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Flowers price is unbelievable...pure desperation on the part of the buyer
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Indeed with Xmas coming up someone has treated themselves... if it were me Ida gone for the William Cummings tho.. one I've always wanted to own..
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I think the price is astounding too, but are thumping dancers the only records that qualify to be worth big money? I don't understand that logic at all, and actually think it's a sad refl
Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going album broke new territory for Soul music, as all the rules were thrown out the window with lush, lengthy instrumental intros left you begging for the vocal to open. Flowers does the same..
Richard Flowers like so many others must have drawn inspiration from the last century’s finest album - as this single has left me feeling exactly as I did the first time I drop the arm on STML11190. Breathless, left craving for more..
Too much SOUL for one heart to take!!
From the California brain behind N. F. Porter’s “Keep On Keeping On” comes a journey to Heaven and back. Drenched, in fact saturated in undiluted passion and emotion. Dripping with desire, a hunger that very few recordings can transmit, just like the “Hamilton Movement” listening is a mood-changing experience, dancing to it is trance inducing… every note exuding class!
We repeat “..too much SOUL for one heart to take”
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This 45 has always been a big favourite of mine - foolproof rare 70s Soulful dance that has graced the soulful clubs since late 70s. How gratifying that it is also now crossing over the the mainstream Northern Soul gatherings engaging a whole new set of fans.
Just totally seamless 1977 dance-soul from the pen of a man who has provided so much exceptional material to the Rare-Soul scenes - Keni Lewis does it again.
But this 45 is so much more than a just dancefloor flare-up. This is the seldom seen STOCK copy with the highly coveted Sweet Soul side, that does not appear on the more frequent PROMO.
“Mr. Magic Man” again from the pen of Keni Lewis this 45 gives up a falsetto from Heaven cradled by an equally impressive tight-group backing. If Sweet Soul gets better than this I’ve yet to hear it… AWESOME
Both sides..
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A sweeter Sister vocal you could not find.. than this sexy D.I.Y. production from the streets of Cleveland, Ohio.
The intentional simplistic arrangement allows Pat’s seductive vocal ignite the senses. Gently building on the back of a precise drum stroke intro, a softly caressed Wah-Wah precedes a warbling flute, then Ms. Stallworth glides in with a vocal, you could fall in love with.
“Crazy About Crossover?”
I certainly am, especially went it is as slick as this street-level creation .. this record instantly got to me…
and then I heard the flipside… OMG
where is this lady now? I need to take her out to dinner…
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An utterly persuasive slab of California Rare-Soul that achieved fully 3 different label designs, the one before you; Black with silver text being the 1st and by far the rarest.
Topside used to be an overlooked treasure, as the Northern Soul fraternity opted to play the much meatier “Help Me” on which Ty Karim flexes her unique vocal, whilst a gang of harmony guys back up her every line, with a pumping hard saxophone blows, then husband Kent Harris brings in strings and the session is complete! Leaving me now wondering why this undiluted slab of proper-Northern Soul didn’t achieve MONSTER status? Especially as Ty Karim is in sparklin’ form..
Until that is, I listened again to “Wear Your Natural” a true MASTERPIECE ! I proclaim… Ty is an undisputed vocal genius, Kent Harris is a genius producer and that saxophonist is pretty competent also.
So click the soundfile and be prepared to get blown away, by an inspirational mid-pacer again utilizing a tight vocal-group who do a classy call & answer sequence, lush strings fill the air, shrill girls join the party; As Ty Karim moves on up and slips into top gear. Purring, growling throughout an on-your-knees performance which not many Sisters could attempt to rival.
AWESOME truly AWESOME!
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Which side to lead with - NS FUNK is so in the-moment. But the mid-paced soul side is so impressive, we’ll leave the attitude driven horn side until last.
“I Was Made To Love You” is totally sodden in beseeching Soul, but the falsetto matched against he gravel-coated vocal is “Peaches & Cream” “Balsamic Vinegar & Olive Oil” “Anchovy & Pizza” the falsetto is set -off so brilliantly by the contrast.
From the streets of Wichita, Kansas this duet is so full, you could be forgiven for thinking it is a group pulling this despairing slab of Soul together. Sensational Crossover Northern with a constant funky riff going on in the background and Theron & Darrell duel for the most impressive vocal-pitch as the trumpeter gets down and into the groove.
Flip it over, for some “Meat & Potatoes” with a wicked guitar pickin’ screamer enriched by uncompromising horns, blaring out the back-up. Aggressive, straight to the point Rare-Soul-FUNK. Dead-right for todays upfront NS Jocks with the previous side ideal for the more Soulful amongst you.
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Breathtaking condition and an insanely Rare PROMO too.
Martin Coleman, Mike Valvano & Cholly Bassoline’s magic Motor City mover became an instant Northern Soul monster overnight; epitomizing the very essence of the sound. Encapsulating everything required to make an NS stomper totally perfect.
Zinging strings, ear-piercing girls and Jimmy Mack’s enthusiasm have illuminated dancefloors for decades and long will it continue to do so..
But today though, for me at least, it is the flipside that needs blasting out at every Soul event worldwide. In the same vein of the all-time great Detroit mid-tempo’s Buddy Smith, James Lately, George Lemons, J. J. Barnes - Sweet Sherry etc… Jimmy Mack’s “GO ON” sits right up there along side the most soulful ever committed to vinyl.
Take a listen, you’ll be totally moving every time..
PS condition is just blindingly flawless in every minuscule way - one brief sleeve brush away from PERFECT!
THIS IS PURE NORTHERN SOUL - twice over
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Irresistible for more reasons than one..
