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THE REAL THING ANNOUNCE NEW DOCUMENTARY AND NEW BEST OF ALBUM FEATURING BRAND NEW NEVER BEFORE RELEASED TRACK
Iconic British soul and funk band, The Real Thing, will celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2020 with the release of a brand-new Best Of album, featuring a never-before-released track, released on BMG on 10th January 2020.
The release coincides with a brand-new documentary about the group, Everything – The Real Thing Story, by filmmaker Simon Sheridan which will be coming to cinemas in January 2020.
Everything - The Real Thing Story
Everything – The Real Thing Story is coming to cinemas in January. Shot on location in Liverpool and London by filmmaker Simon Sheridan and narrated by actor Jacob Anderson (Game of Thrones) / rapper Raleigh Ritchie , the documentary charts the story of Britain’s first black music revolution, and how the band’s massive success has been tempered with racism, drug addiction and suicide. For the very first time, original band members Eddy Amoo, Chris Amoo and Dave Smith reveal the brutally honest truth behind their trailblazing 50-year career.
After five decades, they remain the godfathers of black British music. For full cinema listings visit http://therealthingofficial.com
Everything - The Real Thing Story - Video Trailer

The Best Of The Real Thing Double Cd out January 10, 2020
Several tracks on this brand-new Best Of album will be appearing on CD format for the very first time, and as well as this, it will include a brand-new track – ‘Someone Oughta Write a Song (About You Baby)’.
Originally written and recorded with Ken Gold and Mick Denne, the same team behind several of the band’s hits including ‘You To Me Are Everything’ and ‘Can’t Get By Without You’, ‘’Someone Oughta Write a Song (About You Baby)’ was due to be the third of a would-be trio of hits, however it was shelved when the band decided they wanted to write and produce their own material, despite being fully mixed.
For decades it remained a lost track, until in 2017 Ken Gold found the only remaining tape copy of the track in a storage locker. Through a process known as ‘tape baking’, with the assistance of James Guthrie (Pink Floyd engineer/ producer), the tape was salvaged, playable, and transferred to digital.
The band featuring original members Chris Amoo and Dave Smith will also perform at The Jazz Café in London on 14th January.
Newly unearthed track ‘Someone Oughta Write a Song (About You Baby)’
Track Listing
CD1
1              Someone Outta Write a Song (About You Baby)
2              You To Me Are Everything
3              Can’t Get By Without You
4              You’ll Never Know What You’re Missing
5              Dance with Me
6              Love’s Such a Wonderful Thing
7              Children of the Ghetto
8              Whenever You Want My Love
9              Let’s Go Disco
10           Can You Feel the Force (12” Disco Mix)
11           Boogie Down (Get Funky Now)
12           Keep An Eye On Your Best Friend
13           Topsy Turvy
14           Saint or Sinner
15           Foot Tappin’
16           Flash
CD2
1              Rainin’ Through My Sunshine
2              (He's Just) A Money Maker
3              She’s a Groovy Freak
4              Lightning Strikes Again
5              Watch Out Caroline
6              Give Me Your Love
7              Stone Cold Love Affair
8              Liverpool Medley: Liverpool Eight/Children of the Ghetto/Stanhope Street
9              Won't You Step Into My World?
10           Lovin' You Is Like A Dream
11           A Love That's Real
12           Young And Foolish
13           You To Me Are Everything (1986 ‘Decade’ remix)
14           Can’t Get By Without You (1986 ‘Second Decade’ remix)
15           Watcha Say, Whatcha Do
OUT 10th JANUARY 2020 ON BMG
Available to Pre-Order Now
https://therealthing.lnk.to/BestOfPR

Website: http://therealthingofficial.com

By Mike in News Archives · December 17, 20195 yr

The Recent Sale of Berry Gordy’s Former Detroit Mansion on the 20 October 2017

It is well known amongst Motown & Soul fans that the Motown Records company moved all of its operations to Los Angeles (LA) in June 1972, with a number of artists, among them Martha Reeves, the Four Tops, Gladys Knight & the Pips, and Motown's Funk Brothers studio band, either staying behind in Detroit or leaving the company for other reasons. James Jamerson did move out to LA but later moved back to Detroit.
Berry had originally purchased the Detroit Mansion in 1967 but even though moving out to LA in 1972 he continued to own it until 2002, when he then sold it to the attorney Cynthia Reaves. In 2016 the attorney decided to sell the mansion and to clear the items left behind by Berry Gordy (when he finally left Detroit) via a public auction
There is a lot of Motown history associated with the mansion, summer garden parties, compiling & writing songs sometimes well into the early hours and many other events. So is a crucial part of Motown’s history. The sale was on Friday 20th Oct 2017, which beforehand made news across most of Detroit via the local media and television networks.
News highlights focused on the historical significance of the mansion and primarily BG’s 1927 Steinway Piano, frequently played by Smokey Robinson and many other Motown artists.

With the auction as well the piano then giving many others the opportunity to secure smaller items to then own a part of the Motown Phenomenon, it created a lot of interest, albeit in Michigan State.
As well as the piano being the “Star” lot the catalogue listed gowns & costumes worn by the “Vandellas” “Contours” “Laura Lee” “Freda Payne” and others, plus many other Motown artefact’s and documents.
However what really focused my attention was the 600 plus (unplayed) records, that were also discovered as being left behind by BG when he sold & left Detroit for good. I wanted to find out what these were and any treasures left behind.
Amazingly the majority of the 45’s were not Motown Labels as I expected but “Anna” “Tri-Phi” “Harvey” including the Rare “Message” singles (subsidiary of Tri-Phi with only 3 Gospel based issues). This no doubt related to the BG purchase and take over of Harvey Fuqua & Gwen Gordy’s (the then wife of Harvey) record company’s. This must have been unsold stock that Berry then put into his basement.

As I uncovered the “lots” I was amazed: Three Piles of Harvey’s “Any Way You Wanta” totalling around a 100 X 45’s all mint all unplayed! Estimate was $1000 and they sold for $1100.

And then the other lots: ( Note The Tamla issue!!!) there then being around another 6 or 7 similar lots

The Finale

Now the most amazing thing of all, one of the rarest of the rare featuring in the top 20 of the rarest of the Motown issues, being Saundra Mallet & The Vandella’s “Camel Walk” on Tamla. La-Brenda Ben issued “Camel Walk” on Motown 1033 (very rare) & on the Gordy label Gordy 7009.
One of the Final Lots of the Sale with an Estimate of $2500 was a Batch of 27 Mint Un-played copies of “Camel Walk” in their original sleeves. (2 others sold in the other batches of singles)

What Dreams are Made of! & to then top it all off, sold to an internet bidder for $550. Irony is what used to be a £700 plus 45 now with 29 copies turning up it is now probably worth half of that.
How many in the UK even knew anything about the Auction? It took me some time to track down the Auction results only hearing about this auction in Feb of this year.
Motown Forever!
Graham Jarvis
Pictures Courtesy of Aaron Estate Sales Ltd

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By Mike in Articles · December 11, 20195 yr

A get the week off on a good foot pass on from @Ady Croasdell
Details of a fully featured article looking at Jack Ashford's work over the years, published via the International Musician Website (article link follows the preview clip below).
For Jack Ashford and His Funk Brothers, Jazz Roots Ran Deep
While gigging around Boston in the late 1950s trying to establish himself as a jazz player, vibraphonist Jack Ashford met music producer Harvey Fuqua and his future brother-in-law Marvin Gaye. “Harvey asked me, ‘You know who Marvin Gaye is?’ I said, ‘Nah, never heard of him. If they don’t play jazz, I don’t know ’em.’ I was cocky. Everybody wanted to be like Miles Davis. Marvin said he was starting a band and would I like to come to Detroit.....
.....Still playing at 85, Ashford draws on those glory days of Detroit and the Funk Brothers to generate rare and in-demand soul music.
He’s won two Grammy Awards and has several gold records to his credit. Known as the “tambourine man,” Ashford has spent the last decade working with producer and Oscar winner T-Bone Burnett of Local 47 (Los Angeles, CA) and performing with artists like Elton John of Local 47. In 2013, he and his Funk Brothers received a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame.

The full article can be read via the link to the International Musician Website below
https://internationalmusician.org/for-jack-ashford-and-his-funk-brothers-jazz-roots-ran-deep/

By Mike in News Archives · December 9, 20195 yr

A Soul Source ebay lookback on last months top $ 45s.
Highlights of Ebays November 2019 top soul auctions follow below...

