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The latest release from Big Man Records, the first in a series of previously unissued Jimmy Radcliffe recordings. Sleeve notes and audio follow below...
Jimmy Radcliffe - Big City Blues - Big Man Records 45 - Out Now BMR 1012
Sleeve Notes
As Jimmy Radcliffe's fan #1 I'm super excited for the release of "Big City Blues" b/w "You Can't Lose Something You Never Had" on Big Man Records! My father's signature vocals showcase the brilliant talents of the songwriting team of Brass-Levine-Kooper, on perhaps lesser known songs than their celebrated hit "This Diamond Ring" but what these songs may lack in notoriety they more than make up for in their measure as quality soul music. Much like the lonely lost love footsteps that open the David-Bacharach opus "(There Goes) The Forgotten Man" the horns and timpani heartbeat of "Big City Blues" sounds out the pathos and desperate longing found down the alleyways and corridors of the discarded hotels that echoes throughout the songs of the big city. Once again harkening back to the sweetly inspired records that the David-Bacharach-Warwick team, Tommy Hunt or Chuck Jackson released in the early 60's, "You Can't Lose Something You Never Had" speaks right to the heart of a souring love with the horns hurling the tinkle of the piano down the waterfall of emotion in Jimmy's voice.
Will this add to the long standing legacy of classic Jimmy Radcliffe discs like "Long After Tonight Is All Over" (Musicor), "My Ship Is Com in' In (Aurora) and "Breakaway"(United Artists)? Only you, the fans, can determine this ... but for my part, I say the soul scene is all the better for them and I for one look forward to hearing them out and about on a talc dusted floor.
So without further ado, it is with great pleasure that we bring to you BIG CITY SOUL!
Keeping The Faith, Chris Radcliffe
Special thanks to Chris Radcliffe - Black Patch Productions for his blessing, permission and assistance in making this release possible. Massive thanks to David Cartlidge for his recommendation and bringing "Big City Blues" to the attention of the Soul Scene, after acquiring the studio acetate from Sean Chapman. Special thanks to Ian Gregory - Soul Time Soul Flyers for label, sleeve, collectors card and lyric sheet artwork. To my best mate Kevin Cox - SoulSpinner Northern & Rare Soul Sales for his involvement with Big Man Records. Finally to my soulmate Karen Bentham for her continued support and administration skills. Last but not least we thank the Legend ... Jimmy Radcliffe for whom the night will never be over!
Mark Bicknell - Big Man Records

Release Notes
Jimmy Radcliffe - Big City Blues b/w You Can't Lose Something You Never Had - BMR 1012 new release. The first in a series of previously unissued Jimmy Radcliffe recordings from Big Man Records.
Fully licenced from Black Patch Productions to Big Man Records taken from studio masters, big city soul of the highest order.
Each 45 is presented in a custom card picture sleeve, with liner notes written by Christopher Radcliffe Jimmy's son. Also included is an A6 collectors card, lyric sheet (insert inside the sleeve), all in a poly outer sleeve.

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Available now direct from @Mark Bicknell Big Man Records, or via the many records shops now, including our own Source Store - Tap to view Jimmy Radcliffe - Big City Blues Source Store page

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By Mike in News Archive - Comments · January 10, 20232 yr

Spector - A 4 Part Series Via Sky Documentaries
'Through the lens of a notorious crime and the media hysteria following the case of Phil Spector, this major four-part documentary series uncovers the hidden layers to tell the story both of Lana Clarkson and the man who was convicted of her murder. SPECTOR re-examines the life of one of the most important, yet mysterious, cultural figures of the 21st century in a way that has never been done before'
Now showing via Sky Documentaries and Now tv in the UK
Live S1 E1 10 Jan 9:00pm
and streaming via Now tv
https://www.nowtv.com/gb/watch/home/asset/spector/iYEQYZ6xzLBzvuRXEwPrCu
A 4 star review can be read here
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/jan/08/phil-spector-review-sky-documentary
'This four-part series about Phil Spector walks the tightrope between sensitive and salacious – and refuses to diminish the importance of Lana Clarkson, the woman he killed'

By Mike in News Archive - Comments · January 9, 20232 yr

udiscovermusic.com are running an article titled Stax ’68: Easing A Nation’s Sorrows, One Song At A Time
Written with references to a UMC/Concord l 5 Cd Box set 'Stax 68: A Memphis Story' Box Set released 4 years ago,...
Stax ’68: Easing A Nation’s Sorrows, One Song At A Time
As political unrest swept the world in 1968, Stax Records faced a tumultuous year saved only by the legendary label’s own soul power.
Published on January 8, 2023 by Ian McCann
Article via
https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/stax-records-1968-politics-memphis-music/

By Mike in News Archives · January 8, 20232 yr

We regret to learn of the sad passing of Bonnie on 8th June 2020 and of Anita on 31st December 2022
The Pointer Sisters achieved mainstream success during the 1970s and 1980s. Their career spanned four decades and their repertoire has included such diverse genres as pop, disco, jazz, blues, soul, funk, country and dance.
The Pointer Sisters have won three Grammy awards and received a star on the Hollywood Hall Of Fame in 1994. The group had 13 US top 20 hits between 1973 and 1985
The group had its origins when sisters June and Bonnie Pointer began performing in clubs in 1969 as Pointers, A Pair. The line-up grew to a trio when sister Anita joined them. They then got a record deal with Atlantic records and released several singles. The trio grew to a quartet when sister Ruth joined in 1972.

By Ady Of Newark in News Archives · January 6, 20232 yr

HR 1544 NANCY BUTTS – I Want To Hold Your Hand Baby / Your Friend Will Take The Man You Love
Wonderful Northern / Modern soul dancer from this Southern soul sister. Played at 100 Club originally by Guy Hennigan coverd up as by Eula Cooper. c/w a great midpace beat ballad flip.
Reputedly released in a quantity of only 200 in the late 80s/early 90s after an unissued master was found in Detroit.

HR 1545 DEON JACKSON - Someday The Sun Will Shine / I Remember The Feeling
Iconic Detroit artist from the legendary Ollie McLaughlin's family of labels, this was unknown and unreleased until one acetate was found. It then appeared on a Canadian Maple St. boot CD and also had a UK boot on a crappy looking fake Carla label.
Carefully remastered to obtain absolutely the best audio available from the source. Flip is another unreleased at the time, also cut by the great Barbara Lewis.

All releases prior to 1540 remain at the old price of £12.00. Paypal – hitandrunsoul45@gmail.com
Interested in a demo ? please pm me for availability and new pricing.
HR 1544 A - Nancy Butts - I Want To Hold Your Hand Baby 2.21 master ref copy.mp3 HR 1545 A - Deon Jackson - Someday The Sun Will Shine 2.08 master ref copy.mp3 HR 1545 B - Deon Jackson - I RememberThe Feeling.mp3 HR 1544 B - Nancy Butts - Your Friend Will Take The Man You Love.mp3 HR 1545 B - Deon Jackson - I RememberThe Feeling.mp3

By Dewsburyborn in News Archives · January 4, 20232 yr

Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations, the exhilarating new musical following the remarkable journey of The Temptations from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, coming to the Prince Edward Theatre in London next March.
From the creators of the award-winning Jersey Boys…Get Ready, Cause Here They Come!
AIN’T TOO PROUD is the exhilarating new musical following the remarkable journey of THE TEMPTATIONS from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
TONY Award-winning choreography and Grammy Award-winning music tell a thrilling story of brotherhood, loyalty and betrayal set to the beat of the group’s most treasured hits, including My Girl, Just My Imagination, Get Ready, Papa Was a Rolling Stone and so many more.
With their signature dance moves and unmistakable harmonies, THE TEMPTATIONS rose to the top of the charts with a staggering 42 Top-Ten Hits and 14 Number Ones. The rest is history.
Experience the sound of genius in the making. Begins March 2023 at the Prince Edward Theatre, London.
More information about the show, including our recently announced Temptations can be found at
https://www.ainttooproudmusical.co.uk

Tickets are on sale now - Currently 31st March - 1st October 2023
The advertising agency for this show, have been in touch asking can we inform members that the following deals are available.
'We currently have a discounted groups rate available, where groups of 10+ can get tickets for £32.50 each. Throughout the rest of the run, and for individual bookings, we have accessible pricing with tickets from £25.'

By Mike in News Archive - Comments · January 3, 20232 yr

It's that time of year again...
Back in April 2013, Russ aka @Amsterdam Russ started up a freebasing topic, simply set up for Source members to share their wildlife photos.
Straight off it became a most popular topic, so popular it was extended to include all types of photo subjects, with a new year based topic at the start of every year.
So here we are 10 years later ...
The 2023 topic has just kicked off and can be had here
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/forums/topic/435880-show-us-your-great-photos-2023/#

While all the previous topics (2013-2023) can now be found under the below tag
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/tags/photos/
Almost 10,000 comments in the 10 topics

Of course many thanks go to all members past and present who have contributed photos and comments wise over the last 10 years and to Russ for his time and efforts in organising the topics
Cover photo is from the very first 2013 post by Russ

By Mike in News Archive - Comments · January 3, 20232 yr

WE ARE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE JIMMY RADCLIFFE - BIG CITY BLUES - BMR 1012 IS DUE TO BE SHIPPED TO US ON DECEMBER 27TH AND WILL BE RELEASED FIRST WEEK IN JANUARY COMES IN CUSTOM CARD PICTURE SLEEVE, A6 COLLECTORS CARD, LYRIC SHEET INSERT IN A POLY OUTER SLEEVE, LINER NOTES WRITTEN BY CHRISTOPHER RADCLIFFE JIMMY'S SON.
PRE RESERVES FOR THIS RELEASE HAVE BEEN INCREDIBLE, TO ORDER PM MARK BICKNELL EMAIL bicknellmark@aol.com OR bigmanrecords1@gmail.com
FULLY LICENCED FROM BLACK PATCH PRODUCTIONS TO BIG MAN RECORDS TAKEN FROM STUDIO MASTERS, BIG CITY SOUL OF THE HIGHEST ORDER.
JIMMY RADCLIFFE - BIG CITY BLUES B/W YOU CAN'T LOSE SOMETHING YOU NEVER HAD - BMR 1012 NEW RELEASE. THE FIRST IN A SERIES OF PREVIOUSLY UNISSUED JIMMY RADCLIFFE RECORDINGS FROM BIG MAN RECORDS.

