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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

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 Archive - Comments · 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 Archive - Comments · 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 Archive - Comments · 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 Archive - Comments · April 23, 20187 yr

Trojan Records are spreading the word on their 50 year anniversary year, here's what they have to say...
'2018 marks 5 decades since our label changed the British musical & cultural landscape. To mark the occasion, we are plotting a year-long celebration, taking in a series of music releases, live events, a definitive coffee table book and documentary'
Here's the video
and here's the link...
http://trojan.lnk.to/store

By Mike in News Archives · April 19, 20187 yr

Word from Record Kicks about a new compilation and other products to mark their 15th Birthday
HAPPY BIRTHDAY RECORD KICKS - 15 years of SOUL!! We celebrate 15 years in the business with a new compilation full of exclusive new singles and the very best of our roster (on 2LP clear vinyl, CD, Digital) and w/ ltd edition new RK 15th merch (bags, slipmats, t-shirts). Watch out Record Kicks 15th Bags, T-Shirts and Slipmats are all in limited edition, first come first served, don't sleep on it.

RKX069 VA "RECORD KICKS 15th" - Ltd.Clear 2LP / CD Digipack / Digital.
Pre-Order now on Bandcamp - Release Date 18 May 2018
The new instalment “Record Kicks 15th” coming out next May 18th on double clear LP, CD and digital download, celebrates 15 years in the business with a collection full of exclusive new tracks and the very best of its roster.
The album kicks off with RK’s latest and youngest signing: from Chicago, heavily inspired by The Impressions and Leroy Hutson, we are proud to present you “The Devonns” with their super soulful debut single “Come Back”, an appetizer of their debut full length expected to land on RK next autumn. Another new signing to the label is Men Of North Country’s (Acid Jazz Records) side project “The Faithful Brothers”, here with their new single “One More Time”. Other exclusive tracks of the comp are “This Strange Effect”, a coverup of The Hooverphonic’s single from 1998 brought to you by Dutch northern soul disciples The Tibbs, “Love You Back” from Detroit deep funk outfit Third Coast Kings, “The Sort” by the Buenos Aires mod reggae kings The Crabs Corporation, “Top Dog” by British funk combo The Hook & Slingers and straight from Down Under “You Don’t Know Me” by the always great Dojo Cuts.
Along with these new exclusive cuts, dig on some label’s news singles and heavyweight classics such as Dj Shadow’s “This Time” taken from Baby Charles debut LP, “Don’t Throw Your Love In The Garbage Can” by James Brown’s original funk diva Martha High feat Japanese funk ambassadors Osaka Monaurail, “Psycheground” the brand new afro-funk single by Calibro 35 and then Portuguese TNT Dynamite Marta Ren & The Groovelvets, Toronto soul queen Tanika Charles, UK funk combo The New Mastersounds, The Diplomats of Solid Sound and the already mentioned “Late Nights & Heartbreak” by Hannah Williams & The Affirmations.
Pre-order it now on Bandcamp - Release Date 18 May 2018 (2LP Clear / CD Digipack / Digital)
https://recordkicks.bandcamp.com/album/record-kicks-15th

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By Mike in News Archives · April 18, 20187 yr

Lack Of Afro has a new single out, details and preview follow below, with news of a new album on its way as well
'I'm delighted to say that my brand new single 'Back To The Day' (featuring Elliott Cole) is out NOW! Available on all streaming services & also on beautiful picture sleeve 7" vinyl with 'Take It Up A Notch' (featuring Wax & Herbal T) on the flip (ships mid-May)'
<a data-cke-saved-href="http://lackofafro.bandcamp.com/album/back-to-the-day" href="http://lackofafro.bandcamp.com/album/back-to-the-day">Back To The Day by Lack of Afro</a>
Multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer Adam Gibbons (aka Lack of Afro) is back in some style with ‘Back To The Day’, a beautifully produced summer sizzler crammed full of infectious hooks, top musicianship and most importantly, vibe by the bucketload! Taking a nod from classic material by artists such as The Jackson 5, Earth Wind & Fire (and more recently Vulfpeck), ‘Back To The Day’ is Lack of Afro doing what he does best and then some – blending the old and new with big drums and heavy percussion to come up with a crossover classic that’s entirely his own, whilst all the while developing his abilities as a songwriter.
Providing a dynamite vocal once again is regular collaborator Elliott Cole. Not just the voice of the track, he also plays guitars and bass, whilst ably backed up by some stellar musicians including George Cooper (Haggis Horns) on keys, Rory Simmons (Blur, Jamie Cullum) on trumpet, string and horn arrangements and Harry Harding (Yola Carter) holding down the backbeat on drums.
Keeping the dancefloor packed and turning the party vibes right up to 11, ‘Take It Up A Notch’ (featuring the brilliant Wax & Herbal T and taken from the critically acclaimed ‘Back In Business EP’) completes what is arguably one of the strongest single packages of the year!
Lack of Afro continues to go from strength to strength. 2016’s ‘Hello Baby’ (released on his own label LOA Records) picked up a BBC 6 Music ‘Album Of The Year’ nomination & appeared in the Top 10 of the iTunes R&B / Soul chart in 21 countries worldwide. More recently, Adam’s music continues to be used across all aspects of film & TV by networks such as ABC, Fox, NBC, Sony Pictures & the BBC whilst he also has released music on Universal & Warner Brothers Records.
Both tracks are taken from the new album ‘Jack Of All Trades’, released on LOA Records in May 2018 and supported by a live band UK tour in May & throughout various festivals throughout the summer

By Mike in News Archives · April 18, 20187 yr

A request concerning a place that am sure many like myself have emjoyable memories of...
Producer Martyn Ware Seeks Memories of Tony’s Ballroom

Dancing the night away – Memories, mementoes and music from Tony’s Empress Ballroom, Blackburn sought by musician and producer Martyn Ware for Art in Manufacturing
Throughout the eighties and into the nineties Tony’s Empress Ballroom, Blackburn was a cornerstone of the Northern Soul scene. Artist, Martyn Ware, is calling out for memories, mementoes and music for a new art experience that leads right back to where it all began.
One of the artists working with Lancashire manufacturers as part of the Art In Manufacturing project, Ware is developing an immersive sound installation evoking Lancashire’s working and social heritage, to be unveiled in Blackburn town centre during The National Festival of Making, on Sat 12 – Sun 13 May 2018.
The search is on for details of the friendships, partners, unforgettable music, impressive new moves and, perhaps, artefacts that bring the era rushing back to life.
No contribution is too small as Ware seeks out details of the marriages that resulted from a meeting on Tony’s dancefloor, flyers stuffed into dusty shoe boxes and photos showing the fun that happened along the way.
Full information is here:
http://festivalofmaking.co.uk/news/legendary-producer-martyn-ware-seeks-memories-of-tonys-ballroom/

To be involved in the project, sending details of personal memories, artefacts, photographs, favourite records played or anything else related to Tony’s Empress Ballroom, people are asked to get in touch with
info@festivalofmaking.co.uk
by Fri 27 April 2018.

By Source Team in News Archive - Comments · April 17, 20187 yr

We have #14 of this now long running series 'Northern soul Connections' to enjoy
Titled... Northern Soul Connections #14 - Confessin A Feeling For The Philharmonics
This lengthy 'connection' is a welcome addition to the series from @Kenb

The Philharmonics - I Need I Need Your Love

Tony Owen - Confessin' A Feeling

Connections

By Kenb in Articles · April 13, 20187 yr

New York, from the swooping sounds of Doo Wop, and the grittier sounds of R & B, the Big Apple had it all. And as the 1960's dawned a certain style was developing in New York. Some of the best songwriters and arrangers in the world lived and worked in the city. This coupled with some truly gifted singers created what has become known as the Big City Soul Sound. Suave, sophisticated and Soulful, it's a style that is still revered today by all aficionado’s of quality Soul music.
The big players in the city were the Atlantic / Atco group, closely followed by the Scepter / Wand group. There were also the smaller labels, and the artists that didn't make more than one record. The book pulls it all together in a feast of discographical information.
316 pages of detailed discographical information.
Orders taken now: £17.00 for each book, with free postage in the UK
PM me for payment details etc.
The book is also available on Amazon UK, Amazon US, and all the other European sites. It's still cheaper for UK buyers to buy from me because Amazon will charge you £2.99 postage, and I'm selling at a pound less than Amazon, but for my European, and American friends it will be cheaper to buy from Amazon.
And of course at Venues all over the UK.

