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Press Release: The Holidays  “You Make Me Weak/I’m So Glad (That I Met You)   SJ539 Release Date: Monday November 20th 2017   There were several groups within the Detroit music scene that shared the name of ‘The Holidays’. From the 1950’s through to the late 1960’s our version of The Holidays who took their name from a group members car, a 1954 Oldsmobile ‘Holiday’, would record for the Star-x, Markie, Master and Holiday record Labels. Founding member James Holiday would also

The Holidays: Getting Kind Of Soulful. SJCD5012 Release Date: Monday May 1st 2017   There were several groups within the Detroit music scene of the 1960’s that shared the name of ‘The Holidays’. But this cd compilation is dedicated to the one whose main protagonists were the brothers Jack and James Holland. Both sides of their Soul Hawk 45 apart, it is their own productions for the Marathon, Ron-Hol and Rob-Ron labels both issued and previously unissued that has been included in t

Just wanted to share this with all the soul fans here and in particular, Impressions fans. I've more footage to be transfered yet but as a taster this is The Impressions opening song from their first night of two at the Jazz Cafe in London on Friday evening from their small but perfectly formed "The Soul Of Curtis Mayfield" Tour in the UK.   I'll be putting more up as soon as I can but for now enjoy this fabulous tune...   Eddie      

THE INSPIRATIONS - YOUR WISH IS MY COMMAND (2 ALT TAKES 8 AND 10) - LIMITED EDITION SPECIAL OF ONLY 150 COPIES, COMES WITH A COLLECTORS CARD, NUMBERED GOLD EMBOSSED CERTIFICATE, GOLD IDENT STICKER ON A BLACK GLOSSY RECORD SLEEVE IN A POLY BAG AND SEAL, ONLY 30 COPIES LEFT TO RESERVE, £50.00 EACH PLUS £3.00 SIGN FOR UK POST AND £5.00 REST OF THE WORLD, TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM THE ONE-DERFUL MASTERS UNDER EXCLUSIVE LICENCE TO SECRET STASH RECORDS FROM ONE-DERFUL PRODUCTIONS. TO PRE RESERVE A COPY

The Invisible Man: The Story of Rod Temperton, the 'Thriller' Songwriter Hardcover – 1 Jun 2017 by Jed Pitman (Author) Out this month via both kindle and hardcover editions, can view the Kindle preview below Blurb The Invisible Man tells the remarkable story of how Rod Temperton worked his way up from a Grimsby fish factory to become one of the most successful songwriters of all time. Born in Cleethorpes in 1949, Temperton embarked on a career in music with the funk band Heatwave,

A quick look back to last month ebay going ons with a list of all the top $ ebay enders.    Soul Record Auctions - Recent Completed Soul Auctions [sorted by value] Jimmy Burns-i Really Love You On Erica 45-vg Hear  $5600.00   ended 12 Jan   Leroy Charlton Unreleased Modern Soul Funk Disco Aceta..  $3778.00   ended 08 Jan   Soul Aces C Derrick You Re Different Crossover Soul..  $

THE JOHNNY TERRY ACETATE COLLECTION   Winford 'Johnny' Terry's career in the music business began in the 1950s when he collaborated with James Brown to write his first major hits,'Please please please' and 'Prisoner of love'. In 1963 he joined the Drifters as a bass singer and contributed to such classic hits as 'Under the boardwalk' and 'Saturday night at the movies' amongst many others, before leaving the group, in 1965, to concentrate on his own productions. One of his first efforts featured

A couple of things to report from the CO72 'bunker'. Firstly it is with trepidation and a touch of sadness , we have to announce that this....the 10th anniversary 20th Oct 2018 will be the FINAL CO72.....in its current guise The three of us have decided to draw the curtains on what has been a FANTASTIC 10 years. It's been a difficult decision...but from where we started at the Ryan Hall Tunstall .   Us 3 musketeers have had an absolute ball in putting this together each ye

Well if you have been enjoying the recently released Soul Jazz Records 'The Lost Queen Of New Orleans' Betty Harris Album then you may be interested to hear that you can get to see the real world version soon! As just been posted in the Soul Source Event Guide 'Live' section, a date has been announced for a live show in Manchester Uk, in a few months time! A two birds post, first  here's the album details, followed by the Manchester event details!   Betty Harris’ The Lost Que