Soul Record Auctions - Recent Completed Soul Auctions [sorted by value]
Larry Clinton - She S Wanted If I Knew Soul 300 $3550.00 ended 16 Nov Soul --the Sonatas--hot Line- Going On Down The Road $3207.99 ended 30 Nov Sandi Sheldon You Re Gonna Make Me Love You On Okeh $2136.00 ended 10 Nov The Great Deltas - Stand Up And Be A Man Tra La La .. $2000.00 ended 20 Nov Beatles Please Please Me Rarest Black Gold Mono Norther.. $1789.20 ended 23 Nov Nigerian Army Rhthym Group- Black Beat Disco Coconut Af.. $1350.00 ended 14 Nov Eramus Hall Your Love Is My Desire Westbound 5000 Origi.. $1275.00 ended 23 Nov Willie Makkit All My Love Grail Modern Soul Disco H.. $1186.00 ended 06 Nov Crossover Soul Rpm - Johnny Starr On Stage Records $1075.00 ended 24 Nov Turner Brothers Act I Mb 5104n7 Soul Lp Album $1075.00 ended 28 Nov Wade Flemons-jeanette On Ramsel Northern 45-vg Hear $1000.00 ended 17 Nov Wee - You Can Fly On My Aeroplane Lp - Owl - Private So.. $985.00 ended 11 Nov 6 Pak - There Was A Time Midnight Brew - Florida Funk .. $967.89 ended 17 Nov Dr Z Three Parts To My Soul Spiritus Nanes Et Umbra .. $969.32 ended 24 Nov Mighty Lovers Ain T Gonna Run No More Out Of My Min.. $951.50 ended 05 Nov 289 Soul Records-job Lot-all Nr Ex- Mint Condition-al.. $948.53 ended 10 Nov Ray Rivera Troubles Troubles Dayhill 2009 $933.56 ended 11 Nov Wayne Mcghie The Sounds Of Joy-birchmount- Funk Lp-cana.. $918.00 ended 04 Nov Wooden Glass - Live Feat Billy Wooten - Interim - O.. $898.00 ended 08 Nov 45rpm Single Betti Lou Bobby Adams Dr Truelove Tra-x 16.. $893.94 ended 17 Nov Trends-thanks For A Little Lovin On Abc Northern 45-nm.. $887.00 ended 17 Nov Gloria Scott Too Much Love Makin Australian Funk 7 .. $889.01 ended 21 Nov Don Varner - I Finally Got Over Here Come My Tears S.. $860.00 ended 16 Nov George Jackson - Tender Love Rufus Come And Get Your .. $813.99 ended 16 Nov Carpets I Just Can T Win Vij Hear $811.00 ended 10 Nov Stark Reality-hoagy Carmichael S Music Shop-ajp 5166 67.. $790.00 ended 13 Nov Florida Funk On Tener - Tony Marshall - Society - Hear $787.00 ended 17 Nov New World A Friend Who Is Not A Friend To Be A Man Vi.. $767.00 ended 19 Nov Demures - Brunswick 55284 - Raining Teardrops - Vg .. $766.00 ended 18 Nov Little Richie Just Another Heartache Sound Stage 7 45-2.. $749.99 ended 13 Nov Hank Mobley - Soul Station - Blue Note - Blp4031 $740.00 ended 24 Nov Tommy Frontera After Tonight To Love Him 63 Detroit.. $738.00 ended 25 Nov Tony Galla In Love Guys Go For Girls - 1966 Orig -.. $735.00 ended 26 Nov Jackie Mittoo Put It On Soul Vendors Chinese Chicken St.. $734.13 ended 04 Nov Reatha Reese - Only Lies Things I Should Have Done S.. $725.00 ended 16 Nov Joey Delorenzo Wake Up To The Sunshine Girl On Mi-.. $687.00 ended 25 Nov Black Out New Sounds 70-rare Funk Crossover 2 Lp Mint.. $666.00 ended 04 Nov Rocky Gil And The Bishops 1968 Tear Drop 3181 It S No.. $665.00 ended 26 Nov Frankie Lyman-i M Sorry-northern Soul Monster On Big Ap.. $661.26 ended 11 Nov Sons Of Ethiopia Admas Orig 84 Afro Electro Jazz Funk .. $649.99 ended 15 Nov Rhythm Machine - S T Lp - Lulu - Modern Soul Funk Og Pr.. $601.01 ended 11 Nov The Lyman Woodard Organization Saturday Night Special S.. $595.00 ended 23 Nov The Lightmen-free As You Wanna Be Og Judnell Private Ja.. $588.99 ended 11 Nov Lionel Ruffin Pharaohs Humpin To Please You Louisiana.. $577.00 ended 01 Nov Unknown Dj Soul Bros Space Station Free Soul Reggae .. $560.34 ended 21 Nov Rarity-the Sherrys-put Your Arms Around Me Happy Girl $550.00 ended 03 Nov George Jackson - Blinkity Blink There Goes My Pride .. $548.00 ended 16 Nov 1982 Algerian 4xlp S Box-set Killer Pop-funk-disco-arab.. $544.00 ended 03 Nov Soul - Ernie Washington - Chattahoochee - Original - Hear $547.03 ended 11 Nov Gemstones - Cold Soul - Wicked North Carolina Funk - Hear $543.00 ended 17 Nov Billy Hambric - She Said Goodbye I Found True Love S.. $541.59 ended 16 Nov The Visitors- Owot Ukoh Ben Early 70 S Deep Afro Funk N.. $531.00 ended 17 Nov Bw Doowop- Bobby Mac - Shy Guy How Was Your -hear -.. $515.50 ended 11 Nov Roger The Human Body - Introducing Roger Lp - Troutma.. $515.00 ended 11 Nov Funk Jazz Lp - Mixed Bag - Mixed Bag S First Album 1976.. $515.00 ended 24 Nov Syl Johnson Mega On Special Agent Lb 200 Do You Know.. $511.00 ended 18 Nov El Anthony-we Ve Been In Love On La Cindy Northern 45-n.. $510.00 ended 17 Nov The Majestics Treat Me Like You Want To Be Treated Chex.. $505.00 ended 18 Nov Copeland Davis Group - Smouldering Secrets Lp - Regalia.. $504.99 ended 10 Nov Zambia Deep Funk Afrofunk Afropsych The Fire Balls On T.. $499.99 ended 02 Nov Detroit - The People S Choice - Savin My Lovin For .. $499.99 ended 21 Nov Beatles - Rubber Soul Mfsl 1-106 Test Pressing $490.00 ended 11 Nov Dickie Wonder - Sound Of Soul Demo - Original - Hear $480.76 ended 11 Nov Gene Woodbury Ever Again That S Not Half Bad Del .. $475.56 ended 25 Nov Bessie Banks $471.66 ended 11 Nov Joyce - Encontro Marcado Soul Bossa Psych Funky 1969 .. $467.00 ended 20 Nov Santamarina 7 El Amor Es Un Bicho El Diablo Monster .. $465.00 ended 14 Nov Crossover Soul Funk Willie Tee Funky Funky Twist Gatur.. $464.99 ended 10 Nov Crossover Sweet Soul Elements When I Fall In Love Again.. $463.00 ended 10 Nov King James Version-i Ll Still Love You On Abc Gospel So.. $462.00 ended 17 Nov Ernie Washington-lonesome Shack On Chattahoochee Northe.. $458.00 ended 17 Nov Red Garland Quintet - Soul Junction Lp - Prestige 1st P.. $455.00 ended 03 Nov Gemstones Cold Soul Did You Ever 7 Record Fun.. $449.00 ended 04 Nov Johnny Robinson - Okeh - Demo - Original - Hear $443.08 ended 11 Nov Devon Russell Move On Up Jusic Funk Soul Disco Cover Ki.. $439.00 ended 12 Nov Boyell-revelation On Nuance Music Unknown Jazz Funk Mod.. $438.99 ended 17 Nov Tropicals Urubamba Italy Library Funk Barigozzi Oscar.. $434.00 ended 11 Nov Mary Love - Born To Live With Heartache There S Someo.. $433.00 ended 16 Nov Rick Asikpo And Afro Fusion Got To Be Me Afrodisia Og .. $427.00 ended 02 Nov Jimmy Mack A Woman Is Hard To Understand Hamster Usa Orig $427.46 ended 13 Nov Bassies Soul Vendors River Jordan Swing Easy Blank .. $425.00 ended 17 Nov 70s Disco Soul A Missin Linc Ltd My Love Swap Hear $423.00 ended 10 Nov Larry Atkins Ain T That Love Enough Romark Hear $421.66 ended 11 Nov Debora Supergirl Debora Private Latin Disco Soul Funk.. $419.00 ended 11 Nov Funk Soul Lp - Skull Snaps - S T Gatefold 1973 Gsf-s-10.. $409.04 ended 24 Nov Cindy The Play Mates - Soul Train Don T Stop This Tra.. $405.00 ended 17 Nov Northern Modern Soul - Luckey Jamal Davis - Love Is Bet.. $403.99 ended 10 Nov The Celebrant S I Like It - Nigeria Killer Disco.. $405.40 ended 13 Nov Original Lee Moses Bad Girl Nr Mint $404.10 ended 16 Nov Brice Coefield Ain T That Right Omen 45 $400.99 ended 17 Nov Joblot 370 Tamla Motown 7 Vinyl Record Collection Fu.. $402.80 ended 10 Nov Hear - Soul - George Jackson - I Don T Need You No More.. $399.99 ended 24 Nov Sweet Soul Sugar Ray Roll My Heart And I Don T B.. $399.00 ended 13 Nov James Barnett Fame Promo 1001 E Shape Keep On Talking $395.00 ended 27 Nov Funk Curtis Liggins Indications Funky Kaycee Prom.. $382.00 ended 11 Nov Eleanore Mills This Is Soul Lp Astroscope Sealed $382.00 ended 11 Nov Shirley Lawson Back Beat 567 The Star One More .. $381.00 ended 14 Nov Cookie Scott-i Don T Care On Orr Northern 45-nm Hear $380.00 ended 17 Nov Sealed 360 Rated Xxx Ep Ultra Random Rap Monst.. $376.00 ended 21 Nov Autographed Modern Soul Carl Smith You Can T Be Replac.. $375.00 ended 14 Nov

By Mike in News Archives · December 4, 20195 yr

JIMMY DELPHS Walk on into my heart b/w OLLIE McLAUGHLIN ORCHESTRA Where there is love HR 027
Hayley Records is proud to announce the release of yet another previously unreleased gem by the mercurial Jimmy Delphs - his third on the label following 'Where there is love' (now sadly SOLD OUT) and the moody 'The flip side'. All songs are of the highest standard and show what an incredible artist Jimmy Delphs is. His first UK performance next year in Blackpool should be something else !
The song, 'Walk on into my heart', was written and produced by Barney 'Duke' Browner who also wrote a song with exactly the same title for Bobbie Smith, yet, incredibly, there are completely different songs. The Jimmy Delphs song was recorded at Golden World studios on Davison in Detroit around 1967 with prominent members of the famed Funk Brothers collective, but left 'in the can' until now. Early reaction to the song among UK soul fans has been extremely favourable with scores of people pre-ordering the record.
The flip side also has a Jimmy Delphs connection in the form of the instrumental version of the afore mentioned 'Where there is love' by producer Ollie McLaughlin and various Funk Brothers with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. The recording clearly demonstrates what a beautiful song Sharon McMahan wrote.
Hayley Records is also extremely excited to announce that next year, 2020, signals the twentieth anniversary of the label. HR is 20 !
As part of the celebrations, more top flight releases will be seeing the light of day for the first time since they were recorded, featuring artists like Rose Battiste, Steve Mancha, Jimmy Gilford, Joyce Vincent, Richard 'Popcorn' Wylie, The Holidays, the Brothers of Soul, Emanuel Laskey, Pat Lewis and many more.
All Soul-Source members are invited to join the Hayley Records page on Facebook where photos, articles, up dates, sound files, pre release information and much more are featured.
To order:
JIMMY DELPHS Walk on into my heart b/w OLLIE McLAUGHLIN ORCHESTRA Where there is love HR 027 please visit
https://www.hayleyrecords.co.uk

