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New Melvin Davis 45 - I'm The One That Loves You - Soul Direction

Latest news on the next upcoming Soul Direction 45...
The Melvin Davis - "I'm The One That Loves You" - Soul Direction - SD022
Press release, which includes the full story about how this new release of a previously unreleased version of this northern soul classic, from the songs authors Melvin Davis came about. Plus details on the worthwhile thrust of this release towards helping Melvins ongoing medical expenses follows below...
The Melvin Davis - "I'm The One That Loves You" - Soul Direction- SD022 Press Release
Let's tell you a short story of how this came about and where we go from here.
Some time ago, we acquired a master tape from the Don Davis Collection of tapes, which was something I wanted for my personal collection and was more than happy to listen and enjoy the tracks in the comfort of my own record room. One of those tracks was an un­ released version of ITOTLY, by Melvin Davis, who wrote the track, later released by Darrell Banks.
Sometime later during a conversation with my good friend Jim O'Hara about the tracks' history, it's potential as a release, and the health issues that Melvin was going through, we both thought that if i could get the track released, it would be a great way to help Melvin with his mounting medical bills.
Knowing Jim was good friends with Melvin, I asked him if he would speak to him and hook me up with a view to a possible release. Jim happily agreed and a few days later, despite Melvin going through many health issues, I got a message from the great man. I called him that evening and we talked a for a good couple of hours and Melvin was more than happy to let me work on mastering the tracks and that we could sort out any paperwork, licensing etc. at a later date.
So, once the tracks were mastered and that was a mammoth task with the age and condition of the master tape, we were all happy with the results all things considered, Melvin and I sorted a licensing agreement that he was happy with, which for me was the of the upmost importance. So, after a couple of signatures and his licensing fees paid, we began to schedule the project.
With these ongoing health issues, it was around this time that a close friend of his in Detroit also started a "Go Fund Me" page to help with Melvin's huge medical bills. We should remember that especially in the UK are very lucky that as part of our standard Tax and National Insurance contributions, medical treatment for pretty much every major illness is covered and you don't wake up from major surgery with a hefty bill on your bedside table, and medical insurance seems like a very expensive mine field in the USA.
After another conversation with Jim and having now spoken within Melvin on a couple of occasions, I had made up my mind that I wanted to donate all profits from this upcoming Soul Direction release direct to Melvin. I subsequently spoke to him about my idea, and whilst he was blown away by my proposal, he was also very adamant that he would not accept any monies unless he knew for sure that i had covered all the costs involved, this is the kind of gentlemen he really is. I agreed and we worked together on that basis.
After a few conflabs with Jim and Melvin I decided to put a retail price on this release (and this one only) of £20, which would give Melvin a sizeable contribution to his ongoing medical expenses. Let's face it, for this money, you are getting a limited press of a quality piece of unissued Detroit soul from the "Detroit Soul Ambassador" himself. In addition, with the kind help of Jordan Wilson who designed the wonderful promotional posters & record sleeves, we have a handful of autographed posters and white label TP's which Jim got signed during his recent trip to see Melvin. These posters and TP's will be given away free in a draw, where everyone who orders from the Soul Direction site in the first 7 days will be entered into
This is not about Soul Direction, this is about a true Detroit Soul Legend, and Legend is not a word to be used lightly, Melvin Davis is that legend and along with it, one of the true gentlemen left in this world.
So with the help of Jim, Jordan, and of course the DSA, Melvin Davis, I hope you like what Soul Direction have done for this special release, and I hope you get the warm feeling we are all getting from being a tiny part in helping a true giant who has graced our soul scene for most of the time we have been part of it.
Melvin Davis - Detroit Soul Ambassador
Alan Kitchener - Soul Direction
Jim O'Hara - Sleeve notes and additional contributions
Jordan Wilson - Sleeve and label design
Video
 
Sleeve Notes
 


SD022A - Melvin Davis - I'm The One That Loves You - (Soul Direction}
SD022B - Instrumental version
Release Date - 30° June 2023

When it comes to Detroit soul music, there are few names come close to the achievements of Melvin Davis. A writer of over 150 songs, a musician on over SO albums, producer, drummer, vocalist, label owner, performer, and much more, it is no wonder Melvin is known as the DSA, Detroit Soul Ambassador.
Born Melvin Lincoln Davis, Melvin's family moved north to Detroit when he was very young, but it was in the south where he first heard the soulful tones of artists like Little Richard and Sam Cooke, who influenced him greatly.
After his time in the US Navy, where he taught himself to play several instruments and began song writing, Melvin returned to pursue a career as a musician in the thriving music scene of his home town, Detroit.
During his early R & B influenced releases on Jack Pot, Fortune & Ke-Ke records, he was relentless in pursuing his music career, even finding time to form a local band called The Jaywalkers, with himself on drums, and a certain Mr David Ruffin on lead vocals, whom at the time was house sharing with Melvin.
With the Detroit music scene thriving, Melvin was constantly writing, and following his Wheel City release, 'Find A Quiet Place', his talent as a singer, song writer, and musician was becoming recognised by many of the record labels in the Motor City, including Motown.
The period from 1965 to 1970 was prolific for Melvin and saw many of his songs recorded by artists including Johnnie Taylor, Steve Mancha, Lanette Mckee, JJ Barnes, Jackey Beavers, Darrell Banks, and the list goes on. His collaboration with Don Davis's Groovesville Productions saw him pen over 35 songs, with his credits appearing on every one of the famous red & white labels releases, including his own release Groovesville 1003 the brilliant mid-tempo tracks "I Must Love You" & "Still in My Heart".
As is well known, there were frequently alternative takes on many songs from that era, and Groovesville Productions was no different. Through the years, several alternative takes have surfaced from the label, both in acetate and tape format, some with the original artists and a number with an alternative vocalist. Having acquired an original Groovesville tape, Soul Direction Records are delighted to be able to bring to vinyl for the very first time, an exclusive vocal by Melvin Davis at United Sounds Studios in Detroit.
Any Detroit soul fan will know that 'I'm The One Who Loves You' by Darrell Banks, released on Volt records in 1969, but it was Melvin, the writer, that first recorded the song in 1965. With the inspiration for the song being his own emotional response to a past relationship, Melvin's original recording is much more laid back than Banks's , and with a "who's who" of Detroit session legends, George McGregor {drums), Bob Babbitt (bass), Eddie Willis {lead guitar), Jack Ashford {vibes), and Melvin on drums, it's of no surprise that the recording has all the hallmarks of a Detroit classic.
Whilst Darrell was given the lyrics personally by Melvin, it should be noted that what you hear on this release is Melvin's original lyrics as written. Having discussed with him, he confirmed that in fact the song was originally titled "I'm The One That Loves You' as opposed to 'Who Loves You'.
It's always intriguing to collectors as to why certain recording were never released, but at least now, almost 60 years later, we can now hear Melvin pleading with his girl to believe him when he tells her "cause the truth is that I need you baby and nobody else, don't let true love slip right through your hands, what can I do or say baby, to make you understand, I'm The One That Loves You'
Melvin's contribution to the Detroit soul music scene is remarkable with very few coming close to his achievements. Whether it's his 60's recordings, his time at Invictus Records as a solo artist, writer & producer, lead singer of The 8"" Day, session drummer for Motown records, tour drummer for Smokey Robinson, or his releases on his own label Rockmill Records, the Detroit Soul Ambassador,
Melvin Davis is without doubt a true Detroit legend.

