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Guy Stevens - The Scene Club - Documentary Film Request

Start Productions are currently in production on a Guy Stevens documentary feature film.
Extensive interviews and archive research are currently underway, with a view to covering Guys incredible impact on the music he loved and obsessed over, as well a look into his complex persona. All interviews will be with first-hand interviewees - so people who either personally or professionally knew/worked with Guy, or attended events Guy was involved in.
From his early days DJ-ing on Monday nights at The Scene and the musical impact & influence he had during his years there, to the incredible catalogue of music released whilst running Sue Records (UK). Working with Chris Blackwell as chief A&R man and helping Island Records become one of the stand out labels of the late 60’s/early 70’s. Helping form Mott The Hoople, right through to producing London Calling with The Clash. It’s an incredible catalogue of work, by a man utterly obsessed with music.
Working Title is: The Apostle of Rock & Roll. The Last Testament of Guy Stevens.
Completion date for the film is Summer 2022
 
Previous Start Prod. films include Love Story (feature length doc on Arthur Lee and the band, Love) – which premiered at the London & Los Angeles Film Festivals, as well as a cinema run both in the UK/US.  Ballad of Mott of The Hoople (feature length documentary film) – which premiered at the London & New York Film Festival, as well as a UK/US cinema run and BBC screenings.
 
We would love to speak to anyone who was a regular at The Scene during Guy’s time there.
We’d also love to see any & all relevant, personal archive material (photos, footage, clippings etc) from The Scene too. We will of course pay to license anything used in the final film.
 
Mike
mike.kerry@startproductions.net
 

By MikeStart in News Archives ·

New 45 - The Freedom Affair - Outta My Mind - One World Records

The Freedom Affair - Outta My Mind - One World Records 45
The much looked forward to release of this fine track by The Freedom Affair is here
Here's the details of One world Records latest 45 ....
The Freedom Affair - Outta My Mind  (Vocal/Instrumental) - One World Records  OSP 5007 
Release Date : 16th July 2021   
Nine-piece Kansas City soul collective The Freedom Affair have received rave reviews and instant critical acclaim with their well-crafted debut album Freedom Is Love. 
Now one of the album's most popular tracks, 'Outta My Mind', has been selected to be the first single - a priority release on One World Records. 
The soulful and infectious song features Seyko Groves on lead vocals and is co-written and produced by the group's founder Chris Hazelton who operates the Sunflower Soul record label based in Kansas City, Missouri. 
The 7" single is scheduled for UK release on 16 July and veteran plugger Steve Ripley will handle the national radio promotion campaign. 
'Outta My Mind' is expected to provide another hit single for One World Records who've had a string of UK soul hits by Michelle David & The True-Tones, Brenda Boykin, Sean Oliver and Soulutions - all of which were well supported by radio and club DJs. 
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Availability
Available now via all the usual retailers including our very own Source store - just tap the below link
 
 
By Mike in News Archives ·

New Super Disco Edits 45 - Carman Bryant - Midnight Star - Out Now

Super Disco Edits latest new 45 is now out and about
Carman Bryant / Carman Bryant & Douglas Payne - Midnight Star / Take A Chance Super Disco Edits - Phase 5 - SDE 57
Release Date :  31st June 2021  
Two top quality previously unissued modern soul tracks featuring Carman Bryant & Douglas Payne, can read and listen below
Press Release
York Pennsylvania born and raised, R&B vocalist Carman Bryant has performed throughout the U.S. and all over the world. There’s a saying in the Harrisburg/York Pa.area “If you want a seat, you better get there early” for a performance by Carman and her band.
Carman's recording "Midnight Star” is an unreleased recording that was produced many years ago by Cecil DuValle of the Teddy Pendergrass band. The original studio masters were lost when Cecil moved to England because Teddy Pendergrass stopped performing.
"Take a Chance" is a duet by Doug Payne and Carman from the same recording sessions at Alpha International Studios that was located in South Philadelphia. This was during the time that Doug Payne was on the "We are Family" tour with Philly recording group "Sister Sledge''.
Doug Payne is a graduate of Howard University Washington D.C., and Fiorello LaGuardia High School of Music & Art in New York City, this is the same school that was used for the movie and television series "FAME" starring Debbie Allen and Irene Cara. Doug had two songs signed with TSOP Gamble & Huff's publishing that were selected to be recorded by Phyliss Hyman before her death.
In 1981 Doug Payne started his own label in Philadelphia with the release of "HOLIDAY" by Doug Payne & Polygon.
Carman and her son Terrell Bryant aka Nakuu both have been busy lately recording new music to hit the scene around the same time.
Terrell Bryant is the son of Jason Bryant who started The SOS Band.
Doug's wife June Payne is a former member of Philadelphia recording group The "Three Degrees".
Audio Preview
 
 
Availability
Available now at all the usual retailers and also available directly from our Source Store, just tap the below link
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/store/product/339-carman-bryant-midnight-star-super-disco-edits/
 
By Mike in News Archives ·

Cotswold Records 45 - Mather and Kingdom - I'm Still Dreaming

Cotswolds records first release, comes after the success of the Cotswold Park Soul Weekenders over the last 5 years with acts such as Jean Carne, Lew Kirton, Papik, Leroy Hutson, Soulutions, Diane Shaw, Richie Cole and Dennis Taylor 'the voice' in 2020 all performing live with three rooms of dj's in the beautiful Cotswold Water Park Hotel .
Andy Coles and Mark Whiffin organisers decided to start a new record label and after hearing good friend Chris Kingdon's tunes released this first double 'a' sider ...a killer modern soul and crossover dancer on one side with a jazzy summer retro throwback feel on the 'aa' side.
More will come from the label, as previous acts are interested in releasing unheard tunes!
 
