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Keeping The Faith 40 Years of Northern Soul A 4 CD Box Set : Review by Rachel Apr 2007
If someone asked you to do a compilation of Northern Soul, it'd be hard to know where to start. What to include - do you concentrate on the sort of tunes that the scene was founded on, or the ones that you'd hear out and about today? Keeping The Faith is a new CD box set from Sanctuary celebrating forty years of the Northern Soul scene, which has answered that question with a solid base of the former topped with a sprinkling of the latter.
I'll admit to wondering if there was really any need for yet another 'best of', but this one does it very well. The first thing that strikes you about the set is the fantastic presentation - a sturdy cardboard case in 'dancefloor' wood finish, record-style CDs, and a 58-page booklet packed full of history, quotes, interviews, and vibrant images of artists, dancers and record labels.
CD1 kicks off the set with a bunch of solid standards such as Sandi Sheldon - You're Gonna Make Me Love You, The Fascinations - Girls Are Out To Get You, The Formations - At The Top Of The Stairs, Major Lance - The Beat, and JJ Barnes - Our Love Is In The Pocket. If you've got a few compilations you probably already have most of these tracks, and like me, may well skip through quite a few, but they have their place in the history of the scene and so in this retrospective. In an unexpected change of tack, this CD finishes with the once controversial but now classic Carstairs, followed by the sweet swaying midtempo of New Sound - Don't Take Your Love From Me, and Beverley Hills - I Don't Care Anymore.
CD 2 brings us a healthy dose of girly tracks - Rose Batiste, Rita & the Tiaras, Gwen Owens, Dena Barnes and Marie Knight. Added to these are the clap-along classic Ever Again by Bernie Williams, the moody Paris Blues by Tony Middleton, the haunting Do You Love Me by the Masqueraders and recently popular dancefloor shuffler Continental Four - The Way I Love You.
CD3 has the emphasis firmly on the male side with such greats as Jock Mitchell, Jack Montgomery, Johnny Bragg and Edwin Starr. For me, the stand out track is the Jamaican Glenn Miller - Where Is The Love, which epitomises the Northern scene's ability to pick out tracks from anywhere and make them its own.
I found the fourth CD the most interesting in terms of track choice. It's good to see the latest 100 Club anniversary single - the previously unreleased Gigi & the Charmaines - I Don't Want To Lose Him - making an appearance, recognising the influence of this major club (it's a shame there's no mention of it in the accompanying booklet though). There's Crow - Your Autumn Of Tomorrow, a definite love it or hate it Northern oddity. There's the fabulous midtempo girliness of Ketty Lester - Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid, and the deep voiced despair of Roy Hamilton with Earthquake. There's a nod to the Crossover side of things with Chuck Cockerham - Have I Got The Right and the very lovely Voices by Willie Feaster. Also worthy of a mention is the beautiful bittersweetness of the Tangeers' Let My Heart And Soul Be Free.
From a personal point of view, it would have been nice to see a little more of a nod towards the present day, both in musical and written content (e.g as already mentioned re the 100 Club). But with today's scene being such a complex and disparate one, it would probably take considerably more CDs to cover all its angles and genres. And really, it seems right that the scene is still ahead of the compilers; that there are records which you have to go out to hear testifies to the spirit of discovery described by Colin Curtis in his interview in the booklet - "the buzz to play and turn people on to new tunes and new ideas."
Overall, as an introduction to Northern, or as a collection of memories, this box set certainly does what it says on the, er, box. The final track, Bobby Womack - So Many Sides Of You, seems to be well chosen - the scene has many aspects, and this compilation at least touches on most of them.
available at all major stockists at approx price range of £25.00 - £29.00
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Keep-Faith-Northern-Soul-Box/
Disc 1
The Showstoppers - Ain't Nothing But A Houseparty Darrell Banks - Open The Door To Your Heart JJ Barnes - Our Love Is In The Pocket Chuck Jackson - These Chains Of Love (Are Breaking Me Down) James Carr - That's What I Want To Know Ronnie Milsap - Ain't No Soul (Left In These Ole Shoes) The Platters - Sweet Sweet Lovin Fathers Angels - Bok To Bach Moses & Joshua Dillard - My Elusive Dreams Inez & Charlie Foxx - Tightrope The Formations - At The Top Of The Stairs The Fascinations - Girls Are Out To Get You The Sapphires - Gotta Have Your Love The Parliaments - Don't Be Sore At Me Major Lance - The Beat Timmy Willis - Mr Soul Satisfaction Richard Temple - That Beatin' Rhythm The Superbs - I Wanna Do It With You Baby Sandi Sheldon - Gonna Make You Love Me The Detroit Executives - Cool Off Jimmy Soul Clark - (I'll Be Your Champion) I'll Be Your Winner Stemmons Express - Woman Love Thief The Carstairs - It Really Hurts Me Girl New Sound - Don't Take Your Love From Me Beverley Hills - I Don't Care Anymore Disc 2
Just Brothers - Sliced Tomatoes Rose Batiste - Hit & Run Rita & The Tiaras - Gone With The Wind Is My Love The Tomangoes - I Really Love You The Masqueraders - Do You Love Me Baby The Superlatives - I Still Love You Dena Barnes - If You Ever Walk Out Of My Life Gwen Owens - Just Say You're Wanted And Needed The Four Perfections - I'm Not Strong Enough Bernie Williams- Ever Again Tony Middleton-Paris Blues Michael & Raymond-Man Without A Woman The Glories-I Worship You Baby Marie Knight - That's No Way To Treat A Lady Porchy & The Monarchs - That Girl Shirley J Scott - Goose Pimples The Fuller Brothers - Time's A Wasting Little Johnny Hamilton/ Creators - Keep On Moving Virgil Henry - You Ain't Saying Nothing New Diane Jenkins - Tow Away Zone The Continental - 4 The Way I Love You The Festivals - Gee Baby Jimmy Helms - Romeo & Juliet Odds & Ends - Let Me Try The Whispers - Flying High Disc 3
The Precisions - Such Misery Donnie Burdick - Candle Rayal Five - Don't Stop Eddie Daye & The 4 Bars - Guess Who Loves You Terri Bryant - Genie Mel Britt - She'll Come Running Back Felton Burks - I'll Always Love You Jock Mitchell - Not A Chance In A Million Jack Montgomery - Dearly Beloved The Group feat. Cecil Washington - I Don't Like To Lose Ray Gant & The Arabian Knights - I Need A True Love Johnny Bragg - They're Talking About Me Otis Smith - Let Her Go The Fidels - I'm Giving You Notice Baby The Jades - I'm Where It's At Robby Lawson - Burning Sensation Ronnie Walker - Trouble The Whispers - You've Got A Man On Your Hands Willie & The Mighty Magnificents - Check It Baby Edwin Starr - Has It Happened To You Yet Andrea Henry - I Need You Like A Baby Dave Hamilton Orchestra - Who Are You Trying To Fool? Johnnie Taylor - What About My Love Glenn Miller - Where Is The Love Eddie Kool - Where There's A Will There's A Way Disc 4
The Swans - Nitty Gritty City Dynamic Siblings - I Bear Witness The United Four - Baby Don¿t Do It The Fiestas - Think Smart Roy Hamilton - Earthquake Bunny Sigler - Girl Don't Make Me Wait The Poppies - There's A Pain In My Heart Johnny Caswell - You Don't Love Me Anymore Don Ray - Born A Loser Shane Martin - I Need You Williams & Watson - A Quitter Never Wins The Ivories - Please Stay GiGi & the Charmaines - I Don't Want To Lose Him Tan Geers - Let My Heart And Soul Be Free Ketty Lester - Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid Joey Delorenzo - Wake Up To The Sunshine Girl Larry Saunders - On The Real Side Stanley Mitchell - Get It Baby The Crow - Your Autumn Of Tomorrow Joe Hicks - Don't It Make You Feel Funky The Appointments & Others - I Saw You There Jimmy James & The Vagabonds - Hey Girl Willie Feaster & The Concrete Wall - Voices Chuk Cockerham - Have I Got The Right Bobby Womack - So Many Sides Of You
Amlwch AllNighter -Saturday 28th April
Details below
Saturday 28th April
at the Amlwch Social Club
Amlwch
Anglesey
LL68 9LH
10pm -8am
£10 door tax
The guest Djs for this one
Karl Heard - Sheffield
Phil Threfall - Preston
Johnny Jones - Bangor
with the motley crew of regs
Karl Rhodes, Steve Thomas, Chico, Jumping Joan, Jumpimng Joan, Mark Speakman, Mike Hu, Richard and Jimbo
and dont forget the usual "mega- raffle"
Directions:
quick and dirty directions
get on expressway that use to get to prestatyn, llanddudno etc
stay on that till pass bangor and go over a dirty big bridge
leave it at the second exit after the bridge signposted amlwch
follow signs and map to get there
postcode
LL68 9LH
sensible directions
Directions
HEADING WEST : WHEN YOU COME OFF THE MENAI BRIDGE TAKE B5025 TO AMLWCH
TRAVEL APROX 19 MILES AND YOU WILL COME TO A ROUNDABOUT WITH A GARAGE NEXT TO IT
TAKE 3RD TURNING OFF IT TOWARDS AMLWCH PORT THERE WILL ALSO BE A SOUL EVENT SIGN AT THIS ROUNDABOUT
FOLLOW THIS ROAD TILL YOU COME TO A FORK IN THE ROAD GOING LEFT ALSO THERE WILL BE A SOUL EVENT SIGN HERE
YOU THEN WILL COME TO A CROSSROAD GO STRAIGHT OVER IT AND FOLLOW THE SIGNS
Future Dates
JUNE 16TH ANNIVERSARY
OCT 20TH
DEC 15TH
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The Midlands and more on the Modern side
Hi all.............just found out that my last piece for On The Scene was not used due to printing problems. It's a little out of date now, but it's a shame for it not to get read after putting the effort in, so here goes:
Firstly, let me wish you all a belated Happy New Year via these pages. I hope you all enjoyed the festive season, and that you managed large doses of soul in amongst all that over-indulging and family stuff. Anyway, it's back to it now, and though the new releases are traditionally thin on the ground at this time of year, there's plenty to cover gig wise as we set our sights firmly on Prestatyn in mid-March. More on that later.
I did say last time out that I expected to turn in a great report on the Without Boundaries 6th Anniversary down at The Coors Visitor Centre in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire. Well, around 200 souls turned out to work off the turkey at what must rank as one of our best sessions yet. Across two rooms the music was top notch, with all DJ's performing at the very top of their game. As I've previously mentioned, from now on we welcome Steve Guarnori as a resident DJ in the 70's/crossover room. So, on the back of the Christmas success, the sensible amongst you will make a note in your diaries that our next event takes place over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. DJ's on the day include Butch, Colin Curtis, Jamie Taylor, Tats Taylor and Rick Scott alongside residents Colin Brown, Steve Guarnori, Fish and Mark Randle. And, you get the added bonus of a live performance by MOBO Gospel Award Winners NU LIFE. Oh, how we look after you. See listings in this very organ as April approaches.
Continuing with our look back at the Christmas action, and three days after Without Boundaries the Soul Purpose Christmas/New Year party took place, and a huge success it was too. Loads of folk took advantage of the cheap stay-over, including loads of the Sheffield crowd from Soul Intent. Big shout to you guys, who kept the night porter busy with the drinks runs well after the music stopped!! Anyway, they loved it and vowed to return next time. A massive thanks to Fish for turning in a great spot on guest duties; very well received. It just remains for me to tell you to note that our next session takes place on Friday April 20th with guest DJ, Bolton main man, Bob Hinsley. As always, Sam Evans, Mark Goddard and Mark Randle will be in support. As usual, more info can be had on 07710 283281, at info@soul-purpose.net or see www.soul-purpose.net.
Look out for a new all-nighter promoted by Alan Johnson and co. to replace the Burslem sessions, which came to an abrupt end toward the close of 2006. The new venue is Uttoxeter Race Course, and I'm reliably informed by an independent source that this is a bostin' venue. I'll be amongst the DJ's at the first one, which unfortunately will have happened by the time you lot read this. Again, keep an eye on those listings over the coming months for future dates.
Continuing with the good news and no sooner do I report the bad news about the loss of the Aston Villa venue for Dave Thorley's Soul Shakers International event, and the man himself informs me that he's found a replacement. Yes, Soul Shakers returns in early March at Solihull Football Club, Damson Parkway, Birmingham. Lots of good words said about the first event at Villa, mainly around the music policy, and of course that won't change at the new venue. So, my advice is to get along and make this night a success. DJ's on the first night at the new home will be Soul Sam, Arthur Fenn, Marc Forrest (Berlin), Meg Wilshire, Ady Pountain, Ali & John Nightingale, Gavin Page, Steve Lloyd and of course Dave & Malayka. Again, see the gig listings for full details. Don't miss it!
The Soul Intent Crew has been forced to relocate their fantastic event from the Red Lion in Todwick over to the Prince of Wales at Renishaw. So, unbeknown to me at the time, my guest spot in December was the last at the old venue. Anyway, I went to the first event at the Prince in January, and I have to say that whilst I thought the Red Lion was a super venue, the Prince of Wales is even better. There's more dance floor area, its better laid out for those that want to escape the music for a chat but without mobbing the bar, and it's a no smoking venue with a foyer for those that do want a crafty drag. Perhaps surprisingly, nobody seemed at odds with the latter, which bodes well for those promoters concerned about attendances when the smoking ban comes into effect later this year. Anyway, add to all this a later finish time of 1 a.m., which should serve to attract more travellers, and I think you have a recipe for success. I'm made up as it's a junction nearer for me, being M1 J30!
Finally gig wise, and it will be upon us before you know it, is the Midnight Hour Weekender. Yes, mid-March all roads lead to the North Wales coast for one of the largest gatherings of the year; some 3000+ souls joining together at the Pontins centre in Prestatyn. With Meli'sa Morgan set to appear on the Friday night, and surprise guests on the Modern front to be revealed nearer the time, it's sure to be an unmissable event. The gig is totally sold out, with the ubiquitous waiting list currently in operation, so get on the blower, you never know your luck. Call 08706 045606 for last minute opportunities. I'll be there on the Thursday night pacing myself again..............not!!
Before we get into the tunes, I did promise last time that I'd mention my visit to the NIA in Birmingham to see John Legend on the Wednesday before Christmas. Despite John keeping us waiting an age between the support-act (Robin Thicke.......what an unfortunate name!) and his appearance, he turned in a super show encompassing material from each of his Columbia albums. Around 15 songs performed to an appreciative audience by the latest soul superstar on the block. Catch him next time round if you can; definitely worth it.
To the music then, and I'll start with something I've only just picked up, but that caused a stir at year end on the nations dance floors. From Germany comes the set "Soulprint" by Karl Frierson. You need to head straight for "Ten Minutes", a superior soul dancer that everyone will want in their collection. Another appearing to me late 2006 was Steven Perrilloux, whose "Only You" set contains the ace mid-tempo "Do The Right Thing". The new set from Spur Of The Moment "Urban Renewal" contains another great dance floor winner in "We Can Get Together", though I'm not sure how much exposure this will get, as it's a little tricky to find, with my copy coming from their website at www.spurofthemoment.com.
We usually take a trip to the land of the rising sun, by way of reviewing the latest releases from Japan. Perhaps the biggest thing of the moment is the Shuya Okino CD "United Legends", which is chock full of good stuff, most notable cuts being "Summer Love" from Nicky Guiland and "Beautiful Sadness" from Carleen Anderson. My particular favourite is ""If It Is Love"" featuring the vocals of Clara Hill. Don't miss this CD. Having said that, the vinyl maniacs amongst you may want to hang fire, as Especial records has just released "United Legends EP 1" with the aforementioned Clara Hill and Carleen Anderson cuts included amongst others. I have a sneaky feeling that the whole CD may see a release across 2 or 3 twelves. The Nicky Guiland cut on vinyl............hmmmm.....there's a thought! The DJ Kawasaki CD that we mentioned last time has been followed up with the release of a remix package "Beautiful Too", worthy of your investigation if your bank manager allows it. On Japanese vinyl out of the New World Records stable is the latest offering from the Studio Apartment, and the great, "The Rising Sun" featuring none other than Blaze. Keeping the tempo up, but moving across to the USA, we have the latest on Generate Music from Deepswing & DJ Meme feat. Linda Jackson and "Lift Up (Your Soul, Your Spirit)". I must confess that this didn't quite hit the spot at first, but it's really got under my skin and I love it! Very uplifting, this might have some mileage on the UK modern scene owing to its Salsoul feel, a la Silvetti "Spring Rain".