Sleeve Notes compiled by Jim O'Hara.
Sleeve and Label design by Jordan Wilson
Tracks mastered by Swift Mastering Ltd.
 


 
 
By Mike in Articles - Archives ·

New Soul4Real Compilation Lp - Win Or Lose

Welcome to Soul4Real’s second album, a collection of originally unreleased tracks which feature a whole host of soul royalty.
First off are two songs from the inimitable Bobby Bland, both of which hail from his prolific period at Duke Records.
Sandwiched between two stunning Chicago tracks by Etta James is the later “I Never Meant To Love Him”, taken from a Philly session she recorded with Bobby Martin.
Fontella Bass brings this side to a close with a mysterious Chicago recording of which, to this day, hardly anything is known.
Side two transports us to Detroit, when Motown was at the peak of its output. 1966 was not a good year to secure the approval of quality control, as proven in the rejection of this wonderful Velvelettes´ version of “Your Heart Belongs To Me”.
It was in that same year that Ashford and Simpson arrived at Hitsville as both singers and songwriters. Their “Love Woke Me Up This Morning” was recorded by Brenda Holloway and produced by Norman Whitfield. Despite being overlooked at the time, its appeal was undeniable, and it later resurfaced on albums by Marvin & Tammi, Valerie Simpson, and the Temptations.
As an integral member of the Motown family for over 14 years, it is surprising that to date only three songs recorded by Johnny Bristol have surfaced. In collaboration with ‘Mickey’ Stevenson “Tell Me How To Forget A True Love” was completed in May 1964.
“One Lucky Day I Found You” was inexplicably not included in the ‘David’ project. Ruffin´s later work with Van McCoy is also featured on this album.
From almost the start of his career, Marvin Gaye had endeavoured to project himself as a great balladeer, and nothing could illustrate this better than his rendition of “I Wish I Didn’t Love You So”, which brings this chapter to a perfect end.
(Chris Forrest)
 
PRE-ORDER NOW FOR 15th JULY:
www.soul4real.es
BOBBY BLAND – FOR MEN ONLY Originally unissued Duke recording
BOBBY BLAND – THIS TIME I´LL BE TRUE Originally unissued Duke recording
ETTA JAMES – CAN´T SHAKE IT Originally unissued Argo recording
ETTA JAMES – I NEVER MEANT TO LOVE HIM Originally unissued Chess recording
ETTA JAMES – IT´S HERE FOR Originally unissued Cadet recording
FONTELLA BASS – JOY OF LOVE Originally unissued Chess recording
THE VELVELETTES – YOUR HEART BELONGS TO ME Originally unissued Motown recording
BRENDA HOLLOWAY – LOVE WOKE ME UP THIS MORNING Originally unissued Motown recording
JOHNNY BRISTOL – TELL ME HOW TO FORGET A TRUE LOVE Originally unissued Motown recording
DAVID RUFFIN – ONE LUCKY DAY I FOUND YOU Originally unissued Motown recording
DAVID RUFFIN – YOU OUGHT TO KNOW ME Originally unissued Motown recording
MARVIN GAYE – I WISH I DIDN´T LOVE YOU SO Originally unissued Motown recording
 
 
 
 
 
 




By Alexsubinas in Articles - Archives ·

Pre-Order: BMR 1016 New Release News - LaVel Moore & Dauphine Williams

WE ARE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE OUR NEXT PLANNED RELEASE FROM BIG MAN RECORDS, BMR 1016 - LaVEL MOORE - THE WORLD IS CHANGING B/W DAUPHINE WILLIAMS - I LOVE YOU, TWO FABULOUS TRACKS ORIGINALLY RELEASED ON ST.LOUIS BASED 'YODI' RECORDS, UNDER LICENCE FROM NUMERO GROUP TO BIG MAN RECORDS, TAKEN FROM 'YODI' MASTRRS AND REMASTED FOR THIS RELEASE, WILL COME IN A CUSTOM BIRTH CARD SLEEVE, A6 COLLECTORS CARD IN A POLY OUTER SLEEVE.
'YODI' RECORDS WAS AN EARLY 70's SOUL LABEL BASED IN EAST ST. LOUIS, ILLINOIS, OWNED BY ALLAN MERRY ASSOCIATED WITH GATEWAY AND MERRY RECORDS, THE TWO TRACKS HERE ARE POSSIBLY THE HARDEST TWO ORIGINALS TO LOCATE WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE TWO DEBONETTES MERRY RELEASES ON THE LABELS.
WE ARE NOW TAKING RESERVES ON THIS RELEASE WHICH IS DUE FOR RELEASE MID SUMMER, TO RESERVE PM MARK BICKNELL EMAIL bicknellmark@aol.com OR bigmanrecords1@gmail.com 
STOP PRESS - BMR 1015 THE FALCONS - LOVE LOOK IN HER EYES B/W LOVE YOU LIKE YOU NEVER BEEN LOVED IS DUE FOR RELEASE ON JUNE 28TH 2023.
BMR 1017 WILL FOLLOW TOWARDS THE END OF THE YEAR TO BE CONFIRMED.
VIDEO:
LaVEL MOORE - THE WORLD IS CHANGING
VIDEO
DAUPHINE WILLIAMS - I LOVE YOU








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By Mark Bicknell in Articles - Archives ·

Pre-Order: Soul Junction and Bill Albright are Sitting By The Phone In The Middle of The Night

Press Release:  Bill Albright “Sitting By The Phone/In The Middle Of The Night” SJ1020
Release Date:  Friday 7th July 2023

Sophistication is a very apt description of both the music and the performing artist that is Bill Albright (real name Anthony Bills). Born in 1961 and raised in Baltimore, MD. Albright received a vocational as well as an associates degree in Electrical Engineering and Technology during 1981 the same year as he was blessed with the birth of his son Anthony Jr. From 1982 through to 1985 Bill had moved to New York City to model professionally for several major retail corporations such as Macy’s and Bloomingdales making good use of 170 pounds, six feet tall frame and handsome photogenic looks, while still finding time to hone his singing, songwriting and studio engineering skills through attending art Composers Theatre. His musical management and composing skills were to continue upon his return to his native Baltimore in 1986 as the prelude to him joining the national fundraising touring team for The United Negro College Fund in conjunction with the National Basket Ball Association (NBA) Slam Dunk Contests. Interacting with such celebrity players as Magic Johnson, Arsenio Hall, Spike Lee and Robert Townsend and Atlanta Hawks team mates Spud Webb and Dominique Wilkins.

