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Passed up to Soul Source by a member, word about a news article currently being run via the North East Uk based The Chronicle Newspaper website http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk that may be of interest. The article is all about a collection of 4000+ northern 45s up for auction via North Shields auctioneers Featonby’s on December 5 2016. The member has been informed on whose collection it may be but as the details are not definite and information is hard to find via the websites this does needs confirming before publishing. Information such as auction details does seem a bit scarce on it all, so a good dig may be needed, but anyway here's the links News Article on The Chronicle Live website 'A huge archive of Northern soul records amassed by a Tyneside devotee is to be auctioned amid international interest The collector has been described as a legend in his field and would fly to the United States to find records and then have them shipped back to this country,” said auctioneer Darren...' http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/tyneside-auctioneer-set-sell-4000-12240079 Featbys Auction Website http://www.featonbys.co.uk/

The current forum topic called Stax Dancers reminded me that had once 'ocr' scanned the sleeve notes of my copy of this old 70s lp comp titles Stax Northern Disco Sounds. While the cover has to be one of the worse northern comp covers around, the actual sleeve notes written back then by @Ian Dewhirst may now make interesting reading as they do provide a snapshot in time of attitudes and such and as have not seen them in easy to read text format thought they may be worth a pass on... I did buy this lp back when it was released in 1975 and it was quite a memorable purchase. Memorable as it turned out to be one of the lps that did open/expand my ears/taste quite a bit. At the time of purchase I was just a young 14 year scally type who thought he knew everything, when I got my hands on this lp some of the tracks didn't really hit it off with me on first play, stuff like Little Sonny, Rance Allen etc was quite far out (in its literal meaning) to kids like me at the time. But slowly over time with repeat plays those tracks slowly drew me in deeper and deeper. Anyway what does make the sleeve notes interesting reading is not so much the track reviews but rather the opening and closing paragraphs written by Ian d. This was the 'soul' narrative that was being said and pushed out at the time and being taken in by kids like myself. Though given the title of the comp and the cover picture the 'right on-ees' in the notes does make you smile now. No matter, here's the notes in easy to read text format... Cover (the worse northern soul ever comp cover ?) At a time when the words 'Northern Soul' have become a rather hackneyed cliche of describing basic, brash, fast, dance music, it is a refreshing change to suddenly find an L.P. dedicated to the real thing! As various new records run up the charts under the guise of 'Northern Soul' one wonders exactly how long it will be before the record buying public will realise that they have been brainwashed into buying sub-standard product. For the people who look no further than the top thirty for their tastes in fast-beat soul, this album is not for you. For the people who are willing to discover authentic Soul with that Northern beat and for the legion of fans of Northern music who are already aware of the treasures around this is the real McCoy! Having said that, what better record to kick off with than the immaculate 'At Last'. Right from the first two beats the Temprees superb harmonies compliment the brisk backing and give the classic song a brilliant re-working. This record established itself as one of the biggest records in the North and quite rightly so! Possibly the most commercially successful record on this album is 'Happy'. Of course the title epitomises what the record is all about and William Bell's bouncy vocals belt along and carry lyrics which make everybody wonder why they've ever worried. A record which should be played everytime you're feeling low! Instrumental time and here we go with Little Sonny's re-working of Ramsey Lewis 'Wade in the Water'. A Northern favourite at the best of times, and Little Sonny's version adds a new dimension to this classic dancer. The normally deep Soul and Funky Johnnie Taylor hits a solid Northern groove with Wylie and Hestors 'Friday Night'. Johnnie rips his soul out on this gutsy song .... and what a beat! A real 100% true Northern dancer which always packs the dance floors. The Gospel Veteran, Rance Allen turns up with a Northern goody and a high wailing rendition of 'There's Gonna be a Showdown'. Once again another gutsy item which belts along with Rances' voice hitting almost impossible notes. Of course Rances' roots show through this one right from the Gospel harmonies to the clanking piano in the background but this shows yet another branch of Northern Soul which the media continues to ignore. Hitting