If you like the southern soul sound, you could do worse than to check out the latest offering from Stan Mosley. A top album this, and if you missed out on Stan's first release(?), the "Standing Tall" EP on Butlers records from around 10 or so years ago, you'll be pleased to know that the three killer tracks from that EP are included here. Oh, "Steppin Out" is the title of the CD.
Finishing off with a look at some more vinyl, and the following are all worth checking out in my humble.............Terisa Griffin releases "Sunshine" in its Terry Hunter Club Mix form for Dopewax, Franck Roger returns on Real Tone out of France with the brilliant "All In The Way" featuring Zonkes. Check out the UK's very own Vanessa Haynes on "Morning Light", new for Irma out of Italy. And finally, Phuture Sole continues to deliver the goods with Kenny Carvajal & Lafayette on "A Higher Place".
Right, as is customary at the beginning of the New Year, and while the new releases are slow, I'll sign off by listing my favourite musical moments from 2006. A really good year for the music I think, though you may not agree if solid albums is what you look for. Lots of great album cuts and single releases, but few solid albums. Hasn't that always been the case though? Whatever, here are the lists, and what we have are ten CD soul cuts and ten up-tempo vinyl goodies. Don't forget you can catch me on Starpoint Radio (www.starpointradio.com) on the last Friday of each month. C ya next time!
1. J-Red In Your Dreams (US Soul Mop Ent. CD)
2. John Legend Again (US Columbia CD)
3. Gina Darby Yes (US Gina Darby CDS)
4. Amar Khalil Sunny Day (US Earmark CD)
5. Unified Tribe Don't Wanna Be (US IAM CDS/CD)
6. Donald Harrison You Love Me Back (US Fomp Records CD)
7. Vanessa Haynes I Wonder (UK Change Of Weather CD)
8. Bobby Lyle Peabo Bryson Lost In Our Love (US Heads Up CD)
9. Amp Fiddler Heaven (UK Genuine CD)
10. Hil St. Soul feat. Dwele Baby Come Over (US Shanachie CD)
1. Kenny Carvajal ft. Reggie Hall Life Is (US Habitat 12")
2. Arnold Jarvis Justified Love (US Fuzion 12")
3. DJ Spinna feat. Heavy We Can Change This World (UK Papa 12")
4. Glenn Underground Prelude (US Unified 12")
5. Leo Mendez Group I Feel Love (EU Love Monk 12")
6. Steal Vybe & Rhythm Slaves Essence Of Life (US Steal Vybe Music 12")
7. Nadirah Shakoor Love Song (Feliciiano mix) (US Yoruba 10")
8. Guy Robin ft. Anthony Moriah Angel Of Love (UK Hustle Music 12")
9. J-Man & Yenza ft Charlie King Smile (UK UK Basic 12")
10. DJ Kawasaki ft. Angela Johnson Save Your Love (JAP Especial 12")
Cheers,
Mark Randle
mark@onthescene.co.uk
Soul Up North April 2007 "The Fans Fanzine" Issue Out Now
Highlights include articles on Seven Souls (its an interview by Marva Holiday who has joined the mag as a regular writer), Jackie Taylor, James Brown, The Toys , Jocelyn Brown along with the hat full of regulal features such as 45 reviews, event views, looks at the RnB, modern side of life and so much more that its easier to wack up a scan of the contents than list them all (see below)
A cheeky £3 gets you all this
Available out and about at all good events and also available online via paypal as well
http://www.sun.smallframe.co.uk/
Wellingborough - The Final Curtain
Here comes the rant...............
Why oh why does it have to be the last one to atract numbers like that? too many inferior soul nights ruining the scene for all, over crowding the place is all i can say, look at what a soul night can be like, not just 60 or 70 people in an empty hall scratching there arse's listening to half clued up DJ's, and promoters who go ahead with nights that clash for the sake of it! Any way now i've got that off me chest What can i say walked in about 8.30 Lisa's bag was bursting with back up beers and vodkas (thinking ahead ) it was a quick scurry to the bar while we could, loaded up with drinks met lenny, to which he gave Dave a 60's style mic with a name plaque (nice touch len ) And of course all the DJs were carrying the obligiotory blown up flyer in a frame.
Quick peek at the decks to check who was spinning Roger was blasting out some midtempo, the room was all ready half full people were eyeing up the dance floor with one or two gliding along the sides to rogers tunes, 9pm came and Bucky lit up the room with some tried and tested oldies and bang that started the floor off, its been a while since i've seen a full floor at 9-9.30 i can tell you, Mick kicked of the 9.30 - 10 spot with Chico Lamarr so that had me up, walked off to take a sip of me drink only to be dragged back on the floor by the, intro from the Fasinators (got to be in my top ten that) buy that time i had to go out side for a smoke (another thing put in buy the wanky managment) stood out by the door must have been 9.45ish and the manager was moaning at Len and Nina, "i know how many people are in because we know how many glass's we have out", of course i had to cough and shout tosser at the same time
From that point on it was a lock out, i know a few friends turned up late and couldn't get in. quick fag trip to the bar and get meself near the floor for Daves spot, started off with a few old 'welly' tunes Charade, Tammy Wayne, Marvellows ect, and then the words come that i was waiting for all night, this is Johhny James, boom i was rocking about the dance floor like a good un. thats when Daves spot really picked up for me, Mello souls C/up, Sounds four sounded great (told you it was a dance floor winner) Dave was ment to be on for 45mins and looked at me watch and it was 11 where was bucky? Finally he got to the decks, i was knackered from dancing so went to the smoking room for a fag and a chill, knocked a young girls wine out of her hand all over Bev, (sorry bev )
Dont think i caught any of Jons or Rogers second sets, sorry guys, the bar was too full so it was Lisas goodie bag to the rescue, Just as Mick was hitting the decks for his second spot, cant really remember much of what he played, know i danced too quite a few, fair bit of seventys in there, Ellipses, Lil Major Willy et all, night was nearly drawing to a close, i felt pissed as any thing must have been s*t ---- Lenny came on at 12.30 to finish the night of with some oldies, and current stuff two for me were Parisians and the Walter and the Ads c/up had me dancing about, new the lights would be on soon as the Welly anthem came out the speakers...........OOOOOhhhhh Stooooooorrrrrmy.
Soon as the lights come on it dawned on me thats that then an end of an era so to speak, my first soul night with me mucker Andy Horne who sadly was layed up on his back down in Chigwell, thought the poor old boy was gonna cry on the phone when he couldn't get up due to his back.
You can read others views and talk about the night in the lookback thread here
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/forums/topic/46348-wellingborough-embankment/Blistered feet
Baz
6 New Kent 45s Out Now - 3 on New Kent Select Label
News of 6 New Rare and Northern Soul 45 Releases from Mark Bicknell
I've had a bugger of a day at work getting ready for a busy Easter.....retail sucks, arrived home to a nice couple of packages from Ace/Kent in one i was delighted to find another batch of six Kent 45's, the other package contained the new Villa CD and Northern Monsters CD which are well worth a punt and deserve their very own mention on here which i might just do a little later.
The first three 45's are on the new 'Kent Select' logo nice Blue label design in a superb company bag, very classy and extra tasty, all three are stunning double headers and you really must get these now!!!!, this new logo is i think going to be releasing some of the superb unissued material which Ady has discovered in recent years and featured on many of his superb CD's
City 001 is the outstanding Tobi Lark - 'True True Love' B/W Little Ann - 'Sweep It Out In The Shed' which of course was originally recorded and issued by Tobi Lark on Topper records, both are stunning unissued tracks taken form the Kent CD "Dave Hamiltons Detroit Dancers Volume Three" Kent CDKEND 257, if you only buy one of these new 45's it has to be this one, Tobi lark is simply 'hit you full in the face' hard edged Detroit...awesome Ady.
City 002 - is the wonderful 'A Broken Heart Cries' from The Pretenders originally released on "A Carnival Of Soul Volume Two" Kent CDKEND 118 from Joe Evans wonderful Carnival set up from New York, flip this winner over and you will discover the beautiful John Edwards - 'How Can I Go On Without You' taken from John Edwards - "A Careful Man Kent CDKEND 127......Dynamite Ady.
City 003 - The Other Brothers - 'Nobody But Me' taken from "Serious Shades Of Soul For Collectors Only" Kent CDKEND 119 B/W Betty Swann - 'The Dance Is Over' taken from "The Soul Of Money Volume Two" CDKEND 267, i think you are getting the picture here of how good these releases are, two simply stunning sides, the Bettye Swann is just about as good as it gets for me and one i have featured on the show since the original CD came out a couple of years ago, i think it also featured on her solo recordings CD Kent also put out a bit back now, i'm sure this is just the start of some wonderful 45's in this 'Select' series.......ten out of ten Mr Croasdell.
I believe the above three 45's will be retailing at around ten pounds....bargain or what? and will be limited to a 500 pressing run so simply get in fast as these are gonna fly out, best check with Ady directly or contact www.acerecords.com
The next three are carrying on from the last batch of Kent 45 releases on the Red, White, Black and Grey logo again presented in a nice company bag the quality continues here with three yummy double headers so it's very much 'two for the price of one' with this little lot, i think these 45's retail around £5/6.00 but again you need to check with the gaffer on this.
Millie Jackson - 'A House For Sale' B/W Garland Green - 'Come Through Me' - Town 124 - two simply class acts.
Town 125 i think will out sell even the Tobi Lark 45 as here we have two awesome sides that have been on many wants lists in recent years and still pack those dance floors nationwide - Unique Blend - 'Yes I'm In Love' B/W ' Houston Outlaws - 'Ain't No Telling' crossover with ease, crossover to die for.........wonderful Mr Croasdell.
And Finally Town 126 is a double diamond 64 million dollar sure fired winner - Bobby Wisdom - 'Handwritting On The Wall' from 1966 originally issued on 'Out A Site' records which is as hard as rocking horse droppings to find and will cost you a small fortune or rather a big one...lol if you can find one that is? B/W Morris Chestnut - 'Too Darn Soulful' cut back in 1967 and can only be described as a Northern Anthem and i'm glad to say i still have my Amy promo tucked away in the collection.
Morris of course recently played live at the Prestatyn weekender performing this classic to over 3.000 happy people...Darn soulful just too darn i bet as i missed it.
These are must have legit, authentic re - issues, Ady and Kent do it by the book, the sound quality is first class, the records are well presented and will i'm sure be well recieved, i will be giving them a full preview and airing on the show in a couple of weeks which will be a pleasure to do....first class effort Mr Croasdell....what's next ????????? www.solarradio.com
Miss these 45's at your peril....Tobi Lark is a Godess.....tunnnnnnne!
Regards - Mark Bicknell.
orignally posted up soul source forum
thread to view discussion
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=46272
A Reluctant Star - Mckinley Jackson Interview By Dave Thorley
So here's a chance to read right through. One of Detroit's and soul musics greatest arrangers/producers and horn player.
A Reluctant Star - McKinley Jackson-Pt 1
The following day I had arranged to meet up with McKinley Jackson and his life long manager Betty . I arrived at betty's house a little early, so look through some records in the basement; betty calls to tell me that he's at the front door. In walks this tall, slender man, with grey hair in a long ponytail. We sit around for a while chatting about people we both know and as he feels more at ease his own story starts to unfold. Very early on, I get the feeling that this is a sensitive, private man, that love's music, but not so much the lime light; something he confirms later. He was born and raised in inner-city Detroit, and so is a true Detroiter, unlike many of the key people in the music industry there during the 60's and 70's, who were migrant. School days were no great joy, as he was seen to be a little backward, his own words, by the teachers and other kids. All except for one, his music teacher at Jr High, Gordon Allen. 'Music saved my life'. His music teacher could see something others hadn't and encouraged him to take up the trombone. Within a few years he was skipping school to go over to Motown and Golden World studio's to play on sessions. Playing in the second on trombone or just banging on a tambourine he didn't care, and he was getting paid, $6 a session, a lot of money to a kid in Detroit in the mid sixties. The first ever session he sat in on was Smokey Robinson's, Oo Baby, Oo Baby, with Norman Whitfield directing the floor and Paul Riser on arrangements. He was a fast learner, and people around could see that he had natural rhythm. He used the time at Motown to develop his skills and never was worried that he got little in the way of credits for the work he did there. 'It was great, I got to work with some fabulous people and learnt so much'. This become a general theme, as we went on, he was less concerned about credits and fanfare, he just loved making music. The other thing that he appreciated was that he met there, the three guys that influenced him most over his career, Gene Page, H B Barnum and Paul Riser.
His talents were starting to get recognised around the city too, and he started to get requests to do arrangements on independent releases, one of the first being The Arabians on LeMans records. 'They had this great lead vocalist Edward Hamilton, now he could sing.' At the same time he started working round the clubs in the city sitting in with the house bands, Club 12, and the famous Phelps's Lounge. So by the tender age of 16 he was already full immersed in the music industry. During this time he was able to hone his craft with all the leading musicians of the day, James Jameson, Norman Whitfield, Ruby Robinson, Benny Benjamin, to name but a few. He also worked providing arrangements for many classic tunes to come out of the array interdependent studios around town. It was also about this time that he met his soon to be manager Betty Slater. They both spend a few minutes debating where this first meeting was, and settle on the Brown Bunny club. Betty then introduced him to Danny Woods and together they started to form the group, that would first be called the Peps and later the Politicians. Early line up's had Stanley Cleveland, Melvin Griffin, Chuck Boyd, Zak Slater and Charlie Hearndon in the group. Soon they became the house band at the Legendary 20 Grand Motel. The place, that if you were in Detroit you had to go to see all the latest acts and make those important contacts. This group then evolved under betty's influence into McKinley Jackson and the Politicians. 'I was never comfortable being up front, I'd much rather be in the back row play my instrument, or in the studio'. But even with his reluctance to being up front, the group formed into a powerful musical unit, backing all the major artists passing through town to do live performances in it's clubs. 'We had to learn to play most musical styles during this time as part of our role as a house band'. For one season the weekly sessions there even went on television, with McKinley open the show with a trombone solo and then the band backing the artist on the show.
Not long after this Holland, Dozier and Holland left Motown to set up Invictus records. As part of the deal they were under pressure to produce and release their first album, so brought in McKinley Jackson and the Politicians as their first signing. 'The problem was that the album was rushed and poorly promoted, all they (Holland, Dozier and Holland) we're interested in, was meeting their contractual obligation'. This album coursed a small stir on the R&B charts, but never gave them the fast start they had hoped for. For the next few years the group become the main stay at Invictus, playing on nearly everything that was released there. The line up also continued to change, as Danny Woods started to develop his solo career, as well as singing with Chairman of the Board, another group managed by Betty. But the group continued working round the city's clubs and were the group that open up on the first night at Mozambique Club. 'This was a much more black club than the others in town, the acts here we're much more cutting edge. Regulars we're Darrel Banks, Funkadelic, Emanuel Laskey and Cody Black as well as us'. The time at Invictus was relatively short lived. 'Things then started to fall apart there, everybody was off doing other things'. When the company finally closed its doors, he headed out for the west coast with Richard Popcorn Wylie and Lamont Dozier to ABC records.
