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Northern Soul & Rare Soul Music News, Reviews & Features

Explore a wide range of soul music articles, from breaking news to in-depth features on Northern Soul, Motown, Funk and Soul Music.

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Soul Up North Magazine #119 Spring Issue 2024 Out Now

Soul Up North Magazine #119 Spring Issue 2024 is now out and about
Details below...
SOUL UP NORTH - issue 119
OPENING PAGE : CONTENTS – EDITORIAL & INFO
GOOD TUNES & GREAT GROOVES
Dave Halsall
ISSUE CD TRACK LISTING – ‘BIRD BRAIN’
Martyn Bird
FUNK IN YO’ FACE – GETTING IT BACK - THE STORY OF CYMANDE
Howard Priestly
DAVE LEEDHAM – A TRIBUTE
Phil Morely
COLLECTING BRITISH
Lord Snooty
SOUL SPOTLIGHT – THE BRY-WEK LEGACY PART TWO
Steve Guarnori
SOULFUL SEVENTIES SPINS aka ‘PLUMB’S PEACHES’
Steve Plumb
A JOURNY THROUGH RUGBY SOUL CLUB AND BEYOND
Tom Page
LITTLE SILVER DISCS
Howard E
CHICAGO SOUL (FLASHBACK!)
Shane Cox
HOT OFF THE VINYL PRESS
Howard E
WHITE FRATERNITIES & BLACK MUSIC IN THE USA IN THE EARLY ‘60’S
Chris Jones
 LITTLE SILVER DISCS – THE BOX SETS
Howard E
OLIVER CHEETHAM – THE SECOND TIME AROUND
Dave Welding
THE LASTING IMPACT OF THE VIBRATIONS
John Smith
THE LADIES CHOICE – COLLECTING RARE SOUL
Julie Molloy
THE EMBERS – A RARE SOUL AND BEACH MUSIC PHENOMENON
E. Mark Windle
HOT OFF THE VINYL PRESS
Howard E
SOUL IN PRINT – MAGAZINES & FANZINES (Part 22)
Iain McCartney
HOT OFF THE VINYL PRESS – extra!
Howard E
SOUL IN A DIGITAL AGE
John Farrar
VIEW FROM THE APE HOUSE
Tim Brown
FEET TO THE BEAT
Geoff Green
AND FINALLY – DEEP SOUL CORNER
Mike Finbow
 
Availability
Available now from all the usual stockists including our very own Source Store
Tap here to purchase Soul Up North 119 Spring Issue via Source Store
By Mike in Articles - Archives ·

Soul Junction SJ555 Oliver Cheatham - Don’t Pop The Question (If You Can’t Take The Answer)

Press Release:   Oliver Cheatham   “Don’t Pop The Question (If You Can’t Take The Answer)/Good Guys Don’t Make Good Lovers”   SJ555
Release Date:   Friday 5th April 2024

In 2012 we at Soul Junction were able to release two previously unissued songs on the Internationally renowned recording artist, Oliver Cheatham. The songs recorded in Detroit circa 1974/75 were cut under the supervision of Olivers cousin William R. Miller. “Don’t Pop The Question (If You Can’t Take The Answer)” went on to become Soul Junction’s biggest seller, selling in excess of over a thousand copies, but such is the enduring quality of the song that there hasn’t been a week gone by where we haven’t received a sales enquiry for a copy. So, after much deliberation we have decide to re-release the 45 again with a nifty 300 limited press run to hopefully satisfy this continuing demand. During the ensuing years the soulful sweet soul ballad b-side “Good Guys Don’t Make Good Lovers” has also grown in stature with collectors of this genre with many of the sales enquiries received coming from the direction of the West Coast’s lowrider scene.

Oliver Cheatham will forever be remembered for his timeless 1983 R & B hit “Get Down Saturday Night” on MCA records, which he co-wrote with fellow Detroit musician and ‘One Way’ group member Kevin McCord. Oliver’s own career began way back in the mid 1960’s when his future brother-in- law Allen Cocker invited Oliver to join his group the ‘Young Sirs’ to recorded the mellifluous “There’s Something The Matter (With Your Heart)” for Ernest and Barbara Burt’s Magic City label with Oliver now being the groups lead singer.