back with the happy Northern sounds are Mel and Tim with Philip Mitchell's 'Free for All'. A fabulous intro immediately starts the record and then Mel and Tims sweet-soul voices carry the joyful singalong lyrics. As with the Temprees record, once again,.a brilliant arrangement and a credit to all involved. Annette Thomas, who still remains relatively unknown delivers a modern but unmistakably Northern sound with 'You need a friend like mine' This is one which gathered many plays. when first issued and is just the sort of record which will probably spring up in a year or two, and have people•kicking themselves for not getting to it first! The Staple Singers although not associated with Northern Soul somehow hit the groove with 'Oh la de da'. Yet again another happy beater (and why not) with Mavis, Pop and Co. yelling the title backed by a frenetic beat. Not a record for devout intellectuals but who the hell actually thinks on the dance floor! A record to shed inhibitions to. Little Milton leaves the monologues behind and comes up with a relatively little known Northern dancer entitled 'Bet you I Win'. As always that typical Stax sound in evidence and Little Milton gets in perfect voice for this strutting item. Old Northern favorite Major Lance adds to his list of classics with 'That's the Story of my Life'. Perhaps not as well known as his other items but a completely captivating slab of Soul with the Major's smoothly shrill voice fighting against a perfect dance beat. As with the other records mentioned this side must be in line for some future plays. Here we go again with stalwart Jimmy Hughes who brings us perhaps his best known dancer, 'Chains of Love'. This has always been a much loved side in the North and it fully deserves its unbending popularity from those who dig real Soul. And now what a classic, we have Jones and Bloomburg's invigorating version of the 'Right Track'. The song, which has now joined the ranks as one of the handful of true Northern Soul anthems is beautifully handled by J. and B. with that ever important beat very much in evidence. Finally Margie Joseph. Once again, not a Northern heroine but Margie teams up with 'Medicine Bend' and wraps her delicious vocals around the lyrics and creates a nice danceable little item. And so there we are! Perhaps not a collection of sides which are all well known or even commercially viable but I do promise you that every cut is SOUL!, and that is a word which several parties do not seem bothered about. Look at the charts today. How many Soul records are there in the top thirty? 4? 6? 8?. But listen again are they not simply pop records sung by black people? When was the last time you saw a black singer really belting his heart out? Listen to the Staple Singers, Rance Allen and Johnnie Taylor tracks! When was the last time you heard a Soul record in the charts without computerised string sections and faultless harmonies? Listen to the Jimmy Hughes, Major Lance, William Bell and Mel and Tim tracks, and you'll realise what is missing in today's music! Hence for those of you who are already acquainted with these songs you'll already know what a gas this album is. For those of you who have just turned on to these records Congratulations you've got SOUL! D. J. FRANK (Ian Dewhirst) Cleethorpes All Nighter Lincolnshire Soul Club Samantha's Sheffield All Nighter Leeds Central Creative concept: Dave Godin italic emphasis added by site Tracklist 1–The Temprees - At Last 2–William BellHappy 3–Little Sonny - Wade In Water 4–Johnnie Taylor - Friday Night 5–Rance Allen - There's Gonna Be A Showdown 6–Mel & Tim - Free For All 1–Annette May Thomas -You Need A Friend Like Mine 2–The Staple Singers - Oh La Da Da 3–Little Milton - Bet You I Win 4–Major Lance - That's The Story Of My Life 5–Jimmy Hughes - Chains Of Love 6–Jones & Blumenberg - The Right Track 7–Margie Joseph - Medicine Bend Credits Compiled By – Dave Godin Sleeve Notes – D.J. Frank (Ian Dewhurst) Notes Sleeve Notes D.J. Frank AKA Ian Dewhirst Cleethorpes All Nighter Lincolnshire Soul Club Samantha's Sheffield Allnighter Leeds Central

A new month almost and so here's the what Ace Records has out this month shout.. En Anglais . . . Et En Americain Pop Sylvie Vartan CD £11.50 The queen of French pop’s best English-language recordings from New York, Nashville and London, 1962-1968. Featuring several unissued tracks as well as an exclusive interview with Sylvie herself. Chartbusters USA - Special Country Edition Country Various Artists (Chartbusters) CD £11.50 Two dozen top-tier mid-to-late 60s country hits that crossed over to the Hot 100. Rhythm On The Radio - Oval Records Singles 1974-1987 Pop Various Artists (DJs) CD £11.50 Founded in Clapham by Charlie Gillett and Gordon Nelki, Oval Records released a great range of music over its 30-year existence. From swamp pop to new wave to Afrobeat to house, here are 22 gems. Precious - The Anthology 1963-72 60s Soul Linda Jones CD £12.92 The first and only career anthology of Soul’s most beloved female vocalists. Full info via http://acerecords.co.uk/

