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Just read on Facebook from a friend in LA that Eddie Foster of "I Never Knew" fame has passed on. May he rest well.  No other news apart from that, I'm sure those of you more connected than myself will add details. R.I.P.    

He died yesterday in his Shreveport home. R I P Eddie, we’ll never forget   

We are pleased to Announce our second and latest release from Soul-Direction Records. Eddie Holman – Ready Willing Able B/W “Too Young for Love” SD002 Stock copies available for pre-order www.soul-direction.co.uk Available for despatch Mid/Late January 2021 Listen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZHDcbbgEvA I feel extremely honoured to be releasing this future Northern soul Classic from the true soul Legend that is Eddie Holman. Until recently this unknown Virtue acetat

Absolutely thrilled to be able to tell you about the next release on the revived and revered ‘Deep Soul’ label through Ace Kent: the legendary Holy Grail ‘But If You Must Go’ by Eddie Parker. I can assure you that the title is not being rush-released to coincide with the United Kingdom’s exit of the EU, nor has it anything to do with England’s woeful football team being dumped out of the Euro’s, nevertheless, the timing of this incredible 45 is right on cue and really can’t come soon enough

Just got this news from my Chicago buddy Edward Keyes. Eddie Sullivan has passed away. No other details at the moment. Here is  Bob Abrahamian's interview with Eddie, posted on this site in 2008: R.I.P Eddie    

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 

BBC Liverpool has Edwin Starrs final interview up on its website The offical website has the following information up   A private funeral for family only will be held next week in the UK. Instead of flowers, please send donations to either of the following charities, making sure you include a cover note saying it is on behalf of Edwin Starr:   More details on the offical website click here http://www.edwinstarr.info

Edwin Starr has died after heart failure. Sad news indeed From the offical website   "Kyle Artist management are sad to announce that following a heart attack Edwin passed away at his home in Nottingham, England. Edwin was 61. http://www.edwinstarr.info

Link to news article about Edwin Starr from today's BBC website about how he came to live in Nottingham, etc Remember a mate of mine seeing him regularly in Long Eaton Asda doing his Saturday shop - funny old world http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-23944922 added by site But the Nashville-born singer spent the final years of his life thousands of miles from the Motown heartland of Detroit. He died in Chilwell - on the outskirts of Nottingham - in 2003.

Cannonball Records caused quite a stir during the summer of 2016 with the release of the labels 4th single with the previously unreleased “What I Done Wrong” by the the little known Big Lee Dowell.  The release found favour across Europe with copies selling out very quickly and soon commanding a three figure sum. To satisfy demand a 12 inch version was released.  The track was basically a demo recording which Alberto F Zanini, the label owner and the house band better known as the Cannonballs di

Elbowed Out have already been featured by Soul Junction with two 45’s , two dancers “Taking A Step” b/w “Girl You Got Magic” in 2013 followed by a dancer backed with a mid tempo ballad “Things Are Changing b/w Just To Be With You” the following year.  Both were extremely well received by collectors and DJ’s alike.  A further track “In The Book Of Guinness” was featured on the Soul Junction compilation “We Got A Sweet Thing Going On”. This left four further unissue

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

Soul Junction for some time have been releasing some quality tracks, mainly unissued 70"²s. Most have featured amongst the playlists of more discerning DJ’s up and down the country and quite rightly so.       Last summer we were treated to two unissued tracks from a group called Elbowed Out entitled Taking A Step b/w Girl You got Magic. As the Soul junction website says The group’s mission in life was “to get you up and out of your seat, and then to begin to move your feet” and both sides did e

Starts next week with dates through June! If you haven't heard the new collaboration, check it out at this link: Eli Paperboy Reed + High & Mighty Brass Band

The Soul Junction people have just passed on word of an interview that is available via the UK Vibe website. Michael Edwards at UK Vibe interviews Elliot Macauley who as you may be aware has just been involved in the latest Soul Junction 45 release. Elliot Macauley - All My Life (Ft Joe Leavy)/ Mamas Baby Boy (Ft Cleveland Jones)   It's a fully featured article complete with video and such.   Up here...   http://ukvibe.org/interviews/elliott-macauley-2014/     Elliott Macauley 2014   “Everything

Details of a new release.. Emma Noble - No Turning Back Out today on all platforms via Cosmos Music   Emma Noble’s sound is rooted in and influenced by her deep love for rare soul, funk and disco. Her passion and knowledge for this music steadily grew since moving to London 10 years ago and delving herself deep into the city’s underground soul scene. Starting as backing vocalist for ‘New Street Adventure’ (Acid Jazz), she then went on to write with Lack of Af

