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Just been passed on details of a new release from Emma Noble, whose last release went down rather well with some. It looks like a digital release right now from Cosmos Music with an ep to follow at the end of the month, here's the press blurb... UK Soul DJ, Emma Noble, releases new song ’Table Dancers’  British singer/songwriter and DJ Emma Noble debuted in the lockdown Summer of 2020 with her first single “No Turning Back”. For her second single, Noble made a bold move, taking on a

Announcing 2 recent releases on the Hit and Run label : HR 1521 MARVIN SMITH - Heartache Comin' On / Hearts Made Of Stone Two totally wonderful mid-70s Chicago previously unreleased tracks - A-side is a classic Chicago midpacer, B-side a super super ballad. After all his iconic Artistics and later solo sides, we all know Marvin's ability as a vocalist; both sessions here are self-produced and arranged by the great Tom Washington with The Kitty Haywood Singers backing. Marvin spent so m

News just in from Colin Law aka @Lawman about the second North Broad St Release... Rose Marie McCoy & Helen Miller - Teardrops and Heartaches - North Broad St Records NBS002BL We have hooked up with Mind UK, the Mental Health Charity, where we will be donating from the profits from this release. Rose Marie McCoy & Helen Miller were highly respected song writers. The Brill Building in the New York offices was mainly where they both worked together. Travelling back and forward to

30th October 2020 see's four Cds from Ace Records being released. A quick 'all in' summary of these albums follows below...   This Is Fame 1964-1968 - Various Artists CDKEND 494 Release Date 30 Oct 2020 Between 1964 and 1968, Rick Hall’s Fame label became a southern soul powerhouse, as demonstrated on this compilation, which combines the very best of the released material with recordings that remained unissued at the time.   Lofts & Garages - Spring R

From the author Stephen Stevlor, a catchup all about how the release of Dave Godin A Northern Soul is going ... Within days of being made available, (launched 15th October 2020, the 16th anniversary of Dave's passing), over a third of this limited edition 1000 print book had been mailed nationwide and throughout the world with books shipping to Norway, Finland, Holland, Italy, Spain, Australia, Canada, USA and Japan. "I knew the book would be of interest because it wasn't just a collec

Wide awake members may have noticed the announcement of a new 'online' uk based vinyl repair service recently in our Soul Markt Sales Forums here on Soul Source. Certainly, the post stirred my interest and would guess a few more members may have sat up and had a look Vinyl Rescue UK is the name of the repair service and can be found online via its similar titled website (link below). The website lets you know what it's all about with the opening line...   'We aim to improve the sound

Got the below press release sent in a few weeks ago coupled with a private listen of a track that my ears certainly enjoyed. As the track 'Somethings Gotta Change' is now out as a single and publicly available to all, plus it's part of an upcoming album, a quick shout of the details and the listens follows below... Press Release  I Am Tru Starr is the real deal – an artist who creates songs which truly encapsulate his feelings, such is the case with his brand new single, Something’s Go

Just a quick heads up to let you all know that the doors are open on the new Source Store. Intro The Source Store is the latest new addition to the Soul Source line up. This new feature has been set up to offer members the opportunity to purchase quality selected vinyl and multimedia soul releases direct from our Soul Source Store in an affordable, effective manner making maximum use of all the familiar features here on Soul Source. Two sections are currently open Records - O

Hayley Records is proud to announce the release of TWO singles featuring previously unissued Detroit 60s soul material from  Popcorn Wylie, Gwen Owens & Rose Battiste POPCORN WYLIE and UNITED SOUND SINGERS 'Goin' to a happening' c/w RICHARD 'Popcorn' WYLIE 'A sweet understanding' HR 028 Hayley Records is proud to present two previously unreleased gems from one of the true giants of Detroit music - Richard 'Popcorn' Wylie. 'Goin' to a happening' features background vocals onl

WE ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE NEXT BIG MAN RECORDS RELEASE DUE OUT DECEMBER 2020, UNDER LICENCE FROM NUMERO GROUP -  THE OUT OF SIGHTS - 'FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE' B/W 'A WOMAN'S LOVE' - BMR 1004, PRIME CLEVELAND SOUL SERVED RARE FROM SARU RECORDS, THE TOP SIDE HERE HAS BEEN A HOLY GRAIL RARE RECORD FOR MANY YEARS, SELLING FOR $2.500.00 BACK IN 2017, SUBLIME KILLER VOCAL HARMONIES WHICH ARE SIMPLY PERFECTION, THE FLIP IS MORE OF THE SAME EQUAL IN QUALITY NOT AS RARE ON THE SARU ORIGINAL BUT A FINE

