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One Hundred Nights at the 100 Club - Kickstarter

Just about a week left on this kickstarter project...
One Hundred Nights at the 100 Club Book
'What we are creating is a high-quality coffee table photography book. It is the first of its kind – a photographic record celebrating Oxford Street's 100 Club and the place it has in the hearts and minds of generations of music fans all over the world'
Blurb 
The idea of this book started life, like a lot of things, down the pub. We were four mates and regular gig goers, moaning about the prospect of yet another music venue being forced to close. 
And then it came to us. Two of us - Darren Russell and Kingsley Davis are regular photographers at the 100 Club. Stephen Dowling is a music writer, and Neil Pond is a publishing project manager. That meant we had an archive of photographs taken at London's most iconic venue, spanning four decades, and writing and design experience as well. The 100 Club's 75th anniversary was approaching, so we saw the opportunity to create a high-quality photographic book that would not only celebrate this wonderful venue, but also include the voices of the people who help make the 100 Club what it is.
more info/words on it all via
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/575723516/100-nights-at-the-100-club?ref=discovery
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By Mike in News Archives ·

Kindle - Searching For Soul by Reg Stickings

Preview of the Kindle version of Searching For Soul: a life surrounded by Soul Music and lovely people by Reg Stickings
One of the benefits of recent soul related kindle version releases is that it allows people to revisit books in a more informative way than when they were originally first published. Here's one book that you may be aware off as it was first published in 2008 and is now on its 4th edition. If you missed the release at the time the kindle preview below now offers you a more detailed look...
Blurb
'This is a piece of social history. Highly personal, often touching, Searching for Soul is a tale of the records, the fashion, football, travel, hardship, sacrifice and above all - the people'
Reviews

"A great read for all music lovers." Pete Collins
"It's the Fever Pitch of Soul Music." David Bishop
This is the fourth and final edition with extra chapters and photos added to bring readers up to date with Reg's story.

Product details
Format: Kindle Edition
Print Length: 224 pages
Publisher: Reggie World Publishing; 4th edition (3 May 2016)
More info via website
http://www.searchingforsoul.info/
 
By Mike in News Archives ·

Sad News - Timothy Wilson has passed on.

Reported via member @Dave Thorley the sad news that Timothy Wilson has passed on.
The details, members comments and music can be read via the forum topic, link follows
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/topic/368543-timothy-wilson-rip/
 
By Mike in News Archives ·

McKinley Mitchell - My Sweet Baby Secret Stash - New 45

Presenting news of the next release from Secret Stash Records, due for release 30th July 2017, two previously unissued 60's tracks form McKinley Mitchell - 'My Sweet Baby' b/w 'Now That You're Gone' - SSR - 2008 Secret Stash/One-Derful, this is another gem of a double header taken from original master tapes under full licence from the Leaner family, Demo's will be £20.00 and Issue copies £12.00 plus £3.00 UK Postage and £5.00 Rest Of The World, to pre reserve a copy (no payment required until record is ready) contact via PM here or email bicknellmark@aol.com
We have several future new releases in the process to follow throughout the rest of the year, also looking to present the records at soul venues as sharing 'The Stash' is what it's all about so any venues/promotions who maybe interested in this showcase please contact me here via PM or email bicknellmark@aol.com - mixing in our releases, exclusives not yet available and a solid mix of Rhythm and Soul 45's from me.
CHECK OUT THE SOUND FILES HERE.
    My Sweet Baby
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    Now That You've gone - Side B..
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SSR-2008 - Side B COPY PROTECTION McKinley Mitchell - Now That You've Gone 1644.wav
 
Otis Clay and The Ringleaders still available PM here or email bicknellmark@aol.com to order.
PAY PAL AS FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO AVOID FEES, INCLUDE ADDRESS WITH ALL ORDERS PAYMENTS. 
 






By Mark Bicknell in News Archives ·

Sad News Cuba Gooding Sr RIP

Reported in the forums the sad news that Cuba Gooding Sr has passed on
link below for further details and comments
By ady croasdell In All About the SOUL, 10 hours ago
Mary Love's daughter Robbie just reported that Main Ingredient lead singer Cuba Gooding Sr died 5 hours ago. Beautiful vocalist  https://www.soul-source.co.uk/topic/368462-cuba-gooding-sr-passes/
 
By Mike in News Archives ·

Detroit's Soul Ambassador Melvin Davis Live on TV

Detroit's Soul Ambassador Melvin Davis
Melvin Davis is live in studio!
The 'Click on Detroit' website has online a live interview/feature with Detroit's soul Ambassador Melvin Davis
Can view below the embedded interview from Alex Atwell with Melvin Davis as he... 'brings us the story about, Detroit's soul ambassador Melvin Davis has written over 600 songs and played with legends of the music industry.'
 

link to the full article 

http://www.clickondetroit.com/uniquely-detroit/detroits-soul-ambassador-melvin-davis
Event flyer
Saturday April 22, 2017 Melvin Davis & Rockmill Rhythm and Blues Band will be performing live at the Marble Bar, 1501 Holden St, Detroit, MI starting at 8:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.

By Rob Wigley in News Archives ·

Selling Collection To Fund Medical Bills - Paul Tp

A news highlight of a recent forum post by long time soul source member Paul tp @paultp 
Paul recently posted up in the sales forum news that he was selling his record collection in order to pay for medical treatment for his terminal cancer.
As he explained unfortunately it appears that the only way he can get the medical treatment  that he wishes is by self funding.
He does have a donations page which does explains things such as the treatment in more detail and people can both read all the background and also donate via the link below
You may have already seen this but I'm selling my collection bit by bit to fund my medical bills. I'm attending a clinic in Germany to get treatment for my terminal cancer that I cannot get in the UK. And it is working! 🙂
Read about it all here:
https://www.gofundme.com/savepaulfromcancer
The treatment does seem to be working, I was at deaths door in early March but I've improved massively in the last couple of weeks. The treatment is so expensive though, £60k for the first visit then £25k for each successive one, it's the drugs themselves not the care. I've spent just short of £90k of my own money so far and I'm emptying my pensions and liquidating all my savings. I don't know if I'll have enough so I started the crowdfunding, wouldn't normally ask otherwise.
All and any help gratefully accepted.
You can view Paul sales both on the sales forums on here and on ebay, all which can be viewed via his profile (click this) @paultp
Like to wish Paul all the best with this and hope that everything goes as well as it can do
https://www.gofundme.com/savepaulfromcancer
 
 
By Mike in News Archives ·

Sweet Soul release from Symphonical Records

Mike Adame - Chicanita / This Time (Symphonical Records)
Introducing the second release from Symphonical Records - a cult Chicano artist Mike Adame began his musical career at the age of 14 when moving to Oceanside, California in the late 60s. Singing and performing Doo Wop, Soul, Rhythm & Blues Mike brought together his first group 'The Chandeliers'. Influenced by the sounds of James Brown and various Doo Wop groups, Mike showcased his talent around California and eventually performed alongside his wife Minnie & her friend Irene, known as 'The Chili-Peppers', whilst forming his 7-piece backing band 'Barrio'. Mike and his outfit entered a custom recording studio in San Diego, 1978 to record a succession of timeless ballads, dancers and covers, 2 tracks of which are now available through Symphonical as a limited vinyl release. Mike fondly recites his music and lyrics were created with Minnie, his wife, in mind. 
 
This is limited to a 500 7" pressing with hand stamped artwork by the artist, El Oms.
 
Check out http://www.symphonicalrecords.com for the sounds and please place any orders via the website. 
 
Hope you enjoy!



 
 
 
 
 
By The Milk Man in News Archives ·

New Movie DETROIT out this summer

This summer (August), the new movie DETROIT hits the screens. This has a part fictional story that deals with the 1967 Detroit riots. At the time the riot kicked off, a big soul show was being staged at the Fox Theatre in the city centre. 6 top soul acts had been booked to perform at the theatre for a week long stint, commencing on the 19th July. The acts involved were Martha & the Vandellas, J J Barnes, Deon Jackson, the Parliaments, Lil Soul Bros & the DRAMATICS.
The Dramatics had booked themselves in for a weeks stay at the Algiers Motel while they were playing the gig. Little did they know that when the riot kicked off on Sunday July 23rd, their motel would become the location of one of the most notorious events of the whole riot. 3 young black men ended up dead at the hands of over zealous National guardsmen & local police. The group found themselves on the streets in the middle of the riot that night, and decided to head straight back to their motel for safety. Little did they realise that they were heading from the frying pan straight into the centre of the fire.
 



By Roburt in News Archives ·

The Holidays: Getting Kind Of Soulful - New Soul Junction Release

The Holidays: Getting Kind Of Soulful. SJCD5012
Release Date: Monday May 1st 2017
 
There were several groups within the Detroit music scene of the 1960’s that shared the name of ‘The Holidays’. But this cd compilation is dedicated to the one whose main protagonists were the brothers Jack and James Holland. Both sides of their Soul Hawk 45 apart, it is their own productions for the Marathon, Ron-Hol and Rob-Ron labels both issued and previously unissued that has been included in this compilation.

Beginning with their 1969 ‘Popcorn’ Wylie’s produced, solitary Soul Hawk 45 release “Maybe So, Maybe No” issued under the group name of ‘The New Holidays’. The currently in demand  A-side “Maybe So, Maybe No”  featured Jack and Jimmy Holland, Maurice Wise and former Motown group ‘The Contours’ ex member Joe Billingslea.  The flipside of the Soul Hawk release “If I Only Knew” is an excellent cover version of a previous Jimmy (Soul) Clark recording “If I Only Knew Then (What I Know Now)” which  was recorded at a later session to “Maybe So, Maybe No”  using a slightly different line up with Joe Billingslea making way for a youthful Elliot Smith.