Currently cramming floors up and down Britain with it’s infectious blend of magical vocal-group harmony Northern Soul woven into a New York Latino influenced arrangement.
A MONSTER !
This copy is in utterly flawless condition, with two unblemished labels, mirror like vinyl surface. You may never see a finer copy..
or see a fuller dancefloor..
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Now here’s a TUNE.. real-deal Northern Soul that has remained seriously rare for an age.
How many Northern Soul Real-Deal stompers deliver more than this Blitzing Beauty? …. Not many I tell you, not many.. listen to David Fitzgerald’s trumpet driven stomper bristling with class, as he times the horns precisely to punctuate Mr. Cummings pleading vocal whilst insane drumming rattles the tune from one peak to another.
Honking Horns, Driving Drums and a truly Vivacious Vocal… it doesn’t get much better than this, does it.
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A Northern Soul anthem and certainly one the guaranteed TMG dancefloor-detonator in it’s most-wanted least-seen format.
A 1967 DEMO copy in it’s full glorious Green & White attire..
Condition could hardly be finer - and for the UK Tamla Motown collector it will another number to tick off, because upgrade in the future will ever be required.
A beauty and flawless.
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A Blues great with a stunnng piece of R&B.
That is so very clean and untouched, this 1965 UK press, the paper chard remains from the die-cut 3 prong dinking can still be seen hanging, even after 50 years. As you would expect, the vinyl is flawless.
Rare and in the type of the condition, that the fastidious collector has been seeking to the point of frustration. there is the merest blemish to the left of the WI-361 release number on the a-side. Otherwise this listing in impeccable.
SUE collectors, when will you encounter a finer example..?
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Forget Cleethorpes Pier - well if you didn’t attend you maybe can, if you did you certainly will never forget that experience.
But for me and many other old-timers THE JADES is 100% WIGAN CASINO so impressive was this find - on it’s first play by Richard Searling it was the most talked about tune of the night and so impressive was this mighty-stomper. Simon Soussan was not far behind the striking black & silver REE label press which which flooded the UK quite soon after its Casino debut.
The REE label repro was so well put together that many thought it to be the original label at the time, well it wasn’t but before you today is that highly elusive original PROMO press. (I’ve personally never seen a STOCK copy)
This NS Trophy comes to us in unbelievable condition, NEVER had any DJ turntable action ever. Still in it’s birth sleeve, with only the lightest of a surface blemish preventing a coveted MINT grade..
In 2014 we doubt a finer copy exists…
PS the flipside is an overlooked Jewel of Harmony Heaven!
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Not many people who have won CRUFTS Dog Show can claim fame as writing and recording one of Northern Soul’s most-wanted British Recordings!
Silky Smooth Chris Amoo Northern Soul groove, with an army of underground admirers. We say underground because in the many decades of it’s discovery there has never been enough copies to go round, for DJ’s it give it the lift-off, unlike some of the other exclusively British beauties unearthed over the years.
Go and immerse yourself in what is of the very best British production from the very talented Tony Hiller (check out his work on Deram).
Passionate drumming, soaring trumpets pick up the pace as the lead vocal glides above it all. Hiller puts strong vocal group choruses in place and this production is up and running, burgeoning on every note - then it hits the roof!
JUST BRILLIANT!!!
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Apparently collectors who know, consider this 1974 UK press one of the rarest ACTION 45s; I tend to agree with that statement, but British rarity is not it’s main attribute to consider…
Firstly, it is a truly exceptional early 70s Soulful Dancer, that has graced the Top Jock turntables of the thinking man’s Soul venues. Soul Essence, Just Soul, The Orwell to name but a few..
Secondly and much more importantly this USA production for the more discerning DJ, was a 1973 USA release on EVOLUTION. As a Promo it does not carry the good side. The stock copy I personally have never seen, nor indeed know anyone who has.
The search for a USA Stock copy has remained fruitless quest now for literally decades. That is what makes this UK release so precious, it could be the only way to own this stunning tune..
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Let the debate begin, now that this demonstrative double-sider is on the NS comeback trail.
Irene Scott and the Scott Brothers drop two NS Bombs with these killer 1967 Detroit produced Northern Soul dancers. A wowing Chicago/Detroit collaboration that just works so well. From the same session as The Scott Brothers - Smash 2137 - Irene delivers potent Sister Soul under the guidance of Detroit shakers and makers of the time.
Both sides written by “Rare Earth” founders Ray Monnette, Michael Campbell (aka Micheal & Raymond) & Bob Babbit. Arranged by the “joined at the hip” Mike Theodore & Dennis Coffey Produced by Funk Brothers bass guitarist Bob Babbitt, aided by Motor City entrepreneur & drummer Norman Sands.
With that team you’d expect something special and that is exactly what you get!
Thumping Sister-Northern Soul with few rivals!!
This Promo copy, is as you’ve come to expect - is utterly flawless!
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Without question one of UK Tamla Motown collectors Grails.
Ridiculously elusive 1965 EP featuring Kim’s two greatest Motown offerings to Northern Soul as the first track on each side.
Kim in 1965 was certainly one of Motown’s lesser appreciated by the British public femme artists with all her early releases selling in very meager quantities.
Before you today is here hardest to acquire UK 7” release - with her “Ready Steady Go” performance single “A Little More Love” running in as a close second.
This lady was soon to become the “darling” of the All Nite Club Soul scene, but by the time that happened this EP was long deleted. Do not pass by, this disc comes to market only on rare occasions.
This 50 year old is in fine clean condition throughout and as you can hear plays beautifully, front cover has light creasing (see scan), back cover has light age browning to the top seam. and a very faint almost invisible J B just below the TME release number.
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