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    Fantastic Puzzles - Come Back From Portugal

    in Look At Your Box

    Posted · Edited by Goldsoul

    9 hours ago, Benji said:

    I understand the Canadian Right On label is not connected to the UK label. Maybe whoever was behind the Canadian one thought label name and label design are quite nice and used them for their own set up.

    Sammy Gaha was based in France when he recorded "Thank you Thank you" and it first came out in France.

    Here are the facts again........Dave Godin intimated to Bill Downs his US counterpart that the Northern scene was strong. 
    Greg Carmichael was requested to create something after listening to several tracks submitted by Bill.  
    I was in and out of his office in New York regularly from February 1975 and he told me. 
    I saw the whole Right On label unfold, met Chris Bartley, Sandra Philips although at the time more interested in Bill’s Jelly Beans and Ad Libs 45’s a decade or so before. 
    Patrick Adams re-confirmed the scenario above after chatting about my Northern Soul Mystery Men podcast. 
    Come Back.....The Fantastic Puzzles was recorded following a discussion between Godin and Downs for their Right On label.  
    Hope that’s a bit clearer. 

    The above was in reply to Merve not Benji. Thanks 

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    Fantastic Puzzles - Come Back From Portugal

    in Look At Your Box

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    47 minutes ago, Bo Diddley said:

    Thanks for the background info - I never knew, and would never have guessed, it was a "Tailor Made"!!

    One of my favorite records. 

    So, the New Moon and Right On versions are both original? (the New Moon issue looks the best!!!)

    Cheers

    Kev Bod

    Never quite figured out why Greg Carmichael had it issued on New Moon. He was an intelligent guy who sought opportunities. 
    I remember dealing with him in early 1980 licensing Dance Freak- Chain Reaction for my Destiny label. 

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    Fantastic Puzzles - Come Back From Portugal

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    The single came about after Dave Godin suggested to his Right On counterpart Bill Downs(Ad Libs manager) that a Northern style 45 might make for an interesting release. 
    Greg Carmichael was hired to create such a track. He enlisted the services of his friend Patrick Adams, who was somewhat familiar with the sound and feel requested, having worked on The Carlettes in late 67 for Bobby Robinson and then the Exciters for Herb Rooney and Ian Levine. 

    Bill was a friend of mine and I remember being in his office surrounded by tons of Right On  and  Puzzles 45’s. His label manager at the time committed suicide(drug related I believe) a few weeks after I last saw him in late 75/76. He was British and name eludes me. 
     
    As for the make up of the group, I’m not sure it was the same exact lineup as the Fatback, one, but they were assembled by Greg.

    One of the best tailor made styles ever in my opinion  

     

     

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    Picture a world with no more soul events

    in All About the SOUL

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    I haven’t commented because I simply don’t know. 
    Clearly venues will start opening but it’s going to be awhile before the scene is anywhere near normal. 
    Sadly I cannot report anything you don’t already know. 
    One would assume some events will survive others will fall by the wayside. 
    For now it’s a case of grin n bear it 😩

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    Picture a world with no more soul events

    in All About the SOUL

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    On 24/06/2020 at 07:32, Woodbutcher said:

    All of you that are eagerly awaiting getting back to your 'can't live without' weekly dose of beer , talc and oldies will probably not have to wait too much longer ..... :thumbup:

    I fully expect to see an announcement soon from Kev Roberts regarding a new "norvern soul theme park" catering for those desperate to get back to it ... :wicked:

    Thanks...........

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    Best and worst 'tailor-mades'?

    in All About the SOUL

    Posted · Edited by Goldsoul

    A very clever piece of tomfoolery by Ian. 
    He certainly didn’t need to ‘scratch any copies’ nor did he sell it for high sums. 
    However, it was inevitable that while he slipped out copies to US dealers, it would surface in the UK by traders(and a fair few) looking for profitable sales. Strange how only Ian L gets the blame though. 

     

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    RIP Eugene Thomas (Epitome Of Sound)

    in All About the SOUL

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    EUGENE ‘Jean Thomas RIP
    Sadly the legendary lead singer of one the scene’s greatest ever 45’s You Don’t Love Me has passed away. Our thoughts are with his family and group originator Robert Paladino. 
    My journey with ‘Jean’ started in 1974 as one of the original Wigan Casino team, who helped break the phenomenal side on Sandbag. 
    I had the good fortune to meet label owner(Mike Szymanski) and producer Tony Camillo(RIP) before connecting with Robert. 
    Eugene appeared for the first time ever performing the song at SoultripUSA Orlando 
    https://youtu.be/qAL-aggJ2fw

    Later an appearance at the famous Blackpool Tower performing both sides of his classic in front of 2,500 enthused Jean beyond belief. 

