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An Interview with the great Mike Terry part 2

planetrecords — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:36:46 +0000

Here’s part 2 of the interview

An Interview with the great Mike Terry part 1

planetrecords — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:34:35 +0000

Mike Terry, the greatest baritone saxophonist of all time, sadly passed away in Detroit at the end of October. MIke played sax solos on most of the great Motown classics from the mid sixties and countless others beside, a partial list of which appears below (thanks to Rob Moss). I was recently sent a cassette of an interview with Mike terry recorded around, I’d guess, 1990 maybe, in which he talks about his work in the music industry. So I’ve uploaded it and I hope you enjoy listening to the great man. (Thanks to Kim Styles)

Over 50 non-Motown records featuring Mike Terry’s baritone saxophone that must be heard before expiration – and there are plenty more. In no particular order.

‘Set my heart at ease’ – Mikki Farrow ‘Sweet sherry’/’Hole in the wall’ – J.J. Barnes ‘I must love you’ – Melvin Davis ‘Girls are out to get you’ – The Fascinations ‘Our love (is in the pocket)’ – Darrel Banks/J.J. Barnes ‘What can I do’ – Lorraine Chandler ‘The horse’ – Cliff Nobles and Company ‘SOS (Stop her on sight)’ – Edwin Starr ‘Cool jerk’ – The Capitols ‘Girl across the street’ - Moses Smith ‘Dearly beloved’/’Baby baby take a chance on me’ – Jack Montgomery ‘Peace loving man’/’Don’t lead me on baby’ – Emanuel Laskey ‘Can’t stop looking for my baby’ – Fantastic Four ‘Ain’t nothing but a house party’ – Showstoppers ‘Exus trek’/’If it’s all the same to you babe’ – Luther Ingram ‘Open the door to your heart’ – Darrel Banks ‘Loving you takes all of my time’ – Debonaires ‘Looking for a woman’ – Brooks Brothers ‘I have faith in you’ – Edwin Starr/Doni Burdick ‘Bari track’/’I miss by baby’/’Hit and run’/’Holding hands’ – Rose Battiste ‘Mr. Big Shot’/’I can take care of myself’ – Gene Chandler ‘Sweeter than the day before’ – Valentinos ‘Head and shoulders’ – Patti Young/ ‘Merry go round’ – Tommy Frontera ‘Say it isn’t so’ – Betty Boo ‘Heart trouble’ – Parliaments ‘Frantic escape’ – Innocent Bystanders ‘Headline news’/’Backstreet’/’Agent double O soul’/’You’re my mellow’ – Edwin Starr ‘Put a dime on D9’ – Rotations/ ‘Bobby is my baby’ – Barbara Mason ‘Carlena’ – Just Brothers ‘Honey boy’ – Nella Dodds ‘Goin’ to a happening’ – Tommy Neal/ ‘Spaceland’ – Tony Hestor ‘Not a chance in a million’ – Jock Mitchell ‘Hit and run’ – Rose Battiste ‘I can’t hide it’ – Appreciations ‘She’s wanted (in three States)’ – Larry Clinton ‘Savin’ my love for you’ – Peoples Choice ‘ Love look in her eyes’ – Falcons ‘If you ever walk out of my life’ – Dena Barnes Quick change artist’ – Soul Twins ‘Watch yourself’/‘Just can’t leave you’ – Tony Hestor ‘Love finds a way’ – Margaret Little ‘(This is a) groovy generation’/’Sweet things’ – Billy Kennedy ‘To win your heart’/’Festival time’ – Laura Lee ‘Nothin’ no sweeter than love’ - Carl Carlton ‘Make a change’ – Johnny Rogers ‘Baby boy’ Ja Neen Henry ‘Can’t you see (you’re losing me)’ – Mary Wells ‘I’ll never forget you’ – O’Jays ‘Oooh boy’ – Adorables ‘That’s what you do to me’ – Deon Jackson

A THING OF THE PAST

planetrecords — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 22:13:09 +0000

