A new vinyl release from Outta Sight Records hits the stores...
Titled 'Russ Winstanley's Heart Of Northern Soul' this lp is billed as 16 Casino Anthems chosen by Russ Winstanley and is available now, details follow below
The blurb - read and listen
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Read Russ Winstanley's HEART OF NORTHERN SOUL
OSVLP016
WIGAN CASINO MEMORIES... As we approach the 45th Anniversary of the legendary Wigan Casino Soul Club in 2018, Outta Sight presents the perfect prel
The follow on says it all really...
From Daptone recent news of a remastered pressing of the ever so fine lp If This World Were Mine
Ten years ago we were excited to release an archival collection of the sweetest soul from upstate New York in the 1960s; Bob & Gene's If This World Were Mine.... The beautifully packaged LP sold out quickly and has remained out-of-print ever since. It’s stature has grown over the years and is, these days, a desirable but hard-to-find record for fans
Shot and cut by Living On Soul filmmakers Jeff Broadway and Cory Bailey.
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“I’ll never give up on my faith. That’s what keeps me going”
Thanks to member Rod @modernsoulsucks we have word of the 'Atlas Obscura' web site taking a look at our very own 'wondrous and curious' cover up phenomena.
For those not aware the 'Atlas Obscura' web site bills itself as ...
Atlas Obscura is the definitive guide to the world's wondrous and curious places.
In an age where everything seems to have been explored and there is nothing new to be found, we celebrate a different way of looking at the world. If you're searching for miniat
Do You Know (Feat. Tameka Jackson) - Geoff Waddington Out Now!
News of a new Track from Geoff Waddington titled 'Do You Know' this new release features Minneapolis artist Tameka Jackson.
The tracks just been released (20th of September 2017) and is available right now at all the online stores and selected streaming services (99p download)
Already been featured pre-release by the likes of Solar Radio and have to say it's well worth a check out. Recommended!
Listen here...
Terribly sad news. Thank you for the music Charles, R.I.P.
from Charles Facebook page
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Charles Bradley.
Mr. Bradley was truly grateful for all the love he’s received from his fans and we hope his message of love is remembered and carried on. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the following organizations:
- All-Stars Project: https://allstar
The Undisputed Truth - Nothing But The Truth
A new release from Kent Records
3 Albums On 2 CDs Plus Bonus Tracks
Preview of the Kent Blurb by Tony Rounce
First time on CD for three Motown albums from the early 70s, plus bonus tracks. Produced by Norman Whitfield.
Handpicked by top-level Motown writer-producer Norman Whitfield as a new outlet for the realisations of his creative mind, the Undisputed Truth debuted in 1970 with ‘Save My Love For A Rainy Day’ before going o
Issue 95 of the rare soul fanzine on sale now.. £3 plus postage, back issues available too..
PayPal available £3 each..
I can also post Europe...
email stevecato64@yahoo.co.uk
Issue 95s contents
OPENING PAGE : CONTENTS – EDITORIAL & INFO
GOOD TOONS & GREAT GROOVES
Dave Halsall
TRACK LISTING FOR COLLECTORS CD
Adrian Corbin
FUNK IN YO’ FACE – IKE & TINA TURNER
Howard Priestly
MY JOURNEY THROUGH NORTHERN SOUL (part 2)
Ady Croasdell
GEO
Divine, Polygon Books, Glasgow City Music Tours, Waterstones & The Admiral proudly present:
*** MEMPHIS 68 : Book Launch Club Night ***
(A soulful evening with Stuart Cosgrove)
Stuart Cosgrove will be launching "Memphis 68", the highly anticipated sequel to the universally acclaimed "Detroit 67", at The Admiral in Glasgow with an exclusive evening featuring spoken word and a Q&A session, followed by book-signing and, later on, spinning a DJ set at a Divine northern soul spec
Catch up of the ebay soul auction high flyers during the month of August 2017.
