TV One is paying respects to blue-eyed soul singer Teena Marie with a special viewing of her incredible episode of Unsung Thursday at 10pm(ET).
Can view via the details posted below.
News of an upcoming 'two lps on one cd' release from soul music dot com featuring two great late 70s lps from Esther Phillips on cd for the first time
Info below...
esther phillips - promo video for 2011 cd release - video promo
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First time ever on CD for these two great Mercury albums from 1977 and 1978
ESTHER PHILLIPS: YOU'VE COME A LONG WAY, BABY/ALL ABOUT ESTHER (SMCR2-5006)
- The late, great ESTHER PHILLIPS was one of the most distinctive vocalists in c
Had a request to put up this shout, there's an info email at the bottom
Photographer Dean Chalkley.
http://www.deanchalkley.com/
Dean is famous for his iconic portraits of the world's brightest music stars and compelling snapshots of youth sub-cultures - one exhibition you may have see recently is called
'The New Faces' which launched in April 2010 and revolves around the mod scene.
http://www.creativer...n-the-new-faces
His new project will touch on the Northern Soul and R
Sad news that Larry Hancock of the Cleveland group S.O.U.L. has just passed away.
This information has just been passed on by Al Boyd of The Imperial Wonders.
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Sad news , some links to further reading..
Originating in Cleveland, OH, S.O.U.L. stood for "Sounds of Unity and Love." The members were Lee Lovett (bass), Gus Hawkins (sax/flute), Paul Stubblefield (drums), and Walter Winston (guitar). L
Just as the post xmas blues are about to kick in, Soul Junction steps up and comes to the rescue, with a possible remedy for two lucky soul source members.
Yep two copies of the much talked about and much played recent Soul Junction release - Natural Impulse - "We're Gonna Make It Through" to be won in a no brains needed soul source comp
Could be said that 2010 saw the Soul Junction team make its mark even deeper, with a succession of quality releases, all pushing the right buttons
Richard has just launched his new label.
First 2 releases are The Epitome of Sound- You Don't Love Me/ Where Were You. Full historical sleeve notes and picture sleeve.
Ruby Andrews Just Loving You flipped with Mel Britt's - She'll Come Running Back.
All tracks have been digitally re-mastered and look superb.
A series of CD compilations and Ltd vinyl will be released throughout 2011.
Go Ahead records are distributed by Expansion and a
Some time ago I compiled a CD of live recordings from the Normanton Baths Hall soul nights for some of my friends. To make it look professional I included a CD booklet containing a short history about how the soul nights started. I thought this may be of interest to some of you who are old enough to remember those very early days of the UK soul scene.
For those of you that can remember the club and the fans who attended, I have been asked to arrange a reunion soul night at the Pontefract Co
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...
Picked up on this on another board and thought some would be interested in this book which is just out from Clive Richardson
Really Sayin' Something: Memoirs of a Soul Survivor
http://www.bankhouse...-something.html
Looks good
Yeah I know what you're thinking - Cunnie's lost the plot again, a Christmas album but this is good. No honestly it really is good.
Have briefly mentioned some of Ralph Hardt's new releases on here before like the Ann Sexton release from earlier in the year & one of the tunes of the year from Cool Million - Back For More.
Anyway enough babbling from me & onto the music. The Youtube clip is the first track from the album from Eugene Wilde - I Love Christmas. Soun
'I Wanna Be Near You' and 'Disco Music' by SIR TED FORD are released back-to-back on Shotgun SHOT 105 on Monday, December 6th.
Both tracks are in heavy demand after being overlooked by most people when originally released as individual singles in 1977 and 1979.
The tracks have been remastered at Suite Sixteen and sound better than ever.
All Shotgun singles are available from all good dealers and copies can also be ordered direct from Selrec.
Th
Fantastic new download album from Mr Bobby Cutchins.
Includes quality re-edits of his 'known' tracks 'I Did It Again' & 'Leaving'.
Also love 'Next To Me' that also features Cool Million.
Listen to all the tracks below.
http://bobbycutchins.../album/timeless
>>> BRENDA HOLLOWAY <<<
Following on from last weeks artist >>> <<<
Here we have her sister Brenda Holloway, both members of The Belles at Mirwood.
Another amazing talent who progressed from singing in the chuch choir to her signing at Motown.
Although not as successful as she deserved to be,
she recorded some brilliant tracks that are still loved to this day.
Syl Johnson is sitting in the South Side offices of his Numero Group record label and examining a 40-year-old portrait of himself in a rare moment when he wasn't playing a gig, running a recording session or working a day job. The face in the photo is partially shaded, slightly ominous, deadly serious, staring down at the camera as if to say, "I've got better things to do than stand around posing for photographs."