By this stage of the conversation my time was running out as it was mid afternoon and I had a long drive down to my next meeting Nashville. But as we agreed to continue this conversation next time I was in town, he reflected on the Detroit years. He can now see that he has a lot to be proud of, and is much more at ease with his achievements. Even though he may not have received, fully the credit for the true contribution he made. For him the greatest moments, during this period in his life, we're working with Marvin Gaye and Dionne Warwick. I tell him that next time we meet I wanted to discuss his work on one of my favorite albums, Richard Popcorn Wylie's ESP, on ABC. He smiles, 'Yes that was a good album, wasn't it to my next meeting Nashville. But as we agreed to continue this conversation next time I was in town, he reflected on the Detroit years. He can now see that he has a lot to be proud of, and is much more at ease with his achievements. Even though he may not have received, fully the credit for the true contribution he made. For him the greatest moments, during this period in his life, we're working with Marvin Gaye and Dionne Warwick. I tell him that next time we meet I wanted to discuss his work on one of my favorite albums, Richard Popcorn Wylie's ESP, on ABC. He smiles, 'Yes that was a good album, wasn't it'
But not only did he continue his great career out on the west coast, he also past his talents down to his next generation. Which when he told me came as a great surprise. His son is Proof, of the talented hip hop group D12.
A Reluctant Star - McKinley Jackson-Pt II
For those that didn't read the first article, here's a quick resume. McKinley is a native Detroiter, growing up on the streets not far from the famous offices of Motown's Hitsville USA. He had a natural ear for music and in particular rhythm, which was spotted early on by his music teacher at school Gordon Allen. He was one of the few people around at the time to give him much encouragement, persuading him to take up playing trombone. Soon, he was skipping out of school and going over to Ed Wingate's Golden World studio's and Motown's studio A to sit in on sessions. In the early days you could say that one of his mentors was Joe Hunter of the Funk Brothers who help him to get in on these early sessions. For each of these he would get $5, union rate. A lot of money for a young kid of fourteen/ fifteen.
Whilst at Motown in the first few years, he was able to watch and sometimes work with all the greats, Holland Brothers, Paul Riser, Popcorn Wylie, HB Barnum, Norman Whitfield; Gene Page the list goes on.
All though he fast became an indemand brass player, he was was never that comfortable be upfrount on stage, his was always most at home working in the studio. This said he was working constanly in different bands, including a spell in the Peps. This is where he met Danny Woods and manager to be Betty Slater. From this came the formation of McKinley Jackson and the Politicians, who soon became reconised as one of the hottest group around the city for thier muscianship, and when Holand, Dozier, Holland left Motown, they were the first artists to get signed to the fledgling Invictus label. McKinley, by this time he was spending more and more time in the studio, working as, house band for Invictus, and generally working on arrangements for HDH. Arrangements were fast becoming his forte, but others had spotted this early on. Edward Hamilton had asked him to do the arrangements on their Lemans release some years before. When everything finally fell apart at the record label, McKinley, Richard Popcorn Wylie and Lamont Dozier headed out to the west coast, signing to ABC/Dunhill under the production name of 3G (The three Gemini's) and this is where we pick up the story.
McKinley and i are sitting in his apartment in Detroit. Although trying to get the interview done is proving a little difficult as he keeps getting phone calls from Eddie and Brian Holland, who he is working with on some arrangements. But also it is a joy to sit and watch him work, the phone goes, his wife Carol calls from the other room, 'it's Brian for you, McKinley' a conversation then starts about the tune and McKinley says 'Well I thought it could go some thing like this' at which point he lays the phone next to a small keyboard and palys a small passage of music. At this point the conversation gets excited, as both Brian and McKinley start to share ideas. The conversation then ends with him saying 'OK I'll keeping working on that'. He then turns back to me, with a big smile on his face and say's 'where were we, you know you making me think about things I haven't thought about in years'. I ask him about the ESP album he did with Popcorn. I tell him, that this is one of my personal favorites and with a little coaching he starts to reel of the track titles, a little like someone looking at a childhood family photo and bit by bit naming everyone in the picture. 'Going out to the west coast was so much fun and working on that project with my friend Popcorn, but you know I haven't seen that much of him since he left and came back to Detroit'. I tell him that I off to see Richard later and he asks if he can tag along. He also asks if I can let him have a cd with the album on, as he has hardly any of the music he worked on back then and in many cases hasn't heard since they were recorded.
We return to the days on the west coast, McKinley had a big culture shock when he first got out there. He had been very used to the Detroit way of arranging and producing, working on the floor of the studio, in the sessions. Making changes on the hoof as the session evolved and taking alot of input from the muscians, just one big ctreative melting pot. But at ABC, he say's 'things were much different, your job as producer, was to bring in all these different people who worked on contract, have everything prepared and work from the control room, more overseeing the process, than getting involved on the floor, other people you employed did that'. I ask did he feel this was a bad thing, 'No, just a different way of doing things, and it taught me about disaplin in the recording process'. 'So how did you come to work with Reggie Garner at ABC'. Reggie Garner, Reggie Garner' he say searching through his memory and looking somewhat distant at me. Then suddenly, he's back 'little Reggie, oh yes I remember him great voice. He came to me on contract, you see we would have are own artist and others that we we would work with as part of the house contract. At this point we talk about the very distinctive string arrangements, that by that time had become his signature. Something you can hear on the ESP album and Reggie Garner's, tracks 'Half a cup' and 'That ain't the way (You make love)'. He smiles, "we did do some good tunes back then didn't we".
We move on to the period after those hectic times at ABC. McKinley went back out on the road with Marvin Gaye, as musical director on his last tour. "That was a bad gig, nearly destroyed many of the people that worked on it. It was just a heavy thing, all the drugs and people around Marvin. One guy committed suicide, open his hotel room one morning to find a pile of coke outside his door, a message from some bad people. No, found it hard to work for awhile after that."
Compared to the 70's the 80's and 90's were farily lean times for McKinley also he split from his wife, Shirley Jones of the Jones Girls. After discussing this the conversation sort of died away. But that wasn't then end of the interview, come conversation. For the next few days he joined me as I went round the city to see other people. First off to see Joe Hunter, were we spent a few hours over some wine, me listening to them reminiscing, and McKinley telling Jo that he had a lot to thank him for in helping him into the industry. Next Popcorn Wylie, they hadn't seen each other for years, so the one time partners sat down to talk about family and the past and I went looking for records in Popcorns basement.
As we come out of his house and get in the car McKinley looks worried, "You know, popcorn shouldn't be like that, he needs to be working, we'll pop back tomorrow with my old keyboard. Next day we go back with the little keyboard he had used when talking to Brian on the phone. I had been curious why it had so much wax on one end of it, so I asked him when we pull up at Popcorn's house. He looks thoughtfully at it, "that's how tuff it got back then, I was living in a place with no electricity, but I still could work, as this is battery power and with a candle on the end, that was all I need. This left me silent, you read all the stories about artist, and McKinley is an artist, going through tough times, but this really gave it a cold reality not normally felt.Once we had finished up with Popcorn, on to what turned out to be a much more warming experience, we go round to see A J Sparks, long time respected session play in Detroit. When he heard McKinley was with me he had made a few calls and by the time we arrive a few people have gathered in his basement, some from his days at Invictus. His arrival is met by lots of hugs and comments like "how many years has it been".
Again talk soon gets back to the old days, at one point McKinley says to the assembled group what was the funkiest tune we cut on Chairman of the Board, it went some thing like this. He plays the opening bars to blank looks alround except me, but I feel a little humble in this group and wait hoping someone will remember, I can't wait any longer "Finders keepers" I shout out, in seconds others have picked up instruments and there before me they are playing the track from memory, note perfect. That would almost be the end of the story, McKinley back home in Detroit amongst friends, chating about the past. But McKinley Jackson isn't one to really look back, he is alway looking for the next project. It took me asking these question for him to think back, I think some of it was fun, but also at times painful.
Today though, his life in Detroit seems a good one, he is working a fair bit for the Holland Brothers, most treat him like some elder statesman. He is working hard to past skills onto the next generation, teaching several times a week at a music tech, and he hasn't lost any of his passion for making soul music. We had half a day in the studio, while he worked on some tracks for Brian and Eddie and at the end of this there was a moment that will live with Malayka for ever. I was sitting with the engineer chating, McKinley and Malayka had gone through to the studio. We could hear a few music passages being played, so we walked through, to find the pair of them sitting side by side at the piano playing duet.
Some sadness has come his way, his son, Hip Hop Giant, Proof of Detroit group D 12 was gunned down early this year outside a city night club. But when we met in October, he was looking fit and full of spirit.
How best do you sum up this mans achievements to date, it's hard for me, as I am a big fan of his work, for me he is one of the very best of that rare breed of muscian, producer and arranger, up there with the likes of Van McCoy and HB Barnum. Over the last few years he and his lovely wife Carol have become good friends, so i'm not impartial. So here a few quotes from some of his Detroit musical peers. "One of the greatest talents to come out of this city", "He is a musical genius, "You're with a legend".
originally posted in the forum here on soul source
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DJ Profile Len Dopson
Thought some of you out there might find this of interest...in the most recent addition of "Manifesto" magazine ,Northants very own Lenny Dopson, was profiled ....
anyway thought it was a little dissapointing that they edited so much out ,as i know he had made a lot of effort to put across some good points and comments ....
a lot of them seem quite rellevant to some of the recent threads on Soulsource....
I also thought they missed out a lot of the entertaining stuff....damned paparazzi !!
....anyway to redress the balance ( courtesey of Len ) here is the totaly unabridged version for your perusal
DJ Profile - Len Dopson
AGE:
36 and a half!
FIRST SPOT:
Soul night - Kettering North Park aprox 1986 / All-nighter - Leicester Starlight Rooms aprox 1989. I was on before the late Derek Allen and I remember him being so supportive. (Not like some of my ‘Elders’ back then)
BEST DJ SPOT:
The first time I was on at The 100 Club. For a starter I couldn’t believe Ady asked me, I was on the bog for a week! I took a chance and played ‘Janice’ and the place erupted. Seeing characters like ‘Mad’ Shaun dance to your set is fantastic. Got a bit worried when some bloke got carried away, jumped up and grabbed the mike off me, but he was just enjoying himself.
I couldn’t believe the difference DJing there, as far as the records that I could play. The crowd were so open minded and gave every track a chance. Finally, I‘d found somewhere my mid-tempo was appreciated!…Ady even paid me which I thought was hilarious as I would of paid him!!!
DJ RESIDENCY:
The Embankment Club Wellingborough - Now in our 13th year!
TOP 7 ALL TIME FAV RECORDS: *I couldn’t name just five this time!*
Othello Robinson “So In Love” (ERA)
Stoppers “Come Back Baby” (Jubilee)
Deletes “Look At Me” (Blue Rock)
Charles Johnson “Never Had a Love So Good” (Alston )
Debonaires “How’s Your New Love Treating You” (Golden World)
Embers “First Time” (JCP)
Sea Shells “Quiet Home” (Villige)
FAVOURITE VENUES:
100 Club,
Albrighton.
The Embankment Club.
Winsford (First time around, such an event!)
The Wilton when not too much R’n’B is played (Haven’t been for ages though)
The Ritz Manchester was pretty good too!
BEST VENUE DJAYED AT:
100 Club.
I know a lot of DJ’s don’t get a chance. I may not have had as many spots as others but I feel I’ve had a fair go. There are so many people like Chris Anderton who should of been on at a lot more places.
IN YOUR OPINION WHAT MAKES A GOOD DJ:
Firstly, I’d just like to say that I hate the statement that you can tell a good DJ by the amount of people on the dance floor. That in my opinion is utter rubbish. Don’t get me wrong, it’s good if you fill the floor (I can enjoy dancing to oldies all night) Obviously we don’t want an empty floor for a whole set as this can kill a night. I like to see the floor flow.
What I mean is a DJ trying to bring something new the party (Or decks) The floor may thin out a bit where only a few people dance to stuff they don’t know. I admit it can be a nightmare dancing to a record you don’t know (Pretending you do) When the record stops you clap, walk off the dance floor only to realise it’s got one of those really annoying breaks in it and just as you sit down the same blasted records kicks back in again… You feel a right Burk!…Jesus is it only me that’s done that?!!!
Oh well…
There’s a market for all different type’s of DJ and events. I do feel though that people trying to play lesser known stuff get a tough time. These people don’t usually knock oldies DJ’s even if it’s not their taste. On the other hand I’ve seen some ‘Oldies Only’ fans be quite aggressive which is pointless and short sighted. I think the problem is that some DJ’s do try to play too much new stuff in one go, which is understandable as they are frustrated how long it takes for a new record to ‘Go’. But most progressive DJ’s I know mix it up. So if your one of these aggressive ‘Oldies Only’ people, don’t tarnish all DJ’s with the same brush. Listen a bit more. Then if you don’t like his entire set of course you can batter him!
WHICH DJ’S INFLUENCED YOU:
Cliff Steel - Always been years ahead.
Soul Sam - For believing in his own taste and not caring what other people think.
Butch - Not so much influenced me. But got a lot of respect for him, obviously for the records but also for his modesty. Can you imagine how arrogant some people may be if they were in his position?
Adam - For his Djing but also years ago he told me the great northern soul ‘Unwritten Rule’ DON’T EVER ASK FOR A DJ SPOT!!! This is probably why I don’t get that much work!
Chris Anderton , Andy ‘Tats’ Taylor and all those types trying to put something fresh back in the scene.
Robbo for his enthusiasm and opinions…He gets ‘It’…
CURRENT TOP 10 PLAYS:
There all cover ups. You wouldn’t know any of them!!! Only joking here they are -
Melinda Marx “It Happens in the same old way” (VJ)
Holly Maxwell “Only When Your Lonely” (Constellation)
The Ster-phonics “Don’t Leave Me” (Mas - Tok)
Patti Drew “He’s The One” (Capitol)
Sandy Williams “Pushing a Good Thing Too Far” (4 Corners Of The World)
The Masters “I’ve Made a Mistake” (Dellwood)
Gene & Eddie “It’s No Sin” (Mon’ca)
The Natural Four “Hanging On To a Lie” (Boola - Boola)
Limitations “I’m Lonely, I’m Troubled” (Bacon)
The Sweet “Broken Heart Attack” (Smash) *Because it needs playing again!!!*
ANY RECORD YOU ARE GIVING PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO ON THE DECKS:
Not particularly (Or see last answer) I just do my best trying to push my lesser known stuff while keeping the ‘Floor Flowing’
WHAT DO YOU ENJOY ABOUT DJING:
When I ‘Sandwich’ a lesser known record between two better knowns and people carry on dancing…PHEW! No cold sweats this time!
WHAT DO YOU NOT ENJOY ABOUT DJING:
Not being able to dance to the records that are playing!!! Mind you after a few beers I have been known to get a bit carried away behind the decks…Oooooh the next morning…Self Loath!…Self Loath…
ANYTHING ELSE YOU’D LIKE TO SAY:
I wish people had more respect for different DJ’s / tastes. The night isn’t purely for you mate! Yes I’m not keen on R’n’B but that’s done ‘tongue in cheek’. I’ve been out voted…even at my own bloody venue. (Thanks Roger Banks!!!)
Loads of people have been collecting for twenty plus years now so obviously most have a few decent records and it has naturally inspired them to want to DJ / share their sounds. Trouble is there are now more DJ’s than punters, so then more events are put on to cater for this and the scene has splintered. In my opinion the standards have dropped at some venues.
‘Cyber Soul’…What’s that all about eh?
I see on the internet people bickering arguing etc. Even bitching about each others events.
There’s nothing worse than bad mouthing an event, let people find out for them selves. We all have different tastes so what’s great for one person could be the opposite for someone else. Don’t rely on someone else’s opinion. I stayed away from The 100 Club for years because of that. When I tried it I was so angry at all the years I’d missed!
I think the scene is changing because of so many events as I said before everyone ‘Wants a go’. But also less and less people want to travel as much as they used to so I think soon most of the scene will be very localised. Age is catching up with some…Just think one day I may be bald like all the older boys!
