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Jazzman records have just been in touch with Soul Source, passing on news that they now have available a new line of Record Boxes for sale exclusive to their website.
The blurb follows below and have to say at first glance that they do look like a must have for serious record types. The boxes are available in a variety of sizes (60 -120) and colours, check out the link at the bottom of this piece for the full details.

Introducing our own range of brand new 45 cases, in equal measure stylish and functional, solving the age-old problem of storing, transporting & displaying your precious 45s once and for all.
Custom made in limited numbers and modelled on the timeless mid-century design aesthetic of original 1950s and 60s 45 cases from the USA, these iconic record boxes don't just look fantastic, they have been built to last for many years to come.
Ugly, bulky industrial flight cases they are not. No cheap plastic or flimsy cardboard either! These are the ultimate wooden cases for all serious 7" record collectors.

Available now via Jazzman Records website http://www.jazzmanrecords.co.uk/accessories

By Mike in News Archives · December 8, 20168 yr

Pama International and Record Kicks
Word that Record Kicks have signed the renowned UK’s Dub-Fuelled RockSteady-Soul band Pama International and the release of their first single “Heatwave”, which is available now in all digital stores and in limited edition 45” vinyl come 20 January 2017.

After 7 years Pama International return not only with a new line up but also a new album and a new single release. The album is titled “Love & Austerity” and is lined up for a spring 2017 release via the Record Kicks label.

The single is taken from the album and the a side is their take of the Martha Reeves & The Vandella’s motown classic “Heatwave” which has featured already in various dj playlists. Flipped with 'Skies Are Blue' now available digital wise, with the vinyl 45 now available to pre-order and due to be released Jan

Pre-ordering does opens up various options, 150 limited clear vinyl presses and so on, follow the link below for all details of these offers.
&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;a data-cke-saved-href="http://pamainternational.bandcamp.com/album/heatwave-skies-are-blue" href="http://pamainternational.bandcamp.com/album/heatwave-skies-are-blue"&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;Heatwave / Skies Are Blue by Pama International&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/a&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;

Blurb:
In their first 10 years Pama Int’l recorded 9 albums, 3 BBC Radio 1 Maida Vale sessions, won the Rebel playlist on BBC 6, and became the first new act to sign to Trojan Records in 30 years. Their collective nature saw them work with members of The Specials, Madness, Steel Pulse, Style Council, Galliano, Kasabian, Billy Bragg and Jamaican legends, Derrick Morgan, Dawn Penn, Dennis Alcapone and Rico Rodriguez to name a few; constantly touring with, among others, Toots & The Maytals, Jimmy Cliff, Prince Buster and Mick Jones (The Clash).
The new Pama International line-up is built around the founder/keyboard player Sean Flowerdew together with guitarist Lenny Bignell, and it stars the beautiful lead vocal harmonies of Jewels Vass (Mad Professor - Zion Train) and Anna Uhuru, drummer extraordinaire Bullit (The Wailing Souls - Lee Perry - Max Romeo) and, from Pama International’s original days, Gary Alesbrook (Kasabian) on trumpet.
To support the release of their ‘Love & Austerity’ album the band will kick off 2017 as part of the official Trojan Records UK club tour and 6 dates with the reformed Dead 60s.
https://pamainternational.bandcamp.com/album/heatwave-skies-are-blue

By Mike in News Archives · December 6, 20168 yr

Press Release: Energy MC2   “If You Break It/Other Side Of The Mirror”   SJ536
Release Date: Monday December 12th 2016
‘Energy MC2 began as an energetic bunch of 10 and 11 year old neighborhood kids, who initially formed a band under the name of ‘Congressional Funk’ while still attending elementary school. The founding members were Vincent Bonham, Opelton Parker (the brother of Ray Parker Jr), brothers Ufuomo and Eric Wallace, with the later addition of Fred Gordon. Within months of their formation they began entering and winning local talent shows, in between performances at local churches and backyard parties. A little over a year later, they initially became the backing band for local recording artists Mad Dog & The Pups going on to feature on their earliest Magic City releases “Hep Squeeze” (MC-007) (which they provided the horn section on) and the follow up release “Funky Monkey” (MC-009).

A name change to ‘The Soulful Hounds’ followed which they are credited as on the instrumental flipside of Mad Dog & The Pups vocal version of “Why Did You Leave Me Girl” Magic City (MC-012). The age of band members now ranged from 11 to 13 year old, and featured the four founding members with the addition of Leslie Bass, (Fred Gordon by then having left the group). Between recording sessions they continued playing their own stage shows mainly covering hit songs of the day. During one particular performance, Barrett Strong and Norman Whitfield made an approach to Mad Dog & The Pups and The Soulful Hounds with an invitation to join Motown. Unfortunately, the kids were already under contract to Magic City and label owners Ernest and Barbara Burt was not about to let one of their acts go to a rival label. (See the Magic City concert ticket below although the group are advertised as ‘The Soulful Hounds’).

After leaving Magic City, the band went through a several changes in both name and personnel and became one of the biggest bands on the local Detroit music scene. At this point the band hired a bass player Ben "Rat Bass" Adkins, who brought with him the name of his former band, ‘Energy’. Then by borrowing Albert Einstein’s formula for special relativity (E=MC2) which they added to their inherited name ‘Energy’ in doing so they were able distinguish themselves from Adkins former band. Energy MC2 also from time to time featured three female members Marlene Rice, Gwen Laster and Patricia King who played violin, viola, xylophone and bells. These girls would often provide background vocals when required. They were primarily recruited to add a string section to the band and became affectionately known as the MC3 Orchestra.

Ben Adkins later left the band, going on to play with Creative Source, Lonnie Smith and The Jackson’s (he, being Jermaine Jackson's replacement). ENERGY MC2 soon after began to seriously record original material which included the previously unissued 70’s dance track “If You Break It”. The group line up on “If You Break It” included Vincent Bonham, Ufuoma Akil-Wallace, Arnell Carmichael, Ernestro Wilson, Opelton Parker, Gordon Carlton, Eric Walace, Leon Lopez, Marvin Carlton and Marlene Rice. While an earlier session had too yielded two further unissued tracks firstly the flipside of the featured 45 single “Other Side Of The Mirror” which featured the same line up of musicians as “If You Break It” but with the addition of a second female vocalist Gwen Laster. While the second song “Juliane” a beautiful mellifluous ballad featured Arnell Carmichael, Vincent Bonham, Ufuomo Akill- Wallace, Eric Wallace and Gordon and Marvin Carlton on it’s recording. (“Juliane” can be found on the recently released “We Got A Sweet Thing Going On” Volume 2 SJCD 5011 compilation album).

Following a later move to Atlanta GA, Energy MC2 signed on with The Greer Agency which represented, The Commodores, Brass Construction, Mother's Finest, New Birth, Brick, Little Richard etc. This association led the band to perform it's own brand of Pop, R&B, Funk and Jazz throughout the South states, from Arkansas to the Carolinas. The band later took a road trip to LA to be produced by Ray Parker, Jr. This collaboration would later lead to Vince Bonham and Arnell Carmichael leaving Energy MC2 to join Ray Parker Jr in forming the band ‘Raydio’. With Arnell’s brother Darren London Carmichael too later joining ‘Raydio’. Ray Parker had learn’t his trade as a session guitarist featuring on several of HDH’s Invictus and Hotwax sessions. Later as a part of Barry White’s Love Unlimited Orchestra, before hitting pay dirt as Ray Parker & Raydio and his solo hit “Ghostbusters” the theme song from the movie of the same name.
Ufouma Wallace went on to play with artists such as The 4 Tops, The Temptations and Michael Henderson. Eric Wallace and Ernestro Andre' Wilson also played with Michael Henderson's touring band. Eric Wallace played and recorded with Stevie Wonder. Ernestro also played with the Franklin sisters Areatha and Carolyn, as well as Cheryl Lynn and Betty LaVette, amongst others. Members Gordon Carlton, twin brothers Jimmy and Jerome Ali, cousin Kenny Colton and Ernestro Wilson became the band for ‘Parlet’ (part of the P-Funk  family) helping George Clinton land the Mothership!

SJ536 - Energy MC2 - Promo.mp3
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Words by: David Welding & Vincent Bonham.
Photograph courtesy of:   Ufuoma Akil-Walace
Acknowledgements to: Vincent Bonham, Ufuoma Akil-Wallace, Arnell Carmichael, Dwayne “Loc” Lomax and ye olde soul detective Dave Thorley.

By Chalky in News Archives · December 3, 20168 yr

Passed up to Soul Source by a member, word about a news article currently being run via the North East Uk based The Chronicle Newspaper website http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk that may be of interest.
The article is all about a collection of 4000+ northern 45s up for auction via North Shields auctioneers Featonby’s on December 5 2016.
The member has been informed on whose collection it may be but as the details are not definite and information is hard to find via the websites this does needs confirming before publishing.
Information such as auction details does seem a bit scarce on it all, so a good dig may be needed, but anyway here's the links
News Article on The Chronicle Live website
'A huge archive of Northern soul records amassed by a Tyneside devotee is to be auctioned amid international interest
The collector has been described as a legend in his field and would fly to the United States to find records and then have them shipped back to this country,” said auctioneer Darren...'
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/tyneside-auctioneer-set-sell-4000-12240079
Featbys Auction Website
http://www.featonbys.co.uk/

By Mike in News Archives · December 2, 20168 yr

The current forum topic called Stax Dancers reminded me that had once 'ocr' scanned the sleeve notes of my copy of this old 70s lp comp titles Stax Northern Disco Sounds. While the cover has to be one of the worse northern comp covers around, the actual sleeve notes written back then by @Ian Dewhirst may now make interesting reading as they do provide a snapshot in time of attitudes and such and as have not seen them in easy to read text format thought they may be worth a pass on...
I did buy this lp back when it was released in 1975 and it was quite a memorable purchase. Memorable as it turned out to be one of the lps that did open/expand my ears/taste quite a bit. At the time of purchase I was just a young 14 year scally type who thought he knew everything, when I got my hands on this lp some of the tracks didn't really hit it off with me on first play, stuff like Little Sonny, Rance Allen etc was quite far out (in its literal meaning) to kids like me at the time. But slowly over time with repeat plays those tracks slowly drew me in deeper and deeper.
Anyway what does make the sleeve notes interesting reading is not so much the track reviews but rather the opening and closing paragraphs written by Ian d. This was the 'soul' narrative that was being said and pushed out at the time and being taken in by kids like myself. Though given the title of the comp and the cover picture the 'right on-ees' in the notes does make you smile now. No matter, here's the notes in easy to read text format...

Cover (the worse northern soul ever comp cover ?)
At a time when the words 'Northern Soul' have become a rather hackneyed cliche of describing basic, brash, fast, dance music, it is a refreshing change to suddenly find an L.P. dedicated to the real thing! As various new records run up the charts under the guise of 'Northern Soul' one wonders exactly how long it will be before the record buying public will realise that they have been brainwashed into buying sub-standard product. For the people who look no further than the top thirty for their tastes in fast-beat soul, this album is not for you. For the people who are willing to discover authentic Soul with that Northern beat and for the legion of fans of Northern music who are already aware of the treasures around this is the real McCoy!
Having said that, what better record to kick off with than the immaculate 'At Last'. Right from the first two beats the Temprees superb harmonies compliment the brisk backing and give the classic song a brilliant re-working. This record established itself as one of the biggest records in the North and quite rightly so! Possibly the most commercially successful record on this album is 'Happy'. Of course the title epitomises what the record is all about and William Bell's bouncy vocals belt along and carry lyrics which make everybody wonder why they've ever worried. A record which should be played everytime you're feeling low! Instrumental time and here we go with Little Sonny's re-working of Ramsey Lewis 'Wade in the Water'. A Northern favourite at the best of times, and Little Sonny's version adds a new dimension to this classic dancer.

The normally deep Soul and Funky Johnnie Taylor hits a solid Northern groove with Wylie and Hestors 'Friday Night'. Johnnie rips his soul out on this gutsy song .... and what a beat! A real 100% true Northern dancer which always packs the dance floors. The Gospel Veteran, Rance Allen turns up with a Northern goody and a high wailing rendition of 'There's Gonna be a Showdown'. Once again another gutsy item which belts along with Rances' voice hitting almost impossible notes. Of course Rances' roots show through this one right from the Gospel harmonies to the clanking piano in the background but this shows yet another branch of Northern Soul which the media continues to ignore.

Hitting back with the happy Northern sounds are Mel and Tim with Philip Mitchell's 'Free for All'. A fabulous intro immediately starts the record and then Mel and Tims sweet-soul voices carry the joyful singalong lyrics. As with the Temprees record, once again,.a brilliant arrangement and a credit to all involved. Annette Thomas, who still remains relatively unknown delivers a modern but unmistakably Northern sound with 'You need a friend like mine' This is one which gathered many plays. when first issued and is just the sort of record which will probably spring up in a year or two, and have people•kicking themselves for not getting to it first!

The Staple Singers although not associated with Northern Soul somehow hit the groove with 'Oh la de da'. Yet again another happy beater (and why not) with Mavis, Pop and Co. yelling the title backed by a frenetic beat. Not a record for devout intellectuals but who the hell actually thinks on the dance floor! A record to shed inhibitions to. Little Milton leaves the monologues behind and comes up with a relatively little known Northern dancer entitled 'Bet you I Win'. As always that typical Stax sound in evidence and Little Milton gets in perfect voice for this strutting item.

Old Northern favorite Major Lance adds to his list of classics with 'That's the Story of my Life'. Perhaps not as well known as his other items but a completely captivating slab of Soul with the Major's smoothly shrill voice fighting against a perfect dance beat. As with the other records mentioned this side must be in line for some future plays.