Latest Issue of Soul Up North is now out on the streets/doormats. This Autumn 2020 lockdown issue line up goes like this... Soul Up North #106 Autumn Lockdown 2020 Issue Details OPENING PAGE CONTENTS – EDITORIAL & INFO GOOD TOONS & GREAT GROOVES Dave Halsall TRACK LISTING FOR COLLECTORS CD – ‘COVID CAN’T STOP THE MUSIC’ Colin & Shirley Wood  THE ARTISTICS & THE SYMPHONICS Jack Garrett SOULFUL SEVENTIES SPINS aka ‘PLUMB’S PEACHES’ Steve

Soul Togetherness 2020: Fifteen Modern Soul Room Gems - Expansion Records 20th Anniversary edition  Expansion Records have just released the latest addition to their long running Soul Togetherness compilation series. This year marks the 20th Edition and features 15 'soul gems' selected from the previous 12 months, including the likes of Charlie Wilson, Sam Wills,JB Rose, Tower Of Power, Johnny Baker and more The cd release is available right now from some stockists, and the viny

The month that was on ebay. September 2020. All the past months top soul related results listed by value...    Soul Record Auctions - Recent Completed Soul Auctions [sorted by value] Jessie James - Are You Gonna Leave Me - Shirley - Mp3 -  $3316.60   ended 28 Sep   Funk - The Crow - Your Autumn Of Tomorrow - Inner Ear -..  $2236.00   ended 01 Sep   Rivage - Sittin On It Lp - Sun

Hitting the racks on 2nd October 2020, the culmination of 6 years work alongside Mr DAVID HILL, HONEST JON’S and Mr BOB MAROVICH. The compilation mini-series focuses on one of the most important record labels within the Gospel fraternity; A Stranger I May Be – Savoy Gospel 1954 – 1986 (Honest Jon’s Records) An introduction to the extensive catalog of the legendary SAVOY label. PRE-ORDER within the UK here; CD; https://honestjons.com/label/artist/A_Stranger_I_May_Be/relea

End of an era time ...I've decided the 70s and 80s all niter in March and the allniter in January this will be the LAST allniters at the coop ...with covid and the unlikeliness that October and December will go ahead this I can't go another year feeling the way I have been for a while and although I'm filled with pride on what I've achieved at the coop it's time to call it a day from today the Allniters at the Nuneaton coop.  When covid is over we will return but only as a soul night and wi

Shotgun Records latest release is out now Two sides of quality 1960s soul from PIR Teddy Pendergrass, first time out on vinyl Teddy Pendergrass — We Got Love / Should I Go Or Should I Stay Shotgun Records SHOT 112 Shotgun Records Release date: 25 September 2020 Available from all the usual suspects Listen below...  

Soul Direction - Andrea Henry - A New Label & A New 45  Andrea Henry – I Lost You – (Soul Direction) B/W – I Need You Like A Baby Release Date 5-10th October Video Trailer Andrea Henry - I Lost You.mp4   Firstly credit goes to Jason @ Carolina soul for helping to unearth this and other great unreleased tracks. From the Vaults of the Don Davis estate and penned by Tony Hestor this albeit a version of the Hollidays classic track on Groove City this track stan

VARIOUS ARTISTS - A CELLARFUL OF MOTOWN VOL 5 Caroline International What is it now? 10 years since volume 4?  Well think it's fair to say that 'overdue' and  'long awaited' are deserved descriptions with this release, #5 in the series. Seeing that this double cd is already close to featuring in Amazons top 50 cd best sellers chart (currently #59) then it is living up to the blurb. No mp3s or streaming release seen yet or indeed audio previews, some of the tracks have been made av

Words and stuff on three most recent soul 45s from Kents Kent select imprint Details, release notes and audio previews all follow below   Ready Or Not Here Comes Love / What Made You Think  Carolyn Crawford/ Hodges, James,Smith,& Crawford CITY 069 Preview Kent anniversary 45s, which are given out to 6Ts 100 Club All-nighter attendees, have always created interest and often end up selling for high prices. The reception Carolyn Crawford’s ‘Ready Or Not Here C

