702 articles
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The Holidays and Debonaires by Rob Moss
The Holidays and Debonaires - A Marriage Made in Detroit by Rob Moss -
Ree Flores and M&H Records: An Article by Jordan Wilson
I frequently have a tendency to delve into researching a particular subject, only to find myself veering off course after about a month or so, leaving… -
Larry Payton - Chicago Soul
LARRY PAYTON, CHICAGO. This post is an incomplete file with which I have two choices; leave it to gather dust no doubt never to see the light of day … -
I Love Detroit - Sonny Munro - Falcons Interview by Rob Moss
My next conversation took me well inside the castle's walls, if that's in fact what it is, to the home of one of Detroit's best and most revered singe… -
Blackpool Mecca 1971 - Dave Godin Blues And Soul
From Blues and Soul - 1971 - Dave Godin Article on his visit to the Blackpool Mecca. A lot has been said and written about the history of northern sou… -
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Northern Soul Connections #36 - Latest Connection from Kenb
Northern Soul Connections #36 - Latest Issue from Kenb Tap below... -
Lester Tipton - The Story
Lester Fred Tipton was born 1st September 1948 in Detroit Mi. along with twin sister Leslie Viola to their parents, Mr & Mrs Willard Tipton. -
Footie & 45s Weekends By Dave Moore
Footie & 45s Weekends By Dave Moore a tale of combining passions and discoveries -
Northern Soul Connections #34 - Ken b's Latest Issue
We have just reached #34 in @Kenb's long running informative 'Northern Connections' series. Northern Connections # 34 Lew Hanson, Mary Mundy & Sou… -
The Most Sought After Rare Northern 1 2 3
The Most Sought After Rare Northern. This list contains what I consider the most sought after and rare original release Northern soul 45s at this poi… -
The Tempos Story by Rob Moss
The TEMPOS Story The lineage of vocal groups, male and female, in the 1950s and 60s can be as difficult to establish as any family tree. Line-ups w… -
Book Review: It Ain’t Retro: Daptone Records & The 21st-Century Soul Revolution
A review of the book, It Ain’t Retro: Daptone Records & The 21st-Century Soul Revolution... -
Emanuel Laskey - This is his story by Rob Moss
'there are only two real voices in Detroit of any consequence - Emanuel Laskey and James Epps' Site note - this article was originally published on S… -
The Just Bros Story by Rob Moss
The Just Bros Story by Rob Moss Site note - this article was originally published on Soul Source in full in 2006, it was clipped approx 2012 byt he… -
The Ivy Jo Hunter Story by Rob Moss
The Story of the man who wrote some of Motown’s most beautiful and important songs and become one of the most successful song writers in the world -
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Northern Soul Connections #35 - Latest Issue from Kenb
Now at #35 in the long running informative 'Northern Connections' series by @Kenb Northern Connections # 35 - Child Of Friendship, Train Robbers -
The New Sensations, Detroit - The Full Story by MD Records
In April 2022, MD Records unveiled a double-sided 45 featuring two tracks from the archives of Pioneer Studio in Detroit. Following our successful eff… -
Lea Manor Remembered and Revisited
Here is an opportunity to celebrate Lea Manor and meet up with friends on 23rd September 2023. The promoters are Martyn Bradley, Kev Spittle @Munchki… -
Sandy Hollis : The Lost Detroit Soulstress Found
Big Wheel recording artist Sandy Hollis contacts Dave Welding and her story is revealed some 50 years after her brief recording career. -
Soul Galore - Dave McCadden - Look Back Review From 90s
Soul Galore - Dave McCadden - Review with clips of 1999 Soul Galore -
Benny's Song or is it ?