By Rob Moss in News Archives · December 2, 20195 yr

Latest releases for December 2019 from Ace Records
Everything Is Gonna Be Alright
Funk
Various Artists (Westbound)
CD £11.50
Launched in 1969, Westbound Records was the last great Detroit indie.
Reconsider Me - The RAM Singles & More Southern Gems
Rhythm & Blues
Margaret Lewis
CD £11.50
Highlighting the original RAM singles by the soulful Shreveport singer and songwriter, with 13 tracks new to Ace CD. Features the bluesy guitar of Grace Tennessee.

Tim Burgess & Bob Stanley Present TIM PEAKS - Songs For A Late-Night Diner
Pop
Various Artists (Saint Etienne)
CD £11.50
LP £29.01
The Pacific North West and the English North West are damp, mossy, riddled with steep, unexpected valleys, dotted with abandoned mills, and frequently cloaked in mist. Most of the year you’d be wise to wear waterproofs. David Lynch set Twin Peaks in the former; it’s not a great leap to imagine it being re-cast and set in the latter. Paddy Considine would probably be involved; Yorkshire Tea, too. As for the soundtrack? Well, that’s what this album is about.

The London American Label Year By Year 1967
Rock'n'Roll
Various Artists (London American)
CD £11.50
1967 as documented by the releases of the UK’s most famous source for US rock’n’roll, pop and R&B.

She Came From Liverpool! Merseyside Girl-Pop 1962-1968
Girls
Various Artists (Beat Girls)
CD £12.92
Male beat groups ruled the mid-60s Merseyside roost but the area was also home to its fair share of female talent.


Vinyl 45s

I'm A Happy Man B/W Whatever I Am, I'm Yours
Modern Soul
Various Artists (Kent singles)
7" £10.68
Kent issued ‘I’m A Happy Man’ on CD in 1999. It is coupled here with Bill Brandon’s permanently in-demand modern soul classic.
Gonna Spread The News B/W That's All I Got
Northern Soul
Various Artists (Kent singles)
7" £10.68
First time on 45 for Unique Blend’s ‘Gonna Spread The News’. The flip has that chugging, toe-tapping beat so beloved by Emeralds fans and is also on vinyl for the first time.
Trippin' On Your Love B/W That's Why I Love You
Modern Soul
Various Artists (Kent singles)
7" £10.68
‘Trippin’ On Your Love’ is a modern soul anthem and gets its first single release here. The flip is a very good Temprees number, unissued until its Kent CD release.
She Wrote It, I Read It B/W Fall In These Arms Of Mine
Deep Soul
Various Artists (Dave Godin)
7" £10.68
‘She Wrote It, I Read It’ is a magnificent ballad written and produced by Charles Spurling. The flip was recorded in the southern USA and produced by Bobby Smith.
(Love Is My) Secret Weapon B/W It's No Mistake
Modern Soul
Darrow Fletcher
7" £8.79
Darrow Fletcher’s ‘(Love Is My) Secret Weapon’ is paired here with the longer unedited version of his Crossover modern dancer ‘It’s No Mistake’.

A more drive by than detailed news item at the moment, till we sort our act out you can get all the details, images, samples via the Ace Records website here...
https://www.acerecords.co.uk/e

By Mike in News Archives · December 2, 20195 yr

Diggin' Deep Records New 45 - James Lately & Gil Billingsley.
James Lately ‘Love, Friends And Money’ - Gil Billingsley ‘I’m Me Just Me’
NEWS RELEASE - NEW FROM DIGGIN’ DEEP!
THE NEWEST ‘DIGGIN’ DEEP’ COLLECTORS 45
RELEASE DATE FRIDAY 13th DEC 2019
ANNOUNCING DIGGIN’ DEEP RECORDS NEWEST RELEASE!
TWO SUPERB SIDES DEDICATED TO THE GENIUS OF DAVE HAMILTON.
PRE ORDER NOW FOR RELEASE 13TH DECEMBER 2019
Can You Dig It?
DD 009A James Lately ‘Love, Friends And Money’
DD 009B Gil Billingsley ‘I’m Me Just Me’
It is with great pleasure that we announce the latest Diggin’ Deep 45 which couples two soulful and in demand ‘crossover’ sides from Detroit.
The topside, from James lately, is a previously unreleased on vinyl mix ‘without strings’ which has a haunting ‘islands’ feel, just perfect for today’s dancefloors.
The flipside from Gil Billingsley has long been a crossover favourite, championed on the UK soul scene by such renowned DJ’s as Keith Money and Chris Anderton.
Please take a few minutes to listen to the promotional video. We hope you’ll agree, this great Detroit double-header is a 45 that every Soul fan will want to have in their collection.
DD009 collector’s release is a limited pressing @ just £12 each plus postage and packing.

Avoid Disappointment. Pre-order ON WEBSITE ONLY now, while stocks last:
Diggin’ Deep Records – Sheffield, England. Making available a series of excellent Soul recordings from the 60’s and 70’s, most of which will be released as a limited edition 45 for the very first time, and the occasional, carefully selected, re-issue. Dozens more titles are already lined up for limited future release. Keep informed by collecting the vinyl, joining the mailing list, visiting the website and social media pages regularly and ensure you’re among the first to know!
Avoid Disappointment. Pre-order now, while stocks last.

https://www.diggin-deep.com

By Sean Hampsey in News Archives · November 30, 20195 yr

Just been passed on some mainstream media news from long time member Kevin Johansen @wiggyflat
It's all about tomorrow's episode of BBC Fake Britain Tv show. In fact the latest episode (showing tomorrow) features a segment taking a look at 'the vinyl copies that are fleecing record collectors out of thousands'.
Kevin passes on that he was interviewed as part of this segment in 'The Book And Record Bar' record shop in Tulse Hill London. Kevin J being well known for various promotions/dj-ing over the years including recent 'Northern Noise' events (no longer involved).
BBC One - Fake Britain Series 9
Episode 4 of 10
Showing tomorrow 28th Nov 2019 - 11:00am uk time.
Full details of the BBC One - Fake Britain can be had here
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000bqk5

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By Mike in News Archives · November 27, 20195 yr

All the latest up to date dates for all the 100 Club allnighters 2020 follow below...
We've added an all nighter next December too as everyone's digging the 6TS sounds
22 February 2020
28 March 2020
9 May 2020
4 July 2020
22 August 2020
26 September 2020– 41st Anniversary
7 November 2020
5th December 2020

AND after much debate and demand from our nonagenarian devotees who can't handle the all-night binges no more, we're having a one-off Covent Garden - West Hampstead - Early 100 Club evening dos night.
So basically Randy's Mod 100 and the other similar classic 60s club soul sounds that we played in the early days. It's gonna be 8pm-1am on Friday 17th July so no immediate rush but you can give your carers plenty of notice and stock up on pills and lotions.

See you on Dec 7th 2019, it's the first one since my semi-retirement so Matt will run the opening and I'll swan down in my dressing gown once the place is rocking!

Ady & Matt

www.6ts.info

By Ady Croasdell in Event News · November 21, 20195 yr

Welcome to release #9 from Soul 4 Real Records
CALVIN RICHARDSON
I´ll Take Her / Looks Like (You´ve Been Crying) (S4R09)
LISTEN HERE:
https://bit.ly/2NKwONJ

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Calvin Richardson is a bit of a chameleon, smoothly able to transition between the most heartfelt gritty soul ballads to the latest cutting edge urban R&B that now dominates the more mainstream sound of today´s “Black America”.
His revered solo debut “Country Boy” came back in 1999 when signed to major label powerhouse Universal Records and went on to sell 100,000 units but, in those halcyon days, still not enough to get him a second bite of the cherry at the time. He then went on to strike deals with Hollywood Records, Jordan House (owned by Eric Benet) and Shanachie Records where he still resides.
With comparisons drawn to a young Bobby Womack, it’s easy to see why he chose to record long player “Facts Of Life: The Soul Of Bobby Womack” back in 2009.
For their ninth release those sterling Soul 4 Real guys have chosen to resurrect two fantastic sides from that debut recording, with the soulful as hell “I’ll Take Her” backed with the melodic gem of a beat ballad “Looks Like (You’ve Been Crying)”…make sure you don’t miss it!
MARK CODDINGTON (FISH)
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Presented in a beautiful picture cover laminated 7" designed by Jordi Duró. Liner notes by Mark Coddington (Fish).
PRE ORDER NOW FOR 10th DECEMBER 2019
13 euros + postage as it follows:
1 to 5 copies: 6,60 euros UK & Europe
1 to 5 copies: 2,30 euros Spain
1 to 5 copies: 10,25 euros USA & rest of the world
Payment by PAYPAL as friends & family:
soul4realrecordlabel@gmail.com
Please check all our releases: https://www.soul4real.es/soul-4-real-records/

