Ian Dewhirst

Hi Paul, Try 14. I'm sure Philly Dave won't object if I list 'em (plus it gives you some idea of the level of detail that Dave went into in compiling the full discography)....... 1977: *1133 Philadelphia Int All Stars "Let's clean up the ghetto (Boston edit)"/ "Let's clean up the ghetto (Boston edit)" *1134 Philadelphia Int All Stars "Let's clean up the ghetto (Washington edit)"/ "Let's clean up the ghetto (Washington edit)" *1135 Philadelphia Int All Stars "Let's clean up the ghetto (Miami edit)" /"Let's clean up the ghetto (Miami edit)" *1136 Philadelphia Int All Stars "Let's clean up the ghetto (Philadelphia edit)"/ "Let's clean up the ghetto (Philadelphia edit )" *1137 Philadelphia Int All Stars "Let's clean up the ghetto (Baltimore edit)"/ "Let's clean up the ghetto (Baltimore edit)" *1138 Philadelphia Int All Stars "Let's clean up the ghetto (Detroit edit)"/ "Let's clean up the ghetto (Detroit edit)" *1139 Philadelphia Int All Stars "Let's clean up the ghetto (St.Louis edit)"/ "Let's clean up the ghetto (St.Louis edit )" *1140 Philadelphia Int All Stars "Let's clean up the ghetto (Houston edit)"/ "Let's clean up the ghetto (Houston edit)" *1141 Philadelphia Int All Stars "Let's clean up the ghetto (Chicago edit)"/ "Let's clean up the ghetto (Chicago edit)" *1142 Philadelphia Int All Stars "Let's clean up the ghetto (Cincinnati edit)"/ "Let's clean up the ghetto (Cincinnati edit)" *1143 Philadelphia Int All Stars "Let's clean up the ghetto (Cleveland edit)"/ "Let's clean up the ghetto (Cleveland edit )" *1144 Philadelphia Int All Stars "Let's clean up the ghetto (Dallas edit)"/ "Let's clean up the ghetto (Dallas edit)" *1145 Philadelphia Int All Stars "Let's clean up the ghetto (San Francisco edit)"/ "Let's clean up the ghetto (San Francisco edit)" *1146 Philadelphia Int All Stars "Let's clean up the ghetto (Los Angeles edit)"/ "Let's clean up the ghetto (Los Angeles edit)" * The above are identical except for Lou Rawls singing the name of the different City at the record's start. 18 days to release! I'm excited. Pre-orders are incredible! Mind you, I'm not surprised seeing as you can pick it up at a price that equivalent to £1 per year for the last 40 years LOL..... Ian D

That's a pretty punchy Darrow Fletcher track too. Never seen that before. John's write-ups are pretty good. I bet he's saving 'em all for a book LOL...... Ian D

Blimey and you called me narrow-minded for not liking some white pop records t'other week......? Ian D

It's great. I never really liked the original compared to a lot of other stuff at the time - it was a bit too galloping for me and sounded kinda a little too raucous for my ears. This mix brings out the best in the song and you can hear his vocal's much much better than the original. I think it's a masterpiece of creativity and I'm sure Marvin would've preferred it to his 60's stuff (which is the reason he ended up making "What's Going On" anyway). This is much more in the vibe of his 70's stuff and I just think his vocals sit perfectly on this. This was pretty big on my show about 3 years ago so I'm glad it's still picking up admirers. What's not to like about a Kool & The Gang instrumental with a killer Marvin vocal.......? Ian D

Actually complete album-only sets are probably good as the sound levels will be consistent throughout. Do you notice a lot of difference in the fidelity of 60's abums compared to 70's and 80's albums Steve? The 60's ones sound much less compressed to me and a lot brighter in the mix...... Ian D

True, true but I still say albums are tricky. I could NEVER get a decent volume off Clyde McPhatter "Please Give Me One More Chance" on whatever system. Gain is all very well as long as you have enough reserve in a decent-size amp and you can dick around with the bass level 'cos it almost invariably starts rumbling with bass feedback. I really don't think the grooves are big enough for general club play UNLESS you have a system that's well geared up to accomodate 'em. Ian D

Album DJ sets are a bit of a lotttery. There's not much 'punch' on the tracks due to the thinness of the grooves and the difference is really discernable when you play an album track after a 45. Also, album tracks have to be played on a great sound-system to sound even halfway decent. Unfortunately most systems aren't really set-up to get the best from albums. You can often get howling feedback, severe bass distortion and other horrible noises as you desperately try and up the volume whilst looking at a bemused dance-floor who are wondering why the volume suddenly halved. I think they're best for home use but I applaud anyone who has the conviction to try and get around the above problems! Ian D