Here we go again with stalwart Jimmy Hughes who brings us perhaps his best known dancer, 'Chains of Love'. This has always been a much loved side in the North and it fully deserves its unbending popularity from those who dig real Soul. And now what a classic, we have Jones and Bloomburg's invigorating version of the 'Right Track'. The song, which has now joined the ranks as one of the handful of true Northern Soul anthems is beautifully handled by J. and B. with that ever important beat very much in evidence. Finally Margie Joseph. Once again, not a Northern heroine but Margie teams up with 'Medicine Bend' and wraps her delicious vocals around the lyrics and creates a nice danceable little item.
And so there we are! Perhaps not a collection of sides which are all well known or even commercially viable but I do promise you that every cut is SOUL!, and that is a word which several parties do not seem bothered about. Look at the charts today. How many Soul records are there in the top thirty? 4? 6? 8?. But listen again are they not simply pop records sung by black people? When was the last time you saw a black singer really belting his heart out? Listen to the Staple Singers, Rance Allen and Johnnie Taylor tracks! When was the last time you heard a Soul record in the charts without computerised string sections and faultless harmonies? Listen to the Jimmy Hughes, Major Lance, William Bell and Mel and Tim tracks, and you'll realise what is missing in today's music! Hence for those of you who are already acquainted with these songs you'll already know what a gas this album is. For those of you who have just turned on to these records Congratulations you've got SOUL!

D. J. FRANK (Ian Dewhirst)
Cleethorpes All Nighter
Lincolnshire Soul Club
Samantha's Sheffield All Nighter
Leeds Central
Creative concept: Dave Godin
italic emphasis added by site
Tracklist
1–The Temprees - At Last
2–William BellHappy
3–Little Sonny - Wade In Water
4–Johnnie Taylor - Friday Night
5–Rance Allen - There's Gonna Be A Showdown
6–Mel & Tim - Free For All

1–Annette May Thomas -You Need A Friend Like Mine
2–The Staple Singers - Oh La Da Da
3–Little Milton - Bet You I Win
4–Major Lance - That's The Story Of My Life
5–Jimmy Hughes - Chains Of Love
6–Jones & Blumenberg - The Right Track
7–Margie Joseph - Medicine Bend
Credits
Compiled By – Dave Godin
Sleeve Notes – D.J. Frank (Ian Dewhurst)
Notes
Sleeve Notes
D.J. Frank AKA Ian Dewhirst
Cleethorpes All Nighter
Lincolnshire Soul Club
Samantha's Sheffield Allnighter
Leeds Central

By Mike in Articles · December 1, 20168 yr

A new month almost and so here's the what Ace Records has out this month shout..




En Anglais . . . Et En Americain
Pop
Sylvie Vartan
CD £11.50
The queen of French pop’s best English-language recordings from New York, Nashville and London, 1962-1968. Featuring several unissued tracks as well as an exclusive interview with Sylvie herself.



Chartbusters USA - Special Country Edition
Country
Various Artists (Chartbusters)
CD £11.50
Two dozen top-tier mid-to-late 60s country hits that crossed over to the Hot 100.




Rhythm On The Radio - Oval Records Singles 1974-1987
Pop
Various Artists (DJs)
CD £11.50
Founded in Clapham by Charlie Gillett and Gordon Nelki, Oval Records released a great range of music over its 30-year existence. From swamp pop to new wave to Afrobeat to house, here are 22 gems.



Precious - The Anthology 1963-72
60s Soul
Linda Jones
CD £12.92
The first and only career anthology of Soul’s most beloved female vocalists.

Full info via http://acerecords.co.uk/

By Mike in News Archives · November 30, 20168 yr

I will be getting the test pressings through in the next few days of the next Secret Stash 45 release Otis Clay -' I Got A Problem' B/W 'Thank You Love' two previously un-issued One-derful recordings, the top side has been championed by Sean Hampsey, Mark Houghton, Richard Searling has given it some airtime on his radio show and myself out and about and the reaction has been instant, it's a mid tempo dream of a track and hooks you in after one play it's that good, the flip ain't too shabby either Otis Clay is on top form on both of these sides, an awesome talent simply a pure voice that is up there with the all time top soul singers, all being well we will have a Christmas release on our hands, you can pre reserve Issue copies (no payment required until release) all Demos are pre sold out I'm afraid, to pre reserve PM here or email bicknellmark@aol.com Issue copies are £12.00 each plus £3.00 UK postage and £5.00 Europe.
We have some fine releases to follow in the new year, I have recently found two stunning group tracks by The Pagents -' I Wanna Know' and a down tempo winner by them 'Wont Come Back' which will I'm sure hit the spot, also I'm hoping to do some CD projects digging a little deeper into the vaults of One-derful records and sister labels

By Mark Bicknell in News Archives · November 24, 20168 yr

More very sad news ..
Raynoma Gordy Singleton passed on 11 November aged 79.
I had the pleasure of meeting her in Los Angeles many years ago and she was beautiful. funny, full of stories and full of mischief. The day spent with her, Eddie Singleton and Barbara Randolph is one I will never forget.
We all talked about Motown, Detroit .. and of course Shrine Records.
I wrote about her in the sleeve notes for the first Shrine CD which can be viewed via Soul Source
She will be sadly missed by so many
R.I.P Miss Ray
You were one of a kind
Andy

added by site

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Raynoma-Singleton&lc=2240&pid=182595545&mid=7165318#
In Memory of
Raynoma Gordy Singleton
March 8, 1937 - November 11, 2016

Scans - Miss Ray connected label scans added 23 Nov 2016

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By Andy Rix in News Archives · November 21, 20168 yr

Two senses information on a recent Kent Records soul release...

Rozetta JOHNSON A Woman's Way: The Complete Rozetta Johnson 1963-1975
Kent CDKEND 456
Released: 28 Oct 16
Release notes preview from Ace Records website (link to read the full version follows below)
Rozetta JOHNSON A Woman's Way: The Complete Rozetta Johnson 1963-1975
The 60s and 70s recordings of a supremely talented southern soul singer.
Birmingham, Alabama singer Roszetta Johnson created marvellous southern soul, particularly when collaborating with songwriter Sam Dees, also from that city. (Note the spelling of her name; her records were usually issued as by Rozetta or occasionally Rosetta.) This CD features all her known recordings from the 60s and 70s; only some much later CD tracks are...
...Roszetta’s songs are as popular as ever among the cognoscenti. Finally her complete soul era recordings are available on one disc....
Juno Records Preview Player

Youtube Music Video Trailer

Album track listing
1.   "I've Come Too Far With You (To Turn Back Now)"
2.   "Mama Was A Bad Seed"
3.   "You Better Keep What You Got"
4.   "I Can Feel My Love Comin' Down"
5.   "For That Man Of Mine"
6.   "It's Nice To Know"
7.   "That Hurts"
8.   Rosetta Johnson & The Organettes - "Willow Weep For Me"
9.   Rosetta Johnson & The Organettes - "I Understand My Man"
10.   "Mine Was Real"
11.   "A Woman's Way"
12.   "Who Are You Gonna Love (Your Woman Or Your Wife)"
13.   "Holding The Losing Hand"
14.   "Chained & Bound"
15.   "Can't You Just See Me"
16.   "To Love Somebody"
17.   "Personal Woman"
18.   "(I Like Making That) Early Morning Love"
19.   "It's Been So Nice"
20.   "How Can You Lose Something You Never Had"
21.   "I Can Feel My Love Comin' Down"
22.   "I've Come Too Far With You (To Turn Back Now)"
more info including the full release notes by @ady croasdell via Ace Records

http://acerecords.co.uk/a-womans-way-the-complete-1961-1975

By Mike in News Archives · November 21, 20168 yr

Very sad news just breaking...
Soul singer Sharon Jones has sadly passed away at the age of 60. Sharon died on Friday (November 18) after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
From Daptone records
We are deeply saddened to announce that Sharon Jones has passed away after a heroic battle against pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by her loved ones, including the Dap-Kings.
Thank you for your prayers and thoughts during this difficult time.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the following organizations:
The Lustgarten Foundation
James Brown Family Foundation
Little Kids Rock
Additional memorial details will follow soon
above from the Daptone records site http://daptonerecords.com/

thanks to member @philb for passing on this sad news in the forums

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By Mike in News Archives · November 19, 20168 yr

It has taken a long time for the news to reach me but I felt it wholly appropriate to pass on the news that Linda Tate died in July 2015 at the age of 72.
Linda was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and lived most of her life in Metuchen. Linda was an international relations coordinator for Merck and Company for 33 years before her retirement.
Linda is known to us through her recordings at Shrine Records, as Linda & The Vistas, and Assault Records where she fronted the Pretenders.
Despite trying to locate Linda for years I never quite got there ... but thankfully she did learn of the admiration we had for her via the studio engineer, Jim, who was present for the sessions that produced the Shrine 45 and the unreleased version of 'Believe Me' which were both cut at Herb Abramson's A-1 studio in New York.
Jim and I touched base a number of years ago and shared stories ... as often happens such connections slip away but in those intervening years he 'found' Linda and passed on what I had told him. I'm saddened I never got to tell her myself but I'm pleased to know that she did find out about the impact of her recordings on our shores.
In the sleeve notes for the second Shrine CD I wrote .....
SHRINE 100   LINDA & THE VISTAS - BAD APPLE / SHE WENT AWAY
Linda Tate heralded from Rochelle, New Jersey, was half-Indian and according to Eddie Singleton, had "a voice like a bird". She had met Eddie whilst going out with Billy Brown, a future member of The Moments, who knew Eddie from their home-town of Asbury Park. Her first recording, ‘Believe me’ / ‘It's not my will’ (Assault 1879), was written, produced and arranged by Eddie and credited to Linda & The Pretenders. Eddie believed that Linda had the talent required to make it big, so never wanting to miss a beat, he had taken her into the studio to cut her next single. The top side which was co-written by Harry Bass, was a bouncy girl group item which belonged to another era; sounding totally out of place as a Shrine 45. The flip was the tender, yet mournful, ballad, which provided such a perfect showcase for Linda's unique voice. The song had been inspired by the assassination of John F. Kennedy of whom Eddie was a great admirer. Sitting at his piano he composed the lyric "He went away and left me crying, He went away and left me blue"; the song, when finished, became 'She Went Away'. The plan to release the new recordings as a follow-up to the Assault single were shelved, as the deal fell through, but Eddie, believing the song to be worthy of release, decided to save it for a rainy day. When Shrine opened for business Eddie wanted to get some product out immediately and it seemed only fitting, given the circumstances of the song's inspiration, that it should become the first release on the label. After all, its very name reflected Eddie's admiration for the murdered President: literally a shrine to the memory of JFK. The single was pressed in early 1965 at the Custom Matrix plant on Long Island and it received some airplay, selling a few copies locally, but more importantly it served as an announcement that Shrine had arrived.
The late Harry Bass also commented that Linda had a voice like a "rare beautiful bird" and said, when hearing 'Believe Me' for the first time since being in the studio when the recording took place, "Andy you  may recall that this is the group that performed the "Boy from New York City" (The Ad Libs) on stage, on the road, when the original group disintegrated right after recording that song. They worked the Apollo in NY and the Howard Theater in Washington. They may have even gotten to London. If you can match a film clip with that act you'll see Linda". I’ve never seen a film clip so have never been able to check that out.
Linda married Alex ‘Sonny’ Campbell, the bass singer in the Vistas, who died in 1973. She never remarried.
Linda told Jim ““I have 2 sons and 5 grandchildren.  It's funny how my "grands" are all instrumentally inclined. I had only run into two of the "Pretenders" several years ago - that is when we were called the Pretenders - there have been many groups by that name since.  As far as I know all of the Pretenders, with the exception of Leonard Mallory, have since died - two from the effects of Agent Orange.  As for the Vistas, I don't know what happened to the other two. My sister has a copy of my original recording of Believe Me - which she will not let me pry out of her hands. I have another copy stashed somewhere.  I can't believe it is selling in rare recordings for such a high price - awesome - I would never sell mine - it is part of my life.
Facing the Vistas photo to your left was my husband, Alex, they called him Sonny. Also shown are "Tenor" and I think James - what a pity - can't quite remember the names as I've had no contact since '64.  All three were not a part of the original Pretenders group since that group began a few years earlier.
The original Believe Me was sung by the Pretenders (Leonard Mallory, Donald Jones, Neil Stateman and Terry ?)  Terry died immediately after completing his Vietnam tour of duty. Donald died of Agent Orange some years back.  Neil is deceased too.”
As I said more than a year has passed since Linda died but I thought people would want to know
Andy

site note
this article was originally posted in the forums (link below) and has just been added to the features section

orig forum post https://www.soul-source.co.uk/topic/360922-linda-tate-rip/

By Andy Rix in Articles · November 17, 20168 yr

Scepter Wand Forever! by Stephen Guarnori
Now available.
Tracing the history of Scepter Records and its subsidiary labels. The story details the growth of Scepter in the 1960s in New York with signings like Dionne Warwick and B J Thomas and a host of others, through the early days of disco music in the 1970s, and to the company's eventual demise in 1976. This book features the stories of the artists, and the people involved in the company.
Scepters success with acts like The Shirelles, Dionne Warwick, B J Thomas, B T Express, The Kingsmen, The Guess Who etc. and others was mirrored by many more non sellers and flops. This book explores both the hits and the misses, the labels that were distributed by Scepter, the artists, and the company’s story. Including comments from many of the people involved with the label over its existence. Loads on the soul side of things, as you'd expect!
502 PP A4 size, with plenty of illustrations / label scans etc. the book weights in at over 1.6kg (without packaging). Cost £30 + Postage.
PM for ordering details. @Steve G