By Mark Bicknell in News Archives · December 23, 20222 yr

A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year to all
Hope you all have a most 'soulful' time
Best Wishes
Soul Source Team

By Mike in News Archive - Comments · December 22, 20222 yr

Gloria Scott is in the UK in the New Year
https://www.seetickets.com/tour/gloria-scott
Tue 14 Mar 2023
19:00 Gloria Scott
Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester
Thu 16 Mar 2023
19:00 Gloria Scott
The Junction, Cambridge
Fri 17 Mar 2023
19:00 Gloria Scott
229, London
Sat 18 Mar 2023
19:00 Gloria Scott
The Crossing, Birmingham
Performing: Gloria Scott, Gloria Scott & The Tonettes and Andrew McGuinness

By Chalky in News Archive - Comments · December 20, 20222 yr

Trevor Nelson's Soul Christmas
Trevor Nelson's Rhythm Nation
After bringing the house down in 2019, Trevor returns to the Royal Albert Hall for a second time round, bringing together a host of special guests including Chic’s Kimberly Davis, soul singers Tony Momrelle and Omar, Ivor Novello-winning producer Troy Miller, award-winning singer Corinne Bailey Rae, singer-songwriter Andrew Roachford and British gospel group The Kingdom Choir.
They perform re-imagined and re-scored iconic tracks with help from the BBC Concert Orchestra.
Dance along to Soul and RnB with a classic Christmas twist this December at Trevor Nelson’s Soul Christmas.

Thursday 22:00 - BBC RADIO 2 - 1 hour, 57 minutes
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001gc22

By Mike in News Archives · December 20, 20222 yr

The Chicago Readers 'Secret History of Chicago Music' series of articles by Steve Krakow hits the spot yet again, this time it's taking a look at Jo Ann Garrett.
Local soul sensation Jo Ann Garrett disappeared from the biz in her 20s
This flexible, distinctive singer worked with the likes of Pervis Spann, Andre Williams, and Charles Stepney—but her career lasted only a few years.
by Steve Krakow
December 16, 2022
... urged Garrett to audition for WVON DJ and club owner Pervis Spann. Garrett passed the audition, which got her a spot at a talent show at the Regal Theater. She took second place, behind the Five Stairsteps (later of “O-o-h Child” fame), and both artists ended up with record contracts. Garrett was still just 16 or 17 years old, but already her music career was being managed by Spann and Robert “Bob” Lee, who owned a small local label called Hawk Records and worked in A&R for the short-lived but more successful Crash...
Get over to the Chicago Reader website for the full length article, worth the walk.
https://chicagoreader.com/music/local-soul-sensation-jo-ann-garrett-disappeared-from-the-biz-in-her-20s/
View all Secret History of Chicago Music articles on The Chicago Reader site via
https://chicagoreader.com/music/the-secret-history-of-chicago-music/

By Mike in News Archive - Comments · December 19, 20222 yr

Recently published, this 352 page hardback book takes a detailed look at 'King Curtis’s meteoric rise from a humble Texas farm to the recording studios of Memphis, Muscle Shoals, and New York City as well as to some of the world’s greatest music stages, including the Apollo Theatre, Fillmore West, and Montreux Jazz Festival.'
A lengthy Kindle preview follows below the notes
Release Notes
Although in 2000 he became the first sideman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, “King Curtis” Ousley never lived to accept his award. Tragically, he was murdered outside his New York City home in 1971. At that moment, thirty-seven-year-old King Curtis was widely regarded as the greatest R & B saxophone player of all time. He also may have been the most prolific, having recorded with well over two hundred artists during an eighteen-year span.
Soul Serenade is the definitive biography of one of the most influential musicians of the 50s, 60s, and early 70s. Timothy R. Hoover chronicles King Curtis’s meteoric rise from a humble Texas farm to the recording studios of Memphis, Muscle Shoals, and New York City as well as to some of the world’s greatest music stages, including the Apollo Theatre, Fillmore West, and Montreux Jazz Festival. Curtis’s “chicken-scratch” solos on the Coasters’ Yakety Yak changed the role of the saxophone in rock & roll forever. His band opened for the Beatles at their famous Shea Stadium concert in 1965. He also backed his “little sister” and close friend Aretha Franklin on nearly all of her tours and Atlantic Records productions from 1967 until his death.
Soul Serenade is the result of more than twenty years of interviews and research. It is the most comprehensive exploration of Curtis’s complex personality: his contagious sense of humor and endearing southern elegance as well as his love for gambling and his sometimes aggressive temperament. Hoover explores Curtis’s vibrant relationships and music-making with the likes of Buddy Holly, Sam Cooke, Isaac Hayes, Jimi Hendrix, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Sam Moore, Donny Hathaway, and Duane Allman, among many others.
Author Notes
Timothy R Hoover is an avid music lover who has spent more than twenty years researching and writing about the life of King Curtis. A freelance writer for Hittin’ the Note magazine, he lives outside Wheatland, Wyoming, with his wife.

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By Mike in News Archive - Comments · December 18, 20222 yr

Two new Stream Records releases announced
Armour Gomez - 'Feeling Uptight' and The Ritz Band - 'I Should Have Known'
Due for release at the end of February 2023, details below

Armour Gomez - Feeling Uptight / The Accent Instrumental
Limited Edition Stream Records 7” 250 run (Bundle with The Ritz Band Available)
Out End of February 2023
PLEASE NOTE: Integral interview to A. Gomez digital download included
Listen to the interview: https://youtu.be/Gw4o6KTsX-A
Preorder: https://cannonballsoul.com/streamrecords/
Boy, this Armour Gomez is something. From Vietnam to work 5 years in a coal mine to going underground in Las Vegas to found his own band The Accent, then up to New York to play his wildcard in the main business (to no success, as many other great artists like him), then back to Vegas and hit the road for many years as a musician. Three marriages (remembers me of someone I know very well haha…) until now well in his seventies yet playing everywhere day in day out.
FULL INTERVIEW DOWNLOADABLE VIA PREORDER LINK.

The Ritz Band “I Should Have Known” Mono b/w Stereo

Limited Edition Stream Records 7” 250 run (Bundle with Armour Gomez Available)
There have been many versions of the Ritz Band. The Charleston, WV Night Club opened in 1982 and over the years showcased many of the area's top musicians and vocalist. In 1985 club owner Dick Allen had a vision of releasing a single which led to the recording of the only original music ever recorded by one of the many versions of the Ritz band. There were a couple of different versions of the band in 1985 but the musicians listed below is the version of the group that recorded the single "I Should Have Known" featuring Raye Smith on lead vocal, written and produced by Raye Smith and Steve Johnson and recorded and mastered at Chandler Audio in Ashland Kentucky by Studio owner Denny Chandler.
Ritz Band Members:
Curtis Price Guitar Vocals
Jim Florkevich Drums, Vocals
Bobby Harrold Alto, Soprano, Alto Sax, Flute, and Vocals Raye Smith Bass, Vocals
Steve Johnson Keyboards, Vocals
Preorder: https://cannonballsoul.com/streamrecords/

By Yann V in News Archives · December 18, 20222 yr

Releasing her debut album 'Heaven Knows' to critical review earlier this year, Mica Millar has quickly become the UK’s brightest new Soul star, picking up Jazz FM's prestigious 'Soul Act of The Year 2022' award alongside a nomination for 'Breakthrough Act of The Year' and featuring on the front covers of iconic magazines like Blues & Soul and Echoes, amidst an array of five star album and live reviews, plus champions at national radio including the likes of BBC Radio 2’s Trevor Nelson and 6 Music’s Craig Charles.
Following two monumental album launch shows in September including a sold out show at the capital’s prestigious Jazz Café and a special hometown performance filling out the iconic Albert Hall, Manchester, Mica has announced her first UK tour for May 2023. She’ll be returning with her hotly-tipped seven-piece band to Jazz Cafe London on 5th May with shows at Liverpool's Epstein Theatre on 21st May, Manchester’s Band On The Wall on 25th May and The Wardrobe Leeds on 30th May presented by Manchester and Leeds Jazz Festivals with additional UK and European dates still to be announced.
Self-written, arranged and produced, Mica’s debut album ‘Heaven Knows’ explores themes of human nature, spirituality, love, oppression, inequality and empowerment, drawing inspiration from a plethora of vintage soundscapes, most notably, soul, blues, gospel and jazz.
Since its release in June 2022, ‘Heaven Knows’ has achieved widespread acclaim, picking up five star reviews from the likes of Daily Express and Daily Mirror who called it "a classy debut" and rave reviews everywhere from Wordplay, Music Week, Fred Perry, 1883 Magazine, The Official Charts, God is in the TV, Backseat Mafia, Soul Jazz and Funk, Soul Tracks, Noctis Magazine, Louder Than War and many more. Mica also landed front cover features at Blues & Soul Magazine who credited her as “a star with intense emotional sincerity” and Echoes Magazine who championed ‘Heaven Knows’ as their ‘soul album of the month’ and one of 'The Best Soul albums of 2022’.
Mastered at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in late 2021 by Geoff Peshe who cited 'Heaven Knows' as "his favourite Abbey Road album project" of the year, and mixed by Brian Malouf (best knows for engineering Michael Jackson's Bad Album), other album credits including organist Rickey Peterson and producer David Z (both long term collaborators of Prince), guitarist Miles James (Michael Kiwanuka, Cleo Sol, Tom Misch) and bassist Jerry Barnes (Whitney Huston).
Mica’s distinct vision is one that’s earned her renowned credibility within the industry and it’s her creativity, drive and attention to detail that has made ‘Heaven Knows’ the album it is - a timeless collection of modern soul showcasing a confident new artist, quickly establishing herself as a new and unique voice in British Soul music.
***Tickets are now on sale for Mica’s 2023 Tour - GET THEM HERE***

