Kevinkent

Interesting. He's not a million miles away from Northampton/Kettering/Wellingboro - there was quite a healthy scene as far south as Bedfordshire and Northants well before '70, and some very knowledgeable people about in those parts. I wouldn't be surprised if someone like Glen Bellamy could provide some answers but I don't know if he's on here. .........How much does the Chicory Tip go for now? - Kev.

Got to be the Winstons for me and it's probably the only version I'd listen to start to finish. O.C. Smith's had something about it but seemed to lose the sentiment in the process. and yes I agree, the Bobby Womack version is pretty horrendous. Can't remember what the others are like - and I've only just played them. Mike - thanks for not putting a Reggae version up.

Hi mate, The Chico Lamarr and the Tripps are two different songs, which may not be obvious if English isn't your first language. Only the backing is the same. Why not contact the guy who is selling the jukebox on Ebay? He might agree to sell the Chico Lamarr record. - Kev

I thought it sounded familiar, now I know why.

Have to try later if no one else has named it for you. - Kev

Hi Salvosoul. I've replied to your post in "Look at your box" It's the Penetrations - Sweet Sweet Baby - Highland Records. PENETRATIONS - SWEET SWEET BABY -

Penetrations - Sweet Sweet Baby - Highland Records PENETRATIONS - SWEET SWEET BABY - - Kev

Love the Guitar Ray! Only one that springs straight to mind is Pam's least favourite tune.......... MIKE & THE CENSATIONS - DON'T MESS WITH ME - HIGHLAND -

Of course! Doesn't everybody? Anyway, if I didn't - I'd only be going out a couple of times a year - Kev

I'm really glad you mentioned the Soprano's - 'cos I was wondering where the hell I'd heard it before!

Depends how you value it Pete. I was happy to pay £20 for it and would have probably gone to 3x that depending on availability. I hardly ever go by price guides, and never by whoever else is playing it, but just decide how much I rate a tune personally and then try and find it. Sometimes you've just GOT to have it I guess. - Kev

Thanks guys, about time I had a bargain and I paid £20 for mine just a couple of years ago. I've been playing it out at every opportunity, otherwise haven't heard it much. I guess like everything it's supply and demand. Nice to know I got in early for once! THE DEALERS, YOU GOT IT, BIG BUNNY -

The Dealers - You Got It - Big Bunny Now I love this tune but find it hard to believe there's 6 bids putting it at $300 / £200 , and it's only VG+ Can't get the hang of doing the link , but it's ebay item 360232597786 - Kev

err.....it could be a mistake, and more than likely is. I had something from the States (not this seller) where the postage was $97. A simple question proved it to be an error and it was mailed at $5 which is probably the cheapest I've had from there. Don't know what would have happened if I'd bid and won without noticing it though.

Just a little aside on this: Larry Patterson (Rockorocket on this site) joined and pm'd me after seeing Call On Me on my playlist. Larry had a band called the Up-Set who did a bit of studio work, including backing on this tune. He was reminiscing that the four black guys who made up the Presentations couldn't hit the high notes and that they were done by the Up-Set lead vocalist Joey Guarino. Nice tune - I'm hanging on to mine. -Kev

Same here. Earls Barton Dog Track (Northants) after a night at the George, in '68 or '69. Help Me - Spellbinders, and I've Been Hurt - Bill Deal & The Rhondels come to mind but I might be making it up. Do recall the Old Bill bursting into the place in the early hours and shining torches in everyone's eyes though. Don't think they knew what they were doing really Anyone else remember Smallwood and his little grey mini-van? - Kev

That's pretty plausible IMO. In '95 I knew an Arms dealer who'd been out there and purchased a whole load of ex American military firearms. He was selling Colt 45's for about £40, he had that many of them. He also said that he'd found an aircraft hanger sized building full of abandoned military Harley Davidsons, but due to import/export licence problems, was unable to get them back. Sods law that if I went, all I'd find was a few Gary Glitter records

I agree with that Mark. Don't forget too, that these comments kept the thread in a prominent position and probably ensured that many were aware enough to contribute if they wished.

Jackie Dee - Who and yes, it's on Refosoul. - Kev

Welcome to Soul-source! Nice to know where you stand, right from your very first post, as we all have different views. Me? Bootneck, I mean Bootleg? - no, I'd rather have the real thing. - Kev

I think we're also talking about the guy who put out The Lyrics - So Glad I'm In Love, as Toby Bullard on Flodavieur. The replies I got were from Mamie (I think) Giattano - or some similar name. I got a copy with very poor sound quality. That was promptly replaced with a similarly rough copy. After further complaint and a "I'll show you what sort of guy I am" reply (from Mamie ) it was replaced with the Royal Esquires. No real delays in my case, just a pain in the @rse with the two duff copies of what I suspected was, and has since proved to be, a boot. Very wary now of any Las Vegas sellers that could be the same people.

Simon, I was gonna call you but the Ear Ring put me off. Sincerely hope you had a bit of time to yourself over Christmas! - Kev.

Simon, you've obviously re-kindled the charitable notions of a good few people on here. Well done again mate. It's about time this thread was bumped to somewhere it can be easily found. Merry Christmas, and highest Regards, - Kev.

I think you've made us all feel good about ourselves. Spend your day relaxing together - not with the keyboard. There's all of next year for that!

Too true Sean. I would imagine that keeping a roof over your head is just the start of it if things are really going wrong for you. 80 odd people have helped - there were 152 active on the site, and plenty more still on their way home from work or the pub. Don't stop now! Pete, I might add you to my "friends" list - just in case I'm ever in the shite!!!