Soul Record Auctions - Recent Completed Auctions [sorted by value]
Little Willie Johnson Loneliness Ultra Funk Vendella S $3336.00 ended 21 Aug
Chuck Cockerham Have I Got A Right Vinyl Vg Hear Z-245 $2849.00 ended 14 Aug
Jerry Blackshear Defected You Are The One Ohio Modern S.. $2800.00
Charity Soul would like to announce that with the latest donation we have smashed through our target of £50K . The latest donation makes the cumulative sum donated to Prostate Cancer Stem Cell research a whopping £54,000 The picture below shows Professor Maitland of the York University CRC and Terry Hopkinson of Charity Soul, with committee members of Knottingley RUFC who have been a major contributor to this latest donation, handing over a cheque for £9,000.0
This is the culmination
A online pdf version of the August 2017 edition of
Northern Soul Survivors - A Soul Galore Weekender Special Supplement
Les Csonge & Ann Taylor give us an insight into their world of “Northern Soul” from their early beginnings as teenagers in the early 70’s growing up in Blackpool and Bacup Lancashire right up to their forthcoming Soul Galore Weekender on the South Coast of England this October 13th-15th 2017 at the Leas Cliff Hall Folkestone.
Click the below to view the f
Another release by The Delgonives and this time, an original song written and produced by myself with eight mixes and seven of them being instrumentals. Similarly to other releases I have done in the past there are the tenor sax, organ and vibe individual mixes, plus the sweet mix which interestingly combines all three together. In addition the rhythm plus mix which is a bare bones beginning, but building up to a full orchestration. There is only one vocal mix on this occasion, being track one.
We are pleased to announce the NEW RELEASE this week from Secret Stash Records, McKinley Mitchell - My Sweet Baby B/W Now That You're Gone - One-Derful/Secret Stash SSR 2008, two previously unissued gems from the One-Derful masters, following on from the success of recent releases from The Sharpees, Ringleaders and Otis Clay, McKinley Mitchell is a welcome addition to the Secret Stash catalogue and a record I am very proud of and is one of the highlight discoveries from the incredible One-derful
My sister is on holiday at the moment otherwise she would be doing this link instead of me. A while back John Jackson was looking for investors to put these shows on tv with the possibility of maybe doing dvds? Well it looks like it is going to happen Just found this on yt so I'm copying and pasting as he has wrote it
"Published on Aug 22, 2017
PROMOTIONAL: DEMO "THE EBONY AFFAIR" Presenting the Best of Rhythm & Blues with top talent from the 70's, 80's & 90's. Get a list of free
Sammie Relford's forthcoming 7'' single on IZIPHO SOUL RECORDS is a 3 tracker.
First up is 'Breaking Ice On Love', a 70's dancer with real pedigree and impossible to find on original. Secondly, 'Hey Love', the choice cut from Sammie's 1979 LP 'We Are Stronger Together' and on a 45 for the first time. Flip it over for a brand new track 'Hook Me Up' a sensuous soulful stepper, recorded specially for this project.
The record will be released on 18th September at £12.
To use Sammie's expressio
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 August Summer Bank Holiday Weekend is almost on us, and as good a time as any for a Soul Source members competition.
This time around you members have the chance to win yourselves a copy of one of Kents latest releases
Titled Mainstream Modern Soul 2 1969-1976 Kent Records CDKEND 468
You can view and read all about this fine release via the recent news article here ...
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/articles/news-soul/new-mainstream-modern-soul-2-1969-1976-kent-records-r3
Broadcast last week Tv Ones Unsung takes on The Dramatics
In-group fighting, rotating group members and drug abuse. But through it all, the Dramatics kept making music and producing the hits we know and love.
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UNSUNG Watch Unsung: The Dramatics S11/EP5 | Airdate: Jul 30, 2017
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News that Bardo Martinez & The Soul Investigator great 'Bad Education' track is now available on 45
This new release does push or should that be punch a few buttons here on first listen, listed and read (and rate) below...
Sellers blurb
Bad Education is a soulful heater that will shake your hips and your social consciousness. Inspired by the afro-latin soul blends from the likes of Joe Bataan and Ray Barretto, this collaboration between Timmion Records and Yemay
For your summer viewing a list of the top auction sales from ebay during the months of June and July 2017.