By Goldenhourmusic in News Archives · December 16, 20222 yr

After problems at the pressing plant, the latest Big Man Records release is now available, audio along with the 45 sleeve notes and more follow below...
Sleeve Notes
Sharon began her career, as a teen in Detroit, Michigan. She wrote her first songs at 12 years old. After auditioning her, Ollie Mclaughlin launched her writing career by publishing/producing, recording and releasing, several of her songs on his own record labels, KAREN, CARLA, MOIRA & RUTH RECORDS. McLaughlin recorded Sharon's songs on Barbara Lewis, Deon Jackson, Gracie Darnell, Johnnie Mae Matthews. He also secured a UK recording for Sharon's song, titled, "Someday We're Gonna Love Again" on the Liverpool based group, The Searchers. It charted to #11 in Billboard in several countries and to #23 here In the U.S. Thus, Sharon has a tremendous fan base In the UK. Later, another Detroit based publisher/producer became familiar with Sharon's writing skills. He was Don Davis, producer of Johnnie Taylor, executive producer of The Dramatics and many more artists. He recorded Sharon's songs on current Hall Of Fame artists, Etta James and Mavis Staples. He also recorded one of Sharon's songs on The Three Degrees. Please Note: Rappers, Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth sampled the track from The Three Degrees song, to record the title track for their CD titled: RETURN OF THE MECCA.
In 1973, Sharon was signed to Columbia Records, by then president Clive Davis. Her released single was titled, "Get Out Of My Life", produced by Toxey French and arranged by Philly master arranger, Bobby Martin. Sharon later associated with NEA jazz award recipient, Benny Golson. Golsons album, "I'm Always Dancin' To the Music", contains a Sharon McMahan song, "Love Is The Key". Sharon later worked with Golson as lyricists on the NBC mini-series, "The Sophisticated Gents". Unfortunately, for Sharon, her screen credits were not published, as agreed but her lyrics speaks volumes in this film.
Soon after, Sharon was introduced to Otis Blackwell, writer for Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and others. He recorded and released a McMahan country song, titled "I'm Happy Just The Way I Am" on his own Bullion label.
Thanks to Richard Johnstone for his contribution to this release, Ian Gregory at 'Soul Time Soul Flyers' for label and sleeve artwork, Karen Bentham for her support and label administration.
Sharon McMahan Discography
Love is Wonderful / Here Comes the Boy I Love Karen Records 1964
Got To Find Another Guy Karen Records 1966
Get Out Of My Life Columbia 1973
Get Out Of My Life/ Maybe You'll Be Back Expansion 2011
Where There Is Love /I Have No Choice Karen 2018
Release Notes
Sharon McMahan - Got To Find Another Guy / Love Is Wonderful - Big Man Records 1011
Both songs written by Sharon McMahan and owned by McMahan publishing company. Released with both her blessing and kind permission
Sharon wrote songs for Barbara Lewis, Deon Jackson, Gracie Darnell, Johnnie Mae Matthews, and has appeared at the Cleethorpes Weekender to great acclaim.
The record will come in a custom picture sleeve, a6 collectors card personally signed by Sharon in a poly outer sleeve.
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Available now direct from @Mark Bicknell Big Man Records, or via the many records shops now, including our own Source Store - Tap to view Sharon McMahan - Got To Find Another Guy 45 Store page

By Mike in News Archives · December 16, 20222 yr

Joe Johnson 'What’s the Matter With You Baby' / 'I Still Love you'
Pre-Order Now:
Limited Edition Cannonball Classic 7” 250 run + 10TPs
Out End of February 2023
'What’s the Matter With You Baby'
Listen:
'I Still Love You'
Listen:

Preorder: https://cannonballsoul.com/cannonballrecords/
You just can’t imagine how many Joe Johnsons soul singers were around on both coasts of the States at the crossing of the sixties and the seventies. And how long it took us to find the right one.
Double banger here out of a privately produced Long Player that never had a 7” vinyl to lead to its publication. Until now of course, with that Time Capsule feel as trademark of our flagship record label.
Huge thanks to John Browne & Ian Williams for their assistance too!

By Yann V in News Archives · December 15, 20222 yr

Luxury Soul 2023. The annual 3 cd box set from Expansion records.
Note no shipping till the second week of January 2023.
35 tracks in total, spread over 3 x cds, track listing below
Released to coincide with the 20th Anniversary Luxury Soul Weekender in January 2023 and includes tracks by three artists performing live at the event.
Event Guide - Weekender Section

https://www.soul-source.co.uk/events/2-weekenders/

CD ONE
Here We Go Again - Output / Input feat. Audrey Wheeler & Brent Carter
Now's The Time For Us - Julian Jonah
Say Yes (Metlife Remix) - Cornell C.C. Carter
If It Feels Good - We Are One X-Perience
I Believe - Khari Cabral & Jiva
This Is Of The Most High - Royalty Duo
Got Sweet Loving (Raw Soul Mix) - Brian Power
You're The Best Thing (Original Mix) - Sound of SuperBad
4EVER! - Richard Alexander Davis
What Can We Do - IshMaleSings
Moods - The R&R Soul Orchestra
What We Gonna Do By - Down To Earth Feat. Stacey Lee
CD TWO
Move Me No Mountain - Lisa Dietrich
Let Me Be the One - Rockie Robbins
Soul Steppin (Soul Syndicate Remix) - Shirley Jones
Light Up My World - John Reid
Touch and Go - Victor Haynes
Midas Touch [Nigel Lowis Mix] - Candace Woodson
Alone Again - Ernie & The Family Mckone
Sucha Good Feelin' (Don-E Chuffed Mix) - Rich Beggar
Don't Give Up - Robert IMtume Owens
While I'm Alone - Alton McClain Scarborough
This Is Worth It - Blue Soul Ten
CD THREE
Slow Motion – Kenya feat Noel Gourdin
How I Feel - Antonio McLendon
Dot Dot Dot (The Sequel) - Marqueal Jordan
Stargazing (Radio edit) - Kim Tibbs
Take A Walk With Love - Sheree Brown
When We're Together - Kloud 9
Don't Throw Our Love Away - Ashley Scott
Something Like This (Breakdown Remix) - Tristan
Go Right On (Steve Salvari Remix) - Patrick McLean
You Make Me Feel (Dance Version) - Marc Staggers
Place In My Heart - Matt Johnson
Love Can Make You Feel So Happy - Ipso Facto

By Mike in News Archives · December 13, 20222 yr

On Saturday 17th December, famous soul trio The Flirtations are live at The Night Owl with a rare vocal performance plus support from rising soul singer Abi Farrell (Big AC Records), this is set to be The Night Owl's biggest show of 2022 and a great way to celebrate Christmas early!
Press release
1960s Soul icons The Flirtations to headline The Night Owl this December 17th
1960s soul sensations, The Flirtations, are set to headline Digbeth’s soul & retro venue The Night Owl for a very special Christmas show.
Support on the night comes from Abi Farrell of East London’s independent label Big AC Records.
Tickets are available now at £20pp.
This Christmas you can treat yourself to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the soulful American trio who took over the UK scene with their hits ‘Nothing but a Heartache’, ‘Changes Darkness into light’, ‘Little Darling’ and more! The Flirtations, FKA The Gypsies, have crafted a legacy that follows their name and have marked themselves as a must-see group.
The Flirtations’ album Sounds Like The Flirtations was recently reissued on vinyl via Decca Records. Originally released on Deram in 1969, Sounds Like The Flirtations features some of the group’s most beloved tunes, including ‘Someone Out There’, ‘Love is a Sad Song’, and the classic ‘Nothing But A Heartache’.
If you’re familiar with The Night Owl you may recognise opening act Abi Farrell from their Big AC Records Live Revue back in May. Hailing from Oxfordshire, Abi Farrell was raised on a soundtrack of female-driven pop, funk and soul. Influences from the likes of Aretha, Carole King, Eva Cassidy and Chaka Khan may all be present in Abi’s music but each song is brought into the here and now by her effortlessly pure voice and lyrical dexterity. Farrell has received great critical acclaim over her musical career:
“Great songwriting and a beautiful voice” Robert Elms - BBC Radio London “An artist on the rise... a considerable talent” Blues & Soul Magazine
Tickets are available here for the upcoming show. Saturday 17th December at The Night Owl.
Tickets are available now at £20pp.

By Maryam Snape in News Archives · December 13, 20222 yr

News from Ace Records of a four month celebration of the 40 year Kent Records landmark via an exclusive digital campaign. Details follow below.
To celebrate an amazing FORTY YEARS of unrivalled Kent Records releases under the watchful eye of Master Soul Curator Ady Croasdell, aided and abetted by Messrs Tony Rounce, Dean Rudland and Alec Palao, Ace Records have launched an exclusive digital campaign to commemorate 40 years since the first Kent compilation “For Dancers Only” hit the record shops of 1982 with resounding success.
During the next FOUR months, we will release no less than FORTY digitally previously unreleased Kent titles!
First up is a digital selection containing nine tracks taken from the LP and CD versions of the recent “Kent Forty Forever” compilations.
Tap below for an exclusive preview of ‘Selections from For Dancers Forty'
Listen here!

Kent Records Turns 40! Spotify Connected Playlist
Subscribe to this Spotify playlist to be the first to get all FORTY previously unreleased digital tracks that we have lined up for you!

Four decades of supplying soul and still so much more to come; here’s to the artists, writers, musicians and producers – CHEERS!

