Hi all,

Exactly 12 months since we did the last 'Top Tips' thread... and therefore 24 months since the previous - and 36 months since the first - so, as it's now become a Soul Source tradition, here we go again!

Here's your opportunity to tip the tunes in your box for future greatness during the coming year... or simply list any number that you'd like to recommend to other Soul Sourcers.

You might be a DJ with that tasty unplayed, unknown, hardly played or semi-known 45 stuck in the back of your box that you'd love to play... but haven't quite got around to it... yet!

You might be a collector, sitting on a tune that you know, if it got into the right hands, could become massive in the next 12 months.

It could be an LP track that, for whatever reason, has never been given the recognition it deserves.

It might be a tasty 'B' side that, given the right exposure, might just have what it takes to become a monster!

No need to post sound clips. Just let us know what you've got that you think deserves a plug in the coming year!

So come on. Look at your box and let's have your top tip (or tips) for 2010.

Oh... and a Happy (and Soulful) New Year to all.

The best is yet to come!

Sean Hampsey

For interest, the 2007, 2008 & 2009 threads can be found here:

https://www.soul-source.co.uk/index.php?//topic/63228-top-tips-for-2008-look-at-your-box/

Edited January 1, 201015 yr by Sean Hampsey

ETTA JAMES - TIGHTEN UP YOUR OWN THING -

first one from me and happy new year to all -bout 20 from me im afraid youll have to put up with me tonight lol-love this thread sean .This was tipped by adam and it blew me away -sounds like the dogs bollocks loud-she is the voice imho!!

BAZ A

THE WORDS OF WISDOM - YOU'RE FRIEND OF MINE - IX CHAINS -

AWESOME -just moves along -really like this tune get one folks I understand a few have gone recently lol!!!

BAZ A

THE WORDS OF WISDOM - YOU'RE FRIEND OF MINE - IX CHAINS -

AWESOME -just moves along -really like this tune get one folks I understand a few have gone recently lol!!!

BAZ A

Nice, very very nice....

BERNARD SMITH - MAN WITHOUT A PEOPLE - SPECTRUM -

Noticed this on sams playlist without a doubt one of my best purchases ever -this side does not get the plaudits as much as the flip=biig push this year imo-absolutely incredible soulmusic from a more than interesting soul and funk logo!!!

BAZ A

GOT A CURRY WAITING TO WARM THE BONES AFTER FREEZING MY BOLLOCKS AT NEWCASTLE AIRPORT GIVE ME 20 MINSFOLKS GOT ALL SORTS OF BITS AND PIECES TO PUT UP!!!

BAZ A

CHOLLO RIVERA & LATIN SOUL DRIVERS - BLACK AND BLUES - COTIQUE -

This has a bit of the blend required these days at some of the more upfront dos lol,love this track -was a big fav on the lowrider thread sounds from the barrio-top logo also.

BAZ A

BERNARD SMITH - MAN WITHOUT A PEOPLE - SPECTRUM -

Noticed this on sams playlist without a doubt one of my best purchases ever -this side does not get the plaudits as much as the flip=biig push this year imo-absolutely incredible soulmusic from a more than interesting soul and funk logo!!!

BAZ A

Soul Sam must have heard The Jan from Hamburg playing this earlier last year in bamberg as he was first to reactivate it

SUNRISE MOVEMENT-NOTHING LEFT BUT LOVE-GHETTO -

One i have endeavoured to tip [along with my old mate Kev Kane]for many many years-the other track running wild much talked about -this is the slow burner-it really blows me away to this day-one on the bay at the mo for $100 -dont see it much also,bloddy marvellous stuff imo!!!

BAZ A

Kenneth & Delory with Ben Brown & Mojo Supreme Ensemble - Let Me Hold You Close Pt1 - Steeltown

this one seems to be picking up some interest.....

Funny little record this is. Had it for ages before it went into my sales box some years ago already. No takers at only 50,- .

When I noticed one very known DJ purchased a copy for 250 UKP early last year I pulled it out again and stucked it in my play box...only to never pleay it agan. In other words it hasn`t made it in the past, it has not made it in 2009 it won`t make it in 2010.

Any takers out there for a minter at 100 ,- ??

Marc

BOBBY SCOTT - ANOTHER STRANGE TOWN - COLUMBIA -

This blows me away -does it every time -which perhaps is not a prerequsite for a record to be tipped lol-what a tune imo!!!

