2.Otis Jackson " Look what you have done to my heart"
These two arrived at the right time for this list, they are both constant plays here at home, both went down a storm at the November "Room at the back" gig in Derby. Both albums are full of nice surprises
3.Willie Walker & The Butanes........
Can't separate any tracks, the whole album is a perfect example of real soul, real instruments, a genuine artist come craftsman, you should be ashamed of yourself if you don't have this, and I know plenty who have ignored it......WHY?
4.Sage "I'm alive"
I'm not proud of this but this is a big money tune with only 5 copies in existence, and normally I wouldn't have touched this with a barge pole, could have bought a hundred other great soul records for what this cost BUT.....it is the dogs bollocks of a dancer, and only the rareity will keep it from being a monster tune, I know where the other four went, and they wont surface for a long long time. 1977, what a great year it was.
5.Frankie Newsome "Taunting Love"
I decided way back in January that I was going to spin this at every oportunity and try and get it away, its happening, the dancefloor reaction at the Frobisher was phenominal and at the Solar night out too. It will soon be time to file this one away, I only need to here another jock spin it then I'll move onto the next one.A stunning dancer that should be in everyone's collection.
6.Anthony Hamilton "Pass me over"
From the moment I first heard this I knew I was in the presence of greatness, and many months later, it still is one of the all time great cuts. Majestic production, with moody passionate vocals, I can't get enough of this.
7.Latoya London "More"
Another new release from early 06 that has stood the test of time, likened to an early Gladys Knight by the many who have this, played it in the lounge at Yarmouth and had one seasoned collector in tears, cant say much else, still playing it, still loving it...........
8.Vic Marcel " You still got me"
This is my current rave, and the one that will succeed Frankie Newsome, I intend to stick with this for next 6 months or so, it will go, it has everything, the crossover posse will cream there pants when they get to here it.1969 perfection, strings, hammond, piano and some great vocals.................
9.Bobby Hutton ?
Can't remember the name of this, but Mike Charlton played it at the "Room at the back" and said it was brand spanking new, and that it was going to come out on a seven, probably the best thing Iv heard all year, desperately trying to get one.Great vocals over a very modern subdued backing, superb stuff..................
10.Jaheim "125th"
This might surprise a few of you, one of the great modern voices that is still to give the perfect album but on this socially concious piece he's in top form, another regular play here at home and one I feel many have missed. Better get on the case then ............
Memorable from the first play and still sounding just as good at the end of the year this is upbeat, feel good soul at it's very best .A great tune featuring some top quality vocals from Norman. 2. George Soule "Something Went Right" (Zane)
This just pipped George,s amazing version of "My World Tumbles Down" as my favourite track from a superb LP. A timeless piece of midtempo magic. Vintage Southern Soul for 2006. 3.Persuaders "A Woman Was Made To Be Loved" (It`s Soul Time).
Another great comeback in 2006,this time from soul legends The Persuaders. This is a more modern production combined with a quality song which builds and builds and is then topped off which some outstanding vocalising .
4. Bobby Warren "Tme Has Come For Us To Be Free (Kon-Kord)
First heard this played on the Soul Discovery Show and i immediately set about getting myself a copy. At the right venues this 80`s sounding dancer could take off big time in 2007. 5.Roy Roberts "If can't Put It Out (Rock House)
A simple but effective midtempo track which would have went down a storm at the early Soul Essence Weekenders alongside the indies from Johnny Taylor,Shirley Brown, Carl Sims etc. 6.William Bell "Treat her right (like a lady)" (Wilbe)
Soul veteran William Bell hit`s the mark in 2006 with this happy throwback dancer.
7.Omar Cunningham "Made My Move" (End Zone) This lovely fingersnapper with Omar on top form vocally shows how Contempory Southern Soul should sound.
