DIPLOMATS / Greatest Recordings - CDKEND 232
Released this month on the back of their appearance at Cleethorpes, this CD spans all their recording career from their in demand first single Cards On The Table to the obscure 3rd World release the lovely Sure As The Stars Shine. Track List includes:
PERFECT LOVE CARDS ON THE TABLE CANT GET YOU OFF MY MIND HERES A HEART ACCEPT ME IM SO GLAD I FOUND YOU OUR LOVE HAS CHANGED LOVE AINT WHAT IT USED TO BE I REALLY LOVE YOU JERKING TIME HON
Cindy Scotts 2nd CD album for Driving Wheel Records - the follow-up to her highly acclaimed debut "The Loving Country" - is due to be released on 15 September 2004. Tracks include Cindys unique reworking of "The One Who Really Loves You" and her own self-penned "In Love Maybe."
More details at http://www.drivingwheel.co.uk
All advance orders will be despatched during mid August and a special CD containing out-takes and alternate versions will be made available to the first 10 orders
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
Ive decided to sell most of my big records, so a few to start with below.
What is not sold by the end of the week will go up on Ebay (with reserves of course).
When will be the next time you get a chance to purchase records like this ? NEVER! These records are from my own collection.
Gwen Owens - Wanted&Needed - Velgo Mint £2,000
New wanderers - Aint gonna do you no harm - ready mint SOLD
Flash Mc Kinley - Ill rescue you - Bombay mint SOLD
Soulmasters - Rare Authentic Footage Found!!!
Set To Preview At The New Century Soul Club Third Allnighter On The Big Screen!
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to actually see what some of the artists must have looked like at the original time of recording some of this wonderful music of ours?????? well Ive always been interested in seeing any promotional photographs and the very rare odd bit of footage that has surfaced over the years as its beautiful to put a face
Info on issue and also details of forthcoming review feature
Latest Issue of N Soul mag is available now, havent read it as passed on copy to one of the newly forming site review team, before having a glance thru.
So no details yet, however should see it feature as the first in a new series of independant, worthwhile reviews features (if interested in joining review team please read the post in "source news and info" forum section as after new members)
&
PM 700 Carlton Alphonso - Where In This World // Peace Makers 1967 PM 701 Clancy Eccles - What Will Your Mama Say // Clancy Eccles - Darling Dont Do That 1967 PM 702 Little John&The Shadrocks - Lets Get Married // Around The World 1967 PM 703 The Clancy Set - Western Organ // Mothers Advice Produced by Clancy Eccles 1967 PM 704 The Trials - Bad Mind People // My Heart Is Aching PM 706 Rico Rodrecez - Its Not Unusual // Rico Rodrecez - Soul Man PM 707 Alton Ellis - The Message // Some T
New Releases for NOVEMBER 2004
from Ace Records
THE DAMNED / Machine Gun Etiquette (25th Anniversary Edition) - CHISWICK - CDWIKD 250
Formed in 1976, the Damned were Britain's first punk rock band. By 1979 they had managed to disintegrate and re-assemble, way before it was fashionable. By then punk rock and its neater sibling, new wave, were regularly producing real hits in the UK and the Damned were no exception, with three hit singles drawn from the MACHINE GUN ETIQUETTE L
A Special Issue of Soulful Kinda Music LABEL DISCOGRAPHIES.
Concentrating on pure vinyl info this special issue containing over 80 different labels in a easy to read and look up format, this could be considered a "must buy" for soul vinyl heads
Soulful Kinda Music Special LABEL DISCOGRAPHIES Issue
A Special Issue of Soulful Kinda Music
LABEL DISCOGRAPHIES.
Concentrating on pure vinyl info this special issue containing over 80 differen
Manifesto New Issue Out
Manifesto issue 52 : "The number one magazine for lovers of soul music - old and new"
Available to buy online via credit card, paypal or other means at the New Century Shop
The only place where can buy all the leading Soul mags online
visit magazine section
Sad news - Tony Banks (real name Tony Newton) Yorkshire's legendary Northern Soul DJ passed away in Leeds on Monday 7th June.
Tony, a DJ from the very start of the scene in the 1960s, is lately best remembered as the promoter / dj of the highly successful monthly soul night held at the Brighouse Ritz, which he organised for nearly 6 years before being forced to retire through ill health in September 2003.
