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RUSSELL THOMPKINS JR. RELEASES NEW SINGLE
"SAY HELLO" BY THE HIT SONGWRITING TEAM OF MELVIN STEALS, MERVIN STEALS & MCKINLEY JACKSON
Today, legendary soul singer Russell Thompkins Jr. (The Stylistics) releases the fresh song “Say Hello,” a smooth, stirring single graced with old-school charm. Produced by prominent tandem of Melvin & Mervin Steals (The Spinners’ “Could It Be I’m Falling In Love”) and their business partner McKinley Jackson (arranger/producer from Detroit and along with the Steals Brothers a cowriter of “10%,” Grammy Awards 2020 “Best Dance Recording” winner) on their MoPhilly International Record label.

Presents SAY HELLO (Steals-Jackson-Steals) - Russell Thompkins Jr.
A sheen of jangly guitar, whirling keys, relaxed drums and caresses of flute and sax launches “Say Hello,” building the anticipation for when Thompkins lets loose with that famed falsetto and soothing tenor that helped sell more than a few million records. “Say hello to the fool who has broken all the rules and now has nothing,” is his attention-grabbing opening line, setting the tone that’s powerfully relatable to anyone whose mistakes or misdeeds prompted a remarkable love to leave. Each towering note from Thompkins, counterbalanced by backing harmonies, strikes a feeling of regret and remorse paired with some hard-earned, cautionary wisdom to be shared.

The song, currently available on www.stealsbrosclassics.com and others like Amazon, Apple, and Spotify in the coming days, is primed to spark a resurgence for the Philly native, whose lead vocals with The Stylistics in the early 1970’s led to five Billboard Top-10s, You Are Everything,” Betcha By Golly Wow,” “I’m Stone In Love With You,” “Break Up To Make UP,” and the gold-certified ballad “You Make Me Feel Brand New.”
In 1972, Russell’s iconic voiced inspired Melvin & Melvin Steals to write a song for The Stylistics, drive to Philadelphia and present it to Thom Bell. On the way out of Bell’s office, Mervin abruptly returned to Bell’s piano, sat down and played “Could It Be I’m Falling In Love” while Melvin sang the lyrics. Afterwards Bell told them to put it on the reel-to-reel tape with the first song they presented. Whereas The Stylistics did not record either one, The Spinners did record the second tune.
The Spinners’ smash hit would not only achieve diamond-selling status (10 million copies), but also spurred a 50-year quest by the brothers to get Russell’s timeless voice on one or more of their compositions. Together at last with a beautifully orchestrated track by the Motor City’s gifted and talented arranger/producer McKinley Jackson, all parties involved are delighted to have produced a melodious song with a MoPhilly flair. So, say hello to SAY HELLO, a song poised to make you sing and sway along, awash in its alluring rhythms and heartfelt emotions

By Chalky in Articles - Archives · March 20, 20223 yr

The Martiniques a short lived three 45 group from Detroit and if some believe LA.
Detroit has produced many wonderful obscure acts who recorded a few 45s (sometimes less) and then disappeared with very little known about them. The Martiniques were one such group and until recently nothing was known, just assumptions and myths. There was also confusion over the various recordings and doubts they were the same group, Danceland and Me-O for instance.
Thanks to Andy Alonzo one of the members, any doubts were dispelled.

The owner and manager of the Martiniques was Thurman Hollis and The Martiniques were Bobby Martin (deceased), Hershel Hunter (deceased) Robert Walker (deceased) Buford (Fab) Glanton. Bobby Martin would be involved in a nasty car accident which left him unable to perform and he was replaced by Andy Alonzo, this was in 1961. Robert Banks would also leave the group and be replaced by Flecher Sawyer.
Bobby Martin would later recover and rejoin the group replacing I believe Flecher Sawyer, Buford would leave and the group and they would remain a trio.

The group would record two 45s for Morris Kaplan’s Danceland label based at 18956 Wyoming, Detroit in around 1961/2.
Tonight Is Just Another Night b/w Unknown Love (Danceland 777) was released on Danceland in February 1962, it would in April that year see a release on Morris Levy’s Roulette label (R-4423). Bobby Martin sang lead on Tonight Is Just Another Night whilst Hershel Hunter sang lead on the flip.

Broken Hearted Me b/w Everything Will Be Alright (Danceland 779) is the second release on Danceland, the exact date unknown but probably shortly after the previously mentioned release. Bobby Martin would be the featured lead vocalist)

The groups third and final release is the one that has caused so much confusion amongst collectors. Me-O was based in LA, almost certainly owned by Romeo Taylor, pulling the label name from the last three letters of his christian name. Pam-O was a sister label, Pam likely to be his wife/partner/girlfriend, just an assumption. Publishing was by Rocarmeo Music, 624 West 41st Drive, Los Angeles. Everything pointed to the group not being the Detroit one and an LA/West Coast group. However Thurman Hollis and Hershel hunter have writing credits which go some way to dispelling the doubts. The doubts were completely dispelled by group member Andy Alonzo through the Soulful Detroit forum and later Facebook.   He stated the Me-O release was recorded at Speciality in Detroit, the Danceland 45s were recorded at United Sound. The fact that Romeo Taylor’s name is all over the 45, likely owner, publishing and as producer although it is highly unlikely he had anything at all to do with the production of either side added to all the confusion.

How Romeo came about the two sides and indeed The Tootsie Rollers 45 is unclear. The Tootsie Rollers were from Ohio and Thurman Hollis was both writer and producer of their Me-O release (N1005), it is likely they arrived in the hands of Taylor through Thurman who probably knew Romeo from Ohio where Romeo is believed to have originated from before settling on the West Coast.
If you have been a long time collector or have any knowledge of Detroit music from the 60s you only have to listen to both 45s to know they were recorded there.
Lastly this article mayn't be entirely accurate but to the best of my knowledge it is as much as we know. I have asked Andrew Alonzo for his views so if anything changes I will amend. If anyone can add to this please comment below.
The Me-O 45 would become a huge favourite on the UK ( and now worldwide) Northern Soul scene played originally by Alan Kitchener who covered it up as the Three Jades at the time.

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By Chalky in Artists · March 18, 20223 yr

Northern Soul Connections #28
The Strange case of the Imaginations - Fraternity Records
It's time to visit another Northern Soul Connection - Ken drops in on a strange neighbourhood...
In the second half of 1967 a member of a young Dayton group went to see Tom Campbell to 'pitch' their plans, aspirations and dreams.
Tom Campbell was a radio personality at WONE and became a columnist at the Dayton Daily News. From the mid 60's to early 70's Tom ran 'Campbell's Corner' and 'Off-the-Cuff' news features giving prominence to local bands, and tit-bits on National bands, a 1 concerts, and general music gossip.
He gave the young band member a steer on who to see and what to do. By mid-November that same year, that band member, David Peoples had telephoned the Dayton News to tell them that the band had secured a first record deal with Harry Carlson's Fraternity records for Strange Neighborhood
Now my thoughts immediately turn to David Peoples on Saru (1971). But does he sound like the vocal on Strange Neighborhood? (if he was indeed the lead vocal on Strange Neigborhood) and ...