How did an obscure Texas recording end up on a national label years later and how did it get there ? -
The Debbie Taylor Story
Debbie Taylor Article - Her story plus a look forward to the UK Concert in Yorkshire on 9th Nov 2013 -
Doris Duke - Deep Soul Queen - Feature
Doris Duke - Deep Soul Queen. Another quality fully featured article by @Peternickols -
Detroit's Hidden Gem: The Gambrells' Story by MD Records
Today, we have another story to share - the remarkable tale of The Gambrells, a previously unknown girl group from the heart of Detroit. Thanks to the… -
Tyrone Edwards aka Tony & Tyrone
Early on they became close friends of Carolyn & Aretha Franklin, who help them whenever they could to develop their careers -
The Story - Inspirations - No One Else Can Take Your Place
Thanks to Kev Roberts the story behind The Inspirations on Breakthrough, one of Northern Soul's rarest records. -
Northern Soul Connections #33 - The Invaders
The latest Northern Connections episode #33 from Kenb -
Burford Fishback - A man with many irons in the fire (aka Sonny Fishback / Sonny Fisher)
Burford Fishback - A man with many irons in the fire (aka Sonny Fishback / Sonny Fisher) Burford 'Sonny' Fishback was born in Nashville, Tennessee … -
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Dave Godin in Llandudno - Blues and Soul Issue 82 -1972
Dave Godin column including his account of visiting Paynes while on holiday in Llandudno back in 1972... Update 2023 , text format added -
Linda Tate - Sad News And Her Story
Despite trying to locate Linda for years I never quite got there ... but thankfully -
Pat Powdrill and Nick Risi - The Story
Thanks to Paul Rice for the words below charting the story of what till now may not have been a well known story. Also many thanks to Nick Risi for t… -
Northern Soul Connections #32 - Disciples of Soul
The latest Northern Connections episode #32 from Kenb -
Shrine - the Rarest Soul Label Vol 2 Sleeve Notes by Andy Rix 2000
The upcoming release of the Shrine Vinyl Lp from Kent Records stirred Andy Rix aka @Andy Rix to pass on his second set of his Shrine related sleeve no… -
Ain't Nothin' But a House Party - A chat with Bruce Weinroth, producer of the Show Stoppers classic 1 2
A deep-dive into the song’s roots in the Philly Sound, its second life as a Northern Soul classic, and its resurrection as... -
The Four Perfections - The Story by Dave Moore 1 2
The story of The Four Perfections - “I’ll Hold On b/w I’m Not Strong Enough” — Party Time 1001 is a tale littered with Philly musical gliterazziin the… -
30 Years Of Northern Soul In Todmorden Booklet (2001)
30 Years Of Northern Soul In Todmorden. A commemorative booklet issued at the Charity Anniversary Evening 20th April 2001. Walsden Cricket Club -
The Post Wigan Years - Northern Soul 1 2 3
Much has been written about the Northern Soul scene up to the demise of The Wigan Casino. For many, the scene died when Wigan Casino closed its doors … -
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Mary Love Remembered by Ady Croasdell
Mary Love Remembered. An article by Ady Croasdale -
Pete Lawson 1984 Letter To Blackbeat 1 2
I've finally managed to find this….enjoy LETTERS TO THE EDITQR write to the Mag address with your soul letters Dear Blackbeat.... -
Northern Soul Connections #31 - Colstar label, FIRE, VIP's, Magicians
Colstar label, FIRE, VIP's, Magicians. A San Francisco Pop Festival that never happened, an associated album of that festival that didn't have the art… -
Interview with Bonnie & Anita Pointer recorded 2018
We regret to learn of the sad passing of Bonnie on 8th June 2020 and of Anita on 31st December 2022, Interview with Bonnie & Anita Pointer recorded 20… -
They Danced All Night - Gethro Jones - Book Review
..which focuses on the lifestyle that became known as Northern Soul -
A Detroit Christmas Story - A 1960 Motown Xmas
The story is purely hypothetical but based on various letters, weather reports, old maps, till receipts, hand written Christmas cards and lists I have… -
Margaret Little - Her Story 1 2
Margaret Little was born in Detroit on August 7th 1945. She was the oldest of 3 children. Her parents divorced when she was very young and her father,… -
Frank Wilson - The Story of Do I Love You (Indeed I do)
Thanks go to Andy Rix for making this article available to all. Originally written and published to accompany... -
Chuck Cockerham - A Brief Interview
From Doo-Wop to the Drifters to the dance floors of the UK and beyond. A brief chat with Chuck Cockerham.