Two senses information on a recent Kent Records soul release... Rozetta JOHNSON A Woman's Way: The Complete Rozetta Johnson 1963-1975 Kent CDKEND 456 Released: 28 Oct 16 Release notes preview from Ace Records website (link to read the full version follows below) Rozetta JOHNSON A Woman's Way: The Complete Rozetta Johnson 1963-1975 The 60s and 70s recordings of a supremely talented southern soul singer. Birmingham, Alabama singer Roszetta Johnson created marvellous southern soul, particularly when collaborating with songwriter Sam Dees, also from that city. (Note the spelling of her name; her records were usually issued as by Rozetta or occasionally Rosetta.) This CD features all her known recordings from the 60s and 70s; only some much later CD tracks are... ...Roszetta’s songs are as popular as ever among the cognoscenti. Finally her complete soul era recordings are available on one disc.... Juno Records Preview Player Youtube Music Video Trailer Album track listing 1. "I've Come Too Far With You (To Turn Back Now)" 2. "Mama Was A Bad Seed" 3. "You Better Keep What You Got" 4. "I Can Feel My Love Comin' Down" 5. "For That Man Of Mine" 6. "It's Nice To Know" 7. "That Hurts" 8. Rosetta Johnson & The Organettes - "Willow Weep For Me" 9. Rosetta Johnson & The Organettes - "I Understand My Man" 10. "Mine Was Real" 11. "A Woman's Way" 12. "Who Are You Gonna Love (Your Woman Or Your Wife)" 13. "Holding The Losing Hand" 14. "Chained & Bound" 15. "Can't You Just See Me" 16. "To Love Somebody" 17. "Personal Woman" 18. "(I Like Making That) Early Morning Love" 19. "It's Been So Nice" 20. "How Can You Lose Something You Never Had" 21. "I Can Feel My Love Comin' Down" 22. "I've Come Too Far With You (To Turn Back Now)" more info including the full release notes by @ady croasdell via Ace Records http://acerecords.co.uk/a-womans-way-the-complete-1961-1975

Very sad news just breaking... Soul singer Sharon Jones has sadly passed away at the age of 60. Sharon died on Friday (November 18) after a battle with pancreatic cancer. From Daptone records We are deeply saddened to announce that Sharon Jones has passed away after a heroic battle against pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by her loved ones, including the Dap-Kings. Thank you for your prayers and thoughts during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the following organizations: The Lustgarten Foundation James Brown Family Foundation Little Kids Rock Additional memorial details will follow soon above from the Daptone records site http://daptonerecords.com/ thanks to member @philb for passing on this sad news in the forums

Launched this weekend HITSVILLE The Birth Of Tamla Motown by Keith Rylatt Here's the company blurb Keith Rylatt’s Hitsville! The Birth of Tamla Motown is the debut title from our new publishing arm. This fascinating story of the Tamla Motown Appreciation Society’s pivotal role in establishing the Motown Sound in Britain is lavishly illustrated over 192 pages with unique photos and rare memorabilia. A carrier bag of photos and mementoes from the early 60s was the starting point for this in-depth history of the birth of Tamla Motown. Hidden away for nearly fifty years, they belonged to Clive Stone, who with fellow R&B fan Dave Godin, set out to bring the Sound of Motown to the attention of Britain’s teenagers. Encouraged by Motown’s Berry Gordy, Dave ran the influential Tamla Motown Appreciation Society from his suburban Kent bedroom, organising informal meet-and-greets with the stars for members, and keeping them up-to-date on Motown news. Keith Rylatt chronicles the story from Stevie Wonder’s fleeting visit in 1963 through to the Four Tops’ sell-out show at London’s Saville Theatre three years later – credited as being the point when the Motown Sound finally entered Britain’s pop mainstream. Beautifully presented in full colour, the book includes previously unpublished photographs taken by Clive Stone and other TMAS members, rare memorabilia and many pages from the society’s highly collectable magazine Hitsville USA. May have read the pre-advance news earlier this year https://www.soul-source.co.uk/articles/news-soul/hitsville-the-birth-of-tamla-motown-r3403/ Well the book was launched this weekend and is now available for purchase via quality music book sellers An ongoing Photography Exhibition is being held at the at the North Mill Belper (Continuing until Saturday 26th November) and a similar motown related one is being held in December at the Horse Hospital London For more information visit the news section at http://www.house-of-soul.co.uk/