BAZ A

The Ebonystic has been big for us in Milwaukee for 2-3 years now. Actually probably a better dance record than the Billy Byrd, although maybe not as strong of a tune.

I remember playing this in 2008 at S.O.U.L. in Gijon /Spain resulting in some of the UK Funk boys eye brows raising...great 45 indeed but I won`t say better than Billy Byrd as both are way too different then to be compared with each other. Both brrilliant in my book. Billy Byrd the one to hunt down in 2010 though

Two tips from me on the cheaper side of things

ICE "HARD TIMES"

Beautiful Modern mover very much in the same vein as Timeless Legend etc. If this would be only more known and rarer and played by someone called Martin, Mark or Mick it would be a 1000 UKP record.

GARLAND GREEN "CAN`T BELIEVE YOU QUIT ME UNI"

Awesome -funkly-edged- flipside of one of his classic sides on UNI. So much en vogue with its sound that its almost frightening...just play it after Roy Roberts "You Move Me" and you will see what I mean....

L. J. REYNOLDS - INTUDER - MAINSTREAM -

Spun it at burnley and the children of the night went ballistic tis a real scorcher of a soul record on a fantastic logo-love it its had a few outings im sure needs a few more-!!!

BAZ A

RUDY MOCKABEE-SWEET THING-ATCO -

Seans threads all about records like this the little gems thats had a few spind blah blah blah and you just feel perhaps right these days etc,love this record !!!

BAZ A

ETTA JAMES - TIGHTEN UP YOUR OWN THING -

first one from me and happy new year to all -bout 20 from me im afraid youll have to put up with me tonight lol-love this thread sean .This was tipped by adam and it blew me away -sounds like the dogs bollocks loud-she is the voice imho!!

BAZ A

Yes, this one is set to take off big time . I'll be giving it a good few spins at 'Move On' this year . Originally tipped it in a sales thread and the few copies I had flew out, as they should at £15 or was it £20. Found a few more after that and took them to NCS on boxing day.....and the reason I'm 100% sure this will go big is the list of buyers, nearly all regular DJs on the nighter and 'rare/lesser played' circuits. Awesome

Think I still have 2 minters left if anyone wants them.....

Kenneth & Delory with Ben Brown & Mojo Supreme Ensemble - Let Me Hold You Close Pt1 - Steeltown

Funny little record this is. Had it for ages before it went into my sales box some years ago already. No takers at only 50,- .

When I noticed one very known DJ purchased a copy for 250 UKP early last year I pulled it out again and stucked it in my play box...only to never pleay it agan. In other words it hasn`t made it in the past, it has not made it in 2009 it won`t make it in 2010.

Any takers out there for a minter at 100 ,- ??

Marc

Unlikely any takers at that price Marc, considering I offered unplayed copies on here for £50 and happy to stick to selling them at that price . Oh, it might not have made it for you....but think it will for others.

BOBBY PATTERSON-IM LEROY-ILL TAKE HER-JETSTAR -

Read about this in -in the basement an article on Texas funk-rushed upstairs knowing i had most of his stuff and put this on [which was a gift of me old mate gaz simons for the flipside]it blew me away -got a few emails of people asking about it lol,real scorcher imo-she a real stone fox "dont get anybetter lol"/.

BUDDY ACE-FINGERPRINTS-PAULA -

one for mr Hampsey im sure he will back me on this one ""has the lot imo"masterful record from one of the real soul talents!!!

BAZ A

SUPERLATIVES-COME ON DOWN TO THE GHETTO-WALLY -

Sure i played this once at Lowton DDA a Jocko tip and found i had it on Wally -released also on threE gs -great record imo -has the lot -one worth a punt on folks -now its tipped it will be 600 quid overnight however

BAZ A

MORE TOMMOROW FOLKS DONT WANT TO SWAMP THE THREAD OVERNIGHT LOL!!!

BAZ A.

Yes, this one is set to take off big time . I'll be giving it a good few spins at 'Move On' this year . Originally tipped it in a sales thread and the few copies I had flew out, as they should at £15 or was it £20. Found a few more after that and took them to NCS on boxing day.....and the reason I'm 100% sure this will go big is the list of buyers, nearly all regular DJs on the nighter and 'rare/lesser played' circuits. Awesome

Think I still have 2 minters left if anyone wants them.....