Through his travels during 1989 Albright decided to settle in Atlanta, GA, making it his home to this present day. Once settled he founded his own cleaning business ‘All Bright Cleaning Services Inc’ built on good old-fashioned ethics of hard work and a strong determination to succeed, the exact same traits that he would later display in his future musical journey. While providing his cleaning services to major commercial companies, home, office and car detailing Albright found the time to continue pursuing his musical ambitions with a strong emphasis on live and recorded performances. In 1993 Albright formed ‘Bill Albright Productions Inc’ working with the late Keith “Keecho” Rawls the former Keyboardist and Musical Director for Peabo Bryson. Albright’s work has often been likened to Peabo’s for obvious reasons as well as Luther Vandross and Johnny Gill, He also draws inspiration from the stars of his youth Nat King Cole, The Isley Brothers, Frankie Beverley and Marvin Gaye amongst others.

Albright's productions while being contemporary still retain an old school leaning which widens his appeal to a broader audience. Feeling that the time wasn’t right to release his material Albright continued with his successful cleaning business and live performances, that was until 2022 when he released the first of his productions (as a download only) the stylish “Sitting By The Phone” which gives more than a passing nod to Billy Stewart’s timeless classic “Sitting In The Park” but recorded in Albright’s own unique way. Albright’s second and forthcoming release is the more contemporary mid-tempo mover “In The Middle Of The Night” (only available as a download in the United States) but is due for a simultaneous vinyl 45 release in the UK paired with the aforementioned “Sitting By The Phone” as Soul Junction’s next 45 outing.
For further information please contact Soul Junction at:
Tel: +44 (0) 121 602 8115 or E-mail: sales@souljunctionrecords.co.uk
To buy visit SOUL JUNCTION RECORDS
or contact your usual stockist

By Chalky in Articles - Archives ·

Ron & The Hip Tones

In his teens and twenties, singer-songwriter Ron Aikens was a promising voice out of South Philadelphia. He had earned a spot in United Image, a Soul music group that eventually signed to Stax/Volt Records and was making waves. However, fate anchored Aikens' dreams just as things were taking off. "Right around that time that record was playing on the air and everything, I got snatched," he says. More than 50 years later, Ron Aikens is still affected by the turn of events that landed him behind bars for much of the 1970s. The subject conjures palpable emotions for the singer in his pauses and silence. At Graterford, Ron eventually joined Power Of Attorney—a storied Polydor Records-backed band with ties to James Brown, Shep Gordon, and Stan Vincent. In this chapter, Ron appeared on television, met celebrities, shared stages with Stevie Wonder, and lived out some glory as he and his band-mates became a touring sensation all while incarcerated—even though the band consisted of 4 lifers. Upon his prison release, the talent made several attempts to rebuild his dream. However, bad timing and bad business dealings ultimately left him hapless and hopeless. Forty years ago, Ron hung up his microphone and accepted a long-time janitorial position at Philly's City Hall. A man moved on with life as the music business moved on without a talented artist. "I had nowhere to hide" declares Aikens, "so I had to just leave it all behind."
 
A decade ago, Ron Aikens quietly began performing once more. In the 2010s, the singer would take the trolley from his West Philadelphia home and busk at 15th Street Station and the city's Market East. "I didn't think anybody would pay me any attention," the retiree recalls, astonished to see dollars in his bucket. On mild and warm days, Aikens sang songs by homegrown talent like The O'Jays, Hall & Oates, and Teddy Pendergrass, as well as Motown and others. But he did not perform his originals. "People want to hear songs that they built memories around; they don't want to hear me," he remembers thinking of his long-dismissed songwriting. That changed in 2020, when Max Ochester, owner of a local record store, Brewerytown Beats, stood before Aikens' amp on 12th & Market. "I went down specifically looking for Ron because I had unreleased Power Of Attorney stuff," says Max. He was looking for information.
 
In 2020, Max's label released two remastered 1972 Power Of Attorney recordings ("Changing Man" b/w "I'm Just Your Clown"). Those songs were cut before Ron Aikens joined the group in Graterford, but curiosity ignited a relationship. Aikens, who had released material as Galaxxy for Pop-Art Records, Doc, Aikens & Shields—a single by POA producer Stan Vincent (John Lennon, The Five Stairsteps, Connie Francis), as well as work with United Image and Power Of Attorney, proved his voice and showmanship were still strong. "He made me feel like he wanted to do something," Ron says of Max. "I don't have a drive like that anymore."
 
That drive has created momentum. In 2023, 74-year-old Ron Aikens returned to the studio for the first time in nearly 40 years. Max and Grammy Award-winning co-producer Aaron Levinson have highlighted Ron Aikens' fantastic voice and story. The result is Ron & The Hip Tones.
 
"My whole thing is to do it how it would've been back in the '70s," Max explains. "I want to do the Philly sound, so I'm hiring arrangers, hiring songwriters—local guys. That process—a full production—has been thoughtful and curated, from the songwriting to horn sections, Gospel background arrangements, and a harp player. "This is a good team, man!" Ron says emphatically, recalling the days when sessions involved rooms of talented creators. 
 
On May 17th, the Brewerytown label will release a digital version of the single of Ron Aikens' first music in over 40 years to be followed by a 45rpm record: “Do What I Wanna Do” b/w” Baby Are You Ready.” It was recorded at the famed Elm Street Studio owned by Rob Hyman of The Hooters. In addition to Max and Aaron, personnel includes songwriters David Cope and Fred Berman—who also plays drums on the record, Adam Faulk on keys, guitarist Doug O'Donnell and bassist Brendan McGeehan. Waverly Austin hired and arranged the background vocals, and Bill Jolly provided horn arrangements. The release will also be available on special picture cover 45.
 
“Do What I Wanna Do” was an existing song brought to Ron and Max, who infused their own heart and soul into the composition. Ron is at a stage in his life where he does what he wants to, says what he wants, and be who he’s gonna be. The message is unapologetic and free.
 
“Baby Are You Ready” nods to the slow-burning ballads of the ‘70s. Honoring that true “Philly Sound,” the song is enhanced with a harp player, Elizabeth Cohen AKA Lizzie Harp. 
 
Upcoming songs touch upon Ron’s troubled past head-on and express in song how he’s been feeling all these years. Others channel lowrider oldies, with splashes of West Coast Soul.
 