By Dave Rimmer in News Archives · April 10, 20187 yr

News and details of Kents most recent motown related releases
If you need something to kick off a week then this cd could be the one, with it offering a fine mix of rare female motown soul (including 14 previously unissued tracks). This collection compiled by Keith Hughes & Mick Patrick certainly puts a spring in your step. Details and preview follow below...

Listen while you read preview

Release notes by Keith Hughes & Mick Patrick (preview)
More rare treats from Motown’s female roster, including 14 previously unissued 1960s gems.
Many moons have passed since our last “Motown Girls” project was released – but these things take time and a great deal of patience. We’re confident followers of the series will find this new volume very well worth the long wait.
The collection opens with ‘In My Heart I Know It’s Right’ by Gladys Knight & the Pips and closes with ‘So Long’ by the great Kim Weston in torch singer mode (a series tradition). ‘In My Heart I Know It’s Right’ was the first track Gladys and her guys recorded for Motown. The group had been introduced to the company by Larry Maxwell, who’d folded his Maxx label – where they had enjoyed modest chart success – in 1965 to join Motown. Gladys was opposed to the move, fearing they would just end up on the company’s assembly line, but she was outvoted by the Pips: “We decided we didn’t have that much to lose”, William Guest recalled. How right he was. ‘So Long’ was the closing theme of ...
The full release notes and purchase options can be had via https://acerecords.co.uk/baby-ive-got-it-more-motown-girls

Track Listing

1. In My Heart I Know It's Right - Gladys Knight and The Pips
2. Without Love You Lose a Good Feelin' - Brenda Holloway
3. It's Been a Long Time Happenin' - Rita Wright
4. Honey Don't Leave Me - The Lewis Sisters
5. Baby I've Got It - Brenda Holloway
6. It's Crazy Baby - Liz Lands
7. There Are Things - Ann Bogan
8. I'm Willing to Pay the Price - Martha and The Vandellas
9. Bad News - LaBrenda Ben
10. When Someone's Good to You - Oma Page
11. Is This Why (I Gave My Love to You) - Gladys Knight and The Pips
12. I Up and Think of You - Kim Weston
13. It's All Right - LaBrenda Ben
14. She Don't Love You (With Strings) - Mary Wells
15. Mr. Misery (Let Me Be) - Martha and The Vandellas
16. Playboy - The Marvelettes
17. Cookie Boy - Thelma Brown
18. Keep Away - Little Lisa
19. Sweet Talkin' Guy - The Marvelettes
20. I Know (You Don't Love Me No More) - Yvonne Fair
21. You've Got Possibilities - Barbara McNair
22. In Your Heart - Patrice Holloway
23. There Was - The Lollipops
24. So Long - Kim Weston

By Mike in News Archive - Comments · April 9, 20187 yr

Those Kent people have been busy pushing out a shed full of nice 45s over the last couple of weeks.

Here's both a listing and audio preview of just some of these recent releases.

The PIED PIPER PLAYERS/THE CAVALIERS
The Bari Sax
Kent
Cat: PIPER 012 Rel: 29 Mar 18
Pied Piper
The Bari Sax Aka This Heart Is Lonely / We Go Together (Rap Version)

Mixed from the original Rose Batiste tape of ‘This Heart Is Lonely’, the fore-runner to her ‘I Miss My Baby’ on Revilot, this instrumental stomper will be recognised as what was later pressed as ‘Bari Track’. That’s Mike Terry on his famous baritone saxophone, along with his fellow Funk Brothers who also became the Pied Piper production company band. Pied Piper co-owner Shelley Haims wrote ‘We Go Together’, first recorded by the Moonglows in 1956. The Cavaliers’ 1966 soul update was initially issued on our first Pied Piper CD and also on the 100 Club anniversary single of 2013. This, though, is an alternate take with an early rap intro, which adds more charm. First time out on a 45.
Chuck JACKSON
What's With This Loneliness (7")
Kent
Cat: CITY 050. Rel: 02 Apr 18

What's With This Loneliness (2:40)
I Can't Stand To See You Cry (3:31)

Obrey WILSON/LEE BRACKETT
Daddy Please Stay Home (7")
Kent
Cat: CITY 052. Rel: 02 Apr 18

Obrey Wilson - "Daddy Please Stay Home" (3:17)
Lee Brackett - "You Get To Me" (2:30)

Joseph DOUGLAS/THE HESITATIONS
Crazy Things (7")
Pied Piper
Cat: PIPER 011. Rel: 02 Apr 18

Joseph Douglas - "Crazy Things" (2:32)
The Hesitations - "I'm Not Built That Way" (2:44)

The MERCED BLUE NOTES
Sundown (7")
Kent
Cat: CITY 051. Rel: 02 Apr 18
The Merced Blue Notes were hep Californians whose live shows were a major feature of teenage life in the early 60s San Joaquin Valley: “music with a beat that just won’t stop”. Top DJ Lee Miller picked up the previously unissued ‘Sundown’ track from their Ace CD and won over mod scene dancers with the infectious number. We have backed it with ‘Whole Lotta Something’ to introduce you to these hip music hounds personally.

Sundown (2:34)
Whole Lotta Something (2:32)

All available now from the usual sources
More release info via
https://www.acerecords.co.uk/

By Mike in News Archives · April 6, 20187 yr

best known for his work with the post-Motown Holland-Dozier-Holland label Invictus
see previous thread

By Kenb in News Archive - Comments · April 5, 20187 yr

Bit of an update for Fiesta Goers...
As usual we will commence the shinnanegans on Wednesday Night with a couple of parties: One Main Room and the Cotton Club will host a 70s night which was enjoyed by so many last year.
We have The Underground Mod Night on Friday Night which will feature a FULL LIVE SHOW from Barcelona' s premier band: The Twisted Wheels.
The Scooter Show is on Saturday afternoon.
Eddie Holman LIVE! in The Auditorio on Saturday Night whilst The Cotton Club will feature 2 Allnighters (Fri & Sat), hosted by the Cream of the European Soul Scene.
In amongst all this are the Movin' On A Groove Soul Sessions at The Talk Of The Coast!
So... bring a thirst, an appetite, yer best dancin' shooze and a sense of humour! Don't be peaking too early peeps! - Dave
Soul Source event guide entry has more details here
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/calendar/event/52827-the-third-benidorm-international-northern-soul-fiesta/

By Dave Moore in News Archives · April 5, 20187 yr

With April now fully underway it means that its time for the regular Soul Source top flyers catch up for March 2018...