PHYLLIS DILLON - A THING OF THE PAST BITTY McLEAN - BABY TONIGHT AUGUSTUS PABLO - BELLS OF DEATH DERRICK MORGAN - THE CONQUERER ALTON ELLIS - A FOOL DENNIS ALCAPONE - EAST TO WEST KING EDWARDS ALLSTARS - FOUR SEASONS OF THE YEAR DESMOND DEKKER & THE ACES - FU MAN CHU GLEN, JOE & TREVOR - WAY OF LIFE ALTON ELLIS - HOW CAN I THE WAILERS - SIMMER DOWN (CUT) BABA BROOKS BAND - TEENAGE SKA THE MELODIANS - SWING AND DINE THE GLADIATORS - SWEET SOUL MUSIC PAT KELLY - THE TIME HAS COME THE TECHNIQUES - WHAT AM I TO DO DENNIS ALCAPONE - THEN YOU CAN TELL ME GOODBYE DAVE BARKER - ONLY THE STRONG SURVIVE THE SKATALITES - MISS SKA-CU-LATION JUSTIN HINDS & THE DOMINOES - TRY ME THE CRYSTALITES - TONIGHT

Here Come My Tears Again

planetrecords — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 21:17:13 +0000

Another selection of quality rare soul for you. Connoisseurs everywhere will I’m sure enjoy the last three tracks in particular; mind blowing, heartbreaking soul music of the highest order! Plus a nice little lot of quality mid and uptempo Northern Soul dancers.

CHARLES BRANDY - WITHOUT YOUR LOVE - BLUE CAT LITTLE ANN - WHAT SHOULD I DO (ALTERNATIVE TAKE) - KENT DORIS TROY - BUT I LOVE HIM - UNISSUED THE CHESTERFIELDS - YOU WALKED AWAY - PHILIPS TONI & THE SHOWMEN - TRY MY LOVE - TEN STAR PHYLLIS BROWN - OH BABY - RAINBO TWO PLUS TWO - I’M SURE - VELGO SUSAN BARRETT -IT’S NO SECRET - RCA LP THE KINDLY SHEPHERDS - LEND ME YOUR HAND - CHECKER THE MATTA BABY - DO THE PEARL GIRL - PENNY PAMELA BEATTY - TALKIN’ EYES - TIP BOBBY SANDERS - THE WAY I FEEL - PICK A HIT GLEN MILLER - WHERE IS THE LOVE - DOCTOR BIRD THE JILLETTES - PLEASE SAY YOU LOVE ME - CARBS BILL FREEMAN - I’M NOT GONNA LOSE IT - SOLAND THE PATRON OF THE ARTS - TRUE PATRON OF THE ARTS - PAGE ONE (UK) HAYES COTTON - I’LL BE WAITING - CLAIRE LINDA PENSE & THE NEW INVADERS - I’LL FORGIVE YOU AND FORGET YOU - INVADER DON VARNER - HERE COME MY TEARS AGAIN - DOWN BEAT THE EPSILONS - I’M SO DEVOTED - SHRINE BIG MAYBELLE - OH LORD WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO ME - SCEPTER

SOLID AS A ROCK - Rare & Unissued Northern Soul

planetrecords — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:55:23 +0000

A nice mixture of some rare and interesting Northern dancers…

THE TEMPTATIONS – WHEREVER I LAY MY HAT – UNISSUED

NORMA JENKINS – TRY LOVE – UNISSUED

TWO PLUS TWO – LOOK AROUND – VELGO

THE INCONQUERABLES – FOR YOUR LOVE – FLODAVEUR

JOE JAMA – MY LIFE – OPTIMUM

*SECRET SOUND* (start and ended deliberately faded)

