Source Magazine - Soul Music News & Articles

A recent announcement of changes to the long running weekender, a brief grab below from the 6Ts Rhythm and Soul Society Website follows

6ts Weekenders, but not as you know it

6TS Weekenders have been sold to Soul Partners aka Phil Dick and Neil Rushton.
After 25 years of blind panic and last minute fixes, I’ve decided to fully retire from organising the weekender, but will continue to DJ and aim to whoop it up a tad more. Phil and Neil will run everything though I will help them in the transition. I will be involved for at least three more years by which time most of us will be ga-ga anyway. 2019 will be remarkably like the others except better run and I’ll smile more.
Phil & Neil recently made this announcement:

“Carolyn Crawford and fellow Detroiter Willie Jones have been announced as the headline acts for the 2019 6T’s Cleethorpes Rare & Modern Soul Weekender.
The event takes place over the weekend of June 7th to 9th 2019 at The Beachcomber Holiday Park.
Carolyn is one of the few artists to have recorded for both Tamla Motown and Philadelphia International, was a member of Chapter 8, and her amazing vocals on Hamilton Bohannon’s “Let’s Start The Dance” have made it one of dance music’s most iconic....
Full article and more information via
http://6ts.info/news/2017-cleggy.html

By Mike in News Archives · October 28, 20186 yr

The website Cleveland.com features an interesting interview with Wesley Bright, whose recent output with 'The Honeytones' has been raising some ears...

Akron's sweet, honeymaking King of Soul: Wesley Bright talks about new music and his new band the Honeytones: Cleveland Sessions By Anne Nickoloff, cleveland.com

First, he led Wesley Bright & the Hi-Lites to prominence with his dance-filled, energetic concerts that first kicked off in 2012. Now, he fronts Wesley Bright & the Honeytones, focused on creating looser-sounding music.
Last Friday, Oct. 19, the Honeytones released their debut single on Colemine Records, an Ohio-based label that's keeping soul and funk music vibrantly alive. The single includes two songs, "Happiness" and "You Don't Want Me," and it's just the start of what Bright says will be a fruitful partnership with...

Can read the full interview via
https://www.cleveland.com/expo/life-and-culture/erry-2018/10/24e693b8d35634/akrons-sweet-honeymaking-king.html

By Mike in News Archives · October 26, 20186 yr

Jerome from Still Music passed on some upcoming release news, here you go...

We’re proudly reissuing the entire catalog of the fantastic 9th Creation, one of the best funk, soul, disco and boogie outlet to ever come out of Stockon, CA (and a huge influence on LA Rap and beyond).
This series is full of classic West Coast original funk, soul, gospel, disco sprinkled by some insanely rare and excellent boogie and modern soul releases.
All titles have been remastered and will be released with their original sleeves + labels, on vinyl, cd and digital and will be released on Past Due Records.
Release date is 11/30/2018 worldwide.
Part 2 will be an unreleased album circa 1980-81 w/ a full story Jacob Arnold and many pictures.
Jerome - Still Music Chicago.

9th Creation - Bubble Gum LP
Bubble Gum is 9th Creation’s first album. Originally scheduled to be released on Bill Wither’s Sussex label it was released on PYE in Europe and self released on Ritetrack in the US after Sussex went under. Bubble Gum is a classic funk and soul album known to many as a treasure trove for beats and breaks. We just love it as it is…
9th Creation - Reaching For The Top LP
Second masterpiece from 9th Creation, “Reaching for the top” was initially released on Prelude records in 1977. A huge step up from “Bubble Gum”, this album dives into disco, funk and gospel funk. Another classic, reissued for the first time ever.
9th Creation - Superheroes LP
After 9th Creation’s departure from Prelude (due to a lack of promotional support). J.D. Burrise brought the band back in the studio for a self produced and released album under his own outlet Burrise Way Productions. “Superheroes” shows the band reaching maturity in their heavy soul, funk and disco sounds. A monster album reissued for the first time!
9th Creation - Mellow Music 7”
“Mellow Music” is the most sought after 7” from 9th Creation. This single marks the band’s new direction and was announcing an album that remained unreleased (more on that later). This single is a boogie funk gem and both tracks are pure monsters of heavy bass, synth, horns and massive vocals. A must have that’s been known to be traded for well over $1000 in the collectors market.
9th Creation - Love Crime (mIni LP)
“Love Crime” is a unicorn. As rare as “Mellow Music”, this mini LP is the absolute holy grail for West Coast boogie funk lovers. It is the final release from the band 18 years after their inception. 4 tracks of absolute bliss and the final attempt for 9th Creation to finally make it in the mainstream. Originals of this 12” have sold for silly money for a while ….

By Mike in News Archives · October 21, 20186 yr

Chicago, the Windy City. Another city with its own sound. Back in the Sixties you could spot which city records were made in by the sound. The writing, production, and arrangements, and of course the musicians, all contributed to that sound. Of course it was partly because the same people in each city tended to play on records for lots of labels, and the same guys in each city owned lots of little independent labels as well. So this book is about that distinctive Chicago sound. For many years the dominate group of labels in Chicago were those owned by the Chess Brothers. From early Blues through R & B, to the heyday of the labels in the Sixties. But as with all the other cities, whilst Chess / Cadet / Argo were the main players, there were lots of other, equally as good, labels, and Okeh ran them a close second, producing some wonderful Soul music.
Orders taken now: £17.00 for each book, with free postage in the UK
PM me to get Payment details. @Dave Rimmer
The book is also available on Amazon UK, Amazon US, and all the other European sites. It's still cheaper for UK buyers to buy from me because Amazon will charge you £2.99 postage, and I'm selling at a pound less than Amazon, but for my European, and American friends it will be cheaper to buy from Amazon.
And of course at Venues all over the UK.

By Dave Rimmer in News Archives · October 17, 20186 yr

My My My Baby - Thee Baby Cuffs - Stylart

Here's the latest single from Timmion Records and yep it's a good one.
Listen and read below

My My My Baby by Thee Baby Cuffs
google play
Company Score

The next instalment in Cold Diamond & Mink's soul investigations introduces a three-part harmony group from California. "My My My Baby" is a smoking hot group harmony groover that should drop a few jaws at your next dj set.

Thee Baby Cuffs was born out of love for soul music and Chicano culture. Their first 45 "Where Did Our Pride Go", came out in 2017 on the Raza del Soul label, covering an unsung early 70's Larry Saunders production. "My My My Baby" continues on the same lane of midtempo soul over funky drums and soulful horn lines. The lyric is your middle of the road love song material, but the group harmony lifts it right off the ground like it's meant to happen in this kind of music.

Get a few copies and rock the instrumental on the B-side before dropping the vocal, if you feel like it. Soul music that's this potent is better enjoyed in excess.

Produced by Cold Diamond & Mink released October 12, 2018

https://timmionrecords.bandcamp.com/album/my-my-my-baby
Distributed by Daptone Records in North America, and Kudos Records in the rest of the Globe!
Timmion Records, located in Helsinki, Finland, is an independent music enterprise, which is fueled with an uniquely understated passion for raw soul and funk music.

By Mike in News Archives · October 14, 20186 yr

This 2013 book recently showed up in the comments on a recent article, titled 'Girl Groups: Fabulous Females Who Rocked the World' a follow-on visit found that the kindle version is currently available at £3.83, which could be of interest to those who regularly enjoy going beyond the vinyl
With over 600 pages and a fair few photos, at first glance it seems this book maybe a useful/cheap add to your back pocket library
Can check out the preview below to see what's on offer...

By Mike in News Archives · October 12, 20186 yr

Mod Jazz Rides Again - Various Artists (Mod Jazz Series) CDKEND 479

Listen

Release Notes Preview
The sharpest cuts for the keenest feet.
So “Mod Jazz” rides again does it? Well, if it does it will be on a pristine 1960 Vespa GS, very pure, with no gaudy additions, looking as sharp as it did when it came off the production line. It’s an early summer night, so as you ride between café and bar you can be observed in your midnight blue lightweight mohair. A quick espresso and off you go to the next spot, where the music that soundtracks the night is just kicking off. That is the essence of mod jazz and listening to this compilation will put you there.
As ever we provide a mix of known and unknown names, with records that would cost a small fortune, and others you could buy quite easily now you know what they are. Take Sammy Davis Jr and his take on the Tony Hatch song ‘I Know A Place’. The album it springs from is easy to find, but who would think to check out such an unpromising proposition. Yet Buddy Rich gets the party swinging and Sammy drags you along; who wouldn’t go there. It’s a similar vibe on Jimmy Witherspoon’s ‘Hey, Mrs Jones’ – big band brassiness and hip sangfroid from the singer. Nina Simone is even hipper with her Ray Charles answer-record ‘Come On Back, Jack’ – pure...
More release notes from Dean Rudland aka @Dean Rudland via the below link
https://acerecords.co.uk/mod-jazz-rides-again

Tracks
1. Popa Nickel - The Tempo Rhythms
2. Hey Mrs. Jones - Jimmy Witherspoon
3. The Bold - Russell Evans & The Nite Hawks
4. Shanks & Grits - Ray Shanklin
5. Hot Tamale Man - Harold Betters
6. Sherry's Party - Ray Johnson
7. I Know a Place - Sammy Davis Jr. & Buddy Rich
8. Sha-bazz Pts. I & II (Edits) - The Rhonda Scott Trio
9. Fat Man - Montego Joe
10. Pluckin' - Jimmy Mayes & the Soul Breed
11. I'm a Dues Payin' Man - Otis Spann
12. Do the Thing - Gate Wesley
13. East 24th Avenue - Billy Graham & the Escalators
14. Come On Back Jack - Nina Simone
15. Sticks and Stones - Johnny 'Hammond' Smith
16. Hi Heel Sneakers - Jackie Ivory Trio
17. Shake It Baby - T-Bone Walker
18. Spoonful - Playboy Five
19. Empire City - Gene Walker
20. I've Got My Walkin' Papers - Clarence Daniels & Obie Jessie
21. Pushin' the Button of the Soul - Hank Jacobs
22. Timber Pt. II - Candy Phillips
23. Out House - Eddie Bridges & His Lowriders
24. What Is Love - Bobby Jenkins Quartet

By Mike in News Archives · October 10, 20186 yr

MD records is the brainchild of Mark Anderson and myself, Des Parker to put out limited issues of previously unissued Soul gems. We really want the releases to speak for themselves, no gimmicks or nonsense - All priced at £10 each (Postage £2.50 first class recorded), all available through ourselves on this site ( I'm SOUL INC @SOUL INC in case you didn't know)
Anyhow the first release is
Ronnie Walker - Can You Love A Poor Boy/Now I Cry
The topside was recorded in 1973, when Ronnie was approached by WDAS DJ Harvey Holiday who had the idea to get Ronnie to record a version of "Can You Love A Poor Boy" which never saw a release. The flip "Now I Cry" was recorded on 17th October 1967 at the same session where "You're The One" and "Thanks To You", but was not released ………………………...until now!!
Thanks to Ronnie Walker and Dave Louis of Funkadelphia records for the help, anyhow let Ronnie introduce the tracks