Tony's funeral will be held at Rawdon Crematorium in Leeds on Monday
Various Artists, Standing In The Shadows Of Motown: Deluxe Edition
Back in the 60s the session musician was king. Think of the Wrecking Crew (who played on everything from Pet Sounds to Frank Sinatra) or the Stax house band, or the likes of Jummiy Page who acted as guitar-slinger for just about every mid-60s Brit Hit from "You Really Got Me" to "Sunshine Superman".
Until the release of Allan Slutskys film, Standing In The Shadows Of Motown, most of the session musicians from Berry Go
RUBY ANDREWS: Just Loving You cd listing "
GVCD 3014 Released 10/05/04
NEW
RUBY ANDREWS: Just Loving You
GVCD 3014
We are proud to release the second album in our 'Chicago Soul Series': Just Loving You is an exhaustive collection of 28 tracks by highly acclaimed soul singer Ruby Andrews. Featuring the best of her Zodiac label recordings, dating from 1967 to 1973, including the big hit single "Casanova" plus many rare and in-d
PAOLO HEWITT : AUTHOR JOURNALIST. " Petes story is really pacey and exciting so my question is " Who The Hells Pete McKenna " and more importantly should you read his book ? As the man himself once sang " Indeed you should ".
MARK SARGEANT : MUSIC EDITOR SCOOTERING MAGAZINE. " Sums up the essence of the " golden era " incorporating the seven esses - substances scooters skinheads sex and seven inch soul gems. A fictional journey back to the worlds first superclub.
The Verve Music Group and the American Diabetes Association will kick off “Write a Love Letter to Luther,” a national fundraising campaign for musician Luther Vandross, on August 3. “Write a Love Letter to Luther” offers fans the opportunity to write encouraging letters to Vandross, who suffered a diabetes-related stroke earlier this year. The letters will be accompanied by contributions to the American Diabetes Association (ADA). August 3 is being called the “Love Letter to Luther Day” and h
Ok, who is going to the Big....NO! STOP THERE!!! Just a quick reminder that despite the Hembsy rally being on your lovely cuddly DJs at the Plinston Hall will be hosting another evening of across the board Rare Soul, R&B etc this Friday 5th November from 8pm with guests Sean Chapman, Dave Halsall. Tickets are now on sale at the princely sum of £6 from the Box Office on 01462-672003 or reserved on door by emailing us at nh6tsmafia@aol.com.
Im guesting at long last in the Mojo Room (hoor
Thanks to soulgirl who posted up a link and info, can pass on word of a new site for " Soul Jewellery"
"A unique site and a unique opportunity to purchase solid gold effigys of Northern Soul keepsakes"
few pics below of some of the products on offer
can visit site thru soul source links here
While you can view the Soul Source online event guide when out and about through your mobile phone, its not always that practical, lucky enough there is a fine publication that can pick up at events, thats free and keeps you in touch with just what is on and when (and can safely take into bath)
A long winded way of just passing on word that the latest issue of "On The Scene" is out!
Tomorrow, July 20, Verve Records will issue for the first time on CD James Brown's 35-year-old jazz album, "Soul on Top."
Recorded in 1969 with the Louie Bellson Orchestra and originally released on King Records, the 12-tune collection features Oliver Nelson's arrangements and Brown's bandmate Maceo Parker Jr.'s tenor sax.
Led by longtime Duke Ellington Orchestra drummer Bellson, the support group includes such noteworthies as bassist Ray Brown and alto saxophonist Ernie Wa
Info from the NC Soulshop where it is available at £15.99 inc uk postage and packing
"Soulvation - The Best Of Northern Soul" DVD
A brand new DVD release ....
This is the best of Northern Soul-Classic Anthems from the original underground dance music scene performed by the legendary original artists!
Includes previously unseen footage, exclusive interviews, plus an informative 24 page booklet
Two video performances, "Everybodys Going To A Love In" by
Yvonne McCoy Andrew H passed on sad news
Just a brief note to inform all that Ronald McCoys (the Topics) wife Yvonne McCoy died Monday, April 2. A saddened Ron called me Thursday and related the incident, she was around 51. Yvonne sung on some of the Topics later recordings and did countless shows with them in the New York area. Ronald, in addition to singing with the Topics wrote Lee & Williams & the Cymbals two biggest records: "I Love You More" and "Peepin Through The Window
Recently had the sad news that long time Llandudno Soul fan Dave Gillet has passed away, Dave was a familiar face to all North Wales soul fans since the early days.