Northern Soul Connection #28 ( click twice for best view)
Site info - You can check out Kens other quality 27 Northern Connections all available via his 'activity' profile page, the link follows below...
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/profile/37754-kenb/content/?type=cms_records5&change_section=1

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By Kenb in Soul Music Features · March 16, 20223 yr

Hello everyone, I just thought you might like to see my new film from the New Perspectives project.
On 3rd and 4th August 2021, 6 musicians came together for the first time, the aim was to create an original piece of music in a short period of time. This film reflects the two day writing and recording session, elements of the subsequent mixing and mastering at Durham Sound Studios and The Exchange, together with vignettes of the musicians filmed around London.
The musicians are Amané Suganami, Andre Laville, Kitty Liv Durham, Lewis Durham, Nick Corbin and Solomon Douglas. They named the collective Phono 48 and entitled their composition ‘So Pure’.
I presented an exhibition of photography and screened this film over a 10 day period at the Museum of Youth Culture in Shaftesbury Avenue London between the 17th -27th Feb.
To accompany the exhibition I released a Journal publication too, like the 12" single available through the Big AC website.
https://www.bigacrecords.com/

To accompany the exhibition I released a Journal publication too, like the 12" single available through the Big AC website.
https://www.bigacrecords.com/

Here are the film credits too:
DIRECTOR - Dean Chalkley
EDITOR AND ART DIRECTOR - Ciaran O’Shea
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - Amy Foster
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY - Sophie Tuckwell
SHOOT PRODUCTION - Lo And Behold Productions Producer - Charles Sharman Cox On Set Producer - Marian Paterson Line Producer - Nancy Housham Production Assistant - Carla Baxter
Camera & Sound Technical Assistant - Kobi Westwood
B Camera Operator - Isaac Broom
Sound Recordist - Paris Barnes
DIT - James Anthony Parker
Lighting & Rigging - Sam Pearson at Hydra Design
Colourist & Grade - Joseph Colley at Passeridae
Sound Design & Mix - Darren Morris at North Street West
LOCATIONS Durham Sound Studios, Mario’s Cafe and The Exchange Mastering Studios.
EQUIPMENT RENTAL Photographic, Moving Image / Audio Equipment - Direct Lighting Lighting / Technical - Sonny Evans at Penguin Media Hire
PROJECT PARTNERS - Sunspel Nick Brooke (CEO), David Telfer (Creative Director), Jasmine Chidgey / Melina Fenby, (Head of Marketing), Enrique De Obaldia Soza (Communications Executive).
THANKS TO: Amanda Ashed, Amy Foster, David Telfer, Dennis Chalkley, Grace Chalkley, Jamie Brett, Jasmine Chidgey, Jon Swinstead, Lisa Der Weduwe, Lo And Behold Productions, Museum of Youth Culture, Nick Brooke, Sophie O’Shea and all those involved in the project for their energy, enthusiasm and talents enabling New Perspectives to come to life.
// ‘So Pure’ written and performed by Phono 48. Limited edition 12” single available from sunspel.com, bigacrecords.com and other record stores, digital release available from various streaming platforms. © ℗ Big AC Records 2022
// New Perspectives is a project created and conceptualised by Dean Chalkley First presented at the Museum of Youth Culture, London This film ‘New Perspectives’ and it’s soundtrack are protected under copyright law.
No unauthorised sharing, copying or distribution is permitted in anyway, whole or in part. Any unauthorised manner of exhibition, broadcast, sharing, public performance, diffusion, editing, adapting, copying, re-selling or hiring is strictly prohibited. Infringement may lead to legal action. Copyright ©2022 Dean Chalkley All Rights Reserved A Dean Chalkley
This film was made in Partnership with Sunspel

By PlugSide45 in Articles - Archives · March 15, 20223 yr

Published today a 'straight-talking no-holds-barred autobiography' from one of the more enjoyable twitter accounts to follow Karl Phillips aka Bootlegger or The Captain, details follows..,,

Karl Phillips is just one of the lads – roofer by day, pilsner drinker by night. But as Bootlegger, he’s scored hundreds of thousands of hits on YouTube with his hilarious matchday vlogs and keeps a huge number of followers on social media hooked with his humorous musings on life, work, the Flamethrower and his beloved Wrexham AFC. He even has a beer named after him – Wrexham Lager’s iconic Bootlegger 1974 Pilsner, which has made its way onto the shelves of major supermarkets.
From tough beginnings with teenage parents to a string of jobs in local factories, whether smearing butter on his headmaster’s office window or getting a round of golf in during his shift as a street-cleaner, duckin' around shooting videos in football grounds and pubs across the UK or slightly overdoing it in holiday spots around the world, or in the throes of any of the other hilariously random antics described here, the Captain doesn’t take himself too seriously and is mellowing with age, like a fine pilsner!
Twitter Feed

@bootlegger1974
welshman living the dream on jobseeker's allowance,loves a fish & chip's on a saturday,never quite been same guy since the chicken factory went cuckoo

Reviews
Top man… I thought that I’d lived a colourful life until I read about Karl’s adventures. - MICKEY THOMAS, WREXHAM AFC AND WALES
Certified Twitter legend… One of the internet’s most beloved and renowned Pilsner drinkers. - LADBIBLE
Wrexham fan Bootlegger is a social media giant. - THE DAILY STAR
The official mascot for Wales. - HANSH
Twitter legend… a cult hero on social media. - THE DAILY RECORD
Bootlegger is cult figure on social media with a huge fanbase. - THE YORKSHIRE POST
Dyn arbennig ag unigryw. - Y CYMRO
Yfwr o fri. - GOLWG
A social media anti-hero. - NATION.CYMRU
One of Wrexham Football Club’s most famous fans. - ROBBIE SAVAGE
A crackin’ book to read on the bog. - LANDLORD OF THE CAPTAIN’S LOCAL

Bootlegger: The Good, The Bad and The Tasty, published by Y Lolfa, is priced £9.99 and available via all online outlets and bookshops around the UK.

By Mike in Articles - Archives · March 15, 20223 yr

Sensations - Blinded By Pride - I Found A Love - MD117

The New Sensations as they started to bill themselves – before dropping the word New - formed in Detroit, Michigan and comprised of Jack Weiner, Gregory Glazer, Richard Berk and Lawrence Bliss. The group all attended Mumford High School and were heavily influenced by early street corner, doo-wop harmonies Gregory Glazer, the lead vocalist of the group auditioned for Motown at the age of 13. He not only sang in front of Berry Gordy and Stevie Wonder but was also offered a recording contract with Motown. A contract that his mother stopped him from taking up as she did not think that the music business was the right career for a young Jewish boy, especially her son. Despite this Greg continued his fascination with music, often sneaking into concerts and rehearsals, to see those who would become his influences, the likes of the Dixie Hummingbirds and Ray Charles.

