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Thanks to twitter user monkey for this streaming pass on tip.
The documentary 'Betty... They Say I'm Different' is available to stream fully online for a limited period, hosted by Lush player this legal availability appears to be part of its release schedule and you can watch it while available fullyembedded below

Heres the blurb
Original Funk Queen Betty Davis took on the 1970’s establishment in America and changed the course of women in music forever. Then she vanished.
Forty years later, Betty, in a creative and constructed narrative, finally shares her extraordinary story.
Funk Queen Betty Davis changed the landscape for female artists in America.
She “was the first…” as former husband Miles Davis said. “Madonna before Madonna, Prince before Prince”. An aspiring songwriter from a small steel town, Betty arrived on the 70’s scene to break boundaries for women with her daring personality, iconic fashion and outrageous funk music. She befriended Jimi Hendrix and Sly Stone, wrote songs for the Chambers Brothers and the Commodores, and married Miles – startlingly turning him from jazz to funk on the album she named “Bitches Brew”.
She then, despite being banned and boycotted, went on to become the first black woman to perform, write and manage herself. Betty was a feminist pioneer, inspiring and intimidating in a manner like no woman before. Then suddenly - she just vanished.
Now showing online via LUSH Player below

Twitter link to monkey tweet
More info from Monkey picks blog
http://monkey-picks.blogspot.com/2018/07/betty-they-say-im-different-2018.html?m=1

Offical Film Site

http://www.nastygalmovie.com/
Showings
June / July - UK theatrical venues and streaming on LUSH Player
July 20th - Portugal Amarante MIMO FESTIVAL
Monday 6th August - UK Picturehouse Cinemas 1 Day Special Event: Bath, Little Theatre / Brixton, Ritzy / Cambridge, Arts Central / Nottinghill, Gate / Hackney / Liverpool, FACT / Norwich, Cinema City / Oxford, Phoenix / Stratford, East London
August 4th - Croatia Primosten
August 9th - 11th Way Out West Festival Gotenborg Sweden
August 9th - USA TBC - Baltimore Creative Alliance
Currently in discussions TBA with venues: Toronto Canada with Funkhouse live - Durham NC with Funkhouse live - Baltimore - Portland - Berkeley - Oakland - Las Vegas - Nashville - Detroit - Amherst - El Cerrito - Malmo Sweden - Helsinki Finland. Others TBA!
The world premiere of BETTY - THEY SAY I'M DIFFERENT took place in Amsterdam to sold out audiences at the prestigious IDFA film festival in November 2017.
Directed and written by Phil Cox and produced by Native Voice Films & La Compaigne des Taxi Brousse, this creative documentary is the result of four years conversing and spending time with Betty Davis. The documentary is a creative and cinematic interpretation of her life. It reveals for the first time the extraordinary unknown story of the elusive Betty, from the young girl growing up on a North Carolina farm, to the legendary funk pioneer and wife of Miles Davis to the startling mystery of Betty's 30 year disappearance. The film has signed with the distributor MONODUO and will be available on DVD with exclusive extras and VOD in the fall of 2018.
For further information please contact nastygal@nativevoicefilms.com

By Mike in News Archives · July 21, 20186 yr

Hey everyone,

We thought we'd pop in and let you know about our second release due out in a couple of weeks.

The group is called Broken Hearts Inc. and features members from the cities Edmonton and Calgary in Alberta Canada. The A side Please Don't Walk Away is atmospheric sweet soul with plaintive lyrics dripping with regret and pain while the flip Heartache (Is All You Get) contrasts the other with a bright uptempo arrangement that belies themes of hurt and cold detachment.

Pre-sales go live in about 1.5 hours on www.kimberliterecords.com and orders will ship out on or before August first.

We hope you like it!

https://kimberliterecords.com/

By Guest Kimberlite Recs in News Archives · July 20, 20186 yr

HAYLEY’S got it goin’ on!
A ONE - TWO punch from Tony Hester and The Perfections!
Hayley Records is proud to announce the release of yet another pair of previously unissued gems from deep in the Detroit vaults.
TONY HESTER’s ‘Keep a hold on me ‘ serves up a stonking portion of delectable Detroit dance delirium guaranteed to fill the floor at any venue.
THE PERFECTIONS deliver their own distinct and impassioned interpretation of Tony Hestor’s own ‘Just can’t leave you’ replete with ‘Wah wah’ guitar courtesy of the great Dennis Coffey.
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By Rob Moss in News Archives · July 18, 20187 yr

Following on from the sell-out success of the first Northern Soul Amsterdam mini weekender in 2017, we’re doing the whole thing all over again! Come and visit us for a 2nd LOST WEEKEND of top quality rare soul, classy crossover, funk, R&B and more, right in the heart of soul city Amsterdam!
The DJs:
DJs confirmed for our 2nd small but mighty Northern Soul Amsterdam Lost Weekend are Gerd Baum (Germany), Lars Bulnehim (Austria), Matt Fox (Germany), Mick Heffernam (UK), Dani Herranz (Spain), Friedemann Klock (Germany), Pete Lyster (UK), Andy Skelson (NL), plus Northern Soul Amsterdam residents Pete45 & Loma Russ and a selection of local DJs. All events are strictly original vinyl only.
It’s the perfect time to head to Amsterdam, not just for a weekend fix of great soul music in a small and friendly venue, but also for all your Christmas shopping. Something else you might want to consider is that Amsterdam boasts an incredible 29 (yes, 29!) record shops.
Experience a soulful Lost Weekend in Amsterdam! Come for the great tunes and friendly atmosphere while celebrating Northern Soul Amsterdam’s 3rd anniversary in the city of bridges, canals, bicycles and much, much more. Discover hidden record shops, go Christmas shopping, take in the festive lights, indulge in a canal boat cruise, and enjoy the relaxed cafés and fascinating museums.

Promo video:
Events:
Friday 7th December
Soul Night
20:30-02:30 (Ticket only)
Start off your Lost Weekend with a night of top quality rare soul played by our impressive line-up of DJs. We won’t be finishing too late on the Friday so you have the chance to enjoy the sights of Amsterdam on Saturday before picking up the soul grooves again.
Saturday 8th
Mid-tempo and mellow session
14:00-18:00 (Free event)
Relax and enjoy an afternoon chill out session of deep, sweet and mid-tempo soul and more. Grab a bite to eat while enjoying the music. Use Café Batavia as a base and go Xmas shopping, record hunting, or explore the city and take in the picturesque sights that make Amsterdam such a beautifully soulful destination.
Saturday 8th
Soul Night
20:30-02:30 (Ticket only)
The intimate environment of Café Batavia will again provide the venue for what will be a second full-on night of top quality soul, deep funk, classy crossover, R&B and a whole lot more played by our superb line-up of Lost Weekend DJs.
The venue:
Café Batavia is a small and intimate venue with a private party feel. A traditional Dutch “brown café” housed in a listed art deco building dating to 1920, our venue stands opposite Amsterdam Centraal Station and is just a few doors away from the impressive Basilica of St Nicholas, which dominates the station's skyline. Café Batavia has an excellent selection of bottled, draught beers and other beverages and serves great food until 21:30 each day. We'll be taking over Café Batavia for our mini weekender, which means two rooms for music as well as the bar area.

Weekender tickets:
To ensure a cosy, intimate and private party feel, ticket numbers are strictly limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Quality over quantity is our aim.
Weekend passes are available at a cost of just 20 euros per person. This includes entry into both the Friday and Saturday soul nights. The Saturday afternoon "mid-tempo and mellow" session at Café Batavia is free for everyone.
Tickets are available from Russell Gilbert via PaPal. Send payment to: rigilbert@lomarecords.com
Please include your name and address so that tickets can be posted to you a little later in the year.

What people say about Northern Soul Amsterdam:
“We had a brilliant time and heard consistently top notch tunes all night.”
"Top night with top people xx"
"Had a great night. Cosy venue, great tunes and a very friendly and welcoming crowd. Well worth a visit."
"Crackin' night."
"Top notch night yet again."
"Quality djs – you all played fantastic sets. Well worth the trek & we'll do it again sometime soon."
"Thank you all for a fabulous night & great music. Lovely to meet you all. We will be back!"
"Great night, guys and girls. Top tunes throughout."
"…what an absolute belter of a night."
“My first visit during a chance weekend in Amsterdam and an excellent night. I was made very welcome. Will be recommending to others... Cheers!”
“Thanks for making us feel so welcome. We had an absolute blast!”
For up-to-date news about Northern Soul Amsterdam's 2nd small but mighty mini weekender, join us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/northernsoulamsterdam or visit our website: www.northernsoulamsterdam.nl
Need any more info? Send a private message to Russell Gilbert on here, or email via rigilbert@lomarecords.com or contact us on Facebook.

By Amsterdam Russ in Event News · July 18, 20187 yr

The latest issue of the fan's fanzine available now - a magazine for lover's of real soul music

Info from : soulupnorthhfe@aim.com

By Guest howard E in News Archives · July 16, 20187 yr

Millie Jackson Exposed - The Multi-track Sessions Mixed By Steve Levine CD CDSEWD 164
A Recent release from the Southbound label avail in CD, Download and Vinyl Formats

Preview

Millie Jackson Exposed - The Multi-track Sessions Mixed By Steve Levine
Millie Jackson Spring sides exposed as fantastic recordings of great songs, played by remarkable musicians and sung by a truly amazing singer. Remixed by Steve Levine to bring them into the sharpest focus.
Track Listing (cd)
1 I Cry (Remix)
2 If Loving You Is Wrong (I Don't Want To Be Right) (Remix)
3 It Hurts So Good (Remix)
4 Sweet Music, Soft Lights And You (Remix)
5 Kiss You All Over (Remix)
6 Go Out And Get Some (Remix)
7 Bad Risk (Remix)
8 Help Yourself (Remix)
9 House For Sale (Remix)
10 I'll Continue To Love You (Remix)
11 My Man, A Sweet Man (Remix)
12 Never Change Lovers In The Middle Of The Night (Remix)
Check out our earlier article here

More info via https://acerecords.co.uk/exposed-the-multi-track-sessions-mixed-by-steve-levine-1

By Mike in News Archives · July 15, 20187 yr

Gillespie & Co - Mi Casa Es Tu Casa
Follow up 45 to my UK produced/written FUNKY GETTO and SUNSHINE PEOPLE as GILLESPIE & CO ( previously recorded as The Aries Vibration 2 x 45s ) which both got international world wide spins on the funk, soul, Northern etc scenes from some of the top jocks SKEME RICHARDS USA, SOULFUL JULES,, SOUL SAM, DAVE THORLEY. FRANK RANIES USA, etc etc
Soon to be released in Detroit on the mighty Funk Night Records #106.

By Soulfly in News Archives · July 6, 20187 yr

INTRODUCING THE UK’S LATEST SOUL RECORD LABEL, DIGGIN’ DEEP RECORDS - OUT 13th JULY 2018
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!
Can You Dig It?
And here's the first ‘Diggin’ Deep’ Limited Edition 45!
Release Date 13th July 2018
Available To Pre-Order from 2nd July 2018!
DD 001A Willie Walker ‘Two Paces Ahead Of Love”
DD 001B Barbara Brown ‘It Hurts Me So Much'
Our first release joins together two stalwarts of the Southern Soul scene, stemming from Sounds of Memphis records.
The ‘A’ side is a scorching mid-tempo, Deep Soul stepper from the legendary Willie Walker. A ‘crossover soul’ track which has already proven itself on the floor at such progressive venues as Soul Essence and Diggin’ Deep. We believe that “Two Paces Ahead Of Love” will become a firm dancefloor favourite on its very first vinyl issue.
Flip it over and we present the most stunning Deep Soul ballad from Barbara and the Browns. This track has long been revered by the Deep Soul fraternity and “It Hurts Me So Much” is considered by many to be one of the finest unissued ‘Deepies’ to come out of Memphis!
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
https://www.diggin-deep.com/
Note: Only one copy per person. First come, first served
Cheers,
Sean Hampsey | Kev Briscoe | Diggin' Deep

By Sean Hampsey in News Archives · July 5, 20187 yr

News all about a new upcoming Manchester All Nighter from the Won-derful Soul Club

The venue has a good vibe, sublime in-house sound system, two well-stocked bars, chill out area with leather sofas, football table, video games and a nice dance area space
Admission will be £10.00 Advance tickets and £12.00 on the door subject to availability.
Full details to follow...

