Rob1159

Sorry if this post is in the wrong spot, but I just heard one of my old best friends who I had known for over 50 years just passed away quite suddenly, his name was Ritchie Andrews he was from Llandudno. A friend was able to inform me of his passing last night, but knowing Ritchie had no other family as Ann his wife passed away back in July 2018 it’s hard to find out anything being so far away as I live in Westlake Village California and so I am not able to find out very much. I would be so grateful if anyone who knew Ritchie could get in touch as to what happened, and if there will be any service. I had just been in touch with him to let him know I was returning for a visit this coming June and we had planned on visiting the Llandudno soul event together in June. He said he was just getting over Covid but was looking forward to getting back on his bike in a few days, the email I received from him was just a couple of days ago. So, I am very shocked and sad to hear about his passing like this. Thanks Rob

I remember the soul nights we used to do at the Foothill on Cherry Ave in Long Beach, Gabby my mate used to organize all the soul nights around LA, think we started off first at some place in East LA, moved all over the LA and the Valley area over the years starting around the mid 90s to early 2000s, after Kev's do here in LA in 2004 we really didn't continue on with any more local soul events here in LA which was a shame. Gabby is still out there finding records; I haven't opened my record boxes in the past 20 plus years. Not even sure if there are any Northern soul events around LA anymore, there used to be quite a good crowd 20 plus years ago.

Well unfortunately I can believe it Mike, we are still receiving Christmas cards here in CA that were posted early December from North Wales. My wife sent out over 15 cards on December 1st to family back home and 5 have yet to be received.

I worked on the James Webb program; it was one of the most interesting projects I worked on in my 41-year career in the aerospace defense projects. We made the nonexplosive actuators that opened the 3 sun shields, totally mission critical, if just one failed it would be a been a mission failure. To see the whole assembly in the high bay at Northrop was spectacular.

I really do appreciate everyone’s input and advice, I have started to make up the record listing, by no means is there any super rare stuff it is probably what is considered middle of the road stuff I guess so apologize if it got anyone excited thinking there was this super rare collection coming out, it just ranges from stuff like Rubin, Velvets, Doni Burdick, Ivories, high keys, etc. . Unfortunately I am still quite sick at the moment and so it is taking me a bit of time to sort out, what with continuous doctors’ appointments, hospital stays and generally just feeling like crap. What I will do is post a bunch across the board in the records for sale. Thanks, Cheers Rob

Sorry I never thought to list how many I have, it is not a large quantity by any means roughly 500 45’s the majority are originals. The collection ranges from what was being played back in the 70’s as I started to collect around 71 to 78 time frame, although I sold the bulk before I left Wales. I have around 50 albums relating to Northern and Motown. I guess I need to just make a start and make a list up as that seems the most logical. I have plenty of time for that now I am on disability recovering, I don't think I need to rush that fast as I can cover some of the medical bills over time hopefully, but this illness has made me realize it is silly to just let them sit in a box when others can hopefully enjoy them. I appreciate all the advice so far, thank you. Cheers Rob

Hi I am looking for some advice in selling my record collection due to my ill health and pending medical bills as I live in Los Angeles. The majority of my records I actually brought over here with me back in 1980 when I moved to LA from North Wales. I have not played them in over 25 years I figure they will give more pleasure to people who collect today than just sitting in my record box here. Trouble is I am not sure about how to go about selling them should I put together a complete listing and post on here, put them on eBay, my other concern is grading them correctly to today’s standard, I would think most are pretty much mint, also where would be a good place to find out about pricing as I have no real idea what stuff goes for today. Appreciate any good ideas about going about this task. Thanks for your help and advice. Rob

Well I am glad to have made you happy in the day! I have another one wonder if I can get a bit more than seven pounds now. Cheers Rob

I like to listen to Dee Irwin, I only get this feeling as it certainly has that soulful voice and words.. cheers LA Rob

Nick, I have a copy of this album if you want it, I would say around 15 pounds, plus the cost of postage, not sure how much that would be from LA to the UK but I would just charge you what ever it actually was. Funny as I was just going through my albums this past weekend to make a list of what I have for sale and this was in there. More than happy to take a couple of pictures of the album and sleeve if your interested.. Cheers LA Rob

Thanks I really enjoyed the short lived all nighters at the pier myself, the only reason they came to an end was the manager did a bunk with his girlfriend from the bar, took some money from the owners so when they sent in a new manager I had to go and speak with him about the up coming all nighter and he said everything could continue just the way things were, but then the local police stepped in and told him no more all nighters or he wouldn't be able to get his liquor licence. I forget how I found out but it was a mad dash to try to convince him to let it go on, but no luck, then the police turned up at my mom's house where I lived to let me know they were going to stop anyone attending and I should get the word out, back then it was almost impossible, especially as this was the week leading up to the Friday all nighter.

