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DD 017A Bobby Barnes "Super High On Your Love" / DD 017B Chuck Womack & The Sweet Souls "Losing Your Good Thing" THE NEWEST ‘DIGGIN’ DEEP’ LIMITED EDITION 45 RELEASE DATE FRIDAY 4th MARCH 2022 OUT IN TWO WEEKS AND AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW! Can You Dig It? DD017A BOBBY BARNES – SUPER HIGH ON YOUR LOVE DD017B CHUCK WOMACK & THE SWEET SOULS – LOSING YOUR GOOD THING It is with great pleasure that we announce the upcoming Diggin’ Deep 45. A late 70’s midte

THE NEWEST ‘DIGGIN’ DEEP’ LIMITED EDITION 45 RELEASE DATE FRIDAY 12th MARCH 2021 TWO GREAT SIDES FROM DETROIT USA. SHOWCASING THE TALENTS OF MELVIN DAVIS. Can You Dig It?   DD014A Melvin Davis ‘Thinking Of You DD014B Melvin Davis ‘Let Love In Your Life   The latest 45 is an astounding double-sider, from the legendary Melvin Davis, that Diggin’ Deep have been looking forward to releasing on vinyl for quite some time. Previously only avai

Today Record Kicks releases "Breaks and Beats": funk breaks & hot instrumentals. Record Kicks proudly presents "Breaks and Beats", the new digital compilation made up of some of the funkiest instrumental cuts of the RK catalogue and available from Today on all digital platforms. At Record Kicks we live for funky breaks and hot instrumentals, we have a reputation for that, with our catalogue being sampled by quite a few rap superstars such as Jay-Z, Tyler The Creator and Dr. Dre. With

A place for 2023 digital soul releases, set up due to both the quality and quantity of current digital (non-physical) releases. Basically using the comments to this article and forum post will give us a place where both the site and all members can share and discuss the most current digital soul release news and info    

DIPLOMATS / Greatest Recordings - CDKEND 232 Released this month on the back of their appearance at Cleethorpes, this CD spans all their recording career from their in demand first single Cards On The Table to the obscure 3rd World release the lovely Sure As The Stars Shine. Track List includes: PERFECT LOVE CARDS ON THE TABLE CANT GET YOU OFF MY MIND HERES A HEART ACCEPT ME IM SO GLAD I FOUND YOU OUR LOVE HAS CHANGED LOVE AINT WHAT IT USED TO BE I REALLY LOVE YOU JERKING TIME HON

News of a limited press release  Had word that Ten12 records/ Soul Line Records are  releasing a Diplomat's 45 shortly. Been told it features the groups rarest cut, "She's The One" and will be a limited press release. Hopefully will have a full review and more information on this release in the very near future

Remember when this little portable 45rpm vinyl player was essential equipment for us travelling Northern aficionados? Well, it's back! We have long believed that there is still a place for this brilliant little piece of 1960's technology and so we have bitten the bullet and commissioned a thousand units to be produced by an established manufacturer of retro record players. We have stayed true to the iconic design of the Discatron but have replaced all the internal components with modern technolo

Al Kent - Disco Love 2 - More Rare Disco & Soul Uncovered - out on BBE a brief and mid week sparse post on one recent release ago that may stir some interest for some Disco Love 2 - More Rare Disco & Soul Uncovered compiled by Al Kent (2xCD/2xLP/Digital) Barely Breaking Even BBE172, 2011-03-29 Tracklisting CD1 - mixed by Al Kent : 01. Aged In Harmony I Feel Like Dancin' 02. Sonny Craver - Love Exchange 03. Vessie Simmons - I Can Make It On My Own 04. Plazza Suite -

Now available from BBE Disco Love 3 - Even More Rare Disco & Soul Uncovered - compiled by Al Kent Disco Love is a series of fabulous disco records that you have probably never heard of. All superb records presented to you by the legendary Al Kent from the unlikeliest disco haven of Glasgow. Al's been buying records a few years now, usually ignoring the in-demand or more obvious titles and searching a little harder for fabulous disco records that you have probably never heard of. Dis

Deano Sounds and DJ Andy Smith have teamed up together to put out a great compilation of 50s and 60s sounds including R&B Rockers, Rockabilly, Northern Soul and Sleazy Shakers, much like you would find at Andy's Jam Up Twist club night in the UK.   DJ Andy Smith is a well-known British DJ who spent many years DJing alongside Keb Darge at Madame JoJo's and also sourced samples for Portishead and the Prodigy. Deano Sounds is the head honcho of Cultures of Soul Records as well as a DJ and lover

