About to escape into the CD / record buying world (well in October) .....
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Cooler Than Ice - The Arctic Records Story (6 CDs & 6 7" singles)
http://www.dustygroo...oos=1&incl_cs=1
I was told about this package a while ago & have had brief discussions with Frank 'Phi-La of Soul' who is behind it.
Seems that none of the 'bits' (the 45's) will be available separately, however it will feature some previously unissued tracks.
There was talk of a big live show package being brought together (Della Humphrey, Barbara Mason, the Ambassadors, Volcanoes, Kenny Hamber, etc) for a number of shows (in Philly & possibly elsewhere) to promote the release. But things on that front have gone very quiet over the last couple of months (I believe backers to fund the live show package haven't been forthcoming though detailed talks were underway a while back).
Anyway, no doubt the track listing will make interesting reading when it becomes available.
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John Smith | Roburt
76 years old, born in Doncaster. First got into soul in 1965. Attended nighters @ King Mojo, Nite Owl & Wheel. Started out as a mod - mohair suits, Ben Shermans, brogues & a Lambretta. Started collecting vinyl seriously in 1966 (first fulltime job). Spent time chatting with hero Garnett Mimms in 1967 (Mojo dressing room). Started buying B&S in 1969. Loves all types of soul and gospel but brought up on Stax style stuff. Regular guest on Sealing's Radio Hallam show (1980's). Started writing for soul fanzines in the 1980's and still does. Ran Lou Ragland's 1990 UK tour. Loves researching soul facts.
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