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"Gate City Soul" is a documentary film that follows the journeys, struggles and accomplishments of Roy Roberts, Walter Grady, George Bishop and a dozen others who chased their dreams of success in the music business during the 1960s and 1970s - not in New York, Chicago or Memphis, but in a place not generally regarded as the epicenter of the music business: Greensboro, North Carolina.

Throughout the 1960s and 70s, Greensboro, NC, was regarded as a “must-play” town by most popular national Rhythm and Blues acts. The large, young adult population from the area’s historically Black universities would practically guarantee sold-out shows at local venues. And if you were a young man from rural North Carolina or Tennessee hoping to cross paths with national music business big shots, Greensboro might naturally call to you.

“Gate City Soul” is a documentary film that follows the journeys, struggles and accomplishments of some of these men: guitar player Roy Roberts; producer Walter Grady; multi-instrumentalist George Bishop and a dozen other creative and talented local residents who pursued their dreams of success — not from music industry epicenters like New York, Chicago or Memphis, but from their own home base of East Greensboro.

This story will be told primarily through the oral histories of our characters themselves — Roy Roberts, George Bishop, Slack Johnson and others. Family members, business associates and historians will also share their perspective on these events and times. We’ll see photos and film of what it was like to be part of the Greensboro’s R&B music scene 1960s and 70s. And of course, we will get to hear the music that was written, recorded and produced by dozens of musicians, songwriters, recording engineers and producers in Greensboro, North Carolina.

“I’ve got a PhD in the underworld of music…” — George Bishop, Leader of “The Mighty Majors” & Founder of Gate City Records

Trailer Video below :

http://vimeo.com/92825104

Full information on the film and (regular updates as the work progresses) at the website > http://www.gatecitysoul.com/

Windlesoul May 19 2014 08:00 AM

Really looking forward to seeing this one progress. About time there was a historical perspective on the 60s music scene (and beyond) in the Carolinas like this, Good luck with the venture guys!

has May 22 2014 06:59 PM

sounds great love roy roberts keep me informed

BrilloMay 27 2014 02:04 PM

looks like a fabulous project can't wait to see the finished film!

Anais nin CarmsJun 03 2014 11:41 AM

Me too , looks like a great project

By Steve S 60 in News Archives · May 18, 201411 yr

DORÉ: L.A. SOUL SIDES
Lewis Joseph Bedinsky, better known to Soul Music lovers as Lew or Lou Bedell, and his cousin Herb Newman set up Era Records in the mid 50’s along with backing from Max Newman. In 1958, to increase airplay on radio a second label was added and it was named Doré.
Despite the closeness of Bedell and Newman they did have differences musically and these differences eventually led to an amicable split approximately a year after the formation of Doré with Newman retaining Era and Bedell Doré.
Up to 1964 the label mainly recruited and recorded white acts, there were exceptions with some of the finest West Coast producers and arrangers, Arthur Wright, Miles Grayson and H.B. Barnum for instances recording such acts as The Creators, The Symbols, The Debonairs and others.
When the Radio Stations became swamped with the Beatles and the British Invasion Lew decided to focus on the Black Radio stations to get airplay for his label.
Although the label wasn’t strictly a Soul label this CD Release from Kent, compiled by Ady Croasdell concentrates on the Soul Sides of the label, pretty obvious given the title of the compilation.
The compilation kicks of with the vocal group The Whispers. Gordy Harmon a few months prior to this release had left The Superbs and he was joined by Nicholas Caldwell, Marcus Hutson and Wallace Scott (twin Walter Scott would join at a later date). “It Only Hurts For A Little While” is a beautiful ballad telling us that Heartache allegedly only hurts for a little while and will soon pass. Whilst not rare in comparison to some of the labels other releases it does remain highly collectable by soul music lovers the world over. Also featured on the disc by The Whispers is the original version of Dr. Love, written by group member Caldwell, not too dissimilar to the Bobby Sheen version a year later (both versions arranged by Gene Page) but has the bonus of harmonies from the rest of the group.
The Superbs, Eleanor "Punkin" Greene, Bobby Swayne, Gordy Harmon and Ronald Cook were signed to the label in 1964. They feature with two sides, a soulful ballad entitled “Baby’s Gone Away” featuring the high pitched soprano vocal fills of Greene on lead whereas “On A Day When It’s Raining” is a more up-tempo mover with male lead. The groups ability to belt out heart wrenching and soulful songs recorded fourteen 45’s for the label during their 4-year history before disbanding in 1968.
Southern Soul legend Toussaint McCall gives us two recordings, one released and one left surprisingly in the can. The latter is a delightful late 60’s dancer entitled “I’ll Laugh Till I Cry” and was left unheard until mid 2013 when discovered and given to a handful of DJ’s in the UK and quite rightly the track has caused a stir amongst soul lovers and the dance floor alike. Toussaint’s other offering is a Southern Soul style ballad that did see a release on Doré. You’d be forgiven for thinking Toussaint was still in Louisiana and not on the West Coast listening to what he has to offer from his brief spell at Doré.
Another unreleased gem is from another Bobby Swayne group (after the Entertainers IV) is The Natural Resources. “If There Were No You” is another that will find favour with the with Soul Music lovers both non and off the dance floor with a particular interest from the UK “Crossover” scene. Frances Lark, a known member of The Natural Resources gives us a mid 60’s mid tempo number entitled “Hold Back The Dawn”.

Both unreleased tracks mentioned, Toussaint McCall and The Natural Resources are to get a release on a forthcoming Kent Select 45.
Upon leaving the Superbs Bobby Swayne formed the Entertainers IV. Here we have two offerings, a late 60’s dancer “Do It Right Now” and a mid 60’s tribute to the Temptations “Temptation Walk (People Don’t Look No More)”.
The highly sought after dancer from Ray Marchand “Your Ship Of Fools” is worthy inclusion. I know very little about Ray but the 45 was (still is for many) a huge dance floor favourite in the UK since Keb Darge unleashed it on the UK Northern Soul scene and one that commands a sum in the high hundreds.
The Creators were a group of musicians attached to the label who utilized different vocalists for some releases. The first vocalist being Little Johnny Hamilton with two releases on the label, the one included here is the dance floor winner “Oh How I Love You”. Highly collectable and commanding a figure of several hundred pounds it has been sought by DJ’s and collectors alike since gaining popularity in the mid 80’s in the UK. The other release by Little Johnny Hamilton & The Creators is the ultra rarity “Keep On Moving” with just one known original copy as far as I am aware in the UK; this is not to say there are no other copies in the States or elsewhere. Hopefully this will be included on a future compilation as I think it is far better than “Oh How I Love You” but probably suffers from its obscurity as far as dance floor action is concerned.
Milton James is the second offering on this compilation that features the Creators, albeit not credited. A recent discovery in terms of the history of the UK Northern Soul scene, the record has gained in popularity and commands a four-figure fee with just a handful of copies turning up. Eventually The Creators would reform after a break and would in time become War and Milton James “My Lonely Feeling was given a reworking by the group, this time entitled simply ‘Lonely Feeling” and making an impression on the R&B charts at the time.

Another dance floor winner in the UK since the mid 80’s and again first played here by Keb Darge is a distribution deal with Crescent Records out of San Diego and a superb mid tempo dancer by Betty Turner & The Chevelles entitled "The Winds Kept Laughing".
Rita & The Tiaras give us the dancer "Gone With The Wind", another rarity and another that would set you back a four figure sum. The Tiaras had already recorded for the Seton label giving us another UK Northern Soul favourite “Loves Made A Connection”, Rita is actually Rita Graham of Tangerine fame. The record was also recorded by Betty Willis who gives us a more soulful offering than Rita and there is also, until recently an unknown take by Gloria Jones. Rita’s version however has been known by collectors and dancers alike since the mid 70’s and has been a huge dance floor favourite since then and continues to be so. Here we have the full version with the extra verse, which was omitted from the released version.
Another that has gained in popularity in recent years in the UK is Eddie Kool with “Where There’s A Will There’s A Way” with Eddie telling us he’s tired of chasing his girl but Where There’s A Will There’s A Way into her heart. The flip, hopefully another for a future compilation is the superb slower number entitled “I Look in The Mirror”, a long time favourite of mine.
Dance crazes were all the rage in the 60’s and Dore gives us Kennard Gardner giving us “Do The Skin”. Tommy & Leon give us “Your Love Belongs To Me”, like me you will probably end up wondering what else this sounds like and then end up singing Sam Cooke’s “Wonderful World”. Slim & The Twilites give us some street corner soul with “Family Man”. A sparse backing and some heavy harmonies from the group accompany Sam’s lead.
Three groups well known to UK Soul fans are The Shades Of Jade, The Fidels and The Vel-vetts. The Shades of Jade recorded the dance floor favourite “It Was Wrong on the West Coast Cenco label. The now married Eleanor Greene from the Superbs takes the lead on the Doré outing “Why Does It Feel So Wrong”. The Fidels, well known for their Keyman outing and one of my personal all time favourite records “Try A Little Harder” give us just one release on Doré, one side the up-tempo dancer “I’m Giving You Notice” and the one featured here the ballad “Take Away The Loneliness”. The group would also record for Maverick. The Vel-Vetts will go down in UK Northern Soul history with "I Got To Find Me Somebody” on 20th Century. Here we have an earlier offering, a really soulful number with the lead not realising what she’d done wrong and regretting her foolish ways on a track titled “You Really Never Know Until It’s Over”.
"¨Starbright gives us a mid 70’s release with the male lead wishing to put “Sunshine” into the life of the woman he desires.
The disc is concluded with a track by Friday’s Child called “As I Sit Here”. A re-recording of the Whispers 1965 outing, no one is totally sure who the artist is but there are a couple of theories from Ady in the extensive sleeve notes.
There is nothing else to do now except put the CD in the player turn the volume up loud, sit down with a pint (or your favourite tipple) and read and digest the highly informative and detailed booklet (A big help with this review) written by Ady Croasdell that accompanies this disc, worth the price alone especially when there are photos of Little Johnny Hamilton and Betty Turner included.
Karl “Chalky” White
May 2014
(Photos courtesy of Ace/Kent Records)

Buy from Ace records with free delivery (in the UK)
http://acerecords.co.uk/dore-la-soul-sides

01 It Only Hurts For A Little While - The Whispers
02 Baby’s Gone Away - The Superbs
03 I’ll Laugh Till I Cry - Toussaint McCall
04 If There Were No You - The Natural Resources
05 Do It Right Now - The Entertainers IV
06 Your Ship Of Fools - Ray Marchand
07 My Lonely Feeling - Milton James
08 Your Love Belongs To Me - Tommy & Leon
09 Family Man - Slim & The Twilites
10 The Winds Kept Laughing - Betty Turner & The Chevelles
11 Why Does It Feel So Right (Doing Wrong) - The Shades Of Jade
12 Take Away This Loneliness - The Fidels
13 You Really Never Know Till It's Over - The Vel-Vetts
14 Sunshine - Starbright!
15 I Would Rather Have All Of Nothing - Toussaint McCall
16 On A Day When It's Raining - The Superbs
17 Gone With The Wind Is My Love - Rita and the Tiaras
18 Do The Skin - Kenard Gardner
19 Oh How I Love You - Little Johnny Hamilton & The Creators
20 Doctor Love - The Whispers
21 Where There's A Will There's A Way - Eddie Kool
22 Temptation Walk (People Don't Look No More) - The Entertainers IV
23 Hold Back The Dawn - Frances Lark & The Superbs
24 As I Sit Here - Friday's Child

Jim Elliott
May 12 2014 07:20 PM
Chuffed to bits this is out, coz it's a cracking label, and the Steele Road Sherlocks are the boys for the job.
.....but no ' The Dip'....;)
.Jim.
SteveMay
12 2014 08:11 PM
It has The Superbs and looks superb + so informative in the sleeve notes as always...just amazing work to gather all the information dozens of years later. Looking forward to this arriving along with the next few Kent Select releases (especially the Toussaint McCall, also on this cd!)
Thanks very much. Steve
ThinkSmart
May 13 2014 11:00 AM
There is a CD of The Superbs due from Kent later in the month.
tfk
May 13 2014 04:52 PM
Wow enjoyed that and a great write up and read Chalky
Best A
chalky
May 13 2014 05:59 PM
I'm really looking forward to the Superbs compilation. Very under-rated group and Eleanor Greene has a fantastic voice.
Mal C
May 14 2014 10:48 AM
Just ordered mine, great comp, although I don't want to sell my Horace's LP with all that Dore stuff, this really does take that release to a new level doesn't it, I know the sound quality will be great on it..
Threw in the new selects while I was at it! Happy days ... Mal
Soulfinger
May 14 2014 09:28 PM
What a cracking compilation. I have had a very happy day with this on repeat. The usual, fabulous Kent sleeve-notes! Hats off to Ady once more.
Flynny
May 15 2014 05:40 PM
The sound quality is simply stunning...the clarity of the Whispers', "It Only Hurts For A Little While" is incredible. Props to the Kent crew (as per usual).
chalky
May 17 2014 09:48 AM
Have to agree Dave the quality is fantastic throughout.
Steve thomas
May 18 2014 11:13 PM
great write up cheers chalkey , just ordered my copy , nice to see Family Man - Slim & The Twilites. included on the cd

ady croasdell
May 23 2014 12:15 PM
Thanks Chalky and to everyone for their comments. It is in fact the first of at least two volumes and with a label that big and diverse there are other interesting oddities turning up on occasion.
The Superbs (out on May 27th) has been a similar label of love and I've gone from being an admirer of the group to becoming a devout fanatic; marvellous music!

By Chalky in Articles · May 12, 201411 yr

Soul 4 Real is proud to present "PRINCE" PHILLIP MITCHELL's brand new 7', his new recording after 23 years.

This true legend of Soul music has recorded 2 special songs for this limited release.

"Just The Beginning" is a killer version recorded for the first time with real strings, percussion and plenty of horns (featuring Fame gang members Charles Rose and Harvey Thompson) while the flipside it's his own interpretation of "Something New To Do", which he originally wrote in the 70's.

RECORD WILL BE AVAILABLE FIRST WEEK OF JUNE.

To pre-order a copy and more info please contact:
soul4realrecordlabel@gmail.com

Liner notes by Paul Thrower:

Success can be measured in so many ways, but over the years this man has created some of the most compelling, inspiring and distinctive music ever committed to wax.

‘Prince’ Phillip Mitchell is a genius, a man able to craft a song from emotions dragged from the deepest depths and finely hone them to perfection. His list of writing credits graces the good and the great of our music, while his own recordings and poignant lyrics are steeped in the very essence of Soul. Impassioned ballads or funky grooves, Muscle Shoals, Memphis or L.A. . . . it made no difference as the ‘Prince’ simply took the word majestic to another level.

We are very proud to present to you the comeback recordings of a true legend of Soul music and really do hope that this is ‘Just the beginning’ . . . but we can assure you that it’s most definitely ‘Soul4Real’!

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LouiseMay 07 2014 08:01 PM

Didn't "In The Beginning" gain a release on a Grapevine cd of the same name a few years back ?

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alexsubinasMay 07 2014 09:12 PM

Yes, but it was a demo with no horns, strings, etc...this version is a new one recorded a few months ago in Muscle Shoals, Louisville and Bilbao (Spain) where he performed live last october.
"Something new to do" by PPM has never appeared before in any format.

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SBOLCAMay 08 2014 03:02 PM

Amazing tracks!!
Great job Bilbainers.
Cheers,
Ismael

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Mal CMay 08 2014 09:30 PM

Fabulous track, I want it....

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souldennisMay 09 2014 05:37 AM

Hi Alex, both songs are excellent.
Best Wishes

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polyveltsMay 09 2014 08:44 PM

Sweet !