Seems like Levine has been given the Heave Ho from the Ritz and Togetherness updated 08 Jan 02 "Well seems after initial reports a fuller picture is now quickly emerging - he has indeed been sacked from the Ritz line up and also will not be asked back onto Jazz FM - but is still on at Togetherness. Updated 09 Jan 02 More news: threats against "a former friend", planning a new event in North West, £1000 rewards, etc etc

"Had news from up North that on Sundays Jazz FM radio show, Richard Searling had a right go at Internet Soul Chat Groups, as someone had sent in some postings off one particular chat group, think words such as "need to get a life " "old woman" and similar were used before he threw the post in the bin! etc etc"   Unfortunately I dont get show down here, but was told that basically the way it come over was he tarred all lists with the same brush. I feel disappointed at this, because wher

Happy New Year! Posted by djmelismo, 01 January 2012 Wishing to spread the positive vibes in the new year here via MIX #50: PLACE-2-GO - Count On Me/Step Into My Life (2000) Intro TWILIGHT - You Look So Good (1986) BAND OF THIEVES - Love Me Or Leave Me (1976) HEAVEN SENT & ECSTASY - We're Together Again (1980) WESS MACHINE - Make Love To You (1978) JANNIE HOEG - You Make Me Dizzy (1978) CHUNKY, NOVI & ERNIE - Didn´t Wanna Hurt C

Website news Prestatyn 2003 still having a knock on effect and as now taking a break at home from Llandudno Conniseurs one it could be some time before normal service is resumed!! Anyway just a quick bit of DMSC news for you More to come Latest news Check out Wire FMs Sunday Soul Soul with Steve Fletcher tomorrow Holding a competiton for free tickets for next dmsc at springfield and monkey preview cds Current Score Its all kicking off on Friday 21 March, with the return of Monk

Do You Know (Feat. Tameka Jackson) - Geoff Waddington Out Now! News of a new Track from Geoff Waddington titled 'Do You Know' this new release features Minneapolis artist Tameka Jackson. The tracks just been released (20th of September 2017) and is available right now at all the online stores and selected streaming services (99p download) Already been featured pre-release by the likes of Solar Radio and have to say it's well worth a check out. Recommended! Listen here...

Just heard this morning that Dobie Gray passed last night in Nashville Tennessee... he was 71 years old.... dont know anymore details than that... R I P... Del..x   added by site   extensive discography can be read via   http://www.soulfulki...c.net/dgray.htm   clip of the biography from http://www.dobiegray.com   Born into a family of sharecroppers in Simonton, Texas, and greatly influenced by his Grandfather, a Baptist Minister, Dobie's life revolved around family, the church and music. Thus,

Just had word from Bertha DocHouse about the showing of the film Mavis!  this Friday (19th February), with a special preview and Q&A on Thursday 18th, Bertha DocHouse is the documentary cinema based at Curzon Bloomsbury in central London and Mavis! is showing from Friday 19 Feb 2016 - Thu 25 Feb 2016 Mavis! was featured here on Soul Source last November  (see below for link) and the trailer can be viewed here...

Hi everybody Soul Folks here is a link of crowdfunding for a docu film on the italian northern soul scene the page was maded not from me but from a my very close friend...the project is very serious and we have also a couple of university behind... off course any idea or supporting could be very appreciated...and we can show our work in progress step by step...in total clear...especially for the economic things...let me know your opinion!!! we keep the faith! Alfredo Hi eve

Some of you may not have heard the sad news that Don Covay passed away Saturday (31st). The news came via a Facebook posting from Don's friend and recent MD, Jon Tiven. It seems that Don had suffered from ill health since his stroke in the 1990s, and this has now taken its toll. Don, as you may know, was my first soul 'idol' and the reason for my entry into the world of music journalism, this as founder/secretary of the Don Covay Fan Club in 1966.

