Articles: Mark Randle's Modern Soul Musings

[Mark R]

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[Mark R]

Thanks to Chalky for banging this up on Soul Source, and as alway to Howard Earnshaw for agreeing to share it, as It is originally penned for his excellent Soul Up North mag.

Hope you find it interesting/useful!

Cheers,

Mark R

[Chalky]

Always interesting Mark. New modern not my field so always good to see some recommendations, wish it was more regular.

[Scotters]

I would personally love to see more new releases posted, shared and commented on here. I know this is mainly a rare soul site, and the best. Some of us out here love the whole soul spectrum and this is by far the best forum and so much knowledge on here. Lets not limit ourselves with this amazing music as who knows what current releases might turn out to be the rare soul that DJ's and collectors are chasing down in decades to come.

[Louise]

Well said that man

Interesting read as always Mark, keep up the goodwork

Dave

[Guest]

Thanks Mark good read, so informative as always hope you keep it going,

ps love the "Until We Meet Again" track, gonna give it a whirl at Mansfield Modern on Friday.

atb

Barry

Edited January 10, 2013 by Guest

[Mark R]

I might be going off at too much of a tangent for some here..........but if you want to know what's completely doing my head in at the minute.......and has been since it's release just before Christmas it's this............

https://www.firstexperiencerecords.com/product-detail/House/59/Strictly+Jaz+Unit+Muzic/Glenn+Underground/12+July+1979/cd/3288

In my humble opinion this is just fookin' amazing..........check tracks 5, 4 & 3 for starters. Glenn Underground is a master at his craft, and there's no mistake. For all the dissers that say "oh it's just music out of a machine", just listen to it properly and bear in mind that it's formulated inside someone's head first........no machine can do that!!

If you want to know the significance of the title............

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disco_Demolition_Night

Cheers,

Mark R

[Soul Discovery]

I would personally love to see more new releases posted, shared and commented on here. I know this is mainly a rare soul site, and the best. Some of us out here love the whole soul spectrum and this is by far the best forum and so much knowledge on here. Lets not limit ourselves with this amazing music as who knows what current releases might turn out to be the rare soul that DJ's and collectors are chasing down in decades to come.

Happy New Year..... Mark to you & your family.

Very interesting read, Top man.

added some track from 2012, hope that's ok

Steve.....Some tracks from 2012

1. Ivy Joe Hunter “Yea, yea, yea” (Soul Junction) 7'

2. Charles Bond “Made away” (CB)

3. Oliver Cheatham “Good guys don’t make good lover’s (Soul Junction) 7’

4. La Rombe’ “The Ultimate” (LR)

5. Lina “Come to me” (Malindy / Moodstar)

6. Brotha “When I’m with you” (Choir Boy Music Entertainment)

7. Jimmy 100% Sterling “At least I tried” (CDS)

8. Jerry Wilder “This time it’s love” (Jay Dub)

9. Episode “A sense of urgency” (Cobalt)

10. Terry Washington “So Amazing” (Silknotes)

11. Rhonda Dorsey “I’ll be” (RD)

12. Lee Fields “Walk on thru the door” (Truth & Soul) 7’

13. Staci McCracken feat: Greg Bacon “Since you’ve been gone” (Icats)

14. Fairplay “Don’t let our love go” (Soul Junction) 7'

15. Stan Ivory And His Omnificent Orchestra feat: Al Mason / Rick Webb / Jerry Wilder

“Dance last forever” (Total Control)

16. Jonathan Winstead “Wake up” (One Staj Music Group)

17. David Washington & Katrina Johnson “Ready for your love” (Ariola)

18. Cardell “It’s up to you baby" (Classic Soul Entertainment)

19. Sean Michael “I Thought” (S The E.P)

20. Audio feat: Vince Broomfield “Won’t somebody” (Soul Junction) 7’

21. Jeff Allison feat Tim Slaughter "First time I laid eyes on you" (Josiah)

22. Julius Williams “Making love all night long” (JW)

23. Robin Small “Your the reason” (Groove City Entertainment)

24. Jesse James “I don’t want a undivided love” (Soul Junction) LP

25. Shennen Harris “Tell me something” (Likwid Stone/Stone Music)

26. Anita Baker “"Lately” (Bluenote)

27. Total Package Band “Lifestyles of the Rich & Unknown” (Wilbe)

28. Ryan Shaw “Evermore” ( Dynotone)

29. Carl Carlton “One more minute” (CTU)

30. Dreemtime ft. E.R.I.C “Black” (Puffin Sounds NYC)

31. Ali Woodson feat: The Temptations “Toast to my friend” (DPK)

32. Howard Johnson “keep love’in coming” (Raven Mad)

33. Jimmy 100% Sterling “At least I tried” (CDS)

34. Garland Green “Jealous kind of fella” (Special Soul Music)

35. Jeff Floyd “Never walk away from love” (Wilbe)

37. Hog Pin “Hands on you” (HUM Music)

38. Julia Huff feat: Jerry Peters, John Little John Roberts, Doc Powell & Harvey Mason

“Who's Gonna Hold Me Now (Dance Version)” (Ar &Associates)