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Ernie AndrewsMay 15 2014 12:03 PM

Remember PPM at Fleetwood - I interviewed him in the hotel and he said he preferred ballads. His solo version of Sntd on the Keyboard was just amazing! Nice one guys!

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alexsubinasMay 15 2014 06:25 PM

This is him last october in Bilbao performing "There's another on my life", it was a very special moment. Shame the video is too short!

http://m.youtube.com...h?v=U3nh8AOXjeM

mikeMay 16 2014 11:43 AM

above embedded

alexsubinasMay 23 2014 09:33 PM

ALREADY AVAILABLE, DO NOT HAVE TO WAIT MORE, PLEASE CHECK SOUL SOURCE SALES SECTION

http://www.soul-sour...mitchell-new-7/

By Alexsubinas in News Archives · May 7, 201411 yr

Deano Sounds and DJ Andy Smith have teamed up together to put out a great compilation of 50s and 60s sounds including R&B Rockers, Rockabilly, Northern Soul and Sleazy Shakers, much like you would find at Andy's Jam Up Twist club night in the UK.

DJ Andy Smith is a well-known British DJ who spent many years DJing alongside Keb Darge at Madame JoJo's and also sourced samples for Portishead and the Prodigy. Deano Sounds is the head honcho of Cultures of Soul Records as well as a DJ and lover of rare soul and R&B.

Together here they have selected classic and exclusive tracks from their collections including the rare northern soul track 'Ever Again" by Gene Woodbury, classic Rockabilly from Eddie Cash and Sonny West, a handful rare of R&B tracks - some of which were reissued here for the first time including Ernie Washington and Willie Jones, and many other great tracks.

The CD version is out now and we still have a few copies left of the 45 box set version which comes in a heavy collectible case with 7 x 45s, released on Record Store Day! You can order both at our store here!

http://www.culturesofsoul.bigcartel.com/

Here's the tracklisting:

Andy Smith’s Selections

1. Les Brown Jr — Swingin & Surfin
2. Eddie Cash — Doing All Right
3. Sonny West — Rock Ola Ruby
4. Gene Woodbury — Ever Again
5. Reggie Perkins — High School Caesar
6. Billy Nelson — Pack, Shack, and Stack
7. Nappy Brown — Open Up That Door
8. Ray Sharpe — Monkey’s Uncle

Deano Sounds’ Selections:

9. Big Mama Thornton — Wade In the Water
10. Chuck Flamingo — What’s My Chances
11. Bobby King — Thanks Mr Postman
12. Ernie Washington — Lonesome Shack
13. Willie Jones — Where’s My Money
14. Johnny Williams — Honey Child

Tony SmithMay 13 2014 10:30 PM

2 maybe 3 northern tracks on this (which are also comped elsewhere)! Is there really a market for this kind of mix?

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codfromderbyMay 19 2014 09:43 PM

love this kind of mix /myself, would love northern/funk/reggae/punk/rockabilly/ska/jumping jive/rnb/mod/latin/boogaloo one, oh and a bit of 60,s garage,

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ScottieboyukJun 03 2014 10:08 PM

I got the box set of singles as a present, i like it.")

By Guest deanosounds in News Archives · May 6, 201411 yr

The Complete Fame Singles. Vol 1 - 1964-1967

Three words synonymous with Southern Soul are Muscle Shoals and Fame. Florence Alabama Music Enterprises or simply FAME to all its fans, was founded by Rick Hall, Billy Sherrill and Tom Stafford in Florence, Alabama before moving to where it still stands in the small backwater town of Muscle Shoals when Hall split from the others. It went on to record many hits by many R&B, Rock and Pop superstars for many labels as well as it’s own.
For the last few years Ace/Kent Records have been delving deep into the archives of FAME to bring some fantastic compilations covering Southern Soul great such as George Jackson, Clarence Carter, Jimmy Hughes and there, many unreleased tracks have also been unearthed and included on the various compilations.
Now we have the first installment of The Complete Fame Singles with volume one covering the years 1964-7, both A & B sides are featured, that’s 26 releases, 52 tracks, over two CD’s.
Jimmy Hughes kicks of the compilation with the Southern Soul great “Steal Away” and is by far the most prolific during the years covered by this release with no less than eleven 45’s featured. Other favourites of Hughes, especially for UK collectors would be Neighbor, Neighbor and I’m A Man Of Action. Other stand out Hughes tracks for me are “Goodbye Mr Lover Goodbye”, “You Can’t Believe Everything” & “Time Will Bring You Back”.
Other tracks that appeal to UK collectors and in particular the club scene are James Barnett “Keep On Talking”, Art Freeman’s “Slippin' Around With You” and June Conquest’s “Almost Persuaded” with all three becoming classics on the UK Northern Soul scene over the years.
Southern Soul lovers though are treated to some gems. Clarence Carter with “I Stayed Away Too Long” & “Don’t Make My Baby Cry” my picks of the six sides on offer. Arthur Conley has two 45’s featured with “I’m Gonna Forget About You” being the pick for me.
Whilst James Barnett’s “Keep On Talking” is probably the most sought after release from this compilation due to it’s success on the underground UK Northern Soul scene the flip “Take A Good Look” is an often overlooked slice of Southern Soul. Dan Penn as well as his contribution to Fame through his songwriting chips in with two 345’s of his own with “Let Them Talk” being my favourite off the four sides on offer.
Spooner Oldham, Dan Penn’s song writing partner and a huge part of the Fame Story has one release featured here and is in all fairness probably doesn’t appeal to Southern Soul lovers along with the likes of The Villagers (one release) and Terry Woodford (two releases), but then again
that is to be expected with any label let alone one that is still finding its way as a label in its own right.
Overall the compilation is a must for lovers of Southern Soul, The Fame Label and Studio has played (and continues to play) a significant part in the history of Southern Soul music and is getting the recognition it deserves via the releases from Kent and the recent Film Documentary “Muscle Shoals” from director Greg 'Freddy' Camalier.
As usual you get the usual superb information packed sleeve notes from Dean Rudland and Tony Rounce, worth the price alone.

Disc: 1

1. Steal Away- Jimmy Hughes
2. Lollypops, Lace And Lipstick - Jimmy Hughes
3. Close To Me - Dan Penn
4. Let Them Talk - Dan Penn
5. Try Me - Jimmy Hughes
6. Lovely Ladies - Jimmy Hughes
7. I'm Getting Better - Jimmy Hughes
8. I Want Justice - Jimmy Hughes
9. Hey, Do You Wanna Marry - Spooner And The Spoons
10. Wish You Didn't Have To Go - Spooner And The Spoons
11. Almost Persuaded - June Conquest
12. Party Talk - June Conquest
13. Goodbye My Lover Goodbye - Jimmy Hughes
14. It Was Nice - Jimmy Hughes
15. Take Me (Just As I Am) - Dan Penn
16. Diamonds - Dan Penn
17. You Really Know How To Hurt A Guy - Jimmy Hughes
18. The Loving Physician - Jimmy Hughes
19. Midnight Affair - Jimmy Hughes
20. When It Comes To Dancing - Jimmy Hughes
21. Keep On Talking - James Barnett
22. Take A Good Look - James Barnett
23. Gonna Make You Say Yeah - Terry Woodford
24. Hit The Ground - Terry Woodford
25. Neighbor, Neighbor - Jimmy Hughes
26. It's A Good Thing - Jimmy Hughes

Disc: 2

1. His Town - Terry Woodford
2. She Wants What She Can't Have - Terry Woodford
3. Laugh It Off - The Villagers
4. You're Gonna Lose That Girl - The Villagers
5. I Worship The Ground You Walk On - Jimmy Hughes
6. A Shot Of Rhythm And Blues - Jimmy Hughes
7. In The Same Old Way - Arthur Conley
8. I Can't Stop (No, No No)- Arthur Conley
9. I Can't Get You Out Of My Mind - Art Freeman
10. Slippin Around With You - Art Freeman
11. I'm Gonna Forget About You - Arthur Conley
12. Take Me (Just As I Am) - Arthur Conley
13. I Stayed Away Too Long - Clarence Carter
14. Tell Daddy - Clarence Carter
15. Why Not Tonight - Jimmy Hughes
16. I'm A Man Of Action - Jimmy Hughes
17. Everybody's Got To Cry Sometime - Art Freeman
18. A Piece Of My Heart - Art Freeman
19. Thread The Needle - Clarence Carter
20. Don't Make My Baby Cry - Clarence Carter
21. Don't Lose Your Good Thing - Jimmy Hughes
22. You Can't Believe Everything- Jimmy Hughes
23. Hi Heel Sneakers - Jimmy Hughes
24. Time Will Bring You Back - Jimmy Hughes
25. She Ain't Gonna Do Right - Clarence Carter
26. The Road Of Love - Clarence Carter

https://www.acerecords.co.uk/the-complete-fame-singles-vol-1-1964-1967

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By Chalky in Articles · May 4, 201411 yr

Steve Janas just passed on word of a interview that he recently did with Bunny Sigler
Filmed whilst driving through the Philadelphia neighbourhood in which he grew up in.
Bunny talks about his days including 45 background info, Gamble & Huff, Philadelphia International Records and more, along with video clips, images etc featured.
Aptly titled "Bunny Sigler - Hanging With a Legend" the 18 mins or so video can be viewed below.

Steve Janas
Philadelphia, PA
becker154 Apr 26 2014 04:53 PM
Really enjoyed watching the interview thanks for sharing saw him once early 80's at the Wirrina Peterborough think it was Chris Burtons Allnighter Club of Great Britain some great nighters
Mark S Apr 28 2014 02:20 PM
Enjoyed that a cracking insight into the guy nice one cheers .
Kevin Bruce May 02 2014 04:44 PM
Great post thanks for sharing
True legend on the Northern Soul Front in the uk
Keep the faith
Kev
macca May 04 2014 11:15 PM
What a great voice still...
tfk
tfk May 05 2014 10:17 AM
That's great , essential viewing and what a talent !!!!
Gogz May 06 2014 12:34 PM
great guy....a legend..
fishcake May 09 2014 08:56 AM
A great insight into one of the many colourful characters on the Soul Scene.

By Mike in Articles · April 26, 201411 yr

Site note - the second in our hoped to be regular feature - A lets have a look at members clubs...
Rugby Soul Club
Around fifteen years ago a seed was planted that eventually grew into Rugby Soul Club. We say fifteen years ago because although Rugby Soul Club is now in it’s twelfth year, there was only one venue we would consider, and they were booked solid three years in advance.
The Benn Hall is Rugby’s equivalent of a Civic Hall, originally run by a private company but lately has gone back into council hands. It’s ideal for the sort of night we wanted to run. It has a capacity of 360, a large foyer for people to chill out and chat, a nice, modern bar area for the record dealers and two rooms for music, both with their own dancefloors.
Although we always wanted to run allnighters, the Benn Hall initially would only let us run a Soul night until 2.00am, so on the 15th February, 2003, Rugby Soul Club opened it’s doors for the first time.

The residents were Adam, Karl Boddington & Matt Smart, with guests Kenny Burrell, Arthur Fenn, Carl Fortnum, Ginger Taylor, Dave Rimmer. The second room was used as a ‘Modern Soul’ room.
Around 250 people turned up for the first one, and the night was considered a success by those who attended, the music played was truly across the board.
The first record to be played at Rugby was - TSU Toronadoes - What good am I - Atlantic. Sian had suggested - Darrell Banks - Open the door to your heart - Revilot, so the others involved (Dean & Matt) promptly picked the other tune...lol.
Dave Rimmer finished the night off with the three that have become the traditional ‘enders’ at Rugby.
The Fantastic four - Can’t Stop Looking For My Baby - Ric-Tic
Johnnie Mae Matthews - I Have No Choice - Big Hit
Ray Pollard - The Drifter - United Artists
As ‘The Drifter’ was playing the management at the Benn Hall turned the lights on and people just kept on dancing. That has also become a tradition. Dave Rimmer still plays the same three records at the end of the allnighters and it is still wonderful to see a full dancefloor with the lights on. That will always be one of our abiding memories when we are all old and senile, it’s a wonderful end to the night.
Not wishing to run too many nights a year we booked five dates for 2003 (and to make sure we secured the venue, we also booked five dates for the following three years as well.) They were February, April, June, September and November. We’ve continued with these same five months right up to the current day and have just rolled the bookings over so have dates booked right to the end of 2017.
For our first Anniversary we held an alldayer (mostly to get the staff used to running a longer event). The following two years flew by and the club was beginning to gain a reputation for booking quality DJs and playing a true mixture of styles.
The first major change came on the third Anniversary when the ‘Modern’ room was changed to the ‘Freestyle Room’. In all honesty there wasn’t the support for a room that was dedicated just to Modern Soul, so the room was not being used to its best advantage. In addition, we had a long list of DJs who wanted spots, and we never seemed to be able to fit them all in.
So, the ‘Freestyle Room’ allows up and coming DJs and established DJs, the opportunity to play something different to what is being played in the main room. As the name suggests, we have had all sorts of spots played in there, from R & B, underplayed Sixties, Modern, Latin, and the late Pete Robinson from Worcester played a Jazz Funk spot. The dancers arrived with whistles and tambourines !
The room is still popular and there is still a long waiting list to DJ in there, so we know we have got the format right. Anyone who wants a spot in there only has to ask & we will put their name on the list.
Having proved to the Benn Hall management that we were capable of organising and running successful nights & following the change in licencing laws they agreed to our first allnighter.
This was our 4th anniversary on February 10th, 2007.
The DJ line up was: Matt Smart and Adam as residents, and guests Roger Banks, Guy Hennigan, Liam Quinn, Phil Shields, James Trouble, Woody, and Dave Rimmer in the Main Room.
Dr Pickles, Lionel, Loren, Liam & Phil, Mark & Les in the Freestyle Room.
We had always wanted to progress onto all-nighters & now we finally got our chance. We had a fantastic turnout. Loads of people arrived, danced, laughed, chatted, and had a great time. We were so pleased.

Over the last eleven years the Main Room has developed a reputation for playing the complete range of music that comes under the ‘Northern Soul’ banner these days and the DJs we have booked over the years have been picked to enhance this reputation.
We’ve also used DJs from all over the world as guests and the list now stands at: English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, French, German, Australian, Dutch (Although they were ex-pats living in Australia and Holland), American, Swedish, and following our last allnighter, Mexican. (Dave Rimmer helped us put that list together and the one he forgot was the American DJ. A bit ironic really, as the American DJ we had was Jessica, his fiancé!)
By the ninth Anniversary (2012), Adam had decided to step down & then in 2013 Matt Smart did the same, so we finally offered Dave Rimmer a residency (A long standing joke really because he had been a ‘guest DJ’ at every night from day one). Phil Shields and Kenny Aitchison were also offered residencies, so these three are now our regular team.
Phil plays an eclectic mix of rarities and underplayed sounds that deserve more exposure. Originally from Belfast, he actually moved to Rugby a couple of years ago because he was fed up of having to fly over for every niter.
Ken tends to play whatever he wants, and it always works as well, his spots have become legendary in their own right. Funnily enough he also moved to Rugby earlier this year from London.
We’ve now just passed our eleventh Anniversary. Rugby has gained a reputation for not only playing quality music but also as ‘the friendly’ allnighter. There is certainly something in this as the atmosphere always does seem more like a big party for friends and that’s how we view everyone that comes through the door.

