Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2018
A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all!
Best wishes to all!
Daptone's Holiday Soul Party Playlist below
Northern Soul & Rare Soul Music News, Reviews & Features
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Maya Lolita Julian - The Bronzettes - Feature RIP
Their mother christened them. “I said, ‘We need a name for our group,’ ’’ Cookie Julian said, “and she sat and thought for a minute, and she said, ‘The Bronzettes!’ They weren’t connected to a Philadelphia group with the same name.
Maya Lolita Julian learned to sing in the Ida B. Wells highrises, according to her brother Michael.
In addition to “Temptation is Hard to Fight,” the Bronzettes recorded “Moments” and “(Beggin) Baby Don’t Leave Me.”
The group received early attention singing at an event hosted by famed deejay Herb Kent. They also appeared on “Soul Train” around 1970, Cookie Julian said.
George McGregor & The Bronzettes - Temptation is Hard to Fight
Full feature can be read via
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/maya-julian-dies-did-bronzette-vocals-in-mad-men-the-deuce/
John Silvester Wheelchair Appeal
John had a bad car accident not long back and has lost the use of his legs. His crappy NHS wheelchair is a real discomfort and a pain. We're currently 575 sheets away from getting him a nice one.
I Hope John will be back to his usual dancing self again before too long. In the meantime, this will help him greatly.
https://www.gofundme.com/tnb5nh-john-silvester-wheelchair-appeal
Hopefully members can help us reach our target.
(Please feel free to move to front page news item - thanks).
Book: Looking for Romance (with Steve Davis) by Ben Summers
Looking for Romance (with Steve Davis)
‘Men profess to be lovers of music, but for the most part they give no evidence in their opinions and lives that they have heard it.’ Henry David Thoreau (poet, philosopher, abolitionist)
‘Music is the mediator between the spiritual and the sensual life.’ Beethoven (original soul boy)
Romance is on a quest. He wants to explore the wonders of soul music - and thereby the meaning of life - through his art. He has a seriously soulful idea: to make a documentary about looking for his soul idol, Romance Watson, singer of 'Where does that leave me' (Coral records, Chicago, 1965), and he wants snooker player and fellow soul-devotee Steve Davis to be involved. But Romance’s love life gets in the way, and the escapades of his soul friends – Spaghetti Weston, soul artist Thelonius Tripp and the deceased Demetrius Demetriou among them – serve to confuse as well as enlighten.
As Romance works on his fanciful film ideas, fellow soul devotee Thelonius Tripp works on his mediocre paintings of northern soul dancers. Romance’s friend, Spaghetti Weston grieves for his dead soul dog, and Demetrius Demetriou dies of cancer and, literally, takes some of his records to the grave with him, including, Romance believes, a rare test pressing of Where Does That Leave Me.
It's one young man's attempt to make sense of the holy trinity that is God, love and rare soul music. And it's what's in the grooves that counts.
Soul lives!
Arthur Miles to perform at 12th North Lancs Soul Festival
PLUS FOR 2018 WE’RE BRINGING YOU THE LEGENDARY ARTHUR MILES!
This unique 3 day music festival takes place in the wonderful seaside resort of Morecambe in North Lancashire at Smokey O’Connors, our triple decker 3 roomed "Temple of Soul".
Whilst stocks last, discounted Early Bird Tickets to the 12th North Lancs Soul Festival are available priced at just £15 (with no booking fees!) but when they’re gone, Weekend passes will revert to full price of £20.
CLICK HERE for more information or to purchase tickets. Festival website: www.northlancssoulfestival.co.uk
Give The People What They Want vid 1.mp4
Arthur announce & weblink (vid) 2.mp4
Record Revivals - New Real World Record Store Scarborough
The shop sells a mix of approximately 70% new stock and 30% second hand, both vinyl and CD. We aim to stock interesting items across all genres, as the shop has to service the general public, but there are always a few rotating crates of original soul/funk/R&B 45s as well as 50s and 60s UK label singles and there are two decks with headphones to listen to them.
We also stock CDs and vinyl from the likes of Kent, Ace, BGP, Outtasite and specialist reggae labels and we carry a good range of music memorabilia/gift items with the focus on 60s/mod related material. We never know what's coming in next in respect of used vinyl, and have already acquired a couple of soul and punk 45 collections.
In 2018 a second sales floor will be open upstairs, where, in addition to more music to browse and another listening station, we'll be serving posh coffee and biscuits. Everyone who works in the shop is music mad - as are our customers - so although we need to sell records, hanging, meeting, chatting and chilling in the shop is very much encouraged!
Physical opening hours are Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 - 17:00. We'll probably open additional hours in summer.
Record Revivals, 6 Northway Scarborough YO11 1JL.