Cassius X: A Legend in the Making Kindle Edition A quick word just to let you all know that both versions of Stuart Cosgrove's latest book are now available (that's the hardback and kindle versions) which also means that we can now offer the opportunity to jump in and have yourself a preview read via the kindle version below. Release notes follow below and given the two main subjects I do have to say that I am most looking forward to reading this... Blurb Miami, 1963. A young

New Breed R&B - Saturday Night Special - Kent Records CDKEND 492   New Breed R&B Saturday Night Special is the latest addition to Kents ongoing New breed R&B series. Billed as featuring 'more great New Breed R&B dance exclusives' this release certainly looks and sounds like a worthy addition. Release Notes Preview 'New Breed is back with a historical bang. The opening track and title inspiration is Aaron Collins & the Teen Queens’ ‘Every Saturday Night’. I

Soul On The Real Side #11 New album out from Outta Sight/Real Side Records Details of a just released compilation album in Outta Sights Real Side records Soul On The Real Side series. Number 11 and here's the blurb and the previews... Real Side Records Presents Soul On The Real Side #11 OSCD061 £12.99 The architects of soul are back with a stunning new 20-track collection for 2020. Once again we uncover the building blocks of modern soul with a playlist of classics

Being reported that Edna Wright the lead singer of 'The Honey Cones' and who also recorded earlier as Sandy Wynns (Touch of Venus and more) has passed on Sister of Darlene Love and wife of Greg Perry, further details of this sad news can be found via the link below https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/obituary/9448113/edna-wright-dead RIP 

Welcome to release #12 from Soul4Real Limited Edition of 400 copies. PRE ORDER NOW FOR 5th OCTOBER 2020     JERRY WILLIAMS / SWAMP DOGG Oh Lord, What Are You Doing To Me / If You´re Leaving (Take Me With You) (S4R12) Collectors of black American music have long revered maverick genius Jerry Williams Jr. a.k.a. Swamp Dogg. His brilliant songwriting and unique voice have left indelible imprints on soul for decades, and Soul 4 Real Records are proud to add a Swamp

Ready Or Not - Thom Bell's Philly Soul Arrangements & Productions 1965-1978 CDTOP 488 A recent album release from Kent Records that since it's July release has been picking up great reviews. Release notes Along with Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, Thom Bell was one of the three people responsible for The Sound Of Philadelphia, a lush, orchestrated take on soul music that dominated the charts in the early to mid-70s. Using the most unusual instrumentation – harpsichords, French hor

New Diggin' Deep 45 - Bobby Burn I’m A Lonely Man /  I'm a dreamer NEW RELEASE FROM DIGGIN’ DEEP! THE NEWEST ‘DIGGIN’ DEEP’ LIMITED EDITION 45 RELEASE DATE FRIDAY 18th SEPTEMBER 2020 AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER 4th SEPTEMBER 2020 DD 012A Bobby Burn ‘I’m A Lonely Man’ DD 012B Bobby Burn ‘I’m A Dreamer’ The latest 45 is another superb double-sider that Diggin’ Deep are extremely proud to be able to bring to you. This is its first time on vinyl in almost 50 years. The

Jimmy's 45 'bump's' all the way to the top this month. After upgrades and such just got some time for our regular Soul Source eBay catch up. The top eBay soul related auctions from the last month August 2020 went something like this...    Soul Record Auctions - Recent Completed Soul Auctions [sorted by value] Jimmy Phillips On Bump S She Belongs To Me Mod ..  $5403.00   ended 22 Aug   Mark Brown Agrava-s

and yet even more sad artist news RIP Sammy Campbell From USA Today Sammy Campbell, a New Jersey music great whose songs with the Del Larks and as the solo artist known as Tyrone Ashley attracted new generations of fans decades after the original records were released, passed away on Aug. 26, the Judkins Colonial Home has announced.  The Plainfield native was 79. https://eu.app.com/story/entertainment/music/2020/09/08/plainfield-music-legend-sammy-campbell-whose-hits-fou

BBC Four has a new three-part series starting next Friday that may be of interest. Titled 'Soul America' it sets out to chronicle the journey of Soul Music. Friday 4 September 9.30pm-10.30pm  BBC FOUR Soul America is a three-part series chronicling the journey of soul music, from its birth out of gospel and R&B in the 1960s, when it delivered an assertive, integrated vision of black America, and produced its first generation of stars including Otis Redding and Aretha Franklin.