8.Otis Jackson "Look What You Have Done To My Heart" (CDP)
It`s amazing how some "forgotten " artists seem to reappear from nowhere. At the latter end of this year Otis released a Cd with this being the cream cut. A very nice well produced midtempo dancer with Otis`s rich voice still in fine form
9.Mic Gillette Feat Lenny Williams "I Like That" (BKA)
Georgeous ballad from Trumpet/Trombonist Mic Gillette featuring the unmistakable voice of Lenny Williams
10.Theodis Ealey "Please Let Me In" (Ifgam)
Sounding like a mixture of Theodis`s own "If you leave me" track and Tyrone Davis`s "Let me in" .Tracks like this help to keep Traditional Soul music alive in the 21st century.
Bubbling under
Willie Walker, Brown`s Bag, Jon Pierre Gee, Cee J Jackson, Vince Montana feat Double Exposure, Bernard McGee, Jackie Payne, Rick Lawson, OB Buchana, Stage 3,Charlie Brown, Melissa Young, Exoutics, James Day, David Sea, Jesse J
1.Candi Staton "You Don't Have Far To Go" (Honest Jon's)
The cream cut from Candi's triumphant return to secular recording, the "His Hands" CD. When did you last hear a soul track featuring a stand-up bass? .
2.Little Joe Blue "Just Your Fool" (Evejim)
The late Joe Valery's storming minor keyed cry of pain from his "Dirty Work Going On" set. Superb tortured vocals a setting of strong horns and strings.
3.Ben Moore "Better To Have It" (Proper)
The title track from Bobby Purify's comeback CD. Lovely country soul - a real throwback.
4.Tony Gregory "I Need You Now" (Sonic Sounds) One of the very best Caribbean soul singers with a delicate 80s ballad. Wonderfully modulated vocals make this a real treat for the ears.
5.Gene Miller "Didn't We Do It" (Baytown)
Not the Memphis jack-of-all-trades, this Gene Miller came from the West Coast and this may well be his only 45. A 70s deep ballad of immense power.
6.Joe Simon "I'm In The Mood For You" (Spring)
A classic from one of soul music's most subtle vocalists. Every time you listen you hear something new in his nuances and phrasing. Immaculate backing from the Muscle Shoals Swampers.
7.Aaron Neville "For Your Precious Love" (Passport) The best version of this everlasting love song from the exquisite voice of New Orleans finest stylist. 100% joy.
8.Gee Gee Shinn "Devil Of A Girl" (Montel Michelle)
The best blue eyed 45 I've head in 2006. Shinn's impersonation of Bobby Bland is uncannily fine - and the usual impeccable backing from the Boogie Kings is "Duke" to a T.
9.Checkers "Come Back Home" (Mercury)
A cracking group deep obscurity from New York complete with wailing soprano sax.
10.Ike Porter "Where There's A Will There's A Way" (Anla)
Anla is a label sought after by both funk and deep enthusiasts. This is one of the rarest from the Louisiana concern. Strong deep soul.
Mr Anderson strikes again with yet another blinding soulful TOON! Firmly establishing the label as one of the very best for quality and consistant high quality releases
2.Kirk Franklin "Looking For You" (White Test Press) one word - JOYOUS!
3.Steelers "Disturbing Thoughts" (AMG)
4.Sir Ted Ford "I Wanna Be Near You" (UK Barak)
5.Kaylan "Just Let Me Love You" (RCA) LP-45 very rare!
6.Essence "Lovin You Comes Naturally" (Epic)
7.JNB "I'll Be The One" (Glyn)
8.Midnight "Its Never Too Late" (Unison)
9.Cania "Visions" (Tammy-Jo)
10.Arthur Alexander "Stay By Me Girl"Unissued Kent CD Only
NEVER tire of this, simply SOUL of the highest level from one of Southern Soul's giants. Awesome)
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Top Choices for 2006
Mick O'Donnell / Soul@209radio.co.uk Tel: 07810142911
1.David Sea "Let's Just get together" (Rabbit Factory) inc
2.David Ruffin 'You Oughta Know Me' (Hip-oSelect)
3.Marcell & the Truth "Breathe Love" (Basement Boys)
4.Willie Walker "Memphisapolis" (Haute)
5.David Sea "Stay In My Arms" (Park Place).