Hi all...and wow...just realised I haven't been in here possibly this year....time flies and all that and hope you are all well!x I do contribute to forums and the like elsewhere but am busy so do forget to pop in here. However...I don't go to many doo's these days possibly 3 or 4 a year mainly Charity based functions on a National scale so perhaps don't have much to say in here....'hard core' you lot is!!x So..it is a Charitable event that brings me here...The Printworks. I have been involved s

The Masqueraders  next appearance in the quarter finals of Americas Got Talent is due to be televised in USA  on the 22nd August 2017. Not sure yet if there is a mainstream way of watching live in Uk but imagine that there be a way of at the very least catching the results as they happen. Quarter finals details  Americas Got Talent finalists who will perform live Tuesday, August 22.  Brobots & Mandroidz – Hip-Hop Dance Group Celine Tam – Singer Demian Aditya – Escape

The McClintons Love Doctor' - 4 Track Disco 12 - 7th Galaxy Super Disco Edits have a new 12 lined up for late October release, here's the labels blurb... Welcome to our last instalment from Eryk and Antoinette McClinton. Brother and sister duo who recorded these demo tracks with Detroit legends Mike Theodore and Dennis Coffey. Recorded around 1979 these cuts were a spotlight on the duo's talents, hoping land them a record deal. Both had been active in the past with various recordings.

BBE Records has a new set out, a vinyl / CD boxed set titled  'The Men In The Glass Booth' Its a 3 xCd / 5x lp /digital format release, details and release notes below The Men In The Glass Booth Part One: Ground Breaking Re-edits & Remixes By The Disco Era's Most Influential DJs They describe in the release details this release as 'opulent', well you could call the sampler 'opulent' as well....as its a opulent lengthy 45 mins of fun.... Listen Release Blurb...

Millie Jackson has been beloved by soul fans of every persuasion since she laid down countless seminal tracks at Spring in the 70s. Her career was so successful there that she made nearly 20 albums. Each of them was a mix of current soul styles, with rap an increasing influence towards the latter part of her Spring tenure. Inevitably, some excellent ballads were hidden within LPs dominated by rap numbers that may not have been to many soul fans’ taste. Millie had such a large output

The much awaited new album from PP Arnold is now out and about, titled 'The New Adventures Of PP Arnold' it's now available via cd, vinyl (2xlp) and download. Ear Music Blurb Five decades after she became a ’60s icon with the timeless pop hits ‘The First Cut Is The Deepest’ and ‘Angel Of The Morning’ on Rolling Stones manager Andrew Oldham’s ultra-hip Immediate label, soul singer P.P. Arnold is set to release a double-album of stunning new material featuring contributions from, among o

Hi, I would like to inform you briefly ... 17 years after the 2005 edition, there are new editions of the « Funky & Groovy Music Records Lexicon » with 80% more content & pictures, printed in color. ** Album-Edition  //  ** Singles-Edition //  ** Full-Edition (limited & numbered) All information about the 3 book editions, including the table of contents  and how to pre-order the books, you will find on my website : https://www.funk.ch/index.php/lexicon . There you will

New releases for August 2015 from Ace Records Unlock The Lock: The Kent Records Story Vol 1 Rhythm & Blues Various Artists (Kent/ Modern) CD £17.75 The first four years of the Bihari brothers last major imprint. 30 of the tracks or takes make their CD debut.      Visions Of A New World Funk Lonnie Liston Smith & The Cosmic Echoes CD £7.43 A jazz funk classic from Lonnie. Features club classic ‘A Chance For Peace’ and spiritual jazz masterpiece ‘Devika (Goddess)’.      Dear Companion Folk

In 2000, the first book of its kind focussed on the popularity of the music culture NORTHERN SOUL.  A skilful and accurate appraisal of the much spoke of ‘scene’ culminated in strong sales not only from seasoned event goers and collectors, but newcomers with a thirst for knowledge about why these records are so sought after while largely being ignored upon first release.  Fast forward 22 years and the author reinvigorated decided to re-assemble the entire popularity of the legendary mu

The Nu-Ron's - I'm A Loner / All My Life - Exact replica of the original 45 released in 1971 - Originally recorded October 27th, 1970 - The songs were produced by Emanuel Campbell & Charles Bowen and have been lovingly mixed from the original 16 track multi's - Mixed how he "would have mixed MFSB (the backing band) in 1970", by mixing engineer Tom Moulton, then mastered by Peter Humphries of MasterWorks. This would have been the original team working on these tracks back in the 70's, both ar