Unlikely any takers at that price Marc, considering I offered unplayed copies on here for £50 and happy to stick to selling them at that price . Oh, it might not have made it for you....but think it will for others.

Uh, well alright, when your two minters have gone I will be happy to sell this mint minus copy for 50 UKP as well. As long as I can make some one happy I won`t mind.

Two tips from me on the cheaper side of things

ICE "HARD TIMES"

GARLAND GREEN "CAN`T BELIEVE YOU QUIT ME UNI"

just found both on youtube, how nice

Edited January 7, 201015 yr by Marc Forrest

RUDY MOCKABEE-SWEET THING-ATCO -

Really like his voice! And Buddy Ace is a winner (as always) too.

Marc

Edited January 7, 201015 yr by Marc Forrest

and of course the obvious track on the Billion Dollar band lp is "Love Sweet notions"

"Love sweet notions" came out as a 45,some nice sweet soul tracks on the lp though.

"Love sweet notions" came out as a 45,some nice sweet soul tracks on the lp though.

yeah its an edit of the lp track .

How about New Mexico " let the night move " on Decade ?

Jackie Wilson--What You Gonna Do Bout Love--UK Brunswick

Time to put "It Only Happens" to bed

This is much better imho and is pretty much ignored by dj's

Clip on refosoul but don't ask me how to add it,

Lenny

just found both on youtube, how nice

Maria O has been giving this some for a couple of years, great tune (Ice-Hard times)

Edited January 7, 201015 yr by Dave Thorley

JESSE POTTER AND THE FABULAIRES-NOW I THINK IM READY-BIG 8 RECORDS. -

one I didnt have a glue about -bought blind of BAZ WAD-love it hard edged funky number on a logo i know nowt about lol!!!

BAZ A

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Edited January 7, 201015 yr by Marc Forrest

From a modern perspective......and if you like jazz........Alessandro Magnanini - Stay Into My Life (Schema)

We can now leave Mario Biondi at home for a while

https://www.youtube.c...h?v=pV6p3i9hViI

Cheers,

Mark R

Nice one Mark.....

Stay Into My Life is a bit good isn't it.......

Edited January 7, 201015 yr by Wrongcrowd

Ohhhh, so cynical for one so young!!

....and yet so true...........

Soul Sam must have heard The Jan from Hamburg playing this earlier last year in bamberg as he was first to reactivate it

....it's been in the front of my playbox for yonks......wher've you all been ??

Be interesting to see how long it'll take folks to pick up on the soon to be released Drizabone album.

A few samples on the link below to listen to.

https://www.4shared.c...ler_2009_-.html

Hmmm really like No More Sorrow off of that, any idea of release date please??

I think that Colette Kelly "City of fool" on Volt is long overdue to become a wider known dancefloor favourite. It really has a lot going: great vocals, great lyrics, dance beat, good production, unique appeal overall...etc.

it's in refosoul, don't know how to insert the link

Cheers

Stefan

I think that Colette Kelly "City of fool" on Volt is long overdue to become a wider known dancefloor favourite. It really has a lot going: great vocals, great lyrics, dance beat, good production, unique appeal overall...etc.

it's in refosoul, don't know how to insert the link

Cheers

Stefan

COLETTE KELLY - CITY OF FOOLS - VOLT -

great tune

thanks

JESSE POTTER AND THE FABULAIRES-NOW I THINK IM READY-BIG 8 RECORDS. -

one I didnt have a glue about -bought blind of BAZ WAD-love it hard edged funky number on a logo i know nowt about lol!!!

BAZ A

Good for you Baz, its a good one!

L. J. REYNOLDS - INTUDER - MAINSTREAM -

Spun it at burnley and the children of the night went ballistic tis a real scorcher of a soul record on a fantastic logo-love it its had a few outings im sure needs a few more-!!!

BAZ A

Fantastic Baz . Heard this for the first time on the funk audio thread a few weeks ago, just waiting for one to drop through the letterbox, hopefully before next Friday so I can play it out

JESSE POTTER AND THE FABULAIRES-NOW I THINK IM READY-BIG 8 RECORDS. -

one I didnt have a glue about -bought blind of BAZ WAD-love it hard edged funky number on a logo i know nowt about lol!!!