MD101-A-Ronnie-Walker-Can-you-love-a-poor-boy-Radio-intro.mp3
Your browser does not support the audio element

MD101-B-Ronnie-Walker-Now-I-cry-Radio-edit.mp3
Your browser does not support the audio element

Ordering details
PayPal can be done via lotusexcel@icloud.com.
If using PayPal it’s friends and family at cost or goods and services with charges picked up by buyer- it’s around 5% uplift from experience.
EG 1 single plus postage would be £13.16 including PayPal charges. £10 per single and £2.50 uk first class recorded post.
Can get a price for other amounts/ countries. I can be contacted on here via pm to @hold tight
Or emails to enquiryMDrecords@outlook.com

By Md Records in News Archives · October 9, 20186 yr

Northern Connections #17 - It’s October. Spooky goings on, as we approach Halloween.
Another Witch uncovered? The double life of the Warlock?
Maybe, maybe not. Judge for yourself.

connections

By Kenb in Articles · October 8, 20186 yr

Press Release: The Internationals   “Beautiful Philosophy/Too Sweet To Be Lonely” SJ1013
Release Date: Monday 15th October 2018
Listen whilst you read:
Your browser does not support the audio element
The Internationals - SJ1013 Promo.mp3

Legendary songwriting siblings Richard and Robert Poindexter often during the 1960’s frequented the CBS Building at 1697 Broadway and 53rdSt (formerly known as the Ed Sullivan Building). On several of their visits they noticed a young man by the name of James “B.J.” Barnes, using one of the building’s many rehearsal rooms. Eventually the Poindexter’s  invited B.J’  to partake in one of their open rehearsals. Asked to give their honest opinion regarding his voice, although they both liked him the brothers felt he didn’t have a strong enough voice to be a solo performer and recommended that he join or became a group. The very next day B.J returned with two other singers by the names of Randy and Tony, again the Poindexter’s liked what they heard but felt potentially this new ensemble still needed a fourth member, this situation was rectified with the addition of Douglas “Smokey” Scott the groups eventually lead singer.

An initial recording session for this as yet un- named group lead to the recording of three unrehearsed songs “Give A Damn”, “Push Button Love” and “Beautiful Philosophy (Of Love)” with Robert Poindexter’s wife Jackie Members contributing to the songwriting credits.  With the group taking the name of ‘The Internationals’ they released their first single on the D’ar Recording Company label during 1969 “Give A Damn/Push Button Love” (D’ar 102) followed later in the same year with their second release “Too Sweet To Be Lonely/Beautiful Philosophy” (D’ar 105).  The lead track for this second 45 release a further Poindexter’s composition which had been previously recorded on The O’Jay’s as part of their 1968 Bell records “Back On Top” album project and also by a songwriting colleague of the Poindexter’s Ray Lewis (D’ar 101). The D’ar label was owned by Jeff Moore and a silent partner, with Moore overseeing the day to day running of the company.

The Internationals later broke up with Randy and Tony leaving the group, leaving “B.J.” and “Smokey”, who with the addition of Charles Stodghill and with Richard Poindexter briefly filling in as a vocalist, became the hit group The Persuaders.

Richard Poindexter although a reluctant singer, did sing on both sides of The Persuaders 1971 million seller “Thin Line Between Love &Hate/Thigh Spy” as well as a third song “You Musta Put Something In Your Love” before returning to his preferred position as a songwriter/producer upon the arrival of a later  new group member Willie Holland. Holland’s vocals would then on feature on the remaining tracks from the groups 1972 “Thin Line Between Love & Hate” (Win Or Lose Productions) album. Today The Internationals second 45 is a highly regarded and sort after example of the genre of Soul known as ‘Crossover’.

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 direct @ http://www.souljunctionrecords.co.uk/SJ1013.html or the usual stockists.

By Chalky in News Archives · October 7, 20186 yr

New Material Recorded on 7" Vinyl singles by Yvonne Vernee of the Motown vocal group The Elgins, available now for Pre-Order
Unheard Northern Soul Music By The Late Tony "The Entertainer" Clarke Completed For Release

As a songwriter and recording artist for multiple record labels throughout the 60s, singer Tony Clarke scored a Top 40 hit of his own with "The Entertainer" on Chess Records. As a composer he wrote songs for artists including Etta James, David Ruffin, and Aretha Franklin. His work is renowned in England as a part of the Northern Soul scene with his own hit song "Landslide," and compositions for Buddy Smith, The Fabulous Peps, The Vibrations and more. After his musical success, Chess Records gave him control of his own Record Label Imprint, Brute Records. Now, under the direction of his son Geno Clarke, the first releases on Brute Records in 50 years are announced featuring never before heard lyrics written by Tony Clarke before his passing.

Additionally, new Tony Clarke lyrics were merged with Yvonne Vernee's original hit "Just Like You Did Me," resulting in the lively song "You Can Do It." The energy of the original 1960s recording was recaptured with the aid of Drew Schultz & The Broken Habits (Schultz, Carlton Washington, Matt Ryan, Mike Harrison, & Trish Shandor), recorded in Schultz's Detroit studio. This new recording brings a fresh vocal and lyric to a familiar Northern Soul sound. In addition to this renewed take on the classic, a re-recording of "Just Like You Did Me" sees Yvonne Vernee sounding as powerful and energetic as she did 50 years ago.

Special edition original pressings of only 300 copies are currently available for pre-order. This package includes both 45rpm 7" vinyl singles ("My First Love" b/w "You Can Do It" in addition to "Just Like You Did Me" b/w Instrumental), plus reproductions of Tony Clarke's handwritten lyrics for these new songs. The initial 300 copies of the package are signed by Geno Clarke, Yvonne Vernee, and Drew Schultz.
The singles will be officially released on Wed. October 24th, 2018 in conjunction with the Detroit A-Go-Go Festival, but pre-orders can be placed today at https://dsdrums.com/Contact
Drew Schultz

By Mike in News Archives · October 4, 20186 yr

Our regular dynamic list of completed soul 45 auctions
September 2018 being the month this time around...

Soul Record Auctions - Recent Completed Soul Auctions [sorted by value]
Crossover Soul - United Sounds - It S All Over Baby -.. $5532.00 ended 23 Sep Johnny King Fatback Band Jkb Unreleased Disco Soul .. $2813.00 ended 24 Sep 60s R B Soul Glen Miller Where Is Love Mega Uk Doctor B.. $2488.65 ended 19 Sep De-lites - Lover - Cuppy - Mp3 $2425.00 ended 16 Sep Martin Siegel-i Want You So Bad Acetate Ultra 45- Vg .. $2358.00 ended 09 Sep Funk Fred Williams Solo Tell Her The Dance Got Old $2358.00 ended 26 Sep Joe Jama My Life On Optimum Chicano Original Grail H.. $2325.00 ended 16 Sep Bobby Kline Killer Say Something Nice To Me Mb 45-100.. $2314.00 ended 08 Sep Chuck Collins-your Heart Wasn T In It-dot 16859-rare No.. $2181.00 ended 16 Sep Crossover Soul Funk - Billy Byrd - Lost In The Crowd Si.. $2050.00 ended 16 Sep Bill Bush I M Waiting Ronn Original 67 Nice Hear $2024.00 ended 30 Sep 64 Detroit Northern R B Al Gardner I M Movin On I Ll G.. $1913.88 ended 06 Sep R B Soul Mod - Priscilla Bowman - Sugar Daddy - Falco.. $1612.89 ended 10 Sep Modern Soul Disco - Dan Greer - Love Is The Message - B.. $1611.00 ended 16 Sep Bob Fred - I Ll Be On My Way - Big Mack - Mp3 - $1610.00 ended 16 Sep Kenny Gamble - The Jokes On You - Arctic - Mp3 $1525.00 ended 23 Sep Johnny Honeycutt - I M Coming Over - Triode - Mp3 - $1392.89 ended 23 Sep Beatles Lp Bundle- Yesterday Today St2553 Abbey Road .. $1314.00 ended 25 Sep Ray Pollard - This Time I M Gonna Be True - Shrine - Mp3 $1225.00 ended 23 Sep Doni Burdick - Bari Track Bw I Have Faith In You - Sir .. $1149.18 ended 01 Sep Gene Toones - What More Do You Want - Simco - Mp3 $1136.00 ended 16 Sep Jackey Beavers I Need My Baby Original 1967 Revilot M.. $1115.00 ended 10 Sep Reggie Alexander-it S Better My Confession On Boss No.. $1104.99 ended 09 Sep Cynthia Sheeler-i Ll Cry Over You-jb S 2605-very Soul 1975 $1085.00 ended 09 Sep Herb Ward - Strange Change - Argo - Vg Mp3 $1082.00 ended 16 Sep Constellations I Don T Know About You Gemini Star Hear $1081.09 ended 02 Sep Joe Bataan-latin Soul Square Dance Call Me On Fania La.. $1025.00 ended 09 Sep Sequins - Try My Love - The Detroit Sound - Mp3 - $1025.00 ended 23 Sep Arawak- Accadde A Squirrel Original Top Copy Top Jaz.. $1000.00 ended 30 Sep 1969 Funk Killer 7 Lil Buck Top Cats Cat Scre.. $999.99 ended 30 Sep Hot Chocolate S T Private Soul Funk Lp Co Co Clevelan.. $960.00 ended 24 Sep Tobi Legend - Time Will Pass You By Original Demo $941.78 ended 02 Sep Johnny Caswell You Don T Love Me Anymore I O U Orig.. $911.76 ended 08 Sep Turley Richards I Feel All Right I Can T Get Back Home .. $910.50 ended 11 Sep Ernest Mosley-stubborn Heart Keep On Loving Me On La-c.. $910.00 ended 09 Sep Soul - Mr Clean And The Soul Inc - Radio City Records.. $901.88 ended 24 Sep
Don't forget can keep up to date with eBay going on via our daily eBay Soul Enders Newsletter - an email newsletter highlighting the next 24 hour most interesting ending eBay auctions.
Check it out via https://www.soul-source.co.uk/newsletters/