Like all groups, The Sensations were desperate to have a vinyl release and with the hope of success, a decision was made to attend the weekly, Thursday audition sessions at Pioneer Recording Studio. The studio doors were open every week to allow artists to perform and impress owners, Gary Rubin and Alan Sussman - in hope that they might find the new talent they could offer recording contracts to for their growing label, which had previously released songs by The Modernistics in 1965.

The Sensations auditioned around November 1966 and performed two songs which were written by Gregory Glazer, titled; “Blinded By Pride” and “I Found A Love”. From the opening bars of “Blinded by Pride”. The raw street soul vocals add a pleading and emotional quality to the lyrics – telling the story of every young man that has lost love through his own blind pride.

After they wowed Gary Rubin at these initial audition sessions, it was arranged for a contract to be drawn up with parental consent, as some of the group were still underage. They signed to Pioneer along with another auditioning group The Gambrells, who already had success around Detroit working with Ollie McLoughlin and backing Deon Jackson’s “Love Makes The World Go Around” LP for Carla Records.

Gary decided to hire Milton Olsson and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra to arrange and record the band tracks at United Sound Studio for both The Sensations & The Gambrells. The multi-track master tape was then brought back to Pioneer Studio to vocal overdub The Sensation’s audition vocals. Unfortunately, Gary said that at the time the engineer had recorded the “Blinded By Pride” and “I Found A Love” band tracks in such a way it was considered too fast and was almost impossible to get the vocals and instrumentation to come together – as such it was shelved and instead Gary decided only to release only The Gambrells songs “Jive Talk” & “Find A Love”.

Disappointing for The Sensations, Greg continued to write songs. Gary remembers Greg coming into the studio regularly to write songs and they went on to record a demo of a track called “Clean up the Attic”. Gary then played the “Clean up the Attic” tape to Jerry Hubbard, who was in the Soul Sextet, and later Tribal Sinfonia. On hearing the track Jerry Hubbard asked Greg to join the Tribe and the other members of The Sensations sadly disappeared into obscurity. When we heard the various audition vocal takes and the United Sound multi-track tape, it was easy to hear the potential in the song. But it needed to be cleaned up and mixed to really get the best out of it. In our eyes there was only one place to go – so we jumped on a call with Kevin Fingier who is fast becoming a regular member of the MD Collective and who will be working with us right through this project.

On hearing the takes, he too could hear the potential and was excited to be able to work on the tracks. It was fantastic to hear the audition tapes taken and brought back to life and – following a couple of meetings to discuss the mixes, we all agreed what we thought needed to be done and the songs were sent off to mastering with JJ at Goldenmastering - The results when received back where beyond our expectations! So, here we are, after all these years - with the support of Gary Rubin and Greg Glazer’s son & daughter, Sarah and Dan Glazer - we are very proud to release The Sensations songs which originally should have been released, way back in 1966 alongside The Gambrells.
AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE HERE - https://www.mdrecords.co.uk/product/sensations-blinded-by-pride-md/

Listen here:
New Loves - Paradise Of Love - My Heart Is Suffering Baby - MD118

The New Loves comprised of James (Jemy) Cheers, Robert (Bobby) Franklin Jnr., Sharon Gambrell, Sandra Gambrell and Pat Hunt. The girls had already recorded for one of Ollie McLaughlins labels Carla, releasing two tracks entitled “Pain In My Heart” & “You Better Move” under the The Gambrells. However, due to Ollie McLaughlin’s efforts being solely focused on the success of The Capitols and Deon Jackson, The Gambrells were sadly left in the shadows to be used as backing vocalists, assisting Deon Jackson with ‘‘Love Makes The World Go Round”. After an audition at Pioneer, they were quickly signed and started to record with studio owner Gary Rubin - sometimes as part of a group, such as The New Loves, sometimes as backing vocalists, and also in their own right as the Gambrells.

Robert (Bobby) Franklin Jnr is no other than the Bobby Franklin, who on returning from the Navy started Bobby Franklin’s Insanity with a group of school friends, John Hopkins, Hubert Crawford, Mike Anthony and Michael Gray. Bobby recalls – in an article, he wrote – that he met Jemy (James Cheers) when he was around 14. He was on the way back from Custer Elementary School, he saw a a young guy playing the guitar. Bobby stopped and took his drum sticks from his back pocket and started playing rhythm alongside the young guitarist. From there they struck up a friendship and the Famous Bros. were born – Bobby Franklin and Jemy Cheers.
Gary Rubin strongly believed in the talents of all five and decided to join The Famous Brothers & The Gambrells together to create The New Loves but sadly during the initial audition takes, little did any of them know that after this they would never record as a group again. James and Bobby went off to serve their country in Vietnam. Both safely returned home from service and worked together later in life in both music and business, but The New Loves never got back together again. Unfortunately, The Famous Brothers could not see this release of The New Loves tracks as James passed away in May 2020, followed by Bobby in July.

The Gambrells, continued to work with Gary Rubin at Pioneer Studio until 1967. They released songs “Jive Talk” and “Find A Love” in 1966, then the following year in 1967, they worked with Mike Valvano at Pioneer to record “I’m In Love For The First Time” / “Love Is In The Air”, their final recording. All three members of The Gambrells are still alive and well - Sandra & Sharon Gambrell both live in Detroit still and Pat Hunt now lives in Las Vegas. They have all retired from the music industry but Sandra still sings in her local church. They are so happy to know their music is still enjoyed around the world, as they previously had no idea before our contact!

When listening to these audition tapes it was very clear that we needed to retain the atmosphere of the audition itself, the excitement of a group of young singers and musicians and to that end, we left in some of the out-take tapes on “My heart Is Suffering Baby”. At the end of the take you can hear the call on the flip side which is ”Paradise of Love”. We put this on the top side as a great example of mid-tempo group harmony soul, the fact that it features the Gambrells is an added bonus and acts as a leader for future exploration of their story. More on that later in the Pioneer series! But suffice to say you may be very surprised by how tight knit the Detroit music scene was and who appears on what releases.
Listen here:
AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE HERE - https://www.mdrecords.co.uk/product/new-loves-paradise-of-love-md/
(All four songs) Published by Tru-Soul Publishing
(All four songs) Restored and mixed by Kevin Fingier
(All four songs) Mastered by JJ at Golden Mastering.

