Some more lockdown listening for you if you are struggling.

I've been converting some tape swaps from BITD and are now on my mixcloud page, more being added as I get time.  All the Stafford Story podcasts on there as well as dozens of 'Live" venue recordings and other good stuff.

 

Edited April 12, 20223 yr by Chalky

It was a privilege to be asked to do a set on the Saturday afternoon at Dab of SOul Weekend er in Llnadudno (Nov. 12th).  Thought I'd record what I played...

Ed Townsend - How Could You Do It - Curtom

The Facts of Life - Caiught In The Act - Kayvette

Gladys Knight & The Pips - Rainbow Ride (Forthcoming comp)

Ted Taylor - Standing In The Wings Of A Heartache - Contempt

Beres Hammond - Somebody Lied - Soul Reggae (Water Lily)

Irma Thomas - Turn Around And Love You - Soul 4 Real

Soul Stirrers - Trying To be Your Friend - Jewel

Aretha Franklin - No One Could Ever Love You More - Atlantic

Ben E King - Fly Away (To My Wonderland) - Atlantic

Lou Courtney - The Common Broken Heart - Epic LP/Forthcoming Comp

Willie Hutch - Walking On My Love - RCA

The Ascots - She's So Indifferent To Me Now - Crazy Cajun

Another mix of some recent independent release and a few peeks at some forthcoming

Aretha Franklin - Cry Like A Baby - Soul 4 Real “It Hurts So Good” Lp
Lou Courtney - The Common Broken Heart - Soul 4 Real “It Hurts So Good” Lp
Melvin Hicks & The Versatiles - The Intruder - Kent Select
Eddie Hill - I Am So Thankful - Kent Select
Joe Bucknor & Major IV - I Wish I Knew - Kent Select
The Tomangoes - ~Loves Got A Hold On Me - MD Records
The Sensations - Blinded By Pride - MD Records
Midtown Assembly - Don’t Walk Away - Glamp Rd Records
House Brothers - Shake - North Broad Street Records
Golden Bridge - I Can Prove It - Six Nine Records
Julian Jonah feat. Ada Dyer - Comin' Back For Your Love - Izipho Soul
Nancy Butts - I Wanna Hold Your Hand - Hit & Run
Deon Jackson - Someday The Sun Will Shine - Hit & Run
Imperial Wonders - Lord What’s Happening To This World - Cordial
Natural Impulse - Let’s Get Together - Epsilon Records
James Hale - Could It Be Joy - Epsilon Records
Platypus - I Like Your Lovin’ - Super Disco Edits
Centaura feat. Jewel Bass - I Need Love - Creative Soul
Chuck Bynum - In And Out (Of My Life) - Nice Choice
The Decisions - That Girl - Soul Direction
Golden Bridge - Wouldn’t Be The Same (Special UK Extended) - Six Nine Records
Chuck Bynum - It’s You - Nice Choice
The Decisions - Come Round Here (And Let Me Love You) - Soul Direction
The Mansion - Stop, Let Your Heart Be Your Guide - Soul Junction
Platypus - I Never Knew Love (Could Feel This Way) - Super Disco Edits
Dayton Grey - He Won’t Love You Like I Do - Cordial
Nancy Butts - Your Friend Will Take The Man You Love - Hit & Run
Deon Jackson - Still Remember The Feeling - Hit & Run
Centaura feat. Jewel Bass - Just Don’t Love You - Creative Soul
Hal Frazier - I Stand Blue - Kent Select
Walter Jackson - That’s When I Come To You - Soul 4 Real “It Hurts So Good” Lp

Another mix with a look ahead to the weekender in Piercebridge over the New Year, nothing rare just quality 70s and 80s Modern Soul.

Lou Courtney - Common Broken Heart - It Hurts So Goo (Soul 4 Real)/Epic

Beres Hammond - Do This World A Favour - Joe Gibbs Music

Tavares - Too Late - Capitol

Trammps - Stop & Think - Golden Fleece

Detroit Spinners - I Just Want To Fall In Love - Atlantic

Imperial Wonders - Lord WHat’s Happening To The World - Izipho

Down To Earth - Everyday - Izipho

House Brothers - Shake - North Broad Street Records

Voices Of East Harlem - Take A Stand - Just Sunshine

Lawrence Hilton Jacobs - Time Machine - ABC

Aretha Franklin - No One Could Ever Love You More - Atlantic

Greg Perry - One For The Road - Casablanca

Centaura feat Jewel Bass - Just Don't Love You - Creative Soul

Major Lance - Don’t You Know That I Love You - Contempo

Zingara - I Surrender - Wheel Records

Lamont Dozier - Something To Fall Back On - Expansion

Lamont Dozier - You Ought To Be In Pictures - M&M Records

The Jones Girls - You Can’t Have My Love - PIR

Natural Four - Loves So Wonderful - Curtom

Nudge & Chocolate Jam Co - Come Into My Life - Epic

Donny Hathaway - Love Love Love - Atco

Michael Wycoff - Looking Up To You - RCA

Anthony White - Stop & Think It Over - PIR

Jay Dee - I Can’t Let You Go - WB

J.J. Barnes - Can’t - See Me Leaving You - Perception

Melba Moore -  Standing Right Here - Buddah

Margie Joseph - I Can’t Move No Mountains - Atlantic

Gloria Gaynor - Lets Mend What’s Been Broken - Polydor

Marlena Shaw - Better Than Walking Out - Blue Note

Zingara  - Haunted House - Wheel Records

James Reese & The Progeressions - Fool For Love, No More - Super Disco Edits

Originals - I’m Someone Who Cares - Soul

Jackie Wilson - You’re The Song I Can’t Stop Singing - Brunswick

Loleatta Holloway - I Just Can’t Help Myself - Aware/Kent Select

Merry Clayton - Emotion - MCA

Sandra Wright - Midnight Affair - Demon

Jeffree - Love Loan - Expansion

Leon Haywood - Show Me That You Care - Pye International

Edited December 17, 20222 yr by Chalky

On 17/12/2022 at 09:05, Chalky said:

Another mix with a look ahead to the weekender in Piercebridge over the New Year, nothing rare just quality 70s and 80s Modern Soul.

Lou Courtney - Common Broken Heart - It Hurts So Goo (Soul 4 Real)/Epic

Beres Hammond - Do This World A Favour - Joe Gibbs Music

Tavares - Too Late - Capitol

Trammps - Stop & Think - Golden Fleece

Detroit Spinners - I Just Want To Fall In Love - Atlantic

Imperial Wonders - Lord WHat’s Happening To The World - Izipho

Down To Earth - Everyday - Izipho

House Brothers - Shake - North Broad Street Records

Voices Of East Harlem - Take A Stand - Just Sunshine

Lawrence Hilton Jacobs - Time Machine - ABC

Aretha Franklin - No One Could Ever Love You More - Atlantic

Greg Perry - One For The Road - Casablanca

Centaura feat Jewel Bass - Just Don't Love You - Creative Soul

Major Lance - Don’t You Know That I Love You - Contempo

Zingara - I Surrender - Wheel Records

Lamont Dozier - Something To Fall Back On - Expansion

Lamont Dozier - You Ought To Be In Pictures - M&M Records

The Jones Girls - You Can’t Have My Love - PIR

Natural Four - Loves So Wonderful - Curtom

Nudge & Chocolate Jam Co - Come Into My Life - Epic

Donny Hathaway - Love Love Love - Atco

Michael Wycoff - Looking Up To You - RCA

Anthony White - Stop & Think It Over - PIR

Jay Dee - I Can’t Let You Go - WB

J.J. Barnes - Can’t - See Me Leaving You - Perception

Melba Moore -  Standing Right Here - Buddah

Margie Joseph - I Can’t Move No Mountains - Atlantic

Gloria Gaynor - Lets Mend What’s Been Broken - Polydor

Marlena Shaw - Better Than Walking Out - Blue Note

Zingara  - Haunted House - Wheel Records

James Reese & The Progeressions - Fool For Love, No More - Super Disco Edits

Originals - I’m Someone Who Cares - Soul

Jackie Wilson - You’re The Song I Can’t Stop Singing - Brunswick

Loleatta Holloway - I Just Can’t Help Myself - Aware/Kent Select

Merry Clayton - Emotion - MCA

Sandra Wright - Midnight Affair - Demon

Jeffree - Love Loan - Expansion

Leon Haywood - Show Me That You Care - Pye International

Easily one of the best podcasts I’ve heard for some time. 

2 hours ago, Jaco said:

Easily one of the best podcasts I’ve heard for some time. 

Thank you very much, appreciated  

My first mix of 2023 and a bit of everything.