Myself knew Dave originally as one of the main Llandudno soul fans in the 70s and I was lucky enough to be able to renew our friendship on my return to North Wales, memories range the full spectrum from those far off days and going ons of the 70s to the present day where as a regular attendee of all the Llandudno soul events, he
2004 Here We Go......Its Gonna Be A Soulful Blast.
Here we are only a few days into the new year and it already promises to be another fantastic year for the UK Rare/Northern Soul scene with some mouthwatering events to look forward to.
DJ bookings are coming my way thick and fast which is still a major passion of mine to play a few tunes at the gigs.
Looking forward to playing THE BURY SOUL NIGHTS for Neil Jones and Jayne Malone on a more regular basis this year infac
Dear All,
Sorry Ive not posted too much here recently but Ive just had the worst week of my life as my father Alf Bicknell passed away last Monday, so its been a bastard of a week all in all, thanks for all the good wishes etc. its really helped me get through the past few days, some of you may have known my dad had a pretty unique job back in the 60s as he worked for The Beatles so we have had added presure with the press etc. because of his connection with them.
I will try and
Having read Daves post,its spurred me on to post a few things that are turning me on at the mo. 1 Sunburst Band-Everyday-Z records.Out next month,this is going to be massive,Joey Negro production with Taka Boom(chaka khans sister)on vocals.Great dance track 2 Stars On Broadway-Never Alone-Superb mid tempo soul,got to be a contender for album of the year. 3 Anthony-Dont Throw Your Love Away-an independent release.Missing You AgainChiquita and I remember when are the stand out tracks
And i felt it just wouldn't be right to let today pass without saying just a few words about this unforgetable man.
MR. FRANK JACKSON
As some of you will already know, it was the funeral of Frank Jackson today.
And i felt it just wouldn't be right to let today pass without saying just a few words about this unforgetable man.
Frank Jackson, has got to be one of the most humble, respected, dedicated, enthusiastic, kind,loved a
Dave Godin died peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Friday October 15th. He had been ill for some time and was fully accepting of his fate, though true to himself he put up a brave fight. by ady croasdell
Soul News Announcement
Dave was a pioneer of Blackamerican music and soul music in particular throughout his life. The highlights of his endless championing of the cause were his working with Berry Gordy in establishing Tamla Motown as an entity in this country; his passion for, and
Bettye LaVette has quietly carved out a 40-year career of soul and is enjoying a rebirth of her singing career.
This year 2004, The Blues Foundation selected the 58-year-old LeVette's "A Woman Like Me" as Blues Comeback Album of the Year.
In a phone interview, she said, "I'm actually a child of rhythm and blues. I've only been recognized as a blues singer over the last year or so."
Growing up in Detroit, LaVette went to high school and lived down the street from kids like Smokey R
Roquel "Billy" Davis, one of the creative minds behind the rise of American soul music in the 1950s and 1960s, died in New York City today after a long illness, aged 76.
Under the pseudonym Tyran Carlo, Davis co-wrote, with Berry Gordy, some of Jackie Wilson's biggest hits: Reet Petite (1957), Lonely Teardrops (1958), That's Why (I Love You So) (1959) and I'll Be Satisfied (1959).
>>We didn't even know we were supposed to be paid," Davis told The Detroit News in 2003, of his part
Craig W recently posted up a photo of a 60s soul playlist from WCIN Radio, this set me off on a dig for more info and on my travels found a website devoted to the station. Recently celebrated its 50th anniversary the site whilst a bit brief, and the anniversary was last year, would say it may be of interest for those with a interest in the history of soul music, with photos and recollections from some of the djs from over the years.
From the first time 1480 WCIN did its first broadcast i
check latest updates out - a worthwhile way to spend a few hours
The worthwhile Soul Generation site had a fair amount of recent updates, including recent interviews with Skip Easterling and James Bell
As always site is well worth a visit and deserves to be on your " regular check it out " list, link below
get over there now
couple of lead ins on the interviews below
James Bell was the lead vocalist with legendary Indianapolis soulster
2 hours of soul from downtown bradford via Derek Pearson
Thanks to Hippo , if you were out and about at weekend and missed Derek Pearson on Bradford Radio doing 2 hours of solid quality, be glad to know can now catch it up in the Source Sounds Section streaming loud, clear, vibrant and all that sort of thing
Recommended - Part 1 up 60 minutes, part 2 up next
Sat morning at 10 am on Solar Radio.