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

The below was posted in the forums by Rob Moss Sad news just received that my friend Emmanuel has passed. One of the truly good guys and one hell of a voice. His Thelma recordings rank of some of the finest performances ever, as well as his other material for a variety of labels.His gentle manner and personal warmth will be long remembered and greatly missed. The forum thread can be read here https://www.soul-source.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=30278 &#

Press Release: Energy MC2   “If You Break It/Other Side Of The Mirror”   SJ536 Release Date: Monday December 12th 2016  ‘Energy MC2 began as an energetic bunch of 10 and 11 year old neighborhood kids, who initially formed a band under the name of ‘Congressional Funk’ while still attending elementary school. The founding members were Vincent Bonham, Opelton Parker (the brother of Ray Parker Jr), brothers Ufuomo and Eric Wallace, with the later addition of Fred Gordon. Within months of t

Welcome to Epsilon Record Co. latest Californian re-releases Two fantastic Modern Crossover 45rpm ORDER NOW! (shipping from Tuesday) https://www.epsilonrecord.com   EPS021 Bobby Baker Holy Grail Modern Soul Crossover Vocal & Instrumental Listen: A: “Everything Has Got To Be Alright”(4:07) B: “Everything Has Got To Be Alright” Inst. (4:07) Written by: Dana V Andrews Los Angeles CA / 1980 (official reissue)  

Out Now! Epsilon Record Co. Proudly presents its latest release: EPS007 Ira Raibon Shake it off (Live) / You’re my dream (Live) 2 Sophisticated Modern Soul winners live performances that have never been released on a 45. (limited to 300 copies only) Listen:     Buy it now: https://www.epsilonrecord.com/   Ira Raibon..." Is the musical genius behind the "Indiana Funk" sound that was heard throughout the world. He shar

OUT NOW! Epsilon Records Co. Proudly Presents its latest release: EPS013 (another double sider, listen to both side) FUNK JUNCTION A side: WHAT WILL I BE (3:23) Previously unissued funky disco dancer Listen:   B side: LET'S TRY IT AGAIN (4:12) Killer sweet soul harmony to die for / previously issued in 1980 and nearly impossible to find on Fos-Glo Record Listen:     Buy it here: https://www.epsilonreco

Herb Newman’s Era Label was well established in Los Angeles by the time the soul era came about. With over 150 singles behind him by the time our musical story starts in 1962, Herb was a record label veteran. Originally more at home with straight pop records, Herb only occasionally dabbled in black music. Era’s biggest hit by a black singer was Jewel Akens’ ‘The Birds And The Bees’, which was pure pop but came out of a notable session by accomplished soul group the Turn Arounds. Two

WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE THIS WEEK OF BMR 1006 - ERIC MERCURY AND THE SOUL SEARCHERS - LONELY GIRL PART 1 & 2, OFFICIAL RELEASE REMASTERED SOUNDING SUBLIME, UNDER LICENCE AND WITH KIND PERMISSION FROM ERIC MERCURY. COMES IN A BLACK CARD SLEEVE, STICKER IDENT, PERSONALLY SIGNED A6 COLLECTORS CARD BY ERIC MERCURY IN A POLY SLEEVE, PRE ORDERS HAVE BEEN FANTASTIC ON THIS RELEASE SO MASSIVE THANKS TO EVERYONE BOTH RETAIL AND WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS FOR SUPPORTING THIS RELEASE,  COP

Soul Source member @Venus reported over the weekend the sad news that  Ernestine Anderson passed away last Thursday 'Ernestine Anderson, the internationally renowned and much-loved Seattle jazz vocalist with a voice once described by her childhood friend Quincy Jones as the sound of “honey at dusk,” died Thursday, March 10. Ms. Anderson was 87.' More info can be read via the obituary published in The Seattle Times linked below http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/obituaries/ja

Ady Croasdell has passed on word of the 'Ernie Johnson Headstone Dedication' being held in Phoenix Usa on the 9th November 2019. The dedication includes the world premier of the 2004 interviews with John P Dixon Long time readers may remember the moving interview from earlier soul source days which highlighted just how hard a life some of the well known  artists had during their later years. The transcripts of both interviews  and Ernie Johnson's obituary by @ady croasdellcan be reached v

A change for the respected long running modern soul discussion list One of the longest running and respected web soul discussion lists has just changed from an email based discussion list to a forum based format. Yes Essential Modern Soul is now available in a new fresh forum style format. Worthy of a mention on here as a fair few years ago it had a effect on this site, it  was the inspiration for the move of the soul source news list to the soul talk discussion list, which happenen