Could you master a floor filling set with these objects of desire ?
Soul Record Auctions - Recent Completed Auctions [sorted by value]
Crossover Soul - United Sounds - It S All Over Baby -.. $6766.00 ended 02 Jul
70s Soul Funk - Soulfull Strutters - Let Your Feelings .. $3575.00 ended 0
Mainstream Modern Soul 2 1969-1976 Kent Records CDKEND 468
Just released a few days ago, this album sees Kent Records having a second go at the Mainstream family of Labels, with a sunshine cover the album looks and sounds like a perfect summer companion, titled Mainstream Modern Soul 2 1969-1976 Kent Records you can read and listen below...
Unwrapping Video
The Mainstream family of labels was a major source of black music through the early and mid-70s. Owner Bob Shad was
It's with a sad heart that I have to pass on that Mr Johnny Stiles, the guy who was one third of The Harthon Trio has passed away. With Luther Randolph in a hospice the end of an era is approaching. I'm so glad that he and Luther saw The Philly Book and enjoyed it so much. As is usual in my world at these times I will not focus on the sad passing of a man whose music touched us and whose appearance at the 3rd Hitsville Weekender left us with a raft of wonderful memories. I'll raise a glass to th
For those interested I have just released 'Tell me (crying over you)' by The Delgonives (digital only). There are 10 vocal and instrumental mixes. If you like a tenor sax it's there! If you like a bari middle 8, it's there. If you like an alternate vocal, it's there too. Also check out track 9, the 'rhythm plus' where you can hear just the drums and bass to commence with and builds up to the full orchestration.
The original concept for this song was in West London circa 2004. It's journey c
Seems that in the very near future long hot summer days need to be just that bit longer with news of these upcoming Kent Singles coming out at the end of the month...
Details... Art Gentry - "This Is My Chance"
Shirley Brown - "Even If The Signs Are Wrong"
Kent Dance
CITY 047 Release date: 28 Jul 17 Lorraine Johnson - "A Love Like Yours"
Deep Velvet - "Complain To The Clouds (But You Can't Change The Weather)"
Kent Dance
CITY 048 Release date: 28 Jul 17
The Checkerbo
While the hard cover has been out for a couple of years the free kindle preview (full version priced at £5.99) gives us here an excuse to feature this book as part of the soul source what to read when waiting for your number summer selection...
Nightclubs and music venues are often the source of a lifetime's music taste, best friends and vivid memories. They can define a town, a city or a generation, and breed scenes and bands that change music history. In Life After Dark Dave Haslam reveal
Press Release: E.R.I.C (Extra Rich In Class) “Nightlife/Backstage” SJ538
Release Date: Monday July 24th 2017
E.R.I.C (Extra Rich In Class) is the performing alter-ego of Mr Eric Oliver Harris a former New York banker, who turned his back on Wall Street and the world of commerce during 2008 to follow his dream of being a full time musician and boy! He hasn’t looked back since. It was E.R.I.C’s 2008 self penned, ”Drama” project which initially brought him to the attention of U
The below was passed on via @ady croasdell
it seems to be all about helping Derek Martin get a new album out kickstarter crowdfunding type project
The project info follows below
Let's help DEREK MARTIN to take out his new album.
I wanted to inform you that we need help for Derek !
The project
TOGETHER, WE CAN PUT DEREK MARTIN BACK IN THE SPOT LIGHT !
We are a group of 6 ISCOM students who fell in love with the voice of « Happy » from C2C. While looking for th
JIMMY DELPHS 'The flip side' only on Hayley Records.
JIMMY DELPHS 'The flip side' b/w 'BAND TRACK 'Don't tell me maybe' (Backing track to Capitols Don't say maybe baby) - Hayley Records HR 023
Hayley Records is proud to announce the release of yet another previously unreleased slice of Detroit soul in the form of the immaculate Jimmy Delphs 'The flip side' b/w Band track 'Don't tell me maybe'.
