What´s new from Soul4Real? Two new volumes of the Reserva Especial series are out, this time dedicated to the legendary Stax/Volt label. The first volume includes three originally unreleased tracks by Johnnie Taylor, Veda Brown, and Ruby Johnson — available for the first time on 7” — plus a much-loved song by Judy Clay that was previously only available on a double LP. The second volume features four originally unreleased tracks by Mavis Staples, Otis Redding, William Bell, and Eddie Floyd — als
Pre-order from November 5th at https://5767.co.uk/shop/ Back Cover Text Whether your first experience of Northern Soul was trying to backdrop to a scratchy cassette at the youth club or nodding to the beat and trying not to stare at the spinners and swallow-divers in a regional ballroom in the wee hours, you'll probably be asking yourself (like me and Marvin) -what's going on? Who are these people on the web, peddling this insipid travesty of what has been our passion for decades? How did the scene become the preserve of pretty young things? And what the hell can I do about it? In this book, Paul Sadot exposes the social media interpretation of Northern Soul for what it is - theft. A heist of perhaps the most underground movement in British popular culture. Drawing on 40 years' experience as a dancer, record collector and DJ in the soul scene, Sadot interrogates the influencers and calls out the 21st century custodians of a culture which they have cheapened and faked for personal gain. Honest, incisive and entertaining, Insta(nt) Soul hits back at the tide of blandness that has stultified the scene and packed it in a pretty parcel of cosy nostalgia for smartphone surfers. Hobie Sconner - The Gutter and Stars ISBN 978-1-80605-157-1 978 1806051571 Also, more information at https://www.paulsadot.com/instant-soul A SPINNERS Publication
A new album release from Ace Records, 'Two decades of the high priestess of soul's career on singles, with the emphasis on 'soul'.' Nina Simone - Let It All Out - Selected Singles 1961-1978 - XXQLP2 163 / CDTOP 1673 Available now via cd and double lp format, tracks and more below Release Notes ‘Icon’ is an overused word when it comes to describing singers and musicians, but when it comes to Nina Simone there are few artists that the word describes more accurately. The ‘High Priestess Of Soul’ is surely one of the most iconic singers of the 20th century, and one whose fame and acclaim stretches far beyond conventional black American music circles. Nina Simone has featured on Ace and Kent CDs before but this is the first time she’s had one all to herself. “Let It All Out” is the first and only Nina Simone collection to draw repertoire from every label she recorded for between the late 1950s to the late 1970s. Full details via Cd https://www.acerecords.co.uk/let-it-all-out-selected-singles-1961-1978
SIDE ONE 1. WORK SONG 2.33 Produced by Cal Lampley. Colpix CP 197 (1961) 2. GIN HOUSE BLUES 3.00 Produced by Cal Lampley. Colpix CP 608 (1961) 3. COME ON BACK, JACK 2.14 Produced by Stu Phillips. Colpix CL 614 (1961) 4. MY BABY JUST CARES FOR ME 3.38 Bethlehem 45-3031 (1962) 5. I PUT A SPELL ON YOU 2.33 Arranged and produced by Hal Mooney. Philips 40286 (1965) 6. DON'T LET ME BE MISUNDERSTOOD 2.43 Produced by Hal Mooney. Arranged and conducted by Horace Ott. Philips 40232 (1964) SIDE TWO 1. EITHER WAY I LOSE 2.44 Produced by Hal Mooney. Arranged and conducted by Horace Ott. Philips 40337 (1965) 2. BREAK DOWN AND LET IT ALL OUT 2.37 Produced by Hal Money. Arranged and conducted by Horace Ott. Philips 40337 (1965) 3. DON'T YOU PAY THEM NO MIND 3.02 Arranged and produced by Hal Mooney. Philips 40418 (1966) 4. DO I MOVE YOU 2.43 Produced by Danny Davis. RCA Victor 47-9120 (1967) 5. IT BE'S THAT WAY SOMETIME 2.54 Produced by Danny Davis. Arranged and conducted by Sammy Lowe. RCA Victor 47-9286 (1967) 6. TO LOVE SOMEBODY 2.37 Produced by Danny Davis. Arranged by Jimmy Wisner. RCA Victor 47-9447 (1968) SIDE THREE 1. WHY? (THE KING OF LOVE IS DEAD) 5.31 Produced by Joe Rene. Arranged by Nina Simone. RCA Victor 47-9532 (1968) 2. DO WHAT YOU GOTTA DO 3.34 Produced by Joe Rene for Stroud Productions and Enterprises Inc. Arranged and Conducted by Horace Ott. RCA Victor 47-9602 (1968) 3. AIN'T GOT NO; I GOT LIFE (US SINGLE VERSION) 2.51 Produced by