Ben Aiken - That’s All You Gotta Do - Kent Loma Box Set

Marvellos - It’s Your Love That I Need - Kent Loma Box Set

Rhythm Roots Allstars - Say I Do - F Spot Records

Energy MC2 - You And Only You - Soul Junction

Centaura - I Need Love - Creative Soul

Natural Impulse - Let’s Go Together - Epsilon Records

David Sea - Back In Love Again - Jai Alai

David Sea - Back In The Day - Jai Alai

Split Evolution - Let ME Do Ya - Cannonball 8th Anniversary

Alfreda Brockington - Give Me What You Giving Her - Forthcoming MD Records

The Marvellos - I Need You - Kent Loma Box Set

The 4 Masters - Pretty One - Forthcoming Soul Direction

The 4 Masters - Hearsay - Forthcoming Soul Direction

The Invincibles - Heartstrings - Kent Loma Boxset

Jimmy Radcliffe - Tastes Sour Don’t It - Forthcoming Big Man Records

Barbara Jean English - Tastes Sour Don’t It - Forthcoming Big Man Records

Split Evolution - Bedroom Eyes - Cannonball 8th Anniversary

Alfreda Brockington - Waitin’ For Your Touch - Forthcoming MD Records

Herb Rooney - Curse The Brother - Forthcoming Shotgun Records

Energy MC2 - Love To Make Love To You - Soul Junction

Brenda Rooney - Moving Day - Forthcoming Shotgun Records

Dionne Warwick - Last One To be Loved - Soul 4 Real LP

Centaura - Just Don’t Love You - Creative Soul

Golden Bridge (monolog & T-Groove) - Wouldn’t Be The Same - Six Nine Records

Golden Bridge (monolog & T-Groove) - I Can Prove It - Six Nine Records

Shazz - Innerside (Universal Soul Mix) - Forthcoming One World Records

William Bell - The Man In The Street - Forthcoming Kent CD

William Bell - I Forgot To Be You Lover -  Forthcoming Kent CD

Walter Jackson - That’s When I Come To You - Soul 4 Real LP

A mix of some tracks unearthed in recent years and put to vinyl.

The Sensations - Blinded By Pride - MD Records

The New Lives feat. The Gambrells - My Heart IS Suffering Baby - MD Records

Little Willie John - (I Need) Someone - Kent Select

The Anglos - Broke Down Piece Of Man - Soul 4 Real

Joe Adams - Stop Before You Lose Me - Soul Direction

Gilford & Scruggs - Don’t Let Me Lose It - Hayley Records

Don Varner - When It’s Over - Hit & Run

The Sharpees - Take Me To Your Leader - Secret Stash

The Up Tights - That’s The Sound Of My Heart - Soul 7

The Marvellos - It’s Your Love That I Need - Kent

The Tomangoes - Loves Got A Hold On You - MD Records

Honey & The Bees - Don’t Hurt Me (I Just Wanna Be Loved) - MD Records

Lily Fields - Changes - Kent Select

Gwen Owens - You Better Wake Up - Hayley Records

John Bowie - Help Me Pretty Baby - MD Records

Tony Hester - Keep A Hold On Me - Hayley Records

Midtown Assembly - Don’t Walk Away - Glamp Rd Records

Andrea Henry - I Lost You - Soul Direction

Bobby Penn - Without Your Love - Kent

Eddie Holman - Hold Me In Your Arms - Shotgun

Teddy Pendergrass - We Got Love - Shotgun

Donny Hathaway - Always The Same - Go Ahead Records

Leroy Taylor - The Marrying Kind - Federal Green Records

Carolyn Franklin - Turn Me Lose - Hayley Records

The Ringleaders - Baby What Has Happened (Alt Take) - Secret Stash

The Pageants - I Wanna Know - Secret Stash

Al Williams - Try Them - Grapevine

I’ll Stop Loving You - The Servicemen - Grapevine

Rose Marie McCoy & Helen Miller - Teardrops & Heartaches - North Broad Street records

Some new, recent(ish) and some forthcoming.

The 4 Masters - Pretty One - Soul Junction

Charles Spurling - You’ve Got Love On Top Of Love - Kent Select

Houston Outlaws - It’s No Fun Being Alone - Kent Town

Energy MC2 - You And Only You - Soul Junction

Centaura feat. Jewel Bass - I Need Love - Creative Soul

William Bell - Born Under A Bad Sign - The Man In The Street - The Complete 'Yellow' Stax Single

Split Decision Band - Crystal Powder - Izipho

Imperial Wonders - Lord What’s Happening To The World? - Cordial

Natural Impulse - Let’s Get Together - Epsilon Records

Black Smoke Band - I’ll Keep Searching - Epsilon Records

The Intruders - Your My One And Only Baby - Soul Direction

The Marvellos - It's Your Love That I Need - Loma Northern Soul Kent 40th

Ben Aiken - That’s All You Gotta Do - Loma Northern Soul Kent 40th

The 4 Masters - Hearsay - Soul Direction

Connie Auction - Ball Of Fire - Kent Select

The Intruders - I've Got Love For You - Soul Direction

Houston Outlaws - Ain’t No Telling - Kent Town

Mark IV - Signs Of A Dying Love - Cordial

Hill St. Soul - One Life - Izipho

David Sea - Back In The Day - Jai Alai

Energy MC2 - Love To Make Love To You - Soul Junction

Rhythm Roots Allstars - Say I Do - F Spot Records

David Sea - Back In Love Again - Jai Alai

Alpaca Phase 3 - Paper Man - Deep Soul

Another mix of some recent and current releases and a sneak listen of the forthcoming Tommy Rodgers unissued tracks from MD Records and their Alfreda Brockington forthcoming releases too.

Centaura feat Jewel Bass - I Need Love - Creative Soul
Tommy Rodgers - Give Me My Freedom/United Hearts of America - Forthcoming MD Records
Alfreda Brockington - Give Me What You're Giving Her - Forthcoming MD Records
Rhythm Roots Allstars - Say I Do - F Spot Records
Lorraine Ellison - I’m Gonna Cry Till My Tears Run Dry - Soul 4 Real
Paul Kelly - Make Me Tremble - Soul 4 Real
Belita Woods - That’s When I’ll Stop Loving You - Hit & Run
Split Evolution - Bedroom Eyes - Cannonball Records
David Sea - Back In The Day - Jai Alai
The 4 Masters - Hearsay - Soul Direction
The Hytones - You Don’t Even Know My Name - Kent Repro
The Masqueraders - How - Hit & Run
The Intruders - I’ve Got Love For You - Soul Direction
The 4C Masters - Pretty One - Soul Direction
Warren Raye & The Infernal Blues Machine - I Can’t Turn You Down - Kent Select
The Intruders - You Are My One And Only Baby - Soul Direction
Coco & Ben - See The World (As It Is) (12”) - Athens of The North
Dave & Omar - Starlight - ZR Records
Mistura feat. Tiffany T’Zelle - If You Ever Need Somebody - ZR Records
Alfreda Brockington - Waiting For Your Touch - Forthcoming MD Records
Ty Karim - Lighten Up Baby - Kent Repro
The San Francisco TKO’s - Make Up Your Mind - Kent Repro
The Hytones - Good News - Kent Repro
David Sea - Back To Love - Jai Alai
Coco & Ben - Good Feelin’ (12”) - Athens Of The North
TL - Give It Up - Athens Of The North
Marion Javius - Waiting In The Wings - (Ecla Mix) - Athens Of The North
Paul Kelly - Come With Me - Soul 4 Real
Centaura feat. Jewel Bass - Just Don’t Love You - Creative Soul
Lorraine Ellison - Haven’t I Been Good To You - Soul 4 Real
The Regime - Be A Lover - Izipho Soul
The Regime - Keep On Lovin’ - Izipho Soul
William Bell - A Smile Can’t Hide (A Broken Heart) - The Man In The Street - The Complete 'Yellow' Stax Singles 1968-1974
The Masqueraders - One More Chance - Hit & Run
Energy MC2 - Love to Make Love To You - Soul Junction

Last couple of mixes of mine.  The first a look at @Mark Bicknell's Big Man Records.

And another look at some recent releases from March and some forthcoming releases for the next month or so..

Big Man records

Bull & The Matadors - A Part of My Life

The Topics - Hey Girl (Where Are you Going)

The Metrics - Wishes

The Webs - Little Girl Blue

The Webs - Don’t Ever Hurt Me

Out of Sights - My Woman’s Love

Out of Sights - For The Rest Of My Life

The Sensations - Demanding Man

Jesse Fisher - You’re Not Loving A Beginner

Freddie Houston - If I Had Known

The Fiestas - Think Smart

Jesse Johnson - Left Out

Eric Mercury & The Soul Searchers - Lonely Girl

Yvonne & The Violets - Cross My Heart

The Gambrells - You Better Move

Sharon McMahan - Got To Find Another Guy

Jimmy Radcliffe - Taste Sour Don’t It

Barbara Jean English - Taste Sour Don’t It

Jimmy Radcliffe - Big City Blues

The Gambrels - Pain In My Heart

Sharon McMahan - Love Is Wonderful

Bull & The Matadors - My Babe

Jimmy Radcliffe - You Can’t Lose Something You Never Had

Sing Baby Sing...