Full details to follow...

By Mark Bicknell in Event News · July 3, 20187 yr

Official re-release of Hank Hodge's very rare soul 45 rpm single "One Way Love" / "Thank You Girl" on Tramp Records
Having been featured on Tramp's recent "Countdown To...Soul" compilation album, Hank Hodge's sole 45RPM single release ("One Way Love" b/w "Thank You Girl") is highly sought after in Soul 45 collectors circles. Not many can claim to own it since it is very hard to come by. Therefore many DJs, collectors, and music lovers will certainly be made happy with this long overdue re-issue.
https://www.kudosrecords.co.uk/release/tr254/hank-hodge-one-way-love.html

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By pleasedtobeheard in News Archives · July 3, 20187 yr

Here's the high flyers for June 2018
Soul Record Auctions - Recent Completed Soul Auctions [sorted by value]
Crossover Soul Funk - Syndicate Of Sound - Make Believe.. $6338.00 ended 17 Jun Larry Clinton - She S Wanted - Dynamo - Mp3 - $6100.00 ended 18 Jun 7 Acetate L B Charles- I Worship You Baby Bell Sound .. $5299.00 ended 19 Jun Modern Soul - Ice - Reality - Ice - Vg Mp3 - $4605.00 ended 17 Jun Motown Original $2904.55 ended 01 Jun Tommy Ridgley My Love Gets Stronger Int City $2640.50 ended 06 Jun Rain Waiting Unknown Modern Soul Rain Drop Mp3 $2391.99 ended 04 Jun Lively Set - Blues Get Off My Shoulder - Satin - Mp3 - $2247.00 ended 18 Jun Soul Love Warmth Affection Feat Ralph Weeks On Week.. $2125.00 ended 10 Jun Hector Rivera I Want A Chance For Romance Latin Barry $1982.89 ended 04 Jun Funk - Sugar Boy Shades Of Black - Free Man - Vg Mp3 $1907.00 ended 18 Jun Original 1972 Mr G - Mickey And The Soul Generation Tex.. $1777.00 ended 17 Jun Frazelle Today Is The Day Modern Soul Disco Chocolate.. $1730.00 ended 04 Jun Sweet Soul Funk - The Scorpion - Keep On Trying - Sbp -.. $1602.77 ended 18 Jun Very The Silhouettes - Not Me Baby Orig Goodway Promo.. $1466.77 ended 11 Jun Prime Choice Shanell Private Miami Funk Disco Boogie Mo.. $1383.00 ended 26 Jun Poly Rythmo Als 016 Ultra Mega Afrobeat Funk Latin Heav.. $1378.00 ended 18 Jun Martineques If You Want To Call Me Me-o Mp3 $1362.00 ended 04 Jun Super Uk Rocksteady Ska - Hamlins Soul Vendors Blue C.. $1356.56 ended 14 Jun Chryslers Monarchs Not Gonna Lose You Jejody Nm T.. $1313.00 ended 03 Jun Brian Zan Schemin On You Obscure Modern Soul Boogi.. $1312.00 ended 04 Jun Lou Ragland I Travel Alone Amy Dj Usa Orig $1270.08 ended 13 Jun B B P Business Before Pleasure Prime Of Love 70s Sou.. $1225.00 ended 04 Jun Sidney Hall 7 Shrine Records Sr109 The Weekend B W I.. $1224.00 ended 01 Jun Goodway 101 - The Silhouettes -not Me Baby Gaucho Seren.. $1213.88 ended 25 Jun Rare-guaguanco Salsa Soul Lp-the Orchestra Soledad Vam.. $1212.00 ended 11 Jun J T Rhythm - My Sweet Baby All I Want Is You Soul $1200.00 ended 09 Jun 2 Unreleased R B Acetates 45s - The Harlequins Pre .. $1200.00 ended 17 Jun Concept - Strangers I Like Your Style 12 Ultra Funk .. $1153.00 ended 26 Jun Modern Soul Funk - 5th Degree - You Got Me Hypnotized -.. $1136.00 ended 18 Jun Henry His Kasuals Only One Tex Mex Chicano - Ex.. $1130.00 ended 02 Jun 67 Txs Latino Northern Sweet Soul Royal Jesters Private.. $1125.00 ended 16 Jun Monster 45-little Richie-just Another Heartache-sound.. $1105.00 ended 06 Jun Original Funk- Wally Coco A Message To Society Pt1 .. $1102.41 ended 24 Jun Jimmy Fraser Columbia 4-43407 Of Hopes And Dreams And T.. $1088.00 ended 04 Jun 5th Degree You Got Me Hypnotized Modern Soul Funk Deg.. $1085.00 ended 04 Jun Ultra Freddie Chavez Baby I M Sorry They Ll Never .. $1071.77 ended 10 Jun Jock Mitchell - Not A Chance In A Million - Impact - Mp3 $1054.00 ended 18 Jun James Fountain - Seven Day Lover Malnutrition Soul F.. $1036.00 ended 09 Jun Just Us We Ve Got A Good Thing Going Crossover Soul V.. $1034.00 ended 04 Jun Funk - Ronny Mccain - When You Lose Your Groove - Smoke.. $1028.66 ended 18 Jun Willie Makkit All My Love 70s Soul Disco Paradox Mp3 $1025.00 ended 05 Jun Acetate - Sound Investment - Ask The Lonely - Jaggars -.. $1000.00 ended 18 Jun comments most welcome!

By Mike in News Archives · July 2, 20187 yr

Harlem 69: The Future of Soul (The Soul Trilogy) now available for pre-order.
Picked up word that the final part of Stuart Cosgroves Soul triology is now available for pre-order via Amazon and Printer Matter (links follow furtherbelow)
Here's the blurb
In 1969, among Harlem's Rabelaisian cast of characters are bandleader King Curtis, soul singers Aretha Franklin and Donny Hathaway, and drug peddler Jimmy `Goldfinger' Terrell. In February a raid on tenements across New York leads to the arrest of 21 Black Panther party members and one of the most controversial trials of the era. In the summer Harlem plays host to Black Woodstock and concerts starring Sly and the Family Stone, Stevie Wonder and Nina Simone. The world's most famous guitarist, Jimi Hendrix, a major supporter of the Black Panthers, returns to Harlem in support of their cause.
By the end of the year Harlem is gripped by a heroin pandemic and the death of a 12-year-old child sends shockwaves through the USA, leaving Harlem stigmatised as an area ravaged by crime, gangsters and a darkly vengeful drug problem.

Stuart Cosgrove originally from Perth, was a fanzine writer on the northern soul scene before joining the black music paper Echoes, as a staff writer. He became media editor with the NME and a feature writer for a range of newspapers and magazines. In 2005 he was named Broadcaster of the Year in the Glenfiddich Spirit of Scotland Awards and in 2012 he won numerous awards including a BAFTA and Royal Television Society award for Channel 4’s coverage of the London Paralympics 2012.
Pre-Order via
Printed Matter website
Amazon website

By Mike in News Archives · June 29, 20187 yr

DAN PENN and THE MASQUERADERS will be performing live in the 25th Edition of Soul 4 Real!
The Bilbao Soul Weekender is presenting this exclusive concert on Saturday October 6th.
The artists will be accompanied by a fabulous backing band of 13 musicians including string section

STILL AVAILABLE PASSES FOR FRIDAY 5 & SATURDAY 6 (4 DAYS PASSES ALREADY SOLD OUT)

SOUL 4 REAL #25 DJ LINE UP
GARETH DONOVAN, BOB COSBY, ALI NIGHTINGALE, CARL HEDBERG, ANDY LOTHIAN, CLIFF STEELE, MICHAEL DANIEL, MANDY, BORJA GUEREÑU, DAVE HALSALL, STEVE PLUMB, TATS TAYLOR, JOHN LIAS, MICK H, STEVE SCOTNEY, TONY ROUNCE, MIKE CHARLTON, ADY POUNTAIN, NIKI GOLDING, GAVIN PAGE, AITOR LOMBIDE, STEVE JACKSON, STEVE EDGAR, TINA HARRISON, MIGUEL ORIBE, PETE SHIRLEY, EDU DOMINGO, MARK TAYLOR, BULLY, CHRIS FORREST, ANTHONY SWEENEY, ALEX SUBINAS, TONY ELLIS, TAFFY, JENS CHREISTI, SATTE, IMKE KEYSSLER, TOM PAGE

Weekender passes for FRIDAY and SATURDAY are available for 50 euros inc. double concert ticket
Passes can be purchased via PayPal (Friends & Family) to soul4realrecordlabel@gmail.com
More info: soul4realrecordlabel@gmail.com
www.soul4real.es

By Alexsubinas in Event News · June 27, 20187 yr

2019 all-nighter dates
23 February
30 March
11 May
29 June,
17 August
21 September - 40th Anniversary
2 November
7 December
And the rest of this years be -
18 August
** 22 September - 39th Anniversary ; ticket only entry! On sale at (and after by post) Aug nighter
3 November
1 December (curated by Matt Bolton)
2018 Xmas party - 20 December 9pm-2am

By Ady Croasdell in Event News · June 26, 20187 yr

Followers of Sheffield’s legendary King Mojo club are being asked to help create a final and lasting legacy to the venue following the death of Peter Stringfellow earlier this month.
The teenage club – which was opened in 1964 by the city-born entrepreneur and his brother, Geoff, who also died recently – attracted musicians that went onto conquer the world.
Names like Stevie Wonder, Ike & Tina Turner, Ben. E. King all played early gigs at the venue that used to reside at 555, Pitsmoor Road.
Arguably the venue’s biggest claim to fame was introducing the Small Faces to the audience that set them on the road to fame.
The band were originally booked to perform at a nearby Working Men's Club but they were kicked out after a couple of numbers. The King Mojo mod audience thought they were manna from heaven and the rest, as they say, is history.
Sheffield author Neil Anderson is planning to publish a special ‘King Mojo edition’ of his best selling Dirty Stop Out series in the autumn as a tribute to Peter and Geoff Stringfellow.
He said: “Few clubs anywhere created memories like King Mojo and I think it’s an important thing to celebrate. The contribution Peter and Geoff made to popular culture in the era was quite incredible.”
A strictly limited number of numbered, King Mojo special editions are being made available in advance of the book coming out in the autumn.
More information from:
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/dirty-stop-outs

By Guest Neil Anderson in News Archives · June 26, 20187 yr

We are proud to announce the next planned limited edition 45 from Secret Stash records, Big Daddy Rogers - I'm A Big Man two sublime alternate takes, originally released on Midas records One-derful records Chicago R'n'b masterclass, take 2 is a slightly faster tempo than the Midas original which takes the track to another level, take 4 is simply sublime with an overdubbed vocal which sounds like a duet, the reaction to this take when playing it out and about at venues has been stunning, the double barrel pounding vocal takes the track to a different dimension.
To pre reserve a copy please PM here or email bicknellmark@aol.com the record comes in a glossy black card sleeve, title ident, numbered certificate, collectors card in a poly bag, we will be requesting a non refundable payment in advance of release this is due to a number of unclaimed reserved copies of the last limited edition securing a copy to avoid dissapointment.
£50.00 Each plus £3.00 sign for first class mail, release date to follow which should be around a month, further details on the Facebook group Secret Stash records UK division.