    A truly beautiful man who is loved by not only his family, but the entire Northern Soul collective. 

    Rest In Peace my dear friend. 
    Thanks to Andy Lothian for letting me know.

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    Record thefts whilst djing

    in All About the SOUL

    Posted · Edited by Goldsoul

    Some well thought out discussion and happy to take part. Back to the ‘Dark End of the Street’ though.........thieves often have someone to sell to immediately........and the embarrassment of collectors/DJs challenging certain known fences can often be gut wrenching. 

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    Record thefts whilst djing

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    Half the problem is we are all a bit too old and embarrassed......particularly if we get to know who the perpetrators are. A very close friend of mine had a fair whack lifted yet ‘let it slide’

    Far more common than we think. Most are going unreported methinks. Maybe not so much now, back in the day though...........😩
     

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    Record thefts whilst djing

    in All About the SOUL

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    Hi-Take your point but goes far wider than that  

    In my case we are talking 15 years ago. 
    And 28 years past....an even bigger loss! 
    Sean C around 6 years. It’s not every week.  
    The point I was trying to make is, there have been and still are malicious predators willing to nick anyone’s goods given half a chance. 
    Some have the fence ready to offload to. 
    You can imagine after 48 years on the scene, one could easily name a few names.....which I certainly won’t do.  

     

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    Record thefts whilst djing

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    3 hours ago, Jnixon said:

    Don’t give people an opportunity then. I really don’t get this. It is easily avoided. 

    These days most seasoned pro’s are on double guard duty against predators.  When you have done you fair share of gigs though, you can still get caught cold. 

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    Record thefts whilst djing

    in All About the SOUL

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    48 minutes ago, Monny1916 said:

    Unfortunately the promoters would only offset the cost to the good folk that go regards S

     

    How sad are some people have or have not precious or cheap nobody can afford to lose anything they treasure,, regards Stephen 

     

    My losses totaled around 5 grand. Industry colleague Sean Chapman had 2k’s worth lifted at Prestatyn and now refuses to stand at venues with collectibles. 😩😥

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    Record thefts whilst djing

    in All About the SOUL

    Posted · Edited by Goldsoul

    If your talking about Samantha’s Sheffield, it has to be the one of the worst venues ever for thefts.  
    With the DJ facing the dance floor, your record box would be behind you. 
    I had several nicked in 1974 and again in 2005. 
    I duly ceased promoting  immediately thereafter. 
    The really sad part is, I was told that the thief simply did it because ..... ‘I could afford to lose them’......😩

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    Article: Jackie Wilson - Artist Of The Week

    in Front Page News & Articles

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    On 24/08/2019 at 13:24, Andybellwood said:

    At last ...

    https://bestclassicbands.com/jackie-wilson-hollywood-star-8-22-19/

    Understand Bobby Wilson will be also be at the ceremony before flying to the U.K. to perform his late fathers songs at the Whitby Motown and Northern Soul weekender .

    Worth revisiting this Soul Source article https://www.soul-source.co.uk/articles/soul-articles/its-about-time-bobby-brooks-wilson-r2608/

     

    www.mixcloud.com/goldsoul

    Bobby Wilson podcast on his late father and great songs! 

    The carletts

    in Look At Your Box

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    On 22/09/2019 at 17:12, Blackpoolsoul said:

    My Apologies it was that 70's bootleg I was referring to (old age ignorance strikes again)

    It isn’t a bootleg. I found the originals at Bobby Robinson’s(BR) Record Wagon in 75. The Carletts are his daughters. 

    He then manufactured for me 500 on his own BR label. 

    The 4 or 5 copies on its first BR label were sold at £20 each. 

    Cheers 

    Simon Soussan Djing @ Wigan Casino

    in All About the SOUL

    Posted

    Jordan,

                To put things in context. 

    The appearance was just a moment in time. Youngsters were dancing and buying Footsee, The Javells, Simon’s Papa Oo Mow and similar  

    He just pushed the boat a bit further and it quite rightly didn’t sail. Shortly after,  an influx of funkier newish releases were introduced and they too found debate....even then.

    Hope you get to hear the recording. Not sure who followed SS.....obviously one of us 3. 

    Oddly enough, he had a box of top notch 45’s with him on stage. We had to suffer the Dyamites- Ain’t No Soul Inst first though before we could get to buy them 😂

     

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