Stroud Productions and Enterprises Inc. Arranged and conducted by Horace Ott. RCA Victor 47-9686 (1968) 4. REAL REAL 2.18 Produced by Danny Davis. RCA Victor 47-9686 (1967) 5. SUZANNE 4,17 Produced by Stroud Productions and Enterprises Inc. Arranged by Nina Simone. RCA Victor 47-9749 (1969) 6. REVOLUTION (PART 1) 2.49 Produced by Stroud Productions and Enterprises Inc. Arranged and conducted by Nina Simone. RCA Victor 47-9730 (1969) SIDE FOUR 1. TO BE YOUNG, GIFTED AND BLACK 2.46 Produced by Stroud Productions and Enterprises Inc. Arranged by Nina Simone, RCA Victor 74-0269 (1969) 2. SAVE ME 3.22 Produced by Stroud Productions and Enterprises Inc. Arranged and conducted by Nina Simone and Weldon Irvine. RCA Victor 74-0269 (1969) 3. WHATEVER I AM (YOU MADE ME) 3.02 Produced by Stroud Productions and Enterprises Inc. Arranged and conducted by Weldon Irvine. RCA Victor 74-0346 (1970) 4. O-O-H CHILD 3.14 AC.F.N.S Production. Arranged by Nina Simone and Harold Wheeler, RCA Victor 74-0471 (1971) 5. BALTIMORE 4.36 Produced by Creed Taylor. Arranged by David Matthews. CTI OJ-44 (1978) 6. AIN'T GO NO; I GOT LIFE (UK SINGLE VERSION) 2.05 Produced by Joe Rene for Stroud Productions and Enterprises Inc. RCA Victor RCA 1743 (1968) Stereo except "Mono Compiled by Tony Rounce Liner notes by Tony Rounce Mastered by Nick Robbins at Sound Mastering Cover photo courtesy of David Redfern/Redferns/Getty Images Package Designed by Jaffa @ the Unknown Images
Soul Voices - Soul with a Message 1960–1980 Now available to order A richly illustrated book exploring how soul music became a powerful voice for justice, identity, and spirit in Black America. It dives into an era when music was more than entertainment — it was a way of speaking truth, building community, and expressing resistance. Featuring over 300 different artists and 345 songs, Soul Voices connects lyrics, context, and culture — showing how each track is part of a bigger story of hope, struggle and joy. Individually and collectively, they offer a powerful window into African American life during some of the most transformative decades of the 20th century. While a few well-known names appear, the heart of the book lies with the lesser-known voices — rare and obscure 45s with powerful messages that still resonate today. This is an invitation to rediscover those voices. They deserve to be heard. First edition available now Comes with an exclusive 7” vinyl featuring two rare political soul tracks from 1973 Order here: https://www.soulvoicesbook.com/
A shout all about the weekends events, 90 plus events this week, one over in the Usa and the rest taking place in the Uk The link below takes you straight into the action via our 'events near me - local events' feature, which allows you to both range and centre your map views. Plus you can now navigate week to week without leaving the page/view. https://www.soul-source.co.uk/events/14-events-near-me-local-soul/
A new 45 from Acid Jazz, latest in their ‘Mod Classics’ series on Countdown Records Release notes Continuing our sensational ‘Mod Classics’ series on Countdown Records, we present this essential Fleur De Lys 7”. In 1966, after two spectacular singles for Andrew Loog Oldham’s Immediate label, Fleur De Lys signed to Frank Fenter’s production company, Fenter-Rose. Fenter, as head of Atlantic Records UK office, allied the band with Atlantic’s distributor Polydor. Their Polydor debut was an astounding 45 led by ‘Mud In Your Eye’, which was backed by a cover of The Impressions ‘I’ve Been Trying’. The A-side is a coruscating Who-influenced breakbeat masterpiece that should be in everyone’s collection. The flip takes the Curtis Mayfield ballad at a funereal pace, adds an almost trip-hop beat and gives us one of very best cover versions of the original mod era. Acid Jazz and Countdown have been the home of the Fleur De Lys since 2010, and to celebrate our continued relationship, we are releasing this 300-copies, limited edition 7” on Countdown Mod Classics. Pressed on cool white vinyl, with monochrome labels and housebag. Released October 24, 2025 https://www.acidjazz.co.uk/product/fleur-de-lys-mud-in-your-eye/