DONI BURDICK JOINS KEV ROBERTS THIS SATURDAY MORNING AT 10AM ON SOLAR RADIO, SKY DIGITAL CHANNEL 879.
THE WEEKLY PRIME TIME SHOW HAS SHIRLEY ALSTON, THE SOUL SET, THE DRAMATICS, MITCH RYDER, ARCHIE BELL PLUS AN ENDLESS STREAM OF NORTHERN HALL OF FAMERS.
GUESTS, AT LEAST £100 IN PRIZES GUARANTEED WEEKLY.
Kev Roberts Radio
The Northern Soul Hall of Fame
Presenter; Kev Roberts
Stations; Solar, Sky Digital Channel 879(www.goldsoul.co.uk)
Saturday 10am-Noon. The show is rolled out to Sunshine 855am(Shropshire) and Mansfield 103.2fm(North Midlands) for air on Sunday at 5-7pm.
USA listeners can hear the show on the ESN format www.beachshag.com at 12 noon USA and 5pm UK time every Sunday. Some selections are featured on Saga 106.6(East Midlands) every Friday at 8pm.
Sunday Night on Solar Radio...Sky Channnel 879 @ 8.00-10.00
Fellow Soul Sources just thought id give a small review of Mark Bicknells Sunday Night radio show on Solar radio, Sky Channel 879 time start 8.00pm while 10.00pm.......(this just isnt long enough).......
The quality of rare soul on this fellas show is nothing short of fantastic, this is a raw,thumping,pumping, powerhouse 2 hour rollercoasting ,spine tingling shirt ripping, dancing,..... Experience.........
Only last week
Dean Anderson across the board Northern Soul radio show every Thu for a four week run
Dean Anderson across the board Northern Soul radio show - This Thursday
As always more of the latest all round northern news
87.7fm being the frequency
on the local to Newark Boundary FM Show
and maybe more impotantly to thoise not within the catchment area
avail thru tinternet at
http://www.boundarysound.co.uk
8-10 every thursday nite for a 4 week run
Latest Sep news of releases from ace records
New Releases for SEPTEMBER 2004 from Ace Records
DAVE GODINS DEEP SOUL TREASURES VOL 4 - KENT - CDKEND 230
In 1997, Dave Godin launched his first Deep Soul Treasures CD. Of the genre he had so masterfully identified, Godin noted, "It is certainly the music of the outsider," before adding that this glorious music he had so skilfully hewn from the rich musical landscape of black America, was, "a form of therapy by which we are brought fac
Wattstax DVD - new release "Wattstax," is the 1973 documentary directed by Mel Stuart.
In August 1972, seven years after the Watts riots, the legendary Stax recording label staged a benefit concert in Los Angeles for 90,000 people. As time went by, it became known as the Black Woodstock. This features Staxs biggest stars, this 1972 concert at the Los Angeles Coliseum was arguably more remarkable than its hippie predecessor. Isaac Hayes was at the height of Shaft glory, the Bar-Kays ignited
Alcohol by Robert Jay - the story behind the track Alcohol, the first release from Voxpop45s. A new and completely legit record label working with the artists themselves. Each release on 7", no bootlegging.
Detroit 1969. Robert Jay woke up one morning mad as hell. Firstly with himself for being so vulnerable, then with the demon alcohol. From that moment, armed with a strong tune in his head, he decided to combine a serious love of the blues and funk with sheer determination to combat
Track listing of upcoming release inc unissued french live and alt versions
THE VELVELETTES: ‘THE COMPLETE MOTOWN ANTHOLOGY’
due out 1 Nov
Disc 1
1. Selfish Lover* 2. Should I Tell Them* 3. My Foolish Heart (Keeps Hanging On To A Memory)* 4. Mama Please* 5. There He Goes 6. Thats The Reason Why 7. I Know His Name (Only His Name) 8. (The) Monkey (Hokey Pokey)* 9. Thats A Funny Way* 10. You Cant Get Away* 11. Stop Beating Around The Bush
THE UK SUE LABEL STORY VOL 3 / The Soul of Sue • KENT - CDKEND 235
Read Dean Rutlands full review of the CD "UK Sue label story Vol 3 - The Soul of Sue" HERE .
