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Well the film Blue Valentine didn't win an oscar then. Guess most reading this are up to speed on the story behind this 'lost' track and how it become a recent 'internet' thing of interest ( if not you can read the background via this news article - Rare Soul At The Oscars) Well a few weeks down the line and its good to see that Numero Group have just pushed this out on 45, with the flip of the track that has caused all the fuss being another from the same studio sessions Penny & the Quarters "You and Me" b/w "Some Other Love" 45 $5.00 (45) / $3.00 (MP3) clips: You And Me - Penny & The Quarters http://numerogroup.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/01_youandme.mp3 You Are Giving Me Some Other Love - Penny & The Quarters http://numerogroup.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/02_itstime.mp3 I Cried A Tear - Penny & The Quarters http://numerogroup.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/03_i-cried-a-tear.mp3 note with the mp3 download you do get a bonus track Availability seems to be a bit on and off, but should start showing in a couple of weeks at usual places, for now the main Numero website is selling it and so may be a good place to start http://www.numerogro...l.php?uid=01228 On the actual story, well since the initial fuss more info on the background of this track has since come to light. The identity of the author of the track and also a member of the group has been discovered, it was a Jay Robinson who passed away in 2005. In an informative feature on the Columbus based website The Other Paper his widow Glodan tells the story about how he was once a singer in a doo wop Columbus group called the Supremes and that his groups original version did get a release on a one off label in the 70s http://theotherpaper...e5958763369.txt "A 45 rpm record was pressed, on the Grog label "Grog was Clifton's nickname. It was the only record ever released on the label. And it, quickly, gathered dust for the next 35 years." As said its an informative article and would say well worth a visit Supremes version http://theotherpaper.com/content/articles/2011/02/05/front/doc4d4ac03e6bee5958763369-75.mp3

The last Soul Source competition didn't really go that well. No correct answer meant that there was no winner which was a bit of a drawback and so has led to a look at just how they are carried out on here. The end result is that rather than go down the road of asking morning tv type phone in questions, feel the best bet is just scrap the competition and just go for a members only prize draw sort of effort. First up for this is the chance (again) to be the proud owner of one of two copies of you can enter by 1. sending a pm to myself via the link below and just putting bill spoon lp in the subject heading http://www.soul-sour...&fromMemberID=1 Comp will end in two weeks 20th March 2011 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Release Date: February 14th 2011 As a follow up to Bill Spoons highly successful 45 release of 2010 "I Can't Wait (Until The Weekend)" we at Soul Junction have decided to release a vinyl only album of some of Bills other previously unissued material. The album features two takes of "I Can't Wait", the 45 cut and the equally soulful but alternative take which on first hearing gives you the impression that it's a duo before you realise its Bill singing both parts! An excellent version of Al Wilson's "Be Concerned" is also featured which Bill claims to have recorded in 1974 which means it predates Al's version by some two years? Two re-mixed tracks "Watcha Doin' With Your Time" and "Kick Back" which first appeared on Bill's highly acclaimed Henceforth album, are also featured have been re-worked to great effect. Also featured is the previously unissued full length studio cut of Bill's modern soul dance anthem "Love Is On The Way" coming in at almost five minutes long. more info http://www.souljunctionrecords.co.uk

Soul Source does austerity. A combined news post Expansion have a new 45 out by Keni Burke and Soulsorts has a new podcast out. Pull the two together and result a no effort news item KENI BURKE/PRESTON GLASS - SO REAL/ORANGE U READY 7" SINGLE £9 listen via podcast below available at all usual suspects - seen@ £9.99 also available for download purchase photo from Carl Ingrams Jazz Cafe 2010 album more from this event can be viewed here in the almost ready for prime time revamped Soul Source Gallery SOULSORTS PODCAST - SOULSORTS ON SOLAR RADIO FEB 27th 2011 - #7 Show playlist: Keni Burke - So Real (7" Version) (2011) Nothende - Celebrate (CD: LoveLight 2010) Park Place - Travelin' (CD: Steps 2011) Uness - Every Minute (CD: Intimate 2011) Michael Jeffries, Daughter & Son - Can't You Feel It (CD: Family Affair 2011) Bridgette Bryant - Soft Place (e-single 2011) The Philly Collective - Changeless as Truth (CD: The Philly Collective, Vol.1 2010) Marsha Ambrosius - I Want You To Stay Late Nights And Early Mornings 2011) Beatchild - The Cure (CD: Something Forever 2011) Teri Tobin - Free (e-single 2011) Michael Jeffries, Daughter & Son - The Best (CD: Family Affair 2011) Michael Jeffries, Daughter & Son - I Ran Park Place (CD: Steps 2011) Drizabone Soul Family feat. Natalie Valentine - Slow Luv (All Thru The Night) (Family Remix) (Dome promo 2011) Toni Redd - I Apologize (CD: 'N The Key Of Redd 2008) Uness - Better Days (CD: Intimate 2011) Beatchild feat. Ebrahim - This Beautiful Feeling (CD: Something Forever 2011) Michael Jeffries, Daughter & Son - Journey On A Butterfly (CD: Family Affair 2011) E-Life - Something About You (CD: It's Time) Teri Tobin - Can I Get That (e-single 2011 Darnisha Taylor - Blue Skies (CD: Day Rain 2011) Joint Heirs - Special Kind Of Love (Digital EP: If We Stay True 2011) Heaven's Paradise - Park Place (CD: Steps 2011) House & Sinnett - Where Is The Love (CD: Old School Loyalty 2011) Anthony David - Reach Ya (CD: As Above So Below Nothende - Got To Go (CD: LoveLight 2010) Tommy Blaize Band - Don't Ya Love Life (CD: Don't Ya Love Life 2011} http://soulsorts.blogspot.com/ http://soulsorts.podomatic.com/enclosure/2011-02-27T09_45_06-08_00.mp3