A Monday morning indulgence! Like me you may have come across the page/site the bitter and sweet dot com a few times on your travels, if you haven't, then read on . The page is basically a mix of all sorts of soul related text though the main meat is the background info on this great too good to be a classic track by The Bitter & The Sweet ‎– I Wont Have Any Babies For You Here's a clip of the info, link follows The Bitter and The Sweet hails from Detroit’s North End Northern High School, and Detroit’s Mumford High. It features Adrienne Bolden Jordan, Katherine Hamilton, Victor Williams, Kenny Jackson & Baraka LeRoi Coleman Jordan. The lyrics is written by Floyd Johnson , melody by The Bitter & The Sweet, produced by Floyd Johnson, and musically arranged by Motown Record’s Funk Brother lead Guitarist Robert White. Robert White is the creator and performer of one of the most recognizable opening guitar licks in Soul, R&B, and Rock music. The opening guitar intro riff on The Temptation’s song "My Girl'' that flows and threads its way throughout the song. more background via http://www.thebitterandthesweet.com/ and of course the main reason for posting a excuse to play/hear the track itself... Monday morning indulgence

Just released by Numero Group, a new vinyl lp/mp3 release titled Shanghai'd Soul: Episode 4 with the focus being sample/inspiration source Blurb and previews follow below Everybody's still talking about the good ol' days! A rough and rugged collection of ol' dirty classics that have inspired swarms of killer beats. A head nod to the sounds of Shaolin, the thirteen chambers of Shanghai'd Soul have moved lyrical chefs and production geniuses alike to compose some of their most ominous hip-hop. Gods and Earths alike will appreciate the raw funk and smoother-than-a-Lexus soul that come together like Voltron on this special compilation. As sampled by Phantogram, Common, Kanye West, Talib Kweli, Kendrick Lamar, Wale, Vince Staples, Meek Mill, Ghostface Killah, Kid Cudi, RJD2, Curren$y, Pretty Lights, Jurassic 5, Big Grams, and Run The Jewels Shanghai'd Soul: Episode 4 - Numero Group seen at £15.99 Format: LP Cat: NBR 007LP Released: 11 Nov 16 Genre: Soul Preview Via Juno Records Tracks A side 1. Them Two - Am I A Good Man 2. Lynn Williams - Don’t Be Surprised 3. Johnson, Hawkins, Tatum & Durr - You Can’t Blame Me 4. Family Connection - This Time 5. Mitch Mitchell-Gene King - Never Walk Out On You 6. Renaldo Domino - Nevermore B side 1. Voices Of Conquest O - Yes My Lord 2. T.L. Barrett & The Youth For - Christ Choir Like A Ship 3. Trevor Dandy - Is There Any Love 4. Father’s Children - Dirt And Grime 5. Skip Mahoaney & The Casuals - I Need Your Love 6. Majestic Arrows - Ladies And Wonderful Girls 7. Wee - Aeroplane

Recently stumbled across this festival due to a Stuart Cosgrove appearance just being added to the Event Guide As sure that this music industry festival may be of some interest to quite a few Soul Source readers, have added below a brief outline word and website link 'Louder Than Words' is the music industry related literary festival taking place 11-13 November 2016, Manchester, UK. More info on the Festival via the website http://louderthanwordsfest.com/category/news/ Can find more info on the Stuart Cosgrove talk via the event guide https://www.soul-source.co.uk/calendar/event/47371-stuart-cosgrove-manchester/ Programme https://issuu.com/cr38t1v3typ3/docs/2016_louder_festival_catalogue