 
 
 
 
Copies are available at £10.99 on a limited edition run of 300 ....
please can you send via Paypal FRIENDS & FAMILY to mark.whiffin@outlook.com  (order shows from Coach Equip Ltd from our side probably).
Post and packaging is set at £3 or £4 (if you want signed for delivery) post next day
By andystretchy in News Archives ·

New Kent Cd - Early Years And Unheard Pearls 1970-1973 Hodges, James, Smith & Crawford

Details of a just released new Kent Cd...
Early Years And Unheard Pearls 1970-1973 Hodges, James, Smith & Crawford - Kent Records CDKEND503
Hodges, James, Smith and often Carolyn Crawford were so soulful in their early years – these unreleased gems will cement their fine reputation.
Preview of Release Notes by Ady Croasdell
Hodges, James, Smith and often Carolyn Crawford were so soulful in their early years – these unreleased gems will cement their fine reputation.
Hodges, James, Smith (& Crawford) are one of the last great 70s girl groups to be compiled. The reason for the strange billing is that they were formed in 1970, had a release as Hodges, James & Smith, then as Love ‘N’ Stuff. Ex-Motown starlet Carolyn Crawford joined in late 1971 for two singles before departing amicably in late 1972, leaving Pat Hodges, Denita James and Jessica Smith to continue as a trio.
Writers Rudy Calvo and A. Scott Galloway have conducted new interviews with Mickey Stevenson, Pat Hodges, Carolyn Crawford and Ronnie McNeir to tell the full story in the CD package. Carolyn Crawford has also supplied the only known photos of the group as a foursome.
The full sleeve notes can be read via Ace Records Website link here
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Track Listing
01 Wishful Thinking (listen below)
02 Let's Pick Up The Pieces
03 Somewhere A Valley
04 Write Me A Letter
05 What Made You Think
06 Nothing Special In You Boy
07 I'm In Love
08 Ain't That Right
09 Nobody
10 In My Fantasy  (listen below)
11 I'm A Woman (Who Loves You)
12 (It Was) Never Meant To Be
13 (I Wanna Be A) Hang Up To You
14 Let It Out, Let It In
15 Right On, Brothers, Right On
16 It Cracks Me Up
17 (Baby) Don't Leave Me
18 Baby My Love Is Showing
19 Again
20 I've Gotta Be Me
21 If You Wanna Love Me
Video Previews
 
 
 
Availability
Album is out now via all the usual stockists (see above for the Ace Records website link)
Source Store Link
In stock and available to all members via our Source Store at £9.99, details via the link below
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/store/product/338-early-years-and-unheard-pearls-1970-1973-hodges-james-smith-crawford-kent-records-cd/
 
By Mike in News Archives ·

Hit and Run Records - 2 new releases - June 2021

Two new 45 releases from Hit & Run records - Tut Sutton & Paul Thompson
Release date 10th June 2021
HR 1529  TUT SUTTON – No Appreciation / I Can Feel The Tears    
Originally released on USA Records in 1966, an ultra-rare Chicago midpace dancer. Both sides sound just right for today.  If you’re looking for a copy on the US USA Records - one is listed here - www.raresoulman.co.uk/154393-i-can-feel-the-tears-appreciation.html
Video - Tut Sutton - No Appreciation 
                    
Video - Tut Sutton - I Can Feel The Tears   
 
HR 1530  PAUL THOMPSON – Having A Little Talk With Love / Let Me Be A Man 
Paul Thompson appears to have had only one record release – his June 1970 Modern dance classic on Stax subsidiary label Volt ‘Special Kind Of Woman’, recorded at Muscle Shoals Sound and leased/sold to Stax. That release didn’t get the sales so when a further 2 full sessions were recorded in September 1970 they remained on the shelf in Muscle Shoals until I stumbled upon them 15 years ago.
A coupling of a mid-pace Phillip Mitchell song c/w a contender for the best unreleased male Southern deep soul record you never heard.                                               
Now over 50 years old and sounding just brilliant.  
Listen to both sides below...
 
Release date 10th June 2021 - in stock now and ready to mail.
£12 each + £3 postage (good for 1-3 records)
paypal – hitandrunsoul45@gmail.com
Interested in a demo ?    please PM me.


By Dewsburyborn in News Archives ·

New single by Laura Rain And The Caesars- I Am- LRK Records

****LAURA RAIN RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE**** 
Detroit soul singer Laura Rain returns with the first single from her upcoming release on UK label LRK Records. "I Am" is a tight and charging romp through time recalling the soulful pop music of West Grand Blvd, and it's driving Motor City beat. Laura's voice soars within the groove, with a passionate declaration of self independence, and in celebration of her unique identity. It is vintage soul at its best; jubilant, grooving, and a testimony to the listener, letting them know how you feel.
2021 has been busy for Laura Rain and her husband, producer/co-writer George Friend. Coming off the success of their last single "Closer to the Win" the two signed their first record deal with LRK Records in Cambridgeshire UK, and have been writing and recording new music non-stop. A recent collaboration with Seattle based producer UNKWN also led to the release of "Garnet", a highly successful sample collection receiving upper tier licensing placements. The songwriting duo were also presented with three Detroit Music Awards for "Outstanding Urban Songwriters", "Outstanding Urban Vocalist" and "Outstanding Blues Recording" for their edgy Memphis soul tinged single "Different State of Mind".
"I Am" is the first single for 2021 from Laura Rain and the Caesars on LRK Records. Following the digital release, LRK Records will be pressing the song on a 7" 45rpm along with a full length LP later this year. The debut single will include a remix of "In My Life" on the B side, another uptempo Northern soul stomper.
After releasing 5 singles in 2020, adding to their four full length albums, Laura Rain is poised to break new artistic ground. Entering its ninth year, the group is gearing up for touring once again, and creating a new future for their music. Throughout the pandemic, the group continued writing, recording, streaming and creating while expanding their audience via social media and online. The relationship with LRK has brought them awareness within the soul music community, and a wider international audience. 
"Having our music pressed to vinyl is like a dream come true" says producer/co-writer George Friend.  "We have released a lot of music in the past, but being able to hear our songs on vinyl, in the proper format adds to the tactile experience of listening to music...especially for our genre. The music we write really is conducive to the entire vinyl record experience".
Laura Rain adds "putting out our last single in the UK really opened up doors for us...we finally felt connected with a large soul music family. It's been interesting to meet so many authentic music lovers and artists who enjoy both modern and vintage soul/r&b because it's what we're about too...we like it all".
"I Am" was released digitally May 28th 2021 followed with a 45 and the the full length LP in the works. 
 