By Alexsubinas in News Archives · November 18, 20195 yr

Word about a possible new book reaches us here at Soul Source. Titled 'Last Nite At Wigan Casino this kickstarter project features photos taken by Francesco Mellina at the last northern soul allnighter at Wigan.
You may have read about and indeed seen some of Francesco Mellina photos over the years here via Soul Source. It's a current kickstarter project, be aware that there's only a few days left, so if you want to get involved then you better get a move on
An introduction to the book follows below, full details are available on kickstarter, there is a link following the introduction.
LAST NIGHT AT WIGAN CASINO
Photographs by Francesco Mellina, from the last Northern Soul all-nighter at Wigan Casino in 1981.
One night in 1981 Francesco Mellina travelled from Liverpool to Wigan in a battered Simca to photograph the Casino Club's last Northern Soul all-nighter. The legendary Wigan Casino Club staked its claim in music history and firmly established itself as a spiritual home of Northern Soul throughout the seventies until its closure in 1981.
Most of the photographs in this book have not been seen by anyone since 1981. Only two of Francesco's shots were used at the time, to illustrate a New Musical Express article about the last night and one or two have been used in books or on Northern Soul compilation record sleeves.
Kickstarter Video (tap to play)
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Photos

Last Night at Wigan Casino Book Cover

The book has a glossy, soft-back cover, measures 280mm x 215mm and has 176 pages containing all the photographs taken by Francesco at Wigan Casino's last all-nighter.
Kickstarter details and link
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/491950267/last-night-at-wigan-casino

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By Mike in News Archives · November 17, 20195 yr

1000 Wonders - The art of Northern Soul Lyrics
All those great northern soul lyrics, together on a beautiful premium A1 matt print. The northern soul gift of a lifetime.
INTRODUCTION
‘It’s all over like a three leaf clover’.
‘She stands five feet tall and a quarter.’
‘Once I stopped to watch a tree grow’.
To most people, these words don’t mean a thing. To us, the tiny lucky minority, they mean everything. Some are funny. Some are heartbreaking. Some are plain genius. Some… well, some just transport you for no clear reason. They just feel right.
Here they are, thousands of them, all together on a huge premium print

GEORGE BLACKWELL - CAN’T LOSE MY HEAD

CECIL WASHINGTON - I DON’T LIKE TO LOSE

THE STORY
I’ve always been obsessed by (and I’ve always jotted down) all those northern soul lyrical gems, I recently decided to compile them in one place. It turned out to be a pretty big place, because there are just so many great words. Now I’ve put them all together in a huge print. It’s deliberately strange-looking. It looks like a novel’s worth of words on your wall. Nice and… different.
And I thought it would be good to pick 25 monster sounds to create an artwork for, so people can tailor-make their print according to their fave tune.
(If you can’t find a song you love from Paris, Cecil Washington, Larry Clinton, George Blackwell, Eddie Parker, Magnetics and Norma Jenkins and the other 18 I picked, maybe it’s not for you.)
They’re all there: from the Salvadors to the Silhouettes to Silky Hargreaves. From Soul Bros Inc to Susan Rewis to Steve Flanagan. From Stacy Henry to Speed Limit. It goes on and on. And these are just some of the S artists!
The images are made from old green record sleeves and all kinds of scrap.

HOW TO PURCHASE
Go to www.1000wonders.co.uk and peruse the 25 song / art choices.
PREMIUM MATT A1 PRINTS
The item itself is a premium A1 matt print. Yes, A1, so you’re gonna need a bigger frame. I hope you enjoy these as much as I loved making them.

By Seand in News Archives · November 15, 20195 yr

Over the years one of the most notable interviews that have had the pleasure to feature here on Soul Source has to be the interview with Ernie Johnson (one half of Eddie & Ernie ) by Arizona music historian John Dixon way back in October 2004. The interview certainly made a mark as it brought into full focus the struggles that some who were responsible for making this great music, faced in the 21st century.
The transcripts of this interview and also John Dixons story on how it all come about were featured here...
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/articles/soul-articles/transcripts-of-interview-with-ernie-johnson-and-john-dixon-r264/
As reported last week a headstone dedication ceremony was held in Phoenix where a bronze headstone was placed on Ernie Johnson's grave, the ceremony was followed by the first public showing of this interview.
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/articles/news-soul/ernie-johnson-headstone-dedication-phoenix-9th-nov-2019-r4114/
Ady Croasdell aka @Ady Croasdell has just passed on that the author has just posted/released the video publically. You can vie w the video and John Dixons words via his website (link below), via youtube or via the embedded player below
' a wonderful 22 minute interview that I had with Ernie at The Elks Club shortly before his untimely passing in 2005...'
'. ..interview includes his memories of growing up in Phoenix, singing with his fathers gospel group The Gospel Crusaders, meeting Eddie and performing at the world famous Apollo Theater...'.
http://azmusicdude.com/for-sweetwater/

After 15 years since first posting the written details of this interview, you can now actually view the full 22 minutes video
Full deserved credit to John Dixon, for his efforts over the 15 years. You could say that he has made sure that the 'original' tag line that accompanied the first published interview has been reached...
somebody should hear and feel and know

By Mike in News Archives · November 12, 20195 yr

Jackie Moore passed away November 8th, 2019. Born 1946 in Jacksonville, FL.
Reported via Henry Stone Music website
https://www.henrystonemusic.com/jackie-moore-rest-in-peace-miami-soul-and-disco-queen-of-atlantic-kayvette-columbia-and-sunnyview-records/

By Mike in News Archives · November 11, 20195 yr

December 6th, 2003, the start of a journey for Marcelle and Chris Waterman. This was the date for the very first New Century Soul Club all-nighter. The Club’s name being taken from the venue, New Century House which was part of the CIS building on Corporation Street in Manchester.
Other venues that have been home for New Century Soul include venues such as Wulfrun Hall in Wolverhampton, Queens Hall in Burslam, Air & Melodies in Birmingham, The Rocket & VSMC (Marble Arch) in London, Steam in Crewe, Maxims in Wigan, The Stables near Wolverhampton, Radcliffe Civic before finding a new home at Bury Town Hall.
November 30th 2019 will mark 16 years and the final all-nighter under the banner of the New Century Soul Club
As a massive thank you to all those who have supported Marcelle & Chris over the years or to those who want to come along for the first time, entry will be FREE.
The Kenwood Suite will return for the final night alongside the Elizabethan Suite. Top Djs in both rooms will mean there will be something for everyone, big all-nighter sounds downstairs and something a little different maybe upstairs, split for choice!
Elizabethan Suite
DJS from
Andy Dyson
Calvin Lee Hughes
Dick Krop
Matt Sneath,
Colin James
plus others TBA.
Kenwood Suite
9 - 10.15 Robbo & Simon
10.15 - 23.15 Paul Johnson & Gis Southworth
23.15 - 12 midnight Les Harrison
Midnight - 00.45 Lenny Dopson
00.45 - 01.30 Mick Howard
01.30 - 02-15 Pete Hollander
02.15 - 0300 Chalky
Please come along and show your support and appreciation to two of the finest and dance the night away for one last time.

By Chalky in Event News · November 9, 20195 yr

New Single out tomorrow from Danny Toeman. Out Nov 8th 2019 titled Give It All Up (Mr Showtime) that's indeed worth a listen, here you go...
The new single from North London's soul sensation Danny Toeman. Entitled 'Give It All Up (Mr Showtime)’ the track presents a dramatically beautiful, classic love song that perfectly captures his use of fusing vintage sounds with contemporary style.
Toeman has performed to sold out audiences at prestigious venues such as Alexandra Palace and the o2 Arena, as well as supporting soul luminaries such as Kool & The Gang, Betty Wright, Michael Kiwanuka, and Charles Bradley. His music can also be heard in a global advertising campaign for Toyota, on Saturday Night Live and in Made in Chelsea.

Single & Music Video Launch details
Danny Toeman & The Love Explosion
NOVEMBER 14TH - Single & Music Video Launch Gig, The Finsbury
The Finsbury, London. Thursday, 14 Nov 2019

Soundcloud Listen
Company blurb...
Danny Toeman is a vibrant and powerful performer who seamlessly blends the classic vibes of Funk and Soul’s golden age with his own inimitable London edge, delivering a modern and fresh ‘neo-vintage’ flavour. The North London singer who is known for his outstanding live performances that showcase his rugged vocals and altitude-defying falsetto, creates a sound oozing with character and emotion. Along with his seven-piece band The Love Explosion, Toeman stages an electrifying show filled to the brim with feel-good funky soul, designed to make you move.
In his latest release ‘Give It All Up (Mr Showtime)’, Toeman presents a dramatically beautiful, classic love song that perfectly captures his use of fusing vintage sounds with contemporary style. Sonically the single comes to life through colourful grooves and embellished melodies, with a ‘Torch Song’ style introduction and uplifting finish, the track lends itself to a feel-good love song. Toeman expresses how gratitude was the inspiration for the new track sharing, “This song came to me as I was travelling home from a random gig in the middle of nowhere, clunky guitar case and amplifier taking up space in the train carriage. I was thinking about the show and how despite how small it was, the audience had shown so much love for my set. I wondered what they would think if they saw me now and if they knew it was their reaction that keeps me going. So I decided to write something that would express my appreciation to them and all other audiences who’ve had a similar effect on me”.
Influenced by the power and swagger of James Brown, the pained romance of Marvin Gaye, and the uplifting joy of Curtis Mayfield, Toeman combines his love of classic soul with modern elements, bringing a new sound of soul, whilst forging his own path into unchartered territory. Thematically his music narrates finding the sweetness in the sour and getting through the rough times with dignity. “I try and keep my music positive and aspirational, in matters of life and love, matter how hard the present circumstances. This is the message I have always found at the heart of the music I love”, admits Toeman.
When he is not performing, writing and producing music, the musician hopes to flaunts his powerful charisma as a professional wrestler, having taken up training last year. Whether in the ring or on stage, he displays a charming eccentricity and incomparable flair that consistently captivates his audience.
To date, Toeman has performed to sold out audiences at prestigious venues such as Alexandra Palace and the o2 Arena, as well as supporting soul luminaries such as Kool & The Gang, Betty Wright, Michael Kiwanuka, and Charles Bradley. His music can also be heard in a global advertising campaign for Toyota, on Saturday Night Live and in Made in Chelsea, as well as receiving national radio airplay from the likes of BBC 6 Music’s Craig Charles.
Put quite simply, there is no other artist quite like Danny Toeman. With a full album release on the horizon and a range of live dates on the way, now is the ideal time to catch an awe inspiring live performance from a true rising star. ‘Give It All Up (Mr Showtime)’ is set for release November 8th 2019.
https://www.dannytoeman.com/
https://www.facebook.com/dannytoeman
https://twitter.com/dannytoeman
https://www.instagram.com/dannytoeman/