“Maybe So, Maybe No” made sufficient noise in and around Detroit for it to be picked up for national distribution by Armen Boladian’s, Westbound label. But the flipside of this release “My Baby Ain’t No Plaything” although credited as The New Holidays is definitely not them singing.
During their time at Soul Hawk records The New Holidays made several rehearsal recordings of songs that Popcorn’s partner wordsmith Tony Hester (ironically a former member of the Golden World group The Holiday’s who recorded “I’ll Love You Forever”) had composed. Songs such as “In The Rain” and “The Devil Is Dope” amongst others, which although considered for potential release on Soul Hawk, never came out following a falling out between Popcorn and Hester. Later becoming hit songs for another Detroit ensemble, The Dramatics. Incidentally blue eyed singer and native Detroiter Mayer Hawthorne recorded a cover version of “Maybe So, Maybe No” during 2009.
By 1972 The Holidays although still performing in clubs were without a record company behind them, so they made the decision to go it alone and formed their own production company, releasing their first recording during the same year on their newly formed Marathon label. This initial release was an excellent double sider “I’m So Glad (That I Met You)” (Marathon 257). A wonderfully upbeat and joyous song of  a new found love  co-written by  James Holland and Sylvester Potts a former member of the Motown group ‘The Contours’.  While the flipside “Too Many Times” again a Sylvester Potts and Jimmy Holland composition is  totally the opposite being a song concentrating on a relationship of lies and deceit. Both the issued 45 version and the longer unissued master tape version of “Too Many Times” are featured. The group line-up on this releases included Jack and Jimmy Holland along with Maurice Wise and was recorded under the artist name of ‘The Fabulous Holidays.
For their next release ‘The Holidays’ decided to enlist the help of a neighbour of their former employer ‘Popcorn’ Wylie, one Mr Tyrone Fairchild whom the Holidays thought through his many contacts would open doors for them.
Under Fairchild’s management The Holidays released two 45 singles during 1973. Firstly the soulful ballad “Getting Kind Of Serious” (Marathon 18475) a Fritz Hale and Fredrick Charles Hawkins composition backed with an instrumental version of the same song. Followed by “Ego Tripping” (Marathon 18475) an upbeat funky little mover written by Fritz Hale and Anthony Hawkins (Charles Hawkins older brother) backed with the ballad “Lazy Day” written by James Holland, Anthony Hawkins and Fritz Hale, released on both a Red and Silver label design. “Ego Tripping” (and the previously mentioned “Getting Kind Of Serious” all share the same release catalogue number of 18475, which was reputedly Tyrone Fairchild’s house number on Sorrento Street. “Ego Tripping” again featured Jack, James and Maurice, but with Maurice stepping down to be replaced by Charles Hawkins on “Lazy Day” and “Getting Kind Of Serious”. Again the featured mix of “Getting Kind Of Serious” is a longer unissued version taken from the master tapes.

During 1975 The Holidays resumed their acquaintance with former record store owner Ronald Holmes.  Holmes promised to help The Holidays secure a recording deal with a major label although some interest was reputedly shown by a New York based major nothing actually ever materialised.

So through this renewed collaboration The Holidays released “This Is Love b/w The Love We Share” on the Rob-Ron (RR-75) label. Two excellent mid tempo sides, firstly the A-side “This Is Love (A Little Understanding)” to give it its full title. With Maurice Wise performing the lead vocal duties on this side only. While the flipside “The Love We Share” saw Jack, James and Charles Hawkins all alternate in the role of lead singer alongside a fourth featured vocalist William Thomas Ray (The uncle of Charles Hawkins). The “Love We Share” was recorded twice. Firstly as the issued 45 version under the shortened title of “The Love We Share” and as an unissued longer version under the title of “(Been Together Too Long) The Love We Share” but with slightly different lyrics, both versions have been included on this compilation. During 1976 a further Holland/Holmes collaboration saw the release of the message song “Procrastinate (Why Do We)” (Ron-Hol 76) recorded as both vocal and instrumental versions, with the Holland brothers cousin, James ‘Jay’ Reid joining them for this release only, Maurice Wise by then having quit the group. After this release Ronald Holmes and the Holidays parted company.

During late 1976 into 1977 Jack and James Holland wrote and produced two further songs which they recorded with Charles Hawkins. The up tempo dance track “You Make Me Weak” and the less frenetic “Lost Love” although never issued at the time both songs gain their initial release on this compilation. In March of 1978 James who after studying accountancy at college took a job with the State Of Michigan Auditing Insurance Companies, he later moved and worked in the Virgin Isles for awhile. Meanwhile brother Jack embarked on a college Dental Technology course, were he learned how to make dental plates. He was so good at it that he was even offered a job as a teacher there, but declined the offer, becoming a full time band promoter and club master of ceremonies instead.

The Holidays did have one last roll of the dice in the record industry when in 1980 when they re-released a 45 featuring two of their previous recordings “Getting Kind Of Serious” backed with “(Why Do We) Procrastinate” ( vocal version), under the artist name of just ‘Holiday’.
 
Throughout the production and recording of the Holidays 1970’s output there has always been both a strong friendship and working relationship between the Holland and Hawkins families. Brothers Anthony (Wolf) and Charles Hawkins alongside bassist VC Lamont Veasey and drummer Tyrone Hite  along with two guest singers had begun their own recording careers during the mid 60’s under the group name of The Fabulous Impacts with the release of  “My Baby/I’ll Be Crying” on the bomb label.. Although they are better known as the founding members of the 1970’s Detroit Psychedelic Rock and later Funk band ‘Black Merda’ ( Merda being an African-American slang spelling of the word Murder).  All these guys had previously learnt their trade as session musicians at the Fortune and Golden World Studio’s. During the late 60’s and early 1970’s they also worked as Edwin Starr’s tour band ‘The Soul Agents’. While Anthony Hawkins and V.C. Veasey also cut their teeth as songwriters on Robert Ward’s 1967 Groovesville recording “I Will Fear No Evil”. Between circa 1974-1977 the Holland and Hawkins brothers operated their own production company ‘HHH Productions’ releasing two 45 singles on their Amtonac label. Their first release was cut on the Hawkins brothers elder sister Linnie Walker “People Let Me Know/Darn Well” (Amtonac 001) while their other release was recorded on a blue eyed group of musicians called Bland Allison (taking their name from Bland Allison Act of 1878) The title of the recording was “Can’t Get Back To You Again” (Part1 & 2) (Amtonac 18476).
Following Jack Holland’s sudden death due to a brain aneurysm on the 21ST of January 1985 (his 40th birthday), James Holland was so sadden by this loss of his younger brother that he quit the music business for good only returning recently to collaborate on this project.
Words by: David Welding
With Acknowledgements to: James Holland & Charles Hawkins
Photography’s and Images courtesy of: James Holland, John Anderson & David Welding
 
Listen Sample 
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By Chalky in News Archives ·

Joseph Macwan - Climb That Mountain - New Release

Joseph Macwan - Climb That Mountain (pre order release date 20th April)
3am studio cut version
Sonic wax demo Sw31     
(Pre orders posted 20th April) written & produced for sonic wax by Naim Cortazzi & creative director Lee Jeffries. They have created this driving northern ghetto northern soul dancer that is set to be a monster !
B/w 3am mix slower moody big city version for the more emotional soul lover .
Joseph Macwan - Climb That Mountain a / b side
 
Listen here...
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Mountain.mp3
 
Visit website to hear see and pre order
website link here
 

 
 
By perux in News Archives ·

The Last Cleethorpes Weekender?

Been an interesting post by @ady croasdell in the forum on the future of the long running and highly respected Cleethorpes weekender.
It reads as there is a strong chance that the June 2017 one may be the last under its current setup!
Can read and comment via the forum topic here...
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/topic/368162-6ts-cleethorpes-2017/
 
By Mike in Event News ·

Magnum - Evolution (Beats Edit) B/W It's The Music That Makes Us Do It

Highly sought after "rare groove"
Featured on many funk/soul compilations
Special dj edit by brewerytown beats
The music makes you wanna do it

First time ever on 45rpm 
With a massive drum break!!!!
Remastered from the original stereo
Mixdown reel to reel tapes
Evolution (beats edit)
 
Limited to 500 - (Pre-Sale May 1st)
Smoke colored vinyl with picture sleeve
Limited edition $15 
Unlimited black vinyl edition
Unlimited black vinyl version
 
Available :
May 1st (pre-sale)
Expected to ship last week in may / first week in june
Listen and read more details via
https://www.brewerytownbeats.com/
Magnum ‎– Evolution (Beats Edit) / It's The Music That Makes Us Do It
Label: The Phoenix ‎– 1415, Brewerytown Beats ‎– PHN-BB-01 Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single Country: US
Released: 2017
Genre: Funk / Soul
Style: Rare Groove



By Brewerytownbeats in News Archives ·

Chairmen Of The Board - All I Need Is You Tonight

The Chairmen Of The Board, one off Soul Music's all time great recording acts return to the studio to record "All I Need Is You Tonight".  Written and produced by Mervin & Melvin Steals (of the Four Perfections) and arranged by the legendary Detroit McKinley Jackson, the track is available to download under the three's own label MoPhilly at iTunes and other outlets.