Lorraine Ellison - I’m Gonna Cry Till My Tears Run Dry - Soul 4 Real

Sharon McMahan - Do I Deserve It Baby - Hit & Run

The Petersons - Just What I’ve Been Looking For - Soul Junction

Annette Snell - I Think I’m Falling In Love - Soul 4 Real

Warren Raye & The Infernal Blues Machine - I Can’t Turn You Down - Kent Select

Classic Example - Right On - Kent Select

Pearl Dowell - It’s All Over - Hit & Run

Ty Karim - Lighten Up Baby - Kent Repro

Van McCoy - Sing Baby Sing - Soul Direction

The Hytones - You Don’t Even Know My Name - Kent Repro

Charles Spurling - You Got Love On Top Of Love - Kent Select

The Cautions - No Other Way - Kent Shrine Northern Lp

Van McCoy - Want Till I Get You iI Arms - Soul Direction

Ray Pollard - This Time I’m Gonna Be True - Kent Shrine Northern Lp

The Hytones - Good News - Kent Repro

Connie Austin - Ball Of Fire - Kent Select

Houston Outlaws - Ain’t No Tellin’ - Kent Town

Darrow Fletcher - Infatuation - Kent Repro

San Fransisco TKO’s - Make Up Your Mind - Kent Town

Connie Stevens - Tick Tock - Measured Mile

Jackie Lee - Who - Kent Select

Sharon McMahan - When Will Love Come to Me - Hit & Run

Frederick Knight - You’ve Never Really Lived - Soul 4 Real

The Petersons - What’s It Gonna Be - Soul Junction

Frederick Knight - How, When or Where - Soul 4 Real

Paul Kelly - You make Me Tremble - Soul 4 Real

Alpaca Phase 3 - Paper Man - Deep Soul

JD Bryant - I Won’t Be Coming Back - Kent Shrine Northern Lp

Whilst I'm in the mood (to do nothing really) I thought I'd do a mix of some Stafford Top Dog and Soultown era plays.  I got carried away and it ended up being over 4 hours

 

 

Another mix with some recent releases and some forthcoming stuff too.  Bit of everything in there.

Barbara Jean English - Tastes Sour Don’t It - Big Man Records

Jimmy Radcliffe - The Thrill Of Loving You - Forthcoming Big Mam Records

Jimmy Radcliffe - You Made A Man Out Of Me - Forthcoming Big Mam Records

Split Evolution - Bedroom Eyes - Cannonball Records

Alfreda Brockington - Waiting For Your Touch - MD Records

Coco & Ben - See The World (As It Is) - AOTN

Annette Snell - Tonight I Feel Like Dancing - Forthcoming Soul 4 Real

Dave & Omar - Starlight - ZR Records

Mistura feat. Tiffany T’Zalle - If You Ever Need Somebody - ZR Records

Tunnie Smith - You & Me Together - Super Disco Edits

Annette Snell - I Think I’m Falling In Love - Forthcoming Soul 4 Real

Frederick Knight - How, When or Where - Forthcoming Soul 4 Real

Alfreda Brockington - Give Me What You’re Giving Her - MD Records

Split Evolution - Let Me Do Ya - Cannonball Records

Pearl Dowell - It’s All Over - Hit & Run

The Petersons - What’s It Gonna Be - Soul Junction

Falcons - Love Like You Never Been Loved - Forthcoming Big Mam Records

Van McCoy - Sing Yeah Sing - Soul Direction

Sharon McMahon - Do I Deserve It baby - Hit & Run

Pearl Dowell - Good Thing - Hit & Run

Van McCoy - Wait Till I Get You In My Arms - Soul Direction

Sharon McMahan - When Will Love Come To Me - Hit & Run

The Petersons - Just What I’ve Been Looking For - Soul Junction

 

 

Edited April 21, 20232 yr by Chalky

Another mix of some recent, current and forthcoming independent Soul music, bit of all sorts in the mix.

Dojo Cuts - Ain’t Got No Reason - Last Bastion

Alfreda Brockington - Give Me What You’re Giving Her - MD Records

Tunnie Smith - Join Together - Super Disco Edits

Split Evolution - Bedroom Eyes - Cannonball Records

Sharon McMahan - When Will Love Come To Me - Hit & Run

Alfreda Brockington - Waiting For Your Touch - MD Records

Annette Snell - Tonight I Feel Like Dancing - Soul 4 Real

GC Cameron - Give Me Your Love - Jai Alai

Dana Andrews - Mr Justice - Epsilon

Annette Snell - I Think I’m Falling In Love - Soul 4 Real

Frederick Knight - How, When or Where - Soul 4 Real

Van McCoy - Sing Yeah Sing - Soul Direction

Sharon McMahon - Do I Deserve It baby - Hit & Run

Pearl Dowell - Good Thing - Hit & Run

Uptight - Dojo Cuts - Last Bastion

Bobby Baker - Everything Has Got To Be Alright - Epsilon

Jimmy Radcliffe - The Thrill Of Loving You - Forthcoming Big Mam Records

Van McCoy - Wait Till I Get You In My Arms - Soul Direction

Jimmy Radcliffe - Tastes Sour Don’t It - Big Man Records

The Petersons - What’s It Gonna Be - Soul Junction

Tunnie Smith - You & Me Together - Super Disco Edits

Ruby Wilson - Love Has Come - Jai Alai

Crystal Motion - Million Dollar Baby/There’ll be Another - Forthcoming Soul Junction

Queen Emily - Throw Away Me - Jai Alai

Green Brothers - Your Love Lifted Me - Jai Alai

Closed Door Society - If Everything Were Free

 

Great Mixcloud Chalky & big thanks for featuring both sides of the DOJO CUTS 45 - for anyone interested Detour Records direct or via Discogs have some stock for immediate delivery . 

Edited May 10, 20232 yr by Andybellwood

Summer is here ands bumper mix of some summer scorchers to entertain you.

1.    The Chocolate Fudge Band – Everything (DJ Fudge Extended Mix) – ZR Records

2.    Sunburst Band - The Secret Life Of Us (Special 45 Version RSD) 

3.    Dwayne Scivally - Let Me So (Izipho Soul)

4.    Alfreda Brockington - Waiting For Your Touch. – MD Records

5.    Ruby Wilson - Love Has Come – Jai Alai

6.    Monica Rocha & Malik Malo - Hello Stranger - Last Bastion

7.    Crystal Motion - There'll Be Another - Soul Junction

8.    Percy Sledge -You Can Always Get It Where You Got It  - Soul 4 Real

9.    Carlton Jumel Smith - It's Gonna Be Alright – Golden Rules Download

10. Evette Busby - Loving On You Loving On Me - Malaco

11. Alfreda Brockington - Give Me What You're Giving Her – MD Records

12. Monica Rocha - The One Who Really Loves You - Last Bastion

13. Dana Andrews - Mr Justice - Epsilon Records

14. GC Cameron - Give Me Your Love – Jai Alai

15. Annette Snell - I Think I Am Falling In Love – Soul 4 Real                                

16. Ten 63 - You And Me – Izipho Soul

17. Bill Albright – Sitting By The Phone – Forthcoming Soul Junction

18. Frederick Knight - How When Or Where - Soul 4 Real                                     

19. Percy Sledge -Same Old Loverman – Soul 4 Real

20. Dojo Cuts - Ain't Got No Reason - Last Bastion

21. Aretha Franklin - So Soon - Soul 4 Real                                                               

22. Melvin Davis - I'm The One Who Loves You (Full Mix Vocal) - Soul Direction

23. Tommy Rogers – Pass The Word – Forthcoming MD Records

24. Tommy Rogers – Tell It To The Wind – Forthcoming MD Records

25. Van Mccoy - Sing Yeah Sing – Soul Direction

26. The Falcons - Love You Like You Never Been Loved – Forthcoming Big Man

27. Jimmy Radcliffe        - The Thrill Of Loving You - Big Man Records

28. The Dream Team - I'm Not Satisfied – Hit & Run

29. Timmy Carr & Cooperettes - Want My Loving From You – Soul Direction

30. Tommy Rogers – Give Me My Freedom – Forthcoming MD Records

31. Jimmy Radcliffe        - Tastes Sour Don't It – Big Man Records

32. Timmy Carr & The Cooperettes - Got No Time - Soul Direction

33. The Falcons - Love Look In Her Eyes        The Falcons – Forthcoming Big Man

34. Tommy Rogers – United Hearts of America – Forthcoming MD Records

35. Ten 63 - Say We'll Stay

36. George Jackson - One More Hurt - Hit & Run

37. Queen Emily - Throw Away Me – Jai Alai

38. Annette Snell - Tonight I Feel Like Dancing - Soul4real

39. Bobby Baker – Everything Has Got To Be Alright – Epsilon Records

40. Monica Rocha - Tonight Is The Night - Last Bastion

41. The Dream Team - There He Is – Hit & Run

42. Claire Davis - Times Have Changed - LRK

43. Walter Coleman - Girl You're Tearing Me Apart - Unreleased Gems (Compilation 

44. Green Brothers - Your Love Lifted Me - Jai Alai

45. Percy Sledge - Baby Baby Baby - Soul 4 Real                                                    

46. Aretha Franklin - It Was You - Soul 4 Real

47. Crystal Motion - Million Dollar Baby - Soul Junction

48. Dwayne Scivally        Is It Me - Izipho Soul

49. George Jackson - Back In Your Arms – Hit & Run

Annette Snell 'Think I Am Falling In Love' a  already a massive fav of mine. 