The final thing that has become a tradition at Rugby is the mistake on the flyers! Despite having run over fifty events, Sian still manages to make a mistake on the flyers almost every time, sometimes trivial, sometimes quite major. Although the worst was when she put the wrong date on the flyers and had had 5,000 printed. Being somewhat inventive, she printed 5,000 stickers with the correct date and stuck them all on. She thought she’d done a great job until Dave Rimmer came up with a flyer with no sticker on. She panicked and said she would have to collect all the ones she’d already put out on tables at the Benn Hall. She set off in a rush and only stopped when Dave called her back and showed the sticker he’d peeled off the flyer! He really is a swine sometimes!
Our dates for the rest of the year are:
21st June, 2014
The DJ line up is: Residents: Phil Shields, Kenny Aitchison, Dave Rimmer, Guests: Pat Bleasdale, Sean Chapman, Chic, Col & Ady, Rob Gray, Greavsey & Trill, Ethan Howard, John Manship, Ian P, Tom Page, and Andy Powell.
13th September, 2014 and 8th November, 2014
The venue address is: The Benn Hall, Newbold Road, Rugby, CV21 2LQ
Admission is: £10 before 9pm & £12 after 9pm.
Get in early & get 10 hours of great soul for £10.
And we start at 8pm and run through until the lights come on at 6am.
Come along and give us a try if you haven’t been before, and if you have, we will welcome you back as an old friend each time.

We’ve asked our three residents to list five of their favourite tracks to give you a flavour of what to expect:
Phil Shields
Freddie Williams - Live while you can - Holywood
Explosive Dynamics - Whole Lotta Loving - Lemco
Timmie Williams - Competition - Mala
Blue Jays - Point of view - Jay
Lovers - Without a doubt — Frantic

Ken Aitchison
The Sherwoods - Ice Cream - Kapp
Frankie (Love Man) Crocker - Ton Of Dynamite - Turbo
Today’s People - SOS — Gamma
The Volcanos - A Lady’s Man - Arctic
Roscoe and Friends - Broadway Sissy - TEC

Dave Rimmer
The Magnetics - I Have A Girl - Ra-Sel
Slim Willis - No Feeling For You - C.J.
Bobby Adams & Betty Lou - Dr Truelove - Tarx
The Martels - Where Can My Baby Be - A La Carte
The Caressors - I Can’t Stay Away - Ru-Jac

Dean & Sian

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Winsford Soul
Winsford Soul Apr 25 2014 10:41 AM
Sian. What a fabulous review of your great venue. Long may it continue. Hope to catch up soon .
Steve

Dave Rimmer
Dave Rimmer Apr 25 2014 10:44 AM
You can catch Phil, Ken, and me doing a Rugby soul Club Showcase this Saturday afternoon at Skegness weekender

spacehopper
spacehopper Apr 25 2014 01:15 PM
only been going for the last couple of years but love it...great venue,tunes and people..well done all
dean

DB131
DB131 Apr 25 2014 07:31 PM
Great review of a place that's an absolute pleasure to visit.Our very first jaunt down the M1 we knew we'd be back time and time again.Sian it's credit to you and Dean long may it last. See you in June.

Julie Moore
Julie Moore Apr 25 2014 07:54 PM
Brilliant read Sian :-) A venue so dear to my heart,great people and great music.............. met some of my dearest friends there........... will be there in June.
Regards
Julie x

tosspot
tosspot Apr 25 2014 08:13 PM
I just can't wait to get back to those wheels of steel again, see you all soon

dave2
dave2 Apr 26 2014 05:28 PM
Great venue. Rugby -one my fave Allnghters, and you'd be pushed to find better anywhere. The freedom the DJs have in the "Freestyle Room" is ace. I know you put loads of effort into making this event a success Sian, and it shows. Well done! - and thanks to Messrs. Phil Shields, Kenny Aitchison, and Dave Rimmer and everyone who works behind the scenes.
ATB
Dave

Lucky one
Lucky one Apr 28 2014 09:07 AM
I have only attended your excellent allnighter once in 2012,I was very impressed with it. Due mainly to my shift pattern that never falls right for your events.This is fortunately not the case in September when I shall be making my second visit.
Illya
Illya Apr 28 2014 09:22 AM

Well you think of Rugby and the good things to have come out of Rugby, Sian they do let her out on occasions, thankfully she does go back. The first time I met Sian was we met at a party in York and we were talking at the top of some stairs and she lost her footing and grab the nearest thing to her to regain her balance, that was me and she launched me down the stairway to heaven and we have been mates since. The game of Rugby, some people say "A thugs game played by Gentlemen" meet Sian you will know what I mean, is that a good thing to come out of Rugby? Cement used in many foundations and gluing buildings together and you could say that about the friendships forged by this Rugby Soul Club. Then their's Mr Kipling cake, don't you just love um, an exceedingly good alnighter me thinks

little-stevie
little-stevie Apr 29 2014 07:30 PM
Quality people, great venue and mix of music in 2 rooms... Promoters with that thing we call soul...x

loren
loren May 11 2014 06:04 PM
February, 2004
Of my Brittany, I decide to spend a few days in England to visit Nottingham, Stoke-on-Trent, buy records, drink John Smith's pints, and to make a night soul or an allniter.
My choice concerns to Rugby.
I shall never regret this choice because I received a fantastic and very warm welcome on behalf of Dean and Sian as well as of all the people there whom I was able to be next this evening there.
By pushing the doors of Benn Hall this first evening, I felt what I had felt previously: excitement and pleasure to listen to fabulous records, to dance and to share, in spite of my rather basic English!
10 years later, me always feels this excitement and this happiness of sharing it 10 hours of non-stop soul.
During those ten years, i've met some great people that are friends now
Rugby Soul Club is forever in my heart
Loren

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By Rugby Soul Club in Articles · April 25, 201411 yr

Yet more sad news...

The sad news that Deon Jackson has passed on has been reported in the forums by Ady C
It's reported that he passed on in his sleep on April 19th 2014 at the age of 68

video/audio of just one track from his great output...

http://youtu.be/-Ja2l0ty5uc

AMG clip entry below...
Soul singer and songwriter Deon Jackson was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on January 26, 1946. He studied clarinet and drums as a child, and while in high school he formed his own vocal group, concurrently performing in area talent shows as a solo act, and composing his own original material. While performing one of those songs at a high school concert, Jackson was discovered by producer Ollie McLaughlin, who'd previously launched the career of soul diva Barbara Lewis; McLaughlin soon produced Jackson's debut single, 1962's self-penned "You Said You Love Me." The record was a Detroit-area hit, as was its follow-up, "Come Back Home,...
http://www.allmusic.com/artist/deon-jackson-mn0000259524

more news
http://destee.com/index.php?threads/r-i-p-deon-jackson.80219/

discography
http://www.soulfulkindamusic.net/djackson.htm

please use this thread (link below) for all comments
(mess around is due to the way articles and forum operate on here)
thanks

By Mike in News Archives · April 22, 201411 yr

I first went to a rare soul all nighter in early 1969. It was in a solitary disused railway station about half a mile from the hamlet of Kelmarsh in north Northamptonshire, 5 miles from my home town of Market Harborough. I knew the big soul acts of the day whose records had made it to the UK - Otis, Wilson Picket, Carla Thomas, Temps, 4 Tops, Supremes, Fontella Bass, Brenton Wood Etta James - but the records I was hearing at the nighter were by the Esquires, Tony Clarke, Homer Banks and the American Poets who I had never heard of. The small function room soon filled up with 100 skinheads most of whom were dancing in groups or solo, so being on my own I felt comfortable to get up and move to the music. The crowd seemed intense but friendly despite my hair being longer than all the other blokes combined.
I told my mod/skin mates in Harboro about it and soon there was a crew of us going over, getting the pills down our necks while dancing to this alternate type of soul which we referred to as Old Soul. Who knew Tamla singer Kim Weston had recorded an uptempo soul mastepiece in ´Helpless´ or the Velvelettes had cut one called ´These Things Will Keep Me Loving You´? We made friends and recognised some of the other attendees as characters from Kettering, Corby and Wellingborough whom we´d normally avoid but here in this secret meeting place it was all cool and we had a shared love of the music and the speed.
It turned out there were outcrops of similarly minded youths around the country in Leeds, Wakefield, Manchester and Derby. Even handier for an impoverished student like me a bloke called Dave Godin wrote about it in the Blues & Soul magazine; complete with playlists and tips and recommendations of places to go to hear these secretive sounds. Eventually Dave would dub the scene Northern Soul in his Blues & Soul column and the name would stick.
The clubs were keenly watched by the dedicated drugs squads of the local police. Northants was supposedly one of the most serious in the country and they were getting pissed off at the number of chemists that were getting broken into around the county.
The raids they conducted eventually closed Kelmarsh and I mentioned it to Harboro´s local dance promoters who ran the Frollickin´ Kneecap nightclub. They started to run all nighters at our town centre venue, renaming it the Lantern for those dances and making it a dedicated members club to get around the restrictive licensing laws. The scene was so small yet dedicated that there would usually be only one or two nighters on in the country at any time and when the Twisted Wheel in Manchester was finally raided early one Saturday night, the blocked up youths made the 100 mile drive down to Harboro to dance their blues away; in all senses of the word. The Wheel had been the brand leader and the epitome of cool, style and sounds and its demise was a major blow to young go-getters across the country. Like the Lantern a handful of other nighters would spring up and be closed down as the drug taking soared and the squads clamped down.
The next venue to become the undisputed Mecca for the nighter goers was the Torch in Tunstall, Stoke On Trent. It was bigger than the traditional 100-300 clubs that had previously been host to the scene but the 6-800 capacity old music-hall, complete with balconies and theatre boxes, was ideal for the rapidly expanding clientele. Also it was dark as hell, dripping with atmosphere and sweat and the DJs were moving away from the classic mid to up tempo Chicago and Tamla beat to seriously stomping sounds that could keep pace with the drinamyl-induced pumping hearts of the mainly teenage audience. DJs, collectors and record sellers were finding more and more ways of getting their hands on the vast number of mid 60s soul releases that had not reached our shores before. Johnny Sayles, The Younghearts, Mamie Galore, The Fuller Brothers and the Cooperettes seemed to be even more glamorous soul names, none of which had ever got close to an English release.
The Torch lasted for little over a year but had accelerated the scene´s growth and demand so that when the next big all nighter started in 1973 it was more than big, it was massive.
Wigan Casino was a similar ancient music hall / dance emporium but about four times the size and more of a complex than a venue; you could house a small town in its many rooms. Early attendances were adequate but the place was far from full and in fact seemed a bit too big for purpose when I went to one of the early nighters. A few months later on my next visit it was rammed to the rafters, using the Torch´s blueprint of non-stop stompers its reputation had spread across the country and youths across the whole breadth of Britain, disaffected with both the teeny bopper and pompous undeground of the UK’s pop scene had become die-hard soul fans overnight. It was admittedly a certain style of soul starting at 85 mph and going up to 140 in extreme cases, sometimes the soul quotient was forgotten about. What the hell, there were thousands of stunning sounds out there in good ole black America just waiting for jaw-grinding scruffy UK youths to hop on an aeroplane and rescue them for their own personal kudos and wealth and for the edification of 2,000 kids moving as one, hand-clapping in just the right places. The scene was so big it could accommodate other big all nighters at places like Cleethorpes and Yate near Bristol as well as the big and influential evening events at the Blackpool Mecca and elsewhere. The Northern Soul weekend experience was so intense it would incorporate big Sunday all dayers so that reprobates need never see their parents between Friday morning and Monday tea.
It continued as a big noise throughout most of the 70s but the alternate punk, jazz funk and disco scenes creamed off many attendees and offered alternatives for potential new recruits: the scene was becoming jaded. In London in 1979 the mod revival was underway and a small club called the 6TS Rhythm ‘n’ Blues Society was showing those style converts what the original mod soul music was about.
After 18 months of moving around the capital, the 6TS ended up at the 100 Club slap bang in the middle of Oxford Street where it still runs in that distinguished basement club today. In a way it was back to the roots as a venue as well as musically and the classic dingy, smoke-filled, basement club was ideal for the nutters and fanatics who have slunk down those famous stairs over the last four decades. Musically though it started out as classic club soul with a dash of R&B, it reverted to the more standard Northern Soul formula once the all nighters were established around 1981. There was even a period when the rare 70s soul scene made an equal contribution to the musical playlist but that was reduced drastically when the club took up the gauntlet handed down by the 60s Mafia DJs of Stafford’s Top Of The World All nighters around the mid1980s.
DJs Keb Darge and Guy Hennigan in particular were fed up with the staleness of constantly played oldies and reckoned there were still a lot of records, hardly known by the public let alone collectors, that could turn the scene on its head. Keb had a devoted band of followers who he would give cassettes of his new finds to so they would know his playlist when it was debuted at Stafford. They would rush to the floor to dance to records that otherwise would only have had interested looks. Guy was similar and mixed up the tempos a bit more than stompy Keb. He was the prime mover in big beat ballad scheduling and records like Tommy Navarro’s ‘I Cried My Life Away’ and Romance Watson ‘Where Does That Leave Me’ became massive. Keb also DJed at the 100 Club and Leicester nighters and soon the word was spreading. I was converted by the Latin sound of Bobby Valentine and spun a few down the 100 Club as well as big beat ballads like Johnny Maestro, Kurt Harris and the Trends ‘Not Too Old To Cry’. However what really put the 100 Club on the map, and helped the newies revolution, was finding some magnificent previously unreleased 60s soul tracks from the record company vaults. Melba Moore ‘Magic Touch’, Maxine Brown ‘Torture’, Chuck Jackson ‘What’s With This Loneliness’ started it and the Pied Piper RCA finds of Kenny Carter ‘What’s That On Your finger’, Willie Kendrick ‘She’ll Be Leaving You’, Lorraine Chandler ‘You Only Live Twice’ and Sharon Scott ‘(Putting My Heart Under) Lock & Key’ took it to a new level.
With the newies scene now established the super-rare scene started driven by one of Keb and Guy’s gurus the Stoke DJ Butch who had the best rare soul collection in the world and possessed records and later acetates so rare nobody could come close to him for 20 years (ongoing). It’s the territory of “how many of these are known in the world?”; the answer is usually less than five.
Stafford closed but the 100 Club kept on and new venues like Lifeline, Rugby, Burnley, Prestwich, The Dome, and others had their deserved moments in the spotlight. The 90s saw many returnees to the scene but a lot of those were happy to dance to the tunes of their youth and the rare scene has struggled in recent years. However the 2010s has seen an influx of new young faces and they are as keen on the new as the old, so there are signs of a revival in all areas and attendances are on the up again. A great new film on Northern Soul has been made by a Bury lass who has been a 100 Club regular for twenty years and the impact of that is eagerly anticipated.
site note
this article submitted by Ady C has also just appeared in the latest issue of Nutsmag and also ties in with The Crossfire oldies allnighter in London on this Easter Bank Holiday Sunday
further info via http://www.newuntouchables.com
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Comments below are from the original comments posted at the original time of publication
Peter99 Apr 18 2014 06:54 PM
Nice read Ady.
Thanks for putting it together and sharing.
Peter
AGENTSMITH Apr 18 2014 09:45 PM
compact yet concise in its many elements...does adey croasdell do it better than carlsberg.....probably!
binsy Apr 18 2014 11:31 PM
Great story, really well balanced.nice one
Jim Elliott Apr 19 2014 12:28 AM
Succinctly put Mr C.
I'm biased being a home grown Northants boy, obviously.
Jim, Earl of Irthlingborough.
dthedrug Apr 19 2014 10:57 AM
Well what can I say ADY them early years were something, I remember Chris G taking me to some of these places Earls Barton Bletsoe Kelmarsh, Black Horse Leighton Buzzard however I can recall those great nights at Wigan with Pete Wid & M ick Smith there is so much you should of written,
I personally believe that the 100 Club original's kept the scene alive and your work with ACE RECORDS bought a few people back to the scene,
I have always looked upon you & Mick as mentors, I think you should fill in the many gaps in your story.
RESPECT KTF DAVE K
Russ Vickers Apr 20 2014 01:11 PM
Makes me proud to be part of a proper Rare Soul Scene....great article Ady, thank you...
Russ
arnie j Apr 20 2014 02:27 PM
good stuff,i enjoyed reading that,cheers ady
jason
whereismy record Apr 20 2014 02:39 PM
Really good read Ady enjoyed reading it now just to wait for the book...
little-stevie Apr 20 2014 04:25 PM
My regards to Ady, You still strive to " keep it real " and command the respect of so many... A respect that some others will never get come close to... No matter how much they blow their own trumpet....
You gave many of us some of the best times of our life and still life in the old dog yet...
You made a lasting impresson on me with your events and taste in music......
Your fashion sense at times did not have the same effect but who in this world is perfect..
Hope to catch up sometime and its your round, i don't tend to send love letters and big up many blokes...
Cheers...

