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Marie Knight That's No Way To Treat A Girl
Marie Knight came into the world way back in 1925 and though she enjoyed a recording career that stretched over 61 years, she savoured little actual c… -
I Hate Country Music, But Not Country Songs
Country songs cut by country singers are awful, but in the hands of fine soul acts they can blossom into fine recorded work. -
Ed Wolfrum - Detroit Sound by Rob Moss
Ed Wolfrum by Rob Moss . This article has just been restored from a clipped version. Now has the full text and 10 photos have been dug out and returne… -
The Tempests
The Tempests were a very popular band from around Charlotte NC, which ran from 1963 to the mid seventies, with frequent personnel changes (up to twent… -
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… -
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. -
Motown in The Brill Building - Keith Hughes & Andy Rix
There's been a bit of talk around the Norma Jenkins version of 'Try Love'. Thought it might be timely to share this article Keith Hughes wrote 25 year… -
Young Soul Rebels - Book Review
Latest add to the reviews is a detailed look at Soul Source member Stuart Cosgrove's Young Soul Rebels History Of Northern Soul -
The Holidays and Debonaires by Rob Moss
The Holidays and Debonaires - A Marriage Made in Detroit by Rob Moss -
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. -
They Danced All Night - Gethro Jones - Book Review
..which focuses on the lifestyle that became known as Northern Soul -
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 -
Northern Soul and Age in 2017 - Carry On Regardless?
Spring 2017 Points Of View. Discussion on some interesting 2017 soul related topics. Northern soul and age ?... -
The MVP'S Uncovered!
"Turning My Heart Beat Up", one of the scenes iconic 45's. Here the mystery of who they were is finally revealed. -
Record Mirror Northern Soul Chart 1975 - Wigan Casino Top 20
Wigan Casino Top 20 - Compiled by Russ Winstanley & Richard Searling. This chart was published in Record Mirror weekly for several months during 1975 … -
Footie & 45s Weekends By Dave Moore
Footie & 45s Weekends By Dave Moore a tale of combining passions and discoveries -
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. -
Don Juan Mancha - The Story by Rob Moss
The Story of Don Juan Mancha — songwriter, producer, musician and talent scout by Rob Moss -
Mary Love Remembered by Ady Croasdell
Mary Love Remembered. An article by Ady Croasdale -
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Northern Soul at Lowton - The End of an Era - Fri 10th Sept
A few years ago I found myself turning into the Lowton Civic Carpark... -
Mel Britt - Northern Soul Icon
With the passing of Mr Mel Britt I thought it timely to remind ourselves of a very special day in his company... -
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Soul Source Advent Calendar 2017
Welcome to the 2017 Soul Source Advent Calendar read for full info and how to nominate -
Best Soul Books of 2016
I think it's been a vintage year for books on the history of soul music.... -
Willie Weems - His Story
The story of Willie Weems ...inc The Dontells, 4 Brothers, Sam & Kitty, The Turks and more -
My Obsession With The Preview Label - A Feast Of Teri's
It all started back in 2011 I got a phone call from Nige Brown telling me he heard a sound bite on ebay of a record he thought had something special a… -
The Teardrops of Pittsburgh Story
A budding young band out of Pittsburgh record a 45 written by a young pianist a couple of years earlier who would go on to be a musical super star. As… -
Amy Winehouse: A Personal Tribute .
A Personal tribute to Amy Winehouse on the 10th anniversary of her death -
Dave Godin - A Northern Soul - Book Preview
The fascinating and colourful life story of one of the most respected and important figures in black American music and the British Soul scene. From … -
Dave Hamilton's Detroit Soul Vol 2 - CD Review
Latest addition to the fast flowing review section is a review of a fairly recent Kent Cd release -
The Billy Nichols Story
Billy Nichols has now been involved with the music biz for about 50 years and he's still going strong. Down the years, he has sung gospel, soul and bl… -
Why 60S Newies?
Just been pondering life, love and the 60s newies crowd. As you do. And whilst doing this, I stumbled accross a theory.... -
50 years ago, this month R&B Voices of the 1967 Riots
50 years ago this month. R&B Voices of the 1967 Race Riots.This is just a short piece to acknowledge the 50th anniversary. -
The Art of Ian Clark on Uk Vibe
Uk Vibe website has a must visit lengthy and photo heavy article just up. -
Europe And Beyond.. Gothenburg Soul Scene
Been wanting to feature whats on overseas for a long while.. Seems a good time now with Dave doing the overseas events guide.. I am gonna feature… -
The Marvin Smith Story and Interview by Dave Box
An informative interview with Marvin Smith connected with his upcoming UK live show at the Wilton Nov 15th 2014 -
Wakefield Unity Hall - New Beginnings From Old Stock
Things are looking healthy for this old lady of northern soul in Yorkshire. -
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 … -
Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Begins
The three albums Gil Scott-Heron recorded for Bob Thiele’s Flying Dutchman label are... -
Aachen Soul Weekender March 8th and 9th 2013
So, my weekender started on the Wednesday night when I left work, because I had to go down to Wales to collect Jessica because she was quite ill, and … -
Gamble Records Full Discography
Here's the latest label in my Mighty 3 discographies. The legendary Gamble label.<br /><br />Also, at the bottom I have included a YTube video showing… -
Stax Northern Soul Disco LP Sleeve Notes
The current forum topic called Stax Dancers - reminded me that somewhere had the ocr scanned sleeve notes of... -
Digging in the Texas Triangle 2019 - Record Hunting
Digging in the Texas Triangle 2019. Record hunting adventures in Texas and the Austen Record Convention -
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 Soul Set - Article on the group
Back in 2003 I was contacted by the drummer of the Soul Set of 'Will You Ever Learn' fame.. -
NORTHERN SOUL SAVED MY LIFE
Sarah Collins became a YouTube sensation with covers of Northern Soul classics. Now she’s taken to the road with a live band. -
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. -
Wigan Casino - A newspaper take on the drug side of the Casino 1978
A scan of a newspaper article from1978 looking at the drug side of the Casino... 'Life and soul of long Wigan Nights' -
100 Club Last Night - 18 May 2013
Well I never, been over 10 years since I last visited the hollowed place that is The 100 Club
