VIP Radio has (for the last few days at least) been advertising a new CD (apologies but I buy those!) called Solid Ground, which from what I hear sounds quite good.

It sounds asthough there is a fair amount of modern stuff thereon and I know nothing about this part of Northern to be honest... can anyone suggest if this CD is a good one to buy or are there better Northern CD's that give a good account of the "modern" side...

Opinions please...

I always reccomend the Expansion 'Soul Togetherness', seven volumes from 2000- 2006 for a great across the board selection. Kent have some great CD's like "So Soulful 70's', as do Grapevine 'Sound Of The Grapevine' Vols 1 & 2 and the Rhino 'You Better Believe It Vols 1 & 2 are good.

VIP Radio has (for the last few days at least) been advertising a new CD (apologies but I buy those!) called Solid Ground, which from what I hear sounds quite good.

It sounds asthough there is a fair amount of modern stuff thereon and I know nothing about this part of Northern to be honest... can anyone suggest if this CD is a good one to buy or are there better Northern CD's that give a good account of the "modern" side...

Opinions please...

I've just out the tracklisting on KR's site, there are certainly a lot better than that to buy.

I'd go with Simon's suggestions as a starter.

Nick

I always reccomend the Expansion 'Soul Togetherness', seven volumes from 2000- 2006 for a great across the board selection. Kent have some great CD's like "So Soulful 70's', as do Grapevine 'Sound Of The Grapevine' Vols 1 & 2 and the Rhino 'You Better Believe It Vols 1 & 2 are good.

I second Simon's choices in respect of the Expansion , Kent and the Grapevine CDs ; I have not experienced the Rhino sets , but I will do so following his recommendation .

Malc Burton

malc..

talking of rhino's..

vol 1 contains..gerald sims/classic sullivans/ben e king/aristocrats/bettye swann/terry collins/sam dees/tower of power/etc etc..

vol 2 contains..al hudson/linda jones/olympics/darrow fletcher/johnny bristol/garland green/hypnotics/etc etc..

bless

jc

the messiah of northern soul

malc..

talking of rhino's..

vol 1 contains..gerald sims/classic sullivans/ben e king/aristocrats/bettye swann/terry collins/sam dees/tower of power/etc etc..

vol 2 contains..al hudson/linda jones/olympics/darrow fletcher/johnny bristol/garland green/hypnotics/etc etc..

bless

jc

the messiah of northern soul

My Dear Messiah ....

I have seen / heard volume 1 ..... it came my way a while back on a CD with the track listing but without a cover .

I will seek out volume 2 : what are the Al Hudson , Linda Jones & Darrow Fletcher tracks out of interest ?

What will you be wearing at Cleethorpes ? for myself , I am favouring the off the shoulder black number for the evening .....

Malc Burton

This one's a good un

Creme De La Creme -- Philly Soul Classics & Rarities -- From The Vaults Of Atlantic, Atco, & Warner Bros. Records 1972-1976

Here's a description from Dusty Groove

One of the best compilations of 70s soul you'll ever buy -- a treasure trove of tracks from mid 70s Atlantic and Warner Brothers Records -- all recorded in the mighty soul capitol of Philly! The set does a great job of combining hit singles with a load of lesser-known Philly gems -- tunes recorded as singles or obscure album tracks by artists who were working in the same Sigma scene as the bigger acts on Atlantic, but who never managed to crack the charts as much. The whole thing's great -- a smooth-grooving midtempo batch of tracks that never fails to please -- and honestly, if we had to dig through thousands of old records to produce such a set, we're not sure we could do a better job! Titles include "One More Time" by Dianne Steinberg, "Let's Get Together Now" by The Aristocrats, "Love Won't Let Me Wait" and "Loving You Is Mellow" by Major Harris, "Kiss My Love Goodbye" by Bettye Swann, "Welcome To The Club" by Blue Magic, "That's Where I'm Coming From" by True Reflection, "Save Your Love For Me" by Vivian Reed, "You Call Me Back" by Clyde Brown, ""I Got A Feeling" by First Choice, "Gonna Make You Mine" by Anglo Saxon Brown, "Got To Get You Together Now" by Sons Of Robin Stone, "Can We Come Together" by The Trammps, and "Once You Hit The Road" by Dionne Warwick.

Edited January 21, 200718 yr by richard

This one's a good un

Creme De La Creme -- Philly Soul Classics & Rarities -- From The Vaults Of Atlantic, Atco, & Warner Bros. Records 1972-1976

Thanks Richard ....

I will seek it out .