BBE Records have just released their vinyl version of their Brian Jackson - EP One release, offering 6 tracks over 2 x 12s for £30, also available as digital. Release notes etc follow below Description Take Brian Jackson and Gil Scott-Heron’s iconic track “The Bottle”, add a sublime vocal performance from UK soul legend Omar, and put it in the hands of house music pioneers Masters At Work—and you get a version that’s both timeless and urgent, filled with joy, fire, and social consciousness, and built for the dancefloor. Driven by Masters At Work’s signature attention to detail, and elevated by the calibre of the musicians and vocalists involved, this reimagining of “The Bottle” evolved into something truly epic. In fact, the final mix turned out too long to fit on Brian Jackson’s upcoming 3LP album, Now More Than Ever—but everyone agreed: fans had to hear it in its full glory. So here it is, released exactly as intended on this twin 12″ vinyl and digital EP. Also included are exclusive versions of: “Winter in America” featuring sonorous vocals from Rich Medina “New York City”, reimagined as a deeply soulful, downtempo groove featuring Cindy Mizelle, Dawn Tallman, and Ramona Dunlap This EP is a love letter to the role of music in Black Liberation, reconnecting the powerful legacy of Brian Jackson and Gil Scott-Heron with the voices and vision of 2025. A powerful taste of what’s to come on Now More Than Ever—but also a vital standalone statement, delivered by legends at the top of their game. Vinyl Tracklist
A1. The Bottle (12″ Version) B1. The Bottle (MAW Bass Hit Dub) B2. New York City C1. Winter in America (12″ Version) D1. The Bottle (MAW Harlem Dub) D2. The Bottle (Masters At Work Dub) Released October 24, 2025
A new mini exhibition at Ipswich County Library is showcasing five striking portrait photographs of soul music legend Geno Washington, taken by Suffolk-based photographer John Ferguson earlier this year. (USAF is the acronym for United States Air Force.) The display is part of the Black USAF: Cultural Connections in Cold War East Anglia project — a pioneering, Black-led heritage initiative uncovering the hidden cultural stories of African American US Air Force (USAF) personnel stationed in East Anglia from the 1950s to the 1990s. The photographs celebrate Geno Washington — a former USAF airman based at RAF Bentwaters — and his enduring connection to the region and its people. Washington’s energetic live shows and soulful charisma made him a household name during the 1960s, influencing generations of British musicians and fans. His career started in the pubs and clubs in Ipswich, illustrating the importance of Suffolk and the wider region to the country’s cultural landscape. Inspired by her own childhood experiences and stories from older family members, Black USAF is led by national award-winning engagement consultant and cultural producer, Elma Glasgow. The project also champions the importance of authentic storytelling of Global Majority cultures. Funded by Arts Council England through its National Lottery Project Grant programme, and the Essex Cultural Diversity Project. The project explores how African American airmen contributed to the cultural fabric of East Anglia, from music and nightlife to community relationships and local identity — stories that have remained largely undocumented until now. Elma says: “A heartfelt thanks to Suffolk Community Libraries for their Black History Month support, and to Geno Washington and John Ferguson. The exhibition highlights the powerful cultural exchange between the African American Air Force service people and local communities, a connection epitomised by Geno Washington’s story. This creative exchange deserves recognition as a reminder of our shared history and what unites us. “I’d also like to thank your funders, other partners, and of course the rest of the Black USAF project team for their hard work so far - we’re excited to share more stories in 2026!” The mini exhibition runs from 21 October to 17 November 2025 at Ipswich County Library, Northgate Street, Ipswich IP1 3DE. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.blackusaf.org or follow @projectblackusaf on Instagram and Facebook. Or email projectblackusaf@gmail.com. Link and QR code to Geno’s audio story:
Epsilon Record Co is pleased to introduce its latest release ICE CREAM. Ice Cream - With Love You'll Find Peace Of Mind - EPS035A EPSILON RECORD CO The two previously unissued tracks from 1978, recorded in Los Angeles, California, re-mastered by Steve Fuji. Steve Fuji and I have collaborated on several projects including Paris Ford, The Kopestetics, Real Side, Taxie, Kenyatta, Henderson & Jones, Natural Impulse, Ray Williams & Prime Cut. He is a valued member of Epsilon Record Co and we are grateful for his assistance and expertise. Several years ago Steve informed me that he had a master tape from a recording session he conducted in 1978 (he believes it was at Mystic Studio) from one of the original members and co-founders of Taxie, Charles Erwin Williams II, also known as ‘Ice Cream’. The tape was in good condition and the original version of With Love You’ll Find A Peace Of Mind was 7 minutes 38 seconds. I asked Steve if it was possible to shorten it to approximately 3 minutes. A few days later I received several versions re-mastered and re-mixed by him and we both agreed they sounded excellent. We hope you will enjoy this as much as we do. It is a fantastic piece of unheard Californian soul music available exclusively on Epsilon Record Co. The B side Seaside Vibe is a killer funky instrumental with an amazing production. PRE-ORDER IT HERE: https://www.epsilonrecord.com "ICE CREAM" 1978 Los Angeles / California Previously Unissued Licensed by: Steve Fuji
EPS035 A SIDE : WITH LOVE YOU'LL FIND PEACE OF MIND (3.57) Written by: Charles E Williams II
B SIDE : SEASIDE VIBES (3.12) Written by: Charles E Williams II
Long time coming, 'Spring Revisited' has now been released, complete with a flurry of social links and words, the vast majority you can view and use below Release Notes and Links Spring Revisited - out now! The series breathing new life into soul, funk, and disco with a bold house touch. Now, the wait is over - the album is finally here! Launched in March 2025, this ambitious project invites leading house producers and DJs to rework the original master tapes from New York's legendary 1970 label, Spring Records - home to icons like The Fatback Band, Millie Jackson and Joe Simon. Listen to Spring Revisited playlist featuring all released tracks here: • Spring Revisited
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Already in full bloom, Spring Revisited is making waves. Since day one, the project has been marked by continuous success - among them No. I UK Vinyl Chart, No. I UK 12" Singles Chart, multiple Top 10 placements on Traxsource Soul/Funk/Disco Chart. Loved by DJs worldwide, but also enjoying strong support from radio, including - BBC, Kiss FM, KCRW. Beautifully packaged with Spring Revisited's iconic label design including matching vinyl in cream/off white and emerald green along with album sleeve notes by Frank Tope, this gatefolded eleven track limited edition double album features a truly unique artist and DJ line-up and is destined to become a dance music classic in any record collection. Tracklisting: 1. We Got To Hit It Off (Dimitri From Paris Liberated Women Mix) – Millie Jackson 2. I Wanna Get Over (Cosmodelica Remix) – Street People 3. Sending My Best Wishes (The Reflex Version) – Garland Green 4. Night Fever (Kenny Dope Remix) – The Fatback Band 5. Love Vibration (DJ Spinna Remix) – Joe Simon 6. Mucho Macho (Kenny Dope Mix) - Macho 7. Snake (Joaquin ‘Joe’ Claussell’s Sacred Rhythm Version) –The Fatback Band 8. Don’t Send Nobody Else (A Magnus Frykberg & Kenny Dope Joint) – Millie Jackson 9. Love Contest (Dave Lee’s Mini Disco Mix) – The Joneses 10. Groovy Kind Of Day (Opolopo Remix) – The Fatback Band 11. I Wanna Taste Your Love (Smoove Vocal Remix) – Joe Simon
SPRING RECORDS STORY: One of the major soul labels of the 1970s, Spring Records was formed in the late 1960s by Bill Spitalsky and Roy and Julie Rifkind. A hothouse label for some of the most essential soul music of the era, Millie Jackson, Joe Simon and The Fatback Band made their best-known songs and greatest chart hits for Spring. Tracks include Fatback's '(Are You Ready) Do The Bus Stop', Joe Simon's powerful, Gamble & Huff-penned 'Drowning In The Sea Of Love' and Millie Jackson's scorchingly confessional 'If Loving You Is Wrong (I Don't Wanna Be Right)'. Spring (with its subsidiaries Posse and Event) not only produced the big 1970s soul hits, they also gave us the minor hits and little gems that make soul music so interesting and rewarding.