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By Northernjordan12 in Articles - Archives · March 14, 20223 yr

BOOM!!! Out Now! (shipping this Monday)
KENI LEWIS / BA'E BROTHER
Two sublime ultra obscure Northern Soul gems
First time re-released on Epsilon Record Co.
Recorded at Edgewood Studio Inc
Washington DC, 1969

KENI LEWIS
EPS012:
A: BA'E BROTHER (3:10)
B: BA'E BROTHER (Instrumental) (3:10)
Hear it Now:

Buy it now:
https://www.epsilonrecord.com

Keni St Lewis (Keni Lewis)
Keni St. Lewis is predominanly a prolific songwriter who recorded only a handful of sides himself.
He was a member of several groups The Dreams, The Cairos, The Enjoyables and The Chancellors.
Ba'e Brothers was his first record as a solo artist.
He wrote songs recorded by Billy Butler, Gene Chandler and The O'Jays. His repertoire includes many songs for many Northern Soul artists and includes several Shrine artists:
D.C. Blossoms: Hey Boy
Epsilons: Mad a the World / I'm So Devoted
The Cairos: Stop Overlooking Me / Don't Fight It
Shirley Edwards: Dream My Heart
The Counts: Peaches Baby
Cavaliers: Do What I Want
Flower Shoppe, Vibrating Vibrations, The Dreams, The Coasters among others.
In the 70s he wrote hits for The Sylvers and Tavares.
Full infos & Photos:
https://www.epsilonrecord.com

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By Yann V in Articles - Archives · March 12, 20223 yr

Shotgun Records have a new 45and it's now released out in the wild...
Randolph Brown & Company – It Ain’t Like It Used To Be - SHOT 116
Available now, the release notes from Shotgun Records follow below
Randolph Brown & Company – It Ain’t Like It Used To Be / You Can Be Cured - SHOT 116
The latest 45 from Shotgun records features the renowned 1970s track ''It Ain't Like It Used To Be'' from Randolph Brown & Company.
Randolph Brown & Company was the identity of future soul star Randy Brown as he embarked upon his successful solo career following a six-year period as lead singer of The Newcomers at Stax.
After a 1974 single on Stax-owned Truth Records, Brown issued two singles on the obscure Memphis label, Black Magic. Both were written and produced by Carl Smith and David Weatherspoon and were picked up in 1975 by Mainstream Records in New York for national release on their IX Chains label.
The second of these singles, 'It Ain't Like It Used To Be', captured the mood of the times as people faced the social and financial challenges of a deepening economic crisis. This anthemic song has much relevance today, hence this timely revival.

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Listen to Randolph Brown & Company – It Ain’t Like It Used To Be
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Listen to Randolph Brown & Company – You Can Be Cured
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Available right now from all good soul 45 stockist including our very own Source Store
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By Mike in Articles - Archives · March 10, 20223 yr

LRK Records are delighted to be able to reveal they will be releasing Raja-Nee Ft Thasaint & Wilfred Frelix "Come Get This Love" on LTD 7" black vinyl
300 copies.
Official release day: 31st May 2022
Pre-order here:
https://lrkrecords.bandcamp.com/album/raja-nee-come-get-this-love-ft-thasaint-wilfred-frelix
Raja-Nee’ has re-emerged from her musical hiatus with a new single “Come Get This Love” a midtempo classic with romantic lyrics, where listeners are treated to the smooth sounds of a classic pop piano performed by Smooth Jazz and Adult Contemporary R&B artist John “ThaSaint” Morris, layered with a plethora of buttery, bluesy guitar licks from Smooth Jazz guitarist Wilfred Frelix.
“Come Get This Love” was produced by John “ThaSaint” Morris and Raja-Nee’, written by Richard Wilford & Raja-Nee’, John ThaSaint Morris and Wilfred Frelix. Mixed and mastered by Bernard Terry for Area 521 Studios, Flint MI.
"Come Get This Love" was released orginally digitally back In September 2020 and did really over here in the UK getting to number one in the UK Soul charts for over two weeks and in the US and Italy. There was also a remix with Samuel Archer in July 2021.
For the first time ever it will be coming out on a 45.
Over on the flip is a BRAND new mix by The Packxsz.

The romantic elements are reminiscent of the award-winning Chicago soul-R&B veteran’s material from back in the day. ‘I’m patiently waiting for you to take me away from here,’ sings the veteran neo soul artist born Renee Knott-Freeman. ‘It’s driving me crazy, anticipating how you’ll hold me so near.’

Raja-nee’ began singing in church at the mere age of five. As an emerging talent, her voice was recognized by Marshall Thompson of Chicago’s famed Chi-Lites, and his mentorship helped develop her craft and stage presence. She toured with the Chi-Lites, and recorded on their Just Say You Love Me album — with the single Eternity taking top spots on overseas radio stations. Years later, after garnering much attention for herself, Raja-nee’ landed a production deal and auditioned with the superproducers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Her debut reggae album featured hits such as Bitchism, Take Your Time and Turn It Up — the latter featured on the soundtrack for the 1994 movie A Low Down Dirty Shame. Raja-nee’ has also recorded with the legendary James Brown and been awarded the Chicago Home Jam Award.

Pre-order here:
https://lrkrecords.bandcamp.com/album/raja-nee-come-get-this-love-ft-thasaint-wilfred-frelix

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By LRK in Articles - Archives · March 4, 20223 yr

Glamp Rd Records is delighted to present its eagerly anticipated first release; ‘Feel Alright’ by Jon Allen and The Skinner Brothers.
After being played as 'The UD Toronadoes'; the fictional rivals to the TSU Toronadoes (University of Dallas rather than Texas State University); interest was such that finding the real vocalist became a mission. Having located the writers and through them the rights owners of the tracks negotiations began on bringing the track to vinyl as well as work on a new label to carry the 45.
Glamp Rd has a philosophy of releasing tracks that have never been seen on vinyl and presenting them in the traditional British format. This its alongside ensuring the rights owners are duly rewarded for their efforts and collectors are presented with a value for money package that is sure to appreciate in value.
Fully licensed and available in a limited release of 300 individually numbered 45s, this 45 sets a trail for releases to follow. Pre-release demand has been high and this first and only press is set to instantly be a collector’s piece as well as a dancefloor winner.
This collaboration between Jon Allen and The Skinner Brothers (Adam and Dan) appears here for the first time on vinyl. Its firmly in the mould of the Texan style soul of Archie Bell or the TSU Toronadoes.
Adam and Dan Skinner are accomplished multi-instrumentalist that both graduated from the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts. Their work has been featured in original programming on TV channels around the globe. Working on scores for feature length and short films, they have honed their skills in their fully equipped central London recording studio.
Their work spans the spectrum of musical styles from indie to world music taking in rock, soul, blues and jazz along the way. Drawing on this rich palette and they work as performers and producers alongside some of the finest musicians from the English Session Orchestra, RSVP Choir and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
All these elements come together here in a superb track from their digital album ‘Soul Rewired’. ‘Feel Alright’ is coupled with the equally dancefloor friendly instrumental version that has never been publicly available until now.
There are no 'pre-orders' or 'pre-payment' options and the release is only available direct from www.glamprd.com. It will go on sale on Sunday 20th March 2022 and until that point will show as 'Sold Out' to prevent pre-orders.
https://www.glamprd.com