Into the 70’s the Young Sirs, briefly became ‘Butch & The Newports’ who under the auspices of George McGregor recorded “I’m Only A Man/Out Of My Mind” on the Black Rock label, with Butch being Oliver’s nickname. “I’m Only A man” was released for a second time on Marvin Higgin’s Grand Junction label, this time credited to ‘The Gaslight’ along with a further two releases.  A subsequent Gaslight release “Just Because Of You/It’s Just Like Magic” reputedly came out on the local T.E.A.I label before being picked up for national distribution by Polydor Records. Under the guidance of influential Detroit radio DJ and record producer Al Perkins, Oliver firstly became the lead singer of the group Sins Of Satin later re-named Roundtrip and then following a further re-naming just becoming known as Oliver.

Following on from “Get Down Saturday Night” Oliver continued to score chart success with “SOS”, “Celebrate Our Love” followed by two duets with Jocelyn Brown “Turn Out The Lights” and “Mind Buster”. Further chart success came in 2003 when Oliver featured as a guest vocalist on Room 5’s UK No1 hit “Make Luv” which incidentally sampled Oliver’s “Get Down Saturday Night”. Oliver at this juncture was residing in England and had previously recorded a garage version of the old standard “Our Day Will Come” with the London based band, Native Soul. Sadly, Oliver passed away in November 2013.
For further information contact:  sales@souljunctionrecords.co.uk
or visit thew website at https://souljunctionrecords.co.uk/SJ555.html

 
 
By Chalky in Articles - Archives ·

New Lp - Thee Sinseers - Sinseerly Yours - Colemine records

Out today, a new lp from Thee Sinseers via Colemine Records 
THEE SINSEERS - Sinseerly Yours
CATALOG: CLMN-12030
RELEASE DATE: 22 March 2024
Release notes
To say that Thee Sinseers play oldies would be a misnomer. Fronted by bandleader and son of East Los Angeles Joey Quinones, the group has quietly chipped away at the sounds of R&B and soul for the last half-decade. Quinones and his crew have continuously created a distinctive vibe that explores all aspects of a timeless genre, bringing together their interpretation of music through an unmistakable modern lens.
With their most recent effort, the aptly titled Sinseerly Yours (Colemine 2023), the band recorded most of the album live in the studio. With Quinones on vocals and keys, vocalist Adriana Flores, Christopher Manjarrez on bass, Francisco Flores on guitar, Bryan Ponce on guitar and vocals, Luis Carpio on drums and vocals, saxophonists Eric Johnson and Steve Surman, and Jose Luis Jimenez on trombone, Thee Sinseers achieves their most fully realized sound to date.
All of the album’s stunning tracks were recorded in a converted studio space in Rialto, California, known as Second Hand Sounds. The converted studio space, which used to be a dentist's office, allowed the group to experiment with their sound like never before—this time, the group managed to take a series of big swings, only to emerge with a fuller, more pronounced version of themselves. Despite those new strides, the band remains wholly committed to its sonic aesthetic while injecting its brand of vibrant 21st-century cool.
Of course, the group has never been the type to shy away from their influences as they expertly toggle between '60s pop vis-à-vie early Beatles records to obscure dancehall Jamaican tunes––all fully extrapolated and reinterpreted through modern Chicano soul sound that the group has built their everlasting repertoire on.

Quinones and bandmates have continued to apply what they’ve learned from their previous releases and their relentless touring schedule throughout the country. It’s clear here that the work is paying off, putting to practice their musical chops thoroughly with all members expertly honing their sound. The melting pot of ideas is showcased with incredibly lush orchestrations and arrangements, married with pitch-perfect harmonies, allowing the group to further solidify themselves in the pantheon of the Southern Californian songbook.

TRACKLIST:
1. What's His Name
2. Keep On Calling
3. Can't Call Me Baby
4. Give It Up You Fool
5. Hold On
6. It's Such A Shame
7. Talking Back
8. Like I Can Give
9. Can't Do That To Her
10. Sinseerly Yours
https://www.coleminerecords.com/products/thee-sinseers-sinseerly-yours-release-date-3-22-24
 
Streams and more purchase links
https://colemine.lnk.to/clmn12030
 
Thee Sinseers - Sinseerly Yours [FULL ALBUM STREAM]
 
 
By Mike in Articles - Archives ·

Tonys Ballroom Blackburn - Preservation Plan

Tonys Ballroom Blackburn got a recent mention in the news via a uk govt announcement
Clip and link below
The funding will be used to help preserve the much-loved Tony’s Ballroom’s place in Northern Soul music history whilst providing a new arts venue to bring communities together...
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/208m-investment-in-the-north-to-transform-towns-and-cities
Be interesting seeing firm plans, a case of time will tell?
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For info the  2023 'Tonys Ballroom - lets bring it back' Campaign Video
 
