Recently received a great cd from connoiseur collection titled, vsop cd 312 - various artists -smooth soul-the uk collection which to my ears was quite a treat, as 90/00s sounds dont feature that much on my hi-fi at home was surprised by just how good some of these tracks are, and the fact that a lot are uk produced makes me feel a bit guilty of not being aware of them before now!!
anyway as said a great cd, and the press release has it right when it says " a powerful o
Thanks go out to rob for the review and benji for taking time with playlist, benji is one of the top northern djs from the northern scene in germany, makes the odd visit over here to the capitol and normally fits in a few spots, heres his playlist from shoes and good bloke Rob Cc view on the nite
Shoes - Thursday -10 Aug 00 - benji's Plays and Rob Chadwicks words
benji is one of the top northern djs from the northern scene in germany, makes the odd visit over here to the capitol an
a tuesday nite out....
Well a night out to have a few beers with a few mates ended up as a blinder a Tuesday night at that. The 6 Amigos, Myself, Dave Greenhill, Mac McDonald, Dave Brightmore, Mike Mahon, and Spencer, we would normally meet up on a Tuesday night for a few beers after work and talk about what men normally chat about Soul music, Football, and Women, but this night would be different, Mac (whos real name is Alistair ..dont laugh !!) had been home last weekend (North Wales) and
Soul Up North is Edited by Howard Earnshaw with help from Saus and Little John. Comes out every quarter and is packed with all sorts of articles. Latest issue contains Vinyl reviews, label listings, artist info, venue guide and planner, quizzes, mod article, reviews of loads of venues, articles etc etc.
Soul Up North - Issue 21 Review and clips
An indepth look at Soul Up North from a couple of years ago compete with clips and info
Inside ...........Soulful Kinda Music
Edited by DJ Dave Rimmer
Published Date: 2000/8/28
As soon as you see this one you know its gotta be good - presentation is 100%, colour cover, good layout etc. Inside...?
.........well lots of stuff, Issue 36 had articles by Dave Godin, Dave Halsall and others features on O' Jays, Hesitations, Bill Spoon, good CD reviews, venue reports, playlists. Lots of vinyl reviews with scans and the
George Jackson Nite Review By Mike Hump 2000
thanks go out to another of out intrepid reporters for taking his life in hand and venturing to far off lands, EC1 in london, just so he can pass onto you details of what seems to be a excellent nite with a bit of a different flavour read on for the adventures of mike humphries at the george jackson soul nite
It always seems to me a tough decision deciding what type of warmer to go to before an event. Going to a strictly 60s Northern do befo
Review of Terrys Chocolate Soul Nite
Always good to get stuff from the man on the street and heres a good one a review of last Fridays - Terrys Chocolate Soul in London town - by Dave Dixon sounds like a good one -read on......................
I arrived at 9.30pm, walked up the stairs of the Catch bar where Chocolate Soul is held. I
Next in line with this series of interviews is Irish Greg DJ and CSC co-promoter
Man of today Irish Greg -1999
Q Ok Greg, to start us off, for people who don't know you, how did you get into northern and end up in London?
I first got into northern when I was young Mod all of 16 and was living in Galway (Ireland, hello guy's) but it was really when I moved to London in 1987 (was only 17). I remember going to Mod clubs and hearing things like Ron Baxter, Liz Lands etc etc. But it wa
TOO DARN SOULFUL - The story of Northern Soul by Dave Nowell
Publication Date: 10th December 99
Well its getting near that time of year, just as the summer memories are being slowly added to the pile of long gone ones, the adverts on the television remind you that yeah christmas is around again, and if like me you've just released that there are no more paydays till the next century, thoughts of presents to buy spring to mind.....