"That's a guy who didn't drink, who didn't smoke, who didn't chase women, who
After the good news I brought you last night with the Crosley deck this hit me like a brick in the head.
Thanks to Dave W over on EMS for posting the original story up.
RIP Technics decks.
Panasonic is set to discontinue production of its famous SL-1200 turntable after 38 years of manufacturing, due to a lack of demand and the difficulty of finding components to service the iconic deck.
The SL-1200 is currently available in its 'Mark 6′
Just recieved a mind blowing track from hayley records
Unreleased FINAL DECISIONS...
Rob Moss On here is taking Advance orders so you can PM him on here for futher Info
Priced @ £10
great to see new Quality records being made available !
I've just been contacted by Jimmy McCracken from Radio Merseyside who is hosting a new soul show on Saturday nights on the station.
The format will be a mix of Motown, Northern Soul, 60s/70s Club Classics and some more up to date stuff.
Jimmy said if the show does ok it will become a permanent fixture of the stations schedule----requests, gig info and feedback are all welcome and each week will see a guest "soul selector" who will play a number of their favourite tunes.
The sho
Been working steadily - well very steadily on the book i mentioned some years ago on here on the fascinating and colourful record hunting addiction.Time is always a problem factor but certainly making headway now,largely due to the fact that the lovely Nicola Anderson kicked me up the backside and saved the day by getting me and the book organised ! so Nicola is now my partner in getting this project running like a well oiled eerr...machine !
&
Thought I'd draw attention to the latest Kent release, a mid price CD featuring all 12 of the cuts recorded by The Minits for Sounds Of Memphis in the early 1970s. It features all six of their released sides including of course 'Still A Part Of Me', rounds up various tracks that we have included on compilations over the last few years and two previously unreleased gems. The first of these is an alternative version if 'Love Letters' that comes complete with a wonderful vibes part, the second is a
Richard has started a blog, which he says he will keep updated regularly.
News in there of a new book and the launch of his new record label.
Here's the link
http://www.richardsearling.co.uk/
intro from the site...
"Welcome to my blog - I ll be keeping you up to date with all my music-related projects, and who knows, if the team plays well, a bit about football too! Hopefully you find it all thought provoking and informative and I look fo
"Northern Soul, Nightshift and Frank" is a short promo video to celebrate Northern Soul and Pete Mckenna's works which include the new edition of "Nightshift", "Who The Hell's Frank Wilson?" book and theatre production and the book the "Mis-spent Memoirs of Northern Soul" all coming in 2011.
Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings have a new 45 out...
Better Things b/w Window Shopping
Blurb below, follow the link to order at $4.99
Daptone Records predicts a late October heat wave that will continue clear into the next year. The forecast is high heat with periods of heavy soul claps. That's right!
On October 26th, "BETTER THINGS", the hit song from Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings' latest album I Learned the Hard Way - that has been melting dance floors across the globe - wil
Sad to report the passing of James Phelps yesterday. James was responsible for the wonderful, Sam Cooke styled, "Love Is A Five Letter Word" and the beautiful ballad "Wasting Time" on Argo as well as being highly regarded in the UK and Europe for his Apache label rarity "The Look On Your Face". James died at the age of 78 after what is believed to be complications arising from diabetes. Commiserations to his family and all those who knew him. R.I.P. Sean
As you may have read in the forums Weldon Arthur McDougal III recently passed away on the 22nd October.2010 A West Philadelphia native Weldon Arthur McDougal III is rightly credited as a major contributor to the "Sound of Philadelphia". During four decades he has been involved in many ways, as a song writer, artist, group leader, independant producer and of course as a founder member and co-owner of Harthon/Dynodynamics record labels, While its hard to actually track down all his soul music
Rare Records and Raucous Nights: Investigating Northern Soul
A spirited examination of dance culture, record collecting, and the perpetual British love for American Rhythm & Blues
Lucy Gibson has been in touch with soul source and wished to pass on details of a upcoming event at the University of Salford..
"Professor Dave Sanjek has organised a symposium on November 4th (1-5pm) called 'Rare records and raucous nights: Investigating northern soul'.
