Ian Dewhirst

Tell you what though Tony, Buddah could do with some top-rate multi-artist Soul comps though IMO. Sony-BMG reissued Captain Beefheart, Norman Connors, Gladys Knight and a few other things from the Buddah stable but nothing of much interest to soul fans. Lot's of modern interest in the label too plus it's been a while since some of those horrendously expensive Japanese CD's were around....... Ian D

I think it's fair to say that the Music City guy effectively discovered Northern Soul long before the rest of us! We already know that the guy had EVERYTHING from Johnny's Oakland hit a few years back. Plus a normal night at the Continental Club routinely featuring Eddie Foster, Wally Cox and Terrible Tom says it all really! Shock Horror! Does this mean that, contrary to popular belief, the American's actually discovered 'Northern Soul' long before we did??????? I think we should be told. Ian D

Haha LOL! That's probably how the first one got his name too! Ian D

Never heard this. Fantastic record! Difficult to believe it's that rare 'cos Ref-O-Ree releases seemed to be quite well distributed at the time but I've never seen it - I would have snagged it if I had 'cos I love Wendell Watts. I also loved "Grooviest Thing This Side Of Heaven" by him - another brilliant mid-tempo track IMO......... Ian D

A few of my favourites from the Mecca:- "My Heart's Wide Open" - Freddie Jones aka "Crazy Baby" the Coasters "Black Ship To Harlem" - the Johnny Adams Experience (?) aka "Breakaway Pt 2" - The Steve Karmen Big Band "Tell Him That You Care" - The Opals aka "How To Make A Sad Man Glad" - The Capreez Ian D

Whatever became of Terrible Tom? Who was he? And how come the name? He never became a household name did he? Ian D

It's ALWAYS his round LOL! I'm still waiting for mine from Birmingham last year! Ian D

Some of those Warners releases from the early-mid 70's are really difficult. That Rhodes, Chalmers & Rhodes from another thread is the only copy I've ever seen. They couldn't really promote Black Music at the time, so many of the releases never really made it out there IMO..... And, no, I don't have the Candi Staton which I've also never seen on promo. Got all the Ashford & Simpsons, Lamont Dozier's etc. Actually whilst we're on this thread, has anyone ever seen a U.S. copy of Felice Taylor's "I Feel Love Coming On" which should be on Bronco shouldn't it? Ian D

I've also got the RARE UK 12" of "Do What You Feel" as well which is nice...... Ian D

The bottom one LOL...... And that Saxie Russell looks almost too clean to be real LOL...... Ian D

Some more oddballs which you don't see that often..... Ian D

Wow. Great thread here! Out of curiosity, is this the other side of the Barbara Acklin? 'Cos that's what's on the other side of this..... And here's some other goodies:- Ian D

Jimmy James & The Vagabonds? Johnny Johnson & The Bandwagon? Ian D

Next load coming up shortly mate - just another 100 or so to wade through today. I'm actually dividing up a lot of stuff because predictably I've got lots of oddball gear. I seem to have a lot of early 80's stuff which they collect over in France and Belgium and I'm finding enough to keep that scene going for another few years LOL.... It's been a bit slow on the Northern/Crossover side but I'm still finding some interesting gear. Best thing today? A Garland Green double-sider on Spring which I never realised was so good........ Ian D

Murderbeat. Now that goes back to the 80's LOL..... And our hat-stand in the hall is top-loaded with anything other than hats, which nobody seems to wear these days apart from Pete Docherty and Blake Civil-Fielder. The fact is, that several heavy jackets and a bag or two make make my particular hat stand INCREDIBLY UNSTABLE! On top of that, I actually do have several psychological dramas going on at any given time. The latest is an internet flirtation which has now turned into a 'Basic Instinct' type scenario. But we all have our crosses to bear Imberboy........ Never dull that sledghammer wit lad! Ian D

Yeah, it sounds like 'Blow Up' thing really. It's amazing how much of that stuff I'm finding on my shelves. The reason I always kept it is 'cos I just liked the look of it! It looks GREAT! Who could resist that LOL...... Cheers Mik. Ian D

"A splurge". Genius. Even though Imberboy obviously displays signs of severe psycholigical trauma in many of his posts, he is undoubtably very f*&kin' funny. His response to the request for dancers for Duffy's video is a stone classic which everyone should dig out for posterity! Then he got me with Saddam Hussein's son being a Northern collector fanatic. Stiched me up a like a kipper LOL... And the current mod film thread is just ridiculous. He almost got me again 'cos he goes to incredible lengths to frame the setting. But he's so bang on with the above, that I simply cannot see a wind-up...............yet..............? Great stuff! Ian D

Oh dear. That's most unfortunate Mr Senior. I believe the terms of the agreement expressly forbade any bodily fluids being expelled upon the U.S. wholesalers section and, as such, it will be necessary to invoke the rather punitive clause 32, section iii), namely, in the event of any bodily fluids being expelled onto the Wholesaler section the hirer shall be deemed liable and subject to a fine of £1000. So, where are we now mate? It looks like £3,120 + £1,000 = £4,120. Still got that Robbie Lawson knocking around? Ian D

I sold my Alexander Patton demo for £400 a couple of years ago. Ian D

Oi! Cheeky bugger! Add a zero..... Ian D

Also, anyone remember a Soussan list with a version of "Just Ask Me" by Gary U.S. Bonds on Legrand? Ian D

And I've got a spare if anyone wants one! Ian D

Phew. What're you trying to do here? Give me a heart attack or something LOL.... Import US 45 only I think...... Ian D

What???!!!?? Are you sure? You mean 20th Century don'tcha? If it did I've never ever seen one! US for sure, but never on UK to my knowledge. I'm intrigued now........ Ian D

Larry Saunders London Promo - much rarer then people think...... R.B. Greaves "Let's Try It Again" UK Pye Acetate - never released R.B. Greaves Orchestra "Your Place Or Mine" - never released Ian D