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Not sure Steve, my mate has the 7 and he says its different, agreed the LP cut is brilliant. Kev

And what a f-----g record, still play the proverbial arse off the tape it was on that Rob gave me. Also notice Unlimited Four unissued track "Baby don,t you do it" in Refo, I have a version on tape from Rob but lost listing, it sounds different to Unlimite Four and absolutely brilliant, don,t know if this has been a subject matter previously but does anyone know who its by. Kev

Jumped the gun, not sorted, help still required, anyone ? Kev

Any one got Lou Courtney LP "I,m in need of love" 1st issue for sale. PM if you can help. Cheers Kev

Thanks chaps, looks like I am sorted, agreed, great record. Kev

Looking for a copy of Doris Duke-Woman of the Ghetto-Sam Anyone help, please PM me Kev

Sonny Ace-Little Girl-Cobra Demo Excellent condition plays mint £300 + £5 special post Don,t do paypal Pm me if interested Kev

NU-RONS - ALL MY LIFE - NU-RON - Thanks for posting it up Bri, incredible Kev

Some great points there Richard, the "researching and hunting down" aspect applies to a lot of genuine soul buffs but as has been previously suggested, some people don,t have an ear for a sound and just follow what the so called names play, its always bugged me when so and so plays a record, the response seems to be "well if he's playing it it must be a good record" when in actual fact a "lesser name" can play the exact same record and it goes almost ignored, example being The Flairs, "You got to Steal it", I have immense respect for the guy who played it, but its a record that has been around for years (flip is incredible) and aired numerous times by collector/ DJ,s, then all of a sudden theres a mad scramble for it, sad really. Kev

Here, here Baz, Wee Gee Howard in awesome form. Have you heard the flip to "Whatcha see is what you get", "Thankful for your love" I think Steve Green played it at Lowton on Friday, talk about vision and taste. Kev

Yes indeedy Joan, Guy Heinekens nights at Mexboro, to my memory the best venue, socially and musically that I have been. Kev

Superb choice, but "Born Free" set is equally as good, packed with movers and incredible ballads, big big fave up here in the NE. Kev

Rather Awesome Kev

Thanks Kris Kev

Hello everyone Any Idea on the value of the Skullsnaps Album on GSF (Brown issue) Cheers Kev

Top top group Malc, the above has always been popular up here in the NE but "People want music" just edges it which is saying something however, as Paul has mentioned, the long takes on "Heaven is only" and "Somebody,s got to win" are records that are must haves for all soul fans, also "If somebody cares", another sublime ballad, yes indeed, what a group. Kev

Bang on ! Venues like Just Soul and Room With A View (formerly DDA) are testament to this theory, and incidentally promoted by guys who could play the so called "big tunes" if they wished but prefer to search the vaults of great soul music, most of which are very accessable. Kev

They are all great Mike and to be honest until now The Jaedes was the only one I didn,t know, well its just blown me away, I would have said beforehand The Winstons but Jaedes gets the nod. Kev

Don,t know if he is still doing it but check Times Square Records out in Riverdale, North Bronx, the guy is called Lou Silvani, you would have to ring him or email him first to let him know you are coming, don,t mess his filing system up though or he will throw you out. Kev

Right with you there Joan, boundless enthusiasm and great taste, ask him for a tape and it was there the next week. Kev

Like a dog with a bone me at the moment, thanks for the input everyone, tried doing that Chalky but I am still convinced he was moonlighting, no one actually come up with a definite no yet, Also it was mentioned earlier that why would he do it considering that at the time he was one of the best known R&B singers at the time. On reflection, I don,t think Berry Gordy paid mega money to everyone at the time, possibly Smokey and Miss Ross, also consider that Groovesville had a version of "Still in my heart" by Ruffin in the can, and at the time he did that he must have been still connected to Motown, so I think he has form. Kev

Another example of a guy who draws comparison is William "Wee Gee" Howard, but like Ruffin, he has certain traits in his voice and delivery that set him apart from the imitators. Kev

Was hoping you would get involved Boba, seems like we will never get to know for defo, see what you say about the imitation thing and its a probably a fact that the 2 most imitated sounds are the Temps and the Impressions, only thing is I know when I am listening to Curtis and when I am not no matter how good the imitation is, same goes for Ruffin, I know when I am listening to him and when he is being imitated, this time though its different. Kev

Some very good points there indeed, but its his love of the green and his renowned irrational and unpredictable behaviour that for me add to the conspiracy that for a one off payment perhaps, he may have thought why not, like I said in my original post, there are too many examples in the delivery of Ruffin only traits that give it away. Great contributions so far , anyone else have any thoughts or insight on this. Kev

Cracking contribution, thanks for that, love these kind of stories, something really must have p----d Edwin there. Kev