Soulman

You could be right Pete but my memories going.... now, what was I doing?

What about the Wakefield Sun version on MGM... that got spins at the Casino Steve

Got a feeling that the yellow came first. Remember John Anderson getting them in and I picked one up on one of my weekly visits. It wasn't until at least 8 months later that the red ones appeared... but as always, that's only as I remember it. Steve

I guess the question is really.... how does Butch measure up in all this?

Well if someone wants to give me £100 for mine then it's a done deal... and as far as I know I've never played it Steve

Happy New Year Trev... I didn't say that was the case as far as Butch goes but I know of quite a few folks with enviable collections who couldn't even put a sentence together let alone an hour's DJ set with meaningful banter in-between Steve

And the Lord said....... the best record collection does not a DJ make

Sorry to drag this one up again but I've had a few messages / e-mails since posting this up. Firstly does anyone know where the sound clip on Youtube came from as I'd like to contact whoever posted it on there to find out if it was dubbed from an album or from the 45. The debate seems to continue about the 45 with no-one (at the moment) knowing of another copy. Your help would be much appreciated. Thanks Steve

Here's a couple of unusual / forgotten goodies awaiting new homes: And The Echoes - "Why Wonder" - Pulse Ex+ (Fantastic instrumental that's not heard too often) £90 Phil Orsi - "Loving On Borrowed Time" - Wise World Ex+ (Storming oldie ripe for re-activation) £280 Carolyn Crawford - "My Frown..." / I'll Come Running" - Motown M- (Superb) £100 SOLD Postage £2 or £4 next day secure delivery. Payment by cash / cheque / bank transfer / PO. Sorry, no Paypal Thanks for looking Steve

Sold him that a couple of months ago and I can tell you it is minter than mint. Probably the best copy you'll find around in the UK.

There's loads on Youtube... just type in Jason Knight Our Love Is Getting Stronger in Google and hey presto. Take your pick

I'm lonely, I'm blue...without you: RIP Fontella. The Soul world mourns another great loss. Steve

I'm lonely, I'm blue...without you: RIP Fontella. The Soul world mourns another great loss. Steve

Phil, Is the moose head a Canadian original ???? Steve

Get ten for a penny and I'll order 1000... and pay your flight to the UK. Fair deal methinks Steve

Got a copy of Wooden Nickels on Omen in VG+ condition if its any use. Great record by the way Steve

Sold my copy to Trev Thomas for a meer snip (think it was something like £200 or thereabouts. I'm sure he'll verify it when he reads this. Don't know if he still has it but if I were still collecting, it would be one I'd want back without a doubt. Happy memories of Gary Rushbrooke giving it it's first spins. Steve H

Soz, Me having a busy moment between what I should be doing and what I shouldn't.... if you know what I mean. Been a bad day... one of those where simple people get confused, now what was i doing? Steve And for the record we need to distinguish between Jonathon Woodliffe (Frank Wilson / Jazz Funk / Kev Roberts etc) and Jim Wensiora (man of many records who I bought a few from, rare, not expensive at the time and made me a profit... not that its all about that as I wish I still had the records he sold me )

I bought a few things off Jim. In fact got the Frankie Karl red stocker off him for peanuts but it wasn't Jim that was selling it back then. Tothis day I can't remember the guys name but being the pr*ck that I am, I already had it on Fairmount, didn't know it on Rouser and declined the offer. Such is life Steve

Think you're right and BTW..... C'mon Town

What year was this because I was offered a Rouser copy at the Fleet for £20?????

See, thats what I'm talking about. Far more oomph, better production, better danceable pace... just better as a pop record than Robert's supposed more soulful version. Steve (Sorry, meant to relate this to "Everlasting Love")

I'll get me shoes then... you gonna join me in a dance Steve

OK, causing my own controversy here. Firstly, the Spinners vs Elton was purely an example where had the Spinners made the record at the Elton tempo it would have been much more accepted on our scene. Apologies for not explaining that part. Secondly, sorry not a closet Elton fan / dancer. Thirdly, as I understand it the Bell sessions had both in during the same year but Spinners take number was first in the can but shelved... although I'm always open to being put right. Fourthly... maybe I shouldn't have asked the bloody question in the first place, or maybe I shouldn't watch adverts.... I've been brainwashed again Steve

Just listening to the music used on adverts of late, I heard Elton John's version of "Are You Ready For Love". That started me thinking.... the original version by the Spinners is soulful enough but nowhere near as danceable as Elton's which, in it's own right, isn't a bad effort. I've certainly used the Spinners when DJ'ing and tweeked the decks a bit but IMO it still doesn't hit the mark for dance floor reaction like Elton. Your suggestions for others and your thoughts in general please Steve