Harvey's

I worked upstairs in 2, Station Place, which was next door to Harveys, at Sotosound, which was a growing record wholesaler.

Harvey's was a small-ish shop run by Harvey Zeto, who was an energetic, enthusiastic, cheerful, and hard-working guy with a love for soul music. I'd often hear "Joy And Pain" by Maze blasting out from his shop door.

He had a sign on the wall saying something like, "Heaven helps those who help themselves, but Heaven help anyone helping themselves to anything in this shop."

After a year or so, Sotosound moved to larger premises in King's Cross, so we lost touch. As far as I can tell, however, Harvey later switched to jewellery.

I actually am Harvey who used to own this reggae store. I'm now 76 years old and still bang out reggae from days gone by. Soul as well. Frankie Beverly RIP. Music still touches my soul and keeps me young.