Well there you go seasonal intro or what, onto the
Capitol Soul club - Dome - Second One Nov 99
Well another Saturday trying to pull my head together after a soul night out, the cause of this repair session was the second dome event in london. After the success of the first one back in October was wondering how this one would go, well after the trip up from chatham and the tube journey, found me self in the pub next to it talking to matt j (who along with capitol soul club , puts it alltogether) after hitting me with the "can you get the dri
Northern Essence edited by Pete Coulson - Review 1999
site note originally up in 1999
Well here you go, yet another classy fanzine that s dropped thru my letterbox. All I can say is that the amount of worthwhile fanzines/mags dedicated to soul music is awe inspiring, the time and effort that must go into them must be enormous. (not just taking easy way out if I got a shite one I would say!). Each one I've ever read has its own style and format but all achieve same results a f*cking goo
Ian Levine Interview Part 1 from Manifesto
site note orig up in 1999
From the time before SWONS
Reproduced with kind permission from Manifesto mag, see fanzine section for details
Note the layout of these articles is text only and doesn't represent the mags layout
In the seventies you either loved him or hated him such was the strength of feeling caused by this man. His crime? tantamount to breaking one of the ten commandments, he played records that had a beat not insta
Beating Rhythm Fanzine Review Feat Clips of Jan 97 Issue
site note originally up in 1999
Beating Rhythm - Edited by Pete Smith who should need no introduction to regular soul fans on net and was one of the main contributers to the rare online soul scene getting to where its at today.
The mag itself is "one of the worlds most erratic fanzines (thats erratic not errotic)" - thats his own words not mine, due to its release schedule. But it is well worth the wait. Past issues have bee
From 1971 before Northern was even called northern this account of his trip to the sea side is a fascinating look back to those far off days, cover ups, pillheads etc all feature and to me a tribute to a place which nowadays doesn't get the recognition it deserves.Thanks to Katie and Chris for sending the scanned original in. Read on for a piece of living history and one of the best written articles on site............
site note - article reformated
From Blues and Soul - 1971 - Dave G
Dome Oct 99 - The First One
So along came the night that launched a 1000 flyers, the Matt Jahans along with Capitol Soul Club organised event at the Dome in North London. First impressions not as easy as flyers made out to find, getting out of tube was expecting to see a large modern multi entertainment complex shining on the horizon, well just say theres a irish pub on the corner and around the back theres the enterance to the dome club. Once thru doors and up the stairs though any doubts
Shades of Soul July 1999
Recently had the good fortune for this to fall through my letterbox, yet again another excellent mag authored by Derek Pearson. 60 pages jammed full of stuff. Highlights in the Jul 99 issue are 5 pages on parkers in manchester, a excellent article on life after wigan, loads of vinyl reviews, label listings,interview with Andy Rix ,willie t thing, and loads more. Has a wide spectrum of coverage on all things soulful, with many contributors, mark hanson, john pugh and
Soul Galore - Dave McCadden - Review with clips, please note this was posted in1999
Soul Galore
If vinyl is your thing this is a mag for you, all it contains is vinyl reviews vinyl reviews and vinyl reviews. But heres the sting it is well entertaining and a good reference.
Reviews range from a sharp few liners to a full page. A good reference guide and interesting read. Edited by Dave McCadden highly recommended. Find out yourself, here's some clips of reviews taken from a back is
FALLING INTO THE SOUL NET - Soulful Kinda Music Article
Looking back bit dated but guess thats expected as it is a bit dated
FALLING INTO THE SOUL NET - From Soulful Kinda Music Mag
Hey here's an article in latest soulful kinda music on soul on the internet thought it might be interesting to errrrr soul fans who are on the internet....
Looks like more and more soul people out there are finding themselves on the internet, at moment it seems to be booming with all kinds of soul
Published Date: 1999/5/28 18:30:00
nick gilbert takes us on a trip through the last decade right up to the present day with a look at the last ten years of the scene
the turning point
before I was relocated to green belt suburbia, Herts. I had been attending the 100 Club since Ady had first started there with a Friday night evening do. Anyway Sean came along with me expecting a good night. I was embarrassed, th
This was originally wrote for the Togetherness Mag a few years ago -1999, after criticism of the mag by myself as it did not feature any events "south of brum" I was invited to do something about it. The below was the first one, think were another 3 before a move back up north, meant no more. ( Which was a good thing as .... edited as out of date... Excuse the few odd glitches in article, combination of word, frontpage and life
Southern State of Soul - Togetherness Mag 1999
By M
BRENDA HOLLOWAY INTERVIEW
Thanks go to Soul Essence Mag (see fanzine section for more details) for letting Soul Source use this great interview
060998.
CARLA GRAN WITH BRENDA HOLLOWAY.