By Mike in News Archives · October 2, 20186 yr

Following on from the Graham Warr thread, I figured that this is the time to start collating some of those UNBELIEVABLE U.S. Northern finds. Or unbelievable disappointments too.
From experience, it's quite often the unexpected ones which turn out to be killers!
So here's an example from me, just to kick things off....
In 1988 I was stuck in a pretty boring job in between my more exciting jobs when I got a phone call from my ex boss who used to own the Warehouse in Leeds. He'd recently moved out to Denver, Colorado and was thinking about opening a club out there, so he invited me over for 10 days and offered to send the plane tickets!
Which was perfect! Anything to get out of the MCPS in Streatham which was slowly killing me.....
Also, at the back of my mind, I figured that Denver is in the middle of nowhere so the chances of any Northern collectors actually CHOOSING to go to Denver or even Colorado was remote - they'd have to go roughly 1000 miles from anywhere else to the middle of cowboy country to look for Northern. Unlikely.....
So I got there, got settled in at my bosses pad and then began a week of trawling every store in Denver whilst looking at potential club premises.
And.......nothing!
A complete bust.
Crap.
I couldn't believe it. Quite often there'd be promising situations, i.e., plenty of the right labels from the right era and cheap. But somehow there were never the right artists or smaller labels and WAAAY too much Country & Western for my liking.....
It got to day 9 - the day before I was due to fly back and there was one store about 15 miles out of Denver which I hadn't tried yet. The only problem was that my ex-boss was busy that day and wouldn't be able to run me over there. I'd have to get there via about three buses which would be a pain in the ass.
Anyway, I set off. It took me almost 2 hours to get there but when I got there my heart started pounding! The shop looked FANTASTIC with 100ft long racks of 45's from floor to ceiling. So I got digging....
And nothing! Tons of the right labels, lots of the right artists but NO NORTHERN!!
The shop owner even let me in the back room to go through the unsorted stuff so I got covered in cobwebs, rat shit and dust going through hundred-count boxes of Luther Ingram, Staple Singers and Bar-Kays records but still NO NORTHERN!
After a couple of hours and covered in shit from head-to-toe, I called it a day and headed back to the bus stop for the trek back. And dammit, I just missed a bus and the next one was in an hour. So I had an hour to kill in the middle of Buttfuck, Denver with no records!
Great.
So I went into a burger bar and got a burger and coffee and went to sit at the window booth. As I was chomping my burger I was casually looking out of the window looking across a parking lot and, beyond that a dual carriageway, when in the distance, at the other side of the dual carriageway, I saw a sign which said "1940 Jukebox Co".
I wasn't that excited but I had a bit more time to kill and I like those early Wurlitzer jukeboxes anyway, so I thought I'd have a wander over there and have a look. Nothing better to do.....
So I crossed the dual carriageway and walked up to a huge building which had a shop front with a couple of Wurlitzer jukeboxes in the window. I looked at 'em for a while and then casually wandered into the shop.
As I went through the door into the shop, I noticed an alcove on the right-hand side which was roped-off but which was full of racks of records in what looked to be strict alphabetical order.
I still wasn't that excited - I thought they'd all be ex-jukebox records, 'oldies but goodies' or the dreaded Ferlin Husky or Merle Haggard stuff which Denver was filled with.
There was a long-haired bearded native Indian bloke at the counter, so I wandered up and said "Wow. Love these jukeboxes man. What do you play on 'em"?
He said: "I've got over a million records in there (pointing at the alcove), so we ain't gonna run out anytime soon son".
I said: "Wow. A million ay? Are they for sale"?
He said: "Yep. As a matter of fact it's your lucky day son. I'm having a sale, so anything you want is 25 cents each."
And with that, he walked around the counter, down to the alcove, unhooked the rope to the entrance and ushered me in.
I took a deep breath. This actually looked promising. The alphabetizing of his stock was incredible with the 'A' section starting off with A, AA, AB, ABE, etc, etc. Far too intricate for just ex-juke-box titles. But it could still all be Country and Western though so I still wasn't getting too excited....
So, I thought what record have I never managed to find in all my previous trips to the U.S.? One I really like preferably.....? And it had always bugged me that I'd never managed to find a Stanley Mitchell "Get It Baby" one of my favourite records of all time.
So I went to the 'M' section, scrolled along - M..., MA..., ME..., MI...., MIT..., MITCH.........
And found 2 mint white promo copies of "Get It Baby" on Dynamo!
That was when my heart started pounding!
Everything was in there! All the major label stuff, lots of tiny indie labels, tons of New York, L.A., Detroit and Chicago goodies.
I ended up staying there until 12.00pm that night. The owner even locked me up in the shop so he could get some dinner. I bought 2,800 records for $700 and made close to £30,000 and massively increased my Northern collection at the time. It was easily the best hit I've ever had in my entire life. The 'Holy Grail' in fact.
But only around 10-11 hours to cover a million records? I had to go back to the UK the next day, so the only thing I could do was target things I could remember and adopt a kind of 'scattergun' approach which is absolutely the worst way to clear a warehouse.
And to this day, I wake up in a cold sweat every so often, dreaming of what I left behind at the 1940 Jukebox Company.
A few months after my visit, Dave Raistrick found the place and had a hell of a hit himself. But he couldn't understand why a lot of the obvious titles weren't there until he asked the guy whether anyone else from England had been there and the guy said. "Well there was this tall, dark-haired guy here a couple of months ago...........".
I caught up with Dave a year or two later at a record fair and he said "Denver, Colorado. Was that you"?
And I said "Yep"!
Got loads more but I thought I'd kick off with a monster. I know Tim, Johnny, Ady, Kev and most U.S. crate-diggers have their own great tales, so let's hear 'em. It doesn't have to be a successful story. I've had some monumental disappointments too. But it's always good to share the tales LOL.....
Ian D

By Ian Dewhirst in Articles · October 1, 20186 yr

A recent release from Kent Records - Volume 2 of a look at Jack Ashfords Just Productions setup, available in cd and download formats.
Listen and read below....

Jack Ashford Just Productions Volume 2
Various Artists (Producer Series)

High calibre Detroit soul from Jack Ashford’s Just Productions company, including 10 previously unissued masters.
This second and final volume of Jack Ashford’s independent soul productions, spanning 1967 to the mid-70s, is an equal to the first well-received compilation. It opens with the revered original version of Softouch’s ‘After You Give Your All’, sung by the co-writer Sandra Richardson, previously available only the 2016 100 Club anniversary single. Richardson’s great Inter Soul 45 ‘Don’t Let Me Down’, from the same 1974 session, is also included, as are Softouch themselves with their highly prized Prodigal B-side ‘Say That You Love Me Boy’. The Magnificents’ ‘I Can Fly’, from last year’s 100 Club 45, is the original version of the song Jack Ashford sang as ‘I’ll Fly To Your Open Arms’ on his “Hotel Sheet” album (this is the full version; the 45 was edited by 40 seconds). Ashford himself was a more than capable singer. Witness here ‘This Ain’t Just Another Dance Song’ and ‘Let Me Take Care Of Your Heart’. His delivery of the latter is immaculate, a real .....

full release notes and purchase options via https://acerecords.co.uk/jack-ashford-just-productions-volume-2

Tracks
1.   Sandra Richardson - "After You Give Your All"
2.   The Magnificents - "I Can Fly"
3.   Softouch - "Say That You Love Me Boy"
4.   The Perfections - "Since I Lost My Baby"
5.   Jack Ashford - "Let Me Take Care Of Your Heart"
6.   Cecil Norman Jr - "How Long Has It Been Since You Had A Love Affair"
7.   Eddie Parker - "Crying Clown"
8.   Billy Sha-Rae - "The Story Of My Life"
9.   Lorraine Chandler - "Don't Leave Me Baby"
10.   Sandra Richardson - "Don't Let Me Down"
11.   Ray Gant & The Arabian Knights - "The First Depression"
12.   Billy-Sha-Rae - "I'm Gone"
13.   Jack Ashford - "This Ain't Just Another Dance Song"
14.   The Sound Of New Detroit - "There Can Be A Better Way" (instrumental)
15.   The Four Sonics - "Easier Said Than Done"
16.   Eddie Parker - "I Need A True Love"
17.   Al Gardner - "Watch Yourself"
18.   Ray Gant & The Arabian Knights - "Air"
19.   Don Gardner & Baby Washington - "Lay A Little Lovin' On Me"
20.   Eddie Parker - "Can't You See (What You're Doing To Me)"
21.   JC Heard - "JC's Grit Gitter"
22.   Brenda Cook - "Alone Again"
23.   Four Sonics Plus One - "Lost Without You"
24.   Billy Sha-Rae - "I Found The One"

By Mike in News Archives · September 28, 20186 yr

ANNOUNCING DIGGIN’ DEEP RECORDS NEW RELEASE!
DOUBLE DETROIT DYNAMITE! - PRE ORDER NOW FOR 5th OCTOBER 2018

Can You Dig It?

DD 002A CJ & Co ‘Let Them Talk’
DD 002B Joe Matthews ‘What Every Little Girl Needs'

Our newest 45 release is a real turn up for the books - It's Double Detroit Soul Dynamite!

Who would have thought, a stunningly soulful track from such doyens of the US DISCO scene, CJ & Co, ably supported on the flipside by the legendary Joe Matthews.
The ‘A’ side is a fabulous, midtempo, 70’s soul stepper from C J & Co, produced by Mike Theodore and Dennis Coffey in Detroit! “Let Them Talk” is a killer modern soul track which has received massive appreciation wherever it’s been played during the past 12 months.

It’s a ‘slipping around’ love song with a fabulous hook that will grab everyone from the get go. And the vocals are simply wonderful! All who have heard it agree, it’s uncanny that something of this sublime quality could have only recently shown up, some 40 years after it was recorded.

We believe that “Let Them Talk” will become a huge dancefloor favourite on this very first issue, in any format, anywhere in the world! Out now for a very limited time on vinyl 45.

The 'B' side is different gravy, but has the same quality Detroit Pedigree. Joe Matthews ‘What Every Little Girl Needs’ is a mythological Westbound soul release. It is such a rare record that its existence is open to debate. The release number for the single is documented as Westbound 146 but we’re pretty certain that it never came out. It actually had a ZTSC matrix number recorded with it, which means that its manufacture was ordered and the pressing plant had allocated the number, but until now, this mystery single has never appeared. ‘What Every Little Girl Needs’ is a fabulous ‘crossover soul’ track of the highest order and something that every Detroit Soul fan must have in the collection.

Both sides are now available on a beautifully mastered 45 for the very first time.
This collector’s release is a limited pressing @ just £12 each plus postage and packing.

Avoid Disappointment. Pre-order ON WEBSITE ONLY now, while stocks last: www.diggin-deep.com

Note: Only one copy per person. First come, first served.

Diggin’ Deep Records - Making available a series of excellent Soul recordings from the 60’s and 70’s, most of which will be released as a limited edition 45 for the very first time, and the occasional, carefully selected, re-issue. Dozens of titles are already lined up for future release. Keep informed by collecting the vinyl, joining the mailing list, visiting the website and social media pages regularly and ensure you’re among the first to know!