Word in of this new release, digital with a limited vinyl availbilty Release Blurb Emma Noble, releases new song ’Woman Of The World’ (Marvin Gaye cover) This summer saw Emma Noble debut as a solo artist with her self-penned anthemic,soulful track “No Turning Back” to great acclaim from some of the UK’s most respected DJ’s and tastemakers. Now she is back with her much anticipated follow- up single, set for release on August 28. Noble serves up her own version of ‘Woman Of

BBC  Radio 2 will mark the anniversary of Martin Luther King’s iconic 'I Have A Dream'  speech by playing 24 hours of music made by black artists starting tonight at 10pm. Martin Luther King’s iconic speech was made on the 28 August 1963 in Washington DC  BBC introduction The station will mark the occasion by celebrating the incredible contribution that black artists have made to the world of music and culture by playing 24 hours of some of the greatest music ever made by black ar

Next up for Philadelphia record label /store Brewerytown Beats -  The previously unheard sessions from Graterford Prison funk & soul band Power Of Attorney.  Recorded in two separate sessions, one in January of 1973 and one in April of the same year.  Two of the tracks from the January session were released on an extremely hard to find 7" (https://www.discogs.com/Power-Of-Attorney-Changing-Man/release/9801918) the other 4 tracks were previously unreleased - The band had minor succe

Two more releases available from the MD gang on the MD - Kicking off with this one!! SOUL SENSATIONS - BABY I LOVE YOU/PART TWO Virtually nothing is known about this band other than they recorded for the late great Phil Gaber at his studio. The laid down three tracks plus an instrumental, the fabulous Baby I Love Pt1 and its instrumental version Pt2 which is now available on this single release. Round and Round we go and Wait for you. All of these have previously only been availab

Just been told that Edward Hamilton has passed away  Thank you for the contribution to the soundtrack of my life.  Sleep well and rest in peace 

New Soul 45 - Danny Toeman - If What You Say Is What You Mean / Everybody Says I'm Wrong After the success of ‘She’s Got Something About Her’ on vinyl, LRK Records are proud to announce the upcoming release of ‘If What You Say Is What You Mean’, the latest single from North London Soul man, Danny Toeman. Raw and gritty, this fiery new soul side packs a heavy punch with its thick horns, relentless northern soul beat, and high-octane vocal delivery from the man himself. Pulling no p

I've read that we've lost a proper legend.  anyone confirm this ?   very sad, if true ! added by site unfortunately appears to be true the sad news was reported by Tony Wells via facebook 

Soul Tracks reporting that David "Cowboy" Sanders of The Masqueraders has passed on https://www.soultracks.com/story-david-sanders-masqueraders-dies   Related Soul Source site content   HOF: The Masqueraders - Male Group Inductee Date Of Induction: 01 November 2014 Category : Male Vocal Group The Masqueraders, have spanned a recording career of over 50 years and still enjoythe original line up of members from their beginnings half a century ago.     

The Scotsman ran a lengthy feature on Stuart Cosgrove's upcoming book over the weekend. Stuart Cosgrove on why soul music was pivotal in the life story of Muhammad Ali  By Aidan Smith Off The Ball presenter chats about his fascinating biography, Cassius X: A Legend in the Making, and explains why he focused on 1963 The full article can be read here  https://www.scotsman.com/sport/boxing/stuart-cosgrove-why-soul-music-was-pivotal-life-story-muhammad-ali-2943325   B

The Memphis Flyer website has just added a new Eddie Floyd feature. Titled Knock On Wood! Eddie Floyd on Music, Life, and His New Book - Eddie Floyd and the power of positive thinking ' written by Alex Greene The article is made up of quite a lengthy article/interview, taking in Eddie's career and his upcoming book. Knock! Knock! Knock! on Wood: My Life in Soul. Along with images and such, A couple of clips... Full article can be read via https://www.memphisflyer.com/memphi

I am pleased to announce the next Big Man Records release BMR 1003, a fabulous double header from THE WEBS - DON'T EVER HURT ME B/W LITTLE GIRL BLUE, under licence from NUMERO GROUP via San Antonio, Texas based Dynamic Records, very possibly the rarest 45 on the label, prime Texas Soul served rare, record will come in a black card sleeve with sticker ident, collectors card in a high grade poly sleeve, taken from Dynamic masters. As with the COMMANDS release BMR 1002 this will be a pre order