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By Ged Parker in Articles - Archives · March 1, 20223 yr

A fair bit of background work has been going on over the last few weeks. Part of these improvements have been a revision of the site structure which is now in place.
We have revised the structure and the order of our site main features in order to improve the navigation of the site and to a lesser extent reflect the current use, demands and so on of the Soul Source site. The current stucture listed below...
Main Features of Soul Source
These are the primary features of Soul Source, four in total, which will be the 'top' layer so to speak of Soul Source
News & Articles Feature
Soul Markt
Event Guide
Soul Forums
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'Extra' Features
These are the site 'Extra' features which while still important parts of the site now come under our 'extra' category/menus for navigation
Clubs - Freebasing and Audio Lounges
Photo Gallery
Video Feature
Source Map
Newsletters
Help/Support Features
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Stand alone
Source Store
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The Main Menu (desktop) and Mobile (phone/tablet) Layout (see below) now reflects these changes

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By Mike in Articles - Archives · February 27, 20223 yr

All Turned On! Motown Instrumentals 1960-1972 - VA - Kent Records CD
Officially released today the 25th of February 2022, the latest Ace Records Cd release see's the focus land on Motown Instrumentals. With 24 tracks on offer (6 previously only available via digital downloadand 5 masters from the vaults previously unissued in any format) .
Ace Records Release notes preview
A stellar cast of musicians take the spotlight on this collection of soul, jazz, funk and other groovy Motown instrumentals which features six cuts otherwise available only as digital downloads and five masters previously unissued in any format.
Compiled by the guys behind our popular “Motown Girls” and “Motown Guys” series, the CD opens with three certified crowd-pleasers: the San Remo Golden Strings’ ‘Festival Time’, a Northern Soul favourite that reached the UK charts in 1971, five years after its original release in the USA; a version of the Supremes’ ‘Come See About Me’ by Choker Campbell’s Big Band; and ‘I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)’ by Earl Van Dyke & the Soul Brothers, an outfit known behind the scenes as the Funk Brothers.

The five previously unissued tracks are Choker Campbell’s brassy stomper ‘The Break Down’; Earl Van Dyke’s organ, vibes and guitar-led ‘L.B.J.’; the jazzy ‘Defunk Brothers’ by saxophonist Frank Morelli; ‘Little Mack’s Shuffle’ by the Morrocco Muzik Makers featuring tasty work from guitarist Harold Williams; and ‘Great Google Mook’, a terrific honker ‘n’ twanger by...
...package includes notes and track annotations by Hitsville historian Keith Hughes and photos of many of the featured artists.
Full release notes can be read via https://acerecords.co.uk/all-turned-on-motown-instrumentals-1960-1972

Tracks
01 Festival Time - The San Remo Golden Strings
02 Come See About Me - Choker Campbell's Big Band
03 I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) - Earl Van Dyke & The Soul Brothers
04 True Fine Boy - The Funk Brothers
05 Sweet Soul - Jr Walker & The All Stars
06 Uptight (Everything's Alright) - Jonah Jones
07 Let Me Loose - Stevie Wonder
08 All Turned On - Bob Wilson & The San Remo Quartet
09 The Break Down - Choker Campbell's Big Band
10 Grazing In The Grass - Eivets Rednow
11 Chicken Little 69 - Earl Van Dyke & The Soul Brothers
12 Uptight - Herman Griffin & Band
13 I See You Later - Johnny Griffith Trio
14 L.B.J. - Earl Van Dyke & The Soul Brothers
15 Defunk Brothers - Frank Morelli
16 Get Ready - Jonah Jones
17 Ich-I-Bon #1 - Nick & The Jaguars
18 Double 0 And A Half - The Agents
19 Hot Sausage - The Mysterions
20 Little Mack's Shuffle - Morrocco Muzik Makers
21 Good Rockin' - Jr Walker & The All Stars
22 Great Google Mook - The Mysterions
23 Soul Line - The Agents
24 Papa Hooper's Barrelhouse Groove - The Crusaders
Samples
True Fine Boy - The Funk Brothers
CDTOP_1613-1-4 (1).mp3
The Break Down - Choker Campbell's Big Band
CDTOP_1613-1-9 (1).mp3
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By Mike in Articles - Archives · February 25, 20223 yr

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗟𝟰𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗦!
ℕ𝔼𝕎𝔹𝔸ℕ
If I Could (Make You Mine) / Rhythm & Rhyme (S4R18)
Back in what now feels like a golden period in music and creativity, in the 1970s, many bands were formed by students. It almost seems like so many people could either sing, play, dance or write songs! This was also the case of several Woodland High School students in New York, who created Newban with fellow classmates.
The group started gigging around the tri-state area of New York, Connecticut and New Jersey, and were soon brought to the attention of legendary Bell Recording Studios audio engineer Malcolm Addey, who recorded with the band over a two-month period in 1974. Three years later the tracks made up two superb and sought-after albums released by tax scam label Guinness.
In 1977, Newban headed out to play the Los Angeles nightclub scene, closed a deal with A&M, and changed the band name to Atlantic Starr at the request of Herb Alpert.
For the first time on a 7” format, Soul4Real brings you two of the best songs from Newban. Enjoy the music…
𝙈𝘼𝙍𝙆 𝙂𝙑 𝙏𝘼𝙔𝙇𝙊𝙍
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Listen here:

Presented in a beautiful picture cover laminated 7" designed by Jordi Duró. Liner notes by Mark GV Taylor.
𝗣𝗥𝗘 𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗡𝗢𝗪 for 7th March 2022
𝟭𝟰 𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝘀 + postage as it follows:
1 to 5 copies: 6,90 euros UK & Europe
1 to 5 copies: 2,70 euros Spain
1 to 5 copies: 10,55 euros USA & rest of the world
𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝗣𝗔𝗬𝗣𝗔𝗟 𝗮𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 & 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆:
soul4realrecordlabel@gmail.com
Check previous releases: www.soul4real.es

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By Alexsubinas in Articles - Archives · February 24, 20223 yr

DD 017A Bobby Barnes "Super High On Your Love" / DD 017B Chuck Womack & The Sweet Souls "Losing Your Good Thing"
THE NEWEST ‘DIGGIN’ DEEP’ LIMITED EDITION 45
RELEASE DATE FRIDAY 4th MARCH 2022
OUT IN TWO WEEKS AND AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW!
Can You Dig It?
DD017A BOBBY BARNES – SUPER HIGH ON YOUR LOVE
DD017B CHUCK WOMACK & THE SWEET SOULS – LOSING YOUR GOOD THING
It is with great pleasure that we announce the upcoming Diggin’ Deep 45. A late 70’s midtempo floater backed with an early 70’s raw soul deepie.
These tracks are from the Raina and Ramco labels respectively, out of Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
This UK release has been somewhat delayed due to pressing plant problems throughout Europe and the appearance of the A side on a European label, where it seemed sensible to postpone DD017, giving both labels a chance to circulate.