Track listing:- HURT BY LOVE - INEZ FOXX
I CAN’T WAIT UNTIL I SEE MY BABY’S FACE - JUSTINE “BABY” WASHINGTON
THE LAST MINUTE - JIMMY McGRIFF
HITCH-HIKE PT I - RUSSELL BYRD
AM I A FOOL IN LOVE - IKE & TINA TURNER
CONTINENTAL MIND - ERNESTINE ANDERSON
I CAN’T STAND IT - S
SOUL FUNCTION (Northern Soul story) MUSIC DVD & CD SET
Full info including sound streaming of all tracks and video clips available at the New Century Soulshop http://www.newcenturysoul.co.uk/modules/soulshop/
"In two and a half minutes life is magic" - V2 Music and the makers of the dance film hit "Function at the Junction" present "Soul Function"
“It was all about self expression which was amazing really because to be a working class kid and to think about how you look was completely d
NEW RELEASES – Monday October 18th
Two more in our collectable 45s series : £10.00 each inc postage
G2K 45-149 HERMAN HITSON : You Can’t Keep A Good Man Down /
Ain’t No Other Way
(great 70s coupling rare Sweet Rose 45 – Crossover dancer ‘A’ with in-de
mand funker)
G2K 45-150 EDDIE HOLMAN : Wanted In 3 States
(classic Northern – here’s the previously unreleased original version
Harthon recording)
And t
CP Spencer dies at 65, was tenor for the Originals
C.P. Spencer, whose soaring tenor voice led the hit song “Baby I’m For Real,” by Motown group the Originals, died Wednesday 20 October of a heart attack. The Oak Park resident was 65.
Born Crathman P. Spencer, the Detroiter started singing with the Voicemasters, a group who evolved from the Five Jets and were one of the first groups that Berry Gordy used on sessions. Core members Crathman P. Spencer, Walter Gaines, and Henry Dixon wer
Its payback time for the Trading Cards!
Forgive this intrusion into the usual calm and non argumentative world of Soul-Source but I would like to take this opportunity to say a huge THANK YOU to the 250 family and friends who turned up at the Plinston for my surprise 40th birthday bash last night! To say I was surprised and didnt have a clue would be the understatement of the year, just ask anyone who was there! Rabbit in headlights time, for at least 3 hours.
I didnt get a
Published by posted by site on 2004/9/17 (2340 reads)
Last few days have had various reports coming in of various going ons. In an attempt to clear up the situation have posted the below. Northern djs top sounds stolen At a recent event at the Rocket venue in London, two of the most respected and famous Northern Soul DJs fell victim to one of the most underhand "soul" crimes around. The two djs concerned were Butch and Ady Croasdell, both are considered amongst the top northern soul djs,
[originally posted on Forum by Becky]
Having read some of the recent rumours posted up on the internet lists, I was prompted to reply since the so called facts (of a scenario which doesn't involve KRL) has captured the over active imagination of the rumour mongers and is quite probably libellous.
If the reports are to be believed, a recording was made at an event by a person incorrectly named as a being "involved" with KRL. Let me put the record straight.
I am replying to hopefull
News in from Matt J that the MJ Promotions website is refreshed, revamped and relaunched.
site info:
"Welcome to the new Information web site. Keep up to date on London Northern Soul events promoted by MJ Promotions. Soul fans will be able to view venue details, directions, reviews, photographs etc. Watch this space...."
check it out at http://www.mjpromotions.info
Below clipped from an South Manchester Reporter Online Article Check link out for full story and photo! DISCO diva Gaye Chorlton is just nuts about Northern Soul, and to prove it she has created her own shrine to the popular dance movement in a battered old Volvo. The sculptor, 46, whose extraordinary creation is also her office, travels all over the country in her Ã"¹Ã…“soul machine" on her various commissions for museums, schools and art galleries. So outrageously decorated is GayeÃÆ’¢âÅ¡¬
Another worthwhile read in my view is the following interview Again on http://www.djhistory.com
Ian Dewhirst (Part 1), 14th September 1998
As ‘Frank’, Ian Dewhirst was a DJ on the Northern Soul scene, playing at Wigan Casino, Cleethorpes Pier and other guest slots. Subsequently, Ian was resident at the Warehouse in Leeds and ran Mastercuts, the compilation label. More recently, Ian Dewhirst was involved in Simply Vinyl and has recently begun reissuing and repackaging the
