Any Book(S) I`ve Missed?

[Davemac3]

I was in waterstones about 14 yrs ago when i saw a book, more than an inch thick, Black cover, It was an A to Z of black american soul artists History &record listings etc, I think it was called SOUL It was priced at more than £30 but never had any spare cash at time when i went back it was gone, been looking for it ever since,

 

Can anybody help me with any info ?

 

Garry

do you mean this?  It was published in 2003 though

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Music-Guide-Soul-Required-Listening/dp/0879307447/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1377960363&sr=1-1&keywords=all+music+guide+to+soul#_

 

Good book but a bit out of date with all the new CD releases

[Pete S]

Hi

 

The book is indeed out next week. There is not a single label scan or top ten in it, I'm afraid. That kind of material is ably covered by other books.

 

A Northern Soul book without any Northern Soul records featured?

[Orotava]

A Northern Soul book without any Northern Soul records featured?

 

 

[Brent]

Hi

 

The book is indeed out next week. There is not a single label scan or top ten in it, I'm afraid. That kind of material is ably covered by other books.

some good stories /anecdotes from some of the old crowd....  i am told ...      

[Carty]

Two books i found very interesting       WHAT THE MUSIC SAID ,       MARK ANTHONY NEAL       and   THE DEATH OF RHYTHM AND BLUES ,  NELSON  GEORGE .            Neither book is about the Northern scene  as such   , more about the evolution of black popular music in America . The first one was only published in America as far as i am aware ( could be mistaken)    sure there would be copies on  Amazon.    The Nelson George Book pinpoints the decline of the soul sound from the mid seventies . 

[Steve S 60]

The book to accompany the film "Northern Soul" now available on Amazon for £13.20, follow the link for a few excerpts:

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0753541912/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[kevinsoulman]

TONY CUMMINGS' THE SOUND OF PHILADELPHIA,

HAVE NOT READ IT FOR YEARS SITS AT THE BEDSIDE MUST GIVE IT ANOTHER LOOK

KEV

[Steve S 60]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Northern-Soul-An-Illustrated-History/dp/0753541912

 Northern Soul: An Illustrated History

 

Just been informed by Amazon that my copy has been despatched and should arrive tomorrow.  That's ten days earlier than the original release date quoted when I pre-ordered.  Just need the film to be released now, along with the realistically detailed Northern Soul action figures.

[Frankie Crocker]

A Northern Soul book without any Northern Soul records featured?

Shrewd observation Pete. For a book about a music scene centred on imported 45's, I would expect scans that would have the serious collectors drooling, off-the-scene old timers revelling in nostalgia and watchers of the film further informed or inspired. Sure there are plenty of books with scans out there, but there is a level of expectation that the next book will better those that were published earlier or it least match the successful formats of the Mick Ritson then the Tim Brown volumes.

[Souledtrafford]

Is the book on Mary Well's life ('Mary Wells: The Tumultuous Life of Motown's First Superstar')  a good read (well written) ??

Yes. I did find it a good read and would recommend.

If you want a real eye opener and another good read, try Bettye Lavette's 'A Woman Like Me'.

[Guest MrJ]

Hi,

 

I love reading about the Northern Soul `scene` in the 70s / 80s and wondered whether I`ve missed any books of this ilk.  So far I`ve read:

 

Northern Soul Stories - Neil Rushton

The Wigan Casino Years - Tim Brown

Too Darn Soulful - David Nowell

The In Crowd Vol 1 - Mike Ritson/ Stuart Russell

CENtral 1179 - Keith Rylatt/ Phil Scott

Casino - Dave Shaw

On The Right Track - Rob MvKeever

The Story Of Northern Soul - David Nowell

Night Shift - Pete McKenna

Soul Survivors - Russ Winstanley/ David Nowell

Searching For Soul - Reg Stickings

Do I Love You - Paul McDonald

 

Thanks in advance

 

Pete

 

Aghhhh, wait till you get your digital hands on mine further down, here: https://woodtalcandmrj.com/current-and-recent-projects/

 

Be no looking back   

[Roburt]

'Mary Wells: The Tumultuous Life of Motown's First Superstar')

Yes. I did find it a good read and would recommend.