Video Promo Bobby Barnes / Chuck Womack & The Sweet Souls

BOBBY BARNES – SUPER HIGH ON YOUR LOVE (1977)
Enigmatic 70s and 80s Soul artist Bobby Barnes knew how to throw it down with his soulful, no-nonsense vocals and bluesy guitar work. Bobby’s deep grasp of Blues, Soul and R&B helped form his strong, sophisticated approach. That versatility is evident across Bobby’s heartfelt ballads, smooth slow-jams and early 70s anthems. Bobby Barnes scored releases on the Discovery, Poor Man’s, Marvel International, Cross-Tone, and The Scam Sound record labels. Ultimately, the distinguished Mr. Barnes found his way to Fervor Records via Motown staff drummer, producer, and label exec Lawrence Carroll. The two met while performing at Harlem’s famed Apollo Theater. Immediately captivated by Barnes’ charismatic stage prowess, Carroll kept tabs on the singer and signed him to his newly formed Raina label, releasing several singles. Produced and arranged by Lawrence Carroll, this is the first release on a UK label of this great side and an essential addition to your Diggin’ Deep collection.
CHUCK WOMACK & THE SWEET SOULS – LOSING YOUR GOOD THING (1970)
Chuck Womack is best known for the funky “Ham Hocks And Beans,” a song penned by Womack himself. The band gigged regularly at the Myles Lounge on 13th Street and Washington in Phoenix, AZ. They soon caught the attention of local music entrepreneur Floyd Ramsey. Ramsey signed Womack to his Ramco Records label on February 10, 1970. He paired the band with engineer Tim Hunnicutt at his flagship recording studio, Audio Recorders Of Arizona. The group laid down four sides for the label with “Ham Hocks And Beans – Part 1 and Part 2“ released on Ramco later that year. The band featured Chuck Womack on Vocals, Carl Gholson on sax, Delmar Stewart on drums, Bubba Cita on bass, and Raymond George on guitar. Two additional songs from those sessions were found in the Ramco archives. “Sweet Soul Special” and the raw deep soul track “Losing Your Good Thing” in 2019.
Chuck Womack met his beautiful wife Vivian at the Myles Lounge and they were married February 6th, 1972, just two years after he signed with Ramco. Mr. Womack passed away February 3, 2018 leaving his lasting legacy on the Phoenix Soul scene and this, his first release on a UK label, or anywhere else in the world, another essential addition to your Diggin’ Deep collection.
Diggin’ Deep are honoured to be able to bring you these superb recordings from Phoenix, Arizona, USA. We hope you’ll agree, this is a 45 that every Soul fan will want to have in their collection.
Both sides will be available on a beautifully mastered vinyl 45.
DD017 collector’s release is available at just £12 each plus postage and packing.
Avoid Disappointment. Pre-order ON THE WEBSITE ONLY now, while stocks last.
https://diggin-deep.com

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By Sean Hampsey in Articles - Archives · February 23, 20223 yr

Dab of Soul returns to the fabulous Crown Hotel in the beautiful market town of Nantwich, Cheshire on Saturday April 23rd. This event will feature an awesome DJ line-up of Arthur Fenn, Del Robinson (Carib Soul), John Browne and Tracey Shaw from Soul Kitchen and local hero Ian Evans.
Such is the popularity of these events we now offer pre-sold tickets to ensure your entry.
The ticket sale for this event will start at 7.00pm on Wednesday March 2nd. We would advise you to order tickets early to avoid disappointment.
chris.soul@btinternet.com or 07974 722667 for all inquiries.

By Chris Anderton in Articles - Archives · February 21, 20223 yr

The Guardian is running an interview and feature on Ewan Spencer, details and link folow below
‘We’ve always been very good at enjoying ourselves’: Ewen Spencer’s photographs of a lost clubbing generation
In the late 1990s, the photographer shot images of dancers at niche London club nights. He reflects on how smartphones have changed the scene, and how his pictures became a book

These pictures aren’t about Teds, Skinheads, Northern Soul, Acid House or Jungle and Garage, they’re not about Nu Metal or South London blackout clubs…but they are all here alongside high street carpet clubs because here in the UK we know how to throw a party, we work hard and play hard, grace under pressure, street style into high fashion To quote Ray Davies I ask, 'Where have all the good times gone’?

Can read the full article and interview via
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2022/feb/20/ewen-spencer-dance-club-photography-while-you-were-sleeping-interview
The book is due out end of March 2022

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By Mike in Articles - Archives · February 21, 20223 yr

Soul-Direction are pleased to announce our next release.
Split Decision Band - 'You're The One / My Love Just For You' - Soul-Direction
Release notes
After hearing this album on it's initial release this recently became a real "No Brainer" and to bring this as a 7" vinyl release is a real honour.
For us, although designated A & B sides, there is no denying that each track is an "A Side" in itself and that's how we see them.
An obscure R&B group from Des Moines, Iowa, Split Decision Band released one single during their existence - Issued on the local Network label in 1978.The band centred around Lead vocalist and songwriter Gordon Starr Flipping, whose collaborations with Prince made him something of a legend in the Mid-West area.
Core member Gordon Starr Flipping was tracked down by Now and Again Records and his material was released in a self-titled full-length album released in 2017.These tracks were unreleased sessions recorded at an unknown studio or Gordon Flipping’s house in Des Moines, IA, between 1979-1984 by The Split Decision Band. The two tracks featured here were licensed courtesy of Now and Again and with the blessing of The Split Decision Band.
Gordon Starr Flipping was born in 1957 as one child of five in Des Moines, Lowa, with white and Native American parents (Sioux People). At the age of nine he used to imitate James Brown and styled his hair in an “Afro” and despite being called numerous derogatory names his love of this type of music began to form. He started entering talent competitions and by the age of 14 he had teamed with cousins Larry & Lacey Fowlers to start a group called the Relations.
They were inspired by James Brown and Angela Davis and liked the message they were spreading. He later joined Del Jones, James Watkins and his Brother Butch and formed the group New Establishment In Soul. Flipping wrote and recorded some demos whilst in the “music wilderness” trying to get enough money together to make a record which was proving hard to do. He also played in a few pick up bands to keep the money coming in. Later he met a guy called Leonard Shaw who advertised himself as a sort of “Go To” record guy. He met up with him to present his demos and was told his old friend Del Jones had already beaten him to it. In the meantime he had reformed the band and named them The Split Decision Band.
Jones asked Flipping to join the band. Jones then turned Flipping’s “Watching Out” track into what sounded like a sure fire hit and “Go To” man Shaw brought in some additional members and promised an assembly line of hits through his network of contacts. Shaw proved to be a character of “Ill Repute” and after signing what can only be described as a dubious contract things were left very unsure in Flipping’s mind. Flipping along with the band members and others that Leonard had brought in managed to record enough songs for an album which they were to call “A Thing Of Your Own” between 1978 and 1983.
By then Leonard Shaw’s “dealings” had caught up with him and even though the album had been finished his seemingly large network of connections never materialised. The album of course never saw a release until Now and Again released it in 2017.
Gordon Starr Flipping now leads a non-profit group called “Young Heroes” that aims to help the kids of Des Moines off the streets through musical education and he still likes to impersonate any artist that inspires him.
Some of the information has been drawn from the Now and Again Sleeve notes and other sources.
Tracks Licensed to Soul Direction courtesy of Now and Again Records.