The event will involve a nu
A collection of clips from Mattew Warren featuring interviews for a forthcoming documentary that he is working on all about Latin music in New York from 1965-70
featuring Joe Bataan, Larry Harlow, Johnny Colon, Joey Pastrana, Richie Ray, Harvey Averne, Jimmy Sabater, Pucho Brown, Bobby Marin, Nicky Marrero, Kent Gomez and Jose Mangual Jr.
http://vimeo.com/11226223
view in full screen for best effect
http://mathewwarren.com/
News and a mini-doc video of a upcoming cd release from Concord featuring a wide range of unreleased tracks from Ray Charles
Due out 26th Oct looks like one for Ray Charles fans
Rare Genius: The Undiscovered Masters -- Ray Charles
press release below
Concord Records is celebrating the 80th birthday of the legendary Ray Charles with a special gift for his legions of fans: Rare Genius: The Undiscovered Masters. This treasure trove of newly discovered recordings, highlighted b
Just listening to 94.9 The Surf internet radio from Carolina and stumbled into a General Johnson tribute. He died aged 67 last night. A stellar talent on the soul scene from It Will Stand to Bless Your Heart and all points in between. Rest in Peace.
George Jackson and Bobby Sheen
2010 and still they keep flowing...
Soulscape add their contribution to the river of quality soul music releases that have been lucky enough to be caught up in during this year 2010
A quick word on two recently released cds just in case with this almost constant deluge they may have swept past you
Full details below, available from the Soulscape web site link below or via all the usual suppliers
Info, clips and images follows
BOBBY SHEEN
Too Man
Syl Johnson sent me a note to say he has re-launched the Twilight label and has a new artist Melody.
Check out the link below to the web site.
http://www.twilightrecordsinc.com/
Cheers
Dave
"All up and coming new releases represents the Rebirth of Twilight/Twinight Records after 40 years. The original home of Syl Johnson, Producer of the Smash hit "So Confused" by Chicago's own artist Syleena Johnson."
Latest online edition of Manchester Confidential features a very well known record shop moving to a new location
"Recently it looked as though Beatin' Rhythm, the Tib Street record shop, might leave our city for good.
Names that spring to mind qualifying as regular customers (having been in at least twice and bought something). Morrissey, Wayne Hemingway, Johnny Marr, Christopher Eccleston, Pete Doherty, Lily Allen, Mark Lamarr, Stuart Maconie, Chemical Brothers, Grandmaster Flash....
It lo
Solomon Burke has died at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, RIP big man below added by site full article and more clips can be found at http://www.thekingsolomonburke.com/ SOLOMON BURKE - Biography At a time when rock and roll was in its infancy and R&B was just starting to get its groove on, Solomon Burke burst onto the scene, shattered the cultural barriers of the time, scored a massive hit with "Just Out Of Reach (Of My Two Empty Arms)" and quickly redefine
The Invitations It Was A Woman/Heavenly Love Soul Junction 509-X out Monday 11th Oct 2010
Hot on the heels of the recent David Hudson Lp release, Soul Junction continue the stepping up of the pace with yet another fresh release. Their latest 45 features another familiar name - The Invitations - and see's Soul Junction yet again not only stepping up the pace but keeping the quality levels high featuring both rare and previously unissued quality soul music
Soul Junction has also just lau
Soul Essence website has had a going over
Main thrust is next years weekender #29 - April 8th, 9th & 10th - 2011 so there's booking forms and al that
but there's also a look back at the past along with some photos, reviews etc
So I finally got off my lazy backside and updated the site. The dates for Essence 28 are now set, so why not iAdd them to your iPhone using iCal and iSay iSay iSay. Essence 27 was a rip roaring success as usual, good music (very true), good beer (true), fine dini
Out on Monday, October 11th...
Two new 45s from Shotgun records
SAM DEES: Fool Of The Year / Train To Tampa
Shotgun SHOT 103
SHOT 103 is scheduled for release on October 4th.
These previously unissued tracks were recorded in the early 1970s in Birmingham, Alabama. 'Fool Of The Year' is already in heavy demand from advance exposure by club and radio DJs. 'Train To Tampa' was featured in the 2009 movie Clubbed courtesy of our publishing company Millbrand Music Ltd.
A quick pass on of Aces Nov 2010 release schedule
New Release for October 2010 from Ace Records
ARTIST: VARIOUS ARTISTS (HOW MANY ROADS)
CATALOGUE NUMBER: CDCHD 1278
TITLE: HOW MANY ROADS: BLACK AMERICA SINGS BOB DYLAN
LABEL: ACE
Not for nothing is Bob Dylan considered to be one of the greatest songwriters of his, or any other, generation. His compositions have provided a prime source of repertoire for hundreds, even thousands, of recording ...
http://www.acerecord...59&re
John Legend has teamed up with The Roots to push out a covers album with a difference - its actually quite interesting and enjoyable.
The album is made up of their takes on "socially/politically conscious Soul classics from the sixties and seventies".
As can see by the track listing below its quite a varied selection and is billed as being inspired by the recent US presidential elections.
Highlights from here being the versions of Baby Hueys "Hard Times", the take of "Compared To
Was it really 2 years ago that C4 broadcast this short 3 minute film featuring Stevie Cato on a trip to Soul Revolution?