Soul Record Auctions - Recent Completed Soul Auctions [sorted by value]
The Del Tours - Sweet And Lovely - Starville $3810.00 ended 19 Mar Funk - Sandi Matues - The World - Matues - Mp3 - $3555.00 ended 04 Mar Huge Lot Of 5000 Original Us 45s Private Collection O.. $2325.00 ended 11 Mar The Imperial C S On Phil L A 308 Original Misprint Us .. $2293.55 ended 18 Mar Anubis Ecology Original Salt City Scr-a-001 Soul Funk .. $2132.09 ended 15 Mar Sam Williams Tower Hear It Love Slipped Through My Fingers $2000.00 ended 09 Mar Modern Soul - Rain - Looking For A Place - Screw Produc.. $1813.00 ended 04 Mar Ty Karim - Lightin Up - Romark - Vg Mp3 $1802.00 ended 04 Mar Carl Underwood Ain T You Lying Merging Hear $1714.09 ended 18 Mar Modern Soul Disco - Fifth Avenue - Do You Feel It - Vg .. $1684.00 ended 04 Mar Huge Lot Of 5000 Original Us 45s Private Collection O.. $1425.00 ended 17 Mar U F O - Somebodys Watching You Gotta Nice Buzz Deep F.. $1425.00 ended 26 Mar Dr Z Uk 1st Three Parts To My Soul 6360 048 Very Good.. $1376.41 ended 05 Mar Northern Soul The 7th Avenue Aviators $1362.00 ended 08 Mar Ohio 70s - Melvin Brown - Love Stormy Weather - Private $1325.00 ended 17 Mar Kenneth Williams Impacts Prod Funk Sweet Soul Dawson.. $1248.00 ended 02 Mar Tony Galla - In Love - Swan - Mp3 $1237.00 ended 04 Mar Tony Galla Rpm On Swan $1235.00 ended 24 Mar Motown Montclairs Hey You Original $1221.92 ended 12 Mar Flowers - For Real Vinyl Funk Soul Disco La Xpressio Ri.. $1211.11 ended 05 Mar Eula Cooper - Let Our Love Grow Higher Private La.. $1185.00 ended 02 Mar Notations Gonna Get Ready Trying My Best To Find Her .. $1160.00 ended 26 Mar Hank Mobley - Soul Station - Blue Note Us 1960 Original $1134.34 ended 11 Mar Detroit - Nelson Sanders - Mojo Man - Rambler - Original $1125.00 ended 06 Mar Motown Doni Burdick Bari Track Original Archer Stamped $1123.60 ended 12 Mar Motown The Tangeers Let My Heart And Soul Whats The Use.. $1116.58 ended 25 Mar Stanley Mitchell Get It Baby Quit Twistin Dynamo Wlp.. $1090.00 ended 26 Mar Photo by Ali Abdul Rahman on Unsplash

By Mike in News Archives · April 4, 20187 yr

News of an anticipated album release from Acid Jazz Records. Titled 'This Is The Begining' by 'Leans Creation' this fine album is now out and available via LP, Cd and download formats...
Listen Read Listen

Company Blurb
San Fransisco late 1960, two of the biggest groups to emerge from this scene were Santana and Sly and The Family Stone. For a while they were two of the biggest acts in the US and scores of local bands tried to follow in their footsteps. They were hard acts to follow and very few got to the stage of making a 45, never mind a whole LP.
One of the best to do just that were Leon’s Creation, whose debut LP “This Is The Beginning” Acid Jazz are reissuing here. A native of San Francisco Leon Patillo led the group, whose multi racial line-up echoed that of his heroes on the local scene. Self contained and gigging locally they made their debut album at the tiny Studio 10 who also custom pressed the album in extremely limited numbers

Released on Acid Jazz licensed directly from Leon Patillo, the package comes with in depth sleeve notes and is beautifully illustrated in both LP and CD formats.
Tracks
Side 1
1.   "This Is The Beginning" (5:02)
2.   "Until You Were Gone" (4:16)
3.   "Mirage" (6:42)
4.   "Back Roads" (4:29)
Side 2
1.   "Confusion" (3:10)
2.   "If I Had The Power" (4:01)
3.   "Love" (3:24)
4.   "Sightless" (5:24)
more info and purchase options via below
http://acidjazz.bigcartel.com/product/leon-s-creation-this-is-the-beginning-lp

By Mike in News Archives · April 4, 20187 yr

Press Release: Chuck Stephens “Paying For Your Love/Let’s Get Nasty” SJ1011
Release Date: Monday 9th April 2018
Listen whilst reading:
SJ1011 - Chuck Stephens Promo.mp3
Chuck Stephens originally hailed from upstate New York reputedly Buffalo. He was during the mid 1970’s one of the leading disc jockey’s on the popular New York radio station WWRL AM. Chuck had always hankered with the aspiration of being a recording artist and in the pursuit of his dream approached the respected New York songwriting team of brothers Richard and Robert Poindexter.

Following an invitation from The Poindexter’s Chuck began to stage rehearsals at their home. Once the Poindexter’s felt Chuck was ready they took him into the studio to record one of their many compositions, “Let’s Get Nasty.
“Let’s Get Nasty” b/w “Girl I Want To Make Love To You” was to gain a release on The East Coast label during 1975.
The Poindexter’s then recorded a further two songs on Chuck both Richard and Robert compositions along with a third songwriter Jacqueline Members, who became the wife of Robert Poindexter. The songs in question were the excellent mid tempo outing “Coffee” backed with the sublime and currently in demand modern soul dance track, “(I’m Still) Paying For Your Love” to use its original working title, although the “(I’m Still)” was later omitted from its released title. “Coffee/Paying For Your Love” although being released on the Leo Mini label (LS-110A) during1977 had in fact been recorded within a few months of Chucks “Let’s Get Nasty” release and had remained in the can until the Leo Mini release.

Chuck Stephens’s work came to the attention of the UK Rare/Northern Soul scene during 1975 as an import new release 45. When it was picked up and championed by legendary Blackpool Mecca Disc Jockey Colin Curtis firstly mixing it in with other new release and current spins of the day. At the time the Mecca Saturday night soul sessions always finished off with the last record of the night Young-Holt Unlimited’s Brunswick records outing “California Montage” a Dave Grusin penned song that featured as part of the soundtrack of 1969 Paul Newman film “The Winning”.
With the Mecca only running to a 2am finish a lot of the audience would leave before 1am to go on to various all night venues. It was at this point that the aforementioned DJ Colin Curtis went on to create the term ‘The last Hour Mecca Sound”. In doing so Colin changed the dynamics of The Mecca from the more traditional northern soul sound and used the last hour to experiment with different styles, tempos, new releases and album tracks of which many became to be regarded as all time classic’s. One being Chuck Stephen’s “Let’s Get Nasty” which Colin promoted to the last record of the night in favour of Young-Holt’s “California Montage”
Soul Junction now presents to you, Chuck Stephens most popular two songs back to back.

For further information please contact Soul Junction at:
Tel: +44 (0) 121 602 8115 or E-mail: sales@souljunctionrecords.co.uk
Buy direct from Soul Junction at http://www.souljunctionrecords.co.uk/SJ1011.html
or from the usual stockists and suspects.

By Chalky in News Archive - Comments · March 31, 20187 yr

I can FINALLY announce where the record went and am very excited for it's release. Thanks to Jack White and Ben Blackwell for letting it stay in DETROIT!
We look forward to RSD 2018! Pictures are on the Melodies & Memories facebook page.
FRANK WILSON'S "DO I LOVE YOU (INDEED I DO)" + CASS CORRIDOR RECORD STORE DAY FESTIVITIES
FRANK WILSON'S "DO I LOVE YOU (INDEED I DO)" + CASS CORRIDOR RECORD STORE DAY FESTIVITIES
Posted by on 29 March 2018
FRANK WILSON'S "DO I LOVE YOU (INDEED I DO)"
B/W "SWEETER AS THE DAYS GO BY" 7" SINGLE
ADDED TO RECORD STORE DAY RELEASES

In addition to our Record Store Exclusive releases previously announced, Third Man Records is proud to now include an additional title with an incredible story -- Frank Wilson's "Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)" b/w "Sweeter As The Days Go By" 7" single. Never officially released by Motown Records at the time it was recorded, this single has long been the holy grail for both Motown and Northern Soul collectors.
Third Man will be reissuing this rare find on purple vinyl exclusively for Record Store Day 2018 as part of their continuing partnership with Motown/Universal. Each Record Store Day exclusive copy is hand-stamped with the inimitable "quality control" rubber stamp used on Motown test pressings and facsimile labels believed to be penned by the hand of famous Motown producer Norman Whitfield. This single will be available at participating Record Store Day retailers as well as both Third Man Records storefronts (the original test pressing will be on display at Third Man's Cass Corridor location), with a black vinyl non-exclusive 7" planned for release in the future.
Frank Wilson is now ultimately best known as a producer at Motown, but he was once an aspiring artist himself. In the lead up to the intended release of "Do I Love You", Motown executive Berry Gordy asked Wilson if he wanted to follow the path of an artist or a writer/producer. Wilson chose producer, and this single was left for dead by the label. But good songs almost always find their way into the canon, and with bootleg copies credited to Eddie Foster in hopes of obfuscating the original artist and origin story, this song became a staple of the British Northern Soul scene after one of the two previously known copies of the record was stolen from Motown in the 1970's. A third pristine test pressing appeared in the recent past at Melodies & Memories in Eastpointe, Michigan, and was subsequently sold by record owners Denise and Dan Zieja to Jack White.