Listen

Split Decision Band - 'You're The One'
SD-08A_Split Decision Band_My Love Just For You_Soul_Direction.mp3
Split Decision Band - 'My Love Just For You'
SD-08B_Split Decision Band_You're The One_Soul _Direction.mp3

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https://www.soul-direction.co.uk

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By Manfromsoul45s in Articles - Archives · February 18, 20223 yr

New on a recent release on Acid Jazz's Fingier imprint, a great two sider from Diane Ward and the Kevin Fingier Collective 'Why Don't You Go Home / Cocktail De Medianoche'
Label release notes/blurb follows below
Acid Jazz presents the next instalment of the Fingier Records Classic series: The Kevin Fingier Collective, featuring incredible voice of Diane Ward with 'Why Don't You Go Home', alongside Latin floor-filler 'Cocktail de Medianoche'.

With 'Why Don't You Go Home' Fingier produces a monster Rhythm & Blues tune that will take you straight to the King and Federal R&B sound, and for the B side, 'Cocktail De Medianoche' is the perfect mix of Boogaloo and Northern Soul. Percussion, flute and horns will make this a Fingier favourite for lovers of Latin grooves and Uptempo Soul.

Diane Ward is singer from USA, who grew up singing Gospel in her local church. Music was always a big part of her life, and she has always had a deep interest in Rhythm & Blues and Jazz. She lived in Argentina for a couple of years, and one night Kevin saw her perform and instantly her voice blew his mind. In his words:

“She’s a proper R&B singer, she reminded me to Ruth Brown, Mary Ann Fisher or Lula Reed. She has that potent and obscure sound that took me to those lately '50s early '60s Popcorn tracks”

With two monster tracks, calling this a ‘Double Sider’ wouldn’t be enough, both with that '60s sound we've come to expect from Fingier Records.

Video

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By Mike in Articles - Archives · February 17, 20223 yr

BRAND NEW RELEASE! Aladean Kheroufi - Love!... (Is The Answer) b/w Every Girl - Kimberlite (KIM007)
This is an exciting record from one of the more expressive artists to emerge over the past couple of years, and another double sided hit for the Kimberlite stable.
Aladean's soulful expression lands a realisation that love isn’t a noun or a something that exists between two people, but rather a verb, an outpouring of healing, compassion and joy, which connects everyone and everything. It’s what the ‘Doctor of Soul’ is offering and this kind of LOVE, might just be what the world needs right now.
Musically, this record is pure genius, the a-side is a beautiful soulful ballad which should be received with particular affection on the lowrider scene, whilst the up-tempo flip is tighter than tight as it rifts and shifts into breaks, horns, and slick vocals delivering a dance floor scorcher like no other. Brilliant!
Just in from Kimberlite …..
"EVERY TIME I CLOSE MY EYES .... I KNOW YOU'RE RIGHT BY MY SIDE"
There was a night that sticks out as I'm writing this. Aladean was over at my place, we were listening to soul records and having some drinks. From beer and Barbara Lynn to tequilla and Thomas East if my memory serves, but that's unreliable at best. Specifics of the night are blurry, but what really struck me since then was the running topic that carried the conversation for the entire evening: a profound passion for love songs.
This record leads with ‘Love... (Is The Answer)’, a ballad in line with Aladean's espoused ideology. Velvet vocals, a playful swing to the drums, and intimate exchanges between guitar and keyboard tease at yearnings which harmonising backing vocals satisfy with exultation. This isn't a simple love song sharing romantic feelings for just one person, this is a grand gesture that declares love for everyone. This is a therapy, philosophy, and a recipe to get through hard times. This is help we all need.
Were the leading side to be foreplay, then the other will bring you to an earned climax. ‘Every Girl’ hits with a force that will shake you and sets a rhythmic pace that may break you. Reminiscent of Mr Mayfield's 'Move On Up', horns punctuate percussion and bass that are only just barely constrained. This is an expression of pure joy and an exploration of the heart's governance.
These two sides serve both as a testament to the glory of love, and as physical representation of a true labour of love. Cutting through the profundity though, our biggest hope is that you just love this music.
PRE-ORDER LIVE - FEB 16 5PM GMT
WWW.RARETOONES.COM
Pre-Orders to ship before Mar 11 2022
LOVE NOTE:
Sadly... this lovely release experienced some minor little injuries during manufacture. As such, the labels are reversed on all Promo and Issue copies, also some very minor bubbling on the labels may be apparent, although this is more visible on the Promo copies. These minor superficial defects are a feature across the release and in no way affect the musical quality nor detract from the aesthetic desirability.
Who said Love was perfect, often it's our imperfections which hide some of the greatest love songs yet to be heard. ❤️

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By Rare Toones in Articles - Archives · February 16, 20223 yr

For our 38th Canarian holiday we are returning to the Luxurious Sands Beach Complex in Lanzarote in May and November 2022
We were there in 2007, 08, 09 & 10 and had a great time, and Sands Beach have invited us back.
Forget these high rise hotels. Sands Beach is a fantastic complex with 6 pool areas surround by single story or 2 high apartments plus 70 beachfront apartments.
We are there for a week in May starting on Saturday 7th May, and a fortnight in November starting on the 5th.
In November you could join us for the first week (5th - 12th) or the second week (12th - 19th) or the full fortnight.
We play soul music every afternoon and every night. Come and join the friendliest soul crowd on earth
Check out www.soulinthesun.com or Email Sales@soulinthesun.com for more information