December 2nd Release - 'Selections From For Dancers Forty' – Various Artists
Walk The Chalk Line - The Teen Queens
Gonna Put It On Your Mind - Arthur Adams
You Changed Me - Teddy Reyonlds
Here Comes The Judge - Larry & Tommy
Tramp - Foxfire feat. Johnny Adams
Freedom & Justice - Pace-Setters
Mr. Busdriver - The Teen Queens
Stand Up Straight And Tall - Jackie Shane
I’ll Let Nothing Come Between Us - Billy Watkins
December 9th - Ike Turner & His Kings Of Rhythm
Camel Walking – Ike Turner & His Rhythm Kings
Daddy’s Blues – Ike Turner & His Rhythm Kings

Upcoming releases:
December 16th - Z.Z. - Hill
Knock On Wood
Midnight Hour
December 23rd - B.B. King
Flying High
December 30th – James Carr
What The World Needs Now
January 13th - Milton Bennett
What’s One More Lie
January 27th – Arthur Wright Orchestra
Arthur Wright Orchestra - If I Could Turn Back The Hands Of Time
Arthur Wright Orchestra – Before It’s Too Late
February 3rd – “Gimme Some Mod Jazz” - Various Artists
Johnny Talbot – Never Make Your Baby Cry
Chili With Honey - Danny Bell & The Bell Hops
Empire City - Gene Walker
Spoonful - Playboy Five
Mission Impossible - Johnny Gilliam
In The Dark - Dave Hamilton
El Tacos - Frenchy & The Chessmen
February 10th “Valentine’s Soul” – Z.Z. HILL
When A Man Loves A Woman
You Send Me
Nothing Takes The Place Of You
February 24th - Larry Banks
Don’t Pull Away
We Got A Problem
Let’s Roll Up Our Sleeves
March 10th - Jackie Shane:
You Are My Sunshine
March 24th - James Carr & Barbara Perry
I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)
March 31st – “More Masterpieces of Modern Soul” – Various Artists
Ray Godfrey – I Ain’t Givin’ Up
Ronnie Walker – You’ve Got To Try Harder
7 Days Unlimited – Trying (Pt. 2)
The Four Tees – One More Chance
The Moderations – Ride The Disco Train
The New Experience feat Elayne Starr – I Believe
Higher Feelings – I Wanna Stay High On You

By Mike in News Archive - Comments · December 12, 20222 yr

Two BBC Documentaries over Christmas and New Year.
When Tina Turner came to the UK on Christmas Day and then on New Years Day wehn Motown came to the UK.
BBC Two has revealed two documentaries on legendary singer Tina Turner and how Motown came to the UK in time for Christmas.
When Tina Turner Came To Britain will feature previously unheard interviews with the icon and will tell the story of her relationship with the UK when it airs on Christmas Day.
Speaking about the upcoming documentary, Turner said: “The love, energy and support I’ve had from Britain over the years has been amazing. I couldn’t have enjoyed the career I’ve had without my time spent in the UK and collaborations with amazing British songwriters, musicians and producers. From my very first visit to London in 1966, I always enjoyed visiting Britain and performing for fans across the country – it felt like my second home.”
The documentary will also feature contributions from those who have worked with Tina over the years, including Heaven 17’s Gregory and Martyn Ware, Skunk Anansie’s Skin and former Strictly Come Dancing judge Arlene Phillips, who choreographed the music video to Private Dancer.
It will begin with Turner's first visit to the UK when she supported Rolling Stones on tour in 1966. The film will span more than five decades, with footage of her attending the world premiere of Tina: The Musical in London in 2018.
In the second documentary airing on New Year’s day, BBC2 will tell the story of when Motown came to the UK in the form of a tour in 1965. The likes of Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas and Smokey Robinson and the Miracles arrived in the country and performed across the nation.
When Motown Came to Britain will also include commentary from a range of artists in Motown fans, including Otis Williams and The Supremes and the temptations manager Shelley Berger, plus many more.
Jonathan Rothery, BBC head of Pop Music TV, said: “Both films take a fascinating look at much-loved stars through the filter of the times they’ve visited our shores.”
When Motown Came to the UK airs on New Year’s Day on BBC Two and iPlayer.
When Tina Turner Came to Britain airs on Christmas Day on BBC Two and iPlayer.
https://virginradio.co.uk/entertainment/86795/bbc-announces-two-new-music-documentaries-on-uk-motown-and-tina-turner

motown music

By Chalky in News Archive - Comments · December 11, 20222 yr

If you like music, you will like this book; if you like Soul music, you'll love this book!

The Big AC, Adrian Corbin, has put pen to paper and compiled this excellent collection of stories and records about a life lived along to an incredible musical soundtrack.

Having received praise from Ady Croasdell, Eddie Piller and Dave Cole of 'In The Basement Magazine', this is a book you should definitely put on your Christmas list.

Introduction by John Lias, and beautiful full colour illustrations by John Sauverin. Limited copies of this soft back book are available on our website https://www.bigacrecords.com/

*****
"A fascinating look at a great period in music through the eyes and ears of one inspired enthusiast."
Ady Croasdell - 6TS Rhythm 'N' Soul Society and Kent Records.

******
"I have been privileged to make a number of firm friends thanks to my Soul music magazine; Adrian is one of the best of them. This book is an enjoyable reflection of a colourful character's years in soul music with more than a soupçon of football added in for good measure."
Dave Cole - 'In The Basement' magazine.
*****
"An incredibly evocative journey through life illustrated by music. From Mod to Soul, with everything else in between - essential."
Eddie Piller - Acid Jazz Records.

*****

https://www.bigacrecords.com/

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By Big Ac Records in News Archive - Comments · December 6, 20222 yr

A new cd release from Kent.
For Dancers Forty - Various Artists - CDKEND 514
For Dancers Forty revisits the US Modern and Kent labels that started it all off
The Lp version was released last month, but this the cd version differs a great deal, from than the vinyl version, with only 3 tracks being found on both
As always, the cd comes with an informative 20-page glossy leaflet, with photos and notes by Ady Croasdell (see below for preview scans)
Release notes from Ace Records follow below
Release notes
Kent Records are commemorating 40 years since the LP Kent 001 “For Dancers Only” hit the record shops of 1982 with resounding success. Our new CD “For Dancers Forty” revisits the US Modern and Kent labels that started it all off.
We have already released a “For Dancers Forty” LP but though the compilations share the same celebratory title, only three tracks feature on both. We didn’t want to neglect our digital customers at the expense of the vinyl hounds.
The collection represents the breadth of label-owners Saul, Jules, Joe and Lester Bihari’s recordings, featuring stompers, Rhythm & Blues rockers, girl soul grooves group harmony and sublime ballads.
Several tracks are new to Kent CDs. There are previously unheard 1966 soul recording from 50s Modern R&B artists Aaron Collins and his siters The Teen Queens, guitarist/songwriter Arthur Adams and soul-crooner Billy Watkins. Kent stalwarts Mary Love and Z Z Hill are featured, musically and on the front cover, with a recently discovered studio shot. As with Kent 001 we feature the R&B sounds of the label from T-Bone Walker, Little Joe Blue, Flash Terry and the mighty B B King. There are underplayed tracks by Jeanette Jones, Lowell Fulson and Tommy Youngblood – whose moody LP-only track ‘Tobacco Road North’ has been sampled by US rappers.
As ever on our rare soul scene, it is the lesser-known artists who we spotlight - there are largely unheard tracks by Teddy Reynolds (from a very obscure Twist LP), King Solomon and a plaintive ballad from Beatrice Lee. Northern Soul devotees will enjoy The Sweethearts’ Motownesque ‘No More Tears’, Jimmy Bee’s new and improved ‘Wanting You’ with added chorus, which has a digital debut and Clay Hammond’s cult mover ‘You Brought It All On Yourself’ reappears after several years absence. The funk-edged crowd get the first re-release of Foxfire’s manic take on Fulson’s ‘Tramp’, and new to Kent are Larry (Perault) & Tommy (Bush) doing a version of Shorty Long’s ‘Here Comes The Judge’.
Four decades of supplying soul and still so much more to come; here’s to the artists, writers, musicians and producers – CHEERS!
Ady Croasdell
https://acerecords.co.uk/for-dancers-40
Booklet Preview Scans

Track Listing
Side 1
01 Satisfied Feeling - Mary Love
02 You'd Be Good For Me - Jeanette Jones
03 Gonna Put It On Your Mind - Arthur Adams
04 Tobacco Road North - Tommy Youngblood
05 Jealous Woman - T-Bone Walker
06 Walk The Chalk Line - Aaron Collins & The Teen Queens
07 I've Got Papers On You Baby - B.B. King
08 You Changed Me - Teddy Reynolds & The Twisters
09 Wanting You - Jimmy Bee
10 That's It - Z.Z. Hill
11 Push Me - Lowell Fulson
12 Here Comes The Judge - Larry & Tommy
13 Tramp - Foxfire featuring Johnny Adams
14 Freedom And Justice - Pace-Setters
15 Jimmy's Special - Little Joe Blue
16 Remove My Doubts - Stacy Johnson
17 You Brought It All On Yourself - Clay Hammond
18 It's Crazy Baby - Ike & Tina Turner
19 On My Way Back Home - Flash Terry & His Orch
20 Mr Bad Luck - King Solomon
21 Mr Bus Driver - The Teen Queens
22 No More Tears - The Sweethearts
23 Help Me - Beatrice Lee
24 I'll Let Nothing Come Between Us - Billy Watkins
Availability
In the shops now, including our own Source Store - Tap to view For Dancers Forty CD Store page

By Mike in News Archive - Comments · December 1, 20222 yr

LRK Records proudly presents the last release of the year Falling by the Wayside – A Motown flavoured uplifting, unmissable and irresistible new single by Paul Mac Innes

ORDER now! No long pre-orders on theses ones.
Shipping out by Dec 9th 2022 for everyone to get before Christmas and the UK postage strikes.
Only 300 copies pressed.

Singer Paul Mac Innes and producer Mattias Axelsson share a great love for the timeless Motown sound that led them to write "Falling by the Wayside" sometime before the pandemic.
The song was put on hold. But at a live performance, they chose to perform the song and then understood that the time had come to record this track for real.
They booked the new studio Skeppet in Gothenburg and brought along some of the city's best musicians.
Releases December 9, 2022

Musicians:
Producer & Drums: Mattias Axelsson
Keys: Markus Linnell Zovic
Git: Andreas Högberg
Bass: DavidGötvall
Engineer: Pär Hagström
Horns: Jakob Sollerman
Strings: Karl Johan Råsmark
Mastering: Hans Olsson
Vocals: Paul Mac Innes
Order here:
https://lrkrecords.bandcamp.com/album/falling-by-the-wayside-2

By LRK in News Archives · November 30, 20222 yr

Welcome to Epsilon Record Co. latest Californian releases
Two fantastic singles
EPS018 Natural Impulse (previously unissued)
A: “Let’s Get Together”(3:10)
B: “Let’s Get Together”(extended version 4:34)
Written by: Richard P Ramos
Bay Area 1976
Listen:

EPS017 James Hales
A: “Could It Be Joy”(3:12) Arranged by: James Hale / James Pasley / Rasha A Abdur
1982
B: “Cashing in My Memories”(3:40) Written by: James Hale / Nathan Musser
Los Angeles California
Listen:

PRE-ORDER NOW!
Release on 20th Dec 2022
(you should get them on time for Christmas)
Check out our special Christmas bundles!
https://www.epsilonrecord.com/

