Our Soul Music Video feature has just had a recent upgrade, one interesting 'new' feature is the primary display of what soul music videos are trending this week
Have highlighted the current list of trending soul videos below
Out On The Floor In The Out Of Sight Movie...
Junior Walker - Ram Jam Club
Penny And The Quarters - You And Me - Blue...
George Gently - Gently Northern Soul
Bbc Coast To Coast - Lenny Henry Film - 1987
News is about that signed deluxe hardback copies of the forthcoming book from Richard Searling are now available for pre-order from Anglo American.
Titled 'Setting The Record Straight' and with it having taglines such as 'Music & Memories from Wigan Casino 1973-1981' and 'The Sounds That Shaped My life' and being billed with enticing descriptions such as...
'This unique account reveals many closely guarded secrets and delivers a fascinating insight into the thrill of finding rare
Time still moves on, seems every week landmarks are reached and passed and as such here we have another one, the 20th Eccentric Soul release from the Numero Group.
Eccentric Soul - The Saru Label - NUM071
25 tracks all available in various formats Vinyl (2 x lp), Cd and Download
Listen and Read...
Eccentric Soul: The Saru Label by Eccentric Soul
The 20th volume of our flagship Eccentric Soul series has all the boxes checked: Gun-toting, skip-tracing record produc
Trojan Records are spreading the word on their 50 year anniversary year, here's what they have to say...
'2018 marks 5 decades since our label changed the British musical & cultural landscape. To mark the occasion, we are plotting a year-long celebration, taking in a series of music releases, live events, a definitive coffee table book and documentary'
Here's the video
and here's the link...
http://trojan.lnk.to/store
Word from Record Kicks about a new compilation and other products to mark their 15th Birthday
HAPPY BIRTHDAY RECORD KICKS - 15 years of SOUL!! We celebrate 15 years in the business with a new compilation full of exclusive new singles and the very best of our roster (on 2LP clear vinyl, CD, Digital) and w/ ltd edition new RK 15th merch (bags, slipmats, t-shirts). Watch out Record Kicks 15th Bags, T-Shirts and Slipmats are all in limited edition, first come first served, don't sleep on it.
Lack Of Afro has a new single out, details and preview follow below, with news of a new album on its way as well
'I'm delighted to say that my brand new single 'Back To The Day' (featuring Elliott Cole) is out NOW! Available on all streaming services & also on beautiful picture sleeve 7" vinyl with 'Take It Up A Notch' (featuring Wax & Herbal T) on the flip (ships mid-May)'
<a data-cke-saved-href="http://lackofafro.bandcamp.com/album/back-to-the-day" href="http://lackof
A request concerning a place that am sure many like myself have emjoyable memories of...
Producer Martyn Ware Seeks Memories of Tony’s Ballroom
Dancing the night away – Memories, mementoes and music from Tony’s Empress Ballroom, Blackburn sought by musician and producer Martyn Ware for Art in Manufacturing
Throughout the eighties and into the nineties Tony’s Empress Ballroom, Blackburn was a cornerstone of the Northern Soul scene. Artist, Martyn Ware, is calling out for memories, me
New York, from the swooping sounds of Doo Wop, and the grittier sounds of R & B, the Big Apple had it all. And as the 1960's dawned a certain style was developing in New York. Some of the best songwriters and arrangers in the world lived and worked in the city. This coupled with some truly gifted singers created what has become known as the Big City Soul Sound. Suave, sophisticated and Soulful, it's a style that is still revered today by all aficionado’s of quality Soul music.
The big p
News and details of Kents most recent motown related releases
If you need something to kick off a week then this cd could be the one, with it offering a fine mix of rare female motown soul (including 14 previously unissued tracks). This collection compiled by Keith Hughes & Mick Patrick certainly puts a spring in your step. Details and preview follow below...
Listen while you read preview
Release notes by Keith Hughes & Mick Patrick (preview)
More ra
Those Kent people have been busy pushing out a shed full of nice 45s over the last couple of weeks.
Here's both a listing and audio preview of just some of these recent releases.
