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Ok thats just rubbing salt in my very open wounds DOH! pmsl x I am never going to hear the last of this from the lads!

Not heard that one Pete and sadly no not kidding. I blame the years of travelling home from nighters half asleep full of Lucozade (cough) and not really paying attention. The embarrassing thing is that its so bleeding obvious too!!!!!

Are we saying that the sound file he's got with it isn't the record on sale then? Because I was getting excited about owning a one-off Stevie Wonders 'For Once in My Life' x ?

Whilst shouting at the debate going on on Jeremy Vine's Radio 2 show the other day in the car,he played a toon I've known for years and hit me with 'I never knew that! Of Course!!!' moment. It was Marvin's 'Abraham, Martin, John' and as he introduced it he said it wasn't a religious statement but about dead heroes; i.e: Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King and John F Kennedy. Having listened to the record as I said for years I couldn't believe I hadn't noticed that in all that time! Anyone else had similar where you know and love a record thinking its about one thing but upon listening again you realise its about something completely different?

Both great sides although 'You've Got It All' just edges it for me. Top TOOOOON!

And having checked out the other tracks I have to say thats a great Southern Soul LP and should all be released, although 'Weeper' is still the standout track for me; Herbert sounding fantastic

Sadly Pete we all did! Now its the reverse of our youth - high on the waistline and low on the hair line!!!!

I rest my case! Now we can all marvel at the pure sexual energy that oozes forth from the Silver Fox XX ( I am considering doing life size cut outs for the bedrooms of those interested for that 'he's right here' feeling. Any takers?)

Hi Peter, Here Stands The Weeper as it was the only one listed but now I'm going to have to check out the rest of the sound clips of the lp as they are now all posted !!!!

Thats a FANTASTIC TOOOOOOOOOOOOOON! Herbert at his best. Can someone please sort out an official release because I need to have this in my life

It is Silver Fox and I've no worries about the film being good, as you and I know at the filming they were very hot on making sure it was all as authentic as possible, including removing jewellery and watches etc that weren't of the period from us ageing extras!! On the subject of good looking sexy originals I find it hard to believe they will find anyone to play your stunning 70's self given that I still have your pic pinned to my wall when you were at Wigan! mmmmmmm, oh hang a sec, too much information

Top man Ian! I see Lonnie Hill is included and a record I spin as often as I can, Xmas or not!!!!! For this track alone it should be on everyones list for the stocking

Dr Soul an old Mod fave from the 80's and a great toon as all have said. Wont mention how much it used to go for back then Pickles, hows things mate?

For me this is the track I will always think of when remembering Bill, an old Canal Tavern Thorne spin for Rod Dearlove if i remember rightly (one of many he was responsible for going straight to my wants list) Roll back the carpet and let's do it one more time for Bill - RIP brother

No probs Mr Smithy, as you say different strokes. By no means his best or even in the same country soul league as some of his other stuff but just has great memories for me.

His version of The Wanderer is pretty fab too.Happy memories of the early local 6T's scene late 70's spent at countless 'Soul Nites' held in back rooms in pubs, church halls all over Letchworth, Baldock and Hitchin. Enjoy! and whilst we are at it, the first Arthur song I ever heard and made me cry! STUNNING!!!!!

Arthur remains one of my all time top 3 singers (of all time mate!) with just great soul track after soul track oozing forth. His life story makes a bloody good read too so if you haven't got your Xmas pressie to yourself sorted out yet then I suggest: Get a Shot of Rhythm and Blues: The Arthur Alexander Story Paperback by Mr. Richard Younger (Author) Fantastic yet sad read about one of the great unsung heroes who influenced everyone from The Stones to the Beatles to countless soul acts throughout the years.

There are toons then there is Arthurs Stay By Me! I remember Randy Cozens playing this to me down the phone as soon as he had it in his sweaty palms, as we were both huge Arthur fans, and after al,most 10 repeats we were both agreed, the best Arthur song ever. Has it all, one that every true soulie should have and the one that will be escorting me down the slope as I shuttle off this mortal coil! Unissued? What the hell were they thinking.

Sad new indeed, have spent many a sweat drenched euphoric hour out on the floor dancing to his many great sides, especially the unissued stuff that came out in the late 80's. RIP Bill, thanks for the good times

I prefer to get my message to society out there so it's wally - and no obvious witticism thank you Schofield!!!

Fear not Schofield, I will have your pipe and slippers and a nice warm cup of coco at the ready And mine also

OUCH! That really made me laff out loud Pete

Not a great deal aprt from a few references from some Merseybeat band that said they went into the studio with him and recorded four tracks that he promptly legged it with and they've never seen him or the tracks since. He wasnt the only soul singer from Liverpool, Steve Aldo was and he's right up there in my UK Soulful great 45s! Seems that Colin was very well known around the Liverpool soul circuit and wasn't restrained when it came to jumping up on stage to join other artists playing like Inez & Charlie Foxx, top man! Just found this " Areety was a Liverpool singer, popular in the north-west from the 1960s on (apparently when Stevie Wonder played Liverpool on his first UK visit, Areety was invited onstage to jam with him) but who never quite made it to the national consciousness. He died a few years ago.

Well said Schofield and quite deep for you of a Monday morning