By HW (12.110.192.128 - 12.110.192.128) on Thursday, July 11, 2002 - 06:03 pm:

Anyone out there who has a complete 45's discography of all the MOTOWN single releases from the Detroit era in Microsoft EXCEL, please raise yo' hand.

By Vickie (152.163.189.129 - 152.163.189.129) on Thursday, July 11, 2002 - 08:14 pm:

Harry,
When I first started my project I printed everything from these sites..Dunno if it helps you at all...I don't have it on exel though..just paper copies in a binder

http://members.chello.se/seabear/Tamla1.html
http://members.chello.se/seabear/detroit1.htm

Vickie

By Bradburger (172.181.191.177 - 172.181.191.177) on Thursday, July 11, 2002 - 08:18 pm:

Harry

You may want to ask Reg Bartlette. He's the guy who wrote the impressive 'Motown by Master Number' book.

He has posted on this forum a few times.

Cheers

Paul

By Bradburger (172.181.191.177 - 172.181.191.177) on Thursday, July 11, 2002 - 08:24 pm:

I meant to say if you want his e-mail see the "Motown Memorabilia for sale" thread on this forum.

Cheers

Paul

By HW (12.110.192.128 - 12.110.192.128) on Thursday, July 11, 2002 - 08:46 pm:

I have spoken with Reg on a few things, including this one. Thanks. I'l check back with him.

By HW (68.37.217.106 - 68.37.217.106) on Friday, July 12, 2002 - 02:04 am:

Thanks to the people who responded privately. I am on my way.

WOW

what an amazing world we are in these days

By nikki (24.46.200.124 - 24.46.200.124) on Monday, July 15, 2002 - 01:39 am:

Hi all, I checked out the Tamla web site listed above and found this listed on it:

"Tamla 54024 A
Chico Leverette Solid Sender Jun-59
First Tamla issue on the 54000 series. Berry Gordy's song on Jackie Wilson, "Reet Petite", was released on Brunswick 55024.
That is why the first issue start with this strange number.
Tamla 54024 B
Chico Leverette I'll Never Love Again Jun-59
Two different records issued on same number.
Tamla 54024 A
Swinging Tigers Snake Walk - Part 1 Jun-59
Tamla 54024 B
Swinging Tigers Snake Walk - Part 2 Jun-59
Pressed in very limited quantities for distribution in the Detroit area."

This is the first time I knew that Chico's song was on the same label number as another group/song. I couldn't even find a listing for the Swinging Tigers Snake Walk in the "Off the Record" discography that I have (unless I missed it somewhere). I would LOVE to see a copy of that 45 - Swinging Tigers - Snake Walk. Would one of you very helpful and knowledgable folk here PLEASE post a picture of this record!!! Is this a vocal group or a band? Does anyone have an RA file of it? If so, would be so appreciative if I could hear it (please send to Dowoplady@aol.com)! I can't find this group or listing in any other discography that I have. Any help in any way would be appreciated. Chico, did you know that your Solid Sender shared the # with someone else?????!!!!!

In harmony,

Nikki

By John Lester (195.93.32.187 - 195.93.32.187) on Monday, July 15, 2002 - 06:30 pm:

What on earth is a RA file?

What happened to playing songs on a RP..a record player!!! LOL!

By Ritchie (62.254.0.6 - 62.254.0.6) on Monday, July 15, 2002 - 06:39 pm:

John

An RA file is a piece of new (retro) technology which enables webmasters to offer downloads of music files in a format which sounds like Radio Luxembourg. ;o)

By John Lester (213.1.129.199 - 213.1.129.199) on Monday, July 15, 2002 - 09:14 pm:

Thank you Ritchie....but I am still none the wiser!!

I shall just have to accept that I am a thicko.

I shall go back to playing my "CD" or maybe dig out a "TMG" and play it on a "HMV" player

LOL

By nikki (24.46.200.124 - 24.46.200.124) on Tuesday, July 16, 2002 - 01:36 am:

I'm sorry to have caused confusion with my RA request regarding the Swinging Tigers on Tamla. If you have it on a CD, please give me the NAME of the CD, so I can go out and purchase it (and then I can hear the song)! Also I am looking for INFORMATION on this particular artist/group! Any help would be appreciated. Thanx again. Nikki

By john lester (213.1.134.128 - 213.1.134.128) on Tuesday, July 16, 2002 - 01:03 pm:

Oooo..err Nikki

I only have it on cassette....but I wish I had the record co sif I did, I wouldn't have to worry about a pension for my retirement