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above text/news originally posted in the long running topic here

article photo from Melodies & Memores fb page
cover photo from @Pete S

By Guest Denise Zieja in News Archive - Comments · March 30, 20187 yr

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By Mike in News Archives · March 28, 20187 yr

A recent release from Kent Records
Leavin Your Homework Undone - In The Studio With George Jackson 1968-71  CDKEND 477
This album features first time out tracks from the man George Jackson. There are 24 'work in progress' tracks, all recorded at Fame during the late 1960s and the early 1970s via the Muscle Shoals and Memphis studios. A clip of the release notes written by Tony Rounce aka @TONY ROUNCE follows below...
Release Notes preview
...since Ace purchased Goldwax and established licensing deals with Fame and Sounds Of Memphis that the extent of his body of work has become apparent. A CD apiece of his Goldwax and Sounds Of Memphis recordings and no less than three of his Fame sides have been a revelation, in terms of both quality and quantity....
...Most of the tracks here were recorded not long after George joined the company and benefit from the consummate musicianship of the great Fame rhythm section the Swampers. One or two are basic demos, but the majority are of high enough quality to have been issued just as they are. Soul fans may recognise ‘A Man And A Half’, ‘Never In Public’ and ‘Your Love Made A U-Turn’ from the versions by Wilson Pickett, Candi Staton, James Carr and Jimmy Hughes, but George’s are the only known recordings of most of the songs. Although it’s certain there will be no fifth collection of George’s Fame recordings, the series definitely goes out on a soulful high with this one.
full notes via the Ace Records website  https://acerecords.co.uk/leavin-your-homework-undone-in-the-studio-1968-71

Listen to the Audio Preview while you read

Read the Track Listings while you listen
Disc: 1
  1. I Got a Feeling
  2. I'm Gonna Hold On (To What I've Got)
  3. What Kind of Woman Are You
  4. I'm Glad to Have What He Didn't Want
  5. I Slowly Killed Your Love for Me
  6. A Woman Respects a Man
  7. A Few Precious Moments
  8. Don't Tell Me Nothing About My Baby
  9. A Man and a Half
  10. If This Is Love
  11. I Wish I Was a Child Again
  12. Leavin' Your Homework Undone
  13. Quicksand Around My Mind
  14. Two Way Proposition (Feat. Marjorie Ingram)
  15. I Got to Stop You Road Runner
  16. Humpin' to Please
  17. Your Love Is So Good
  18. Never in Public
  19. You Caught Me Red Handed
  20. Oh Baby What You're Doing to Me
  21. Keep Your Business to Yourself
  22. Your Love Made a U-turn
  23. Weekend Love
  24. Wait Till the Time Is Right

By Mike in News Archive - Comments · March 26, 20187 yr

The latest release from Acid Jazz is out today.
Martin Freeman & Eddie Piller present Jazz On The Corner - Acid Jazz
Born out of a radio show 2 years ago this VA selection is set up to launch Acid Jazz's 30th Anniversary celebrations.
Available in 3 formats vinyl (double lp), cd (double album) and download from all the usual suspects.
Here's the company blurb
When Acid Jazz founder Eddie Piller asked the actor Martin Freeman to do a jazz radio show they could hardly imagine the response. From around the world emails and tweets inundated the show and they swore to themselves that they couldn’t leave it there.
Now, two years on this compilation of their favourite jazz has arrived. From the rolling hard bop of Lee Morgan and Art Blakey, via screaming soul organ, jazz funk original acid jazz onwards to the post modern spiritual jazz of Kasami Washington, this is an incredible journey.
Released in March on double CD and Vinyl with deluxe gatefold packaging this is the album that will launch Acid Jazz’s 30th Anniversary celebrations.
Listen while you read

Lp Tracklist
Side 1
Mose Allison - If You're Going To The City
Les McCann - Sad Little Girl
Lee Morgan - Psychedelic
Eddie Harris - Listen Here
Harold McNair - The Hipster
Side 2
Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers - Kozo's Waltz
Joe Gordon - Terra Firma Irma
Blossom Dearie - Now At Last
Blue Mitchell - Mi Hermano
Side 3
Jimmy Smith - A Walk On The Wild Side
David Axelrod - Get Up Off Your Knees
The Brand New Heavies - Sphynx
Marlena Shaw - Look At Me, Look At You
Charles Williams - Trees and Grass and Things
Side 4
Geogrey Stoner - Bend Your Head Down Low
Blacks & Blues - Chains
Leon Thomas - Just in Time To See The Sun
Norman Connors- Mother of The Future
Kamasi Washington - The Rhythm Changes
Release date - March 23rd 2018 (now!)
Sounds and reads good, more info if needed via Acid Jazz page
http://acidjazz.bigcartel.com/product/martin-freeman-and-eddie-piller-present-jazz-on-the-corner-double-cd-pre-order

By Mike in News Archive - Comments · March 23, 20187 yr

Tales from the South Side. 1970’s Chicago Clubs
Capturing the glamour and energy of Chicago's 1970s South Side scene, Michael Abramson's images launched his career and are now on show in the UK for the first time at MMX Gallery in London
full article via
http://www.bjp-online.com/2018/03/abramsonchicago/
Michael Abramson: Tales from the South Side. 1970’s Chicago Clubs is on show from 21 March – 05 May at MMX Gallery, 448 New Cross Road, London SE14 6TY
http://www.mmxgallery.com

By Mike in News Archive - Comments · March 22, 20187 yr

Our in house sales feedback feature has been going a fair few years now. 21st Feb 2011 seem to be the earliest one on there.
Over the seven years of use the feedback stats do add up and could say that they tell the full story
Here's the latest summary of our member's sales feedback
FEEDBACK STATISTICS
Positive   13,729
Neutral   10
Negative   79
Total Positive   99%
full story at https://www.soul-source.co.uk/feedback/

