Genuine request: Could some of you more 'in the know' of the deep soul genre post a few of your favorites. I'm looking for less obvious, stuff I may not have come across, but if there's a more obvious stone-dead-favorite that you think is a must listen to then please post that too. Something to make me weep? appreciated, Dean.

Check out some of the Backbeats cd's Dean. Ian Dewhirst was selling some decent box sets cheaply on here too - lots of good stuff on the Hi label etc.

Peter

32 minutes ago, Dean said:

Genuine request: Could some of you more 'in the know' of the deep soul genre post a few of your favorites. I'm looking for less obvious, stuff I may not have come across, but if there's a more obvious stone-dead-favorite that you think is a must listen to then please post that too. Something to make me weep? appreciated, Dean.

Hi Dean, try George Perkins-Keep on trying-GPR (also came out on Black Grape uk), theres hundreds out there mate, Fontella Bass-I,m leaving the choice up to you-Paula, Don Covay-Leave him, Don Covay-I was checking out, Jerry Butler-Givin up on love

Great to see people interested in the REAL stuff

Kev

 

Here's a few of my favourites

Joe Valentines A Woman's Love Ronn

Don Hollinger Let Him Go  Alberta/Mercede

Irma Thomas I'm gonna cry until my tears run dry

Junior McCants Help My love King

Lot's of great deep stuff around and mostly won't break the bank.

Cheers

Manus

Edited August 22, 20168 yr by manus

Dean, Head over to John Ridley's outstanding site at https://www.sirshambling.com/

You'll have the chance to learn a whole heap about the artists and to hear bucketloads of brilliant deep Soul. 

Doris Duke I'm A Loser Album

Dave Godins "Deep Soul Treasures" CDs (Kent) would be a good place to start methinks. 

Cheers Paul

Quite a few good DS cuts on KoKo from Luther Ingram & Tommy Tate ("School of Life"is a big fave of mine).

Lots more on other Stax labels too; Shirley Brown, Soul Children, Emotions, Ruby Johnson, C L Blast, Rance Allen, Sam & Dave, Sandra Wright, R B Hudmon, etc.

Just look on Sir Shamblings web site.Tons to go at.

Chris

Fontella Bass soul of a man [tis the flipside of rescue me and possibly one of the greatest deepies ever imho !

Some never off the decks at Atkinson HQ -Nice to visit the real passion !! 

Paul Kirk on the road to love Pompeii records great Texas deep soul 

Chicago Gangsters - I choose you -Red Coach  gets me every time !

Bobby Adams - go on back to Georgia -Home Town Records just incredible deep soul !

Eddie Billups I wont be around -Josie 

The Soul Stirrers -im travelling on -Jewell mind blowing vocals from Robert Blair 

James Carr -mind messed up infact anything from this utter genius on the deeper side 

Jerry Butler -go away-[the flipside of moody women will just tear you apart imho ] 

Johnny Truit -your love is worth the pain -Abet  oh lordey 

Johnny Adams sometimes a man shed a tear too [oh lordey ]

Paulette reeves -your real good thing is about to come to an end -Blue Candle 

Tony Ashley - I cant put you down -decca never off the decks as well as his other masterpiece we must have love !

The Victones -I need you so on Front Page as well as I cant take no more chances by lee moses which borders on the deep side also !

Betty Harris -A fool can always break your heart -

Wilson Pickett -I found a love - Atlantic 

Arthur Conley -in the same old way -Fame so many on this logo this is my fav 

Candi Staton - i dont love you no more -Fame 

Little Hooks and Kings -Count your blessings -Chess 

Kenny Smith -keep on walking baby -Chess 

James Duncan -my pillow stays wet -king 

Eddie James been down so long kING 

Finish with my all time deepie Sam Dees can you be a one man women Chess still brings me to my Knees !

 

 

 

 

Just now, soulfulsevens said:

 

Rang for it a couple of weeks ago Jakob but it had gone, catch Frank also on George Perkins-Keep on trying-GPR that's him with George, great post BTW Jakob

Kev

3 minutes ago, kev cane said:

Rang for it a couple of weeks ago Jakob but it had gone, catch Frank also on George Perkins-Keep on trying-GPR that's him with George, great post BTW Jakob

Kev

Thats great have that GP didn't know Frank was involved Fab Kev!

My mate Baz mentioned this guy earlier, couldn't resist, this is my fave by him and believe me there's a few, written by guess who,"Sometimes I had to drink tears for water" it's as Deep as it gets

Kev

Edited August 21, 20168 yr by kev cane

Underrated deep bluesy lament fab lyrics

 

Just to say a big thanks to those above, some i was aware of some I wasn't but am now acquainting myself. sometimes forget the obvious, I've got 2 of Dave Godin's deep soul treasures, must pick up the other volumes.