Some of you might remember the Essential Modern Soul forum which began as an email list back in 1999. It moved to an internet discussion board in 2005 and carried on that way for around 11 years. The forum abruptly disappeared  after the board host switched their servers off, and that was that. Anyhow, we set a new board up as a trial a few years ago but didn’t go wide with the news and it faltered. This time, we’re trying again and we’re looking for new members so, if you fancy it, hop on over

Because it's not on Kent - and because the Kent releases themselves were so strong this month - one of the most important CDs that Ace has released this year may have escaped your attention. It's not one of my compilations so I don't mind shouting about it from the imaginary rooftops - but it''s one that all lovers of early Chicago soul should be aware of on a 'need-to-own' basis... 'Bandera Doo Wop' is possibly not a title that grabs the attention of your average Sou

Just had this sent,   Motown figure Esther Gordy Edwards dies at age 91   By JEFF KAROUB, Associated Press   DETROIT (AP) — Esther Gordy Edwards, who helped build Motown Records alongside her brother Berry Gordy Jr. and led efforts to turn its original Detroit headquarters into a museum, has died. She was 91. Edwards died Wednesday surrounded by family and friends in Detroit, the Motown Historical Museum said in a statement. Edwards was a Motown executive for nearly three decades, holding numero

News of an upcoming 'two lps on one cd' release from soul music dot com featuring two great late 70s lps from Esther Phillips on cd for the first time Info below... esther phillips - promo video for 2011 cd release - video promo [rs]73070[/rs] First time ever on CD for these two great Mercury albums from 1977 and 1978 ESTHER PHILLIPS: YOU'VE COME A LONG WAY, BABY/ALL ABOUT ESTHER (SMCR2-5006) - The late, great ESTHER PHILLIPS was one of the most distinctive vocalists in c

30 Years of Kent and the quality just keeps coming. There are plenty of essential buys from Ace/Kent/BGP due for release in the coming months and this one featuring Etta James 1976 LKP plus bon us tracks is quite rightly one of thise essential buyts for lovers of R&B/Soul music. Here's what Mick Patrick has to say about the release. Released in 1976, “Etta Is Betta Than Evvah!” was the final album of Etta James’ tumultuous 16-year tenure at Chess Records. The album

R.I.P. Etta.   http://edition.cnn.c...obit/?hpt=hp_t1           forum discussion thread  

Etta still has it goin’ on Etta James may be 66 years old. Her two sons who tour in her Roots band may boss her around some, and she may mix a few more ballads into her show than she did in her wilder youth. However, the reigning empress of rhythm and blues has still got it goin on. James brings a voice more powerful than whole horn sections, a musical command honed by 60 years in the business, and an attitude guaranteed to make the uninitiated blush. With that length

EUGENE THOMAS NEW RELEASE! The name of Eugene Thomas has become well known in soul circles ever since it was discovered that he was the lead vocalist on that wonderful Northern Soul double sided classic by Epitome Of Sound – “You Don’t Love Me b/w Where Were You”, which was recorded at Venture Studios in Bound Brook New Jersey and subsequently released on Sandbag Records in 1967.  Fast forward an amazing 52 years and the author of both sides of that classic 45 Robert Paladino, has recently

Eula Cooper is in danger of losing her home, which is a story that has become all too common in this country (the USA) and needs your help. Eula and her husband have suffered set backs while they continue to make better lives for themselves. Eula is pursuing a degree to help her chances of being hired into a better job while she struggles to make ends meet. Photo courtesy of Jacob Blickenstaff (taken at Dig Deeper with the Sweet Divines and Divine

Ever Soul - Eddie and Ernie 45 Double Sider Release 25th of Jan is the release date of the latest new 45 from Daptone imprint Ever-Soul Records Two tip top tracks from Eddie and Ernie Bullets Don’t Have Eyes  b/w In These Very Tender Moments plus available as a website only exclusive the 45 with an alternate b-side ALTERNATE B-SIDE - WEBSITE EXCLUSIVE DAP-1039 Eddie & Ernie -Bullets Don't Have Eyes b/w You Make My Life A Sunny Day  Daptone Website

A new label along with the first release annouced, from the Daptone people, info from the Daptone website below...     Daptone Records is proud to announce the launch of our new re-issue imprint, EVER-SOUL Records. As avid fans of Rhythm and Blues, Funk, Gospel, Latin, African, and all forms of Soulful Music, we are anxious to use this new arm of our company to extend some of our favorite rare and unreleased records to our customers. Our debut release, Hank Mullen’s ‘He Upset Y