By Mark Bicknell in News Archives · June 25, 20187 yr

Exposed - The Multi-track Sessions Mixed By Steve Levine album is due out in the shops at the end of this month.
Ace Records have pushed out a great video featuring Steve Levine talking all about this project, the hows, the whys and more all eloquently explained!

Preview:

Blurb:
Millie Jackson Spring sides exposed as fantastic recordings of great songs, played by remarkable musicians and sung by a truly amazing singer. Remixed by Steve Levine to bring them into the sharpest focus.
I first met Steve Levine at PPL, where we are both on the board, and found he was a huge Millie Jackson fan. So a plan was hatched to investigate the Millie Jackson multi-track tapes to see if something new and fresh might be made of them. It took a while but eventually we transferred all available analogue tapes to digital and shipped a large drive full of music to Steve’s studio in Liverpool. Much unravelling took place and gradually a potential track listing evolved.
In choosing the repertoire we went for a mixture of dancers and grooves, both of which showcased Millie’s fantastic vocals. Sometimes I wonder if her social/sexual political narrative songs and raps have overshadowed the fact that she is a remarkable soul singer, truly one of the greats.
The bedrock was there with really fine recordings in state-of-the-art studios by some of the finest musicians available in the 70s. Not least of which were the Swampers down in Muscle Shoals with David Hood, Roger Hawkins, Barry Beckett and Jimmy Johnson as the backbone, while background vocals were regularly handled by Brandye and the Moments.
Often the tracks were cut at Muscle Shoals Studio lending the material a solid groove, and sweeteners were added later in New York, Philly or Detroit using great arrangers such as David Van DePitte, well known for his work at Motown, and the ubiquitous Mike Lewis.
With such fabulous source material it just needed a great producer/engineer with a sympathetic ear and a passion for the music to turn the tracks into something fresh and new sounding using the undoubted advantages of digital technology that allows soundstages and editing that would not have been possible at the time. Steve’s background in pop to rock to soul and back again and his work on the BBC2 programme the Record Producers made him an ideal person to take the music to different places.
These are by no means in the style of the contemporary remix, which use small elements of the original, making a new track and floating the vocal over the top. Everything on “Exposed” was played on the original tracks and why would you want to add anything when the standard of musicianship is so high?
“Exposed” is an apt title as these mixes open out the sound so you can hear the individual instrumentation more clearly. The tracks are also extended, taking advantage of some of those great grooves, looping them and adding a new dynamic. This is most apparent on ‘I Cry’ with the dramatic, ethereal almost Portishead intro adding even more drama to a little known but superb social commentary song from Millie. The swirling reverb on ‘If Loving You Is Wrong (I Don’t Want To Be Right)’ heightens what is one of the most conflicted disturbing lyrics in soul music. Check the keyboards driving ‘My Man, A Sweet Man’ in a whole new way and the subtle dance groove of the steamy duet with Isaac Hayes on ‘Sweet Music, Soft Lights And You’.
There is no intention here to compete with the original versions but to respectfully produce alternative versions not possible at the time, bringing them closer to a more contemporary audio experience in a digital age with an analogue heart.
The album is available right now for pre-ordering via the link below and is scheduled for a release date of 29th June 2018 in todays 3 main formats.
http://acerecords.co.uk/exposed-the-multi-track-sessions-mixed-by-steve-levine-1

By Source Team in News Archives · June 20, 20187 yr

The Guardian has up an interesting news item on Nina Simone legacy
A preview clip and link to the article follow below
Nina Simone: the growing legacy of a dazzling, defiant talent
. Over the last three years, there’s been an escalating appreciation not only of Nina Simone’s depth of talent, but of her defiant character. Attention for her work has been greatly amplified by Liz Garbus’s unflinching 2015 documentary, What Happened, Miss Simone?, as well as her richly deserved induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year.
Today, another step in her reassessment takes place. Simone’s childhood home has been named a national treasure by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Fewer than 100 homes in the US have earned that designation.
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/jun/19/nina-simone-home-national-treasure-north-carolina-recognition-legacy

By Mike in News Archives · June 20, 20187 yr

On The Soul Side - 26 Soul Grooves - Kent Records
Just released an extended version of the classic 1983 (yes 1983) Kent Records comp, now extended to 26 tracks

Preview

Blurb
An iconic Kent vinyl album expanded to CD format with bonus soul necessities.
Over the years we have been asked to issue CDs versions some of the most popular Kent LPs we put out in the 1980s. With the exception of “Slow’n’Moody, Black & Bluesy”, a few releases in our Hip Pocket series and some solo collections, we have held off until now. “On The Soul Side” is a good place to start, as it was our first compilation drawn from a catalogue other than Kent/Modern. A superb collection of mainly big budget 60s soul sides sourced from the Capitol, Liberty, Minit, Imperial and United Artists family of labels, only a quarter of the tracks on the LP have since appeared on Kent CDs. With an extra 10 like-minded soul songs added, it means that no more than 15.3846% (approx) are likely to be in even the most avid Kent fan’s collection.
For nostalgic souls the first 16 tracks are sequenced as on the LP. Reliving those numbers brought home how good a collection of soul this was. The opening bars of Patrice Holloway’s ‘Love And Desire’ are brimming with instrumentation and backing singers, with her terrific vocals topping it off. Patrice also contributes the fabulous previously unissued ‘The Thrill Of Romance’ from her ‘Stolen Hours’ session – a must for 60s soul fanatics. The collection storms on to more uptempo, metropolitan soul classics from Little Anthony, Bobby Sheen and Jimmy Holiday with Clydie King. We then move south to Memphis for Homer Banks’ brass-fuelled ‘A Lot Of Love’ and Bobby Womack’s ‘What You Gonna Do (When Your Love Is Gone)’. Deeper into the south we hit R&B central – New Orleans – for crucial dance discs from...
full release notes via @ady croasdell can be read via...
https://acerecords.co.uk/on-the-soul-side

Tracks

1. Love and Desire - Patrice Holloway
2. Gonna Fix You Good (Every Time You're Bad) - Little Anthony & the Imperials
3. Dr. Love - Bobby Sheen
4. Ready, Willing and Able - Jimmy Holiday & Clydie King
5. A Lot of Love - Homer Banks
6. Lipstick Traces (On a Cigarette) - the O'Jays
7. The Record - H.B. Barnum
8. It Was Easier to Hurt Her - Garnet Mimms
9. Fortune Teller - Benny Spellman
10. It Will Stand - the Showmen
11. Boy Watcher - Ginger Thompson
12. Do-Wah-Diddy - the Exciters)
13. I Want You to Be My Baby - Ellie Greenwich
14. Point of No Return - Gene McDaniels with the Johnny Mann Singers
15. Baby I Love You - Jimmy Holiday
16. What's a Matter Baby (Is It Hurting You) - Timi Yuro
17. If You Were a Man - Clydie King
18. Nobody Treats Me the Way You Do - the Magnificent Men
19. The Thrill of Romance (Previously Unissued) - Patrice Holloway
20. It's What's Underneath That Counts - June Jackson
21. What You Gonna Do (When Your Love Is Gone) - Bobby Womack
22. Trick Bag - Earl King
23. Don't Let Your Eyes Get Bigger Than Your Heart - Sylvia Robbins
24. The Man Who Don't Believe in Love - Marv Johnson
25. Love Is a Hurtin' Thing - Lou Rawls
26. Nothing Left to Do But Cry - Merry Clayton

By Mike in News Archives · June 12, 20187 yr

Due out 27th June 2018, here it is the third release 7” from Soul 4 Real, 2 previously unreleased sides by Norfolk, Va. group The Anglos. Originally recorded in the late 60´s in Philly and produced by Jerry Williams, Jr. (Swamp Dogg). Limited Edition of 450 copies.
Listen here:
https://www.soul4real.es/soul-4-real-records/

THE ANGLOS – BROKE DOWN PIECE OF MAN / FOUR WALLS OF GLOOM (SOUL 4 REAL)
Presented in a beautiful picture cover laminated 7" designed by Jordi Duró. Liner notes by Steve Guarnori.
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
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By Alexsubinas in News Archives · June 10, 20187 yr

As the weekend arrives the thinking is that a highlight of a feature of the Soul Source Event Guide may be a useful thing for those off out and about
The feature being highlighted is our 'local' soul events guide which is a built-in feature of our Soul Event Guide
It works as in...
you hit up the 'local' button and you get a listing all your local events
What 'Local' means is all up to you...
It can mean
your isp reported location (your browser ip) your browser/ (Using GPS, Cellphone Triangulation, Wifi, Router, etc) if logged in your soulmap/profile location custom range ( 50 miles is the default - members can customise) You just choose which works best for you

Anyway as the best way to find out how it works is to just give it a go, here's the link
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/calendar/14-local-soul/

By Mike in News Archives · June 8, 20187 yr

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By Mike in News Archives · June 5, 20187 yr

The catch up list of regrets for May 2018.
Soul Record Auctions - Recent Completed Soul Auctions [sorted by value]
Junior Mccants Try Me For Your New Love King 45-.. $6600.00 ended 26 May Sapphire Now We Re Groovin Party People Modern Soul.. $3627.77 ended 29 May Northern Sweet Soul - Robby Lawson - Burning Sensation .. $2827.00 ended 14 May Sweet Soul - Soul Seekers - An Extrodinary Dream - Soul.. $2025.00 ended 14 May Henry C And The Ivy Leaguers Country Girl I Can T Do .. $2005.00 ended 27 May Shirley Edwards Shrine Records Sr110 It S Your Love D.. $2005.00 ended 28 May Lewise Bethune Chi-town Boogaloo I Want You So Bad - .. $1772.00 ended 04 May Flowers - For Real Vinyl Funk Soul Disco La Xpressio Ri.. $1599.00 ended 10 May Mocko Jumbie High High Islands Disco Soul Funk Soca L.. $1489.00 ended 14 May Yvonne Baker - You Didn T Say A Word - Parkway - Mp3 $1455.00 ended 14 May Monster Funk Soul Freedom Express Get Down W T P 101 V.. $1381.26 ended 05 May Charles Sheffield - It S Your Voodoo Working - Excello .. $1359.00 ended 14 May Norma Jean Ray J Raising Hell Ultra Soul Funk Lp H.. $1342.00 ended 14 May Hector Rivera I Want A Chance For Romance Barry 1020 .. $1332.90 ended 31 May Jerry Blackshear Defected You Are The One Ohio Modern S.. $1325.00 ended 04 May Ike Quebec Bossa Nova Soul Samba Blp 4114 1st Press $1325.00 ended 27 May 60s Lze Texas Latin Garage Soul Funk Cisneros Garza G.. $1324.99 ended 14 May Monique If You Love Me Never Let Me Go Super 1966 M.. $1300.00 ended 13 May Chico Lamarr - What Do You Think I Am Monster Vg Hear $1276.00 ended 27 May Sweet Soul Funk - Fantastic Soul Revue - Mama S Little .. $1247.22 ended 14 May Joe Moore I Ve Got My Sweet Baby Tru-glo-town 7 White .. $1229.05 ended 04 May Johnnie Walker Jacqueline Dee Lp Farewell To Welfare .. $1213.80 ended 18 May Large Vinyl Record Collection Approx 1 400 Lps Rock Pop.. $1200.00 ended 16 May Frankie Johnny I Ll Hold You Mod Dancer Listen.. $1195.61 ended 26 May Crossover Soul - Ad-libs - I Don T Need No Fortune Tell.. $1175.00 ended 13 May Tan Geers - Let My Heart And Soul Be Free Promo M- Hear $1150.00 ended 27 May Jerry Blackshear Defected You Are The One Ohio Modern S.. $1136.03 ended 07 May Chryslers Monarchs -i M Not Gonna Lose You - Je Jod.. $1132.97 ended 12 May Jerry Blackshear Defected You Are The One Ohio Modern S.. $1100.01 ended 12 May Funk - Wayne Carter Organ Twisters - Peter In Or Out .. $1009.99 ended 13 May Unknown Cincinnati Acetate - Hear $999.99 ended 18 May Hank Mobley Soul Station Blue Note Lp Vg Mono W 63rd $959.00 ended 13 May Jerry Blackshear Defected You Are The One Ohio Modern S.. $950.00 ended 22 May Funk - Wayne Carter - Mad Mouth Woman - Mootrey S - Vg .. $949.00 ended 13 May Ultra Original - The Aquamen - Line And Track - Hiback $937.00 ended 20 May Curtis Lee Is She In Your Soul Sweet Baby 1967 Wl Pro.. $916.11 ended 17 May The Martells Feat Clifford Russell 1968 A La Carte $912.50 ended 11 May Funk - Fabulous Mark Iii - Psycho - Twink - Mp3 - $911.00 ended 13 May don't snooze in June...
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By Mike in News Archives · June 4, 20187 yr