Malc Burton

malc..my dear disciple..

as requested..

i'm about loving you..al hudson and soul partners..

if only we had met sooner..linda jones..

rising cost of love..darrow fletcher..

i hope to be wearing a blue little number..

no duffle coat though..probably one of my 6 crombies..

bless

jc

the messiah of northern soul

Thanks for the comments people, I'll steer clear of the one being advertised and go with your advice

Cheers!

This one's a good un

Creme De La Creme -- Philly Soul Classics & Rarities -- From The Vaults Of Atlantic, Atco, & Warner Bros. Records 1972-1976

Here's a description from Dusty Groove

One of the best compilations of 70s soul you'll ever buy -- a treasure trove of tracks from mid 70s Atlantic and Warner Brothers Records -- all recorded in the mighty soul capitol of Philly! The set does a great job of combining hit singles with a load of lesser-known Philly gems -- tunes recorded as singles or obscure album tracks by artists who were working in the same Sigma scene as the bigger acts on Atlantic, but who never managed to crack the charts as much. The whole thing's great -- a smooth-grooving midtempo batch of tracks that never fails to please -- and honestly, if we had to dig through thousands of old records to produce such a set, we're not sure we could do a better job! Titles include "One More Time" by Dianne Steinberg, "Let's Get Together Now" by The Aristocrats, "Love Won't Let Me Wait" and "Loving You Is Mellow" by Major Harris, "Kiss My Love Goodbye" by Bettye Swann, "Welcome To The Club" by Blue Magic, "That's Where I'm Coming From" by True Reflection, "Save Your Love For Me" by Vivian Reed, "You Call Me Back" by Clyde Brown, ""I Got A Feeling" by First Choice, "Gonna Make You Mine" by Anglo Saxon Brown, "Got To Get You Together Now" by Sons Of Robin Stone, "Can We Come Together" by The Trammps, and "Once You Hit The Road" by Dionne Warwick.

I would recommend both the Creme De La Creme issues (there is a vol 2) and both the You'd Better Believe It volumes. They are all mid price and you may even find them in sales. I'm fairly sure they are available on double vinyl as well. Whether I'd call them Modern Soul is open to conjecture - I would when I first bought most of their contents back in the 70s but the Togetherness sets will give you more of an insight into what is really contemporary modern (bit a of a dimmma, referring to 30 year old music as modern, "modern jazz" is even older I believe).

You might find some reviews on my site - www.soulfulhorwich.org.uk

Another thing is that you should be confident about the recording quality and licensing of the Rhino (Warner/Atlantic) issues. I'm never too sure about some labels (Kent, Expansion and Grapevine also have a reputation for ensuring everything is pukka).

Thanks for the comments people, I'll steer clear of the one being advertised and go with your advice

Cheers!

I'd get the 'Solid Ground' CD as well..you may be able to listen without prejudice and enjoy it. It's worth it for the Billy Preston, Noel McKoy, C.P. Spencer, Betty Lavette and Valadiers tracks alone. It's not 'Modern' in the sense of the word as it's being used in these postings, it's aimed at the Northern dancers although Billy Preston's track fits the Modern bill. As Richard says, what we're terming 'Modern' is often over thirty years old.

The Expansion CD's give a selection of new tracks which have the required sound without always being 'retro', although they have those too like the latest one which has tracks like 'Oh' from Janita (2001) 'Ain't For Free' from Paul MacInnes (2006), Luther Ingram from 1977 and retro sounding newer things like "Let's Groove' from Funky Company, a five year old recording of a 1970's Archie Bell track that sounds like it was made in 1991!

Might be a silly question youngsoulie but have you tried this thread? might be something of interest for you here

https://www.soul-source.co.uk/index.p...0275&st=200

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Edited January 21, 200718 yr by richard

Ooops, nearly forgot this post as well concerning good modern stuff as well

https://www.soul-source.co.uk/index.p...=40955&st=0

or try here, crazybeat have loads of sound clips https://www.crazybeat.co.uk/index.asp?class=homepage

oh, i've only just noticed this on the crazybeat website https://www.crazybeat.co.uk/images/ipix/index.htm

Feel quite odd now , that'll teach me for watching that for 10 minutes

or try here https://www.raresoulman.co.uk

Edited January 21, 200718 yr by richard

Not sure what your taste is but if its modern modern soul your after then i would reccommend the "organic soul" comps from soul brother records.

There are 4 vols & for my money there great, if your looking for 70`s modern then you wont go wrong with the expansion , kent, grapevine stuff.