With one of Soul Music's all-time great group names, the Chairmen of the Board has pleased music lovers for over 30 years. Formed in Detroit , the Chairmen were one of the first acts signed by songwriting legends Holland/Dozier/Holland for their Invictus label following H/D/H's messy divorce from Motown. The group came out of the box strong in 1970 with the wonderful "Give Me Just A Little More Time," a classic early 70's radio smash highlighted by lead singer General Johnson's emotive, plaintive vocals. "Give Me" was the foundation of the group's excellent debut album, which also featured the infectious "(You've Got Me) Dangling on a String,".
Over the years, the Chairmen of the Board General Johnson, Danny Woods and Ken Knox were among Soul Music's most consistent hitmakers, scoring big with "Pay to the Piper," "Finders Keepers," "Chairman of the Board," and the blissful "Everything's Tuesday."." Carolina Girls " On the Beach".
The Chairmen continued to record with moderate success, scoring a surprise hit in Europe in the early 2000's with the joyous "Bless Your Heart," a great tune and performance that sounds like it was plucked from their early 70s catalog. 
Group leader General Johnson died on October 13, 2010 at age 67.  At the request  of General Johnson to keep the group's legacy strong , 40 year member Ken Knox continues to lead the group touring with new members Thomas Hunter and Brandon Stevens and a 6 piece backing band known as The Executives. 
Two years later, Swiffer Jet used the group's timeless hit "Give me just a Little More Time" in a  popular commercial for the company.  The Group also released their first single post General Johnson" YOU" to an enthusiastic Fan Base stateside and across the pond.
In 2015,  the group scored a # 5 record on the UK Soul Charts with " Reach Out 2 Me" written by Thomas Hunter, Ken Knox with Production from famed UK Producer Nigel Lowis.
The past few years, The NFL Carolina Panthers have featured the group in video singing the teams theme song and a Half Time Performance.  The Carolina Panthers continues to play their music during home games.
Chairmen of the Board are members of the North and South Carolina Music Hall of Famè.
 
 
Listen to Chairman Of The Board - All I need is You Tonight Now!
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By Chalky in News Archives ·

Rob Smith - Vinyl Dealer feature on Notts TV

The Notts Tv website has a feature on Nottinghams famous wheeler dealer, featuring some great pics its well worth a walk over...
His shop is famous for its jumbled layout and vast collection. But it all started with a handful of records and a simple love of music for a Nottingham record shop owner celebrating four decades in vinyl in 2017. Alice Watkins found Rob Smith beneath the banana boxes and asked him why his industry is so culturally invincible
https://nottstv.com/i-started-four-crates-northern-soul-nottingham-record-dealer-rob-smith-celebrates-40-years/
By Mike in News Archives ·

Nina Simone & Sharon Jones on Netflix UK

Just a quick pass on in case you may not be aware that netflix uk have currently available both the 'Miss Sharon Jones' and 'What Happened, Miss Simone?' 
Read and watch info below...
What Happened, Miss Simone?
What Happened, Miss Simone? was released by Netflix on 26 Jun 2015. Directed by Liz Garbus the film is a biographical documentary on Nina Simone and features unreleased archival footage and interviews.
85% on Rotten Tomatoes
5 star Soul Source Rating!
Oscar-nominated and won an Emmy for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special.
Trailer
 
 
Miss Sharon Jones
Miss Sharon Jones was released in September 2015. This documentary directed by Barbara Kopple looks at a year in which the now sadly passed on soul artist was trying to release a new album while battling pancreatic cancer.
89% on Rotten Tomatoes
5 star Soul Source Rating!
Trailer
 
 
As always feel free to pass on views/takes etc via the comments below
By Mike in News Archives ·

Sonny Knight Not Well. April and May Tour Dates Cancelled

From the Secret Stash Website
Sonny Knight Battles Cancer, April and May Tour Dates Cancelled
The 68-year-old singer and his band, The Lakers, must cancel April and May tour dates while he undergoes chemotherapy.
More info on this via 
http://secretstashrecords.com/sonny-knight-battles-cancer-april-and-may-tour-dates-cancelled/
Wish him well
 
By Mike in News Archives ·

Birth Of Soul Detroit Edition - Kent Records - Out Today

Out today a new release from Kent Records titled...
Birth Of Soul - Special Detroit Edition 1961-64
Its the latest in a long running series of 'Birth Of Soul' themed cds and takes in the period 1961-64 Detroit
As always with Kent Records the release is accompanied by a quality booklet of 8000 word no less by Graham Finch. A selection of 24 tracks by some very familiar names.connections with most of the tracks showing up on cd for the first time, and five are in fact first time releases!

The album release notes can be read in full via the Ace website (link below) by Soul Source member @ady croasdell and a preview follows below...
 
Track and Preview Listings
Side 1
01 Preview  I Cried For My Last Time - The Sonnettes Your browser does not support the audio element.
02 Preview  Think A Little Sugar - Barbara Lewis Your browser does not support the audio element.
03 Preview  Come Back To Me - La Wanda William Your browser does not support the audio element.
04 Preview  I'm A Lonely Guy - Timmy Shaw & The Sternphones Your browser does not support the audio element.
05 Preview  Just One More Time - J.J. Barnes Your browser does not support the audio element.
06 Preview  Everything's Gonna Be Alright - Leon Peterson Your browser does not support the audio element.
07 Preview  You Lied - Marva Josie Your browser does not support the audio element.
08 Preview  Here I Am - Betty Lavett Your browser does not support the audio element.
09 Preview  My Letter - Priscilla Page Your browser does not support the audio element.
10 Preview  I Know How It Feels - Laura Johnson Your browser does not support the audio element.
11 Preview  Oh Baby - The Falcons Your browser does not support the audio element.
12 Preview  Tears Running And Falling From My Eyes - James Lately Your browser does not support the audio element.
13 Preview  Wedding Bells - Melvin Davis Your browser does not support the audio element.
14 Preview  Til The End Of Time - Gino Washington Your browser does not support the audio element.
15 Preview  Shakin' Fit - The Pyramids Your browser does not support the audio element.
16 Preview  It's Easy - Tony Clarke Your browser does not support the audio element.
17 Preview  That's No Way To Spend My Time - The Pen Etts Your browser does not support the audio element.
18 Preview  Devil In His Heart - The Donays Your browser does not support the audio element.
19 Preview  Don't You Know (How You Thrilled Me When You Kissed Me) - Charmaine Your browser does not support the audio element.
20 Preview  Why - The Volumes Your browser does not support the audio element.
21 Preview  It Never Happened Before - Geraldine Hunt Your browser does not support the audio element.
22 Preview  Can't We Get Together (One More Time) - Harry Reid Your browser does not support the audio element.
23 Preview  Answer Me - Vivian Collins Your browser does not support the audio element.
24 Preview  Nosey Folk - The Del-Phis Your browser does not support the audio element. Disc: 1
  1. I Cried For My Last Time - The Sonnettes
  2. Think A Little Sugar - Barbara Lewis
  3. Come Back To Me - La Wanda William
  4. I'm A Lonely Guy - Timmy Shaw & The Sternphones
  5. Just One More Time - J J Barnes
  6. Everything's Gonna Be Alright - Leon Peterson
  7. You Lied - Marva Josie
  8. Here I Am - Betty Lavett
  9. My Letter - Priscilla Page
  10. I Know How It Feels - Laura Johnson
  11. Oh Baby - The Falcons
  12. Tears Running And Falling From My Eyes - James Lately
  13. Wedding Bells - Melvin Davis
  14. End Of Time - Gino Washington
  15. Shakin Fit - The Pyramids
  16. It's Easy - Tony Clarke
  17. That's No Way To Spend My Time - The Penn-Etts
  18. Devil In His Heart - The Donays
  19. Don't You Know (How You Thrilled Me) - Charmaine
  20. Why - The Volumes
  21. It Never Happened Before - Geraldine Hunt
  22. Can't We Get Together (One More Time) - Harry Reid
  23. Answer Me - Vivian Collins
  24. Nosey Folk - The Del-Phis

 
http://www.acerecords.co.uk/birth-of-soul-special-detroit-edition-1961-64
By Mike in News Archives ·

EBay High Flyers - Most Valued Soul Records - March 2017

A lookback at the last 30 days on ebay with a listing of the most valued players from the last 30 days or so.
 Soul Record Auctions - Recent Completed Auctions [sorted by value]
Memphis The Profs There Was A Woman Look At You Cur..  $3999.99   ended 07 Mar   Brief Encounter - S T Lp - Seventy-seven - Sweet Soul F..  $3049.00   ended 19 Mar   Blank Wail N Soul Them A Fi Get A Beaten - Peter Tosh..  $2809.00   ended 26 Mar   Soul Love Warmth Affection Featuring Ralph Weeks On..  $1935.90   ended 13 Mar   Eric Dunbar - Freeway - Tsg Us Original Lp Still In Shr..  $1873.56   ended 11 Mar   Funk Notations Trying My Best To Find Her Tad Hear  $1802.00   ended 06 Mar   Earle S Everybody S Got Somebody Tee-ti Hear  $1730.59   ended 12 Mar   Mary Jane Hooper 45rpm Funk Holy Grail Eddie Bo Hear Mp3  $1725.00   ended 10 Mar   Pat Lewis No One To Love Original Solid Hit Label Vg  $1580.00   ended 02 Mar   Sweet Soul Funk Three Dudes I M Beggin You Sati..  $1555.00   ended 26 Mar   Billy Byrd-rare 70 S C Over Soul Funk 45-scream 001-197..  $1451.00   ended 26 Mar   Chapter Five You Can T Mean It Uk Cbs Issue Holy Grail ..  $1436.41   ended 07 Mar   The Hy-tones Till You Break Up With Him You Don T Eve..  $1402.00   ended 27 Mar   70s Soul - Singing Tornados - Traveling Through The Lan..  $1226.00   ended 26 Mar   Martells Where Can My Baby Be  $1225.00   ended 12 Mar   The Checkerboard Squares Double Cookin Original 1966 ..  $1225.00   ended 20 Mar   Northern Deep Soul Noble Uptights - Lonely Man Acti..  $1224.99   ended 02 Mar   The Beatles Rubber Soul Mega Orig 65 Capitol Mono 1st..  $1200.00   ended 19 Mar   Funk Little George N The Mixed Generation - Party Virt..  $1154.00   ended 02 Mar   Funk Chefs Mr Machine Pro-gress Hear Vg  $1080.00   ended 06 Mar   Funk Wanda Davis Save Me Project Soul Hear  $1036.26   ended 13 Mar   Trends Thanks For A Little Lovin Abc Hear  $1025.00   ended 12 Mar  
By Mike in News Archives ·

