First edition: Soul Voices – Soul with a Message 1960–1980 Soul Voices: Soul with a Message 1960–1980 is a richly illustrated book exploring how soul music became a powerful voice for justice, identity and resistance. Featuring over 300 artists and 345 tracks, it connects lyrics, history and culture in an era when music spoke truth and built community. From known names to obscure 45s, it’s a tribute to the voices that still deserve to be heard.

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Looking forward to my copy landing!

Knowing the work the last few years that has gone into this book there is no doubt of its quality. Look forward to my book arriving.

Glad to hear it's now out, it sounds excellent. I'll be putting my order in.

Looks great.

Does the book have any reference to the Black US airmen who spent time over in the UK and experienced racial integration in the 60s? Or even those from the Deep South who experienced the lack of segregation in the UK in the 70s/80s? I might be able to spend some of my project budget on purchasing a copy!

Edited November 4Nov 4 by Black USAF

On 04/11/2025 at 11:02, Black USAF said:

Looks great.

Does the book have any reference to the Black US airmen who spent time over in the UK and experienced racial integration in the 60s? Or even those from the Deep South who experienced the lack of segregation in the UK in the 70s/80s? I might be able to spend some of my project budget on purchasing a copy!

No, unfortunately not. Only focus on African Americans living in the US.

Received my copy this weekend ,looks seriously good ,and the bonus 45 is a winner ….

A brilliant piece of work and a labour of love for sure.

I remember when Tommy first spoke of writing this many years ago and here it is in my hands, and with a great 45 to boot!

SWAM (Soul with a Message) has always been one of my favourite genres of music and, strangely enough, I previously owned many of the 45's shown on the front cover.

Congratulations to Tommy on creating such a valuable piece of work and I thoroughly recommend grabbing a copy! Superb!

Yes had a flick through and looks like a superb volume and agree the bonus 7” is a winner… Played it out Friday and immediately had 2 enquiries about it.