Three, Six, Nine! The Best Of Shirley Ellis
A recent release from Ace Records
'Two dozen of the Nitty Gritty Girl's best Congress and Columbia recordings.'
Listen while you read

Blurb
Recorded between 1963 and 1967, two dozen of the Nitty Gritty Girl’s finest recordings for Congress and Columbia, many written by her mentor Lincoln Chase. Includes Shirley’s unforgettable signature hits ‘The Nitty Gritty’, ‘The Name Game’, ‘The Clapping Song’ and ‘Soul Time’ (all in stereo), many other great singles, and highlights.
Including a 24-page booklet with in-depth notes by Harry Young with many photos including previously unpublished photos from the Sony Music Archives. Compiled by Mick Patrick.
The full release notes also from Harry Young can be had via the Ace Records website...
https://acerecords.co.uk/three-six-nine-the-best-of-shirley-ellis

Scans

Tracks
1. The Clapping Song (Clap Pat Clap Slap)
2. The Name Game
3. The Nitty Gritty
4. Don't Let Go
5. Takin' Care of Business
6. Such a Night
7. Get Out
8. Kansas City
9. (That's) What the Nitty Gritty Is
10. Bring It On Home to Me
11. C.C. Rider
12. I Never Will Forget
13. I See It, I Like It, I Want It
14. The Puzzle Song (A Puzzle in Song)
15. Ka Ta Ga Ta Boom Beat
16. One Sour Note
17. You Better Be Good, World
18. Ever See a Diver Kiss His Wife While the Bubbles Bounce Above the Water?
19. Birds, Bees, Cupids and Bows
20. Soul Time
21. Waitin'
22. Sugar, Let's Shing-a-ling
23. Back Track
24. Yes I'm Ready

By Mike in News Archives · June 3, 20187 yr

Ann Sexton upcoming...
ANN SEXTON + DJ's Noble & Heath
Wednesday 13th June 2018
Show: 7:30 PM Doors: 7:30 PM
229 The Venue | 229 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 5PN, United Kingdom
AGMP presents
ANN SEXTON + support + DJ's Noble & Heath
Legendary South Carolina Soul Sister announces an exclusive London Concert.
Ann Sexton started her music career as a backing vocalist for Elijah and the Ebonies in the late 1960's. She married and formed a band called Ann Sexton and the Masters of Soul with the group's saxophonist Melvin Burton releasing their debut Sweet Soul single "You're Letting Me Down" backed with the all-time Northern Soul classic "You've Been Gone Too Long" on the B-side.
Signing to the Seventy Seven label in 1971, Ann Sexton released a series of essential singles including the much covered 1973 Sister Funk single "You're Losing Me". In the same year her debut album "Loving You, Loving Me" was released. Her second and last full length album "The Beginning" came out in 1977. In 2004 Soul Brother Records released a career spanning anthology.
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By Mike in Event News · June 2, 20187 yr

Those Record Kicks people have been in touch and passed on news all about a brand new 45 that is out today.
The Devonns - Come Back / Think I'm Falling in Love
It's the debut 45 from a new Chicago band, called the Devonns and is pushed out today the 1st June 2018, with an album lined up to follow this winter.
Here's the listen and read part...
Come Back / Think I'm Falling in Love by The Devonns
https://thedevonns.bandcamp.com/album/come-back-think-im-falling-in-love
LIMITED EDITION 45 vinyl black (500 copies worldwide)
The Devonns are a new soul band from Chicago, Illinois. Raised on a strict diet of 60s and 70s Soul music, despite their very young age the lads have very clear in their mind what to do. Pulling from influences such as The Impressions, Leroy Hutson and Leon Ware as well as from contemporary acts such as Raphael Saadiq and Jamie Lidell, The Devonns' main focus is on exploring the elements of songwriting and arranging/production that made music from 1965 on.
Wrote in 10 minutes, completely on a $300 Danelectro singlecut guitar and recorded at Kingsize Sound Labs in Chicago, the super soulful debut single "Come Back" sees the participation of some top-notch musicians such as Paul Von Mertens (Mavis Staples, Paul McCartney, Elton John) who arranged the string section and Ken Stringfellow (R.E.M) as a special guest on guitar and percussions. The single is appetizer of their debut full length which is scheduled to be released on Record Kicks next autumn. "Come Back" hit the streets next June the 08th on digital download and limited edition 45 vinyl.
Started in 2016 by the singer and songwriter Mathew Ajjarapu who, after he dropped out of med school found himself drawn over and over to underground soul hits becoming hooked on their steady groove and impeccable production and arranging values, The Devonns see the rhythm duty entrusted to Khalyle Hagood (bass) and Khori Wilson (drums), while Cam Cunningham is on the guitar.

By Mike in News Archives · June 1, 20187 yr

Unknown for Six Decades ( The rediscovery of Louis 'Blues Boy' Jones) by LaVern Lemons
LaVern Jones Lemons aka @LaVern Lemons recently joined Soul Source and took the time to pass on details to us all about a recent book regarding her father the late Louis 'Blues Boy' Jones.
Titled 'Unknown for Six Decades' this book is now available in both Kindle and paperback formats (the kindle preview follows below).
Enjoy life! Enjoy my stories about this dynamic blues singer from Galveston, Texas. Gone now 32 years. His music lives on...over six decades...
LaVern Jones Lemons

By Mike in News Archives · May 29, 20187 yr

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By Mike in News Archives · May 28, 20187 yr

News about a new Timmion Records 45.
Let's Get Together - Jonny Benavidez (feat. Cold Diamond & Mink) (feat. Cold Diamond & Mink) - Timmion on a run....

Let's Get Together - Jonny Benavidez (feat. Cold Diamond & Mink)
Label: Timmion
Cat#: TR720
Formats: 7" Vinyl/Digital
Digital Release: 25th May 2018
Physical Release: 25th May 2018
About This Release:
After his debut single ”Tell Me That You Love Me” on Timmion's Stylart imprint, Jonny Benavidez is back with a tighten uppish slab of Texas tinged soul. In ”Let’s Get Together” Jonny pulls out his best dance craze chops and delivers a positive message over the rolling northern soul rhythm track by Cold Diamond & Mink.
It doesn’t matter if you get down to soul music in leather soled slicks or sneakers, this 45 should be your ticket to dance floor heaven. With these two tracks under his belt Jonny is set to continue melting hearts and moving feet anywhere you hear him on record or a live performance.
Bar by bar it starts to come clear that Jonny’s gentle voice has some of the same emotive depth as legendary cats like Richard Caiton, so it’s nice to know that he has fresh material in the pipeline. If you enjoy the crossover soul sounds of classic indie labels such as Ovide or San Antonio's Dynamic, you will undoubtedly get along nicely with this blast of sunshine.

Download & Stream: http://kud.li/tr720

By Mike in News Archives · May 28, 20187 yr

Northern Soul Connections #15 - Ronnie & Robyn
For those that need a read at bank holiday...or are waiting for Cleethorpes.
Northern Connections #15
There is only ever one Single-Truth, and then versions, accounts and even faded memories. And unless you are
"the subject or directly related to the subject in time" there is no way to be 100% sure about that single-truth. So although I believe I have the compelling evidence for my views...

On Ronnie & Robyn, Sidro, D'Orleons, and the rest, there are many sources of testimony, both verbatim & ancidotal. This is my version and it is anchored to primary printed documentary references. No other contributions, first-hand or otherwise from the past are disputed here or made to be less valuable. Instead i leave it to you to take what you wish.
In a 1960's music business where almost everyone hos o 'nom de guerre' what follows may merely be a chance occurrence which is only remarkable for being apparently connected. Any corrections, or further enlightenment is encouraged and appreciated.
She was a Michigan State ballroom Champion.
He was a 1963-64 State champion drummer and singer with Bobby Dayton and the Daytonos.
They were from Farmington, West Bloomfield.
Together they were Ronnie & Robyn.

added by site to accompany the above....

Connections

By Kenb in Articles · May 25, 20187 yr

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By Mike in News Archives · May 22, 20187 yr

I got to review Volume.1 of this book two years ago and now comes the concluding volume that takes us from L to Z. This weighty book kicks off with Patti LaBelle & the Bluebelles 1960's albums and speedily progresses right through to the end of the alphabet. Info on the output of Little Milton, Charles Mann, Curtis Mayfield and Ullanda McCullough follows on in quick succession. Until I started to peruse the details chronicled here, I hadn't realised that the McCrays had enjoyed 8 album releases down the years. This came as a surprise even though their late 70's Portrait release 'On The Other Side' has always been a favorite of mine.
Entries vary between the prolific output of the Meters (11 albums under that name + other work released under the Neville Brothers name) to the sole outing from the Metros. New Birth's underrated work benefits from a fully detailed rundown, whilst reference is also made to the associated recordings of Love, Peace & Happiness plus the Nit-Liters. Entries for Greg Perry, Oscar Perry Phil Perry and Perry & Sanlin follow on in order before pieces on Positive Change, Positive Express and Positive Force are reached. Where the info is known, the full list of each group's members is listed (a useful tool, especially where the lead singer later split to try a solo recording career).
There have been quite a few male singers in the soul world that had Robinson as their surname. The work of Alvin, Dutch, Johnny and Roscoe help highlight the fact that even the most talented of black singers weren't always well served (album wise) by their record companies. Alvin Robinson's only album is the 1988 UK compilation of old tracks pulled together by Charly, while Roscoe had three similar 'reflective compilations' issued in the 1980's to supplement his two 70's and one 80's gospel packages. It's obvious from many entries that John's opinion on what makes a good soul track align quite closely with my own. So not only do I find his reflections on the studio output of D.J. Rogers both detailed and informative but I find myself agreeing with his choice of the highlight cuts.
He certainly knows his subject and the depth of knowledge and passion for the music he enjoys comes out throughout the book's pages. A perfect example of his expertise shows in his entry for Roy C's only 1960's LP release. Roy C's biggest ever hit, “Shotgun Wedding” had charted internationally in the mid 60's. To benefit from the success of his 45, Ember here in the UK had released their 'That Shotgun Wedding Man' album in 1966. However, the LP didn't even feature one solo Roy C track but consisted entirely of 1950's recordings by the group he was then a member of (the Genies). It would be as late as 1973 (a full 14 years after he had first entered a recording studio with the group) before he got to enjoy a real solo album release ('Sex & Soul' on Mercury).