Tony's Ballroom Documentary
 
By Mike in Articles - Archives ·

Out Now - New Kent 45 - Carolyn Crawford - Get Up And Move / Sugar Boy - Select 094

Kent has a new addition to its Select Imprint
Carolyn Crawford - Get Up And Move / Sugar Boy - Kent Select 094
Release notes, video and such follow below
Release notes from Kent/Ace Website
This Kent single has been eagerly awaited for some time. Plays at the 100 Club and other venues of ill-repute, has made it a must-play, dancefloor-filling track.
Carolyn Crawford had a brief sojourn at Mickey Stevenson’s Mpingo label, in the early 70s, as a temporary member of Hodges, James & Smith when they were billed as The Firm Of Hodges, James, Smith & Crawford. Stevenson International’s tapes revealed that Mickey had also cut some solo tracks with Carolyn. ‘Ready Or Not Here Comes Love’ has already wowed the Northern Soul world; this fabulous self-written song will cross over to all scenes. Its slow, steady, groove start builds up to an infectious rhythm that few can resist. Congas abound and a subtle brass section layers the music to perfection. The jazz element will see this 45 accepted on all rare black music scenes.
The flip ‘Sugar Boy’ is more typical of Carolyn and Mickey’s time at Motown with a bouncy beat and appropriately cute lyrics. Both sides debut here. 
Video - Carolyn Crawford - Get Up And Move
 
Availability
Release was delayed but is now out and about and available via Ace Records website - (tap), and various record stores including our very own Source Store - (tap)
By Mike in Articles - Archives ·

Previously Unissued Harvey Scales And The Seven Sounds - Love That One Epsilon Record Co 1969

Unfinished
Unissued
Until…now!
Epsilon Record Co. proudly presents its latest release
EPS029 1969 Milwaukee / City in Wisconsin
HARVEY SCALES & THE SEVEN SOUNDS A: LOVE THAT ONE (2:38) (previously unissued from Cuca records stable)
WRITERS / COMPOSERS T. Brown
 
B: DON'T YOU EVER LET IT END (2:47)
WRITERS / COMPOSERS
Lennie Lacour
 
 
Available to pre-order today!
Limited edition 300 copies
(release date 15th March 24)
£17.50 inc shipping to the UK
£20 inc Worldwide shipping 
https://www.epsilonrecord.com/

By Yann V in Articles - Archives ·

New BMR 45 - The Embers - First Time / I Wanna Be (Your Everything) -BMR 1019

New Big Man Records 45
The Embers - First Time / I Wanna Be (Your Everything)  BMR 1018
Just been released and now available 
Label Release notes
 This JCP northern soul monster first championed on the scene by the likes of Guy Hennigan, an Embers original song written by Jackie Gore has become a big collectable on it's USA original,  with their fabulous cover of the Manhattans Carnival classic 'I Wanna Be (Your Everything)' which The Embers very much make their own certainly a real sleeper of a flip.
Under licence from embers entertainment enterprises to big man records will come with custom card picture sleeve, Sleeve notes by Mark Windle, A6 collectors card in a poly sleeve.
Available now via stores or email bicknellmark@aol.com or bigmanrecords1@gmail.com 
Promo
 

By Mike in Articles - Archives ·

Big Man Records New Release News Sweet Carolina Soul

WE ARE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE OUR NEXT BIG MAN RELEASE BMR 1019 - ANTHONY AND THE AQUA LADS - I REMEMBER B/W THE TWILIGHTS - YOU'RE THE ONE, BLUE EYED CAROLINA SOUL OF THE HIGHEST ORDER, UNDER LICENCE FROM ANTHONY MANER OF THE AQUA LADS AND WITH THE BLESSING OF GARY LOWDER (WRITER AND LEAD SINGER OF THE TWILIGHTS) BOTH RECORDS ON THEIR ORIGINAL LABELS GOLD BEE AND AQUA HAVE BEEN FINE COLLECTABLES FOR MANY YEARS SO A PERFECT PAIRING FOR THIS BIG MAN RELEASE FOLLOWING ON FROM BMR 1017 AND BMR 1018 EMBERS RELEASES.
THE RELEASE WILL COME IN A CUSTOM CARD PICTURE SLEEVE WITH DETAILED SLEEVE NOTES BY MARK WINDLE, A6 COLLECTORS CARD IN A POLY OUTER SLEEVE CURRENTLY IN PRODUCTION WITH A DUE RELEASE DATE OF EARLY SUMMER 2024, FURTHER DETAILS EMAIL Bicknellmark@aol.com OR bigmanrecords1@gmail.com 
IN CONJUCTION WITH KHP RODUCTIONS, GARY LOWDER, EARL DAWKINS, ANTHONY MANER, TO HAVE THE BLESSING AND COOPERATION OF THE PEOPLE WHO ACTUALLY MADE THE RECORDS IN THE FIRST PLACE IS REWARDING ENOUGH AND EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO DO THE RECORDINGS JUSTICE.
 
