First rate! Pleased for Lou! Ian D

Massively helpful for picture research Mike. If I'm looking for a suitable image, label scan or just inspiration it's the first place I go. Also makes it easier to find out the rights owner too..... Ian D

I've got a 12" on U.S. Reliant on Discogs if anyone wants it...... https://www.discogs.com/buy/Vinyl/Four-Tops-Im-Here-Again/23614045?ev=bp_titl Ian D

It's not so much missing but more Ralph preferred the other two cuts which is the compiler's prerogative I guess. Actually it could be handy since it will probably fit a future "PIR Rarities' package which I'm hoping to get out later this year. But you're right Mike. They don't miss much apart the stuff that they simply can't remember anymore. As Kenny said when he came over in November, he and Leon spent the best part of 20 years locked in the studio only dimly aware of what what going on outside 'cos they were too busy with the next session! Ian D

Did anyone actually like this.... Ian D

Cheers Dave. We went through about 10 drafts on the booklet, so you can imagine how much fun that was to get signed off! Philly International went through 3 lots of fax paper (which everybody had trouble reading LOL) and then Joe Tarsia was consulted to lend his eagle eye to everything. They'd never seen the actual discography laid out before so I think they're happy! Ian D

Different strokes Tony. I could happily never hear either of 'em again. I like a lot of other pop stuff from the same era but not those two because I'm not keen on either the vocal or the songs. If that makes me narrow-minded then fine. Ian D

Maybe I don't understand the thread then. I thought I was quoting a few records that I genuinely used to wince whenever they were played in the context of Northern Soul. Nobody I hung with at the time liked any of the records I posted so I don't really understand what's so different about them compared to a "Suzy's Serenade" or "Esperanto". What did I miss? Funilly enough when I first started on the scene "Suzy's Serenade" was a seriously big record with the Torch crew........ Ian D

It's with a massive sigh of relief that I can say that Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff have signed off on the PIR 40th Anniversary box set. Phew. They went through every detail of the 60 page book including the 20 odd pages of Philly Dave's discography and gave us the thumbs up so we're now good to go on the 21/05/12. Ian D

"Red Dress" - Sugababes (Samples "Landslide" - Tony Clark) Ian D

He was white and marketed towards the pop audience but the point I was making is that Dean Parrish's records are much better than Gary Lewis & The Playboys, Tommy Sands, The Cherry People and Wigan's Ovation. He sounds soulful for a start! That's why some records work for me and other's don't. Dean Parrish is one of my favourite vocalists of all time. Ian D

Nope. Never ever. Likewise "Hawaii Five-O" and other drek. That's not to say that I don't like Poppy Northern Soul by white singers. I love "I Can't Help Loving You" by Paul Anka, "Determination" by Dean Parrish, "I'm Gonna Change" by the Four Seasons, "Stranger In My Arms" - Lynn Randell and even "Surrounded By A Ray Of Sunshine" by Samantha Jones. I just hate pure Pop records which are quite obviously badly contrived and made to order, which all of those were. But admittedly, it's not an exact science...... Ian D

Yuk..... Double Yuk...... Puke City........... Projectile Vomiting......... Ian D

Excellent post Pep and 100% right. I used to openly drool on those rare occasions when I went through your box and realised the sheer beauty of a boxfull of beautiful white demos! Please keep contributing mate. My thoughts are with you. Ian D

They both sound like 100% proper vintage Northern Soul to me. Can't wait to hear the full versions. Great finds Ady! Ian D