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The follow up to the 2011 Al Abrams book 'Hype & Sou!: Behind the Scenes At Motown' was published recently. Titled 'High on Sou!: Tell Me it's Just a Rumor, Berry', this time around the focus is on Al Abrams' experience, starting from his teenage years in 1959 when he was hired at Motown, to his role as Motown's Press Officer. Already picking up good reviews, release notes follows below Release notes High on Sou!: Tell Me it's Just a Rumor, Berry Al Abrams was Detroit Motown Family Grit; Not Hollywood Motown Family Glitz! Written before his untimely death, Motown Press officer, Al Abrams, tells the hard and painful truth behind his time at Motown. He tells of a medal of valor that a guy awarded to himself who had fabricated the military story for his own personal hero press. Al, also, reveals in detail why his Motown Memoir was not released after leaving Motown. This book is Al’s follow-up book to his Hype & Sou!: Behind the Scenes At Motown. It tells more Motown music history from Al’s 1959 Teenage Boy hire perspective to his becoming Motown’s Man as Motown’s Press Officer. As Motown’s Press Officer, Al had the ultimate view of where the Motown music secrets were hidden for both the record label and its artists. Al Abrams became Motown’s first employee at the age of eighteen years old. He impressed Berry and Raynoma when he took a record Berry handed him and got it played on the radio. Al became Motown’s only Go-To-Guy when he became Motown’s innovative, courageous, caring, daring and effective International Press Officer. He was privy to all the Motown family secrets from behind stage doors. He had to know everything from the inside to the outside to protect Motown, Berry and all the Motown artists and workers. As the Civil Rights Movement marched across America and young boys were putting on military uniforms and being sent to the Vietnam War, Al, single-handedly, created a global publicity campaign for a Black owned record label. Selling a Black owned music company’s records and promoting its artists was challenging. Al maneuvered around the color obstacles and the white owned entertainment venues, radio stations and publications to help Motown crossover the white-black demarcation music lines. Integration and not Segregation on the dance floor and in concert halls is the pathway Al created for Motown Al believed in the motto he created to sell Motown … Motown: The Sound of Young America. His book tells the miracle of Motown from his personal perspective and his insider knowledge that began for him as a teenager. Al Abrams, a music press legend, tells it from HYPE AND SOU! To HIGH ON SOU!
Details of a new upcoming album release from Charly Records, currently a pre-order, shipping on December 12th. And as with all things AI nowadays, there’s no doubt that this latest development in this ‘controversial’ genre will be of interest to both those for and against 'this sort of thing'. Charly Records release notes follow below... Riker Up! - Northern Soul Reborn RIK-LP 101 / RIK-CD 101 UK release date: 12th December 2025 US release date: 19th December 2025 "Riker Up! is the world’s first AI-assisted soul album — made with AI, not by it. Already proven on the Northern Soul scene, advance promos caused a scene-wide buzz among DJs, collectors, and dancers. The first six Riker singles sold out immediately – demand is real and growing. EVERY RIKER PRODUCTION is a lovingly crafted tribute to the timeless soul sounds of the sixties. Songwriter-producer and lifelong soul boy Colin Day delivers all-original material, blending 60s-style production with the latest AI technology and first-call live session players. The result? Brand new songs that play like long lost classics." Full details via https://charlydirect.com/products/riker-up
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Soul Jamaica -Various Artists - Soul Jazz Records Featuring Alton Ellis, Jackie Mittoo, The Heptones, Sound Dimension and more! New album from Soul Jazz Records, available in vinyl, cd and download formats Release notes Soul Jazz Records’ new Soul Jamaica brings together a wicked selection of reggae funk and soul tracks from the legendary Studio One stable, featuring a stellar line-up of artists including Jackie Mittoo, The Heptones, The Gladiators, Sim Smith, Peter Tosh and The Wailers, Cedric ‘Im’ Brooks and many more. For a short period of time at the end of the 1960s and early 1970s, nestled between the end of rocksteady and the arrival of roots reggae, Studio One released a small stream of superb soul and funk reggae tunes – covering everyone from Sly and The Family Stone, Diana Ross and The Supremes, Nina Simone, Gene Chandler, Tyrone Davis and more. Most of the tracks featured on Soul Jamaica were only ever released on Studio One’s UK-subsidiary label Bamboo in small-run pressings and are now consequently extremely hard to find. The cover photograph features images of Air Jamaica, the new airline created by the Jamaican government at the end of the 1960s, showing how in the years following independence the country assumed its place on the world stage, with reggae music playing a key role in creating the island’s new cultural identity.