Avoid Disappointment. Pre-order now, while stocks last.

www.Diggin-Deep.com

By Sean Hampsey in News Archives · September 24, 20186 yr

Ben Pirani - How Do I Talk To My Brother LP Colemine Records
CATALOG: CLMN-12021
RELEASE DATE: 9/21/2018

Colemine Records is proud to present the debut LP from Ben Pirani. A record that feels so very easy and familiar, but at the same time fresh and relevant. Like the hype sticker says, “Soul music that’s so positive it might just spark a revolution!”

“It’d be easy to mistake this release for yet another soul revival album made by a dude who wasn’t there the first time around - but it’d be the listener’s mistake to make. What kind of record is a man with a punk past going to make when he’s been a mod, a rocker and a rare soul collector in between? One that draws on a familial history of activism, sacrifice and earnest hustling – the very same things we’re all being called upon to conjure as a society in this present moment. This is a body of work that lets neither performer nor listener off the hook, yet still understands the need for care and cause in the spaces between. Consider it: A band of fighters meant for the clear-eyed lovers of the world. Ben Pirani is not fooling around, and neither are the working musicians who agreed to make this record with him.” -Jocelyn Brown

Tracks
Try Love
Not One More Tear
Light Of My Life
Art School Girl
Can’t Get Out Your Own Way
You Brought The Rain
It’s Understanding
Dreamin’s For Free
That’s What You Mean To Me
How Do I Talk To My Brother

https://www.coleminerecords.com/products/b-ben-pirani-b-br-i-how-do-i-talk-to-my-brother-i

Full album stream from Colemine Records

By Mike in News Archives · September 21, 20186 yr

I've finally managed to find this….enjoy
LETTERS TO THE EDITQR

write to the Mag address with your soul letters

Dear Blackbeat

I Have just got to have a say in the 60s newie versus modern soul/played out oldies argument, as I have been on the scene since 1972, having started at the Torch through Blackpool Highland Room, Mecca, Va Vas, Wigan Casino, Yate, Catacombs. All the good clubs, with the exception of St Ives and Samanthas. l experienced the first split in 1976-60s v New York disco, when they said what they have said since, and are saying now, that there are no quality 60s unknown black records left. It was Levine in 1976 with Sam on the opposition. It was Sam saying it in 1980 with Searling disagreeing. Now it is Searling's turn to change his colours in 1984.

It seems very convenient for these DJs, after years of turning up mainly class 60s northern soul records, that when the going gets tough they tend to take the easy way out, and fall into the modern soul clone syndrome, they all sound and do the same as each other. The three main arguments levelled at the 60s newies scene is 1) they are covered up because they are not rare, 2) they are already well known, 3) they are white and should not be played.
I am quite sure these three tags could be tied to some of the current plays ie Mickey Newbury c/u,Tearettes c/u(white) , Rosie St John & Wonderettes, Creations 'Foot steps' (known before played), Lee Edwards & Continentals 5 'I got to have her', need I say more, along with the latter, not rare. But here is a list of white stompers played on the scene up until Wigan Casino's welcomed closure: Sammy Stevens on Swan,Benzine, Nightwatch, Gary Lewis, Nosmo King, Wayne Gibson, Footsee, Trade Martin ‘I wouldn’t do anything, Greater Experience, Vogues and many more which Richard Searling and Soul Sam both had a hand in being responsible for half of them. Then the 45s spun which weren't rare like Frank Dell, Friendly People, New Wanderers, Rosie Jones, Traditions, Jerry Cooke, Nancy Wilson, Moses Smith, Butch Baker, Jimmy Conwell 'Too much 'and 100's more played between 1970 and 1982.
The ones played which were known-when Richard played Herbie Williams c/u and Mel Britt c/u they were quite well known in the Wigan record bar,as we know the former as being Court Davis and the latter as Jackie Beavers on Revilot, why cover them up as they are rare records anyway and there are …

By Steve G in Articles · September 20, 20186 yr

Due out 6th October 2018, here it is the fourth release 7” from Soul 4 Real, 2 previously unreleased sides by Wilson Williams. Originally recorded in the early 70´s in Muscle Shoals and produced by Jerry Williams, Jr. (Swamp Dogg). Limited Edition of 450 copies.

LISTEN HERE:

https://www.soul4real.es/soul-4-real-records/

WILSON WILLIAMS – GHOST OF MYSELF / DON´T LET MY FOOLISH WORDS KEEP US APART (SOUL 4 REAL)

At the start of the 70s Jerry “Swamp Dogg” Williams was at the height of his creative powers, writing and producing hits in Muscle Shoals on artists like Freddie North and Doris Duke. Although these two tracks voiced by his childhood friend Wilson Williams at Widget Studios remained unissued, their quality is sky high. “Ghost Of Myself” was also cut by Duke but the excellent deep soul of “Don’t Let My Foolish Words Keep Us Apart” may just be the pick.

Wilson Williams had worked for his home town Norfolk, Virginia music man Noah Biggs’ How Big and Shiptown labels. He played guitar on several Biggs releases, and voiced two name discs. These rare 45s were followed by his album on ABC “Up The Downstairs” in 1978 and a further collaboration with Jerry on the “Eating Ain’t Cheating” CD in 2001.

By then Wilson had been a member of the Platters for several years already, touring the world on the various oldies circuit where he still works.

(John Ridley)

Presented in a beautiful picture cover laminated 7" designed by Jordi Duró. Liner notes by John Ridley.
Pre-order your copy now.
13 EUROS plus postage as it follows:
1 to 5 copies: 6,50 EUROS (UK & Europe)
1 to 5 copies: 2,25 EUROS (Spain)
1 to 5 copies: 10,10 EUROS (USA & Rest of the world)
Payment via PAYPAL as friends& family
soul4realrecordlabel@gmail.com
IMPORTANT - please include postal adress in the paypal payment

By Alexsubinas in News Archives · September 19, 20186 yr

Fifth 7" release by Andrew Gillespie (formerly THE ARIES VIBRATION) and third release as GILLESPIE & CO on Detroit's FUNK NIGHT RECORDS #106
500 pressed.

Gillespie & Co. featuring Raphaelia "Mi Casa Es Tu Casa" Funk Night Records 45 (FNR-106A)

By Soulfly in News Archives · September 15, 20186 yr

Los Angeles soul man Rudy Love (and his Love Family) has a fascinating story going back to the early 60s and incorporating many great producers and acts along the way. An independent film on his colourful musical life will be shown at the Raindance Music Documentary on Sept 29th, followed by an after-film gig at the 100 Club.

6TS supporter John Smith (aka member roburt) was instrumental in getting the film and gig together and we all have danced to Rudy's 'Suffering Wrath' down those famous stairs.

I hope to see some of you there.

Ticket link is here https://thisislovefilm.com/

Film documentary teaser is here

Ady

site word
can view Johns Topic here

and event details in the Event Guide

update news

AGMP have given us soul supporters a special price for this chance to see Los Angeles soul legend Rudy Love at the 100 Club.
If you go to https://www.seetickets.com/event/rudy-love-the-love-family/100-club/1259116 and enter the code RAIN1 they can get tickets for £15 (instead of £20).

Rudy has an amazing story which is told in the film about him on in the Raindance Film Festival in London

http://calendar.raindancefestival.org/films/this-is-love

I hope some of you can make it and give Rudy a warm London welcome.
Ady

By Ady Croasdell in Event News · September 13, 20186 yr

One of the pains about getting older is that it seems that everywhere you turn you can read even more of our unique history getting rewritten in various ways.

If you do need refreshing on just what the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s were really like then just get yourself over to the Soul Yesterday section of our Soul Source Gallery, where you can find 1000s of images from the people who were there!
All in easy to navigate members albums

https://www.soul-source.co.uk/gallery/category/33-soul-yesterdays/

kettle on

feel free to add your own real memories to this ever-growing collection... just hit the add link at the top

By Mike in News Archives · September 12, 20186 yr

You may be aware that we do offer a Soul Source Mint member subscription service. This service allows us to offer improved membership benefits such as Google ad-free site viewing.

The features of this service have recently been improved with two new additions.

Now along with 'Google Advert free viewing' the service offers for all Mint Subscribers the use of 'Forum signatures' and exclusive posting use of our 'Ebay & Websites' sales forums

Main Features

Signatures - All mint members can now use the forum signature feature
Signatures offer a quick and effective way to spread the word on any soul related projects that you may be involved with.
After every post you can now your own forum one line signature - you can add/edit a line of text and one link
Your 'signature' will then show to all members/guests underneath your forum posts

Ebay & Website Sales - Posting Access
The Ebay and Websites Forum is part of our sales feature and offers advertising of sales on third party websites.
With a Mint subscription you can post your current Ebay or other third party website sales adverts in this forum.

No Google Adverts
No google adverts will be shown - so better and speedier browsing/loading/Use of Soul Source!

Information

The Mint Subscription page link follows below, as before you can read info and sign up here...

https://www.soul-source.co.uk/subscriptions/

By Source Team in News Archives · September 11, 20186 yr

Hi all...and wow...just realised I haven't been in here possibly this year....time flies and all that and hope you are all well!x I do contribute to forums and the like elsewhere but am busy so do forget to pop in here. However...I don't go to many doo's these days possibly 3 or 4 a year mainly Charity based functions on a National scale so perhaps don't have much to say in here....'hard core' you lot is!!x So..it is a Charitable event that brings me here...The Printworks. I have been involved since day 1...SUPER folk and no hassle...however after 2 years of being stuck in the Bierkeller for 16 hours DJing...LUV'd IT mind...I have chosen to be a free spirit these last 2 years and make an independent film of it....and it goes down MASSIVE!!x I am sure I put last years in here...170,000 watched that...well chuffed...and in just 2 weeks...50,000+ have watched the 2018 one....and I present it here for your enjoyment!!x Incidentally...the 'Togetherness' of Kings Hall in 2003 film has surpassed 1.6 million views since putting it on line in 2014!!x On that basis...whilst I don't say much anymore....what I have done and said....looks like resonating...forever....! There's quantity...and quality...I do prefer the latter!x I actually was at Kings Hall last week...friend owns a business behind it....gobsmacked to walk around the corner and there it was...!!x
Wishing you all a SUPER 2018...or Xmas now.......as I say time does fly when one is happy out there!x Thanx for reading X
@@
~
LUV
SOOTY
X
48,000 came through the Printworks on the day...and so far £30,000+ has been raised from this years event with more coming in...and that...is Official.....job being done...X

Click here for film>>>> MSF The Printworks 2018...according to Sooty!!x

By Sooty in News Archives · September 10, 20186 yr

As part of the current set of site improvements, the Soul Source Terms and Conditions Of Use have been updated.

They can be read via the link at the bottom of every page and via the link below
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/terms/

As well a set of Guidelines For Soul Source' has also been provided to offer easy guidelines for general site use.