By Steve G in News Archives · November 15, 20168 yr

Launched this weekend HITSVILLE The Birth Of Tamla Motown by Keith Rylatt
Here's the company blurb
Keith Rylatt’s Hitsville! The Birth of Tamla Motown is the debut title from our new publishing arm. This fascinating story of the Tamla Motown Appreciation Society’s pivotal role in establishing the Motown Sound in Britain is lavishly illustrated over 192 pages with unique photos and rare memorabilia. A carrier bag of photos and mementoes from the early 60s was the starting point for this in-depth history of the birth of Tamla Motown. Hidden away for nearly fifty years, they belonged to Clive Stone, who with fellow R&B fan Dave Godin, set out to bring the Sound of Motown to the attention of Britain’s teenagers. Encouraged by Motown’s Berry Gordy, Dave ran the influential Tamla Motown Appreciation Society from his suburban Kent bedroom, organising informal meet-and-greets with the stars for members, and keeping them up-to-date on Motown news. Keith Rylatt chronicles the story from Stevie Wonder’s fleeting visit in 1963 through to the Four Tops’ sell-out show at London’s Saville Theatre three years later – credited as being the point when the Motown Sound finally entered Britain’s pop mainstream. Beautifully presented in full colour, the book includes previously unpublished photographs taken by Clive Stone and other TMAS members, rare memorabilia and many pages from the society’s highly collectable magazine Hitsville USA.
May have read the pre-advance news earlier this year https://www.soul-source.co.uk/articles/news-soul/hitsville-the-birth-of-tamla-motown-r3403/ Well the book was launched this weekend and is now available for purchase via quality music book sellers
An ongoing Photography Exhibition is being held at the at the North Mill Belper (Continuing until Saturday 26th November) and a similar motown related one is being held in December at the Horse Hospital London
For more information visit the news section at http://www.house-of-soul.co.uk/

By Mike in News Archives · November 14, 20168 yr

A Monday morning indulgence! Like me you may have come across the page/site the bitter and sweet dot com a few times on your travels, if you haven't, then read on . The page is basically a mix of all sorts of soul related text though the main meat is the background info on this great too good to be a classic track by The Bitter & The Sweet ‎– I Wont Have Any Babies For You
Here's a clip of the info, link follows
The Bitter and The Sweet hails from Detroit’s North End Northern High School, and Detroit’s Mumford High. It features Adrienne Bolden Jordan, Katherine Hamilton, Victor Williams, Kenny Jackson & Baraka LeRoi Coleman Jordan. The lyrics is written by Floyd Johnson , melody by The Bitter & The Sweet, produced by Floyd Johnson, and musically arranged by Motown Record’s Funk Brother lead Guitarist Robert White.
Robert White is the creator and performer of one of the most recognizable opening guitar licks in Soul, R&B, and Rock music. The opening guitar intro riff on The Temptation’s song "My Girl'' that flows and threads its way throughout the song.
more background via
http://www.thebitterandthesweet.com/
and of course the main reason for posting a excuse to play/hear the track itself...
Monday morning indulgence

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By Mike in News Archives · November 14, 20168 yr

Just released by Numero Group, a new vinyl lp/mp3 release titled Shanghai'd Soul: Episode 4 with the focus being sample/inspiration source
Blurb and previews follow below
Everybody's still talking about the good ol' days! A rough and rugged collection of ol' dirty classics that have inspired swarms of killer beats. A head nod to the sounds of Shaolin, the thirteen chambers of Shanghai'd Soul have moved lyrical chefs and production geniuses alike to compose some of their most ominous hip-hop. Gods and Earths alike will appreciate the raw funk and smoother-than-a-Lexus soul that come together like Voltron on this special compilation.
As sampled by Phantogram, Common, Kanye West, Talib Kweli, Kendrick Lamar, Wale, Vince Staples, Meek Mill, Ghostface Killah, Kid Cudi, RJD2, Curren$y, Pretty Lights, Jurassic 5, Big Grams, and Run The Jewels
Shanghai'd Soul: Episode 4 - Numero Group seen at £15.99
Format: LP
Cat: NBR 007LP
Released: 11 Nov 16
Genre: Soul
Preview Via Juno Records

Tracks
A side
1. Them Two - Am I A Good Man
2. Lynn Williams - Don’t Be Surprised
3. Johnson, Hawkins, Tatum & Durr - You Can’t Blame Me
4. Family Connection - This Time
5. Mitch Mitchell-Gene King - Never Walk Out On You
6. Renaldo Domino - Nevermore
B side
1. Voices Of Conquest O - Yes My Lord
2. T.L. Barrett & The Youth For - Christ Choir Like A Ship
3. Trevor Dandy - Is There Any Love
4. Father’s Children - Dirt And Grime
5. Skip Mahoaney & The Casuals - I Need Your Love
6. Majestic Arrows - Ladies And Wonderful Girls
7. Wee - Aeroplane

By Mike in News Archives · November 12, 20168 yr

Recently stumbled across this festival due to a Stuart Cosgrove appearance just being added to the Event Guide
As sure that this music industry festival may be of some interest to quite a few Soul Source readers, have added below a brief outline word and website link

'Louder Than Words' is the music industry related literary festival taking place 11-13 November 2016, Manchester, UK.
More info on the Festival via the website
http://louderthanwordsfest.com/category/news/
Can find more info on the Stuart Cosgrove talk via the event guide
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/calendar/event/47371-stuart-cosgrove-manchester/
Programme
https://issuu.com/cr38t1v3typ3/docs/2016_louder_festival_catalogue

By Mike in News Archives · November 11, 20168 yr

Soul Up North.. Issue 92 out now... £3 each..

OPENING PAGE : CONTENTS – EDITORIAL & INFO
GOOD TOONS & GREAT GROOVES
Dave Halsall
TRACK LISTING FOR COLLECTORS CD
John Ascione
FUNK IN YO’ FACE – MASS PRODUCTION
Howard Priestly
MR B (BEARSOUL’S B-SIDES)
Chris Morgan
THE LARRY BANKS & THE SERVICEMEN STORY
Karl ‘Chalky’ White
THE LADIES CHOICE
Julie Molloy
BETTY BOO: SPELLBOUND
Dave Welding
THOSE LITTLE SILVER DISCS Howard E
RAMONA COLLINS John Smith
STEVE’S SOULFUL SEVENTIES SPINS aka PLUMB’S PEACHES INCORPORATING COSBY’S CHESTNUTS!
Steve Plumb & Bob Cosby
SOUL UP NORTH COMPETITION
Win a Charly/Soul Club ‘TEST PRESS’ album
THE RICHARD CAITON STORY
Dave & Val Box
HITTING THE DECKS
Wayne Hudson
NORTHERN SOUL STORIES - “LONG AFTER TONIGHT IS ALL OVER”
Robert ‘Swish’ Patrick
MARVALOUS MUSICAL MEMORIES – ‘STRAIGHT OUT OF COMPTON’ (part two) – The LENA CALHOUN interview
Marva Holiday
COLLECTING BRITISH
Lord Snooty & His Gang
LOOKING INTO YOUR SOUL
Chris Turnbull
SOUL IN A DIGITAL AGE
John Farrar
HOT OF THE VINYL PRESS
HFE
FEET TO THE BEAT – VENUE REPORTS
SOUL UP STATES – CONFESSIONS OF A VINYL JUNKIE (Pt 12) SoulmanJan
VINYL PRESS ADDITIONS – THE LP’S
HFE
And finally…DEEP SOUL CORNER
Mike Finbow

@little-stevie email stevecato64@yahoo.co.uk for copies... Back issues available also.... payment via paypal

By Little-stevie in News Archives · November 10, 20168 yr

Details of a new comp just released from Charly Records 'Club Soul' department titled... 'Northern Soul Weekender: The Original Sound Of Northern Soul'
This comp is almost very much as you would expect given the title and the sub-title - 'Russ Winstanley presents the Ultimate Weekender' and of course its out just in time for the Xmas shoppers!
The Track listing follow below, its available now via vinyl, mp3 and and cd format
Preview from Juno Records Player

Tracklist

1.   Sidney Barnes - "I Hurt On The Other Side"
2.   The Ad Libs - "You'll Always Be In Style"
3.   The Mayfield Singers - "Don't Start None"
4.   Willie Parker - "I've Got To Fight It"
5.   The Sharpees - "Take Me To Your Leader"
6.   Charles Lamont - "I've Got To Keep Movin'"
7.   Big Daddy Rogers - "I'm A Big Man"
8.   Ann Sexton - "I Still Love You"
9.   Joe Tex - "Under Your Powerful Love"
10.   Loleatta Holloway - "Mother Of Shame"
11.   The Ohio Players - "Love Slipped Through My Fingers"
12.   Sir Joe - "Nobody Beats My Love"
13.   Sam Dees - "Lonely For You Baby"
14.   Ruby Andrews - "Just Loving You"
15.   Rita & The Tiaras - "Gone With The Wind Is My Love"
16.   The Valentines - "Breakaway"
17.   Big John Hamilton - "Go Ahead On"
18.   Little Richie - "Just Another Heartache"
19.   Pat Brown - "The Good Got To Suffer For The Bad"
20.   Jerry Williams - "If You Ask Me (Because I Love You)"
21.   P.P Arnold - "Everything's Gonna Be Alright"
22.   Marion Sodd - "Permanent Vacation"
23.   Joseph Moore - "I Still Can't Get You"
24.   Ellie Greenwich - "Baby"
25.   The Ringleaders - "Baby, What Has Happened To Our Love"
26.   Donna King - "Take Me Home"
27.   Ruby Winters - "Better"

By Mike in News Archives · November 10, 20168 yr

A great new album release from Lee Fields and the Expressions through Big Crown Records
Here's a clip of the Record Label blurb, full details via the link that follows the below
'There are a few terms that get thrown around loosely, two of which are legend and retro-soul. One of these fits Lee Fields hand and glove, one of these doesn’t fit at all. Very few people in music have both earned the status of legendary and continue to solidify it. 50 years in the game and only getting better, gaining more fans, and evolving his sound on each album, Lee is in fact a Living Legend. This brings us to the misuse of the term “retro-soul” when talking about Mr. Fields. You don’t have to look far to find a younger generation emulating the essence and styles of an era the’ve only experienced through music and movies. It seems unfair to tag Lee with a term that implies imitation when he is part of the generation that actually defined the genre. Plain and simple, this is not that. “Special Night” is a masterclass in soul music past and present.'

The album appears to have been let out format wise in a staggered sort of way, the vinyl Lp is out now, the mp3s are out now, deezer etc again available now, but the cd below is not due out till 14 Nov 2016, however there is a double cd out as well with instrumental versions on the second cd
Here's the meat...
Preview via Juno Records Player

Cd Track listing
1.Special Night (5:52)
2.I'm Coming Home (3:12)
3.Work To Do (3:46)
4.Never Be Another You (4:22)
5.Lover Man (3:12)
6.Make The World (3:40)
7.Let Him In (3:45)
8.How I Like It (2:54)
9.Where Is The Love (3:40)
10.Precious Love (4:37)
Current Single

Title Track and Recent 45

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Read more at the official Big Crown Records Album Page
https://bigcrownrecords.com/store/lee-fields-the-expressions-special-night/

Tour Dates (check before making plans)
UPCOMING EVENTS
November 11: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Austin, TX
November 12: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Dallas, TX
November 22: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Tokyo, Japan
November 30: Lee Fields & The Expressions – San Diego, CA
December 1: Lee Fields & The Expressions – LA Record Release Party – Los Angeles, CA
December 2: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Pomona, CA
December 3: Lee Fields & The Expressions – San Francisco, CA
December 5: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Portland, OR
December 6: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Seattle, WA
December 7: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Vancouver, BC
January 7: Lee Fields & The Expressions W/ Lady Wray, Paul & The Tall Trees – NYC Record Release Party – New York, NY
January 12: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Dublin, Ireland
January 13: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Manchester, UK
January 14: Lee Fields & The Expressions – London, UK
January 16: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Zurich, Switzerland
January 17: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Vienna, Austria
January 19: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Munich, Germany
January 20: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Amsterdam, Netherlands
January 21: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Antwerp, Belgium
January 23: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Dusseldorf, Germany
January 24: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Berlin, Germany
January 25: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Hamburg, Germany
Above from the Artist Info Page - Link below

https://bigcrownrecords.com/artists/lee-fields-the-expressions/

By Mike in News Archives · November 9, 20168 yr

On TV this Friday 11 November 2016 BBC FOUR has the first showing of Roots, Reggae, Rebellion documentary lined up for 22:00hrs
'In the 1970s, Jamaica came alive to the sounds of roots reggae. British rapper, poet and political commentator Akala tells the story of this golden period in the island's musical history, a time when a small group of musicians took songs of Rastafari, revolution and hope to the international stage...'
BBC 4 Roots, Reggae, Rebellion Youtube Music Trailer

BBC Roots, Reggae, Rebellion clip

In this documentary, Akala sets out to find out more about the music that has had such an impact on his life. He begins by exploring the music's origins in Jamaica where it offered hope to ordinary people at a time when poverty, political violence and turmoil were ravaging the island.
BBC Roots, Reggae, Rebellion Page - click

Black and British
The doc is part of the BBC Season Black and British
Black and British is a season of programming celebrating the achievements of black people in the UK and exploring the rich culture and history of black Britain.
Running throughout November 2016, with programming across BBC television, radio and online, the Black and British season showcases bold, vibrant and provocative stories, overturning preconceptions and challenging prejudices. The season will also cast a fresh light on our history, examining the contribution and impact of black people in the UK, as well as exploring just what it means to be black and British today. Join in the conversation using the hashtag #BlackandBritish.
Full details on this season can be found here
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/pxVr6vWtglcQz0v1DsfMl1/about-the-season
and a list of all the tv shows part of this season are listed here
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0499smp/members/all

bbc

By Mike in News Archives · November 9, 20168 yr

A heavy Monday morning here and so to keep with the mood here's a heavy article highlight...