Massive thanks for featuring tracks from the latest Last Bastion Records vinyl 45 releases - the Monica Rocha Chicano Soul EP & Dojo Cuts 45 . 

1 hour ago, Andybellwood said:

Massive thanks for featuring tracks from the latest Last Bastion Records vinyl 45 releases - the Monica Rocha Chicano Soul EP & Dojo Cuts 45 . 

Pleasure mate

A mix of Northern and 60s soul, old, new and forthcoming

 

After yesterdays 60s/Northern we move the decades on to 70s through to todays music.

Major Lance - Don’t you Know That I Love You - Contempo

Ray Godfrey - I Ain’t Giving Up - Kent Select

Street People - Your Momma Had A Baby - Kent Select

Bill Albright - Sitting By The Phone - Soul Junction

Crystal Motion - Million Dollar Baby - Soul Junction

Dwayne Scivally - Is It Me - Izipho Soul

Monica Rocha & Malik Malo - Hello Stranger - Last Bastion

Ten 63 - You And Me - Izipho Soul

Anette Snell - I Think I’m Falling In Love - Soul 4 Real

Dwayne Scivally - Let Me So - Izipho Soul

Monica Rocha - Tonight Is The Night - Last Bastion

David Nunez - Strange Feeling - Forthcoming Izipho Soul

Thelma Houston - Nothing Left To Give - Mowest

James Brown - Your Love Was Good To Me - Get On The Good Foot – Polydor Lp 

Mark IV - I Knew It Wouldn’t Last - Cordial

Between The Two - Take A Little Time - Super Disco Edits

El Count Executives - I Want To Thank You - Cannonball Records

Ron Shy - Don’t They Know (Alt Take) - Soul junction

Marjorie Ingham - Another Woman Involved - Hit & Run

Louie Vega feat. Lisa Fischer - The Star Of The Story - Nervous

The Sunburst Band - The Secret Life Of Us -ZR

Mister feat.Tiffany T’Zelle - If you Ever Need Somebody - ZR

Razz-Ma-Tazz - On The Disco Floor - Cannonball Records

Oliver Cheatham - Don’t Pop The Question (If You Can’t Take The Answer) - Soul Junction

Bill Spoon - I Can’t Wait (Until The Weekend) - Soul Junction

Shazz - Innerside (Universal Soul Mix) - Forthcoming One World Record

Bill Albright - In The Middle Of The Night - Soul Junction

David Nunez - I See Your Face - Forthcoming Izipho Soul

Gateway - The Show Is Over - Super Disco Edits

Edited July 5, 20231 yr by Chalky

A bumper summer selection of current and forthcoming releases.

Regi Myrix feat. Lamar Kelsey - If You Don’t Mind (Nigel Lowis Remix)

Mantis - Love Was Born For Me - Epsilon Records

Rose Cornelius - I Want You To Stay With Me - Disco Bizarre

Rose Cornelius - Here - Disco Bizarre

Force - Holy Moses - Cannonball

Unity - The Other Side Of You - Forthcoming Soul Direction

Herb Rooney - Curse The Brother - Forthcoming Shotgun

Chen Haynes - Please Don’t Go - Stream Records

George Soul - Midnight Affair - Hit & Run

Darrow Fletcher - Hope For Love - Forthcoming Kent

Joe Graham - Higher Than High - Forthcoming Kent

GC Cameron - Hold You To Your Promise - Forthcoming Shotgun

Johnnie Taylor - A Love To Call Mine - Forthcoming Shotgun

John Edwards - It’s Got To be The Real Thing - Forthcoming Kent

Darrow Fletcher - No Limit - Forthcoming Kent

George Soul - Cross My Heart - Hit & Run

Clyde Jackson - I Need Your Love - Forthcoming Kent

Sandra Wright - I Came Running Back - Forthcoming Shotgun

Bonnie Blanchard & Andy Aaron - You’re The Only One - Hit & Run

Jesse James - Everybody’s Talking At Me - Soul Junction

Jesse James - More Than A Friend Of Mine - Soul Junction

Andy Aaron - Right On Time - Hit & Run

The Sheppards - Stubborn Heart - Forthcoming Kent Repro

Tommy Rodgers - Give Me My Freedom - MD Records

The Falcons - Love Like You never Been Loved - Big Man Records

Tommy Rodgers - Tell It To The Wind - MD Records

Tommy Rodgers - Pass The Word - MD Records

The Falcons - Love Look In Her Eyes - Big Man Records

Tommy Rodgers - Untied Hearts of America - MD Records

The Sheppards - How Do You Like It - Forthcoming Kent Repro

Force De La Vie - Holy Moses - Cannonball

The Creators - I Can’t Believe It’s True - Stream

Clyde Jackson - We’re In Love - Forthcoming Kent

Sandra Wright - I’m Not Strong Enough To Love You Again - Forthcoming Shotgun

Brenda Rooney - Moving Day - Forthcoming Shotgun

Unity - Going To A Carnival - Forthcoming Soul Direction

Mantis - Do We Have A Love - Epsilon Records

Regi Myrix feat Lina - Let It Go

A look at some late summer releases and some we haver to look forward to in the coming months

Jalen Ngonda - That’s All I Want From You - Daptone

Milton Davis - Let Me In - Albina Music Trust

Rose Cornelius - I Want You To Stay With Me - Disco Bizarre

Shazz - Innerside (Universal Soul Mix) - Forthcoming One World Records

Mantis - Love Was Born For Me - Epsilon Records

Kinsman Dazz Band - Ghetto Preacher - Forthcoming Creative Soul

Milton Davis - Headed For The Disco - Albina Music Trust

Unity - The Other Side Of You - Soul Direction

Herb Rooney - Curse The Brother - Forthcoming Shotgun

Darrow Fletcher - Hope For Love - Kent

Joe Graham - Higher Than High - Kent

Kinsman Dazz Band - Saved - Forthcoming Creative Soul

GC Cameron - Hold You To Your Promise - Forthcoming Shotgun

Johnnie Taylor - A Love To Call Mine - Forthcoming Shotgun

John Edwards - It’s Got To be The Real Thing - Kent

Darrow Fletcher - No Limit - Kent

George Soul - Cross My Heart - Hit & Run

Clyde Jackson - I Need Your Love - Kent

Jesse James - Everybody’s Talking At Me - Soul Junction

Jesse James - More Than A Friend Of Mine - Soul Junction

Level Moore - The World Is Changing - Big Man Records

Diane Jenkins - I Need You (Alternative Version) - Forthcoming Shotgun

Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings - New Shoes - Last Bastion

The Sheppards - Stubborn Heart - Kent Repro

Tommy Rodgers - Give Me My Freedom - MD Records

Tommy Rodgers - Untied Hearts of America - MD Records

The Sheppards - How Do You Like It - Kent Repro

Dauphine Williams - I Love You - Big Man Records

Clyde Jackson - We’re In Love - Kent

Brenda Rooney - Moving Day - Forthcoming Shotgun

Unity - Going To A Carnival - Soul Direction

Mantis - Do We Have A Love - Epsilon Records

Diane Jenkins - Recycle - Forthcoming Shotgun

Jalen Ngonda - If You Don’t Want My Love - Daptone

Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings - New Shoes - Last Bastion
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Another catch up of the 45s and LPs that have arrived at Chalky Towers. A further look at the excellent Jalen Ngonda Lp from Daptone and a preview of the Jewel Bass Lp from Soul 4 Real both in the top 3 Lps for me this year.