As you all know Northern Soul and Soul has been a massive part of our lives, its who we are, it’s our identity. During lockdown we found it incredibly hard living a life without the soul scene and all-nighter scene. Personally I miss making memories, hearing the history behind the soul music, and meeting those eccentrics with the best stories that you’d only ever meet in the dark corners of a nighter.  So we’ve been putting all that energy into this new project that will preserve the past &

Mainstream and local papers currently reporting last week's purchase of Frank Wilson - Do I Love You (Indeed I Do) by Lee Jeffries  The mainstream take goes like this... Harborough Mail  'It's like finding the Holy Grail' - Harborough multi-millionaire spends £100,000 on the world’s most valuable Motown record In what he described as 'the most incredible fortnight I’ve ever had', he also got married and bought a Ferrari More here https://www.harboroughmail.co.uk/new

Gospel according to Mica – The Story of Gospel Music in Six Songs British soul singer Mica Paris was brought up on gospel music and sang in church from an early age. In her teens, she became an international star, singing pop and soul and having worldwide hits. Now though, Mica is curious about the origins of the songs she sang so easily as a child, why some of her contemporaries have returned to their gospel roots as well as thinking about her own faith and her own big teenage decision

Latest releases for August 2020 from Ace Records Our regular Soul Source catch up of the month's new releases from Ace records...   In Memphis Southern Soul George Jackson LP £15.60 The great singer/songwriter's essential Sounds of Memphis 70s recordings.   New Breed R&B - Saturday Night Special New Breed R&B Various Artists (New Breed R&B) CD £11.50 The master tapes reveal more great New Breed R&B dance exclusives – fully augmen

No second chance indeed. Time for our regular Soul Source eBay catch up. The top eBay soul related auctions from the last month July 2020 went like this...    Soul Record Auctions - Recent Completed Soul Auctions [sorted by value] Ron Everett Glitter Of The City Vagabond King Lp Privat..  $4139.89   ended 21 Jul   The Deadbeats - No Second Chance Original 67 Garage ..  $2125.00   ended 04 Jul   Ca

The return of our irregular Soul Source competition feature. Yep after a bit of a break the competitions are back with a chance for all members to get their ears and hands on a fine recent and decent quality cd release, from Kent Records. The highly rated 'Soul Voices - 60s Big Ballads' being the fine album on offer.   Soul Voices - 60s Big Ballads - Kent Records Release Notes Preview Majestic male vocalists singing over subtly orchestrated arrangements of superb so

Hit and Run - New 45s from Syl Johnson & Bill Brandon ANNOUNCING - 2 New Hit and Run 45s - 1st August 2020. Orders being taken NOW - Same day mailing Please paypal - hitandrunsoul45@gmail.com £12.00 each + UK postage £3.00 (good for 1-3 records) Iconic names in the world of soul music, here with 2 new-to-45 releases   HR 1519 SYL JOHNSON - Try My Love Again / Starting Tomorrow Starting Tomorrow https://www.dropbox.com/s/zg487eyn7cxzh3b/HR 1517 B -

This coming Wednesday the 29th July 2020 Is my life long friend Keith Minshulls 70th Birthday. Because he is shielding as per government guidelines Keith has been isolating at home with his dog Bobby since March. So I thought it would be a nice idea to put up the fact that it is his 70th Birthday so you can send him a HB message which I know he would appreciate. I have known Keith since I was 16 years old and in my opinion he is one of the most important originators of this s

Press Release:   Elbowed-Out   “All Men Don’t Love The Same/Believe It”   SJ542 Release Date:   Monday August 17th 2020 Soul Junction’s involvement with Elbowed-Out stretches as far back as 2012 when during the licensing of the hugely popular Oliver Cheatham release “Don’t Pop The Question (If You Can’t Take The Answer), we were first introduced to Detroiter William . R. Miller (Bill) the songs producer and Oliver’s cousin.  Bill who by then had moved to the West Coast subsequentl

A quick heads up on some of the soul related films currently available on Amazon Prime, free if a subscriber   Amazing Grace The never-before-seen movie featuring Aretha Franklin recording the most successful gospel album of all time, Amazing Grace, captured in 1972. Director Alan Elliott, Sydney Pollack Starring Aretha Franklin, James Cleveland, Alexander Hamilton Documentary Link on Amazon  https://amzn.to/3jjQh5l     Take Me to the R