If you want a real eye opener and another good read, try Bettye Lavette's 'A Woman Like Me'.

Ordered the Mary Wells book last week & am expecting the postie to call with it any day now.

Have wanted Bettye's book since it came out but never got around to actually ordering a copy. Just picked one up from Amazon (Used  -- Like New) for £1.

......... can't be bad !!!!

[Souledtrafford]

Ordered the Mary Wells book last week & am expecting the postie to call with it any day now.

Have wanted Bettye's book since it came out but never got around to actually ordering a copy. Just picked one up from Amazon (Used  -- Like New) for £1.

......... can't be bad !!!!

Hope you enjoy them both.

Bettye's is a real eye opener. I bought it after reading a little about her in 'The Soulful Divas' - another good read.

Have you got 'Dream Boogie' - Sam Cooke biog. or 'Chicago Soul'? Worth looking for.

[rodders]

Try the new book from E Mark Windle "it's better to cry",arrived this morning via Blurb.com/connect

Only arrived this morning and a riveting good read it is,I'm totally engrossed already.

As for other books there's a lot your missing out on, when I have time I'll make A list for you.

Edited November 4, 2013 by rodders

[Duke]

For the record, I think Andrew Wilson's acadenic work here is excellent and insightful and would recommend it.

[rodders]

Books list authors name first then title:-

Jack Ashford the view from the bottom

Florence Ballard the lost supreme - Benjamin

Sidney Barnes standing on solid ground

Jerry Butler only the strong survive

Dennis Coffey guitars bars and motown superstars

Al Green take me to the river

Singleton Berry me and motown

David Ritz divided soul Marvin

Susan whittall fever little willie john

Gladys knight between each line of pain and glory

Bettye lavette a women like me

Marc Taylor original marvelettes

Scott freeman Otis

Teddy pendergrass truly blessed

Motown the golden years

Bartlette off the record motown master number

Tony Cummings TSOP

Keith Rylatt. Groovesville USA

Al Abrams hype and soul

Martha Reeves Dancing in the street

Mark ribowsky the supremes

Sly stone I want to take you higher

Ludie Montgomery my sister tommie

Mark ribowsky ain't to proud to beg

Otis Williams and p romanowski temptations

Tony Douglas the Jackie Wilson story the man the music

Bobby Womack the midnight mover

Ben jaminson Mary Wells

Brian ward just my soul responding

Andrew Wilson Northern soul music drugs etc

Alex Mckenzie motown stars

John Barrett keeping the faith

Tommy hunt only human

Rob Bowman soulsville USA

ROBERT PRUTER SOUL RECORDINGS

Robert PRUTER Chicago soul

John a Jackson house on fire

Dave Rimmer northern soul A-Z

Pete guralnick sweet soul music

Dickerson going back to Memphis

Arthur kempton boogaloo

Peter Burns Curtis mayfield

Kingsley Abbott motown reader

Ben stickings searching for soul

David freeland ladies of soul

Rob mceever the right track

Marc Taylor a touch of classic soul volumes 1&2 (2 books)

E mark Windle it's better to cry

There are loads more so you better start reading,

Not forgetting all the fanzines

Edited November 5, 2013 by rodders

[Windlesoul]

Try the new book from E Mark Windle "it's better to cry",arrived this morning via Blurb.com/connect

Only arrived this morning and a riveting good read it is,I'm totally engrossed already.

As for other books there's a lot your missing out on, when I have time I'll make A list for you.

 

Shucks, glad you are enjoying "It's Better to Cry" Rodders! Don't wish to use this as some kind of sales pitch but more just a reminder to all it comes in a variety of formats - colour, B&W and PDF. Can even access some of the text (only) for nowt at my blog. All links below.

 

Mid-way through working on the follow up...