While doing some research recently I stumbled across the below on Google Books. It's a Google Books preview of a book titled 'The Place of Music' that was written by Andrew Leyshon, David Matless, George Revill and was published by Guilford Press back in 1998.

The book at first look is quite serious content wise with opening statements such as 'Music is omnipresent in human society, but its language can no longer be regarded as transcendent or universal' and later 'Covering rich and varied terrain—from Victorian England, to 1960s Los Angeles, to the offices of Sony and Time-Warner and the landscapes of the American Depression—the volume addresses such topics as the evolution of musical genres, the globalization of music production and marketing, alternative and hybridized music scenes as sites of localized resistance, the nature of soundscapes, and issues of migration and national identity'
However amongst the chapters In the book, the third one in fact, there is a chapter title that did catch the eye...
This third chapter is titled 'Welcome to Dreamsville: A History and Geography of Northern Soul' and is credited to Joanne Hollows and Katie Milestone. This chapter examines fairly heavy aspects of 'northern soul' with it seems its main reference being 'Long After Tonight Is All Over' by Stuart Cosgrove. Its quite long and serious - 20 pages and three of them are listing references, and while maybe not something for a casual read it may be for some something to bookmark for later reading
The book itself is available for purchase (the details follow below), though the chapter in question is available to read online via the Google Book preview which is embedded below

The Place of Music
Andrew Leyshon, David Matless, George Revill
Guilford Press, 1998 - Social Science - 326 pages
Welcome To Dreamsville: A History and Geography of Northern Soul

By Mike in News Archives · November 7, 20168 yr

Well if you have been enjoying the recently released Soul Jazz Records 'The Lost Queen Of New Orleans' Betty Harris Album then you may be interested to hear that you can get to see the real world version soon!
As just been posted in the Soul Source Event Guide 'Live' section, a date has been announced for a live show in Manchester Uk, in a few months time!
A two birds post, first here's the album details, followed by the Manchester event details!

Betty Harris’ The Lost Queen of New Orleans Soul features all of her classic deep soul, sister funk and northern soul songs recorded in New Orleans in the 1960s - all written, produced and arranged by the legendary Allen Toussaint, and featuring the cream of New Orleans musicians and the incredible Meters.
All of these singles featured here were released on Allen Toussaint and his business partner Marshall Sehorn’s local New Orleans label Sansu, widely distributed in the southern city but in only limited quantities elsewhere. As a consequence, Betty Harris’ music failed to achieve the commercial success of other New Orleans artists such as Lee Dorsey (who she recorded with) and The Meters (who backed her). And so at the end of the decade she stopped recording, retired from the music business to raise her family in Florida.
This is no reflection of the stunning musical quality of all these songs which encompass everything from southern soul, heavy funk, deep soul ballads and northern soul. Betty Harris has been a cornerstone of Soul Jazz Records’ New Orleans Funk and New Orleans Soul compilations.
Always soulful and always funky, Betty Harris’ music contains the essence of New Orleans music. She is the Lost Soul Queen of New Orleans.
This collection is released on CD, heavyweight gatefold double LP vinyl (+ download code) and digital and comes complete with full biography, original label artwork.
To coincide with this album New Orleans legend Betty Harris will in the new year be performing two rare live UK shows at the 100 Club, London on Feb 17,2017 and Band on the Wall, Manchester on Feb 18, 2017.
Social Music Player - Deezer (login to Deezer for full effect)

Juno Records Preview Player

2×LP £17.99

CD £11.99
https://soundsoftheuniverse.com/sjr/product/the-lost-soul-queen-of-new-orleans
Track Listing:
1   There's A Break In The Road 2:51

2   12 Red Roses 2:31

3   Mean Man 2:41

4   I'm Gonna Git Ya 2:19

5   Ride Your Pony 3:11

6   Show It 3:02

7   I Don't Wanna Hear It 2:06
8   Bad Luck 2:33

9   Hook, Line 'n' Sinker 2:41

10 Lonely Hearts 2:55
11   What A Sad Feeling 2:21

12   What'd I Do Wrong 2:50

13   Trouble With My Lover 2:48

14   Sometime 2:35

15   I'm Evil Tonight 2:23

16   Nearer To You 2:55

17 All I Want Is You 2:20
Manchester Live Show Details
BETTY HARRIS - MANCHESTER - SAT 18 FEB 2017 - Band On The Wall

By Mike in News Archives · November 6, 20168 yr

Out last month from Timmion Records sub - label Stylart. Described as deep with a beat, this recent released track does have shades of the Bobby Sansom about it. Flip is a part 2 which adds something to the main version and works well
Can read and listen below
1 Bobby Oroza - This Love, Pt. 1 [Timmion]
2 Bobby Oroza - This Love, Pt. 2 [Timmion]
Timmion sub-label rolls out another deep with a beat beauty with singer Bobby Oroza. Bobby's own story in soul music is still mostly unwritten, but listening to this effort he might have something cooking.
Bobby's "This Love" is unpretentious music about love, romance and heartache, that should take your mind towards Californian sunsets and gleaming vehicles. Stylart is the new story of underground soul in Finland, and it's only getting started. Hop on for the ride.
released October 14, 2016
https://timmionrecords.bandcamp.com/album/this-love

By Mike in News Archives · November 5, 20168 yr

Donny Hathaway Live - Details of a new book by Emily J. Lordi from Bloomsbury Academic, both kindle and paperback format are now available.
The company blurb below, a preview follows
In January of 1979, the great soul artist Donny Hathaway fell fifteen stories from a window of Manhattan's Essex House Hotel in an alleged suicide. He was 33 years old and everyone he worked with called him a genius. Best known for “A Song for You,” “This Christmas,” and classic duets with Roberta Flack, Hathaway was a composer, pianist, and singer committed to exploring “music in its totality.” His velvet melisma and vibrant sincerity set him apart from other soul men of his era while influencing generations of singers and fans whose love affair with him continues to this day.
The first nonfiction book about Hathaway, Donny Hathaway Live uses original interviews, archival material, musical analysis, cultural history, and poetry to tell the story of Hathaway's life, from his beginnings as a gospel wonder child to his final years. But its focus is the brutally honest, daringly gorgeous music he created as he raced the clock of mental illness-especially in the performances captured on his 1972 album Donny Hathaway Live. That album testifies to Hathaway's uncanny ability to amplify the power and beauty of his songs in the moment of live performance. By exploring that album, we see how he generated a spiritual experience for those present at his shows, and for those with the privilege to listen in now.

Table of contents
Acknowledgments
II. Overture: Endings
III. Prelude: “A Song for You”
IV. First Movement: Beginnings
V. Second Movement: Donny Hathaway Live
VI. Third Movement: More Live
VII. Last Movement: Afterlives

- See more at: http://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/donny-hathaways-donny-hathaway-live-9781628929805/

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By Mike in News Archives · November 4, 20168 yr

Some layout improvements for the 'event list' feature in the Soul Source Event Guide

When browsing events you do have 4 options to view the events by
1. Week View - The default view - the current week ahead
2. Month View - The 'calendar' view - the current month
3. Day view - The daily view - a certain days events
4. List View - A list view - the next upcoming 100
the 'list view ' has had some layout improvements
you can now use it to get a list of all upcoming weekenders, allnighters, live events etc etc
as always a picture says it better

Now fully featured like the other 'views'- eg if you hover over an event you get all the event guide info - rsvps, map, # of comments, address etc

away you go
The Soul Source Event Guide - free and easy!

By Mike in News Archives · November 3, 20168 yr

Thank you to The Blue-in-Green Blog for permission to reproduce this article.
Nick Pride & The Pimptones formally introduced themselves through their debut album on Record Kicks in 2011, ‘Midnight Feast of Jazz’. In itself the album was an inspiring concept record: a soul band’s interpretation of jazz music – and it’s a concept that served the group well. ‘Rejuiced Phat Shake’ subsequently followed in 2014 which was the group’s first collaboration with Légère Recordings, and saw them flourish within their natural aesthetic as a soul and funk band whose music was brought to life by an array of excellent vocalists.
The Newcastle-based collective have now seized the opportunity of a third record as a chance for further reinvention... so in an extension of their excellent collaboration on ‘Rejuiced Phat Shake’ (‘Why Does My Man Got To Be So Tough’), the powerful vocal force of Beth Macari boasts the distinction of being the first vocalist to be paired with The Pimptones for a complete album.
And hopefully it’s the first of many!
Whether you’re watching the video for the album’s lead single, ‘Gotta Leave The Lady Alone’, or hearing her purely exquisite vocal on ‘Go Deep’s opening number, ‘What The Heart Wants’, you can only hope to have a lot more from Beth in the future, as well as this match-made-in-heaven musical union.
It was alluded to earlier but Nick Pride & The Pimptones never make the same album twice. They don’t need to. They’re a band brimming with creativity and confidence so while we take the time to bask in ‘Go Deep’ as a solid representation of their proficiency and skill, we can’t help but ask the question… “What will they do next time?”
IMRAN MIRZA: 'Nick Pride & The Pimptones' are amassing such a body of work now: do you still feel the pressure of releasing new material?
NICK PRIDE: I really do want to release as much material as possible, I'm a little bit addicted to it! I remember when I was first getting into music and discovering new bands. I would hear a song that I loved by a band I hadn't heard of, so I would search out which album it come from, then listen to absolutely anything else I could find by that band. It's exciting when a band has loads of weird and wonderful things for you to discover, so that's what I want the Pimptones to be like. ‘Go Deep’ is our third studio LP, but it's really our fourth album as we recorded another CD called ‘It's The Pimptones’ back in 2009 before we had a record deal. Then on top of that there is an album of remixes called ‘Remixed Feast of Jazz’ from 2012, plus last year we released an album of bootlegs and mash ups and also a 40 minute live radio session which are both on our Bandcamp page. So there is plenty of Pimptones music for people to discover.
How did you hook up with Beth Macari, and what prompted the decision to collaborate on a whole album?
Beth was one of many, many singers who guested on our previous album ‘Rejuiced Phat Shake’. We worked for a while with lots of different vocalists but with Beth it really clicked and suddenly felt like a band! So it was just a natural development for us to keep working together. Before now, the idea of not settling on a permanent singer was that I was very keen to clearly establish the identity of the band based on the sound of the whole band and the tunes we played. I wanted people to buy into where we were coming from rather than just focusing in on one aspect of it, usually the lead vocals. Now that we've done that, I felt like we were ready to settle down with a regular singer.
Can you talk a little about what went into the making of 'Go Deep'?
Each record we make is usually the opposite of the previous one. So ‘Rejuiced Phat Shake’ covered a lot of genres and had loads of guest musicians and singers. With ‘Go Deep’ I wanted to focus in on writing strong soul songs and keep it all in house. I wanted a strictly retro deep funk vibe. I actually wrote the material on this record much faster than I normally do. We recorded it really quickly too, most of it was live. I think that that sense of urgency gives the recording a lot of energy.
What made you decide on 'Go Deep' as the album's title?
I decided on the album title before I'd even written most of the songs. It's a nod to Deep Funk which was the sound I was going for, but it's also a broader point about not being superficial. As a songwriter, I wanted to think a little more deeply than I usually do. I liked the name so much that I even managed to get it into one of the lyrics: "Do these feelings go deep?" in the song ‘Don't Break Her Heart’.
But with me there is always a play on words hidden somewhere, I love that type of humour. So ‘Go deep’ is a bit of an American Football reference. It's a bad joke but it makes me happy!

Was the creative process of writing and producing different with Beth on board?
Actually the process was pretty much the same as it's always been, I like to write songs on my own and have them mostly complete before I play them to anyone, so I was bringing finished songs to Beth to learn which is how I usually work. But it was fantastic working with a regular singer and writing a whole album specifically for that one person. It meant that I could write to her strengths and we could work together on getting the details right. Beth delivers some real knock out performances on this album, I think that's the confidence which comes from knowing the tunes inside out and playing regularly with the band. You don't really get that when someone is just sitting in temporarily. For me, that was the big difference.
There's an excellent video for 'Gotta Leave The Lady Alone': what made you decide on that as the lead single?
I actually had no strong opinions about what should be the lead single, which is very unusual for a control freak like me! But it was an instant and unanimous decision by the label and I think they were dead right. The reaction to the song has been terrific! The video was a very happy accident. I was having trouble thinking of ideas for a video when the opportunity to film a live session came up at just the right time. Maybe we were taking a bit of a risk by actually performing the song live on what would be the official video, but I was much happier just playing instead of trying to make a video with a story line. I'm a terrible actor!
You deliver new concepts with each new album: any thoughts yet as to what a follow-up to 'Go Deep' would sound like?
We certainly do try to do that. Yes, as soon as any album is finished and sent off to the label then I'm already thinking about the next one. I already have very clear ideas about how I'd like to record it. With ‘Go Deep’ I set myself a very strict deadline to write and arrange all the material. I really enjoyed that pressure and I'd like to repeat that approach, but on the other hand, I'm also thinking about going the opposite way and really taking my time. So who knows?! I actually have a lot of material written for a side project which I've been keen to do for a long time but life and other albums keep getting in the way! Maybe this would be the ideal time to focus on that.
We've been so lucky to get the opportunity to travel to some wonderful places to play our music, that's something I'll always appreciate. All thanks to some amazing support from some crazy lovers of music scattered far and wide. We did some incredible gigs in Spain last summer including a festival amid beautiful mountains, but then also found ourselves back in the UK recording in an underground nuclear bunker. I loved them both. We're always releasing new material and making new contacts, our live show is getting better and better but I feel like our best work is still ahead of us, which is pretty exciting!
See the band's video for 'Baby Can We Start Again' here.

