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Northern Soul Connections #16 Benjamin and the...
There’s been many a thread about the ‘survival’ of the NS scene on SS. 'A youth culture left in the hands of old men' to name just one. Well... if the… -
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… -
Motown Mansion Auction - Berry Gordy's Former Property 2017
Berry had originally purchased the Detroit Mansion in 1967 but even though moving out to LA in 1972 he continued to own it until 2002, when he then so… -
Northern Soul - Casino Loyals - 1975 Record Mirror Article
Northern Soul - The Casino Loyals - 1975 Record Mirror A Wigans Chosen Few related feature from the Feb 1975 issue -
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… -
Northern Soul Connections #29 - Murphys Law - Ken B
Northern Soul Connections #29 - Murphys Law - The latest in this now very long running series of soul connected connections -
Loraine Rudolph - Washington Post Article
48 Years Later, A Singer Finally In Demand The Washington Post website features an article on Loraine Rudolph. Written by Marc Fisher it concerns its… -
The Richard Caiton Story
The Richard Caiton Story - "I never did music for money; it's always been for love". -
The New Creations - The Fish Song - Soul Junction Records
Soul Junction Records begin 2019 with a collaboration with The New Creations and a reissue of their obscure early 70s 45 "The Fish Song". A track pro… -
Northern Soul Connections #18 - Living Color
The latest edition of of our long running infographic series 'Northern Soul Connections'. 'Living Color - We were 3 different shades of black'. Read… -
Modern Musings With Mark Randle May 2013
Modern Musings…….…news and grooves from the Modern Side with Mark Randle<br /><br /><br />Once again I’ve left it to the last minute to pen this piece… -
The Trey J's Story
The Trey J’s were a vocal duo which featured James Binford and Joseph Smith... -
Europe And Beyond - The Rare Soul Scene - Oslo soul experience
Part 2 of Europe and beyond.. The rare soul scene guide to whats on over the water.. Oslo Soul Experience Paid this place a visit in fo… -
Jimmy Hamilton 80th Birthday - Granada Reports Jan 2018
Granada Reports ITV carried an interesting news story last Friday all about US Soul singer Jimmy Hamilton celebrating his 80th birthday in Chorley Lan… -
Modern Musings In Soul Up North......End Of An Era!
I've decided to knock my Modern Musings column in Soul Up North on the head after 11 years in the "modern soul" seat. I figure 11 years is long enoug… -
Soul Odyssey 1968 - Book - Jonas Bernholm - Online in Full
Jonas Bernholm has been in touch and kindly shared details of a book of his which is available to read freely online in full under Creative Comments L… -
Northern Soul Connections #23 - Soulsations and then some
Ken B's latest northern soul connection, #23. Soul Exotics, Emporers, Twila and the Twighlights, The Soulsations, and (no The) Soulsations. -
Jr Walker Discography
Jr Walker Discography HARVEY 113 TWIST LACKAWANNA/WILLIES BLUES 1962 HARVEY 117 CLEOS MOOD/BRAINWASHER 1962 HARVEY 119 GOOD ROCKIN /BRAINWASHER… -
Get It Baby - The Stanley Mitchell Story
The Stanley Mitchell Story by Soul Junctions Dave Welding -
Tony Talent (The Coalitions) Biograpy
Soul Junction has a forthcoming 45 release lined up from The Coalitions - The Memory of You. As part of the info side of the release the site has been… -
The Story of Leonard Jones and Fast Track Studios
Leonard Jones and FAST TRACK STUDIOS. When the Motown Corporation packed up and left town in 1972 a giant void was left in Detroit's musical land… -
New Kent CD Review - This Is Fame 1964-1968
Muscle Shoals, Alabama, Fame Records, world renowned recording studio and label is highlighted here with a best of type compilation by Dean Rudland sp… -
The Jazz Scene: The Beginnings of Soul.
