love - My way or hit the highway (UK Black magic) 31. Barbara Jean English- Breakin up a happy home (UK Contempo) 32. Rose Batiste- Hit and run/George Lemons- Fascinating girl (UK Goldmine)

Kathy and the Calendars- Please don't go

I can get a message to him later but please delete his address from the board ASAP

yes and you never play it, you elitist. Me and Dave are going to stop asking you one day, and then you'll be sorry

I think you're being a bit harsh, after all there ARE OVER 400 records on offer. That's a mere $1500 a record by my reckoning

good call Pete, played this at solid hit soul last weekend, absolutely superb Martin

All these still available, trades welcomed. Many of these are usually listed for considerably more. None of them smell and they are all house trained. Martin

LOL, me neither, I must smell or something

All original and very strictly graded. EX means a few VERY light marks just short of mint. M- means has been played, tiny mark or two but virtually mint. M means like brand new (but 40 odd years old!): Masqueraders- How big is big (Bell) EX 50 Clydie King- my love grows deeper/Missing my baby (Imperial demo, wol) EX 150.00 George Freeman- Down and out (Valiant demo, sm wol) EX 200 Dorothy Beery- Don't give me love (Big 3) EX 100 Revealers- Party at the watergate (Paramount Demo) VG++ couple of pops in the slow intro bit, nice 70s dancer usually seen for double this 75.00 Patti Drew- Stop and listen (capitol) brilliant M 20 Kenny Hamber- Time/Show me your monkey (De Jac) seen for 50 M 25 June Bateman Possum belly overalls (Shaw) raucous R&B uptempo M 70 Bobby Lee Timberlake- You hurt me (Mirwood white demo) M- 400 Little Tommy I walk on (ABC) slight storage warp, plays great for me VG+ 30 Cheque preferred- paypal OK subject to 4% surcharge. P&P extra, 1.50 recorded or 5 special delivery (1-3 records) email: martinmthomson@yahoo.co.uk

Davie- also check out (if you don't know them already) I'm jealous and Wake up both superb IMO (and I have a spare of I'm jealous) Martin

yes well said Paul, and you are correct about attendances at TOS. Most of the people at the last ever night hadn't been in months, and we were hobbling along for the last 2 years with 30-40 in most months. That isn't said as a dig at anyone who came to the last one, it was brilliant to go out on a high, but it's isn't really comparable with other nights in terms of atmosphere etc. as it was such a unique evening. Suggestions on making things better are most welcomed, for either SITC or for Solid Hit Soul. I just don't think the numbers are there, so you have to go out and make the most of what you find because I think it's unlikely that you will find yourself in very many London events where there is a packed house of 300 excited soulies in the current climate. I can well understand someone feeling a bit let down about turning up to a night to find 30 people in there, but spare a thought for the promoters who are probably more dejected than even you - and if you are able to spot any 'obvious' reasons why you think nobody is there (because the music is crap, the venue is crap, etc etc) then for gods sake, tell the promoters because I promise you, they will be looking for ways to make it better for next time Martin