6.Al Lindsey "Sorry" (Pulsating)
7.Unified Tribe "Love's on my mind" (Magic Muzik)
8.Gina Darby "Yes" (Gad)
9.Donny Hathaway "What a woman really means" (Atlantic)
10.Norman Hutchins " I Really Love You" (JDI)
11.Roy Roberts "Let our love last forever" (Rock House)
12.Otis Jackson Sir "Look What You Have Done (To My Heart)" (USA Traffic)
13.Jay Proctor "Baby I love you"(Forevermore)
14.Jesse James"You're all in my dreams" (Gunsmoke)
15.Hezron "27 Years" (Hard Shield) cd
16.Leon Beal "You're the one" (12th note)
17.Steve Perrilloux "Do the right thing" (Custom)
18.Curt Jones "Is it" (Red Virgo) cd
19. J. Blackfoot feat Lenny Williams "I'm just a fool for you" (Right Now) cd
20. Dee Bradley "That's why I love you so" (Evejim) cd
Five 7' from 2006
1.Prince Ellis "Love will make you go wild" (Ellis)
2.Mystic "That's the kind of love" (ART)
3.McKinley Sandifer "You're a winner" (Cotton)
4.Sharon Revoal "Reaching for our star" (Forte)
5.Fauns Bell "Gift of love"(Wave)
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Brian Goucher/ www.soul-essence.co.uk
1.Marcell & The Truth " Maybe I'm not the man"
2.Otis Jackson " Look what you have done to my heart"
These two arrived at the right time for this list, they are both constant plays here at home, both went down a storm at the November "Room at the back" gig in Derby. Both albums are full of nice surprises
3.Willie Walker & The Butanes........
Can't separate any tracks, the whole album is a perfect example of real soul, real instruments, a genuine artist come craftsman, you should be ashamed of yourself if you don't have this, and I know plenty who have ignored it......WHY?
4.Sage "I'm alive"
I'm not proud of this but this is a big money tune with only 5 copies in existence, and normally I wouldn't have touched this with a barge pole, could have bought a hundred other great soul records for what this cost BUT.....it is the dogs bollocks of a dancer, and only the rareity will keep it from being a monster tune, I know where the other four went, and they wont surface for a long long time. 1977, what a great year it was.
5.Frankie Newsome "Taunting Love"
I decided way back in January that I was going to spin this at every oportunity and try and get it away, its happening, the dancefloor reaction at the Frobisher was phenominal and at the Solar night out too. It will soon be time to file this one away, I only need to here another jock spin it then I'll move onto the next one.A stunning dancer that should be in everyone's collection.
6.Anthony Hamilton "Pass me over"
From the moment I first heard this I knew I was in the presence of greatness, and many months later, it still is one of the all time great cuts. Majestic production, with moody passionate vocals, I can't get enough of this.
7.Latoya London "More"
Another new release from early 06 that has stood the test of time, likened to an early Gladys Knight by the many who have this, played it in the lounge at Yarmouth and had one seasoned collector in tears, cant say much else, still playing it, still loving it...........
8.Vic Marcel " You still got me"
This is my current rave, and the one that will succeed Frankie Newsome, I intend to stick with this for next 6 months or so, it will go, it has everything, the crossover posse will cream there pants when they get to here it.1969 perfection, strings, hammond, piano and some great vocals.................
9.Bobby Hutton ?
Can't remember the name of this, but Mike Charlton played it at the "Room at the back" and said it was brand spanking new, and that it was going to come out on a seven, probably the best thing Iv heard all year, desperately trying to get one.Great vocals over a very modern subdued backing, superb stuff..................
10.Jaheim "125th"
This might surprise a few of you, one of the great modern voices that is still to give the perfect album but on this socially concious piece he's in top form, another regular play here at home and one I feel many have missed. Better get on the case then ............