These can be read here
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/guidelines/

Please remember that by registering for the Soul Source website you have also agreed to follow our 'Terms and Conditions Of Use'

By Source Team in News Archives · September 10, 20186 yr

A quick shout up of Ace release news for this month

New releases from Ace records


Out Of The Blue
Southern Soul
Willie Hightower
CD £11.50
77 year-old singer Willie Hightower and 95 year-old producer Quinton Claunch have made a remarkable Southern Soul record – recorded in Muscle Shoals, soaking up the atmosphere of nearly 60 years of soul music. The band features Muscle Shoals legends Travis Wammack and Clayton Ivey.


Rockin' In The USA - Hot 100 Hits Of The 80s
Pop
Various Artists (Rockin in the USA)
CD £12.92
The 1980s were probably the last real decade for the pop single. It was certainly the last one in which every record that made the Hot 100 was an actual vinyl single. Here are almost two dozen of the finest US hits of that decade, all presented as they were originally heard coming over FM Pop radio right across America.



Jack Ashford Just Productions Volume 2
60s Soul
Various Artists (Producer Series)
CD £11.50
After Motown and Pied Piper Jack Ashford formed Just Productions, making Detroit independent soul of the highest order.


While The City Sleeps - Their Second Motown Album With Bonus Tracks
70s Soul
The Spinners
CD £12.92
The Detroit vocal group’s “2nd Time Around” album, plus 13 bonus tracks, including ten previously unissued gems from the Motown vaults.



Northern Soul's Classiest Rarities       Northern Soul's Classiest Rarities
Northern Soul
Various Artists (Northern Souls Classiest Rarities)
LP £15.60
A special vinyl-release to accompany our popular Northern Soul’s Classiest Rarities CD series. A treat for collectors and dancers who have had their fill of the “Top 500”.


Coming soon from Ace records


She Came From Hungary! 1960s Beat Girls From The Eastern Bloc
Girls
Various Artists (Beat Girls)
CD £12.92
Feisty freakbeat, folk rock, funky pop and more from Hungary’s foremost female recording stars – backed by some of the nation’s leading beat bands.

Mod Jazz Rides Again
Modern Jazz
Various Artists (Mod Jazz Series)
CD £11.50
The latest volume in our much-imitated Mod Jazz series which captures the top crossover points between jazz, Latin & R&B. If we do say so ourselves this may be the best one yet.


The Stars Of Spring Records
60s Soul
Various Artists (Spring Records)
7" £10.68
The spotlight turns on the Spring label for the latest in our series of limited edition EPs from iconic US soul imprints.

Westbound Super Breaks - Essential Funk, Soul And Jazz Samples And Breakbeats
Funk
Various Artists (Westbound)
CD £11.50
Much of modern music has its roots in the adventurous recordings made at Westbound Records in the early to mid 70s – Super Breaks pays homage to some of their greatest samples.

Catch more info at https://acerecords.co.uk/  and wait out for a more detailed look at some of the soul related releases on here.

By Mike in News Archives · September 9, 20186 yr

A couple of things to report from the CO72 'bunker'. Firstly it is with trepidation and a touch of sadness , we have to announce that this....the 10th anniversary 20th Oct 2018 will be the FINAL CO72.....in its current guise
The three of us have decided to draw the curtains on what has been a FANTASTIC 10 years. It's been a difficult decision...but from where we started at the Ryan Hall Tunstall .

Us 3 musketeers have had an absolute ball in putting this together each year. It's been difficult promoting from 3 different locations in the UK over this period BUT make no mistake we've loved every minute of it. We couldn't have done this without the incredible support from ALL the CO72 enthusiasts over the years.
There have been times when 'fate' intervened and tried its best to 'f**k us up...but it only made us more determined. So determined in fact that being a part of CO72 .....you've managed to raise well over £30.000 towards the charities.
It really has been a labour of love and something that we wouldn't change for the world. Each year we have been overwhelmed with well wishers and enthusiasts 'willing' CO72 onwards and upwards

Highlights are TOO many to mention...but WHAT a journey, The ceiling falling in @ Ryan Hall halfway through Malcs Set, Nogger relieving himself in a milk bottle and it overflowing, Alan Days lift leaving him there and we had to have a whip round to put him up in a Hotel, Julian Bentley so pissed up he couldn't cue his records in nor talk, Swish thinking the speed control for the decks was the Volume control, Queen of fools by Pinky and Perky was brilliant, Nuns outside? The TA centre going to the Offey to buy more tinnies THREE TIMES. Weddings and Beef Burger Vans... we even had our own CO72 Mascot who like all you ole buggers managed to get there somehow each year

We've lost a few along the way who will/are sadly missed and this has helped drive us on to continue for 10 glorious years. Its almost become a little club, with new 'members' joining each year to see what these 'old farts' at CO72 are doing 🙂
We REALLY want to thank you ALL ...you've made 3 old men...even older lol !!

So this is the LAST one this year...here at this new venue In Stoke on Trent (its spiritual home of course).....

Ok secondly whilst we are laying to rest the 'Old Girl' that is CO72..we shall continue in a very very similar vein....that is a pure annual charity event..but under different promoters.. Jez will continue on..at the helm of this new venture.. ably assisted with some local 'ne'er do well's' !!

News of that later in the year....BUT in the meantime please try and attend this last CO72.....where us 3 musketeers will make fools of ourselves one more time ..!!'

So just ONE more time join us for the 2018 CO72 10th anniversary @ Florence Sports and Social Club in S-o-T on Oct 20th
Running from 1pm through till 12.01am

As a BIG THANK YOU to all our patrons a special promotion for 10th anniversary ...FIRST 50 get in FREE OF CHARGE.. thereafter there will be an £8 door charge to go towards the nominated charities

This will feature 2 rooms -- - -

A main room hosting the CO72 classics......
and a second room featuring 'Guilty Pleasures' !!!!

This is a 5 STAR venue and will provide a fitting backdrop for our 10th Anniversary.....

As we've always said 'Those who know the score....know the score

All the best
Malc, Jez and PD

Soul Source Event Guide Entry
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/calendar/event/55659-co72-10th-anniversary-doing-the-temptation-walk-again/

By Pauldonnelly in News Archives · September 8, 20186 yr

Sad News RIP Don

link to original post

By Mouldy Old Soul in News Archives · September 5, 20186 yr

Just a highlight word about a recently stumbled upon youtube 1967 video that may be of interest.

The video is simply titled 'The Cheetah', which doesn't really give a lot away but as the clip plays it turns out to be a 24 min documentary type programme from 1967 concerning itself with a 1960s/70s New York club... The Cheetah.

At first, it starts off with a familiar 60s hip groovy scene sort of vibe 'The Cheetah: A Mod Mecca' says the screen, followed by a couple of minutes of two couples shopping! The programme moves on and we follow the couples to the club and the dance floor where a live group is just getting going, this group is titled 'The Esquires' but they're not the ones you may hope for, seems like it's the Canadian group of the same name.

Two or 3 tracks, interspersed with some french accented commentary about discotheques, then we get to the main act, The Jewels, yep its 'The Jewels' with renowned founder/leader 'Lady Bo' aka Peggy Jones.

Peggy, who while a long time part of Bo Diddley's team still managed to maintain a varied separate music career which included being a songwriter, session musician, and leading her own band, The Jewels (aka as the Fabulous Jewels, Lady Bo and the Family Jewels, and various other names) and may be better know to some for their MGM Wigan classic ' We Got Togetherness'

Anyway here's a chance to view her and her band 'The Jewels' live back in 1967 along with some great moment in time dancefloor shots as well

The Jewels live at The Cheetah
no longer available
The video is set up to start from The Jewels halfway in, use the rewind to view the video completely

quote
'The most elaborate discotheque was Cheetah, on Broadway and 53rd Street, where everybody, according to Life, looked like "a kook in a Kubla Khanteen." The three thousand colored lightbulbs dimmed and flicked and popped into an infinity of light patterns, reflecting off shiny aluminum sheets. Cheetah held two thousand people and offered not only dancing but a library, a movie room, and color television. A live album by The Esquires, Mike St Shaw and the Prophets, and The Thunder Frog Ensemble was recorded there in 1966 and released by Audio Fidelity Records as Where It's At — Cheetah(1966, AFSD 6168).'

By Mike in Articles · September 4, 20186 yr

How it was for August 2018, a dynamic list of completed soul 45 auctions from last month...
Soul Record Auctions - Recent Completed Soul Auctions [sorted by value]
Flash Mckinley I Ll Rescue You Milly On Bombay Ex $3750.00 ended 06 Aug Funk - Willie Wright - Right On For The Darkness - Hote.. $3661.00 ended 26 Aug Garage Psych Acetate Unknown Artists Action Records H.. $2816.60 ended 05 Aug Flash Mckinley I Ll Rescue You Milly On Bombay Ex $2400.00 ended 08 Aug Funk Sweet Soul - Moondust Band - Theme From The Nine P.. $2247.00 ended 26 Aug Modern Disco Sweet Soul - New Xperience - Frisco Disco .. $2247.00 ended 26 Aug The Servicemen - Sweet Magic Connie On Chartmaker Ex .. $2246.99 ended 01 Aug Knightsmen - B T O If I Told You - Coconut Groove - Vg.. $1724.00 ended 27 Aug Dr Z - Three Parts To My Soul - Uk Iss Vertigo Swirl .. $1523.31 ended 19 Aug Modern Soul - Natural Impulse - She Went Away - Natural.. $1422.89 ended 26 Aug Stevo Musica Negra Tommy Stewart Original Funk 19.. $1375.00 ended 03 Aug Junius Bugs Hughes I M What The Doctor Ordered 7 Vinyl.. $1351.67 ended 18 Aug Combinations - Gonna Make You Love - Kimtone - Mp3 - $1324.00 ended 27 Aug Mal Waldron - Candy Girl Calumet Lafayette Afro Rock Ba.. $1248.00 ended 05 Aug 70s Soul - Connie Laverne - Can T Live Without You - Gs.. $1226.00 ended 26 Aug Philly Girls Northern R B Dynells Call On Me Movin On .. $1136.00 ended 30 Aug Northern Mod Deep Soul Shades Hit It Country Color Hear $1125.00 ended 19 Aug Very 7 The Inconquerables For Your Love Flod.. $1125.00 ended 21 Aug Stanley Mitchell-quit Twistin My Arm Get It Baby-dynam.. $1116.83 ended 26 Aug R B Soul - Joe Lewis - Teach Me Right Now - Northern .. $1112.67 ended 20 Aug Oscar Hamod And The Majestics Garage Soul Dj Copy $1103.00 ended 02 Aug Yum Yums-gonna Be A Big Thing Looky Looky-abc-paramoun.. $1101.75 ended 19 Aug Funk Crossover Soul Richard Marks Never Satisfied Tuska.. $1045.00 ended 20 Aug Deep Funk Afro Psych Funk Ferry Djimmy Ultra Benin Nige.. $1035.00 ended 10 Aug Paul Wagner Wagnar World I Knew Promo Cobblestone Mons.. $1009.00 ended 05 Aug Modern Soul Disco Fos-sett Williams Wind Down Jolo Un.. $999.00 ended 19 Aug Northern Sweet Soul - Delon Washington - Getting Mighty.. $987.00 ended 27 Aug Funk Deep Soul Liz Spraggins Dance Man Lul Hear $967.89 ended 20 Aug King Cannon Soul Scorchia Glen And Dave Lucky Boy 1.. $953.61 ended 24 Aug Turner Brothers Act 1 Original Lp 1974 On Mb Funk.. $926.56 ended 30 Aug Modern Soul Disco - Dan Greer - Love Is The Message - B.. $926.00 ended 27 Aug Duke Browner Crying Over You 7 1966 Impact Original $918.00 ended 09 Aug Original Connie Clark My Sugar Baby Joker 716 Og Hear $910.00 ended 07 Aug Monster 45-joann Courcy-i Got The Power-found Another.. $910.00 ended 08 Aug Jay Traynor Up And Over Promo Northern Soul Vinyl 196.. $910.00 ended 18 Aug Pic Bill - What Does It Take What Would I Do Soul $909.99 ended 04 Aug Comments most welcome!

a reminder - can sign up for our daily ebay newsletters here - https://www.soul-source.co.uk/newsletters/

By Mike in News Archives · September 3, 20186 yr

Time for a 7 day summers over members competition, this time around you have the chance to win
The Best Of The Wand Years - Chuck Jackson - LP KENT 510...