Check out the official music video:
 
 

 

 
Laura Rain Website
https://laurarain.net/
LRK Records Bandcamp page link 
https://lrkrecords.bandcamp.com/
 
 
By LRK in News Archives ·

Soul Junction New Release - Jesse James - If A Man Ever Loved A Woman (Baby I Love You)

Press Release:   Jesse James   “If A Man Ever Loved A Woman (Baby I Love You)/I Don’t Want A Divided Love”   SJ544
Release Date:   Monday July 12th 2021
Jesse James returns with the follow up to his hugely acclaimed previous release “(The Girl In) Clinton Park” SJ543. Once again, it’s another previously unissued recording found and taken from the same 1971 Searra Sound Studio session tape as “Clinton Park”.

The title of this latest offering is “If a Man Ever Loved A Woman (Baby I Love You)” which is a splendid cover version of a song previously recorded by Dallas, Texas recording artist Bobby Patterson. Patterson’s original version was recorded a year earlier in 1970 for Fort Worth Insurance Man, John Abdnor Sr’s Abnak Music Enterprises subsidiary label, Jetstar. It’s a very laidback mid- tempo rendition of the song that Patterson co-wrote with Jerry Strickland. The Patterson version must have made enough some noise to have reached the ears of Oakland record producer Willie Hoskins who directed Jesse to record a more joyful and up beat version of the song, giving it a whole new dynamic!
Once again this track if issued back in the day would have been released on the West coast Zay Records label.

The b-side of this 45release is another onetime unissued song “I Don’t Want A Divided Love”. An emotional song of a man breaking up with his cheating woman that we at Soul Junction first released on Jesse’s “Let Me Show You” (SJLP 5005) album in 2012 a very popular song at the time that we received many requests in the ensuing years to release as a 45 single, well we got there in the end, enjoy.

For further information please contact Soul Junction at:
Tel: +44 (0) 121 602 8115 or E-mail: sales@souljunctiorecords.co.uk
To buy visit http://www.souljunctionrecords.co.uk/SJ544.html or your usual stockists
By Chalky in News Archives ·

Book: Funk Investigators by Alberto Zanini - English Version Now Out

Funk Investigators by Alberto Zanini
You may have read our Cannonball Records News Item back in April announcing the launch of Funk Investigators by Alberto Zanini and the details of the forthcoming English translation involving E Mark Windle aka @Windlesoul, well here's a follow up item just to let you know that the English version is now available.
A few excerpts from the 225 page book follow below, check out the Cannonball Records website for ordering and more details, link follows below
https://cannonballsoul.com/About/

Excerpt from chapter "Detroit"
"I have a strong imagination and often fantasize about things that others would find of little importance. If have an indefinite amount of tequila boom boom and take two shots at a cannon of good weed, that aspect really takes over. And that's exactly what happened that night. I closed my eyes and teleported myself to the sidewalk in front of Motown HQ on West Grand, to witness the frantic comings and goings of drummers with sticks poking out of their trouser pockets, and guitarists rushing about with cases on their shoulders and scores under their arms. And producers, with their train of secretaries and assistants. Smokey Robinson got out of a taxi, out of breath and late for a recording session.
Excerpt from chapter "Pittsburgh"
"...The man claimed to be looking for young people to write songs and music for the artists he represented, some of whom had already released material for various labels with which he had business relationships (in fact, it seemed that several labels employed Italian immigrants, even if it was hard to track their name in the official Billboard charts). Scaglione asked the Ames brothers if that was something they might be interested in. In which case, they could move on to the financial side of...
Excerpt from chapter "New York"
"...The Dunkin' Donuts, on the other hand, was all steel profiles and sparkling glass on a square plan, with an entrance and a takeaway counter like those of McDonald's. It looked brand new, so I thought I wouldn't find anyone there to ask about the "lost family". I looked around and a little further up the road I saw a small brick church, from which a group of elderly black ladies was coming out, most with a bible in hand. As it was Sunday, it was very likely that they had lingered to chat after the morning... 
 
By Mike in News Archives ·

New 45 - The Originals - Young Train - MD Records - Out Now

Details of a new release from MD Records.
The Originals - Young Train - MDJW 003
The third release on MDs new 45 series, The MD Records Blacktop Series.
Press release and audio follows below...
In the third of the series, we move to 1973 Detroit, we have been so excited bringing this through to pressing and it has been a long but exciting and rewarding road and we hope you enjoy listening to this this 45 taken directly from the Universal master tapes and brought to you 48 years after its initial release on promo only format. Now available under licence and blessings from Universal Music Group on the Black Top series from us.
Is it good – oh yes – but don’t take our word for it, crank the volume up and hit play.
The A side – Young Train is a fabulous funkedged dancer with a message for us all even today, driven by the constant wah wah guitar and bongos. flip it over for a feelgood crossover dancer that has already been getting radio airtime on some of the UKs best soul stations.
Young Train by the Originals. This incredibly rare 45 is a poignant reminder that 48 years later the struggle continues today for equality and harmony for all.
The title “Young Train” is a brilliant collaboration of using Colemans surname and a hark back to the freedom songs enshrined in the blues and soul history of Black America, think Freedom Riders, Southbound train, Midnight train to Georgia to name but a tiny number.  It captured the imagination of Detroit leading to the inauguration of the First Black Mayor of Detroit in 1974. Coleman Young captured the hearts and minds of the people of Detroit, some of his actions and associates led to questions around his fitness for office, but the moment in time lives forever in this exclusively rare 45 now brought to you with the blessings of Universal Music Group via MD Records.
On a final note, it is in many ways incredibly sad that this anthemic song still holds a valid call to action in its message in 2021. So, turn the volume up and get on board the “Young Train” for democracy and equality.
Big thanks go out to Karl “Chalky” White for material used in the sleeve.
All aboard for the third release in the Blacktop series from the MD Collective.
Video Trailer
 
