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I'm looking forward to playing a series of DJ dates around the UK and Europe spanning nearly 4 months from 28th June til 18th October. Thanks so much to the promoters that have expressed an interest in having me play, and I'll be lookin' forward to sharing the turntables with you! I can't wait to play for more dancers and audiences that I've not DJ'ed to before, so please check out these dates, and hopefully I'll get to meet as many of you as possible.             The tour will encompass all si

Greg Belson's Divine Disco 2 is in stores everywhere today! Check out this great review from one of our favorite retailers Dusty Groove ... "A pretty fantastic selection of rare disco tracks from the American underground – all of them infused with a spiritual message, but served up with grooves that go head to head with some of the best underground club of the time! The mix of positive energy and upbeat grooves is wonderful – and if you've ever heard the Clark Sisters club classic "You

Cultures of Soul Records is proud to present a brand new compilation curated and researched by Gospel Soul music authoritarian Greg Belson. Greg Belson's Divine Disco - American Gospel Disco 1974 to 1984 is a snapshot in time encapsulating the raw power of a spiritual performance, set to the pulsating 4/4 rhythms that were in vogue on the dance floors of the day. Formats : Cd and gatefold 2xLP  Price varies format/country/outlet Juno Player   Cd Listing 1.    Enli

Greg Wilson’s Discotheque Archives - Extended Hardback Version (2023) A recent release that may be of interest In January 2023, Discotheque Archives will be made available as an extended hardback. It includes 20 extra sections, with additional DJs, records, venues and labels, which fill in some of the gaps from the original series, and comes complete with a number of new Pete Fowler DJ illustrations, plus a comprehensive index that lists around 750 records referenced in the book’s page

GREGG JACKSON WITH STRIKE FORCE BAND - 'ONE FOR THE ROAD / 'YOUR LOVE' Anyone ever wished that this Modern Soul masterpiece was available on a 7'' single? Well your dream will soon be a reality!  'One For The Road' will be available for the very first time on a 45 from November 2016 on U.K. Soul label ZIP PROMOTIONS. Packaged in a picture sleeve, using the same artwork and label design as the original LP. 'Your Love' has been chosen for Side 2, as it's considered by many to t

Greyhounds - Left Turn - CRED-153-Digital Single Word about a new digital single,by Greyhounds, release blurb and audio below Greyhounds - Left Turn - Digital Single Release Date: 9/9/2019 Musical Influences: Chester Thompson, Lonnie Smith Track Description: “Left Turn” by the Greyhounds is the most potent dose of organ trio soul you can pack into under three minutes. Organist and vocalist Anthony Farrell presents poised lyrics that remind listeners that life doesn’t alw

*GROOVESVILLE?USA* *The Detroit Soul & R&B?Index* Press Release As well deserved as this year's 50th anniversary celebrations have been, you might be forgiven for thinking Motown had been the only black music company in Detroit. But long before Hitsville's meteoric rise in the early sixties, the Motor City was already a hotbed of jazz, jump blues, and gritty R&B. Blue collar Detroit was one hard working city with the music to match. As Martha Reeves once said in the 60s, 'Detr

Also news on a site Guy is involved with (see links) a brief clip check out link at end for site details Guy Hennigan Now living in Manchester Guy Hennigan is recognised as the man who revived Northern Soul from the doldrum that was the aftermath of Wigan Casino. Along with Keb Darge - now a highly paid (not that he'd want anyone to know it! - sorry Keb) funk DJ, Guy brought sixties newies to the scene and remains a vociferous advocate of the quality and not the quantity of s

Start Productions are currently in production on a Guy Stevens documentary feature film. Extensive interviews and archive research are currently underway, with a view to covering Guys incredible impact on the music he loved and obsessed over, as well a look into his complex persona. All interviews will be with first-hand interviewees - so people who either personally or professionally knew/worked with Guy, or attended events Guy was involved in. From his early days DJ-ing on Monday nig