 

ATB Mark

Edited November 5, 2013 by Windlesoul

[Julie Moore]

Have just read ......Reg Stickings book .........Searching for soul ..........great read and did make me chuckle in places  brought back a few memories too  Well done Reg

 

 

Regards

 

 

Julie

[Orotava]

Books list authors name first then title:-

Jack Ashford the view from the bottom

Florence Ballard the lost supreme - Benjamin

Sidney Barnes standing on solid ground

Jerry Butler only the strong survive

Dennis Coffey guitars bars and motown superstars

Al Green take me to the river

Singleton Berry me and motown

David Ritz divided soul Marvin

Susan whittall fever little willie john

Gladys knight between each line of pain and glory

Bettye lavette a women like me

Marc Taylor original marvelettes

Scott freeman Otis

Teddy pendergrass truly blessed

Motown the golden years

Bartlette off the record motown master number

Tony Cummings TSOP

Keith Rylatt. Groovesville USA

Al Abrams hype and soul

Martha Reeves Dancing in the street

Mark ribowsky the supremes

Sly stone I want to take you higher

Ludie Montgomery my sister tommie

Mark ribowsky ain't to proud to beg

Otis Williams and p romanowski temptations

Tony Douglas the Jackie Wilson story the man the music

Bobby Womack the midnight mover

Ben jaminson Mary Wells

Brian ward just my soul responding

Andrew Wilson Northern soul music drugs etc

Alex Mckenzie motown stars

John Barrett keeping the faith

Tommy hunt only human

Rob Bowman soulsville USA

ROBERT PRUTER SOUL RECORDINGS

Robert PRUTER Chicago soul

John a Jackson house on fire

Dave Rimmer northern soul A-Z

Pete guralnick sweet soul music

Dickerson going back to Memphis

Arthur kempton boogaloo

Peter Burns Curtis mayfield

Kingsley Abbott motown reader

Ben stickings searching for soul

David freeland ladies of soul

Rob mceever the right track

Marc Taylor a touch of classic soul volumes 1&2 (2 books)

E mark Windle it's better to cry

There are loads more so you better start reading,

Not forgetting all the fanzines

 

Blimey,

 

There`s something there to get my teeth stuck into - thanks!!

[Roburt]

Anyone here read 'Motown: The Golden Years'   --   Bill Dahl ??

It's Kindle only so for me that's a bit of a drawback but may consider going electronic virtual book friendly in the future.

It is a decent price @ under a fiver and the photos were sourced from Weldon McDougal, so they're both plus points.

 

 

[Dave Rimmer]

 

Anyone here read 'Motown: The Golden Years'   --   Bill Dahl ??

It's Kindle only so for me that's a bit of a drawback but may consider going electronic virtual book friendly in the future.

It is a decent price @ under a fiver and the photos were sourced from Weldon McDougal, so they're both plus points.

 

 

 

 

 

No it's not Kindle only. I'm holding a copy in my hands right now. From 2001, ISBN 0 46081 00286 1

[Roburt]

No it's not Kindle only. I'm holding a copy in my hands right now. From 2001, ISBN 0 46081 00286 1

Yep you're right Dave BUT it only seems to be available in Kindle format these days (unless you buy a 2nd hand copy).

Is it worth chasing up a decent 'paper copy' ?

[Dave Rimmer]

Despite owning a Kindle, I would still far rather spend money on a physical book. The kindle is great for reading stuff on the move so to speak, but a book is something to be treasured and re-visited on many an occasion.

 

So, on that basis I'd always go for the second hand book.

[Andybellwood]

Did anyone catch that book by Garry Bushell that came out last year, Time For Action - The Mod Revival 1978-1981?  To be honest I only bought it because I know in 2 or 3 years time it'll be worth something but I read it and thought it was great, reprints all the original articles and adverts from Sound magazine for a start, great stuff.

Also there's A-Z of Mod by Paola Hewitt & Mark Baxter.

[Pete S]

Also there's A-Z of Mod by Paola Hewitt & Mark Baxter.

 

And "Empire Made" by Terry Rawlings & Keith Badman, smashing little book about the 60's and Mod culture

[Dave Moore]

Yep you're right Dave BUT it only seems to be available in Kindle format these days (unless you buy a 2nd hand copy).

Is it worth chasing up a decent 'paper copy' ?