I know when I used to run the Riverboat in Rhos On Sea, the Highwayman in Abergele, the all nighters at the Pier in Colwyn Bay and others back in the early 70's I would always try to book soul Sam as I always thought he was one of the best around at the time, used to enjoy it when he would go to Bob Fosters home in Llandudno. Always a good night with Bob and Ritchie Andrews as more than likely Bob would pull something incredible to play for us from his collection back then. Cheers LA Rob

If anyone is interested I have a mint copy I will be putting up for sale.I am just starting to go through my record box and make a sales list as they have to go, no good sitting in the box most unplayed in the last 30 plus years. I can supply pictures or what ever is needed. Thanks Rob

Yes I did buy it, got it last week, brilliant as is most of the stuff, lucky for me they have most of them on the US Amazon site so I can get them on there in dollars, what they don't carry I have to get from the UK. Silly me though I only tried the DVD in my lap top and they worked as I didn't think to try them on the TV, will have to give that a go. Cheers LA Rob Do you get over to LA very much Ian? as I am sure you would really do wonderful here producing etc.

Thanks for that, it isn't like I want to download stuff for free, as I try to buy as many soul CD's and records etc as I can, it's just being over here in LA and not beoing part of the soul scene back home anylonger it would have been nice to get some stuff I can't get over here to just listen to.. Thanks LA Rob ps I will purchase your DVD just as I have most of your CD's..

Thanks, at least I will be able to play it on my PC, I do have a new TV and DVD player, as we are switching over to HD next Feb and so I got myself a nice large wide screen sony HD TV, so it would be great to watch it on that.. I do have another techie question for those in the know.. not having an ipod yet but if I get one, can you down load tunes from some of those youtube video's etc? as it would make a nice change from all the soul CD's I have. Cheers LA Rob

Ian, will I be able to play this over in Los Angeles CA? on my PC or is it only for a DVD TV? Cheers LA Rob

Hi Pete, I guess your right, I know that the high keys, pointer sisters, etc are all origionals. Excuse my lack of discriptions etc, but as you well know I have been out of touch for so long, I just went through my record boxes and listed a bunch for sale, working on my second list now. Regards Rob

All in excellent condition, many unplayed. E mail me at RobertBrady1159@hotmail.com with your offer. I can accept pay pal or cheque. Thanks for looking. Rob Bob Brady I stand rejected/more more of your love A&M white demo 5 degree Fahrenheit Just let your heart be your guide Abet Percy Wiggins That's loving you Abet Melvin Carter Mightnight brew AMG Pointer Sisters Send him back Atlantic Sam Dee's I'm so very glad Atlantic Tokens don't cry sing along with the music BT Puppy Hank Jacobs Elijah Rockin with soul Call me Nancy Wilson End of our love Capitol James Fountain Seven days too lover Cream UK (1976) Jonny More Walk like a man Date Brenda Lee My heart keeps hanging on Decca Brenda Patterson Keep on keeping on Epic Galaxy white demo Roger Collins She's looking good Spencer Wiggins I never loved a woman Golden wax Martha and the vandellas What am I going to do without your love Gordy Newbeats Run baby run Hickory Mike and the censations Baby what you gonna do Highland records The Volumes Ain't that lovin you Inferno The Dakars Sitting on the dock of the bay instrumental Josie white demo Felice Taylor I can feel your love Kent Billy Harner Irresistible You Kent demo Felice Taylor I can feel your love Kent demo NF Porter Keep on Keeping on Lizard Earl Connelly Make up your mind Maycon The Tams Be Young, be foolish be happy MCA The groovers I'm a bashful guy Minit Jimmy Holiday Ready willing and able Minit Gloria Jones When he touches me Minit Formations At the top of the stairs Mojo (1971) Willie Parker Don't hurt the one you love MPAC Robert Parker Barefootin Nola Records Major Lance Um, um, um, um, um Okey Lincoln Rogers Let love come between us P G Davis/T taylor Hold on help is on the way Parlo The Adorables The drive Peacock demo Ollie Jackson Just a little while Pepper Brian Hyland Joke went wild Philips Ronnie Walker You're the one Phillips Dusty Springfield What's it gonna be Phillips Frankie Valli You're ready now Phillips Cody Black Somebody's gonna end up lovin you Ram Brock Garland Green Ain't that good enough Revue demo The Riveras You counterfeit girl Riley's (light blue) Rik Nichols I know the feeling S Sound Joe Buckham Till the end of time Sepia Gloria Taylor Grounded Silver fox Little Anthony Going out of my head Silver spotlight Sonny and Phyllis Love, love, love Soft Pat Lewis Look what you almost missed Solid Hit Al Wilson The Snake Soul City Willie Hobbs Till I get it right Sound stage 7 demo Val McKeena Sweet sweet loving Spark (1969) Creation I got the fever Stateside The Brooks Brothers Come see / You got something baby Thomas Cannibal and he headhunters Land of thousand dances Treasure chest Frederick Knight Lets make a deal Truth Syl Johnson That's why Twinight records MVP's Turing my heart beat up UK Buddah demo (1971) Ace Cannon Sea Cruise UK London R Dean Taylor There's a ghost in my house UK Tamla M (1966) Wynder K Frog I feel so bad United Artists EG Taylor You made me mad/Pick yourself up VAL High Keys Livin a lie Verve Demo Dejah Ahres Real Jive guy Verve demo Street People Never get enough of your love Vigor (1975) Pat Lundi Party Music Vigor (1975) Booby Taylor Oh I've been blessed VIP (1968) Velvets He was really saying something VIP white demo (1964) The In crowd Happiness in my heart VIVA Fred Hughes Oh wee baby I love you VJ Ike and Tina Turner It's all over Warner Brothers Sam Moultrie I'll always love you Warren Maurice Jackson Forever my love Weis