Tracks 1. Alton Ellis – Tumbling Tears 2. Winston Francis – Turn Back The Hands Of Time 3. Sound Dimension – Sing A Simple Song 4. The Gladiators – Fling It Gimme 5. Jackie Mittoo – Soul Finger 6. Winston Francis – Groovy Situation 7. Calvin Marshall – La La 69 8. Soul Defenders – Way Back Home 9. The Heptones – Young, Gifted and Black 10. Im and David – Up Fully 11. Slim Smith – Keep That Light 12. Sound Dimension – Give It Away 13. Zoot Simms – Real Gone Loser 14. Sound Dimension – Soul Bowl 15. Peter Tosh and The Wailers – Can’t You See 16. Joy Roberts – Someday We’ll Be Together 17. The Freedom Singers – Give Peace A Chance
2 New Releases from Soul City label ,via Charly Records.
Kenny Smith - Lord What’s Happening To Your People / Lord What’s Happened -Soul City SC2503 Robert Thomas -Salvation / Cresa Watson - Salvation - Soul City SC2504 Two excellent new releases on the recently revived and iconic Soul City logo ,with both versions of two classic Rare Soul songs on each disc .Firstly we have the still socially relevant “ Lord What’s Happening To Your People “ by Kenny Smith on GAR Records ,a massive sound on the scene in the early 70’s ,plus the earlier 1971 Goldspot take on the flip .The Goldspot version is shorter and the bass etc is more noticeable.In my experience,this version seems more popular on the scene lately . Robert Thomas - Salvation was a popular sound from Major Bill Smith’s Charay label in the mid 70’s ,a great label out of Texas ,with many fine releases .The very rare Cresa Watson femme version has always remained an extremely rare 45 ,though was issued under the artist title of Rita Lee in the mid 70’s .Both versions are excellent ,and very popular dance floor favourites currently .Both records are available from Charly Records . https://charlydirect.com/
Not just the leaves that are dropping, here's details of the latest Soul Up North issue... Soul Up North #125 - Autumn 2025 Out Now #OPENING PAGE : CONTENTS – EDITORIAL & INFO #GOOD TUNES & GREAT GROOVES Dave Halsall #FUNK IN YO’ FACE – PHILLYFUNK Howard Priestly #SUBSTANCE & STYLE Steven Riley #SOUL SPOTLIGHT – BENNY GORDON REVISITED – PART 2 Steve Guarnori #HOT OFF THE VINYL PRESS Howard E #SOUL BOOK REVIEWS I.M. / HFE #CHICAGO SOUL Shane Cox #THE LADIES CHOICE – COLLECTING RARE SOUL Julie Molloy #SOUL IN PRINT – MAGAZINES & FANZINES (Part 28) Iain McCartney #A RAPID DISINTEGRATION – THE FOUNDATIONS' STORY John Smith #IN THE SPOTLIGHT – SPACE ARK (CREATIVE SOUL) Cliff Steel #LP REVIEWS – THE LATEST VINYL RELEASES #SOULFUL SEVENTIES SPINS aka ‘PLUMB’S PEACHES Steve Plumb #NEW LABEL SPOTLIGHT – WEST GRAND RECORDS Neil Rushton #COLLECTING BRITISH Lord Snooty #SOUL IN A DIGITAL AGE John Farrar #COLLECTOR’S CD – TRACK LISTING Denny Johnson #WHAT IN THE WORLD WOULD ENCOURAGE TOU TO BUY THAT BOOTLEG?? Howard Earnshaw #-- COMPETITION-- WIN THE LASTEST NORTH BROAD ST. SINGLE #FLASHBACK FEATURES –LP’S ARE GOOD TOO! Daryl Scott #AND FINALLY – DEEP SOUL CORNER Kevin Moore Cover Photo … The Foundations
Availability Available now from all the usual stockists including our very own Source Store (link below) Tap here to purchase Soul Up North 125 Autumn Issue (updated)
