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Hi all,

Well, its that time of year again thumbsup.gif

It's 12 months since we did the last 'Top Tips' thread... so, as it's now a Soul Source tradition, which started in 2007, here we go again!

Here's your opportunity to tip the tunes in your box for future greatness, during the forthcoming year... or simply list any number of records 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 out... 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!

We're talking, Northern, Modern, Crossover or 'Just Soul' biggrin.png Whatever floats your boat!

With increased diversity around these days, this should be an interesting list!

How about those funky groovers. Are they now providing a rich new seam of quality music to add to the Northern playlists?

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

So come on. Look at your box and let's have your top tip (or tips) for 2014.

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

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Sean Hampsey

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my Tip:-

Don Scott "love with me" noD ttocS Records

A gem of a record that's yet to see plays in the more well attended upfront venues, news is that's soon to change.

Steve J

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Incredibly the new (forthcoming) Sharon Jones album hasn't had a mention. As far as straight up northern cuts 'Stranger To My Happiness' has that immediate, familiar sound that could bring it some action (might need a 45 release though  :rolleyes: ) The album is rock solid - strong mix of deep, funk, northern, and R&B - pretty much exactly what you'd expect. 

 

 

 

Got clips of the rest of the tracks here

 

 

Out in the UK on 13th January 

Incredibly the new (forthcoming) Sharon Jones album hasn't had a mention. As far as straight up northern cuts 'Stranger To My Happiness' has that immediate, familiar sound that could bring it some action (might need a 45 release though  :rolleyes: ) The album is rock solid - strong mix of deep, funk, northern, and R&B - pretty much exactly what you'd expect. 

 

 

 

Got clips of the rest of the tracks here

 

 

Out in the UK on 13th January 

Not my usual bag Jason, but, you cannot deny quality

 

Kev

Jason on the "not out yet" front we could also include De Robert & Half Truths next album  - sure to be a good track or two on there.....Out Jan 21 I believe....

Yeah Steve I already added that somewhere in this mamouth thread!  :D

I totally agree Rob and the guys at Numero do a great job. They dig deep them selves plus have a wide network of peeps that help them. Along the same vain Nev I'm sure you'd want to big up Soul Junction who do an equally great job.

 

As for Kirsty's offering of Fourth Level, unless more copies have turned up and she knows something I don't, there just aren't enough copies around for it to go big this year. As far as I know there are 4 real vinyl copies on 3 continents and not all with DJ's. I have a copy, but the other three I believe are with collectors and the reality is that I don't play out enough to really make that much impact on any record. It might become a hot topic this year, a swapped soundfile etc, but a big record, ie the general punters paying on the door, kind of known, don't think so.

 

Think there is always a danger of this thread becoming 'I know something you don't know' a form of elitism. Where as I thought the thread was about records that have been known amongst a few collectors breaking through to being really popular.

 

 

When is their long awaited Cash compilation coming out Dave?

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How about this 60's stormer...Charley Wynn - Action Time on Jim Gem.

 

Not too easy to locate and not aware of it breaking out from being a collectors disc (flipside is Deep Soul), but it has progressions and vocal harmonies not a million miles away from "Jeanette" and "Man Oh Man" in places...take a listen:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ag5pHFYwGg4

 

 

Yann played it NYE - sounded great!!

HNY buddy...well I certainly dont, & I also enjoy a lot of different genres of soul music, so find myself attending different types of Soul Nights & events other than just All Nighters (like many on SS)...

 

However, traditionally the back bone of the Northern & Rare Soul Scene, has always been All Nighters, I think that its a reflection of the current All Nighter scene, that there are very few tips that would be suitable for an All Nighter posted thus far.

 

I appreciate that there will always be folk who want to keep thier current hotties to themselves instead of posting them up all over the internet, I also appreciate that few of the Dj's I would consider to be the top Nighter DJ's have posted, but I think the tips so far, on the whole, are more from a Modern, Crossover & collectors perspective, as opposed to anything that 'fuel' an All Nighter.

 

Non of the above is intended to be critical, the selections once we got going are very good, but I was making an observation, that I think reflects the lack of dancers suitable for an All Nighter.

 

Best Russ    

Truth is, nowadays all the big traditional 60's Northern dancers are only really being discovered in the vaults on unreleased tapes then being released by the likes of Kent etc.