THE GATURS – YEAH YOU’RE RIGHT – GATUR

SHEPPARD BOY – MY ANGEL BABY – INTERNATIONAL HITS

DARLENE LOVE – A LONG WAY TO BE HAPPY – UNISSUED PHILLES

JOE STUBBS & THE ORIGINALS – BABY HIT AND RUN – UNISSUED

THE CONDORS – LET ME DOWN EASY – SHELDON

LULU HOWARD – SHE TOOK MY MAN

MARVELOUS RAY – WHIRLPOOL – ABNER

THE HEADLINERS – HE’S LOOKING FOR A LOVE – LUAU

JOHN ANDREWS & THE LONELY ONES – IT’S JUST LOVE – PARLOPHONE

BRAND NEW FACES – BRAND NEW FACES – LUJANA

CLARENCE C COULTER – I CAN’T FIGHT THE FEELING – DYCO

MR. LUCKY – I WAS BORN TO LOVE YOU – STARDOM

GAIL NEVELS – HE CAN’T DO WITHOUT ME – STAR TRACK

MILTON JAMES – MY LONELY FEELING – DORE

THE ANDANTES – SOLID AS A ROCK – UNISSUED

HERMAN HITSON – LOVE SLIPPED THROUGH MY FINGERS – UNISSUED

HANK HODGE – ONE WAY LOVE – EYE

BEVERLY NOBLE – BETTER OFF WITHOUT YOU - RALLY

IT’S A SCORCHER! Part Two

planetrecords — Tue, 20 May 2008 18:38:28 +0000

THE DYNAMICS – THE BURNER – PUNCH

JIMMY CLIFF – KING OF KINGS – ISLAND

PHYLLIS DILLON – LOVE IS ALL I HAD – TROJAN

THE WAILERS – HYPOCRITES – TUFF GONG

SHENLEY DUFFUS – RUKUMBINE – ISLAND

DERRICK MORGAN & GEORGE DEKKER – ME NAH GIVE UP – PYRAMID

BABA BROOKS BAND – GIRLS TOWN SKA – SKA BEAT

THE UNIQUES – LOVE AND DEVOTION – GAS

DOBBY DOBSON – I WASN’T BORN YESTERDAY – BIG

SCOTTY & THE CRYSTALITES – SESAME STREET – SONG BIRD

DERRICK HARRIOTT – THE LOSER – ISLAND

SIR LORD COMIC – THE GREAT WUGA WUGA – DOCTOR BIRD

BABA BROOKS – VITAMIN A – ISLAND

THE PIONEERS – REGGAE BEAT – BLUE CAT

GLEN ADDAMS – COOL COOL ROCKSTEADY – COLLINS DOWNBEAT

THE TECHNIQUES – YOU DON’T CARE – TREASURE ISLE

LYNN TAIT – WAY OF LIFE – BLUE CAT

IT’S A SCORCHER! Part One

planetrecords — Tue, 20 May 2008 13:34:32 +0000

SCOTTY & DERRICK – RIDDLE I THIS – SONG BIRD

AUSTIN FAITHFUL – I AM LOSING YOU – BLUE CAT

ERIC MORRIS – SAMMY DEAD – PARLOPHONE

KENTRICK PATRICK – DON’T STAY OUT LATE – ISLAND

THE HEPTONES – ONLY SIXTEEN – STUDIO 1

ALTON ELLIS – LIVE AND LEARN – STUDIO 1

BIG YOUTH – HIT THE ROAD JACK – TROJAN

U-ROY & THE PARAGONS – TIDE IS HIGH – TREASURE ISLE

BUSTERS ALL STARS – JET 707 – BLUE BEAT

LAUREL AITKEN & THE BLUE BEATS – BAR TENDER – BLUE BEAT

THE FUGITIVES WITH JOE JOE – THE LECTURE – DOCTOR BIRD

SHORTY – PRESIDENT MASH UP THE RESIDENT – GREEN DOOR

THE PIONEERS – EASY COME EASY GO – BEVERLEYS

LLOYD & DEVON – RED BUM BALL – ISLAND

I.ROY & THE JUMPERS – HOT BOMB – GREEN DOOR

MARCIA GRFFITHS – TELL ME NOW – GAS

THE SKATALITES – LUCKY SEVEN – ISLAND

CLEETHORPES PIER ALLNIGHTER 1975 part 2

planetrecords — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 18:44:27 +0000

Here’s part 2 of the Cleethorpes 75 tape (see part 1 for full details)

CLEETHORPES PIER ALLNIGHTER 1975

planetrecords — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 17:46:37 +0000

Fantastic memories here from a legendary Northern Soul venue. The DJ is Pep and the sounds include Danny Monday, Delreys Inc, World Column, The Crow, King Errison, Mel Britt and loads more Cleethorpes classics…you can even hear the sound of dancing feet on the pier floor. There are two parts to this, second part will go up soon.