39. Big Jim “One more time” (Platinum Soul Music)

40. Charles Blackman “A woman like you” (Stormcaster)

41. Ty Causey “Purpose in my life” (Tyvonn)

42. Willie Hobbs “Why does it hurt so bad” (Soulscape)

43. Steve Campos “You should really get to know me” (VA)

44. Bobby King “Don’t take your love way” (BK)

45. Marlon Wells “Hands up” (Simply Marlo Ministry)

46. Dallas White “Out of my mind” (ER Entertainment)

47. BlackHouse Nation “Still have love” (Crescent Moon)

48. Sire “It must be you” (2Groundhogz INC)

49. Vel Omarr “My love still grows” (Special Soul Music)

50. Chelly K “Under Loves Protection” (CK)

The Vaults from 2012

Barbara Jean English “I want to love you” (Zakia) 7’

W. King Cole “I wonder why” (Microw) 7’

Charles Blackman “Do you believe” (PFJ Promo) LP

Pat Johnson “East of the sun, West of the moon (Win or Lose) 7’

Donnell Pitman “Love Explosion” (ZR)

Carol Addison “Can you make it brother” (Kalolao) 7’

Empulse “Don’t let this world turn you cold” (Mid West) 7’

Dionne Warwick “Reach out for me” (Scepter) 7’

Ishola Muhammad “Open up your heart” (Guess) 7’

Strictly Business “Still in love” (SB) 7’

Sandy Barber “Don't you worry baby (The best is yet to come)” (Bbe) LP

Candi-Bars “Your the one” (Cany-Stix) 7’

Ivy “Hold me”(Heat) LP

Suade “Love I won’t hurry” (Red Line) 7’

Eugene Hash “Try again” (Alpha-Omega) LP

Chris Bolton "I believe" (Musiqthesoul)

The Pretenders “It’s everything about you” (Carnival) 7’

Al McCoy “My dear” (Liklin)

Little Kirk “Can it be me” (Shocking Vibes) 7’

Marvin Sapp “Close to you” (Special Markets/Word)

Lily Fields “Burn my bridges” (Chumley) 7’

Gold “Now I know” (Jazzman) LP

Supernatural Band “Fantastic feeling (baby)” (Shuefine) 7’

Sweet Rain “Love I’m glad I found you” (RCA) 7’

Labronzo McDonald “Goody” (Thrust) 7’

Terry Parran “I’m so into you” (Word)

Jon Pierre “Slow down and find a love” (Kandi)

Robert Tanner “Sweet memories” (Megatone) 7’

Darrow Fletcher “Sunny” (Kent)

[Chalky]

There's room for as many articles as people wish to contribute, more the merrier. The scene is all about the music and I'm sure members would welcome more articles such as Marks regardless what year the cd or vinyl 45 was issued. I know I enjoy reading others reviews and recommendations.

If anyone interested drop me a PM?

[Guest Nick Harrison]

.....Some tracks from 2012

And no mention of Donnie Ray "A Secret Is So Hard To Keep" track in the above listings Mick !!

Almost convinced it was your Soul Discovery Show which introduced - listeners to this CD, during the early months of 2012.

Edited January 11, 2013 by Nick Harrison

[Steve G]

_{Really good article as always Mark.}

[Mark R]

Thanks for the feedback all..........it is appreciated. Whilst I enjoy doing it, clearly it's also nice to see that people think it's a worthwhile read.

Cheers,

Mark R

[Mark R]

Some tracks from 2012

Hi Mick,

Yes, all fine mate thanks. Happy New Year to you and yours.

No problem with the tracks, as I would expect, quite a few that are off my radar, so every day's a school day!

I guess though, we ought to start a seperate thread if we feel we can develop something out of this??

Cheers,

Mark R

[Mark R]

Thanks Mark good read, so informative as always hope you keep it going,

ps love the "Until We Meet Again" track, gonna give it a whirl at Mansfield Modern on Friday.

atb

Barry

It's a proper song Barry.......the way it should be! Get it played mate! ;-))

Cheers,

Mark R