Land Of A Thousand Dances -The Twisted Wheel Club - 60th Anniversary CD ( Charly790CD) Following the recent vinyl issue by Charly Records to celebrate 60 years since the The Twisted Wheel opened ,at its then new venue on Whitworth Street in Manchester ,we now have the record released in CD format,with the bonus of 5 extra tracks . Kicking of the set is Jackie Lee’s great dance sound “ The Duck “ from Los Angeles Mirwood Records ,also released in the UK on Fontana and London .The Whispers - “Doctor Love “from Dore’ Records is next ,a great group version of the Bobby Sheen classic .Track 3 is The Olympics - “Baby ,Do The Philly Dog “,another storming dancer from Mirwood ,issued in the UK on Fontana and Action .Robert Parker “ Lets Go Baby “ is next ,the fantastic flip side to “Barefootin’ “ issued in the UK on the iconic Island label in the mid 60’s .Track 5 is The Esquires “And Get Away “ ,issued here on Stateside SS 2077,and an infectious Chicago sound .Track 6 is also from Chicago ,The Sharpees with the brilliant “ Tired Of Being Lonely “ ,also released in the UK on Stateside ,the epitome of a Twisted Wheel classic .Some blue eyed Soul next ,with the catchy “Girl Watcher “ ,again a UK Stateside issue ,a lot of these tracks were virtual new releases ,though pretty obscure and deleted quickly .Track 8 is the ever consistent Gene Chandler with “ Nothing Can Stop Me “ from Constellation Records in Chicago ,and yet another release from UK Stateside and later Soul City ,where it actually charted in the UK.Track 9 is The Mood - Mosaic ,with “ A Touch Of Velvet - A Sting Of Brass “ an infectious instrumental ,issued in the UK on Columbia and a theme tune on Pirate Radio Caroline.Next is a real classic ,Bobby Wells -“ Let’s Copp A Groove “ released in the UK on Beacon Records .Track 10 is The Kelly Brothers “ Love Time “ from Sims Records ,a thumping dancer which remained a dance floor favourite long after The Wheel closed .Track 12 is The C.O.D’s with “ Micheal “ ,a smooth group sound from Chicago ,reminiscent of The Impressions ,culled from Kellmac Records and issued over here on Stateside .Earl Harrison - “Humphrey Stomp” is up next ,a classic dancer from Garrison Records ,and also rare on Wand .Chris Farlowe appears next with his take on Garnet Mimms “ Looking For You “ ,Chris was a regular live act at The Twisted Wheel of course .Into Chicago again for track 15 ,it’s The Due-Ettes with with the classic “ Every Beat Of My Heart “ a neat Chicago sound issued on the superb President label over here .Jimmy Robins “ I Can’t Please You “ is the next inclusion,a pounding R & B dancer ,still very popular and rare on UK President .The title track to the CD “ Land Of A Thousand Dances “ by Chris Kenner is next ,the original New Orleans version of the song made famous by Wilson Pickett,and the title to Dave Godin’s famous Blues & Soul article about his first trip to The Wheel .Bob & Earl “ Harlem Shuffle “ is track 18 ,a classic among classics and issued on UK Island at the time .Little Hank “ Mr Bang Bang Man “ from Monument is next ,a great record which was withdrawn on UK London because of its risqué lyrics ,but later issued by UK Monument as listeners became more opened minded .Round Robin “Kick That Little Foot Sally Ann “ a very infectious dance record from Domain Records an early Wheel Classic is track 20.On to the closing track ,The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band with “ Spreadin’ Honey “ on Fred Smiths Keymen label ,a finger clicking instrumental reminiscent of Ramsey Lewis’s “ Wade In The Water “. This CD has great packaging to accompany the music ,quality label scans and superb anecdotes about The Twisted Wheel ,from people like Elton John ,Dave Godin,Roger Eagle ,Brian “ 45 “ Phillips ,Richard Searling ,John Farrell ,Ian Levine ,and Pete Roberts .
