Stuart Russell

Mike's got copies of the book as far as I know, so all I can assume is people trying it on. Stuart

According to his autobiography BW played on Elvis Presley's Suspicious Minds, although according to the Elvis Sessions site it was Reggie Young. Womack also says he played on Sam Cooke's Twistin The Night Away but this is unlikely as the Valentinos had only recently met up with Cooke. The RCA studio log lists Sam's long term guitarist Clif White and veteran session man Tommy Tedesco (who played on Frank Wilson's DILY) so perhaps BW is being a little economical with the truth? Still think he's one of the greats though... Stuart

Hi Tony, Dennis Coffey played on that session so I e-mailed him to see if he'd remember. His reply is below. Not conclusive, but interesting all the same! Stuart Hi Stuart. The record was probably recorded at Tera Shirma studios in Detroit. Go on www.soulfuldetroit.com and ask Ralph about it. He may remember. Bob Babbitt may also remember. It was the same guy who ran those sessions. I just don't remember his name. He was from Texas I think. Dennis

Hi Tony, The Action single of 'Competition' credits William Webb and Louise Hiram if that's any help. Detroit 'nut' Keith Rylatt reckons he has a copy of Shout magazine with a full Backbeat discography which might yield more information... if he can find it. Cheers Stuart

Sent you a message. Cheers Stuart

Hi Harry Finally found the mag. Sorry for the wait. I've photocopied the whole mag, so let me have your address and I'll send it to you. Cheers Stuart

Hello Harry Tim Ashibende produced a fanzine about Paul Kyser including an interview. I'll try and dig out my copy. Cheers Stuart

I'll have to ask Keith. I have a vague recollection of Ian Levine wanting to use it for his Strange World video and not being able to get it. I'd like to see it myself too! Stuart

There is Super 8 footage of the Wheel shot by Ken White, who was a member of Jimmy Powell & The 5 Dimensions. This is of the Brazenose Street club. There are more details of this in Keith Rylatt's book Central 1179. Chris Burton had no recollection of any film of the Torch when Mike Ritson and I interviewed him for The In Crowd. Cheers Stuart

Carl Weathers who did You Ought To Be With Me on Mirage was a pro footballer. Jackie Wilson was a Golden Gloves boxer and didn't Joe Frazier cut a record for Motown? Stuart OOps Just noticed you've got Frazier already!

Carl Weathers who did You Ought To Be With Me on Mirage was a pro footballer. Jackie Wilson was a Golden Gloves boxer and didn't Joe Frazier cut a record for Motown? Stuart

Four Voices is now sold. Stuart

Updated as above Cheers Stuart

Carolyn Crawford has now been sold. Stuart

A mixed bag of US & UK 45s. All are from my own collection and in excellent condition. Cheers for looking Stuart Cheque, cash or Paypal (add 3% for Paypal) P&P £2 recorded £4 special delivery LEROY TAYLOR - OH LINDA (BRUNSWICK) £45 A. C. REED- MY BABY'S CHEATIN ON ME (COOL) £45 SANDY & THE PEBBLES- HE'S MY KIND OF FELLOW (MERCURY) £40 CAROLYN CRAWFORD- FORGET ABOUT ME (MOTOWN) SOLD FOUR VOICES - OUR LOVE IS GETTING STRONGER GOLD LABEL £35 JIMMY NORMAN - FAMILY TREE (MERCURY) £35 LEE DORSEY- GET OUT OF MY LIFE WOMAN (UK STATESIDE R/W DEMO M-) £25 LOU RAGLAND- SINCE YOU SAID YOU'D BE MINE (UK WARNERS) £25 GIRLS- THE HURTS STILL HERE (MEMPHIS) £20 TAURUS & LEO - GOING OUT THE WORLD BACKWARDS/I AIN'T PLAYING BABY (VELVET SOUND WDJ) £30 MYLESTONES- SEXY LADY (HAWK SOUND WDJ) 2nd issue £15 TYMES- THE LOVE THAT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR (COLUMBIA) £12 ORIGINALS- I'M SOMEONE WHO CARES (SOUL) £10 JOE SIMON- WHEN (SOUND STAGE 7) £5

It did come out on Ruby but it was a boot. I'm sure I've seen the Columbia 45 on here in the last few days. Stuart

Technically speaking not a ballad, as Dave 'Baby' Cortez doesn't sing more tell a story, but "Unaddressed Letter" is worth a listen. I seem to recall John Abbey loved this and mentioned in his US imports reviews in B&S. It's on the flip of "Funky Robot" and also on the Soul Vibration LP. Both on All Platinum of course. Stuart

Phil Perry was at Prestatyn a few years back. He sang two sets one in the modern room and did the Montclairs' stuff in the main hall. Great voice. Stuart

Keith Rylatt (who was one of the contributors to the original fanzine) has just finished a book on Detroit's soul and R&B scene called Groovesville USA. It's being edited and designed at the moment and should be out before the end of the year. I can't say too much about it at the moment but I'll keep everybody up to speed on here. Stuart

It's on the Soulscape CD 'South Side Soul Survey' which I've just reviewed for manifesto. Good version. Stuart

Hi Chris, Excellent record which turns up in sales boxes and lists from time to time. Typical finger snappin' 60s Detroit soul. In the early 70s loads of copies arrived in the UK (from memory via John Anderson and Martin Koppell). I've seen it listed at anything from £75 to as low as a fiver. One of those situations where there are far more copies here than in the States. Stuart

This has now sold. Cheers Stuart

(Ignore the wants post!) I've a Paree copy of this for sale - it's an original bought from Martin Koppell around '73-74 and is in excellent condition having hardly been played. Pete-S let me know that he got £150 for this a few months ago, which sounds a more reasonable price than the £250 quoted in the guides. Anybody want to make an offer? Cheers Stuart

This of course should be a sale not a want! Sorry Stuart

I've a Paree copy of this for sale - it's an original bought from Martin Koppell around '73-74 and is in excellent condition having hardly been played. Pete-S let me know that he got £150 for this a few months ago, which sounds a more reasonable price than the £250 quoted in the guides. Anybody want to make an offer? Cheers Stuart