Phone 01723 351983.
Email info@recordrevivals.co.uk Facebook: Record Revivals
The website is http://www.recordrevivals.co.uk - at present, it's a holding page but in the new year there will be a functioning website with cart system for online shopping.
Sonic Wax new record - A singer and words needed
Lee Jeffries here and yes we have written a new track (not a cover LOL)
So im asking all you soul boys and gals to write me some words and recommend a singer.
Winner will get credit on label and 50 copys of the record and to come and record it live in my studios
So calling all Djs and collectors worldwide have your say !
Mick H your got any lyrics for this one !!! I know you love my work ;)
Lee Jeffries X
PM ME GUYS AND GALS
Sonic Wax Need Words - 19:12:2017, 18.00.mp3
Mr M's Wigan Casino Northern Soul Oldies Room 1974–1981 Box Set
Blurb
This is the first ever Northern Soul compilation devoted to the Wigan Casino’s iconic “oldies” room — Mr M’s – featuring 100% oldies chosen by the original resident DJs.
Includes 50 classic Northern soul sounds by some of the greatest names on record as well as new-to-CD and rarely seen tracks such as ‘Country Road’ by High Voltage, ‘Everybody Dance Now’ by Little Caesar & The Empire, ‘Poor Dog’ by Little Richard, ‘Green Door’ by Wynder K. Frog, the original GM Records U.S. version of ‘Compared To What’ by Mr. Floods Party and the popular UK-only single ‘Game Players’ by Dooley Silverspoon (direct from the master tapes for the first time).
Includes a bonus disc featuring an exclusive interview with original Wigan Casino and Mr M’s DJ Dave Evison, capturing the spirit of Mr M’s with personal memories of the place, the era and the music.
Mr M’s also boasts a 36-page booklet tracing the history of the club, the DJs and the tracks played, packed with photographs and rare memorabilia and features the first and last records ever played at the venue: respectively, ‘Hey Sah-Lo-Nay’ by Mickey Lee Lane and ‘The Night’ by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
Track listing
MR M's DJs CHOICE
1. HEY SAH-LO-NAY – Mickey Lee Lane
2. POLK SALAD ANNIE – Tony Joe White
3. (I LOVE HER SO MUCH) IT HURTS ME - The Majestics
4. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE – Bobby Hebb
5. OUR LOVE WILL GROW – The Showmen
6. A TOUCH OF VELVET-A STING OF BRASS - The Mood Mosaic
7. HOPE WE HAVE – The Artistics
8. GREEN DOOR - Wynder K.Frog
9. THERE WAS A TIME – Gene Chandler
10. IT'S BETTER TO HAVE (AND DON'T NEED) - Don Covay
11. GAME PLAYERS – Dooley Silverspoon
12. I NEED YOU - Shane Martin
13. YOU DON'T LOVE ME ANYMORE - Johnny Caswell
14. FREE FOR ALL (WINNER TAKES ALL) - Phillip Mitchell
15. BARI TRACK (INSTRUMENTAL) - Doni Burdick
16. BABY BOY - Fred Hughes
17. THEY'LL NEVER KNOW WHY - Freddie Chavez
18. SHOW ME - Joe Tex
19. COUNTRY ROAD - High Voltage
20. TIGHTROPE - Inez & Charlie Foxx
21. FOLLOW YOUR HEART – Bunny Sigler
22. QUICK CHANGE ARTIST - Soul Twins
23. GET IT BABY - Stanley Mitchell
24. MR. CREATOR - The Apollas
25. THE NIGHT – Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
MR M's PEOPLE'S CHOICE
1. EVERYBODY DANCE NOW – Little Caesar & The Empire
2. DEVIL WITH A BLUE DRESS ON/GOOD GOLLY MISS MOLLY - Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels
3. C'MON AND SWIM – Bobby Freeman
4. WANTING YOU - Jimmy Bee
5. THAT'S WHAT I WANT TO KNOW - James Carr
6. TAKE A LETTER MARIA (INSTR.) - Boots Randolph
7. SWEET, SWEET LOVIN' – The Platters
8. LET LOVE COME BETWEEN US - James & Bobby Purify
9. AIN’T NO SOUL (LEFT IN THESE OLD SHOES) - Ronnie Milsap
10. SOCK IT TO 'EM J.B. - PART 1 - Rex Garvin (And The Mighty Cravers)
11. STRANGE CHANGE - Herb Ward
12. YOU LIE SO WELL - Marie Knight
13. BAR-B-Q - Wendy Rene
14. POOR DOG (WHO CAN'T WAG HIS OWN TAIL) - Little Richard
15. PHILLY DOG - Herbie Mann
16. A QUITTER NEVER WINS - Larry Williams & Johnny Watson
17. SLOW FIZZ – The Sapphires
18. JUST SAY YOU’RE WANTED (AND NEEDED) - Gwen Owens
19. PUT THAT WOMAN DOWN – John Leach
20. YOU'RE GONNA MAKE ME LOVE YOU - Sandi Sheldon
21. CAUSE YOU'RE MINE – The Vibrations