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By Mark Bicknell in Articles - Archives ·

Groove Machine - The Earl Young Drum Sessions Various Artists (Kent)

Groove Machine - The Earl Young Drum Sessions Various Artists CDTOP 1629
A new Cd release from Kent Records honouring the musical achievements of Earl Young...
Clips of Release Notes 
Earl turned 83 in June 2023 (and a very active 83 at that!). To honour his lifetime of musical achievement, Kent presents “Groove Machine – The Earl Young Drum Sessions” a representative but also all-encompassing selection of Earl’s studio work as a drummer and singer from the mid-60s to the late 70s with the emphasis on the up-tempo
For almost 60 years Earl Young has been the heartbeat and pulsebeat of soul music in Philadelphia – the drummer on literally hundreds of sessions dating back as far as 1964, and the man who has propelled so much of the City Of Brotherly Love’s hit list in that time.
As well as being the drummer for the band that eventually became MFSB Mk. 1 and, subsequently, the Salsoul Orchestra, Earl has also led the Trammps since they came together as the Volcanoes in the mid-60s, and is still leading the group in 2023 (and playing several dozen shows a year) as their bass vocalist.
It’s fair to say that the classic 70s Sound Of Philadelphia as soul fans know it could not have existed without Earl Young behind the drum kit on so many defining sessions. His ‘four on the floor’ style essentially shaped the sound of dance music as it evolved through the middle of the decade and particularly during the peak years of Disco. Earl’s presence is immediately recognisable on just about every session he participated in, whatever the tempo of the recording.
The full release notes can be read via https://acerecords.co.uk/groove-machine-the-earl-young-drum-sessions
 
Leaflet Preview Scans


 
Track Listing
 
1 Penguin at the Big Apple/Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart (Medley) - The Trammps
2 Storm Warning - The Volcanos
3 Do the Hand Jive - Archie Bell & The Drells
4 I Ain't Got the Love of One Girl (On My Mind) - The Ambassadors
5 Silly Silly Fool - Dusty Springfield
6 Trying to Make a Fool of Me - The Delfonics
7 Please Give Me One More Chance - Clyde McPhatter
8 Backstabbers - The O'Jays
9 Just Can't Get You Out of My Mind - The Spinners
10 I Like to Live the Love - B.B. King
11 The Love I Lost (Part 1) - Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
12 Do It Again - Charles Mann
13 The Sound of Philadelphia - The Three Degrees
14 Be Truthful to Me - Billy Paul
15 I'm Doin' Fine Now - New York City
16 I Just Can't Say Goodbye - Philly Devotions
17 A Mother for My Children - The Whispers
18 Be Thankful for What You Got (Part 1) - William DeVaughn
19 I Can't Fight Your Love - The Modulations
20 Touch and Go (12" Version) [feat. Barbara Roy] - Ecstasy, Passion & Pain
21 My Love Is Free - Double Exposure
22 Hit and Run - Loletta Holloway
23 Time Will Tell - Eddie Holman
 
Availability 
https://acerecords.co.uk/groove-machine-the-earl-young-drum-sessions
By Mike in Articles - Archives ·

3 x New Kent Repro 45s Out Today

Three new 'Repro' 45s from Kent are released today, featuring Little Ann, Ty Karmin, Melvin Davis, the details and Kent release notes follow below...
 