Availability
Available now via all the usual suspects including both MD Records own website and our own Source store
 
By Mike in News Archives ·

Soul 4 Real 7" - Adriana Evans -Looking For Your Love (S4R15)

Soul music changes just like the weather. Different styles, rhythms and dances have been emerging over the years, making the genre so exciting and assorted. For almost a decade, in the post-disco era, synths and drum machines ruled the day, but by the mid 90s a group of new artists were turning their attention to the golden age of soul music.
One of those names was Adriana Evans, whose debut album from 1996 surprised soul fans around the world. Adriana boasts a solid musical background and this can be heard on the record. Her mom was the jazz singer Mary Stallings and she was also the goddaughter of Pharoah Sanders, so she has been surrounded by music since childhood.
Both choices here are taken from that outstanding album. "Looking For Your Love" is a beautiful mid-tempo tune which could have been recorded by The Emotions or Phyllis Hyman. On the reverse, "I'll Be There" is a sublime piano and flute-led ballad in the vein of Minnie Ripperton.
ALEX AGUAYO
 
 
 
Presented in a beautiful picture cover laminated 7" designed by Jordi Duró. Liner notes by Alex Aguayo.
𝗣𝗥𝗘 𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗙𝗢𝗥 24𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝗨𝗡𝗘 2021
13 euros + postage as it follows:
1 to 5 copies: 6,80 euros UK & Europe
1 to 5 copies: 2,50 euros Spain
1 to 5 copies: 10,45 euros USA & rest of the world
𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝗣𝗔𝗬𝗣𝗔𝗟 𝗮𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 & 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆:
soul4realrecordlabel@gmail.com
Check previous releases: www.soul4real.es
 
 




By Alexsubinas in News Archives ·

Book: At the Top of the Stairs: The Story of Leeds Central, Northern Soul and Jazz Funk

'One of the iconic clubs in the early years of Northern Soul, and at last a fitting tribute in the form of this excellent new book'
At the Top of the Stairs: The Story of Leeds Central, Northern Soul and Jazz Funk
The story of a subterranean club in the backstreets of Leeds, that changed the lives of all who went there. Top of the Stairs tracks the origins of the Central Dance Club, from the early Mods, through the Northern Soul era to Jazz Funk, and ultimately back again. It captures the unique and personal stories of DJs and dancers alike, including stories from Tony Banks, Richard Searling, Ian Dewhirst, Twink, Paul Rowan and Pat Brady.
For details email the author, Steve Taylor, on smtaylor299@msn.com 

 
 

 
Publisher: Grosvenor House Publishing Ltd 
ISBN: 9781839755743 
Paperback 204 Pages / Published: 24/06/2021
By Steve Taylor in News Archives ·

Upcoming 45s - Cannonball Records and Tesla Groove Labels

Word in all about two upcoming limited issue 45s from Cannonball Records and their Tesla Groove Imprint
Listen and read below...
 
The Words Of Wisdom And Truth Revue - You Got Me Smiling / Just Another Face - CBLL035 
7"/45rpm 250 copies pressed 
Out July 2021
After the release of the charts hitter “Don’t Need Your Love” earlier this year it’s now time to follow up with the last two songs out of the reel to reel tape recorded by The Words at Talun & Trc Studios in Indianapolis in 1982. I feel I really need to explain what went on with the original recordings though. Please be patient and ber with me. A magnetic tape recorder is made basically by two parts, one electronic and one mechanical. I’ll leave the electronics out of this as it has no relevance here, to talk about what occurred with the mechanical, specifically with the “heads”, which are the most important part of the recording action. They are components to be treated with great care, especially when they need to be cleaned; their good condition strictly depends on the functioning of the entire recorder and - in part - also on the life of the tape. In this case the tape was found god knows where and played again exactly 40 years after the recording session, on a reeltape player which had good part the “heads” very damaged. The artists themselves transferred it on digital doing it with what they had on hand, that is basically nothing. It resulted in a stereo soundfile which had the right channel completely flat. Basically the music could be heard on the left ear only, full of that noise only a cheap and malfunctioning Akai could provide. It took a hell of a restoration to make this second release possible and we hope you will appreciate the undertaking well beyond the music, that is awesome on its own. Thanks to the first release we think you already know a lot about Herman Slaughter and The Words of Wisdom. For those who are new to these artists, this awesome band started earning some good popularity at the crossing of the seventies and eighties. Stable artists at the legendary Lamp - the so called “Naptown’s Motown” - these guys were part of the sparkling funk soul scene of Indianapolis alongside the likes of The Vanguards and The Fabulous Souls. Support The Words of Wisdom and bring home one of the last slices of original soul from Napptown’s legacy.
 
King Bee - Bee To The Flower 2021 / Bingeries - TSL013 
7"/45rpm 250 copies pressed 
Out July 2021
Contemporary hard driven Jazz Funk from the  north of England. Bee To The Flower, initially released under the influence of Newcastle’s finest Warren Thompson in a much slower and kind of stepped down version has been rearranged and recorded again by the band expressly for Tesla Groove International at the Loft Studios. We have been on this project for a long while and the biggest thing we blame covid for is the goddamn delay it forced into the development of artistic projects, of which the physical final release is only the latest of the steps. Driving (and very creative) basslines, a beautiful and almost psychedelic Fender Rhodes intercalate with a vibrafone played with such a mastery I could only remind of the great Pharoah Sanders at the time of his performances with Lonnie Liston Smith and Nathaniel Betties, one of the greatest afro percussionists of all times. All of this on such a hitting drumming I just can’t wait to fire it out of a proper sound system. Created in 2011 by north-east based Dave Wilde and Chris Jelly, the original jazz/funk fusion sounds of this seven piece Newcastle based band have carved a niche as some of the finest exponents of the genre in the UK. The band has given exciting dance inducing live performances up and down the country, at Band on the Wall, Hoochie Coochie  and many more, supporting the likes of Craig Charles, Roy Ayers and Lonnie Liston Smith along the way. New material has been in the making for quite a while, but after the enforced lockdown, King Bee are ready to release their latest recordings at long last. Worth waiting for. 
 