Listing and details of the latest cd release from the kent label When I visited Gerard W Purcell’s New York offices above his Paparazzi restaurant around 1990, I wasn’t really sure why I’d gone there. Though I rated his GWP label highly, there weren’t any big Northern Soul sounds or rarities on it and though Debbie Taylor’s ‘Don’t Let It End’ is one of my all time favourite soul songs, it wasn’t going to move box-loads of CDs. I knew there was s

This is the official compilation LP of the Hamburg Soul Weekender >>> 500 handnumbered copies, limited edition >>> printed inner sleeve with liner notes and photos >>> vinyl only, there is no CD or any digital format SHIPS ON OR AROUND OCTOBER 25, 2019 A1 What Should I Do - Little Ann A2 My Life - Joe Jama A3 Somebody Watching You - The Sacred Four A4 Light Of My Life - Ben Pirani A5 You Got Me Diggin' You - Roosevelt Matthews with Billy Ball

Official re-release of Hank Hodge's very rare soul 45 rpm single "One Way Love" / "Thank You Girl" on Tramp Records Having been featured on Tramp's recent "Countdown To...Soul" compilation album, Hank Hodge's sole 45RPM single release ("One Way Love" b/w "Thank You Girl") is highly sought after in Soul 45 collectors circles. Not many can claim to own it since it is very hard to come by. Therefore many DJs, collectors, and music lovers will certainly be made happy with this long overdue re-i

Today the grand old man of Black Music celebrates being an octogenarian. Apart from giving us records of the calibre of 'Human', 'Didn't I Tell You', 'I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself', 'Words Can Never Tell It', 'I'll Make You Happy', 'New Neighborhood', 'Your Man', 'The Pretty Part Of You' and 'Loving On The Losing Side', he was a singer with the Flamingos and apparently was one of the best live acts ever to perform at the Appollo in the early 60s. His name is revered by many US singer

Just a quick shout to all members for the weekend Hope what ever you do you have a great one Easter always a good time for fresh things so watch out rest of this weekend and upcoming week for some spring in your step updates Have a good one Soul Source Team

A very quick Happy New Year to all ! from all involved with Soul Source see you in 2006

Its New Years Eve and so time for a Happy New Year Shout...   On behalf of all the Soul Source site team, just like to wish you all out there the very best for the year 2015!   Happy New Year 2015!

A Happy New Year to all from the Soul Source team! All set here, lets hope 2017 is a good one! Happy New Year!    

Just like to wish all soul fans out there a Happy New Year! from all the team on here Whatever you are getting up to tonight hope its a good one! And wish you all the very best for 2009! The forum thread has been going a few hours, can find the link below   Roll on 2009  can't wait!

A Happy New 2010 to all members from all here at Soul Source You should see a fresh spring in the soul source step on here over the next few days to fit in with the arrival of the new year and the new decade. Thanks to all members past and present  for making this site what it is over the last decade, the next ones gonna be even better! Happy New 2010! The Soul Source team

A place for all members to pass on best wishes, greetings, christmas related media, images, audio and video and such with the keywords being minimum fuss and bother.  So to kick things off on behalf of all the people involved with Soul Source would just like to wish all members...   Merry Christmas and a happy full of soul 2016 Have a good one! Soul Source Team  

Harlem 69: The Future of Soul (The Soul Trilogy) now available for pre-order. Picked up word that the final part of Stuart Cosgroves Soul  triology is now available for pre-order via Amazon and Printer Matter (links follow furtherbelow) Here's the blurb In 1969, among Harlem's Rabelaisian cast of characters are bandleader King Curtis, soul singers Aretha Franklin and Donny Hathaway, and drug peddler Jimmy `Goldfinger' Terrell. In February a raid on tenements across New York leads

Soul Junction have pushed out their first release of 2012 and if you've missed the pre-release talk then it may be a good idea to get your ears on the clip below Harvey Scales - Giving U What U Want Side A - Giving U What U Want Side B - I'd Be A Fool (To Fool Around) Catalogue # SJ513 click to listen to both tracks http://www.souljunctionrecords.co.uk/musica/HarveyScales.swf'>http://www.souljunctionrecords.co.uk/musica/HarveyScales.swf Some of words from the Soul

On behalf of all those involved with Soul Source, I just like to throw out a Seasons Greetings to all of you Soul Source members ! Hope that all have a christmas so good and soulful that it hurts (in a good way!) Seasons Greetings ! mike and all the mod team here's the link to the forum seasons greetings thread...