By Mike in News Archives · November 7, 20195 yr

Northern Soul Calendar 2020 - 50 Soulful Years
Northern Soul Calendar 2020 - 50 Soulful Years has just been released and is out on the streets just in time for the Christmas period.
Introduction
Richard Searling passed on details to Soul Source and added... “its something I always wanted to do, the calendar can never be totally complete as we learn more each day, but I hope it documents history accurately and will be a valued companion throughout 2020...and beyond”
What it is
As you can see by the photos below, at first glance it's all as what you would expect, a 12 month calendar, the calendar is fronted by an introduction from Richard Searling which expands on the 50 years and history aspect of the calendar. Next to this introduction is his own Northern Soul Top 50 chart tagged as 'The sounds that shaped my life'
After the intro we get to the monthly pages. Each month has a page with a large northern related artist photo, and a page below listing all the days of the month below it, so far yep all fine and dandy and as said all as expected. However a closer look reveals that there is quite a bit of detailed info on each monthly display. And this is what lifts it above some of the normal 'scene' related projects that you may have seen before. A look at each monthly page tells the story.
At the top of the dates page, you will find a 'scene' quote, such as 'Wigan Casino member Spot remembering Betty Wright live...'. The days listing then follows and on each day notable soul related birthdays are listed. At the foot of the listings there's a brief artist information feature which ties in with the top of the page monthly artist photo.
As always a picture tells things far better...
Photos

Where/how to purchase
Two versions on offer
Northern Soul Calendar 2020 - Regular Edition - £12.99
Northern Soul Calendar 2020 - Deluxe Edition - Special Offer Including Sew-on Patch - £14.99
Available now online
https://northernsoulhistory.ecwid.com/
Company Blurb
This unique full-size (600mm x 300mm), full-colour, wall calendar is a collectable guide through 2020 featuring month-by-month information with over 300 key birthdays of the legends of Northern Soul, Modern Soul and Motown, plus other historic dates from the timeline of this incredible scene!

By Mike in News Archives · November 4, 20195 yr

Shades Of Soul #7 April 1986 - Fanzine Scan
Editor Derek Pearson aka @Derek Pearson
site note
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This and other fanzine scans were originally posted in our forum by our members
As time allows work is ongoing to convert the pdf scans uploaded of various fanzine/mags to a lighter and a more searchable format and then present them in a stand alone user friendly format
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** GLENROTHES Y.M.C.A. 1st ANNIVERSARY MARCH 1st 1986 **
To celebrate their first anniversary all-nighter Steve & Alan Walls broke with the tradition of giving away free badges and stickers and instead personally presented everyone with a photo-copied hand written leaflet· outlining the Right Track Soul Club's aims.Madly generous these boys. Clutching this future collectors item,I entered the normally dark hall which was awash with light,for the benefit of a video team,not that this affected the atmosphere as opening DJ Spike had the floor full.Brian Welsh followed and also played a mixture of sixties and seventies where-as the next two stuck purely to sixties-Right Track stalwart Keith Whitson and new boy Colin Law.While Colin was on the sound cleared up a bit so that it was merely painful(can nobody turn down the treble ?),the announcements remaining unintelligible.Dave Thorley came on followed by unexpected guest Guy Hennigan,the man for whom all the chopping and changing was necessary(it was still only 4am).Next was Alan Walls,Dave Thorley re-appeared,then Dave Evison.I missed the last two as i was in the office preparing to give a novice punters view of northern soul. Mercifully the camera refused to work and i headed back into the hall for the last hour.Brian did another spot,then Keith & Alan rounded off a superb night with a few favourites. Its not just chauvinism that makes me urge more English soulies to make the long haul north,you'd be hard pressed tn hear better sounds elsewhere(with the obvious exception of Stafford/Notts Palais).My only gripe is that the flair and imagination that's shown in the selection of sixties items isnt repeated for the newer sounds.Best records of the night for me were Oliver Norman "Drowning in my own despair"(Decca),Troy Dodds "Try my love"(El Camino),Larry Wedgeworth & Clique "No more games" (Grovehall),Eric & the Vikings "Hurting for your love"(Studio Acetate) and Johnny Moore "Lonely heart in the city"(Blue Rock).If anyone from the West of Scotland is interested in going,phone Brian Welsh(Blantyre 829928) or myself (041-649 5255). Peter McKernan March 1986. ----------------------------
* DENLATRIN RECORDS**
This small Knoxville,Tennessee label is a family run affair,lead by Dennis K.Hardison(the principal),his wife Patricia,their daughters Trinette and Lanise and George Saah(the vice-president) who;s the only non-family principal.The name of the company-Denlatrin was created by combining parts of the family's christian names.Based at Southern Sound Recording Studios, 8616 Kingston Pike,the company acts as agents for several musical groups and arranges and records music. Lanise,Trinette and Dennis K.Harding perform under the name of The Hardisons, whose act features a mix of singing,dancing and comedy routines. Patricia acts as their manager.Although the groups done few paid performances they've presented many benefit gigs for senior citizens,schools and church's throughout Detroit,Windsor,Ontario and parts of Kentucky. Dennis was born in Detroit,Michigan(his oldest brother,Ira cut a couple 01 discs that received air play in the Detroit area) and at the age of ten formed a group called the Rotations with his brother Calvin aged 7 and a friend called Adolph. During his teens he worked at Motown Records setting up the equipment for Chairmen of the Board,then went onto become a small time promoter.He met and married Patricia then decided to move down to Knoxville-where his wife's family were based ••• "I was struck by the fact that even though the place was close to Nashville(Ed: 200 miles to the West),there was no real music industry here, we have more room to grow here.In Detroit i was like a small fish in a big pond,down here i can be a big fish in a small pond" says Dennis. The company also manages Katie Griffin -K-Trans bus driver -whoss 45 "Stop look and listen"(DLT-1011)apart from gaining air play on radio stations in Detroit,Atlanta and Cincinnati received favourable comments from collectors this side of the Atlantic(see pg 18,issue 6).Dennis is currently negotiating a national and international distribution deal on this disc.Also on the books are Venuz a female duo comprising of Doris Parker and Brenda Gaskin who'll be singing back-up for a 12 inch single which the Hardisons are due to record soon. Dennis Hardisons ultimate goal is to make Knoxville a national music market,to establish a base of local performers with national recording contracts and have their sounds receive air play across the country. "I'd love to do for this town what Berry Gordy did for Detroit" wishes Dennis •••• if he manages to achieve only a fraction of this ambition he'll keep us soul fans happy for a very long time.
Derek Pearson (Feb 86)
*WARRINGTON PARR HALL 1st ANNIVERSARY 2nd Feb 186 Arrived at 1.15am had to queue till nearly 2 to get in,pushing 'n'shoving. All the elders compared it to getting in at Wigan.Pushing and Pulling (check the Lovemasters on Jacklyn for disc of same name).The Promoters knew they were gonna have a big turnout why didn't they organize the door better? Moan,moan,moan.The place was heaving, the dance floor was solid the music as mixed Imagine being in a packed record bar at an allnighter, music blaring away in the background and there in a corner you spots a group of lunatics crouched round a portable battery run record player listening to discs.Boy,do we live in a crazy world.I spent six hours looking at,talking about ~d trying to sell discs,discs and more discs.Picked up Joseph Moores get to you"on MarVlus and went heavily into debt.(only Joking Gillian if you're reading this).Me remembers the Promoters-3 Voices Soul Club slagging off Sean Gibbons the main man at Morecambe for increasing admission prices at big events such as when groups were performing live at his venues.When Holman and Wylie did Stafford the 3V's held down the admission price and kept it at normal rates.Warrington's regular rate is £3 members,£3.50 non members,tonight it was £4.50 members, £5 non members •••• a bit over the top me thinks,still as a consolation we all that pathetic badge-hell i wouldn't even wipe my arse on that badge. Don't they realise that the era of badge wearing went out with baggy pants and long hair.Best discs of the night that i can recall were Jack Montgomery "Do you believe''(Scepter)-flip to "Dearly beloved" and Chuck Jackson's "Hand it over"(Wand)-released twice on this logo,first on no.149 then 169 also on UK Pye 'live' EP.
Derek Pearson 2/86.