By Mike in News Archives · March 20, 20187 yr

The latest monthly catch up of all that went high last month on Ebay.
February 2018 High Flyers. The most valued ebay record auction results...
Soul Record Auctions - Recent Completed Soul Auctions
Jimmy Mack - My World Is On Fire Go On Promo M- Hear $3048.00 ended 26 Feb Jesse James Are You Going To Leave Me Shirley Usa Orig $2590.33 ended 21 Feb Huge Lot Of 5000 Original Us 45s Private Collection O.. $2031.00 ended 05 Feb The New Wanderers - Let Me Render My Service 45rpm Hear.. $1999.99 ended 02 Feb Reggie Andrews The Fellowship - Mystic Beauty Privat.. $1921.97 ended 16 Feb Holly St James - That S Not Love Two Good Reasons - $1872.00 ended 11 Feb Private Collection Of 2500 Us Original Vinyl Lps Rock S.. $1825.00 ended 09 Feb Jerry Blackshear Defected You Are The One Ohio Modern S.. $1777.77 ended 20 Feb Bob Ohiri His Uhuru Sounds Aiye Explosive Afro Beat F.. $1775.00 ended 08 Feb Chapter Five Anything That You Do 66 Promo 7 Ultra .. $1753.79 ended 14 Feb Richard Marks Psychedelic Soul Record Service Purple Ha.. $1605.00 ended 18 Feb Chuck Stephens - Coffee Paying For Your Love Soul $1532.00 ended 17 Feb Funk The Soul Lifters Hot Funky And Sweaty House Of T.. $1479.44 ended 11 Feb Hear Funk Psych Sonny Mary Reed - Look Into My Mind .. $1476.00 ended 26 Feb Barbara Jean The Lyrics Why Weren T You There Holy Gr.. $1434.56 ended 28 Feb Monster Texas Soul The Volumes Garu 107 $1433.00 ended 18 Feb Chubby Checker - You Just Don T Know Wl Promo M- Hear $1425.00 ended 26 Feb Modern Soul Funk - 5th Degree - You Got Me Hypnotized -.. $1384.00 ended 25 Feb Sweet Soul Funk - Fantastic Soul Revue - Mama S Little .. $1378.00 ended 05 Feb Estate Record Collection Soul R B Rock Rockabilly 50s .. $1320.00 ended 02 Feb Kent Barker See How Bad I Wanna Love You Acetate Detr.. $1311.00 ended 05 Feb the Yum Yums-gonna Be A Big Thing Looky Looky Dj Promo.. $1281.77 ended 09 Feb Tony Galla - In Love - Swan - Mp3 $1247.00 ended 05 Feb Frank Hutson - Big Man Old Man Me Private Frank Hu.. $1228.71 ended 16 Feb Jessie James Are You Gonna Leave Me Someone To Love M.. $1200.00 ended 06 Feb Joann Courcy - I Got The Power Wl Promo Og Vg Hear $1200.00 ended 25 Feb Funk - L A Carnival - Color Blind Man - Pacific Avenue.. $1182.89 ended 04 Feb Modern Soul Disco - Children - Feel Good - A L I - Mp3.. $1147.00 ended 25 Feb Servicemen Are You Angry Wind Hit Hear $1146.00 ended 19 Feb Masqueraders - How I M Gonna Make It Soul $1135.00 ended 17 Feb Photo by Daniela Cuevas on Unsplash

By Source Team in News Archive - Comments · March 19, 20187 yr

Mello Souls - Fisher Harmon R.I.P.
I'm sad to let you know that Fisher P. Harmon died, aged 70, last month
Fisher alongside Silas Phifer, Jim T & Randy provided us with one of the most loved and iconic 45s of all time.
He was a great guy and was both humbled, amazed and very happy to learn that 'We Can Make It' had finally hit home. This was the side that featured his lead vocal
When Rupert & I visited him, in September 2016, he was full of great stories about his life and times and the journey that the Mello Souls took that resulted in their one, and only, recording session on September 24th 1967
We were thrilled that we reunited him that week with the 'teenagers' who provided the music.
The pictures show Fisher, at home, with his 45 .... touching base with Larry, who was one of those 'teenagers, and meeting, for the first time in decades, the children of Mr Marshall, the group's manager
R.I.P. Fisher
Another job well done
Andy

By Andy Rix in News Archive - Comments · March 18, 20187 yr

Latest update on our 12th Bridlington Weekender
Bridlington Weekender “Something New To Do” #12
All roads lead to the Yorkshire Coast for the premier event in the East Coast Soul Calendar. Bridlington, now in its 12 year and still growing.
6 fantastic rooms full of soul with over 60 DJs to entertain you with the emphasis on quality original sounds. Superb state of the art sound systems in every room all under one roof !
Dedicated Modern, Rare, RnB and Motown rooms plus Soul Clubs from all over the UK and Europe's largest sprung dance floor in the main hall playing the quality Sounds you want to hear !
New DJs at this years event will include somewhere down the line's Chris Reilly playing the RnB, Diane Layton does her maiden set in the Modern Room and its a welcome return to the main room for Steve Gainey. Plus Bassetlaw and Norwich doing the Soul club room for the first time.
Great value for money, ticket price has been held again at £30.00 for the whole weekend. See the flyer on Events for details.
See you There !
Rob Wigley
for ECSCSC
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/calendar/event/52496-bridlington-spa-northern-soul-weekender-in-6-rooms/

By Rob Wigley in News Archives · March 13, 20187 yr

Out now from Kent Records a new double album offering a complete package of all ZZ Hill's Kent recordings, together for the first time.
Z.Z. Hill - That's It! The Complete Kent Recordings 1964-1968 - CDTOP2 476
Release notes (summary)
His complete recordings for the Bihari brothers’ Kent label, together on one package for the first time, including many making their CD debut.
For two decades Z Z Hill was a go-to guy for anyone who needed a shot of blues-tinged soul music. His catalogue of recordings includes many masterpieces of southern soul, his Texas roots showing through wherever he recorded.
CD1 features all the singles Z.Z released during his time as a Kent artist, 1964 to 1968, in mono and with each tape carefully matched against an original 45 to ensure they are heard just the way they were meant to be heard.
CD2 contains the first-ever CD release of his 1968 album “A Whole Lot Of Soul”, in stereo, plus originally unissued material and tracks onto which Kent-Modern’s Joe Bihari added strings after Z.Z. started to score hits for other labels in the early 70s.
For the full release notes, album details and purchase options via Ace Records website hit up the following link...
https://acerecords.co.uk/thats-it-the-complete-kent-recordings-1964-1968

Track Listing

CD1
1. You Don't Love Me
2. If I Could Do It All Over
3. Someone to Love Me
4. Have Mercy Someone
5. Hey Little Girl
6. Oh Darlin'
7. What More
8. That's It
9. Happiness Is All I Need
10. Everybody Has to Cry
11. No More Doggin'
12. The Kind of Love I Want
13. I Found Love
14. You Can't Hide a Heartache
15. Gimme Gimme
16. Greatest Love
17. Where She Att
18. Baby I'm Sorry
19. Everybody Needs Somebody
20. You Just Cheat and Lie
21. What Am I Living For
22. You're Gonna Need My Lovin'
23. Nothing Can Change the Love I Have for You
24. Steal Away
25. You Got What I Need
26. Don't Make Promises (You Can't Keep)
27. Set Your Sights Higher
CD2
1. When Something Is Wrong With My Baby
2. What Am I Living For
3. Nothing Takes the Place of You
4. Knock On Wood
5. Steal Away
6. You Gonna Make Me Cry
7. You Send Me
8. Midnight Hour
9. When a Man Loves a Woman
10. Make Me Yours
11. Nothing Can Change the Love I Have for You
12. Greatest Love
13. You Won't Hurt No More
14. You've Got Me Chained to Your Love
15. I'm Gonna Love You
16. Please Take Me Back
17. My Girl Has Gone Away
18. I Need Someone (To Love Me)
19. You Don't Love Me
20. If I Could Do It All Over
21. You Won't Hurt No More

By Mike in News Archives · March 12, 20187 yr

Soul Source is Hiring...
Well we are looking at a few changes this spring
Over time the way the site gets used changes and evolves and so there will always be a need to reflect these changes in how the site works/delivers/operates.
One aspect that we are looking at improving is how the various main sections of the site (the news feature, the forums, the sales features and the event guide) are run.
The thinking is to bring in a new way of looking after each of these main Soul Source features by 'hiring'  people who can look after and manage each feature on a regular basis, and also play a main part in taking these features further upwards and onwards  in the future