By Yann V in News Archives · November 28, 20222 yr

Winter Edition is out now, info follows below
Soul Up North #114
Issue Details

SOUL UP NORTH - issue 114

OPENING PAGE CONTENTS – EDITORIAL & INFO
GOOD TUNES & GREAT GROOVES
Dave Halsall
ISSUE CD TRACK LISTING – IT’S NEVER DULL IN ‘ULL
Martyn Bird
FUNK IN YO’ FACE – “BRING ME SUNSHINE”
Howard Priestly
EVERYONE'S FAVOURITE.......A BIT OF LATIN
Martyn Bird
ALEXANDER PATTON
John Smith
SOULFUL SEVENTIES SPINS aka ‘COSBY’S CHESTNUTS’
Bob Cosby
SOUL IN PRINT – MAGAZINES & FANZINES (Part 17)
Iain McCartney
LITTLE SILVER DISCS
HFE
THE RARE SOUL SEARCHER
Mark ‘Hitman’ Hanson
THE LADIES CHOICE – INTRODUCING THE GIRDWOOD’S
Julie Molloy
FEET TO THE BEAT
Geoff Green /Mark Hanson
COLLECTING BRITISH
Lord Snooty
SOUL SPOTLIGHT - A PERSONAL TOMMY TATE TOP TWENTY
Steve Guarnori
SOUL IN A DIGITAL AGE
John Farrar
HOT OFF THE VINYL PRESS
Howard E
PICTURE ME GONE (BUT NOT FORGOTTEN) PT.2
Martin Scragg
THE VINYL PRESS EXTRA + CD EXTRA
Ady Croasdell
COLLECTING BRITISH LABELS – ‘SUPPLY SERIES’
Dennis Haw

DEEP SOUL CORNER
Mike Finbow
Photo Tommy Tate

Availability
Available now from all the usual stockists including our very own Source Store

By Mike in News Archives · November 24, 20222 yr

The Decisions - That Girl - Soul Direction
B/W - Come Round Here (and Let Me Love You)
Format: 7" Vinyl.
Following on from the enormous success of the first release by The Decisions on Soul Direction of two the two tracks “We’re In Love” and “I Love You” comes a second and equally sublime duo of tracks from the same studio session. Both tracks are from an almost lost master tape that was sent to a LA music executive in 1968 by the group but was sadly never returned. The tracks recorded in 1968 and would have been a possible release for the bands own label “York Records”
Licensed courtesy and in conjunction with Fred White and The Decisions.
Available for purchase from Order Here

By Manfromsoul45s in News Archive - Comments · November 23, 20222 yr

Canadian born Sandra-Mae Lux now resides in London. When she first released 'I'm Still Here' it received much critical acclaim gaining lots airplay with Soul Connoisseurs. Although a new release very much has an early 80s modern soul feel warm lush real instrumentation. Due to demand released on a Vinyl 45 for the first time with a bonus previously unreleased vinyl ony track 'The Last Time' in a similar vien.
Sandra-Mae Lux
Born in the sleepy fishing village of Steveston (British Columbia, Canada), award-winning Sandra-Mae Lux was singing almost before she was walking and showed a natural ability with musical instruments even in grade school, playing piano, saxophone and guitar.
Sandra-Mae achieved a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies on Saxophone from Capilano University and has received multiple awards such as Outstanding Achievement in Music five years in a row and the Phil Nimmons Scholarship for Outstanding Achievement in Jazz.
She has twice appeared at the Ottawa Jazz Festival where she met and performed with many recognized artists such as Robert Glasper, Herbie Hancock and opened for Dave Brubeck.
After moving to London in 2017, Lux began working on her debut album "Happily Ever Now" released in 2020. The album made it to Number 11 on the Global Soul Chart and she was nominated for Best UK Artist in 2020's Bright Star Awards.
Sandra-Mae was also nominated as Jazz Artist of the Year in the 2019 Boisdales Music Awards presented by Jools Holland.
In 2021 Sandra-Mae Lux became a Recording Academy / GRAMMYs ® voting member.
Sandra-Mae lives in South London with lots of plants, a disco ball, and many feathered masks.

I'm Still Here by Sandra-Mae Lux

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By Jmsoul in News Archives · November 22, 20222 yr

'It Hurts So Good' Soul4Real Album
After 31 singles released it´s so exciting to announce the first ever album on Soul4Real, a compilation including 𝘀𝗶𝘅 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀 by James and Bobby Purify, Esther Phillips, Walter Jackson, Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight & The Pips and Marvin Gaye.

It doesn’t always hurt to hurt…
Soul 4 Real’s first venture into the albums market is as compellingly essential as the label’s impressive singles catalogue. Its 11 tracks explore every lonely street and losers avenue that soul music has walked down since the early 60s, tempering essays of heartbreak and love lost with the occasional glimpse of positivity and happiness. “It Hurts So Good” is very much in the tradition of those great 60s soul compilations where diverse strands of black American music sat side by side with each other, and still formed a satisfying listening experience despite their apparent disparity because, in the final analysis, the music mattered most.
Just as it does here, in fact.
This album showcases just under a dozen goodies by some very big names in soul. It may well be that one or two of the tracks might be less than familiar to you, but you will know the artists – and you will know, too, that they will never let you down. Originally unissued tracks by James & Bobby Purify and Walter Jackson blend seamlessly with early essentials from Aretha Franklin, Willie Hutch and the Main Ingredient (as the Insiders). Soul 4 Real has delved into the deeper parts of discographies of legendary artists like Marvin Gaye, Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight & The Pips and Esther Phillips to bring you songs and performances that are every bit as unforgettable as those that forged their reputations. And if you remain unmoved after experiencing the stellar offerings from the Soul Children and Lou Courtney, it may well be that you didn’t have a soul to begin with.
In the song that gives this collection its title, the great Prince Phillip Mitchell wrote “it ain’t no good unless it hurts a little bit”. It’s true, and the ‘Hurt’ here really IS ‘So Good’…and then some…
…Soul 4 Real – for real.

TONY ROUNCE

Compiled by Andy "Tats" Taylor and Alex Subinas. Liner notes by Tony Rounce. Label design by Jordi Duró. Remastering by Jorge Muñoz Cobo (Circo Perrotti).
𝗣𝗥𝗘-𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗙𝗢𝗥 9𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥
24 euros + postage as it follows:
6,90 euros UK & Europe
2,70 euros Spain
10,55 euros USA & rest of the world
(please contact for multiple copies)
𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝗣𝗔𝗬𝗣𝗔𝗟 𝗮𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 & 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆:
soul4realrecordlabel@gmail.com
Check previous releases: www.soul4real.es

By Alexsubinas in News Archive - Comments · November 21, 20222 yr

Proud to announce my sixth 45 as Gillespie & Co for Funk Night Records outa Detroit IL and this time round featuring the singing sensation Coko Buttafli AKA Tonya Metcalf who hails from Pontiac Il and now residing in Detroit. Limited 300 pressed at the legendary Archer pressing plant in Detroit

Videos updated by site

link
https://funknight.bigcartel.com/

By Soulfly in News Archive - Comments · November 20, 20222 yr

The Guardian website is running a feature titled...
Bruce Springsteen cover reignites row over lost northern soul classic
Who saved Frank Wilson’s Do I Love You (Indeed I Do) from Motown oblivion?
When Bruce Springsteen performed his new single on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on 14 November, it was to rapturous applause and the ecstatic US talkshow host leaping from his seat to declare that the Boss had “crushed it!”
But 3,300 miles away, Springsteen’s performance of the lost Motown classic Do I Love You (Indeed I Do), from his new album of soul covers, Only The Strong Survive, was reigniting a debate that has raged for almost half a century.
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/nov/19/bruce-springsteen-cover-reignites-row-over-lost-northern-soul-classic

The feature concerns itself with a 'row' between Richard Searling and Russ Winstanleys and airs both of their versions of events...
Of course there is this one as well...
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/articles/soul-articles/frank-wilson-the-story-of-do-i-love-you-indeed-i-do-r2565/

The end line of the Guardian article says
The row over who discovered Do I Love You notwithstanding, northern soul fans are at least united in applause for Springsteen. Searling says: “Whatever purists might think of his cover of Do I Love You, he has brought the song to a new audience at last.”
a recent topic on here gives a slightly different view...
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/forums/topic/433243-bruce-springsteen-does-frank-wilson-give-me-strength
united in applause?
ho hum

motown music

By Mike in News Archive - Comments · November 19, 20222 yr

BBC local Stoke feature
Northern Soul world dance champ 'just went with the music'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-63668124

By Mike in News Archive - Comments · November 18, 20222 yr

Chuck Cockerham Interview (albeit A Very Brief One).
After following up on a few leads I finally got to speak with the man behind the voice of one of the most iconic crossover records of all time, “Have I Got A Right” released on the Bell records subsidiary label Mala, the one and only Mr Chuck Cockerham. A very nice guy who agreed to briefly answer one or two of the questions that I wished to put to him. He is reputedly working with another party regarding the compiling of memoirs for a future publication and therefore only agreed to offer up limited information to some of my questions the results of which are as follows:
Charles Harold Cockerham pronounced as ‘Cockeram’ with a silent ‘H’ was born in Durham, North Carolina during 1945 and being later raised in the city of Greensboro, NC. He initially began singing in his School choir which was instrumental in him forming his own Doowop group by the name of the Objectives during the early 1960’s. From 1963 to 1965 they worked regularly, culminating in the release of their solitary 45 single on Stan Lewis’s Jewel label, “Oh My Love (Come Back To Me)/Love Went Away” (Jewel 751). The Objectives later broke up following the death of Chuck’s best friend and the group’s first tenor, at this point Chuck temporarily retired from performing but later made a brief return when starting a rock group, a scenario which Chuck chose not to divulge any further information upon.

In 1969 Chuck was invited to join the vocal group Bill Pinkney And The Original Drifters, the group he was to perform and record with for the rest of his performing career.

Also in 1969 and just prior to joining the Original Drifters Chuck was to record his now legendary solitary solo, Mala 45. Through a chance meeting with Fred Tanner and his fellow producer Johnny Coffman, Chuck recorded the now high desirable and respected Fred Tanner penned “Have I Got A Right” backed with Hey There”. Chuck remembers that the song did receive some airplay throughout the Carolina’s upon it’s release, albeit somewhat limited. “Have I Got A Right/Hey There” was recorded at one off studio session with Chuck never ever performing the songs again.

