What are the best modern soul tracks

[Andykempster 33]

I’ve been dipping my toe into the modern soul pond a bit more recently and would be interested in hearing what others consider to be the cream of the crop.

I know it is quite a broad description but in general I’ve been listening to late 70’s early 80’s releases, although as with everything there are always exceptions 

Album tracks also seem to be much more of feature

I’ll be looking forward to listening to any recommendations 

Cheers, Andy

[Woodbutcher 1,889]

Hopefully Mark will compile a list of the most sought after 'modern' tracks to go alongside the list he published the other day ... 

[Andykempster 33]

I just read his article and saw that he said exactly that here’s fingers crossed it follows up soon

[Andykempster 33]

I will add though that I was hoping for suggestions which might be more within my grasp price wise. Can’t imagi the wife would be too on board with me lashing out thousands of pounds at a time 

all the best Andy

[Steveh73 90]

Here's 5 to start that won't break the bank -

True Image - Different Kind Of Love

Love Committee - I Made A Mistake

Barrett Strong - Love Is You

Margie Evans - You Are To Me

Liquid Blue - Take It Anyway You Want To

No need to spend big sums, just enjoy!!

Cheers, Steve

[Chalky 14,895]

1 hour ago, Andykempster said:

I will add though that I was hoping for suggestions which might be more within my grasp price wise. Can’t imagi the wife would be too on board with me lashing out thousands of pounds at a time 

all the best Andy

I recently did two sets for the Bury Virtual Nighter of 70s and 80s and most won't cost the earth.

Mainly from Lps too.

Bobby Thurston - The Very Last Drop
Michael Wycoff - Looking Up To You
Khemistry - I Surrender 
Chapter 8 - It’s My Turn
Peabo Bryson - Crazy Love
Lifestyle – Trying To Make It Up To You
Tony Owens - When You’re Wrong (You Got To Pay The Price)
Marcia Hines - Gotta Let Go
Gladys Knight & The Pips - Make Yours A Happy Home
The Flakes - No One (Can Love You Like I Do)
Bobby Womack - Something For My Head
Atlantic Starr – Circles
Sam Dees - Come Back Strong
Keni Burke - Let Somebody Love You
Frankie Saunders – Take Another Look

Ralph Graham – What Do I Have To – Sussex
Luther – Don’t Wanna Be A Fool – Cotillion
Richard Popcorn Wylie – How Did I Lose Your Love – ABC
Rikki Aaron – Say What’s On Your Mind (Alt Take) – Cordial
Laura Lee – I Can’t make It Alone – Invictus
Margo Michaels – Take My Everything – Jobete 
Phyllis Hyman – Ain’t You Had Enough Love – PIR
Family Affair – You Can’t Stop My Loving – Jobete
Kathy McFarland – Memories (They Dance With Me) – Jobete
Khemistry – Can You Feel My Love – Columbia
John Edwards – You’re Messing Up A Good Thing – Aware
Soul Stirrers – Trying To be Your Friend – Jewel
Barrett Strong – Surrender – Capitol
Wilson Williams – I Think It’s Gonna Work Out Fine – ABC
Benny Johnson – Baby I Love You – Today
Willie Hutch – You Can’t Miss Something That You Never Had – RCA
John Edwards – Stop This Merry Go Round – Aware
Wali Ali – (Oh I) Need Your Lovin’ - Jobete

[Andykempster 33]

Cheers guys, good to see there's some bits in there I already have so we're definitely singing from the same hymn sheet, I shall have a listen back to your sets Chalky

should keep me busy for a few hours

[Dobber 604]

None of em’

[Andykempster 33]

5 minutes ago, Dobber said:

None of em’

there's always one, I expected it

[Dobber 604]

39 minutes ago, Andykempster said:

there's always one, I expected it

Just kiddin mate,love loads of Xover  into early modern! However once it leaves the 70’s into 80’s 0nwards it sound to plastic for me!

[Andykempster 33]

don't worry mate, no offence taken whatsoever, I get what you're saying though. it's definitely a case of being picky about the sound

[Woodbutcher 1,889]

One offering from me , not one I'll ever own mind you ... 

[Andykempster 33]

11 minutes ago, Woodbutcher said:

One offering from me , not one I'll ever own mind you ... 

Go on then, put up a soundfile, I can't see one on the net

Leading me to think it's rare as rare can be

[Woodbutcher 1,889]

Don't have a soundfile , and to be honest I wouldn't post one , some things need to stay unavailable to us oiks ... 

You'll just have to put in some miles and pester Mr Law to play it like I do ... 

[Chris Turnbull 1,135]

I love this thread already, keep em coming

I’ve had some superb tunes for not much 
£££’s from Chalky’s excellent Stafford playlists - Dave Thorley, Robin Salter, Searling etc 

[Andykempster 33]

36 minutes ago, Woodbutcher said:

Don't have a soundfile , and to be honest I wouldn't post one , some things need to stay unavailable to us oiks ... 

