Ian Dewhirst

Wow. Fascinating. I don't think I've ever heard this before! Totally, totally different but what a wonderful version. "We've Got To Keep On" - Freddie Hughes freddie hughes - we gotta keep on - wand I prefer the Casonava Two version 'cos I love the interplay between the vocalists and the complete over-the-topness of it all. By the way, who is the other vocalist in the Casanova Two? He must have been great to duel Freddie like that! Ian D

Definately. Wonder if it'll go up 1000% between now and the auction end......? Ian D

Wow. Helluva cold snap ay? Perfect conditions for staying at home, nice and warm and listening to a radio show that is capable of providing a nice inner glow on a chilled-out Sunday afternoon when it's f*ckin' freezing outside LOL ......... A very seasonal show this week folks. Luckily we've been blessed with a great new album release, some tasty new re-edits, some under-appreciated 80's gems, some much-loved long-term faves from the show, a slew of vintage Northern Soul, some under-played killers and a beautiful glide into Soul Heaven throughout the last half-hour. Take some time out. Treat yourself. Run a bath. Light some candles. Uncork a bottle. Demolish a 6 pack. Whatever works for you. Let me do the work! It'll be a pleasure as always. Six Million Steps Presents The Original Mastercuts Show LIVE with Ian Dewhirst between 2.00-4.00pm on Sunday 28th November 2010 on everyone's favourite Soul station www.starpointradio.com. Coming up this week...... Eric Benet ft Eddie Levert * Maurice Joshua ft Andrea Love * Archie Bell & The Drells * The O'Jays * Westcoast All-Stars ft Eli & Janne * One Way * Dolette McDonald * Jimmy & Vela Cameron * Delegation * Johnny Bristol * Felice Taylor * The Invitations * Lee David * The Uptights * Linda Jones * Charles Russell * Natural Impulse * Betty Swanne * S.O.U.L. * Eric Benet * Sharon Paige with Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes * Jean Shy * Judy Clay & William Bell * Al Green * Zion Train * Johnnie Taylor LIVE @ 2.00pm UK time. Laters....... Ian D

Cheers Brett! You should be happy with today's show touch wood. You know how it is. It looks easy but there's so much deliberating............ Ian D

Oh yep. Can only get bigger. Right now we have the early adaptors. As more people slip into retirement they'll have more time on their hands and they'll discover the joys of continuing their obsessions via cyberspace and showing their neighbours their hobby. Collecting 'real' artefacts from a sensational half-century of real musical creativity will be the equivalent to Antiques Roadshow in a few years. Northern Soul is nowhere near peaking yet. Likewise long-term record values. The internet has expanded the audience massively. And these records are pretty rare goddam it................ Ian D

I think I got circa £110-120 for a copy a while back. If you can get it for £60 I'd consider that a bargain for a tune of this calibre. Ian D

Well, ya never stop learning do ya? I vaguely remembered the J.R. Bailey tune but I'd sure never heard the Universal Joint version! All this on the J.R. Bailey thread over in the 'Is This Record Overpriced" in the 'Look In Your Box' section. Great records both of 'em. Woulda been too slow by far in my day but a good tempo for old joints these days methinks...... "Love Won't Wear Off (As The Years Wear On)" - J.R. Bailey "Love Won't Wear Off (As The Years Wear On)" - Universal Joint https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c3RGAGA9a0&feature=related Ian D

Oh it'll be hard to find for a lot of people. I think there's an 'invisible' audience out there who don't necessarily get out that much. But they sure like to trawl records in cyber land in their leisure time. I know loads of 'em. They're the ones who ring me up every now and then and ask me if I know a tune they just picked up for next to nothing. Ian D

Big on You Tube, the perfect model for obssessive wealthy computerised armchair collectors with sleeping disorders. 5 clips up there so people like it. Think about it. It's the perfect tool for 50+ lazy buggers who can now investigate tens of thousands of tunes coming from hundreds of fanatics all over the world from the comfort of their sofa. Once they find a tune they like, they flip over to e-bay, gemm, discogs or musicstack and start locating it. Sofa cyber collecting. It's the future. Ian D

Oh boy, pure 100% Northern! Someone tell me this has been big at some time! Perfect! "I'm A Batchelor" - Bobby Banks https://il.youtube.com/watch?v=iTgivz75YkY&feature=related Ian D

Yep. Same take. I think Soul Time's long deleted now but the Blackpool Mecca CD's still available. Worth buying for that track alone. Ian D

It could be. I've never actually done a close comparison - I just assumed that the single was simply badly mastered.....? I'll have to give 'em both proper listens again and work it out. It was lucky that we insisted on using the original master tapes otherwise this mix/version would still be unheard. You can even clearly hear the countdown at the beginning of the track.......it blew my socks off when I heard it over studio monitors for the first time....... Ian D

Yep good call Dave. When the album was being mastered I couldn't believe how clear the mix was compared to the single. I think the 'muddy' mix on the single hampered it's chances to be honest. If the mix on the CD had been released instead of the one used for the single it really would have been a monster. So if anyone wants to hear the best mix of this it's available for a mere £4 with free shipping from Amazon and you can hear a clip here........ The Blackpool Mecca Story Ian D

Blimey. Almost $500 with 6 bidders and 6 hours to go. That's going some innit? It's making me wonder any of the bidders have been reading the 'How Come They Never Made It Big' thread 'cos it's in there. Maybe it found a few new fans.....? And the issue is incredibly rare. I think I've only seen it once....... Ian D

I rest my case. Eric's prime audience is the sexually imaginative female market, all of whom get off on Eric's good looks and just-about OK vocals. Marvin would have whipped his ass make no mistake......... But Jesus, I'm worried about you Theresa....... In terms of imagery, I could just about deal with Eric Benet because, let's face it, if you're a female and sexually active then who wouldn't? But Lenny Kravitz's sweaty dreadlocks swishing around.....? Phew. No thanks........plus his taste in music is debatable to say the least.......... Best track on the album by a country mile is "Paid". Eric's ass got bailed by Eddie Levert - a real vocalist! Ian D

Managed to keep my copy of one of the rarest Mowest releases of all time until the mid 90's when Blake Helliwell managed to prise it off me. Typically, I've never seen it since. I think it's super-duper-super rare. A powerhouse vocal performance and rare as hens teeth. Bugger......... "Just A Little Bit Closer" - Bobby Taylor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pd_RXq4jtcU&feature=related Ian D

Best version by far for me. One day this song will make it......... "I Can't Move No Mountains" - Crack Of Dawn Ian D

Kept mine since 1972 or whenever it was. It didn't seem rare at the time but I bet it's a bugger turning one up now. As good a piece of blue-eyed Soul as I've ever heard........... Ian D

New ones on me....... "Don't Take It Out On Me" - Richard Marks "Love Is Gone" - Richard Marks Ian D

Just about everything they do is great but for Northern dancefloors I reckon "If You Don't Love Me No More" on Curtom would be a better bet. Can't find a clip on You Tube and nothing in Refo so can't post...... Ian D

I think this was held back by it's rarity at the time...... "Left Out" - Jesse Johnson Ian D

Surely it's time will come one day....... "Since You Said You'd Be Mine" - Lou Ragland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNUv0hlGl-U Ian D

I still think this is the best version..... "I Don't Wanna Cry" - Dick Jenson Ian D

Another oldie but goodie. Had funky in the title which maybe limited it's chances but still sounds good LOUD! "Funky To Me" - Kent Meade Ian D

Yep, it's a bugger. He seems to be irresistible to most women which maybe explains the cross he has to bear vis a vis being a sex addict........... Ian D