By Guest in Articles · November 2, 20168 yr

Sonny Knight & The Lakers have just announced that they're taking pre-orders for their sophomore studio album, "Sooner or Later". With the first 200 LPs being hand-numbered and pressed on clear wax and available for pre-order through the Secret Stash records online store (the link is at the bottom of the page). The album 'Sooner Or Later' isdue out 18th Nov 2016

Sooner or Later - The official youtube music video

Sooner Or Later Track List - Read and Play

Sooner Or Later
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How Long Until Someday
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Stronger In The End
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Help Me
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I Could Never Get Tired
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It's Over
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The Cry
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It Had To Change
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Why?
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Oh, Mary
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'Sooner Or Later' Press Release

Sonny Knight And The Lakers to release sophomore studio album, “Sooner Or Later,” via Secret Stash Records on November 18, 2016

Vitality is defined as the power to live or grow, and perseverance pertains to the qualities of moving forward when an obstacle stands in your way. The music of soul man Sonny Knight brims with these essential life traits because he exudes them. Along with his 7-piece powerhouse band, The Lakers, the 68 year-old retired truck driver has created a sound that extends much deeper than throwback soul.
After the band's 2014 debut album, I'm Still Here, which came to fruition much sooner than anyone expected, Sonny Knight and The Laker's released a live double album the following year. Now, the band’s sophomore studio set, Sooner Or Later, explores themes of overcoming adversity, love found, love lost, and societal observation. Where their debut might be likened to steering a bike before turning the pedals, considering how they wrote and recorded it before road testing their songs and individual strengths, their latest effort sees the wheels fully in motion.
With performances across the US and Europe in theaters, performing arts centers, festivals and night clubs, Sonny and the band have tightened their unity and discovered what each member brings to the table that can further the collective’s playing. By doing so, the group was able to gain a greater understanding of what their best material was through performing it on the road night after night. What results on Sooner Or Later is a rarity by today’s recording standards. Of the 10 songs that were taken into Secret Stash’s brand new studio, all made the final cut. Rather than track a bunch of material and pick out the best parts later, Sonny and the band hit the studio knowing exactly what the record would be, perfectly encapsulating a snapshot in time for the artist.

By focusing less on so-called groove makers and more on the songwriting process, Knight and company harnessed the power of the different genres that came together to shape what we have come to know as soul music over the last 50+ years. Gospel, country, and blues were all melded into a record that takes you on a journey through life’s questions and emotions via nine originals and a cover of Lonnie Mack’s “Why.”
From the opening wail of Cole Pulice’s sax to Eric Foss’ syncopated drums, the title track is a pure party jam. Sonny Knight soon owns the stage, however, with his trademark guttural punches that land somewhere just this side of a Wilson Pickett shouter. Knight’s vocal abilities to command a track extend to more plaintive numbers like “Stronger In The End” as well. Singing with a much more tender tone early in the song before exploding midway, the recording also possesses the backing of a band that effortlessly combines elements of the Muscle Shoals Horns with the sound of 1960s gospel music to further advance its message. The Muscle Shoals influence is even more prevalent on keyboardist Sam Harvey-Carlson’s penned “The Cry” with its triplet-laden guitar and understated but beautifully arranged horns.
Expanding their palette, the Lakers enter a blues-oriented R&B with “Why” that showcases a brooding, stirring sentiment thanks to Knight’s loose jazz-like phrasing on the verses and forlorn howl on the choruses. It also serves as a platform for the best individual instrumental performance in the band’s catalog thus far with Blair Krivanek’s passionate guitar solo drenched in a mournful, heartbroken tone.
Album closer “Oh, Mary” recalls the spiritual “Mary Don’t You Weep” that has morphed into a gospel standard throughout the years. What starts as a simmer increasingly builds as a reverb-soaked horn section masterfully release a reflective cry that soon leads to an emotional boil of expelled tension, creating the perfect backdrop for Knight’s poignant vocal which is undoubtedly the linchpin of the song. While not intended to be an overt political statement, he instead wrote “Oh, Mary” to focus on the human emotions connected to unnecessary violence. When asked about the murder ballad written from the perspective of the victim, Knight responds, “It’s in your face right now. All you gotta do is turn on the TV, and there it is. All this killing needs to stop.” In the wake of recent events, the song has forged a powerful connection with many of those who have seen its performance live. During one performance in a New England bar, the band watched two young women in the front row with tears streaming down their faces as they worked their way through the heart-wrenching song.

Knight’s vast array of life experiences inform a worldview that give him a unique perspective on the song writing, expressive, and storytelling process. While he was enamored with gospel music during his youth, which eventually led him to recording his first single in 1965, he soon found himself exploring other opportunities. From a deployment in Vietnam to a job as a long haul trucker, that it hasn’t been a linear path has made him a more attuned performer. Combining this hard-earned experience with a vivacious band whose members are half his age, the songs and performances are a perfect blending of observation, promise, and energy, thanks in some part to their collective globetrotting adventures playing for audiences of many different backgrounds.
Sooner Or Later will be available on CD, vinyl, and cassette at your favorite retailers as well as through digital outlets. As Secret Stash has done for most releases from their catalog, a limited edition coloured version of the LP will be available for pre-order through their online store. Sure to grab a hold of a public yearning for a deeply riveting musical experience, the album releases on November 18, 2016.
Press Inquiries/Interview Request:
Leslie Inocian | Secret Stash Records | 612-466-2224 | leslie.inocian.a@gmail.com
Pre-Order Now
http://shop.secretstashrecords.com/collections/frontpage/products/sonny-knight-and-the-lakers-sooner-or-later

By Mike in News Archives · November 1, 20168 yr

All over - yep its all over now, the Soul Source competition to win three Secret Stash Record vouchers (each voucher valid for one issue copy of any future Secret Stash release) has just ended
The correct answer was as many got correct... 'Chicago'
The 3 winners have just been drawn out and they are listed below

@Soulmate60

@Man from Soul

@spook
Congrats to you three!
You now need to get in touch with @Mark Bicknell via pm with your real world address and he should sort you out with your competition prize - a Secret Stash Record Voucher valid for one issue copy of any future Secret Stash release!
Thanks to all who entered and better luck next time. Thanks of course to Mark B and Secret Stash records!
Watch out for the next Soul Source competition, it be coming real soon!

By Mike in News Archives · November 1, 20168 yr

Soultracks reporting the sad news of Double Exposure Co-founder and Lead singer Jimmy Williams passing on.
Double Exposure's great Ten Per Cent track certainly touched my days of youth back then in 1976
RIP Jimmy Williams

Info
The group formed in 1961 with Leonard "Butch" Davis, Chuck Whittington, Jimmy Williams and Joe Harris. They were originally known as the United Image and released two singles, "Love's Creeping Up on Me" on Stax Records in 1971 and "The African Bump" on Branding Iron Records in 1972.
They were signed to Salsoul Records in 1975 and released their debut album, Ten Percent in 1976. The album featured the title track, which was remixed by Walter Gibbons and reached No. 54 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 2 on the dance/disco charts. The tracks "Everyman (Has to Carry His Own Weight) and "My Love Is Free" were also popular club songs.
Soultracks article can be viewed here
http://www.soultracks.com/story-jimmy-williams-dies

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By Mike in News Archives · October 31, 20168 yr

The Edinburgh Reporter this weekend featured a review of The Edinburgh University Theatre Company’s recent production of the well known 'Once Upon A Time' play by Mick Martin.The production ended this weekend, and while the review does make interesting reading, given the remarks about the audience and cast it would perhaps be good to have a view more from that viewpoint. So did anyone out there go ?
Anyway here's the opening lines of the review followed by a link to the full review by Ricky Brown.
The Edinburgh University Theatre Company’s Once Upon a Time in Wigan has a lot going for it. An enthusiastic young cast, an audience of students keen to enjoy the night, and that sweet, sweet, Northern Soul music. The Northern Soul scene was defined by a search for neglected, should’ve-been soul classics, and as the show begins, Maxine, Suzanne, and Danny are lost in music on the floor of the legendary Wigan Casino...
http://www.theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2016/10/theatre-review-once-upon-a-time-in-wigan/

By Mike in News Archives · October 31, 20168 yr

Details of a ew ep 'Party Of One' that has just been pushed out followed by November 2016 tour dates
Party Of One Mayer Hawthorne is excited to announce the surprise release of his new EP, “Party of One.” As an addendum to his latest album, Man About Town, “Party of One” expands on the themes of loneliness and the search for love.
“Party of One” is available on iTunes, Amazon, and Google Play, and streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, and SoundCloud.
Tracklist
1. Someone Like you
2. A New Love
3. Time For Love

Mayer Hawthorne Tour Dates:
November
3 – Paris, France @ Elysee Montmartre
5 – Rotterdam, Netherlands @ REC Festival
6 – Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Paradiso
8 – Berlin, Germany @ Astra Kulturhaus
9 – Hamburg, Germany @ Mojo Club
10 – Dusseldorf, Germany @ Stahlwerk
13 – Vienna, Austria @ Ottakringer Braurei
14 – Linz, Austria @ Posthof
15 – Zurich, Switzerland @ Plaza
16 – Mannheim, Germany @ Alte Feuerwache
18 – Manchester, U.K. @ Band on the Wall
19 – London, U.K. @ Brooklyn Bowl

By Mike in News Archives · October 31, 20168 yr

Here we go this months releases from Ace Records...
A Woman's Way - The Complete 1961-1975
Southern Soul
Rozetta Johnson
CD £11.50
The 60s and 70s recordings of a supremely talented southern soul singer.

Super Duper Love - Mainstream Hits & Rarities 1973-76
70s Soul
Various Artists (Mainstream Records)
CD £11.50
Top-notch overview of this feisty New York indie’s 70s soul catalogues. Includes 10 Billboard R&B Chart hits.

Ricordare - The Songs Of Ennio Morricone
Pop
Various Artists (Songwriter Series)
CD £12.92
Artists from around the world perform songs by the celebrated Italian maestro.

Boppin' By The Bayou - Drives-Ins & Baby Dolls
Louisiana/New Orleans
Various Artists (By the Bayou)
CD £11.50
Time to roll up the carpet and put on your dancing shoes: 28 killer-diller Louisiana tracks.

The Girls Want The Boys! Sweden's Beat Girls 1966-1970
Girls
Various Artists (Beat Girls)
LP £21.70
A smörgåsbord of groovy 60s she-pop from Sweden. Pressed on snow-white 180g vinyl in heavy duty sleeve, with inner bag featuring a 4,000-word track commentary and a plethora of superb photos.
The Girls Want The Boys! Sweden's Beat Girls 1964-1970
Girls
Various Artists (Beat Girls)
CD £12.92
A smörgåsbord of groovy 60s she-pop from Sweden. With 5,000-word track commentary and extra photographic content.

I'm Not Talkin' - The Song Stylings Of 1957-1971
Vocal Jazz
Mose Allison
CD £11.50
Mose Allison is the cool voice of jazz and blues who influenced a generation of British musicians. Here are the definitive performances of the songs that made his name for the first time on a single CD.

More details and purchase options via Ace Records Website
https://www.acerecords.co.uk/

By Mike in News Archives · October 30, 20168 yr

The Olympians have a new self-titled album out and about via Daptone Records available via vinyl, cd, digital and streaming services

This debut instrumental soul album from The Olympians features Daptone's superlative stable of musicians for a funk-filled landscape, lush with orchestration, and ripe with soul.
Can purchase it right now via the Daptone Shop, Bandcamp, Digital, or if logged into Deezer or Spotify can stream it directly right now below
Deezer player
Spotify Player
Tracklist
Side 1
1.   "Sirens Of Jupiter" (3:37)
2.   "Venus" (3:57)
3.   "Apollo's Mood" (4:30)
4.   "Mars" (3:35)
5.   "Neptune" (3:48)
Side 2
1.    "Saturn"
2.    "Diana By My Side"
3.    "Pluto's Lament"
4.    "Mercury's Odyssey"
5.    "Europa & The Bull"
6.    "Sagittarius By Moonlight"
After repeatedly being visited by a strange messenger in his dreams while on tour in the islands of Greece, Toby Pazner became consumed with a vision to tell the stories of The Olympians through music. Chosen by the gods as a messenger for not only his musical gifts, but for his unique position at the center of the Daptone family, Toby built a home studio from scratch and employed some of the top soul musicians in the world to help him breath life into this album. The result is a dramatic and cinematic journey to the outer limits of instrumental soul music, built on a foundation laid by the same craftsmen whose bricks built the legacies of Sharon Jones, Lee Fields, Charles Bradley, The Budos Band, and Menahan Street Band, and painted with lush strings, harpsichord, harp, and horns. The Olympians is destined to be the instrumental gem of the year. Includes download card.

released October 28, 2016

By Mike in News Archives · October 29, 20168 yr

Out now from BBE Music, a Keb Darge selection to celebrates BBE's 20th year. Available now on vinyl, Cd and digital formats and via streaming services.
Preview and words follow below
In 1997 BBE released the first of three compilation albums of ‘Legendary Deep Funk ’, among the first LPs issued by the label. Equally loved by fans and loathed by vinyl price-gougers, the music contained on these albums took the world by storm, offering a refreshing change from the same old well-loved funk tunes endlessly re-issued on cut-price comps. The music felt fresh, exciting, full of energy and more authentic than anything all but the most dedicated collectors had heard before.