RIP to Billy's brother http://www.soultracks.com/story-don-griffin-dies below added by site Clip from above story by Chris Rizik Don Griffin was the brother of longtime SoulTracks favorite and former Miracles lead singer Billy Griffin, and played a role in the second generation Miracles and their success with more upbeat, harder-edged material such as the #1 hit, “Love Machine.” The Baltimore-born guitarist became part of the group’s back up band, the Miracle Workers, while still

Shotgun Records most current 45 release is unleashed today This release marks the first time out on 45 for this powerful version of "Power of Love" and is delivered by Don Varner ( penned by Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham) This 45 is now available via all the usual suspects online and beyond. Paul m the man behind Selecta and Shotgun does mention in the pre-release forum thread both future plans and the thinking behind this fine release and the choice of sides. "...will soon issue a serie

The Ultimate Guide to Motown (and related) recordings, 1956 - 1972 Online  now fith edition of this great online motown resource Don't Forget The Motor City - The 5th edition online now!! This is the fifth edition of Don't Forget The Motor City, and the second to appear online. As well as taking the story on to cover recordings up to the end of 1972, when Motown left Detroit, this edition incorporates most of the significant CD releases since the last update. And numerous correcti

an Interesting article... http://www.philly.co...yl-Johnson.html Reading between the lines I guess this affair may now be in the hands of lawyers or heading that way... clip below.. Chicago soul man Syl Johnson, who was the subject of a massive retrospective box issued by the Numero Group last year, has a beef with fellow Windy City resident Kanye West and his Watch The Throne partner Jay-Z. It seems that last year, West's lawyers and Numero were in negotiations over the use o

Soul Junction Records 20 Hammersley Close Cradley Halesowen West Midlands ENGLAND B63 2LG Tel: +44 (0) 121 602 8115 E-mail sales@souljunctionrecords.co.uk www.souljunctionrecords.co.uk Press Release: AUDIO (Featuring Vince Broomfield) “ Don’t Move A Muscle/Donna Lee” SJ521 Release Date: Monday 20th June 2011 Florida based recording artist Vince Broomfield first came to prominence

Sat morning at 10 am on Solar Radio. DONI BURDICK JOINS KEV ROBERTS THIS SATURDAY MORNING AT 10AM ON SOLAR RADIO, SKY DIGITAL CHANNEL 879. THE WEEKLY PRIME TIME SHOW HAS SHIRLEY ALSTON, THE SOUL SET, THE DRAMATICS, MITCH RYDER, ARCHIE BELL PLUS AN ENDLESS STREAM OF NORTHERN HALL OF FAMERS. GUESTS, AT LEAST £100 IN PRIZES GUARANTEED WEEKLY.

Maybe just a bit off topic for some but this is a hefty comprehensive collection that covers Donna's entire career output across 33 (yes 33) CDs. All for a tidy wedge- £170! Every album she released has been remastered and is included plus a number remixes 12" mixes and special guest appearances and live performances.  https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B083ZT9YFC/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_QqfoEbWWYKEZ5        

Donny Hathaway Live - Details of a new book by Emily J. Lordi  from Bloomsbury Academic, both kindle and paperback format are now available. The company blurb below, a preview follows In January of 1979, the great soul artist Donny Hathaway fell fifteen stories from a window of Manhattan's Essex House Hotel in an alleged suicide. He was 33 years old and everyone he worked with called him a genius. Best known for “A Song for You,” “This Christmas,” and classic duets with Roberta Flack,

Ok day 1 the doors are open! After revamping and moving everything across, I never want to see a bloody computer again........ Hopefully you agree with me when I say that the new format seems to be a vast improvement and has a lot of potential. As always appreciate any feedback, so let me know your thoughts. The main thing that I like about the new format is that anyone can post up, you can either post up news, reviews, events,etc into the soul vault, and it will automatically add them

After a bit of a revamp the news/article section has a spring in its step and is full of lofty aims and ideals. Getting the 'releases' section underway is word of a just released summer 2015 offering from Kent,Titled 'Dore LA Sides 2' This (as you may guess) is the follow up to the 2014 release 'Dore LA Sides 1' which Chalky reviewed back then here on Soul Source Dore LA Sides 1 and again focuses on the Dore label. The tag line below does makes life easy when describing this release as it does s

PRESS RELEASE Heres news of a very limited edition 7" single: DOTTIE PEARSON A House Made Of Love / Bring It Over Baby (Grapevine G2K 45-152) This monster modern soul anthem is now crossing over to the northern soul crowd, coupled with the new modern soul favourite as played by DJ Richard Searling etc. This vinyl edition is released due to huge public demand following the release of Dotties album (Grapevine album GVCD 3011) last year.