For me best record i heard last year and one i think that will get the collectors reaching for there phones going by feedback so far: :g:

Respect to Marco who put me onto this :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Its nice reworking of "I Wish I Knew" on Venture, but IMO not as good. So I'd also like to sing the praises on this one as well.

Its nice reworking of "I Wish I Knew" on Venture, but IMO not as good. So I'd also like to sing the praises on this one as well.

 

Your correct John,i have /like both 45`s but for me they took the song to another level in the 70`s .Feel there an artist that haven`t have there day yet to a lot of collectors. :g:

 

 

Happy new year fella. :thumbsup:

 

 

 

 

Yes best us Hammers stick to the music for this season  :ohmy:  :facepalm:

 

Happy new year Dave. :wave:

The latest release from Soul Junction, unreleased JB Bingham.....

 

https://www.souljunctionrecords.co.uk/SJ525.html

 

also pick any of the recent releases from soul junction, all worthy of plays out on the scene. 

 

'people on an ego trip'  very apt for the soul scene nowadays :wink:

Neither of these are totally unknown - but I think they deserve wider recognition, see what ya think......hope you enjoy em.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFRajgbS61E

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lY6ymBtqDt0

 

I would also add my Judy Freeman & Black Rock Cover, which I've been playing for a few years now.  Don't think it will remain under the paper much longer this year, due to another copy surfacing recently, but a great tune none the less - 

 

HNY Russ

 

Nice one Russ and HNY to you - For the po' folk that can't afford that tough LP, here's the cheaper alternative:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Du9hsDfmMZs

A couple of nice and soulful midtempo things that could certainly use a little more action!

 

First up, Inell Young's 'Ive Never Considered' a lovely slice of New Orleans followed by a gorgeous Impressions sounding Chicago group sound from the Dontells!

 

 

 

:thumbsup:

 

Sean

 

Both killers, Sean  :)  I recently played the Inell Young out at Filthy's too.

Its nice reworking of "I Wish I Knew" on Venture, but IMO not as good. So I'd also like to sing the praises on this one as well.

 

What about the version on Balja, that's a real belter when it gets going.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki9a0-P5xFM

 

 

I know Its had a few considered spins out there 

but it is not really that well known is it ?

I know it doesn't turn up very often cause I was after it for ages.

I  love the 45

absolutely drips soul

a really classy 45

the flip is a great uptempo funky rnb thing that deserves a few spins too

Who on earth was Regina Sherard ? Her voice is lovely !

 

Another fab Soulful 45 on the iconic King label 

 

If I were a DJ, this would be in my set at the moment cause I love it.

 

 

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Edited by gaz thomas

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki9a0-P5xFM

 

 

I know Its had a few considered spins out there 

 

but it is not really that well known is it ?

 

I know it doesn't turn up very often cause I was after it for ages. (aside from me not paying top dollar for a semi known)

 

I  love the 45

 

absolutely drips soul

 

a really classy 45

 

the flip is a great uptempo funky rnb thing that deserves a few spins too

 

Who on earth was Regina Sherard ? Her voice is lovely !

 

Another fab Soulful 45 on the iconic King label 

 

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AWESOME! :wink: 

 

Len :thumbsup: 

AWESOME! :wink: 

 

Len :thumbsup: 

 

cheers len

 

the b side is just a nice

 

but you probably know that

Edited by gaz thomas

I tried with both Inell Young on Busy-B and the Regina Sherard some 20+ years back but to virtually no response so good luck with'em, they are both great records, some of the others listed here I'm not too sure about. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPuZtuMah9A

 

I will be here collecting 45s in another 20 years Tony...... if I am still alive

 

I am only really into what direction I find myself going now, not having been out for years.

Just into my own taste and my own company.

Probably a bit sad, but it works for me

But I still go to work on my sx200

 

If you could not get the regina sherard appreciated then its probably a lost cause

better left in the hands of collectors like us

 

i am Just a old Mod

 

This Johnny Watson 45 is sublime in my opinion.......

Edited by gaz thomas

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmv-gN40Ay4

 

 

This is 45 that has gone up in value and demand over the years on the Mod / RnB scene 

 

Quite rightly so, as it is mental, 

and a really good 45

 

its not a tip for 2014, cause its been popular on the mod scene for years

 

but is it one that could go massive on the soul scene ?