THE NU-RONS ARTICLE: Press Release: The Nu-Rons “All My Life/Disco Hustle”   SJ1010 Release Date: Monday 12th February 2018   Your browser does not support the audio element SJ1010-The Nu'Rons-Promo.mp3     During the late 70’s and onwards leading Wigan Casino DJ Richard Searling had begun to move away from the more traditional four beats to the bar sound 60’s and was programming more soulful seventies, new and recent releases into his DJ set’s. One

Here's a highlight of the sites video feature, over a 1000 video clips up and more added regularly, a recent add being... This great show first showed up on here a fair few years ago now, looks like its now mtv connected So there may be a few episodes that have missed out on, here's one  On this episode of Live From Daryl's House, Daryl welcomes Philly soul legends, The O'Jays. It's all aboard the "Love Train," back to Daryl's House, back to his roots, "The Philly Sound," where it al

Last Friday saw the release of a new album from The O'Jays, titled 'The Last One'. This album was announced last year as their first for 15 years but in the same breath was also announced as their last one ever. 'The Last One'  is now out and about in record stores and online, available in all the usual formats, cd, vinyl, mp3 and on most if not all subscribe music streaming services. With the album being both a first and last (so to speak) album, being billed as more 'political' than

‘The Odyssey: A Northern Soul Time Capsule’ is the single most comprehensive overview yet of a truly unique UK musical culture which has now lasted over 45 years and had spread across the world. The current popularity of the film “Northern Soul” and it’s soundtrack plus the attendant publicity within the mainstream media - a UK Top 10 film smash, a UK Top 10 album smash and No.1 DVD smash have well and truly put Northern Soul at the forefront of people’s interest again. This is a very, very exci

The Olympians have a new self-titled album out and about via Daptone Records available via vinyl, cd, digital and streaming services   This debut instrumental soul album from The Olympians features Daptone's superlative stable of musicians for a funk-filled landscape, lush with orchestration, and ripe with soul. Can purchase it right now via the Daptone Shop, Bandcamp, Digital, or if logged into Deezer or Spotify can stream it directly right now below  Deezer player Sp

Details of a new vinyl lp release from Outta Sight Records were found blowing around that may be of interest. Here's the blurb direct from their website... THE ONLY WAY IS UP! Move On Up To Northern Soul OSVLP025 WE ARE TRULY BLESSED! Pastor Smokie Norful, two-time Grammy award winner, leads proceedings with the FIRST EVER UK release of his Motown Modern Soul Anthem “I’ve Got What You Need”. DeeJay’s stand up and take note, if you subscribe to “OVO” (original vinyl only) this

Still catching up with the last few weeks releases, today the focus falls back on Kent with this Stax related most recent release. The Other Side Of The Trax - Stax-Volt 45 rpm Rarities 1964-1968  CDTOP 442  This comp features 24 Stax/Volt b-side tracks from 1964-1968. The release notes (see link below) informs us that this is the first time out on cd for all the 24 and for most the first time seen the light of day since the initial single

Thought you might like to have a listen to this recently discovered track byThe Pagents - 'I Wanna Know'... previously un issued from the One-derful vaults, nice early 60's soul group sound, great harmonies having that something a little special, also have another track by them 'Won't Come Back' which is a stunning down tempo track, not sure what we are doing with this yet very possibly a 45 release but we have others in the process for the time being including Otis Clay -' I Got A Problem'

News of some interesting going ons concerning a campaign that will be launched in the early part of 2012... The Philadelphia International Records 40th Anniversary Campaign Harmless Records are proud to announce a campaign to celebrate the 40th anniversary of one of the greatest black music record companies of all time - Philadelphia International Records. Founded by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff in 1971, the label launched with the album "Going East" by Billy Paul in October 1971 but re

NEED A CHRISTMAS OR BIRTHDAY PRESENT?    WE'VE GOT YOU SORTED!   When I first discussed writing a book with Weldon A McDougal III, he was adamant that the story of Philadelphia’s  ascendancy, as a ‘soul town’ should be told as he called it, ‘properly’.  I’d already written Weldon’s story as part of The Harthon Trio – A Dyno-Dynamic Tale and published that piece in Issue #4 of There’s That Beat a couple of years earlier, but Weldon kept badgering me to ‘get it all down Dave, the whole kit an