The many differing shades of soul are reflected on here. Everything from the gut wrenching strong southern soul of Sam & Dave, through the sophisticated late 60's solo outings of David Ruffin to disco soul from the likes of Shalamar. Both groups who took on the name of Lost Generations big 45 hit “Sly, Slick & Wicked” make it into the book as does Lost Generation's own album named after their 1970 anthem. Some artists and their recorded output have been well chronicled down the years, whilst an air of mystery still surrounds the work of others. This is illustrated well in the entries for Otis Redding and Rudy Love. Most facts connected to the Big O's album releases have been well documented, whereas the exact story behind Rudy's two UK album releases seems lost in the mists of time. Even Rudy himself has no idea how his British album releases came about, quite a mystery.
A similar story also attaches itself to the 'Great Scott' album by Peggy Scott, which for some unknown reason only ever found it's way onto Italian record shop shelves (that being in 1980). Likewise, Gwen McCrae's 1975 Dutch LP that contained her 10 earlier CBS cuts, though this release was obviously prompted by the success of her “Rocking Chair” 45 that year. McKinley Mitchell was another classy soul vocalist who was granted an album release in the UK and (later) Japan, even though no US album of his work ever materialised. Another soul outfit to gain a UK release without ever enjoying the same privilege back home were 100% Pure Poison.
If you're unaware of the fine tracks laid down by the likes of Marie 'Queenie' Lyons, David Oliver or Danny Pearson then you need look no further than here. I do however have to part ways with John when it comes to the O'Connor LP. I rate it a lot higher than he seems to. The entry for the eccentric genius that is Swamp Dogg occupies almost two full pages, the Jackie Wilson section runs to over two pages, with info on Bobby Womack's output filling over three pages. Earlier in the book, the O'Jays insert had taken up over four pages (even though it ignored all the group's compilation albums). Gino Washington also gets an entry, but strangely Geno doesn't.
Zingara, Zoom & Zulema bring the book to a close, with the narrative staying on track to the very end. John ensuring that readers know Zulema's 1975 RCA album is a must have item. As an added bonus, at the very end John lists the 125 soul albums from the book he couldn't live without. These include a few that I will now have to bring myself up to speed on. If soul LP's are your thing, you definitely need a copy of this 430+ page epic opus. I have to commend John for his detailed and diligent work, it can't have been the easiest of projects to complete.
JOHN Roburt SMITH

By Roburt in Articles · May 21, 20187 yr

The capital city of Washington D.C was the home of many tiny independent record labels. It is from one of these labels Tec whose stable of artists included The Fawns, The Four Jewels, JJ &G, Roscoe & Friends, and Tojo, that Soul Junction have gone and licensed two Harry J. Coombs productions for release:
Roscoe & Friends “Broadway Sissy” b/w Tojo “Brocken Hearted Lover” SJ1012

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Have a listen while you read: Roscoe - Tojo.mp3

Release Date: Monday 4thJune 2018
Roscoe Bowie Jr was a talented horn and keyboard player who honed his skills as a jazz musician in and around Washington, D.C. As an arranger Roscoe Bowie’s name can be found on many generic Washington records such as Leroy Taylor’s sublimely soulful “Oh Linda/Nobody Can Love You” (Brunswick 55345), The Ascot’s Mir-A-Don sides Miss Heartbreaker, Anytime and Sometimes I Wonder.

When Knight Brother Jimmy Diggs (of “Temptation ‘Bout To Get Me” fame) briefly accepted an invitation to join Larry Bell and Jerry Norris in the vocal trio The Carltons, it was Roscoe who arranged the first two of their 3 excellent Argo 45’s “Can’t You Hear The Beat/Ooo Baby” (Argo 5470) followed by “Easy Living/Hey, Mr. Lonesome” (Argo 5482). Roscoe also featured as the arranger on another fellow Washington, D.C artist Andy Magruder’s 1964 outing “Later Than You Think/Do You Wanta Go” (Chess 1910) released under the artist name of Andy Mack, using The Carltons as backing vocalists.

During 1960 record producer Harry J. Coombs found and began managing five young men, two from Arlington Virginia and three from the Washington D.C area. Their performing name was The Versatiles, and their members included two lead singers, Jeyone (Jay) Wiggins and James (Buddy) Owens, 1sttenor Robert Barnes, 2ndtenor Victor Brown and Bass Bobby Douglas. The Versatiles were a working group who performed cover versions of the hits of the day. Harry later arranged for The Versatiles to enter an amateur talent contest at the world famous Apollo Theatre in New York with them winning a very creditable third place. Not strictly under contract to Harry Coombs and having not recorded any original material, The Versatiles signed a recording contract with a boyfriend of Jay Wiggins sister. The boyfriend being Philly producer and recording entrepreneur Richard Barret (who later managed the Three Degrees from the early 1960’s until the early 1980’s), again with no material being recorded and feeling somewhat disenchanted with their Philadelphia experience the group returned to Washington.
At this juncture one of their lead singers Jay Wiggins left the group to pursue a solo career which saw him record the 1963 low rider classic “Sad Girl/No Not Me (IPG 1008) which was later picked up for national distribution by Amy, Mala, Bell.
Harry used several local musicians such as pianist “Porkie” Johnson and guitarist Buzzy Bowie (who later toured with Major Lance)on his sessions. Following the departure of The Versatiles, Harry took another act under his wing, with their rehearsals often taking place in Buzzy Bowie’s basement, during one such rehearsal Buzzy’s older brother Roscoe then predominantly a horn player sat in on the session, with the scheduled session finishing early. Roscoe joined the band in a jamming session and it was here that “Broadway Sissy” and “Barnyard Soul” was first created. Before being recorded under the artist name of Roscoe & Friends and released on the Washington Tec label.

Harry had also been previously approached by former Versatiles 1st tenor, Robert Barnes to record him as a solo artist, Harry had always been impressed by the angelic quality of Roberts’s voice and as such was only too happy to record a 45 on him. The results of which being the pleasant ballad “Blue Lover” backed with the uptempo dancer “Broken Hearted Lover”. The song was released under the artist name of ‘Tojo’. With “Tojo” being Robert Barnes nickname back in the day.
Harry J. Coombs himself was to go on and enjoy a hugely successful career in the record business, firstly through promoting his own records that led to him securing himself a sales job at Washington’s famous Waxie-Maxie’s Record Store. Later moving onto Schwartz Brothers Distributors for awhile before leaving Washington for Chicago to set up and run Ramsey Lewis’s Ramsel Record label. It was Harry who was responsible for signing Wade Herbert Flemons to Ramsel. The Ramsey Lewis Trio, of Ramsey (Piano) Eldee Young (Cello) and Red Holt (Drums) had previously scored a hit with their instrumental version of Dobie Gray’s hit “The In Crowd” but in the aftermath of their hit a major dispute caused Young and Holt to Leave Ramsey (later forming their own Young-Holt Trio, Unlimited etc). Red Holt’s eventual replacement drummer with the Ramsey Lewis Trio was Maurice ‘Toons’ White (Later of Earth, Wind & Fire). Maurice although never credited had written a song with Wade Flemons (again later of Earth, Wind & Fire) entitled “Jeanette”. Harry liked the song and booked some studio time at the Chess studios. At the end of the session Maurice and Wade both agreed that the song lacked and needed some vocal harmonies. It just so happened that the Dells were in the building at the time, and upon being asked duly obliged in adding the vocal harmonies on the next take. Harry initially pressed a 1000 copies and through Phil Chess, secured some radio play with Herb Kent *The Cool Gent” on WVON AM. “Jeanette” failed to hit at the time, but eventually found a home within the UK Northern Soul Scene some 20 years later.

This is just one great memoir taken from Harry J. Coombs excellent book. Coombs “My Musical Journey” published by Ferncliff Music which features many highlights and anecdotes of Harry’s time as a Record Executive with CBS Records, Ray Charles, Capital Records, Gamble & Huff, including his own contribution to the Philadelphia International Records global success story and later his success with Levert. A highly recommended read for soul fans of all eras.

Words By: David Welding
With acknowledgments to: Harry J. Coombs.
Soul Junction Website
http://www.souljunctionrecords.co.uk/SJ1012.html

By Chalky in News Archives · May 20, 20187 yr

A heads up on a recent BGP album release Titled 'Southern Groove: Hotlanta, Aware & Clintone Funk & Soul' and described as 'Masterful and obscure 1970s funk and soul from Georgia and Alabama', you can read and listen just what this album is all about below...
Southern Groove: Hotlanta, Aware & Clintone Funk & Soul BGP CDBGPD 310
Release blurb
Masterful and obscure 1970s funk and soul from Georgia and Alabama.
You’ve all heard of southern soul, but southern groove? Is it even a thing? All of the attention today on the great studios of the southern United States tends to focus on a certain sound, a geographically specific soul that flourished in the 1960s and 70s and faded as corporate radio playlists began to emphasise national over local appeal.
But that’s only part of the story. Studios such as Fame in Alabama and Stax in Memphis, and many others in between, produced music that took account of what was happening around the country, and in the 1970s added a big touch of funk to the mix. In what we hope to be the first in a series focusing on different cities, we have delved into the vaults of Atlanta, Georgia-based GRC and associated labels for a mix of previously unreleased tracks, club classics and connoisseur choices ...
...Previously unreleased selections include David Camon’s ‘Keep On Doin’ Your Funky Thing’ and Johnny Jacobs’ ‘Ain’t It Funky (Doing Your Own Thing)’, both of which are hard-hitting street funk. Family Plann’s ‘Let’s Dance’ is a slice of pre-disco which sits nicely alongside underground heroes...
Above by Dean Rodland aka @Dean Rudland clipped from Ace records website. The full release notes can be read via https://acerecords.co.uk/southern-groove-hotlanta-aware-clintone-funk-soul along with photos and purchase options
Preview Listen

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Track List
1. Keep On Your Doin' Your Funky Thing - Dave Camon
2. Ain't It Funky (Doin' Your Own Thing) - Johnny Jacobs
3. Only a Fool - Loleatta Holloway
4. Down at the Disco - Maggabrain
5. Shuckin' and Jivin' - Family Plann
6. The Bump - Floyd Smith
7. I Don't Know What It Is, But It Sure Is Funky - Ripple
8. Help Me (Pt. 1) - Archie Russell
9. Help Me (Pt. 2) - Archie Russell
10. When I Build My World - Jimmy Lewis
11. Complain to the Clouds (But You Can't Change the Weather) - Black Velvet
12. Let's Dance - Family Plann
13. Seeds of Life - East L.A. Car Pool
14. Spacewalking - Maggabrain
15. Unknown Instrumental #2 - Ripple
16. Funk Pump - The Counts
17. The World Don't Owe You Nothin' - Loleatta Holloway
18. Time - John Edwards
19. Husband-in-law - C.L. Blast
20. Shouldn't I Be Given the Right to Be Wrong - Joe Hinton
21. Claim Jumpin' - Bill Brandon
22. Checkmate - The Ebony Godfather

By Mike in News Archives · May 18, 20187 yr

Here are the dates for my European DJ Club & Radio Tour 2018....check 'em out!
There's still a coupla TBC's to confirm and I'll get to that in due course. Meanwhile, this is how the summer is looking....hopefully get to see some of you out and about at one or more of the shows. Cheers all!