Fittingly enough, to celebrate BBE’s 20th year, we’ve asked Keb to select his greatest hits from the ‘Deep Funk’ series, presented on heavyweight vinyl, CD and digital formats. The compilation contains edits by Keb’s deep funk contemporaries Ian Wright & Kenny Dope, as well as standout tracks from over 20 years of ‘Legendary Deep Funk’.
Double Lp Vinyl Listing
Side A:
King Tutt – You’ve Got Me Hung Up
Harris and Orr – Spread Love
Cross Bronx Expressway – Cross Bronx Expressway
Soul Drifter – Funky Brother (Re-Edit)
Zebra – Simple Song
Side B:
Record Player – Free Your Mind
Fabulous Mark 3 – Psycho
The Chefs – Mr Machine (Re-Edit)
Dee Edwards – I Can Deal With That
Leon Gardner – Natural
Side C:
Family Of Eve – I Wanna Be Loved By You
Total Experience – Contradiction
Joe Washington – Blueberry Hill
Ronnie Keaton – Going Down For The Last Time
Fabulous Originals – It Ain’t Fun (Re-Edit)
Side D:
Sons Of The Kingdom – Modernization
Ramsey & Co – Love Call
Rickey Calloway – Tell Me
Golden Toadstools – Silly Savage
Sandi and Matues – World
Carleen & The Groovers – Can We Rap
Cd Track Listing

1. King Tutt - You've Got Me Hung Up
2. Harris and Orr - Spread Love
3. Cross Bronx Expressway - Cross Bronx Expressway
4. Soul Drifter - Funky Brother (Re
5. Zebra - Simple Song
6. Record Player - Free Your Mind
7. Fabulous Mark 3 - Psycho
8. The Chefs - Mr Machine (Re
9. Dee Edwards - I Can Deal With That
10. Leon Gardner - Natural
11. Family Of Eve - I Wanna Be Loved By You
12. Total Experience - Contradiction
13. Joe Washington - Blueberry Hill
14. Ronnie Keaton - Going Down For The Last Time
15. Fabulous Originals - It Ain't Fun (Re
16. Sons Of The Kingdom - Modernization
17. Ramsey & Co - Love Call
18. Rickey Calloway - Tell Me
19. Golden Toadstools - Silly Savage
20. Sandi and Matues - World
21. Carleen & The Groovers - Can We Rap

Deezer Player
More streaming services etc
https://bbemusic.lnk.to/KebDargeLegendaryDeepFunk
BBE website for further details and info plus purchase options

https://www.bbemusic.com/downloads/keb-darge-presents-best-legendary-deep-funk/

By Mike in News Archives · October 28, 20168 yr

DIVINE (In conjunction with GLASGOW CITY MUSIC TOURS and WATERSTONES GLASGOW) presents:
*** DETROIT 67 Launch Party ***
Saturday 29th October (Doors 7.30pm)
The Admiral, Waterloo Street, Glasgow
After the sensational "Young Soul Rebels" launch party, we're very excited to be doing it all over again for the expanded, revised, re-sleeved and re-launched "Detroit 67" - already nominated for Music Book Of The Year 2016.
This remarkable history focuses on twelve turbulent months in the Motor City covering soul music, street crime and social rebellion, which ripped the city apart in 1967. The author Stuart Cosgrove will be reading excerpts from the book, accompanied by an in-depth Q&A chaired by Alison Stroak (of Glasgow City Music Tours) followed by a book-signing session (courtesy of Waterstones Glasgow).
Then at 10pm, Divine kicks off with a Detroit Soul & Motor City Funk Special, with guest slots from Stuart and legendary collector Lenny Harkins - spinning a Detroit-centric selection of ultra-rare 45s and unreleased acetates, alongside Tamla Motown classics and obscurities.
We expect this event will sell out like the last one - the spoken word part is tickets-only and can be purchased for only £5 at Tickets Scotland: http://tickets-scotland.com/detr2

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/326308577721960/

Soul Source Event Guide

Please share with fans of northern soul, Tamla Motown, Detroit history and anyone who likes a combination of explosive literature and dynamite tunes!

By Cover-up in Event News · October 26, 20168 yr

GREGG JACKSON WITH STRIKE FORCE BAND - 'ONE FOR THE ROAD / 'YOUR LOVE'
Anyone ever wished that this Modern Soul masterpiece was available on a 7'' single? Well your dream will soon be a reality!
'One For The Road' will be available for the very first time on a 45 from November 2016 on U.K. Soul label ZIP PROMOTIONS.
Packaged in a picture sleeve, using the same artwork and label design as the original LP.
'Your Love' has been chosen for Side 2, as it's considered by many to the second strongest track from the LP.
The project is in partnership with Gregg Jackson.
To reserve a copy of this limited pressing, priced at £10 each, please email sales@zippromotions.co.uk

Clip Via Juno Records

Gregg Jackson has brought the joy and intensity of the Motown/R&B nightclub experience to packed dance floors all over the United States. He has performed lead and background vocals with many well known artists such as James Brown, Ike & Tina Turner, Herb Reed & The Platters, The Coasters and the Drifters, as well as Otis Redding & The Tramps. Gregg began his music career at a very young age of 6 performing in Gospel choirs, dance troupes and shows.
He studied under the direction of the famous Boston Pops artist Anna Maria Santorelli. Gregg released his first album entitled “One for the Road” in Nashville, Tennessee which was originally produced by Kevin Falvey in 1982 for KYP Productions.
In 2014 Gregg released his CD "The Other Side of Me" by David Metcen and Robert Surace for RND Productions.

By s7oul in News Archives · October 25, 20168 yr

This autumn see's the release of the follow up to the 2011 released “Come Together: Black America Sings Lennon & McCartney” album. While this release follows a similar Beatles related concept as before, this time around the range has been extended to include George Harrison compositions. Though the length of the album title does make you wonder if '...sings the Beatles' may have worked better
Let It Be: Black America Sings Lennon McCartney & Harrison

The track listing follows and as seems to be the sensible thing to do nowadays an audio preview from Juno records player is prefered over any in house descriptive words.

Track Listing

1. Eleanor Rigby - Aretha Franklin - Aretha Franklin
2. Dear Prudence - The 5 Stairsteps - The 5 Stairsteps
3. Got To Get You Into My Life - Earth, Wind And Fire - Earth, Wind & Fire
4. Do You Want To Know A Secret - Mary Wells - Mary Wells
5. The Fool On The Hill - Four Tops - The Four Tops
6. Lovely Rita - Fats Domino - Fats Domino
7. Here Comes The Sun - Nina Simone - Nina Simone
8. Ob La Di Ob La Da - Arthur Conley - Arthur Conley
9. A World Without Love - The Supremes - The Supremes
10. Tomorrow Never Knows - Junior Parker - Junior Parker
11. Don't Let Me Down - Randy Crawford - Randy Crawford
12. With A Little Help From My Friends - The Undisputed Truth - The Undisputed Truth
13. A Hard Day's Night - Screamin' Jay Hawkins - Screamin' Jay Hawkins
14. She Came In Through The Bathroom Window - Ike & Tina Turner - Ike and Tina Turner
15. For No One - Maceo & All The King's Men - Maceo and All The King's Men
16. It's Only Love - Gary US Bonds - Gary U.S. Bonds
17. We Can Work It Out - Dionne Warwick - Dionne Warwick
18. Hey Jude - The Temptations - The Temptations
19. In My Life - Boyz II Men - Boyz II Men
20. Savoy Truffle - Ella Fitzgerald - Ella Fitzgerald
21. Something - Isaac Hayes - Isaac Hayes
22. Let It Be - Bill Withers - Bill Withers

As always more details and release notes can be read via the Ace records website, the link follows below
http://acerecords.co.uk/let-it-be-black-america-sings-lennon-mccartney-and-harrison
Video Trailer

By Mike in News Archives · October 24, 20168 yr

I am pleased to announce that The Sharpees - Go On And Laugh B/W Get It Together - One-derful/Secret Stash is now available, it's been a bit of a journey but finally the Secret is out, I will be processing all orders to go out at once now there are a lot of pre reserves to process so please bare with me on this, PLEASE NOTE - When sending payment can you please include full details, Name, Address, Post Code and your pre reserve selection, I have a full list and will be working exactly to the list, all Demos are pre sold so unless you have reserved a Demo please do not request one as there are none left, plenty of Issues available so all good.
Payment - £20.00 DEMOS - £12.00 ISSUES PLUS £3.00 POSTAGE FIRST CLASS SIGN FOR MAIL AND PACKING - PAY PAL AS FAMILY AND FRIENDS PLEASE - bicknellmark@aol.com
PLEASE INCLUDE NAME, ADDRESS TO ALL PAY PAL PAYMENTS TO AVOID ME HAVING TO ASK FOR DETAILS - DUE TO THE NUMBER OF ORDERS TO PROCESS PLEASE ALLOW 7 DAYS FOR DELIVERY, HOPING TO DO IT SOONER BUT JUST IN CASE.
Future releases will now be pressed in the UK/Europe bringing the lead times to weeks rather than months, The Ringleaders and Otis Clay 45's will be released early 2017 all being well, to pre reserve copies please PM here or email - bicknellmark@aol.com
Finally I am guesting for Pep at his Gilberts Allnighter on Saturday October 29th and will be launching the record there, will have copies with me for sale so should be the perfect setting to do this.
SHARPEES - GO ON AND LAUGH NOW AVAILABLE

Many Thanks - Mark Bicknell - Secret Stash Records UK.

By Mark Bicknell in News Archives · October 24, 20168 yr

First in the Phil L.A. of Soul DJ series & third in a series of releases from the Arctic Archives
45's designed for DJ's with never before heard instrumental backing tracks on the flip side.
Hand Picked by Brewerytown Beats
Les Tres Femme - Listen To Your Mama & Winfield Parker - Shake That Thing
Remixed by Tom Moulton from the ORIGINAL multi-track tapes.
These will be in stock NEXT WEEK! Online orders will begin Monday 10/24 - 12am! This is just one of the two amazing #phillysoul 45's we have lined up for you. As always, these are re-mixed by the one and only #tommoulton from the ORIGINAL multitrack tapes, with the never heard before instrumental track on the flip side!
Amazing stuff.
http://www.brewerytownbeats.com/
On Sale Oct 24th 12am EST. USA.

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By Brewerytownbeats in News Archives · October 23, 20168 yr

In May nine "Lycra Clad Soul Boys" set out to raise money and awareness for Motor Neurone Disease.
I am delighted to be able to tell you that the final amount of money raised was an incredible £20,542,54....Yes £20k!
The majority of this money was raised on the Soul Scene with collections, on-line sponsorship, auctions etc.
We would like to say a massive Thank You to everyone who contributed in any way.
Apparently...we are planning to do something similar next year too!!

By Chris Anderton in Event News · October 22, 20168 yr

Streetsoul Records 25th release Commemorative vinyl 45
Out Today!!! (20th Oct 2016) The 25th Commemorative vinyl 45 release from Streetsoul Records!
2 unearthed tracks from Sabrina Johnston. Using the same backing tracks as Lee Macdonald from his "Sweet Magic" album on Debbie Records 1981, these were recorded slightly later but never released until now!
"We've only just begun" & "I'll do anything for you"
Double A Side re mastered and wonderfully packaged in a printed sleeve,
This will be a future collectors item! available from all major dealers & http://www.streetsoulrecords.com
Do not miss out!
Listen now!
Sabrina Johnston - We've Only Just Begun
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Sabrina Johnston - I'll Do Anything For You
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By Guest Andyd in News Archives · October 21, 20168 yr

The latest Soul Source members competition is now open, following the busy Pied Piper Vinyl Lp competition we now have just kicked off a new Secret Stash Records Competition. With the prize being 3 Record vouchers up for grabs!
You may have read in the recent news article link here member @Mark Bicknell offer up three Secret Stash Record vouchers as prizes for a Soul Source competition, each voucher valid for one issue copy of any future Secret Stash release!
Ok here we go, to be in with a chance of winning one of these records vouchers all you have to do is just answer this question
Q. Which city was One derful Records based in ?

And then just pm the correct answer to @soul source
(to send a pm - just click the @ link above and then hit the envelope message icon on the profile page )

The competition is now open and will close on midnight Monday 31st October 2016
Good luck all now!

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By Mike in News Archives · October 20, 20168 yr

Yet more sad news, just reported in the forums by @kevinsoulman the sad news that Robert "Big Sonny" Edwards of The Intruders has passed away
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — An original member of the pioneering Philadelphia-based soul group The Intruders has died. Robert "Big Sonny" Edwards was 74.
Edwards died Saturday at a Philadelphia hospital after suffering a heart attack at his home. His death was announced Tuesday by music producers Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff.
After forming in 1960 as a doo-wop group, The Intruders signed with Gamble and Huff in 1966 and helped define the smooth, soulful Philadelphia Sound. Their 1968 smash, "Cowboys to Girls," topped the R&B charts and was the first hit song for Gamble and Huff.
The original lineup of The Intruders disbanded in 1975.
Gamble and Huff say Edwards and the rest of The Intruders helped launch their career as a producing team.
Edwards is survived by his wife, a son and two grandchildren.