I've been really lax in posting the show over the last 6 weeks due to work pressures and a few gigs, so many apologies for everyone who's been chasing playlists and links. Here are the last 3 shows so I can catch up! Six Million Steps Presents The Original Mastercuts Show LIVE with Ian Dewhirst between 2.00-4.00pm on Sunday 4th March 2012 on everyone's favourite Soul station www.starpointradio.com. Featuring...... 1st Hour The Nick Straker Band - A Little Bit Of Jazz - Jimmy The Twin Re-Edit War - The World Is A Ghetto - U.S. Disco Mix The Trammps - Hooked For Life - Martin 'Monster' Aurelio Remix Crown Heights Affair - Say A Payer For Two - Ghosts Of Venice Re-Edit Yasuko Agawa - L.A. Nights - Kharrington Club Mix Two Tons Of Fun - Just Us - Womack Re-Edit The Undisputed Truth - Law Of The Land - Jazzy Jen Re-Edit 2nd Hour The Ideals - The Mighty Lover The Detroit Executives - Cool Off The Dynamics - Yes I Love You Baby Turn Of The Century - Money Can't Jodi Mathis - Don't You Care Anymore Otis Williams - Take Me Back Bill Brandon - Whatever I Am, I'm Yours The Johnny Otis Show feat Barbara Morrison - Hey Boy! I Want Ya Bessie Banks - (Don't You Worry Baby) The Best Is Yet To Come George Benson - This Masquerade - Nightmares On Wax Remix Jermaine Jackson - You Like Me Don't You Collins & Collins - You Know How To Make Me Feel Good Bobby Caldwell - What You Won't Do For Love - Dionne Warwick & The Detroit Spinners - Then Came You - Larry Sanders Re-Edit https://www.sixmillionsteps.com/6MS-...4-Starpoint.mp3 Six Million Steps Presents The Original Mastercuts Show LIVE with Ian Dewhirst between 2.00-4.00pm on Sunday 18th March 2012 on everyone's favourite Soul station www.starpointradio.com. Featuring...... 1st Hour The Trammps - That's Where The Happy People Go - J*Ski Remix The Trammps - I Feel Like I've Been Living (On The Dark Side Of The Moon) Tortured Soul - Don't Hold Me Down Mascara feat Luther Vandross - See You In L.A. - Jazzy Jen Re-Edit The Blackbyrds - Happy Music - Original Remix Raydio - Jack & Jill - Womack Re-Work George Benson - Inside Love (So Personal) Eon - We'll Go On Anthony White feat Millie Jackson - Hey Baby - Sensuous Soul Re-Edit 2nd Hour The Trammps - Hold Back The Night - Scratchnsniff Re-Rub The Trammps - Trusting Heart - Tom Moulton Remix Ronnie Walker - You're The One Barbara Acklin - I Did It - Scratchnsniff Re-Rub Leon Haywood - Consider The Source Cecil Parker - I Think I'll Tell Her Jimmy James - Never Had This Dream Before Al Johnson & Jean Carn - I'm Back For More - Sensuous Soul Re-Edit Kool & The Gang - Too Hot Stephanie Mills - Whatcha Gonna Do With My Loving - Sensuous Soul Re-Edit The Trammps - Where Do We Go From Here - Tom Moulton Remix https://www.sixmillionsteps.com/6MS-...8-Starpoint.mp3 Six Million Steps Presents The Original Mastercuts Show LIVE with Ian Dewhirst between 2.00-4.00pm on Sunday 15th April 2012 on everyone's favourite Soul station www.starpointradio.com. Featuring...... 1st Hour Pagany feat Myles Sanko - Another Star - Roby Arduini & Pagany Soulful Mix Richard Earnshaw Vs Marc Evans - The Way You Love Me Waltereino feat Kereem - I Love Muzik - Alfred Azzetto Classic Mix Junior White & Noelle - Stay - John Morales M&M Main Mix Jill Scott - So In Love With You - Booker T Re-Edit Donald Sheffey - Sweetheart - Kwazi Ngema & KeithBlack Roots Mix Slave - Just A Touch Of Love - Fingerman Re-Edit George Benson - The World Is A Ghetto - Suonho Re-Edit 2nd Hour J.J. Barnes - How Long The Philly Devotions - I Just Can't Say Goodbye - Jimmy DuPre Re-Edit Velvet - Bet You If You Ask Around The Invitations - Look On The Good Side - J*Ski Re-Edit The Supremes - You Can't Stop A Girl In Love Bettye Swan - When The Game Is Played On You - The Apple Scruffs Re-Edit Johnnie Taylor - Shoot For The Stars Valerie Simpson - Silly Wasn't I - Extended Mix Lamont Starr - Float Away - Steppers Mix Thelma Jones - Now That We Found Love Bo Kirkland & Ruth Davis - You're Gonna Get Next To Me - DJ Sensus Remix https://www.sixmillionsteps.com/6MS-...5-Starpoint.mp3 Al will be on for the next 2 weeks and then we'll be rotating every other week touch wood. I look forward to seeing loads of people at the Baltic Soul Weekender in 10 days! Toodle Pip! Ian D

I actually had a dig around the internet to see if I could find a radio or TV ad featuring "Cool Off" but drew a blank, so I'm even beginning to wonder if this was a Northern Soul urban myth. It seems a curious set of lyrics to release on a song and not be a song for a drink ad but stranger things have happened I guess...... But "The Mighty Lover" was definitely used for advertising extra-strength condoms right? Ian D

Blimey, what a co-incidence. I posted that Brenda Holloway track up here last week as I'd never heard it before and never even realised the connection. How weird..... Ian D