You'll just have to put in some miles and pester Mr Law to play it like I do ... 

that's fair comment, I'll hear it one day (somehow)

[Bo Diddley 502]

6 hours ago, Andykempster said:

I’ve been dipping my toe into the modern soul pond a bit more recently and would be interested in hearing what others consider to be the cream of the crop.

I know it is quite a broad description but in general I’ve been listening to late 70’s early 80’s releases, although as with everything there are always exceptions 

Album tracks also seem to be much more of feature

I’ll be looking forward to listening to any recommendations 

Cheers, Andy

Hi Andy, PM sent. Cheers.

[Alan T 241]

Goldmine / Soul Supply did a great modern soul series back in the 90s. 6 CDs full of classics. Either get the CDs or go through the listings and see if they are on Youtube for reference. As a collection i think these are the best compilations in this genre.

https://www.discogs.com/label/495948-Modern-Soul-2

 

[Chalky 14,895]

1 hour ago, Andykempster said:

that's fair comment, I'll hear it one day (somehow)

It’s on this Mixcloud mix about half way through

 

[Stephen Houghton 216]

Here's a few that aren't to expensive 

1,ace spectrum, don't send nobody else

2,the spinners, I just want to fall in love 

3,lenny Williams, gotta lotta luv

4,brothers guiding light, getting together

5, drizabone, pressure

These should do it, fella

[Andykempster 33]

41 minutes ago, Alan T said:

Goldmine / Soul Supply did a great modern soul series back in the 90s. 6 CDs full of classics. Either get the CDs or go through the listings and see if they are on Youtube for reference. As a collection i think these are the best compilations in this genre.

https://www.discogs.com/label/495948-Modern-Soul-2

 

Nice one Alan, I'll take a look

[Woodbutcher 1,889]

And for a great range of contemporary stuff check out the "Colemine Records" offerings on YouTube.

[Andykempster 33]

30 minutes ago, Stephen Houghton said:

Here's a few that aren't to expensive 

1,ace spectrum, don't send nobody else

2,the spinners, I just want to fall in love 

3,lenny Williams, gotta lotta luv

4,brothers guiding light, getting together

5, drizabone, pressure

These should do it, fella

Hi Stephen

A couple there I didn't know, I like the spinners, I'll get myself one of those I think.

As for the Lenny Williams, not heard that before but its not dissimilar to a lot of the early house stuff I like so a nice connection there

cheers, Andy

 

[Andykempster 33]

42 minutes ago, Chalky said:

It’s on this Mixcloud mix about half way through

 

Nice one cheers Chalky, I've been sent it on a PM too, thought the first couple of bars were a bit dodgy but soon got over that as it built into a great track

[Andykempster 33]

2 hours ago, Woodbutcher said:

Don't have a soundfile , and to be honest I wouldn't post one , some things need to stay unavailable to us oiks ... 

You'll just have to put in some miles and pester Mr Law to play it like I do ... 

Heard it

[Chalky 14,895]

22 minutes ago, Andykempster said:

Nice one cheers Chalky, I've been sent it on a PM too, thought the first couple of bars were a bit dodgy but soon got over that as it built into a great track

Can someone send it me too please

[Andykempster 33]

Just now, Chalky said:

Can someone send it me too please

I'll send you it now

[Steveh73 90]

And from the albums -

Black Nasty - I Have No Choice

Barbara Mason - The World Is In Crisis

Impressions - Potent Love

Best of Both Worlds - Lost In A Shuffle Of Love

Betty Wright - Keep Feeling

Again, nothing too costly but quality all the way (in my opinion!!)

Cheers, Steve...….

[Greedy Mick 240]

How about some of the following.  I like 70s and 80s but have to be soulful.. 

Veda what it's all about 

Neville brothers dance your blues away

Bobby wilburn I'm a dreamer 

King tutt you got me hung up 

Tolbert you got it

Ray crumley she's so good 

Bridgette cooper get into the love groove.

Lifestyle Katrina

Pretenders just be yourself 

Johnny Bristol love no longer has a hold on me

J g Lewis dance lady dance

Winfield Parker I wanna be with you

Garfield Fleming don't send me away

Caviar never stop loving you 

Arthur miles helping hand 

Greg Perry it takes heart

Skull snaps I'm your pimp

Otis clay the only way is up

Dell's your song

Marlene Shaw don't want this feeling to last

Philip Mitchell I'm so happy. 

Mind & matter under your spell

Will Collins anything I can do 

Flight playing your games 

Mandrill too late 

Some of these not expensive at all. And remember we all have different tastes and views these are just some of the things I like. 

 

 

 

Edited July 4 by Greedy Mick
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[Andykempster 33]

17 minutes ago, Steveh73 said:

And from the albums -

Black Nasty - I Have No Choice

Barbara Mason - The World Is In Crisis

Impressions - Potent Love

Best of Both Worlds - Lost In A Shuffle Of Love

Betty Wright - Keep Feeling

Again, nothing too costly but quality all the way (in my opinion!!)

Cheers, Steve...….