Now enjoying life as a retired performing artist, Chuck is fully aware of the huge popularity and price tag Interviewof his Mala 45 throughout the UK and indeed the rest of the world’s rare soul collector’s scene. With regards to the later, group version by The Nomads, Chuck is also aware of that but was not involved with it in any shape or form as has sometimes been reputedly mentioned. So there you have it, the sum total of what Mr Chuck Cockerham was prepare to divulge to me during our brief conversation.
Words By David Welding
With Acknowledgements to: Charles Cockerham.

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By Chalky in Articles · November 17, 20222 yr

Charly Records have new podcasts through Mixcloud and have launched a new on line store.
Ltd previously unreleased vinyl from the Swiss Movement, Ruby Winters, Harold Burrage among others.
Keep an eye on new product from one of the UK’s longest running labels.
https://charlydirect.com/

By Goldsoul in News Archive - Comments · November 16, 20222 yr

SOUL STORIES: a novel by Stephen Riley.
Soul Stories is the follow-up to The Truth About Northern Soul, but unlike its predecessor, it is fiction – well, kinda, sorta… The author explains:
“When The Truth About Northern Soul was published, it attracted a huge amount of feedback – most of it positive, I am pleased to say. One comment in particular, from a friend who knows me from way back, caught my eye. She asked why I hadn’t included certain other stories. There are two answers: firstly, The Truth About Northern Soul only needed a limited number of examples to make its case – any more would have just belaboured points and added little to the discourse. Secondly, many such stories could be embarrassing or hurtful to individuals or their families. But, from that question the idea of producing a work of fiction emerged. I didn’t, however, want just to create a piece of reportage with the names changed, and I have therefore taken the freedom afforded by fiction to get closer to the human experience of events and write creatively – to tell a story. In short, if I have been building something, The Truth About Northern Soul is the bricks and Soul Stories is the mortar that fills the gaps and holds it all together.”
Synopsis:
A bundle of diaries is delivered anonymously to an historian. As he reads through them, he pieces together the tale of a group of young friends irresistibly drawn to the burgeoning soul music scene in the North of England at the beginning of the 1970s. Enchanted by the passionate music and the ecstatic all-night dance clubs, the friends follow a path from innocence to experience, from youth clubs and street-corner flirtations to somewhere none of them could have imagined.
After the narrator sets the scene, the book takes the form of a series of short stories, which seem at first only to be connected by the characters and the passage of time, but gradually an overall narrative emerges.
While the northern soul scene is a key reference point, Soul Stories goes far beyond that. It explores the characters’ lives both in those dark, exhilarating clubs and in a much broader hinterland. Riley creates in authentic detail the highs and lows of youthful experience in the 1970s: friendships, family, work, football, love and night-time misdemeanours, all set to a backcloth of Cortinas, frenetic all-nighters and smoky pubs. As the title suggests, Soul Stories is a series of tales ‘from the soul’ and about the souls who populate the book.
Liberated by fiction, Soul Stories expands on themes introduced in The Truth About Northern Soul (2019). A handful of tales from that earlier book are reimagined, set to the music of fiction and supplemented with hundreds more new stories to create a compelling overall narrative thread, which grows in intensity as the book develops.
Whereas Soul Stories is the follow-up to The Truth About Northern Soul, it is by no means only about the northern soul scene. The Truth About Northern Soul was aimed at audiences who wanted to read about the subject because they were part of the scene back in the day, or because they weren’t but would like to have been, or because they had an academic or a casual interest of some sort in the northern soul scene. While Soul Stories should appeal to those same audiences, it will also have meaning for a broader audience with little or no attachment to the northern soul scene, just as it is possible to enjoy Nick Hornby’s Fever Pitch without being an Arsenal fan, or Irvine Welsh’s Trainspotting without being a junkie.
Ultimately, Soul Stories is a universal tale of coming of age.
Comments:
F J Paton:“I wondered where it was going at first – the stories all seemed so innocent. But it gradually became darker and more compelling. To that extent, it reminded me of ‘Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha’. The closer it got to the end, the more I couldn’t bear to put it down. And when I finished it, I went straight back to the beginning and started again!”
Tim Bates: “the visceral joy of the music,” “punctuated by some very funny moments,” “a deft touch with physical injuries and automotive mishaps,” “proper showing not telling.”
Lesley Britton: “I really enjoyed it. It was evocative of the time and really brought those places to life. It made me laugh and cry.”
It's here!!!
Link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BJH1PPR9/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1666079788&sr=1-2
Available as ebook and paperback from Amazon. Link above.

By Steveart in News Archives · November 14, 20222 yr

'Tony's Empress Ballroom is star of new film documentary'
Details of an upcoming showing of a specially-commissioned documentary which is part of a campaign to 'bring a unique part of Blackburn’s heritage back to life' make up a current article on the Lancashire TelegraphWebsite
'On Saturday there will be two invitation-only screenings of a specially-commissioned documentary in which former regulars at Tony’s Empress Ballroom share their memories of the dancehall which for 80 years was at the heart of Blackburn’s nightlife.
Then the public will be able to see the film when it becomes ‘an exhibit’ at Blackburn Museum with regular screenings over a two week period.'
Full article can be read via....
https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/23108934.tonys-empress-ballroom-star-new-film-documentary/

By Mike in News Archive - Comments · November 10, 20222 yr

Northern Soul Connections #30 - The Seventh Sense - The latest in this now very long running (30!) series of soul connected connections from Ken B aka @Kenb
The manager of The Seventh Sense was James Shaw, Shaw Records SH-1. He was mostly a realtor at Lindsay & Shaw Real Estate, 13 Middle Turnpike, East Manchester, Connecticut- the same address as on the SH-1 Shaw Records label. James was an Irishman and brought big bands like Woody Herman to the Hartford area, at places like Pagani's Crystal Lake Ballroom in...
Northern Soul Connections #30 - The Seventh Sense

I'd like to dedicate this article to Red Kelly, The Soul Detective R.I.P July this year.
Ken B
Nov 2022

Site info
You can check out Kens other quality 29 Northern Connections all available via his 'activity' profile page, the link follows below...
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/profile/37754-kenb/content/?type=cms_records5&change_section=1

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By Kenb in Articles · November 9, 20222 yr

WE ARE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE MISSPRESS LABEL'S REVERSED ERROR HAS NOW BEEN RECTIFIED, THE NEW PRODUCTION RUN IS DUE TO BR SHIPPED TO US ON DECEMBER 13TH WITH AN ETA OF DECEMBER 20TH, SOON AS THE RECORDS ARRIVE ALL PRE ORDERS AND WHOLESALE WILL BE PROCESSED AND SHIPPED.
THIS HAS BEEN A VERY WORRYING TIME BUT NOW RESOLVED, JUST LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE FOR THEIR UNDERSTANDING AND PATIENCE REGARDING THIS UNFORTUNATE SITUATION.

By Mark Bicknell in News Archive - Comments · November 8, 20222 yr

Carmy Love caused quite a stir with the release of her debut single, “Thinkin’ About You” and follow up single “Rebel” in 2021. Therefore due to popular demand, we are delighted to say we have repressed this much loved 7” single on beautiful white vinyl!
This double-sided 45 is limited to 500 copies only and will be available at The Big AC Records Live Revue Show featuring Carmy Love, Abi Farrell, Nick Corbin and Emma Noble at London’s 100 Club on Thursday 24 November. There are also limited copies available on our website in the lead up to the show.
Follow the link below to order your copy of this 7" single now!
https://www.bigacrecords.com/product/carmy-love-rebel-thinkin-about-you-7-single-repress

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By Big Ac Records in News Archives · November 7, 20222 yr

A quick shoot and forget topic for heads up news (or catch ups!) on upcoming/new soul releases
Feel free all to add a quick shout up of any current/releases (best if keep it short and sharp as we do have the news feature for full info posts)

Soul Direction have a new 45 coming up
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By Mike in News Archive - Comments · November 7, 20222 yr

In 1969, a 20 year old Charles Lorenzo Blakely along with fellow members of the street gang he hung out with became involved in a shoot out with another rival Milwaukee street gang which resulted in the death of one of their rivals members. Following the arrival of the Police, the shoot out developed into a high speed car chase with Charles being the driver of one of one of the evading vehicles. Charles’s vehicle was eventually brought to a halt when the Cops shot out all four tyres which caused the car to crash at 90mph into a department store called Schuster’s Warehouse. The other occupants of the vehicle managed to get away with the exception of Charles (who himself was packing a gun) having being shot twice by the Cops in the back and shoulder as well as sporting a broken arm received in the crash was the sole arrest at the scene of the crash. Following his arrest and conviction he was sentenced to 30 years for ‘Attempted 1st Degree Murder’ (due to the shots being exchanged with the Police) and a consecutive 10 year sentence for ‘Eluding’ (evading) arrest in a high speed car chase. After a subsequent retrial Charles as the car driver was found not to have been directly involved in actually shooting at the Police, so the initial 30 year sentence was quashed leaving Charles to continue the subsequent 10 year sentence at the high security Green Bay Reformatory in Allouez, Wisconsin.
At the time a common practice within the US Prison System was to encourage inmates who had shown some musical ability to channel their energy into performing as groups for their own and their inmate’s entertainment. Thus in 1970 Charles Blakely formed his first ensemble under the name of the Mansion, a name he chose after reading a book on English Stately Homes!

The Mansion’s line up included at different times Michael Locke, Stanley Newburn, Carl Anderson, John Crawford, Michael Smith, Larry Moses, Ronald Hardin, Jerome Wagner, Lewis Lister, Maurice Payne and Charles himself. One day while rehearsing in the prison chapel, The Mansion attracted the attention of the warden’s wife who happened to be showing some local dignitaries around. Impressed by what she heard the warden’s wife was instrumental in The Mansion being invited to perform for the city’s television station WBAY, where they recording two holiday programs. The warden later gave them permission to perform outside the prison which brought them to the attention of a Milwaukee neighbourhood program adviser by the name of Al Dunlap of the Commando Project One.  It was through Dunlap that The Mansion recorded their solitary 45 release in 1974 “The Girl Next Door /Stop! Let Your Heart Be Your Guide” for the local Milwaukee label Gibbs (406). The label’s owner Bill Gibbs held the release back until some of the members of The Mansion were granted their release papers, as prisoners were unable to sign any contract agreements while still incarcerated at that time. Although Charles Blakely remained incarcerated, he was later moved to a medium security prison in Fox Lake County, Wisconsin. While there he formed a further group, a gospel ensemble called the ‘Bell Tones’ who’s line up included Charles, Mayweather Lee, Joe Hayes, and Levell Rudd. The formation of this group was seen as major factor in Charles’s rehabilitation which led to his eventual parole in late 1976, thus serving 7 years of his initial 10 year sentence.