Are After
At first we are looking for 2 people, who be up for looking after and managing one of the two main features below...
1. 'Forums' - One person to look after, promote and encourage/moderate the main Soul Source Forums, basically all the forums apart from the sales related ones
2 'Sales Feature' -  One person to look after, promote and manage/moderate  the Soul Source Sales features which include the sales forums, classifieds, feedback feature etc
Requirements...
1. Passionate about soul music - has to be a given
2.  A way with the words and the tech - eg good communication and decent IT skills
3. Spare Time/Active - be ready willing and available
4. Interested and enthusiastic about the relevant section/feature - eg Interested in soul trading if sales or if forums enjoy talking about soul etc etc
It will be a semi-pro set up which at first which will mean extremely part time. Hours paid will be limited at first, and will be more spare cash than a salary. However as things move on over time, hours available should improve all things going well.
Drop us a pm @mike @mike for further info/details/talk via or via the contact link at the bottom of the page  - just let us know which of the two position you are interested in and we can then both take things from there
cheers
mike
owner - Soul Source

add:
please note the sale position is no longer available

By Mike in News Archives · March 6, 20187 yr

More formal news announcement along with a video regarding the upcoming UK tour by Lamont Dozier

MOTOWN LEGEND LAMONT DOZIER ANNOUNCES DEBUT UK TOUR FEATURING HIS CLASSIC SONGS 'RE-IMAGINED'
Legendary Songwriter-Producer-Artist and one third of Holland/Dozier/Holland announces his debut UK tour.
Lamont Dozier has written over fifty #1 hits for artists such as Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross & the Supremes, The Four Tops and more as part of the songwriting team Holland/Dozier/Holland.
On this tour Lamont and his band, featuring acclaimed musician/producer/arranger Fred Mollin, will be performing his classic hits in support of a new album, scheduled for 2018 release, which 're-imagines' these iconic songs in a more intimate, 'unplugged' format. Lamont will also, no doubt, share many of the stories behind the songs.
Detroit-born Lamont Dozier was signed to Berry Gordy's Motown Records in 1962. After hooking up with Eddie & Brian Holland, the trio wrote a breath-taking number of hits such as 'Baby Love', 'It's the Same Old Song', 'This Old Heart of Mine', 'Where Did Our Love Go', 'You Can't Hurry Love', 'Reach Out I'll be There', 'Jimmy Mack', 'Stop! In the Name of Love', 'Bernadette', '(Love is Like a) Heatwave', 'Baby I Need Your Loving' and many, many more.
The Invictus & Hot Wax record labels were set up in 1968 by Holland/Dozier/Holland and more hits followed such as 'Band of Gold' by Freda Payne, 'Give Me Just a Little More Time' by Chairmen of the Board and more. In 1972 the Lamont Dozier solo career commenced with 'Why Can't We Be Lovers' followed by more success with 'Fish Ain't Bitin' and 'Going Back To My Roots'. Lamont Dozier has also collaborated with Simply Red, Kanye West, Alison Moyet, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Mark Ronson, Solange Knowles, Joss Stone amongst many others, during his long and illustrious career.
Special guest support comes from award-winning singer/songstress Jo Harman, herself a BBC Radio 2 play-listed artist, whose critically acclaimed and commercially successful recent album, 'People We Become', recorded in Nashville, includes a cameo from soul superstar Michael McDonald.
UK DATES
7th June 2018 Sage 2, Gateshead
8th June The Dancehouse, Manchester
10th June The Old Market, Brighton
11th June St Georges, Bristol
12th June Town Hall, Birmingham
14th June Union Chapel, London
15th June Union Chapel, London
17th June Winter Gardens, Blackpool (Soul Festival 3)

By Mike in News Archives · March 5, 20187 yr

Hi everybody,
We have just released the promotional video for this years Empire Soul All-Nighter. If you don't already know about this all-nighter, the previous two events have been near sell-outs with near 800 people in attendance at both. This year is looking to be a sell out at the 1000 capacity!
We will be celebrating Wigan Casino's 45th anniversary with original Casino DJs : John Vincent, Pep & Ian Wills plus some of the UKs and Europes most in-demand current all-nighter DJs (Not including myself ) : Mick H, Barry Maleedy, Tony Clarke, Daz Dakin and yours truly.
Our vision with this event is to celebrate the Casino's legacy the right way with traditional all-nighter values and not only playing the popular Casino classics, but to also play some great forgotten Casino spins. We have asked each DJ will play at least three records that they believe are totally forgotten.
Hope you can all join us on Saturday 15th September.

Tickets can be purchased here at a reduced rate - https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/gdp-nw-ltd
Facebook event page - https://www.facebook.com/events/855099684654462/
Soul source event page -

By Northernjordan12 in News Archive - Comments · March 2, 20187 yr

Very soulful voice and the pop tunes get better with age.
Sad news of his passing.
Ed

By Tomangoes in News Archive - Comments · February 24, 20187 yr

KOOL & TOGETHER
"SITTIN ON A RED HOT STOVE" b/w "NASSAU BEAT"
AVAILABLE IN THE BCR WEBSTORE NOW

Big Crown is proud to present this reissue 7 inch from Texas’s own Kool & Together.
The A side, “Sittin’ On a Red Hot Stove” is an infectious, medium-paced funk movement that chugs along with the help of some sharp drums from Joe and a rolling bass line that never quits. Originally edited by Texas record mogul Huey Meaux, the 45 version clocks in at just under two and a half minutes, and gave the band its strongest single. It’s an anecdotal tale of a woman who is lusted after but so mean-spirited, she could melt the romance away.
Side B is an unreleased demo version from Kool & Together working up the monster “Funky Nassau”. Clearly something they never finished, the raw recording and lo fidelity of it is what give what they call “Nassau Beat” it’s charm.

THE FABULOUS DYNAMICS
"GET HIP TO YOURSELF" b/w "EVERYTIME I SEE A PRETTY GIRL"
AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER IN THE BCR WEBSTORE NOW
Big Crown Records is proud to present a recording that could have easily been lost forever like so many others from it’s era. Taken from the only known copy of this acetate that appears to be a rehearsal recording for the group to solicit local gigs, these stripped down versions of “Get Hip To Yourself” and “Every Time I See a Pretty Girl” are American relics.
The only information about the acetate is handwritten on a piece of masking tape affixed to the A side, the name of the group, The Fabulous Dynamics, and the track listing. Of the 6 songs on the demo, we pulled the 2 most buttery, delectable, sweet & savory slices of mid 60’s group soul.
Stripped down to vocal harmonies and acoustic guitar, both sides of this 7 capture the lo-fi, intimate sonic landscape of yesteryear, something that is often emulated, but never quite duplicated. Another pretty cool detail about this acetate, it was found in the personal record collection of Lamont Dozier.

We pressed up an limited edition (250 piece) run of handstamped labels that are exclusive to the BCR Webstore. For our collector friends, get them while they last....
https://bigcrownrecords.com

By Source Team in News Archives · February 24, 20187 yr

Off the presses in more ways than one, this year's Main Artist for Cleethorpes has just been announced see the flyer below for full details of this event, the 26th Cleethorpes Weekender.
Its... Willie Kendrick!

Event links
Soul Source Event Guide Entry
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/calendar/event/51735-26th-cleethorpes-rare-northern-modern-soul-weekender/
6Ts website
https://www.6ts.co.uk

By Mike in News Archives · February 23, 20187 yr

Northern Soul Connections #13 - The Sherry & Inverts Neighbourhood
After a bit of a break we have the latest in Northern Soul Connections series, it's #13 and this time around its a look at Sherry and the Inverts and their 'neighbourhood'
Read on

The Sherry & Inverts Neighbourhood...

you can view all of Kevs 13 Northern soul Connections via this link
Hit here to view all Kevs Northern Soul connections

Connections

By Kenb in Articles · February 22, 20187 yr

Thanks to @Kegsy we have news of an archive that may be of interest to a fair few on here

Record World was a music industry trade magazine published from 1946 to April of 1982. Until 1964 it was called "Music Vendor"
'it's a goldmine of info. Seems like every issue of Record World by date is included'
Watch out though cause as he warns 'The problem is, if you're like me, it will draw you in for hours'
Link follows below...
http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Record_World.htm

By Mike in News Archive - Comments · February 22, 20187 yr

Motown Legends The Four Tops and The Temptations Announce a UK Arena Tour in November.....
Just arrived the latest details of an upcoming UK tour by The Four Tops and The Temptations later this year. Dates and details from the promotional company follow below...