Unsung: A Tribute to James Brown TvOne

From Tvone Unsung: a chance to watch this 40 minute full episode online video
 
Unsung: A tribute to James Brown
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The link to the Tvone page Unsung page:
https://tvone.tv/video/watch-unsung-a-tribute-to-james-brown/
By Mike in News Archives ·

Traveling Soul: The Life of Curtis Mayfield - Kindle

A Kindle preview of a recent music biography ...
Traveling Soul: The Life of Curtis Mayfield by Todd Mayfield.
This recently released book written by one of Curtis Mayfields sons Todd Mayfield, has been picking up good reviews. Can get a taste of it all via the Kindle preview that follows below
Format: Kindle Edition
File Size: 3410 KB
Print Length: 368 pages
Publisher: Chicago Review Press; 1 edition (1 Oct. 2016)
 
Blurb
Curtis Mayfield was one of the seminal vocalists and most talented guitarists of his era, and his music played a vital role in the Civil Rights movement: ""People Get Ready"" is the black anthem of the time. In Traveling Soul , Todd Mayfield tells his famously private father's story in riveting detail. Born into dire poverty, raised in the slums of Chicago, Curtis became a musical prodigy, not only singing like a dream but growing into a brilliant songwriter. In the 1960s he opened his own label and production company and worked with many other top artists, including the Staple Singers and a young Chaka Khan. Curtis's life was famously cut short by an accident that left him paralyzed, but in his declining health he received the long-awaited recognition of the music industry. Passionate, illuminating, vivid, and absorbing, Traveling Soul will doubtlessly take its place among the classics of music biography.
 
Reviews
This book is super fly; people get ready. Library Journal"

This is an affectionate portrait and a fascinating, balanced account of a tormented soul. Publishers Weekly

Traveling Soul provides a long overdue corrective, not only in returning Curtiss legacy into a proper light but also by offering revealing, intimate evaluation of him as a musical leader, business partner, friend, husband, and father. Pitchfork.com
 
About the Author
Todd Mayfield is Curtis Mayfield s second-oldest son. He is an entrepreneur and former financial services executive in Chicago, and manages and promotes his fathers music and legacy. Travis Atria has written over 300 articles for "Paste," "Wax Poetics," "Glide," "Home," "US Weekly," "People," and other publications. 
Click on the cover or buttons above to view preview.
By Mike in News Archives ·

Pat Bradys 60th Birthday celebrations at Leeds - May 7th 2017

Pat Brady's 60th Birthday celebrations at The Wardrobe, Leeds Charity fundraiser for Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice. 7th May 2017. 2pm to 9.30 pm
A “heads up” to all Soul Source readers for a “must do” event !
Well they say “time & tide waits for no man”, well as incredible as it may seem, Premium record dealer, Wigan Casino & Stafford DJ, Promoter, Boxer and genial Yorkshireman, Pat Brady, reaches his land mark 60th Birthday in May this year.
In order to celebrate, Pat has secured The Wardrobe in Leeds City Centre (Next to BBC Radio Leeds HQ ) and is running a two floored, all day event at this popular venue. Along with Paul Atkinson and the Selby Soul crew, Pat has been involved with the launch of Soul at Wardrobe and attendances have been steadily rising as word spreads of this great atmospheric venue. The recent March event attracted over 300 Souls as the events reputation for quality soul music spreads.
The venue has undergone extensive renovations in recent years and with the new addition of a £50,000 state of the art sound system on the lower basement level it is really the icing on the cake !

Photo Credit: Ian Bower Images
Pat is running the event with all proceeds going to Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice, the East Coast Soul Collective's chosen charity at The Bridlington Spa Weekender in June and will help towards this years target of a further £5,000 on the rolling total.
With a fantastic DJ line, all giving their services free of charge, this will be a landmark event and one not to be missed. With the Northern floor downstairs featuring a mixed bag of Northern Classic, current dance floor favourites, premium rarities and a smattering of 70s Sounds.
Upstairs 70s & 80s, Modern Soul Classics, Crossover Sounds

Pats son Michael, Pat, Rob Wicks and Pats wife Lynne 
Photo Credit: Ian Bower Images
DJs for the event are Pat Brady, Rob Wicks, Eddie Wainright, Malc Burton, Mally Rob Wigley, Martyn Ward, Paul Atkinson, Sammy Seaman, Paul Weaver & Diane Layton The event runs from 2 pm until 9.30 pm Admission is just £7.00 on the door
The day features special Food and Drinks promotions Mark the Day in your diary NOW !
Rob Wigley

 
By Rob Wigley in Event News ·

Sharon Jones with E L Fields Gospel Wonders - Preview

Sharon Jones with E.L. Fields Gospel Wonders "Heaven Bound" / "Key To The Kingdom" Preview
Daptone Records presents the very first recording by Sharon Jones! Written and sung by Miss Jones, Heaven Bound is a soulful slice of 70's era gospel-funk. In addition, the 45 comes in a picture frame style sleeve with easel-back, which boasts a two-sided print of Sharon's High School photo, backed with a group shot of the Gospel Wonders and released on our reissue imprint, EVER-SOUL Records. A must have!
Available at your local record store on Record Store Day - April 22nd, 2017. Visit www.recordstoreday.com for more info.
 
By Mike in News Archives ·

More More More Soul Source

Just a quick highlight of changes to the top structure of Soul Source.
After the recent upgrade we are now going through a bit of a spring reorg, which means that we now have 5 top level sections, as you can guess the main top ones are News/Articles, Forums, Event Guide and Gallery.
These are now joined by a 'MORE' section which is made up of all the other Soul Source  features, currently 6 features which include the likes of the video feature, soul directory, soul map and more
More detailed info on each feature can be read on the welcome page here
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/more/
Plus all the 5 sections along with their own features can now be found via the top menu on desktop site or the hamburger menu on the mobile/tablet site, see below for the eyes on view
Desktop Top Menu - More Section 
 
Location of Hamburger Menu on Mobile/Tablets (hit for more menu)

 
 
once sorted have a go at this...
 
 
By Mike in News Archives ·

R.I.P Steve Aldo

Saddened to hear of the passing of Edward Bedford (AKA Steve Aldo).
The '60s singer from Liverpool was Merseybeat's own black R&B/soul guy and had a cracking voice.


By Simsy in News Archives ·

House of Broken Hearts by E. Mark Windle

Regarding what has been pretty much an obsession with 1960s southern soul themes since I started writing some years ago, the latest project was undertaken in an attempt to resolve one nagging omission. A fair chunk of my travels (virtual and otherwise) has been spent researching the Carolinas, Virginia, Louisiana and a wee bit of Texas, to cover beach music, soul influenced garage bands and black vocal groups for It’s Better To Cry and then Rhythm Message. But I was always conscious that one particular southern state was well overdue attention.
Among the most obvious musical centres in Tennessee would be Memphis and Nashville. These cities may be separated by a couple of hundred miles - no distance at all in US terms of course – but both have rich and intriguing musical identities; to the casual observer, for culturally contrasting reasons.
Memphis’ musical heritage is undeniable, and there is no danger of it being eroded by the passage of time. Indeed it is comforting that there is an abundance of literature celebrating all aspects of the Memphis musical tapestry whether it be Beale Street, Sun Records, Stax, Graceland and rock ‘n’ roll, blues or jazz. As a writer looking for an R&B 'angle', I guessed that Stuart Cosgrove would maybe have it covered as his next plan after Detroit ’67 (no doubt adding a political slant to previous reference works by Peter Guralnik and the like).
So then, what of Nashville? Well, much of its soul music history has until recent years been obscured by the city’s accolade as the country music centre of the universe. The Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum proudly stand testament to that. But to say that “Music City” is synonymous with country music is (technically) a contradiction. After all, the term was coined when the Fisk Jubilee Singers came to UK shores to perform their spirituals in the presence of Queen Victoria as part of their university fund raising effort. This would set the scene for future decades of race music, which would only be quashed by eventual dispersion of the local African-American community. Activities to redress the balance from the 1980s onwards include Nashville musician Fred James’ efforts to roll-call blues and soul singers to perform again and in some cases even to recommence recording careers; and a highly praised Night Train exhibition by the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, coordinated by museum editor Michael Gray. The CD spin-off from the exhibition was even a Grammy winner. And to this day, the artists from back in the day continue to sing, reminisce and be remembered by others who come to watch them perform regularly in a café off Murfreesboro Pike.
But what does 1960s Nashville have to offer specifically to soul fans from the UK and European underground scenes? Some are no doubt aware of the huge catalogue of Sound Stage 7 and related releases. Enthusiasts of a different genre have long loved the Louisiana swamp blues which found their way onto Ernie Young’s Excello. But to some younger generations or to those on the other side of the pond, Nashville soul music output sometimes appeared a little disconnected from the rest of what was going on in the music industry at the time. Was the R&B ‘thing’ in Nashville was just a bit of luck with record industry leaders finding a brief niche with the national soul explosion?
Truth is, it was there all the time. Everything just came together at the right time for soul music. As the back cover blurb of House of Broken Hearts explains:
“….In the 1960s an exciting, vibrant black music scene thrived on Jefferson Street and in surrounding neighbourhoods. Night clubs, bars and theatres provided a focal point for the development of R&B. Ingredients for success were all in place – home grown talent, venues, charismatic DJs and promoters, entrepreneurial record store owners, independent black owned labels, a radio station making hip soul music accessible to teenagers across the southern states, and TV shows which featured local R&B acts. It was even the time for white artists and musicians to experiment with black music; a crossroads where soul met country music. For a brief period at least, the future seemed bright….”
The purpose of this new book is to celebrate the individuals – not just the singers, but industry players, media drivers and record labels; bringing the spotlight once more back to this era. OK, so it’s written from a northern / rare soul enthusiast’s perspective; you’ll find the stories there of Jimmy Church, Frank Howard and the Commanders, Freddie North, Johnny Jones and the King Casuals, Joe Simon, Jackie Beavers, The Spidells and many more. But I hope you will discover more than a mere collection of biographies. It is story of dreams, exciting times, and harsh reality. Were it not for ill-planned urbanisation decisions as mentioned earlier which displaced the black community - and inevitably much of its musical culture – perhaps Nashville could have forged an R&B legacy comparable to cities of the north.
Music City is long overdue recognition for its role in popularising soul as a genre. The book cements part of this history with some thorough research and a whole lot of help from those veterans who still keep the flame alive. If you’re passing through Nashville, be sure to call by Carol Anne’s Cafe.
House of Broken Hearts is a 180 page paperback with over 100 colour images (label scans, photographs and memorabilia, many of which are made publicly available for the first time). Cover design by Jason Thornton, of Philly Sound fame. Pre-order available now until publication date 1 April 2017. RRP £19.99. Pre-order price £17.99 (10% discount from RRP). All orders will be dispatched on or just before publication.
Blurb and ordering details here...