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Mark Hougton / a New Chapter markh.realsoul@blueyonder.co.uk
1. Norman Hutchins "I Really Love You" (JDI)
Memorable from the first play and still sounding just as good at the end of the year this is upbeat, feel good soul at it's very best .A great tune featuring some top quality vocals from Norman. 2. George Soule "Something Went Right" (Zane)
This just pipped George,s amazing version of "My World Tumbles Down" as my favourite track from a superb LP. A timeless piece of midtempo magic. Vintage Southern Soul for 2006. 3.Persuaders "A Woman Was Made To Be Loved" (It`s Soul Time).
Another great comeback in 2006,this time from soul legends The Persuaders. This is a more modern production combined with a quality song which builds and builds and is then topped off which some outstanding vocalising .
4. Bobby Warren "Tme Has Come For Us To Be Free (Kon-Kord)
First heard this played on the Soul Discovery Show and i immediately set about getting myself a copy. At the right venues this 80`s sounding dancer could take off big time in 2007. 5.Roy Roberts "If can't Put It Out (Rock House)
A simple but effective midtempo track which would have went down a storm at the early Soul Essence Weekenders alongside the indies from Johnny Taylor,Shirley Brown, Carl Sims etc. 6.William Bell "Treat her right (like a lady)" (Wilbe)
Soul veteran William Bell hit`s the mark in 2006 with this happy throwback dancer.
7.Omar Cunningham "Made My Move" (End Zone) This lovely fingersnapper with Omar on top form vocally shows how Contempory Southern Soul should sound.
8.Otis Jackson "Look What You Have Done To My Heart" (CDP)
It`s amazing how some "forgotten " artists seem to reappear from nowhere. At the latter end of this year Otis released a Cd with this being the cream cut. A very nice well produced midtempo dancer with Otis`s rich voice still in fine form
9.Mic Gillette Feat Lenny Williams "I Like That" (BKA)
Georgeous ballad from Trumpet/Trombonist Mic Gillette featuring the unmistakable voice of Lenny Williams
10.Theodis Ealey "Please Let Me In" (Ifgam)
Sounding like a mixture of Theodis`s own "If you leave me" track and Tyrone Davis`s "Let me in" .Tracks like this help to keep Traditional Soul music alive in the 21st century.
Bubbling under
Willie Walker, Brown`s Bag, Jon Pierre Gee, Cee J Jackson, Vince Montana feat Double Exposure, Bernard McGee, Jackie Payne, Rick Lawson, OB Buchana, Stage 3,Charlie Brown, Melissa Young, Exoutics, James Day, David Sea, Jesse J
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John Ridley www.sirshambling.com
1.Candi Staton "You Don't Have Far To Go" (Honest Jon's)
The cream cut from Candi's triumphant return to secular recording, the "His Hands" CD. When did you last hear a soul track featuring a stand-up bass? .
2.Little Joe Blue "Just Your Fool" (Evejim)
The late Joe Valery's storming minor keyed cry of pain from his "Dirty Work Going On" set. Superb tortured vocals a setting of strong horns and strings.
3.Ben Moore "Better To Have It" (Proper)
The title track from Bobby Purify's comeback CD. Lovely country soul - a real throwback.
4.Tony Gregory "I Need You Now" (Sonic Sounds) One of the very best Caribbean soul singers with a delicate 80s ballad. Wonderfully modulated vocals make this a real treat for the ears.
5.Gene Miller "Didn't We Do It" (Baytown)
Not the Memphis jack-of-all-trades, this Gene Miller came from the West Coast and this may well be his only 45. A 70s deep ballad of immense power.
6.Joe Simon "I'm In The Mood For You" (Spring)
A classic from one of soul music's most subtle vocalists. Every time you listen you hear something new in his nuances and phrasing. Immaculate backing from the Muscle Shoals Swampers.
7.Aaron Neville "For Your Precious Love" (Passport) The best version of this everlasting love song from the exquisite voice of New Orleans finest stylist. 100% joy.
8.Gee Gee Shinn "Devil Of A Girl" (Montel Michelle)
The best blue eyed 45 I've head in 2006. Shinn's impersonation of Bobby Bland is uncannily fine - and the usual impeccable backing from the Boogie Kings is "Duke" to a T.
9.Checkers "Come Back Home" (Mercury)
A cracking group deep obscurity from New York complete with wailing soprano sax.