22. COMPARED TO WHAT (ORIGINAL GM VERSION) - Mr Floods Party
23. K-JEE (SHORT VERSION) – The Nite-Liters
24. KEEP ON KEEPING ON – N.F. Porter
25. HOW LONG – J.J. Barnes
MEMORIES OF MR M’S – AN INTERVIEW WITH DAVE EVISON
INCLUDES:
1. HEY SA LOH NEY – Mickey Lee Lane
2. OUR LOVE WILL GROW – The Showmen
3. A TOUCH OF VELVET-A STING OF BRASS - Mood Mosaic
4. BARI TRACK - Doni Burdick
5. JUST SAY YOU’RE WANTED (AND NEEDED) - Gwen Owens
6. HOW LONG – J.J. Barnes
7. GREEN DOOR - Wynder K. Frog
8. COMPARED TO WHAT – Mr Floods Party
9. FORTUNE TELLER – Benny Spellman
10. COMIN’ HOME
More info and sales via
https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/mr-ms-wigan-casino-northern-soul-oldies-room-1974-1981-various-artists-3cd-boxset/
New Kent Lps - Bettye Swann and James Carr
The Money Masters - Bettye Swann
A vinyl album featuring 14 of her finest sides for Money Records of Los Angeles.
Side 1
1. Make Me Yours (2:59)
2. You Gave Me Love (2:44)
3. Lonely Love (2:09)
4. The Dance Is Over (2:06)
5. Fall In Love With Me (2:52)
6. I Will Not Cry (2:53)
7. A Chance Is Gonna Come (4:00)
Side 2
1. I Think I'm Falling In Love (2:02)
2. Don't Take My Mind (2:28)
3. The Man That Said No (2:20)
4. What Can It Be (2:28)
5. The Heartache Is Gone (2:24)
6. Don't Wait Too Long (2:41)
7. Our Love (2:54)
more info via https://acerecords.co.uk/the-money-masters
The Best Of James Carr
A 14-track vinyl album by the man regarded by many as the greatest-ever soul singer.
Side 1
1."The Dark End Of The Street (2:32)
2. Love Attack (2:54)
3. Freedom Train (2:18)
4. Pouring Water On A Drowning Man (2:40)
5. A Lucky Loser (2:06)
6. You Hurt So Good (1:58)
7. Let's Face Facts (2:24)
Side 2
1. You've Got My Mind Messed Up (2:22)
2. A Man Needs A Woman (2:48)
3. To Love Somebody (3:18)
4. I'm A Fool For You (1:59)
5. Your Love Made A U-Turn (2:13)
6. I Don't Wan To Be Hurt Anymore (2:22)
7. Let It Happen (2:38)
more info via https://acerecords.co.uk/the-best-of
Record Kicks Funk Sides - Digital Release Out Today
Under its motto "The explosive sound from Today's scene", Milan-based independent label Record Kicks, together with similar outfits like Daptone, Jazzman, Freestyle or Timmion Records, has been pitching the so-called "Deep Funk" scene for 14 years. After the previous instalment "Soul Sides" here's "Funk Sides" another irresistibly infectious compilation made of 14 heavy funk pearls from the Record Kicks vaults. Featuring tracks from Marta Ren & The Groovelvets, The Liberators, Hannah Williams & The Affirmations, Dojo Cuts, Martha High & Osaka Monaurail, Calibro 35 and many more. Play it loud!
Listing:
1. Marta Ren & The Groovelvets - 2 Kinds Of Men 04:05
2. Floyd Lawson - Roof Top Sugar 03:18
3. Martha High - Unwind Yourself 03:43
4. The Tibbs - Suffocated 03:58
5. Trio Valore - #LiarsAndCheaters 03:52
6. The Liberators - Water Somewhere (feat. Roxie Ray) 03:20
7. Baby Charles - Invisible 04:38
8. Il Complesso Di Tadà - Movimentato 05:50
9. Early Clover & The Georgia Soul Drifters - Freedom 02:23
10. Hannah Williams & The Affirmations - Still In My Head 08:28
11. Calibro 35 - You Filthy Bastards! 02:59
12. Dojo Cuts - Easy To Come Home (feat. Roxie Ray) 03:33
13. Third Coast Kings - Cop It Proper 04:00
14. Tanika Charles - Endless Chain 03:49
CAT. NUMBER: RKDIGI043
LABEL: Record Kicks
TITLE: VA – Record Kicks Funk Sides
ARTIST: VVAA
RELEASE: Digital
(P) & (C): 2017 Record Kicks
http://www.recordkicks.com/
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We Got A Sweet Thing Going On - Volume Three - Soul Junction
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Release Date: Monday 11th December 2017
The third volume of our “We Got A Sweet Thing Going On” series returns with yet another esoteric mix of sweet and group harmony soul. This compilation features both sides of The Scott Three’s in demand rarity “Running Wild (Ain’t Gonna Help You)/Gotta Find A New Love” they are joined by fellow Georgian Robert Montgomery (check out his two recent Soul Junction 45’s) with his previously unissued recording “Love Song About You”.