https://a-nickel-and-a-nail.myshopify.com/collections/books/products/ssss

 

 
 
By Windlesoul in News Archives ·

Soul Map Gets Events - Site News

Recent improvements to the Soul Maps feature means that can now 'announce' the addition of all soul source events to the soul map
If a event is posted into the Event Guide and a location given then it will be added 30 days before the event to the soul map feature automatically as per below

Ok the obvious feature is you can now visually check out the events in your area and so on.
But thats just the basics. you can expect more with this feature in the near future
Top tips
Before browsing events untick 'members' to see just 'the' events
Add your location to be ready for future integration
Links
Soul map
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/membermap/
 
 
By Mike in News Archives ·

Sad News - Joni Sledge of Sister Sledge has passed on

Reported in the msm and on the forums the sad news that Joni Sledge of Sister Sledge has passed on at the age of 60
Facebook message from her family
'Yesterday, numbness fell upon our family. We are saddened to inform you that our dear sister, mother, aunt and cousin, Joni passed away yesterday. Please pray for us as we weep for this loss. We do know that she is now eternally with Our Lord.
We thank you in advance for allowing us the privacy to mourn quietly as a family. We miss her and hurt for her presence, her radiance, and the sincerity with which she loved & embraced life.'
Sister Sledge -  Love Don't You Go Through No Changes On Me - Music  video
Sister Sledge On and On - 1974 Zaire Music video
 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-39246958
http://www.ebony.com/entertainment-culture/joni-sledge-died
forum thread 
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/topic/366086-sad-news-joni-sledge/
 
By Mike in News Archives ·

Charity Soul at Prestatyn Northern Soul Weekender

Charity Soul are delighted to announce that at our first appearance at the prestigious weekender, where we were met with brilliant comments and commendation about the merchandise stand and the ethos of Charity Soul's activities, it is with much appreciation to the music loving public at Prestatyn, who supported our efforts by raffle donations and purchases  of soul memorabilia,  that we able to announce that the figure raised during the weekender was:
£1884.0. 
We have still a number of possible contributions via personal memorabilia sales to people to finalise, which may bring the total to just under £2K. This is a fantastic achievement and  will help us to reach our goal of £75,000.0 in 2017
If you would like to help us in our cause to help Professor Maitland and his team at York University find a cure for Prostate Cancer then visit our web site
http://charity-soul.co.uk/
Go to Donate and do your bit................................................
Mae llawer o llawer o ddiolch (many, many thanks)
Dave 
Secretary/Administrator
Charity Soul
 
By The Happy Hooker in Event News ·

The Night Owl Take Over of Birmingham Town Hall

Town Hall is one of the city’s most renowned and prestigious music venues, and has joined forces with a relative newcomer to the soul scene which has already made its mark and been voted Best New Venue by the Birmingham Mail readers last year, The Night Owl. The two venues are working together to bring The Big Birmingham Soul Night this April.
The Night Owl is a small intimate club and after listening to feedback from some Northern Soul fans that it was not big enough for a big soul night has taken the advice and found a building and big wooden dance floor worthy of the occasion!
The event, which harks back to soul nights of the 60's and 70's, will be programmed by The Night Owl and held at Birmingham Town Hall. This beautiful listed building boasts a giant wooden floor, perfect for Northern Soul style dancing, with an elegant balcony for those who would prefer to just relax and enjoy the dancing below. There will also be a smaller second room of music, with its own bar and seating, record buying and selling and more. 
Confirmed to head up this evening is legendary DJ Colin Curtis, who began DJing in the late 1960s at the Crystal Lake Ballroom and the infamous Golden Torch in Stoke and later Blackpool Mecca. He is often cited as being one of the most important tastemakers of black music in the UK. Colin will be playing music from his Torch days, so you can expect the Northern Soul classics that Colin broke and much more, all on original vinyl. 
Also playing in the main room (original vinyl only) is veteran DJ PEP (Wigan Casino), young soul fans Josh Pye (The Soul Hole) and Sonny & Spare (The Boogaloo), Kev Richie (The Scooter Do) and Richard Priest (The Night Owl).
The second room will feature resident DJ's from The Night Owl playing 60's and 70's soul, funk, mod, ska and more.
To celebrate the first soul night of this scale in years, there will be a Northern Soul flash mob on Saturday 18th March at Grand Central Station, to join the fun email mazzy@nightowlbirmingham.com
 

By Maryam Snape in Event News ·

Trailer - Detroit '67 film - 12th and Clairmount

Detroit Free Press website is running a news item of an upcoming new documentary about Detroit's summer of 1967
The film is due to make its world premiere at the Freep Film Festival on 30th March 2017
'12th and Clairmount' uses home movie footage from Detroit residents and examines the cause and aftermath of that infamous Detroit summer 50 years ago.
Drawing from more than 400 reels of donated home movies from the era, the documentary is being produced by the Free Press in collaboration with Bridge Magazine and WXYZ-TV (Channel 7) and a group of metro Detroit cultural institutions, led by the Detroit Institute of Arts.
The new trailer and the full in depth news article can be watched/read via the link below
 
http://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/movies/2017/02/13/detroit-riot-documentary-12th-clairmount-freep-film-festival/97743702/
 
By Mike in News Archives ·

Northern Soul and Age in 2017 - Carry On Regardless?

Spring 2017 Points Of View
A new month under way, just seeing the back of winter off, there's a spring both in the air and in the step, so let's have a go at this...
Spring 2017 Points Of View -  a new series set up to get some discussion going on concerning some interesting/relevant 2017 soul related topics.
Start things off...
Northern soul and age in 2017... carry on regardless ? 
Well it could be argued that if you ever need an example of an 'elephant in the room" topic then this one could be it
Here we are in the year 2017 and time is marching on everywhere you look. Soul wise in the uk we have live artists performing in their 80s, some djs not that far off, collectors with money to spare (funded by pensions etc) fueling the never ending chase for rare records, events being tweaked to reflect increasing ages, seaside soul shows taking over the WW2 sing along slots and so on, all under the banner of 'northern soul'
Should this be a concern? Should we all carry on regardless? Should things be more defined?
I can see points for and against for some of the many aspects of any discussion, such as the 'old as you feel' view or the 'dead mans shoes' take for example
But more importantly what do you out there reckon on it all ?
Northern soul and age in 2017... Carry on regardless? 
 
 
 
By Mike in Articles ·

Roy Roberts Experience LP/CD

Critics and concertgoers love his live performances and call him a living blues legend. Record collectors of soul and funk 45s consider many of his early recordings on wax as a “must have”, some even as “holy grails”. No matter what Roy Roberts means to you, an album which collects his sought after 45rpm single tracks was long overdue.

Roy Roberts became hooked on music while growing up in a small town in Tennessee, listening to blues and R&B on radio stations WLAC out of Nashville. When he turned 18, he moved to Greensboro, North Carolina to live with an uncle. Roy sharpened his skills while playing in makeshift bands until he landed a job with local hero Guitar Kimbers’ Untouchables. Before long, Roy was backing up major artists who came through town. One of those artists, Solomon Burke, took young Roy under his wing after letting him sit in as a bass player during a local gig. He was soon handling the guitar chores behind the future soul legend on tour. Roberts subsequently picked up touring gigs with such luminaries as Eddie Floyd, “Little” Stevie Wonder, and Otis Redding, while fronting his own band, The Roy Roberts Experience, on the regional club scene and South-eastern beach town circuit.