Nice Steve, I've had the Impressions LP for quite some time but funnily enough only bought the Betty Wright this week, it arrived wednesday so tha's been getting a few plays

[Dylan 618]

Marlena shaw without you in my life for another great lp track.

 

and natural impulse she went away for a holy grail record

Edited July 4 by Dylan

[Richard 365]

Johnny Bristol - Waiting On Love on Atlantic 7”

Lou Rawls - Time Will Take Care Of Everything on PIR 7” was only released in the UK and Holland no US release on single and the UK issue copy is actually quite hard to come across

Leslie Drayton Orchestra - When Will You Be Mine on Love Is A Four Letter Word Esoteric Lp track

Great tracks that will get your toes tapping and won’t cost a fortune

 

Edited July 4 by Richard

[Richard 365]

Oh and brand new un 

Jason Joshua - Language Of Love on Penrose 7”

[Keamus 23]

Great thread! Few from me that sound good -

Melba Moore - Standing right here

The Staples - Take this love of mine

The Manhattans - I don’t want to pay the price of losing you

And my current fave ...George Guess - Dark Shadows

[Andykempster 33]

This is great stuff, some I already, many I don't, some I can afford and many I can't

The good thing is listening to them also opens up lots of other stuff I haven't heard before

 

[Concrete 110]

Loose Change I Wanna Hold on to you  ( Lowrell vibe going on) get the album, has a great version of Rising Cost of Love

Brotherly Love There's a Whole Lotta You in Me 

 

[Andykempster 33]

48 minutes ago, Keamus said:

Great thread! Few from me that sound good -

Melba Moore - Standing right here

The Staples - Take this love of mine

The Manhattans - I don’t want to pay the price of losing you

And my current fave ...George Guess - Dark Shadows

I can see why you like the George Guess, cool looking label too

[Keamus 23]

Isn’t it! Not sure if it was meant to appeal to patriotic young Americans at the tail end of the Vietnam war. Obviously didn’t work as I suspect they didn’t sell many! 

[Andykempster 33]

Just stumbled across this when I was checking out other tracks already recommended and well within my price range too

 

[Chalky 14,895]

3 hours ago, Andykempster said:

Heard it

I'm trying to un-hear it now

[Steveh73 90]

Loads of great major releases in the early 80s, many played at the time and ripe for resurrection.

LJ Reynolds - Weigh All The Facts

Sunfire - Step In The Light

Rockie Robbins - Time To Think

Webster Lewis - Let Me Be The One

Whispers - I'm Gonna Love You More

Cheers, Steve...………………………..

 

[Soulman58 677]

A few from me,

Glenn Jones - I Am Somebody

Ebony Alleyne - In Love With A Stranger

Wizdom - I'm So In Love With You

Modulations - Rough Out Here

Randy Brown - I'm Here

Maxine Brown - I Cant Get Along Without You

Ruffin & Kendricks - I Couldn't Believe It

Al Green - Keep On Pushing Love

Love Affair - I Cant Stop Loving You

Lamont Dozier - Fish Aint Biting

Johnnie Taylor - No Refund

Rahsaan Patterson - I'll Go

Betty Wright - Make Me Love The Rain

Stan Ivory - Come Live With Me

Jay Player - Love Is The Answer

Aretha Franklin - It Only Happens When I Look At You

Curt Darin - Two On A Cloud

Cookie Woodson - I'll Be True

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Martin Phillips 29]

Two beauties here but they're a terrific price!
   B.J.B. I've Got to make you believe in me
    Willie Dee.It Looks Like Rain

[Keamus 23]

Jay Player. What a tune!

[Richard 365]

David Ruffin - I Cant Stop The Rain Motown 7” - just been reissued on Expansion with Questions on the flip 

[Simon T 466]

On 04/07/2020 at 13:42, Andykempster said:

Go on then, put up a soundfile, I can't see one on the net

Leading me to think it's rare as rare can be

As they say, be careful what you wish for ..............

 

Edited August 29 by Simon T

[Winsford Soul 13,447]

Harry Deal & the Galaxies. I still love you 

Sydney Joe Qualls. Where the lillies grow                    

Marcia Hines. You gotta let go

Cheap one, mid price ,expensive one. Can you guess which is which Andy ?

 

Edited July 5 by Winsford Soul

[Merve 30]

Very cheap & not played out to the best of my knowledge 

 

[Winsford Soul 13,447]

2 minutes ago, Merve said:

Very cheap & not played out to the best of my knowledge 

New one on my limited knowledge. Like it

Steve

 

[Andykempster 33]

7 hours ago, Winsford Soul said:

Harry Deal & the Galaxies. I still love you 

Sydney Joe Qualls. Where the lillies grow                    

Marcia Hines. You gotta let go

Cheap one, mid price ,expensive one. Can you guess which is which Andy ?

 

Here we go then, it’s like antiques roadshow, I haven’t cheated, I’ve not even asked Fiona Bruce what she thinks but I’m guessing the following 

Cheapest - Sidney Joe Qualls

Middle - Marcia Hines

Most Expensive - Harry Deal

Regardless of price, from the 3 I would pick Marcia Hines all day long