Ska Ska Ska

planetrecords — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 16:00:46 +0000

Another selection of tip-top blistering authentic ska selections from the 60’s.

PETER TOUCH & THE W’S – DON’T LOOK BACK – RIO

TOMMY McCOOK – SKA JAM – RIO

JOE HIGGS – I AM THE SONG – ISLAND

OWEN & LEON SILVERA – WANT ME COCK – ISLAND

THE ZODIACS – RENEGADE – ISLAND

PRINCE BUSTER – UNDER ARREST – BLUE BEAT

DON DRUMMOND – COOLIE BOY – ISLAND

ALTON ELLIS – MOUTH A MASSY – RANDYS

ANDY & JOEY – YOU’RE WONDERING NOW – R & B

BABA BROOKS – TEENAGE SKA – ISLAND

BYRON LEE – FRANKENSTEIN – SOUL

KING SPARROW – BEGGARS HAVE NO CHOICE – ISLAND

PETER TOUCH & THE W’S – RASTA SHOOK THEM UP – DOCTOR BIRD

PETER TOUCH & THE W’S – HOOLIGAN – ISLAND

BUSTERS ALL STARS – SEVEN DUPPY – BLUE BEAT

ROLAN ALPHONSO – SKA WITH RINGO – DOCTOR BIRD

SIR LORD COMIC – SKAING WEST – DOCTOR BIRD

THE SKATALITES – BALL O’ FIRE – ISLAND

THE SKATALITES – DICK TRACY – ISLAND

THE SKATALITES – KILLER DILLER - ISLAND

Rock To The Beat (Humpty Dumpty meets Dracula!)

planetrecords — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 17:35:39 +0000

Another scintillating selection of ska, rocksteady and reggae, all dubbed from the original scratchy vinyl just like they should be!

THE SOUL VENDORS - THE HAPPY ORGAN - STUDIO ONE WINSTON WILLIAMS - LOVE VERSION - JACKPOT JUNIOR BYLES - RASTA NO PICKPOCKET - UPSETTER PRINCE FRANCIS - ROCKFORT SHOCK - IRONSIDE THE INVADERS - SOULFUL MUSIC - STUDIO ONE ALTON ELLIS - I’M JUST A GUY - STUDIO ONE ALVA LEWIS - RETURN HOME - CALTONE BABA BROOKS - BABY ELEPHANT WALK - RANDYS BABA BROOKS - DUCK SOUP - ISLAND CORNELL CAMPBELL - GIVE ME LOVE - GREEN DOOR DAWN PENN - YOU DON’T LOVE ME - STUDIO ONE DELROY WILSON - I DON’T KNOW WHY - COXSONE DENNIS ALCAPONE - ROCK TO THE BEAT - DUKE REID DERRICK HARRIOTT - DO I WORRY - ISLAND DESMOND DEKKER - DRACULA - BLACK SWAN DON LEE - LEE’S SPECIAL - ISLAND ERIC MORRIS - HUMPTY DUMPTY - BLUE BEAT I-ROY - HOT BOMB - GREEN DOOR JOE WHITE - I’M SO PROUD - BLUE CAT LYNN TAIT - WAY OF LIFE - BLUE CAT

The Birth Of Reggae 1968-69

planetrecords — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 13:48:58 +0000

In late 1967 / early 1968, the soulful sound of rocksteady gave way to the next phase in Jamaican music - the new uptempo sound which was to become known internationally as REGGAE. Here are some classic sounds from that early period, along with rarities which appeared during the following 12 months in early 1969.