Details of a new comp just released from Charly Records 'Club Soul' department titled... 'Northern Soul Weekender: The Original Sound Of Northern Soul' This comp is almost very much as you would expect given the title and the sub-title - 'Russ Winstanley presents the Ultimate Weekender' and of course its out just in time for the Xmas shoppers! The Track listing follow below, its available now via vinyl, mp3 and and cd format Preview from Juno Records Player Tracklist 1. Sidney Barnes - "I Hurt On The Other Side" 2. The Ad Libs - "You'll Always Be In Style" 3. The Mayfield Singers - "Don't Start None" 4. Willie Parker - "I've Got To Fight It" 5. The Sharpees - "Take Me To Your Leader" 6. Charles Lamont - "I've Got To Keep Movin'" 7. Big Daddy Rogers - "I'm A Big Man" 8. Ann Sexton - "I Still Love You" 9. Joe Tex - "Under Your Powerful Love" 10. Loleatta Holloway - "Mother Of Shame" 11. The Ohio Players - "Love Slipped Through My Fingers" 12. Sir Joe - "Nobody Beats My Love" 13. Sam Dees - "Lonely For You Baby" 14. Ruby Andrews - "Just Loving You" 15. Rita & The Tiaras - "Gone With The Wind Is My Love" 16. The Valentines - "Breakaway" 17. Big John Hamilton - "Go Ahead On" 18. Little Richie - "Just Another Heartache" 19. Pat Brown - "The Good Got To Suffer For The Bad" 20. Jerry Williams - "If You Ask Me (Because I Love You)" 21. P.P Arnold - "Everything's Gonna Be Alright" 22. Marion Sodd - "Permanent Vacation" 23. Joseph Moore - "I Still Can't Get You" 24. Ellie Greenwich - "Baby" 25. The Ringleaders - "Baby, What Has Happened To Our Love" 26. Donna King - "Take Me Home" 27. Ruby Winters - "Better"

A great new album release from Lee Fields and the Expressions through Big Crown Records Here's a clip of the Record Label blurb, full details via the link that follows the below 'There are a few terms that get thrown around loosely, two of which are legend and retro-soul. One of these fits Lee Fields hand and glove, one of these doesn’t fit at all. Very few people in music have both earned the status of legendary and continue to solidify it. 50 years in the game and only getting better, gaining more fans, and evolving his sound on each album, Lee is in fact a Living Legend. This brings us to the misuse of the term “retro-soul” when talking about Mr. Fields. You don’t have to look far to find a younger generation emulating the essence and styles of an era the’ve only experienced through music and movies. It seems unfair to tag Lee with a term that implies imitation when he is part of the generation that actually defined the genre. Plain and simple, this is not that. “Special Night” is a masterclass in soul music past and present.' The album appears to have been let out format wise in a staggered sort of way, the vinyl Lp is out now, the mp3s are out now, deezer etc again available now, but the cd below is not due out till 14 Nov 2016, however there is a double cd out as well with instrumental versions on the second cd Here's the meat... Preview via Juno Records Player Cd Track listing 1.Special Night (5:52) 2.I'm Coming Home (3:12) 3.Work To Do (3:46) 4.Never Be Another You (4:22) 5.Lover Man (3:12) 6.Make The World (3:40) 7.Let Him In (3:45) 8.How I Like It (2:54) 9.Where Is The Love (3:40) 10.Precious Love (4:37) Current Single Title Track and Recent 45 Social Stream Music - Deezer ( log in for the full effect) Read more at the official Big Crown Records Album Page https://bigcrownrecords.com/store/lee-fields-the-expressions-special-night/ Tour Dates (check before making plans) UPCOMING EVENTS November 11: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Austin, TX November 12: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Dallas, TX November 22: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Tokyo, Japan November 30: Lee Fields & The Expressions – San Diego, CA December 1: Lee Fields & The Expressions – LA Record Release Party – Los Angeles, CA December 2: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Pomona, CA December 3: Lee Fields & The Expressions – San Francisco, CA December 5: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Portland, OR December 6: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Seattle, WA December 7: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Vancouver, BC January 7: Lee Fields & The Expressions W/ Lady Wray, Paul & The Tall Trees – NYC Record Release Party – New York, NY January 12: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Dublin, Ireland January 13: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Manchester, UK January 14: Lee Fields & The Expressions – London, UK January 16: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Zurich, Switzerland January 17: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Vienna, Austria January 19: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Munich, Germany January 20: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Amsterdam, Netherlands January 21: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Antwerp, Belgium January 23: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Dusseldorf, Germany January 24: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Berlin, Germany January 25: Lee Fields & The Expressions – Hamburg, Germany Above from the Artist Info Page - Link below https://bigcrownrecords.com/artists/lee-fields-the-expressions/