Byrney Apr 20 2014 05:39 PM
Now that's history, cracking Ady.

Jim Cafferky Apr 21 2014 07:24 PM
Great article from a great guy
So many tracks I have come to know via Ady and Kent - rare or just plain top quality
Many thanks for all the contributions you have made and the great tracks I have managed to hear via Kent

richo991 Apr 22 2014 07:31 PM
Thank's Adie ,I enjoyed reading Your artical. which gives a fair account of the soul scene,With regards to the music, my only gripe is that a lot of the music that was played ,is rarely heard due to either its rarity, or where you were at the time.I have come across some guy's with fab collections,which you can come across now & again but due to the amount of clubs now running its rare unless you happen to be at a weekender when there on I find that some of the afternoon sessions are the best
whats your oppinion on how the scene is musical.
thanks Richo

itsthebeat Apr 28 2014 07:59 AM
An excellent read!!

manusf3a Apr 29 2014 05:36 PM
AS above excellent read,one of the very best on here thats for sure.

ZootSuit May 09 2014 01:35 PM
'69 Kellmarsh, my first nighter, great read, brought back ALL the memories....more like a floodgate !!!!

alfranco Jun 06 2014 08:43 AM
Brilliant read even though I only went my 1st all nighter at Wigan 77 I was hooked 4 years before with my older sister going to VaVa's in Bolton and other Soul nights still am

By Ady Croasdell in Articles · April 18, 201411 yr

The Daptone Super Soul Revue - Europe 2014
London - Vienna - Werchter - Vienne - Kent - Perugia - Rotterdam
featuring
Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
Charles Bradley and his Extraordinaires
Antibalas
The Sugarman 3
with special guests Saun and Starr
and Master of Ceremonies Binky Griptite

News of a series of show stopping soul shows - Daptone have put together and announced details of a 2014 Soul revue tour that brings to mind the term - a can't miss...
So far the venues show as per the list below...
JUNE 27 - London, UK @ Shepherd’s Bush Empire
JULY 1 - Vienna, Austria Jazz @ Fest Wein Tickets
JULY 3 - Werchter, Belgium @ Rock Werchter SOLD OUT
JULY 5 - Vienne, France @ Jazz Ã Vienne Tickets
JULY 6 - Kent, UK @ Hop Farm Festival Tickets
JULY 11 - Perugia, Italy @ Umbria Jazz Festival Tickets
JULY 13 - Rotterdam, Holland @ North Sea Jazz Festival Tickets
And the news also states that more dates are to be announced soon!

Press/Ticket Blurb:
Now, for the first time, this stellar group of artists has gathered en masse and mounted busses to bring this dynamic show on the road.
This is not your average label showcase.
Soul powerhouses Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings and Charles Bradley join forces with the afrobeat juggernaut Antibalas for a non-stop extravaganza featuring Master of Ceremonies Binky Griptite and special performances by the Sugarman 3 and Saun & Starr.
..the Daptone Soul Revue is the show that can’t be missed. This is Soul Excitement!

First two event details:
Fri, 27 June 19:00
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire
Shepherd's Bush Green, W12 8TT LONDON
Tickets £35-£43
July 1st
Vienna, Austria Jazz @ Fest Wein Tickets
New dates added
Jun 27 — London, UK @ Shepherds Bush Empire TICKETS
Jun 25-29 — Somerset, UK @ Glastonbury Festival TICKETS
Jun 29 - Paris, France @Jazz In La Defense TICKETS
Jul 01 — Vienna, Austria @ Jazz Fest Wein TICKETS
Jul 02 — Wiesbaden, Germany @ Schlachthof TICKETS
Jul 03 — Wercheter, Belgium @ Rock Werchter SOLD OUT
Jul 04 — Belfort, France @ Eurockeennes de Belfort Festival TICKETS
Jul 05 — Vienne, France @ Jazz A Vienne TICKETS
Jul 06 — Kent, UK @ The Hop Farm Festival
Jul 10 — Nice, France @ Nice Jazz Festival TICKETS
Jul 11 — Perugia, Italy @ Umbria Jazz Festival
Jul 13 — Rotterdam, Holland @ North Sea Jazz Festival TICKETS
Jul 14 - Montreux, Switzerland @ Montreux Jazz Festival TICKETS
plus 90~ min video online from last week

By Mike in Event News · April 18, 201411 yr

The 6TS Rhythm ‘n’ Soul Society is pleased as punch to announce that Sandy Wynns and Greg Perry will be our live acts at the 22nd Cleethorpes Northern & Modern Soul Weekender on June 14th 2014.

It will be the first time Sandy aka Edna Wright has performed her Northern Soul classics ‘Love Belongs To Everyone’, ‘I’ll Give That To You’, ‘How Can Something Be So Wrong’ and of course the forever monster sound ‘The Touch Of Venus’. She will perform more sensuous soul sizzlers including the Modern Soul highlight ‘Oops! Here I Go Again’. Additionally there will be Honey Cone numbers from her successful career at Hot Wax/Invictus.

Sandy has been at the forefront of the Los Angeles female backing singers’ scene that cut so many international hits over the past four decades. That incredible work was recently documented with reference to several of her friends and colleagues in the Oscar winning documentary 20 Feet From Stardom.

Many of those H-D-H period songs were written by the hugely talented Greg Perry who started out as an artist and songwriter in the Chicago and Detroit area. One of his early writing partners was friend of the 6TS @ Cleethorpes, Sidney Barnes. His 1967 Northern double-sider ‘Head Over Heels’ / ‘Love Control’ on Chess set the standard and he composed for the likes of Cookie Scott and Thelma Jones in the 60s before being recruited by Holland, Dozier, Holland for Invictus. There he composed many hits including ‘Somebody’s Been Sleeping In My Bed’ for 100 Proof, ‘Bring The Boys Home’ Freda Payne, ‘Pay To The Piper’ Chairmen Of The Board and ‘Want Ads’ for the Honey Cone.

Like most of the Detroit music scene in the early 70s he moved to Los Angeles; the home of his wife Honey Cone Edna Wright. He produced her 1974 RCA LP there and his own Casablanca LP and singles in 1975 and his RCA LP in 1977. Those two great albums included such Modern Soul gems as ‘Variety Is The Spice Of Life’, ‘Come On Down (Out Of The Clouds)’, and ‘How’s Your Love Life Baby’ and a 1982 swansong for the Alfa label tacked on a Northern Soul smash ‘It Takes Heart’ to the end of an illustrious recording career.

After Bettye Swann’s stunning performance last year I found it tough to come up with an exciting bill for this year. I think that has now been achieved.

See you in June.

Ady

BOOKING DETAILS

6TS WEEKENDERS
10 Hatfield House
108 Great Titchfield St
London
W1W 6SN
TEL 07773 019559
Or 020 7636 2622
E-MAIL ady.croasdell@btinternet.com (mailto:Ady.Croasdell@btinternet.com)

Web site http://www.6ts.info (http://www.6ts.info/)

Deposit cheques of £20 per person are best to the above address payable to 6TS Weekenders. We can accept PayPal to the ady.croasdell@btinternet.com (mailto:ady.croasdell@btinternet.com) address which will cost £20.75 for each deposit to cover the extra charges. Feel free to pay in full now if you wish, details below.

Unfortunately due to the Beachcomber’s limited capacity there is only enough room on site for last year’s on site customers. However Thorpe Park (01472 813395) caravan site next door has plenty of accommodation, or try the tourist board for B&Bs 01472 323222.

The final prices will be £59 for weekend dance passes (£61 by PayPal). The weekender is on the 13th-15th June 2014 and the full live act line-up will be announced soon.

By Ady Croasdell in Event News · April 17, 201411 yr

Mentioned in the forums...

Soul Club Shouts - New Feature

The plan is for a regular feature where Soul Source members can shout up and spread the word all about their soul clube.

SolId Hit Soul Club was the first one featured, submitted by Des Parker

You can view it here...

https://www.soul-source.co.uk/words/solid-hit-soul-club-london-club-feature-r2881

...and could be used as a basic guide/template for future shouts.

Obviously we are not after a strict copy but the thinking is that it should provide you soul club promoter types with an idea of what we are after.

As in after shouts that are interesting, unique and go beyond the usual event emails

So all you have to do is just pm myself or one of the mods your words on your club (along with photos if possible) and if it fits the above then more than likely can use

thanks now

By Mike in News Archives · April 16, 201411 yr

Tears In My Eyes — Recounted by Kenny Hamber and John Smith

The market for soul related material at the moment does seem to be sadly focused on ill-designed badges with owls on, memories drawn from a specific era in a North West UK ballroom and the fashions that somehow have been mistakenly been given a soul creditation. With cringingly TV snippets and British films with a soul ‘Scene’ theme at their core, it’s refreshing to discover that some people are still spending time, effort and even money on recording the stories of the people that created the music and songs that are the lifeblood of our musical heartbeat.

Such is the latest offering from Kenny Hamber and John Smith. The book project was first hatched when Kenny and John met and became friends at The Prestatyn Weekenders, one of which Kenny appeared at, (2010). From those early discussions the pair decided that Kenny’s long and diverse career was worthy of documenting properly and here, three and a half years later is the final project. Researched by John and confirmed by Kenny himself over hours of interviews and supported by vintage material from the local Baltimore press it’s an insight to a singer whose story is worth listening to and probably reflects many of the Rare Soul rosta’s favourite sons and daughters’ similar experiences. Recalling events of fifty years ago, often not having thought about such things for almost as long is a laborious business sometimes fraught with misconceptions but John manages to steer the history of the era in the right direction and paints an atmospheric canvas of the golden era of our music.

Having interviewed Kenny Hamber myself I can vouch that the man is an indefatigable musical journeyman of the highest calibre. Having to commence his musical career in the projects of The Charm City (Baltimore), where he was born wasn’t the greatest start out of the starting blocks for a black youth with a penchant for songs by Little Willie John, Little Anthony And The Imperials, Lee Dorsey and Joe Tex et al. (1) As you’d expect John relates the early days of a young Kenny Hamber’s life revolving around singing on the stoops of their homes and the advent of the street corner harmonisers, which in hindsight as admitted by Kenny himself was probably to the detriment of his education. With Baltimore being almost devoid of any substantial professional soul community and certainly bereft of any notable studios at which to progress his career, Kenny became something of a travelling minstrel. (2)

As John relates though, Kenny’s career may not have exactly set the Billboard Charts alight but a career spanning 50 years and having appeared on shows with many of the golden era’s royalty acts including Jackie Wilson, Chubby Checker, Jerry Butler and Tommy Hunt. Weaved into Kenny’s story are snippets of the club-land night life of the era, often at which Kenny appeared and provided a good living for him. The Author also entwines the potted history of some of the legendary theatres of the area and of course the Royal Theatre situated in West Baltimore’s Pennsylvania Avenue features in the chapter dedicated to Baltimore’s thriving entertainment scene. The house band at the famed Chitlin’ Circuit auditorium were Tracy MacCleary and His Royal Men Of Rhythm and it was good to see them mentioned in the book. Too many of these unsung heroes of black music and especially the musician have seen their contributions ignored over the years and it’s great to see a band like the Royal Man Of Rhythm get some kudos. John also gives a good account of the Charm City’s radio history and introduces the reader to some of Baltimore’s AM stations and their personalities of the day. One of whom, Bill “Sparky” Mullen, would play a pivotal roil in the career of Kenny Hamber. The TV spin offs from American Bandstand also get a mention and Kenny’s appearances are duly noted.

In addition to charting the musical career of Kenny Hamber the book also, whether by design of by default, relates the history of Baltimore’s musical history and that of its more salubrious locations, Church gave way to clubs, which gave way to theatres and eventually the live entertainment scene gave way to huge auditoriums that squeezed the smaller more intimate venues out. John also includes a good account of the active radio involvement in music of the 60s, which eventually led to Kenny hooking up with Philadelphia’s WDAS radio star Jimmy Bishop. This musical liaison would of course lead to Kenny’s involvement with the Jamie Guyden owned Arctic imprint, on which he released two 45s including the much sought after outing, Kenny Hamber — “Ain’t Gonna Cry (Over One Girl) b/w Anything You Want” — Arctic 131.

It’s an interesting period in Kenny Hamber’s musical career and one which highlights the vagrancies and peaks and troughs of the music business, especially the black part of it during the late sixties. Recording studios, radio stations, theatres, black owned record labels, all intertwined with a period of turmoil for America’s black population, especially with the rise of the civil rights movement and sometimes talent wasn’t enough to see you reach your potential. For Gamble and Huff, another couple of aspiring black record guys up the road in Philly that found themselves at the vanguard of the changing music scene, life must have seemed pretty easy to Kenny who continued to move forward in his chosen profession, albeit at a slower pace than the aforementioned participants.

From Kenny’s humble beginnings he forged a full and lasting musical career which included a number of interactions with singing groups of the era and in fact as a member of a couple himself. (The Enchanters, The Hitchhikers). Still performing today with his Kenny Hamber Revue it’s a journey that’s not over yet. With dotted rendezvous on his musical journey including The Brooks Brothers, the radio DJ “Fat Daddy”, Philly producer Jesse James, Jerry “Swamp Dog” Williams, Kenny Gamble, his fellow Baltimorean Winfield Parker, and with John Smith guiding the reader through the radio hey days, the legendary club life and Carr’s Beach events of the era,

“Tears In My Eyes”, named after Kenny’s very first release on the tiny Zenette label, is a worthwhile addition to collection of books who’s readers are remotely interested in the lives, trials and tribulations of our musical heroes. With an eight page montage of vintage photos and show ads of the period to compliment the text, it gets a big thumbs up from me. Not easy to produce such niche market material nowadays, so pop along to either of these links or contact John Smith via PM on here and pick up a copy. His membership name is Robert. Tell him, I sentcha...

https://www.facebook...ennyHamberStory

Dave

Dave Moore : April 2014

Notes:

1. Despite Sonny Til And The Orioles being from Baltimore, the city never really delivered a national impact in relation to black music despite having a thriving jazz and entertainment scene.

2. The area of Baltimore, Maryland delivered a few record labels of note to fans of rare soul Bay Sound and Ru-Jac being the two main ones. Bay Sound lasted almost two years but only managed 13 releases, including sought after 45s by The Chaumonts and The Bleu Lights and what is probably the most sought after release Nicky C and the Chateaux — “Those Good Times b/w Try Some Soul” — Bay Sound 67012. The Rufus Mitchell/Jack Brown owned Ru-Jac imprint is probably the most famous of the RnB labels having lasted for over a decade resulting over 50 45 releases. Once again many are sought after by rare soul fans including a couple of outing by Winfield Parker, especially, Winfield Parker — “I Love You Just The Same b/w My Love” — Ru-Jac 0017 and the rarity actually penned by the label owners, The Caressors — “I Can’t Stay Away b/w Who Can It Be” — Ru-Jac

RoburtApr 08 2014 02:26 PM

Many thanks for the review Dave.
I have copies of the book here in the UK which I will be taking to soul events I attend this year (Sunday Chill-Out @ Horse & Groom in Doncaster on 20th April and Cleggy Weekender for instance).
Kenny also has copies in the US as shipping across the pond doesn't make economic sense.