BRENDA OPENS HER HEART IN THIS EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH BIG MICK.
BM. Your first single for MOTOWN was 'every little bit hurts' back in March 1964 which was released in the UK in June 1964 but prior to that your first label was DONNA with the track 'the Del Viking'.
Interview with the author of "Too Darn Soulful " - Dave Nowell Dave nowell has been busy over the last year, collecting information and details for his new book, Too Darn Soulful, with books final release date now sorted, he has took time to give this interview. Dave has been on soul scene since early days and recently was involved with another book. Anyway enough of my stuff ...read on Q. Allright dave, for any new visitors can you give us a quick run down on your soul background so everyone
Scottish Herald Article - 100 Club 1999
Here's a article ripped from scotlands top broadsheet - the herald
A few odd things in it but overall a good outside view, thanks to Frank Murphy for pointing it out
Still trying to save soul
Twenty years of dancing and forgotten American singles are celebrated this weekend. KEVIN McCARDLE sets the mood
There must have been times when the most enduring youth cult ever to have flourished in these isles must have seemed to be on its
Off top of head not 100% sure of orgin - please shout if know so can add credits etc
Mary Love Discography by Paul Dunn
MODERN
1006 You turned My Bitter Into Sweet I’m In You Hands
1010 Ive Got To Get You Back Hey Stoney Face
1020 Let Me Know Move A Little Closer
1029 Lay This Burden Down Think It Over Babv
1033 Baby Ill Come Satisfied Feeling
1039 Talking About My Man Dance Children Dance
1042 Is That You (Duet by Arthur Adams & Mary Love
Heres some worthwhile info/background gear by Keith Hughes
Taken from Detroit City Limits by Graham Anthony
(also has a good record list)
who can be contacted at:
Derby
Does anyone out there know anything about Motown acetates? A recent article in Detroit City Limits listed the contents of some Motown acetates that appeared on the market a couple of years back (and then rapidly disappeared), and invited info. Id seen the same list around the time they were advertised, an
Pete Smith: Here's the first of the fresh soul source online interview series
Pete Smith - Interview 1998
Starting of the first one is Pete Smith, now thats a name regular visitors should be familar with as in the early days of Soul Source he contributed hell of a lot of articles, info and data. Read on...
Ok Pete can you give us a bit of your background just so all visitors know where you're coming from
OK well I was born in 1960 and bought up in Wolverhampton, home of the
A post that Derek p has kindly ok-ed to use here on soul source circa 99
Stafford - here's my two pee's worth.
There's much talk about the 70s and 90s on here but little chat about the decade in between when I suspect many KTFers for a wide variety of reasons put the soul scene on hold.
As a 20 year old I first started allnighters in 1977 attending anywhere from 15-30 all nighters per year. By 1984 after a 7 year apprenticeship, I was heavily (and I mean deep) into vinyl. Stafford
Jimmy Ruffin BBC interview
Thanks go to Mel for taking time in getting this sent in
The Jimmy Ruffin Interview
Part One
Born and brought up in Mississippi, Jimmy Ruffin was singing in his local church choir by the age of eight. He had a spell in the army before being signed up by the burgeoning Tamla Motown label in the Sixties and touring with The Supremes and The Temptations. His chart hits include What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted, It's Wonderful To Be Loved By You,
Just a intro about myself as requested...(Posted originally to go with 6 pac sessions from Ian)
Ian Cuncliffe
Just a intro about myself as requested. I started to collect soul-r&b records around 1966 while at senior school, this was the music that was being played in the youth clubs around the northwest which I attended . I left school in 1969 around that time I started to go to Blackpool Mecca with all my skinhead mates, its around that
Basically it's the history of Northern Soul in the 70's. This is what really happened. Grab a cuppa and hopefully enjoy this...
NORTHERN SOUL IN THE MEDIA - "BLACK MUSIC" by Pete Smith
Black Music magazine first hit the streets in December 1973, heralding itself as "the first complete black music magazine", probably in an attempt to distance itself from Blues & Soul which was ostensibly a soul/disco magazine.
BM's intention was to cover the whole spectrum from blues to jazz, g
Loaded Magazine does Northern soul with a visit to the 100 Club Allnighter just in time for the March 99 Issue
ADAPTED FROM LOADED MAGAZINE MARCH 1999
Thanks to Dave Cassidy for sending me this, photo's to follow......