Jalen Ngonda - If You Don’t Want My Love - Daptone

Milton Davis - All I Wanna Do - Albina Music Trust

Jewel Bass - In And Out Of Love - Soul4Real Forthcoming LP In And Out Of Love

Kinsman Dazz Band - Ghetto Preacher - Forthcoming Creative Soul

Shazz - Innerside (Universal Soul Mix) - Forthcoming One World Records

Rhythm Machine - She Put A Spell On Me - Epsilon Records

Regi Myrix feat Lamar Kelsey - Made Me Fall

Joe Graham - Higher Than High - Kent

Milton Davis - Would It Matter - Albina Music Trust

Unity - The Other Side Of You - Soul Direction

Herb Rooney - Curse The Brother - Forthcoming Shotgun

Jewel Bass - It’s Been A Long Time Coming - Soul4Real Forthcoming LP In And Out Of Love

Darrow Fletcher - Hope For Love - Kent

Spencer Wiggins - Holding On To A Dying Love - Hit & Run

Moovers - One Little Dance - His & Run

Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings - New Shoes - Last Bastion

Spencer Wiggins - Let’s Talk It Over - Hit & Run

Kinsman Dazz Band - Saved - Forthcoming Creative Soul

Jewel Bass - I Don’t Trust Myself - Soul4Real Forthcoming LP In And Out Of Love

Rhythm Machine - Can’t Do Without You - Epsilon Records

Jessie James - Don’t Forget That I Love You - Forthcoming North Broad Street

Jesse James - Everybody’s Talking At Me - Soul Junction

Jesse James - More Than A Friend Of Mine - Soul Junction

Level Moore - The World Is Changing - Big Man Records

Brenda Rooney - Moving Day - Forthcoming Shotgun

Jalen Ngonda - Give Me Another Day - Daptone

Jewel Bass - Sweet High - Soul4Real Forthcoming LP In And Out Of Love

Jalen Ngonda - It Takes A Fool - Daptone

Moovers - Someone To Fulfil My Needs - Hit & Run

Adore the Jalen Ngonda album. Give me another day is just sublime.

A further mix of recent, new and upcoming releases 

Wolfgang Valbrum - Cyclone. -Download

Jaheim - Just In Case - Jai Alai

JaheimDiamond In Da Rough - Jai Alai

Jewel Bass - I Don’t Trust Myself - Soul4Real Forthcoming LP In And Out Of Love

Herb Rooney - Curse The Brother - Shotgun

Kinsman Dazz Band - Ghetto Preacher - Forthcoming Creative Soul

Jesse James - Everybody’s Talking At Me - Soul Junction

Johnny Taylor - Let’s Get Back On Track - Jai Alai

Jewel Bass - Let Your Love Rain Down On Me - Soul4Real Forthcoming LP In And Out Of Love

Miss Louistine - Extra-Extra - Kent 6ts 44th Anniversary

Jewel Bass - II’m Doing Alright Without You - Soul4Real Forthcoming LP In And Out Of Love

Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings - New Shoes - Last Bastion

Reggie Soul - Mighty Good Loving - Forthcoming Soul Junction

Judy Freeman & Blackrock - I Know Where You’re Coming From - Preservation Project

Joe Hinton - I’m Gonna Stay With Sugar - Kent 6ts 44th Anniversary

The Embers - Aware of Love - Forthcoming Big Man

The Moovers - Someone To Fulfil My Needs - Hit & Run

The Movers - One Little Dance - Hit & Run

Hank Hodge - Since You Said Goodbye - Soul Direction Origins

Jessie James - Don’t Forget That I Love You - Forthcoming North Broad Street

The Caressors - I Can’t Stay Away - Soul Direction Origins

Sir Joe - Every Day -  Soul Direction Origins

Spencer Wiggins - Let’s Talk It Over - Hit & Run

Hank Hodge - Eye For An Eye - Soul Direction Origins

The Embers - Just Crazy About You - Forthcoming Big Man

Reggie Soul - My World Of Ecstasy - Forthcoming Soul Junction

The Moovers - I Love You Baby - Hit & Run

Spencer Wiggins - Holding On (To A Dying Love) - Hit & Run

Kinsman Dazz Band - Saved - Forthcoming Creative Soul

Bobby Bland - Heart Open Up Again - Jai Alai

Brenda Rooney - Moving Day - Shotgun

 

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More selections from the independent labels, also some downloads, some downloads too that I heard via Mark Merry's excellent Soul Sermon and one via Mick O'Donnell's excellent Soul Discovery, two shows well worth catching.

Jaheim - Just In Case - Jai Alai

Wolfgang Valbrum - Cyclone -Download

Jesus Wayne - You Bring Me Up - Download

Harold Andrews - I Just Wanna Love You - Download

Jaheim - Diamond In Da Rough - Jai Alai

Donnell Pitman - A Taste Of Honey - Download

Shenita Hunt - Dance Till We Fall In Love - Download

Aretha Franklin - I’m Trying To Overcome - Soul 4 Real

Kinsman Dazz Band - Ghetto Preacher - Forthcoming Creative Soul

Johnny Taylor - Let’s Get Back On Track - Jai Alai

Mayberry Movement - What Did I Do Wrong - Forthcoming Kent

Bessie Banks - The Best Is Yet To Come - Million Dollar Doisco Mix

Miss Louistine - Extra-Extra - Kent 6ts 44th Anniversary

Reggie Soul - My World Of Ecstasy - Forthcoming Soul Junction

Dee Ervin - You Make Me Happy - Forthcoming Kent

Mayberry Movement - I Can See Him Loving You - Forthcoming Kent

Hank Hodge - Since You Said Goodbye - Soul Direction Origins

Joe Hinton - I’m Gonna Stay With Sugar - Kent 6ts 44th Anniversary

Jessie James - Don’t Forget That I Love You - Forthcoming North Broad Street

Ray Williams & Majortones - Girl You’re So Sweet, You’re SO Fine - Epsilon Records

The Caressors - I Can’t Stay Away - Soul Direction Origins

Judy Freeman & Blackrock - I Know Where You’re Coming From - Preservation Project

Sir Joe - Every Day -  Soul Direction Origins

The Embers - Aware of Love - Forthcoming Big Man

Hank Hodge - Eye For An Eye - Soul Direction Origins

Reggie Soul - Mighty Good Loving - Forthcoming Soul Junction

The Embers - Just Crazy About You - Forthcoming Big Man

Magic Sam - That’s All I Need - Soul 4 Real

Kinsman Dazz Band - Saved - Forthcoming Creative Soul

Magic Sam - Every Night And Every Day - Soul 4 Real

Aretha Franklin - Can You Love Again - Soul 4 Real

A late Autumnal look at some recent and forthcoming releases and a few off the shelf from recent years also. I take a look ate the forthcoming Impulse LP from Soul Junction and the forthcoming Soul 4 Real LP Soul Prescription.

Impulse - I Really Love You - Forthcoming Soul Junction LP

Shenita Hunt - What’s Mine Is Mine - Download

MT Jones - I’d Be Lying - Forthcoming Creative Soul

Impulse - Free To Be Me - Forthcoming Soul Junction LP

Maxine Brown - Don’t Leave Me Baby - Soul 4 Real Soul Prescription LP

The Ellis Hall Group - Those Passing Words - Forthcoming Super Disco Edits

Dee Ervin - One More Day - Kent

Candi Staton - One More Hurt - Kent

GarciaWalker&Durrell - Gotta Have You - Soul Intention

Ron Shy - Don’t They Know - Soul Junction

El Count Executives - I Want To Thank You - Cannonball Records

Marion Java’s - Waiting In The Wings (Ecla Mix) - AOTN

Dee Ervin - You Make Me Happy - Kent

Mayberry Movement - What Did I Do Wrong - Kent

The Four Thoughts - Kisses & Roses - Soul Direction

Aretha Franklin - I’m Trying To Overcome - Soul 4 Real

Soul Children - Midnight Sunshine - Soul 4 Real Soul Prescription LP

Jessie James - Don’t Forget That I Love You - Forthcoming North Broad Street

Embers - Aware Of Love - Big Man Records

Magic Sam - That’s All I Need - Soul 4 Real

Tommy Youngblood - Tobacco Road North - Kent

Gil Scott Heron - Your Daddy Loves You - Soul 4 Real Soul Prescription LP

The Delights - Now We’re Sure - CannonBall Records

Johnnie Taylor - You’re The Best Girl In The World - Soul 4 Real Soul Prescription LP

Walter Jackson - It’s Hard To Believe - Soul 4 Real Soul Prescription LP

Mayberry Movement - I Can See Him Making Love To You - Kent

Mary Gresham - Nobody’s Gonna Turn Me Against You - MD Records

Impulse - What’s That Sound - Forthcoming Soul Junction LP

The Ellis Hall Group - What Will I Do - Forthcoming Super Disco Edits

MT Jones - In My Arms - Forthcoming Creative Soul

The Natural Soul Brothers Ltd - Cement Plaster & Gold - Soul Direction

Aretha Franklin - Can You Love Again - Soul 4 Real Soul Prescription LP

First mix of the year with some recent and forthcoming independent label releases

The New Lost Generation - Thinkin’ Bout Cha’ - Izipho Soul

Shirley Diamond - You Don’t Know Who You Sleeping With - Forthcoming Soul Junction

Carolyn Crawford - Sugar Boy - Forthcoming  Kent Select

Wee - Trying To Tell You How I Feel - Forthcoming Soul Direction

Cam Cameron - They Say - Soul Junction

Output/Input - Smilin’ Faces - OIM

Calvin Arnold - You Got To Live For Yourself - Kent (Funky Way LP/CD)