The PIED PIPER PLAYERS/THE CAVALIERS
The Bari Sax Kent Cat: PIPER 012 Rel: 29 Mar 18
Pied Piper
The Bari Sax Aka This Heart Is Lonely / We Go Together (Rap Version)
Mixed from the original Rose Batiste tape of ‘This Heart Is Lonely’, the fore-runner to her ‘I Miss My Baby’ on Revilot, th
Bit of an update for Fiesta Goers...
As usual we will commence the shinnanegans on Wednesday Night with a couple of parties: One Main Room and the Cotton Club will host a 70s night which was enjoyed by so many last year.
We have The Underground Mod Night on Friday Night which will feature a FULL LIVE SHOW from Barcelona' s premier band: The Twisted Wheels.
The Scooter Show is on Saturday afternoon.
Eddie Holman LIVE! in The Auditorio on Saturday Night whilst The Cotton Club w
With April now fully underway it means that its time for the regular Soul Source top flyers catch up for March 2018...
Soul Record Auctions - Recent Completed Soul Auctions [sorted by value]
The Del Tours - Sweet And Lovely - Starville $3810.00 ended 19 Mar
Funk - Sandi Matues - The World - Matues - Mp3 - $3555.00 ended 04 Mar
Huge Lot Of 5000 Original Us 45s Private Collection O.. $2325.00
News of an anticipated album release from Acid Jazz Records. Titled 'This Is The Begining' by 'Leans Creation' this fine album is now out and available via LP, Cd and download formats...
Listen Read Listen
Company Blurb
San Fransisco late 1960, two of the biggest groups to emerge from this scene were Santana and Sly and The Family Stone. For a while they were two of the biggest acts in the US and scores of local bands tried to follow in their footsteps. They were ha
Press Release: Chuck Stephens “Paying For Your Love/Let’s Get Nasty” SJ1011
Release Date: Monday 9th April 2018
Listen whilst reading:
SJ1011 - Chuck Stephens Promo.mp3
Chuck Stephens originally hailed from upstate New York reputedly Buffalo. He was during the mid 1970’s one of the leading disc jockey’s on the popular New York radio station WWRL AM. Chuck had always hankered with the aspiration of being a recording artist and in the pursuit of his dream approached the res
I can FINALLY announce where the record went and am very excited for it's release. Thanks to Jack White and Ben Blackwell for letting it stay in DETROIT!
We look forward to RSD 2018! Pictures are on the Melodies & Memories facebook page.
FRANK WILSON'S "DO I LOVE YOU (INDEED I DO)" + CASS CORRIDOR RECORD STORE DAY FESTIVITIES
FRANK WILSON'S "DO I LOVE YOU (INDEED I DO)" + CASS CORRIDOR RECORD STORE DAY FESTIVITIES
Posted by on 29 March 2018
FRANK WILSON'S "DO I LOVE YOU (IND
Soul Source Weekly Newsletter
This weekly newsletter offers a quick and easy way for all Soul Source members to keep up with all that is happening on Soul Source.
Can catch up with all the highlights of recent soul content below...
Latest News and Articles
George Jackson - Leavin' Your Homework Undone - Kent Album Source News Monday at 13:55
Martin Freeman & Eddie Piller present Jazz On The Corner - Acid Jazz Out Now Source News Friday at 15:32
A recent release from Kent Records
Leavin Your Homework Undone - In The Studio With George Jackson 1968-71 CDKEND 477
This album features first time out tracks from the man George Jackson. There are 24 'work in progress' tracks, all recorded at Fame during the late 1960s and the early 1970s via the Muscle Shoals and Memphis studios. A clip of the release notes written by Tony Rounce aka @TONY ROUNCE follows below...
Release Notes preview
...since Ace purchased Goldwax and e
The latest release from Acid Jazz is out today. Martin Freeman & Eddie Piller present Jazz On The Corner - Acid Jazz
Born out of a radio show 2 years ago this VA selection is set up to launch Acid Jazz's 30th Anniversary celebrations.
Available in 3 formats vinyl (double lp), cd (double album) and download from all the usual suspects.