By Greg Belson in Event News · May 17, 20187 yr

Cordial Recordings has just announced their first Lp release, Its a collection of previously unreleased recordings by the group Mark iv from the mid-1970s. Details, background and an audio preview follow below...
Mark IV - Signs Of A Dying Love - Cordial Recordings
Mark IV ‘Signs Of A Dying Love’ was recorded during the 1970s post their debut album on Mercury Records under the guidance of Donald Shaw & Otis Brown Jr. These songs were considered to be long forgotten about until Cordial Recordings forged a partnership with Donald & Otis to release these songs on Vinyl & CD.
A1 – I Got Everything
A2 – Give Me Just A Little
A3 – I Knew It Wouldn’t Last
A4 – All My Friends
A5 – How I Feel For You (Instrumental)
B1 – Signs Of A Dying Love
B2 – Another Day Another Dollar
B3 – How I Feel For You
B4 – I’ve Been Lucky
B5 – Hang Ups
B6 – Give Me Just A Little (Instrumental)

The first album on Cordial Recordings is a collection of previously unreleased songs by Mark IV that were recorded between 1974-78. This is my version of how the album was pulled together.
Mark IV Album Preview
https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/1802feblv/CORDLP001+MP3s+Full.mp3
I originally contacted Walter Moreland from the group through his Reverb Nation page and he responded telling me that it would be best to speak with Roy Hammond because he owned the rights to their back catalogue. I spoke with Roy and he informed me that he didn’t know the two songs that I’d mentioned ‘If You Can’t Tell Me Something Good’ and ‘Signs Of A Dying Love.’ Roy’s association with Mark IV ended after Mercury Records didn’t take up the option of a second album. I don’t like to give in so I then tried to find the Otis Brown who had released ‘Signs Of A Dying Love’ on his own OTB label in 1977. I tracked down an Otis Brown from New Jersey on Facebook and sent him a message of enquiry. I didn’t get a reply until around six months later out of nowhere a message came from Otis informing me that he was the same person and would be interested in having a chat about his involvement with Mark IV.

The advent of Skype and Facetime is a great thing when speaking with artists or rights owners across in the States. Otis and I instantly bonded when we first chatted and he informed me that he had a series of unreleased songs by the group from those years. The first chat was in August 2016 and Otis told me that he would have the tapes baked for transfer to digital files. These things generally take a long time to materialise in my experience. The new year had just commenced when Otis contacted me and said that he was sending four songs over to me via email. These were ‘I Got Everything,’ ‘Give Me Just A Little’ and there were two versions of ‘How I Feel For You.’ I eagerly downloaded the four songs and played them over the Love Vinyl shop system. They sounded like really rough demo’s with no top and very little bottom. I liked the songs, but wasn’t too sure whether they could be released in that format or not. It was only four days when later when I realised that the files had got corrupted and tried once again to download them separately. This time all the download’s worked successfully and I had could hear the songs in full. Otis then said that the next set of songs would be ready in a couple of weeks’ time.

The second set of songs that were sent included ‘Hang Ups,’ ‘Signs Of A Dying Love’ and ‘I Knew It Wouldn’t Last.’ I instantly thought that ‘I Knew It Wouldn’t Last’ would make a great single and cut some carvers for Soul Sam, Lars Bulnheim, Steve Clancy and myself. At this stage I wasn’t too sure of what other songs were left to come. Otis informed me that he would be sending across a hard drive with the multi-tracks for the first two songs that he’d sent and the multi-tracks for his own disco single ‘Strut On (Strut Your Stuff).’ When the hard drive arrived I was pleasantly surprised to hear the remaining songs that are now included on the album which included ‘Signs Of A Dying Love’ with the slower version of the album title, ‘All My Friends,’ ‘I’ve Been Lucky,’ ‘Another Day Another Dollar’ and an alternate take on ‘I Knew It Wouldn’t Last.’ I learned from Otis that he recorded alternate take on songs such as ‘Signs Of A Dying Love,’ ‘How I Feel For You’ and ‘I Knew It Wouldn’t Last’ to have choices on which would be the best version to release.

Now I had these songs in place I had the conviction that they would make an interesting album. I chose ‘Hang Ups’ and ‘Give Me Just A Little’ as the first 7” release on the label. We sold all 500 copies of the pressing. I decided that ‘Signs Of A Dying Love’ would make a great second single with the two previously unreleased versions on either side. After this was released I set about designing an album sleeve with Stoo Elvin. We didn’t have any images of the group because the only ones that were available included Lucky Antomattei, who was not involved in these recordings and for that reason I decided that we couldn’t use any image that included him on the sleeve. I knew that the 7” of ‘If You Can’t tell Me Something Good’ by the group is rated by Soul Sam as his favourite song of all time and for that reason I asked Sam to write some sleeve notes. He kindly agreed to write this and this is his opening paragraph which appears on the back of the finished sleeve.

“Roual Galloway of Cordial Recordings asked me to write the sleeve notes for this album – a labour of love for me as the group recorded my all-time favourite single, the 1982 Brite Lite masterpiece ‘If You Can’t Tell Me Something Good’ (LHL2001), which surprisingly appears on the ‘B’ side of their particularly emotive ballad ‘Take This Love!’ As well as it being the perfect production and such a wonderful tune[RG1] , I was entranced by the so soulful tones of the lead singer, Jimmy Ponder. While familiar with their early 70’s Mercury material, I was also more than impressed by their 1977 single ‘Signs of A Dying Love’, originally released on O.T.B. Records. Both were played contemporaneously at venues such as Cleethorpes Winter Gardens, Highwayman’s Halt, Snaith, Rotherham, Bradford and Rock City, and Nottingham in the early 1980’s. I remember it took me 2 years to prize the Brite Lite release out of Cleethorpes’ DJ Poke in 1984 and have not stopped playing it since then.” - Soul Sam

I also decided to print on a heavier board than normal (350gsm) and went for a white-white board whilst printing on the reverse side, mainly because I prefer the finish and because there were no pictures on the front cover. I’ve worked with most music industry printers over the past twenty and chose to print with Senol because I’ve always been happy with their work. I pressed with MPO because better the devil you know and I worked for them for five years at the turn of the century. I’m really happy with the finished product and hopefully others will be too.

On a side note all the songs have been licensed with the rights owners Otis Brown & Donald Shaw. I have since the project started tried to contact all of the members and Walter is the only one that has responded. Both Otis and myself have agreed to set aside some financials for the singers that contributed to the album because we both feel that is the right thing to do.
You can read an interview with Otis on Mark IV via http://5767.co.uk/mark-iv/

Roual Galloway (Cordial Recordings)
The album is now available to purchase in both cd or vinyl formats
https://www.5767.co.uk/product/mark-iv-3/

By Mike in News Archives · May 17, 20187 yr

News of a new album release featuring Lamont Dozier and guests. Due out on 25th May 2018 in cd/vinyl/download formats, this forthcoming album is available right now to pre-order. The press release from Golden Lane records follows along with album details and purchase options...
Motown Songwriting Legend LAMONT DOZIER Reclaims His Most Iconic Hits, Assisted By A Host Of All-Star Guests!
Includes performances by Graham Nash, Todd Rundgren, Sir Cliff Richard, Marc Cohn, Gregory Porter, Lee Ann Womack, and more!
Los Angeles, CA - As one third of Holland/Dozier/Holland, perhaps the greatest songwriting trio of all time, Lamont Dozier is responsible for such timeless classics as “Stop In The Name Of Love,” “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You),” “Nowhere To Run,” “You Keep Me Hanging On,” just to name a few! These megahits changed the face of music forever, jumpstarting the careers of The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Martha & The Vandellas, The Isley Brothers and many more figures who defined the Motown Era of pop music.
Now, Lamont Dozier has gifted the world with a brand new project that reimagines these treasured classics using acoustic guitar, resonating piano and sparse arrangements, brought together by producer Fred Mollin to create a moving experience for audiences of every generation. Reimagination packs an enormous emotional wallop as Dozier, now several decades older and more mature as an artist, revisits his masterpieces with both reverence and affection. These new semi-unplugged arrangements bring out new depths of feeling and tenderness that audiences will immediately identify with and serve as a reminder of Dozier’s unparalleled talent as a songwriter. Indeed, one need look no further for proof of the universality of Dozier’s genius than the stellar guest artists who have lined up to lend their own unique voices to this project from Grammy-award winning singer Gregory Porter to rock icon Todd Rundgren, and from British pop idol Sir Cliff Richard to country superstar Le Ann Womack.
Producer Mollin summarizes the sentiments of many involved with the project, stating “I will never produce a more historic project, and I know how deep the music will resonate. Lamont and his music were critically important to the rise and continued success of Motown. It is a known fact that Motown changed the world along with the Beatles.”
Classic rock legend Graham Nash, of Crosby, Stills & Nash, offers this about the project, “When Fred Mollin asked me if I was interested in singing harmony on Lamont’s album, I just couldn’t wait. My former band, The Hollies, recorded ‘Stop In The Name Of Love’ in the early ‘80s and it was my absolute pleasure to be able to work with such an incredible writer. Well done, Lamont!”
And finally, Dozier himself is clearly struck by the significance of these recordings and how fans will react, saying “Who knew that after all these years that these songs would be revisited again in this form? We’re just having a ball with it and, we think that the audience and the fans of this music will get a kick out of it as well.”
Watch this exclusive behind-the-scenes video of the recording for Reimagination here:

Track List:

1. Supremes Medley: Where Did Our Love Go / Stop In The Name Of Love / Come See About Me / Baby Love feat. Graham Nash
2. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) feat. Gregory Porter

3. Reach Out, I'll Be There

4. Baby I Need Your Loving feat. Lee Ann Womack
5. Bernadette
6. This Old Heart Of Mine / My World Is Empty Without You feat. Sir Cliff Richard
7. Heat Wave / Nowhere To Run feat. Jo Harman
8. In My Lonely Room feat. Todd Rundgren
9. Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me A Little While) feat. Marc Cohn
10. You Keep Me Hanging On feat. Rumer
11. Reflections feat. Justin Currie
12. I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)
BONUS TRACK
13. Reach Out, I'll Be There (Duet Version with Jo Harman)
Buy the CD:
https://www.amazon.com/Reimagination-Lamont-Dozier/dp/B07CCZY32J

Buy the digital version:
https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/album/reimagination/1380677059?app=itunes&at=1000lt9k

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By Mike in News Archives · May 16, 20187 yr

Starts next week with dates through June! If you haven't heard the new collaboration, check it out at this link:
Eli Paperboy Reed + High & Mighty Brass Band

By Elipaperboyreed in News Archives · May 15, 20187 yr

Whilst browsing the site you may have noticed on your travels a 'new' highlight showing on the Soul Source front page.
Halfway down on display is a 'highlight' box featuring 3 past Soul Source articles, titled on pc desktops as 'Featured Articles'.
This 'highlight' will be used to both highlight and at the same time 'clean up' our fairly large few thousand strong archive of soul music related article/news items regularly over time.
You can check out the three current featured articles via the front page link below and will use this article comments below to announce rotations etc

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

By Mike in News Archives · May 14, 20187 yr

Just a highlight news item to let you know that the latest version battle poll has just started running in the All About Soul Forum.
This time around its Johnny Hampton up against The Platters, you can read listen, vote and comments via the following link
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/forums/topic/384547-poll-version-battle-not-my-girl/

It's the latest one in our almost regular series of 'just for fun' version battle/polls, you can revisit some of the recent polls and results via the below catch up list...
The Story So Far
Poll: Version Battle - Stubborn Heart
The Sheppards 34% v Ernest Mosley 66%

Poll: Version Battle - I Got The Need
Chuck Jackson 63% The Moments 25% Spooky and Sue 12%

Poll: Version Battle - Friday night
Johnnie Taylor 52% Steve Mancha 47%

Poll: Version Battle - Ever again
Gene Woodbury 41% Bernie Williams 59%

Poll: Version Battle - These Things Will Keep
Blue Sharks 12% The Velvelettes 88%

Poll: Which 'I hurt on the other side' for you?
Sidney Barnes 50.54% v Jerry Cook 49.46 Close!