Thanks to Ian Clark of Guildford for sending the above 3 pics •• Ed:according to the Blue Rock listing in Rod Dearlove's Midnight Express No.6 The Chilites "Never no more/She's mine" was released on B-4037.Check their version of Samuel Moore's-Chicago label-DJO 3004 outing "I'm so jealous" on Blue Rock 4007(released Jan 165).Wasn't it issued as by the Hilites? Back to the Blue Rock listing,there was a gap for release 4035 which was the number for Jimmy Hart's "Tea house in China Town" the flip "Sugar baby" was penned by A.Williams(who also arranged it)& B.Goldberg.Does anybody know if it was ever issued? Fascinators: what a disc,mid tempo Xcellence-too much-too rare.But what a crappy label design,is that just the worst you've ever seen? What was it that Berry Gordy said 'Its whats in the grooves that counts•.Ian also sent a p.copy of his Maltese W.Demo of Norma Jenkins "Airplane song".The second known copy,however its rumoured theres a 3rd copy in Kev Roberts collection

By Seano in Articles · November 3, 20195 yr

Shades Of Soul #6 Dec 1985- Fanzine Scan
Editor Derek Pearson aka @Derek Pearson
site note
A quick intro to a new ongoing series of pdf based reference articles
This and other fanzine scans were originally posted in our forum by our members
As time allows work is ongoing to convert the pdf scans uploaded of various fanzine/mags to a lighter and a more searchable format and then present them in a stand alone user friendly format
As you can see you can now search these articles fanzines content and copy and paste the text (though results may be mixed depending on the original quality)
Where possible the member who originally posted will be given authorship of the 'new' article
It's an ongoing affair but hopefully will build up to a quality reference
Credit and deserved thanks go to the members who scanned and cataloged/grouped the uploaded forum scans/posts including Bob, Sean and Chalky @Theothertosspot @Seano @Chalky plus others

By Seano in Articles · November 3, 20195 yr

October has just passed us by, meaning time for a quick look back at just what the big money 45s on ebay were...
Soul Record Auctions - Recent Completed Soul Auctions [sorted by value]
Doc Peabody Here Without You Ultra 70s Soul Both Side.. $7167.00 ended 30 Oct Ree Flores On M H Label $4655.00 ended 20 Oct Johnny Brothers Of Soul It S Alright Ultra Life.. $4451.00 ended 30 Oct Cecil Washington I Don T Like To Lose Ultra Prophonics $3272.00 ended 30 Oct Solid Solution Think About It Girl Silver Spoon 7.. $2259.00 ended 17 Oct Fantasy I Ll Call You Every Morning Rg Curia Private .. $2222.00 ended 07 Oct Robert Tanner How I Feel B W Tell Me Your Name 60s Vg $2102.00 ended 18 Oct Bill Bush I M Waiting Ronn Records Orig Listen $2075.00 ended 15 Oct Lee Mc Kinney Magnetics I Ll Keep Holding On Sable .. $1988.00 ended 07 Oct Vickie Baines Country Girl Pro Parkway Original 1964 $1941.00 ended 01 Oct Joseph Moore I Still Can T Get You Orig Listen $1802.00 ended 15 Oct The Beatles Rubber Soul Us Orig 65 Capitol Mono 1st Pre.. $1725.00 ended 13 Oct The Capitals I Can T Deny That I Love You Omen Promo .. $1585.00 ended 07 Oct Lp Private Funk Soul Boogie The Brief Encounter $1545.00 ended 07 Oct Monique If You Love Me Never Let Me Go Maurci Hear $1425.00 ended 07 Oct Timeless Legend - Original Disco Funk Private Grail Rae.. $1284.00 ended 21 Oct Hank Mobley Soul Station Blue Note Blp 4031 Nm Rvg Ea.. $1276.00 ended 19 Oct 800 Record Lot Rockabilly Blues Country Rock Folk R B.. $1236.11 ended 07 Oct Corey Blake How Can I Go On Without You 70s Soul Capi.. $1226.01 ended 30 Oct Wee Teach Me How Try Me On Owl Wmo 2 From 1976 7 45 $1200.00 ended 31 Oct The Beatles Rubber Soul Black Stereo Export Front Cover.. $1206.00 ended 16 Oct Original Eula Cooper Let Our Love Grow Higher Su.. $1163.31 ended 29 Oct El Anthony That S What My Lady Says Star-vue Crossover .. $1111.00 ended 07 Oct 288 Soul Records-all Ex Mint Condition-all Listed $1062.65 ended 27 Oct Mint M- Original Otis Lee Hard Row To Hoe They Say I .. $1052.00 ended 27 Oct Stanley Mitchell Quit Twistin My Arm Dynamo Wlp Promo .. $1041.00 ended 07 Oct Is She In Your Town Curtis Lee Mira Demo $1010.61 ended 03 Oct Motherfox Hot Shot Fallen Into Love Shabang Private M.. $997.00 ended 07 Oct 306 Soul Records-all Ex Mint Condition-all Listed $983.44 ended 13 Oct Tony Fox Love Let Love And Be Loved Ultra Modern Sou.. $960.00 ended 31 Oct Bobby Bennett Alone With My Tears R B Promo Listen $930.00 ended 15 Oct Loren Lewis Lifeline Lp Private Xian Aor Modern Soul Un.. $921.00 ended 14 Oct Florida Garage Psych Funk Tony Marshall Society A Gir.. $908.88 ended 22 Oct Onyxx Don T Walk Away Modern Soul Funk Dynamic Drc Mp3 $887.00 ended 30 Oct Soul Chargers My Heart Beats For You Crossover Soul F.. $887.00 ended 30 Oct Michael R Thomas It S Voodoo Unknown Funk Jungle Mp3 $868.00 ended 30 Oct Clarence Reid I Don T Wont The Leftovers Nuria Mp3 $867.89 ended 30 Oct Stefano Torossi Feelings Lp 1975 Promo Original Jazz Fu.. $850.00 ended 06 Oct Soul - Adam S Apples - Brunswick - Original - Hear $841.10 ended 28 Oct Soul - Cody Black - King Promo - Original - Hear $841.10 ended 28 Oct Soul 45--obear Roxy--progress More Love $818.00 ended 07 Oct The Beatles Rubber Soul Insanely Sealed Orig 65 Capito.. $800.00 ended 07 Oct Ray Ray Erotic Cruize Band Single-shot Obscure Elec.. $795.50 ended 30 Oct Leonard Lee Miss Lulu S Wig R B Soul Trumpet Mp3 $787.77 ended 30 Oct Monster Lenny Curtis Nothing Can Help You Now Mint A-.. $780.00 ended 09 Oct Frankie The Damons 1967 Man From Soul I Hope You F.. $771.00 ended 12 Oct Richard Marks I M The Man For You Cracker Jack Funk T.. $771.00 ended 30 Oct Dila 1970 Lp Cid 14 014 Very 1st Press Brazil - Samba F.. $768.00 ended 12 Oct Modern Funk Sweet Soul - Cruise Band - Let S Go Down - .. $762.00 ended 12 Oct Virginia Blakly Let Nobody Love You 45rpm Mojo Reco.. $760.00 ended 20 Oct Main Attraction Keep On Walking Sweet Soul Violet Mp3 $728.98 ended 30 Oct 1976 Haywood Knight Bab Without Your Love Vinyl 7.. $727.77 ended 02 Oct Clarence Reed - Wand Demo - Original - Hear $724.64 ended 28 Oct Killer Funk 45rpm Barbara King What I Did In The Stree.. $700.00 ended 14 Oct Demo - Sue Lynne Don T Pity Me Original Uk Only Demo Nm $700.05 ended 20 Oct John D Angelo Dolores King Help Me Unknown Modern S.. $677.00 ended 30 Oct Jewel Paradise You And I Jewel Productions Private Mo.. $676.00 ended 07 Oct Modern Soul Tyrone Thomas You Re Hardly Gone No Good .. $666.66 ended 27 Oct Blank Only Soul Can Tell - Slim Smith Dancing Time -.. $666.00 ended 24 Oct 50s 60s Jazz Hank Mobley Soul Station Us Blue Note Ear .. $659.94 ended 14 Oct Demons - Going To The Dance - Hear -1966 Clover $639.99 ended 07 Oct Jock Mitchell Not A Chance In A Million Orig Usa 45 $627.22 ended 21 Oct Soul - Chandlers - Col Soul - Original - Hear $618.66 ended 28 Oct Ga - Matt Brown Jar-val 006 Sweet Thing Thank You.. $601.01 ended 11 Oct Star Lighters - Disco Funk Jack Parker - Love People .. $600.00 ended 28 Oct Cynthia Sheeler - I Ll Cry Over You - Jb S 2605 - Very .. $596.99 ended 25 Oct Monster Beverly Savage How Can You Face The World Mint $596.00 ended 01 Oct Tam-boo Chuck Ray I Don T Mind Come Alive Listen $586.59 ended 07 Oct Patrice Jefferson Look Mama No Hands Niambi Modern So.. $582.00 ended 07 Oct The Garrisons St Augustine Ultra Mega Afro Funk Dee.. $565.00 ended 20 Oct Ike Quebec - Bossa Nova Soul Samba Lp - Blue Note Mono .. $565.00 ended 27 Oct Wreckin Crew Band Cruisin With The Crew Modern Soul .. $565.00 ended 31 Oct Soul Vendors Heptones Whip Time Reggae Coxsone Blank Mp3 $560.00 ended 09 Oct Judy Freeman Blackrock Hold On Funk Rca Promo Mp3 $555.00 ended 30 Oct Ike Quebec Bossa Nova Soul Samba Blue Note Blp 4114 Ori.. $551.49 ended 22 Oct Cool Knights - Bana Mulenga Lp Afro-funk Zambia Origina.. $553.83 ended 13 Oct Masqueraders Do You Love Me Baby Promo Hear $550.00 ended 07 Oct Ascots Anytime Mir-a-don Mp3 $545.00 ended 30 Oct The Inverts Time Will Change Broadway 404 Promo Vg $535.00 ended 06 Oct The Beatles Rubber Soul Original Factory Sealed Lp Firs.. $535.00 ended 23 Oct Leonard Adair That Smile Upon Your Face Stage Prod Cro.. $532.00 ended 07 Oct Willie Phillips The Wisemen Lonely Summer Ultra Swe.. $515.00 ended 31 Oct Demo - T J Williams And Two Shades Of Soul - Baby I N.. $517.60 ended 20 Oct Charts - Wand - Original - Hear $517.60 ended 28 Oct Soulettes Find Somebody New Dud Sound Northern Sweet So.. $511.00 ended 07 Oct The Montereys It Hurts So Much On Arwin Promo 7 Superb $511.00 ended 21 Oct Northern Sity And James You Needn T Tell Me $510.18 ended 21 Oct Tony Clarke They Call Me A Wrong Man M-s Promo Original $504.99 ended 12 Oct The M V P S-turnin My Heartbeat Up-1971 Mono Stereo S.. $504.00 ended 22 Oct Mega 1970s Deep Soul Modern Jamaica Sonia Spence Appr.. $499.99 ended 30 Oct Record $485.25 ended 13 Oct Fl - Lewis Clark Explorers Tigertown 002 I Need You.. $473.89 ended 11 Oct Brice Coefield Ain T That Right Mint Unplayed 45 $472.98 ended 21 Oct Bob Marley The Wailers - Soul Revolution Part 2 Rhy.. $468.71 ended 27 Oct Dirk And Tony I Dig You Baby 70s Soul United Mp3 $457.52 ended 30 Oct Fangool Jot Sa Bop Ultra Afro Funk Mbalax Reggae Psych.. $455.00 ended 20 Oct Charmels As Long As I Ve Got You Crossover Soul Sampl.. $455.00 ended 30 Oct Alice Rozier Little Joe I M Gonna Hold On To You I.. $450.00 ended 04 Oct The Falcons Good Good Feeling Love You Like Big Wheel.. $449.00 ended 07 Oct Living Color Thank The Lord For Love Madhatter Vg Hear $444.00 ended 07 Oct Soul Source Ebay Newsletters