Little Ann - Who Are You Trying To Fool - Kent Repro 15
Little Ann’s ‘Who Are You Trying To Fool’ was unknown until the late 90s when Ace acquired Dave Hamilton’s tapes and this glorious soul dancer was discovered. It has since sold out two Kent 45 releases and due to demand we have resurrected it. This time it is on a TCB repro label, which is the imprint it would have been issued on, had Dave had the finances to cover it.
For its flip we have gone for the beautiful, midtempo ‘The Smile On Your Face’ - never before on a 45 and one that will please her devoted fans
REPRO_15-1-1.mp3
REPRO_15-2-1.mp3
 

Ty Karim - Wear Your Natural, Baby / If I Can't Stop You - Kent Repro 17
‘Wear Your Natural, Baby’ was a good seller when issued on Kent Harris’ Romark label in the late 60s – judging by the, at least, three pressings of it. Understandably so, as it is a captivating rhythm for a then very current political and fashionable message. Towana was in fact Ty Karim, singing under her young daughter’s name. 
On this flip, Ty recorded as herself on a cover of the CB Overton’s hit ‘If I Can’t Stop You’. However, Kent Harris decided to not go with this recording at the time and re-cut it with new lyrics as ‘Keep On Doin’ Whatcha’ Doin’’ as a duet with George Griffin issued in 1980 on Sheridan House.
That record has become a modern soul classic over time and this alternate solo version, with the different lyrics, by Ty is sure to excite lovers of that genre.
REPRO_17-1-1.mp3
REPRO_17-2-1.mp3
 

 
Melvin Davis - Wedding Bells / It's No News - Kent Repro 18
Melvin Davis’ ‘Wedding Bells’ 45 - first issued on the Ke Ke label out of Detroit in 1964, was an early Dave Hamilton project that he collaborated with Melvin for. Both sides are noteworthy, ‘It’s No News’ has particularly amusing lyrics over a dance-friendly rhythm.
Melvin is a legendary singer and sometime drummer who has suffered ill health in recent years; this release is our tribute to him. Known as Detroit’s soul ambassador, all those who have met him will testify as to how great a guy he is.
REPRO_18-1-1.mp3
REPRO_18-2-1.mp3
 
Note - Carolyn Crawford - Get Up And Move / Sugar Boy - Kent Select 094 was originally planned for release today but the release date has now been put back to 15 March 2024 
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Availability
All now available via Ace Records website (tap), and of course various record stores including our very own Source Store - (tap)
By Mike in Articles - Archives ·

Pre-order: NEW SOUL 45 Charlie Ingui - Wake Up Old World - LRK RECORDS

Charlie Ingui a veteran blued eyed soul singer who formed the band “The Soul Survivors” in the 60's is back with a brand-new single called 'Wake Up Old World'
“Wake Up Old World” is a song about making the world a better place and is due out digitally 23rd Feb 2024. Where it will be available on all streaming platforms.

Charlie explains 'This has always been a theme in our songs inspired very much by our collaboration with Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff of Philadelphia International Records whose songs like "Love Train" and "Love Is The Message" had a positive and spiritually uplifting message.'
In 1967, Charlie Ingui formed the band The Soul Survivors. They scored a hit record with Gamble and Huff' It was Gamble and Huff’s first major hit with the song "Express Way To Your Heart” It Reached number 3 on the R&B chart, spent 15 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 and sold over one million copies! Charlie and Richie grew up in the Lower East Side of New York and were the same scene in NY with The Rascals, Joey Dee and the Starlighters, The Vanilla Fudge, and many other Blue Eyed Soul Bands that paved the way for folks like Hall and Oates.
Originally, they were a trio and had a third singer, Kenny Jeramiah, who went on to have success in Atlantic City.
They went on to make several other great records including “Mama Soul” which was also included on the 1969 album with Muscle Shoals producer. Rick Hall called. “Take Another Look” The Swampers with Duane Allman played on that album. In 1974, Gamble and Huff got a custom CBS label – Philadelphia International Music and signed the Soul Survivors once again. They made a fantastic record with their amazing band, Charlie and Richie Ingui, John "Beedo"Dzubak & The amazing Fred Beckmeier on bass. He was a major influence.
“Wake Up Old World” is the first side of an upcoming limited edition 45 vinyl on LRK Records.
'Movin' In Love's Direction' is the next single and the flip side of the limited edition 45 vinyl which is coming soon. It is set for a 22/3/24 release. It had long been part of The Soul Survivors live show, but never appeared on a record until now. Lyrically, it is about positivity, and the desire to create a better world. 
credits
Vinyl releases March 22, 2024
Wake Up Old World by Charlie Ingui
 