To be in with a chance of winning this fine bit of vinyl all you have to do is just post the title of your lifelong fav Chuck Jackson track via the comments below

Come next Friday morning all those who have posted a track will be put in the soul source top hat and a winner will be drawn out.
Then the lucky lucky member will then get a copy of this fine vinyl album winging their way

The Best Of The Wand Years - Chuck Jackson - LP KENT 510

Blurb
Chuck Jackson had eight solo LPs on Wand but there has never been a vinyl collection of his greatest recordings for the company … until now.

Preview

Tracks

Side 1
I Keep Forgetting
(I'd Be A) Millionaire
Beg Me
Any Day Now
I Can't Stand To See You Cry
Since I Don't Have You
What's With This Loneliness

Side 2
I Don't Want To Cry
Hand It Over
Good Things Come To Those Who Wait
These Chains Of Love (Are Breaking Me Down)
Two Stupid Feet
Tell Him I'm Not Home
I Need You

More album info and purchasing options via..

https://acerecords.co.uk/the-best-of-the-wand-years

Thats all, just shout up your fav Chuck Jackson via the comments below...

By Mike in News Archives · August 31, 20186 yr

We had the pleasure of Matt Allwright and his crew from the BBC The One Show at our Northern Soul Charity Event last night at the Gardeners Retreat in Stoke. We had a great night with the crew filming our event and interviewing for the programme.

I don't know if many of you know that Matt is passionate with the Soul Scene and televised one 6 years ago which I still actually have on record. They had so much fun they stayed till the end.

We will be televised in 6 to 8 weeks on BBC1 and will post the actual date when he sends it to me....

Thanks for everyone's support and a cracking night....
KTF

https://www.soul-source.co.uk/calendar/event/52743-northern-soul-night-motown-70-s-soul/

By Guest Alison n Frank in Event News · August 31, 20186 yr

More sad news.
Eddie Willis passed on 20th Aug 2018
One of the original Motown Funk Brothers died Monday (Aug. 20) at the age of 82

Willis was known for his parts on Motown classics such as The Temptations' "The Way You Do the Things You Do," The Supremes' "You Keep Me Hanging On," The Marvelettes' "Please Mr. Postman" and Stevie Wonder's "I Was Made to Love Her."
"He was the funkster, Eddie was," fellow Funk Brother Dennis Coffey, who did recording sessions with Willis before and during their days at Motown, tells Billboard. "He was an amazing guitar player. He had that Southern thing. He'd always come up with some funky lines. We did many sessions together and he was just an all-around nice guy. I never heard him get angry at anybody about anything. He just came in and did his job."

https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/obituary/8471293/eddie-willis-motown-funk-brothers-dead

By Mike in News Archives · August 21, 20186 yr

We are proud to announce our next Limited Edition record BIG DADDY ROGERS - I'M A BIG MAN Take 2 is a faster tempo than the Midas release B/W Take 4 with an overdubbed vocal which takes the track to another level.
The Midas release became a monster on the scene and his highly collectable still with a mid hundreds price tag, a true gritty slice of Chicago R'n'B served rare taken from the studio masters under exclusive licence to Secret Stash Records from One-derful productions.

LIMITED EDITION of only 150 copies Worldwide, comes with a numbered certificate, collectors card, presented in a quality black card sleeve with title ident sticker sealed in a poly bag.
Release date is on or before 14 September 2018, pre orders are very strong on this with msny copies already reserved, to secure a copy we are now taking payments, total cost per copy is £53.00 UK Post and £55.00 Rest Of The World All in, Pay Pal as family and friends to avoid fees, bicknellmark@aol.com

WE HAVE A STUNNING UNISSUED DOUBLE HEADER TO FOLLOW IN THE LIMITED EDITION SERIES MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW.

BIGMAN RECORDS BMR 1002 IS ALSO PLANNED FOR RELEASE BEFORE CHRISTMAS ALL BEING WELL A STUNNING DOUBLE HEADER UNISSUED FROM THE ONE-DERFUL MASTERS.

Sound files here on both takes, to order PM here or email bicknellmark@aol.com
SIDE B I'm A Big Man Take 2 Copy Protected.mp3
SIDE A I'm A Big Man Take 4 With Overdubbed Vocals Copy Protected.mp3

By Mark Bicknell in News Archives · August 21, 20186 yr

Soul Source Weekly Newsletter
This weekly newsletter offers a quick and easy way for all Soul Source members to keep up with all that is happening on Soul Source.
Can catch up with all the highlights of recent soul content below...
Latest News and Articles
Dean Johnson R.I.P.
Charlie Rees Thursday at 16:35 RIP Aretha
philb Thursday at 15:39 Tracy Hamlin pays tribute to Renee Diggs
JMSOUL Tuesday at 20:42 TCS Gospel RE-Mastered
TCS Gospel August 14 Video: Curtis Mayfield Interview OGWT 1972
mike August 11 Botanica Rare Soul at The New York Times
Source News August 10 79.5 Debut Lp - Predictions - Pre-Order
Source News August 10 Forum Topics
45s For Sale Plus New Arrivals
kjw 32 minutes ago 1 comments
Strong selections of crossover, and a heavy sweet soul ballad!!!
Raresoulwax45s 7 hours ago 1 comments
Silly Names ;Pseudonyms, Aliases,Why?
John Hart 11 hours ago 14 comments
gene vito - decca p/dj SORTED THANKS
russoul1 12 hours ago 3 comments
Goodies | Cheapies | Raries
Zanetti 13 hours ago 1 comments
FUNK & LATIN 45s
Soulfly 13 hours ago 1 comments
60's soul and northern cheapies
modernsoulsucks 14 hours ago 1 comments
Who you gonna love/ you better think again. - the accents
Tets 14 hours ago 2 comments
Marvin Smith - Who Will Do Your Running Now (£60)
Cally49 15 hours ago 1 comments
Whitchurch Civic - was it in Cardiff?
Mal C 17 hours ago 5 comments
Latest Videos
Darrow Fletcher - Gonna Keep Loving You @ Mojo Workin 2016
mike Tuesday at 21:35 0 comments
Curtis Mayfield Interview OGWT 1972
mike August 11 0 comments
Show Me What You've Got - Niteshifters 100 Club London 2018
mike August 10 0 comments
Latest Weekenders and Allnighters
Coalville Anniversary Allnighter
Sat 01 Dec 2018 (GMT)

NOTTM RARE SOUL WEEKENER
Sat 26 Oct 2019 (GMT+1)

THE BOAT CLUB,NOTTM
Sat 26 Oct 2019 (GMT+1)

THE BOAT CLUB,NOTTM
Sat 27 Apr 2019 (GMT+1)

THE BOAT CLUB,NOTTM
Sat 23 Feb 2019 (GMT)

Charity Soul @ The Buck Inn
Fri 14 Sep 2018 (GMT+1) - Sun 16 Sep 2018 (GMT+1)

Torquay Weekender
Thu 09 May 2019 (GMT+1) - Sun 12 May 2019 (GMT+1)

Latest Gallery Images
Latest Help/FAQ
How do I view Local Soul Events in the guide? How do I clear the text editors content? How do I get a members notice? Soul Source - A source for soul!
View all the above in full along with more soul content via...

Control all your Soul Source Newsletters via
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/settings/?area=newsletters

By Mike in News Archives · August 20, 20186 yr

Dean Johnson (Deanjj @dean jj on here) lost his long and painful battle with cancer of the jaw on Tuesday 14th August. His wife Sue and his brother Lee have asked me to inform those members of soul source who are not already aware of the news and to confirm that a celebration of his life will take place on Wednesday 29th August at the Royal Hotel, Market Street, Hayfield SK22 2EP from 1pm.

More details will follow shortly

I was able to spend some time with Dean a couple of Saturdays ago and typical of the man, who in spite of being in great pain, greeted me with the instruction "no tears Chaz,I am not afraid to die and I do not wish my passing to be a sad event. I have plans in place to be burned and expect you and anyone else who wants to join in to help celebrate my life in The Royal when I finally depart"

We have been friends for 40 years, never a cross word although we did argue about some of his prices and I only have happy memories of being in is company.

R.I.P. Dean Johnson.

Dean Johnson RIP
Much loved, Dean lost his incredible battle with cancer and died at home on the 14th August 2018
A celebration of his life will take place on Wednesday August 29th at 1 pm at The Royal Hotel, Market Street, Hayfield, High Peak,
SK22 2EP followed by a private cremation.

No dress code

Family flowers only please. Donations to Blythe House Hospice would be very much appreciated.

Donations and any other enquiries please contact the Funeral Director

Jeremy Unsworth, 67 Church Road, New Mills, High Peak, SK22 4NU
(TEL. 01663 742772. E mail:unsworths.funeral@aol.co.uk).

By Charlie Rees in News Archives · August 16, 20186 yr

The queen of soul has sadly passed, a true loss.

By Philb in News Archives · August 16, 20186 yr

Tracy Hamlin Pays Homage to Late Starpoint Singer Renee Diggs with Her Cover of “You’re My Sunny Day”

Ever-versatile vocal sensation Tracy Hamlin is adding her love light to the rays of summer with a very special early August EP release on her own DMH Records label: a cover of “You’re My Sunny Day” that was a Quiet Storm turntable hit in the summer of 1980 for the R&B-Pop band Starpoint. The feel-good love song is a perfect fit for 2018 remixes by Hamlin who has recorded three versions to cover a plethora of romantic scenarios: a slow version on side A and a mid-tempo version on side B of a limited-edition vinyl 7” 45 single, plus a remix coming a month after on Quantize Recordings with Earl Tutu, John Khan and Hamlin’s longtime club music collaborator DJ Spen.