Here's the company blurb
When Acid Jazz founder Eddie Piller asked the actor Martin Freeman to do a jazz radio show they could hardly imagine the
Tales from the South Side. 1970’s Chicago Clubs
Capturing the glamour and energy of Chicago's 1970s South Side scene, Michael Abramson's images launched his career and are now on show in the UK for the first time at MMX Gallery in London
full article via
http://www.bjp-online.com/2018/03/abramsonchicago/
Michael Abramson: Tales from the South Side. 1970’s Chicago Clubs is on show from 21 March – 05 May at MMX Gallery, 448 New Cross Road, London SE14 6TY
http://www.mmxgal
Our in house sales feedback feature has been going a fair few years now. 21st Feb 2011 seem to be the earliest one on there.
Over the seven years of use the feedback stats do add up and could say that they tell the full story
Here's the latest summary of our member's sales feedback
FEEDBACK STATISTICS
Positive 13,729
Neutral 10
Negative 79
Total Positive 99%
full story at https://www.soul-source.co.uk/feedback/
The latest monthly catch up of all that went high last month on Ebay.
February 2018 High Flyers. The most valued ebay record auction results...
Soul Record Auctions - Recent Completed Soul Auctions
Jimmy Mack - My World Is On Fire Go On Promo M- Hear $3048.00 ended 26 Feb
Jesse James Are You Going To Leave Me Shirley Usa Orig $2590.33 ended 21 Feb
Huge Lot Of 5000 Original Us 45s Private Co
Mello Souls - Fisher Harmon R.I.P.
I'm sad to let you know that Fisher P. Harmon died, aged 70, last month
Fisher alongside Silas Phifer, Jim T & Randy provided us with one of the most loved and iconic 45s of all time.
He was a great guy and was both humbled, amazed and very happy to learn that 'We Can Make It' had finally hit home. This was the side that featured his lead vocal
When Rupert & I visited him, in September 2016, he was full of great stories about his lif
Out now from Kent Records a new double album offering a complete package of all ZZ Hill's Kent recordings, together for the first time.
Z.Z. Hill - That's It! The Complete Kent Recordings 1964-1968 - CDTOP2 476
Release notes (summary)
His complete recordings for the Bihari brothers’ Kent label, together on one package for the first time, including many making their CD debut.
For two decades Z Z Hill was a go-to guy for anyone who needed a shot of blues-tinged soul music. His
Soul Source is Hiring...
Well we are looking at a few changes this spring
Over time the way the site gets used changes and evolves and so there will always be a need to reflect these changes in how the site works/delivers/operates.
One aspect that we are looking at improving is how the various main sections of the site (the news feature, the forums, the sales features and the event guide) are run.
The thinking is to bring in a new way of looking after each of these main Soul
More formal news announcement along with a video regarding the upcoming UK tour by Lamont Dozier
MOTOWN LEGEND LAMONT DOZIER ANNOUNCES DEBUT UK TOUR FEATURING HIS CLASSIC SONGS 'RE-IMAGINED'
Legendary Songwriter-Producer-Artist and one third of Holland/Dozier/Holland announces his debut UK tour.
Lamont Dozier has written over fifty #1 hits for artists such as Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross & the Supremes, The Four Tops and more as part of the songwriting team Holland/Dozier/Holland.
Hi everybody,
We have just released the promotional video for this years Empire Soul All-Nighter. If you don't already know about this all-nighter, the previous two events have been near sell-outs with near 800 people in attendance at both. This year is looking to be a sell out at the 1000 capacity!
We will be celebrating Wigan Casino's 45th anniversary with original Casino DJs : John Vincent, Pep & Ian Wills plus some of the UKs and Europes most in-demand current all-nighter DJ
KOOL & TOGETHER
"SITTIN ON A RED HOT STOVE" b/w "NASSAU BEAT"
AVAILABLE IN THE BCR WEBSTORE NOW
Big Crown is proud to present this reissue 7 inch from Texas’s own Kool & Together.
The A side, “Sittin’ On a Red Hot Stove” is an infectious, medium-paced funk movement that chugs along with the help of some sharp drums from Joe and a rolling bass line that never quits. Originally edited by Texas record mogul Huey Meaux, the 45 version clocks in at just under two and a half minut
Off the presses in more ways than one, this year's Main Artist for Cleethorpes has just been announced see the flyer below for full details of this event, the 26th Cleethorpes Weekender.
