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A solid attempt at capturing the atmosphere of those early days and the subsequent development of 'Black' music in the UK. A good editor is always useful in helping a writer to polish an article to a professional standard. With that help this one could sing even louder and clearer than it does.

A solid attempt at capturing the atmosphere of those early days and the subsequent development of 'Black' music in the UK. A good editor is always useful in helping a writer to polish an article to a professional standard. With that help this one could sing even louder and clearer than it does.

Excellent article - well put together and a very good read. Billboard is an essential archive for anyone looking to do a bit of info digging on artists, labels and the music industry as a whole. It's been a great source of information for me about Loma Records. I have to admit to missing the item on the Billy Storm sales, but that just goes to show what a real treasure trove it is. Keep looking and you're sure to find out something else you didn't know. Through the Google Books archive of Billboard, I came across a number of Loma trade ads, which I've subsequently been able to track down physical copies of. Without a doubt, it's one of the greatest musical resources on the web.

My copy arrived in the Netherlands today. I have to say it looks jaw-droppingly good.

My copy arrived in the Netherlands today. I have to say it looks jaw-droppingly good.

Welcome, Elaine. What can you tell us about this CD, how you went about getting it together and what motivated you to do so?

Welcome, Elaine. What can you tell us about this CD, how you went about getting it together and what motivated you to do so?

Hey, Calum, it might sound an odd question, but are you the same person who set up a Silhouettes website a few years ago and also used to frequent the WebmasterWorld forums?

Hey, Calum, it might sound an odd question, but are you the same person who set up a Silhouettes website a few years ago and also used to frequent the WebmasterWorld forums?

The man's contribution to music was immense. The legacy he leaves us serves as a wonderful monument to his unique genius. Long live Jerry Ragovoy.

The man's contribution to music was immense. The legacy he leaves us serves as a wonderful monument to his unique genius. Long live Jerry Ragovoy.

Bob, you confirm exactly what the 'Band on the Wall' website states (Band on the Wall being one of the organisers/sponsors)... Band-On-The-Wall

Bob, you confirm exactly what the 'Band on the Wall' website states (Band on the Wall being one of the organisers/sponsors)... Band-On-The-Wall

I would advise the photographer that if they wish to capture the essence of the Northern Soul scene today then they should put away their camera and just exhibit this entire thread instead!

I would advise the photographer that if they wish to capture the essence of the Northern Soul scene today then they should put away their camera and just exhibit this entire thread instead!

It's amazing how in the commercial world anyone can be deemed a success or not based on simple monetary values. Yet, with talents like this, record sales, chart hits, or whatever measures you care to use in the short term are completely meaningless. Here, in this small corner of the internet, unlike the rest of the outside world, quality of talent is appreciated over the long term and, like the finest of wines we find it gets better with age. When the last of the fine vintage is gone though, it is indeed a sad day as we can now only savour the memories, remember the past. In this moment of sadness for a talent lost, let's all hear it.

It's amazing how in the commercial world anyone can be deemed a success or not based on simple monetary values. Yet, with talents like this, record sales, chart hits, or whatever measures you care to use in the short term are completely meaningless. Here, in this small corner of the internet, unlike the rest of the outside world, quality of talent is appreciated over the long term and, like the finest of wines we find it gets better with age. When the last of the fine vintage is gone though, it is indeed a sad day as we can now only savour the memories, remember the past. In this moment of sadness for a talent lost, let's all hear it.

Completely sold out at the Paradiso in Amsterdam on a drizzly Monday night. Sharon Jones is dynamite on stage and the crowd were wild for her and the band. Shame we could hardly see a thing though. We got there a bit late (a 13km cycle ride through the mist-filled woods of Amsterdam) and were at the back of the hall. There was no room to move - and the Dutch are the tallest nation in the world!

Completely sold out at the Paradiso in Amsterdam on a drizzly Monday night. Sharon Jones is dynamite on stage and the crowd were wild for her and the band. Shame we could hardly see a thing though. We got there a bit late (a 13km cycle ride through the mist-filled woods of Amsterdam) and were at the back of the hall. There was no room to move - and the Dutch are the tallest nation in the world!

Will be seeing them 1st November at the Paradiso in Amsterdam!

Will be seeing them 1st November at the Paradiso in Amsterdam!

He would have been playing the Paradiso in Amsterdam, on Tuesday. (Funnily enough, we were at the Paradiso box office last night, looking to get tickets for Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings on 1st November.)

He would have been playing the Paradiso in Amsterdam, on Tuesday. (Funnily enough, we were at the Paradiso box office last night, looking to get tickets for Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings on 1st November.)

Informative, impressive, compelling and inspired! A marvellous job for which I take my hat off to you!