 
By LRK in Articles - Archives ·

Cannonball Records CBLL045 - The L.A. Propinquity - U Need Me

Cannonball Records CBLL045 - The L.A. Propinquity "U Need Me"
Previously unreleased 70s Soul out soon.
Alberto has been pretty ill lately but thankfully he is bouncing back and his label hit the streets again with a previously unreleased 70s dancer by group The L.A. Propinquity entitled "U Need Me".
Alberto says......
“U need me” by the LA Propinquity surfaces as part of a body of productions initially meant to be put out all together on an album. As often seen, for many reasons this didn’t happen and we are offered the privilege to release it on our flagship label first time ever. A modern soul dancer of the highest order out of a couple of premium recording studios in Los Angeles (included Hit City West with award winning engineer Avi Kipper at the controls) by the hands of Maestro Sanifu Hall and his Aljoni Music Co. featuring what could easily be defined the L.A. Dream Team of musicians, to include the infectious groove of drummer supreme James Gadson (previously featured also on our long sold outs with Mike James Kirkland) and many other stellar players from the area.
I know I’m a weirdo so, to my taste, the flipside is as remarkable. Sanifu’s slick instrumental arrangement enriched by the flute of Todd Del Giudice, seamlessly in and out from the verses, makes it a sublime slice of original Soul Jazz from the late 70’s. Actually we really struggled to put this version on the back up side of this release as, with that hint of west coast fusion, it’d be worth a main side on its own. Just listen to both versions in this video, judge by your excellent selves and make your move accordingly.
To pre-order or buy visit https://cannonballsoul.com/cannonballrecords/

 
 
By Chalky in Articles - Archives ·

New 45s - Frankie Staton & Speckled Rainbow Plus William Cummings - Tramp

Official re-release of Frankie Staton & Speckled Rainbow's very rare soul 45 'Love One Another' and 'Bi-Centennial - 1976' on Tramp Records
Having been featured on Tramp's recent 'Can You Feel It' compilation album, Frankie Staton's debut release is highly sought after in Soul and Funk 45 collectors circles.
https://tramp.kudosrecords.co.uk/release/tr327/frankie-staton-bi-centennial-1976-feat-speckled-rainbow
A second re-release I would like to recommend is by William Cummings.
 'Make My Love A Hurting Thing' does not need an introduction, the same goes for the flip side  'Your Soul Searchin' Love ', an equally rare deepfunk track. Not many can claim to own original copies of these two 45s since they are very hard to come by. Therefore many DJs, collectors, and music lovers will certainly be made happy with this long overdue re-issue.
https://tramp.kudosrecords.co.uk/release/tr329/william-cummings-your-soul-searchin-love


 
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By pleasedtobeheard in Articles - Archives ·

Soul4Real New Releases: Tommy Tate & The Staples

After a break of 3 months with no Soul4Real releases I´m excited to announce two new 7"s by Tommy Tate and The Staples. Liner notes by Finland's finest Heikki Suosalo and our very own Iu Adell. As usually, great remastering courtesy of Jorge Muñoz-Cobo (Circo Perrotti) and fantastic job by Jordi Duró on design/artwork duties.
Order now for 1st March: https://soul4real.es
 
𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗬 𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘 (S4R33)
I Can´t Do Enough For You Baby / Hold On (To What We´ve Got)
Tommy was born in 1945 in Homestead, Florida, and after his first foray into music in a church choir, he launched his secular recording career in Jackson, Mississippi, working mostly with Tim Whitsett and his Imperial Showband in the latter half of the 1960s. After a short stint with the Nightingales, he signed with KoKo in 1971 and had six impressive singles released, followed by records on Sundance, Juana and Urgent Records.
“I Can’t Do Enough for You Baby” is a mellow and melodic slow-to-mid-tempo song that sounds almost inspirational, while “Hold On” is a beautiful waltz-time ballad which James Carr released on Atlantic in 1971. Both of these songs were cut as demos probably in 1969 after Tommy and Carson Whitsett had signed a deal to become staff writers with Malaco Records.
Tommy was a magnificent singer and songwriter, who never got the credit he deserved mainly because of poor business choices and unfortunate incidents throughout his career. However, he was a beautiful person, gentle and humble.
𝑯𝒆𝒊𝒌𝒌𝒊 𝑺𝒖𝒐𝒔𝒂𝒍𝒐
 
 
 
 
𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗦 (S4R34)
Take This Love Of Mine / Precious, Precious
With the collapse of Stax Records, The Staple Singers signed with Warner Bros in 1975, leading to a brief and fruitful collaboration with Curtis Mayfield. Their first work, the OST ‘Let´s Do It Again’, became the Staples’ all-time best seller. Such was the success that the major decided that Mayfield would also produce their next work, ‘Pass It On’, in 1976.
Along with the group’s new sound and shift in lyrics, there also came a new image and a shortened name: The Staples. “Take This Love Of Mine” is a catchy two-stepper dancer, with a passionate and powerful vocal performance and uplifting chorus. “Precious, Precious” is an elegant and sophisticated ballad with less presence of arrangements but which is still incredibly moving and oozing quality. Both tracks, overlooked as singles, closed an album destined to consolidate the success of the new era.
Unfortunately, sales fell short of WB's expectations, leading to Curtis being removed from the production of the subsequent Staples records. Undoubtedly, one of their finest albums and a true favorite among soul fans.
𝑰𝒖 𝑨𝒅𝒆𝒍𝒍
 