Born and raised in Baltimore, MD, Tracy Hamlin came to know Renee Diggs as a member of Starpoint, a band of locals done good from nearby Annapolis, MD. “’You’re My Sunny Day’ is my tribute to Renee,” Hamlin states, “a recording on which I continue to honor her legacy as an amazing vocalist and for being my greatest vocal inspiration. I had the opportunity to work with her and sing background vocals on Oasis, the only solo project she recorded before her untimely death from heart failure in 2005…which happened the year my first CD was released. In 2011, I was the featured vocalist with Starpoint for their Reunion Concert in Lyon, France - their first in 25 years. I was the only vocalist they thought could handle Renee's vocals - a heartfelt honor.”

“You’re My Sunny Day,” originally written by Renee Diggs with Starpoint group mate/longtime lover Ernesto Phillips, was recorded by the R&B sextet on its self-titled Chocolate City/Casablanca Records debut LP – their first of a ten-album run between 1980-1990. Until now, it has been a rare crate digger’s delight. Hamlin is breathing vibrant new life into it 28 years later. Hamlin’s collector’s item vinyl 45 will be exclusively available for about a month before digital downloads are independently released via her own label, DMH (the moniker being the initials of her departed mother’s name), as were her first three albums Seasons (2005), Better Days (2009) and This is My Life (2013). Hamlin is Executive Producer of all her works, including “You’re My Sunny Day” and her last three projects: the house music set Home (Quantize - 2013), No Limits (Expansion Records - 2015) and the ep Just Talk to Me (Expansion Records - 2016).

You can hear it and buy from it here...

https://jmsoul.jimdofree.com/

By Jmsoul in News Archives · August 14, 20186 yr

TCS Records was active from 1972-1988 with 24 7” singles, 15 LP’s and 6 12’’s, but there were a number smaller labels with a handful of releases. Several acts, including the The Tony Carter Singers, The Gabriel Hardeman Delegation and Dawkins New Sound Choir recorded their first singles for TCS Records at Virtue Studio’s on North Broad St. As a new label TCS Records had a steady output of secular sounding gospel music that didn’t always fit in with the more traditional Philadelphia gospel scene. Eventually the DJ’s began to overlook the new TCS releases, frustrated however still determined, Mr Carter wondered how to get his records played on-air. His answer was to create new labels and even sometimes use aliases on the production credits. Here's a list of Tony Carter’s labels: TCS Records / Pisces Records / Philadelphia United Records / Philadelphia United Church Records / Fellowship Records / Gospel Train Records

Gordon Phillips
"Honestly I took a liking to the label design before even listening to the music, but the more 45's & LP’s I found, the more I listened, and the more I really dug the music. I began researching as much as possible. From what I can tell, TCS was the largest sole minority owned record label in Philadelphia in the seventies and early eighties. Tony Carter passed in 2013 at the age of 66. I found his widow and main artist on the label, Gwen Carter, who still lives in Philadelphia. 72 years young, super sweet, extremely funny, and full of knowledge, she and I hit it off after our first visit and we discussed revitalizing TCS. Through my work with Mrs. Carter, we unearthed about 80 master tapes, some multi-tracks, but mostly 1/4 inch mix-down tapes. Twenty or so of them are in really bad shape, and will need to be restored, transferred and then remastered. We are working with mastering engineer Peter Humphrys at MasterWork Studio as well as sound engineer John Smeltz at George Blood Audio for restoration and digital transfers. None of this amazing music has been released digitally until now."

© 2018 TCS Gospel ALL RIGHTS RESERVED - For promotion and radio play .WAV or .MP3 files please write to info@tcsgospel.com - For licensing inquires: Bank Robber Music ATTN: Lyle Hysen @ info@bankrobbermusic.com

By Guest in News Archives · August 14, 20186 yr

Interesting article on The New York Times concerning Botanica Rare Soul and longtime internet types such as Mr Fine wine, titled 'Where Fans of Rare Retro Soul Get Their Groove on' it s worth the walkover...

Matt Weingarden was running late. Clutching a box of records, he asked the couple in the window seat at the candlelit bar to relocate. He bussed a pint glass from their table, set up two turntables and a mixer, and set his records up on the windowsill. Switches were flipped. Knobs were turned. A green light blinked on. Finally, he put the needle down.

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/09/nyregion/soul-music-botanica-radio.html

By Mike in News Archives · August 10, 20186 yr

79.5 debut album Predictions is now available for pre-order. The album is due out Sept 21st via Big Crown Records

This group may have caught your ear with their recent singles, here's the labels album blurb

The album plays very much like their live show, a timeless journey through a New York City dreamscape pulling in the listener to the subtleties of three part vocal harmonies over chords on the Rhodes to the peaks of four on the floor disco drums. Equal parts psychedelic, and folk, gorgeous and gritty. This mix of influences and vibes is maybe best embodied by the stand out tune Facing East which sounds like ESG meets Fleetwood Mac with Sade Saxophone for good measure. Fantasy and I Stay, You Stay touch on love and vulnerability while the drum driven Sister’s Unarmed is 79.5’s politically charged number about how to stand up for equality yet hold on to your gentleness as a person, and specifically as a woman in today’s world. Fireman shows a more sassy side of the ladies, playing on words in a tune many New York women can relate to; one about having a crush on NYC’s Bravest. Wavy is a straight forward good vibe tune about getting out of the city and getting to the beach while the album’s title track Predictions was written by Mattison after having a dream about the apocalypse. The tracks encompass the complexity of the band, sometimes literal and light hearted, sometimes abstract and esoteric. 79.5 is easily one of New York City’s most adored acts, their debut album has been eagerly anticipated and will surely supersede fans expectations.

I Stay, You Stay
2 Wavy
3 Facing East
4 Whisper
5 Boy Don't Be Afraid
6 Predicitions
7 Terrorize My Heart
8 Fantasy
9 Fireman
10 Sisters Unarmed
11 You'll Come Back

Pre-order and preview all album tracks via
https://bigcrownrecords.com/store/predictions/

By Mike in News Archives · August 10, 20186 yr

Latest Soul Source Ebay catch up, this time around its the results from the month of July 2018
long hot .....

Soul Record Auctions - Recent Completed Soul Auctions [sorted by value]
Professionals That S Why I Love You Groove City Hear $5600.00 ended 23 Jul By The Servicemen Connie Sweet Magic Chartmaker Reco.. $2025.00 ended 14 Jul Turley Richards I Feel All Right I Can T Get Back Home .. $1630.00 ended 02 Jul Northern Mod Deep Soul Shades Hit It Country Color 404 .. $1499.99 ended 30 Jul Sweet Soul Funk Three Dudes I M Beggin You Satin Recor.. $1380.00 ended 23 Jul Junior Soul - Chattie Chattie Glendevon Special 1968.. $1327.84 ended 02 Jul R B Mod Soul Mike Pedicin Burnt Toast And Black Fede.. $1257.99 ended 22 Jul Original - Very Hyperions On Chattahoochee Records $1236.71 ended 10 Jul Holy Grail Soul - The Pro Fascination - Try Love Again .. $1225.00 ended 01 Jul Soul Soul Experience I M So Glad I Found You Smoke M- $1225.00 ended 26 Jul Florence Miller The Groove I M In 70s Soul Funk P P Mp3 $1212.87 ended 16 Jul Kalima Where Is The Sunshine Modern Soul Jazz Olive.. $1147.00 ended 16 Jul 70s Soul Disco Funk Gentle Easy Greasy Leo Mini Hear $1131.00 ended 08 Jul Stormie Wynters Foolish Dreamer Life Saver Mercury 7250.. $1131.00 ended 13 Jul Brooks Bros Lookin For A Woman Tay Detroit Hear $1125.00 ended 23 Jul Funk Part Ii In Groove Sagittarius Eia Vg Hear $1121.21 ended 23 Jul Cashmeres Showstopper Let The Door Hit Your Back Or.. $1110.00 ended 13 Jul The Constellations I Don T Know About You Vinyl Record $1105.00 ended 03 Jul 6 Pak W Larry Berney There Was A Time Funk Breaks Tr.. $1045.00 ended 16 Jul Ike Tina Turner Strange You Re A Jive Playboy Sonja.. $1035.10 ended 26 Jul Mal Adams-since Man Began $1025.00 ended 28 Jul Ray Marchand - Your Ship Of Fools - Dore Promo Copy $1002.39 ended 15 Jul Soap East Of Underground Funk Original 1971 2-lp Vi.. $999.99 ended 13 Jul

Say an interesting month... ?

Comments most welcome!

By Mike in News Archives · August 6, 20186 yr

Crates Of Soul Records are pleased to present another limited edition 45 in our quest to bring you rare and out of reach musical delicacies.

Detroit Sounds Of Friction - I ' m Leaving You / Stop Him Girl ( CS 003 )

The original 1974 single on Heavy Sound Inc out of Louisville, Kentucky is a highly coveted crown jewel amongst collectors. Upon it's release the 45 went nowhere following poor distribution.

The original 45 has been frustratingly unavailable in any quantity to satisfy eager soul collectors worldwide.
If, and when the 45 comes to market they are expensive and highly desirable.
Popsike, and Collectors Frenzy sales history validate it's undoubted rarity.
The last recorded sale ( Feb, 2017 ) @ $2,247 dollars.

Detroit Sounds Of Friction left one solitary recording and no master tapes or original files exist following a burglary at Garrett Tilford's apartment.
Only ever pressed in a small quantity according to Garrett so instead of wasting time attempting to locate the elusive first press grab your hands on the limited edition of 250 units.

Due out on 5th September this 45 will satisfy those who have an insatiable thirst for crossover soul .
To pre - order please email to reserve so we have your details on file for invoicing when the 45 lands. Limited to one per customer.

NO PAYMENT REQUIRED YET .
ADVANCED PRE - ORDERS NOW AVAILABLE
LIMITED TO 1 PER CUSTOMER

Priced at £15 plus postage .

Once they are gone that's it no re- press .

Email : cratesofsoul@sky.com

Interesting Info ....

