The latest release from Soul Direction is now out and about
Thomas Cain – Hold Up / Try My Love – Soul Direction SD-011
Label Release notes
Thomas Glenn Cain was born on November 8th, 1946 in (Athens Limestone County) Alabama.
He initially began playing the trumpet at a very early age and went onto learn keyboards by playing his grandmother’s pump organ. Cain’s father was a church deacon and song leader of congregational hymns, so music was never far from Thomas’s
The latest Streams are entering the pressing facilities as we speak, so we are proud to present something a little more exotic than usual. Both the following new instalments are sprinkled with that latin flavour you all have a thing for, but bear a completely different story.
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Bermudas’ finest
CBLL038 - Leon Cook
“Steppin in” b/w “The Last One to Know”
Limited edition 250 copies - out Late November 2022
20 Test Pressings available as usual.
Immediate digi
WE ARE PLEASED TO CONFIRM THAT BMR 1009 TOPICS/METRICS WILL BE AVAILABLE THE FIRST WEEK IN OCTOBER FOLLOWED BY BMR 1010 THE GAMBRELLS THE FIRST WEEK IN NOVEMBER.
BOTH RELEASES COME IN A CUSTOM PICTURE SLEEVE, A6 COLLECTORS CARD, POLY OUTER SLEEVE, TO ORDER PM HERE VIA SOULSOURCE EMAIL bicknellmark@aol.com OR bigmanrecords1@gmail.com
THE TOPICS - HEY GIRL (WHERE ARE YOU GOING?) B/W THE METRICS - WISHES BMR 1009 UNDER LICENCE FROM ACE RECORDS LIMITED.
THE GAMBRELLS - YOU BETTER MOV
Out today at last, the looked forward to album from Colemine Records
THE HARLEM GOSPEL TRAVELERS
Look Up!
CATALOG: CLMN-12050
RELEASE DATE: 9/16/22
Things are looking up for The Harlem Gospel Travelers, who return here with a new album, a new lineup, and a new lease on life. Produced by Eli Paperboy Reed, Look Up! marks the group’s first full-length release as a trio, as well as their first collection of totally original material, and it couldn’t have come at a more vital mom
Word is out about an upcoming viny lp release from Kent Records that has a somewhat familiar sounding vibe.
For Dancers Forty - Kent Records 1982-2022
Celebrating 40 years since the game-changing “For Dancers Forty” Kent LP 001, “For Dancers Forty” revisits the Los Angeles labels that have given us so much.
Like Kent 001 the collection represents the broad church of the Biharis recordings and features soul stompers, Rhythm & Blues busters, girly grooves and heavenly harmony.
A 'northern soul' themed autumn campaign from Flannels brings an interesting interview with Paul Sadot
An original face on the scene, Sadot was there throughout northern soul’s heyday. A regular at Wigan Casino – and the clubs that followed – he was hitchhiking and skipping school to get his music fix each weekend, travelling the country to hit the next opening. It was a defining time in his life, leading him to a career in dance.
Here, he talks walking into Wigan Casino for the first
Rare Soul | Volume 3 by Emandolynn Music - Digital Album release
Emandolynn Music presents Rare Soul Volume 3 featuring unreleased, and rare soul music from the catalog of Philadelphia based songwriter/producer Manny Campbell and his production company Emandolynn Music. Volume 3 features rare/unreleased music from Carolynn Porter, Sharisma and The Delights
Carolynn Porter. Philly’s own Carolynn Porter, a popular session singer and performer. She recorded several singles and demos for M
Cementing her position as one of the UK’s brightest new Soul stars, Mica Millar has received two nominations at this year’s Jazz FM awards for 'Breakthrough Act of the Year' and 'Soul Act of the Year'.
Mica Millar said: “This year really has felt like a year of breaking through, it’s been incredible and I’m so grateful to everyone for all of the support I’ve received since releasing ‘Heaven Knows’ and particularly to Jazz FM who have been amazing at really getting behind me and the album. T
The British Library is holding an interesting event, available live or online
I'll Be There: An Evening with Duke Fakir of The Four Tops
Mon 3 Oct 2022, 19:00 - 20:30
The event ties in with the recent book I'll Be There: My Life with the Four Tops Hardcover by Duke Fakir (Author), Kathleen McGhee Anderson (Author)
Event details follow below
I'll Be There: An Evening with Duke Fakir of The Four Tops
This event will take place at the British Library. It will be simul
*** "Hey America!" book launch party with Stuart Cosgrove ***
BOOK READING / Q&A / SIGNING SESSION / SOUL CLUB DISCO
"Hey America!" (The epic story of Black Music and the White House) is the highly anticipated new book from award-winning author, journalist and broadcaster Stuart Cosgrove (Detroit 67 / Memphis 68 / Harlem 69, Young Soul Rebels etc.) focusing on the relationship between Black Music and the White House.