If haven't checked it out yet, can watch the famous northern soul patrol on web. Funniest thing on tv since that thing on breakfast tv that involved a pie in a bread roll.....   Both clips are up on BBC choice site - also linked in the new video player section (under testing but seems solid) Heres what Johnny V says on site about them   "And Soul Patrol, they're back arent they? Yes! I just love Northern Soul. I always have done. The first time I saw it I knew I was observing

The Radiants - Sitting In The Park Interview with Maurice McAlister and Wallace Sampson Soul Source member Bob just posted up details of his Sitting In The Park latest show.. Today on my radio show I interviewed two members of legendary Chicago soul group the Radiants, the original lead singer Maurice McAlister and member Wallace Sampson, the only singer who was a member of every lineup of the group. I usually write up a bio of the group but it was a great interview and it's worth list

Of interest to anyone who collects records, attends allnighters, has an interest in artists, and loves reading about some of the exploits of Johnny 'Boy' Weston abroad I suspect After a 14 year wait, the new book is finally published. 406 pages of the most detailed artist discographies and label listings that you will find anywhere in the world. Add to that detailed biographies of artists, and hilarious accounts of DJing abroad, and you have an absolutely essential book for the

Due to increased demand following the publication of Volume 2, (And the fact that the originals are going for silly money on the web) I have decided to 'Reissue' Volume 1. What’s New In The Reissue ? Essentially this is the same book that was published 14 years ago. However, there are some differences. The vast majority of the discographies have been improved upon and expanded over that period, so the ones included here are the most complete ones I can provide in 2016. This means they

THE REAL THING ANNOUNCE NEW DOCUMENTARY AND NEW BEST OF ALBUM FEATURING BRAND NEW NEVER BEFORE RELEASED TRACK Iconic British soul and funk band, The Real Thing, will celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2020 with the release of a brand-new Best Of album, featuring a never-before-released track, released on BMG on 10th January 2020. The release coincides with a brand-new documentary about the group, Everything – The Real Thing Story, by filmmaker Simon Sheridan which will be coming to ci

News of an upcoming documentary via an interview with the director Mark Moormann talking about making movies, recording history, and the legacy of Henry Stone. The Record Man Documentary: Henry Stone's Story Is the Story of Miami Music History From 1948 to 2014, Henry Stone ruled the Florida music industry with an iron fist, a wad of cash, and a warehouse full of vinyl. Whether forming a label with James Brown or racking up as many back to back number-one Billboard pop hits as the

THE RENFRO SOUL STORY - Priceless Los Angeles Northern Soul Released this month on KENT(CDKEND 234) Full track listing:- Handwriting On The Wall - Bobby Wisdom <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> That Girl / See What Youve Done / Im Scheming - Carl Henderson Why Shouldnt A Man Cry / New Girl In The Neighborhood / Destination You - Attractions Too Darn Soulful / You Dont Love Me Anymore - Morris Chestnut Wit

We are proud and excited to announce the forming of a new division of CDS Records LLC. This label, Special Soul Music, will produce Soul Music with all real instrumentation and with a focus on the classic Soul sound of the 60s & 70s, which many consider the greatest years of Soul Music. On February 7 2012 Special Soul Music released the first album in nearly 30 years from the legendary Garland Green entitled "I Should've Been The One". This all new al

Have just re-opened the Soul Directory feature after a few years rest. The Directory is aimed at being easy to use, with the listings offered up in a easy to navigate manner. Comes complete with all the usual soul source features, such as comments, likes, rates, share, search and so on Its member led as per all the features on here. Basically all soul source members can now add/share/view decent quality soul weblinks in a quick and no fuss manner All the old ones that are still valid have return

Just as I was calming down from the release of Otis Clay my buzzer went to my apartment and I am pleased to say The Ringleaders - Baby, What Has Happened To Our Love (Alternate take) b/w All Of My Life aka Sweet Little Girl is now at Bicknell Towers, both sides sound stunning being taken from the original M-Pac masters, All Of My Life sounds the very best it's ever sounded since it was first discovered and played by Mr Dave Thorley back in the early 80's. My heart sank a little when I first

