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

By Mike in Source Archives · March 20, 20187 yr

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

By Mike in Source Archives · March 19, 20187 yr

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

By Andy Rix in Source Archives · March 18, 20187 yr

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

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

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

Track Listing

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

By Mike in Source Archives · March 12, 20187 yr

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

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

add:
please note the sale position is no longer available

By Mike in Source Archives · March 6, 20187 yr

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

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

By Mike in Source Archives · March 5, 20187 yr

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

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

By Northernjordan12 in Source Archives · March 2, 20187 yr

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

By Tomangoes in Source Archives · February 24, 20187 yr

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

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

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

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

By Mike in Source Archives · February 24, 20187 yr

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

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

By Mike in Source Archives · February 23, 20187 yr

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

The Sherry & Inverts Neighbourhood...

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

northern connections

By Kenb in Soul Music Features · February 22, 20187 yr

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

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

By Mike in Source Archives · February 22, 20187 yr

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By Mike in Source Archives · February 21, 20187 yr

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

By Mike in Source Archives · February 19, 20187 yr

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

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

By Mike in Source Archives · February 18, 20187 yr

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

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By Mike in Source Archives · February 15, 20187 yr

Hi all,

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

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

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

Cheers,
Jeff

By Guest Kimberlite Recs in Source Archives · February 15, 20187 yr

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

By Mike in Source Archives · February 13, 20187 yr

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

By Brookesy in Source Archives · February 13, 20187 yr

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

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

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

By Mark Bicknell in Source Archives · February 12, 20187 yr

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

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

By Mike in Source Archives · February 8, 20187 yr

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

By pleasedtobeheard in Source Archives · February 6, 20187 yr

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