PART ONE (Spoken Word) Doors 7.30pm
The early part of t
IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN - TWO NEW HR 45 RELEASES - in stock now and ready to mail.
£15 each + £3 postage (good for 1-3 records) paypal – hitandrunsoul45@gmail.com
HR 1542 THE NEW SOUND.
A : Don’t Take Your Love From Me
B1 : Here I Am B2 : How I Feel Inside
Topside has always been a big collector and dancefloor track and already raising interest from select pre-release spins .Taken from the legendary & rare 1970 Turbo LP. The coupling on the flipside not too
Billy Valentine - one half of the Valentine Brothers of ‘Money’s Too Tight To Mention’ fame - and Bob Thiele Jr have been working together for some time, writing songs for amongst others Ray Charles, Joe Cocker and Axwell from the Swedish House Mafia.
During the 2020 - lockdown and the protests around George Floyd and on behalf of BLM - the pair started working on an album of politically relevant covers from soul music’s past. The first fruits were this stunning version of Curtis Mayfield’
North Broad Street Records (NBS 007BL). Release: 3rd September 2022
E. Mark Windle, 22 August 2022.
As North Broad Street Records goes from strength to strength, September will see the arrival of the seventh vinyl release in their series of quality previously unissued soul recordings. NBS 007 takes us to the Windy City for two fine tracks by the group who previously gave us a northern soul classic on Jacklyn Records.
A key figure in this particular origin stor
Much talked about track 'Love And Hate In A Different Time' by the Gabriels is finally out on release on 45
Release/Press notes follow below
Gabriels - Love And Hate In A Different Time / Spanish Harlem - Atlas Artists / Parlophone
For the first time, ‘Love & Hate In A Different Time’ is now getting a special 7 Inch release with a previously unreleased live version ...
In 2021, Los Angeles trio Gabriels arrived in a whirlwind with the loose-limbed vintage soul jam of ‘Lo
The latest issue of Soul Up North is now out and about. Details go like this...
Soul Up North #113 Summer
Issue Details
SOUL UP NORTH - issue 113
OPENING PAGE : CONTENTS – EDITORIAL & INFO
THE HITMAN
Mark Hanson
SOUL IN PRINT – MAGAZINES & FANZINES (Part 16)
Iain McCartney
TRACK LISTING FOR COLLECTORS CD – ‘OUT OF LOCKDOWN - volume 2 - 29 BALL BUSTIN’ SONGS ’
Craig Butler
COLLECTING BRITISH
Lord Snooty
FUNK IN YO’ FACE –
2 NEW JAI ALAI 7" RELEASES - WILLIE WALKER AND THE BUTANES & PETE BELASCO
PRE-ORDER NOW FOR 10th SEPTEMBER
𝙒𝙄𝙇𝙇𝙄𝙀 𝙒𝘼𝙇𝙆𝙀𝙍 & 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝘽𝙐𝙏𝘼𝙉𝙀𝙎 - 𝙄 𝙁𝙀𝙀𝙇 𝙄𝙏 / 𝘾𝙍𝙔, 𝘾𝙍𝙔, 𝘾𝙍𝙔 (𝙅𝘼𝙍06)
A double treat for those who love timeless Southern Soul flavoured with some of those good ol’ down home blues.
Memphis born, and Minneapolis based, Willie Walker can comfortably be included in the pantheon of grittiest soul singers along with Wilson Pickett, Syl
Interesting return from Ace Records of what I once thought was a long gone format...
Our first cassette issue (since the 1990s) will be released on the 28.10.2022. One of the most important albums in the history of black American music: Gil Scott-Heron "Pieces Of A Man".
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will you partake in this format return?
One of the UK’s brightest new stars, Mica Millar unveils the video for her new groove-infused single ‘More Than You Give Me’ – lifted from her 5-star debut album ‘Heaven Knows’.
