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Wondered how long it would be before Sir Cliff got a record played on the Northern Soul scene! Although, looking at his sales list, does anyone know the Megatone single he's got? Looks interesting for the B-side, and for the label itself: https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BOBBIE-DEE-Rare-Snotty-R-B-Soul-Dancer-45-Megatone-VG_W0QQitemZ290373577262QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMusic_on_Vinyl?hash=item439b9d2a2e And these buy it now bits look interesting: https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AL-GREENE-Northern-Soul-45-on-Hot-Line-Dont-Leave-Me_W0QQitemZ300365862390QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMusic_on_Vinyl?hash=item45ef3355f6 https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/OLYMPICS-Northern-Soul-45-Philly-Dog-Western-Movies_W0QQitemZ300365854063QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMusic_on_Vinyl?hash=item45ef33356f https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/IMPRESSIONS-Doowop-promo-45-on-Abner-The-Gift-Of-Love_W0QQitemZ300370365663QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMusic_on_Vinyl?hash=item45ef780cdf

Wasn't this covered up as Harry Krishner and the Go-Go-Vinders?

Probably his mates bidding it up for him. Actually, looking at their sales and purchases, I think we could probably be looking at a female seller here! Not that it should tip anything in their favour though..........

Definitely an Atlantic mispress - sadly, they didn't mispress the better side of the Drifters 45 IMO!

Some LP only tracks from me: FREDA PAYNE: On Easy Street (How Do You Say I Don't Love You Anymore) BOBBY BLAND: Sweet Lips Of Joy (A Touch Of The Blues) THE TOYS: Deserted (Lovers Concerto) TOMMY NAVARRO: I'm Comin' On Back (Twist Around The Town) TEMPESTS: Just about every track on Would You Believe TYRONE THOMAS: Baby Can't You See (alternate take) (Free Angela) DEON JACKSON: I'm Telling You (Love Makes The World Go Round) Plus, let's not forget those excellent Motown compilations on Music For Pleasure / Sounds Superb, each one of which contains at least one unissued track or cover version!

Thanks for a little muggin'.

And they are, supposedly, bloody rare as well!

Yes - I think Keb and Guy played an Emi of this in the mid '80s. I think the first official release of this was on one of the Kent Shrine comp LPs.

I can remember some of Keb Darge's regular theme tune records, which he always started his spots off with for a couple of years (these were all covered up, of course): 1983 Look Ahead - Gordon Keith Where Can My Baby Be - The Martells 1984 That Lonely Night - George Jackson Just Wait & See - Little John 1985 It Hurts Too Much To Cry - H. B. Barnum Keep Her Guessing - Arthur Alexander 1986 Gonna Hang On In There Girl - Jesse Davis

"Sugar Sugar" is only a pop cover version of "Come On & Stop" by Marv Johnson with different lyrics anyway!

Equally as interesting is to note one of their climbers; "Anything That You Do" by Chapter Five - the A- side to "You Can't Mean It"!!

