Any members up for passing on any current 2009 soul releases recommendations?

Last week or so seen quite a few 60/70s tinged vinyl releases, what else is occuring ?

all eras, all formats top tips most welcome

Hi Mike -

Don't forget I have Spyders and Pree's singles up for sale right now at just £10 inc. p&p (UK). The 'A' side vocal, and the 'B' instrumental. At some stage the price will increase, with a view to recouping investment expenses, shipping, duty, taxes etc and in addition, to pay featured artiosts a reasonable royalty.

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Edited November 1, 200915 yr by Carl Dixon

Mike,

There's been a lot of very good CDs released recently. In fact I think 2009 will be remembered as a bit of a golden year. Examples include:

N'Dambi - Pink Elephant

Maxwell - BLACKsummers night

Will Downing - Classique

George Benson - Songs and Stories

Calvin Richardson - Facts of Life

Smokey Robinson - Time Flies When You're Having Fun

Lee Fields - My World

Lisa McClendon - Reality

Ann Nesby - The Lula Lee Project

James Day - Natural Things

Makeda - Escape From Egypt

Edited November 2, 200915 yr by daved

Oh, and

Teena Marie - Congo Square

Ton's of fantastic new releases around at the moment many included in Dave's post.

One that has taken my fancy naturally is the latest single from The Temptations.

A throwback to some of The Tempts Norman Whitefield material.

A return to form in my opinion.

Taken from the forthcoming album in February 2010 'Still Here', The Tempts first album since 2007 and their second with Bruce Williamson.

It is also the first album released through the groups own independant record label and away from Universal Motown Records.

Also keep an eye out for the new albums from Kenny Thomas and GC Cameron.

Edited November 2, 200915 yr by stash313
mp3 removed as per site policy

My favourite of the year so far is Whitney Houston - Million Dollar Bill which i should be getting on vinyl record soon.

Mike,

There's been a lot of very good CDs released recently. In fact I think 2009 will be remembered as a bit of a golden year. Examples include:

N'Dambi - Pink Elephant

Maxwell - BLACKsummers night

Will Downing - Classique

George Benson - Songs and Stories

Calvin Richardson - Facts of Life

Smokey Robinson - Time Flies When You're Having Fun

Lee Fields - My World

Lisa McClendon - Reality

Ann Nesby - The Lula Lee Project

James Day - Natural Things

Makeda - Escape From Egypt

nice one Dave

is it time yet for one of you tri-annual (or is it quad/quin) end of year modern round ups

Ton's of fantastic new releases around at the moment many included in Dave's post.

One that has taken my fancy naturally is the latest single from The Temptations.

A throwback to some of The Tempts Norman Whitefield material.

A return to form in my opinion.

Taken from the forthcoming album in February 2010 'Still Here', The Tempts first album since 2007 and their second with Bruce Williamson.

It is also the first album released through the groups own independant record label and away from Universal Motown Records.

Also keep an eye out for the new albums from Kenny Thomas and GC Cameron.

that clip ertainly hits the spot Sean, remind us when its out

though have had to drop it as mp3 attachement as dont/cant allow them

can you add it via refosoul ? or i can do it for you

One my current faves and a new release is Cooking On Three Burners Ft Kylie Auldist - This Girl

Mike,

There's been a lot of very good CDs released recently. In fact I think 2009 will be remembered as a bit of a golden year. Examples include:

N'Dambi - Pink Elephant

Maxwell - BLACKsummers night

Will Downing - Classique

George Benson - Songs and Stories

Calvin Richardson - Facts of Life

Smokey Robinson - Time Flies When You're Having Fun

Lee Fields - My World

Lisa McClendon - Reality

Ann Nesby - The Lula Lee Project

James Day - Natural Things

Makeda - Escape From Egypt

Hi Dave,

would agree with most of your selections and also think the Soul Discovery compilation CD is an essential purchase, have also been enjoying the All-Star Tribute to Maze and we've also got the Jeff Ramsey and Marcell and the Truth CD's to look forward to.

Gary

This is my favorite of recent times

Hi Dave,

would agree with most of your selections and also think the Soul Discovery compilation CD is an essential purchase, have also been enjoying the All-Star Tribute to Maze and we've also got the Jeff Ramsey and Marcell and the Truth CD's to look forward to.

Gary

Hi Gary,

I hadn't included compilations but you're right. The Maze Tribute CD is awesome. "I Can't Wait" track from the forthcoming Marcell & The Truth CD is superb and a great taste of things to come. I also think the Jeff Ramsey tracks are the best on the James Day CDs so another one to look forward to.

Edited November 3, 200915 yr by daved

nice one Dave

is it time yet for one of you tri-annual (or is it quad/quin) end of year modern round ups

Hi Mike

Yes lol. I'll make an effort this year, for the first time in many years, to do a round up. I'll also include my best CDs of the decade.

The Stephanie Pickett and Charles Wilson CD's are also well worth a try if you like more traditional contemporary stuff. There has been a lot of great stuff this year actually if you like more contemporary stuff (and if you don't go away and don't boher with usual comments )

I have been doing some CD's of recent stuff for some people so will put sopund clps over next couple of days, not MP3's note Mr Livesey, someone of your background should really know better

The Temptations - Listen Up (Better Days) Rough Mix - 10/30 International

Title: Listen Up (Better Days) Rough Mix
Label: 10/30 International

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Posted info:
; New release from The Temptations taken from their up-coming album 'Still Here' released in February 2010.A throw back to the days of Norman Whitfield.

nice one Dave

is it time yet for one of you tri-annual (or is it quad/quin) end of year modern round ups

that clip ertainly hits the spot Sean, remind us when its out

though have had to drop it as mp3 attachement as dont/cant allow them

can you add it via refosoul ? or i can do it for you

Got it Mike,

Actually thought I had loaded it as a clip rather than the direct MP3 link. Don't use SS enough. :-)

February its out, although for anyone who is interested the MP3 is available now through the tempts own website and I-tunes as a FREE download. As a thanks for their fans support over the years and also to gauge feedback for the new album, so easier to use whilst the track is already available free to anyone who wants it.