The music is alive and very symbolic of Ron Aikens' life, evolution, and perspective. He decided busking was unsafe after the pandemic, and his newfound interest in his own music perhaps encouraged him to make one more swing at a dream that goes back nearly three-quarters of a century. "I'm here. I'm breathing," he says in a West Philly coffee shop with a smile and wide eyes. "I ain't gone yet. If I'm gonna breathe, I need to sing!"
 
SHAME will be release digitally, worldwide  July 1st 2023
 
FIND MUSIC HERE

By Brewerytownbeats in Articles - Archives ·

Taxie​: Dance (previously unissued) - Epsilon Record Co EPS022

Taxie: Dance (previously unissued) - Epsilon Record Co EPS022
Back in May 2022
I was lucky enough to travel to California in search of new sounds for Epsilon Record Co.
After meeting up with my good friend Steve Fuji (engineer extraordinaire, originally from LA).
I arranged to meet up with
Woody Whittaker
Ronnie Arch
Wayne Chatman & his wife Loma
They are from the incredible band called T.A.X.I.E
(Talented Artist Xclusively In Entertainment).
It was an exciting experience!
These three guys performed many engagements through out the Los Angels Hollywood circuits. Opening and appearing with renowned artist such as Stevie Wonder, Dennis Edwards, and the Mary Jane Girls.
The members of T.A.X.I.E. are not only great musicians and performers, but also very talented and awesome songwriters.
I had the chance to hear some of their unissued tracks for the first time and struck a deal with them for this second project for my label with these two amazing tracks, Dance & Taxie Band.
I hope that you will like them as much as I do.
Two perfect tunes to cool you down for what seems to be a really hot summer 2023!
 
 
OUT NOW!
EPS022
Epsilon Record Co.
https://www.epsilonrecord.com
A: “Dance”(2:40)
B: “TAXIE BAND” (3:57)
Written by: Woody Whittaker, Ronnie Arch, and Wayne Chatman
Los Angeles CA 1979
(both side are previously unissued)
 
 
 
By Yann V in Articles - Archives ·

7 x Cd Box Set - Written In Their Soul: The Stax Songwriter Demos

Written In Their Soul: The Stax Songwriter Demos
A 7  CD box set
Release date June 23, 2023
Written In Their Soul: The Stax Songwriter Demos brings together 146 demos from the Stax Records vaults highlighting the strength of songwriting talent at the legendary label. Including 140 tracks that have never been heard before, this collection combines both songwriter demos and in some cases, full blown arrangement into a 7-CD set.
The first three discs contain demos by the Stax songwriters that were recorded and released by Stax artists on one of the Stax family of labels (Stax, Volt, Enterprise, We Produce, Koko, Respect, etc.). The fourth disc contains demos by the Stax songwriters that were recorded and released on record labels OTHER than the Stax family of labels (Atlantic, Decca, Hi, Chimneyville, etc.).
The final three discs contain demos by the Stax songwriters that were never released anywhere. Including songs from legendary songwriters such as William Bell, Steve Cropper, Eddie Floyd, Bettye Crutcher and many more this collection includes unheard versions of some of Soul, and music’s, most well-known songs.
The collection is packaged in a 7x7 boxset which includes a new essay written by Stax's original Director of Publicity Deanie Parker and GRAMMY-winning writer Robert Gordon, archival photos and an intro by multi-GRAMMY award winning compilation producer Cheryl Pawelski.
 
Written In Their Soul: THE STAX SONGWRITER DEMOS (Official Trailer)
 
 
Tracklist
CD1: Stax Writers, Stax Releases (Part One) 
1. Comfort Me – Carla Thomas 
2. You Make A Strong Girl Weak – Jeanne & The Darlings 
3. What Did I Do Wrong – William Bell 
Another Night Without My Man – Carla Thomas 
4. I Got Everything I Need – Eddie Floyd 
5. Mister Fix It – Eddie Floyd 
6. I’ll Always Have Faith In You – Eddie Floyd 
7. Got To Make A Comeback – Eddie Floyd 
8. I’ve Seen What Loneliness Can Do – Homer Banks 
9. Slow Train – William Bell 
10. Hear My Call, Here – The Staple Singers 
11. Top Of The Mountain – The Staple Singers 
12. I See It – The Staple Singers 
13. The Ghetto – The Staple Singers 
14. You Can’t Win With A Losing Hand – Eddie Floyd 
15. Sweet Sensation – Carla Thomas 
16. Spare Me The Hurt Of Losing You – The Newcomers 
17. Third Child – Bettye Crutcher 
18. Respect Yourself – Mack Rice & Luther Ingram 
19. People Come Out Of Your Shell – Bettye Crutcher 
20. I’ll Be Your Shelter (In Time Of Storm) – Homer Banks 
 
CD2: Stax Writers, Stax Releases (Part Two) 
1. Get Up About Yourself – Homer Banks 
2. All Day Preachin’ – Bettye Crutcher 
3. (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don’t Want To Be Right – Homer Banks 
4. We The People – Carl Smith 
5. Do The Sweetback – March Wind 
6. What Would I Do – Leon Moore 
7. Heaven Knows – Homer Banks 
8. I May Not Be All You Want (But I’m All You Got) – Homer Banks 
9. True Love Don’t Grow On Trees – Veda Brown 
10. (I Didn’t Know What Losing Was)‘Til I Lost You – Eddie Floyd 
11. Until I Lost You – March Wind 
12. Drown Yourself – Bettye Crutcher 
13. If You’re Ready (Come Go With Me) – Homer Banks 
14. I Got To Be Myself – Carl Smith 
15. You’re Spreading Yourself A Little Too Thin – Bettye Crutcher 
16. Take A Walk Down My Street – Bettye Crutcher 
17. Before The Honeymoon – Homer Banks 
18. Nobody But You – Mack Rice 
19. Hot line To Jesus – Mack Rice 
20. I Hear Footsteps (Coming Closer) – William Brown 
 
CD3: Stax Writers, Stax Releases (Part Three) 
1. I’ll Be The Other Woman – Shelbra Bennett 
2. We’ve Got Love On Our Side – Bettye Crutcher 
3. It’s So Wonderful – Frederick Knight 
4. That’s What Friends Are For – Mack Rice 
5. Sugar Daddy – Bettye Crutcher 
6. Woman To Woman – Henderson Thigpen 
7. So Glad To Have You – Bettye Crutcher 
8. Santa Claus Wants Some Lovin’ – Mack Rice 
9. Dy-No-Mite (Did You Saw My Love) – Mack Rice 
10. Your Love Is Amazin’ – Eddie Floyd 
11. Walk On To your New Love – Bettye Crutcher 
12. Something Ain’t Right – Mack Rice 
13. There Is A God – Bettye Crutcher 
14. Packed Up And Took My Mind – Denise LaSalle 
15. Don’t You Know That It’s All Right – Joe Shamwell & Eddie Floyd 
16. Who Made The Man – Mack Rice 
17. It Don’t Pay To Get Up In The Morning – Mack Rice 
 