Jesse James - Don’t Forget That I Love You - North Broad Street

Embers - I Wanna Be Your Everything - Big Man Records

Alias Ducie - Why Don’t You Write - Charly

Embers - First Time - Big Man Records

Yvonne Baker -p You Need Love - North Broads Street

Calvin Arnold - Mama-In-Law - Kent (Funky Way LP/CD)

The New Lost Generation - You’ll Never Find A Love Like Mine - Izipho Soul

Carolyn Crawford - Get Up And Move - Kent Select

Cam Cameron - I’m A Lonely Man - Soul Junction

Wee - We Could Get It Together - Soul Direction

Output/Input - Here We Go Again - OIM

Shirley Diamond & Jesse James - You Don’t Know Who You Sleeping With - Soul Junction

 

My "Modern Soul" set as the guest at Culcheth's Lowton celebration 3rd Feb 2024

Anglo Saxon Brown - Gonna Make You Mine - Atlantic

Woods Empire - Universal Love - Tabu

Dexter Wansel - The Sweetest Pain - PIR

Ndugo & The Chocolate Jam Co. - Come Into My Life Again - Epic

Greg Perry - I’ll Always Be In Love With Love - RCA

Lamont Dozier - Something To Fall Back On - Expansion (ABC Years & Lost Sessions)

Anthony White - Stop And Think It Over - PIR

Arnold McCuller - Freeway To Monterey - Avi

Down To Earth - Everyday - Izipho Soul

Imperial Wonders - Lord Wheat’s Happening To The World? - Cordial

Ellis Hall Group - Those Passing Words - Super Disco Edits

Leon Ware - Inside Your Love - Fabulous

Lenny Williams - Half Past Love - ABC

Ronnie Dyson - Heart To Heart - Cotillion

Wali Ali - (Oh I) Need Your Love - Jobette

Welcome to another mix, a bit of a bumper one with 37 tracks. Usual look at some recent and upcoming Soul music. We take another peek at the Kent Cd The Groove Machine and the genius of Earl Young, the forthcoming Kent CD taking another look at the Hot Bed of 70s Soul, Atlanta. It kicks off with a James Brown track recently unearthed in the vaults, a track from Shirley Jones latest project reflecting on the work of The Jones Girls and the usual mix of independent labels, Jai Alai, Soul 4 Real, Soul Junction and Soul Direction, Kent, Cannonball, Big Man Records, Hit & Run and Epsilon Records.

James Brown - We Got To Change (Extended Version)

LA Propinquity - U Need Me - Cannonball Records

Jones Girls - Baby Don’t Go Yet - Shirley Jones & The Jones Girls Reflections: In Loving Memory

Philly Devotions - I Just Can’t Say Goodbye - Groove Machine -The Earl Young Drum Sessions

The Whispers - A Mother For My Children - Groove Machine -The Earl Young Drum Sessions

The Staples - Take This Love Of Mine - Soul 4 Real

Ty Karim - If I Can’t Stop You (I Can Slow You Down) - Kent Repro

Maze Feat. Frankie Beverly - Love Is - Forthcoming Jai Alai

Tommy Tate - Hold On (To What We’ve Got) - Soul 4 Real

Deep Velvet - Is There Someone Else - Forthcoming Kent CD Atlanta - Hotbed of 70s Soul

Shirley Diamond - You Don’t Know Who You Sleeping With - Soul Junction

Tommy McGee - Come On - Soul Direction

Vanguards - The Ground That You’re Walking On (Is Mighty Shaky) - Hit & Run

Harvey Scales - Love That One - Epsilon Records

Tommy Tate - I Can’t Do Enough For You Baby - Soul 4 Real

Shirlean Fant - Sure Could Do with Some You - Forthcoming Kent CD Atlanta - Hotbed of 70s Soul

Maze Feat. Frankie Beverly - Somebody Else’s Arms - Forthcoming Jai Ala

The Staples - Precious Precious - Soul 4 Real

The Summits - Window Shopping - Soul Direction

Donald Byrd & 125th Street, NYC - Everyday - Forthcoming Jai Alai

Harvey Scales - Don’t You Ever Let It End - Epsilon Records

BB King - I Like To Live The Love - Groove Machine -The Earl Young Drum Sessions

Paul Smith - I’ll Run - Hit & Run

Towana & The Total Destruction - Wear Your Natural, Baby - Kent Repro

Paul Smith - Ain’t That Something - Hit & Run

Anthony & The Aqua Lads - I Remember - Forthcoming Big Man Records

Melvin Davis - It’s No News - Kent Repro

Melvin Davis - Wedding Bells - Kent Repro

Little Ann - Who Are You Trying To Fool - Kent Repro

The Embers - First Time - Big Man Records

The Twilights - You’re The One - Forthcoming Big Man Records

Little Ann - The Smile On Your Face - Kent Repro

Tommy McGee - To Make you Happy - Soul Direction

Willian De Vaughan - Be Thankful For What you Got (Part 1) - Groove Machine -The Earl Young Drum Sessions

Phillips - People Clapp Your Hands - Soul Direction

Gerald Levert - The Top Of My Head - Forthcoming Jai Alai

Kenneth Wright - The Souls Of Black Folks - Forthcoming Kent CD Atlanta - Hotbed of 70s Soul

No April fools here just 28 quality recent, new and forthcoming releases. We take another look at the CD release of the year so far and possible 2024, Atlanta - Hotbed of 70s Soul from Kent Records. 45 releasees from Kent, Epsilon, Soul Junction, Soul Direction< Soul 4 Real and Jai Alai, Big Man Records and last but not least Cannon Ball Records

Miss Louistine - Con Me - Atlanta - Hotbed of 70s Soul (Kent)

Maze feat. Frankie Beverly - Love Is - Jai Alai

Oliver Cheatham - Don’t Pop The Question (If You Can’t Take The Answer) - Soul Junction

Sylvia & The Blue Jays - Put Me In The Mood - Kent

The Staples - Take This Love Off Mine - Soul 4 Real

Ty Karim - If I Can’t Stop You (I Can Slow you Down) Kent Repro

The Soul Children - Standing In The Safety Zone - Kent

Jean Battle - Love Making - Atlanta - Hotbed of 70s Soul (Kent)

Tommy McGee - Come On - Soul Direction

Harvey Scales & The Seven Sounds - Love That One - Epsilon

Tommy Tate - I Can’t Do Enough For You Baby - Soul 4 Real

Maze feat. Frankie Beverly - Somebody Else’s Arms - Jai Alai

Summits - Window Shopping - Soul Direction

Donald Byrd & 125th St, NYC - Everyday - Jai Alai

Harvey Scales - Don’t you Ever Let It End - Epsilon

Ty Karim - Wear Your Natural, Baby - Kent Repro

Anthony & Aqua Lads - I Remember - Big Man

Twilights - You’re The One - Big Man

Little Ann - Who Are you Trying To Fool - Kent Repro

Jesse Davis Night Bloomin’ Jasmin’ - Kent

Phillips - People Clap Your Hands - Soul Direction

LA Propinquity - U Need Me - CannonBall

Tommy McGee - To Make You Happy - Soul Direction

Gerald Lavert - The Top Of My Head - Jai Alai

Alpac Phase 3 - Paper Man - Atlanta - Hotbed of 70s Soul (Kent)

Tommy Tate - Hold On (To What We’ve Got) - Soul 4 Real

Oliver Chatham - Good Guys Don’t Make Good Lovers - Soul Junction

Dee Clark - My Peaceful Forest - Hotbed of 70s Soul (Kent)

Edited April 2, 20241 yr by Chalky

A second mix this month, aren't we lucky. It starts and ends with a tracks as a tribute to Vincent Bonham, he of Energy MC2 who recently passed. We also take a look at the forthcoming Holland-Dozier-Holland Songbook from Kent and their recent Atlanta CD. There is a couple of tracks from the legend that is Jesse James who is back with a brand new album to be released on Seoul Junction along with the recent Oliver Cheatham 45 from the label. The now released Jai Alai 45s, one forthcoming from Big Man Mark Bicknell and one of my faves from last year from Super Disco Edits.