HAYLEY 10th ANNIVERSARY SINGLE RELEASED The long awaited release of the FINAL DECISIONS 'I don't feel no pain' (Short and Long versions) is now with us. The record has been gaining momentum on dance floors around the country due to pre release copies spun by top DJs Soul Sam, Cliff Steele and Karl Heard. Recorded in Detroit in the mid 1970s at Fast Track studios, it features the production skills of Leonard Jones and the sparkling vocal skills of the Fina

Hayley discovers Detroit GOLD!   Hayley Records has unearthed more previously unreleased Detroit gems and will be issuing a series of 7” vinyl singles in the coming months, beginning in March, with double sided scorchers from Tony Hester and Steve Mancha.           ‘Come out of your thing’ b/w ‘Nothing can stop me from loving you’ These tracks showcases Tony Hester’s incredible song writing, vocal and production talents. Both tracks

FOUR previously unreleased DEON JACKSON and JIMMY DELPHS tracks finally see the light of day. Hayley Records is proud to the announce the second twin set of 7 inch records in the recent 'DETROIT DOUBLE' series that began with the fantastic TONY HESTOR and STEVE MANCHA previously unissued releases in 2015 – 'Nothing can stop me from loving you' and 'Girl have pity' Now it's the turn of two of Detroit's most distinctive vocalists to deliver

A quick pass on that have just been informed by Rob Moss, (the owner of Hayley records) that the two new releases are now in stock and available via the Hayley records website   The two releases were featured in a previous Soul Souce pre-release article here in February, looks like there has been some delay in the release, so for those out there who have been waiting now's the time...   Recatch the release blurb and preview clips below   NEW RELEASES Previously unissued.   HR 017 TONY HESTER ‘Co

Word from Hayley Records concerning their latest 45 releases...   HAYLEY RECORDS FINDS GOLD ... AGAIN! New releases from BOBBY SHEPPARD, JIMMY DELPHS, JIMMY GILFORD and JIMMY SCRUGGS and a smoking BAND TRACK from the Funk Brothers are now for sale worldwide. Hayley Records is proud to announce the release of two sparkling soul smashes that have never been available before. JIMMY DELPHS The flip side b/w BAND TRACK Don't tell me maybe HR 023 HR 023 A Side.  JIMM

DYNAMIC DETROIT DUO from Hayley Records ! Previously unreleased gems from The Stylists and Johnny Griffith Band setting UK dance floors alight. Hayley Records is proud to announce the release of THE STYLISTS ‘I need your loving ( to satisfy my soul) b/w JOHNNY GRIFFITH BAND ‘Operator please’.  The STYLISTS release is an up tempo dancer recorded at United Sound Systems in Detroit around 1968 and features a fantastic string arrangement by Motown maestro Paul Riser and the very be

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

HAYLEY’S got it goin’ on! A ONE - TWO punch from Tony Hester and The Perfections! Hayley Records is proud to announce the release of yet another pair of previously unissued gems from deep in the Detroit vaults. TONY HESTER’s ‘Keep a hold on me ‘ serves up a stonking portion of delectable Detroit dance delirium guaranteed to fill the floor at any venue. THE PERFECTIONS deliver their own distinct and impassioned interpretation of Tony  Hestor’s own ‘Just can’t leave you’ replet