Ginger Taylor mentioned all the politics etc in his DJ Profile and I echo that. It’s only a disco so lets treat it a bit more lightly…
Len Dopson.
site note
orignally published in forum but felt well worth a move here
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=44801
Northern Monsters : Kent Cd Release CDKEND 272
“It’s almost embarrassing to think about it now; what with the Jimmy Savile connotations and piss-takes, but if a record became very popular on the early Northern Soul scene, it was colloquially known as a “monster”. Going “big” meant that everyone’s ears would prick up when the record was first spun: collectors and wannabe DJs would rush over to the DJ booth to read the label. The dancers would follow suit, so that they could request it at the next venue they visited and talk about it all week; down the pit according to the BBC.
A lot of the records featured here are from those half-remembered days, but we have taken the usual liberties and included latterday behemoths and even an ogre from today’s dancefloors. None of the tracks were issued as singles in the UK at the time of their US release, and though undoubtedly several of them would have eventually made their way over here, until the Northern Soul scene developed they would have been just another record in a soul fan’s collection. The scene bestowed longevity, kudos and recognition on them.
This is one of those rare Kent CDs where we don’t concentrate on the artists, producers and musical mentors, so much as on the shiny piece of vinyl; on how a disc got to hit the decks and the impact it had on our tender teenage legs, feet and impressionable hearts.
Not only were none of these 45s released in the UK, but none of them even dented the US R&B Hot 100. At the time they would have all been considered failures. Little did the singers, writers, musicians, arrangers and producers know: they created a MONSTER!”
So begins my 6,000 word ramble on the Northern Monster phenomenon and I go on to give a blow by blow account of the merits of each individual beast. And let me tell you that when you hear Double Cookin or the Gems’ I’ll Be There, roaring out of the speakers at mach 1, it can feel like a good clawing from a hairy alien.
The Gems’ catchy, yet beautifully written and performed number, along with Johnny Bragg’s They’re Talking About Me (unsurprisingly, given the six life sentences he was serving at the time) and Miles Grayson’s Batman-inspired homage to The Joker are all taken at a pace that should make healthcare providers put a ward on standby for dance-induced seizures. Perhaps it’s safer to re-live our youths from the safety of armchair listening, rather than attempting to execute the ‘whirling dervish’ on the parquet.
Mr Grayson, however provided for our advancing years with the tuneful and thankfully easy on the joints, southern-style mover Wash And Wear Love a song so replete with laundrette analogies that you can smell the Daz. That track is the exception in terms of tempo and the rest of the CD belts along at a fair old rate. Girly stompers by Patti & The Emblems, the Wooden Nickels and the Flirtations are relentless and the precise rhythm to the Charmaines’ recent monster discovery, I Don’t Wanna Lose Him, virtually propels soul feet into action; it certainly gets my knee jigging about.
Many of these tracks are taken from the original master tapes for the first time, and Frank Dell’s mysteriously titled He Broke Your Game Wide Open, the aforementioned Wash And Wear Love and the legendary Double Cookin’ sound even more fabulous on CD in this quality.
Trying to put the records into some sort of Northern Soul historical context proved to be fascinating but frustrating. I was even present at one of the alleged “first plays” and can’t verify its authenticity due to a hell of a good night out. That’s exactly what you will have when you slip this CD on at your kids’ eighteenth birthday party and for once you’re happy that the guests are all too pissed to notice.
By Ady Croasdell
01 DOUBLE COOKIN' (STRINGS A GO-GO)
The Checkerboard Squares
02 TOO DARN SOULFUL
Morris Chestnut
03 YOU HIT ME (RIGHT WHERE IT HURT ME)
Alice Clark
04 NOBODY BUT YOU
The Wooden Nickels
05 LIGHTEN UP BABY
Ty Karim
06 HE BROKE YOUR GAME WIDE OPEN
Frank Dell
07 THEY'LL NEVER KNOW WHY
Freddie Chavez
08 IF THE SHOE FITS
Lou Courtney
09 ELIJAH ROCKIN' WITH SOUL
Hank Jacobs
10 I'M GONNA LOVE YOU A LONG, LONG TIME
Patti & the Emblems
11 I DON'T WANNA LOSE HIM
The Charmaines
12 HAPPINESS IS HERE
Tobi Lark
13 WASH AND WEAR LOVE
Lynn Varnado
14 TIMES A-WASTIN'
The Fuller Brothers
15 THEY'RE TALKING ABOUT ME
Johnny Bragg
16 I WAS BORN TO LOVE YOU
Herbert Hunter
17 SWEET MAGIC
The Servicemen
18 CAN'T BE STILL
Buster & Eddie
19 THE JOKER
The Milestones & Littler Leroy
20 I'LL BE THERE
The Gems
21 JUST ASK ME
Lenis Guess
22 STRONGER THAN HER LOVE
The Flirtations
23 DON'T PRETEND
The Belles
24 WE MUST BE DOIN' SOMETHING RIGHT
Joan Moody
more info and ordering details via Ace site
http://www.acerecords.co.uk/content.php?page_id=59&release=7467
Visiting Detroit...Part 2 and 3 by Rob Moss
Detroit’s musical and cultural legacy to the world has few equals. Forgetting the Motown and associated soul people of the 1960s and beyond for a second, the line up of native sons and daughters is awesome. Jackie Wilson, Aretha Franklin, Little Willie John, Hank Ballard, John Lee Hooker and Della Reese amongst scores of others, pioneered all shades of R&B and Blues throughout the 1950s, the city was a hotbed of jazz, counting luminaries like Kenny Burrell, Marcus Belgrave, Hank Jones within its considerable ranks, at the same period, and many famous white rock and pop figures grew up on its streets — ‘Sonny’ Bono, Alice Cooper, Iggy Pop, Madonna, Bill Haley, Mitch Ryder, Bob Seger to name a few. And lest we forget, Eminem and a whole posse of Detroit rappers currently fly the city’s ‘musical’ flag. Added to this is the quite amazing list of Detroiters who found fame and fortune in other areas of endeavour. Ex President Gerald Ford, ‘missing’union leader Jimmy Hoffa, General Custer, Rosa Parks, Charles Lindbergh, Francis Ford Coppola and actors Steven Seagal, Charlton Heston, Tom Selleck, Jeff Daniels and Robert Wagner, all hail from Detroit and its environs. Little wonder then that, with a modicum of organization and structure, it was possible to exploit the rich and diverse musical heritage that abounded, and create the surge of commercial success that enveloped the city in the 1960s.must have cost them a fortune in time and money.
note from the soul source team - sorry but all Robs non-current articles are now clipped due to a future book release - watch out for news of that!
Soul Renaissance 10 - March 2007 Issue out now!
Now the whole style, make up and the way its put together is a bit of a throwback to a few years ago, no glossy pullout posters or free "rare soul banger" gifts as such, and like me you may at times wonder in these days of low cost pcs/printers etc why does it have "last century" style, but to be honest, one of the appeals of this fanzine is that it just flicking through you can tell that its from the "no one ever said its gonna be easy" school, and fact that such a format must involve more effort and time adds to the appeal and this does fit in with the thrust and editoral style.
Anyway onto the mag, most usual bases are coverted, record reviews, venue reports and such. A look at the contents and a bit of mental arthematic tells me about 25% of this issue concerns itself with vinyl reviews from a fair few contributors along with scans and all. Issue specfic articles include a look back at the Birmingham Locarno in late 70s which was a bit of a memory jerker, A three pager on ebay dealings, a review on Solid Hit Soul, a feedback section, and some 3/4 page thoughtful articles by Martyn
Entitled - The Northern Soul Meltdown - the debate continues, and another Soul, Socialism and other matters
Think titles may give a clue what they are about and as with a lot of his views do find the articles interesting and while do have very similar views to his own(apart from his internet views) sure that even if don't agree will find such interesting and food for thought
Got the ok to do bit of previewing of a couple of pages from the mag below
Latest issue should be available out and about
at moment dont have postage costs etc, if anyone is after ordering via paypal drop us a pm and will try and sort something out
a grab from just one of the record review pages
here's a grab from the northern meltdown ... article
please be aware it is just one of 3/4 pages and would say need to read the full article to see and get the full "where its coming from" view
Prestatyn 2007 a week after catch up
Due to work etc it turned out to be a short one for me, as only made it for the Saturday nighter and then due to lift etc didn't get there till late on
Only got there as acts were starting and so only caught the end of Phillip Mitchell and the begining of Dee Dee Sharp but what heard and saw was top drawer stuff.
As always one thing about Prestatyn is the amount of catch ups and was great to meet some old and not seen for a fair bit types along with finally bumping into some for first time. Fair bits of news of going ons etc rare soul wise and will wack up later.
Main room, own view on the Saturday Nighter in the main room after the acts was that it was one of the better recent ones, had ears on plays most of the time and sounds like Detroit Sounds Of Friction, Floresecent Smogg, Mac Staten, Nurons, Teadrops - sbi, My Proposal, Voices inc, Spartans were just a few that tugged me ear, as also heard a whole hatfull of current/recent plays such as mello souls, joseph webster, king moses, blah blah.. do have to say bit lost with some of criticisms of the same niter that have read but ... shrug, all i say is Detroit Sounds of Friction
As said own view on whole event a bit limited as only there for a short while, apart from nighter caught a bit of radio during the staring at walls phase, and then had a bit of mellow football watching on sunday before jumping on train back home.
Bit limited but dword had from muckers at the weekend and since is Soultown room in Queen Vic on friday went really well, same for lifeline room on saturday afternoon , Andy Dyson and Mick H's spots on Friday nighter also got big thumbs up. along with the same for the Sunday Night Conns session in Queen Vic.
Anyway all a bit brief and that, can read more (and much better) views all over site, articles section, on the busy forum lookback thread here (check out Stevie Catos review and some great lookbacks from most of the various rooms) along with words form those involved with most of the various arenas.
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/forums/topic/45124-prestatyn/can also check out views via two members blogs
by Dave Rimmer and Steve g
along with some photos and video clips in gallery and so on
Sad News - Luther Ingram RIP
A clip and link to the wire services news is below
ST. LOUIS - Luther Ingram, the R&B soul singer and songwriter best known for his hit, "If Loving You Is Wrong (I Don't Want to Be Right)," has died. He was 69.
Ingram died Monday at a Belleville, Ill., hospital after suffering for years from diabetes, kidney disease and partial blindness, his wife, Jacqui Ingram, said Tuesday. He had lived in nearby O'Fallon, Ill., outside St. Louis, for 10 years.
Born Nov. 30, 1937, in Jackson, Tenn., Ingram wrote and sang music his whole life, starting as a boy in a sibling group, the Midwest Crusaders, after his family moved in 1947 to Alton, Ill.
http://www.belleville.com/mld/belleville/news/state/16941734.htm
A forum thread regarding this sad news can be read here
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=45291
Keeping The Faith Photographs by John Barrett London Sat 28 March (date corrected)
Photographs Of The UK Soul Scene by John Barrett
John Barrett has been documenting the UK soul scene through a range of stunning black & white plus colour photography during the past five years.
These gritty images of the Northern soul artistes, dancers, fashion and lifestyle also include a record of the resurgence of the mod and scooterist events.
This rare collection provides a true insight into the most endearing and idiosyncratic UK dance scenes, which continues to survive, uninterrupted since the 1960's.
You are invited to view John's collection on the 28th March 2007 at Pymca Gallery, 43 Clerkenwell Road, London EC1M 5RS from 6pm till late nearest tube- Farrington
click here for preview of photos and more details from New Century Website
Gallery Link
http://www.pymcart.com/
Keeping the Faith
John Barrett
Northern Soul exhibition
28.3.2007- 6.42007
Photographs of the UK Soul Scene. Barrett has been documenting the UK Soul Scene through a range of stunning Black & White + colour photography during the past five years.
Latest from Prestatyn 2007 - Downloadable Arena Planner - More Artist Bios added
Download the complete Arena planners for the whole weekender
All 5 arenas and Radio Line ups
Roy Roberts and Pat Lewis Bios just added to the Artist Section
Not long now...