The City of Brotherly Love is heavily represented in this compilation with acts such as The Toppiks with both sides of their desirable Larsam 45 “Give It A Chance To Grow/Surrender” and their previously unissued track “Win All Your Love” a recent release on a Soul Junction 45 (SJ1009) as the flip to The Cooperettes version of the same song, a double dose of Philly soul heaven.
One side of Bobby Banks solitary Gil label release “Read It And Weep” is followed by Music Machines unissued sweet soul gem “Imitation Of Life”, originally recorded as the flipside to their Red Coach label outing “By The Hair On My Chinny Chin Chin” then inexplicably dropped in favour of an instrumental version of “Chinny Chin Chin”!
The sound of Philadelphia continues through The Delagates Of Soul’s emotionally charged “Lucky Guy I Am”, The Four Thoughts “Plain As The Nose”, The Coalitions “Nothin’ Left 2 Do” and the all girl group The Jonesetts Cougar records double sider “Once I Had A Love/Stop Look Listen” With older sister Karin Jones later going on to record the respected solo album “Under The Influence Of Love” (Handshake Records).
Chicago group The Flairs are featured with their recently reactivated mid tempo dance floor favourite “You Got To Steal It” the flipside of their Rap 45 “Where You Live” is also included a great song that needed to come out of the shadows of it’s more illustrious A-side.
Detroit outfit The Holidays are represented through two of their own productions the uplifting dancer “I’m So Glad (That I Met You)” and their, oh so soulful “This Is Love (A Little Understanding)”.
The final act featured is Cleveland Ohio’s The Donations with their mellifluous “I’m Going To Treat You Good” a group that later became World War III who recorded the currently very apt “If The Bomb Falls Were All Going Together” !
For further information please contact Soul Junction at:
Tel: +44 (0) 121 602 8115 or E-mail: sales@souljunctionrecords.co.uk
To buy go to http://souljunctionrecords.co.uk/SJCD5014.html or to the usual stockists.
Northern Soul For Blesma Presents An Allnighter 24 Feb 2018
Northern Soul For Blesma Committee presents The Irish Club Nottingham Allnighter
For Blesma The Limbless Veterans charity
Saturday 24th February
The Irish Club
4 Wilford Street
Nottingham
NG2 1AA
Soul Music 9pm -6am
Bar till 8am
Doors open at 9pm
£12 on the door - all Djs have donated their fees and expenses to Blesma
Simons aka @ImberBoywords...
Please give it up to Brent Howarth and Mick H and all at Team Quality of Soul - what you guys are doing is mind blowing and will make a real and measurable impact on some Veterans who have lost limbs whilst serving our Nation, the DJ's who have volunteered their time and effort to spin for free with no expensiveness for this project promises to give us all a superb and very special Allnighter, sadly two of my close friends lost limbs during their service and BLESMA The Limbless Veterans charity is vital, thank you X ❤️
Massive thank you, Jordan Wilson, for the electronic flyer, John Vincent has donated the publishing and production of the paper flyer which will also be a keep sake of this fantastic project, the DJ’s are all donating their sets free and we hope to raise awareness and much needed money for BLESMA The Limbless Veterans
Blesma Website
https://blesma.org/
Event Guide Entry Link
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/calendar/event/53885-northern-soul-for-blesma-allnighter-irish-club-nottingham/
Christmas Allnighters - The Xmas List [1st Edition]
Dec 16 Swinton Palais Christmas Cracker All NIGHTER 5 Manchester Sat 16 Dec 2017 Allnighters Dec 23 Boat club Nottm Nottingham Sat 23 Dec 2017 Allnighters Dec 26 NEW CENTURY SOUL @BURY TOWN HALL 1 Tue 26 Dec 2017 Allnighters Dec 30 Super Soul Allnighter sat 30th dec 2017 London, Dalston London Sat 30 Dec 2017 Allnighters Dec 31 Steppin' Out NYE Allnighter 9pm-5am London N16 Sun 31 Dec 2017 Allnighters Dec 31 CANCELLED! THE SOUTHPORT ALL NIGHTER (NEW YEARS EVE) 1 Southport Sun 31 Dec 2017 Allnighters Dec 31 Burscough British Legion Soul and R&B Night 2 Burscough Sun 31 Dec 2017 Allnighters Dec 31 The Night Owl NYE Northern Soul, Mod & Motown Allnighter Birmingham Sun 31 Dec 2017 Allnighters Dec 31 KINGS HALL STOKE- 21 years! Sun 31 Dec 2017 Allnighters
Updated - 13 December! - Tssi list is a fixed highlight list, check the link out below for the most current up todate version
As always the Soul Source Event Guide has the latest and the most informative stand up independent soul Allnighter list going
In the guide you can find event details, reviews, comments, maps, street views, directions, reminders,
Comments and reviews open to all soul music types to read and post
Link to the soul allnighter section...