CD4: Stax Writers, Non-Stax Releases 
1. Don’t Let The Love light Leave – Carla Thomas 
2. I’ve Got No Time To Lose – Deanie Parker 
3. A Woman’s Love – Carla Thomas 
4. 634-5789 (Soulsville, USA) – Eddie Floyd 
5. Linda Sue Dixon – Mack Rice 
6. Told You For The Last Time – Delaney Bramlett 
7. Let Me Know – Mack Rice 
8. Let Me Be Yours – Joe Shamwell 
9. We Can Love – Eddie Floyd 
10. Without You – Mack Rice 
11. Shouting Out Love – Veda Brown 
12. Take My Body – Bettye Crutcher 
13. I’ve Got A Feeling (We’ll Be Seeing Each Other Again) – Homer Banks 
14. I Could Never Be Satisfied – Mack Rice 
15. Everybody’s Hustling – Mack Rice 
16. Either You Love Me Or Leave Me – Homer Banks 
17. I’ve Never Been This Close To Jesus – Mack Rice 
18. Pussy Footing Around – Mack Rice 
19. This Time Yesterday – Mack Rice 
20. Are We Slipping Away – Mack Rice 
21. I Wanna Slow Dance Wit’cha – Frederick Knight 
22. What You Did To Me Last Night – Bettye Crutcher 
 
CD5: Uncut Songs (Part One) 
1. Got To Make You Mine – Eddie Floyd 
2. Come On Dance With Me – Rufus Thomas 
3. I Got To Go For That – Rufus Thomas 
4. Spin It – Deanie Parker 
5. Nobody Wants To Get Old – Deanie Parker & Mack Rice 
6. Such A Feeling – Eddie Floyd 
7. Never Say No To The One You Love – Eddie Floyd 
8. Looks Like Another Hot Summer – Steve Cropper & Eddie Floyd 
9. Give You All The Love I Got – Eddie Floyd 
10. It’s Up To You – Carla Thomas 
11. Let’s Be Sure – Carla Thomas 
12. Oo-we Baby What You Do To Me – Booker T. Jones 
13. Coming Together – Homer Banks 
14. It’s Over – Homer Banks 
15. Break Out (aka Bust Out) - Wendy Rene 
16. Walk On Back – Unknown 
17. Come On Down – Mack Rice 
18. Can’t Make Enough – William Bell 
19. Love Is You – Eddie Floyd 
20. Let’s Get Down To Business – Bettye Crutcher 
21. Stone For Stone – Henderson Thigpen 
22. I Won’t Do You No Dirt – William Bell 
23. Just too right To Be Wrong – Mack Rice 
24. Song #2 – The MG’s 
 
CD6: Uncut Songs (Part Two) 
1. Too Much Sugar For A Dime – Homer Banks 
2. Too Much Sugar For A Dime – Bettye Crutcher 
3. You Knock Me Out – Homer Banks 
4. I Should Have Changed My Ways – Jimmy Hughes 
Til You Been Loved By Me – Eddie Floyd 
5. Deaf And Dumb – Mack Rice 
6. It’s No Secret – William Bell 
7. Somebody’s Got You Baby – Marshall Jones 
8. Something Keeps Holding Me Back – Mack Rice 
9. Take It All Off – Bettye Crutcher 
10. Don’t You Know I’m All Alone – Eddie Floyd 
11. Sweet Dreams (I Had Of You) – Eddie Floyd 
12. Ain’t No Love Like My Baby’s Love – Bettye Crutcher 
13. Just The Way You Loved Me – Bettye Crutcher 
14. Glory Glory I Love Him – Eddie Floyd 
15. Stay With Me – Eddie Floyd 
16. Three Meals A Day – Mack Rice 
17. Everybody Is Talking Love – Bettye Crutcher 
18. Didn’t Love Straighten It Out – Homer Banks 
19. We Don’t Need Stone Walls – John KaSandra 
20. You’re Funny Boy – Carl Smith 
 
CD7: Uncut Songs (Part Three) 
1. Shadows On The Wall – Eddie Floyd 
2. Grandpa’s Will – Homer Banks 
3. Whatcha Gonna Do (When You Find The One) – Bettye Crutcher 
4. I Got To Keep On Taking Chances – Jimmy Hughes 
5. Thank You For Loving Me – William Bell 
6. Do Me Wrong – Eddie Floyd 
7. Put It To A Vote – Carl Smith & Marshall Jones 
8. Dammit – Eddie Floyd & Mack Rice 
9. The Yard Man – Bettye Crutcher 
10. Don’t Stay Gone Too Long – Bettye Crutcher 
11. How Can I Win Your Love – Eddie Floyd 
12. Every Now And Then – Mack Rice 
13. Somewhere In Somebody’s Heart – Willie Singleton 
14. Love Treaty – Willie Singleton 
15. Staying With My Man – Eddie Floyd 
16. Bread Winner – Mack Rice 
17. Got To Be Somebody For Me – Eddie Floyd 
18. Hometown Lover – Eddie Floyd 
19. Do You Want Me To Lie To You – Bettye Crutcher 
20. I Don’t Care Anymore – Shirley Brown 
21. I Like The Way You Groove Me – Frederick Knight 
 
Listen / Order
https://found.ee/writtenintheirsoul
 

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Wigan Casino - Its Influence, Its Legacy... A Panel Event at 'Museum of Wigan Life'

Details of an upcoming event being held on Sat 30th September 2023 at the Museum of Wigan Life.
Northern Soul and Wigan Casino: its influence, its legacy, and everything that followed.
Something a little different to the usual type of event, but it will be a great way to spend an afternoon. Plus there's a soul night a mile up the road in Pemberton if you fancy making a day / evening of it! 
 
Northern Soul and Wigan Casino: its influence, its legacy, and everything that followed.
Wigan Casino is arguably the best known and most talked about Northern Soul all-nighter. Whether you attended or not, the iconic venue has earned its place in Northern Soul history.
At this unique event, join original DJs Richard Searling (via video), Gary Rushbrook, and Ian Wills, along with highly respected stalwarts Tim Ashibende, and Tim Brown for a question-and-answer panel event that will discuss the part Wigan Casino played on the soul scene, the myths, the truths, as well as highlighting the venues that followed.
Chaired by Dr Paul Sadot, director of ‘Once Upon a Time in Wigan’ and advisor for the film ‘Northern Soul’, expect lively conversation, explosive stories, and an emotional look back at some of the amazing venues that we have been treated to over the last 50 years. We will look at the incredible records that were discovered, the DJs that played them, and the memories that were made.
When? Saturday 30th September, 3-4.30pm
Where? Museum of Wigan Life, Library Street, Wigan, WN1 1NU
What is the cost? Free
Do I need to book? Booking is advised, but on the day if places are available (this is not guaranteed)
How do I book? Via Eventbrite through the link below
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wigan-casino-its-influence-its-legacy-and-everything-that-followed-tickets-655753655837?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
By contacting the museum directly 01942 828128 or email wiganmuseum@wigan.gov.uk or you can drop me a pm via @Jumpinjoan
Source Event Guide link
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/events/event/76531-wigan-casino-its-influence-its-legacy-panel-event/
 