On TV this Friday 11 November 2016 BBC FOUR has the first showing of Roots, Reggae, Rebellion documentary lined up for 22:00hrs 'In the 1970s, Jamaica came alive to the sounds of roots reggae. British rapper, poet and political commentator Akala tells the story of this golden period in the island's musical history, a time when a small group of musicians took songs of Rastafari, revolution and hope to the international stage...' BBC 4 Roots, Reggae, Rebellion Youtube Music Trailer BBC Roots, Reggae, Rebellion clip In this documentary, Akala sets out to find out more about the music that has had such an impact on his life. He begins by exploring the music's origins in Jamaica where it offered hope to ordinary people at a time when poverty, political violence and turmoil were ravaging the island. BBC Roots, Reggae, Rebellion Page - click Black and British The doc is part of the BBC Season Black and British Black and British is a season of programming celebrating the achievements of black people in the UK and exploring the rich culture and history of black Britain. Running throughout November 2016, with programming across BBC television, radio and online, the Black and British season showcases bold, vibrant and provocative stories, overturning preconceptions and challenging prejudices. The season will also cast a fresh light on our history, examining the contribution and impact of black people in the UK, as well as exploring just what it means to be black and British today. Join in the conversation using the hashtag #BlackandBritish. Full details on this season can be found here http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/pxVr6vWtglcQz0v1DsfMl1/about-the-season and a list of all the tv shows part of this season are listed here http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0499smp/members/all

A heavy Monday morning here and so to keep with the mood here's a heavy article highlight... While doing some research recently I stumbled across the below on Google Books. It's a Google Books preview of a book titled 'The Place of Music' that was written by Andrew Leyshon, David Matless, George Revill and was published by Guilford Press back in 1998. The book at first look is quite serious content wise with opening statements such as 'Music is omnipresent in human society, but its language can no longer be regarded as transcendent or universal' and later 'Covering rich and varied terrain—from Victorian England, to 1960s Los Angeles, to the offices of Sony and Time-Warner and the landscapes of the American Depression—the volume addresses such topics as the evolution of musical genres, the globalization of music production and marketing, alternative and hybridized music scenes as sites of localized resistance, the nature of soundscapes, and issues of migration and national identity' However amongst the chapters In the book, the third one in fact, there is a chapter title that did catch the eye... This third chapter is titled 'Welcome to Dreamsville: A History and Geography of Northern Soul' and is credited to Joanne Hollows and Katie Milestone. This chapter examines fairly heavy aspects of 'northern soul' with it seems its main reference being 'Long After Tonight Is All Over' by Stuart Cosgrove. Its quite long and serious - 20 pages and three of them are listing references, and while maybe not something for a casual read it may be for some something to bookmark for later reading The book itself is available for purchase (the details follow below), though the chapter in question is available to read online via the Google Book preview which is embedded below The Place of Music Andrew Leyshon, David Matless, George Revill Guilford Press, 1998 - Social Science - 326 pages Welcome To Dreamsville: A History and Geography of Northern Soul