Colin O'Toole the director of this short series of short documentary films has just posted all 4 fillms on vimeo. Seeing that the clip that was featured on Soul Source at the time was all a bit lo- fi it has to be a good excuse to revisit this tip top film and also highlight the others in this series.
Have embedded the main soul related one "the gathering" below
From www.bbc.co.uk R&B pioneer 'King' Coleman dies in hospital aged 78 Rhythm and blues pioneer Carlton "King" Coleman has died at the age of 78. The US singer died on Saturday from heart failure at a Miami hospital, his son said. Coleman was best known for singing lead vocals on 1959 hit (Do The) Mashed Potatoes, recorded with James Brown's band. He also released numerous solo singles including Mashed Potato Man and The Boo Boo Song. Coleman also performed with many artists incl
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
Nottingham Oddfellows All Niters Leicester........
Posted by soulsisterjane, in Memories of the Oddfellows? 31 August 2010
Hiya Soulie's
I just wanted to know how many of you out there attended any of the Oddfellow's niters? I would be really interested to read about your experiences there and your favourite memory?
It was where it all began for me........... and has never stopped being part of me !!!
I missed the twisted wheel and the torch a
A new month beckons and just as the bills start to arrive so does news of kents latest soul release.
Deep Shadows-The Best Of Kent Ballads being the title of this one and as the title does tell the story behind this release will let the track listing and Ady C's words from the ace site do the rest of the talking...
Available now thru usual outlets.
Seen at £8.95
ace record site
http://www.acerecords.co.uk
amazon uk link
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B003V8ZNNM/wwwacerecor
This may be of some interest to people on the board Kent's sister label from the funkier side BGP is putting out this week a great little compilation of gospel soul and funk from the Stax label. It includes some of the more well known classics such as work by the Staple Singers, Rance Allen aand Joshie Jo Armstead with 'I Got The Vibes', but it also digs much deeper telling the story Stax's Gospel Truth label, and its pioneering amalgamation of soul and funk with gospel.
Highlights
Released today for the first time on 7" Vinyl.
Segments of Time "Will You Be Mine" b/w "Are You Too Blind To See"
from their 1972 Album.
A side is a Modern Soul floater & B side a Northern Soul winner!!
Go to www.streetsoulrecords.com to listen & purchase.
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THE BRAND NEW RELEASE FROM STREETSOUL is Segments of Time "Will You Be Mine" b/w "Are You Too Blind To See" taken fr
Yep, coming out on Monday 30th August is one of the most eagerly anticipated albums of the year among music aficionadoes - "Philly Re-Grooved - The Tom Moulton Remixes"......
If ever you wanted to hear these Philly classics allowed to finally breathe properly then this is the album for you. Of particular interest to S.S.ers will be the glorious longer version of First Choice's "This Is The House Where Love Died", "Armed & Extremely Dangerous" and "Gonna Keep On Lovin' Him
Ain't Too Proud to Beg: The Troubled Lives and Enduring Soul of the Temptations
News of a new book by Mark Ribowsky, entitled Ain't Too Proud to Beg: The Troubled Lives and Enduring Soul of the Temptations.
The hard cover edition is due out in Oct 2010 and is now available to pre-order via the usual outlets.
Ain't Too Proud to Beg: The Troubled Lives and Enduring Soul of the Temptations
Written by Mark Ribowsky who was responsible for recent books on Stevie Wonder, The Suprem
David Hudson "The Royal Sessions"
A late summer monday morning is the day choosen by those Soul Junction types for the official release date of the launch of their latest offering. Their last two 45 releases were both sell outs and while this release is a return to the lp format this one could make it three in a row.
If you enjoyed last years David Hudson Soul Junction single (Girl I'm Coming Home To) Something Good (which is the opening track of this lp - it certainly pushed all the bu
Here we go with another in our series of LABEL OF THE WEEK & ARTIST OF THE WEEK
Each week in LOOK AT YOUR BOX
we celebrate a different LABEL & ARTIST for ALL to contribute and enjoy.
Our very own archive of information about our favourite LABEL or ARTIST
There is a wealth of knowledge on Soul Source; this is the place to share that knowledge.
All contributions are welcome about the favourite sounds we treasure.
Suggestions for future features are always we
A Cellarful Of Motown Volume 4 - Out September 2010
As may have read in the forums, the eagerly awaited fourth voulme of this series is due out very soon.
The release date was orignally touted as mid-aug but on sales sites which have it available for pre-order it seems that the date has been pushed back till the begining of September.
50 tracks, double cd and available to pre-order now for just £8.99 from hmv and amazon uk (links below)
http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ct