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/calendar/8-allnighters/
Jimmie And The Entertainers New Girl Limited Edition Coming Soon & Bigman New Release News
BULL AND THE MATADORS - A PART OF MY LIFE B/W MY BABE - BIGMAN RECORDS BMR 1001 will be available the week of the 18th December all being well, the buzz on this record has been incredible, stunning crossover double header which has certainly caught the imagination of the soul scene, pre reserves have been off the scale on this one which is fantastic, to pre reserve PM here or email bicknellmark@aol.com DEMO £25.00 AND £15.00 FOR AN ISSUE, plus £3.00 UK post and £5.00 Rest Of The World.
We would just ;like to thank everyone who has supported the labels throughout 2017, have a One-derful Christmas and a Mar-v-lus Soulful 2018
SOUND CLIPS HERE FOR BULL AND THE MATADORS.
Bull & The Matadors - A Part Of My Life - Protected
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Northern Soul Connections #12 - 12 Days Of Xmas
Northern Soul Connections #12 and it's a rather apt northern connection, being it's the 12th one and the Christmas time one...
Before you view, just a quick word to let you know that Kev has said...
This will be my LAST REGULAR MONTHLY connections. I will, however, continue to post #13, etc, when I get “an itch” or some of the ongoing research I have develops better.
Hopefully, it won't be too long before we all get another northern soul connection, but I would like to ask anyone who has enjoyed this series to show their appreciation via 'upping 'the post or adding a comment -mike
Onto #12
12 Days Of Christmas...
you can view all of Kevs 12 Northern soul Connections via this link
Hit here to view all Kevs Northern Soul connections
and as said while this is the last in the regular series hopefully it won't be too long till we will all read another, many thanks Ken
Ebay Auction Soul High Flyers - Results November 2017
Soul Record Auctions - Recent Completed Auctions [sorted by value]
http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/m/mlq3CQU2xxJtT2C1vwmBdVw/140.jpg The Ravins Your Love Is What I Want Demoristic Orig $4000.00 ended 02 Nov http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/m/mVyVPlgVr9zcSkcMZ1-ejvw/140.jpg Ernestine Eady Let S Talk It Over On Phil-la Of Soul Ul.. $3616.66 ended 21 Nov http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/m/mdQQY-SAhC-rzM6ulUJMBLw/140.jpg Disco Funk Rap 12 Mr Magic-be Bop Convention Ep Tri S.. $2666.00 ended 30 Nov http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/m/m4Vnifk4BmQxHxJV1BY8y-Q/140.jpg Ellipsis On Briarmeade People Modern 70s Funk Vg .. $2247.22 ended 02 Nov http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/m/mSoa_JmzMqVdQtTjDdwdYDw/140.jpg Sweet Soul Charles E Smith Come And See Me Preview Hear $1625.00 ended 20 Nov http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/m/mO_HKQTDbpREN0jWA0wPuQg/140.jpg Just Us - We Ve Got A Good Thing Goin - Vincent Vr 132.. $1600.00 ended 05 Nov http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/mEwlsjUvIH-eLGk7iaA-v4A/140.jpg 45 King Got Soul Eric B Rakim Remix Famous Shit 900 .. $1583.00 ended 12 Nov http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/m7NFkzFOFSzdf12-zDVoPdA/140.jpg Kelenkye Band Moving World Afro Funk Holy Grail Origina.. $1510.94 ended 19 Nov http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/m/mswsmk6JF5W-z8-tEWNxn2A/140.jpg Geraldo Pino His Heart Beat Afro Soco Soul Live Lp 19.. $1300.50 ended 11 Nov http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/mryf1jujxI37lfvbqQKAF1A/140.jpg Orville Wood - You Ll Lose A Good Man Soul Sufferer .. $1275.00 ended 01 Nov http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/m/mPDYprMz04aM86FMecuR2Hw/140.jpg Soul Bros Inc Pyramid Us Golden Eye Vinylnm- Monster .. $1275.00 ended 16 Nov http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/m/m6MBVK2c32bkv0tQL8Bck_Q/140.jpg The Devotions Can You Explain It Do Do De Dop Promo N.. $1253.66 ended 08 Nov http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/mqdvSVokGNOzeeHNbBJmaYw/140.jpg Joey Irving - What Happened - Vincent Vr 130 - Illin.. $1251.56 ended 06 Nov http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/m/m4IhEhiOWP4TZ2bkXMlZXDg/140.jpg Funk Soul Boogie Private Bay Area Isabr M If I Had You .. $1225.00 ended 12 Nov http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/m/mxzkmoD_1SrXK2php7R_ZSQ/140.jpg Blinky And Edwin Starr Uk Demo Promo Only Motown Tm.. $1133.20 ended 12 Nov http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/m/m2SDTP7t2dnGXVaCLxKpXUA/140.jpg Little Joe Cook Doodle Pickle I M Falling In Love 196.. $1125.00 ended 05 Nov http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/mrzPwPnnJiWWnSltY8FZPOQ/140.jpg Curtis Lee Is She In Your Town Mira Vg Promo Hear $1125.00 ended 19 Nov http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/mjkxI_tgajLXGwZLw8T0lnA/140.jpg Mike Pedicin - Burnt Toast And Black Coffee - Rnb $1106.22 ended 21 Nov http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/m/mMFRpXf4mvEoUTWFncJvDFQ/140.jpg Four Tracks On Mandingo Like My Love For You Ex C.. $1025.00 ended 02 Nov http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/m5tWk1ijP133dsT4fJpanXw/140.jpg Bendel Volume 50 Iyeye Ma Ni Iye Mega Massive Afro Funk.. $1025.00 ended 19 Nov