HAYLEY RECORDS INFORMATION UPDATE (Summer 2003) 'AIN'T THAT SOMETHING' CD now available!! After countless delays and changes, the second Hayley CD is finally done and dusted, and ready for shipping out. Featuring top flight previously unreleased material by the likes of J J BARNES, STEVE MANCHA, JIMMY RUFFIN, VAN MCCOY to name a few, the pre-release reaction has been ultra positive. Collectors can pre order by sending a cheque for £15 (Inc. p&p) to the

HD featuring Laura Jackson - Nothing But Love Just had word passed on about this new release, a debut single from HD featuring Laura Jackson and after a few repeat plays of the below have to say that am glad.   here's the video clip here's the blurb Introducing the debut single from HD 'Nothing But Love' featuring Laura Jackson out now on Ashwood Records. “ a perfect modern soul artefact” soulandjazzandfunk.com  “ UK soul at its very best’ The Soul of Gr

A quick shoot and forget topic for heads up news (or catch ups!) on upcoming/new soul releases  Feel free all to add a quick shout up of any current/releases (best if keep it short and sharp as we do have the news feature for full info posts)   Soul Direction have a new 45 coming up release date?

New Releases for August 2009 from Ace Records ____________________________________________________ ARTIST: BOBBY FREEMAN CATALOGUE NUMBER: CDCHD 1232 TITLE: GIVE MY HEART A BREAK - THE COMPLETE KING RECORDINGS LABEL: ACE It’s true to say that most of the major rock’n’roll and R&B names from the 1950s have had the majority of their work digitised by now – many of them several times over. It’s always nice, therefore,

Epsilon Record Co proudly presents its latest release (EPS003) Heaven Scent / Henderson & Jones Limited edition / Re-mastered & remixed by Steve Fuji Two sublime obscure modern soul winners! Side A: Heaven Scent: I'm Gonna Get Ya (1983) Re-mastered & remixed version Side B: Henderson & Jones: I'm Gonna Getcha (1982) Re-mastered & remixed version   Pre-order it now ((Available end of March 2021) https://www.epsilonrecord.com  

Firstly moderators please forgive me if this is the wrong place to post this, I am involved in DJ'ing at a huge Soul/Motown Charity Event in Manchester over the August Bank Holiday weekend, full details to follow once everything is confirmed and nailed down, it's to raise funds for The Christies Cancer Charity which we all know is a wonderful charity, I said I would try and drum up some quality raffle prize donations from the soul world, anything would be fantastic - Records/CD's/T Shirts/Memora

New single from Henderson & Jones. Back to the studio after 40 years! Listen to both side: here   Buy it here: https://www.epsilonrecord.com   Henderson & Jones  (new release) A side: Picture of Love B side: Can You Feel My Vibes EPS011 EPS011 Epsilon Record Co. 2022 Background: I met Kenneth Henderson and Alfonso Jones almost two years ago after searching for these guys for many years. I proudly re-releas

From the news report on Miami New Times...   RIP Henry Stone, King of Independent Records, Dead at 93   Henry Stone, king of the record business, passed away peacefully early August 8, 2014, in Miami. Throughout almost 80 years of wildly prolific musical activity, the 93-year-old had a hand in every aspect of the music business and was a true pioneer of independent manufacturing, promotion, and distribution.   In the 1970s he ran the biggest independent record company in the world, TK Production

There is a great interview and profile of Henry Stone covering his six decades  in the music business.  Henry Stone has long been known around the world as one of the pioneers of the record industry. After working with vinyl, cassettes and CDs, Henry is now moving into music's digital era with worldwide digital distribution of his product on The Legendary Henry Stone label to all of the most popular digital services in the world. In his almost six decades in the business, Henry has dis

Information via Greg Tormo ( www.geocities.com/solidhit ) and Dave Brown of Philly Archives. Herb Johnson passed away Monday January 19th in Philadelphia, PA of cancer, aged 68. Born December 26th, 1935 in North Carolina, Herb moved to Philadelphia with his family when he was nine years old. As a teenager attending Overbrook High School, Herb auditioned at the Royal Theatre on South Street for a radio spot on WPEN, singing "You Belong To Me" by one of his