Energy MC2 - Other Side Of The Mirror - Soul Junction

Maze feat. Frankie Beverly - Somebody Else’s Arms - Jai Ala

Alpaca Phase 3 - Someone To Run To - Atlanta - Hotbed of 70s Soul (Kent)

The Soul Children - Standing In The Safety Zone - Kent

Joe Graham - Loneliness Hurts Just A Little Bit - The Soul Children - Standing In The Safety Zone - Kent

The Staples - Take This Love Off Mine - Soul 4 Real

Sylvia & The Blue Jays - Put Me In The Mood - Kent

Jesse James - Back On Top - Forthcoming Soul Junction LP

The Ellis Hall Group - Those Passing Words - Super Disco Edits

Oliver Cheatham - Don’t Pop The Question (If You Can’t Take The Answer) - Soul Junction

Maze feat. Frankie Beverly - Love Is - Jai Alai

Twilights - You’re The One - Big Man

Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - Come Round Here (I’m The One You Need - A Different World Holland Dozier Holland Songbook Kent CD

Isley Brothers - Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me A Little While) - A Different World Holland Dozier Holland Songbook Kent CD

Anthony & Aqua Lads - I Remember - Big Man Summits - Window Shopping - Soul Direction

Kim Weston - Helpless - A Different World Holland Dozier Holland Songbook Kent CD

Chris Clark - Love’s Gone Bad - A Different World Holland Dozier Holland Songbook Kent CD

Jesse Davis Night Bloomin’ Jasmin’ - Kent

Donald Byrd & 125th St, NYC - Everyday - Jai Alai

Joe Hinton - Grant Me One More Day - Atlanta - Hotbed of 70s Soul (Kent)

Oliver Chatham - Good Guys Don’t Make Good Lovers - Soul Junction

Jesse James - Can I Still be Your Friend - Forthcoming Soul Junction LP

Gerald Lavert - The Top Of My Head - Jai Alai

Lorraine Johnson - Can I Hold You Too It - Atlanta - Hotbed of 70s Soul (Kent)

Energy MC2 - Julaine - Soul Junction CD We Got  A Sweet Thing Going On 2

Energy MC2 - You And Only You - Soul Junction

Since 1982 (yep 42 years) Kent has been leading the way for the independent Soul labels in the UK. Everything from Slow and Moody Black and Bluesy (if you know you know), from Sweet to Deep, Southern & Northern to Disco & Funk, 6ts and 7ts, unissued and previously issued and everything in-between and that still very much applies to today. For your listening pleasure is a selection of releases from 2024, 45s, Cds and box set. Some of them yet to be released but they can be pre-ordered so don't miss out, especially the forthcoming Shrine set. The quality 42 years later is still every bit as good as it was back then.

Little Ann - Who Are you Trying To Fool

Tobi Lark - Challenge My Love

The Volcanos - Storm Warning

Bobby Garrett - My Little Girl

Tobi Lark - Sweep It Out Of The Shed

The Isley Brothers - Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me A Little While)

Epsilons - Mad At The World

Traci - Take It From Me

The Soul Children - Standing In The Safety Zone

Carolyn Crawford - Get Up And Move

Sylvia & The Blue Jays - Put Me In The Mood

Ty Karim - If I Can’t Stop You (I Can Slow You Down)

Little Ann - The Smile On Your Face

Tippie & The Wisemen - Wait Till I Get There

Sidney Hall - I’m A Lover

The Prophets - If I Had One Gold Piece

Jimmy Armstrong - I Believe I’ll Live On

Clyde McPhatter - Please Give Me One More Chance

Eddie Holland - Leaving Here

Melvin Davis - It’s No News

Calvin Arnold - You Got To Live For Yourself

Melvin Davis - Wedding Bells

Jesse Davis - Night Bloomin’ Jasmin’

Joe Hinton - Shouldn’t I Be Given The Right To Be Wrong

Carolyn Crawford - Sugar Boy

Miss Louistine - Extra-Extra

The Delfonics - Trying To Make A Fool Of Me

Honey Cone - While You’re Out Looking For Sugar

Philly Devotions - I Just Can’t Say Goodbye

Joe Hinton - Depend On Me

The O’Jays - Backstabbers

Loleatta Holloway - Hit & Run

Bettye Swann - This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak For You)

Lorraine Johnson - When Will I Stop Loving You?

Here we are with another look at some recent and forthcoming releases, Another look at Kent's Hotlanta and H-D-H Ads and their Shrine Box set, all three essentials. A peek at the forthcoming Jesse James Lp on Soul Junction and the forthcoming Soul 4 Really compilation. We also have Kitch's Soul Direction latest release and the new Shades of Brown from Albina Music Trust.

Shades of Brown - Searching For Love - Albina Music Trust

Maze feat. Frankie Beverly - Somebody Else’s Arms - Jai Alai

Holland Dozier Holland - New Breed Kinda Woman - A Different World - The Holland-Dozier-Holland Songbook

The Steppers - Keep On Walking - Hotlanta - Hotbed of 70s Soul

Dionne Warwick - I Think You Need Love - A Different World - The Holland-Dozier-Holland Songbook

Dee Dee Warwick - What A Manner of Man - Soul 4 Real Hear Come The Tears

The Drifters - I Dig Your Act - Soul 4 Real Hear Come The Tears

The Surprise Sisters - Talk’s Cheap - Hotlanta - Hotbed of 70s Soul

Maze feat. Frankie Beverly - Love IS - Jai Alai

Jesse James - Get In Touch WIth Me - Soul Junction Back On Top

Aretha Franklin - I Can’t See Myself Leaving You - Soul 4 Real Hear Come The Tears

Sharisma - Trouble Trouble - Soul Direction

The Dynells. - Call On Me - Soul 4 Real Here Comes The Tears

The Cautions - Watch Your Step - Kent Shrine Box Set

The Cavaliers - Do What I Want - Kent Shrine Box Set

The Cautions - No Other Way - Kent Shrine Box Set

Barbara Long - We Call iT Love - Kent Shrine Box Set

Sharisma - Something Wonderful - Soul Direction

Jesse James - Keep It On The Hush Hush - Soul Junction Back On Top

Bettye Swann - It’s Time To Say Goodbye - Soul 4 Real Hear Come The Tears

Darrell Banks - Here Comes The Teardrops - Soul 4 Real Hear Come The Tears

Jess James - I Be A Fool - Soul Junction Back On Top

Sharisma - Love Is The Way - Soul Direction

Shades Of Brown - Girl In The Streets - Albina Music Trust

Getting sorted after my house move and back with another selection of recent and some soon to be releases.

 

The Miracles - Show Me You Can Dance - Soul 4 Real

Carolyn Crawford - Until You Came Along - Soul 4 Real

Sharisma - Trouble Trouble - Soul Direction

The Regime - Sunny Day - Izipho Soul LP

Keys & Friends - Love Is The Reason - Epsilon LP

Shades Of Brown - Black Woman - Albina Music Trust

Wolfgang Valbrum - Sun Don’t Shine - Download

The Keved Project (feat Delbert Nelson) - Spread Love - Soul Direction

Keys & Friends - Feel It - Epsilon LP

Shades of Brown - Teasin’ Woman - Albina Music Trust

The Regime - Never Gonna Stop (Original Version) - Izipho Soul LP

12. Eloise Laws - Got You Into My Life - Didn't I Blow Your Mind? • Thom Bell • The Sound Of Philadelphia Soul 1969-1983 (Kent)

Sandra Wright - I Come Running Back - Forthcoming Shotgun

Herb Rooney - Curse The Brother - Forthcoming Shotgun

Keys & Friends - Speak The Truth - Epsilon LP

Phyllis Hyman - Let Somebody Love You - Didn't I Blow Your Mind? • Thom Bell • The Sound Of Philadelphia Soul 1969-1983 (Kent)

Jesse James - I Be A Fool - Back On Top LP (Soul Junction)

The Keved Project (feat Delbert Nelson) - Life Has Been A Thief - Soul Direction

Sharisma - Something Wonderful - Soul Direction

Sidney Hall - I’m A Lover - Kent Box Set Shrine Records

Kim Weston - Fancy Meeting You Here - Soul 4 Real

Epsilons - Mind In A Bind - Kent Box Set Shrine Records

Gladys Knight & The Pips - Any Girl In Love - Soul 4 Real

Tippie & The Wisemen - Wait Till I Get There - Kent Box Set Shrine Records

The Regime - What It Means - Izipho Soul LP

The Prophets - Huh Baby - Kent Box Set Shrine Records

Jesse James - I Lost My Baby On Facebook - Back On Top LP (Soul Junction)

New York City - Take My Hand - Didn't I Blow Your Mind? • Thom Bell • The Sound Of Philadelphia Soul 1969-1983 (Kent)

Brenda Rooney - Moving Day - Forthcoming Shotgun

Sharisma - Love Is The Way - Soul Direction

A look at Dave Welding's Soul Junction Records, collectable releases right across the Soul spectrum.