Motown legends The Four Tops and The Temptations announce a UK arena tour in November 2018. They will be joined by special guests, yet to be announced.
These two bands are true icons and epitomise the Motown sound that shook the world in the 60s and continues to delight audiences, old and new.

The Four Tops have a vast catalogue of hits, with 27 UK top 40 singles, which include I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) and the 1966 number one Reach Out (I’ll Be There). The line-up for the tour includes original member Duke Fakir plus Ronnie McNeir, Lawrence Payton and Harold ‘Spike’ Bonhart.

The Temptations were the first Motown group to win a Grammy Award – and have won 3 in total. In 2013, they were honoured with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award: a deserved tribute to a band that helped shape Soul and R&B music as we know it. Amongst their classics are My Girl and Papa Was a Rolling Stone. The line-up is founder member, Otis Williams, Ron Tyson, Terry Weeks, Larry Braggs and Willie Greene Jr.
“These songs are the soundtrack to our lives – we love performing them as much as ever, especially to the UK audiences” – says The Temptations’ Otis Williams – Duke Fakir agrees “We love coming to the UK – this is our favourite tour and we love the people of the UK … and they treat us like royalty. They love the music which makes it wonderful to perform on stage every night”
Tour Dates
Mon    November 19, 2018          Leeds        First Direct Arena
Tues    November 20, 2018          Manchester        Arena
Thurs    November 22, 2018          Birmingham        Arena
Fri   November 24, 2018          Liverpool        Echo Arena
Mon    November 26, 2018          Southend        Cliff’s Pavillion
Tues    November 27, 2018          London        O2 Arena
Wed, November 28, 2018          Bournemouth    International Centre
Thurs November 29, 2018          Nottingham        Motorpoint Arena
All shows start at 7:30 pm with the exception of Southend which starts at 8pm. Ticket prices are £47.50 and £40 and £50 and £45 in London and Southend.  Tickets available from www.ticketline.co.uk or the 24-hour ticket line 0844 888 9991 or from the venues direct.

http://fourtopsenterprises.com
http://www.temptationssing.com

The Temptations performing Just My Imagination on Later with Jools Holland in Oct 2016

Note Article cover image above of the Four Tops - credit Mick Burgess

By Mike in News Archive - Comments · February 21, 20187 yr

One of the organisers of the upcoming Manchester Film Festival (which takes place from the 1st to the 4th of March at the Odeon Great Northern Manchester) has been in touch and passed on details of the below.
The renowned festival itself is made up of an 'amazing' line up of films and also has attendance from filmmakers, directors and cast of many of the featured films. All the details and information on the festival can be had via https://www.maniff.com
However, he informs us that one film is showing that may be of specific interest to our readers...
Its titled FortyFive – Searching for Soul! And is a short documentary taking in rare soul 45s
The DJ featured in the documentary will be playing a set at the festival at Odeon Great Northern.
The film is being shown on Friday 2nd March at 20:25hrs.
Trailer follows now
The blurb goes like this
ANTHONY LADESICH | USA | 10 MINUTES | ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Digging through dusty thrift shop bins in search of lost wax and forgotten sounds is not simply a hobby for Johnny Starke. It is his chief obsession and his life’s work.
FortyFive – Searching for Soul! Friday 2nd March at 20:25hrs.
More info on the film can be found on the Manchester Film Festival website via http://www.maniff.com/fortyfive-the-search-for-soul along with further festival details
The Manchester Film Festival 2018 will take place from the 1st-4th March at Odeon Great Northern with an added preview screening at HOME on the 26th February 2018
Reduced price tickets tip... if you use the festival 4 film pass, this can be used as 4 tickets for the same film and is only £17.50 for 4 tickets
http://www.maniff.com/

By Mike in News Archive - Comments · February 19, 20187 yr

For the organised types. The latest list of upcoming allnighters in March 2018 from the Soul Source Event Guide
The list below is how things stand at 18th February, check out the link below for the latest most up to date list for the month of March 2018.
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/calendar/8-allnighters/events/2018/3/

Mar 03 SOUL DISCHARGE 2018 2 Campillos Sat 03 Mar 2018 Allnighters Mar 09 mark freemans 100% Wigan Oldies All-niter Hot! 7 Nuneaton Fri 09 Mar 2018 Allnighters Mar 10 100 Club 2 London Sat 10 Mar 2018 Allnighters Mar 10 R.P.M NEW BRISTOL ALLNIGHTER Bristol Sat 10 Mar 2018 Allnighters Mar 10 Swinton Palais Early Easter All Nighter 1 Manchester Sat 10 Mar 2018 Allnighters Mar 17 Northern Soul & Motown @ The Royal Hall, Harrogate Hot! 22 Harrogate Sat 17 Mar 2018 Allnighters Mar 17 COALVILLE THE PEOPLES ALLNIGHTER Coalville Sat 17 Mar 2018 Allnighters Mar 17 derbys executive allnighter soul crew Derby Sat 17 Mar 2018 Allnighters Mar 23 Gloucester Allnighter Gloucester Fri 23 Mar 2018 Allnighters Mar 24 BLACKHEART ALL NIGHTER 2 Sat 24 Mar 2018 Allnighters Mar 24 ATHLETIC SOUL ALLNIGHTER Kettering Sat 24 Mar 2018 Allnighters Mar 31 NEW CENTURY SOUL @ BURY TOWN HALL Sat 31 Mar 2018 Allnighters
Soul Source Event Guide
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/calendar/

By Mike in News Archives · February 18, 20187 yr

Time for a new Soul Source members competition
Up for grabs is a fine viny lp from Kent records that was released just prior to xmas, not only recent but also still sealed!
The Money Masters - Bettye Swann KENT 508
A vinyl album featuring 14 of her finest sides for Money Records of Los Angeles.
...Bettye wrote many of her own songs at Money. Among the few exceptions was an exquisite rendition of Sam Cooke’s ‘A Change Is Gonna Come’ from her “Make Me Yours” LP. An earlier album had been scheduled after her first hit but was shelved when the follow-ups failed. That album would have contained ‘The Dance Is Over’ and a faster version of her later single ‘I Think I’m Falling In Love’, both included here....
To Enter/Win
All you have to do this time to be in with a shout of this fine album landing on your doormat, is simply 'up vote' this article (new members look down and right - see the green arrow? hit that and your name should register as a up voter)
A winner will be drawn out of the Soul Source hat next Friday (23rd feb) morning!
Good luck now!
More info on 'The Money Masters' here...
https://acerecords.co.uk/the-money-masters
Listen while you upvote

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By Mike in News Archive - Comments · February 15, 20187 yr

Hi all,

My friends and I have started a new label called Kimberlite Records in Edmonton Canada and we’re about to release our first record featuring a local group called The Estimations. The Estimations are heavily influenced by the “big city” soul sound and their first release features an up-tempo side with latin percussion b/w a Sam Cooke influenced ballad.

This has been a really rewarding project for all involved and we’re currently going into production on our next record which will have a funky crossover feel b/w a sweet soul track.

If you’re curious please check us out at www.kimberliterecords.com, Kimberlite Records on Facebook, or @kimberliterecords on Instagram.

Cheers,
Jeff

By Guest Kimberlite Recs in News Archive - Comments · February 15, 20187 yr

Haven't done this for a year or two, maybe longer, so could be enjoyable.
How about nominating your most apt soul choice for the 2018 anti-valentine song list
As previously any songs that do have the anti-valentine vibe are most welcome, though I'd say 'soul' and 'anti-valentine' and 'humour' being the main keywords
Last time we did it this was one of the main contenders...
high bar, so whats on the members 2018 anti-valentines list?
over to you...