 
 








By Alexsubinas in Articles - Archives ·

Soul Junction New Release: Shirley & Jesse You Know Who You Are Sleeping With

Press Release:  Shirley Diamond & Jesse James “You Don’t Know Who You Sleeping With” SJ1021
Release Date:  Monday February 26th 2024
Diamond & James are none other than our old friend, the evergreen Jesse James in tandem with Southern soulstress Shirley Diamond.  Jesse has known and worked with Shirley for some time following their introduction by Shirley’s former manager/producer the late Harvey Scales. Shirley a native of Atlanta, Georgia and is not only a performing artist and occasional Congo drummer but a trained educator who has taught first to fifth grade students in the past. She is currently working as a E.I.P also known as an Education Support Teacher working with students who are experiencing learning difficulties.

 

Shirley has successfully managed her performing career around her academic career performing at weekends and school summer holidays which in the state of Georgia typically last from late May into the middle of August. Shirley’s career has either seen her open shows or work as a backing singer for some of black music’s greatest artists, Atlantic Starr, The Bar Kay’s, Bobby Bland, Tyrone Davis, Millie Jackson, Ann Nesby, Joe Simon, Johnnie Taylor (with whom she toured with for 7 months) as well as the aforementioned Jesse James amongst many others. 

Shirley’s previous recordings include the CD album project ‘Shirley Diamond With Magic Mushroom’ entitled “You Don’t Have To Be Sad, To Sing The Blues” which included credible cover versions of Tyrone Davis’s “Homewrecker” and Marvin Gaye’s “Inner City Blues” plus the heavily radio played “See And Don’t See”.  The 2016 “Strong Woman” album on Phat Sak Records was followed by the Harvey Scales penned song “Are You Setting Me Up” in 2013 released as a download only. In 2021 Shirley recorded a song that she co-wrote with Terry Dukes “You Don’t Know Who You Sleeping With” which she has recently re-recorded as a duet with Jesse under the production supervision of Con Funk Shun main man Felton Pilate with additional instrumentation added to the arrangements.
Both versions of this song have been united as a double A sided release by Soul Junction, with this being Shirley’s first ever vinyl release.
A further Shirley & Jesse duet entitled “Another Love Lay Over” will soon be featured as part of a future Jesse James project, watch this space.
 
For further information contact Soul Junction: E-mail: sales@souljunctionrecords.co.uk
To pre-order/buy visit https://souljunctionrecords.co.uk/SJ1021.html
 
 
 
By Chalky in Articles - Archives ·

Northern Soul Connections #36 - Latest Connection from Kenb

We are now hitting issue #36 of this very long running informative 'Northern Connections' series from ken Brown aka  @Kenb
 
Northern Connections # 36 Deception

Today (2023) it would hardly be considered the crime of the century to operate a 'near victimless mail scam' or cause a deception for the benefit of a few 45 records. However, not so in Virginia 1972. Back then, defrauding a record club and stereo tape club carried a U.S. District Court  indictment. Some still may say that's justice, a crimes - a crime. In the event, a man was convicted of 12 counts of fraud pertaining to the 12 addresses. The convicted man had an obvious twinkle in his eye when it came to the execution of the fraud he enacted upon the Capitol Record Club of Thousand Oaks, California, and Columbia Stereo Tape Cartridge Service, Indiana. Although the addresses used were real, the man used fictitious names to apply for club memberships and later club membership numbers issued were used in obtaining free bonus records for sponsorship of other bogus applicants. A few of those fictitious names included Mary Willson, Jackie Wilson and James Carr (nod to artists, maybe?).
 

As always you can check out all Kens other quality 35 Northern Connections and more via his 'activity' profile page, via the link below...
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/profile/37754-kenb/content/?type=cms_records5&change_section=1
 
By Kenb in Soul Music Features ·

Site: Source Map Update - Members and Events Locations

A recent update of this Soul Source feature leads us to an excuse for a site shout/reminder
Using this feature viewers can view both...
1. Members Locations 
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/communitymap/
2. Upcoming Soul Events Locations (from the event guide)
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/communitymap/?group=events
For future use can find the link under the 'extras' menu on our navbars.
 