The track was written, arranged and produced by Mica, who also took on engineering duties alongside bassist and engineer, Vince Chiarito (Black Puma's) and Grammy-award winning engineer Lewis Hopkins, featuring guitar by Jessie Barnes and Tom Fripp, Organ by John Ellis (Corinne Bailey Rae, Lilly Allen), drums by Jo
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
Eccentric Soul 7" Bundle 2022
Numero Group have announced a new 7 inch bundle, priced £26 plus shipping for the three, the make up of this bundle is based on user demand, details follow
Eccentric Soul 7" Bundle
It's been about a year since our last Eccentric Soul 7" Bundle drop but since we are kind of on an Eccentric Roll, timing feels appropriate. All 3 are projects that many have asked about. We keep a loose informal tally of vinyl requests and these 3 are currently at t
News and preview of a new book by Alberto Zanini from Tesla Groove
TALES FROM THE TIME CAPSULE
Finally done. Following up on Funk Investigators, although no longer with an autobiographical slant but as a real journalistic novel, was not easy task. I hope you will enjoy reading it at least as much as I enjoyed writing it, although I would have preferred to do it in a less complicated period of my life.
I am also happy to announce that, in the coming months, both books Funk Investig
Out right now from Ace Records, can read full details via the Ace Website (link at bottom)
New Releases for September 2022
New releases from Ace records
Clowns Exit Laughing - The Jimmy Webb Songbook
Eclectic
Various Artists (Songwriter Series)
CD £13.12
Prime examples of the art and craft of one of the 20th century’s greatest songwriters.
Look But Don't Touch! Girl Group Sounds USA 1962-1966
Girls
Various Artists (Girl
Details of a most recent Numero Group Release in their Eccentric Soul series....
Eccentric Soul THE SHIPTOWN LABEL (2XLP) - NUM 081
From a humble storefront studio located in a shoeshine parlor on Norfolk, Virginia’s Church Street, Noah Biggs built a world. Hustler by day, gambler by night, the always-in-a-suit Biggs took a gaggle of off-brand singers and combined his connections and charisma to forge timeless soul music during a period of deep upheaval.
Compiled here are 25 of S
Press Release: Lamont Johnson & Eugene “Let’s Go Dance Tonight/Burnin’ For Love” SJ1019
Release Date: Tuesday 30th August 2022
Eugene Lamont Johnson a.k.a E Lamont Johnson or Lamont Johnson holds the distinction of being the first internationally recognized fretless bassist in R&B music. Born April 20th 1955 in Highland Park, Michigan.
Lamont rose to prominence as a session musician on Gloster Williams & The King Vision’s 1977 gospel album project “To
Following a 2022 that has seen Danny Toeman sell out headline shows, getting his songs spun by on BBC Radio 2, and supporting the legendary Diana Ross on one of her rare UK performances, the North London Showman is proud to finally commit his most popular and requested live song to vinyl, as nature intended it!
Inspired by the Philly Soul of groups like the O'Jays and Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, Danny combines an orchestral mix of funk, soul, and disco with a dazzling vocal performanc
So sad to hear of the passing of Lamont Dozier a real Giant in the world of Motown and Soul Music. He wrote so many wonderful songs, from the days with Eddie and Brian Holland at Motown to going solo in the 70s. His style was something special, he was a real talent with that smooth tone when he sang. R.I.P. Lamont
Out now!
Epsilon 016
BLACK SMOKE BAND: I'LL KEEP SEARCHING / GET'N OFF - EPSILON RECORD CO.
The Black Smoke Band were comprised of five members
Norwell McNeill on lead vocals (and songwriting duties)
Bobby Moore on bass guitarJames
Jacobs on lead guitar
Joe McLaughlin on keyboards
Ronnie Brewington on drums.
Joe was also the man behind the band’s resources, financing both the musical kit and studio time.All of the members hail from the town o
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
News of an upcoming release available for pre-ordering right now from Creative Soul Records from Cliff Steele aka member @Wrongcrowd
Ruby Winters - I Can't Help But Love You / If Only (We Had Met Sooner) - Creative Soul 1001
After much sleuthing it was incredible to have confirmation from George Kerr that he was the creative genius behind a track that blew me away on first hearing some years ago. It’s with thanks to the kind permission of George that we can now share some of his magic
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
Another day, another first of the month...
August 2022
25 years ago, the summer of 1997, the Soul Source website was first published on the internet
As always the plan around this time of year is to mark this anniversary occasion with some sort of event/post/happening
But as always with this plan, the event kind of sneaks up on us and as just not enough hours in the day the plans never really come together.