By Eddy Edmondson in Articles - Archives · February 11, 20223 yr

Latest issue is now out and about
Soul Up North #111 Winter
Issue Details
ISSUE 111
Winter Edition
OPENING PAGE : CONTENTS - EDITORIAL & INFO
GOOD TOONS & GREAT GROOVES
Dave Halsall
TRACK LISTING FOR COLLECTORS CD - 'A MIXED BAG FROM THE PLAYBOX'
Charles Simpson
FUNK IN YO' FACE - "THE WONDER OF JAZZ FUNK''
Howard Priestly
THE LADIES CHOICE - COLLECTING RARE SOUL
Julie Molloy
SOUL SPOTLIGHT - B.R.C RECORDS (PART 2)
Steve Guarnori
SOULFUL SEVENTIES SPINS aka 'COSBY'S CHESTNUTS'
Bob Cosby
SOUL IN PRINT- MAGAZINES & FANZINES (Part 14)
Iain McCartney
MD RECORDS CONTINUED - 2022 LOOKING AHEAD
Mark Anderson
SOUL IN A DIGITAL AGE
John Farrar
SUGAR PIE DeSANTO
John Smith
THOSE LITTLE SILVER DISCS
Howard E
HOT OFF THE VINYL PRESS
Howard E
BEHIND THE VOICE : ANDREA HENRY & HERMAN LEWIS GRIFFIN
Jordan Wilson
HOT OFF THE VINYL PRESS -- EXTRA
Howard E
The EBONIES
Charles Simpson
STEVE MARRIOTT
John Hellier
VIEW FROM THE APE HOUSE
Tim Brown
And finally ... DEEP SOUL CORNER
Mike Finbow
Cover Photo's - Sugar Pie DeSanto & Andrea Henry

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By Mike in Articles - Archives · February 7, 20223 yr

COTSWOLD PARK SOUL WEEKENDER Feb 25-27th 2022 JOE BATAAN
Joe Bataan back in UK
Info for 2022!
A Jazz–Funk and Soul weekender held in the luxurious Cotswold Water Park Hotel set in the beautiful Gloucestershire countryside.
Following the success of this years brilliant CPSW6 we will have Exclusive use of the whole hotel for number six in 2022, and this time can provide the full luxury weekend experience for nearly 600 people. Soul, Funk, Jazz-Funk, Jazz and House across the 3 rooms, with again a host of the Finest DJ’s.
We have also secured two amazing acts for you, we can welcome the legendary king of latin soul Joe Bataan to CPSW6 and after his amazing performance at CPSW5 Mr Dennis Taylor will be back by popular demand, both artists will performing with their full band.

https://www.cotswoldparkweekender.co.uk/

By andystretchy in Articles - Archives · February 7, 20223 yr

Details of the latest release from One World Records
Michelle David & True-Tones - It's Gonna Be Alright (Vocal/Instrumental) - One World Records - OSP 5008

One World Records release blurb follows below...
The powerful and uplifting gospel-soul track 'It's Gonna Be Alright' will be Michelle David's third UK single, due for release on One World Records on 11 February.
It follows the success of her previous One World singles, 'Yes I Am' and 'Good Good Good', both of which were big sellers and received strong radio support in the UK and overseas last year.
As with the previous singles, Michelle wrote the optimistic 'It's Gonna Be Alright' with her producers Onno Smit and Paul Willemsen.

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Available now online via the usual 45 stockists including our very own Source Store...
Tap here to view this Michelle David 45 in our Source Store

Michelle David & True-Tones - It's Gonna Be Alright (Vocal)
michelle-david-gonna-be-alright-vocal.mp3
Michelle David & True-Tones - It's Gonna Be Alright (Instrumental)
michelle-david-gonna-be-alright-instrumental.mp3

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By Mike in Articles - Archives · February 6, 20223 yr

New Album - Riker Up - Charly Records - Adventures in AI Land

Mike · Monday at 12:002 days

Details of a new upcoming album release from Charly Records, currently a pre-order, shipping on December 12th. And as with all things AI nowadays, there’s no doubt that this latest development in this ‘controversial’ genre will be of interest to both those for and against 'this sort of thing'. Charly Records release notes follow below... Riker Up! - Northern Soul Reborn RIK-LP 101 / RIK-CD 101 UK release date: 12th December 2025 US release date: 19th December 2025 "Riker Up! is the world’s first
New Book - High on Sou!: Tell Me it's Just a Rumor Berry - Al Abrams
New Book - High on Sou!: Tell Me it's Just a Rumor Berry - Al Abrams

Mike · Tuesday at 16:091 day

The follow up to the 2011 Al Abrams book 'Hype & Sou!: Behind the Scenes At Motown' was published recently. Titled 'High on Sou!: Tell Me it's Just a Rumor, Berry', this time around the focus is on Al Abrams' experience, starting from his teenage years in 1959 when he was hired at Motown, to his role as Motown's Press Officer. Already picking up good reviews, release notes follows below Release notes High on Sou!: Tell Me it's Just a Rumor, Berry Al Abrams was Detroit Motown Family Grit; No
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New Album - Soul Jamaica - Various Artists - Soul Jazz Records
New Album - Soul Jamaica - Various Artists - Soul Jazz Records

Mike · October 16Oct 16

Soul Jamaica -Various Artists - Soul Jazz Records Featuring Alton Ellis, Jackie Mittoo, The Heptones, Sound Dimension and more! New album from Soul Jazz Records, available in vinyl, cd and download formats Release notes Soul Jazz Records’ new Soul Jamaica brings together a wicked selection of reggae funk and soul tracks from the legendary Studio One stable, featuring a stellar line-up of artists including Jackie Mittoo, The Heptones, The Gladiators, Sim Smith, Peter Tosh and The Wailers, Cedric
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Soul Weekend Event Map Shout 17-19 Oct 2025

Mike · October 16Oct 16

Our weekly soul event heads up, using our 'map views' from the Soul Source Event guide Over 100 events this week and this time we have had to use 2 map screengrabs to show them all! Event Guide Index - Just visit and then tap the Red Link for our dynamic event map to pop up Visit Soul Source Soul Event Guide Index For more deliberate soul event searching can use our 'Events Near Me- Local Soul' Feature Explore Our 'Events Near Me - Local Soul' Feature
Soul Up North #125 - Autumn 2025 Out Now

Mike · October 13Oct 13

Not just the leaves that are dropping, here's details of the latest Soul Up North issue... Soul Up North #125 - Autumn 2025 Out Now #OPENING PAGE : CONTENTS – EDITORIAL & INFO #GOOD TUNES & GREAT GROOVES Dave Halsall #FUNK IN YO’ FACE – PHILLYFUNK Howard Priestly #SUBSTANCE & STYLE Steven Riley #SOUL SPOTLIGHT – BENNY GORDON REVISITED – PART 2 Steve Guarnori #HOT OFF THE VINYL PRESS Howard E #SOUL BOOK REVIEWS I.M. / HFE #CHICAGO SOUL Shane Cox #THE LADIES CHOICE – COLLECTING RARE SO

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