BAZ A

That's my kind of tune Baz.

Nice.

I'm going to post up a clip of the Richard Knight "Show Stopper" track that's in the same funk edged soul vein - not in refo currently.

Also Like that Superlatives "Come On Down To The Ghetto" - I'd never thought to flip this before.

ATB

Greg.

RICHARD KNIGHT - SHOW STOPPER - ALLEN -

Here you go..

For those of you who already know this where's it been hiding and for everybody else it's now in refo.

So, get yer chops round this. This is one storming, energetic dancer from Richard Knight, formerly of the Knight Brothers.

A new one to me, a fellow SS member put me on to this recently and I like it more every time I hear it.

Kick ass funky soul. Nice!

Regards,

Greg.

Edited January 8, 201015 yr by ClearVinyl

I think that Colette Kelly "City of fool" on Volt is long overdue to become a wider known dancefloor favourite. It really has a lot going: great vocals, great lyrics, dance beat, good production, unique appeal overall...etc.

it's in refosoul, don't know how to insert the link

Cheers

Stefan

This is a great 6T's crossover tune, with a little something extra, more quality output on Volt in the vein of 'One More Chance - good call

Here's the clip:

COLETTE KELLY - CITY OF FOOLS - VOLT -

ATB

Greg.

Edited January 8, 201015 yr by ClearVinyl

nice tune that cliff.

yes cliff brillant toonnnnnnnn . hope to hear that one out in future? mick

SO MANY ON VOLT THAT COULD GO REALLY -LOVE THIS TRACK-GOOD GOOD CHOICE!!!

BAZ A

This is a great 6T's crossover tune, with a little something extra, more quality output on Volt in the vein of 'One More Chance - good call

Here's the clip:

COLETTE KELLY - CITY OF FOOLS - VOLT -

ATB

Greg.

AH GREAT MINDS HAD THIS DUG OUT FOR THE USB LOL,ITS BLOODY GREAT IMO!!!

BAZ A

RICHARD KNIGHT - SHOW STOPPER - ALLEN -

Here you go..

For those of you who already know this where's it been hiding and for everybody else it's now in refo.

So, get yer chops round this. This is one storming, energetic dancer from Richard Knight, formerly of the Knight Brothers.

A new one to me, a fellow SS member put me on to this recently and I like it more every time I hear it.

Kick ass funky soul. Nice!

Regards,

Greg.

TIS A CRACKER ADAM -PLEASED YOU GOT ONE MATE -GIVE IT BIG LICKS -ONE FOR 2010 GREAT TUNE-SOUNDS SUPERSONIC PLAYED LOUD!!!

BAZ A

Fantastic Baz . Heard this for the first time on the funk audio thread a few weeks ago, just waiting for one to drop through the letterbox, hopefully before next Friday so I can play it out

[quote name='drew' date='08 January 2010 - 09:45 PM'

Posted info:

Expect to hear this where ever I'm playing through 2010.....it's a bit special....

Always preferred Where's there true love and Wanted to fall in love by T k Murray aka C.A.T but what do i know, records i tipped in Sean's tips thread before have bombed so take no notice.

Andy Mann

Edited January 9, 201015 yr by Wrongcrowd

RICHARD KNIGHT - SHOW STOPPER - ALLEN -

This is one storming, energetic dancer from Richard Knight, formerly of the Knight Brothers.

Kick ass funky soul. Nice!

It is indeed nice, but I personally prefer the flipside "Back To School". It has got the same backing track as "Show Stopper" but different vocals that in my opinion fits better with the backing track.

Edited January 9, 201015 yr by Sebastian

It is indeed nice, but I personally prefer the flipside "Back To School". It has got the same backing track as "Show Stopper" but different vocals that in my opinion fits better with the backing track.

That's right Seb, tis the same backing on both sides.

But, for me , it's the "Show Stopper" side that fits best..

Strange and fickle creatures aren't we

Either way it's a great piece of vinyl that is set to go..

ATB

Greg.

Edited January 9, 201015 yr by ClearVinyl

Nev lad thats one fine track

Steve J

Yeah they look nice too

Sean,

Are you going to cap this one off and do the final summary?

Only asking cause I want to refresh my wants and I'm too lazy to go through all the posts.

And, like previous years, really good for posterity to have the summary to review at the end of the year!

ATB

Greg.