Twenty Feet From Stardom - Film 4 - 11:15pm tonight.
Tonight Monday 4th December 11.15 Film Four.
I missed this on its release and have waited a long time to see it.
Morgan Neville’s 2014 Academy award wining documentary following the lives of female backing singers for leading rock artists includes Mary Clayton , Judith Hill and Darlene Love. It also features Patti Austin, Gloria Jones , Stevie Wonder. and Luther Vandross.
Great quote from backing singer Judith Hill “ When you are a backing singer it can be a springboard but it can easily become a quicksand if thats not what you want to do” .
Former backing singers who are not featured include:
Witney Houston, Mary J Blige . John Legend . Angie Stone, PP Arnold. Chaka Khan, Lou Rawls.
No doubt you’ll be able to add to the list. I guess there is a whole conversation to be had about rock music drawing on Black ..predominantly female singers. Over to you..
Detroit A Go Go Documentary Photos 2017
30 recording artists and group performs over four nights in Detroit.
You may review all images from David Clements Productions.com
248-543-2596
david@davidclementsproductions.com
Images available at: https://www.davidclementsproductions.com/product-category/detroit-a-go-go-2017/
Lee Field & Expressions Tour Dates - UK/Euro Inc Lady Wray Additions
LEE FIELDS & THE EXPRESSIONS
December 7: Lee Fields & The Expressions - Dublin, Ireland
December 8: Lee Fields & The Expressions - Dublin, Ireland
December 9: Lee Fields & The Expressions - Dublin, Ireland
December 16: Lee Fields & The Expressions w/ The Shacks - Brooklyn, New York
December 15: Lee Fields & The Expressions w/ The Shacks - Brooklyn, New York
December 16: Lee Fields & The Expressions w/ The Shacks - Brooklyn, New York
January 23: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Glasgow Oran Mor, United Kingdom
January 24: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Manchester Gorilla, United Kingdom
January 25: Lee Fields & The Expressions – London Electric Ballroom, United Kingdom
January 27: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Paris L'Olympia, France
January 28: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Sélestat Les Tanzmatten, France
January 30: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Angers Le Chabada, France
February 1: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Besançon La Rodia, France
February 2: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Lyon Le Toboggan, France
February 3: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Istres L'Usine , France
February 6: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Brussels Orangerie (at Botanique), Belgium
February 8: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Nijmegen Doornroosje, Netherlands
February 9: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Rotterdam BIRD, Netherlands
February 10: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Haarlem Patronaat, Netherlands
February 11: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Groningen De Oosterpoort, Netherlands
February 13: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Poitiers Le Confort Moderne, France
February 15: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Orléans L'Astrolabe, France
February 16: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Saint-Malo Nouvelle Vague, France
February 17: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Brest La Carène, France
LADY WRAY
January 25: Lady Wray w/ Lee Fields & The Expressions – London Electric Ballroom, United Kingdom
January 27: Lady Wray w/ Lee Fields & The Expressions – Paris L'Olympia, France
More info via
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/calendar/11-live-events/
Northern Soul's Classiest Rarities Volume 6 - Kent Records
Preview Album Via Juno Records Player
Company Blurb from @ady croasdell
It’s nearly three years since the last volume of this respected series. The eye-opener on this new collection will be the previously unissued version of ‘I Only Cry Once A Day Now’, a superb Gene Page arrangement treasured by the Puffs on Doré but performed here by the mighty Fidels. Fellow Los Angeles vocal group the Hyperions contribute the catchy and exciting ‘Why You Wanna Treat Me The Way You Do’, and the Lon-Genes’ rare single ‘Dream Girl’ gives further kudos to that city’s soul reputation. Difosco (aka Dee Ervin) recorded the ebullient ‘Sunshine Love’ for another Los Angeles imprint, Earthquake, and its standing among collector’s continues to grow, while we finally put out the correct brass-filled version of Peggy Woods’ great mid-80s discovery ‘Love Is Gonna Get You’ for the first time on CD.