Not sure when the first day of spring is officially but it certainly feels that the winter is long gone here in freedomsville 2011. And so as on this pleasant spring morning, I do have some time on my hands and a spring in my step it means its time for a quick look at this weekends allnighters and also some soul source site news and highlights Allnighter wise this weekend sees three up in the event guide 100 Club Allnighter is first up, with its first niter since word that the future of the venue is firm was announced, which along with the recent discussion in msm that it is a contendor for the title oflongest running uk club night, does fit in with the feel good everything is as it should be vibe. A few words from Ady c on what is in store.. " ...we're gonna be playing the world debut of Marva Holiday's sensational 'Rising Higher'; written by Sherlie Matthews, it was cut at the same legendary 1968 LA session as 'It's Written All Over My Face'. Also a first time out at the 100 Club for Candi Staton's unissued 70s Fame gem 'One More Hurt'.Catch those and many more at: 100 Oxford St W1DJs Butch, Mick Smith, Joel, Ady Croasdell and guest spinners Nick & Dawn Brown" more info and talk here The first Kings Hall Stoke Allnighter of 2011 is underway tonight. Kev r highlights in the pre-match build up that its 15 years long running for this major venue and has asked for any early flyers (if anyone can help). There's as usual a fair old buzz on the forum event thread and no doubt there will be just as much a buzz on the thread afterwards... Can read it all via the link below The third All nighter is For Dancers Only @Hamburg Hamburg has to be close to the top of the list of the top cities that I have ever visited, and would say that if a city was ever purpose made for allnighers then Hamburg has to be a contender. Offering 2 floors of Northern Soul, R&B, Modern Soul, Sixties Beat, Garage Punk, Psych, it sounds like its going to be worth missing the fischmarkt for. Info can be viewed at the link below Site Highlights Things here at Soul Source do seem vibrant and healthy, over the last month the site is as busy and active as it has ever been, have had some great discussion, some great sounds, and have to say hats off to all the members who have made it that way.. A few off the cuff highlites We have had a Wigan mystery finally solved by Derek P - the elusive photograph A seller that restores faith in the whole internet sales thing Over $2000 raised for a memorial to a legend Along with the usual soul source stuff... Exclusive and not so exclusive news and previews of forth coming releases, talk, clips and all sort on todays plays and events Covers uncovered, new fresh info on artists background and history etc etc On the geek side Various geek improvements have been occurring over the last month A lot in the background but other stuff thats visible includes... Dave Rimmer has started his stand alone European Event Forecast, which deserves a mention Always have had a strong active mainland european side to the site and sure this will be useful Facebook/Twitter login intergration has worked well and now gone firm Various Frontpage and Article improvements have occured Mod Moves A few changes to the team Stevie Cato (member Little Stevie ) is now moving from forum mod (in aats) to joining the forum staff and is now looking after the freebasing section along with Karen Roger (member 45cellar) is also making the move from forum mod to forum staff and him and ken will be shortly getting stuck into looking after the refosoul feature Near Future A main feature has had a major upgrade, work is still ongoing so won't say too much till work is 100% finished but will say its a big step forward both ease of use and the way it works March should see a fair few final final improvements to most features along with a new major feature added all being well Will post more as it occurs on those That's about it, a bit lengthier than planned but hopefully of interest Hope all having a good a day as myself thumbs up mike