Goldsoul

The World Northern Soul Dancing Champions from 2006 are listed at www.goldsoul.co.uk

Mike Szymanski co- owned Phoof and Sandbag. Both labels went bust with the rights reverting to licensors(ie Epitome of Sound) apart from their own masters, which we assume ended up in other hands or not as rhe case may be.

And one for Andy's book.....I first interviewed her in 2001. After discovering it's value she promptly found one in a Toledo Thrift store!

I have for trade the following listed below. I prefer British but whack your lists over. Cash offers welcome, but prefer trades. Regards, Kev Books at: Rufus Lumley-I'm Standing (Holton 501 Matrix stamped-Very scarce US original) 150- The Congenial Four-Freedom Song(Capitol) 30- O'Kaysions-Watch Out Girl(Cotillion) 25- Kenny Smith-Go For Yourself(RCA Promo) 100- Harold Hopkins-Glamour Girl (Scepter) 30- Patti Austin-A Tisket-A Tasket(Coral DJ) 50- Patti Austin-Got To Check You Out (Coral) 25 MD 20-20 Band-Listen To The Rhythm(Magic Show) 25 Soul Crusaders-Those Memories(LuTall) 20- Deon Jackson-Someday The Sun Will Shine (Acetate) 25- JJ Barnes-Show Me The Way/Kim Weston (10" Acetate) no book value 30- Temptations-That'll Be The Day/Patrice Holloway-Touch of Venus(Masterpiece 10" dub via Universal) 50-

Andy...Good speaking with you. My 70's stories coming atcha next week.

Andy...Good speaking with you. My 70's stories coming atcha next week.

Cashman, Pistilli and West I believe were the Shakers and Buchanan Brothers.

Hi-What are you willing to pay for Charles Brandy?

Nope. It's straight up. No one is interested in it though.

Dave. Simon Soussan released it in 1975 during his business relationship with Randy Wood. He didn't bootleg it on Mirwood, he had rights ....hence the instrumental. Thanks heavens he did otherwise we might never have got to hear it. It would be good to hear it re-mastered by Kent now they own the catalogue.

Any British for sale? Send me your lists. PM or e- kev@kevroberts.com Cheers, Kev

Al Matthews was on CBS. While producing a single on Linda Lewis in 1983, he sang background vocals for me. He starred in several films, the best being the comedy 'Coast To Coast' along with Lenny Henry and John Shea. Dave Raistrick supplied memorabilia to the production company.

The epitome of a Modern day Pop Soul record.

The epitome of a Modern day Pop Soul record.

The epitome of a Modern day Pop Soul record.

The epitome of a Modern day Pop Soul record.

I interviewed General and released his 'Bless Your Heart' single a few years ago, this after working with him some 30 years before. A unique vocal. I will edit up a tribute and post up later. For now......the brief history. Johnson made an early start in the music when he began singing in his church choir at the age of six. His recording debut came six years later on Atlantic Records, who waxed his group the Humdingers, although the tracks remain unreleased. In 1961, and following a change in name to The Showmen, Johnson and the group issued via Minit Records the single "It Will Stand." The track was a chart hit in both 1961 and 1964. Although The Showmen recorded other offerings for Minit and Swan, including such hits as "39-21-40 Shape", they split up in 1968.[1] Johnson attempted an abortive solo career before joining the then new Invictus label in Detroit, Michigan. Steered by Holland-Dozier-Holland, Johnson recruited Danny Woods (ex-The Showmen), Harrison Kennedy, and Eddie Custis and created Chairmen of the Board. Their debut single, "Give Me Just a Little More Time", rose to #3 in the US Billboard R&B chart in 1969. Further hits included "(You've Got Me) Dangling on a String" and "Everything's Tuesday."[1] Johnson commenced a career as songwriter with "Pay to the Piper," becoming a modest success for Chairmen of the Board. Other songs he penned were successful when recorded by other musicians. These included the Grammy Award winning "Patches" for Clarence Carter (Jerry Reed also recorded a country music cover version). Invictus Records labelmates Honey Cone recorded the Johnson penned tracks "Want Ads", "Stick Up," and "One Monkey Don't Stop No Show." Also Johnson wrote "Bring the Boys Home", for Freda Payne.[1] Chairmen of the Board's popularity diminshed in the middle of the 1970s, although Johnson and Woods remained together re-billed as the Chairmen. Johnson tried a solo career again in 1979, and his debut solo album on Arista Records was a modest success. He teamed up again with Woods in the following decade, making a living on the beach music circuit.[1] In 1993, having lost little of his distinctive vocal style, Johnson released another album, What Goes Around Comes Around, recorded with Woods. In recognition of the contribution that Johnson has made to American popular music, the Virginia General Assembly designated June 9, 2001 as General Johnson Day in Virginia.

I interviewed General and released his 'Bless Your Heart' single a few years ago, this after working with him some 30 years before. A unique vocal. I will edit up a tribute and post up later. For now......the brief history. Johnson made an early start in the music when he began singing in his church choir at the age of six. His recording debut came six years later on Atlantic Records, who waxed his group the Humdingers, although the tracks remain unreleased. In 1961, and following a change in name to The Showmen, Johnson and the group issued via Minit Records the single "It Will Stand." The track was a chart hit in both 1961 and 1964. Although The Showmen recorded other offerings for Minit and Swan, including such hits as "39-21-40 Shape", they split up in 1968.[1] Johnson attempted an abortive solo career before joining the then new Invictus label in Detroit, Michigan. Steered by Holland-Dozier-Holland, Johnson recruited Danny Woods (ex-The Showmen), Harrison Kennedy, and Eddie Custis and created Chairmen of the Board. Their debut single, "Give Me Just a Little More Time", rose to #3 in the US Billboard R&B chart in 1969. Further hits included "(You've Got Me) Dangling on a String" and "Everything's Tuesday."[1] Johnson commenced a career as songwriter with "Pay to the Piper," becoming a modest success for Chairmen of the Board. Other songs he penned were successful when recorded by other musicians. These included the Grammy Award winning "Patches" for Clarence Carter (Jerry Reed also recorded a country music cover version). Invictus Records labelmates Honey Cone recorded the Johnson penned tracks "Want Ads", "Stick Up," and "One Monkey Don't Stop No Show." Also Johnson wrote "Bring the Boys Home", for Freda Payne.[1] Chairmen of the Board's popularity diminshed in the middle of the 1970s, although Johnson and Woods remained together re-billed as the Chairmen. Johnson tried a solo career again in 1979, and his debut solo album on Arista Records was a modest success. He teamed up again with Woods in the following decade, making a living on the beach music circuit.[1] In 1993, having lost little of his distinctive vocal style, Johnson released another album, What Goes Around Comes Around, recorded with Woods. In recognition of the contribution that Johnson has made to American popular music, the Virginia General Assembly designated June 9, 2001 as General Johnson Day in Virginia.

Another couple of future classics from Shotgun Kev Roberts Signal Radio, Smooth and Solar

Another couple of future classics from Shotgun Kev Roberts Signal Radio, Smooth and Solar