 
To preorder a Standard Copy or a Test Pressing of these fine 45s just check out the below
 
https://cannonballsoul.com/cannonballstore/ and/or  https://cannonballsoul.com/teslastore/
 


By Mike in News Archives ·

New 45 - Eddie Holman - Shotgun Records

Details of an upcoming release from Shotgun Records have just landed...
NEW RELEASE INFORMATION

EDDIE HOLMAN:  Hold Me In Your Arms / I'm Not Gonna Give Up
Label: Shotgun Records Catalogue No: SHOT 113 Format: 7" SP
Release date: 18 June 2021

SOUL STAR Eddie Holman is world famous for his million-selling ballad 'Hey There Lonely Girl' which was a No. 2 American pop hit in 1970 and a UK hit in October 197 4, reaching No. 4 and spending three months on the pop charts.
Eddie still has a loyal following and there is strong interest in his early Philadelphia material. 'Hold Me In Your Arms' was recorded in the mid 1960s but remained unissued until eighteen years ago. Demand has since grown and interest is so strong that the release date of this second issue has been brought forward to 18 June. The ballad flip side, 'I'm Not Gonna Give Up', was a minor hit in 1968 and is considered to be one of Eddie's finest tracks.
Shotgun Records was established in 2007 to provide Selecta/ Selrec with an outlet for back-catalogue product. The label was most recently successful with a vintage single by Philadelphia soul star Teddy Pendergrass and the catalogue includes 7" singles by artists such as Eddie Floyd, Sam Dees, Rhetta Hughes, Sandra Wright and Don Varner.

Further information about Selecta/ Shotgun/ One World Records is available from Paul Mooney and Paul Conroy. Radio plugging is handled by Steve Ripley.
Manufactured and distributed by Selrec International Limited· Tel: 01325 318566 / 07724 051117 info@selrec.com
Listen below
 
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By Mike in News Archives ·

New Kent Select 45 - The Opals - Can't Give It Up - Kent Select City 072

A new Kent Select 45 has just been released.
The Opals - Can't Give It Up - Kent Select City 072
First time out,  Okeh, Billy Butler are just some of the keywords that spring up, but as always the 'official' release notes tell the story far better...
Release Notes
Chicago soul girl group the Opals released three exquisite singles on the Okeh label between January 1964 and February 1965, all of them produced by Carl Davis, in addition to which they also recorded background vocals for other artists. When Tony Rounce compiled Kent’s CD of Billy Butler’s Okeh recordings in 2007, unexpectedly found on the mastertape transfer of Billy’s ‘Right Track’ were two unidentified tracks we eventually ascertained were by the Opals.
The uptempo ‘Can’t Give It Up’ is taken at a perfect dance beat for Northern Soul discos. It was written by Billy Butler and Gerald Sims, and likely recorded around the time of the ‘Right Track’ session in 1966. On the flip is the beautiful, mid-tempo ‘End My Suffering’, which bears a resemblance to Marvin Smith’s ‘Time Stopped’, also from 1966 and produced by Carl Davis. This is the first release for both tracks and will appeal to fans of many genres of vintage soul music.
ADY CROASDELL @Ady Croasdell
 
Video Promo
Availibilty
Was a bit of a brief delay but seems now available via all the usual renegades including Ace Records themselves...
https://acerecords.co.uk/cant-give-it-up-end-my-suffering
and of course, also available right now via our own Source Store
 
By Mike in News Archives ·

New Kent Cd - You Gave Me Reason To Live - Southern And Deep Soul From Louisiana - Out Now

Details of a recent album release from Kent
You Gave Me Reason To Live - Southern And Deep Soul From Louisiana - Various Artists CDKEND 501
A preview snippet of the release notes by Dean Rudland follows below..
A celebration of the exceptional music that can occur in the most out of the way places.
South-West Louisiana is rightly famous for its homegrown music: the Cajun sound and its black cousin Zydeco. However, situated between New Orleans and Houston, the region’s music industry was ideally placed to also record local versions of soul, country, funk, blues and pop. This compilation comprises high-quality southern soul which, due to where it was recorded, tends to have been previously overlooked.
The music here spans the early 60s, with artists such as Sticks Herman performing the local version of proto-soul, and the early 1970s, when the influence of Memphis soul could be heard in the voices of Johnny Truitt and Moody Scott. The existence of these recordings is down to record men such as Eddie Shuler, Carol Rachou and J.D. Miller capturing the local talent and touring musicians as they passed through their studios.
These recordings have an edge that suggests they were made outside of Southern Soul’s major recording centres, yet are....
Full release notes along with images and more can be viewed via the Ace Records website, link follows below.
https://acerecords.co.uk/you-gave-me-reason-to-live-southern-and-deep-soul-from-louisiana
 