"Keep your Wigan - Northern Soul is alive and well and living in London..."
You know something is happening when you get to the club and a man from the Guardian is waiting in the queue. Actually, it happens every five years or so, when the Northern Soul scene i
Mick Lyons - Manifesto Interview
Mick Lyons is about as far from the stereotype soulie as you can get but don't let his image fool you, this is a man who's passionate about music. As a Dj Mick can be heard at most of the top all-nighters and as an MC he's been long active on the rave scene. Add to this his track record as promoter of Blackburn and his involvement in the soul scene since the mid sixties and you soon realise that there's more to this man than meets the eye. Often misunderstoo
Thanks go out to Mike Lofthouse for this review on the Soul Essence weekender
Soul Essence 13 - 9 10 11 April 1999 - The Raynscourt Hotel Great Yarmouth.
The Event...
The Soul Essence Yarmouth weekender number 13. It is a twice yearly event held in Spring and Autumn with the first one taking place back in April '93 - check out 'Voices From The Shadows' magazine issue no. 20 for a full review of that weekend.
The Town ...
Gt Yarmouth is one of those typical British seas
An extract from Lois Wilson - MOJO Magazine April/May 1999
Sent in by Dave Cassidy, thanks for the contribution mate, appreciated.
How To Buy...
Every month we navigate the high-water marks, rapids and stagnant ponds of the CD racks, so you don't have to. We continue with...
NORTHERN SOUL
It was the venerable Blues And Soul pundit, Dave Godin, who coined the term 'Northern Soul' to describe the rare soul sounds that were attracting fanatical crowds to the massive dance c
Ripped from Big Daddy Mag issue 3, (of course with permission from Mr Bones, no blatant stealing here ....!) got for your reading a Beginners Guide to Northern Soul
Big Daddies Guide to Northern
Yeah Yeah Yeah, know there's about 5001 "what is....northern" type things scattered all over the web , so why another one?
Well first of all it comes from a different angle, not a 40+ guy with too much time on his hands but from a younger guy and its aimed at a younger audience, thus come
Eddie Holman Interview by Big Mick Eddie Holman Interview - Thanks go to Soul Essence Mag (see fanzine section for more details) for letting Soul Source use this great interview with the man who knocked Lowton dead!! NORTHERN ESSENCE "We don't compare our success with anyone else's success because no one else's success pays your bills".... (EDDIE HOLMAN, Lowton, 270399) 27 March this year saw the highly talented and legendary EDDIE HOLMAN arrive in this country once again. Thanks to the dedicati
Conniseurs CDS - Review
mid price cds release from connoisseur collection
In these days of overload of soul, with official releases of new soul cd releases every week, etc, many things may just pass you by as the vast torrent of soul flows past you a recent new set of reissued stuff from the company connoisseur collection may have just done that, this release is the start of a new set
Otis Clay - Sleeve Notes taken from a dutch 80/90s album
Otis Clay
Although he was on the brink of nationwide stardom in 1972 while on the same Memphis based Hi label that launched Al Green, Otis inexplicably never reached the same heights that Green did. But with his driving seven-piece band {featuring the unparalleled Chicago Fire horn section), Clay continues to epitomize the very finest in raw, emotionally supercharged soul.Like so man
Junior Walker Story Here's an article from Detroit City Limits by Graham Anthony (also has a good record list) who can be contacted at: 103 Buxton Road Chaddesden Derby DE 21 4 JN When Jr.Walker died of cancer on 23rd November 1995, Motown and the World lost it's most unlikely and genuine "stars".Motown who were promoting themselves as "The Sound Of Young America" used to give his date of birth as 1942,but Junior was older and had a legacy as a "Live" act going back to the mid 1950's,long befo
Kim Tolliver - Then and Now
soul source Kim Tolliver More info addded 20 Mar
The other day received some email regarding site from Andrew Hamilton, it turned out that Andrew Hamilton from Cleveland apart from being an respected writer on USA soul scene and journalist (you may have read some of his informative articles in Soulful Kinda Music, AMG Bios, LP/CD reviews), also co-wrote the mid 70 s northern spin "I dont know which foot to dance on" by Kim Tolliver.