Thanks again.

one of my all time faves...

Ruby Johnson - when my love comes down (volt)

 

Edited August 22, 20168 yr by ljblanken

a great starting point is the wonderful Ace compilation 'Take me to the river'

 

https://acerecords.co.uk/take-me-to-the-river-a-southern-soul-story-1961-1977

These seem to always be at the top of the pile -

Rosco Robinson        'She won't choose me'                       Gerri

Sammy Jones            'Nothing can change this love'           Hull

Gwen Thames            'The day in the life of a fool               Pro -7

Hoagy lands               'Reminisce'                                         Spectrum

Samuella Williams      'I'm tired of stealing your love'          Tops

Tony Troutman            'One way love'                                   Swagger

Darnell Pittman           'You hurt me'                                     Dean

Lavorn Smith               'Without your love i'll be nothing      k.m.c

Ernie Clark                   'Give me a piece of your love           m-odd

Jeannie Reynolds         'I dont mess around                          Washington

Lee Fields                     'You're breaking my heart                 Angle 3

Snap prescoit               'Ain't no way                                     Maple

George Jackson            'Cold cold love'                                 Public

Midnight Magic           'When my love comes down'            Drive

Authentics                    'Have I lost you'                                Kema

Thrillers                         'Leading 2 lives with 4 woman         Apto

Hard Times                    'I ask a question'                              Ruby

William bell                    'Crying all by myself                        Stax

Ann Sexton                     'I'm his wife'                                    SS7

Johnny Copeland            'What is a man without pride'        Brown Sugar

Irma Thomas                   'Somewhere crying'                        Chess

Denise Lasalle                 'Married but not to each other       Westbound 

The last five titles you should find for a tener all in, and imo are as good as any I listed prior to that. Many of the tracks can be listened to on Sir shambling's exellent web site.

Andy 

 

 

 

No mention of Bobby Barnes -"Freedom Train" (Raina) yet?

Edited August 24, 20168 yr by NCFC

Just a few of my favourites

Aint gonna do you no good - Betty Willis

I feel like crying - Sam & Bill

What did i do wrong - Betty Harris

Down to my last heartbreak - Kenny Ballard

Self preservation - Bill Brandon

Satisfaction guaranteed - Judy White

My new found joy - Jimmy Richards

You dont have to be crazy - Marvin Preyer

Its all over - Johnny Robinson

I'm going for myself - Eddie & Ernie

I'm never gonna live it down - Knight Brothers

When he touches me - Gloria Jones

I made it over - Jimmy Robins

I'll go crazy - Tony Ashley

I dont wanna leave you - Debbie Taylor

Half a man - Shirley Wahls

Take me as I am - Mitty Collier

Its got to be tonight - Willie Johnson

Let nothing separate us - Arthur Conley

I've come a long way - Wilson Pickett

How can I put out the flame - Candi Staton

Good to me - Otis Redding

 

 

 

Not checked back through the earlier recommendations but these would be worth checking out. Some might not be classified as deep but definitely heartfelt and uplifting in my book.

Jimmy Dobbins - What is love (I found love)

Sam Hutchins - I'm tired of pretending.

Joe Odom - If you knew her like I do.

Thelma Jones. - Gotta find a way

Paul Mitchell Trio - Now I know what loneliness is

Dynamic Adam - She's gone

Original Ensemble - He will take care of you. 

Don Hart and James Shorter - I shed a tear

Wilson Pickett - I sho love you

Lee Bates - Key to my heart

Lou Courtney - Just to break your heart

Duke Earl - Oh boy

Roy Roberts - I can't go on

Bogen Richards - It won't hurt

 

Edited August 24, 20168 yr by Jaco

Great thread - going to keep me busy for a while 

Ten turntable melters from me:-

Masqueraders - Please take me back (Bell)

Judy Freeman & Blackrock - Don't do it anymore (RCA)

Jean Plum - Back to you (Hi)

Michael Lizzmore - Promise that you'll wait (Capitol)

Carl Weathers - You ought to be with me (Mirage)

Jimmy Dotson - Heartbreak Avenue (Mercury)

Jaibi - You got me (Kapp)

Donny Hathaway - Lord help me (Atco)

Nat Turner Rebellion - Can't go on livin (Soulville)

Denise Lasalle - Trying to forget (Westbound)

Also because you don't tend to hear them out anywhere or see them mentioned you forget other people know them 

On 21/08/2016 at 17:49, kev cane said:

Fontella Bass-I,m leaving the choice up to you-Paula

One of my absolute faves - possibly the best £4 I ever spent, never get tired of it - pure magic

A couple of my own personal favourites from Smokey 007 and his Exciters

 

Just now, Chris Turnbull said:

Also because you don't tend to hear them out anywhere or see them mentioned you forget other people know them 

One of my absolute faves - possibly the best £4 I ever spent, never get tired of it - pure magic

Will be plenty of Deep and Sweet Soul played out in Durham City on September 17th Chris, go to Events, Alldayers for full details, there will be NO COMPROMISE, guaranteed

Kev

4 minutes ago, kev cane said:

Will be plenty of Deep and Sweet Soul played out in Durham City on September 17th Chris, go to Events, Alldayers for full details, there will be NO COMPROMISE, guaranteed

Cheers Kev 

Ha! in exactly the same state of mind as Kev, if you want to hear the very best 'Deep Soul' come to 'Diggin Deep' a 5 hour Soul Session at the Red Lion, Todwick, between Sheffield & Worksop on 10th September 7:00 - Midnight.

Featuring yours truly, Kev Briscoe and John Manship playing out as we've never heard him before!

Gonna be special.

Sean

10 hours ago, Chris Turnbull said:

Jimmy Dotson - Heartbreak Avenue (Mercury)

 

Love Heartbreak Avenue wonderful record the intro reminds me of the Robinson Crusoe theme from TV in the 60s but soon gives way to a cracking slice of Soul music the flipside is good too.

Another one worth a mention is Joe Valentine I can't stand to see you go which is brilliant despite Joe sounding a wee bit like Phil Silvers on the spoken bit.

Just popped up on the iPod...

the Moving Parts - On The Verge Of Tragedy

Check out Little Milton "A Man Loves Two"

Earl Gaines (I think) "Fruit From Another Mans Tree"

While you are on Sir Shamblings page check out Jimmy Braswell and Jimmy Armstrong, especially his first 45.

Edited August 25, 20168 yr by chalky

I bought this on UK 45 as a new release back in 69 ... it's got a very 'country style backing' (which would normally put me off ... but his vocals ...) .... ..... Joe Odom ....  on 1 2 3 in the US, Capitol in the UK (more about him on Sir Shambling) ... he (with the Assembly of Soul) used to be regulars at the Williams Lake Dance Club back in the 60's ...

 

 

Edited August 25, 20168 yr by Roburt

A later effort from Joe Odom ....

 

Edited August 25, 20168 yr by Roburt

1 hour ago, Roburt said:

A later effort from Joe Odom ....

Wow, superb 

2 hours ago, Chris Turnbull said:

Wow, superb 

It is ... pity it's such an expensive item on 45 (has it escaped on a comp CD ??).

 

13 minutes ago, Roburt said:

It is ... pity it's such an expensive item on 45 (has it escaped on a comp CD ??).

I know, I saw Craig Moerer has one on Discogs at £94 - think I'll put it on my Christmas list 

Has this got a mention yet .... another 'hard to get' deepie (though it was made available on a Jap & Henry Stone made CD) .....

.... William Howard (Wee Gee I believe) singing Little Beaver ...

 

Yep, its Wee Gee. What a cracking record.

Arthur Alexander .. I Need You Baby ..,monument label ..always loved this bit of deep soul ??

 

Edited August 26, 20168 yr by Soulmanstu

Got a Clarence Glover-Keep your promises.Lyndell ex.

£100 posted if anyone interested.

Chris.

This is very good for a 5 year old recording .......... (though you should already have the Gladys K and Ad-libs versions) .... 

 

Few more from me. Perhaps some leaning towards ballads rather than deep, but often on my playlist nevertheless.

Roy Lee Johnson - Take me back and try me

Johnny Baker - Accept me as I am

Cashmeres - Ain't no coming back

Fred Parris and the Restless Hearts - Ain't no use in crying

Little Royal - Jealous

George Jackson - Macking on you

Eddy G Giles - Love with a feeling

Elevation - Love won't pay the bills 

Cicero Blake - Sad feeling

Spoilers - Sad man's land

 

 

 

This one always works for me.

and this.

 

and this.

 

10 minutes ago, Man from Soul said:

This one always works for me.

Great record. Lots of versions - Ed Robinson is my favourite.

Peter

and this Sam Dees classic by one of the best voices on the planet.

 

 

Help I can't stop.

 

last one for now,

 

21 hours ago, Soulmanstu said:

Arthur Alexander .. I Need You Baby ..,monument label ..always loved this bit of deep soul ??

 

You still enjoying that Stu.

Peter

This version has always been my fave ... the Knight Bros ....