10.Ike Porter "Where There's A Will There's A Way" (Anla)
Anla is a label sought after by both funk and deep enthusiasts. This is one of the rarest from the Louisiana concern. Strong deep soul.
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Rod Dearlove/ www.voicesfromtheshadows.com Tel: 01964631457
1.Willie Walker & Butanes "Memphisapolis"
2.Candi Staton "His Hands"
3. Various "The Birmingham Sound"
4. David Sea "Love Makes The World Go Round"
5.Ann Peebles "Brand New Classics"
6. Various "Holding The Losing Hand"
7.Omar Cunningham "Worth the Wait"
8. Jesse James "It's Not So Bad After All"
9.Roy Roberts "Sicily Moon"
10. Bobby Taylor "Anthology"
11.Various "Confessing - Deep Soul From New Orleans"
12.Jackie Ross "Take The Weight Off Me"
13.Don Covay "Funky Yo Yo" Don
14.George Jackson "What Would Your Mama Say"
15.Gwen McCrae "Sings TK"
16.Kim Weston "Anthology"
17. Lou Pride "Keep On Believing"
18." Herman Hitson You Are Too Much For the Human Heart"
19. Dee Bradley "Candy man"
20. Various "Crescent City Soul" Various
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Colin Brown "Room at the Back" The Crown Inn Derby
My Top Ten (2006), what has been bought-new and old.
1.O.B.Buchana "I was There For You/ I`mGonna Sleep" (Ecko) 2006
2. Rick Lawson "Heavenly Lady" (Ecko) 2005
3. Donnie Ray "Sexy Body" 2006
4.William Bell "Part-Time Lover"(Wilbe) 2006
5.Patrick Green "Your Love Is Precious"(Waldoxy) (2001)
6.Jean Carne "Bet Your Lucky Star"(TSOP)
7.Ashford and Simpson "Somebody Told A Lie" (Warner Brothers)
8.Eliose Laws "Baby You Lied" (ABC)
9. Charles Jackson "I`m Through With You" (Capitol)
10. Keith Samuels "Stop" (KSR Productions) 12" 1990
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Mike Charlton www.soul-essence.co.uk
1.David Sea "Various Cuts" (Park Place)
2.Jesse James "You're All In My Dreams" (Gunsmoke)
3.David Ruffin "You Oughta Know Me" (Hip-o Select)
4.DavidSea/Sam Dees/Frederick Knight etc. "The Birmingham Sound"
(Rabbit Factory0
5. Roy Roberts "If You Can't Put It Out'" (Rock House)
6.Sheba Potts Rice "Just Can't Walk Away" (Ecko CD/Selecta UK 7")
7. Bobby Hutton "Twenty Years Later" (Selecta Advance Promo '45')
8.Vince Montana Jr Feat. Double Exposure "You Are My Everything" (Philly Sound Works) 12"
9.Sugar Pie DeSanto "My Illusions" (Soul Clock) 1969 '45' 10.Masterplan "(The Girl In ) Clinton Park" (Fos-Glo) 1974 '45'
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The Big O / Plinston Tel: 01462672003
1.Marvin Morrow "Make Someone Happy" (Unissued Grapevine)
Mr Anderson strikes again with yet another blinding soulful TOON! Firmly establishing the label as one of the very best for quality and consistant high quality releases
2.Kirk Franklin "Looking For You" (White Test Press) one word - JOYOUS!
3.Steelers "Disturbing Thoughts" (AMG)
4.Sir Ted Ford "I Wanna Be Near You" (UK Barak)
5.Kaylan "Just Let Me Love You" (RCA) LP-45 very rare!
6.Essence "Lovin You Comes Naturally" (Epic)
7.JNB "I'll Be The One" (Glyn)
8.Midnight "Its Never Too Late" (Unison)
9.Cania "Visions" (Tammy-Jo)
10.Arthur Alexander "Stay By Me Girl"Unissued Kent CD Only
NEVER tire of this, simply SOUL of the highest level from one of Southern Soul's giants. Awesome)
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Dave Porter/ Vivid Sounds
New releases.