Go to website for the downloadble pdf versions
(strongly recommended due to layout etc that you do use the pdf version)
http://www.soul-weekenders.co.uk/prestatyn2007/'>http://www.soul-weekenders.co.uk/prestatyn2007/
a text version is added here for info
For those who can not use the PDF format a rough text version follows, however it is strongly suggested that you do use the PDF version if at all possible, due to the layout and such
PRESTATYN 2 0 0 7
PLEASE NOTE THIS TEXT VERSION IS A GUIDE ONLY
PLEASE USE THE PDF VERSION
ARENA 1
FRIDAY - A Big Welcome to Prestatyn 2007
OLDIES INTRO
2.00pm-3.00pm Dave Tidswell
3.00pm-4.00pm Mort
4.00pm-5.00pm Rob Wicks
5.00pm-6.00pm Rick Bramhall
6.00pm-7.00pm Glyn Sisson
7.00pm-8.00pm Mick Boyle
8.00pm-9.00pm Sean Chapman
9.00pm-10.00pm Dave Raistrick
10.00pm-11.00pm John Poole Featuring at 10.30pm
THE MIDNIGHT HOUR DANCE
COMPETITION in association with
Bee Cool Publishing and
Manifesto Magazine
11.00pm-12midnight Pat Brady
12midnight-1.00am Roger Banks
Live in Arena 2 - Meli'sa Morgan
in concert, with full backing band
1.00am-2.00am Butch
2.00am-3.00am Andy Dyson
3.00am-4.00am Mick H
4.00am-5.00am John Weston
5.00am-6.00am Dave Rimmer
6.00am-7.00am Arthur Fenn
7.00am-8.00am Mike Bolderson
Close
SATURDAY
SOUL NIGHT SHOWCASE
1.30pm-2.30pm Rolls Royce Derby
2.30pm-3.30pm Bolton Soul Club
3.30pm-4.30pm Bisley
4.30pm-5.30pm Nige Brown
5.30pm-6.30pm Glyn Sisson
THE BIG ONE
6.30pm-7.30pm John Parker
7.30pm-8.30pm Kev Murphy
8.30pm-9.30pm Sean Chapman
9.30pm-10.30pm Carl Fortnum
10.30pm-11.30pm Pat Brady
11.00pm-1.00am Live in Arena 1 - The Midnight Hour evue featuring Dee Dee Sharp,
Prince Phillip Mitchell, Morris hestnut, Roy Roberts and Pat Lewis backed by The Midnight
Hour Soul Band
1.00am-2.00am Ginger Taylor
2.00am-3.00am Butch
3.00am-4.00am Tim Brown
4.00am-5.00am Soul Sam
5.00am-6.00am Kenny Burrell
6.00am-7.00am Keith Money
7.00am-8.00am Rob Smith
Close
SUNDAY
THE BIG PARTY STARTS HERE
12midnight-1.00pm Keith Banks and Kev Smedley
1.00pm-2.00pm Rick Brammall and Keith Banks
2.00pm-3.00pm Brian Rae and Ian Wills
3.00pm-4.00pm Rob Wicks and Mort
4.00pm-5.00pm Mike Bolderson and Glyn Sisson
5.00pm-6.00pm Andy McCabe and Mollie
6.00pm-7.00pm Pat Brady and John Parker
7.00pm-8.00pm Bernie O'Brien
8.00pm-9.00pm Keith Minshull and Dave Evison
9.00pm-10.00pm Nige Brown and Sam Moore
10.00pm-11.00pm Mick Boyle and Simon Hunt
11.00pm-12midnight Roger Banks and Dave Rimmer
12midnight-1.00am Ginger Taylor and Tim Brown
1.00am-3.15am Mick H and Sean Chapman
Close
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ARENA 2
FRIDAY- A Big Welcome to Prestatyn 2007
8.00pm-9.00pm Andy "Tats" Taylor
9.00pm-10.00pm Cliff Steele
10.00pm-11.00pm Mark Randle
11.00pm-12.00am Fish
12midnight-1.00am Live in Arena 2 -eli'sa Morgan in concert,with full backing band
1.00am-2.00am Jamie Taylor
2.00am-3.00am Mick Farrer
3.30am-4.30am Bob Jones
Close
SATURDAY
70s CONNOISSEURS /CROSSOVER / CLASSICS SESSION"
1.00pm-2.30pm Dave Ripolles
2.30pm-3.30pm Ivor Jones
3.30pm-4.30pm Cliff Steele
4.30pm-5.00pm Live PA by Roy Roberts
5.00pm-8.00pm Eddy Edmondson's Soul In The Sun Reunion featuring The "Soul In The Sun" DJ Team
Close
9.00pm-10.00pm Dave Ripolles
10.00pm-11.00pm Mick Farrer
11.00pm-12midnight Ivor Jones
Live in Arena 1 - The Midnight Hour
Revue featuring Dee Dee Sharp, rince Phillip Mitchell, Morris Chestnut, Roy Roberts andP at Lewis backed by The Midnight Hour Soul Band
12midnight-1.30am Mark Randle
1.30am-2.30am Soul Sam
2.30am-3.30am Steve Hobbs
3.30am-7.00am Pitches Revival, Andy "Tats" Taylor's
50th Birthday Bash featuring "Tats", Sean Hampsey, Kev Briscoe, Rob Wigley and guests
Close
SUNDAY
70s & 80s CLUB & DISCO CLASSICS
1.00pm-2.30pm Gareth Donovan and Mark Randle
2.30pm-3.30pm Mick Farrer and Steve Hobbs
3.30pm-5.00pm Fish and Jamie Taylor
5.00pm-5.30pm Mark A Evans - Live "The way you
love me", "I don't want U anymore"
Close
PARTY NIGHT FINALE
8.00pm-9.30pm Mick Farrer and Steve Hobbs
9.30pm-11.00pm Rob Wigley and Gareth Donovan
11.00pm-12.30am Ivor Jones and Cliff Steele
12.30am-2.00am Fish and Mark Randle
Close
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ARENA 3 - QUEEN VIC
FRIDAY- A Big Welcome to Prestatyn 2007
2.00pm Soul Night Super Showcase SOULTOWN
Featuring:
Colin Wood/Dave Rivers/Dave Thorley
Andy McCabe/Carl Fortnum/John Weston/Mark Speightman/Mick Howard/Flanny/Mollie/Steve Plumb/ Robbo/Nick Halkett/Jayne Carter/Dave Rimmer
11.30pm Close
SATURDAY
11.00am-5.30pm LIVE Big Screen Football
"R & B SPECTACULAR"
6.30pm-7.30pm Kev Drage
7.30pm-8.30pm Hideaway Crew
8.30pm-9.30pm Big Chief Crazy Hoss
9.30pm-10.30pm Roger Banks
10.30pm-11.30pm Joe Dutton
Live in Arena 1 - The Midnight Hour Revue featuring Dee Dee Sharp, Prince Phillip Mitchell, Morris Chestnut, Roy Roberts and Pat Lewis backed by The Midnight Hour Soul Band
Close
SUNDAY
11.00am-6.30pm LIVE Big Screen Football
FOR THE CONNOISSEUR
6.30pm-7.30pm John Weston
7.30pm-8.30pm Keith Money
8.30pm-9.30pm Tim Brown
9.30pm-10.30pm Steve Green
10.30pm-11.30pm Mick H
Close
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ARENA 4
Redemption
FRIDAY- A Big Welcome to Prestatyn 2007
OLDIES ALL NIGHTER
8.00pm-9.00pm Mort
9.00pm-10.00pm Rob Wickes
10.00pm-11.00pm Glyn Sisson
11.00pm-12.00am Dave Evison
12midnight-1.00am Dave Raistrick
Live in Arena 2 - Meli'sa Morgan
in concert, with full backing band
1.00am-2.00am Ian Wills
2.00am-3.00am Snowy
3.00am-4.00am Mick Boyle/Simon Hunt
4.00am-5.00am Brian Rae
5.00am-6.00am Sam Moore
6.00am-7.00am Keith Minshull
Close
SATURDAY
LIFELINE
12noon-1.00pm Mark Speightman
1.00pm-2.00pm Cliff Steele
2.00pm-3.00pm Mick H
3.00pm-4.00pm Andy Dyson
4.00pm-5.00pm Chalky
5.00pm-6.00pm Andy Dyson with Mick H
OLDIES ALL NIGHTER
7.00pm-8.00pm Dave Tidswell
8.00pm-9.00pm Glyn Sisson
9.00pm-10.00pm John Barker
10.00pm-11.00pm Mort/Rob Wicks
11.00pm-12midnight Mort
Live in Arena 1 - The Midnight Hour Revue featuring Dee Dee Sharp, Prince Phillip Mitchell, Morris Chestnut, Roy Roberts and Pat Lewis backed by The Midnight Hour Soul Band
12midnight-1.00am Snowy
1.00am-2.00am Keith Minshull
2.00am-3.00am Sean Chapman
3.00am-4.00am Dave Evison
4.00am-5.00am Ian Wills
5.00am-6.00am Rick Brammall
6.00am-7.00am Brian Rae/Sam Moore
Close
SUNDAY
"R & B ENCORE"
6.30pm-7.30pm The Hidaway Crew
7.30pm-8.30pm Steve Watson
aka "Big Chief Crazy Hoss"
8.30pm-9.30pm Roger Banks
9.30pm-10.30pm Joe Dutton
10.30pm-11.30pm Melton Mafia
11.30pm-12.30am Kev Drage
12.30am-2.00am Joe/Hoss/Roger (The 3 Pratts)
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ARENA 5
The House Of Soul
FRIDAY- A Big Welcome to Prestatyn 2007
Welcome to the Weekend,
with the 'SOUL INTENT' Collective
Modern Soul, 70's to Y2K7
4.00pm-8.00pm Geoff Burgess, Martin Smith,
Keith Fox, and Martin Lang
70s Connoisseurs / Crossover /Classics Session
8.00pm-9.00pm Gareth Donovan
9.00pm-10.00pm Cliff Steele
10.00pm-11.00pm Ivor Jones
11.00pm-12midnight Arthur Fenn
12midnight-2.00am Dave Ripolles
Live in Arena 2 - Meli'sa Morgan n concert, with full backing band
2.00am-3.00am Soul Sam
3.00am-4.00am Rob Wigley
4.00am-5.00am Andy "Tats" Taylor
5.00am-6.00am Steve Hobbs
Close
SATURDAY
MODERN SOUL - CLUB SHOWCASE
2.00pm-3.30pm 'Room at the Back'
Colin Brown& Brian Goucher
3.30pm-5.00pm 'Soul Purpose' Mark Randle,
Mark Goddard & Sam Evans
5.00pm-6.30pm 'Blazing Soul' Neil Rushton,
Lin & Jamie Taylor
6.30pm-8.00pm 'A New Chapter'
Gareth Donovan & Mark Houghton
THE LATEST SOULFUL DANCE & HOUSE CLASSICS
WITH LIVE PERCUSSION
8.00pm-9.00pm Jamie Taylor
9.00pm-10.00pm Gareth Donovan
10.00pm-11.00pm Mark Randle
11.00pm-12.30am Fish
Live in Arena 1 - The Midnight Hour Revue featuring Dee Dee Sharp,Prince Phillip Mitchell, MorrisChestnut, Roy Roberts and Pat Lewis backed by The Midnight Hour Soul Band
12.30am-2.00am Steve Hobbs
2.00am-3.00am Neil Rushton
3.00am-4.30am Jamie Taylor
4.30am-6.00am David Hulmes
Close
SUNDAY
"KINGS OF CROSSOVER"
70S CONNOISSEURS SESSION
1.00pm-2.00pm Dave Ripolles
2.00pm-3.00pm Cliff Steele
3.00pm-4.00pm Ivor Jones
4.00pm-5.00pm Soul Sam
5.00pm-6.00pm Arthur Fenn
Close
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CHANNEL 6 Radio
Soul Radio -'tune in and chill out'
FRIDAY- A Big Welcome to Prestatyn 2007
10.00am-12noon Dave Tidswell Welcome to Prestatyn
12.00pm-2.00pm Martin Dixon and Errol Green
2.00pm-3.00pm Glyn Sisson
3.00pm-4.00pm Mick Boyle
4.00pm-5.00pm Mark Randle
5.00pm-6.00pm Al Taylor
6.00pm-8.00pm John Smith and Guests
8.00pm-9.00pm Nigel Grice
"The Ritz Brighouse Story Part 1"
9.00pm-10.00pm Arthur Fenn
Gary Churm
"Let Out Of The Attic"
10.00pm-11.00pm Steve Lloyd
11.00pm-12midnight Andy Riley
SATURDAY
12midnight-1.00am Colin Wood
1.00am-2.00am Pete Meadows
2.00am-3.00am Kim Maddox
3.00am-4.00am Eric Duncan
4.00am-6.00am "Attic Boys" Dean, Kev and Gary
6.00am-7.00am Mick Smith's "Skeggy" Special
7.00am-8.00am Wulfie Dave Butler
8.00am-10.00am Roger Banks and Hoss
The "don't sue me just yet, Rhythm
and Blues & Black Pudding
Breakfast Show"
10.00am-11.00am Rob Messer "Essex Choice Picks"
Derek Mead and Pete Kellross
Steve Hobbs' "Proper Soul Show"
2.00pm-3.00pm Dave Moore "Stateside Brother"
3.00pm-4.00pm Conrad Boole
4.00pm-5.00pm Andy Riley
5.00pm-6.00pm Nigel Flood "Mr Foods Party"
6.00pm-7.00pm Wicks and Mortimer's
"Bridlington Preview"
7.00pm-8.30pm Trev Cox and Mark Randle
8.30pm-10.00pm John McLaughlin
"Get Your Motor Running"
10.00pm-11.00pm Martin Dixon and Erroll
11.00pm-2.00am The Richard Francis
3 hour Prestatyn Mega Mix Session
SUNDAY
2.00am-3.00am Rick Bramhall
3.00am-4.00am Glyn Sisson
4.00am-5.00am Wulfie Dave Butler
5.00am-6.00am Gareth Donovan
"Deep Soul and Gritt's"
6.00am-7.00am Nigel Grice
"The Ritz Brighouse Story Part 2"
7.00am-8.00am Kim and Stewart
8.00am-10.00am Roger Banks and Hoss'
"Breakfast in Bed"
10.00am-11.00am Dave Tidswell
11.00am-1.00pm Eddy Edmundson and Pete Meadows
1.00pm-2.00pm Steve Lloyd and The Worcester Boys
2.00pm-3.00pm Mick Smith's "Skeggy Scene"
3.00pm-4.00pm Colin Wood
4.00pm-5.00pm Mick Farrer
"Don't Rock The Boat"
5.00pm-6.00pm Wicks and Mortimer
6.00pm-7.00pm "Blackmail" Mayhem on the radio!
John Poole and Micky Boyle settle their
Bar Bill, along with a few scores!
Be afraid. Be very afraid!
7.00pm-8.00pm Conrad Boole
Close Down!
See You Next Year
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Talking About Detroit - Interviews And Photos By Alex M. Franquet
When I started having contacts in Detroit my goal was to try to contact as many of the original artists I could to make sure their story could be told. At the start, it was not easy, but finally Francisco Frank Garcia II helped me with the investigation and the result is this series of interviews and conversations with Barbara Mercer, Carlis "Sonny" Munro from The Falcons, D'Y-Ann Marie Mathis from the Debonaires , Calvin "Dhaakk" Stephenson from the Magic Tones and Joey Kingfish. They are preparing themselves for a possible English and European tour and they will be delighted to be in touch with promoters.
Francisco Frank Garcia II.
The Music Society of Detroit was founded in 1993 and Francisco Frank Garcia II became the president, with other board members like Emanuel Laskey, The Dynamics, Barbara Mercer, Steve Mancha, Melvin Davids, Pat Lewis or Betty Lavette. Now, more than 10 years later, Frank Garcia is still a man with a mission. In 1993, the Music Society was fighting for recognition to the legacy of the Detroit soul artists and now the fight it's still going on.
It's important to ask Frank Garcia if the Music Society of Detroit has achieved yet all the goals that had at the start, if the artists are happier now with their situation: royalties, recognition for their careers, new gigs and new opportunities. "There have been new opportunities generated for the Society artists. However, we've been waiting eight years for an audit of our individual accounts with BMI. So, no, we haven't accomplished all of our goals until everyone is paid".
Recently, Frank Garcia has been inducted into the Motown Records Hall of Fame, along with Mike Terry and Popcorn Wylie. But this recognition to his task doesn't fullfill him. "I appreciate that recognition, but I have too much work to do rather than bask in the glow of world wide recognition. Until all Detroit artists are paid, my job is only half done".
One of the Music Society tasks it has been to prepare those Goldmine CD's with Detroit demos that were issued a couple of years ago. We are talking about "The Lost soul of Detroit", "Detroit soul from the vaults, vol. 1 & 2", "Parliaments: I wanna testify", "The Thelma Records story", "The Groovesville Collection", the Solid Hit ones and others. He researched tapes, masters and demo and transferred them into DAT for the Goldmine CD's to be done.
Frank Garcia included a song he had cut in the sixties in the compilation "Detroit Soul from the Vaults Vol 2.". It was a cover of "I've got the feeling". The vocals were re-recorded by him, but the musical backing was the same. The musicians who played on that song were the cream of Detroit: Joe Hunter (piano), Uriel Jones (drums), Mike Terry on sax, Don White on trombone, Dave Hamilton (vibes), Bob Babbit on bass. The guitarist session men line up is impressive: Joey Kingfish, Eddie Willis and Dennis Coffey. Jack Ashford played percussion. Don Davis, Rose McCoy and Gene Read were the producers. It was recorded at Terra Shirma studios, owned by brothers Russ and Nick Terrana.
Now, another main goal to archive by the Music Society of Detroit is touring around England and Europe. So, all propositions by English promoters are well received and will be studied.
In fact, Francisco Frank Garcia has always been in touch with music. "My Mom was a professional singer on radio and my Dad was a professional dancer. My Mom's youngest brother attended Technical High School with jazz guitarrist Kenny Burrell. My parents would have parties and barbecues on the weekends and my uncle would invite some of his closest friends: Miles Davis, Sarah Vaughn, Billy Eckstein, Ella Fitzgerald, Joe Williams and others. Even Billie Holliday showed up once".
His memories of those early days are very clear: "I was 3 years old and my uncle and friends would pay me to sing Sarah Vaughn's "Broken hearted melody". It's easy to understand that he took music lessons in violin, viola, cello and bass.
In 1966 he played with The Perceptions on songs like "Shuckin and jivin" (written by him) or a cover of Cannonball Adderley "Jazz samba" that were recorded but never issued. Are the masters available? "No", he says disappointed, "the songs were produced by the late jazz harpist Dorothy Ashby. She passed away some years ago, so I have no idea about what happened to the masters. However, there were three demos recorded, one of which I have kept all these years. I have no idea what happened to the two additional copies".
He was offered to play bass in Leonard King and the Soul Messengers because they had been friends since they went to kindergarten together. "Leonard began playing drums around the same time I began playing the up-right bass. In 1966 he asked me to join the Soul Messengers, that were formerly The Jazz Septet and originally The Kings of Rhythm. His brothers were at the band Gregory was on sax and Atiba (Larry) on trumpet.
(You can find more information about Leonard King on his website http://www.leonardkingdrums.com)
The band provided backup to a lot of acts in Detroit clubs around 1968-69. The list is endless: O'Jays, Al Green, Chi-Lites, Emotions, Johnny Taylor, Bobby Bland, The Intruders, Archie Bell and the Drells, The Delphonics, The Spinners, The Originals, Edwin Starr, JJ Barnes, Dramatics, The Superlatives, The Fantastic Four, Detroit Emeralds, Louis Curry, Tony Daniels, The Metros, The Precisions, The Magic-Tones, The Fabulous Peps, Lee Rogers, Dee Edwards, Johnny Mae Matthews, Gigi and the Charmaines, Andrea Henry, Spyder Turner...
