Hi, I'm just wondering what peoples modern soul favourites were? what choons are killing you while you are listening to, which ones make you smile??? which ones make you satisfied??? Any recommendations?

cheers matt

Edited August 30, 200717 yr by matt fox

i love the following choons to death:

moses smith - keep on striving/come on let me love you - perfect double sider!!!!!!!!!!

jan jones - independent woman

phenomenons - without your love

bobby cutchins - I did it again

four below zero - e.s.p.

hamilton movement - she's gone

and loads more ...

Edited August 30, 200717 yr by matt fox

Hi, I'm just wondering what peoples modern soul favourites were? what choons are killing you while you are listening to, which ones make you smile??? which ones make you satisfied??? Any recommendations?

cheers matt

Tony Fox "Love Let Love And Be Loved" still excites the fool out of me.

The Dells "It's All Up To You" has a similar effect.

Puts a 'smile on' like nothing that can be taken orally, inhaled, or injected!

Neither are my all time 'fave' modern soul tunes... but certainly, they make me feel high!

Sean

Oh so, so many Modern tunes that blow me away here are a few:

Curtis Mayfield- Soul Music

Bessie Banks- The Best is Yet to Come

Terry Callier- I dont want to see myself without you

Rare Pleasure- Let me down easy

Johnnie Taylor- What about my Love

Dells- It's all up to you

Al Hudson- Spread Love

Jon Lucien- Would you believe in me

Ledisi- Good Lovin'

Hardsoul feat Ron Carrol- Back together

Rahsann Patterson- Get Here

Kelli Sae-Can't wait

Rance Allen- Peace of Mind

Gill Scott Heron- It's your world

Tyrone Davis- Turn Back the hands of time

Margie Joseph- I can't move no mountains

All these tunes really pick me up! Perfection

Impressions - You can't be wrong (all the time) ... !

Always put's a to my face ... !

Lamont Dozier - Can't Get Off Until The Feelin' Stops ... is another ... !

Just listening to Eddie Pillar with Johnny T on the radio clips.....listened to it before but what a great selection of modern stuff from the Valatone playlists....includes Collins and Collins, marcia Hines, 4th day, Brown Sugar etc.....I know that brown Sugar got hammered a few years ago but it's still one of my all time favourites

Tony Fox "Love Let Love And Be Loved" still excites the fool out of me.

Sean

Hi Sean

Tony Fox is a wicked tune - been playing it over and over for the last couple of weeks! For some reason I've become totally hooked on the female backing vocals - it's really odd. It's really odd "To mend your heart, May take some time, To understand these folks of Mine" - I just love it!

Hi, I'm just wondering what peoples modern soul favourites were? what choons are killing you while you are listening to, which ones make you smile??? which ones make you satisfied??? Any recommendations?

cheers matt

Here's a few of my favourites -

Marc Sadane - One minute from love

Mind and Matter - I'm under your spell

Donny Gerrard - He's always somewhere around

Quality!!

Mark Chamberlin

hi ian,

yeah. this one rocks my soul...

cheers matt

hi, donny gerrard is a really wonderful choon. you got a soundfile of

Mind and Matter - I'm under your spell

cheers matt

Edited August 31, 200717 yr by matt fox

Top shout!! Would have to be my choice when talking "modern oldies", so to speak.

Cheers,

Mark R

Here's a few of my favourites -

Marc Sadane - One minute from love

Mind and Matter - I'm under your spell

Donny Gerrard - He's always somewhere around

Quality!!

Mark Chamberlin

Mind and Matter - wicked tune.

Couple of others

Daybreak - I need love - the flip will do too

Swiss Movement - I wish our love would last forever

King Tutt - You got me Hung Up

Greg Perry - It takes Heart

Geoff Perry - Love Don't Come No Stronger

The early 80's were awesome for music

Mind and Matter - I'm under your spell

cheers matt

Would be close for me behind Melvin Moore!

https://www.raresoulman.co.uk/rarest-of-the-rare/50

i forgot to list:

sam butler - i can't get over - sri

what an amazing choon!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi, I'm just wondering what peoples modern soul favourites were? what choons are killing you while you are listening to, which ones make you smile??? which ones make you satisfied??? Any recommendations?

cheers matt

ben e king .... smooth sailing.....

hurt me, hurt me!