Much-travelled soul ambassador Sidney Barnes has licensed us his super-rare production of ‘I Wanted To Tell You’ by Little Nicky Soul and later under-the-radar creations on Andre Scott and Jean Carter. He has also added substantially to the booklet notes in an illuminating and entertaining manner. Sid’s Detroit production partner, soon-to-be superstar George Clinton, offers up ‘You Won’t Say Nothing’ by Tamala Lewis, one of the earliest works from his New Jersey days. That disc eventually became a Northern Soul classic, as did Jackie Day’s ‘Naughty Boy’, Johnnie Taylor’s ‘Friday Night’ and Betty Turner’s ‘The Winds Kept Laughing’. An even more established gem is given an interesting twist in a newly acquired early version of Maxine Brown’s ‘One In A Million’; the subtle differences make it an aural thrill.
The Just Productions tapes have turned up an earlier version of Jack Ashford’s ‘I’ll Fly To Your Open Arms’, called simply ‘I Can Fly’, by great vocal group the Magnificents. The Detroit Emeralds’ LP-only ‘Long Live The King’ is finding favour with soul fans recently and sounds vibrant here. More Detroit quality comes via a recent tape discovery from O.C. Tolbert, whose distinctive vocals give Dave Hamilton’s ‘(Marriage Is Only) A State Of Mind’ a soulful twist. There are two majestic big beat ballads from the vaults of Los Angeles arranger Jack Nitzsche: Nooney Rickett’s unissued ‘Sad Tomorrows’ and Daniel A Stone’s terrific take on ‘Young Boy Blues’. Jock Mitchell’s moody and mysterious ‘Nomad Woman’ fits snugly between the pair. Two excellent early soul rarities come from Chicago soul stalwarts the Vows and the Kittens, while it’s over to Memphis for a pretty Carla Thomas recording (unreleased until 1992) called ‘Little Boy’, the perfect ender to this collection of treasures.
ADY CROASDELL
https://acerecords.co.uk/northern-souls-classiest-rarities-volume-6
Track Listing
1. Peggy Woods - "Love Is Gonna Get You"
2. Tamala Lewis - "You Won't Say Nothing"
3. The Fidels - "I Only Cry Once A Day Now"
4. Johnnie Taylor - "Friday Night"
5. Betty Everett - "I Got To Tell Somebody"
6. The Magnificents - "I Can Fly"
7. The Hyperions - "Why You Wanna Treat Me The Way You Do"
8. Difosco - "Sunshine Love"
9. Little Nicky Soul - "I Wanted To Tell You"
10. Daniela Stone - "Young Boy Blues"
11. Jock Mitchell - "Nomad Woman" (with The Fabulous Agents)
12. Nooney Rickett - "Sad Tomorrows"
13. The Kittens - "Wait A Minute (You're Getting Careless With My Heart)"
14. Maxine Brown - "One In A Million"
15. Jackie Day - "Naughty Boy"
16. Betty Turner & The Chevelles - "The Winds Kept Laughing"
17. The Vows - "Lost In A City"
18. JJ Barnes - "Poor-Unfortunate-Me (I Ain't Got Nobody)"
19. Andre Scott - "Cry In The Arms Of Another Love" (with Jessie, Otis & Shotgun)
20. The Detroit Emeralds - "Long Live The King"
21. Jean Carter - "Love Hangover"
22. OC Tolbert - "(Marriage Is Only) A State Of Mind"
23. The Lon-Genes - "Dream Girl"
24. Carla Thomas - "Little Boy"
Bob & Gene with The Inversions - Upcoming Daptone 45 Release
Bob & Gene ft. The Inversions - It's Not What You Know (It's Who You Know)
Here are... the blurb and track
Producer Victor “Ticklah” Axelrod is back with another supple Reggae delight. After the success of The Inversions' last collaboration with Bob & Gene, Axelrod once again takes a seat in the Producer’s chair, this time with a tune a little deeper in the catalogue. Originally tweezed from the beautiful MO DO tape boondoggle, back in ‘05 - ‘06, this single has been a long-time favorite of the Daptone family.