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Track List
01  Baby Oh Baby (How Far You Are From Me) - Charles Greene
02  If There's A Will There's A Way - Ike Porter & The Fabulations
03  Without Love What Would Life Be - Terrie & Joy La Roy with The Bill Parker Show Band
04  Groove Maker - Dynamic Adam & His Excitements
05  Soul Woman - Camille "Lil" Bob
06  For The Good Times - Johnny Truitt
07  One Man's Happiness - Moody
08  Sea Of Love - Freddie Love
09  Our Love Will Always Be - Lee Bernard
10  Trust - Count Rockin' Sidney with the Dukes
11  Why Did I Let You Go - Chester Randle's Soul Senders
12  You Gave Me Reason To Live - Big Daddy Green
13  Love For Love, Heart For Heart - Ike Porter & The Fabulations
14  To Be Loved By You - Soul Shouting Tommy
15  Lonely Feeling - Sticks Herman
16  Big Boys Cry - Bobby Charles
17  If You Love Me - Clifton White & His Royal Knights
18  On Bended Knees Begging - Big Daddy Green
19  Why I Shed So Many Tears - Terrie & Joy La Roy with the Bill Parker Show Band
20  She's Gone - Dynamic Adam
21  Don't Drive Me Deeper (Into The Ground) - Lee Bernard
22  Blues For Men - King Carl
Availability 
Album is out now via all the usual stockists (see above for the Ace Records website link)
 
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By Mike in News Archives ·

James Kelly Duhon / Jimmy Preacher Ellis - Tramp

Official re-release of James Kelly Duhon's very rare soul sides "So Trusting" and "So Far Down" on Tramp Records
Having been featured on Tramp's recent "Praise Poems" and „Can You Feel It“ compilation albums, James Kelly Duhon's 45RPM single release "So Trusting" 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://tramp.kudosrecords.co.uk/release/tr273/james-kelly-duhon-so-trusting
A second re-release I would like to recommend is by Jimmy Preacher Ellis.
"Since I Fell For You" is his very first recording, released in 1963 on the local Cross Road label out of Seattle, Washington. On the flip you'll find "Hard Times", an equally rare funky soul track. Certainly an interesting re-issue of two lesser known tracks by the Dallas born blues guitarist.
https://tramp.kudosrecords.co.uk/release/tr290/jimmy-preacher-ellis-since-i-fell-for-you
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Soul In Print - A History of Soul Fanzines and Magazines - New Book

News just in all about a new book titled Soul In Print, a History of Soul Fanzines and Magazines. Due to be published on 1st June 2021. Written by Iain McCartney aka member  @Souledtrafford  
Iain over the 180 plus pages, covers soul music related publications from both home and abroad, with many interviews with the people who made those publications possible. 
Here's the blurb...
Soul music remains the biggest 'underground' music scene in the world with each weekend, pre-Covid19, seeing countless soul nights and weekenders fill the diaries. Records, on often obscure labels, change hands regularly for four figure sums, while many artists come to Britain countless years after they first stepped into a recording studio to sing tracks that they had to re-learn the words to as it had been so long since they last sung it to an appreciative audience. But for many to learn about those 'four-figure' tracks and those who recorded them, they have had to rely on countless diehards on the scene, the 'anoraks' so to speak. Those who seek out details of an artist's career and compile discographies of the labels on which they recorded and then take the time to put it all into print in the form of a fanzine, or if finances allow, a fully-fledged magazine. Some of those publications failed to last beyond one issue, others slightly longer, and although they do not command the same monetary value as the records, many will fetch considerably more than the music publications found on magazine shelves today. There have been books on the artists, the record labels and the venues and now 'Soul In Print' fills a gap, covering the fanzines and magazines which did much to keep the scene alive and maintain the interest which continues today?
 
Available from 1st June 2021 via Newhaven Publishing at many stockists such as Amazon, Foyles, Waterstones, WH Smith and more

 

 
 
 
By Mike in News Archives ·

New Kent Cd - Stop The War - Vietnam Through The Eyes Of Black America 1965-1974

Now available - Stop The War - Vietnam Through The Eyes Of Black America 1965-1974
The third and final release from Kent Records of their Vietnam trilogy spotlighting Black America’s involvement in the Vietnam war using music as the prism.
A preview of the release notes by Tony Rounce follows below...
Featured artists include major names such as Marvin Gaye, the Impressions, Dionne Warwick, William Bell, and the Staple Singers alongside lesser known but equally worthy artists including Michael Lizzmore, the Pace Setters, Charles Smith & Jeff Cooper and Artie Golden, all of whom have something important to add to the story. You’ll find recordings reflecting every emotion war can bring about, from initial optimism to creeping frustration and ultimately despair and desolation.
Given the huge amount of young black Americans who were conscripted to a war from which so many would never return, it is not hard to understand the vitriolic attitude of so many of these songs. The vast majority of these tracks have not previously appeared on Kent, and several make their CD debut here. Annotated and illustrated as copiously you would expect a prestige Kent project to be, “Stop The War” is a fitting and forthright finale to a trilogy on which it has been extremely gratifying to work. 
The full release notes along with more images and purchase options can be had via Ace Record website...
https://acerecords.co.uk/stop-the-war-vietnam-through-the-eyes-of-black-america-1965-1974
 
Video Promo
 
Tracks
Side 1
01  Promise That You'll Wait - Michael Lizzmore
02  I Say A Little Prayer - Dionne Warwick
03  Lonely Soldier - William Bell
04  Letter To A Buddie - Joe Medwick
05  V.C. Blues - Allen Orange
06  Fighting For My Baby - Donald Jenkins
07  (Mama) My Soldier Boy Is Coming Home - The Shirelles
08  Uncle Sam - Jimmy Hughes
09  Going On Strike - The Emotions
10  Johnny - King Hannibal
11  My Ship Is Coming In (Tomorrow) - The Pace Setters
12  (The Two Wars Of) Old Black Joe - Dr William Truly Jr
13  Hymn No. 5 - The Mighty Hannibal
14  I'll Be Home - Artie Golden
15  Wish You Were Here With Me - The Fawns
16  Men Are Getting Scarce (Album version) - Chairmen Of The Board
17  I Want To Come Home For Christmas - Marvin Gaye
18  Stop The War - The Impressions
19  Leave Him Alone - Stu Gardner
20  Glad To Be Home - Charles Smith & Jeff Cooper
21  The War Is Over (My Brother) - The Sensational Saints
22  John Brown - The Staple Singers
23  Home To Stay - R.B. Greaves
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By Mike in News Archives ·

New Daptone & Penrose 45 Releases - Sharon Jones & Jason Joshua

News about 2 x 45s just released from Daptone and Penrose labels and available right now. 
 