The Coalitions - Colour Me Blue - LP

Jesse James - Can I Still Be Your Friend - LP

Energy MC2 - You Only You

Oliver Cheatham - Good Guys Don’t Make Good Lovers

Alice Taylor - Sounds Ridiculous

Cam Cameron - They Say

Energy MC2 - If You break It

E.R.I.C. (Extra Rich In Class) - Nightlife

J.B. Bingham - People On An Ego Trip

Impulse - I Really Love You - LP

The New Creation - The Fish Song

Jesse James - Keep It On The Hush

Elbowed Out - All Men Don’t Love The Same

Audio (featuring Vince Broomfield) - Won’t Somebody

Oliver Cheatham - Don’t Pop The Question (If You Can’t Take The Answer)

The Coalitions - Didn’t We Almost Make It

Alice Taylor - (I’m In Love With A) Rock N Roll Singin’ Superstar

Jesse James - Everybody’s Talking At Me

Natural Impulse - We’re Gonna Make It

Dee Dee Warwick - You Tore My Wall Down

J.B. Bingham - Fellas, Don’t Let The Girls Take Over

Bill Spoon - Be Concerned - LP

David Hudson - When I’m Loving You - LP

Willie Williams - Give It All I Got

Impulse - You Changed Me (Part 1 & 2)

The Intrigues - If The Shoe Fits - LP

Willie Williams - Do You Understand

The Tropics - Win All Your Love

The Counts - What’s It All About

Duane Williams - Yes, My Love Is Real

Lamont Johnson & Eugene - Let’s Go Dance Tonight

Mike Jemison - Call On Me (Radio Edit)

Harvey Scales - Giving U What U Want

Bill Albright - In The Middle Of The Night

David Hudson - The Best Is Yet Top Come - LP

The Intrigues - You Are So Dear To Me - LP

Welcome to another Soul Inspiration, well I hope it inspires you somewhat A mix of some old and some new, some recent things to drop through the letter box, some that haven’t been released yet and the rest are basically what I played in the afternoon session at the Summer weekender in Piercebridge. Thanks to the independents once more, Soul Direction, Soul Junction, North Broad Street, Epsilon Records, Izipho Soul, Hit & Run, Kent Records, Super Disco Edits & last but not least Soul 4 Real records.
 

 

Edited August 7, 2024Aug 7 by Chalky

Welcome to September's mix. Some of the forthcoming releases from Soul Junction, North Broad Street, Soul4Real, Kent and its subsidiaries, new release from Super Disco Edits and with the sad death of Frankie Beverly there are some tracks in his memory. Few favourites in there too.

 

Edited September 16, 2024Sep 16 by Chalky

Well its persisting it down so what else is there to do but get the records out! Another selection of forthcoming releases from Soul Direction with their LP featuring the Decisions and their York & Sussex Sessions, Epsilon Records, Hit & Run Records, Soul Junction and Izipho Soul. Current releases from Kent, Soul 4 Real, North Broad Street & Super Disco Edits. There are some of the shelf and a few more in memory of Frankie Beverly, enjoy.

Rance Allen Group - Everybody’s Talking - Soul4Real

The Ellis Hall Group - Music Sweet Music - Super Disco Edits

Peabo Bryson - Crazy Love

Maze Feat. Frankie Beverly - Can’t Stop The Love

The Decisions - The Pimp And The Hustlers - Soul Direction Forthcoming Lp Colour Me Blue

The Soul Interiors - My Friend Heartaches - Kent

Duke Turner & The Chi-Towns - Friendship Or Friends- Soul Junction

Sam Nesbitt - Black Mother Goose - Kent Repro

Herbie Ross - Don’t Try To Change Me - North Broad Street

Johnny Moore - It May Be Tears Of Joy

The Soul Interiors - The Inside Guys - Kent

Duke Turner & The Chi-Towns - (Let Me Be Your) Babysitter - Soul Junction

Hodges, James, Smith & Crawford - I’m In Love - Kent

Tammy Brooks - Home To My Baby - Kent 45th Anniversary

Carolyn Crawford - It Takes A Lotta Teardrops - Kent

Harry Gates - Love Will Find A Way - Kent 45th Anniversary

Marshal & Jones - Sometime Baby - North Broad Street

Carla Thomas - If It’s Not Asking To Much - Soul4Real

Exception To The Rule - The Sweeter The Juice - Izipho Soul

The Ellis Hall Group - Forward Motion - Super Disco Edits

Eugene Williams & The WB’s - I’m Glad I Met You Girl - Epsilon

The Decisions - Ain’t Got My Love - Soul Direction Forthcoming Lp Colour Me Blue

The Plainwrap Band - Baby Don’t Leave3 Me Here - Super Disco Edits

JB Bingham - Fellas, Don’t Let The Girls Take Over - Soul Junction

Maze Feat Frankie Beverly - The Look In Your Eyes

The Decisions - That Girl - Soul Direction

Eugene Williams & The WB’s - I Can Feel Your Love Inside Me - Epsilon

The Decisions - Really Do Love You - Soul Direction Forthcoming Lp Colour Me Blue

Zingara - Loves Calling - Wheel

Maze Feat Frankie Beverly - We Need Love To Live

Maze Feat Frankie Beverly - You

Barbara Mason - Just You And Me - Hit & Run

Sam Nesbitt - Chase Those Clouds Away - Kent Repro

Tony Owens - I Need, I Need Your Love - Hit & Run

Carla Thomas - Loneliness - Soul4Real

Miss Louistine - Con Me - Forthcoming Deep Soul

Corey Glover - Little Girl

Xxception To The Rule - Angel In Disguise - Izipho Soul

Duke Turner & The Chi-Towns - Give Me Some Sugar Baby - Soul Junction

Gateway - Show Is Over - Super Disco Edits

Gateway - Show Is Over 👏👏👏👏

I'm currently digitising some tapes I have had sent me by Gords Cee mainly of the Scots Djs and collectors.   Done and uploaded 4 so far.

 

Edited October 16, 2024Oct 16 by Chalky

A great recoding from 1985 done at The Right Track Soul Clubs all-nighter at The Exit Centre in Glenrothes.  Alan Walls and Rob Smith behind the decks.

 

Another live recording also from Dec 1985 this time at the YMCA Glenrothes.  Keb Darge and Alan Walls the Djs.

 

More recent releases from Kent, Izipho Soul, Epsilon Records, Soul Direction & Soul 4 Real along with some forthcoming from Riker Records & Soul Junction. Thrown in for good measure are some favourites from the collection.

Dawson Road - The Love You Gove To Me - Riker Records

Duke Turner & The Chi-Towns - Friendship or Friends - Soul Junction

Richard Temple - That Beatin’ Rhythm - Kent Repro

Valentinos - I’ve Got Love For You - Soul 4 Real

The Soul Interiors - The Inside Guys - Kent

Tearra - Just Loving You - Forthcoming Soul Junction

Exception To The Rule - The Sweeter The Juice - Izipho

Eugene Williams & The Was - I’m Glad I Met You Girl - Epsilon

The Decisions - The Pimp And The Hustlers - Soul Direction

Miss Louistine - Extra-Extra - Kent

Duke Turner & The Chi-Towns - (Let Me Be Your) Baby Sitter - Soul Junction

87th & Broadway - Instant Replay - Soul Harmony

Exception to The Rule - Angel Inn Disguise - Izipho

Lenny & The Illustrators - Coz I’m Ready - Riker Records

The DC Blossoms - This Is Your Last Chance - Soul Harmony

Candi Staton - I Can’t Stop Being Your Fool - Soul 4 Real

The Decisions - Sweet Virginia - Soul Direction

Johnnie Taylor - A Love To Call Mine - Malaco

The Decisions - Color Me Blue - Soul Direction

Candi Staton - You Bet Your Sweet Love - Soul 4 Real

Valentinos - I’ve Got A Girl - Soul 4 Real

Gene Chandler - Love Is Growing Deeper - Black Tiger Records

Duke Turner & The Chi-Towns - Give Me Some Sugar Baby - Soul Junction

Teeah Louis - You Happened To me - Forthcoming Soul Junction

Carl Henderson - How Deep Does It Go - GRP

The Exclusive - I Still Love You - Soul Harmony

Larry Sanders - I’m In Love - Soul Harmony

Kenneth Wright - The Souls Of Black Folk - Kent

Jimmy Cobb (with Marilyn Redfield) - So That Nobody Else Can Hear - Contempo Vibrato

Quite a few Tapes Swapper tapes have been upload recently.  The latest is courtesy of Scotland's Mark Wilson and one used to promote the Dynamic 3 Soul Club.  And other one featuring some of Rob Marriott's then crackers to follow.

 

The Dynamic Soul Club's 4th Anniversary at The Claremont Hotel, Edinburgh.

Seems a while since my last mix, don't really get much time at home in front of the computer but here we are with a selection of new, forthcoming and some old selections. Bumper releases from Ace/Kent, The Sly Stone Songbook, More Motown Guys, a Paul Weller compilation. A reissue of the Undisputed Truth Lp and a few Repro releases for good measure. Alex Subinas new LP and the fairest on the Jai Alai imprint. Soul Junctions latest 45, forthcoming from Riker Records, the first two 45s are out now. More tasty releases tom come next month as well, couple things smooth but not yet purchased but will remedy that. Hope you enjoy, a bit of everything in this mix, thanks for listening.

 

 

Edited February 23Feb 23 by Chalky

Actually came across your mixcloud the other day on accident, stumbled onto Tape Swappers Faves #74, Had some really really good stuff on there I really enjoyed it.

All the best.❤️‍🔥