However, as this time it's a bit of major landmark, a few things
Masterpieces Of Modern Soul Vol 6 is released today (29 July 2022)
Masterpieces Of Modern Soul Vol 6 - Various Artists
Genre: Modern Soul Label: Kent Format: CD Catalogue Id: CDKEND 512
The latest release in this much-acclaimed series offers a great deal, with an emphasis on quality including12 previously unreleased tracks.
As always, the cd comes with an informative 16-page glossy leaflet, with photos and notes by Ady Croasdell (see below for preview scans)
Release not
A new release from Soul Direction imprint Origins
The Turbines - We Got To Start Over - (Soul Direction Origins) 1006A
Here's the release spiel...
Soul Direction Records are pleased to announce the next instalment in the "Origins" family.
The Turbines - "We Got To Start Over"/ "What More Can I Say" - (Soul Direction Origins) SDO-1006
Release Date: August 2022
Very little is known at all about the Turbines or indeed the Cenco Label.
The almost "David Ruffin"
WE ARE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE ANOTHER NEW RELEASE FROM BIG MAN RECORDS, WITH HER BLESSING AND KIND PERMISSION SHARON McMAHAN - GOT TO FIND ANOTHER GUY (1966) B/W LOVE IS WONDERFUL (1964) BOTH SONGS WRITTIEM BY SHARON McMAHAN OWNED BY McMAHAN PUBLISHING COMPANY.
SHARON WROTE SONGS FOR BARBARA LEWIS, DEON JACKSON, GRACIE DARNELL, JOHNNIE MAE MATTHEWS, WAS AT THE CAPITOLS 'COOK JERK' SESSION INVOLVED IN BACKING AND HAND CLAPS, SHARON HAS APPEARED AT THE CLEETHORPES WEEKEND A FEW YEARSAGO TO GRE
Introducing The HP's. This talent-studded Hamilton-based funk/soul collective is poised to make major moves with the release of their debut 45. The group is the brainchild of drummer/bandleader 'Parkside' Mike Renaud, the founder/owner of noted Canadian music company Hidden Pony Records & Management. A life-long fervent fan of funk and old school soul, Parkside has assembled a crack team of musicians and vocalists dedicated to his vision of breathing vibrant new life into these classic forms
Out September, now avail on pre-release...
SANDY BARBER - I Think I’ll Do Some Stepping (On My Own) Remixes
PRE-ORDER ITEM : Released September 30th, 2022. The 12″ Vinyl will be shipped just before the official release date. Please note, any orders containing pre-order items won’t be shipped until all items are available, so please order this item separately to avoid delays.
A soul filled Disco gem from the 1978 album ‘The Best Is Yet To Come’, re-issued as a Deluxe album by BBE
BMR 1009 TOPICS/METRICS DUE DATE FOR RELEASE IS ON OR AROUND OCTOBER 21ST, RESERVE LIST IS STRONG ON THIS RELEASE AND WE HAVE NOW OPENED PRE ORDERS, CUSTOMER OPTION AND CHOICE TO RESERVE OR PRE ORDER NOW.
DUE DATE FOR RELEASE ON OR AROUND OCTOBER 21ST
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UNDER LICENCE FROM ACE RECORDS TO BIG MAN RECORDS, COMES IN A CUSTOM PICTURE SLEEVE, A6 COLLECTORS CARD IN A POLY SLEEVE, LARGE FULL SIZE LABELS DEMO AND ISSUE OPTIONS, ALL FREE OF C
Talkin’ and Steppin’ all day long here. It’s time for another Stream of goodness. Once again two impossible-to-find modern soul bangers licensed and reissued for your pleasure!
STR005
The Vee-Gees
"Talkin" Mono / Stereo
Listen: https://bit.ly/Vee_Gees
Preorder:
https://cannonballsoul.com/streamrecords/
Previously known as the Versatile Gents, The Vee Gees were from Greensboro, N.C. They started the band in 1967 originally as "the African Americ
Already fiercely championed by a slew of highly esteemed collaborators and soul tastemakers across the UK and US, independent, Soul newcomer Mica Millar’s debut album 'Heaven Knows' was released in June 2022.