You will see that they played for a Chicago band like The Chi-Lites, and they had a good relation. "The group was a lot of fun to be with", Frank Garcia remembers, "Marshal was always clonning and telling jokes. Eugene Record and I passed for brothers because we looked so much alike".
In 1968, Leonard King and the Soul Messengers had a single on the Harry Balk label Impact. You know it well: "The Barracuda". Garcia explains us that "the song was originally recorded by jazz pianist Monty Alexander. The original name of the song was "Spunky". We basically kept everything the same except the horns, as there were no horns on the original recording".
"The Barracuda recording session was great. We recorded a total of seven songs of which only two were ever released and the song sold very well in the Detroit area".
Garcia was a usual visitor to United Sound and he remembers that the atmosphere there "was charged with energy. There was a strong atmosphere of cooperation and everyone's creative juices were flowing".
With so many singers and musicians there, I'm sure that something funny must have happened there sometime at the United Sound Studios. Frank Garcia confirms my theory because he remembers "one time that The Dramatics, The Holidays and The Metros were all booked at the same time. Now that was funny!", he laughs.
In 1969 he worked at the Gloria Taylor recordings for the "Silver Fox" label from the South of the States. "I had never seen the South and I needed a change. It was a good learning experience.
There, he had a record as The Brightlights with the song "Motor City Funk". "I remember the wives and girlfriends of the Muscle Shoals musicians doing the background on the tracks. To be honest, they talked, not sang. The Muscle Shoals band asked me to join them as a permanent basis but I turned down the offer because in 1969 the South was not prepared to deal with a northern political activist like myself".
Around that time he had a close relation with Motown's David Ruffin and was his musical director on "My Whole World Ended The Moment You Left Me". That brings us to the relation between Motown and the other Detroit artists. Garcia denies Motown being hated. "Detroit musicians never hated Motown. In fact, we all made money with them, but we didn't particulary care for Berry Gordy's policy of recording and perfoming exclusively with Motown".
At the early seventies he worked at "Soul Hawk Records" for Richard "Popcorn" Wylie and there he met the late Tony Hester. "Tony was a gentle, sensitive person who could write lyrics on any track Popcorn gave him and turn it into a hit. I still miss him and Jimmy Soul Clark".
Emanuel Laskey.
Emanuel Laskey, of "Peace loving man" and Thelma Records fame, started the Music Society with Frank Garcia in 1993 but now he is not sure what Emanuel is doing these days. "I only know that he has hired the services of an attorney in an attempt to help him recover royalties from the song "Welfare cheese" for which he was never compensated".
Soul Messengers CD.
Astro Chemistry Records & Filmworks, a company founded by Frank Garcia, is working to secure the rights of a sixties live recording by The Soul Messengers. It's going to be called "The Soul Messengers: Live at The Chit Chat Lounge", but Garcia first has to secure the rights to all songs performed by The Soul Messengers.
Carlis "Sonny" Munro (from The Falcons).
"My inspiration for writing "Has it happened to you yet" was a cigarettes commercial".
Sonny Munro, of The Falcons fame, became interested in music because of his mother, she told him how to sing and gave him his first classes. "She was instrumental in me becoming interested in music. Also, my love for singers like Nat King Cole, Jackie Wilson and Clyde McPhatter".
Later, in the sixties, he was able to meet some of his personal heroes, like Jackie Wilson. "We, The Falcons, appeard with Jackie Wilson in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Jackie and myself met in his dressing room. I remember well that he waisted a few drops of a drink on his suit and changed. Afterwards, we had a conversation about our resemblace and we laughed at the world. He was very special. One of the greats".
Prior to being with the Falcons he was with a pair of groups. The Ramblers were Frank Holt, Johnny Alvin, James Gibson and himself. It was his debut and they recorded a disc on Federal.
Now he remembers that "later, my next band, The Fabulous Playboys sounded more adult and Daco Records, with Don Davis, allowed us national distribution while being able to continue to perform in Detroit until we met Robert West at his studio and he designated The Playboys to become The Falcons because the original Falcons had broke up. It was good for us".
With this new formation they appeared on november 1963 at the Apollo with Doris Troy, Rufus Thomas, The Coasters, Otis Redding and Ben E. King. Sonny Munro shouts. "What a line-up", he laughs. "James Gibson, our group member, did Otis Redding's hair and the show was a lot of fun for everybody".
At Lupine, these new Falcons made some classic songs like "Has it happened to you", a northern favourite. Carlis "Sonny" Munro wrote it and he explains that "it was recorded at the United Sound studio and my inspiration was a cigarette commercial". Now you know it's origin.
We mention him that there is people in England who still now appreciate his singing in songs like "Has it happened to you" or "Standing on guard". What's your feeling about it?, I ask. His answer is a bit sad: "What's the point? We're not appreciated in our own country. So, if we are appreciated there in Europe, we would be more than delighted to come there to do some shows. My sincere thanks to the fans that appreciate real music".
The end of Lupine was accelerated with the Robert West shooting, but Carlis "Sonny" Munro doesn't know what really happened with Robert West in that shooting. "I can't tell you the real truth. I'm sorry. I heard the same stories everybody else heard".
Of that classic Falcons formation, James Gibson, sadly, deceased in 1984. Alton Bart Holowell and and Johnny Alvin are inactive now and Carlis "Sonny" Munro only meets them "every now and then".
When the Falcons disbanded, Carlis "Sonny" Munro had the chance to work with Eddie Anderson and Steve Mancha, both from the Holidays, at Invictus with the 100 % Proof group. Even a Westbound/Atlantic LP was recorded by Carlis "Sonny" Munro and he tells us that "it was politically motivated. It could have amounted to something if the politics had been correct".
Now, Carlis "Sonny" Munro is happy with the plans that the Original Historical Music Society of Detroit has for him. "The Society will be re-issuing "Standing on guard" and "Love look in her eyes", and we are very anxious to do an international tour".
The Falcons still active in Detroit today
D'Y-Ann Marie Mathis (from the Debonaires).
"I dated Stevie Wonder for two years in High School".
D'Y-Ann Marie Mathis was singing with The Debonaires on classics songs by them we all have danced, listened and enjoyed lots of times. "How's your new love treating you" and "Loving you takes all of my time" are recordings she was on being only 15 years old. "I audiotioned when I was 15. They were looking for a lead vocalist for a gig and I stayed with them. I was very young but my step mother had saw my talent and used to put me in talent shows all around Detroit. That was my introduction to the Detroit sixties scene".
She had always wanted to be in the music business and she remembers that "I knew from childhood that I wanted to be a singer, dancer or actress. The Mickey Mouse Club was my everyday entertainment which made me know that music was my world. Later came my inspirations, singers like Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder or Nancy Wilson. I always enjoyed Sam and Dave, Marvin Gaye, the Temptations or Chuck Jackson because they were real entertainers and they kept you listening".
The name Stevie Wonder has to be special for D'Y-Ann Marie Mathis because she reveals that "I knew him and I dated him for two years in High School".
The Debonaires split, D'Y-Ann Marie Mathis remembers, because "everyone had married and we all went our separate ways, yet we all remain good friends to this day".
A young singer like her was working at United Studios when they were recording the cream of the Detroit soul scene. Her memories about the packed at every hour United Studios are very fond. "The Studio was always jumping, the excitement was incredible 24 hours a day. As soon as school was over, I went running at the Studio just to be in the excitement. Sometimes I was lucky to be in a session. The competition all the musicians and singers had was extremely wonderful. In fact, there was, and still there is, so much talent in Detroit undiscovered...".
She sang at the best Detroit clubs of the time, like The 20 Grand, the Chit Chat Lounge or Baker's Lounge. But one of them was special. "The Arcadia Skating, because every Easter we sang there with several stars and it was an extravaganza and very entertaining".
We mention that there are fans who still love songs like "How's your new love treating you" and she tells us that "it's marvelous they love the song. It was really a hit but we just did not get paid for our talent back then and it's a shame. It's still popular and the Debonaires never received the proper accolades for the success of the song".
In the seventies, D'Y-Ann Marie Mathis was on the road with The Undisputed Truth and various other Detroit groups. Now she works with an 8 piece orchestra and does gospel every Sunday with her professional choir, called The Gospel Truth.
"I have a CD out now I sell through my store at church and I'm working on a new CD. I hope to get some air play. I'll always sing as long as I have the wealth and I still sound good. God's been good".
Calvin "Dhaakk" Stephenson (from the Magictones).
"I mixed "Together we shall overcome" the day Martin Luther King was shot".
Calvin "Dhaakk" Stephenson was the falsetto voice of the Magictones, the MAH's and WHEELSVILLE records band, and he is the responsible for one of the great songs of the band: "Together we shall overcome", a song written in 1968 during turbulent times for the black population in the States.
His memories about the song are clear: "It was written for the Movement of the time, for the Freedom Movement. That's why we said that together we shall overcome. It was a together thing, no one person could effect that big change alone! So, unity and together we shall overcome was the message".
"The song was written and recorded before Dr. King was murdered, but the day he got shot I went to United Sound Studios and mixed the tape down. Then, Mike Hanks and I took it to the press. It came out the next day! It was all very fast. Coachmen Record Shop played over their outside speakers and it began to sell. I was the dominant lead singer of "Together we shall overcome" and, yes, as you will think, Curtis Mayfield strongly influenced my falsetto, that I discovered singing in church choirs".
But it was a long way for Calvin to being able to mix a song on a studio. "I was a foster child in the Children Aid Society. I was placed into two foster homes which were, if you will, musical homes. The first musical home, my mother Mathie Henderson nutured me as a toddler 2 or 3 years old. She was a singer. She sung in a group of women singers at the church choir. I was very young but I remember. She sung to us, my brother Herman and myself. She also took us with her and we traveled by streetcar to different programs that her group sung".
"The second foster home, Chandler and Marietta, was also a musical home. Marietta sung soprano in a church choir and my sister Evelyn played and taught classical music. She also played for a local church in Inkster. So we could say that my early association with music was at home".
He followed rhythm and blues and doo-wop while at high school. "Then, I realized I could sing other types of music, like The Moonglows, Flamingos, Midnighters, Drifters, Cadillacs. And, later, The Impressions with Curtis Mayfield (mentor) or Dionne Warwick and many others".
Calvin "Dhaakk" Stephenson formed The Magictones with four other friends who lived in Inkster. They were James Shackleford (bass singer), Richard Allen (tenor), Arthur Cartwright (tenor), Albert Singleterry (baritone). Later, Charles Wilson (bass) replaced James Shackleford. The name was and obviuos choice. "We all name the group because the harmony was so tight!", Calvin Stephenson says with pride.
More personnel changes were to come. All of the above singers quit close to High School graduation time. The bass singer Richard Thompson encouraged Calvin to start a new group and they did. The new members were Clarence Finch, Willie Allison, Bull Allison, Richard Thompson and Calvin "Doc" Stephenson.
The female singer of later times was Virginia Macdonald. She replaced Paul Willis, another member who had a brain tumor that killed him. Later, Virginia Macdonald would sing for Norman Whitfield as producer and with Undisputed Truth.
One of the early records of the band is named to Debra Healy & Magictones ("Don't do nothin I wouldnt do"), on the Chrysley label. "Debra Healy was a school mate. We were all members of Inkster High School Glee Club. She sang on "I can't erase my old love's face", on A side. To make it clear, nobody in the group went with Debra. She already had a boyfriend at the time".
They were signed to Mike Hanks and his MAH's recording label because "William Garrett introduced us to Mike Hanks because he got snuffed with the first two Magic Tone productions, "I can't erase my old love's face" and "See saw". So, we went to someone who was also established other than Motown, so we went to D-Town Records. D-Town was owned by Mike Hanks, Roger Brown and Pete Hall, ex-husband of Martha Jean, the Queen DJ".
Calvin "Dhaakk" Stephenson remembers Mike Hanks as a "funny guy fueled with the aspiration to be big as Motown and Berry Gordy. He was always trying to out do Motown, and did often".
We all know that Mike Hanks recordings were made at a building called Pig-Pen. He explains us that "the studio was built in a house. It belonged to Mike Hanks and was built by long head Sam Hall, engineer and bass player. That's where "Got to get a little closer" was recorded".
Is it true that the building was so close to the road that when you were recording there, you had to wait until the traffic passed? Calvin laughs and admits that story it's true. "But later it was sound proofed, so everything was right. The studio was on McGraw street. Nothing stands there now. It's a slum now".
I once read that if anyone hated Berry Gordy, Mike Hanks was one, because Mike Hanks paid a deposit on a building yards away from Motowns Hitsville and Berry bought ir right from under him.
We ask Calvin "Dhaakk" Stephenson if that's a true story, but he denies it. "He didn't hate Berry. In fact, he had a lot of respect for Berry for he emulated him with his music. And Mike's place, D-Town records, was located about a mile from Motown on E. Grand Blvd/John-R, so...".
The recent discovery of the Solid Hit missing ref. number 108, credited to the Magictones with "Fun to be young/It's better to love" is now on my mind. I ask Calvin "Dhaakk" Stephenson if he knows about the copy that surfaced recently of that Magictones single on the Solid Hit record label. The songs were issued originally on the Mah's label. We ask if he knows something about it. But no, he has no explanation for the record having been issued in Solid Hit also.
In the seventies, Calvin "Dhaakk" Stephenson joined The Undisputed Truth. He explains that "in fact, the whole Magictones joined or merged with The Undisputed Truth because we had helped Joe Harris complete the "Down to Earth" album. It sounded good, so we decided to merge together. We did four albums together, three on the Gordy label and one on the Whitfield label. We recorded in the Hollywood studio".
At the later Magictones line up, the one that made the records at Westbound, there were two singers called Tyrone: Tyrone Barkley and Tyrone Douglas, and were know as "Big Ty" and "Little Ty"." Who was "Big" and who was "Little"? Calvin Stephenson clears that Tyrone Douglass was big Ty, as he was 6'1, and Ty Barkley was Little Ty, as he was about 5'6.
Calvin "Dhaakk" Stephenson is full of energy nowadays, preaching and writing. He does recordings at his home and he is building a catalogue. His wife, Charnissa, is also a dynamic singer and writer too, so they work together. "We both sing very well and are experienced alone and or as a team. We intend to release our music, my sermons and other writings on the Internet".
Note: We've seen his name as Calvin "Doc" Stephenson and as Calvin "Dhaakk" Stephenson. He picked up the Doc nickname from his good friend Venus Vesey when he was 10 years old, but he changed the spelling from slave name Doc to Dhaakk in the early 70's, as he explained.
Barbara Mercer.
"I'm extremely happy and surprised that after all these years the collectors still appreciate "Call on me".
Barbara Mercer is another artist very active in the Music Society of Detroit. He began singing at the choir at John J. Pershing High School in Detroit, where she met Gino Washington. "Gino's humor was infectious. He kept our choir in High School laughing. My, my was he witty. I have not seen Gino in years".
Some years later, she explains that "George McGregor took me to Golden World. He didn't record me early. I was introduced to Mike Terry and we began working on "Hey". Then, I was introduced to Richard Popcorn, because writers and producers were coming from everywhere. I think Gene Redd and Helen Miller introduced me to "Doin' things together with you" and "The things we do together". I was so thrilled to be recording that my head was in the clouds most of the time. The Hamilton Brothers, Bobby, Al Kent and Chico, who were my neighbors, made a great contribution to Golden World".
The next step was Sidra Records. "George McGregor and I went to Sidra after we left Golden World and George finally cut something on me that was released, it was "Call on me" and "So real". Let's ask Barbara to compare the Sidra "Call on me" and the Capitol one and she chooses the cut for Capitol. "The Capitol version was only a different mix. I liked the Capitol version better".
The other song she cut at Sidra was "So real", and she explains that "is the story of my evolution from when I first met George McGregor in August 1962. The day of the recording, we had the top of the line musicians, even the Detroit Symphony Strings. What a soul stirring experience. I was in the ether somewhere. I finally returned to Earth about it ten years later".