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By Mike in News Archives · November 1, 20195 yr

Word going round about a new 'modern reissue ' record label starting up from the Deptford Northern Soul Club people. First release at the end of November.
Release promotional blurb follows below...
A modern reissue label enabling Northern Soul lovers, young and old, to experience the music as it was meant to be heard.
DNSCR001
A - Lester Tipton - This Won’t Change
B - Edward Hamilton - Baby Don’t You Weep
Debut seven-inch single from DJs Deptford Northern Soul Club featuring two classic floor fillers from mid-’60s Detroit.
Includes the late Detroit soulman Lester Tipton’s one and only release ‘This Won’t Change’ from 1966, original copies of which go for a staggering $5000. Plus, from ‘67, Edward Hamilton And the Arabians’ superb ‘Baby Don’t You Weep’ which the one-time member of The Falcons recorded for Lou Beatty’s Mary Jane label, originals of which go for a paltry £250.
Shipping out on or around November 29, 2019
Links
Release details via bandcamp
https://deptfordnorthernsoulclub.bandcamp.com/album/lester-tipton-this-won-t-change-edward-hamilton-baby-don-t-you-weep
Deptford Northern Soul Club website
https://deptfordnorthernsoulclub.co.uk/

By Mike in News Archives · October 30, 20195 yr

Dave Godin's Deep Soul Treasures Volume 5 CDKEND 485
The tail of this month (October 2019) delivers the releases of Dave Godin's Deep Soul Treasures Volume 5 from Kenmt Records, it's now 15 years on since the last release in this series, volume 4 and as well 15 years on from Dave Godin's passing on. The album release notes explain the background and such behind this gap in depth, along with the selection and make up of the tracks, a preview can be read below.
The album offers 25 tracks, which include songs that were not available for selection on previous volumes at the time. The booklet includes an interview with Dave by Jon Savage. With track descriptions both from Dave's B&S magazine words and also guest writers.
Video Trailer

Release Notes Preview by Ady Croasdale aka @Ady Croasdell
15 years on from “Dave Godin’s Deep Soul Treasures Volume 4”, and from Dave’s death, we present the next 25 sides of significance – selected by Dave, including some he wanted from day one of the series.
It was 1995 when Dave approached me to compile his “Deep Soul Treasures” CD series. He was emerging from a few years away from the scene, and had just started to write about soul music again in a column for Dave Rimmer’s Soulful Kinda Music magazine. The next year, he would contribute sleeve notes for our first “Birth Of Soul” CD which I had compiled with Ace Records director Trevor Churchill, a friend of Dave’s from the 60s. I had read Dave’s columns avidly in the early 70s but had not known him to any degree until he contacted me, thanking me for the inclusion of the Just Brothers’ ‘She Broke His Heart’ on Kent’s “Soul Cities” LP. After developing a working relationship with Ace, he and I began work on the “Treasures” series with the Just Brothers featuring on...
The full release notes can be read (along with more images and purchase options) via  https://acerecords.co.uk/dave-godins-deep-soul-treasures-volume-5

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Dave Godin's Deep Soul Treasures Volume 5 Track Listing
  1. Who Knows - The Soul City
  2. Without Love - Ronnie Taylor
  3. Don't Pass Me By - Big Maybelle
  4. Where Is the Party - Helena Ferguson
  5. Dead! - Carolyn Sullivan
  6. Home Is Where the Hatred Is - Esther Phillips
  7. I Ain't Got to Love Nobody Else - The Masqueraders
  8. I'll Be There (To Make Love to You) - Mark IV
  9. I'm Not the One - Kenny Carter
  10. Somebody New - The Emotions
  11. (Until Then) I'll Suffer - Barbara Lynn
  12. Foolish Fool - Dee Dee Warwick
  13. My Desires Are Getting the Best of Me - George Jackson
  14. These Ain't Raindrops - James Carr
  15. Standing at the Crossroads - Eddie & Ernie
  16. Can't Last Much Longer - Betty Harris
  17. Lovers Always Forgive - Gladys Knight
  18. Every Night (I Pray) - The Chantels
  19. Satisfaction Guaranteed - Judy White
  20. Right Here Is Where You Belong - Jerry Washington
  21. I Will - Lattimore Brown
  22. It's Too Late (For Tears) - Renee Bailey
  23. All I Want Is You - Zilla Mayes
  24. What Can I Do (Without You) - Linda Jones
  25. Nothing Can Change This Love I Have for You - Z.Z. Hill
In 1997, Dave Godin launched his first Deep Soul Treasures CD. Of the genre he had so masterfully identified, Godin noted, "It is certainly the music of the outsider," before adding that this glorious music he had so skilfully hewn from the rich musical landscape of black America, was, "a form of therapy by which we are brought face to face, with the worst thing we think could happen to us but by experiencing it through the artistic metaphor, we learn the lesson..."

By Mike in News Archives · October 28, 20195 yr

The Simon Cuerden Memorial Blesma All Nighter Saturday 18th January 2020
Possibly The Biggest Charity All Nighter Ever!
As you may know I ran the BLESMA charity events with Simon Cuerden before his untimely passing. When I visited him in hospital the day before he passed . I made him a promise that I intend to keep... I promised him that The Annual BLESMA Charity event would continue in his name
THE SIMON CUERDEN MEMORIAL BLESMA CHARITY ALL NIGHTER WILL TAKE PLACE ON 18th Jan 2020
The Response so far has been bloody amazing, if you notice for that weekend, Both All Nighters and Many Soul nights have either cancelled or moved their regular events away out of respect for Simons Memorial.
This Means that for once in many years or even the first time ever, the soul scene has put politics and rivalries to one side to honour a Soul Legend and to support a great cause in BLESMA The Limbless Veterans Charity.
SIMON'S other love was The Armed Forces Scooter Club ( AFSC). They also have decided to be involved with this event and have sold 250 tickets .. so in response we have booked the Main Ballroom at Swinton in addition to the 2 rooms where we normally have Swinton Nighters. This now takes the total capacity for the 3 rooms over 1100 giving it the chance to become The Biggest Northern Soul Charity All Nighter Ever! With 3 Rooms and over 40 of the countries top Djs wanting to play ..
Already we have been pledged over £3000 worth of raffle prizes.
From people and clubs such as Richard Searling, Kev Roberts, Rugby Benn Hall, Nuneaton Co Op, SCOOTOPIA, Dave Rimmer, Stockport Soul Clothing, Loake Shoes, Ady Croasdell and many private individuals, which in itself is amazing !
Imho how the soul scene has come together behind this event in such a way has been unique. I can honestly say that it would have made the Phantom Fingerer Sooo! Proud! and for the first time in many years it has made me proud to be a Soulie!
Tickets
Tickets can be Purchased Now !!
£10 .00 plus £0.68p postage Total: £10.68 by PayPal (Friends and Family) to BLESMA4SIMON@OUTLOOK.Com
Please note ** Make sure that you put your name and address in the PayPal Notes ***

Tickets also available from The following Djs and Venues
Mik Boon (Armed Forces Scooter Club), Danny Paton, Horwich Rmi, Jordan Wilson (Various), Gene Meredith (Scootopia), Kev And Denise Draper (Northern Soul Worldwide) ( Detroit A Go Go Event Usa), (The Keystone State Weekender , Philadelphia Usa), Dave Trigger (Sian) Rugby Benn Hall Allnighter, Dave Rimmer Rugby, Swinton And Various, Steve Proudlove And Carole Lismore (Out And About) , Swinton Palais All Nighter (Nov 2nd And Dec 14th), Brent Howarth (Dumfries Weekender 22 23 And 24 Nov ,Swinton Palais, Coalville, Keele, Blackpool Tower, Anton Ludwig (London And South East).
All priced @ £10.00
Treat your friends to a ticket for a great christmas present!

Donations to BLESMA
For anyone who can’t make the event you can donate to BLESMA at many supporting clubs and venues.
Blackburn Oldies , TSOP Prestwich, Derby S C, Horwich Rmi. East Lancs Sc, Blackpool Tower. Soul at St Marks, Keele, Coalville Allnighters,Nuneaton Coop, Blackhearts. Plus others to be added.

Hotels
Our Recommended Hotel for the Event is Hello Hotel, 267 East Lancashire Road, Swinton, Manchester, M27 0AA (A580). A 10 min walk from the venue.
Book direct with the hotel.Tell them that you are here for BLESMA and they will give 15% Discount off their standard room price.