Just as the post xmas blues are about to kick in, Soul Junction steps up and comes to the rescue, with a possible remedy for two lucky soul source members. Yep two copies of the much talked about and much played recent Soul Junction release - Natural Impulse - "We're Gonna Make It Through" to be won in a no brains needed soul source comp Could be said that 2010 saw the Soul Junction team make its mark even deeper, with a succession of quality releases, all pushing the right buttons

DOUBLE dose of DETROIT DYNAMITE !     SUMMER 2016         Hayley Records (UK) is proud to announce the release of two more spectacular slices of previously unreleased treasure from two of Detroit's finest talents. On 4th July 2016 both records will be officially released. Both are Limited Issues and will not be re printed when sold out. HR 021 SHARON McMAHAN 'I have no choice' b/w 'Life ain't worth living (without you)' This unreleased version of songwriter Sharon McMahan's classi

Soultracks reporting the sad news of Double Exposure Co-founder and Lead singer Jimmy Williams passing on. Double Exposure's great Ten Per Cent track certainly touched my days of youth back then in 1976 RIP Jimmy Williams      Info The group formed in 1961 with Leonard "Butch" Davis, Chuck Whittington, Jimmy Williams and Joe Harris. They were originally known as the United Image and released two singles, "Love's Creeping Up on Me" on Stax Records in 1971 a

Douglas & Lonero - Baby, Take My Hand Reissue released 26th March 2021 Pre-order copies from Global Soul Store Reissued for the first time their debut and rarest release, in the issue form, was produced, arranged and Co-Written by the legendary Gene Page. These tracks have been lovingly enhanced to achieve impeccable sound quality undergoing a 24bit transfer from the original master tapes, fully remastered and cut on to lacquers by the multi-grammy nominated Carvery Studi

Originally posted by Gavin in the forum, a statement from Dr Bob Jones saying farewell to the Uk Soul/music scene. "It is with much regret that I'm sending you this mail to inform you that I've decided to stop DJ'ing in the UK at the end of this year 2005. It has not been an easy decision to make, I've decided rightly or wrongly to call it a day as a DJ in the UK. No more working in UK Clubs Radio or the media over here I've had enough of it all and have decided after 38 years I don't won't to b

One of the few soul heads who moved with the times. https://gofund.me/c6f4586a From the above page 'Janine Neye is organizing this fundraiser on behalf of Dr Bob Jones. My lovely longtime friend and amazing DJ Bob Jones, known by many as Dr Bob Jones, has recently been diagnosed with cancer involving his neck/throat, and is about to embark on a fairly lengthy complex treatment & recovery plan.'

The last Soul Source competition didn't really go that well. No correct answer meant that there was no winner which was a bit of a drawback and so has led to a look at just how they are carried out on here. The end result is that rather than go down the road of asking morning tv type phone in questions, feel the best bet is just scrap the competition and just go for a members only prize draw sort of effort. First up for this is the chance (again) to be the proud owner of one of two cop

Continuing this current prize draw series... a chance to grab a copy of Kents latest fine and dandy cd release (out this monday).   "Dance With The Contours" on Kent Motown it appears had planned to release "Dance With The Contours" back in 1964. With the tracks that were scheduled for this release being recorded in 63 and 64 But for what ever reasons the lp never made it out to the stores. Almost 50 years later Kent have got together with Universal and are now

Mentioned a few times on here over the last 18 months, now out on release in the USA and does seem to have been recieved well Here's a clip from one review can read full version on the Charleston City Paper Website (link below) Dreamgirls Dreamworks SKG Directed by Bill Condon With Beyoncé Knowles, Jennifer Hudson, Jamie Foxx, and Eddie Murphy Rated PG-13 DECEMBER 20, 2006 FILM REVIEW | Mo Betta Motown Dreamgirls hits most of the right notes f

Dreamgirls - due for a late 2006 release Just news that work is due to start on production of a cinema version of Dreamgirls which is due for release in December 2006. Appears its quite a major project as the line up includes Jamie Foxx, Beyonce Knowles, Danny Glover and Eddie Murphy shows. Its a film adaption of the 80s musical which told the story of the rise of a trio of women: Effie (Hudson), Deena (BeyoncÃÆ’©) and Lorrell (Anika Noni Rose), who have formed a promising girl group c