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings - Come And Be A Winner - Daptone  DAP 1132
As per the last Sharon Jones 45 'Keep On Looking', Daptone have listened to the feedback and again released an once lp only track on to 45 vinyl.
Taken from the 2017 Soul Of A Woman album, the track 'Come and be a Winner' gets a much-needed positive mid-tempo groove going.
On the flip is the instrumental version via The Dap-Kings
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings - "Come & Be A Winner" (2:55)
The Dap-Kings - "Come & Be A Winner" (2:56)
Video 
 
Jason Joshua - Se Acabo - Penrose PRS-1009
Penrose Records was setup to showcase the most exciting SoCal acts, and its 9th release continues to do so.  Jason Joshua takes us on a 'moody mid-tempo Latin Soul trip with this track.
The release notes tell the story 'Drawing from personal experience, “Se Acabó” is a bilingual lament about the challenges of navigating mental illness within the context of a romantic relationship. Jason pleads "Her heart was a butterfly flying through the winds of the hurricane of her mind" as he comes to grips with the fact that in spite of his undying love she may never return.'
Instrumental take on the flip
.Jason Joshua - "Se Acabo" (4:14)
The Penrose Scholars - "La Mariposa" (4:14)
Listen below
 
Both 45s are out and about and available via some online outlets, including our very own Source Store
 
By Mike in News Archives ·

New Modern Soul 45 - Eric Scott - Peace Bomb / Reach Out For Me - LRK -11 LRK Records

Some big news coming in for a new 7" vinyl on LRK Records in 2021...
LRK have signed a deal with Washington DC's modern soul sensation Eric Scott to put out his fantastic soulful song "Peace Bomb" which recently has been storming the UK soul charts backed with "Reach Out For me" on the B which is equally as good and soulful.
Both tracks are taken from Eric's new album which is titled "Peace Bomb" that was released back in Dec 2020.
“Peace Bomb” is a pleasant escape and reality-check at the same time. If we don’t wake up, we will leave a terrible world for future generations." - secondsocietyreport

"The song itself has an incredibly timeless quality in both its arrangement as well as lyricism: choosing to focus on principles of family, education, and imagination as the core ingredients of what constitutes a peace bomb." - alchemicalrecords

"This Soul/ jazz infused song is a finely musically arranged song that makes you feel so calm in an intense situation". -dropthespotlight.
As always this is a limited edition 7" vinyl, only 300 copies pressed and there is only 90 copies left so be quick before they totally sell out!
Official release date is set for: 30th September 2021 but LRK normally try and get them out a bit earlier.
Pre-order here: https://lrkrecords.bandcamp.com/album/peace-bomb-reach-out-for-me
Eric Scott is a Washington, DC based modern soul singer/songwriter.

Washington, DC's singer/songwriter and bassist, , is pure soulful goodness. He has toured internationally, sharing stages with the likes of B.B. King, Mavis Staples, Aaron Neville, REO Speedwagon, Roger Waters, and Deanna Bogart and you can hear why. There is a unique blend of clarity, kindness, and soul to his voice and phrasing that makes Eric the kind of artist you want to be around, as those qualities translate directly into the kind of person he is.

On his own he performs his own "evolving brand of funky, upbeat, socially aware" music that is, like him, immediately relatable. His songs, woven together by his recognizable signature sound, are diverse and rich, each with the element that make that magical "head nod - foot tap - hand slap" happen as you listen. His musicality is so on point, arrangements so smooth, and Eric's voice is like the cherry on top, crystal clear soul with just enough grit underneath to keep it real.

His latest album, Peace Bomb, comes out at the perfect time when our world needs peace and love more than ever. 

 

PRE- ORDER HERE: https://lrkrecords.bandcamp.com/album/peace-bomb-reach-out-for-me
Eric Scotts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EricScottMusic
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LRKrecords1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lrk_records/?hl=en
Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/user/LRK_Records
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LRK_Records?s=09
 
 
 
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Northern Soul Connections #26 - Soul Sensations, The Soul Sounds and Devil Worshop

It's time for another dose of Northern Soul Connections, in this long running series member @Kenb takes the time and effort to deliver soul related facts and info through an easy to read/view format.
Northern Soul Connections #26 - Soul Sensations, The Soul Sounds and Devil Worshop
Northern Soul Connection #26(click twice for best view)
 

Site info - You can check out Kens other quality 26 Northern Connections all available via his 'activity' profile page, the link follows below...
 
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MD Records - 3 x New 45 Releases - Out Now May 2021

MD Records have been busy, they have just released a batch of 3 new 45s, featuring tracks from Ruby Andrews, Mary Gresham and Bottom and Company.
You can read the release notes from MD Records below...
 

Ruby Andrews - It takes me away - MD Records - MD 112
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We heard about this 'It takes me away' a few years ago and started conversations with Ruby to see what she was up to and was she interested in getting the track out there. This is the first song she recorded at Zodiac, and in her words she didn’t think it was strong enough back then, so it didn’t go through to final mastering for a commercial release. This is such a historic track that we just had to get it to a release.
PLEASE NOTE – The sound quality while good is not “up there” with other releases, but it’s still a brilliant dancer!!!
It’s coming out backed with Ruby’s personal selection of one of her more modern, unreleased tracks 'You're My Life'.  Two sides from one of the evergreen artists on the soul scene, never previously released.
 