Once on the outside Charles with former ‘Bell Tone” member Mayweather Lee were joined by Charles (Sonny) Bryant and Jimmy Taylor to form a new ensemble by the name of The “Final Chapter”.  As the final Chapter in 1980 they recorded a solitary release for Milwaukee main man Marvel Love’s New World Label “Now I Know/Get Down For Your Action” (NW800), a brief association that for several reasons was to eventually break down. Although Jimmy Taylor left to pursue a career as a blues musician the remaining three members of the ‘Final Chapter’ continued to perform until they finally disbanded in 1987. Although recorded, further Final Chapter songs post to their new World release remained unissued, a situation soon to be rectified with their inclusion as part of a future Soul Junction project.

Charles himself is still active in the music business and is currently working on a gospel project. Following his parole in 1976 Charles has left his notorious past behind him and has stayed on the right side of the law with not even as much as a speeding ticket to his name to this day.
Words By: David Welding
Acknowledgements to: Charles L. Blakely for the colourful interview and photographs.
Label scans courtesy of Mark (Butch) Dobson.
The above article is a the fully extended version of the sleeve notes of the Soul Junction CD album “We Got A Sweet Thing Going On ” Volume 1 (SJCD 5009) released in 2014 Which will feature both sides of ‘The Mansion’ 45. The Final Chapters issued and unissued songs were also released on a further  Soul Junction compilation “We Got A Sweet Thing Going On” Volume II (SJCD 2011) in 2016.

Press Release:   The Mansion   The Girl Next Door/Stop, Let Your Heart Be Your Guide   SJ548
Release Date: Monday 7th November 2022
To buy got to https://www.souljunctionrecords.co.uk/SJ548.html or send @Louise a message
The Mansion were initially a prison group formed by Charles Lorenzo Blakely in 1970 while serving time in the Green Bay Reformatory at Allouez, Wisconsin.  The Mansion’s line up included at different times Michael Locke, Stanley Newburn, Carl Anderson, John Crawford, Michael Smith, Larry Moses, Ronald Hardin, Jerome Wagner, Larry Lister, Maurice Payne and Charles himself. One day while rehearsing in the prison chapel, the Mansion attracted the attention of the warden’s wife who happened to be showing some local dignitaries around. Impressed by what she heard the warden’s wife was instrumental in the Mansion being invited to perform for the city’s television station WBAY, where they recording two holiday programs. The warden later gave them permission to perform outside the prison which brought them to the attention of a Milwaukee neighbourhood program adviser by the name of Al Dunlap of the Commando Project One.  It was through Dunlap that the Mansion recorded their solitary 45 release in 1974 “The Girl Next Door /Stop! Let Your Heart Be Your Guide” for a local Milwaukee label Gibbs (406). The label’s owner Bill Gibbs held the release back until some of the members of the Mansion were granted their release papers as at that time prisoners were unable to sign any contract agreements while still incarcerated. Although Charles Blakely remained incarcerated, he was later moved to a medium security prison in Fox Lake County, Wisconsin. While there he formed a gospel group, called the ‘Bell Tones’ who’s line up included Charles, Mayweather Lee, Joe Hayes, and Levell Rudd. The formation of this group was seen as major factor in Charles’s rehabilitation which led to his eventual parole in 1976. Once on the outside Charles with former ‘Bell Tone” member Mayweather Lee were joined by Charles (Sonny) Bryant and Jimmy Taylor to form a new ensemble by the name of The “Final Chapter”.  As the final Chapter they recorded a solitary release for Marvel Love’s New World Label “Now I Know/Get Down For Your Action” (NW800) during 1980, a brief association that for several reasons was to eventually brake down. Although Jimmy Taylor left to pursue a career as a blues musician the remaining three members of the ‘Final Chapter’ continued to perform until they finally disbanded in 1987. Three previously unissued Final Chapter songs can be found on Soul Junction Various Artists CD compilation “We Got A Sweet Thing going On” Volume II. The Mansion’s Gibbs 45 is now is a highly prized and sort after item amongst Sweet and Group Soul collectors.

For further information please contact Soul Junction at:
Tel:   +44 (0) 121 602 8115 or E-mail:   sales@souljunctionrecords.co.uk

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By Chalky in Articles · November 4, 20222 yr

WE ARE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE ANOTHER NEW RELEASE FROM BIG MAN RECORDS BMR 1013 DUE FOR RELEASE EARLY 2023, ONE SONG TWO SUBLIME VERSIONS 'TASTE SOUR DON'T IT' FROM JIMMY RADCLIFFE AND BARBARA JEAN ENGLISH, UNDER LICENCE FROM BLACK PATCH PRODUCTIONS TO BIG MAN RECORDS WITH THE BLESSING AND KIND PERMISSION FROM CHRISTOPHER RADCLIFFE.
THE SONG WAS RECORDED AND RELEASED BACK IN 1966 AN OBSCURE 'B' SIDE BY BILLIE (DAVIS) AND KEITH (POWELL) ON UK PICADILLY RECORDS, THE RADCLIFFE/ENGLISH VERSIONS ARE IN ANOTHER LEAGUE COMPARED TO THE UK POP DUOS RENDITION.
WRITTEN BY JIMMY RADCLIFFE AND BUDDY SCOTT AROUND 1965 IN NEW YORK THE SONG IS INFECTIOUS WITH AN IDEAL DANCE FLOOR GROOVE BOTH JIMMY AND BARBARA MATCH EACH OTHER BOTH SMASHING THIS DELIGHTFUL TRACK OUT OF THE BALL PARK, THEY BOTH SANG BACKING VOCALS ON EACH OTHERS VERSIONS WHICH MAKES THIS EVEN MORE SPECIAL. IMPOSSIBLE TO CHOOSE WHO DELIVERS THIS SONG THE BEST BOTH ARE EQUAL BIG CITY SOUL PRODUCTIONS.
THE RELEASE WILL COME IIN A CUSTOM CARD PICTURE SLEEVE, A6 COLLECTORS CARD, 148 MM x 148MM CARD INSERT LYRIC SHEET IN A POLY OUTER SLEEVE, SLEEVE LINER NOTES BY CHRIS RADCLIFFE JIMMY'S SON, WE ARE SO EXCITED ABOUT THIS RELEASE WITHOUT QUESTION TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE.
TO RESERVE COPIES PM HERE @Mark Bicknell EMAIL bicknellmark@aol.com OR bigmanrecords1@gmail.com
JIMMY RADCLIFFE/BARBARA JEAN ENGLISH - TASTE SOUR DON'T IT - BMR 1013 TWO PREVIOUSLY UNISSUED RECORDINGS.

PROMO VIDEO - 'TASTE SOUR DON'T IT' - JIMMY RADCLIFFE
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PROMO VIDEO - 'TASTE SOUR DON'T IT' - BARBARA JEAN ENGLISH
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By Mark Bicknell in News Archives · November 4, 20222 yr

Audio-Technia releases a limited-edition version of the Sound Burger, with the inclusion of modern day tech such as bluetooth, usb charging etc, guess such sort of makes sense, anyone's interests stirred...?

To celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Audio-Technica, the fan-favorite Sound Burger, makes a welcome return after 40 years! The limited-edition AT-SB2022 portable turntable is the return of the Sound Burger, with modern updates including Bluetooth® connectivity and a USB-C charging cable. This turntable features a lightweight design making it perfect for parties, picnics, or compact living spaces.
The AT-SB2022 Sound Burger offers high-quality sound reproduction with a belt-drive system that plays 33-⅓ and 45 RPM records. Updated with Bluetooth capabilities, this turntable can play your favorite vinyl records wirelessly for up to 12 hours. Enjoy a nostalgic, wired listening experience with the included audio cable.
Full details via
https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/at-sb2022

By Mike in News Archive - Comments · November 3, 20222 yr

“Miss Motown” Raynoma Gordy & Jack Gibson By Graham Jarvis

"Miss Motown"
The "Miss Motown" record (is one of two 45's) that completely surprised, excited and confused any and all "Motown" collectors or "Motown" interest, when one of the two 45's suddenly appeared on "Ebay" in 2015. The 45 record on a Motown Label was a gift to an unknown "Miss Motown" in 1964. This summary is how we finally resolved the "Miss Motown" mystery, following numerous searches, records, listings, archives, Motown DFTMC, and record master's listings etc. During the 1960's it was not unique for any of the key Motown staff to arrange pressing 45's on Motown labels as a one off, or any special events, albeit rare, difficult to find and usually small numbers.
Ray & Berry
Raynoma (Ray) Liles Gordy - following her marriage breakup in 1963 and the final divorce agreement instigated by Berry Gordy, Ray was then to leave Motown and Detroit. Despite their divorce, they both would still continue to work together, albeit limited with Ray being sent to New York by Berry with a new role for her to set up the "NYC Motown Office" completely away from Detroit in 1963.
Bringing things back to the 21st century there was a real challenge concerning the "Miss Motown 45" that just turned up in 2015. It was a complete mystery as to what the record was about and whom it was for? After much searching, amazingly we simply discovered that the "Raynoma (Ray) Liles Gordy Singleton" biography, which was issued in 1990, titled "Berry Me & Motown" provided us with the answer. It was from her own biography that we finally identified and confirmed who the record belonged to and who it was intended for.
When it was time for Miss Ray to leave "Detroit" and in the process of moving to NYC in 1963, she then also mentioned that she would now become "Miss Motown". It is then noted from her book that she detailed her new "business name" clearly detailed on: "Page 139 - Chapter 9 - New York -1963 (extract below) namely: "a quick change operation in the sky and came out as "Miss Motown".
It is worth noting that despite this new name many Motown artists and staff still continued to use her original name as "Miss Ray".