 

John,

 

Worth it for Weldon's photos alone. Bill Dahl's the guy who wrote the Arctic - 'Cool As Ice' sleeve notes recently.

 

Regards,

 

Dave

[Roburt]

A recent book PLUS an upcoming book that look like they will make interesting reading ..................

 

............ George Clinton and P-Funk

https://www.amazon.co.uk/George-Clinton-P-Funk-Marcel-Visser/dp/9045315483/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1386576004&sr=1-1&keywords=George+Clinton+and+P-Funk

 

Respect Yourself  -- Stax Records and the Soul Explosion   By Robert Gordon

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Respect-Yourself-Stax-Records-Explosion/dp/1596915773/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1386576051&sr=1-1&keywords=RESPECT+YOURSELF+Stax+Records+and+the+Soul+Explosion

Edited December 9, 2013 by Roburt

[Wiggyflat]

Just finished reading this.....based in the Blackpool area in the early seventies .A must have if youre into soul and scooters.Loads of Mecca stories and a place called The Peacock.Can be bought from Amazon at 14.99.Written by Phil Mumby.

Edited January 7, 2014 by wiggyflat

[Sunnysoul]

 

Been considering buying this, the story of the Volcanos / Trammps, written by a member of the Volcanos - anyone recommend this ?

[Roburt]

Another new book, this one looks really interesting ...........

... this ones by & about the life / career of Bernard 'Pretty' Purdie .......

.....  SOME INFO  .....     

I have some exciting news.  I have a book coming out.  It will be called “Let the Drums Speak !”  Working with a wonderful writer named Ed Dennis, I have chronicled my life from a modest upbringing in Elkton, Maryland through my journey to becoming drummer for the stars. 

We wanted to do this project our way (without a big publishing company at this point). 

[Chalky]

 

Been considering buying this, the story of the Volcanos / Trammps, written by a member of the Volcanos - anyone recommend this ?

Yes it isn't a bad read, not very long but some good stories.  I enjoyed it. 

Edited January 16, 2014 by chalky

[Sceneman]

Looks great!

scheduled release for april , alot of work and rare photos in this book and club cards and fliers , chris farlow has donated plenty

 

https://www.facebook.com/MyForthcomingBookModsTheNewReligion

Edited January 16, 2014 by sceneman

[Roburt]

Another interesting new book ................   I'LL TAKE YOU THERE: MAVIS STAPLES, THE STAPLE SINGERS

                    ....info on the book & buy it here ........

   https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ill-Take-You-There-Freedoms/dp/1451647859/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1390763945&sr=1-1&keywords=i%27ll+take+you+there

 

Seems that Donny Gerrard is one of Mavis's backing singers on her live shows these days.

Someone should fetch her over for a UK concert & get Donny to perform his biggies as well.

[Orotava]

Just finished reading this.....based in the Blackpool area in the early seventies .A must have if youre into soul and scooters.Loads of Mecca stories and a place called The Peacock.Can be bought from Amazon at 14.99.Written by Phil Mumby.

 

Just finished reading this - easy enough to read but aren`t the photos just god awful??!!!!!!!!

[Wiggyflat]

Yep ..i have colour copies of some of these and its like chalk and cheese.I've another privately published book and the photos are slightly better.

[Guest]

t's titled 'Northern Soul: Music, Drugs and Subcultural Identity'

And you claim to be an academic? You really are full of rubbish!. The funny thing is George from Derby got in touch with me after buying a copy of the book - when it could be bought for a reasonable prise (£21) - to let me know how much he loved it because it captured his experience of the scene. Obviously that isn't going to be your experience, probably less gay, but he seemed to handle the language a bit better than you... a self-claimed academic. George's quote when I asked how he got on with the academic language says a lot about you... 'if a hairy arsed builder like me can understand it...' Enough said. I know exactly why you don't like the book: it is not about the records/music... you object to it on principle. You should be more honest about it. Oh, and no pictures... you simple person... ahhh. Tell you what, when we meet you can pick out some pictures for me.

 

Edited August 1, 2015 by a8drewson
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