Soul plays, spins, favs 2020

[Rick Scott 1,219]

I Wish  

Shame Brian as it would have been nice on vinyl, Not aware of it ever been out on vinyl but if you like something and want it it's a no brainer for me

[Soulstrutter 407]

Here's an unreleased deep soul track from Donny Hathaway I stumbled across the other day ... only been on YT for just over a week - I think it was originally on Soundcloud but was taken down so grab a listen before it gets removed from YT.  Apparently this was a demo recording for the track he wrote for Cold Blood's 1972 album 'First Taste Of Sin' which he produced.  It was also recorded on a tribute album by Kirk Whalum Feat. Lalah Hathaway in 2014.

 

Edited December 19, 2020 by Soulstrutter

[Westender 522]

That's a great find. Donny in imperious voice. What a singer, what a talent.....

 

Edit - see also fine version by Zulema

Edited December 19, 2020 by Westender

[Soulstrutter 407]

8 hours ago, Westender said:

That's a great find. Donny in imperious voice. What a singer, what a talent.....

 

Edit - see also fine version by Zulema

Thanks for that ... doesn't Zulema look like Martha Reeves on album cover - had to double take!

Interestingly on her 1975 version it's credited to Leroy Hutson & Donny Hathaway!

https://www.discogs.com/Zulema-RSVP/release/6689245

Lydia Pense (Cold Blood) does a great job on it!

P.S. I meant Kirk Whalum above NOT Franklin! .. changed it now

Edited December 19, 2020 by Soulstrutter

[Tomangoes 2,985]

Just a great forgotten oldie that needs to be shared.

Ed

 

[Soulman58 881]

Something smooth and jazzy for a Sunday chill session.

 

 

[Soulman58 881]

Getting nostalgic now.  A track from the first LP I owned, which will be 50 yrs ago Xmas day.  When I received Motown Chartbusters Vol 4, which still sits in the shelves.

 

 

[Tomangoes 2,985]

Here is a soul pack special from the 70s to end my contribution for this year.

Cheap as chips.

Ed

 

[Pga1 367]

Hiya, good post ed and has a similar feel to another tune in a current thread. I've got a few Johnny c tunes but I don't think I have this. Hey, I'll buy one for about a tenner and then find I have two copies, cheers

[Tomangoes 2,985]

Since the name is being discussed, let's enjoy the voice..

Ed

 

[Soulstrutter 407]

How well know is this?  Reissued last year (August) on Melodies (remixed by Floating Points). Originally a self-release in 1984 and seems to be the only 'known' recording by her. It's a new one to me. Sleeve notes state that the legendary 'Wrecking' Crew' guitartist Carol Kaye was on bass.

 https://www.melodiesinternational.com/releases/la-verne-washington-the-promise-i-found-what-i-ve-been-searching-for-7-inch-digital

 

Edited January 6 by Soulstrutter

[burt weedon 16]

On 11/01/2020 at 09:28, Twoshoes said:

Saw this while trawling ebay with five mins to go on auction, didn't know it, gave it a listen just got a bid in on time, sadly though looking mint plays with a bit of background noise in places, did get offered refund if I sent it back but for what I paid not worth the hassle, neighbours on holiday for two weeks so it's up with the volume, tother side pretty good too

 

 

 

Great tune had it a good while,2 good sides..he has others..xx

 

[Baz Coops 43]

 

 

3 minutes ago, Baz Coops said:

 

 

This as been out a while, but worth a spin here. 

Edited January 6 by Baz Coops
can someone remove one of these, thanks

[Westender 522]

Terrific mid 60's swayer. Great horns, guitar, background vocals and a tip top lead effort from Stacy......

 

[Tomangoes 2,985]

Just been sent this to watch...like a young David Ruffin.. 

Ed

 

[Soulman58 881]

13 hours ago, Tomangoes said:

Just been sent this to watch...like a young David Ruffin.. 

Ed

 

Know it well one of the quality tracks and artists of this century.

[Westender 522]

This is bold. 

Pretty good all round effort i reckon. Ryan's one of the best contemporary male singers.

 

[burt weedon 16]

On 15/01/2020 at 13:28, Rick Scott said:

I Mentioned this version because i thought people might be interested( but seems i was Wrong,) Yes there are different versions about and i have what i consider the best of what's available in my collection, some versions i like some versions i don't so didn't buy those, i liked this version enough to buy it, after all that is what record collecting is all about. The idea was to give people the chance to listen to it themselves and make their own mind up as to whether they liked it or not, after all nobody is twisting their arm up their back to purchase it, just wanted to share, sorry if i did something wrong, Rick

bang on version,,im with you, it goes down well at the Cloud,,allniter,,as does Friendship train,,and i have a couple of good versions of that,,cheers,,dude,, or have i done something wruung,,haha..x

 

 

 

[Andybellwood 2,509]

lovin this  one at mo....

Living Colour 'love raises its ugly head ' 

https://youtu.be/MQcPB1WkISI

 

 

[Mike 5,606]

a new year and so a new 2021 topic