Detroit Sounds Of Friction were :
Garrett Tilford - Songwriter / Producer - Studied classical music and played flute in the U S Army Orchestra before working with Blue Note artist Bobbi Humphrey in the late 1970' s.
Chuck Lewis - Songwriter - Former member of The Moonglows.
Buddy Rogers Jarett - Lead Vocals
Johnny Graham - Trumpet - played with Earth , Wind And Fire.
William Mc Broom - Bass
Aaron Purdy - Drums
Lyman M Johnson - Trombone
The Robinson Sisters - Strings.
Thanks to Mark Allbones ( Grand Vinyl Ltd ) for pressing and graphics.
Matt Fletcher ( Remastering )

By Glynthornhill in News Archives · August 6, 20186 yr

A New release from Athens Of The North the blurb goes like this...
Bill Brown - Bip Bam (Part 1) - Athens Of The North
Bill Browns super rare Brownstone release is one for the deep heads, less well known than label mate 'Everyday People' but just as rare and collectible. Shuffling sunshine soul its all about the groove and feeling. 500 copies only. One for the heads.

Bill Brown and Al Hall jr met around 1971, they were both in south central L.A and shared the same apartment building, also in the same building was Doug Carn and brownstone singer billy Wilson. These studio sessions were done at Paramount studios Hollywood where Al Hall jr was working for producer Art Smith a&c music. The main distributor for A&C was Accent records.

Download & Stream: http://kud.li/ath067
Official stream from Athens Of The North. Distributed by Kudos Records.

By Mike in News Archives · July 30, 20186 yr

It is with great regret that we must announce that Darnall Horti’ Soul Club has spun its last record. What began as an experiment, nine and a half years ago, to see if there was a market for rarer and underplayed soul music, led to many, many brilliant nights with a regular, dedicated audience of knowledgeable soul fans.
Those same soul fans have also helped raise many hundreds of pounds for various charities over the years. You have all been so generous.
But all these things have a shelf-life, and lately numbers have diminished sharply: so sharply, in fact, that maintaining the night is no longer viable.
May we thank all those who came along to make our events so very special, and, of course, to all those brilliant collectors and DJs who dug deep to find those elusive tracks that we enjoyed so much.
We hope we will see you all somewhere soon.
The Horti’ Crew.

By John Moffatt in News Archives · July 27, 20186 yr

Northern Connections #16 Benjamin and the...
There’s been many a thread about the ‘survival’ of the NS scene on SS. 'A youth culture left in the hands of old men' to name just one. Well... if these guys have anything to do with it, it will flourish. (This sentiment also extends to the likes of Secret Stash, Hayley Records, Diggin’ Deep, Timmion, and others who are making ‘new’ N.S. music ).
Ben Pirani “It’s Understanding” b side. Wouldn’t have been out of place had it been spun at a 1970’s Mecca night.
Note : I did leave messages for Ben Pirani at Soul Source and Bandcamp – but hey he’s a busy guy, right?

added by site to accompany the above....

Connections

By Kenb in Articles · July 26, 20186 yr

Here are, the return of our unregular competitions offering a chance to get your hands on a most recent released Vinyl lp from Kent Records
New Breed R&B - Various Artists KENT 509
A fine 14 track R&B comp Lp that's almost guaranteed to make this summer even hotter, details of both the comp and the lp follow below

Blurb

We coined the term New Breed R&B in 2001 when our inspired selection from the original US Kent and Modern labels caught the musical zeitgeist. Six CDs on, these offerings are still eagerly anticipated and the highlights on vinyl, having been deemed a must, is now a reality.

Preview

Tracks
Side 1
1 Oh Baby Don't You Weep - Luther Ingram
2 Why Oh Why - Austin Taylor
3 I Say, I Love You - Johnny "Guitar" Watson
4 Long Gone Baby - B.B. King
5 Burnt Toast And Black Coffee - Mike Pedicin
6 Hard Times (Every Dog's Got His Day) - Prince Conley
7 Double Locks - Johnny Gosey
Side 2
1 I Idolize You - The Charmaines
2 I've Got a Feeling For You Baby - Gladys Bruce
3 A Man Is A Mean Thing - Barbara Perry
4 Where Did You Stay Last Night - The Phillips Sisters
5 Well, I Done Got Over It - Bobby Mitchell
6 You're Supreme - Sterling Magee
7 I'm The Man - Albert Washington & The Kings

More info and purchase options can be had via Ace Records website
https://www.acerecords.co.uk/new-breed-rb-2

Soul Source Members Competition - Win a copy!
Still sealed and ready to ship, to be in with a chance of winning this fine lp, all you need to do is 'upvote' this article - look down and right and then hit the 'upvote' ... your name should then appear as one of the up voters
Come 01 August one member from this list will be drawn out of the hat and a sealed copy of this fine lp will be heading for their doormat asp!

By Mike in News Archives · July 24, 20186 yr

Soul Source Weekly Newsletter
This weekly newsletter offers a quick and easy way for all Soul Source members to keep up with all that is happening on Soul Source.
Can catch up with all the highlights of recent soul content below...
Latest News and Articles
New Soul Junction 45 - Robert Montgomery - A Love Song About You
chalky Yesterday at 10:30
Stan Lewis RIP (Uncle Stan The Hip Hit Record Man)
Source News Yesterday at 10:10
Watch Betty Davis - Full Documentary - They Say I'm Different
Source News Saturday at 08:01
New Release - Broken Hearts Inc - Kimberlite Records
Kimberlite Recs Friday at 07:35
Hayley Records - Tony Hester & The Perfections - New releases!
Rob Moss Wednesday at 17:06
Soul Up North #98 Out Now
howard E July 16
Millie Jackson - Exposed - Southbound
Source News July 15
Forum Topics
Barbara & Gwen - Right On
Soulfly 12 minutes ago 1 comments
Rodge Martin, Avons, Jackie Beavers etc
Windlesoul 55 minutes ago 2 comments
WANT: Sweet Clover - You're What I Need
fisherman 2 hours ago 1 comments
Wade Flemons - Jeanette
Raresoul45s 2 hours ago 1 comments
Philadelphia Flyers (UK group)
Mickey Finn 3 hours ago 3 comments
Kenny Shepard - What difference - reduced 20% HOLD
vadnochka 3 hours ago 2 comments
Jerome Jones - Don't Change (Jham)
The Milk Man 4 hours ago 1 comments
WANTS: Zenobia, Johnnie, Tony, Daniel ...
Zanetti 5 hours ago 3 comments
Celebrities (Boss), Commands "I've Got Love," Shalimars (Verve)
valuedot 6 hours ago 1 comments
Joe Torres - Get Out Of My Way (World Pacific)
BadSamba 6 hours ago 2 comments
Latest Videos
Soul Street Cincinnati Tv Show
mike July 17 1 comments
Chairmen of the Board - You got me Dangling on a String
mike July 17 1 comments
Colour Me Pop - The Chambers Brothers - unbroadcast
mike July 6 3 comments
Latest Weekenders and Allnighters
Crown Jewel Pure Soul Weekend
Fri 28 Jun 2019 (GMT+1) - Sun 30 Jun 2019 (GMT+1)

ABERDEEN SOUL COLLECTIVE
Fri 03 Aug 2018 (GMT+1) - Sun 05 Aug 2018 (GMT+1)

St Ives Northern Soul Weekender 2019 - St Ives
Fri 05 Jul 2019 (GMT+1) - Sun 07 Jul 2019 (GMT+1)

Shanghai Soul Club
Sat 21 Jul 2018 (GMT+1)

Liverpool Soul Weekender 2019
Fri 21 Jun 2019 (GMT+1) - Sun 23 Jun 2019 (GMT+1)

Follow Your Heart, Allnighter. WN5 0UL
Sat 05 Oct 2019 (GMT+1)

Follow Your Heart, Allnighter. WN5 0UL
Sat 06 Jul 2019 (GMT+1)

Latest Gallery Images
Latest Help/FAQ
How do I view Local Soul Events in the guide?

How do I clear the text editors content?

How do I get a members notice?

Soul Map Members Adds
mickymidas
mickymidas July 16
A BOA VIDA Bar
A Boa Vida Bar July 13 Motown & Northern Soul bar in Carvoeiro. Play all the favorites from Wigan, Leeds Central, and Blackpool. Open 6pm to late Mon - Sat
Ian Woodward
Ian Woodward June 26
Soul Source - A source for soul!
View all the above in full along with more soul content via...

https://www.soul-source.co.uk/
Can unsubscribe via...
Unsubscribe
Control all your Soul Source Newsletters via
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/settings/?area=newsletters

By Mike in News Archives · July 23, 20186 yr

Press Release:   Robert Montgomery   “Love Song About You/I Love You So   SJ540
Release Date:   Monday 30th July 2018

Robert Montgomery is a Singer, Songwriter, Performer, Producer, Keyboard and Organ Instrumentalist, who began his music career in his early teens jamming with local bands in his small hometown of Rome, Georgia. The most notable being “The Sons of Aries”.  Performing their own blend of rock, soul, and jazz, kept them very busy throughout the southeastern states. However, they never gravitated to recording any original material and eventually disbanding.

It was then that Robert began to write his own songs. One such tune was the soulful “I Need You Girl,” a song based on personal experience with his future wife, Emma. By now in his early 20’s Robert was an aspiring solo artist. Hooking up with a crafty local businessman named Jeffrey Jackson Jr, He entered the studio and recorded “I Need You Girl,” using guys from his former group who were by then called ‘Chain Reaction’. So the song was released on Jackson’s label, Crescent Records, but due to a shoestring budget the 1000 copies pressed were poorly distributed and the song never really achieved any great level of success.
Following 12 months on the road with a group called Villaruz, in 1978 Robert moved to Atlanta. Following an invitation to join a band he’d heard rehearsing as their keyboard and organ player, Robert began a short tenure with the Michigan funk group “Ripple” who themselves had moved to Atlanta upon signing with GRC Records. Ripple recorded several hit singles for GRC including “I Don’t Know What It Is, But It Sure Is Funky”. Followed by the seminal album “Sons Of The Gods” for Salsoul Records in 1977, which featured their perennial disco/hustle classic “The Beat Goes On And On”.

During a later period of reconstruction by Ripple’s band leader percussionist Brian Sherrer.  Robert used musicians from Ripple to record four self-penned songs as a vanity project which remained unissued, two of which have since been released as a Soul Junction 45 the modern soul dancers ‘Time Of The Day/Take Me High’ (SJ537). While a third track, the excellent ballad ‘Love Song About You’ made it’s initial debut as part of the popular ”We Got A Sweet Thing Going On “ (Volume 3) cd compilation series to great acclaim, following requests for it to put on a 45 we have duly obliged placing it back to back with Robert’s remaining previously unissued track the more dance orientated “I Love You So” complete with girl backing singers. Thus in doing so, we have now completed the trilogy of Robert Montgomery’s recording output.

For further information please contact Soul Junction at:
Tel: +44 (0) 121 602 8115 or E-mail: sales@souljunction.co.uk
To buy go to http://www.souljunctionrecords.co.uk/SJ540.html or the usual stockists. Don't sleep on it though!

Listen
Your browser does not support the audio element
SJ540 - Robert Montgomery Promo.mp3

By Chalky in News Archives · July 22, 20186 yr

Sign In (use email)

Advert via Google