Well if you have been enjoying the recently released Soul Jazz Records 'The Lost Queen Of New Orleans' Betty Harris Album then you may be interested to hear that you can get to see the real world version soon! As just been posted in the Soul Source Event Guide 'Live' section, a date has been announced for a live show in Manchester Uk, in a few months time! A two birds post, first here's the album details, followed by the Manchester event details! Betty Harris’ The Lost Queen of New Orleans Soul features all of her classic deep soul, sister funk and northern soul songs recorded in New Orleans in the 1960s - all written, produced and arranged by the legendary Allen Toussaint, and featuring the cream of New Orleans musicians and the incredible Meters. All of these singles featured here were released on Allen Toussaint and his business partner Marshall Sehorn’s local New Orleans label Sansu, widely distributed in the southern city but in only limited quantities elsewhere. As a consequence, Betty Harris’ music failed to achieve the commercial success of other New Orleans artists such as Lee Dorsey (who she recorded with) and The Meters (who backed her). And so at the end of the decade she stopped recording, retired from the music business to raise her family in Florida. This is no reflection of the stunning musical quality of all these songs which encompass everything from southern soul, heavy funk, deep soul ballads and northern soul. Betty Harris has been a cornerstone of Soul Jazz Records’ New Orleans Funk and New Orleans Soul compilations. Always soulful and always funky, Betty Harris’ music contains the essence of New Orleans music. She is the Lost Soul Queen of New Orleans. This collection is released on CD, heavyweight gatefold double LP vinyl (+ download code) and digital and comes complete with full biography, original label artwork. To coincide with this album New Orleans legend Betty Harris will in the new year be performing two rare live UK shows at the 100 Club, London on Feb 17,2017 and Band on the Wall, Manchester on Feb 18, 2017. Social Music Player - Deezer (login to Deezer for full effect) Juno Records Preview Player 2×LP £17.99 CD £11.99 https://soundsoftheuniverse.com/sjr/product/the-lost-soul-queen-of-new-orleans Track Listing: 1 There's A Break In The Road 2:51 2 12 Red Roses 2:31 3 Mean Man 2:41 4 I'm Gonna Git Ya 2:19 5 Ride Your Pony 3:11 6 Show It 3:02 7 I Don't Wanna Hear It 2:06 8 Bad Luck 2:33 9 Hook, Line 'n' Sinker 2:41 10 Lonely Hearts 2:55 11 What A Sad Feeling 2:21 12 What'd I Do Wrong 2:50 13 Trouble With My Lover 2:48 14 Sometime 2:35 15 I'm Evil Tonight 2:23 16 Nearer To You 2:55 17 All I Want Is You 2:20 Manchester Live Show Details BETTY HARRIS - MANCHESTER - SAT 18 FEB 2017 - Band On The Wall

Out last month from Timmion Records sub - label Stylart. Described as deep with a beat, this recent released track does have shades of the Bobby Sansom about it. Flip is a part 2 which adds something to the main version and works well Can read and listen below 1 Bobby Oroza - This Love, Pt. 1 [Timmion] 2 Bobby Oroza - This Love, Pt. 2 [Timmion] Timmion sub-label rolls out another deep with a beat beauty with singer Bobby Oroza. Bobby's own story in soul music is still mostly unwritten, but listening to this effort he might have something cooking. Bobby's "This Love" is unpretentious music about love, romance and heartache, that should take your mind towards Californian sunsets and gleaming vehicles. Stylart is the new story of underground soul in Finland, and it's only getting started. Hop on for the ride. released October 14, 2016 https://timmionrecords.bandcamp.com/album/this-love

Donny Hathaway Live - Details of a new book by Emily J. Lordi from Bloomsbury Academic, both kindle and paperback format are now available. The company blurb below, a preview follows In January of 1979, the great soul artist Donny Hathaway fell fifteen stories from a window of Manhattan's Essex House Hotel in an alleged suicide. He was 33 years old and everyone he worked with called him a genius. Best known for “A Song for You,” “This Christmas,” and classic duets with Roberta Flack, Hathaway was a composer, pianist, and singer committed to exploring “music in its totality.” His velvet melisma and vibrant sincerity set him apart from other soul men of his era while influencing generations of singers and fans whose love affair with him continues to this day. The first nonfiction book about Hathaway, Donny Hathaway Live uses original interviews, archival material, musical analysis, cultural history, and poetry to tell the story of Hathaway's life, from his beginnings as a gospel wonder child to his final years. But its focus is the brutally honest, daringly gorgeous music he created as he raced the clock of mental illness-especially in the performances captured on his 1972 album Donny Hathaway Live. That album testifies to Hathaway's uncanny ability to amplify the power and beauty of his songs in the moment of live performance. By exploring that album, we see how he generated a spiritual experience for those present at his shows, and for those with the privilege to listen in now. Table of contents Acknowledgments II. Overture: Endings III. Prelude: “A Song for You” IV. First Movement: Beginnings V. Second Movement: Donny Hathaway Live VI. Third Movement: More Live VII. Last Movement: Afterlives - See more at: http://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/donny-hathaways-donny-hathaway-live-9781628929805/