Further to the two articles I've previously posted about the early Blues & Soul Magazine I've dug out my copy of the Jazz Scene Magazine from August 1… -
Northern Soul Connections #20
Northern Soul Connections #20 lesser known Jerseydelphians re-discovered -
Ralph "Soul" Jackson: The Alabama Love Man
The return of a legend — or maybe more accurately, the first time this legend’s ever really gotten his due! Ralph Jackson’s been working in the Alabam… -
Northern Soul - Melody Maker 1975
A 1975 Melody Maker look at the Northern Soul Scene from the 25th January 1975 Issue, with the main focus on Blackpool Mecca and Wigan Casino... and B… -
The Arock - Serock - Sylvia Soul Story Continued - Review
A fresh add to the review section of a recent release from Kent -
The Willie Parker Story - New Century Soul 12th Anniversary
Manchester's New Century Soul once again brings a historical event to it's Anniversary All Nighter! -
Review: Florida Soul by John Capouya
A review of the book Florida Soul written by John Capouya -
R-E-S-P-E-C-T Woman's Got Soul!
A reflection on the contributions made by female singers, DJs and label owners to the soul and R&B music industry. -
Hound Dog! The Big Mama Thornton Story
From juke joint to Peacock Records and beyond, a history of R&B artist Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton. -
Savoy, Soul and Suicide - Northern, Wagner and ........
It was a very bad time for the conservative anarchist but nevertheless, Martin, Aubrey and I (and a few occasional 'also rans') formed into a gang of … -
Black Panthers, The Lumpen and Marvin Gaye
What follows is not a scholarly review of the political struggle facing the Black Panther Party. It is merely to highlight some of the musical associa… -
Northern Soul Connections #12 - 12 Days Of Xmas
Northern Soul Connections #12 and it's a rather apt one for this, being both the 12th one and the Christmas period one... Before you view, just a qui… -
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American Soul - Reflections on the first series - Soul Train
Peace Love and Soul - American Soul review... -
A Reluctant Star - Mckinley Jackson Interview By Dave Thorley
Here's a chance to read right through. One of Detroit's and soul musics greatest arrangers/producers and horn player. -
Northern Soul Connections #27 - Teens With Talent - Chicago
Guests on the late Bob Abrahamian's Sitting In The Park radio shows would occasionally mention Teens With Talent (TWT). -
George and Faye Treadwell and The Drifters Story
An examination of the role of the Treadwell Family , and the history of the Drifters , whose story is told in The Drifters Girl - Opening in London ne… -
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 -
Northern Soul Connections #19 - It's Easy
Northern Soul Connections #19 - It's Easy The latest in our now long running series of infographics from Kenb This 'connection' is all about a hun… -
Harmony Of The Soul Vocal Groups - Kent Cd Review
Just released and just Soul Source reviewed by John Reed- Kents latest Album - Harmony Of The Soul Vocal Groups -
Al Perkins legendary Detroit DJ
Together they would form a group of independent labels and promotion companies that would become a major part of the beating heart of Detroit music in… -
Motown - The Sound of Young America - Book Review
The latest addition to the Soul Source Review feature takes a timely look at an 'Out Today' title... -
Sidney Barnes + Hoagy Lands live at the 100 07 Jun 01
Sidney Barnes + Hoagy Lands live at the 100 07 Jun 01 -
Spinning Around - A History of The Soul Lp - Book Review
The latest addition to the review section takes a look at a recent just out book all about the Soul LP! -
A Review of Dave Godin A Northern Soul Book
A review of Dave Godin A Northern Soul, a biography by Stephen Stevlor. Review by Damian Conaghan.............. aka Dim -
Ivy Joe Hunter: See You Around!
Native Detroiter Ivy Jo Hunter was born Ivy George Hunter on August 28th 1940. -
The (Soul) Generation
This Wilmington, North Carolina band was largely composed of high school students. Their sole 45 release was a very competent beach cover of The O’Jay… -
The Independents - Complete Wand Recordings - Cd Review
The first of this months reviews - a look by Iain Mc at a recent Kent release...