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Soul Up North #116 Summer Issue 2023 Out Now

Latest issue of 'Soul Up North ' fanzine is now available
Soul Up North #116 Summer Issue 2023 
Soul Up North #116
Issue Details

SOUL UP NORTH - issue 116
Contents...
GOOD TUNES & GREAT GROOVES
Dave Halsall
ISSUE CD TRACK LISTING – DAVE & WENDY’S CD
Dave Rimmer and Wendy Jones
FUNK IN YO’ FACE – RUFUS THOMAS - “AN OLD DOG WITH NEW TRICKS”
Howard Priestly
CARIB SOUL
Del Robinson
SOULFUL SEVENTIES SPINS aka ‘PLUMB’S PEACHES’
Steve Plumb
BUNNY AND HER BIG MUSICAL ASPIRATIONS
John Smith
AT LOAFERS WITH P.P. ARNOLD
Shirley Wood
COLLECTING BRITISH
Lord Snooty
STAFFORD REUNION ALL NIGHTER
Mark ‘Hitman’ Hanson
CHICAGO SOUL
Shane Cox
PICTURE ME GONE (BUT NOT FORGOTTEN) PT.4
Martin Scragg
THE LADIES CHOICE – COLLECTING RARE SOUL
Julie Molloy
HOT OFF THE VINYL PRESS
Howard E
SOUL SPOTLIGHT – OVER HERE – NOT OVER THERE
Steve Guarnori
SOUL IN PRINT – MAGAZINES & FANZINES (Part 18)
Iain McCartney
VINYL PRESS EXTRA
Howard E
‘BACKTRACKING’ ISSUE 77
Craig Buttler
MD RECORDS – THE STORY ONTINUES PT.4
Mark Anderson
FEET TO THE BEAT
Andy Bellwood / Geoff Green / Steve Guarnori
VINYL PRESS EXTRA
Howard E
SOUL IN A DIGITAL AGE
John Farrar
VIEW FROM THE APE HOUSE
Tim Brown
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 116 Summer Issue via Source Store
 

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The last allnight session at Nuneaton Coop Ballroom - Saturday August 19th

After careful consideration, the next August Allniter will be the last allniter at this great venue.
Saturday August 19th

The final allniter at the Nuneaton Coop til 6am.

13 years (2010 - 2023) as an allniter

Need to get on the case with some souvenirs

Have some ideas will keep you updated, will definitely be a final badge

We will return later in the year with some special nights til 3am but this is definitely the LAST allniter

Guests

Ian Dewhirst (frank at Wigan)
Kevin Johansen
Craig Patterson
Paul Donnelly

Plus the regular team

Mark Freeman
Michael Taylor
Nerrad Nikad daz dakin
Ian James 
Whether you went to 1 allniter or all of them - Mark says 'thanks for coming'
 
 
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Pre-Order: Neo Soul 45 - Aphrose - Good Love / YaYa - LRK RECORDS

Toronto-based Soul/R&B artist Aphrose is back and ready to release her soulful,long-anticipated single, "Good Love" from her upcoming 7" vinyl release on LRK Records.

A dreamy, evocative slow jam that is sure to make you feel like you've been transported back to the heyday of the 70s, "Good Love" features Aphrose's undeniable vocal prowess supported by layers of bass, drums, string synths,percussion, and luxurious vocal harmonies.Drawing inspiration from the late Teddy Pendergrass, early MJ, and the sounds of the 70s Soul era, Aphrose and her production team SafeSpaceship Music (Scott McCannell, Chino DeVilla & Ben Macdonald) crafted this deep-cut soul classic that drenches you in lush vocals and string synths, met by undulating bass and drum sounds.Aphrose was inspired to write about experiencing that "good love" that surpasses all barriers, even theself-sabotaging ones we put up to protect ourselves. "Good Love" also features Kyla Charter-one of Toronto's most brilliant artists- on background vocals,as well as Ben Macdonald on tenor saxophone, which is the cherry on top.

Yaya to be announced soon..
releases July 7, 2023
PRE-ORDER HERE: https://lrkrecords.bandcamp.com/album/good-love-2.

 
Reviews
A bridge between the golden age of soul and the sound of today…” - Wordplay Magazine (UK) Wordplay Magazine (UK)
“‘Good Love’ is the new neo soul single from Aphrose Low bpm, syncopated rhythm, discreet congas, a sax that enters at the end and recalls the tradition of smooth jazz. And above all, the voice of Canadian Aphrose.” - Adaja Inira Music Letter (Italy)
“Aphrose's stunning range spans the vocal stratosphere, with both lead and background performance having the power of the female giants of soul, showcasing her astonishing range and complete vocal control.” - Soul Collection (Italy) Soul Collection (Italy)
“Feeling like a warm embrace, this buttery-smooth R&B groove, with a gentle rhythm, mellow keys and honey-sweet vocals, is dipped in a bath of luscious musical magic” - Jansen’s Jamz Jansen’s Jamz
“Sometimes the biggest battles to fight in life are those that extend beyond the physical realm. Despite its intangibility, the invisible chains can sometimes be the ones that are the most binding. Toronto’s Aphrose offers an enlightening perspective on confronting those very chains with an attitude of victory.” - Celeste Danielle Earmilk
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Out Today - Ten-63 - You and Me / Sat We'll Stay - Izipho

Due out today the latest 45 from Izipho
Ten-63 - You and Me / Sat We'll Stay - Izipho
Label details follow below
Legendary Memphis soul brothers William, Bertram and Randy Brown released an album under the group name TEN-63 entitled FACING THE MUSIC, it was published in 2009, but recorded sometime earlier. YOU AND ME was played out and initially covered up by Mike Ward circa 1989/90 receiving cult status.
YOU AND ME and our pick for the flip SAY WE’LL STAY are beautifully constructed songs with each of the Brown brothers serving up a solo part, it cannot be denied their contrasting vocal styles and harmonies are supreme in the extreme!
The Browns’ contribution to the Memphis music scene is etched in history. William, who sadly passed away in 2015 was a member of The Mad Lads. Randy and Bertram were members of The Newcomers, Bertram went on to be a part of soul funk group Kwick and of course Randy had a glittering solo career with LPs on Parachute, Chocolate City and Stax as well as numerous singles; he is regarded by many as being one of the finest vocalists of his genre.
If you buy one IZIPHO record this year, please consider this one and support our musical heroes Randy and Bertram.
Purchase options
https://www.iziphosoul.com/ten-63---you-and-me--say-well-stay-out-on-9-june-175-p.asp
 
 
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Northern Soul Connections #33 - The Invaders

The latest Northern Connections episode, it's #33 in this long running series from Kenb
Northern Soul Connections #33 - The lnvaders / E.Lampkins
Figuring out the participants of, and then 'attaching' them to, Earth Record Co F/W 18740 A-B has been a tricky business!
The result has mainly fallen to investigating a mash-up of USA geography, people time & place, and combining it with some intuitive wild ass guesswork.
There was a number of differing Louisiana 'Invaders' (plus at least 15 "Invaders" bands on 45Cat.com) around at the time including a five member 9th graders rock group, aged 14 to 15 yrs old that i've rejected as candidates. Whether The Invaders individually named below came out of the Bethany Baptist Church Invaders is hard to say. So as much as it makes sense to me, the findings are inconclusive as to whether those written about (here) are the participants on 'Music Turn Me Loose /The Theme'.
You decide...
 