She does not remember cutting more songs at Sidra. I also ask her about other Sidra artists like Ronnie & Robyn or the Embraceables but she has no relation with them. "I was always on the road or stranded on the road in those days. I learned some of lifes' most valuable lessons while stranded on the road".
At Sidra, one of the important points was the choreography lessons that Brian Stone gave her and The Precisions. "Brian Stone was fantastic. He taught The Precisions and myself stage presence because he was extremely talented".
I explain her that there are people in Europe who still appreciate "Call on me" and her reaction is emotional. "I'm extremely happy and surprised that after all these years the collectors still appreciate "Call on me". I'm floored, amazed. It's almost unbelievable".
One of the best memories Mrs. Mercer keeps of the sixties is her tour with Arthur "Sweet soul music" Conley. "I left with Arthur Conley in September of 1968 to do series of one nighters for three months. The first night was Chicago at the Regal Theatre with Wilson Pickett. From that time on we played the chittlin circuit, colleges, holes in the wall, night clubs, military schools. The most memorable time with Arthur was in Miami and the Bahamas. Where is Arthur now?".
We leave Barbara with her son, Kareem, and her three angels, as she calls them, her three grandchildren: India, Shantell and Kammari.
Joey Kingfish
"I'm still active, writing, arranging, producing and performing vocally and instrumentally.
Joey "Kingfish" Stribbling got his nickname by imitating Kingfish (George Stevens) from the old "Amos & Andy" TV show. He quit school at 16 and began playing guitar. "My inspirations were Henry Mancini, Jimmy Smith and Kenny Burrell. And my favourite singers were Bobby Bland, BB King, Arthur Prysock, Roy Hamilton, Chuck Jackson. Each one had a distinctive sound", he tells.
He started playing in different clubs as the 20 Grand, Lee's Sensation, Hobby Bar, Sportman's Lounge and the Webbwood Inn. But his start was The Parker Trio, that consisted in himself on guitar, Melvin Davis on drums, Tony Newton on bass and David Ruffin on lead vocals as a training for his later Temptations days. Steve Mancha would replace Tony Newton. The band was together four years and appeared at all the major Detroit clubs like the Ebony Club or The Black Velvet Lounge.
I ask him how did he met David Ruffin and it seems Andre Williams, of "Bacon fat" fame, put them all in touch. Joey Kingfish remembers that "Andre Williams, who got me signed with Motown, where I met Billy Davis from the Five Keys and The Flamingos. It was him who introduced me to David Ruffin".
"David Ruffin was playful and talented. He played drums then with us and he had a great sense of humor. Years later, we kept our relationship and we played together at the Holiday Inn in Highland Park".
It's obvious to ask Joey Kingfish about the problems David Ruffin had with Berry Gordy, that lead him out the Temptations. Kingfish thinks that "David felt the group should have been called "David Ruffin and the Temptations", which caused big problems with Gordy".
His starting point at Thelma Records was a gig he had with Don Davis. "I was playing at The Frolic and I set in with the Don Davis Trio. Then, Don invited me to Thelma Records to work with the artists on sessions and vocal training. I found the atmosphere at Thelma Records was exciting".
Rose Battiste was one of the artists at Thelma and Joey remembers that "she was a good singer, but being immature, she had a tendency to overact from being too emotional".
"I can hear you crying" was one of Kingfish's songs that were recorded for Eddie Hill at Ge Ge, Thelma's subsidiary. "It was written for my wife and "You got the best of me" was written for another ladyfriend of mine".
Things changed a lot in the Detroit music scene during the 70's and he blames disco music. "Disco killed the bar business and musicians were no longer hired because the clubs were hiring dj's".
What about the copyrights matter? "I received no copyrights", he is sad to admit, "but the Music Society is working to straighten the situation out. It's funny, but with all the work that I've done over the years, I've never been paid".
At least, he could keep his own records as a memory but he tells that, sadly, he lost then in a fire three years ago.
Joey leaves us with a clear statement: "I'm still active, writing, arranging, producing and performing vocally and instrumentally. I believe that with my fans in England and in Europe I can still reach my goal of performing for an international audience".
site note
Many Thanks to Alex for this great article, it written in 2004 and was originally published in the June 2006 Issue of the fine mag "Shades of Soul"
A Quick Look at Soulful Kinda Music Issue 69 out now!
Time is my enemy at the moment so rather than a wordly look at the latest issue of Soulful Kinda Music, have had to cut some corners i.e do a very quick scan of the contents and OCR it
So apoligies if any mistakes slipped through (you do get what you pay for here on soul source) and hopefully when my world calms down will be able to post a more detailed look at this latest issue
Here's the contents
Front cover is shown above and highlights the The Fabulous Peps feature
Page 3 - Editorial Dave Rimmer
Page 4- The Fabulous Peps Story & Discography.
Dave Rimmer
Hitsville Chalky Members of Soul Source Forum.
Page 8 - Venue Reports Dave Rimmer
Page 12 - Frank Howard & The Commanders
Tim Ghianni
Page 15 - How Vinyl Records Are Made
Page 18 -CD, Vinyl, DVD Reviews
Dave Rimmer
Page 26 - The Artists File
Bosko Asanovic Dave Rimmer
Page 30 - Brunswick Records Story
Page 35 - A Tale Of Three Margarets
Page 38 - The Mel Brit Story Mike Bolderson
Page 40 - Roy Hamilton Petition
Cost £3.00
Ordering details via the Soulful Kinda Music Website
http://www.soulfulkindamusic.net
Dave Rimmer the man behind SKM is a member of Soul Source and can keep up with his latest adventures in rare soul land with his regularly updated blog here. Drop him a comment if you pay the blog a visit, sure be appreciated
The Last Soul Night At The Frobisher Suite - Wakefield
Review of Emanuel Laskey 45 Two previously unreleased tracks now available
The latest release from Hayley records sees two previously unreleased sides from Emanuel Laskey reaching vinyl for the first time.Recorded in 1978, both tracks were written and produced by Laskey along with Marvin Gaye and Mel Bolton.
(Put Your Name) In The Hall Of Fame (see above for scan)
is a smooth mid-uptempo dancer combining Laskey's satin voice with a funky bassline and sweet female backing vocals. The vocals are effortless but passionate as he tells his lady that she’s “a star… the very best”. Subtle keyboard and flute harmonies punctuate each line and a solid beat drives us through this catchy dancer - Emanuel singing “baby, oh baby” will make you weak at the knees while the rhythm keeps your feet moving.
A Different Kind Of Different
The flip, A Different Kind Of Different, has the same sort of backing and 'feel' at a slower pace - this is definitely one for the end of the night or a lazy Sunday morning. Once again Laskey is singing the praises of his woman, who has made him a “better man”. It's gorgeously laidback and seductive; he murmurs “you make love like you invented it” and the backing drops away to a minimum, pushing his words into focus, then those backing vocals return to build the song up to glorious peaks in celebration of this girl who is “a different kind of different”.
These two fabulous tracks show off Laskey's writing and singing talent to perfection - coming to a crossover/ modern room/ tent near you soon I've no doubt!
for ordering details of this 45 visit the Hayley records website ( link below)
7" vinyl release (HR013)
Emanuel Laskey
(Put your Name) in the Hall of Fame.
B/W
A Different kind of Different
Wilton Allnighter 23rd March 14th Anniversary - West Yorks
The Wilton website (link below) features a review of the last 14 years, here's the opening bit...
ALLNIGHTER REVIEW - Then and now (1993 - 2007)
It started off in the 80s - a group of people with a love for soul music throwing regular nights at one place or another and getting moved on, finally finding a home at the bottom of Carlton Street, Normanton, in the main room of a working man's club. These nights ran every Friday at the Carlton for several years, from 8 till 12. , and went under the name of The Carlton Soul Club....
Check out the Wilton Website for the full article and also find more info such as venue info, flyers, past plays, maps etc
http://www.wilton.smallframe.co.uk
Details of the nighter below
FRIDAY 23rd MARCH (14th ANNIVERSARY)
10.30 pm - 7.00 am Admission £10.00 O.T.D.
"FREE ANNIVERSARY BADGE"
D.J.'s:
MO / MICK / COLIN DENHAM / GAZ SIMONS / SHANE COX / DAVE BOX
MARTYN BIRD / SIMON INGHAM / CHRIS HOLMES / TREVSKI SAUS / MARK HANSON / BAZ / ANGUS / MOUSE / JOHN BRITTON
The Wilton
Altofts Lane
Whitwood
Castleford
West Yorkshire
WF10 5PZ
Ballroom: 01977 556871 Mouse: 01924 894384 Dave Box: 01924 894555 John Britton: 01924 823184
6TS: Then there was Jack's - March 10th Allnighter
No Alfreton Reunion in 2007
Last year at alfreton ,i spoke with management regards the 2007 reunion night and at the time i was told i would not be able to use the room we was in,instead i would have to use the main hall due to refurbishments taking place.Anyway i thought thats not a big problem,we used the main hall on many occasions in the past,But on having a ride down to the Leisure Centre the other week to my amazement i found that the main hall isnt what it used to be,the ramps gone the balcony gone,the bar at the tops gone, infact all thats left is the main hall itself and the new balcony isnt going to be ready until early next year.In light of this i have made a decision not to do a reunion night at alfreton untill 2008 at that time i will be able to use the bowls hall as normal.Rumours are already circulating about Alfreton Leisure Centre being demolished this is NOT true,work to modernise the place is being done thats all.
Thanks
Ian Marriott
Cancelled Square One Event This Friday Crewe
THERES NO SQUARE ONE THIS MONTH due this friday
WE WILL BE BACK WITH A BANG---excuse the pun next month--------
6th april with a free night to make it up to you
WE TRIED TO GET ANOTHER VENUE...BUT AT SUCH SHORT NOTICE no luck hope this hasn't spoilt peoples plans too much
keith/craig/col
Northern and Modern Weekender News From Prestatyn 2007 Website
Prestatyn Weekender News update Feb 2007
Summary:
Hi everyone and thanks for you continued support and sorry it has taken so long to get this update on, we just wanted to be sure everything was in place and correct at the time of going to print on here ! Prestatyn Weekender News update The event reached its final "sell out point" in early December but a few places are still coming up as people who have booked in 2006 have found that circumstances have changed and have advised Pontins they can not now attend the event. We are running a "waiting list" for spare places Telephone the booking line 0870 604 5606 for info.
OPEN TO ALL THURSDAY 15th MARCH Pre-event party night AT NO EXTRA COST.
We are delighted to announce that The centre will be open for our pre-Weekender warm up session. You will be able to book in from 4.00pm and access you accommodation from that time. We have 2 rooms in operation The Main Arena 1 and the House of Soul Running from approximately 7.30pm until around 2.00 am in the morning. This is a great chance to beat the Friday traffic and get to the centre early and meet a few people and generally "Chill out" before the Weekend's events start in earnest.
ARTIST LINE-UP
Modern Room-Arena 2
FridayMeli'sa Morgan
SaturdayRoy Roberts
SundayMarc Evans (aka Ron Hall & Motherfunkas)
Main Arena 1
Saturday Night ShowcaseMorris Chestnut
Dee Dee Sharp
Roy Roberts
Prince Philip Mitchell
& surprise guest !!
Backed live by the fabulous Midnight Hour Soul Band
Dancing competition
Friday night Arena 1 11.00pm -serious dancers only please !!
Dj line up to follow.
We have the following rooms in operation throughout the weekend
Main Northern Soul Arena 1
Main Modern Soul Arena 2
Queen Vic Pub
Redemption Northern oldies room
House of Soul Specialist Modern /Crossover /garage sets
Channel Six 24hrs a day Soul Radio 10.00 am Friday to 9.00pm Sunday
http://www.soul-weekenders.co.uk/prestatyn2007/
Kirsty Blog from 2007
Posted by Kirsty, 24 February 2007
Well as a few others are doing this, I thought I'd jump on the bandwagon and list the odds and sods I've bought since January 1st when my ban officially started....
In order that they've arrived
Brothers of Soul - Dreams/Candy - Shock
Sly, Slick and Wicked - Ready For You/Sho Nuff -People
Eddie Billups - Shake Off That Dream - Garpax
Gene Chandler - Without You Here - Curtom
Donny Burks - You Never Know What You've Got - Metromedia
Allnite Band - Lovely Ladies - Contact
Tomorrows Men - Whose That Lady - Congress
Basic Black and Pearl - There'll Come A Time -Polydor
Tony Drake - Suddenly - Brunswick
Joe King - Speak On Up - Prix
Softtouch - After You Give Your All/Say That You Love Me Boy - Prodigal
am trying really hard not to buy, but something I REALLY need is currently up for auction....
any ideas on how I can raise some fund
Visiting Detroit... by Rob Moss
Once we’d discovered the joys of soul music in those early, surly days of pubescence, it was almost inevitable that the magnetic influence of Detroit would come to penetrate, infiltrate and dominate our hearts, minds, bodies and soles. Initially it was Motown, but as interest prompted deeper scrutiny, others, similar but different, entered the fray. And as we began to realize just how special the unique ‘sound’ was, it finally dawned that the giant bulk of this wonderful music was performed by a relatively small group of very special musicians in league with an even smaller ‘inner circle’ of creative forces, and that it was recorded in a handful of facilities dotted around the city. Scores of singers and groups benefited, in varying degrees, from the considerable commercial prosperity that was generated, and the city gained an artistic reputation that persists to this day. This is not to say that Detroit was alone, however, in contributing to the heritage and history of American musical culture. Cities like Memphis, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, New Orleans and even Los Angeles have made significant contributions. But to many, Detroit IS special because it single handedly gave a separate and unique genre of music to the world that was created and developed, in the main, by its own people, in its own back yard and in its own image.
Detroit, Michigan lies at America’s most northerly border on the Detroit River, which separates it from Windsor, Ontario on the Canadian side. Throughout the early nineteenth century it had been an important destination for slaves seeking freedom in Canada. A much different migration took place at the end of the century when Henry Ford established his automobile plant in the city in 1901.Others followed and it wasn’t long before the city became the centre of car manufacture in America. Over the succeeding decades, thousands of black workers migrated north from the Southern states in search of work and a better life, thus swelling the population and expanding the city’s boundaries.
Detroit is not known as a holiday destination...
note from the soul source team - sorry but all Robs non-current articles are now clipped due to a future book release - watch out for news of that!
THERE'S THAT BEAT!
We remember the life and work of one of Detroit 's finest voices - The late great Emanuel Laskey. We take a look at Motown's Early issues that became known as 'The Pinks' and all the variants. Pittsburgh - The SteelTown Soul sides. Highlights of the Pittsburgh record labels and artists.
Plus much more.
To order go to:
http://www.theresthatbeat.com
A Very Big Thank You from Billy and Karen Cragg - Charity Alldayer Lowton £3450 raised!
Billy and Karen Cragg would like to say a very big THANK YOU to all the people who helped raise money at the Charity All Dayer at Lowton.
We are sorry for this delay in letting you know the total amount raised, but due to illness and waiting for monies to come in it has taken time to total the final amount.
Most of you will know that the charity event was to raise money for Arrow Park Hospital who cared for the short lives of our prematurely born grandchildren twins, Alfie and Alicia.
Big thanks go to everyone on the soul scene that attended or contributed their services. A special thanks go to the people who donated money and prizes for the raffle, the DJs who played for free, Sam Evans who collected £300 whilst dj-ing. To Steve Thomas from Anglesey who raised £110 raffling an Everton strip and a Warrington Wolves rugby kit. To Richard Searling, Kev Roberts and Soul Source for promoting their events on their radio shows and websites.
A big thank you to our dear friend Tommy Hunt (http://www.tommyhunt.co.uk) and his wife Mandy, also Johnny boy (http://johnnyboynorthernsoulsound.piczo.com) who gave their time to perform live on stage and help with the fund raising.
Thanks also to Roger Banks who gave us records to the value of £600 we passed them onto Chris Fletcher who said he would sell them for us on ebay . At this date we have not received any of the money from him and he is nowhere to be found!!!