New Album - Love Dealer by Lack of Afro Out today, vinyl, digital and cd, release notes go like this... Release notes Here to dazzle you by the power of the disco ball, Lack of Afro is your friendly neighbourhood ‘Love Dealer’. Two years on from the funk & soul rebirth of ‘Square One’, powered by the ubiquitous ‘Loving Arms’ featuring Greg Blackman, Lack of Afro aka Adam Gibbons is now close to two decades deep in the game with soundtrack credits galore and online streams doing calculator-busting numbers.
With extensive touring taking ‘Love Dealer’ up and down the country this Autumn, Gibbons’ ninth studio album is all for "the thrill of seeing people on a dancefloor, all collectively locked into a track that you've produced - there’s nothing like it!”.
‘Love Dealer’ is the authentic modern disco experience, packing a stacked sole’s worth of club beats full of stardusted sing-alongs, style-outs and French touch-style cool. Despite being “written during one of the longest winters in living memory”, ‘Love Dealer’, featuring some co-production from fellow South Coast dancefloor scholar Flevans (and influenced by producer du jour Barry Can’t Swim), exudes warmth and will make you sweat when its highs take effect.
Entering the scene with the radiance of ‘Make It Shine’ featuring Greg Blackman, washing over the airwaves of BBC 6 Music and Radio 2 and taking up a 10-week residency on the Jazz FM playlist... more released October 10, 2025 Bandcamp https://lackofafro.bandcamp.com/album/love-dealer Streaming https://found.ee/vmKgP8 Dates https://lackofafro.com/live
Official Release A Single from the Carolyn Walden Album "Be Careful Who You Follow” which asks the question, "People, do you know what time it is relating to the condition the world is in, hunger. Civil Rights. “Was It Worth It” is written and Lead Vocals Carolyn Walden. Featuring John Eric on background vocals and Brittany Soul. Spoken Words. Talbot Snow, keyboards, musical director and arrangement Lead & Bass Guitar Larry White, Curtis Davis, Executive Producer. Recorded at Sound Masters Las Vegas Nevada
Weekend Soul Event Map Shout 10-13 Oct 2025 All the upcoming soul events you need! Our guide has 100+ soul events on for this weekend, Here's our static uk map view, as always check out the event index for our dynamic map view to zoom in and out
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Details just in of a upcoming LRK Records album release, release notes below... Burgos and Page's sophomore album, A Long Short Story, is a conceptual journey through the rise and fall of a fleeting yet profound love, one that blossomed, thrived, and withered within the span of four seasons. Each track unfolds like a page torn from Johnny's mind, capturing every stage of the relationship's evolution in raw, chronological detail. From the euphoric highs of newfound passion to the crushing weight of unreciprocated love and the bittersweet process of healing, A Long Short Story weaves a sonic tapestry of grand emotions, immersing listeners in the beauty, pain, and impermanence of love.
Growing On Me Ready 03:38 Under Your Window Tired Of Missing You (Album Version) Tomorrow Caught Up Tell Me Why, You Again Look At You Sidelines Sure A Long Short Story releases November 4, 2025 https://lrkrecords.bandcamp.com/album/a-long-short-story
Ballads in the Barrios: The Story of Lowrider Soul By Andy Thomas Once these ballads find their way into the community, they never leave Amazing to think , that a tune so popular at Allnighters in the UK over the last 50 years or more , Bobby Paris - Night Owl , was originally a Lowrider tune , topping a list of 790 tunes by Tony Allen & the Champs , Nite Owl , back in 1955 , according to the " Old Barrio Guide to Low Rider Music " Whilst reading the topic you can press the play option & listen to some of the wonderful tunes & feel the vibe , possibly the origins of Soul music... possibly. Once these ballads find their way into the community, they never leave By Andy Thomas link https://daily.bandcamp.com/lists/lowrider-soul-guide
What´s new from Soul4Real? Two new volumes of the Reserva Especial series are out, this time dedicated to the legendary Stax/Volt label. The first volume includes three originally unreleased tracks by Johnnie Taylor, Veda Brown, and Ruby Johnson — available for the first time on 7” — plus a much-loved song by Judy Clay that was previously only available on a double LP. The second volume features four originally unreleased tracks by Mavis Staples, Otis Redding, William Bell, and Eddie Floyd — als