Herb Reed last surviving original member of the Platters passed away   http://www.nydailyne...ticle-1.1090683   added by site     Herb Reed (c. 1929 - June 4, 2012) was an American musician, vocalist and founding member of The Platters, who were known for their hits during the 1950s and 1960s. Reed is credited with creating The Platters name and was the last surviving original member of the group, which he co-founded with four other musicians in 1953.   Reed thought of the group's name after not

Out now the latest book from Stuart Cosgrove, renowned professional journalist, broadcaster, award winning author and long-time Soul Source member Hey America!: The Epic Story of Black Music and the White House  Continuing his examination of American soul music, this time the focus is on 'the complex relationship between American music and politics'.   'An erudite and deeply passionate dive into the complex relationship between American music and politics' - Sean O'Hagan, The

This site seems to be getting busy here at the start of 2012. As it title hints, its all about the recording side of popular music. And while tales of tapes and consoles may not float everyones boat there is a lot of promise of non hardcore technical content going by the photos of many artists in the studio already available "Greetings! I would like to welcome and introduce you to the History of Recording online community; the guide to Recording Studio History and Knowledge. As a member, of

FINALLY – AFTER FOUR MONTHS PRESSING PLANT DELAY  - TWO NEW HR 45 RELEASES   Release date 22 January 2022 - in stock now and ready to mail. £12 each + £3 postage (good for 1-3 records) paypal – hitandrunsoul45@gmail.com   HR 1534 DELEGATES OF SOUL – What A Lucky Guy I Am + I’ll Keep Running Back /  Don’t Take Your Love From Me + Girl I’m At Your Door Yes, that’s right – a 4 track 45 for the price of £12.  The A side contains the 2 tracks from the 1970 Up-look 45 (re

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 -

FINALLY - AFTER MUCH PRESSING PLANT DELAY - IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN – 2 NEW 45’s OUT NOW. We are masters of the 'undersell' - but 2 really good and top value 45s here. 6 great tracks - popular with UK fans and our growing Low Rider base in the US. £15.00 each + £3.00 UK postage (good for 1-3 records) , US postage £6.00 per order. Paypal – hitandrunsoul45@gmail.com HR 1546 BELITA WOODS - A1 : That's When I'll Stop Loving You - https://youtu.be/ALkLKwlMew0 A2 : You Do Your Th

Hit and Run Label Launches With Two Tip Top 45s 2009 does seem to be getting off to a good start fresh 45 wise! This first month see's the launch of the Hit and Run label from the Soulscape family, full details below... Our new label HIT AND RUN RECORDS is launched in January 2009 with the release of singles by Mary Gresham and Doris Allen. The new label has been formed to release limited-edition vinyl singles of tracks from our Soulscape catalogue. All singles are pressed in the USA a

ANNOUNCING TWO NEW HR 45 RELEASES - Release date 1st April 2021. Taking orders now with paypal  - £12 each  + £3 postage (good for 1-3 records)     paypal – hitandrunsoul45@gmail.com      HR 1527   SONIA ROSS - Let Me Be Free / Don’t Go Breaking My Heart A coupling here of 2 ultra rare and brilliant dance tracks from Atlanta Ga. 1969s ‘Let me be free’ is possibly the rarest Tragar 45 with reputedly only 100 being pressed to fulfil a contractual obligation; the flip Don’t

ANNOUNCING TWO NEW HR 45 RELEASES - Just arrived after delays at pressing. Taking orders now with paypal - £12 each + £3 postage (good for 1-3 records) paypal – hitandrunsoul45@gmail.com   HR 1531 WILLIE and WEST - Attica Massacre                WILLIE & The Mighty Magnificents – Get Away From Me Girl + Check It Baby   Three totally wonderful tracks from Willie Feaster. An A side that’s pretty rare and sounds so right for today. Our flip carries 2 track