Its... Willie Kendrick!
Event links
Soul Source Event Guide Entry
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/calendar/event/51735-26th-cleethorpes-rare-northern-modern-soul-weekender/
6Ts website
https://www.6ts.co.uk
Thanks to @Kegsy we have news of an archive that may be of interest to a fair few on here
Record World was a music industry trade magazine published from 1946 to April of 1982. Until 1964 it was called "Music Vendor"
'it's a goldmine of info. Seems like every issue of Record World by date is included'
Watch out though cause as he warns 'The problem is, if you're like me, it will draw you in for hours'
Link follows below...
http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Record_World.h
Motown Legends The Four Tops and The Temptations Announce a UK Arena Tour in November.....
Just arrived the latest details of an upcoming UK tour by The Four Tops and The Temptations later this year. Dates and details from the promotional company follow below...
Motown legends The Four Tops and The Temptations announce a UK arena tour in November 2018. They will be joined by special guests, yet to be announced.
These two bands are true icons and epitomise the Motown sound t
One of the organisers of the upcoming Manchester Film Festival (which takes place from the 1st to the 4th of March at the Odeon Great Northern Manchester) has been in touch and passed on details of the below.
The renowned festival itself is made up of an 'amazing' line up of films and also has attendance from filmmakers, directors and cast of many of the featured films. All the details and information on the festival can be had via https://www.maniff.com
However, he informs us that one
For the organised types. The latest list of upcoming allnighters in March 2018 from the Soul Source Event Guide
The list below is how things stand at 18th February, check out the link below for the latest most up to date list for the month of March 2018. https://www.soul-source.co.uk/calendar/8-allnighters/events/2018/3/
Mar 03
SOUL DISCHARGE 2018 2 Campillos
Sat 03 Mar 2018 Allnighters
Mar 09
Time for a new Soul Source members competition
Up for grabs is a fine viny lp from Kent records that was released just prior to xmas, not only recent but also still sealed!
The Money Masters - Bettye Swann KENT 508
A vinyl album featuring 14 of her finest sides for Money Records of Los Angeles.
...Bettye wrote many of her own songs at Money. Among the few exceptions was an exquisite rendition of Sam Cooke’s ‘A Change Is Gonna Come’ from her “Make Me Yours” LP. An earlier al
Hi all,
My friends and I have started a new label called Kimberlite Records in Edmonton Canada and we’re about to release our first record featuring a local group called The Estimations. The Estimations are heavily influenced by the “big city” soul sound and their first release features an up-tempo side with latin percussion b/w a Sam Cooke influenced ballad.
This has been a really rewarding project for all involved and we’re currently going into production on our next record which will h
Haven't done this for a year or two, maybe longer, so could be enjoyable.
How about nominating your most apt soul choice for the 2018 anti-valentine song list
As previously any songs that do have the anti-valentine vibe are most welcome, though I'd say 'soul' and 'anti-valentine' and 'humour' being the main keywords
Last time we did it this was one of the main contenders...
high bar, so whats on the members 2018 anti-valentines list?
over to you...
We have been told that the Magnet Bar in Liverpool which is the home of the Sink Soul Club has been sold and will cease to be a music venue after Sunday 18th February.
The last ever event at the Sink club will be on Sunday 18th February, we would like to thank everyone who has attended the Sink over the years and have made it one of the best Sunday afternoon venues in the North West.
Another historic club gone, the Magnet was due to celebrate its 60th anniversary this year so this clos
I am thrilled to have been invited to DJ at a New Allnighter set to happen on March 10th in Bristol, it is hoped that this will be the first of many with a selection some fine DJ's set to appear at future events, full event details will follow in the events section soon.
DJ's include - PETE FRENCH - ROGER ALLEN - DEAN READ - RICH BROWN - CRIS DAVIES - DAVE HUTCHINSON AND MARK BICKNELL
AT THE JACK OF DIAMONDS, OLD MARKET BRISTOL
SATURDAY MARCH 10TH - 11PM - 6AM - ADMISSION £8.00 M
Up in the spotlight, the latest vinyl release from Kent. An album delivering on vinyl 14 of this legendary artist's Goldwax soul recordings.