Kenny will be performing in New York on Tuesday 22nd April (the Bert Berns book launch @ the Bitter End).

Matt Male, 45cellar and dancingcollector like Like

doowop78 Apr 11 2014 02:45 AM

Disc was recorded a few blocks from where i grew up in baltimore......

Rodney LeePeaceApr 14 2014 03:14 PM

It's in the post,so looking forward to this well done

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jocko Apr 14 2014 10:07 PM

Bought it directly from Blurb. their service is great as always.

Looks good, some nice pictures and looks meaty enough to get your teeth in.

Bit disappointing there are a few typos in Kenny's introduction, hopefully only there, pedantic I appreciate, but one of those things that I don't like in books. Maybe opportunity to correct it in Blurb as not sure if they print to order?

By Dave Moore in Articles · April 8, 201411 yr

A quick pass on that have just been informed by Rob Moss, (the owner of Hayley records) that the two new releases are now in stock and available via the Hayley records website

The two releases were featured in a previous Soul Souce pre-release article here in February, looks like there has been some delay in the release, so for those out there who have been waiting now's the time...

Recatch the release blurb and preview clips below

NEW RELEASES Previously unissued.

HR 017 TONY HESTER
‘Come out of your thing’ b/w ‘Nothing can stop me from loving you’
Two previously unreleased tracks from 1975 spotlighting the incredible song writing, production and vocal talents of Tony Hester. Both sides were covered by a variety of artists in 1970s (Dramatics, Dells, Cissie Houston) and ‘Nothing can stop me’ has been sampled several times in the modern era. Beautiful music.

http://www.hayleyrecords.co.uk/sound/vinylhr017.mp3

HR O18 STEVE MANCHA
‘Girl have pity’ b/w ‘Baby I need your love’
Clyde Wilson’s incredible interpretation of the Fantastic Four song ‘Girl have pity’ has remained unavailable until now! J.J. Barnes joins in on the flip with a double dose of sixties Detroit delight with a primeval version of Bobby Williams’ Sure-Shot release ‘Baby I need your love’. Perfect pair!

http://www.hayleyrecords.co.uk/sound/vinylhr018.mp3

Website link is

http://www.hayleyrecords.co.uk/vinyl/index.asp

Pete S Apr 07 2014 01:44 PM

That Steve Mancha double sider must be the release of the year so far!

Rob Moss and bonhsoulie like

bonhsoulie Apr 14 2014 12:05 PM

great label keep producing winners with excellent sound quality

By Mike in News Archives · April 7, 201411 yr

Hello my friends.
For one more time, I presented Lee Mays on my blog concerning the upcoming CD entitled "Real Love".

Lee Mays became known in 1976 under the name Percy Mays with the gospel album "Shine Your Love" which today is an ultra rare album.

For the past 15-17 years Lee Mays has written several songs which were "stashed away". He decided to record these songs so as to be available to the audience. You can also listen the brilliant song "A Piece Of Your Heart".

http://souldennis.blogspot.gr/2014/03/lee-mays-real-love-upcoming-cd.html

By Souldennis in News Archives · April 2, 201411 yr

Such sad news passed on by Barry

Frankie Knuckles, the Chicago house legend, has died aged 59.

Knuckles died Monday, as confirmed by longtime business partner, Frederick Dunson. According to the Chicago Tribune, more details would be confirmed today, with Dunson writing in an email that Knuckles “died unexpectedly this afternoon at home.”

Forum thread started by Barry here

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News Item here

http://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/apr/01/chicago-house-pioneer-frankie-knuckles-dies...

mikeApr 01 2014 11:03 AM

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By Mike in News Archives · April 1, 201411 yr

Soul Junction for some time have been releasing some quality tracks, mainly unissued 70"²s. Most have featured amongst the playlists of more discerning DJ’s up and down the country and quite rightly so.

Last summer we were treated to two unissued tracks from a group called Elbowed Out entitled Taking A Step b/w Girl You got Magic. As the Soul junction website says The group’s mission in life was “to get you up and out of your seat, and then to begin to move your feet” and both sides did exactly that.

A mixed race group pout of Seattle, the founding members were lead vocalist Sam Chambliss who also played trumpet. Lead Guitarist Denis Wilcox who also shared lead vocals. Drummer, Clarence Acox, Keyboard player Gaylord Young and a horn section that featured Ray Baldwin, Jabril Radhid and Nick Ceasar. They had all met while studying music at the University of Wasington. Sadly both Gaylord Young and Nick Ceasar are now deceased.

Elbowed-Out became regular performers at local area junior high and high school gigs, their repertoire included cover versions of songs made famous by the Blackbyrds, Crusaders and Herbie Hancock amongst others. They eventually graduated on the Seattle club scene, where they featured as the support act for the likes of James Brown, The O’Jays and Tower Of Power. Elbowed-Out later went out on the road securing touring dates across Canada. A connection was made which led to the band performing in the Pacific islands of Singapore, Indonesia and Japan. But after a period of circa Twenty year’s together they eventually disbanded and all went their separate ways.

Two more unissued 70"²s tracks are the feature of the latest offering from Soul Junction. The top side featuring the lead vocals of Denis Wilcox is an up-tempo dancer that will surely catch with Dj’s and dancers up and down the country. The flip a nice mid-tempo number with Sam Chambliss taking over on lead vocal.

Listen to both sides:

https://soundcloud.com/chalkster/elbowed-out

Photos and sound files courtesy and the property of Soul Junction.

http://www.souljunctionrecords.co.uk/SJ527.html

By Chalky in News Archives · April 1, 201411 yr

Out today a 'hot' 45 vinyl release from Kent records

Voo Doo Madamoiselle / That's When I Need You Various Artists (Pied Piper)

Format:7 Catalogue Id:PIPER 003

Well known already by both advance plays and also via an early release of the mp3, this September Jones Voo Doo Madamoiselle 45 backed with Freddy Butler's lp track - That's When I need you, is a most worthy addition to the current stack of legendary Pied Piper releases and for me is right up there as a early candidate for the 45 release of the year.

You may also recall a earlier news article here on Soul Source featuring this fine track. It was a few weeks ago and featured a run down of the teaming up of tip top dancer Levanna McClean and Kent records which resulted in this release?

Titled Voodoo Mademoiselles - Lev and September Jones - can read via the link below

https://www.soul-source.co.uk/words/voodoo-mademoiselles-lev-and-september-jones-r2840

Videos

http://youtu.be/v0--pbhFQ-8

http://youtu.be/ndDc9ZuLqcc

Competition/Raffle

This double sider is that 'hot' that here at Soul Source we are using it as the first 'prize' in a fresh soul source raffle feature.
Yep the old soul source hat has gone and in its place we have got an integrated plus new raffle feature...
this link will take you there

https://www.soul-source.co.uk/raffles/

Purchase/Availbility

£9.86 on Kent site (see link below) with free uk delivery

Kent records link for more info and purchase

http://acerecords.co.uk/voo-doo-madamoiselle-thats-when-i-need-you

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By Mike in News Archives · March 31, 201411 yr

Holland-Dozier-Holland: The Complete 45’s Collection Invictus - Hot Wax - Music Merchant - Info and a first look at the track listings

The planned release of this Box set has already caused a bit of a stir around the online soul music palaces, with speculation of the track listings

Now here on Soul Source we are pleased and proud to say that we can offer to all you soul music artisans the first public look at the track listings of this upcoming 14 (yes thats 14 not 8 ) CD box set courtesy of Harmless Records

HOLLAND, DOZIER, HOLLAND — THE COMPLETE 45s COLLECTION - VARIOUS ARTISTS

HURTBOX006 14CD 5014797890367 Harmless

The planned release date is given 19 April 2014 and have to say this does seem to be reading the details a "have your cake and eat it" release!
The releases notes below tell you that not only do you get all the 45 releases from these HDH labels (151 singles and 302 recordings total) , you also get a slack handful of unreleased acetate style tracks (16 in fact) and also 3 x Tom Moulton unreleased mixes.

Release notes follow, then the first look at the lengthy track listing of this 14 cd set

Harmless Records Release Notes....

2014 marks the 45th Anniversary of the launch of the Invictus, Hot Wax and Music Merchant labels — the trio of labels that Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland launched following their acrimonious split from Berry Gordy’s Motown Empire. Since the 45rpm record was the fulcrum of the new operation, we thought this would be the perfect excuse to celebrate the 45th anniversary by pulling together every single 45 release from the discography of Invictus, Hot Wax and Music Merchant - both A and B sides. That’s 90 x Invictus 45s, 44 x Hot Wax 45s and 17 x Music Merchant 45s — 151 singles and 302 recordings total.

In addition to the above we also scoured the world for many of the legendary unreleased singles and a number of extremely rare acetates now residing in private collections. We managed to unearth previously unreleased recordings by the Chairmen Of The Board, Eloise Laws, Honey Cone, the Barrino Brothers, the Jones Girls and 100 Proof Aged In Soul, so we’ve popped these in as a bonus. So another 16 tracks there. Oh and did we mention the 3 unreleased Tom Moulton remixes we found on Chairmen Of The Board’s “Give Me Just A Little More Time” and “You’ve Got Me Dangling On A String” and Freda Payne’s “Unhooked Generation”?

We recruited Dean Rudland to write the 80 page accompanying booklet and scoured the world for some interesting scans and pieces of memorabilia and we’ve housed everything inside a deluxe user-friendly box designed for quick reference.

This is the most comprehensive re-issue project ever undertaken on this important part of Soul music history. The Invictus, Hot Wax and Music Merchant labels continued Holland-Dozier-Holland’s golden touch with back to back international hits like Freda Payne’s iconic “Band Of Gold” and Chairmen Of The Board’s “Give Me Just A Little More Time” and then went to further huge successes with Honey Cone and Laura Lee among many others. Now, for the first time ever, you can own the whole catalogue in one superb and lavish box set.

The 14 x CD Track Listings

CD1 Invictus Records — The A Sides

1.Invictus 9071 Glass House - Crumbs Off The Table
2.Invictus 9072 New Play starring: Ruth Copeland - The Music Box
3.Invictus 9073 Freda Payne - The Unhooked Generation
4.Invictus 9074 Chairmen Of The Board - Give Me Just A Little More Time
5.Invictus 9075 Freda Payne - Band Of Gold
6.Invictus 9076 Glass House - I Can't Be You (You Can't Be Me)
7.Invictus 9077 A Parliament Thang - Little Ole Country Boy
8.Invictus 9078 Chairmen Of The Board - You've Got Me Dangling On A String
9.Invictus 9079 Chairmen Of The Board - Everything's Tuesday
10.Invictus 9080 Freda Payne - Deeper And Deeper
11.Invictus 9081 Chairmen Of The Board - Pay To The Piper
12.Invictus 9082 Glass House - If It Ain't Love (It Don't Matter)
13.Invictus 9083 Barrino Brothers - Trapped In A Love
14.Invictus 9084 Barrino Brothers - I Shall Not Be Moved
15.Invictus 9085 Freda Payne - Cherish What Is Dear To You
16.Invictus 9086 Chairmen Of The Board - Chairman Of The Board
17.Invictus 9087 8th Day - She's Not Just Another Woman
18.Invictus 9088 Ruth Copeland - Haré Krishna
19.Invictus 9089 Chairmen Of The Board - Hanging On To A Memory
20.Invictus 9090 Glass House - Touch Me Jesus
21.Invictus 9091 Parliament - Red Hot Mama
22.Invictus 9092 Freda Payne - Bring The Boys Home
23.Invictus 9093 General Johnson - I'm In Love Darling
24.Invictus 9094 Lucifer - Old Mother Nature

CD2 Invictus Records — The B Sides

1.Invictus 9071 Glass House - Bad Bill Of Goods
2.Invictus 9072 New Play starring: Ruth Copeland - A Gift Of Me
3.Invictus 9073 Freda Payne - The Easiest Way To Fall
4.Invictus 9074 Chairmen Of The Board - Since The Days Of Pigtails (And Fairy Tales)
Invictus 9075 Freda Payne - Previously Released As Invictus 9073B
5.Invictus 9076 Glass House - He's In My Life
6.Invictus 9077 A Parliament Thang - I Call My Baby Pussycat
7.Invictus 9078 Chairmen Of The Board - I'll Come Crawling
8.Invictus 9079 Chairmen Of The Board - Patches
Invictus 9080 Freda Payne - Previously Released As Invictus 9073A
9.Invictus 9081 Chairmen Of The Board - Bless You
10.Invictus 9082 Glass House - Stealing Moments From Another Woman's Life
11.Invictus 9083 Barrino Brothers - When Love Was A Child
Invictus 9084 Barrino Brothers - Previously Released As Invictus 9083B
12.Invictus 9085 Freda Payne - The World Don't Owe You A Thing
13.Invictus 9086 Chairmen Of The Board - When Will She Tell Me She Needs Me
14.Invictus 9087 8th Day - I Can't Fool Myself
15.Invictus 9088 Ruth Copeland - No Commitment
16.Invictus 9089 Chairmen Of The Board — Tricked & Trapped (By A Tricky Trapper)
Invictus 9090 Glass House - Previously Released As Invictus 9082A
Invictus 9091 Parliament - Previously Released As Invictus 9077A
17.Invictus 9092 Freda Payne - I Shall Not Be Moved
18.Invictus 9093 General Johnson - Savannah Lady
19.Invictus 9094 Lucifer - What I Am

CD3 Invictus Records — The A Sides

1.Invictus 9095 Parliament - Breakdown
2.Invictus 9096 Ruth Copeland - Gimme Shelter
3.Invictus 9097 Glass House - Look What We've Done To Love
4.Invictus 9098 8th Day - You've Got To Crawl (Before You Walk)
5.Invictus 9099 Chairmen Of The Board - Try On My Love For Size
6.Invictus 9100 Freda Payne - You Brought The Joy
7.Invictus 9101 Johnn Billy West - Nothing But A Devil
8.Invictus 9102 Billie Sans - Solo
9.Invictus 9103 Chairmen Of The Board - Men Are Getting Scarce
10.Invictus 9104 Barrino Brothers - I Had It All
11.Invictus 9105 Chairmen Of The Board - Bittersweet
12.Invictus 9106 General Johnson - All We Need Is Understanding
13.Invictus 9107 8th Day - If I Could See The Light In The Window
14.Invictus 9108 Lucifer - We Gotta Go
15.Invictus 9109 Freda Payne - I'm Not Getting Any Better
16.Invictus 9110 Holland-Dozier- Don't Leave Me (Vocal)
17.Invictus 9111 Glass House - Playing Games
18.Invictus 9112 Harrison Kennedy - Sunday Morning People
Invictus 9113 Lucifer - Previously Released As Invictus 9094A
19.Invictus 9114 Scherrie Payne - V.I.P.
20.Invictus 9115 Melvin Davis - I'm Worried
21.Invictus 9116 Danny Woods - Let Me Ride
22.Invictus 9117 8th Day - Rocks In My Head