And don't forget Swinton Palais on 2nd Nov come on down!
As Always Regards And Respect
Brent and the BLESMA Crew

Related Links
Soul Source Event Guide entry
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/calendar/event/55343-the-simon-cuerden-memorial-blesma-charity-all-nighter/
Hotel
https://hellohotels.co.uk/
Blesma, The Limbless Veterans Charity Website
https://blesma.org/

The Simon Cuerden Memorial Blesma All Nighter Flyer

By Brent in Event News · October 24, 20195 yr

Details of a recent album that's been hitting the spots here, Cornell CC Carter new album 'Absoulutely' has just been released via Izipho Soul Records.
The album is available in vinyl, cd and download formats. Press blurb and previews follow below
Izipho Soul Records
The eagerly anticipated follow up to ‘ONE LOVE’, which was last year’s number one independent soul album of the year, is soon upon us.
‘ABSOULUTELY’ is an album described by Cornell as ‘Songs that came through my Soul and out of my Heart!’
No sales pitch required - suffice to say it’s all killer - no filler. Eight original songs and two classic covers by our heroes Curtis Mayfield and Marvin Gaye (Mr Gaye’s heavenly spirit filled the room when CC & Co laid this one down!)

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Internationally Acclaimed Soul Artist CORNELL “CC” CARTER New Album ABSOULUTELY
San Francisco, CA – Cornell “CC” Carter has been gracing stages and entertaining thousands of fans with his signature sound around the world for many years. He is known for his phenomenal stage presence, his high-powered audience engagement, and his extraordinary and dynamic vocal skills. CC is now set to announce his brand new 2019 album ABSOULUTELY, scheduled for release by Izipho Soul Records on CD October 4 and then worldwide on all digital formats on October 18, 2019!
The album’s first single “I See Love” was released August 9 and has received rave reviews. CC describes ABSOULUTELY as an album full of “songs that came through my Soul and out of my Heart!” It includes two classic cover tracks delivered in CC’s signature soulful style, “We’re A Winner” by Curtis Mayfield, and “Come Live With Me Angel” by Marvin Gaye. Cornell and his main Producer Kirk Crumpler received tremendous contributions from other talented musicians including his Mentor and Grammy winning Producer Narada Michael Walden, Eddie M (Sheila E) on Saxophone, Rich Armstrong (Tony Toni Tone, etc.) on Trumpet, Brian Braziel on drums, James Henry on Percussions, Dave Shul, and Larry White (Bobby Brown) on Guitar along with Cam Perridge who also was the Engineer for ABSOULUTELY! Additional vocals were provided by featured artist Naté Soulsanger (on the song “Morning Touch” produced by James Day), Niecey Robinson, and mentor Larry Batiste.
Cornell’s strong love for music developed when he was a young man growing up in a San Francisco home chock full of Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul, and Gospel, which has been the inspiration for his creativity and songwriting. He co-wrote and produced his internationally acclaimed 2016 album In The Moment with co-producer Kirk “KC” Crumpler, who has produced various award-winning artists. A collection of 13 diverse tracks spanning R&B, Funk, and heart-piercing Soul numbers, In The Moment is a mix of the past and present, featuring solid classics and contemporary chart-toppers. CC performed all lead and background vocals on the entire album and was also instrumental in the music’s production.
Following the release of In The Moment, Cornell was able to collaborate with other producers (DJ Spen, Boogie Back) and put out several highly acclaimed remixes which have received great reviews in the US and Europe. On May 19, 2017, Cornell released Vindicated Soul, a remarkable collection of soulful covers of artists including Marvin Gaye, Al Green, and Willie Hutch. Vindicated Soul also includes a remix of the classic CC original track “Where Do We Go.” (www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NNT7rrkE-k)
In August 2018 CC released the album ONE LOVE. The first Single from the album, “That Feelin’,” was #1 on all significant Soul Charts in the UK. CC achieved what has been called the elusive “Hat Trick” (#1 on All 3 Soul Charts at the same time) which no other artist has ever accomplished! ONE LOVE has a variety of outstanding Producers on its roster such as Morgan Howell (Soulpersona, UK), Brian Braziel, David Council, and Kirk Crumpler. Cornell says, “ONE LOVE is a message of Oneness with the planet and each other and allowing Love and Music to be our guide to a better world!”
CC has had many once in a lifetime musical experiences to draw from, but two of the highest points of his career so far has been sharing the stage as an opening act for the late great Godfather of Soul, James Brown, and the legendary Ray Charles. In addition to his various headline performances, he has also opened for other household name brand artists such as The Whispers, The Temptations, Natalie Cole, and Kool and The Gang. As part of Narada Michael Walden’s all-star band, which performs at various NMW Foundation events, he has shared the stage with other renowned world-class artists such as Neil Schon (Journey), Dionne Warwick, Ronnie Spector, and many other legendary performers!
Throughout the years, CC has appeared on many albums, and he continues to be one of the most in-demand session vocalists in the San Francisco Bay Area. He was honored to perform with world-renowned, multi-platinum guitarist Carlos Santana, providing vocals on two tracks that appeared on Santana IV and on Santana’s latest album with the legendary Ron Isley. His experience and professionalism have made him an A-list vocalist for Tarpan Studios, appearing on many tracks with Grammy and Emmy Award winning producer Narada Michael Walden, and also contributed vocals on various Tarpan artist releases.
CC loves to share his talents with aspiring artists and veteran performers alike. He established CDC Productions, his own production and record company geared toward assisting these artists to follow their dreams while also teaching them about the time and dedication it takes to reach their goals. Cornell has been involved with many charities and non-profits over the past few years, and his vision is to continue to uplift and engage people all around the world with Music.
Izipho Soul Records
https://www.iziphosoul.com/cornell-cc-carter--absoulutely-the-vinyl-lp-out-now-80-p.asp
Download / Streaming links
https://smarturl.it/CCAbsoulutely

By Mike in News Archives · October 24, 20195 yr

Northern Soul Connections #20
lesser known Jerseydelphians re-discovered
Site note - hitting a landmark here as we have reached Number 20 in this long running series from Ken B aka Soul Source member @Kenb
This time around the Northern Soul Connections author takes us on a detailed dig into the going on's New Jersey and Philadelphia way...
A change in delivery - the pdf version of Northern Soul Connections #20 is available via our very own intergated views and have added a few plain text highlights as well...

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...parts of New Jersey and Philadelphia are only separated by 6 miles. Between 1963 and 1969 in these places, the folks cited in this article must have been tripping over each other at school, church, street corners, recording studios, radio stations, music offices and venues, let alone formed aggregations as uncredited/unreleased vocalists. You could write the names of the folks cited here on 52 individual cards and toss them into the air - and when they land take 6 or 7 randomly as a grouping and find that there would be a real 45 release containing 'said' artist, producer, writer, label owner, arranger, musician, etc. Some listed here ... Kas-Mo, The Dynells, Selassie Pub, Ves-Thad Records, Rotations (Frantic), Le Tre Femme, Uptight Records, Marshall Verbit (Marnel), and so on. And yet they remained ...

...both us (Van McCoy & Kendra) . Actually, we called the group The Vanettes, but the company messed up and put the wrong name on the label". http://www.spectropop.com/SandiSheldon/ I'm also aware of the You Tube post (repeated at Soul Source) from Sandra McGregor. This latter post is interesting: as it is transcribed as Soul Source "Brenda McGregor was the lead singer, [SIC] Delores McGregor, and Shirley Cook (the other members), I know because I'm Sandra McGregor the younger sister of Brenda". Two noteworthy_Qoints: 1.Sheila McGregor, Brenda McGregor (of Franklinville) , Anthony McGregor, Lawrence McGregor & Otto Cook show up in a 1967...
...talented young ladies had formed a trio calling themselves The Mistiks. They were_Brenda McGregor, Denise Thomas, and Barbara Sullivan (Barbara went on to The Sweethearts & The Lovables). These three Junior High (16yrs-17yrs old) were at Delsea Regional High School, which served the Elk and Franklin Townships. They were under the direction of their Delsea vocal teacher Ms Maria Marcucci. There appearance at the Delsea assembly was Dec 1965. Dolores McGregor was the piano accompanist. Dolores and Brenda also put in another appearance at the same assembly with their 9yr old brother Anthony on Piano-this time under the name the Spiritual-ettes.
...the Rotations (Frantic) Albert DeMagnes, Leona Harden, Arlene Dixon, & Miriam Carter were the Rotations. Leona was a 1965 Delsea High graduate (17-18 yrs old}, Arlene was a 1962 (20-21 yrs old) alumnus (alumnus is used to refer to a male graduate}, and Miriam a Delsea Junior (16-17 yrs old).
In Nov 1965 they had just cut '(Put A Dime On) D-9'. The publisher of this and 'A Changed Man' Frantic 202 was Dandelion Music owned by Harold Lipsius (Jamie/Guyden, Landa, Universal Distributors, the919 Sound Studio)
In 1964 Johnny Caswell was 25yrs old and travelling as a passenger in a car driven by 17yrs old Palmer Rakes. Stopped by the police, Palmer was charged with driving after midnight on a junior driving licence when he was not accompanied by a parent or guardian. It's the same year 'My Girl/ Hot Dogs' on Smash S-1879 was released.

In 1967 you could catch Le Tre Femme at Mar-Lo 24th & Penrose Ave, South Philadelphia. They were billed as the "Answer To Supremes".
Their first 45 outing in 1968 was on Uptight Records UT-1002 'Open Up The Safe/ Better Get Back'. The songwriter credits for both sides is T. Luis. The interested parties (owners, etc) in Uptight Records was Marshall Verbit (PA) he of Marne[ Distributors, Frances Capitola (NJ), and Anthony Luisi (NJ).. Le Tre Femme
The Rotations - (Put A Dime On) D9

Le Tre Femme - Open Up The Safe

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By Kenb in Articles · October 21, 20195 yr

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