Here are some nice US and UK LPs - P&P: £3 in UK. OVERSEAS (EUROPE): £8. OUTSIDE EUROPE: £10. Please PM me to reserve any items, or to enquire about track listings. Items held for THREE DAYS ONLY. I accept PayPal (no fees), cheque or PO. US LPs BOBBY BLAND: A Touch Of The Blues (STEREO Duke/ABC) £20 Mid-'70s issue with the ABC design label. Features "Sweet Lips Of Joy" and, of course, the alternate stereo remix/re-recording of "Shoes") COVER: EX (BB hole bottom right). RECORD: EX++ LOU RAWLS: Too Much (STEREO Capitol) £8 Features "It's An Uphill Climb To The Bottom", "Dead End Street (with monologue intro)". COVER: VG (writing on front and some corner seam splits). RECORD: EX (writing on label) JR. WALKER & THE ALL STARS: Soul Session (Soul) £10 "Good Rockin'", "Brainwasher" etc.... COVER: VG (some front wear and 2" back seam split). RECORD: EX+ OTIS REDDING & LITTLE JOE CURTIS: Here Comes Some Soul (STEREO Somerset) £10 "She's Alright", "Tuff Enuff" etc........ COVER: VG (4" top seam split from opening). RECORD: EX VARIOUS: A Package of 16 Original Big Hits (Motown) £15 Lovely US only compilation from 1963 with "Contract On Love" - Little Stevie Wonder, "Your Heart Belongs To Me" - The Supremes, "Love Me All The Way" - Kim Weston,. etc.... COVER: VG++. RECORD: EX- (vinyl flaw does not affect playing, also 4" light mark on Side 2 which cannot be heard). UK LPs WOODY HERMAN: Light My Fire (STEREO Chess) £15 One for the funk people - "Light My Fire", "Here I Am Baby" "I Say A Little Prayer" etc..... COVER: EX. RECORD: EX THE SUPREMES: The Supremes Sing Motown (STEREO Tamla Motown) £10 "You Keep Me Hangin' On", "I Guess I'll Always Love You", "I'll Turn To Stone", "There's No Stopping Us Now" etc..... COVER: EX-. RECORD: EX+ RUFUS THOMAS: Walking The Dog (London) £12 "The Dog", "Ooh-Poo-Pah-Doo" etc..... COVER: VG (2" repaired tear on front cover from opening). RECORD: EX- / VG+ (couple of barely audible light scratches on Side 2, name written in pencil on label) OTIS REDDING & CARLA THOMAS: King & Queen (Stax) £10 "Tramp", "Knock On Wood", "It Takes Two" etc...... COVER: VG+. RECORD: EX- OTIS REDDING: The Soul Album (Atlantic) £12 "Chain Gang", "Treat Her Right", "634-5789" etc...... COVER: EX. RECORD: EX+

Really glad to hear Dawn and Nick are doing well. Can't remember when I last saw them, though it was definitely well over 2 years ago. If you're out there, drop us a text or a PM here - don't lose touch, whatever you do guys! PS - Elaine sends her love to you all xx

It was the 'Royal Vibes' version with the xylophone intro (minus the Butch Baker laughter) that the All Night Band covered. PS: Anyone know the origins of the "Sabre Dance" B-side? Not a bad version from what I can remember (27 years since I last had and heard it!).

If a brother loses faith, you've got to put him right, so........... WARN A BROTHER!

Don't know if it helps, but judging by my old Atco distributed demo, these date from April 1970.

Think the Lost Soul on Raven (I'm Gonna Hurt You) goes for around £250 - £300.

Hi Gareth, The Bobbie Smith discography on the site I've just posted the link of seems to pigeon-hole her as the same person who was with the Dream Girls. https://www.blogg.org/blog-65325-themes-dream_girls__bobbie_smith___the_-259971.html

And while I'm at it, here's a great site full of pics and discographies, where the Dream Girls pic came from. https://www.blogg.org/blog-65325.html

This will answer part of your question Gareth. Here's Bobbie Smith & The Dream Girls (but I don't know who's who).

But is it a vinyl MP3, or a styrene MP3?

These are the 6 legal releases/demos of Bobbie Smith that I know of. All are pressed on styrene: 1. Demo, white label with black lettering, lined 2. Demo, white label with red lettering, lined 3. Issue, white label with black lettering, no lines 4. Issue, black label with silver lettering, lined 5. Issue, black label with silver lettering, 'fat, squareish' typeface on title, lined (see pic below from Popsike). 6. Issue, black label with silver lettering, no lines As far as known, the 'no lines' (No. 3) only exists as a white issue, without the 'Promotional copy/Not for sale' text. Some demos are date stamped 'Oct 1964' BOOTLEG As for No. 3, but pressed on vinyl

I have to concur - the one on Ebay is definitely the real deal. The only boots of these from the mid-80s were NEVER lined.

Now here's something a little bit different - "Baby Please Don't Go / Just Leave Me Alone" by Jo Ann Henderson on a Phonograph 78! Please PM your offers over £40. This is ideal for those looking for something a little out of the ordinary, even more so for those who collect or can play 78s - condition is EX. Auction closes on Friday 6 November at 7pm. P&P: UK - £8. Overseas - £15. This is because 78s are fragile, and have to be packaged in much the same way as a tea-set. I accept PayPal (no fees), cheque or cash at your own risk. Thanks, Gene

Is there any truth in the rumour that the single was given away free at one of their local gigs?