Roy began to cut records in the mid-sixties, staying mostly behind the scenes as a session man. The tragic death of Otis Redding inspired him to step up to the microphone with a song dedicated to the late crooner. The record was released on Nina Simone’s NinaAndy label and backed by an ace studio band. Roy followed this successful effort with a string of 45’s that carried him well into the seventies. During the disco years, Roy turned his talents to country music. After a brief hiatus from the music scene, Roberts got the blues fever once again in the early 1990s. Besides recording his own material Roy continues to record and produce records for his label, and tours the U.S. and Europe regularly.
Lester “Groovebug” Sterling – January 2017

Available directly from the label:
https://perfecttoyrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-roy-roberts-experience   <a data-cke-saved-href="http://perfecttoyrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-roy-roberts-experience" href="http://perfecttoyrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-roy-roberts-experience" rel="external nofollow">The Roy Roberts Experience by The Roy Roberts Experience</a>        
By pleasedtobeheard in News Archives ·

The Soulful Side of GME & Musette Records - Tramp records

The Soulful Side of GME & Musette Records - Various Artists

Tramp Records continue their fine releases with this fine comp that is available right now in 3 formats - download, vinyl and cd ( 8-page CD booklet ) - Download version free with vinyl and cd purchase.
Preview and details follow - read and listen
Juno Preview Player
    
Cd listing - see links for lp listing
1. Little Mary Staten - Steppin' Stone 02:06
2. Dede Copeland - You Gotta Give Up Some Money 01:51
3. Big Daddy Rucker - Just Do Your Thing 02:11
4. Big Daddy Rucker - Jealous Man 02:31
5. Big Daddy Rucker - The Big Daddy Shake (CD bonus track) 02:13
6. Big Daddy Rucker - Kids Together (CD bonus track) 02:34
7. Dede Copeland - The Price I Had To Pay 02:44
8. Little Mary Staten - Helpless Girl 03:13
9. Lani Groves - Sweet Sixteen 02:31
10. Arlene Williams - Duck All Over Town Pt.1 02:41
11. Arlene Williams - Duck All Over Town Pt.2 02:27
12. Big Daddy Rucker - She's Alright 02:26
13. Garnett Scott & Lani Groves - Sunset Strip 01:46
14. Lenni Groves - You're Nobody Til Somebody Loves You 02:12
15. Lenni Groves - I Feel Pretty (CD bonus track) 02:50
16. Big Daddy Rucker - Christmas In The Ghetto 02:36
Company blurb
Much interest domestically and abroad has been generated over the years about an indie soul label in San Diego, CA called Musette Records, whose short life span (1965-1968) only produced less than 20 singles, and no full albums. More than 40 years later, Musette would achieve the collectible status among record buyers of northern soul, who recognize and appreciate the R&B grooves that pulsated on these now extremely rare singles.
credits

released March 3, 2017
https://tramprecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-soulful-side-of-gme-musette-records-2

 

 
By Mike in News Archives ·

The Ringleaders Baby What Has Happened To Our Love Alternate Take b/w All Of My Life Now Available

Just as I was calming down from the release of Otis Clay my buzzer went to my apartment and I am pleased to say The Ringleaders - Baby, What Has Happened To Our Love (Alternate take) b/w All Of My Life aka Sweet Little Girl is now at Bicknell Towers, both sides sound stunning being taken from the original M-Pac masters, All Of My Life sounds the very best it's ever sounded since it was first discovered and played by Mr Dave Thorley back in the early 80's.
My heart sank a little when I first opened one of the 50 count boxes to check the record, on the top side the label specs must have been very slightly too small as when the records were dinked USA style the word 'Happened' is partly missing, now I looked at the options and after playing both sides the quality totally over shadows the minor label error, this is partly due to the dinking process as if we had gone for small centre hole it wold have been fine, I have spoken with HQ in the States and the pressing plant to adjust future label artwork specs to avoid this happening again (see label pictures and it really is a minor issue)
DEMO COPIES £23.00 ALL IN UK MAIL AND £25.00 EUROPE AND REST OF THE WORLD - ISSUE COPIES £15.00 ALL IN UK MAIL AND £17.00 EUROPE AND REST OF THE WORLD, PAY PAL AS FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO AVOID FEES, INCLUDE ADDRESS WITH PAY PAL PAYMENT PLEASE, PAY PAL IS bicknellmark@aol.com PLEASE ALLOW A FEW DAYS FOR DESPATCH WHILE ALL ORDERS ARE PROCESSED.
OTIS CLAY - I GOT PROBLEMS B/W THANK YOU LOVE SELLING LIKE HOT CAKES, LIMITED NUMBER OF DEMOS LEFT, SAME PRICES AND POSTAGE AS ABOVE.
Mark Bicknell.




By Mark Bicknell in News Archives ·

Comp - Win Manhattan Soul 3 Kent CD

The weekends on us so how about a Soul Source competition to gte things going
Here you go...
Win a preview copy of this fine recent Kent Records release - Manhattan Soul 3
Released just over a month this comp featuring the Scepter/Wand and Musicor/Dynamo labels is indeed a worthy prize
Will run the comp  friday to friday, all you have to do to enter is simply using the soul source 'reputation' system just 'up' this article using the green up arrow below, seen?
Come next Friday a winner will be drawn out of the usual soul source hat and a copy will be on their doormat asp
Clip and words follow below
don't forget to enter - just look down and right - then click the up arrow (members only)

Over the years, our privileged position of accessing the labels’ tapes has enabled us to make many previously unissued recordings available. This CD alone features an unheard Chips Moman song from Helen Henry, the Shirelles’ take on Luther Dixon’s superb ‘Two Stupid Feet’, songwriter Van McCoy’s own interpretation of the Shirelles’ ‘What’s The Matter Baby’ and an R&B group sound from the Tabs. Earlier vault discoveries from Junior Lewis and Big Maybelle are given their first CD...
...Kent’s ninth various artists CD of Scepter/Wand and Musicor/Dynamo recordings and the musical standard remains as high as ever – a testimony to the great talent the companies employed
from @ady croasdell release notes at http://www.acerecords.co.uk/manhattan-soul-volume-3
 
News Item can be viewed here
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/articles/news-soul/manhattan-soul-3-kent-records/
 
By Mike in News Archives ·

Three previously unissued finds from Secret Stash from The Sharpees

I have had these on ice for a few weeks as I am waiting on the new mixes to arrive, I have two previously unissued tracks and one amazing alternate take of their classic record, firstly a version of the Padded Cell Toddlin' Town release 'Mr Misery' which is incredible Northern Soul, secondly a version of Tyrone (The Wonder Boy) (Davis) Four Brothers release' Good Company' which gives 'The Wonder Boy' version a run for it's money and last but not least an alternate take with heavy horns on it of 'Tired Of Being Lonely' which is simply staggering, there is certainly a release here and I will be submitting it for clearance as soon as I hear the final mixes and decide which two to go with a nice dilemma to have. 
The Ringleaders - Baby What Has Happened To Our Love (Alternate Take) b/w All Of My Life aka Sweet Little Girl is due to be pressed on March 3rd so add a few days for cooling, packing and shipping to me the record should be ready mid march, I have a limited number of Demos available to pre reserve available so be quick, to pre reserve PM her or email bicknellmark@aol.com
OTIS CLAY - I GOT PROBLEMS B/W THANK YOU LOVE - NOW AVAILABLE LIMITED NUMBER OF DEMOS LEFT @ £20.00 EACH PLUS POSTAGE £3.00 UK MAIL OR £5.00 EUROPE REST OF THE WORLD OR ISSUE COPY @ £12.00 PLUS POSTAGE £3.00 UK MAIL OR £5.00 REST OF THE WORLD. PAY PAL AS FAMILY AND FREINDS TO AVOID FEES, INCLUDE ADDRESS WITH PAYMENT PLEASE, PAY PAL bicknellmark@aol.com







By Mark Bicknell in News Archives ·

In the Midnight Hour: The Life & Soul of Wilson Pickett

Out last month 'In The Midnight Hour The Life & Soul of Wilson Pickett ' has been receiving good reviews from a variety of sources. It's written by Tony Fletcher,  published by Oxford University Press and is now available via the usual supects via hardcover and kindle editions.

Details and live preview follow below...
 
Reviews

Fletcher's account of this fractious and extraordinary man is enthralling and rigorously researched ... captivating book. (Mark Ellen, The Sunday Times)
a captivating account of the wild, pugnacious and swaggering soul singer Wilson Pickett. (Must Reads, The Sunday Times)
Fletcher's analysis and descriptions of Pickett's music are enthralling ... he does what any good music biographer should, and sends the reader back to the records. (Monkey Picks)

About the Author
 
By Mike in News Archives ·

Pied Piper Finale - Kent Records - Now Out!