By Mike in News Archive - Comments · February 13, 20187 yr

We have been told that the Magnet Bar in Liverpool which is the home of the Sink Soul Club has been sold and will cease to be a music venue after Sunday 18th February.
The last ever event at the Sink club will be on Sunday 18th February, we would like to thank everyone who has attended the Sink over the years and have made it one of the best Sunday afternoon venues in the North West.
Another historic club gone, the Magnet was due to celebrate its 60th anniversary this year so this closure is a double blow.
We will be carrying on with the spirit of the Sink when we find a suitable venue--we have received a number of offers and will let everyone know when details are finalised.
Thanks.

By Brookesy in News Archive - Comments · February 13, 20187 yr

I am thrilled to have been invited to DJ at a New Allnighter set to happen on March 10th in Bristol, it is hoped that this will be the first of many with a selection some fine DJ's set to appear at future events, full event details will follow in the events section soon.
DJ's include - PETE FRENCH - ROGER ALLEN - DEAN READ - RICH BROWN - CRIS DAVIES - DAVE HUTCHINSON AND MARK BICKNELL
AT THE JACK OF DIAMONDS, OLD MARKET BRISTOL
SATURDAY MARCH 10TH - 11PM - 6AM - ADMISSION £8.00 MEMBERS AND £10.00 GUESTS.
The Original Vinyl 6Ts & Northern Soul Club.
The music will include, big Northern hitters and Soulful R'n'B, the club is reverting back to the old membership system of days gone by, full details to follow on how to apply for memberships.
The venue is situated in the heart of Bristol with good motorway access and is approx. 5 minutes walk from Bristol Temple Meads train station, it is the intention of the club, promoters and DJ's to get hot sweaty and very soulful, on the first night there will be a Secret Stash Records promotion with a top door prize of 45's, slip mats, CD's and more.

Venue Address - JACK OF DIAMONDS
46 WEST STREET, OLD MARKET,
BRISTOL
BS2 0BH

Info and comments here....
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/calendar/event/54852-rpm-new-bristol-allnighter/

By Mark Bicknell in News Archive - Comments · February 12, 20187 yr

Up in the spotlight, the latest vinyl release from Kent. An album delivering on vinyl 14 of this legendary artist's Goldwax soul recordings.
Spencer WIGGINS - The Goldwax Years - KENT 511
Although Spencer Wiggins first made the R&B charts with his Fame 45 ‘Double Lovin’’ in 1970, it is his eight Goldwax singles, released in the latter half of the 60s, for which he is most famous among soul fans. Veering from deep melancholic ballads to raucous uptempo groovers, those 45s epitomise southern soul...
Listen

Track Listing
Side 1
1.   "I Never Loved A Woman (The Way I Love You)" (3:00)
2.   "Old Friend (You Asked Me If I Miss Her)" (2:47)
3.   "Up Tight Good Woman" (2:42)
4.   "That's How Much I Love You" (2:53)
5.   "Take Me Just As I Am" (2:44)
6.   "I'm A Poor Man's Son" (2:08)
7.   "Lonely Man" (2:11)
Side 2
1.   "He's Too Old" (2:09)
2.   "Anything You Do Is Alright" (2:16)
3.   "I'll Be True To You" (2:36)
4.   "Sweet Sixteen" (2:41)
5.   "The Power Of A Woman" (3:32)
6.   "Lover's Crime" (2:10)
7.   "Once In A While (Is Better Than Never At All)" (3:33)
More information and release notes in full via
https://acerecords.co.uk/the-goldwax-years-2

By Mike in News Archives · February 8, 20187 yr

Available now on double-gatefold LP+7", CD and digital download
SALES NOTES:
**INITIAL 400 LPs CONTAIN A BONUS 7" BY MEL-O-MADNEZZ**
IT'S TIME TO PAAAARTY! Why? The Universe knows that Tramp is celebrating their 40th trip around the sun in 2018. And what about planet Earth? Well… it is as blind as it is in so many other situations. Therefore, it is time to shine the light on Tramp for all of its unremitting efforts. As musical diversity is vanishing, especially in the field of African American music from the 1960s/70s, it is our duty to stop the extinction of threatened species of music in the same way an animal welfare activist would do anything to save a gorilla's life. Tramp Records keeps this beautiful heritage alive, every single day, again and again and again. So we are here wondering why Earth people and especially to those from our beloved home country; why? why are you just sitting there, going about your life unaware of this historic event? What a pity!
The announcement is especially striking when it comes to the prestigious "Movements" series. Like all its predecessors, this ninth volume contains Rare Groove nuggets recorded between the early 1960s and the late 1970s. The fact that only one of the songs appear anywhere else is a jaw-dropping phenomenon! The chronological track listing starts with an amazing cover version: "Fever" by Gee Gee Shinn & the Boogie Kings. Bus Brown, Earl Demus and Chuck Finney remain in the same direction although their contributions are slightly jazzier. Chick Willis' gut-wrenching "Sometime Soon" easily rivals James Brown's "It's A Man's World" and the recordings by Australia and J.R. are beautiful examples of privately produced soul from the 1970s. The latin-soul of "Cho Cho San" by Hummingbird 4 heads the sound in another direction for the next three tunes, highlighted by one more stunning cover version, Oscar Brown Jr.'s "Brother, Where Are You?". The album closes with some pre-disco tracks from the mid-to-late 1970s. Funk 7" collectors will freak out to finally get a chance to listen to Mel-O-Madnezz' superheavy "What You Getting High On" but will certainly also enjoy The Counts, Reunion and HC's dance floor bomb cover of "Harlem Shuffle".
&amp;lt;a data-cke-saved-href="http://tramprecords.bandcamp.com/album/movements-vol-9" href="http://tramprecords.bandcamp.com/album/movements-vol-9"&amp;gt;Movements Vol . 9 by Various Artists&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;
Over a hundred great unknown songs have been re-released on the first eight volumes in the "Movements" series, the majority of which can not be found elsewhere, and Vol. 9 is no exception. The work of Germany's tiniest but grooviest record label is still incomprehensibly underestimated. We know you diggers, collectors, mavens, aficionados, fanatics, completists, enthusiasts, and just plain record geeks know what's up and we heartily salute you! Without your support there would be no Tramp Records. But now it's time for a broader cultural shift for good music and a sweeping move to uphold the legacy of the unsung heroes of funk and soul. Therefore, we humbly petition you: in 2018, Don't keep all this glory to yourself! Turn your friends and neighbors on! Thank you!
Key selling points:
- initial 400 LPs contain a bonus 7" by Mel-O-Madnezz ("What You Getting High On")
- the double vinyl LP comes with a full album download code
- deluxe double-gatefold LP with detailed liner notes, label scans & unseen photographs
- all but one song appear on vinyl-LP for the very first-time
https://tramprecords.bandcamp.com/album/movements-vol-9

By pleasedtobeheard in News Archives · February 6, 20187 yr

Due out 3rd March 2018, here it is the second release 7” from Soul 4 Real, 2 unreleased sides by legendary Soul group The Masqueraders originally recorded in American Sound Studio, December 1967.
THE MASQUERADERS – OH MY GOODNESS / WE FELL IN LOVE
Presented in a beautiful picture cover laminated EP. Liner notes by Tats Taylor and Mike Charlton.
View and listen

Pre-order your copy now:
13 EUROS plus postage as it follows:
1 to 4 copies – 6,50 EUROS - UK & Europe
1 to 4 copies – 2,50 EUROS - Spain
1 to 4 copies – 10,10 EUROS - Rest of the world –
Payment via paypal as family and friends to avoid fees:
soul4realrecordlabel@gmail.com
(IMPORTANT- please include postal address in the paypal payment)

By Alexsubinas in News Archive - Comments · February 6, 20187 yr

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