An obituary can be read on the philly.com website, a preview clip features below and a link to the article follows this
In his mind's eye, Jerry Blavat can see the members of the 1960s-70s soul and R&B quartet the Intruders. They are still passing time in Philly arcades, using their last bits of pocket change listening to jukeboxes and playing pinball, and learning to harmonize for the first time.
For many people, the longtime Philly-area DJ said, the Intruders' music still represents growing up in the city.
"It's music that people never forget, and it's music with the lyrics that they relate to," said Blavat, host of the WXPN-FM show The Geator's Rock & Roll, Rhythm & Blues Express. "The real sound of the Intruders was Big Sonny."
Blavat was referring to Robert "Big Sonny" Edwards, an original member of the Philadelphia-based vocal group. Edwards, 77, died Saturday after suffering a heart attack at his Philadelphia home, according to a news release from Gamble-Huff Music, the group's producers.
http://www.philly.com/philly/obituaries/20161020_Robert__quot_Big_Sonny_quot__Edwards__77__original_member_of_soul_R_B_group_the_Intruders.html

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By Mike in News Archives · October 20, 20168 yr

Reported in the forums by Neil Rushton the sad news that Robert Bateman who played a key part in the early days of Motown Records has passed on
Neil Rushton said...
Major player in the 60's. One of the founding fathers at Motown, left to do his own thing. As well as his own label - HIB -on which he released Luther Ingram he was one of the original independent producers cutting a path through that Wild West era.. Dee Dee Warwick, Yvonne Vernee, Jamo Thomas, The Poets, Lou Courtney, Marjorie Black, Billy Woods, Florence Ballard, The Webs, Tru-Glo-Town. Otis Smith, Smash, Van McCoy..and he did the demo for his nephew Jeff Perry of "Because Of You" which he shopped to his pal Sonny Sanders which led to Jackie Wilson recording one of the greatest Soul records ever, plus his connection with Washington/ The Exceptions/Kenni Lewis/ Max Kidd, Bell Sound, The New Monitors, Capitol with Charles Green, Barbara forgot her surname..and more..
You can read further details from the Detroit Free Press via this link
http://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/2016/10/12/robert-bateman-motown-dead-80-obituary/91942908/
and also can read fellow members informative posts, thoughts and discussion via this thread
The Article photo is of The Satintones with Robert Bateman being at the right end of the lineup

Please use the forum thread for comments

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By Mike in News Archives · October 20, 20168 yr

The latest ebay recently completed auction list - a few high adds since the last time
Soul Record Auctions - Recent Completed Auctions [Sorted By Value]
http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/m/m9M5KeKceIfY2KV3ckhBADA/140.jpg Beyond Junior Mccants Try Me For Your New Love Kin.. $17100.00 Ended 24 Jul http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/m/mVK1OXiGNrBHxdGjrdM4TFA/140.jpg Larry Clinton She S Wanted Dynamo Hear $7877.77 Ended 11 Sep http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/m/mHE-WflR95qOqne70aQfKgg/140.jpg Dead Little Nicky Soul Orig Shee Sr-101 Record I Wante.. $4850.00 Ended 29 Aug http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/m/mRzLNGuie8fwjiAXkPEkTng/140.jpg Rita The Tiaras - Gone With The Wind - Dore Original .. $4371.00 Ended 18 Oct http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/m/mD-ECaMc46YAhWdnmV-f5Ug/140.jpg Sandi Matues The World Ultra Funk Matues Mp3 $3760.00 Ended 03 Oct http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/m/m9QYuKIWLBo312eGLyxFZEA/140.jpg Timmie Williams-Competition-Northern Soul Monster- Mala.. $3749.00 Ended 09 Oct http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/m/miyU9e9qCIjyaIopE6vp19g/140.jpg Satan S Breed - Road Runner Since You Left Me On Jeng.. $3649.00 Ended 09 Oct http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/m/mrYZeuGj3rNNmqRGtWDfIrA/140.jpg Ray Agee I M Losing Again Blues Soultown Hear $3505.00 Ended 03 Oct http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/mX5W7OVetl2mBmmRmrHmIyA/140.jpg Stormie Wynters - Life Saver Foolish Dreamer - Wlp-Rare.. $3165.00 Ended 01 Sep http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/mJQv7Gy1KJS_Cg1ABDzj12A/140.jpg Mel Williams Groove My Mind B W All Around The World .. $3050.25 Ended 22 Sep http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/m/mVeP8ykLhaw_-eg-jOUm55w/140.jpg Acetate - Unknown Artist - Ghettos Of Harlem - Bell -.. $3049.00 Ended 18 Sep http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/m/ml8zfxf_aJthjxCQcgK2jQQ/140.jpg Chuck Holiday - Just Can T Trust Nobody I Still Love.. $2938.00 Ended 03 Oct http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/m/mk_GumJpbxluaLrQ-L_1BnA/140.jpg Sam Williams Love Slipped Through My Fingers Orig D.. $2750.00 Ended 22 Aug http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/m/mazwZJ1vwUA8GEtp_0Oy4ow/140.jpg Arthur Verocai S T Brazil Soul Pysch Groove Original Lp.. $2750.00 Ended 29 Aug http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/mEWztXBBEjQsYhu60IKRRxQ/140.jpg Pee Wee Shuck And Huey Beside Myself Flagg Mega Vinyl $2551.99 Ended 17 Oct http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/mRDb36w_nTTfWE8-D8zbv0A/140.jpg Bobby Kline Say Something Nice To Me Mb Hear Vg $2550.00 Ended 11 Sep http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/m/mhaQY0kwlSXfkhNVqQBNtEg/140.jpg Jimmie Bo Horne I Can T Speak Dade Hear $2247.00 Ended 11 Sep http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/mD73f4CI8QnWiANd6-GnXAw/140.jpg The Gospel Orion Very Private Soul Funk Birmingham Alab.. $2247.00 Ended 06 Oct http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/mj5xrz3qKQ5TBTY7n_FLtbA/140.jpg Helene Smith Lp Sings Sweet Soul Deep City Rec Miami S.. $2128.00 Ended 11 Sep http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/m/m4xBIUqgS495bjswqEjZQZA/140.jpg Delites Lover Cuppy Mega Original $2111.92 Ended 21 Aug http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/m/mqbK25dvt_YKTCcw7Z8CxEg/140.jpg 45-Superbs-Wind In My Sails Your Eyes-Dore 872 D J $2000.00 Ended 10 Oct http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/m/mKG5RDdI-V8q8CkqvEoInTA/140.jpg Blank Soul Rich Man Poor Man - Sam Carty R Steady 7 $1949.00 Ended 23 Aug http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/m/mS1HNFbrXSHcJRtMOWgPsdg/140.jpg The Counts- It Takes A Bunch A Lovin I Know You Re Th.. $1802.77 Ended 15 Aug http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/m/mU_bpCVMWc9taiIZeZPeKwg/140.jpg George Lemons Fascinating Girl Gold Soul Lis.. $1802.00 Ended 16 Oct http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/m/mZVjwzvpIScgMsxe6APx5ww/140.jpg Blank Dancing Time Only Soul Can Tell - Slim Smith .. $1788.00 Ended 09 Oct http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/m/ml-cSQaS3xoghvtep3JJ5MA/140.jpg Joe Jama My Life Ultra Original Stomper Sweet Soul .. $1755.00 Ended 14 Sep http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/mcTw5Tg0O2lYAgBt6xQJrRA/140.jpg Freddie Chavez They Ll Never Know Why Original Listen $1735.00 Ended 07 Sep http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/m/m5IcldfaByIQzcDgTZ5M3_w/140.jpg Nomads Somethin S Bad Tell Her No Lies Mo-Groov 8240.. $1725.00 Ended 07 Oct http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/m/mzNMDOL0pLVtTuvs2anndHg/140.jpg 70s Soul - Sonic Explosion - We Belong Together - Big C.. $1682.57 Ended 18 Sep http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/m/mmLy2kvBLvqB6SXHiudHz0w/140.jpg Mike Pedicin Burnt Toast And Black Coffee Federal Pro.. $1675.00 Ended 28 Sep http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/m/mmKtxXKsYS2bZBiPY9brJng/140.jpg Funk - Soul Vibrations - The Dump - Vibrant - Mp3 - $1656.58 Ended 07 Aug http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/mhDDP_Qhsxol_E0o3O3qu0A/140.jpg Scarce-Detroit -Scope Record-Soulettes-Bring Your Fine.. $1655.00 Ended 11 Sep http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/m/m9YB9VdQHUM-2LTBRf8yr8A/140.jpg Funk Grambling College Marching Band Harlem Rumble On S.. $1624.00 Ended 18 Oct http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/myUMqsTkRyAcQor1GJP1kJw/140.jpg Uk Coxsone Cs 7085 Your Cheating Heart Lloyd And W.. $1592.04 Ended 02 Oct http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/m/mDUZc0oyh4EEnEKm_wtOO5Q/140.jpg Rod Andrea Ram Rods If It S Lovin You Want Super T.. $1575.00 Ended 13 Oct http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/m/mOv_wFeQCYiP7orCBBopPAw/140.jpg Studio One Free Man Shanty Town - The Soul Bros Eth.. $1525.00 Ended 09 Oct http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/m/mUZ55-fki_C7wf1EJySWngA/140.jpg Akwassa In The Groove Grail Super Afro Funk Clover Nig.. $1480.51 Ended 13 Sep http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/m/mn3NWKHxR4dwLZB-0tz99rQ/140.jpg Holly St James That S Not Love Abc Wlp Original Pr.. $1473.00 Ended 12 Oct http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/mS8YxF_cjoVNzvxJMNFg_fA/140.jpg 60s Txs Northern R B Rod Andrea If It S Lovin You Wan.. $1472.54 Ended 19 Aug http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/m9DJ9hNk3njJhU5NzzVNO9A/140.jpg Hollis Stone Streetwise Ultra Modern Soul Boogie Funk.. $1466.64 Ended 22 Aug http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/m/mHfukQwfnn7AnXzKvgSPfFA/140.jpg Bold Breed Let Me Down Easy Ultra Funk Beach Mood For.. $1462.00 Ended 07 Sep http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/m/mcnKvxnEarOeF4j7hzeLmbg/140.jpg Modern Funk Soul L S Movement Band Move Everything Yo.. $1395.00 Ended 08 Aug http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/m/m-mdvrvOSdIwZtGRSFflb2w/140.jpg Joe Mensah Original Ghana 1975 Throughout Mindblowi.. $1392.00 Ended 21 Sep http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/m/m8tUBVx0UaIpBDi8zaOZ3Ig/140.jpg Little Tommy Baby Can T You See Mega Stomper Deep Soul $1378.57 Ended 22 Sep http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/m/mvlX9FPo3wC19A3PTobpMHg/140.jpg Livy Ekemezie Friday Night Ultra Afro Disco Funk Soul.. $1375.00 Ended 31 Aug http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/m/mOdkXWuRhPu8GCx6y93Y7Tw/140.jpg Paul Wagner That World I Knew Mega-Rare Monster $1358.00 Ended 16 Oct http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/m/mxb0zXpcZDEIpcG28mmeI-A/140.jpg Northern Funk Deep Soul - Susie Raney - I Ve Had Enough.. $1330.00 Ended 18 Sep http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/mfOq8Qefsu3uQU19dp4uxLg/140.jpg The Psychedelic Alliens Impossible Sought After Afro .. $1324.00 Ended 12 Sep http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/m/mLLtfBUx_Jx0c-z7gqzVuLQ/140.jpg Tommy Mcgee Positive Negative Original Private Michigan.. $1304.00 Ended 28 Aug http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/mB1baozvnCH2ViZktsBllag/140.jpg 1973 Private Psych Funk Del Jones Positive Vibes Court.. $1291.00 Ended 20 Sep http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/m/moiq-Q81TjixehvoEbRGI4A/140.jpg Modern Soul - Morris - Can We Melt The Ice - Plush - Vg.. $1282.57 Ended 18 Sep http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/m/mHKYbR0PpmT1sqpFEwQDLDw/140.jpg Chubby Checker You Just Don T Know 1966 Very Promo .. $1275.55 Ended 15 Oct http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/pict/4011957803984040_1.jpg Detroit Sex Machines The Stretch Funk Original Soul T.. $1275.00 Ended 03 Oct http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/m/m7qL6t7YLbeltNsUo-Qf-SA/140.jpg Funk - Perfections - No Man Can Love You -Rock N Vg .. $1253.00 Ended 18 Sep http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/m/muAJD0H90TvejESY9pl-vZA/140.jpg Crossover Eula Cooper Let Our Love Grow Higher Super .. $1247.00 Ended 26 Aug http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/m/mqB_aYIeBf3v_azuGkaDRBg/140.jpg The Enjoyables On Shrine I Ll Take You Back $1245.65 Ended 13 Oct http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/mhkfSc-RLEp15S5Bjr_4Tgw/140.jpg Timi Yuro It Ll Never Be Over For Me 1969 Liberty .. $1238.39 Ended 13 Oct http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/m/mp9-8rCwdd9Tg7zgbrrE3dQ/140.jpg Tickled Pink Reach Out Funk Pink Knip Autographed Mp3 $1227.00 Ended 03 Oct http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/m/mXR0RcL2zmBg4QOjhhtRhLA/140.jpg Jackey Beavers I Need My Baby Love That Never G.. $1224.00 Ended 03 Oct http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/m/m2fg-cdBaA1AAJ7est9lGSA/140.jpg The Cautions On Shrine No Other Way $1200.00 Ended 22 Sep http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/m/m_a1wQVtm0NCRiehOp2nAgw/140.jpg Tony Hestor Watch Yourself Giant 707 Top Condition M .. $1182.99 Ended 14 Aug http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/mzXHfGb1Y2CuHeLiX5ZXPYw/140.jpg Jimmy Fraser Of Hopes Dreams Tombstones Unplaye.. $1175.00 Ended 18 Sep http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/m/mGGpcY5NnMyFKpIs7E4vldA/140.jpg Mike Selesia Flavor Private Spiritual Jazz Funk Mint.. $1144.98 Ended 02 Aug http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/m/mhNwF_CfyU8cRIChw6GG0CA/140.jpg Freddie Terrell S Soul Expedition 72 Lefevre Sound.. $1138.00 Ended 30 Aug http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/m/m3istNiAxSyHnAom4YjUx9Q/140.jpg Mod R B -Nelson Sanders -Your Sweet Love This Is $1138.00 Ended 18 Oct http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/mME9ix3vSvNq7puJ0dWIF1g/140.jpg The Sequins Try My Love Soul Detroit Sound Listen $1136.00 Ended 04 Sep http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/m/mgdMQQ01V6lC9UfbiA2txpg/140.jpg Segun Bucknor The Assembly Heavy Nigeria Afro Funk .. $1136.00 Ended 01 Oct http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/m/mlYXnJwEASN5Bs7-mA_tHbQ/140.jpg Andy Fisher My Heart S Beating Stronger Fat Fish De.. $1136.00 Ended 07 Oct http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/mt30AI3gTK0UoGIKU6TfKjA/140.jpg Ascots Just A Few Feet From The Gutter Crossover Funk.. $1134.00 Ended 22 Sep http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/mMWzPmorZd61syYA7eQ4isA/140.jpg Super Original X-Over Funk - Young Mods - Everblack $1126.00 Ended 11 Sep http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/mySZmyR4lij5d90vBEsxfwQ/140.jpg Arawak Accadde A Lp Monster Italian Library Funk .. $1125.00 Ended 11 Sep http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/m/mhKX94nIUy9epfE2FAUyuVA/140.jpg Joe Hicks I Gotta Be Free Feel Funky Agc Mega $1077.56 Ended 21 Aug http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/mMjYCs91NJExMu8v1mWQ6fQ/140.jpg - Candi Staton - Now You Ve Got The Upper Hand - Unit.. $1077.00 Ended 07 Aug http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/m/mk2IrzQuLbw59c9F7lqCPkA/140.jpg Maddog Fantasy Don T Squeeze The Fonk Funk Soul Mod.. $1058.99 Ended 02 Sep http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/mPiDSfXjSU1OOtqghSauCKA/140.jpg Broomfield Corporate Jam Stop Doin It Mountain Rec A .. $1057.00 Ended 25 Sep http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/m/mAkBWKYKJrH049hhQgk3dvw/140.jpg Lo-Twon - Wicked Leaf 12 - Player City - Obscure G-Fun.. $1050.00 Ended 04 Sep http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/m/m5dR0kgh8kCQMPwk4xFWq4w/140.jpg Modern Soul Disco - Galaxy - Live Your Life - Rizing St.. $1050.00 Ended 18 Sep http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/mKYEKVsXdpoXYlpbs6OAvbg/140.jpg Steve Monite Only You Ultra Afro Boogie Funk Modern S.. $1045.00 Ended 31 Aug http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/m/mtN2HXp-pFH7PwoohWCzQFQ/140.jpg Virginia Blakly Let Nobody Love You Northern Deep Soul .. $1037.00 Ended 04 Oct http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/mc_XwoyVkHyPSmjfxopi2Bg/140.jpg Frances Burr I Won T Hurt You Anymore I Say No No Mo.. $1034.00 Ended 02 Oct http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/m/m4fVeZuFtQEm9WpunVqEsbQ/140.jpg Freddie Terrell S Soul Expedition - S T Lp - Lefevre So.. $1025.00 Ended 11 Sep http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/m/m8spn6vC370t3BJzou7hRdg/140.jpg Adam S Apples Don T Take It Out On This World Brunswi.. $1025.00 Ended 11 Sep http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/m/mI5kHPFLES13E64htMHh2gw/140.jpg Sho-Nuff - Body Pressure Lp - Seven Seas - Japan-Only M.. $1025.00 Ended 16 Oct http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/m/mUA7d15NpsRPOTCujRd3eqg/140.jpg Trama - S T Lp - Cat - Soul Funk Sealed $1025.00 Ended 16 Oct http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/m/mes0ZcaPKYRPPupCbP2LDCQ/140.jpg - Edward Hamilton And Arabians - Baby Don T You Weep .. $1025.00 Ended 18 Oct http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/m/mIQ4nlxtJeAPQ5WTaUaCyvQ/140.jpg Trial And Error Thruway Ramrod 777 Good Modern Soul $1009.00 Ended 16 Aug http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/mPbc25kFTrL_a2MTjoL4vPQ/140.jpg Modern Soul Funk - Skull Sconiers - All All - Earth .. $1005.00 Ended 18 Sep http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/mO_MIXPSn1G0m4t5RTyU0VQ/140.jpg Martha Star Love Is The Only Solution I M Lonely .. $1000.00 Ended 27 Sep http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/m/mJ_-WoQJeynQMRgnWCgxs0A/140.jpg Jackie Opel - I Am What I Am Soul Bros Devil S Bug S.. $999.99 Ended 16 Oct http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/m/mrV-6SJ4SkFne7bRUyl33Vw/140.jpg Bernard Smith Gotta Be A Reason Ultra Funk Stunning C.. $997.00 Ended 22 Sep http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/m7X5g7ipJ-A1fXz7HnpWhyA/140.jpg Crossover Soul - Sherrell Bros - The Price - Currison .. $990.00 Ended 07 Aug http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/m/mPfhs6pl9hynfQCzIH2IyDQ/140.jpg The Construction Hey Little Way Out Girl My Heart Wou.. $989.00 Ended 31 Aug http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/m/mSxnchlVw-teCqpy_7coz0Q/140.jpg Milton Parker Women Like It Harder Closet Label From.. $972.00 Ended 03 Oct http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/m/mZVWpD8u0RSWDy-VG5o-NNw/140.jpg No Soul-Masqueraders-Do You Love Me Baby-Hear It $951.00 Ended 26 Sep http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/m/m4nX1ZpSQCigL_Lo2iFI0ng/140.jpg Jay U Experience Enough Is Enough Afro Funk Psych Lp .. $945.00 Ended 31 Aug http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/m/m3RYv3VircFEPznlFnQ7yug/140.jpg Hear Unknown Little Si The Dimentions Orchestra .. $939.00 Ended 31 Jul http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/m/m8QyST-GY0GUSJ1HlJWYAfw/140.jpg Funk - Winter - Bones - North Wind Muzic - Vg Mp3 - $939.00 Ended 07 Aug http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/mmdDqJamlQnMATNQjw5UhBw/140.jpg Super Original - Minnie Jones And The Minuettes - Sugar $935.00 Ended 11 Sep http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/pict/3319124078684040_1.jpg Dena Barnes If You Ever Walk Out Of Life Inferno Nm O.. $929.00 Ended 27 Jul http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/m/mrkxmKxf18nCP6jutdhN7kw/140.jpg Charles Sheffield It S Your Voodoo Working Orig Us .. $924.97 Ended 22 Sep thats all for this one, but just a reminder that you can keep up to date with a daily 24 hour look forward to current ebay auctions via this Soul Source feature - link below
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By Mike in News Archives · October 19, 20168 yr