 

I think it is a strong 45, I would play it anywhere

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFnsBIon878

 

 

This is a cool mod 45

 

Mr Guy Hennegan is spinning this 45 at the moment

 

This is my tip, 20 years ago this would have already been global

 

bring back the 60s mafia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESGCXMSo1z0

 

 

 

At least there was a few old 45s in this thread

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPuZtuMah9A

 

I will be here collecting 45s in another 20 years Tony...... if I am still alive

 

I am only really into what direction I find myself going now, not having been out for years.

Just into my own taste and my own company.

Probably a bit sad, but it works for me

But I still go to work on my sx200

 

If you could not get the regina sherard appreciated then its probably a lost cause

better left in the hands of collectors like us

 

i am Just a old Mod

 

 

;-) You and me both mate!!

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wuha1t3Jv0I

 

 

oh, love this as well

 

its jewel Atkins

 

A cool 45

Great 45, I lent this to Ady for the recent ERA compilation, Keb played it once or, twice at Stafford, where I picked it up.

 

 

This is 45 that has gone up in value and demand over the years on the Mod / RnB scene 

 

Quite rightly so, as it is mental, 

and a really good 45

 

its not a tip for 2014, cause its been popular on the mod scene for years

 

but is it one that could go massive on the soul scene ?

 

I think it is a strong 45, I would play it anywhere

great tip.....

Not really unknown, but I'd like to see these played out more:

 

Ernie Lucas - Nothing Can Seperate Me From Your Love - Okeh

Ernie Shelby - Right Here Where You Left Me - Polydor

James Govan - Wanted Lover - Fame

Paul Vann - Soul Children - SS7 (I love the guitar)

 

The "Ernie Shelby - Right Here Where You Left Me" is a real early doors track for me John It's got to be the top side "Ernie Shelby - Carry Me" (Polydor 14124) 1972 much more of a dancer, again sorry but again not showing the topside on Youtube?

Kirsty

Modern Soul Summer Hit 2014 ??? Not for everyone I guess but it goes down very well whenever I have played it :hatsoff2:

 

 

 

 

One of my 70's soul faves at the moment... It has been played by the more upfront clubs over the last few years but it should be a top 500 play :elvis:

 

 

Did we ever tip  charlene & the soul serenaders can you win ??? This has been a big hit over here in Germany for a while even with the Northern Soul Oldies lovers !!

How about this 60's stormer...Charley Wynn - Action Time on Jim Gem.

 

Not too easy to locate and not aware of it breaking out from being a collectors disc (flipside is Deep Soul), but it has progressions and vocal harmonies not a million miles away from "Jeanette" and "Man Oh Man" in places...take a listen:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ag5pHFYwGg4

 

Great 45 and been rotating in my playbox for a few years now. Always makes an impact on the dancefloor!

I'll be playing this out at every appropriate gig I get this year....stunner IMO;

 

The Religious Souls 'Condition the world is in'

 

That has got to be the most repetitious record ever, though I really like it ! Haunting stuff !

i played the flip on my best of 2008 show. one of the best sweet soul records and it's a gospel record...

 

Took me til 2013 to actually file a copy of this 45, Bob....tough to find, even harder to find clean!

Loving this over the last few days, from the new DeRobert & Half truths LP "The Dole Pt 2". Whole LP superb but this got my immediate attention and feet moving instantly. :)

 

 

I also think I need a new Mac, as threads like this (great as they are with all clips and things) takes sooooo long to upload each page! :elvis:

Edited by 71 Steve

Loving this over the last few days, from the new DeRobert & Half truths LP "The Dole Pt 2". Whole LP superb but this got my immediate attention and feet moving instantly. :)

 

 

I also think I need a new Mac, as threads like this (great as they are with all clips and things) takes sooooo long to upload each page! :elvis:

Steve , delete some of the porn , works for me mate  :thumbsup:

Did we ever tip  charlene & the soul serenaders can you win ??? This has been a big hit over here in Germany for a while even with the Northern Soul Oldies lovers !!

Been big for years, also fetching ridiculous prices along the way, see here

Both sides are great, unfortunately more double A  sided Volt  "love changes" demos out there than issues.

Wish I had one.

Cheers.

 

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