Site info
You can check out all Kens other quality 32 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
 
 
 

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Pre-order: Summer Soul Bundle 2023 Numero

Upcoming 45 releases from Numero, details follow below
Presenting our 2nd batch of soulful 45s now bundled up and ready for your platters. A couple of lesser known grails from Minneapolis combined with one of our most requested 45s. Available in black vinyl too.
 
The Ponderosa Twins Plus 1 - Bound 7"
An American soul vocal group that would go on to shape the sound of pop music much farther beyond their imaginations, Numero is proud to present the first official American 45' repressing of the original 1971 release of Bound b/w I Remember You.
 
 
Michael Dixon & Joy -You're Everything 7"
Former Mind & Matter bandmates James "Jimmy Jam" Harris and Michael Dixon teamed up for 1978’s gospel-boogie banger "You're All I Need" b/w "You're Everything" on the private Mad label.
 
Lucky Rosenbloom - Keep Your Faith In God 7"
In a club scene saturated with the Minneapolis sound, Lucky Rosenbloom was searching for something different. Using Korg and Moog synths, Steinway Concert Piano and a Boss DR-110 Dr. Rhythm, he created his own funky fusion sound to spread the word of God to the mainstream. Recorded at Minneapolis’s Custom Record Studios he cut 200 copies of this elusive 45 of which only a few known copies exist. The record was promoted on his cable access TV show “Lucky Mania TV” where he encouraged kids to say no to drugs and take their vitamins.
Kick off the summer season with this Summer Soul bundle featuring 7" single gems from Ponderosa Twins Plus One, Michael Dixon & J.O.Y., and Lucky Rosenbloom. Available in black or color vinyl.
Pre-order: This item is on pre-order and expected to ship in late June.
https://numerogroup.com/products/2023-summer-soul-bundle
 

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The Gabriels - Tour Dates Europe Uk and USA - June to August 2023

A quick heads up on the upcoming 'The Gabriels' tour dates as at 03 June 2023 
Including Uk, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, France, USA, Canada
Various festivals and one night shows     Clipped version follows, full events info via The Gabriels Offical Website

https://www.gabrielsofficial.com/ 08 Jun 2023 - 10 Jun 2023
Primavera Pack 2023
Ciudad del Rock
Arganda del Rey, Spain

08 Jun 2023 - 11 Jun 2023
Primavera Sound Festival 2023
Ciudad del Rock
Arganda del Rey, Spain

21 Jun2023 - 25 Jun2023
Glastonbury Festival 2023
Worthy Farm
Pilton, UK

22 Jun 2023 - 03 Jul 2023
On The Mount At Wasing 2023
Wasing Park
Wasing, UK

29 Jun 2023 - 02 Jul 2023
Rock Werchter 2023
Festivalpark Werchter
Rotselaar, Belgium

30 Jun 2023 - 02 Jul 2023
Love Supreme Festival 2023
Glynde Place
Lewes, UK

30 Jun 2023 - 15 Jul 2023
Montreux Jazz Festival 2023
Montreux Jazz Festival
Montreux, Switzerland

04 Jul 2023
Trinity Centre
Bristol, UK

07 Jul 2023
Somerset House
London, UK

09 Jul 2023
NN North Sea Jazz Festival - Zondag 2023
Rotterdam Ahoy
Rotterdam, Netherlands
16 Jul 2023
hmv Empire
Coventry, UK

18 Jul 2023
NICE JAZZ FESTIVAL PASS 2023
Place Massena - Jardin Albert 1er
Nice, France

27 Jul 2023
Webster Hall
New York (NYC), NY, US

04 Aug 2023
Osheaga Jour 1 2023
Montreal, QC, Canada

11 Aug 2023 - 13 Aug 2023
Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival 2023
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco, CA, US

12 Aug 2023
The Ford
Los Angeles (LA), CA, US
25 Aug 2023
Union Chapel
London, UK

Clipped version, full events info via The Gabriels Offical Website
https://www.gabrielsofficial.com/
 
 
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Out Now - Last Bastion Records - Monica Rocha - The Chicano EP

Last Bastion Records have just passed on the word that this fine Ep is now in stock (and no longer a pre release order ).
The early bird discounted price (£13.99) however remains for two weeks until 16th June , thereafter any remaining stock retails at £15.99. 
Monica Rocha ft. Malik Malo - a three track Chicano Soul /Lowrider 7" EP playing at 45
Available right now via Detour Records Store and other stockists
 https://detourrecords.co.uk/epages/es785745.sf/en_GB/?ObjectID=42670161 
Previous news article
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/articles/pre-orders/pre-order-monica-rocha-the-chicano-ep-last-bastion-records-r4867/
 
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Out Today - Carmy Love - I Just Came To Dance - Big AC Records

Latest 45 from Big AC Records is launched today ( 2nd June 2023)
 Carmy Love - I Just Came To Dance - Big AC Records - BIGAC025
Big Ac Records release notes follow below.
London Soul sensation, Carmy Love's brand new 45 is out now!  Played by BBC's Craig Charles, Huey Morgan and Gary Crowley.
‘I Just Came To Dance’ is a joyous, uplifting ode to the weekend. Carmy oozes attitude throughout her performance with an unapologetic lyric proclaiming nothing and nobody will get between her and what she wants: “I came to groove with whoever, not looking for romance”
The track went down a storm during Carmy’s live performances as part of the Big AC Records Soul revue tour in late 2022 and was then premiered on Craig Charles’ 2023 preview show in January.
https://www.bigacrecords.com/
Format - 7” single with full colour picture sleeve
A Side - I Just Came To Dance
B Side - I Just Came To Dance (Smoove Nu-Disco Remix)
 
Plus
See Carmy Love’s first ever headline show at The Water Rats in Central London on 5th June 2023!
Tickets from https://skiddle.com/e/36324262
Available now from Big AC Records
https://www.bigacrecords.com/
and online soul stockists including our very own store 
 
 




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Napoleon Demps - Remedy - Sweet Soul From Flint, Michigan

Napoleon Demps - Remedy - Sweet Soul From Flint, Michigan
TITLE / ARTIST: Remedy - Napoleon Demps

LABEL: Industry Music Group

CATALOG NUMBER: IMG-1023

GENRE: R&B/Soul, Low-rider Oldies, Souldies, Flint, Michigan
Flint, Michigan, a majority Black town just 66 miles northwest of Motown, caught attention in 2014 for its water lead contamination crisis being neglected by city and state officials. But out of challenging circumstances, arises the "remedy"!