The Pied Piper: The Pinnacle Of Detroit Northern Soul LP Competition result

Ok, a lot of response to this competition. If you missed it, all you had to do to be in with a chance of winning this fine lp was just id the artist shown in a cropped version of the photo below.

The answer was of course as it says ....
September Jones!

Nearly all who took part got the id correct, though there were 5 members who unfortunately got it wrong
So here's the result , the lucky winner drawn out of the hat {via random.org} was...
@Man from Soul

If you can just drop me a pm with your address and then in a few days your doormat will be full of Pied Piper!
For the unlucky ones out there here's a brief glimpse of what you came so close to...

Thanks to all who took part and look out for the next competition starting up tomorrow evening, where there will be 3 top prizes up for grabs!

By Mike in News Archives · October 18, 20168 yr

Soul Junction favourites The Coalitions return with a brand new recording done in conjunction with Soul Junction. Their album "Colour Me Blue" is a firm favourite with Soul music lovers with tracks picked up b Djs and dancers alike. Here we see a brand new recording backed with one of the favourites from the 2013 album release.
Press Release: The Coalitions (a.k.a Rheel Menn) “Nothin’ Left 2 Do/Didn’t We Almost Make It” SJ535
Release Date: Monday October 17th 2016

The Coalitions (also known as The Rheel Menn) return with a brand new song entitled “Nothin’ Left 2 Do” a song recorded and produced in collaboration with Soul Junction Records during 2015 under the auspices of some of the City of Brotherly Loves finest musicians. We begin with the songwriters Lavern Bynum, Bruce Fauntleroy and Leroy ‘Shu-Baby’ Shuller. With the songs recording and mixes have been expertly done by producer, Craig White at Sound Doctor Productions LLC. Craig was the former studio manager at the world renowned Gamble & Huff studios. The mastering was done by Peter Humphrey’s at Masterwork Recording (USA).
2016 finally sees the initial release of “Nothin’ Left 2 Do” a song of forlorn hope for a former lost love, that’s oozes class from the opening horn riffs executed beautifully by Henri McMillians UGO Horn Section. But despite the songs sad lyrics the overall mood of the track is very pleasantly uplifting. The line up on this song features Philadelphians Leonard Deans, Tony McFarland, Bruce Fauntleroy (the songs co-producer), Alan Williams and Tony Anderson (a.k.a Tony Talent) who’s vocal ability is a throwback to the days of when nearly every street corner in many major US cites would resonate to a all male group harmony sound.
A sound that these five gentlemen still regularly perform as a latter version of one of Philly’s finest harmony outfits ‘The Intrigues’ in the 360 Lounge of The Parx Casino.

The b-side of this single features the now familiar “Didn’t We Almost Make It” a previously unissued 1979 recording that gaine its initial release as the opening track on the Coalition’s previous unissued album project “Colour Me Blue” (SJLP 5006) released during November of 2013. Although the whole of this acclaimed album received extensive airplay it was the opening song “Didn’t We Almost Make It” that really caught DJ’s and radio listeners imagination and prompted callers to beg the question as to whether we (Soul Junction) would ever consider releasing it as a 45 vinyl single, a call that we hope has now been answered. A slightly earlier and different line up recorded this song Tony Anderson (Talent), Alan Williams, Bruce Fauntleroy, Milton Williams and Stephen Ferguson being the performers responsible.

Group members left–Right: Leonard Deans, Tony McFarland, Bruce Fauntleroy, Alan Williams and Tony (Talent) Anderson.

Listen now

SJ535 - The Coalitions (a.k.a Rheel Menn) Promo.mp3
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Coalitions - Colour Me Blue - SJLP5006.mp3
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For further information please contact Soul Junction at:
Tel: +44 (0)121 602 8115 or E-mail: sales@souljunctionrecords.co.uk

Coalitions - Colour Me Blue - SJLP5006.mp3
SJ535 - The Coalitions (a.k.a Rheel Menn) Promo.mp3

By Chalky in News Archives · October 17, 20168 yr

After a few delays I am pleased to announce the release of The Sharpees - Go On And Laugh B/W Get It Together - One-derful/Secret Stash is finally almost here, its been pressed and being shipped to me, all Demos are now pre sold out so Issues only are now available for pre reserve, £12.00 each plus £3.00 postage and packing sent first class sign for mail, all pre reserves will be processed as soon as the stock lands and payment has been made, to make this simple when you send payment please include full details name and address and exactly what you have reserved I have a full list of all pre reserves and will be working from that, to pre reserve and Issue PM here or email bicknellmark@aol.com - Pay Pal welcome on all orders as family and friends to avoid fees.
I will post a further update when the stock lands on here and also on the facebook group - SECRET STASH CHICAGO SOUL RELEASES UK DIVISION - the support and interest on this has been fantastic, big shout to all the DJ's who have been supporting Secret Stash releases it really means a lot, the profile of the company has been raised and we are looking forward to some really special releases to follow, The Ringleaders - 'I'd Like To Win You Over' B/W 'Sweet Little Girl' AKA 'All Of My Life' and Otis Clay - 'I Got A Problem' B/W 'Thank You Love' are the next two planned releases due out early 2017, already strong pre reserve lists on these, again you can pre reserve by contacting me directly via PM here or email bicknellmark@aol.com Demo's £20.00 limited number available and £12.00 for Issue's plus £3.00 postage and packing per order.
I have just submitted a CD compilation for release working title - 'Let's Do Some Good Timing' - The One-derful Rarities, a selection of approx 26 tracks including some of the alternate takes hidden gems and rarities from the likes of Padded Cell, Ringleaders, Otis Clay, Sharpees, Mousie And The Traps, Guys And Dolls, Harold Burrage, Jimmie And The Entertainers, Big Daddy Rogers, Jimmie Jones, Accents and more which should be released early to mid 2017.
Several other 45's planned for release as we go, full updates on here and facebook etc. massive shout to Mike here on soulsource for giving us support, as a thank you to Mike and a bit of fun I would like to offer three Secret Stash Record vouchers as prizes for a competition valid for one issue copy of any future Secret Stash release, not sure how we can play this so I'll leave it to Mike to arrange the competition which we can draw at a later stage.....over to you Mike lol
THE SHARPEES - GO ON AND LAUGH B/W GET IT TOGETHER - IT'S ALIVE LOL

By Mark Bicknell in News Archives · October 16, 20168 yr

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