Latest newsletter on soulful things going on from Danny D   Hi folks just a quick (faint) shout as i get off the sickbed back on the goodfoot. A few things happening Northern wise on the Emerald isle coming up. Starting tonight friday...... 9th November: Belfast Soul Club: Errigle Bar, Ormeau Road, Phil Shields, Rog & gang upstairs and FREE in tonight, a great anniversary event last month, put it in your memory cells for next year 9th November

Seems that Dunn passed away this morning after a Booker T & MG's gig in Tokyo .... we have lost another great soul musician ....                 added by site     Musician Donald "Duck" Dunn, the pioneering bass player whose grooves drove Booker T and the MGs and hits including Otis Redding's Respect has died in Tokyo, age 70. Dunn was in Tokyo for a series of shows. News of his death was posted on the Facebook site of his friend and fellow musician Steve Cropper, who was on the same tour.

DURAND JONES & THE INDICATIONS Too Many Tears / Cruisin' to the Parque [RELEASE DATE: 11/17/2023] TRACKLIST: A. Too Many Tears B. Cruisin' to the Parque       Release notes Durand Jones & The Indications are dropping a new 45 on November 17th, "Too Many Tears" b/w "Cruisin' to the Parque" (ft. Y La Bamba). This one was previously released as a tour exclusive, and has been highly sought after. We're excited to bring it back with new label art,

News about a forthcoming book all about the collectors of vinyl Dust & Grooves - Adventures In Record Collecting Its scheduled to be released on Record Store Day in the USA 17th April, with the 20th May being the worldwide day and ah an available online date to follow This 416 page book by Eilon Paz’s takes a look at the world of vinyl and collectors via a coffee table approach which involves over 130+ record collectors and as well as interviews etc it takes in both their rec

A just seen info pass on Danielle Beverly’s Dusty Groove: The Sound of Transition tells intimate stories about our deep connection to music. By Aaron Cohen DUSTY GROOVE: THE SOUND OF TRANSITION, vinyl buyer Rick Wojcik walks us into the homes – and stories – of strangers, digging through their jazz, soul, and hip hop records, purchasing their once-prized possessions. Each seller shares a common reason: they face a major life transition. A collection of intimate narratives, akin

Details of a new Cd from Ace Records Dusty Sings Soul - Dusty Springfield - CDCHD 1612 Out this weekend Friday 25th March 2022 Release Notes clip From the very start of her solo career, it was Dusty Springfield’s intention to make records in the style of the black American artists that she admired, both professionally and personally. She recorded her version of a soul song at her first solo session and was still recording soul songs on all of her albums, singles and EPs throu

News of a new dvd release The planned DVD of Edwin Live is now available. The DVD, titled "25 MilesFrom Home", features two performances of Edwin and the Team, including his very last live performance - at Stuttgart in Germany. More details of the DVD can be found at Edwins website www.edwinstarr.info. The price is £10.99 (inc post and packaging) if purchased from the site. It is also available from Amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0002MGZC8/qi

Advance news of a forthcoming 5 disc dvd set release from Wienerworld scheduled for October 2008 Details and information passed on below: NORTHERN SOUL'S 200 GREATEST FLOORFILLERS Coming in October 2008. Our greatest achievement ever. A five disc DVD set of 200 performances. The biggest all time songs are here... OUT ON THE FLOOR, DO I LOVE YOU, TIME WILL PASS YOU BY, LONG AFTER TONIGHT IS ALL OVER, I GO TO PIECES EVERYTIME, I'LL DO ANYTHING, I'M ON MY WAY

D-1011-A THE SUPERLATIVES....DO WHAT YOU WANT TO DO (J.Edwards-A-.Lanot-G.Jones J.Hendricks) (2:24) Produced by Dynamics Record Co. - Jay Bird Publishing. D-1011-B THE SUPERLATIVES FORGET ABOUT TOMORROW (A.Harrell) (2:46) Music by Big Bubber Combo (T.Russell on Organ) Other credits same. Note: This was also issued with a 'B' number prefix after It was re-mixed by Don Davis at United Sound.

Think quite a few of you might like to find this under the Christmas tree on Dec 25th. A great new album from Charles Walker & the Dynamites.   Better known probably to most as Little Charles and The Sidewinders who recorded many "Northern Soul" favourites for Decca, Little Charles or Charles Walker as he is known today, is still performing to this day as lead singer with the Dynamites.       New probably isn't the right word to use really as it could have