You can quickly drill right down to street level via +/- icons or mouse wheel
Screenshot ( use link below the image to use our Source Map feature)

 
Tap below to visit feature
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/communitymap/
 
 
 
By Mike in Articles - Archives ·

ZZ Hill - Valentine's Soul - Digital Release

Ace Records have pushed out a digital release just in time for that day...
Release Notes
Step into a world of soulful nostalgia with the perfect blend of warmth, beauty, and precision just in time for Valentine's Day. In 1967 – ZZ Hill recorded his soulful take on 'When a Man Loves a Woman,' a masterpiece crafted just a year after Percy Sledge claimed the top spot on the Billboard charts with the original. From the velvety vocals to the carefully produced arrangements, 'Valentine's Soul' – is released just in time for Valentine's Day. 40 years after the tragic accident that would later on claim Z.Z Hill's life it's time for the world to hear his masterful version of 'When a Man Loves a Woman'. Don't miss the release that will set the mood for an unforgettable Valentine's experience.
For two decades Z Z Hill was a go-to guy for anyone who needed a shot of blues-tinged soul music. His catalogue of recordings includes many masterpieces of southern soul, his Texas roots showing through wherever he recorded. After years of critical acclaim, and a late flourish of hits, he was about to take his career to a bigger stage in 1984 when complications from the aftermath of a car crash robbed black American music of one of its finest singers.
Z.Z. Hill recorded his soulful take on 'When a Man Loves a Woman,' a masterpiece crafted just a year after Percy Sledge claimed the top spot on the Billboard charts with the original.
From the velvety vocals to the carefully produced arrangements, 'Valentine's Soul' – is out now and released just in time for Valentine's Day.
Listen on your favorite music streaming platform here:
https://lnk.to/ZZHill-ValentinesSoul
 
By Mike in Articles - Archives ·

Site: Members Email Address Confirmation Block

A new site block will be showing on Soul Source, showing all members their current account email and asking if it is still valid
 
How It Works
If answer yes then the block will disappear and you wont see it again for 180 days
If answer no you will be led in to the change email routine 
Note for this to work that you will need access to your old email and password
If you do have any problems with this please contact the site via the below link when logged in
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/contact/
stating your new email and we will then try and sort the change of account email for you
 
Screenshot

 
Reason why you need a valid email
#1 We often get many long time members losing access to the site account as they have forgotten or lost their password and as their account email is no longer valid they are unable to  recover account access
#2 In the near future the login will change from username to email so you will need to know your current account email
#3 Notifcations to work correctly
 
 
 
 
By Mike in Articles - Archives ·

New Kent Album - Calvin Arnold - Funky Way - Venture Records 1967-1969

Funky Way - Venture Records 1967-1969 - Calvin Arnold CDKENM 528
A new album release from Kent Records, just released and the release notes follow below
Release Notes
This is the first album of Mickey Stevenson’s Venture material. ‘Funky Way’ was the label’s first release and a hit in 1967, despite limited airplay due to having the word “funky” in the title. It went on to become an early funk classic, covered by Rufus Thomas for Stax, Tommy Strand for Fame, Jimmy Bee for Kent, Ray Johnson and others.
Though mainly recorded in Los Angeles, Calvin Arnold was a southern soul singer from Atlanta, Georgia and the material is in that vein – there are Mighty Hannibal produced tracks, recorded in Atlanta. Apart from the eight released sides, Mickey Stevenson’s tapes have provided five previously unreleased numbers including the up-tempo mover ‘Your Love Is Too Much’ and the superb southern funk grooves of ‘Trying To Fly My Kite (In Rainy Weather)’ and ‘Fool Me Baby’.
The package features never before seen photos and a 5,000-word biography of the revered singer from Atlanta musicologist Brian Poust.
More information and purchase options
https://www.acerecords.co.uk/funky-way-venture-records-1967-1969-1
https://amzn.to/48QUhUC
Scans


 

 
Track Listing
01 Funky Way
02 Snatchin' Back
03 Lovely Way To Go
04 Scoobie Doo
05 Mama-In-Law
06 Mini Skirt
07 You Got To Live For Yourself
08 Just A Matter Of Time
09 Tryin' To Fly My Kite [In Rainy Weather]
10 Your Love Is Too Much
11 Fool Me Baby
12 Messin' With The Old Folks Home
13 Mo Jo Hannah
By Mike in Articles - Archives ·

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