Brand New - Thousand years

"check the soundfile!!!"

hi, what about

ben e. king - i can't take it like a man - maxwell 45

(although it is not really a modern soul choon, we actually discuss here) - it is sooo wonderful...it hurts me everytime...that's pure soul in my opinion...

got a copy left by the way...pm me if you are interested in...

cheers matt

benn.mp3

Edited August 31, 200717 yr by matt fox

Like it where can i get one

The album and the 12" are relatively easy to pick up.

Like it where can i get one

I might have a spare one of these on the seven - not sure what it's worth? Think it's a cheap one. I'll check tonight.

I remember when Mark Lesner was knocking these out for £30 20years ago at Chris Bangs' Boscombe Weekender. This record got hammered to death in the 8t's along with Flowers etc. It drove me up the wall hearing these records time after time so I got rid of mine. I don't regret it one bit although I did have an alcohol induced dance to it at Herminio and Alfredo's excellent do in Oviedo.

I never get bored of Target though.

W King Cole " I wonder why " and Harold Tyler " Reality " are 2 modern / crossover sides that are hitting the spot for me at the moment ,Best ,Eddie

hi, donny gerrard is a really wonderful choon. you got a soundfile of

Mind and Matter - I'm under your spell

cheers matt

Unfortunately I don't own the record (not a collector - just love the music) but can remember Rob Smith used to play it at Keele (c/u as Merlin & the Magicians I believe) On the same subject I think the Melvin Moore was c/u as Sir Wales Wallace - Just like that. I'm a bit of an obsessive when it comes to cover ups! Sorry - going off the theme of this thread a bit!

Mark C

A list of some of the most essential modern soul classics

Mainly tracks from the 70´s and 80´s.

For most Soul-Source members these tracks are overplayed

and all too obvious, but for anyone who wants to catch

up with some of the best of modern soul this may be a

pretty apt start:

Glenn Jones - I Am Somebody

Ozone - Our Hearts Will Always Shine

Beloyd - Get Into Your Life

Flowers - For Real

Whatnauts - Help Is On The Way

Al Johnson - I´ve Got My Second Wind

Channel 3 - The Sweetest Thing (This Side Of Heaven)

Lew Kirton - Heaven In The Afternoon

Active Force - Give Me Your Love

Lonnie Hill - Galveston Bay

The Jones Girls - Nights Over Egypt

Atlantic Starr - When Love Calls

Controllers - Stay

Norman Connors - She´s Gone

Michael Wycoff - Looking Up To You

Glenn Jones - I Am Somebody

Alfonzo Surrett - Gimme Your Love

Windy City - Fool Or Your Man

Natural High - Trust In Me

Lowrell - Mellow Mellow Right On

Leo´s Sunship - Give Me The Sunshine

High Fashion - Feelin´ Lucky Lately

Phyllis Hyman - You Know How To Love Me

Futures - Ain´t Got Time Fa Nuthin´

Garfield Fleming - Don´t Send Me Away

Fat Larry´s Band - Act Like You Know

Tyrone Davis - In The Mood

Randy Brown - The Next Best Thing To Being There

Breakwater - Say You Love Me Girl

Arnold Blair - Trying To Get Next To You

Archie Bell & The Drells - Don´t Let Love Get You Down

Coke Escovedo - Why Can´t We Be Lovers

Otis & Shugg - Journey

Kindred - As Of Yet

Frank McComb - Golden Lady

Lalah Hahtaway - Better And Better

O.T. Sykes - My First Love

Al Mason - Good Lovin´

Jay Player - Love Is The Answer

Those are some of tracks I´d play for a person that I want to introduce to modern soul,

by playing some classics.

Some of them are quite expensive, but can be obtained on, dare I say, Modern Soul compilation albums

However, you may find some of those rarer items on E-bay or Manship.

Others, like Atlantic Star, Controllers etc. are as cheap as chips.

Best,

Melismo

Glenn Jones certainly is overplayed........................appearing twice on your list djm

Cheers Paul

Glenn Jones certainly is overplayed........................appearing twice on your list djm

Cheers Paul

Ooops!

Deserves a repeat though - a very uplifting song with a positive message.