1.Candi Staton "His Hands"
2.Willie Walker "Memphisapolis"
3.Big John Hamilton "How Much Can Man Take"
4.Roscoe Robinson "Heavenly Soul Music" (Japanese)
5.Various Artists "The Birmingham Sound"
6.Johnnie Robinson "Memphis High" (Japanese)
7.Ollie Nightingale "Sweet Surrender" (Japanese)
8.Spencer Wiggins "The Goldwax Years"
9.George |Soule "Take a Ride"
Oldie CD Re-activated
10.James Govan "I'm in Need"
Best obscure 45
11.Buddy Love "I'm Leaving" (Thunder label)
Great RnB, New York early 60's.
I know, I can't count.
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Eddie Hubbard
1.Sam Dees - Train to Tampa (Rabbit Factory)
2.David Ruffin - Show her in another Way (Hip O Select)
3.Bettye Swann "I want Sundays back again" (You better Believe it Vol 2)
4.Jaheim - 125th (Ghetto Classics)
5.George Jackson - Song and dance man (Grapevine 2000)
6.Sharon McMahon - Get out of my life (Hayley CD / Columbia '45)
7.Diferent Shades of Brown - Love Vibrations (Mytown)
8.David Sea "Stay in my arms" (Park Place)
9.David Sea "Let's just get together" (Rabbit Factory)
10.Hoagy Lands "Reminisce" (Spectrum ' 45
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East Anglian Soul Club /Peterborough www.playsforplaytime.org 07840 869895
Top ten for this year dancefloor wise not release wise for Sjay and my partner in crime Kev laws
1.Luther "Shine"
2.Joi Carwell "Let it go
3.Ce lo Green "All day love affair"
4.Pete Warner "I just wanna spend my life"
5.Pulse "Sunshine"
6.Tearra "Just loving you"
7.Halo "Let me do it"
8.Sharon lee Williams "You've gone too far"
9.Doris Duke "I' ll make a sweet man"
10.Lid "Side by Side"
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Micky Gynn / Collector/Part time D.J.
1.Freedom "High on you" (Freedom)
2.Tranzit "Missing you" (Storm)
3.The Power of Attorney Band "Love for you" (Star Island)
4.Cojo "Play it by ear" (Destiny)
5.Cania "Visions" (Tammy Jo)
6.Timeless Legend "I was born to love you" (Dawn-Lite)
7.Flight "No more part time love" (Fly 4)
8.Executive Force "Midnight lovin" (New Age)
9.Sage "Alive" (Head)
10.Dream Flight "Time" (Long View)
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Fish / www.firstexperiencerecords.com Tel: 01162375461
1. Norman Hutchins 2I Really Love You" (JDI) cd album
2. William Green "Feel Me Baby" (Music Montaj) cd album
3. Unified Tribe "Keep On Keepin' On" (IAM) cd album
4. Donny Hathaway "What A Woman Really Means" (Rhino) cd album
5. David Sea "Stay In My Arms" (Park Place) cd album
6. Boney James "Shine" (Concord) cd album
7. John Legend "Each Day Gets Better" (Columbia) cd album
8. Vickie Winans "Never Separate" (Verity) cd album
9. Peven Everett "This Just In" (Soul Heaven) cd album
10. Glenn Jones "Reaching For The Sky" (Shanachie) cd album
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Steve Plumb www.soulmusic.co.uk
1.Summits "I can't get over you" (Dontee)
2.Johnson Family "Peace in the family" (Atlantic)
3.Spartans "I don't need another lover" (Era)
4.Johnny Adams "You're a bab habit baby" (SSS Int)
5.Oscar Perry It's to too late" (Peritone)
6.Four Tops "Clip my wings" (Motown)
7.Brief Encounter "What about my love" (Capitol)
8.Lorrine Rudolph "Keep coming back for more" (Jetstream)
9.Skip Jackson "I'm onto you girl" (Dotmar)
10.David Ruffin "Rode by the place(where we used stay)(Motown)
Mick
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