The Ritz Brighouse (Venue 73) starts again on Friday 15th December  and then is back to the third Friday every month plus New Years Eve Motown/Northern bash Hope you can all put this fab venue back to the top of the tree December guests include myself Lawrence Grimshaw plus Jordan Wilson Residents Ginger Taylor and Jools Metcalfe  

The Royal Five "Don't Stop" "Nobody Else" P and L Now those who still have a few memory cells left after the last weekends northern souling exploits, may have just suffered a flashback when reading the title above. As "Don't Stop" though an unreleased track has already found fame on Northern Soul side of life as a past regular floor filler for the now retired DJ Andy Rix at venues like Scenesville and Drunken Monkey, and has been featured on this site as one of the exclusives six pacs for a

It is with sad news of the death of Little Eva last weekend at the age of 59. She passed away after a long illness. Little Eva was born Eva Boyd. Eva Narcissus Boyd (June 29, 1943 – April 10, 2003), known by the stage name of Little Eva, was an American pop singer. Although some sources claim that her stage name was inspired by a character from the novel Uncle Tom's Cabin, she stated in an interview that she was named after her aunt, which prompted her family to call her "Little Eva."

It was reported tonight on the sad news that Nina Simone had passed away, she was 70. Death of Nina Simone aged 70 By A Correspondent THE American jazz and blues singer Nina Simone has died at her home near Marseille at the age of 70, her manager announced yesterday. Her death was from natural causes. “It is with great regret and sadness that we announce the death of the legendary jazz singer, the great Nina Simone, this morning at her home in Carry-le-Rouet,” Clifton

Just received two interesting new CD's from Producer Hadley Murrell, Meet... The Servicemen and Crown Princes of funk, Freddi/Henchi and The Soulsetters. Hadley worked in the 60's Phoenix as a radio dj and concert promoter, here he met The Servicemen & Freddie/Henchi and worked with both groups to produce some great soul music. Hadley first met The Servicemen in 1966 when they were based at Luke Airforce Base. The group played him a copy of their 45 on Chartmaker - Connie/Sweet mag

After a few delays I am pleased to announce the release of The Sharpees - Go On And Laugh B/W Get It Together - One-derful/Secret Stash is finally almost here, its been pressed and being shipped to me, all Demos are now pre sold out so Issues only are now available for pre reserve, £12.00 each plus £3.00 postage and packing sent first class sign for mail, all pre reserves will be processed as soon as the stock lands and payment has been made, to make this simple when you send payment please incl

COULD ADMIN PLEASE PIN THIS POST TO THE CORRECT FORUM ..  THANK YOU .? The day that I never dreamed would happen when Politics goes out of the window  THE BLESMA CHARITY ALL NIGHTER WAS THE BRAINCHILD OF SIMON CUERDEN  WHO WAS MANY THINGS TO SO MANY PEOPLE ... .  Ex STAFF SARGEANT ,  FOUNDER OF THE ARMED FORCES SCOOTER CLUB , JOKER . SHIT DANCER, SOUL ICON EXTRAORDINAIRE, WITTY, HUMOROUS . CLOSE TO THE BONE , PLUS MANY MORE THINGS ..  HE HAD  TIME FOR EVERYONE AND HAD THE UNCANNY

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 &

From Bob McGrath and the people at Eye ball productions who gave us the R&B Indies comes the Soul Discography. Three fact filled volumes to keep even the keenest anorak busy...... http://www.eyeballpr...ages/sould.html from the website Following in the celebrated footsteps of our Blues and Gospel Discographies, comes those much anticipated sibling triplets; The Soul Discography Volumes 1, 2 and 3.Employing the same session-based form

Back in 2003 I was contacted by the drummer of the Soul Set of 'Will You Ever Learn' fame...and within a few months another guy contacted me saying that he was the drummer! As it turns out one of them played on the record and the other in the live band. This info has been on my site since those days.   Now leap forward to this year and within the last month I was contacted by the founder, leader, sax-blower and song-writer from the Soul Set...Charlie Greenway. Many emails were swapped and he sup

Back in March this year, the newspapers reported that ITV plans to show a programme titled The Nations Favourite Motown Song in the UK. Based on a poll of select motown songs. Here on Soul Source it seemed a good idea to sound out members on their own favourite motown song by having our own informal poll to find out just what is the 'Soul Source Favourite Motown Song'...   After an extended voting period, the votes have been counted and we are at last in a position to announce the results....