CD4 Invictus Records — The B Sides

Invictus 9095 Parliament - Previously Released As Invictus 9077A
Invictus 9096 Ruth Copeland - Previously Releasee As Invictus 9088B
1.Invictus 9097 Glass House - Heaven Is There To Guide Us
2.Invictus 9098 8th Day - It's Instrumental To Be Free
3.Invictus 9099 Chairmen Of The Board - Working On A Building Of Love
4.Invictus 9100 Freda Payne - Suddenly It's Yesterday
5.Invictus 9101 Johnn Billy West - Yeah, I'm A Devil
6.Invictus 9102 Billie Sans - I Don't Want To Lose A Good Thing
7.Invictus 9103 Chairmen Of The Board - Bravo Hooray
Invictus 9104 Barrino Brothers - Previously Released As Invictus 9084A
8.Invictus 9105 Chairmen Of The Board - Elmo James
Invictus 9106 General Johnson - Previously Released As Invictus 9093B
9.Invictus 9107 8th Day - If I Could See The Light - Inst
10.Invictus 9108 Lucifer - Don't You (Think The Times A-Comin’)
11.Invictus 9109 Freda Payne - The Road We Didn't Take
12.Invictus 9110 Holland-Dozier- Don't Leave Me (Instrumental)
13.Invictus 9111 Glass House - Let It Flow
14.Invictus 9112 Harrison Kennedy - Up The Organization (Instrumental)
15.Invictus 9113 Lucifer - Bloodshot Eyes
16.Invictus 9114 Scherrie Payne - It Ain't The World (It's The People In It)
17.Invictus 9115 Melvin Davis - Just As Long
18.Invictus 9116 Danny Woods - It Didn't Take Long
19.Invictus 9117 8th Day - Eeny-Meeny-Miny-Mo (Three’s A Crowd)

CD5 Invictus Records — The A Sides

1.Invictus 9118 Glass House - Giving Up The Ring
2.Invictus 9119 Harrison Kennedy - Come Together
3.Invictus 9120 Ty Hunter - Hey There Lonely Girl
4.Invictus 9121 Barrino Brothers - Try It You'll Like It
Invictus 9122 Chairmen Of The Board - Previously Released As Invictus 9099B
5.Invictus 9123 Parliament - Come On In Out Of The Rain
6.Invictus 9124 8th Day - I Gotta Get Home (Can't Let My Baby Get Lonely)
7.Invictus 9125 Holland-Dozier- Why Can't We Be Lovers
8.Invictus 9126 Chairmen Of The Board - Let Me Down Easy
Invictus 9127 Unreleased- Unreleased
9.Invictus 9128 Freda Payne - He's In My Life
10.Invictus 9129 Glass House - Thanks I Needed That
11.Invictus 9130 Barrino Brothers - Livin' High Off The Goodness Of Your Love
Invictus 9131 Unreleased -- Unreleased
12.Invictus 9132 Danny Woods - Everybody's Tippin'
13.Invictus 9133 Holland-Dozier- Don't Leave Me Starving For Your Love (Part 1)
14.Invictus 1251 Chairmen Of The Board - Finder's Keepers (Vocal)
15.Invictus 1252 General Johnson - Only Time Will Tell (Vocal)
16.Invictus 1253 Holland Dozier- Slipping Away
17.Invictus 1254 Holland Dozier feat Lamont Dozier- New Breed Kinda Woman
18.Invictus 1255 Freda Payne - Two Wrongs Don't Make A Right
19.Invictus 1256 Barrino Brothers- Born On The Wild (Vocal)
20.Invictus 1257 Freda Payne - Mother Misery's Favorite Child
21.Invictus 1258 Holland Dozier- I'm Gonna Hijack Ya, Kidnap Ya, Take What I…

CD6 Invictus Records — The B Sides

Invictus 9118 Glass House - Previously Released As Invictus 9111B
Invictus 9119 Harrison Kennedy - Previously Released As Invictus 9112A
1.Invictus 9120 Ty Hunter - I Don't See Me In Your Eyes Anymore
Invictus 9121 Barrino Brothers - Previously Released As Invictus 9104A
2.Invictus 9122 Chairmen Of The Board - Everybody's Got A Song To Sing
Invictus 9123 Parliament - Previously Released As Invictus 9077A
3.Invictus 9124 8th Day - Good Book
Invictus 9125 Holland-Dozier- Previously Released As Invictus 9110B
4.Invictus 9126 Chairmen Of The Board - I Can't Find Myself
Invictus 9127Unreleased- Unreleased
5.Invictus 9128 Freda Payne - Through The Memory Of My Mind
6.Invictus 9129 Glass House - I Don't See Me In Your Eyes Anymore
7.Invictus 9130 Barrino Brothers - Livin’ High Off The Goodness Of Your Love - Inst
Invictus 9131 Unreleased- Unreleased
8.Invictus 9132 Danny Woods - Roller Coaster
9.Invictus 9133 Holland-Dozier- Don't Leave Me Starving For Your Love (Part 2)
10.Invictus 1251 Chairmen Of The Board - Finder's Keepers (Instrumental)
11.Invictus 1252 General Johnson - Only Time Will Tell (Instrumental)
12.Invictus 1253 Holland Dozier- Can't Get Enough (Instrumental)
13.Invictus 1254 Holland Dozier- If You Don't Want To Be In My Life
14.Invictus 1255 Freda Payne - We've Gotta Find A Way Back To Love
15.Invictus 1256 Barrino Brothers- Born On The Wild - Inst
16.Invictus 1257 Freda Payne - For No Reason
17.Invictus 1258 Holland Dozier- You Took Me From A World Outside

CD7 Invictus Records — The A Sides

1.Invictus 1259 Melvin Davis - You Made Me Over
2.Invictus 1260 Lee Charles - Sittin' On A Time Bomb (Waiting For The Hurt To Come)
Invictus 1261 Unreleased- Unreleased
Invictus 1262 Unreleased- Unreleased
3.Invictus 1263 Chairmen Of The Board - Life & Death Pt 2
4.Invictus 1264 Laura Lee - I Need It Just As Bad As You
5.Invictus 1265 Brian Holland - I'm So Glad (Part I)
Invictus 1266 Unreleased- Unreleased
6.Invictus 1267 Natural High - Bump Your Lady (Part I)
7.Invictus 1268 Chairmen Of The Board - Everybody Party All Night
8.Invictus 1269 Tyrone Edwards - Can't Get Enough Of You
Invictus 1270 Unreleased- Unreleased
9.Invictus 1271 Chairmen Of The Board - Let's Have Some Fun
10.Invictus 1272 Brian Holland - Let's Get Together
11.Invictus 1273 Laura Lee - Don't Leave Me Starving For Your Love
12.Invictus 1274 Hi Lites- That's Love (Vocal)
13.Invictus 1275 Earl English - Wanting You (Vocal)
14.Invictus 1276 Chairmen Of The Board - Skin I'm In
15.Invictus 1277 Eloise Laws - Touch Me
16.Invictus 1278 Chairmen Of The Board Ft Prince Harold - You've Got Extra Added Power In Your Love
17.Invictus 1279 New York Port Authority - I Got It (Part 1)
18.Invictus 1280 Eloise Laws - Love Goes Deeper Than That
Invictus 1281 Unreleased- Unreleased
19.Invictus 1282 Eloise Laws - Put A Little Love Into It (When You Do It)
20.Invictus 1283 New York Port Authority - I Don't Want To Work Today

CD8 Invictus Records — The B Sides

Invictus 1259 Melvin Davis - Previously Released As Invictus 9115A
1.Invictus 1260 Lee Charles - Get Your House In Order (Instrumental)
Invictus 1261 Unreleased- Unreleased
Invictus 1262 Unreleased- Unreleased
2.Invictus 1263 Chairmen Of The Board - Live With Me, Love With Me
Invictus 1264 Laura Lee - Previously Released As Hot Wax 7207B
3.Invictus 1265 Brian Holland - I'm So Glad (Part 2)
Invictus 1266 Unreleased- Unreleased
4.Invictus 1267 Natural High - Bump Your Lady (Part 2)
5.Invictus 1268 Chairmen Of The Board - Morning Glory (Instrumental)
6.Invictus 1269 Tyrone Edwards - You Took Me from A World Outside
Invictus 1270 Unreleased- Unreleased
7.Invictus 1271 Chairmen Of The Board - Love At First Sight
8.Invictus 1272 Brian Holland - Superwoman (You Ain't No Ordinary Woman)
9.Invictus 1273 Laura Lee - (If You Want To Try Love Again) Remember Me
10.Invictus 1274 Hi Lites- That's Love (Inst)
11.Invictus 1275 Earl English - Wanting You (Instrumental)
Invictus 1276 Chairmen Of The Board - Previously Released As Invictus 1271B
12.Invictus 1277 Eloise Laws - Stay With Me
13.Invictus 1278Chairmen Of The Board Featuring Prince Harold - Someone Just Like You
14.Invictus 1279 New York Port Authority - I Got It (Part 2)
15.Invictus 1280 Eloise Laws - Put A Little Love Into It (When You Do It)
Invictus 1281Unreleased- Unreleased
16.Invictus 1282 Eloise Laws - Camouflage
17.Invictus 1283 New York Port Authority - Guess I'm Gonna Cry

CD9 Hot Wax Records — The A Sides

1.Hot Wax 6901 Honey Cone - While You're Out Looking For Sugar
2.Hot Wax 6902 Flaming Ember - Mind, Body And Soul
3.Hot Wax 6903 Honey Cone - Girls It Ain't Easy
4.Hot Wax 6904 100 Proof (Aged In Soul) - Too Many Cooks (Spoil The Soup)
Hot Wax 6905 Unreleased- Unreleased
Hot Wax 6906 Unreleased- Unreleased
5.Hot Wax 6907 Flaming Ember - Shades Of Green
6.Hot Wax 7001 Honey Cone - Take My Love
Hot Wax 7002 Unreleased- Unreleased
7.Hot Wax 7003 Flaming Ember - Westbound # 9
8.Hot Wax 7004 100 Proof (Aged In Soul) - Somebody's Been Sleeping
9.Hot Wax 7005 Honey Cone - When Will It End
10.Hot Wax 7006 Flaming Ember - I'm Not My Brothers Keeper
11.Hot Wax 7007 Laura Lee - Wedlock Is A Padlock
12.Hot Wax 7008 Silent Majority - Frightened Girl
13.Hot Wax 7009 100 Proof (Aged In Soul) - One Man's Leftovers (Is Another Man's Feast)
14.Hot Wax 7010 Flaming Ember - Stop The World And Let Me Off
15.Hot Wax 7011 Honey Cone - Want Ads
Hot Wax 7101 Unreleased- Unreleased
16.Hot Wax 7102 McKinley Jackson & The Politicians - Love Machine Part 1
17.Hot Wax 7103 Flaming Ember - Sunshine
18.Hot Wax 7104 100 Proof (Aged In Soul) - Driveway
19.Hot Wax 7105 Laura Lee - Women's Love Rights
20.Hot Wax 7106 Honey Cone - Stick Up
Hot Wax 7107 Unreleased- Unreleased
21.Hot Wax 7108 100 Proof (Aged In Soul) - 90 Day Freeze (On Her Love)
22.Hot Wax 7109 Flaming Ember - If It's Good To You (It's Good For You)

CD10 Hot Wax Records — The B Sides

1.Hot Wax 6901 Honey Cone - The Feeling's Gone
2.Hot Wax 6902 Flaming Ember - Filet De Soul (Inst)
Hot Wax 6903 Honey Cone - Previously Released As Hot Wax 6901B
3.Hot Wax 6904 100 Proof (Aged In Soul) - Not Enough Love To Satisfy
Hot Wax 6905 Unreleased- Unreleased
Hot Wax 6906 Unreleased- Unreleased
4.Hot Wax 6907 Flaming Ember - Don't You Wanna Wanna
5.Hot Wax 7001 Honey Cone - Take Me With You
Hot Wax 7002 Unreleased- Unreleased
6.Hot Wax 7003 Flaming Ember - Why Don't You Stay
7.Hot Wax 7004 100 Proof (Aged In Soul) - I've Come To Save You
Hot Wax 7005 Honey Cone - Previously Released As Hot Wax 7001B
8.Hot Wax 7006 Flaming Ember - Deserted Village
9.Hot Wax 7007 Laura Lee - Her Picture Matches Mine
10.Hot Wax 7008 Silent Majority - Colors Of My Love
11.Hot Wax 7009 100 Proof (Aged In Soul) - If I Could See The Light In The Window
12.Hot Wax 7010 Flaming Ember - Robot In A Robot's World
13.Hot Wax 7011 Honey Cone - We Belong Together
Hot Wax 7101 Unreleased- Unreleased
14.Hot Wax 7102 McKinley Jackson & The Politicians - Love Machine Part 2 (Inst)
15.Hot Wax 7103 Flaming Ember - 1200 Miles
16.Hot Wax 7104 100 Proof (Aged In Soul) - Love Is Sweeter (The Second Time Around)
Hot Wax 7105 Laura Lee - Previously Released As Hot Wax 7007B
17.Hot Wax 7106 Honey Cone - V.I.P.
Hot Wax 7107 Unreleased- Unreleased
Hot Wax 7108 100 Proof (Aged In Soul) - Previously Released As Hot Wax 6904B
18.Hot Wax 7109 Flaming Ember - If It's Good To You (It's Good For You) Inst

CD11 Hot Wax Records — The A Sides

1.Hot Wax 7110 Honey Cone - One Monkey Don't Stop No Show Part I
2.Hot Wax 7111 Laura Lee - Love And Liberty
3.Hot Wax 7112 Silent Majority - Something New About You
4.Hot Wax 7113 Honey Cone - The Day I Found Myself
5.Hot Wax 7114 Politicians - Free Your Mind (Instrumental)
6.Hot Wax 7201 Laura Lee - I Don't Want Nothing Old (But Money)
7.Hot Wax 7202 100 Proof (Aged In Soul) - Everything Good Is Bad
Hot Wax 7203 Unreleased- Unreleased
8.Hot Wax 7204 Laura Lee - Rip Off
9.Hot Wax 7205 Honey Cone - Sittin' On A Time Bomb (Waitin' For The Hurt To Come)
10.Hot Wax 7206 100 Proof (Aged In Soul) - Don't Scratch Where It Don't Itch
11.Hot Wax 7207 Laura Lee - If You Can Beat Me Rockin' (You Can Have My Chair)
12.Hot Wax 7208 Honey Cone - Innocent 'til Proven Guilty
Hot Wax 7209 Unreleased- Unreleased
13.Hot Wax 7210 Laura Lee - Crumbs Off The Table
14.Hot Wax 7211 100 Proof (Aged In Soul) - Since You Been Gone
15.Hot Wax 7212 Honey Cone - Ace In The Hole
16.Hot Wax 7301 Honey Cone - If I Can't Fly
17.Hot Wax 7302 Laura Lee - (If You Want To Try Love Again) Remember Me
18.Hot Wax 7303 Lee Charles - Somebody's Gonna Hurt You, Like You Hurt Me
Hot Wax 7304 Unreleased- Unreleased
19.Hot Wax 7305 Laura Lee - I'll Catch You When You Fall
20.Hot Wax 9254 100 Proof (Aged In Soul) - My Piece Of The Rock (Vocal)
21.Hot Wax 9255 Honey Cone featuring Sharon Cash - Somebody Is Always Messing Up A Good Thing
22.Hot Wax 9256 100 Proof (Aged In Soul) & New York Port Authority - I'm Mad As Hell (Ain't Gonna Take No More) Part 1