The flip side' is the third unreleased track by Jimmy Delphs to be made available by Hay
Details about Stuart Cosgrove latest book have been pushed out, titled 'Memphis 68: The Tragedy of Southern Soul' the 256 page hard cover version is lined up for a 12 October 2017 publication date via Birlinn Limited publishing house based in Edinburgh, Scotland. priced at £16.99 appears to be available to pre-order via amazon. Blurb follows below...
In the 1950s and 1960s, Memphis, Tennessee, was the launch pad of musical pioneers such as Aretha Franklin, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Al Gre
Cannonball Records have two releases out and both are now available out at the stores...
Grace Love & The Cannonballs - Rain
Grace Love & The Cannonballs - "Rain" (2:18)
Bell Sound Studios Inc - "September In The Rain" (Acetate 8/23/1967) (2:31)
NEW! CBLL 010 release
Big Lee Dowell - Are You Ready
Are You Ready (Are You Straight With Your Fellow Man) (3:40)
Interview (3:39)
NEW! CBLL 011
2 members at lea
Lee Fields & The Expressions - Never Be Another You flipped with Lover Man
Have to say a most pleasurable release
Lee Fields & The Expressions - Never Be Another You
Lee Fields & The Expressions - Lover Man
NEVER BE ANOTHER YOU B/W LOVER MAN
LEE FIELDS & THE EXPRESSIONS
7": $5.99 MP3: $1.98 WAV: $2.50
Purchase
https://bigcrownrecords.com/store/lee-fields-the-expressions-never-be-another-you-45/
Blurb
Big Crown Rec
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,
News about a sponsored walk taking place to raise money for Bolton Hospice In memory of: John Treharne Lewis (Louis)
John Lewis aka long time Soul Source member @Louis who sadly passed on recently
"TEAM LOUIS EXUS TREK"
Event: Midnight Memories Walk 2017, 17 Jun 2017
The last few weeks of Johns' life were spent in Bolton Hospice where he received amazing care and support from all the staff. This kindness and support also helped his family and friends at a difficult time.
BBC geezer has what may be an interesting show setup, all a bit mainstream tracks wise but guess that was always going to be so, info and link follow below
Steve Lamacq's Northern Soul World Cup
From 5 to 9 June, we will be crowning another champion in the latest edition of our, always popular, occasionally divisive, musical World Cup.
Back in March, 6 Music’s very own Jarvis Cocker, lifted the Alternative 90s Trophy, on behalf of Common People, when Pulp beat Primal Scream in a ten
Details and preview of a new release from Kent Records
Nothing But A House Party: The Birth Of The Philly Sound 1967-71 CDKEND 466
Read details and listen below...
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Release notes preview
Classic 60s/70s soul from the City of Brotherly Love, recorded before the Philadelphia Sound went International.
For the whole of the 1970s, the Philly Sound was a leading and immediately identifiable component of black American music. A crack team of producers, song
Word from member Pat Biggerstaff @s7oul on a new release on the 'Izipho Soul' Label due out this July 2017
MELVIN BROWN & JAMES MATTHEWS - CRYING FOR YOUR LOVE (Previously unreleased) / LOVE STORMY WEATHER (IZIPHO SOUL 45)
Blurb and preview follows....
I am delighted to announce the latest record release on my label IZIPHO SOUL
Melvin Brown - 'Crying For Your Love' is an incredible piece of previously unreleased Soul Music! Recorded in the same 1976 session as the lege
Press Release: Robert Montgomery Time Of The Day/Take Me High SJ537
Release Date: Monday June 19th 2017
Robert Montgomery returns with his follow up release to his immensely popular SJ1007 45, “I Need You Girl”.
Following on from the release of Robert’s solitary US 45 “I Need You Girl”, on the Crescent label during 1976. Robert spent a period of some 12 months touring with a group called Villaruz, that over, he decided to relocate to Atlanta G.A sometime during 1978. Foll
A new month starts, which means it's time for a look back at ebay high soul auction flyers for the month of May...