Poll - A Which Version - I Can't Make It Anymore.... ?
Spyder Turners 90% Richie Havens 10%
There you go, that's the story so far.
If you do have any suggestions for future 'battles' or indeed any 'just for fun' soul polls...
...then just drop them in to us via a pm to @mike

By Mike in News Archives · May 13, 20187 yr

Manchester Soul Weekender (6th July – 8th July) news release
The Manchester Soul Weekender (6th July – 8th July) is now under two months away. The idea behind the weekender was to create a soul weekender that will grow and develop each year with passionate DJ’s. We have learnt a lot from year 1 and have made changes to make year 2 even more enjoyable.
The DJ’s we have chosen will bring something different to the table and a play a cross-section of soul music for your enjoyment. They are music lovers and collectors from UK, Europe and USA. All records over the weekender will be original vinyl.
We have handpicked the venues for their intimacy and sound systems. Our Friday night venue is Revolution on Oxford Road, based in the city centre, where the evening commences at 7pm upstairs and then from 9pm we take over downstairs too. This gives you two venues under one roof. Saturday afternoon offers you the choice of 3 venues across the city centre – Cottonopolis, Jimmy’s and Dimitris.
Saturday evening is just a short taxi/bus ride away in Fallowfield at Revolution. Where once again we take over the entire venue with two rooms offering a wide range of music, from 7pm to 3am. For those of you who are early risers or haven’t yet gone to bed the Sunday morning brunch session will be held in Cottonopolis where you can ease yourself into the final day.
The final session of the weekend takes place at Revolution Deansgate Locks from 4pm. A venue which we used last year on the Friday night, which has the advantage of an outside area looking over the canal where you can still enjoy the music.
Manchester is a fantastic city with a wide range of bars and restaurants covering a multiple of tastes. The added advantage of a wide range of clothes shops, vintage shops and record shops. If you fancy a bit of culture you will find plenty of this.
What more could you ask for?
Weekend passes are available for £30 which includes food and drink promotions at Revolution.
Individual day/night tickets are £12 each.
Tickets can be purchased via PayPal (Friends & Family) to Manchestersoulweekender@hotmail.com

Soul Source Event Guide entry (comments inc plays/profiles)
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/calendar/event/56265-mancheter-soul-weekender/

By Little-stevie in Event News · May 11, 20187 yr

From Mono Media Films a film about the man John Simons...

A Modernist – a film about the life and times of legendary clothing retailer John Simons.
Featuring exclusive interviews with musicians Kevin Rowland, Suggs and Paul Weller, broadcaster Robert Elms, art expert Ronnie Archer Morgan, advertising guru Sir John Hegarty and Sir Paul Smith as well as John Simons himself.

Directed by Lee Cogswell, Written by Jason Jules, Produced by Mark Baxter.
Exec. producers David Rosen, Emma ‘Queenie’ Smith’ Louise Baxter, Jean Baxter, Martin Freeman, Paul Weller and Mariana dos Santos.
Cover by Andrew Higginbotham. Illustration by Graham Marsh.
Music by Paul Weller and Lee Cogswell, Stone Foundation, The Nu’Rons, The Paradimes, Aunt Nelly, James Taylor, Johns Simons.
A Garmsville / Mono Media Films production 2018.
Out now, purchase and reviews via
http://monomediafilms.london/our-films/a-modernist/

By Mike in News Archives · May 10, 20187 yr

Highlights from last months EBay Soul Auctions results. Objects of desire?

Soul Record Auctions - Recent Completed Soul Auctions [sorted by value]
Four Voices Your Love Is Getting Stronger Voice Mp3 $4383.00 ended 09 Apr Little Nicky Soul I Wanted To Tell You You Said On Shee.. $3227.00 ended 17 Apr George Lemons Gold Soul Fascinating Girl $2850.00 ended 09 Apr Energetics Summer 1973 Lp Unreleased Funk Soul Acetate .. $2276.00 ended 09 Apr San Antonio Joe Jama On Optimum 102 Hear $2182.77 ended 13 Apr Mocko Jumbie High High High Islands Disco Soul Funk.. $1913.88 ended 02 Apr Ultra Funk Soul Hifidelics Hifidelics Groove Quip .. $1900.00 ended 05 Apr Differences Five Minutes Mon Ca Mp3 $1890.00 ended 09 Apr Hott Butter Soul Special Edition Gettin The Funk Come .. $1503.00 ended 08 Apr Northern Mod Deep Soul Shades Hit It Country Color Hear $1469.00 ended 24 Apr Mocko Jumbie High High High Islands Disco Soul Funk.. $1447.00 ended 10 Apr Darrell Banks - Open The Door To Your Heart 1966 Uk Lon.. $1420.79 ended 29 Apr The Appointments-keep Away Funny Feelin Redd Coach $1414.99 ended 16 Apr Henry Nelson El Amor Es Un Bicho Monster Latin Soul Fre.. $1369.00 ended 22 Apr The Grey Imprint Do You Get The Message Clear Hill 102 $1275.00 ended 05 Apr Vintage Record Album Vinyl Lot Beatles Elvis More Mu.. $1234.93 ended 29 Apr Soul Joe Clements - Ever Ever Uk 1969 Demo Promo .. $1227.48 ended 01 Apr In Love - Tony Galla - Very Northern $1227.48 ended 26 Apr Funk Harvey Averne Dozen Never Learned To Dance On Uptite $1200.00 ended 17 Apr Mocko Jumbie - High High High Lp Islands Funk Soul Disc.. $1199.99 ended 18 Apr The Charades The Key To My Happiness Weeping Cup Origin.. $1175.00 ended 08 Apr Bob Gene I Really Really Love You Sweet Soul Mo D.. $1136.00 ended 09 Apr Emulations Move A Little Slower Sweet Soul Emulate Mp3 $1136.00 ended 09 Apr Holy Grail Funk Anubis Ecology Original Mint- Pressing $1124.99 ended 11 Apr 70s Soul Funk - Eddie Ray Funkshun Columbus Ohio Blue.. $1025.00 ended 30 Apr Sun Ra Arkestra Great Balls Of Fire Soul Mod R B Ja.. $1009.99 ended 02 Apr Sweet James Epps Love At First Sight Modern Soul Moto.. $1009.00 ended 09 Apr Sweet Soul Darling Dears I Don T Think I Ll Ever Love O.. $992.00 ended 17 Apr Dr Z Three Parts To My Soul Very Uk Vertigo Swirl $983.85 ended 08 Apr Jay T Party Time Private Grail Funk Jazz Shrink Soul P.. $980.00 ended 23 Apr

By Mike in News Archives · May 9, 20187 yr

Cordial Recordings has been in touch with us again and have asked us here at Soul Source to pass on the latest news about their next forthcoming 45 release. They have lined up for release two previous unreleased 1970s tracks from Ruby & the Mudflaps. Details and a preview follow below and you can also take in a full interview with Mel Canady on all things Ruby and Mudflaps. Plus news also out about a brand new lp out of this collaboration in the near future.
Cordial Recordings Blurb
Cordial Recordings are proud to release on 7" vinyl two previously unreleased songs by Ruby & The Mudflaps with 'Is That Enough?' and 'Country Girl' that were both originally recorded in the 1970s. Ruby & The Mudflaps are best known for their song 'Breezy' which was released in 1977 on Jupiter records and was recently re-released in 2017 by Cree Records. Mel Canady and Cordial Recordings are currently working together for a future album release based around the southern musical roots of Mel.

You can order your copy via the following link
https://5767.co.uk/product/ruby-the-mudflaps/

Interview with Mel Canady:

Mel you’re originally from Alabama?

Yes deep south, Alabama.
What was your introduction to music?

Actually it was of course as it was with most artists from the area it was the church and there was a couple of guys who played instruments when I as 12 or 13. I was in a vocal quartet. One of the older guys would accompany us when we did gigs. It was basically the church and a couple of guys on the corner playing blues. The old cliché I actually experienced that.
At that point you didn’t play a musical instrument! That came later in life.

That came much later. I of course picked up every instrument that I saw, just to see what it felt like. I actually started playing an instrument seriously about 12 years ago because growing up we couldn’t afford to buy a piano or that kind of stuff. I was lucky enough to get to college and whilst I was there singing in the college choir I formed a quartet in my very first semester when I was 19 years old with piano. I met a lot of musicians then and I got a scholarship to study natural science, but I got hooked up in the jazz scene of Greenwich Village in New York. In 1970 I got drafted to the army and have since spent most of my entire adult life in Europe where I was able to connect with musicians right away. My natural love of music and being around guys who could play actually taught me. I didn’t really start with reading notes or writing music for musicians until much later. The whole process in terms of musical evolution took place in Europe, but like I’ve said before you don’t ever get too far from your roots. What I learned as a child with music has stayed with me and I keep up with it as I grow older.
Didn’t you go to the same University as Fred Wesley?

Fred Wesley was in the army at that time and he was playing with a group on campus, a fantastic group. In fact I talked to Fred about a year ago when he played Munich about those times. I think it was around the fifth semester and I was on summer break in Long Island, New York. Whilst I was there James Brown was performing at the Westbury Music Fair where Fred was playing with James Brown. He also became later the band leader and arranger with Maceo Parker, they were actually the power behind the JBs. We had fun talking about the old times.
You came to Europe in 1970! How long were you in the army for?
I was in the army for three years. I was one year in the United States and two years here. When I finished I remained in Europe. Things were going a different way for me.

What was the attraction to Europe for you?

Germany especially. For me Germany is a safe, clean, fair, non-violent progressive and modern country. I fell in love with the whole idea of being here. It’s just what I need to do what I wanted to do. I was able to learn a lot of stuff here. I learned a lot of stuff in different fields. I did other jobs when there wasn’t enough jobs for singers or if you liked going on tour or doing a musical so I took other jobs as a sales man for consumer electronics as an example. I did that on and off for 35 years. I did have record offers, but there’s a strange mentality with the music that I wanted to do, that I can do, that suits me if you will has nothing to do with the way that people see music here. Music has a completely different function and is motivated for reasons that I don’t find legitimate, but I’m living here so I can’t complain about it. At the same time I didn’t sell out, wear certain clothes or make myself look this way or that way. I don’t want to insult anybody but I have to stick by my guns with that one. If people want to have a blues singer then i’m the guy. I won’t do this modern pop commercial stuff, for me it’s boring.
Who were the first group that you joined or formed after you left the army?