The release day of this the third and final volume of this series of Pied Piper material which has to be one of the most anticipated releases of 2017 has arrived
Straight on to the details and preview clips...
Juno Records Player


Preview Release notes
Although this is our final volume of Pied Piper material, it is almost certainly not the end of the history of this short-lived but influential company. It features more exciting tape finds, and there is even a little-known Pied Piper record from King Louie’s Court. No doubt more tapes and acetates will emerge over time, and if so we’ll endeavour to include them on appropriate future collections.
The story of the Joe Douglas and Yvonne Baker Philly productions has yet to be fully revealed; if only some more witnesses would come forward. Our alternate version of Douglas’ ‘Crazy Things’ remains a mystery. Jack Ashford can’t remember who is singing on this original take but he is certain he only ever cut it on one artist; the backing track may have been recycled without his knowledge for the Douglas 45.
Likewise, the story behind Rose Batiste’s ‘This Heart Is Lonely’ is still shrouded in the mists of uncertainty. Here we feature the sumptuous backing track to the vocal we released on our first Pied Piper collection. We have kept some of the girly vocals from Telma Hopkins and Joyce Vincent to differentiate it from the plain instrumental backing track issued two years later as ‘Bari Track’,
full release notes by @ady croasdell can be viewed here
http://www.acerecords.co.uk/pied-piper-finale
 
Track Listing:
1. Bari Track - Inst
 2. Ease My Mind - Lorraine Chandler
 3. You Can't Bypass Love - The Hesitations
 4. American Dollar (Alt) - Willie Kendrick
 5. No Baby - The Metros
 6. I'd Like To Know - Inst
 7. I'm With You - September Jones
 8. Crazy Things (Alt) - Joe Douglas
 9. I Like Your Style - Freddy Butler
 10. You'll Never Know - The Hesitations
 11. We Go Together (Rap Intro) - The Cavaliers
 12. Sweetest One - The Metros
 13. I Can't Change - Yvonne Baker
 14. Gambler's Blues - Nancy Wilcox
 15. She Don't Want You (Alt) - Lorraine Chandler
 16. Watch Yourself (She's Fooling You) (Alt) - Willie Kendrick
 17. Deserted - Freddy Butler
 18. It's Better - Reggie Alexander
 19. Soul Superman - The Hesitations
 20. What Can I Do - Inst
 21. It Takes Two - Four Sonics
 22. Toy Boy - King Louie's Court
 23. That Girl Of Mine - The Persians
 24. Love Will Find A Way - Inst

By Mike in News Archives ·

EBay High Flyers - Most Valued Soul Records - Feb 2017

Time for a overdue look at some of the most recent ebay high finishers...
Ebays latest big northern soul record auctions as at February 2017 
 Soul Record Auctions - Recent Completed Auctions [Sorted By Value]
    
