John Moffatt

Eyup Bri, glad you like it too. If I can get a vinyl copy it might get a spin at t'Wesh. Should go down well. Sithee soon. John

That's the one. Quite corny by today's measures, but the class comes across. Wonder if it's been releaseed on DVD somewhere, like so much other old footage has over the last few years.

Cheers for that. It looks like there are 3 versions of this brilliant song, so there's a bit of searching to do . Have you seen the You-Tube clip that, after a still photograph or two, eventually runs some live performance footage. It looks like American TV stuff, possibly Night Train or something similar. The quality's poor, but you get the feel of it. John

Hi Smudger Don't worry about causing confusion, we now know there are at least 3 versions of this song, so that's an increase in knowledge. How sad - even more research to do on another otherwise totally boring day at work . I am told that Billy Stewart appeared at the King Mojo here in Sheffield, but I was still at school (just), had no money, and no idea. A couple of my slightly older mates went in the days just before it closed, but I had no chance. That was perhaps the same tour when he appeared in Doncaster. I should be seeing Joe next Friday and Sunday at the Horti and Washington, so I'll try to remember to ask him. Thanks again for all the info and chat, it's been great mate. John

Hi, To all who have provided information, especially those who agree with me, (though I still respect the views of those that don't), thank you very much. I have 45s of the various Billy Stewart tracks that have been recommended. They are all tremendous, in my view. The extended Summertime would be an interesting addition, so I'll see what I can unearth. Again, as is normal, ask a question, and the passion and knowledge of Soulies comes at you from all corners. Fantastic. All the best John

Thanks a lot Smudger. I'll get the searchparty out. John

Tony, I don't really want to get into whether or not any particular individual likes the record. I don't care. We're all different and that kind of discussion never comes to any sort of worthwhile conclusion. Personally I love it, but that's of no consequence, 'cos my opinion isn't worth a bean to someone else. I just want to know where it came fom. Cheers John

Hi All, I've just been listening to an extended (5 min) version of Billy Stewart's 'Summertime' on You Tube. Does anyone know if this is an LP version, or simply an unreleased studio edit, or anything at all about it. If you haven't heard it, go get an earfull, it's stunning. Thanks a lot John