Edited November 3, 200915 yr by stash313

One my current faves and a new release is Cooking On Three Burners Ft Kylie Auldist - This Girl

DITTO!

willie west and the high society bros - Timmion 7

Little Ann "Deep Shadows" - Timmion LP

Was at a small local venue a few weeks back and this got played

was told it was one of this yrs big hits ,must confess it was a 1st for me ??

Anyone else bigging this up ??

Jurys out for me at the moment but admit it's catchy

One my current faves and a new release is Cooking On Three Burners Ft Kylie Auldist - This Girl

Yah - really like that mate. Thanks.

Four Motown mash ups on the Juno link below that some might like.

IMO three of e'm are pretty poor but the 'No Wonder' track ain't too bad I suppose if this kind of retro stuff floats ya boat.

https://www.junodownload.com/products/1479357-02.htm

Was at a small local venue a few weeks back and this got played

was told it was one of this yrs big hits ,must confess it was a 1st for me ??

Anyone else bigging this up ??

Jurys out for me at the moment but admit it's catchy

It's had some recognition but it's a remix of an old song rather than a new release.

willie west and the high society bros - Timmion 7

Little Ann "Deep Shadows" - Timmion LP

That Willie West is Awesome! had to rush off to Timmion's site right away for one of these! and well done to Timmion for excellent packaging of this 45, great little pic sleeve, with great liner notes! been a long wait for something new from Willie! hope it aint another 30 years till his next!

steve

Uptown Funk Empire: Empire Strikes Back LP feat the track Gotta Have Freedom. Lovely

and in the left field Dwilt Sharp-I Need You Close 7", heavy 'midnite and you'. Lovely euro exotica !!

oh those frenchies

Soul Snatchers w/ Curtis T

Good & Plenty

(Social Beats) 7"

Dutch soul-funk outfit

Just been browsing Crazy Beats latest offerings & stumbled on this that should wet the tastebuds in the Northern & retro 70's & Modern rooms by the Teenagers. Wanted it to be awful with a group name like that but try as I can to hate it it's rather good.

Both sides well worth a listen IMO on the link below.

https://www.crazybeat.co.uk/more-info/Teenagers/Keep+On+Walking++Lean+On+Me++What+A+Unbelieble+Double+Sider++This+Should+Be+At+The+Top+Of+Everybodys+Play+Lists+In+A+Few+Days++Unmissable/Unique/70067//

The latest release from Italian soul supremo Mario Biondi:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HTVSOrcR9Y

Good call Marco. This is also on the same album & it's out now & also on vinyl for those that way enclined.

The Phenomenal handclap band - 'Baby' on truth and Soul Records.....

One of my favourite soul tracks of the year!! beautiful track

Good call Marco. This is also on the same album & it's out now & also on vinyl for those that way enclined.

THATS SUPERB ! HE REALLY HAS A WAY WITH A SONG

Dawn Tallman - Conqueror (Guy Robin Mix)

https://www.juno.co.uk/ppps/products/369418-01.htm

Ted Winn - Balance (title cut)

https://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=7987023

Cheers,

Mark R

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNakW41Eiek

As good as it gets for me this year ..awesome remake from one of the albums of 2009..Emotional and if you're going to rework something then no complaints if its as good as this :-))

Lin

Edited November 21, 200915 yr by soulgirlie

One my current faves and a new release is Cooking On Three Burners Ft Kylie Auldist - This Girl

Good call Ollie - excellent.

Alway's been a sucker for this Lady's voice:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DLQf2L0Gic

John.

Tower Of Power have a new CD out - on it there is a collaberation with Joss Stone - cover of Heaven must be missing an a angel.

Getting played on Radio London this week.

Available on itunes

https://www.youtube.c...h?v=fNakW41Eiek

As good as it gets for me this year ..awesome remake from one of the albums of 2009..Emotional and if you're going to rework something then no complaints if its as good as this :-))

Lin

Great shout Lin.

Here's another Joe cover version from this year that everybody should know (cue some wag saying the originals better ).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQ5qVxryH4g

https://www.juno.co.uk/products/Ur-Daddy-Loves-U/346734-01/

This has been featured at one or two venues this year - it's a rework of a tune from Gil Scott Heron's "Winter In America" album.

Incidentally Mario Biondi has covered Winter In America on his new CD.

Some more recent, top of the playlist CD tracks that have got me all hot and bothered...............

Three great tracks from the Soul Unsigned album....

Richard Alexander Davis - You've Changed

The Constituents - Love

Candy Cream - Give Love A Chance

Vaneese Thomas - Soul Sister Vol. One....a peach of an album, all cover versions really well put together...the stand outs for me are..

Hypnotized

I Had A Talk With My Man

The Magic Of You

Comfort Me

Marcell & TheTruth - Symbols....another great album from these guys..

Lost In The Moment - absolutely awesome....!!

I'll try to get some sound clips up later...

Aretha Franklin - 'One Step' Featurecast Re-Edit

The Phenomenal handclap band - 'Baby' on truth and Soul Records.....

One of my favourite soul tracks of the year!! beautiful track

not 'alf Liam - just got one

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