Joseph Webster Mighty Chevelles My Love Is So Strong .. $9390.00  Ended 25 Jan  
    
Magnetics Lady In Green Heart You Re Made Of Stone .. $6655.00  Ended 23 Jan  
    
70s Soul Hamilton Movement She S Gone Look-Out Hear $4805.00  Ended 01 Jan  
    
70s Soul - Faye Hill - Gonna Get Even - Blue Dolphin - .. $4494.00  Ended 22 Jan  
    
Tomangoe S I Really Love You Washpan Original Detroit .. $4175.25  Ended 29 Nov  
    
Norma Jenkins The Dolls The Airplane Song Maltes.. $3427.77  Ended 16 Feb  
    
Rarity 60 S Soul Brothers Inc Salem 500 Tear Dro.. $3137.00  Ended 09 Jan  
    
Ricardo Marrero The Group Sealed Lp A Taste Super-Rar.. $3051.00  Ended 30 Dec  
    
N O W Neoterics Of Wisdom Special Modern Soul Boogie.. $2978.00  Ended 25 Jan  
    
Hopkins Bros Shake Cheri Your Kiss Of Fire Magnetik .. $2789.00  Ended 18 Dec  
    
Power Of Attorney Changing Man Funk Soul Spiritual Br.. $2627.77  Ended 10 Feb  
    
Two Sisters From Bagdad La Vice Co S Orig Private Fun.. $2618.00  Ended 26 Jan  
    
Doc Peabody Here Without You Both Sides Ohio Mode.. $2563.50  Ended 13 Dec  
    
The Yum Yums Gonna Be A Big Thing Looky Mega Promo Vg $2500.00  Ended 03 Dec  
    
Kenyatta Kick It Off Movin Music Ultra 70s Soul Funk.. $2500.00  Ended 25 Jan  
    
Hear Super Yum Yums Abc 10697 Gonna Be A Big Thing Or.. $2482.89  Ended 22 Jan  
    
Larry Clinton Shes Wanted Acetate Holy Grail 1 Sided .. $2385.61  Ended 22 Jan  
    
Notations Trying My Best To Find Her Ultra Tad Mp3 $2312.00  Ended 25 Jan  
    
Modern Soul Boogie - Ritz Band - I Should Have Known - .. $2247.00  Ended 23 Jan  
    
Matt Lucas Baby You Better Go Go Original 45 $2247.00  Ended 01 Feb  
    
Detroit Sounds Of Friction - I M Leaving You Stop .. $2247.00  Ended 05 Feb  
    
Traditions On Fire My Heart Artco 102 1st Press Nea.. $2237.77  Ended 01 Feb  
    
Don Varner Tear Stained Face Listen $2176.00  Ended 04 Dec  
    
Kings Of Soul-Is Your Love For Me-Down To Earth 78-Ultr.. $2136.00  Ended 02 Feb  
    
Soul Superiors Ft Sherman Willis-Your Love Is Super Go.. $2122.00  Ended 04 Dec  
    
I J Harris All Ready To Go Ultra 70s Soul Funk Cash Mp3 $2112.00  Ended 25 Jan  
    
Extremely De-Lites On Cuppy - Lover Tell Me Why $2062.00  Ended 11 Jan  
    
Notations Now I Know Ultra Sweet Soul Cash Mp3 $2050.00  Ended 25 Jan  
    
Bob Ohiri His Uhuru Sounds- Uhuru Aiye Ashiko Raw Po.. $2026.00  Ended 05 Feb  
    
Sjob Movement- Friendship Train Nemi Afro Psych Soul F.. $2025.00  Ended 05 Feb  
    
Frankie Beverly The Butlers Very Because Of My Heart $2000.00  Ended 07 Jan  
    
Crossover Soul - Just Us - We Ve Got A Good Thing Going.. $1977.00  Ended 19 Feb  
    
- Grey Imprint - Do You Get The Message - Clear Hill.. $1927.00  Ended 12 Dec  
    
Jessie Jesse James - Are You Gonna Leave Me Someone T.. $1910.55  Ended 28 Jan  
    
Segun Bucknor Heavy Nigeria Afro Funk Afro Beat Thr.. $1905.00  Ended 13 Dec  
    
70s Soul Funk 7 Miles Per Hour Band Latin Freak Music C.. $1895.00  Ended 27 Nov  
    
70s Soul Mixed Feelings Sha-La-La United Hear $1891.60  Ended 05 Feb  
    
Tomorrows People Open Soul Mega Private Soul Funk Origi.. $1812.87  Ended 28 Nov  
    
Funk Black Truth Band Butter Nut Black Truth Hear $1805.00  Ended 28 Nov  
    
Notations Gonna Get Ready Trying My Best Tad Chicago .. $1802.00  Ended 18 Dec  
    
The Nice Sensation- Have A Nice Sensation Jmc Afro Boo.. $1778.00  Ended 29 Jan  
    
Crossover Soul Funk Experience Unlimited You Got To Tel.. $1775.00  Ended 01 Jan  
    
Soulettes Bring Your Fine Self Home Scope Orig He.. $1742.00  Ended 19 Jan  
    
Servicemen Are You Angry Need A Helping Hand Li.. $1725.00  Ended 06 Dec  
    
Jimmy Mack My World Is On Fire Palmer Nm Promo Hear $1724.00  Ended 19 Feb  
    
Hyperions Why Wanna Treat Me Like You Do Chattahooche.. $1706.23  Ended 29 Jan  
    
Larry Wright Sweet Sweet Kisses A-Go-Go Label Vg $1691.66  Ended 31 Jan  
    
Normandies Really Really Loved Love Fades Away .. $1647.00  Ended 06 Dec  
    
The Topics-Have Your Fun On Dream Northern 45-Vg Hear $1637.55  Ended 05 Feb  
    
1965 Congress Cg 255 Dj 7th Avenue Aviators Boy Next.. $1624.99  Ended 27 Dec  
    
272 Funk Fred Mark Dance With Me Omega Records Nos .. $1580.56  Ended 27 Jan  
    
Tomorrow S People-Open Soul On Stage Deep Private Funk .. $1575.08  Ended 11 Dec  
    
Hear Funk Soul Little Willie Jones - That Was My Big M.. $1525.00  Ended 28 Nov  
    
The Lovers Rpm Without A Doubt One Way To Love Frantic .. $1525.00  Ended 07 Jan  
    
- Candi Staton - Now You Ve Got The Upper Hand - Unit.. $1516.00  Ended 23 Jan  
    
Moonrakers Band Nemi Afro Space Funk Soul Seminal Band.. $1481.00  Ended 19 Feb  
    
Holy Grail Acetate The Exceptions - Baby You Know .. $1424.99  Ended 17 Jan  
    
T M G S - What Can I Do The Hatch On Soul Shake Swe.. $1410.00  Ended 11 Dec  
    
True Image Keep Me Dancing Modern Soul Disco Willkerr.. $1401.76  Ended 26 Jan  
    
Modern Soul Funk Fabulous Play Mates Ain T Gonna Be No .. $1400.00  Ended 01 Jan  
    
Funk Ray Frazier Shades Of Madness I Who Have Nothing.. $1388.00  Ended 02 Jan  
    
Montclairs Hey You Don T Fight It Arch Hear $1371.00  Ended 20 Feb  
    
Funk Crossover - L T Soulful Dynamics - Everybody Ne.. $1350.00  Ended 11 Dec  
    
Sam Ward Sister Lee Groove City Hear $1330.00  Ended 21 Feb  
    
Rotations Put A Dime On D-9 Listen $1324.50  Ended 27 Dec  
    
Paul Winley Creations I Wanna Talk To You Listen $1324.00  Ended 08 Dec  
    
Black Magic Strong Message Brainwash Bet It S A Hit I.. $1312.05  Ended 18 Dec  
    
Funk - Bobby Williams His Mar Kings - All The Time - .. $1293.58  Ended 11 Dec  
    
Northern Sweet Soul Charles E Smith Come See Me Prev.. $1282.57  Ended 20 Feb  
    
The Tempos I Ll Never Forget Diamond Jim 8792 Promo Hear $1275.00  Ended 05 Dec  
    
Gentlemen Four You Can T Keep A Good Man Down Wand Hear $1275.00  Ended 29 Jan  
    
Modern Soul Boogie Curtis Dondi Magic From Your Love .. $1256.00  Ended 27 Nov  
    
The Moments Baby I Want You Pray For Me Hog $1255.00  Ended 02 Feb  
    
- Tony Galla - In Love - Swan - Vg Mp3 $1225.00  Ended 12 Dec  
    
Modern Soul Sweet James Epps Love At First Sight Motorp.. $1225.00  Ended 01 Jan  
    
Crossover Funk Sweet Soul - Young Mods - Who You Going .. $1225.00  Ended 22 Jan  
    
Waricka You Touch My Soul - Invaders 70 S Reggae R.. $1225.00  Ended 05 Feb  
    
Gloria The T-Aira S-Running Out Of Time I M Satisfie.. $1224.00  Ended 08 Jan  
    
-- Betti Lou Bobby Adams -- Dr Truelove $1202.15  Ended 29 Jan  
    
The Syndicate Nashville Aint All Country Promo Soul F.. $1188.00  Ended 08 Jan  
    
Little Richie - Just Another Heartache I Wish I Was A.. $1147.00  Ended 18 Feb  
    
Funk Deep Soul Double O Demingos The Crawl Split Hear $1136.11  Ended 03 Jan  
    
Temptones Girl I Love You Good Bye Artic Promo Hear.. $1136.00  Ended 29 Nov  
    
Orlando Julius Ashiko Love Peace Happiness Afro F.. $1136.00  Ended 05 Dec  
    
Spyder Turner I M Alive With A Lovin Feeling Mgm O.. $1136.00  Ended 15 Jan  
    
Unknown Curiosity Put It Back Unreleased A-1 Aceta.. $1136.00  Ended 26 Jan  
    
Northern R B Soul Brooks Bros Lookin For A Woman Tay .. $1136.00  Ended 29 Jan  
    
Stewart Ames Angelina Oh Angelina J W Hear $1136.00  Ended 30 Jan  
    
Monique-If You Love Me Never Let Me Go On Maurci North.. $1136.00  Ended 05 Feb  
    
Funk Dynamic Corvettes Keep Off The Grass Ru-Jac Nm Hear $1135.00  Ended 02 Jan  
    
Motherfox-Hot Shot Fallen Into Love On Shabang Modern.. $1132.78  Ended 08 Jan  
    
- Four Voices - Your Love Is Getting Stronger - Voice.. $1131.14  Ended 04 Dec  
    
Martha Star Detroit Grail Thelma Lbl 112 Love Is The .. $1126.99  Ended 27 Nov  
    
Ivorys Please Stay Despenza Hear $1125.00  Ended 18 Dec  
    
Jock Mitchell Not A Chance In A Million Orig Usa 45 $1117.43  Ended 16 Dec  
    
Otis Lee Hard Row To Hoe They Say I M A Fool Quaint H.. $1100.00  Ended 05 Jan  
    
Hear Mp3 Funk Boogie Soul Haywood Knight Bab Sugar Pa.. $1098.00  Ended 22 Jan  
    
Detroit Soul R B Mah S Mike Hanks Unknown - The All St.. $1092.00  Ended 21 Feb  
    
Cautions Watch Your Step Is It Right Listen $1091.66  Ended 03 Dec  
    
By The Sequins Hear Clip $1091.01  Ended 21 Feb  
Dreams and then some yep?
By Mike in News Archives ·

Save the Ritz

Apparently the Ritz Hotel are taking legal action to prevent the Ritz Ballroom at Brighouse using the name Ritz.
How crazy is that.
This is Ginger Taylor's residency and one of the UK's premier Northern Soul Venues.
Research the internet for BBC, London Standard and Telegraph and Argus etc News.
Come on everyone
This can't be allowed to happen!!!!
By Mod66 in Event News ·

Pratt & Moody - Lost Lost Lost - Timmion New Release

If the recent  Bobby Oroza 45 outing hit your buttons in a certain way then stand by for some more of the same. Timmion latest outing on Stylart features a down tempo release from duo Pratt and Moody titled' Lost Lost Lost', think all need to say is here's the clip and the words, listen and read...
 
Company Blurb
 
The third outing on the Timmion sublabel Stylart presents two musical heavyweights from up north. Pratt & Moody are Tuomo Prättälä and Markus Nordenstreng, neither of which are strangers to singing, songwriting or playing instruments in jazz, soul or rock circles in Finland.
On Lost Lost Lost Pratt is heard on vocals and Moody on guitar. Recently they have performed under the contemporary americana duo Tuomo & Markus, but now it's time to hear their take on old school soul balladry. It's not reaching too far from home since Tuomo has worked on soul and r&b as a solo artist for 10 years already, dating back to his debut single Don't Take It Too Hard from 2007. Markus has also three solo albums under his belt and has also collaborated with artists and groups such as Kris Kristoffersson, Wayne Kramer, Levon Helm and Wilco.
Backed by the Stylart house band Cold Diamond & Mink Lost Lost Lost takes the listener to the soundscapes of classic late 60's West Coast soul. It's not a song of many words, but once the mood pulls you in, you'll be locked for a while, and asking for a second helping. This one is a firme rola for sure.
https://www.kudosrecords.co.uk/release/tr711/pratt-moody-lost-lost-lost-feat-cold-diamond-mink.html

By Mike in News Archives ·

Twisted Wheel II: Brazennose & Whitworth Street 1963-1971 Out Now

Details of a new vinyl lp from Outta Sight Records, titled Twisted Wheel II: Brazennose & Whitworth Street 1963-1971 

Out now and it shows available at £14.25 wait for the blurb...
Company Blurb
TWISTED WHEEL II I Dig Your Act
OSVLP011
From its opening in 1963 until its final emotive all-nighter, starring US soul legend Edwin Starr in January 1971, the Twisted Wheel played host to almost every major British R&B act and the very best that the U.S.A. had to offer. Steeped in black American music it is no surprise that it became the crucible of NORTHERN SOUL setting the template for all-night gatherings across the north of England.
Pictured to the left of our cover - sporting his trademark turban - is Screaming Jay Hawkins arriving at London airport with his wife Ginny for his debut visit to the U.K. on 26th January, 1965. There to meet and greet Hawkins was resident Twisted Wheel DJ Roger Eagle, a huge fan of the charismatic performer. Hawkins’ million-selling, “I Put A Spell On You” (side 1, track 8), had been recorded almost a decade earlier and released on the iconic Chicago based OKeh Records, a label very much on Eagle’s radar for its slue of cult Blues and R&B artists.
Also featured on the cover, bottom right, is the California soul duo Bob & Earl who appeared at the Whitworth Street Wheel in May of ’69 performing their original hit “Harlem Shuffle” (side 2, track 7). Earl (Nelson) also appears here as Jackie Lee with his 1965 hit “The Duck” (side 1, track 2).

Side 1
1.    The O'Jays - "I Dig Your Act" (2:09)
2.    Jackie Lee - "The Duck" (2:21)
3.    Roscoe Robinson - "That's Enough" (2:49)
4.    Betty Everett - "I've Got A Claim On You" (2:28)
5.    The Jaynettes - "Sally Go Round The Roses" (3:13)
6.    Chris Kenner - "Land Of 1000 Dances" (2:49)
7.    The Delco's - "Arabia" (2:23)
8.    Screamin' Jay Hawkins - "I Put A Spell On You" (2:29)
Side 2
1.    Ronnie Milsap - "Ain't No Soul (Left In These Old Shoes)" (1:54)
2.    Candy & The Kisses - "The 81" (2:32)
3.    The Alan Bown Set - "Gonna Fix You Good (Everytime You're Bad)" (2:31)
4.    The Ferris Wheel - "Number One Guy" (1:58)
5.    Chuck Jackson - "These Chains Of Love (Are Breaking Me Down)" (2:25)
6.    The Blendells - "Dance With Me" (2:25)
7.    Bob & Earl - "Harlem Shuffle" (2:51)
8.    Arthur Alexander - "Anna (Go To Him)" (2:51)

By Mike in News Archives ·

Motown Related Auction 22 and 23 Feb 2017 (including the Andantes)

This week sees some motown related items up for grabs in a record auction being held by The Salesroom dot com.
Advance notice of this auction was posted in the forums by member @keithhughes a couple of weeks ago and then suggested as a news article by @Andy Rix.
So if you like your motown then this auction being held on the 22 and 23 Feb may just be of some interest to you!
Check the following link out for further details...
https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/special-auction-services/catalogue-id-srspe10190/search-filter?pagesize=240&page=12
By Mike in News Archives ·

Otis Clay I Got Problems One-Derful/Secret Stash Now Available

Otis Clay - I Got Problems b/w Thank You Love - One-derful/Secret Stash now available, £12.00 plus postage £3.00 UK first class sign for and £5.00 Europe and rest of the world, pay pal as family and friends to avoid fees, please include full name and address with all payments please as I can't chase people for addresses, pay pal is bicknellmark@aol.com - due to the large number of pre reserved orders please allow 5 to 7 days for delivery as I like to process and send orders out in bulk.
We have changed the title very slightly to 'I Got Problems' from 'I Got A Problem'as the actual title on the master tape box and studio log notes was 'I Got Problems' my mistake this, a minor change really the record looks and sounds fantastic, PM here to order or email bicknellmark@aol.com please don't forget to include name and address with payment.
please note all Demos are pre sold out so Issues only available, please state if you have pre reserved a copy so I can tick off the pre reserve list.
 
Mark Bicknell.
 

By Mark Bicknell in News Archives ·

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