One night in 1971, frustrated by their lack of the success, Bobby Nunn and Gene Coplin sat in the basement of 50 Orange Street and put together a record expressing said frustration. Equipped with only a guitar, bass, and piano - no drums (though you don’t even notice) - the two crafted an immaculate slice of Soul, aptly titled “It’s Not What You Know (It’s Who You Know)”.
Fast forward 46 years, and now accompanied by the rocksteady rhythms of The Inversions - the vocal stylings and poignant lyrics are reborn, sounding as fresh today as it did when it was crafted down in that magical basement. The VERSION flip is a delay laden masterpiece produced and arranged by Axelrod. A must for fans of Dub and Reggae alike. A truly gorgeous record!
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due out soon
Boom Boom Boom Boom - The Pictures of Brain Smith new book
It focuses on the work and pictures of Brian Smith, who documented most of the events and nights of the Twisted Wheel.
Looks like its going to be a great read and of course will have some spectacular pictures thanks to the man himself.
https://easyontheeyebooks.wordpress.com/forthcoming/boom-boom-boom-boom/
Hayley Records - Latest 45 Release News
HAYLEY RECORDS FINDS GOLD ... AGAIN!
New releases from BOBBY SHEPPARD, JIMMY DELPHS, JIMMY GILFORD and JIMMY SCRUGGS and a smoking BAND TRACK from the Funk Brothers are now for sale worldwide.
Hayley Records is proud to announce the release of two sparkling soul smashes that have never been available before.
JIMMY DELPHS The flip side b/w BAND TRACK Don't tell me maybe HR 023
HR 023 A Side.
JIMMY DELPHS 'The flip side' was only ever seen publically as a battered Atlantic acetate rescued from eternal anonymity by an eagle eyed record store owner in a suburb of Detroit. It was produced by the legendary Ollie McLaughlin in conjunction with arranger Mike Terry and was scheduled for release on one of his labels – probably either Carla or Karen with distribution and promotion from Atlantic Records.
Recorded at United Sound Systems with the cream of Detroit's session musicians, 'The flip side' oozes a soulful vocal delivery over a typically tight rhythm and horn section with delightful female vocal accompaniment from Pat and Diane Lewis. Why it was never released remains a mystery.
HR 023 B Side.
BAND TRACK 'Don't tell me maybe' is released under it's original title, as identified by sound engineer Danny Dallas in the count in, but is easily recognisable as the backing track to The Capitols 'Don't say maybe baby' which gained a release on Karen Records in 1967. Led by drummer extrordinaire George McGregor and Bob Babbitt's killer bass, the tune fair stomps along with timely contributions from Detroit Symphony Orchestra and two separate sax. solos from Eli Fontaine. Ollie McLaughlin produced the session, with Mike Terry arranging, at United Sound Systems. Best played VERY LOUD!
BOBBY SHEPPARD Surely b/w GILFORD & SCRUGGS Don't let me lose it. HR 024
HR 024 A side
BOBBY SHEPPARD 'Surely'.
Another unreleased Detroit gem from out of left field and, to date, the only recording by the elusive Mr. Sheppard, who is rumoured to be Detroit native Bobby Williams, whilst he was under contract to Sure-Shot Records of Texas, and therefore unable to identify himself. An all-star cast of Detroit musicians provide a sumtuous backing track beginning with Eddie Willis's guitar and Jack Brokensha's vibes introducing Sheppard's impassioned vocals. Interesting to see the involvement of famed Funk Brother Eddie Willis as arranger and co producer, with Don Davis, on a rare foray outside his usual playing duties.
HR 024 B side
JIMMY GILFORD & JIMMY SCRUGGS 'Don't let me lose it'.
A scintillating United Sound session, again featuring Detroit's finest session men and two of the city's lesser known talents. Jimmy Gilford is better known for his recordings at Thelma, Solid Hit and Wheelsville whereas Jimmy Scruggs is making his debut on vinyl. They work superbly together creating a truly atmospheric slab of Detroit soul reminiscent of some of the best R&B duos. Recorded at United Sound Systems. Produced by Don Davis.
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http://www.hayleyrecords.co.uk/
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