Today's Southern Soul, is a distinct modern take on R&B embraced by grown and sexy folks from the Black community in the Deep South. Although Northern boy Napoleon, didn’t quite get the best of reviews from Daddy B Nice's SouthernSoulRNB.com for his Southern Soul with a Twist Vol. 2 Compilation (2017). But just as Napoleon said when he responded in a letter to Daddy B Nice, I too "must respectfully disagree". His titles "What Don’t Kill Me", "Get Together One More Time", and "Real Love" embody authenticity of the Soul expression.

Napoleon Demps quietly released a Funk title for Daptone Records titled, "Norma Jean" during the pandemic (2020) but remained on the shelf during the exploding Soul scene catapulted by the Raza.

Now cutting records for IMG, Soul brotha Napoleon Demps can now be embraced by a larger than life audience that is is obsessed with heart felt Soul ballads while supported by killer production the Raza and record collectors everywhere desire!

"Remedy" is a firme rola accompanied by a music video about gaming a female that's stuck with a man that, "won't treat you right, he wanna fuss and fight🤬, he makes you cry😢, baby that ain't right, you sit by your phone📞, but you're still alone, your heart❤️ needs a new home... you know I got the remedy!🌹😇"

And let's just say, as far as the new thriving scene of rolas pressed on wax is concerned, Mr. Demp's first name reigns true! Shaoooooh!

A: Click Here to Listen!
 
 


 

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Pre-order: The Sextones - Without You / Love Can't Be Borrowed - Record Kicks

The Sextones new 45 produced by Kelly Finnigan
The Sextones - Without You / Love Can't Be Borrowed - Record Kicks
Record Kicks presents a new 45 vinyl release from US soul combo The Sextones, featuring two singles from their upcoming new album produced by Monophonics' frontman Kelly Finnigan.
Shipping out on or around June 16, 2023
Edition of 500  61 remaining
Without You / Love Can't Be Borrowed by The Sextones
The Sextones return with a new 7" release, featuring singles from the band's highly-anticipated LP, Love Can't Be Borrowed. The new 45 "Without You" / "Love Can't Be Borrowed" is limited to 500 copies worldwide and it will hit the streets on June 16th, while the album, produced by Monophonics frontman Kelly Finnigan, will be available on September 29th on LP, CD and digital format via Milan-based label Record Kicks.
"Without You", on side A of the new 45, is an uptempo burner, showcasing playful call-and-response vocals, xylophone and horns over an unapologetically locked-in rhythm section, while on the flip side we find the album's namesake "Love Can't Be Borrowed", which brings the mid-tempo soul magic and speaks to the moral expectations of a rocky relationship.
Friends since childhood, The Sextones are Mark Sexton (guitar, vocals), Alexander Korostinsky (bass), Daniel Weiss (drums), and Christopher Sexton (piano). Having known each other for so long, their musical chemistry is effortless and forms the foundation of the band's longevity and creative workflow. Despite their bond, each member has been able to channel their creativity into other acclaimed groups—Alexander and Mark with their cinematic-soul project Whatitdo Archive Group, whose acclaimed debut LP The Black Stone Affair was released on Record Kicks in 2021, and Daniel with the soul/jazz group Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio (Colemine Records). Flexing their creative muscle individually has only strengthened The Sextones' collective songwriting ability and heralds their formidable return to the spotlight. With their recent signing to Record Kicks, the self-made heroes of soul begin a new chapter in their sonic journey, ready to scale new heights and plumb deep emotional depths in service of the genre they love.
 
 
 
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Pre-order: Soul4real New 45 Releases - Aretha Franklin & Percy Sledge

Pre-order now for 15th June:
 
𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗛𝗔 𝗙𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗞𝗟𝗜𝗡 (S4R29)
So Soon / It Was You
𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗬 𝗦𝗟𝗘𝗗𝗚𝗘 (S4R30)
Baby, Baby, Baby / You Can Always Get It Where You Got It / Same Old Loverman
https://soul4real.es
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𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗛𝗔 𝗙𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗞𝗟𝗜𝗡 (S4R29)
So Soon / It Was You
Whenever the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, covered another artist's song, she had an uncanny knack of making it her own. The two tracks presented here are no exceptions.
Released for the first time on CD in 2007, the brisk Motown-esque “So Soon” penned by Van McCoy (and officially recorded by Donnie Elbert), and James Brown's down-tempo “It Was You” were recorded in 1967 as part of the Atlantic New York sessions which spawned Aretha's second album for the label 'Aretha Arrives'. For some inexplicable reason, they were left in the can.
Featured musicians include such Muscle Shoals luminaries as Jimmy Johnson (guitar), Spooner Oldham (organ) and Roger Hawkins (drums). Aretha's sisters Carolyn and Erma provide sterling backup vocals, especially prevalent on the driving “So Soon” whilst horns punctuate the stark, declarative “It Was You”, as does Aretha's strident piano chords.
Two outstanding and contrasting outtakes that rightly belong on a single 7" format.
𝗥𝗮𝘆 𝗘𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀
 
 
 
𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗬 𝗦𝗟𝗘𝗗𝗚𝗘 (S4R30)
Baby, Baby, Baby / You Can Always Get It Where You Got It / Same Old Loverman
Percy Sledge’s 1966 worldwide smash “When A Man Loves A Woman” did more to internationally establish southern soul than any record up to that time. The man from Leighton, Alabama subsequently became one of Atlantic’s biggest artists, charting 11 R&B/Pop hits in three years.
Nevertheless, as the 60s drew to a close, Atlantic’s interest in Percy inexplicably dwindled. Very few masters that his producer Quin Ivy sent from Sheffield, Alabama to New York saw contemporaneous release, although some eventually appeared in countries like South Africa, where Percy was revered.
The tracks on this exceptional ‘maxi single’ waited till 2010 to debut digitally. Percy’s terrific take on Aretha’s “Baby, Baby, Baby” dates from August 1969, the others from his penultimate session for Atlantic. Great songs too from Swamp Dogg and the late Gordon Lightfoot; either of which could have given Percy a hit in 1972.
We’ll never know why they weren’t issued then - but let’s be grateful to Soul4Real for making them available on vinyl now…
𝗧𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲
 
 
 
 








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