We had a fantastic event and realized what lovely and supportive friends you all are helping us raise a WHOPPING £3,450
William and Nicola had a beautiful baby boy, Alden Alfie, born on the 19th December 2006, he is helping to ease our pain.
From both sets of grandparents, the proud parents and in the memory of Alfie and Alicia we Thank you from the bottom of our hearts
Billy and Karen Cragg
Amlwch North Wales Nighter This Saturday
No bones for giving this a mention up here as always enjoy them thoroughly and do reckon the guys behind it deserve the exposure for putting on such a great event. Run by Steve Thomas and Gags its coming up to its two year mark now and deserve a shout as during these two years, thanks to their efforts have seen some of the top uk djs making the trip up to this most northern point of wales , who along with a regular bunch of uk wide travellers and all the local regs have helped make this event one of the highlights on my fridge based rare soul calendar
Firm beliver in the no one ever said northern has to be easy theory, and this place fits right into that theory, off the beaten track, passing mountains and such just to get there. While not every one gets this video clip below, have added link here as apart from always putting a smile on my face every time view it, have to say that to me it just simply sums up the whole amlwch thing.
http://www.soul-sour...eq=si&img=14461
Lots of other quality nighters on this weekend and hope all go well and all soul fans have a top weekend, if you are doing Amlwch see ya there
Full info is up on this thread (link below) along with directions. and such
http://www.soul-sour...showtopic=42230
VIP Radio current score ?
This is due to the Managing Director becoming seriously ill with no replacement available.
The Radio Station is in discussion with other parties as to its future.
We thank you for your support, interest and listenership in VIP.
Once matters are resolved, we will contact you again.
Hopefully the GOOD TIMES will be back sooner rather than later.
Thanks and Best Wishes,
VIP Radio
the website did have some sort of news post up, but no sign of it now, its displaying its normal page, and the player etc does open, but when try and listen there's no streaming (for me at this end at least).
any more news or updates to this most welcome
if were/are a regular listener (which have to say am not) and do need something to fill the gap, there are many online radio shows doing the business already on many stations
rather than pull a list together think be quicker and more uptodate if ask any members viewing this that if do have any suggestions could hit the comments link and pass on any recommendations along with details
New and updated website is now on-line: www.soulstuff.co.uk
RSG's Leighton Buzzard Re Union Easter Extravagansa with Danny Everard
BIDDS 1st Anniversary ALLNIGHTER - Saturday 17th FEBRUARY 2007
Full details below...cheers Mace.
BIDDS 1st Anniversary ALLNIGHTER - Saturday 17th Feb 2007
Sutherland Road, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs, ST3 1JB
9.00 p.m. - 7.00 a.m.
£10 admission (pay on door)
DJ's - a one off return from the legendary CW himself, plus Ted Massey, Des Parker, Roger Banks, Karl Heard, Shute, Ted Couldstone & Mace.
BIDDS Rare Soul Allnighters 2007
Sutherland Road, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs, ST3 1JB
February 17th (1st Anniversary)
April 28th
October 6th
December 22nd (Xmas Allnighter)
Tags: northern soul
Sleepless Nights Newsletter Febuary 2007
New Century Soul Wolverhampton Soul Night Saturday 24 Feb 2007
Prestatyn 2007 Website Dee Dee Sharp bio added - 30 days and counting
The Artists What kind of lady is Dee Dee Sharp? Well obviously she's talented but she's also educated, socially aware, charitable & passionate. On top of all that, she's also one hell of a singer. Born Dione La Rue in ...
Prince Phillip Mitchell by John Smith
The Artists
When Phillip sings for many of his assembled British fans, he will finally be able to claim full ownership of the many excellent songs he will be performing...
Morris Chestnut by John Smith
The Artists
Only the most gritty of soul singers would qualify to be described as just 'too darn soulful'. Morris Chestnut...
http://www.soul-weekenders.co.uk/prestatyn2007/
MonuMENTAL Soul news
We are sure you will approve. Please make a note of the following dates in your diaries:
February 24th - with Stevie C
March 31st - with Chris Brown
May 26th - with Sean Hampsey
June 30th - with Bob Cosby
August 25th - with Dave Thorley
September 29th - with Jordi Ripolles
October 27th - with Terry Jones
November 24th - with Bully & Tats Taylor
December 31st - SPECIAL EVENT Niki's 40th Birthday Party
The next MonuMENTAL Soul takes place in just under three weeks time on February 24th and it's our 3rd ANNIVERSARY PARTY. It will also be Dave Blow's birthday that night and our special guest is long time MENTAL and A NEW CHAPTER associate Mr. Steve "Stevie Cee" Cole. We think this is Stevie's 3rd guest appearance at MENTAL which currently ties with Terry Jones as our most asked back guest!! Well we think that's an accolade anyway. Also, Neil "Nelly" Forbes will be standing in for me, Niki, on account of me being 8 months pregnant and too large to fit behind the turntables! I'll be back in May or June or as soon as I'm able after the baby is born. We will be updating our website www.monumentalsoul.co.uk with photos from New Year's Eve 2006 in the next few days. If anyone has any pics you think should be shared with the world please do mail them to us.
Please pop by the website and drop us a line.
Niki, Girth, Mole & Nelly
xx www.monumentalsoul.co.uk
www.myspace.com/monumentalsoul
Monumental Soul @ The Britannia
20 Monument Street
London
EC3R 8AJ
London's premier Modern Soul & Crossover night Doors: 8.30pm to 2am Tax: seven quid
The Britannia is by The Monument - just a 30 second stroll down the hill from Monument Tube station (District & Circle Lines, and foot tunnel to Northern & Central Lines), walking distance to Fenchurch Street, Cannon Street, London Bridge (just over the river) and Liverpool Street Rail stations.
If you're coming by car, Monument Street is just off King William St/London Bridge and Lower Thames Street. There is plenty of free street parking close to the venue.
**PARKING UPDATE - the road immediately outside the Britannia, around the base of The Monument, has now been made into a pedestrian zone. Access into Monument Street via Lower Thames Street has also been blocked.
To access parking in Monument Street you must now enter via Eastcheap then down Pudding Lane or Botolph Lane. See http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=EC3R+8AJ&ie=UTF8&z=17&ll=51.510285,-0.086432&spn=0.002798,0.010729&om=1.
Parking in the area is free on Saturday nights on single yellow lines or in meter bays. Don't park on double yellow lines or red lines or your car might not be there when you go back!**
We Got Soul - Wellingborough
There will be no event in Febuary or April
So the first one starting on the 2nd friday is in March and that is the 9th.
January is as it used to be on the last friday thats this week the 26th
SOLD OUT - Winter Gardens, Cleethorpes, 3rd February
Soul Up North issue 54 is now available
Artist features on...
LOU JOHNSON : KOOL & THE GANG : DARLENE LOVE : THE MARVELOWS :
CHICHINO : PATRICE HOLLOWAY
Label Spotlight on MODO
Loads of vinyl reviews - NORTHERN / RARE / MODDEN / RnB / CHICAGO & DEEP
SOUL
NEW CD's & Vinyl releases highlighted * Venue Reports * Nighter Planner
Soul Snippets and there's even a crossword!!
For further details cost etc... email:
soulupnorthhfe@aol.com
Pilsley Soul Night - 5th Anniversary-21st April
Other guests have been PETE TAYLOR, STEVE BROWN, SAM MOORE, GLYN SISSONS, JOHN POOLE
TONY WIGGANS, TONY CLARKE , JOHN MAY, MORT, KEITH MANLOVE, JACKO, ROB KAY, ROB SMITH , CRESSY, The Big Daddy MARK BICKNELL AND MANY OTHERS. This reflects the across the board music policy which now pervades the atmosphere of the night.
WE ARE PROUD OF WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED AT PILSLEY and would like to say thank you to all who have regularly supported us through the good as well as the not so good times and also to those who tend to mix visits to our nights with one of the other many nights around and about on the third Saturday of the month.
THE 5TH ANNIVERSARY IS GOING TO BE AN ABSOLUTELY AWESOME NIGHT, WE BELIEVE, WITH GUEST DJ'S MARK BICKNELL AND NIGE BROWN. MAKE SURE YOU ARRIVE EARLY BECAUSE THIS IS GOING TO BE ONE PACKED NIGHT!!
The Wellingborough Soul Club News
Dear Soulies,
Well the Northern Soul Bubble hasn't burst yet, but I think you'll agree most soul nights are suffering in attendance due to the shear amount of choice these days. Why do so many people want to promote eh?
Friday 6 April 2007, (Easter bank holiday weekend!) is The Wellingborough Soul Club's 13th Anniversary. This years gift is a 29 track rare soul C.D, all recorded from original vinyl. I hope you like it. If you don't, play it again, if you still don't ...you need help!
This will be a busy night. DJ's are Mick H, Dave Vanner, Roger Banks, Jon Buck (R.S.G) and myself. Sadly though this will be the last one...
The Embankment club has always attracted about 130 people who really appreciate the music policy, plus about 50 punters that aren't bothered about musical differences between venues. It's some of these 50 that have been lost because they are catered for so much by too many events.
Also, Embankment regulars will know the screens that separated the record dealers / bar area from the dance floor have now been taken away which completely changes the whole set up of the room and makes a traditional, wooden floored dance hall now seem like St Paul's Cathedral and too big for an intimate 'rare' soul night. It's been said recently that an "oldies" night would ram the punters in to the rafters, but numbers were never the driving force behind the Embankment. It's always been the music and I'm proud to say that in 13 years our DJs have never chased the dance floor but have provided the country's rare soul fans with a friendly, welcoming venue which catered for them.
We've had great times over the last 13 years. The soul nights at the Embankment have actually been going for 15 years but I changed the promotional name to The Wellingborough Soul Club after about 2 years, (blimey that video was 10 years ago!).
People have visited from all over the country including many quality DJ's. We are proud to have introduced new sounds to the area as not everyone gets to places like The 100 Club to hear them.
This final night will be special, it will be great to see all our old friends and supporters in the same hall, on the same night. So come and 'have a ball' with us and celebrate being part of the country's longest running soul night ever.
Thanks for supporting The Wellingborough Soul Club!
See you all on Friday 6th April.
Len 'n' Nina.
P.S - heard the 100 Club news just before we went to print...bloody hell!
6ts 100 Club Jan 20th All Nighter Cancelled
The reasons are mainly due to a change of promoter on Saturday nights at the club so that those functions go on until 3 am and there is not enough time for all nighters afterwards.
However the 6TS Rhythm & Soul Society is nothing if not resilient and I know Randy Cozens and everyone involved in the club in its 27 year history wouldn't want us to give up our legacy to London's soul scene with this set back. I am therefore happy to announce that through the generosity of club owner Johnny Gammel we have acquired his excellent "Jack's" club at London Bridge for the next scheduled nighter Saturday 10th March from 10pm-7am.
This is the place that Johnny Timlin celebrated his 40th birthday in last summer and everyone agreed that it was ideal for our music. Since then Andy Brazil and Tony Smith II have run their successful R&B "Hard As Nails" all nighters there and they will continue to be on the first Fridays of each month. We will be aiming to fill in the rest of the year as close to the 100 Club 2007 dates as possible, though avoiding Andy and Tony's weekends. The club is a short walk from London Bridge tube and mainline station which is on the Thameslink line and easily accessible from the north and south of London.
In addition there should be more 6TS events at the 100 Club as some Saturday nights from 9pm-3am will probably be available to us later in the year; so we'll still be dancing to Northern Soul on that hallowed minefield of a floor. There is even an outside chance we may get a nighter licence back but we're not holding our breath.
The new Jack's nighter will feature warm up DJs up to midnight when we then kick off a new era of 6TS rare soul music with Butch, Mick Smith, myself and other top DJs to be confirmed; Keith Money will be on his rig and not available until the April 14th nighter.
Also due to the cancellation of the January 100 Club nighter the warm up event earlier in the evening at the Sols Arms will also be cancelled.
Of course the original 6TS club started in Covent Garden in 1979 and moved all over the capital until finally settling on the 100 Club for all nighters some two years later. We're used to being itinerants from the early days and each time we have moved, the club went from strength to strength and I'm sure that will be the case again.
I'll do another mail out in a week or so, with more details of location, car parking etc, and will also put the new club address and directions and DJs up on www.6ts.info and the great Soul Source rare soul discussion group.
Ady
DEEP FRIED SOUL ON JSR
Deep Fried Soul Show playing Funk,Soul,Jazz & Latin Rhythms.
If you like a varied mix of music with your soul, please tune in.
The station also has a host of other DJ's playing everything in the Jazz,Soul,Funk sound.
Thanks for your time and hope you enjoy the shows.
Regards
Paul.
heres some of the records that have been played on the show over the past few months.
BLACKBYRDS - DON'T KNOW WHAT TO SAY
SLAVE - PARTY LITES
MAZE - BEFORE I LET GO
CHATEAU - FEELINGS
TRANZIT - MISSING YOU
WRECKIN CREW - YOU DON'T CARE
LITTLE BEAVER - CONCRETE JUNGLE
MASS PRODUCTION - EYE BALLIN'
JAMES YOUNG - BARKIN UP THE WRONG TREE
LEE FIELDS - I'M THE MAN
HILTON FELTON - BE BOP BOOGIE
LARRY RIDLEY - CHANGA CHIKUYO
BILLY PARKERS FOURTH WORLD - GET WITH IT
CANIA - VISIONS
KIC - YOU DONT WANT MY LOVE
SINS OF SATAN - DANCE & FREE YOUR MIND
ALICIA MYERS - I FOOLED YOU THIS TIME
THE DIFFERENCES - FIVE MINUTES
RHYTHM MACHINE - PUT A SMILE ON TIME
BILEO - YOU CAN WIN
CLYDE MILTON - I'D RATHER LEAVE ON MY FEET
BLACK SUGAR - ITS TOO LATE
BRONX RIVER PARKWAY - QUINES QUE RESOLVERLO
BANDA BLACK RIO - MISS CHERYL
TNT BOYS - MUSICA DEL ALMA
COOL BENNY - WOBBLE CHA
SHARON JONES - MAKE IT GOOD
EDDIE RUSS - THE LOPE SONG
ROY AYERS - AINT NO SUNSHINE
SAPO - SAPO'S MONTUNO
TERRY CALLIER - UNTIL TOMORROW
MILTON WRIGHT - BROTHERS AND SISTERS
LEROY HUTSON - GET TO THIS
LORRAINE JOHNSON - FEED THE FLAME
OTIS CLAY - THE ONLY WAY IS UP
MOTHERFOX - FALLEN INTO LOVE
RADIANCE - YOUR MY NO.1
DERRICK - BOOGIE TIMES
JESSICA LAUREN - MANOS ARRIBA
JIMMY SMITH - SAG SHOOTIN ARROW
JOSEPH HENRY - WHO'S THE KING
THE WALLACE BROTHERS - WATCHA SEE IS WATCHA GET
NATHAN BARTELL - TOP GOING UP, GOING DOWN
SHARON JONES & THE DAPKINGS - AINT IT HARD
THE DRAMATICS - GET UP GET DOWN
HIGH FREQUENCY - SUMMERTIME
DWIGHT ROSS - DISCO FEVER
AZYMUTH - MANHA
RAY BARETTO - SOUL DRUMMERS
JORGE BEN - PONTA DE LANCA AFRICANO
LAS VEGAS CONNECTION - RUNNING BACK TO YOU
EXPORTATIONS - I WANT YOU
NORRIS VINE & THE LOVELINES - GIVE IN
CONNIE LAVERNE - CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT YOU
RICHARD CAITON - I'D LIKE TO GET NEAR YOU
DAKOTA STATON - YOUNG GENERATION
THE TEMPTATIONS - LAW OF THE LAND
BARBARA & GWEN - RIGHT ON
THE OSAKA MONAURAIL - PICK UP THE PIECES ONE BY ONE
STEVE PARKES - MOVIN IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
ELIPSIS - PEOPLE
PURE PLEASURE - BY MY SIDE