Well also he had the
Thanks go to Soul Essence Mag (see fanzine section for more details) for letting Soul Source use this great review
010898. JERRY (SWAMP DOGG) WILLIAMS LIVE AT LOWTON
What a privilege to be invited to watch JERRY (SWAMP DOGG) WILLIAMS rehearse and do an interview with the man himself.The editor and myself arrived about 1.30pm and were instantly press-ganged into carrying the large speakers into the hall. Meanwhile, ROBBO was doing the 'fan' bit and having his photo taken with JW. Also h
Bill Spoon and the Soul Notes
In 1997 a Channel 4 TV documentary dealing with the duties of the LA Coroners office was screened in the UK.One of the people whos day to day tousle were illustrated in this programme was a department member by the name of William Bell. Now for most people who saw the documentary this will prove to be their one + only insight into the like of William Bell. However northern / modern soul fans will already be acquainted with his work in the music business where
The following article and the Mary Love story was ripped from a great mag called Soul Underground, The winter 94 issue, I don't think the mag is still going and it seemed a waste for good articles like these to be lost. If anyone knows different please get in touch.
Mark Sergeant wrote a great article on the "case for defence for modern soul" and even though its 4 years old reckon it's a good view on a old subject.
The advent of Crossover Soul has seen a degree of acceptability finally
Wheelsville usa listing
Listing taken from Soul Express Summer 1986
101 JIMMY GILFORD - I wanna be your baby/ Misery Street
102 STEVE MANCHA - Did My Baby Call/ Whirlpool
103 LITTLE SONNY - Lets Have A Good Time/ Orange Pineapple Blossom Pink
106 MAGIC TONES - Got To Get A Little Closer/ Me And My Baby
Yet another "oldie" Pete Smith from the 90s
Here's a bit from Pete Smith , regarding a letter that was sent to him a few years back. Interesting stuff for those who used to think legal re-issues helped the artists
Dear Pete,
My name is Lorraine Silver of "Lost summer love" fame. Hopefully your eyes have lit up with instant recognition!! Ive just read your article in Richard Domars fanzine and just had to write to you failing to obtain any phone number from GPO. My story goes like
OK carrying on the interview series, Dave Rimmer respected DJ and also editor of one of top mags Soulful Kinda Music, agreed to give Soul Source a bit of time, read the results below:
Dave Rimmer:
Heres a interview with Dave before he embarked on his new career as webmaster!
OK carrying on the interview series, Dave Rimmer respected DJ and also editor of one of top mags Soulful Kinda Music, agreed to give Soul Source a bit of time, read the results below:
Q. OK Dave for the v
No not a tale of Ned Kelly and his muckers it's the 1890s (groan) 2 old reviews sandwiched together
Maria from Sydney letting you know how the latest Perth night went on with a well good account of her night.... ....
Bear in mind that as I write this report I'm still yet-lagged and dreaming of sleep, so I hope I convey enough of the what I mean, cause I'm so tired that I'll start babbling or summat...
LAST SATURDAY....
Entering the foyer of the Irish Club in Subiaco Perth, th
John Vincent
A few months back JV gave soul source this interview before making his reappearance at Lowton:
Cast your mind back to the 1970s, a time of flares, discos, Saturday night fever, white suits, 3 day strikes, afro's, and so on,well that's what it was like if you believe what you read in the present national media, as with all things the past gets changed quite often to fit the present. Similarly on the soul scene, some parts of the soul media would now have us believe that all
first on soul source in 90s
The northern scene mentioned in this review is now up in the video section
Thanks to Pete Smith of Planet Records( see links for details) who before he bought a modem used to produce a good northern fanzine full of good stuff like this review.
Here's a excellent review of one (if not the) of the few films with a reference to Northern. Blue Juice should be on the cheap shelves of your video hire shops. get your popcorn and settle down........
BLUE J
President label info by Pete Smith 1997
PRESIDENT
A lesser known but very long-lasting record label, President began in 1967 and was still issueing records in the late 80's in one form or another. Although not exclusively a soul label, President was pretty on the ball when it came to discotheque demand and you'll find many classics here. The label was owned by Ed Kassner and was the par