CD12 Hot Wax Records — The B Sides

1.Hot Wax 7110 Honey Cone - One Monkey Don't Stop No Show Part 2
Hot Wax 7111 Laura Lee - Previously Released As Hot Wax 7201A
Hot Wax 7112 Silent Majority - Previously Released As Hot Wax 7008B
2.Hot Wax 7113 Honey Cone - When Will It End
3.Hot Wax 7114 Politicians - Love Machine (Inst)
4.Hot Wax 7201 Laura Lee - Since I Fell For You
5.Hot Wax 7202 100 Proof (Aged In Soul) - I'd Rather Fight Than Switch
Hot Wax 7203 Unreleased- Unreleased
6.Hot Wax 7204 Laura Lee - Two Lovely Pillows
7.Hot Wax 7205 Honey Cone - It's Better To Have Loved And Lost
8.Hot Wax 7206 100 Proof (Aged In Soul) - If I Could See The Light In The Window
9.Hot Wax 7207 Laura Lee - If I'm Good Enough To Love (I'm Good Enough To Marry)
10.Hot Wax 7208 Honey Cone - Don't Send Me An Invitation
Hot Wax 7209 Unreleased- Unreleased
11.Hot Wax 7210 Laura Lee - You've Got To Save Me
12.Hot Wax 7211 100 Proof (Aged In Soul) - Nothing Sweeter Than Love
13.Hot Wax 7212 Honey Cone - O-O-O Baby, Baby
14.Hot Wax 7301 Honey Cone - Woman Can't Live By Bread Alone
Hot Wax 7302 Laura Lee - Previously Released As Hot Wax 7207B
15.Hot Wax 7303 Lee Charles - I Just Want To Be Loved
Hot Wax 7304 Unreleased- Unreleased
16.Hot Wax 7305 Laura Lee - I Can't Hold On Much Longer
17.Hot Wax 9254 100 Proof (Aged In Soul) - My Piece Of The Rock Inst
18.Hot Wax 9255 Honey Cone featuring Sharon Cash - Truth Will Come Out
19.Hot Wax 9256 100 Proof (Aged In Soul) & New York Port Authority- I'm Mad As Hell (Ain't Gonna Take No More) Part 2

CD13 Music Merchant Records - The A Sides + HDH Acetates, Test Pressings & Remixes

1.Music Merchant 1001 Brenda Holloway - Let Love Grow
2.Music Merchant 1002 Just Brothers - Tears Ago
3.Music Merchant 1003 Jones Girls - Come Back
4.Music Merchant 1004 Brotherly Love - Mama's Little Baby (Loves Lovin')
5.Music Merchant 1005 Warlock - You've Been My Rock
6.Music Merchant 1006 Sweet Rock - Big Train
7.Music Merchant 1007 Brotherly Love - Growing Pains
8.Music Merchant 1008 Just Brothers - Things Will Be Better Tomorrow
9.Music Merchant 1009 Jones Girls - Your Love Controls Me
Music Merchant 1010 Just Brothers - Previously Released As Music Merchant 1002B
10.Music Merchant 1011 Eloise Laws - Tighten Him Up
11.Music Merchant 1012 Smith Connection - I Can't Hold On Much Longer
12.Music Merchant 1013 Eloise Laws - Love Factory
13.Music Merchant 1014 Smith Connection - I've Come To Stay
14.Music Merchant 1015 Smith Connection - I'm Bugging Your Phone Pt 1
15.Music Merchant 1016 Raynel Wynglass - Bar B Q Ribs
16.Music Merchant 1017 The Jones Girls - Taster Of The Honey (Not Keeper Of The Bee)
HDH - Unreleased Acetates, Test Pressings & Unreleased Remixes
17.Previously Unreleased Acetate Chairmen Of The Board - What's The Use
18.Previously Unreleased Test Pressing Honey Cone - Woman Can't Live By Bread Alone
19.Previously Unreleased Acetate Barrino Brothers - Trapped In A Love
20.Previously Unreleased Test Pressing Eloise Laws - (You're Mine) Baby Doll
21.Previously Unreleased Acetate Barrino Brothers - Something About You
22.Previously Unreleased Test Pressing Eloise Laws - Don't Burn The Bridge
23.Previously Unreleased Acetate 100 Proof Aged In Soul - Since You've Been Gone - Unreleased Long Version
24.Previously Unreleased Test Pressing Satisfaction Unlimited - Bright City Lights - Unreleased Single Version
25.Previously Unreleased Remix Freda Payne - Unhooked Generation - Tom Moulton Remix

CD14 Music Merchant Records - The B Sides + HDH Acetates, Test Pressings & Unreleased Remixes

1.Music Merchant 1001 Brenda Holloway - Some Quiet Place (To Rest My Mind)
2.Music Merchant 1002 Just Brothers - Sliced Tomatoes
3.Music Merchant 1003 Jones Girls - You're The Only Bargain I've Got
4.Music Merchant 1004 Brotherly Love - Bingo
5.Music Merchant 1005 Warlock - The Judgement Day
6.Music Merchant 1006 Sweet Rock — 1984
7.Music Merchant 1007 Brotherly Love - I Don't See Me In Your Eyes Anymore
Music Merchant 1008 Just Brothers - Previously Released As Music Merchant 1002B
Music Merchant 1009 Jones Girls - Previously Released As Music Merchant 1003B
8.Music Merchant 1010 Just Brothers - You've Got The Love To Make Me Over
9.Music Merchant 1011 Eloise Laws - You Made Me An Offer I Can't Refuse
10.Music Merchant 1012 Smith Connection - (I've Been A Winner, I've Been A Loser) I've Been In Love
11.Music Merchant 1013 Eloise Laws - Stay With Me
12.Music Merchant 1014 Smith Connection - The Day You Leave
13.Music Merchant 1015 Smith Connection - I'm Bugging Your Phone (Part 2)
Music Merchant 1016 Raynel Wynglass - Unreleased
Music Merchant 1017 Unreleased - Unreleased
HDH - Unreleased Acetates, Test Pressings & Remixes
14.Previously Unreleased Acetate Chairmen Of The Board - Where There Is Faith, There Is Hope
15.Previously Unreleased Test Pressing Honey Cone - If I Can't Fly - Unreleased Version
16.Previously Unreleased Acetate Barrino Brothers - I Want To Give You All The Love You've Been Giving Me
17.Previously Unreleased Acetate Honey Cone - Come Back
18.Previously Unreleased Acetate Eloise Laws - The Easiest Way To Fall
19.Previously Unreleased Test Pressing The Jones Girls - Don't Be Sorry Be Careful
20.Previously Unreleased Test Pressing Eloise Laws - I Think You Need Love
21.Previously Unreleased Test Pressing Satisfaction Unlimited - Why - Unreleased Single Version
22.Previously Unreleased Remix Chairmen Of The Board - Give Me Just A Little More Time - Tom Moulton Remix
23.Previously Unreleased Chairmen Of The Board - You've Got Me Dangling On A String - Tom Moulton Remix

Download Card:

1. Previously Unreleased Remix Freda Payne - Unhooked Generation Instrumental - Tom Moulton Remix
2. Previously Unreleased Remix Chairmen Of The Board - Give Me Just A Little More Time Instrumental - Tom Moulton Remix
3. Previously Unreleased Chairmen Of The Board - You've Got Me Dangling On A String Instrumental - Tom Moulton Remix

End note

The Release date for this 14 Cd Box set has been given as 19 April

Expect further release details etc to be confirmed in the near future

....

By Mike in News Archives · March 30, 201411 yr

Record Store Day — Northern Soul Special 7” Single

Details just in of an upcoming 45 release from Harmless Records tying in the upcoming Northern Soul Film Soundtrack and Record Store Day...
Record Store Day “Northern Soul: The Film” limited-edition 7” vinyl release. 1000 copies only. Classic pairing!
“Seven Day Lover” — James Fountain/“Hung Up On Your Love” — The Montclairs STOMP 1

The release blurb from Harmless follows below...
Harmless Records are proud to announce what will undoubtedly be one of the most anticipated Rare Soul double-sided 7” releases of all time.
Taken from the forthcoming double CD and DVD package for the film, “Northern Soul”, we are delighted to pair up two of the most iconic and cherished Soul recordings from the golden age of Northern Soul.

James Fountain’s “Seven Day Lover” released on William Bell’s tiny Peachtree Records from Atlanta Georgia in 1970 was, at the time, the rarest record ever known to the Northern Soul scene with only one known copy which was in the very safe hands of DJ Ian Levine. The next copy which turned up in the U.K. was then sold for a world record £500 in the mid 1970’s — the most that had ever been paid for a 7” single at that time. Since then the record has quite rightfully grown to the stature of one of the greatest records that has ever graced the Northern Soul scene and one which is now held in high reverence throughout all of the international Soul Music scenes.
Truly an awe-inspiring record and a classic of the highest degree.
The Montclair’s “Hung Up On Your Love” was one of a handful of records which was responsible for ushering in the age of what we now call ‘70s Modern Soul’ - the natural successor to 60s Northern Soul. Originally released on the independent Paula label from Shreveport, Louisiana, “Hung Up On Your Love” was truly one of the most groundbreaking records of the mid 1970’s. Heavily featured at Blackpool Mecca by DJ’s Ian Levine and Colin Curtis, the record took ages to break wider due to the sheer complexity of the rhythm and the unusual song structure despite the incredible intensity of Phil Perry’s unbelievable vocals which are a tour-de-force of Soul perfection.
Eventually the record broke wider throughout the North of England and is now considered to be one of the greatest of the 1970’s discoveries.
A pairing truly made in Soul Heaven.

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Good to see yet more 'soul' involvement with Record Store Day which is on Saturday 19th Apr this year

More info on Record Store Day can be found via the link below...

Full details of this limited 1000 Record Store Day release to follow...

By Mike in News Archives · March 28, 201411 yr

Site note welcome to the first of a new feature. A lets have a look at members clubs...
SOLID HIT SOUL — A LITTLE CLUB WITH A BIG PASSION FOR 60’s NORTHERN IN THE HEART OF LONDON
The development of Solid Hit Soul has taken place over quite a few years to where we are now. The “music policy” for want of a better word is quite simple “60’s Northern”. Now that’s not to say that the odd “Crossover”, “70’s” or “R & B” doesn’t occasionally slip through the net, but overall that’s the main musical focus of the event. The other misconception is that we are somehow “anti” other styles of this great music of ours — Nothing could be further from the truth, we just felt that these other styles are catered for fantastically at other nights in London, and we wanted to create our own little niche for the style of music we’re all passionate collectors of :— “60’s Northern” Now that I’ve gotten the little political lecture out of the way, I can get off the soap box and tell you a bit more about the specifics:-
WHO — The current SHS team is made up of Dave Greenhill, Shane Cox, Stuart Tyler and myself . All of whom, with the exception of myself have stunning collections and a passion and drive to find corking 60’s Northern tunes for your entertainment. I quite happily make up the numbers, and do bring down cheap records to sell!! At each night we try and bring in a guest, who is carefully chosen to bring something special to the party and past guest lists have been a “who’s who” of some of the country’s finest 60’s Northern spinners. If that wasn’t enough, we’ve also been fortunate to have live P.A.’s from Pat Lewis, and Ronnie Walker
WHAT — As we said, 60’s Northern is our main bag, and to give a flavour of what to expect here’s the current top 5 from the residents play boxes:-
Dave Greenhill (Bucking the trend and giving us 6!!)
Jimmy Castor - It's Ok - Jet Set
Jesse Slaughter - I Had A Dream - Les Stan
Little Nolan & Soul Brothers - My Baby Confuses Me - Ty Do
Bobby Mac - Shy Guy - Vended
Gerri Taylor - I'm Satisfied With Your Love - Mica
Billy Webster & Silvertones - Give Me Your Heart - Cover Up

Shane Cox
Inspirations - Your Wish Is My Command - Midas
Three Jades - Makes My World - Maurci
Tip Tops - A Little Bit More - Roulette
Tokays — Baby, Baby, Baby - Brute
Sinceres - Girl I Love You - Pzazz

Stuart Tyler
Ted Wilson - My Aim Is To Please - Sierra
Locations - Mr Diamond Man — Ron Paul
Bobby Kline - Say Something Nice To Me - MB
Don Varner - Mojo Mama - Quinvy
Melvin Davis - A Quiet Place — Wheel City

Des Parker
Bobby Guitar Bennett — Blow My Stack — Unissued V Tone
Third Generation — It’s Our Time — Cover Up
Beverly Savage — How Can You Face the World — Tornado
Ethics — I’ll Be Gone — Unissued Vent
Trade Martin — You Move Me — Cover Up

WHERE — Our current home is a fanastic, atmospheric basement bar over the road from Liverpool Street station with free on road parking and good cheap accommodation nearby (e.g. Travel Lodge type gaffs!!!!!) Venue address is: - Shooting Star, 125-129 Middlesex St, London E1 7JF

hold tight Mar 29 2014 02:51 PM
Been going to SHS for best part of 6 years and still being put onto great new sounds by some very passionate and committed souls. The guests are of the highest quality and bring that something different in terms of both new and rare old sounds that you won't get to hear many other places down south.
Keep up the good work!
Andreas B Mar 29 2014 11:25 PM
Looking forward to experiencing this club for the first time on the 11th, coming over from Denmark. Looks like it won't disappoint by the lot of you's descriptions!
polyvelts Mar 29 2014 11:37 PM
Great little club with good quality sounds ! Speaks volumes that I'd rather hear 7tsmodern and crossover and wouldn't normally go to pure 6ts club but still love going here !! (That's a compliment by the way dave ha ha !)

Saxafone Mar 30 2014 11:28 AM
Bunch of Ba&tards, it's that good, I keep missing the last train home !
After complaining to Boris about the ridiculous situation whereby the last train leaves Liverpool St 10 minutes before the end of SHS, they are now building Crossrail out to Essex and it will run 24 hrs, sorted !
Great sounds, top people. What's not to like.
Taff
wilxy Mar 30 2014 06:52 PM
"A Little Soul Club, With A Big Passion", perfectly sums up Solid Hit Soul, and is very well "summarised" in Des's article! A perfect night out I only belatedly discovered a couple of years ago, and TBH is now the most important date in my "Soul Calendar", bar none! "Proper Northern", with both passion and thought, played by a very competent resident DJ roster, complemented by a quality guest, making the "Shooting Star" in Shoreditch a "must do" event!

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By Md Records in Articles · March 28, 201411 yr

After a day of fun and games with the site here we go with news of yet another quality CD release from Kent
Looking at one that was pushed out earlier this month, this Kent Cd release features an artist who you could say almost became synonymous to those early kent lps back in those far off days... Mary Love

Lay This Burden Down - The Very Best Of Mary Love [Original Recording Remastered]
CDKEND 414

Release date 3 Mar 2014

Competition

After reading the track listing, Ady C's release notes and the quick lets have a look video, you may be pleased to know that this cd features as the members prize for this wees member comp.
All you have to do is "like" this article using the Soul Source like system (the green one!) at the bottom right of this article.
Then next week all those members who have 'liked' this article will be put in the soul source hat and a oh so lucky member will be drawn out.

Information

A quick clip of Kents release notes ...

Mary Love’s music was the foundation of our Kent label. Her recordings opened and closed the first two vinyl LPs and various artists CD, as well as appearing on the A-side of the initial Kent 45. She headlined the bill at the premier Cleethorpes Northern and Rare Soul weekender and helped Ace and Kent mark their 25th anniversaries, appearing at the celebratory live gigs. Her death in 2013 was a very sad day for us and her many fans.

This career overview CD features all Mary’s pivotal Modern sides, re-mastered from the original tapes. Nine of those 13 tracks are from the multi-track tapes and are therefore presented in their best sound quality ever. They are followed by both sides of Mary’s Josie hit, ‘The Hurt Is Just Beginning’ and ‘If You Change Your Mind’, and her wonderful Elco 45, ‘Born To Live With Heartache’, a major deep funk play in the last decade. The people involved with those recordings include Arthur Wright, Frank Wilson, Richard Parker, Miles Grayson, Ray Charles and Marc Gordon — as talented a bunch of Los Angeles musicians...