The album is self-written, arranged and produced with inspiration drawn from a plethora of vintage soundscapes, notably, soul, blues, gospel and jazz. Respectful nods are paid to girl groups of the 60's and 70's and classic Soul, giving these songs a timeless quality that is both reass
Atlanta Soul Artistry 1965-1975 - Various Artists (Hotlanta/ GMG)
A new vinyl lp release from Kent Records
'This album is a great overview of the musicians’ and singers’ work – the cream of Atlanta Soul'
Release Notes Clip
Though built with highly questionable finances, gangster Michael Thevis’ GRC, Aware and Hotlanta labels produced some scintillating mid-70s soul music. Thevis knew his limitations and allowed his producers, arrangers and songwriters free reign as long as th
Father’s Children – Everybody’s Got a Problem / In Shallah – Soul Direction SD-010
The Universal Togetherness Band – I Want You / Call For Love - Soul Direction SD-012
Release Date – Pre Order now for delivery W/C - 11th July 2022
Father’s Children – Everybody’s Got a Problem / In Shallah
Mastered for vinyl from the original master tapes. Recorded around 1972, these tracks were a result of Band Manager Robert Hosea Williams who had the foresight to preserve the master tapes f
A new month and a new Cd from Kent arrives. Titled 'Whatever You Want Bob Crewe's 60s Soul Sounds' this latest Kent Cd offers 'an overdue snapshot of his work in the soul field'. If not up to speed with his career, then it may be quite an eye opener.
As always, the cd comes with an informative 16-page glossy leaflet, with photos and notes by Ken Charmer (see below for preview scans)
Release Notes from Ace Records
Most soul fans know Bob Crewe through his 60s pop-soul songs and rec
Greg Haynes’ massive 13-pound book—THE HEEEY BABY DAYS OF BEACH MUSIC-- chronicling stories of the bands, venues and times that were the late 1960s is now available as an eBook! It is available through Buy Beach Music website as a thumb drive or via a “we transfer” file at:
https://buybeachmusic.com/Heeey-Baby-Days-of-Beach-Music-eBook-Download-heeeybabyebook-download.htm
First published in hardback in 2006, the award-winning coffee-table sized book has been out of print since 2009.
A most recent release from Acid Jazz, a great version of the stone-cold Joe Smooth 1987 house classic, Promised Land.
Label release notes below
Acid Jazz proudly announces the signing of veteran US soul singer Gloria Scott, with a digital single and upcoming 7” vinyl release.
Discovered as a recording artist by Sly Stone, before working in Ike and Tina Turner’s backing vocal group 'The Ikettes’, Gloria Scott went on to record classic, collectible soul records, collaborating extensive
Another great double-sided soul release from Soul4Real, which will leave you wondering where both these songs have been for the last fifty years...
When Dionne Warwick joined Warner Brothers in 1972 after a decade with Scepter, she ended her long association with Bacharach and David and began working with the finest soul producers of the era – including Holland/Dozier/Holland, Jerry Ragovoy and Thom Bell.
These collaborations led to some of the best albums of Dionne’s career – albums f
Look A Little Higher by Ike Noble & The Uptights - LP (Digital & Vinyl) - Athens Of The North
Top album just released from Athens Of The North , details and sounds below...release notes and audio follow below
Release Notes
Perhaps the best Soul / Funk LP Athens of the North has ever released and you know we have high standards, not one filler and mostly unreleased tracks – Essential LP
The Up Tights were formed by Henry Bradley in Forrest City, Arkansas in March of 1
Up for pre-release orders today
Label Information and audio follows below
CON FUNK SHUN ‘MOVE ON UP’ / JAY CEE ‘I’VE BEEN THINKING’ (LB03)
Two contrasting, previously unreleased sides, Ltd to 300 (no repress) with picture sleeve
Now available to order here: http://shop.detourrecords.co.uk/CON-FUNK-SHUN-/-JAY-CEE-Move-On-Up-/-Ive-Been-Thinking-7-P/S-NEW
CON FUNK SHUN ‘MOVE ON UP’
The A side is exclusively licenced from Con Funk Shun, a previously unreleased re
It's That Time Again - 2 New Hit and Run 45s out
HR 1540 THE COMPACTS – Why Can’t It Be / That’s How My World Began
HR 1541 HELENE SMITH – I’Am Controlled By Your Love / You Got To Do Your Share + True Love Don’t Grow On Trees
Details and sound clips follow..
HR 1540 THE COMPACTS – Why Can’t It Be / That’s How My World Began
After over 2 years in the negotiating, the first of a series of masters from the much respected Ollie McLaughlin catalogue from Detroit. This is a won
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.'
Out Now!
EPSILON RECORD CO PROUDLY PRESENTS!
EPS015
Buy it now:
https://www.epsilonrecord.com
Listen to both side:
A side (vocal):
B Side (instrumental)
Contact:
epsilonrecord45@gmail.com
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