The above record links Jack Gibson (Jack the Rapper) to the “Miss Motown 45” which was a personal gift in 1964. This is clearly detailed on the Motown 45 record. We can now also define “Miss Motown” as being Raynoma Gordy (as was): from her book being “Chapter 9. New York” (exert detailed above).
Jack Gibson “Jack The Rapper”
Originally and not knowing much about Jack Gibson especially his role with Motown, was quite a surprise concerning his critical involvement with the company having worked for Berry Gordy for five years 1961-1966. Details as to the Jack Gibson’s biography “Mellow Yellow” is relevant and also clearly references his role for the period in working for Berry Gordy & Motown from 1961 through to 1966 (Berry Gordy fired Jack Gibson in 1966, allegedly being involved with Motown album bootlegs).
Prior to Jack Gibson “Jack the Rapper” moving to Detroit in 1961 he was one of the top DJ’s in the U.S. throughout the late 1950’s and the early 1960’s before he went to work for Berry Gordy and Motown. Jack was originally based on WCIN Radio out of Cincinnati in Ohio. Berry took the opportunity in 1961 for Jack to come to work for Motown. This is detailed in Jack’s biography (namely: Chapter 12 Page 111). He openly agreed to work for Berry from 1961, he continued to commute from his home in Cleveland Ohio due to his family and children as the distance was not too far. The journey being 168 miles from Cleveland to Detroit taking 2hrs 45 mins by car, however he regularly flew to Detroit rather than drive instead. Jack also mentions (Page 122) his birthday being the same date as Stevie Wonder & Mary Wells. He also mentions that all three of them have the same birthday being the 13th of May. Thereafter and for each year it was a huge Motown birthday party for everyone to celebrate!
Not only was Jack a good friend of Ray, but also Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, Mary Wells, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder and others. He regularly went to New York & other cities to visit all of the record & radio stations including the local disc jockeys in promoting records and artists and taking with him some of the current Motown artists. He also had a close relationship with Ray as she was not only a Motown senior partner (originally) but on her leaving Detroit he also supported her in her 1964 move to New York.

“MISS MOTOWN” Record
The good thing about the Miss Motown 45 in that there is no real purpose anyone would or could press this record other than in 1964, as it being likely that it is Raynoma's voice that had been used for “Jingles” on Jack Gibsons radio shows which was then also used for this specific “Miss Motown” record. Only Jack Gibson would have the recordings that he then used on this 45 or on his regular radio show. Jack had access to a number of pressing plants that he would use, he then utilised his recordings of the voice on tape(s) or acetate as per the record gift as detailed on the 45.
None of any recordings of either Jack Gibson or Raynoma Gordy from 1963/64 exist, this included anything for those with access to any relevant data concerning Jack Gibson and any Jingles. Any potential existing or unissued sound files that were also from the early sixties and / or any voice recordings, again were not available either.
As regards the Miss Motown 45 from 1964 up to the year 2015 no one knew anything about "Miss Motown" or the Motown 45 record (complete with the 6t’s “Delta Release Number” in the runout groove). When the first copy turned up in 2015 most Motown “junkies” or collectors were surprised, excited, curious or dismissive, and/or an attempt in bidding on this record listed on Ebay. Quite a number watched the bidding and many also actually decided to bid on this rarity, however many missed the copy as it sold for over $300. The follow up discussions on the back of this specific 45. appearing in 2015 was just guess work, many also trashed the record as nobody had any ideas concerning “Miss Motown” or “Jack Gibson” with it being a complete mystery.
It is supposed that Berry Gordy secured the Ebay Miss Motown 45 in 2015. Only two copies exist, the second copy turned up at the same time and was sold to a UK dealer. On finally establishing who Jack Gibson & Miss Motown were, we then looked to establish the sound files and the
voice on the record. We already had Raynoma’s voice, as “Little Iva” (Pseudonym) and also with the two girl groups she sang with, around 1959, (Cute-Teens on Aladdin being one). More importantly in more recent years we have
open access to two “Youtube Motown Shows” being:
"Joan Collins & Geraldo”

“The Joan Rivers Show”

Both having “Raynoma Liles Gordy Singleton” as a guest, giving us for the first time the chance to hear her voice in full conversation(s).

Summary
There is then a story as to the purpose of the rare Miss Motown record as a special gift as clearly detailed on the Motown 45: “Very Personal and Very Special Thanks”
Without “Raynoma (Ray) Liles Gordy Singleton” there would have been no Motown. She was key to everything that happened with both Berry & Motown in its infant years. Jack Gibson was also with Motown in the early years and worked in Detroit from 1961 to 1966, both Jack & Raynoma were also very good friends.
The “45 Record” says it all, but it is your own view of the “Special Record” and the main purpose of the record when given to Raynoma by Jack Gibson. This is a key part of Motown’s history as “Miss Motown” was a joint owner of Motown along with Berry Gordy until their divorce. When Ray moved to New York the output from the N.Y. Motown office was some of the greatest none Motown Label Soul 45’s providing some of the most sort after “Northern Soul” records out of the N.Y. office and later from L.A.
This Miss Motown 45 is a key part of the Motown history that Raynoma had kept to herself for all those years until she passed away. It was only then that the two known copies surfaced, it took several years of searching before being able to establish this rare and specific “Motown Special” that left behind a very personal gift between two of the senior staff, (Berry aside) that were both involved in helping build Motown.
Record Title
“JUST FOR YOU” & A Very Special Thanks
The Record Tracks
1) About the Weather
What time is it? What’s the weather going to be like today? Well, what’s the temperature right now? What’s the high for today? What’s the low? Be sure to bundle up because it’s cold outside? Carry your umbrellas cause it's raining? It's such a dreary day? So hot today? It’s so cold today? It’s so sunny & warm outside? Drive carefully? Cause the roads are bad? Be Extra careful going home? Traffics awful heavy? Have you got any new records? Play one just for Me?
2) About The Records & The DJ
Play Me Something groovy? Play me something mellow? Oh that sure sounds good? Can I hear a little more for that one? Gee but you play some swinging records? Who’s on next? How’s my favourite guy today? You are looking very good? So Sharp? What you Say? Will I see you tomorrow? Please come back & see Me? Same time same place?
3) Greetings & nonsense
Bye now? Hi sugar, sugar? Bye, bye, sugar, sugar?

Final Summary
Raynoma Mayberry Liles Gordy Singleton sadly passed away 11 November 2016.
We can only presume that Raynoma had disposed of the records just before she passed away in 2016. It is then likely that any records and other things would have been disposed of or given away. It was in 2015 that the two records were then sold, the records might have had no interest or value to anyone else at that time.
Jack Gibson passed away 30 January 2000.
Nothing from Jack Gibson following his death was anything to do with Motown concerning any effects or documents that are known.
There is also an irony to both of their biographies in that neither mentioned each other. However, Jack passed away in the year 2000. He never got to see his biography as it was not until 2015 that Walker Smith published Jack’s book “Mellow Yellow”. He knew Jack Gibson well and from 1997 through to Jacks death in 2000, Jack wrote his own story via Walker Smith before he died.
Concerning the two biographies and any references including the copyright is the ownership of the two individuals concerned and / or their families. This also includes any and all photographs being the courtesy of the rightful owners.
Graham Jarvis.
Oct 2022.

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By Graham Jarvis in Articles · November 2, 20222 yr

A quick site news style post just to inform all that the long-standing Markt/Sales moderator James Rice aka @James Rice is stepping down from his role tomorrow.
James has chosen to step down as he wants to focus more on his new job which he will be starting soon.
Regular users and readers of our Soul Markt section will be well aware of the top job that he has done over the last four years (since March 2018). Always acting in a most measured calm manner which given some of the heated disputes that occur is a lot harder than it sounds.
Thanks to James I 'd say the Soul Markt has grown and developed into a very much more busy, useful and worthwhile section of the site over his time.
So on behalf of the Source time, just like to wish James all the best for his new job, and say thanks for all the time and effort along with a personal 'good luck' with the new job
All the best James
mike

By Mike in News Archive - Comments · October 31, 20222 yr

The end of the month brings a large handful of new release 45s from Kent Records, all in all a total of 7 brand new 45. three select 45s , three Repro 45s and one BGP 45, details follow below.

Eddie Hill / Detroit Emeralds - I Am So Thankful / Long Live The King - Kent Select 075
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Loleatta Holloway - I Can't Help Myself / Mr So & So's Daughter - Kent Select 076
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Joe Buckner / Hal Frazier - I Wish I Knew / I Stand Blue - Kent Select 077
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Gil Scott-Heron - Pieces Of A Man / I Think I'll Call It Morning - BGP
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Darrow Fletcher - Infatuation / What Have I Got Now - Kent REPRO 06
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Hollis Dixon & The Keynotes - Go Away With Me / Time Will Tell - Kent REPRO 09
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The Corvairs - I'll Never Do It Again / A Feeling Deep Inside - Kent REPRO 05
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Ace Record website has the full score on all the seven releases, including release notes etc
https://acerecords.co.uk/

Also available via the many fine online stockists including our very own in house Source Store (Tap to visit)

By Mike in News Archive - Comments · October 29, 20222 yr

Some incredible unreleased cuts on the Charly Records podcast, such as the Swiss Movement cut.
See their website for the forthcoming releases
Subscribe to the podcasts and be the first to hear unissued material

By Goldsoul in News Archives · October 27, 20222 yr

The Detroit Metro Times website is currently running an excellent feature on JJ Barnes, details below, full and do mean full of interesting info, well worth the trip over...

Detroit soul man J.J. Barnes looks back on his career ahead of what he says could be his final live performance
The ‘Chains of Love’ singer is set to perform at northern soul festival Detroit-A-Go-Go
... mailman who delivered to the Barnes’s home also ran a record label. Mailman Fred Brown had recently initiated his Kable and Mickay’s imprints, and knew a good thing when he heard it. While walking his delivery route, Brown overheard the Barnes family singing and harmonizing together. The mailman promptly signed Barnes, his sister Ortheia, and his stepfather’s group to contracts with his...
https://www.metrotimes.com/music/detroit-soul-man-jj-barnes-looks-back-on-his-career-ahead-of-what-he-says-could-be-his-final-live-performance-31421347

By Mike in News Archive - Comments · October 27, 20222 yr

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