Bottom and Company - You're messing up a good thing - MD Records - MD 113
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It's not often that we have a conversation with Jordan where we don’t come away feeling like we have been through a whirlwind of inspiration and ideas. One particular conversation led to a discussion about new tapes he had acquired and one in particular from the Wishbone production company.
Wishbone was the name of a production company and studio owned by Terry Woodford and Clayton Ivey. These guys worked at Muscle Shoals and went on to be snapped up by Motown as writers and producers before moving on to start their own studio.
This band is known, has some great tracks but never got the backing it deserved to go the distance. With only a handful of released tracks to their name Motown didn’t get behind them. Imagine our excitement when Jordan starts to play the tracks from the tape and there are 2 unreleased tracks on it. Following a quick chat and verification that they were unreleased; we started to hunt down the rights.
Following an intensive week or so of conversations, Terry not only agreed to work with us but then proceeded to share his knowledge and catalogue with us to see what else might make it to vinyl for the first time.
This is a great double sider with the A side being a fabulous 70s/modern version of a classic track that was also sung by Bobby Sheen and Bobby Womack. 'You're messing up a good thing'. There is every possibility that this is the first recorded version of this masterpiece of 70s soul.
Flip it over and the skilful writing of JJ Boyce is delivered through a soulful group harmony track that is a fabulous balance to the powerful A side. 'I'm Sorry'
 

Mary Gresham - Use Me - MD Records - MD 114
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Following hot on the heels of Bottom and Co. is the fabulous Mary Gresham – brought to prominence in 2008 by Gary Cape on his Soulscape CD – “Voices from the shadows”.
The top side 'Use Me' is a previously unreleased to vinyl track that delivers through a sophisticated sister funk track that should never have been hidden away for so long. Mary is still performing today with her band – now that is testament to her abilities and she really should have more accolades than she does. Mary Gresham shows her powerhouse vocals in this moody and sophisticated slab of southern magic.
Flip the single over and an upbeat southern upbeat masterpiece is laid out before you,' Nobody's Gonna Turn Me Against You ' the beat being carried through the bass lines and brass. Both sides are brilliant examples of southern soul.
 
All three 45s are available right now from the usual online suspects  and from MD Records website as well
https://www.mdrecords.co.uk/
All 3 are also now currently available in our Source Store 
 link to our MD Records section
By Mike in News Archives ·

New Generation of Musicians Are Revitalizing Chicano Soul Music

A New Generation of Musicians Are Revitalizing Chicano Soul Music
SoCal KCET website is running a feature that takes a look at how 'A New Generation of Musicians Are Revitalizing Chicano Soul Music'
Focusing mainly on artists from the Daptone imprint Penrose label, the article uses words, photos and sound clips to good effect and is well worth the walk over..
Preview below followed by link to the article
A new crop of artists from the Southland have taken on the mantle of Chicano soul and oldies. Groups such as Thee Sacred Souls, Thee Sinseers, Los Yesterdays, The Altons, and Vicky Tafoya and the Big Beat, to name a few, have recorded music that invoke the romance, longing and nostalgia of yesteryear, while adding flourishes of other genres into the mix.
Musical genres are often phrased in a way that not only describes the style and mood that the music provokes but that also places it within a specific time period. Chicano Oldies, for example, brings to mind the romantic combination of soul and R&B created by Mexican American artists during the 1960s who were influenced by African American artists of that era as well as those who came before.
Full article can be read here
https://www.kcet.org/shows/artbound/a-new-generation-of-musicians-are-revitalizing-chicano-soul-music
 
 
By Mike in News Archives ·

Carmy Love - Next Single - Full Details - Big AC Records

Details of Carmy Love next single a-side have just been announced
CARMY LOVE - REBEL / THINKIN' ABOUT YOU

Official release date Friday 28th May 2021
Cat Number- BIGAC0 11

Carmy Love caused quite a stir with the release of her debut single, "Thinkin' About You", earlier this year. Thanks to the overwhelming levels of support shown across the soul community, "Thinkin' About You" was shared far and wide, earning regular plays on several stations including Mi-Soul, Global Soul and Craig Charles' Funk & Soul show on BBC 6 Music. The Independent also added it to their "Now Hear This" new music playlist on Spotify.

With pre-orders for physical copies mounting up, it's finally time to reveal the A-side that will complement "Thinkin' About You" on 7" vinyl....  Carmy's self-penned "Rebel"
 
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As we head towards brighter days, this is exactly the kind of music we all need; joyous, uplifting and triumphant. Carmy delivers a beautiful vocal with more than a hint of gospel influence. Augmented by shimmering guitars and emphatic brass, "Rebel" is sure to put a spring in your step.
Carmy Love wrote "Rebel" several years ago but the lyrics feel unnervingly prescient, taking on an entirely different meaning in 2021. Having performed the song regularly with New Street Adventure, fans of the band will welcome the chance to hear this former live favourite in all its studio glory.
"Rebel" will be released across all digital streaming platforms on Friday May 28th. There are still a handful of vinyl copies of "Rebel/Thinkin' About You" available to pre-order from www.bigacrecords.com - delivery estimated 15th June 2021.
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
Introducing Carmy Love ...
Carmy may be a familiar face to fans of New Street Adventure: As an original member of the band she made a major contribution to "No Hard Feelings" - NSA's debut album on Acid Jazz -with her stunning backing vocals elevating the record to modern soul classic status.
Born and raised in North West London, Carmy had a rich musical upbringing: Her Mother and Step-Father were DJs on several underground stations including Roots, Unique and Flava Radio.
The likes of Janet Kay, Louisa Marks and Ch aka Khan all featured heavily during her formative years, whilst an early grounding in Gospel singing developed her vocal style and stage craft.
Having also sung with Cool Million, Ruby Blu and House Gospel Choir it's now time for Carmy Love to take centre-stage by teaming up with Big AC Records to release her first solo single,
Produced by Mitch Ayling (The Milk) and backed by a NSA-heavy line-up of musicians, this double sider 45 offers an exciting glimpse of what's to come from this incredible new soul artist.
lnstagram @iamcarmylove
BIG - AC RECORDS
www.bigacrecords.com
By Mike in News Archives ·

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