AUSTIN FAITHFUL - I AM LOSING YOU - BLUE CAT AUSTIN FAITHFUL - UNCLE JOE - BLUE CAT BOBBY FRANCIS - CHAIN GANG - JJ CLANCYS ALLSTARS - C.N. EXPRESS - PAMA ROY SHIRLEY - DANCE THE REGGAY - JJ DERRICK HARRIOTT - BEEN SO LONG - BIG SHOT DERRICK MORGAN - ME NAH GIVE UP - PYRAMID ERIC BARNET - THE HORSE - GAS JONNY ORGAN - DON JUAN - CAMEL LAUREL AITKEN - RISE AND FALL - JJ THE MAYTALS - NIGHT AND DAY - TROJAN PAT KELLY - NEVER GIVE UP - GAS PRINCE BUSTER - DOCTOR RODNEY - FAB SIR GIBBS (THE PIONEERS) - PEOPLE GRUDGEFUL - AMALGAMATED THE GAYLETTS - IF YOU CAN’T BE GOOD BE CAREFUL - BIG SHOT THE MAYTONES - CALL YOU UP - BLUE CAT

End Of An Era - The Last Night at Wigan Casino

planetrecords — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 19:57:05 +0000

Here’s the final 45 minutes or so from the very last allnighter held at Wigan Casino in 1981. If you visited the Casino and still have fond memories of it - I’d grab a hanky if I were you because the atmosphere on this tape will bring a tear to your eye. Probably.

A Night At Wigan Casino

planetrecords — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:23:15 +0000

fantastic stuff from September 1974….only 43 minutes worth but do keep listening to the end for some great atmosphere and surprise tracks. The purists may find some of the selections bizarre in this day and age, but it was all good fun back then.

Northern Soul Power Cuts part 2

planetrecords — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 11:17:42 +0000

Some more rarities and goodies, again, more for testing really.

1 Jones & Blumenberg – The Right Track

2 Jon Ford – You Got Me Where You Want Me

3 Bobby James – I Really Love You

4 Don Hysong – Soul Searcher

5 Patrice Holloway – Touch Of Venus

6 Bobby Sanders – The Way I Feel

7 Brand New Faces – Brand New Faces

8 Cal Green – I’ll Give You Just A Little More Time

9 Howard Tate – You’re Looking Good

10 Paul Walters & The 521 Band – I Know What Loves About

11 Thornton Sisters – I Keep Forgetting

12 Timmy Carr – Workin’

13 Tommy Jay – Tender Love

14 Two Plus Two – I’m Sure

15 Two Plus Two – Look Around

16 Voices Incorporated – Thinkin’

17 Young Brothers - Baby

NORTHERN SOUL Power Cuts

planetrecords — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 21:07:19 +0000

The corny name is because there literally was a power cut while I was recording this which knocked everything out for over an hour…anyway here’s a shortish podcast featuring some oldies, some newies and some of the rarest records on the planet!

1. Frankie & The Damons - Man From Soul (1:57)

2. Trends - Not Too Old To Cry (2:26)

3. Dickie Wonder - Nobody Knows (2:25)

4. Milton James - My Lonely Feeling (2:25)

5. Toni & the Showmen - Try My Love (2:56)

6. Mello Souls - We Can Make It (2:37)

7. Ducky & The Glo-Liters - Over And Over (2:33)

8. Robert Tanner - Sweet Memories (2:15)

9. Norma Jenkins - Try Love Just One More Time (1:55)

10. Paul Peek - I’m Movin’ Uptown (2:24)

11. Contours - Jealousy Is Creeping Up On Me (2:44)

12. Lareine Lamar - That’s Not The Way To Love (2:22)

13. Condors – Let Me Down Easy (2:13)

14. Classic – So Glad I Found You (2:26)

15. Roy Roberts - I Know What to Do to Satisfy You (2:09)

16. Homer Banks – Sweetie Pie (2:07)

17. Flash McKinley – I’ll Rescue You (2:41)

18. Vince Apollo / I bear witness (2:45)

19. Big Don’s Rebellion – It Was True (2:33)

Double Shot Ska Special

planetrecords — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 13:28:21 +0000

Here is a 20 track test podcast from the collection