Overplayed - but for a reason, its quality...

Cheers Paul

Melismo

Lew Kirton - Heaven In The Afternoon

I learnt recently that when Lew Kirton visited the UK once, he had no recollection of ever recording a song called "Heaven In The Afternoon", so his fans had to teach him the song so that he could perform it. Interesting.

Also, Ashford & Simpson, when visiting the UK, proved unaware of some of the `hit versions´ other artists have done of their songs.

I forgot, there was something I was supposed to do now.....?!?!?!....

Ok, now I remember, I was supposed to press the "add reply" button

Invitations - Look on the good side

Randy Brown - Always in the mood

Harold Melvin - Bad Luck

Although these 3 are almost the same record ! They still put a smile on my face !

Hi, I'm just wondering what peoples modern soul favourites were? what choons are killing you while you are listening to, which ones make you smile??? which ones make you satisfied??? Any recommendations?

cheers matt

Kirk Franklin - Looking for you . Now that really lifts my spirits and makes me smile. It's also the track that started me down the slippery slope of modern soul in a more positive light. Would highly recommend a listen to any who don't know it.

milton wright - brothers and sisters

blood hollins - don't give it up

david ruffin - rode by the place

edwin starr - there you go

sly, slick, & wicked - sho' nuff

hokis pokis - can't wait for love/nowhere - great moder double-sider

the main ingredient - party people off their i only have eyes for you lp

Edited September 1, 200717 yr by rswells

Never tire of hearing this......

cloudburst.mp3

cloudburst.mp3

"check the soundfile!!!"

hi, what about

ben e. king - i can't take it like a man - maxwell 45

(although it is not really a modern soul choon, we actually discuss here) - it is sooo wonderful...it hurts me everytime...that's pure soul in my opinion...

got a copy left by the way...pm me if you are interested in...

cheers matt

benn.mp3

hi Matt - you got the Gerri Grainger version? It's wonderful and can be picked up quite cheaply.

I'll have a go if someone could tell me what Modern Soul IS?

Right here goes let me think!!

Kirk Franklin - Looking for you

Lisa Stansfield - 8 3 1

Teddy Pendegrass - Do me

Collins and Collins - Top of the stairs

Lew Kirton - Heaven in the afternoon

Garland Flemming - Don,t send me away

Roni Hill - I would,nt give you up

Betty Wright - Life ( also flip) If i was a kid

Phyliss Hyman - You know how to love me

Sandy Mercer - You are my love

G Q - Make my dreams a reality

Bessie Banks - Don,t you worry baby (Best is yet to come)

Archie bell - Where will you go when the partys over

O,jays - I love music

Curtis Hairston - I want you all tonight

Enchantments - Sunny shine feeling

David Ruffin - Rode by the place

Lou Rawls - See you when i git there

Adeva - Don,t think about it

Patterson Twins - I need your love

Drizabone - Pressure

Angie Stone - Wish i did,nt miss you

Curtis Mayfield - Move on up

O,jays - This time baby

Lamont Dozier - Breaking out all over

Intersection - Let me love ya

Johnny Bristol - Do it to my mind

Bloodstone - Just want the feel of it

Luther - Don,t be a fool

More will spring to mind i,m sure but there,s a few to be going on with............

Helen

Curtis Hairston - I want you all tonight

good shout, I played this at home a week or two ago when I was having an 80's session and its VERY 80's.

Also remember it appearing on one of the 'shades of soul tapes' from Derek Pearson.

Curtis Hairston - I want you all tonight

good shout, I played this at home a week or two ago when I was having an 80's session and its VERY 80's.

Also remember it appearing on one of the 'shades of soul tapes' from Derek Pearson.

Have you heard.........Curtis Hairston - I want you just a little bit?

Thats a good un too!!

hi Matt - you got the Gerri Grainger version? It's wonderful and can be picked up quite cheaply.

hi poll, you got a soundfile of that version??? cheers matt

Edited September 1, 200717 yr by matt fox

Hi, I'm just wondering what peoples modern soul favourites were?

Many of the ones already mentioned in this thread, plus (and they may have been mentioned alraedy, but I missed them ):

The Skullsnaps-'My hang up is you'

Nicky Newalkers-'Woman'

Flowers-'For real'

Papa Bear and the Cubs-'You're so fine'

...for a start.....