Kent Records Page - visit for the full release notes and more images

http://acerecords.co.uk/lay-this-burden-down-the-very-best-of-mary-love

Track Listing

01 Preview
You Turned My Bitter Into Sweet

02 Preview
I'm In Your Hands

03 Preview
Hey, Stoney Face

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I've Gotta Get You Back

05 Preview
Let Me Know

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Move A Little Closer

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Think It Over Baby

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Lay This Burden Down

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Satisfied Feeling

10 Preview
Baby, I'll Come

11 Preview
Talkin' About My Man

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Dance, Children, Dance

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Is That You

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The Hurt Is Just Beginning

15 Preview
If You Change Your Mind

16 Preview
Born To Live With Heartache

17 Preview
There's Someone For Me

18 Preview
When We Start Making Love

19 Preview
Power Of Your Love

20 Preview
Joy

21 Preview
Loving You

22 Preview
I Can't Wait

23 Preview
Because Of You

24 Preview
Come Out Of The Sandbox

25 Preview
The Price

As you may guess the packaging is up to a high standard and the release includes a detailed booklet which includes career info and fresh never seen before photos
The video below shows all these things

http://youtu.be/8epJhEw52V8

Competition Recap
See above for the competition details
Like to win!

all entries via the like as the time of this posting are listed as below
99 in all!
to pick the winner a number was generated via this page (1-99)
http://andrew.hedges...riments/random/
it was ..
Result: 71

so the winner was the 71st person listed below...
which was
john siret

so if John can pm me a postal address a copy of this fine cd will be winging its way on monday to him

thanks to all who entered, keep an eye out for next weeks one

mike

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By Mike in News Archives · March 25, 201411 yr

The date for the Fund Raiser Memorial Day to remember Micky and raise money for The Psoriasis Society has now been confirmed. Sunday 25th May at the Orrell in Wigan. There is a fine selection of DJ's who will be spinning quality tunes throughout the day in his memory with some fabulous raffle prizes which have been kindly donated by some of the Soul Scenes prolific DJ/Collector/Promoter/Dealer's in the UK.
Final line up and admission to be confirmed very soon. Hope lots of you can make it. I'm in no doubt that it will be a magic day to raise a glass to a man who can never be replaced. A true character and a one off in every way.
Andy Garside and Chris Waterman will keep you posted.
site addition
the clip below from Amlwch 2006 - gives an rough 90 secs silhouette view of Mickey in the foreground with the Kings of Soul
while dark and maybe hard to make out and he does move in and out of the view, it does to me capture his ethos
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/uploads/amlwch-soul-2006.mp4
Winsford SoulMar 24 2014 09:27 AM
Thanks for posting Julie, the scene ain't the same without him around anymore. Steve
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IANCSLOFTMar 24 2014 01:13 PM
Will be a fab day that's for sure spent in the company of wonderful people remembering Micky.
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Keith MoneyMar 24 2014 09:30 PM
Julie,
I hope the day is a huge success,
unfortunately we are on holiday and don't come back until the Monday or I would have been there in a minute,
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Eddie HubbardMar 26 2014 09:41 PM
Will really try to make it x
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MC Little AnneMar 31 2014 03:16 PM
Thank you Julie for Posting this. I'm sure it will be a great Day to remember Micky who I know lots of people still miss seeing and being in his company. It's also a good charity to share with as Micky suffered for a long time with Psoriasis and really felt for anyone else who had it, He will be well proud... Everyone Welcome Thanks Annie xx
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mikeApr 03 2014 01:50 PM
have just added a old video clip from Amlwch 2006 to the original post which featured Mickey
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MC Little AnneApr 03 2014 07:18 PM
Thank you Mike ,made me cry Happy tears just to see him raise his arms with passion for the music he loved ...xx Annie
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mikeApr 04 2014 09:52 AM
MC Little Anne, on 03 Apr 2014 - 6:18 PM, said:
Thank you Mike ,made me cry Happy tears just to see him raise his arms with passion for the music he loved ...xx Annie
No problems what so ever Annie,That 'hey' bit always makes me smile
best, mike
harpo1Apr 05 2014 01:52 PM
Hope we can be there, a true star, and mate
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enchantedrythmApr 06 2014 01:22 PM
ONE OF THE MOST UPSETTING THINGS THAT EVER HAPPENED IN MY LIFE WAS THE FACT THE I WAS UNAVAILABLE TO ATTEND ONE OF MY BEST AND OLDEST FRIENDS FUNERAL, AND INDEED LAST FEW DAYS ON THIS EARTH.
I WILL NOT MISS THIS.
LITTLE ANNIE - LOVE TO YOU- SEE YOU VERY SOON CHRIS F
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enchantedrythmApr 06 2014 01:26 PM
I miss you micktn_gallery_1914_48_599530.jpg
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AndyGApr 09 2014 04:02 PM
Here's some of the DJ's confirmed so far... Ian Cunliffe, Phil Wainwright, Alex Jones, Karl Rhodes, Tony Smith, Paul Hamer, Stephen Morrissey, Eck Hawes, Melv, Sean Haydn, Tony Harris, Tommy Allinson, Bob Burton, Trusty.
Chris Waterman, Jock O'conner
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MC Little AnneAug 18 2014 11:00 PM
What Can I say, The Memorial turned out to be a brilliant Day and Night with everyone that Micky loved. The Turn out was great, the DJing was great with Great music played from start to finish everyone enjoyed them selves and have even asked if there will be future events the same.. to top it all there was a tremendous amount made and donated to The Psoriasis Society in total £1491.45p Many thanks to Everyone who helped make this event happen. What a great way to Remember My loving Partner Michael Edward Cruise
Annie xx

By Guest in Event News · March 24, 201411 yr

One In A Million: The Songs Of Sam Dees - Various Artists (Songwriter Series)

CDKEND 411

Meet Samuel L Dees — A Song-writing Phenomenon

As Tony Rounce clearly states in his opening gambit to the liner notes of the Kent offering: The Songs Of Sam Dees, “Few songwriters command the level of respect amongst soul fans that Sam Dees does. No single compilation could cover the whole career of a writer whose song list is a big as Sam’s”. As is usual with the Kent releases, you’d be hard pushed to find a better selection of Sam’s song-writing ability that highlights the selected time frame that concentrates mainly on his seventies decade compositions right through to the early eighties. Having already released a couple of Sam Dees CDs documenting his life and earlier career this particular compilation brings together a collection of 25 artists that recorded Sam’s songs that range from the, maybe not too well known, Larry Graham, a former bassist with Sly And The Family Stone to the majestic Gladys Knight And The Pips and all stops in between. Surely a fitting testament to Sam’s song-writing skill is the list of artists that came a knockin’ when they needed the ‘right’ song’.

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Having said that... the opening track on the album is a monolithic performance from the man himself singing his stunning self penned, “My World”. The song was picked up for release from a local label by Polydor but the version included here is different one. The emotive and passionate ballad sees Sam accompanied by a piano for the most part with intricate contributions from strings and guitar but make no mistake, it’s Sam’s own deeply soulful vocals that steal the show.

The first lady of Malaco, Ms Dorothy Moore sees her outing “Girl Overboard” which saw a release on RCA featured and it’s a great reminder of how she could melt the most stringent of hearts with her pitch perfect soulful expressionism via her distinctly velvet yet southern sounding vocals. A collaboration with long term song-writing partner Frederick Knight the song is a play on the nautical theme as Ms Moore uses Sam’s poetic license to tell us she’s overboard in love for her man. The sassy “Woman’s Way” from Alabama’s Rozetta Johnson that appeared on the Clintone imprint gave her (and Sam) a bone fide hit record when at the end of 1970 it slid into the Top 40 RnB Chart at #39. Rozetta’s oft spoken vocal sits atop a string and horn laden track arranged by none other than Warren Dale and is a musical hand in glove moment. It’s difficult to imagine the song being done by anyone but Ms Johnson and her slightly strained at times vocal.

Having played Jackie Wilson’s “Just As Soon As The Feeling’s Over”, for most of my adult life and having developed a huge love of all things Davis-Sims- Sanders it’s great to see it included with such exalted company. With Jackie’s powerful range and clarity the song is almost wrung dry by him. When musical titans meld rather than clash then the end result can be stunning and stunning is exactly what this Sam Dees penned, Carl Davis produced. Lifted from Jackie’s final Brunswick LP “Nobody But You”, even now forty years after first discovering it Sam and Jackie still manage to set my soul alight.

When you combine the talented Fame studio band with a distinctively plaintive song from Sam and elicit the deeply soulful vocals of Alabama born singer Clarence Carter, it’s a fair chance that the whole kit and caboodle will cling together and fashion a performance of note. That’s exactly what happened as Clarence and producer Rick Hall cashed in on Clarence’s international smash hit ‘Patches’ and included Sam’s ”Changes” on the Atlantic album they produced in 1970. A mid tempo ballad telling the story of abandoned love, it relies on Clarence’s impassioned tones that rightly takes pride of place amongst the stabbing but subdued horns and bongo breaks. Probably overlooked by many as it quietly nestled on the album it drips the quality associated with the legendary Muscle Shoals studio and will delight fans who are hearing it for the first time.

Sam’s ability to write songs that seem to be tailor made for their individual singers is highlighted on the inclusion of Millie Jackson’s contribution to this compilation. The decision to re-edit Millie’s version of “Mess On Your Hands” and omit the rap based profanity that peppers some of her outings is a good one. The tale of warning Millie tells her new man’s lady is as you’d expect from such a defined singer. With a voice that growls her pity for the woman but then wraps around title words like a spoon in warm treacle it’s one of the highlights of the entire CD for me.

Famed Philly musical giant Bobby Martin encouraged Sam to make the move to the West Coast in the mid 70s. Originally furnishing Martin with songs for acts including Tavares he stayed a decade and ended up signing with A&M’s publishing division which saw his songs exposed to a larger list of both singers and indeed listeners. Included here is veteran jazz pianist/vocalist Les McCann’s, “So Your Love Finally Ran Out For Me”, a desperately lonely tale of a love withering on the vine and McCann’s inability to put it right. It’s a first hearing for me and has led to me searching out Les’s “Tall Dark and Handsome” album, that Mr Rounce declares is stuffed full of Sam Dee’s songs.

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Loleatta Holloway’s deep soul vocal outings rank up with the very best and the inclusion o Sam’s ‘The Show Must Go On’ , is a well chosen representation of her style and will enthral lovers of her sometimes earthy performances and her powerful prowess in soaring from a vocal standing start to the dizziest of heights within a few seconds. For me this performance is another hand in glove musical moment, right singer, right song. In our house, it doesn’t get much better that Loleatta belting out a Sam Dees song.

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The CD encompasses a number of Sam’s eighties composition sand included are four songs that showcase Sam’s development alongside the musical requirements of a new generation whilst remaining true to the soulful quality he’d always placed at the very core of his music. Cultured lyrics, immensely passionate vocals to interpret them and strong tenets of musicianship are the glue that hold Sam’s catalogue together and it’s a small group of songwriters that can straddle the changing times of which Sam is one. A collaboration with Jeffrey Osborne delivered a song that ushered in Sam’s eighties work and ‘Where Did We Go Wrong‘, by Los Angeles’ ex funk band and 9 piece outfit, Love, Togetherness And Devotion. Osborne, the lead singer of the group would shortly leave a strike out as a soloist but this plaintive ballad outing would ensure that he left on a high as it reached a credible #7 on the RnB Chart.

The production techniques, (some may say values) , of the eighties ushered in the use of more and more reliance on synthesized instrumentation and sometimes this can, in your author’s opinion at least, dilute the whole listening experience. Gladys Knight And The Pips had a more than fruitful relationship with Sam and included here is their Columbia outing “Save The Overtime (For Me)” and I have to be honest and say it left me a little cold. Included as a, ‘tip of the hat’ to the creative combination of the pairing of the group and Sam, the song unfortunately gets ‘mullered’ by the tacky production for me.

Bringing up the rear at Track 21 and Track 22 are two The first one is collaboration between Sam and his long time friend ex Tramps member Ron (Have Mercy) Kersey and is a better example of the soulful eighties dance style for me. Sung by Johnnie Taylor the soulful disco outing “Seconds of Your Love”, it gained both a 7inch and 12 inch release on Beverly Glenn Records (as did an LP on Taylor), but failed to make any commercial impact. The final track on this congregation of Sam’s work comes from Larry Graham, the former bassist with Sly and The Family Stone that has also had recent work released on the UK Soul Junction imprint. It’s quite fitting that this tribute to Sam closes with what was his biggest selling hit “One In A Million You”. Selling over a million copies the release on Warner Bros breached the RnB Chart in 1980 and in August of that year achieved the #1 spot eventually remaining on the charts for a full six months. It’s an impeccable ballad with which Larry’s crooning style is well matched and the success of it broadened Sam’s musical reach to artists even more.

“The Songs Of Sam Dees” is a CD that will be snapped up by the legion of Sam’s already ardent fans but it will also provide an insight of his genius to soul fans who haven’t already been converted. If my memory is correct, this is the third CD that Kent has released on Mr Dees and if Mr Rounce true to his word than Sam’s Nashville outings and his work with his own Pan Pad label are in the offing.

The Songs Of Sam Dees is available shortly from the Ace/Kent website at http://acerecords.co.uk/kent-label so pop along there and treat yourself to 22 tracks of from the work of a musical icon....tell ‘em I sentcha.
Dave

Dave Moore

March 2014

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Sam Dees is held in the highest regard by producers and fellow-artists alike. Here are a selection of 22 of his best songs from 1970 to the early 80

Track Listing

Side 1

http://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_411/CDKEND_411-1-1.mp3 My World - Sam Dees
http://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_411/CDKEND_411-1-2.mp3 Stop This Merry-Go-Round - John Edwards
http://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_411/CDKEND_411-1-3.mp3 Girl Overboard - Dorothy Moore
http://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_411/CDKEND_411-1-4.mp3 Your Love Is Like A Boomerang - Corey Blake
http://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_411/CDKEND_411-1-5.mp3 A Woman's Way - Rozetta Johnson
http://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_411/CDKEND_411-1-6.mp3 Vanishing Love (UK remix) - The Chi-Lites
http://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_411/CDKEND_411-1-7.mp3 Cry To Me - Esther Phillips
http://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_411/CDKEND_411-1-8.mp3 Standing In The Wings Of A Heartache - Ted Taylor
http://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_411/CDKEND_411-1-9.mp3 Just As Soon As The Feeling's Over - Jackie Wilson
http://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_411/CDKEND_411-1-10.mp3 Changes - Clarence Carter

Dropped a bit of a faux pax above. Of course it was Dale Warren, not Warren Dale (Whoever the hell that is!) that arranged parts of Rozetta Johnson's "Woman's Way". An error for which I shall complete copious amounts of sit ups at a dae and location to be determined. 😉

Regards,

Dave

By Dave Moore in Articles · March 21, 201411 yr

Website New City Music takes a look at the upcoming weekender with a lengthy interesting article
Preview clips below...

Still Spinning Strong: Getting to the Heart of Soul Togetherness USA

Over the last decade, Chicago has become reacquainted with these rare soul sounds thanks to the promotion of popular dance events such as soul night at Danny’s, Windy City Soul Club and Soul Summit. While scores of happy patrons equate these irresistible tunes with packed dance floors, most are unaware of the social significance they hold in the UK, where the phrase “Northern Soul” actually...
Photo: Whitney Ross

Full article at
http://music.newcity.com/2014/03/20/still-spinning-strong-getting-to-the-heart-of-soul-togetherness-usa/

emelMar 22 2014 03:03 PM

Kevin and Brenda, beautiful people! Hopefully make it to their weekender in 2015.. Crossing fingers! All the best, Emel..

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Jay JonesMar 25 2014 12:48 AM

only 3 more sleeps to go, can't wait

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7dayloverMar 25 2014 12:57 AM

Should be there bright and early, well lunch time ;-) Cant wait. arriba, arriba, arriba, andale, andale, andale

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platetek81Mar 26 2014 10:28 PM

Lovely folks doing lovely things!

Leona MMar 27 2014 04:38 PM

Will be there By 6pm - bring.it.on!!!!!

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