Soul Record Auctions - Recent Completed Auctions [sorted by value]
Sir Joe Nobody Beats My Love Ru-jac Super Baltimore .. $3949.00 ended 15 May
Thomas Bailey - I Need You Flintstone Shuffle Soul F.. $2915.00 ended 20 May
Court Davis Try To Think What Your Doing Original Usa 45
To be released this friday (26/5/2017) on Tramp Records
Wayne McGhie - The Love You Save (prev. unreleased) / Love Is The Answer
SALES NOTES:
This time the Tramp crew serve you with a delicious double sider by Wayne McGhie. "The Love You Save" was never released when recorded in 1972 and this long-lost track is now available here for the first time on 45!
In 1972, Wayne signed with record producer Greg Hambleton and, with former members of the Hitchhikers, recorded a couple o
Mark IV - Hang Ups / Give Me Just A Little - Cordial Recordings
Cordial Recordings are proud to launch the label with two unissued cuts from Mark IV that were originally recorded in the mid 70s with the uptempo 'Hang Ups' and the mellow groover 'Give Me Just A Little.'
The full release date is 26th June 2017.
The Issue copies are £12.99 and the Demo Discs are £19.99 (limited to 30 copies).
You can pre-order the release and demo discs on http://www.5767.co.uk/product/mark-iv-
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Here's a right old #fridayfeeling thing
Out today Tanika Charles new single on Record Kicks - Endless Chain
May know if from the 2016 release but still sounds good and is now available on a fresh limited clear 45 and digital releases
Listen below
more via info http://bit.ly/EndlessChain45
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Otis Redding: An Unfinished Life
Already featuring in bestseller charts the Kindle version of this recent published book is now available both to purchase and preview
The release blurb follows below, and the Kindle preview after
The long-awaited, definitive biography of The King of Soul, timed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Redding's iconic performance at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival.
In Otis Redding: An Unfinished Life, Jonathan Gould finally does justice to Reddi
Word via Daptone that people can listen to The Como Mamas' new album Move Upstairs in full via the NPR Music website.
The Daptone gospel group The Como Mamas have been mention on here in the past, for this their 3rd Daptone album they are backed with Daptone house musicians Jimmy Hill, Thomas Brenneck, Homer Steinweiss and Daptone label founder Gabriel "Bosco Mann" Roth under the title the Glorifiers, which adds a different but subtle dynamic to this album compared to previous releases.
News and preview of a mini (2 part) documentary available to watch online in the UK on C4s All 4 Service (link at end)
I Was There When House Took Over The World
Nile Rodgers and more on how disco's death gave birth to the most iconic sound in dance on how disco's death gave birth to the most iconic sound in dance
Episode 1
House Was Born
How social unrest and Chicago's underground gay clubs led to a global dance movement
23 mins
Episode 2
House Went Global
The latest list of ebay most valued soul auction results for the month of April and up to 10th May
Ebay high flyers as at May 10th 2017
Soul Record Auctions - Recent Completed Auctions [Sorted By Value]
Lester Tipton This Won T Change Go On La Beat $3700.00 Ended 18 Apr
70s Soul - Seville - Show Me The Way - Kayo - Vg Mp3 - $3227.77 Ended 16 Apr
45rpm Gene Toones Simco 30 000 $3161.00 Ended 18 Apr
Daybreak - Everything Man - Original
Here's the details about a most recent release from Kent Records. Freddie North - What Are You Doing To Me - The Complete A-Bet Recordings Plus
Connected to the also very recent released Kent records 'Bob Holmes Nashvile Soul' release (see https://www.soul-source.co.uk/articles/news-soul/bob-holmes-nashville-soul-new-kent-records-releases-r3601/) this releases concerns itself with the output of the Nashboro groupings 'Head of Promotions' Mr Freddie North. And as the title tells the alb
Bob Holmes' Nashville Soul
The latest releases from Kent have just hit the streets running this weekend. First off word about a 'tie in release'....
Bob Holmes' Nashville Soul CDKEND 463
As always an informative booklet accompanies, 18 pages of photos and hard core soul info.
Release Notes Preview
'In the 60s and 70s, Nashville was a hothouse of R&B, soul and jazz. Bob Holmes was a central character.
With the publication of E Mark Windle’s book House Of Br