Satin - Your Love's Got Me

Charles Johnson - Never Had A Love So Good

Nathan Williams - What Price

Richard Caiton - I Like To Get Near You

Essex IV - My Heart Just Can't Take It

Matt Brown - Thank You Baby

Have you heard.........Curtis Hairston - I want you just a little bit?

Thats a good un too!!

it sure is,

think he did that one on UK Soul train if my memory serves me right, which it probably does not.

Hugh Boynton - We're Gonna Make It

https://www.raresoulman.co.uk/sounds/exists...E_GONNA_MAKE_IT

Dee Dee Sharp-Gamble - Nobody Could Take Your Place

https://www.raresoulman.co.uk/sounds/exists...TAKE_YOUR_PLACE

it sure is,

think he did that one on UK Soul train if my memory serves me right, which it probably does not.

Well mines on "PRETTY PEARL" demo!! As to is "I WANT YOU ALL TONIGHT"

hi, donny gerrard is a really wonderful choon. you got a soundfile of

Mind and Matter - I'm under your spell

cheers matt

and the flip is equally as good

ARCHIE BELL - HARDER & HARDER

NED DOHENY - TO PROVE MY LOVE

WOODS EMPIRE - UNIVERSAL LOVE

PAGES - HEARTACHES & PAIN

FLAME'N'KING & THE BOLD ONES - HO HAPPY DAY

LADY MARGO - SIMPLY GOT TO MAKE IT (WITHOUT YOU)

ROCK CANDY - ALONE WITH NO LOVE

CECILHOLMES - SOULFUL LOVE

FRESH FLAVOUR - WITHOUT YOU BABY I'M A LOSER

ODYSSEY - BATTENED SHIPS

KASHIF - BED YOU DOWN

FIR YA - KEEP ON TRYIN'

Randy Brown - Always in the mood

Great call.

By the way, I´ve always thought that Randy Brown was a member of the Newcomers.

That´s what is says in all reference books and album liner notes, but Randy Brown himself,

when visiting the UK, said that he never was a member of that group!

Anyone who can shed some light on the matter?

Melismo

Hi, I'm just wondering what peoples modern soul favourites were? what choons are killing you while you are listening to, which ones make you smile??? which ones make you satisfied??? Any recommendations?

cheers matt

majik-back into your heart on hi....

Ones working their way on my rekkid player recently

Arthyr Prysock - All I need is You tonight - Old Town

The Chrisma Band - Aint nothing like your love - Buddah

Oscar Perry - He sent me you - Mercury

Barbara Hall - You brought it on yourself - Innovation II

Flamin King - Ho Happy Day - NYC

Ruby Andrews - Got a bone to pick with you -ABC

Margie Joseph - Medicine Bend - UK Stax

Bay Brothers - What does it take - Millenium

All brilliant sounds

Mark

I have many fav's it's certainly something i like to listen to aswell as oldies

My fav's are

Jeff Perry - Love Don't Come No Stronger

Lisa Stansfield - 831

John Legend - Save Room

R Kelly - Step In The Name of Love

Terri Wells - I'll be Around

Chairmen of the Board - Loverboy

Kenny Thomas - Crazy World

i got one more:

bill - space lady

is a nice choon...

cheers matt

hi, does anyone know:

Ullanda McCullough - Atlantic '81

is it a nice record ??? please let me know if someone got any info about it...cheers matt

hi, does anyone know:

Ullanda McCullough - Atlantic '81

is it a nice record ??? please let me know if someone got any info about it...cheers matt

Matt, if it is a good record or not kind of depends, since I don´t know your taste

It is not in my top 10 of modern soul albums, but it´s a good enough record and should be quite cheap.

I like the uptempo numbers "Bad Company" and "Rock Me", the midtempo "You´re Gonna Wanna Come Back", and the slowie "Love Had Changed My Life". Album produced by Ashford & Simpson and mainly recorded at Sigma Sound Studios.

I have another record that she put out in 1979 under her first name only Ullanda. It´s called Love Zone and features loads of disco and only one soul ballad called "Round And Round". I prefer the 1981 set.

Hope this is of some help

Melismo