I am going through my record box for a sell off. Records have not been played in the past 28 years; there are some I have found here in LA after I moved out here in 81 which I have never played. I would say they are all in very good condition. Please e mail me for any further details. Please make me an offer for any of the records; I can accept UK cheque or Pay Pal with their 3% they charge. Postage will be negotiated at the time of sale. I am going through my other records and will be making up another list in the coming weeks. Email RobertBrady1159@hotmail.com Cheers Rob. Bob Brady I stand rejected/more more of your love A&M white demo 5 degree Fahrenheit Just let your heart be your guide Abet Percy Wiggins That's loving you Abet Melvin Carter Mightnight brew AMG Pointer Sisters Send him back Atlantic Sam Dee's I'm so very glad Atlantic Tokens don't cry sing along with the music BT Puppy Hank Jacobs Elijah Rockin with soul Call me Nancy Wilson End of our love Capitol James Fountain Seven days too lover Cream UK (1976) Jonny More Walk like a man Date Brenda Lee My heart keeps hanging on Decca Brenda Patterson Keep on keeping on Epic Galaxy white demo Roger Collins She's looking good Spencer Wiggins I never loved a woman Golden wax Martha and the vandellas What am I going to do without your love Gordy Newbeats Run baby run Hickory Mike and the censations Baby what you gonna do Highland records The Volumes Ain't that lovin you Inferno The Dakars Sitting on the dock of the bay instrumental Josie white demo Felice Taylor I can feel your love Kent Billy Harner Irresistible You Kent demo Felice Taylor I can feel your love Kent demo NF Porter Keep on Keeping on Lizard Earl Connelly Make up your mind Maycon The Tams Be Young, be foolish be happy MCA The groovers I'm a bashful guy Minit Jimmy Holiday Ready willing and able Minit Gloria Jones When he touches me Minit Formations At the top of the stairs Mojo (1971) Willie Parker Don't hurt the one you love MPAC Robert Parker Barefootin Nola Records Major Lance Um, um, um, um, um Okey Lincoln Rogers Let love come between us P G Davis/T taylor Hold on help is on the way Parlo The Adorables The drive Peacock demo Ollie Jackson Just a little while Pepper Brian Hyland Joke went wild Philips Ronnie Walker You're the one Phillips Dusty Springfield What's it gonna be Phillips Frankie Valli You're ready now Phillips Cody Black Somebody's gonna end up lovin you Ram Brock Garland Green Ain't that good enough Revue demo The Riveras You counterfeit girl Riley's (light blue) Rik Nichols I know the feeling S Sound Joe Buckham Till the end of time Sepia Gloria Taylor Grounded Silver fox Little Anthony Going out of my head Silver spotlight Sonny and Phyllis Love, love, love Soft Pat Lewis Look what you almost missed Solid Hit Al Wilson The Snake Soul City Willie Hobbs Till I get it right Sound stage 7 demo Val McKeena Sweet sweet loving Spark (1969) Creation I got the fever Stateside The Brooks Brothers Come see / You got something baby Thomas Cannibal and he headhunters Land of thousand dances Treasure chest Frederick Knight Lets make a deal Truth Syl Johnson That's why Twinight records MVP's Turing my heart beat up UK Buddah demo (1971) Ace Cannon Sea Cruise UK London R Dean Taylor There's a ghost in my house UK Tamla M (1966) Wynder K Frog I feel so bad United Artists EG Taylor You made me mad/Pick yourself up VAL High Keys Livin a lie Verve Demo Dejah Ahres Real Jive guy Verve demo Street People Never get enough of your love Vigor (1975) Pat Lundi Party Music Vigor (1975) Booby Taylor Oh I've been blessed VIP (1968) Velvets He was really saying something VIP white demo (1964) The In crowd Happiness in my heart VIVA Fred Hughes Oh wee baby I love you VJ Ike and Tina Turner It's all over Warner Brothers Sam Moultrie I'll always love you Warren Maurice Jackson Forever my love Weis