The first real group that I put together after jamming for three or four years in one club with changing musicians so the band never really got together. I was doing that for a while. Then a guy named Mike Thatcher, god bless his soul, asked me if I’d be interested in joining a pop choir. That group was called Family Tree and we had eleven singers with seven musicians. It was a huge production. After that died down we started a new group because we were all inspired by Buddy Miles, Blood Sweat & Tears, Chicago, James Blood Ulmer and Earth, Wind & fire of course. We put together a kind of jazz rock band more in the sense of Blood, Sweat & Tears but with a black singer. We were brainstorming about the name of the band with finding the name that would fit the kind of music that we were doing and with the way that we were dressing on stage, etc. After about two hours and around 25,000 beers somebody said “why don’t we call ourselves Ruby & the Mudflaps!” That was so funny at the time, so atypical. The problem started when people called me Ruby!
You released one single in 1977 with ‘Do The Boogie.’ How did that come about?
It started out when I did a German cover of Carl Douglas’ ‘King Fu Fighting’ and then I had the idea to record the tunes that I had written which were ‘Breezy’ and ‘Country Girl.’ Those two songs were submitted to Ralph Siegel, but they decided to go with a song that was written by Keith Forsey, who later became billy Idol’s producer. He was also the drummer in my band for a while. Keith had a song called ‘Do The Boogie.’ The record company decided to put that as the A Side with ‘Breezy’ on the flip. That meant ‘Country Girl’ never officially got recorded. It’s been on ice since then. We played at least half of the repertoire with our own material. It was a mixture of pop, soul and jazz if you will. I hate names, for me it’s all rock and roll. In the course of putting together a programme for concerts we had to work in clubs, so we needed a longer repertoire just to survive financially. We had to play the clubs and in those clubs we had to play at least four sets. It was a cool gig if there was only three. In the course of putting that programme together we would sit in the rehearsal room and write our own songs. We eventually had around fifteen songs with ‘Is That Enough?’ was one of them. It was also very personal because I was in an unhappy relationship as it always is with the blues.

At the time the label thought that ‘Breezy’ was too soulful for the German market and so therefore didn’t take up a follow up single.
No they didn’t. We did one single as Ruby & The Mudflaps with Jupiter Records which was an associate label of Ariola at that particular time. We got requests, but the record didn’t sell very well at all. This is what I meant before about the German music and all that with I cannot expect them with an audience here to understand that kind of music because classical music dominates over here and classical music has a different feel. It’s about different things such as a lot more notes to be precisely and the emotional part usually gets cut short. Beside that at that particular time you had groups like Santana, Chicago Transit Authority. Blood Sweat & Tears and over a hundred horn groups. The record company was right that if they could only sell 3,000 copies over all of Germany with Earth, Wind & Fire there was no way we were going to top that with no matter how good we could play. They were the ones on the radio. The radio play I got was with German songs or pop stuff because I worked years later as a studio singer. I was in a group of six people and we’d go from studio to studio backing other artists. I must be on at least 50-60 albums.
Back in the 70’s you were also in Donna Summer’s first group! Is that correct?

We were in a couple of groups together where we toured live. I met Donna after she’d done a tour with Hair. We were all over the place doing gala concerts with a big band and we also worked in the studio together in ’75 or ’76. Donna had the hit ‘Love To Love You Baby’ that was produced here with all local musicians and then of course she left to go to Los Angeles. That was the end of that.
When did Ruby & The Mudflaps split up?

We split up after around 3 or 4 years because musicians kept leaving the band because it was very difficult to support a band that size. We were eleven people, with two guitarists, four horn players and all that. The girl that was singing with us called Lucy Neale decided that she wanted to go back to the States. She got a contract with a female vocal group that was very successful. So musicians kept leaving the group and I kept replacing them with other guys. There was probably over 50 guys that have played with the band in various formats. The spirit of the band was Michael Thatcher and when he left it wasn’t the same without him so we decided to change the name of the group to Royal Flush, Rock Candy and so on. They were basically the same format. My idea was always four rhythm, four vocalists and four horns. We were a very hip band and we played most of our own material. You know how it is it gets lost over the years. We were lucky that what we’re doing here is that Lucy still had all the old tapes. I’m in the process of trying to make contact with all the musicians that are living to invite them to Germany to perform once again with the band.
We met up in December last year in Munich and we agreed to work together on some new recordings. Are you enthused about working on a new set of songs?

I’m very very excited. I’m ahead of myself and I’ve got to slow down because I’m getting so excited about this project. I get up in the middle of the night and I write a set of lyrics. Then the next morning they suck! I’m very excited about this and especially about playing the songs live again.
You’re an accomplished songwriter!

I wouldn’t say accomplished. I would say that I keep trying. I received recently a small royalty statement from Gema over here for ‘Breezy.’
When did you first become aware of ‘Breezy’ becoming popular on the soul scene in Europe?

Around three years ago a guy from Frankfurt approached me to enquire about Ruby & the Mudflaps. They wanted to do a production but it never took place because we were too far away. They didn’t seem to have the right spirit or the right drive. That just kind of died out. I was surprised because I went on the internet and saw that somebody had uploaded ‘Breezy.’ I watched it every now and again. I thought that this is nice. Then I got another call from Merten at Cree Records about ‘Breezy.’ Then six weeks later you called. That’s when I thought that maybe something could happen. Just to think that I could leave something for my grandchildren is enough motivation for me.
Interview from the 5767 Home Of Cordial Recordings website https://5767.co.uk/ruby-and-the-mudflaps/

By Mike in News Archives · May 7, 20187 yr

North Lancs Soul Festival Event Programme 18-20 May 2018
So here’s our musical menu for your delectation. ALL the big names playing at this year’s North Lancs Soul Festival. From your daily starters through to our tasty desserts! Plan your weekend, follow your favourites - or lend an ear to something new... BUT don’t forget the amazing Arthur Miles live performances. Limited tickets still available for the whole 3 day weekend at just £20 with no booking fee, plus single daily tickets also available.
For tickets and further information on this 3 room, 3 day celebration of soul music on the North Lancashire Coast go to: www.northlancs soulfestival.co.uk
Ticket Info:
THREE-DAY ALL WEEKEND PASSES JUST £20.00 (with NO BOOKING FEE)
FRIDAY ONLY PASS 12 noon - 2am. 3 ROOMS & 24 DJ’s spinning: Northern / Crossover / Collectors Soul / Soulful House / Jazz Funk / 70’s / Club Classics PLUS live P.A. with Arthur Miles. On-line ticket £11.00 (including B/F)
SATURDAY ONLY PASS 12 noon - 3am. 3 ROOMS & 27 DJ’s spinning: Motown / Northern / Crossover / Philly Soul / Collectors Soul / Soulful House / Jazz Funk / 70’s memories & Funk / Club Classics PLUS live P.A. with Arthur Miles. On-line ticket £13.75 (including B/F)
SUNDAY ONLY PASS 12 noon - 1am. 2 ROOMS & 22 DJ’s spinning: Northern / Crossover / Collectors Soul / Soulful House / Jazz Funk / 70’s / Club Classics PLUS ‘meet & greet’ with Arthur Miles. On-line ticket £8.25 (including B/F)
Limited daily tickets MAY be available to purchase on the door subject to availability but as Smokey O’Connors has a strict capacity, to guarantee access we strongly recommend buying in advance. Once capacity is reached there will be NO further admittance.

By Mr Meadows in News Archives · May 7, 20187 yr

Follow up single from Timmion records vocal duo Pratt & Moody is now out, and yep it's everything it should be.
Listen and read below...
Pratt & Moody (feat. Cold Diamond & Mink) - Words Words Words (Vocal) - Timmion
Title: Words Words Words (Vocal)
Artist: Pratt & Moody (feat. Cold Diamond & Mink)
Label: Timmion
Cat#: TR721
Formats: 7" Vinyl/Digital
Digital Release: 4th May 2018
Physical Release: 4th May 2018
A while back Pratt & Moody hit the global soul scene with their Stylart debut 7” ”Lost Lost Lost”, leaving many exclaiming the words ”FIRME ROLA” on its tracks. Some even mistook it for a forgotten oldie. Now this vocal/guitar duo gets together with Cold Diamond & Mink for another dose of grade A soul music.
Not breaking the spell of tautology started with the first 45, ”Words Words Words” picks up the tempo from ballad territory into the beat heavy group soul category. The pulsing drum track is laced with majestic horn riffs, tremolo guitar, penny arcade organ, and over everything hover the beautiful lyrics by Pratt and his mysterious harmony singers.
If the first single by Pratt and Moody left you yearning for more soul, this one should blow away the rest of your corporal existence.
Vinyl & Digital purchase via https://kud.li/tr721

By Mike in News Archives · May 4, 20187 yr

News is about that signed deluxe hardback copies of the forthcoming book from Richard Searling are now available for pre-order from Anglo American.
Titled 'Setting The Record Straight' and with it having taglines such as 'Music & Memories from Wigan Casino 1973-1981' and 'The Sounds That Shaped My life' and being billed with enticing descriptions such as...
'This unique account reveals many closely guarded secrets and delivers a fascinating insight into the thrill of finding rare American soul records and life behind the turntables in that most hallowed of halls...'
...this book does seem to have the potential to be an addition to the must purchase list of 'Northern Soul' related books .
It's out in September 2018, guess we will find out then...
Promotional Blurb
Over 250 pages and 150 exclusive records that defined the glory years of northern soul 1973-1981
Renowned DJ and broadcaster Richard Searling relives the records that defined his career at the world famous Wigan Casino between the years 1973 to 1981.
Pre-order Details
The Deluxe Hardback Edition is now available for pre-order signed by the author. £29.99 (INC UK P+P)
Available from Anglo American https://www.raresoulvinyl.co.uk Phone: 01 706 81 8604
See flyer below for more ordering info

By Mike in News Archives · April 25, 20187 yr

Time still moves on, seems every week landmarks are reached and passed and as such here we have another one, the 20th Eccentric Soul release from the Numero Group.
Eccentric Soul - The Saru Label - NUM071
25 tracks all available in various formats Vinyl (2 x lp), Cd and Download
Listen and Read...
Eccentric Soul: The Saru Label by Eccentric Soul

The 20th volume of our flagship Eccentric Soul series has all the boxes checked: Gun-toting, skip-tracing record producers, child stars, rip-offs, the “World’s Greatest Bail Bondsman,” swindles, soaring falsettos, and a dwindling rust-belt cityscape offering mere glimpses of hope before the record industry escaped for the coasts.
Helmed by the O’Jays Bobby Massey, Saru was a creative vortex that pulled Cuyahoga County’s greatest talent in, making a strong case for Cleveland to contend with Detroit, Philly, and Memphis as America’s soul music’s capital.
Deluxe compact disc includes 25 obscure and unknown sides from the Out of Sights, the Elements, Pandella Kelly, David Peoples, Sir Stanley, the Ponderosa Twins + 1, Ba-Roz, Bobby Dukes, and of course, the O’Jays.
Tracks
1. Out Of Sights - For the Rest of My Life 03:03
2. The O'Jays - Now He's Home 03:48
3. Pandella Kelly - Stand In for Love 02:48
4. The Ponderosa Twins Plus One - Bound 03:16
5. Elements - Son In Law 03:19
6. Sir Stanley - Are You Man Enough 02:42
7. Bobby Dukes - Just to Be with You 03:07
8. David Peoples - Got to Get My Broom Out 02:50
9. Michael Bell - Can't Make It Without You 03:02
10. Out Of Sights - I Can't Take It 03:17
11. The Ba-roz - The Last Time 02:36
12. Elements - Hey Lady 03:06
13. The Ponderosa Twins Plus One - I Remember You 02:54
14. Out Of Sights - My Woman's Love 03:10
15. Out Of Sights - Baby You Got It 02:41
16. The O'Jays - Shattered Man 03:36
17. Sir Stanley - I Believe 02:49
18. Out Of Sights - Tears Don't Care Who Cry 02:17
19. Elements - Prove It 02:51
20. The Ba-roz - Come Back Boy 02:28
21. Out Of Sights - You Made Me Beg 02:27
22. Out Of Sights - I Was Wrong 03:01
23. Elements - Just to Be with You 03:06
24. Pandella Kelly - Love's Needed 03:07
25. Elements - Got to Make It Right 03:3

By Mike in News Archives · April 23, 20187 yr

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