Everybody Makes A Mistake - Stax Southern Soul Volume 2 CDKEND 499 A new cd release from Kent... Release notes and such below   More southern soul sounds from the mighty Stax Records of Memphis, including unissued tracks from the Soul Children and Eddie Floyd. Stax Records in Memphis was one of the centres of southern soul, and yet due to its many hits and big city location this often gets forgotten. We redressed that balance with the release of “Nobody Wins: Stax Southe

IKE PERRY - DON’T TURN AROUND / KENT DRAKE - MISTAKEN - North Broad St 006BL IKE PERRY / KENT DRAKE Press Release. This 3rd instalment from that wonderful unissued 4 track acetate is without doubt one of the best undiscovered northern soul dancers to hit the scene in years. Sticking to our mantra of never issued, take a listen for yourself this track will light up the dance floors all over Europe. On the flip we are giving you a slice of soul heaven with the wonderful big voice ba

MusicConnex proudly present a celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the UK’s longest running soul label, Expansion Records. On Friday 30th September, Expansion marks 30 years with a major Party with live music and DJs at one of London’s finest venues the Brooklyn Bowl in the 02, North Greenwich. The live artists are Alton McClain and Tracy Hamlin reflecting Expansion’s position as both purveying greatness from previous decades in soul music to supporting the best new contemporary artists o

Express Your Soul -  Mixed by Levanna McLean - Universal Music An interesting comp concept from Universal Music with what seems to be a curator type role taken by the youtube dancer/dj Levanna McLean. Maybe not on everyone's christmas present list but after seeing over the years more than a fair few weary comps with even wearier names attached to them, then this comp does make a mark by offering something different. Tv Advert follows

Always used to think try and do the right thing is the best policy for internet and thought that others would do same. Bit naive maybe but at least was happy with myself. Well after seeing a certain person try and devalue ( yet again) stuff I am involved with. I went off on one and replied to comments that he made in an issue of a magazine on this site. As was well jacked off with the way he lied and twisted things wrote most of it fuming. On refl

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

MUSCLE SHOALS, Alabama The world-famous FAME Records- based in the fabled music mecca of Muscle Shoals, Alabama - has signed a distribution agreement with EMI Music Marketing in the United States. Under the terms of the deal, EMI will distribute new FAME Records product along with rare and vintage Southern soul and rhythm-and-blues recordings from the treasured FAME vaults. "This is the beginning of an exciting new chapter in the story of FAME and Mu

I had the Elgins clip from this show for ages but the whole episode is on youtube and I didn't know about it. Swingin' Time, a local Detroit tv show from 1966. Features The Rationals (four white kids, garage band), Tom & Jerrio (minus one of them who'd just been drafted!), Buddy Lamp performing you"ve Got The Loving Touch, Wayne Cochran with the worst hairdo and terrible miming but still great to watch, two superb numbers from The Magnificent Men and two numbers from The Elgins.

As always stumbling around the web come across stuff thats fresh to me so working on theory that may be fresh to someone else always pass on Latest is some great dj interviews from the http://www.djhistory.com/index.php site well worth a visit as most are informative and ones like the below give a far better idea of "what went on" than some of the usual recycled crap see around view interview here

Well Suspect Records have been in touch and passed on advance word about this upcoming release... Press Release Fay Hallam – Starting To Feel Good Cat No:SUSS23D Genre: Soul, Pop. Radio Plays from TODAY, 1st March Release on 29th March 2019. Euphoric, infectious and addictive, Fay Hallam's latest single, Starting To Feel Good, is a pop master-class of funk groove, soul-full vocal and a horn section that's so catchy it should be quarantined.  Plus an instrumental versi

Whilst browsing the site you may have noticed on your travels a 'new' highlight showing on the Soul Source front page. Halfway down on display is a 'highlight' box featuring 3 past Soul Source articles, titled on pc desktops as 'Featured Articles'. This 'highlight' will be used to both highlight and at the same time 'clean up' our fairly large few thousand strong archive of soul music related article/news items regularly over time. You can check out the three current featured arti

2003 - Word of a great new event on Feb 01 More details follows later, its a 3 room event and it promises to be one of "the" events of 2003 Taster - just check out the line up of just one of the rooms!!! CROSSFIRE 10pm - 6am @ The International Students House, 229 Gt. Portland St. Regents Park London Ouch! Room 1 the 600 capacity Soul room with the LONDON UTD DREAM TEAM djs (100 club) Ady Croasdell Butch Mick Smith (Scenesville) Andy Rix, Dawn Brown Nick Brown (Capitol Soul Club)