Spencer WIGGINS - The Goldwax Years - KENT 511
Although Spencer Wiggins first made the R&B charts with his Fame 45 ‘Double Lovin’’ in 1970, it is his eight Goldwax singles, released in the latter half of the 60s, for which he is most famous among soul fans. Veering from deep melancholic ballads to raucous uptempo groovers, those 45s epitomis
Available now on double-gatefold LP+7", CD and digital download
SALES NOTES:
**INITIAL 400 LPs CONTAIN A BONUS 7" BY MEL-O-MADNEZZ**
IT'S TIME TO PAAAARTY! Why? The Universe knows that Tramp is celebrating their 40th trip around the sun in 2018. And what about planet Earth? Well… it is as blind as it is in so many other situations. Therefore, it is time to shine the light on Tramp for all of its unremitting efforts. As musical diversity is vanishing, especially in the field of Afr
Due out 3rd March 2018, here it is the second release 7” from Soul 4 Real, 2 unreleased sides by legendary Soul group The Masqueraders originally recorded in American Sound Studio, December 1967.
THE MASQUERADERS – OH MY GOODNESS / WE FELL IN LOVE
Presented in a beautiful picture cover laminated EP. Liner notes by Tats Taylor and Mike Charlton.
View and listen
Pre-order your copy now:
13 EUROS plus postage as it follows:
1 to 4 copies – 6,50 EUROS -
Symphonical Records has the pleasure to announce it's 5th release & first time working with a contemporary group to promote the new 'Modern Soul' movement.
E Da Boss (Myron & E/Pendletons) & Ishtar team up as 'Lucid Paradise' for their second release, produced by non other than Russia's finest, 'The Soul Surfers'.
'Tonight' is the accumulation of two Bay Area soul aficianados coming together to create a smooth & crisp, timeless yet modern cut. Written alongside UK's pio
THE NU-RONS ARTICLE:
Press Release: The Nu-Rons “All My Life/Disco Hustle” SJ1010
Release Date: Monday 12th February 2018
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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
News of a new online service.. .
True Soul Valuations represents a near real time valuation tool for records in and around the Northern Soul scene, available on your mobile and home desktop, allowing access on the go as required.
True Soul valuations/ buyers club, web app.
A site where individuals can buy and sell their rare soul vinyl,
Where each seller receives their own unique username, and sales page to store on this site till sold!
With no 8% monthly sales fees on y
It's the first eBay catch up of 2018 - Januarys Soul High Flyers!
This time around not only do we have the highlights of last month, but we also have news of a new soul source members feature
A daily newsletter informing you directly via email of the current days eBay items of interest, a list of the most 'interesting' eBay soul auctions over the next 24 hours sent direct to your email inbox!
All you need to do is get to here and sign up via the settings link (members only)
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A few end of the month 45 releases from Cannonball Records and Athens Of The North that may make your day that bit better
Aaron Broomfield - I'm Gonna Miss You / Does Anybody Really Know 7" Vinyl
More fire from Aaron Broomfield's archive, here we have two sought after sides. 'I'm gonna miss ya' was transferred from tapes by Aaron himself and is a brilliant boogie joint that's highly coveted on many scenes for good reason. On the flip we have got the super rare and relatively unknown 'Doe
Due out Feb 2018, the second limited edition 45 from Secret Stash Records under exclusive licence from One-derful productions, taken from original studio master tapes.
Jimmie And The Entertainers - New Girl(stunning mix) b/w New Girl Unissued Instrumental
Presented in a black glossy sleeve, numbered certificate, title sticker on cover, collectors card personally signed by the man himself Mr James Verdico who is thrilled that this is coming out,. All sealed in a poly bag,
Limited e
The passing of Fred Bridges last week was sad.
Fred Bridges. a songwriter and a co-founder of the group the Brothers of Soul (this name came about as a result of the riots at the time). He worked to help The Masqueraders, and later road manager for The Four Tops.
David Meikle (soul source member @David Meikle) did a wonderful piece in 2013 “The Fred Bridges Story”
https://soulfuldetroit.com/web12-fred-bridges/fred-bridges-text/00-fb-introduction.htm
