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Soul Source Members Competition - David Hudson Soul Junction 45 Time for another Soul Source members comp. For this one the Soul Junction team have thrown in to the arena two copies of their latest 45 release (Girl I'm Coming Home To) Something Good by David Hudson - Soul Junction SJ504 Two copies of this previously unreleased soul side are up for grabs All you have to do to be in with a shout of this landing on your doormat is answer the following question... Q.Which Florida label was David Hudson's Honey,Honey release on: 1. Atco 2.Alston 3.Ariola Send your answer via the email link below please add DavidHudson in the subject title Normal rules apply, it is a members only competition Comp will close on 5th November 2009 with the winners annouced the next day Good luck!

Prestatyn Northern and Modern Soul Weekender 2010 -Thursday 18th - Monday 22nd March 2010 Latest details for next years Prestatyn Weekender have just been posted up in the Events Forum At the current moment it seems the main info out is the live artists and booking info So here you go... Live acts Northern Soul: Live In Concert Saturday Night - The Hesitations, Kenny Hamber, Sidney Barnes & Mary Love Modern Soul: Live In Concert Friday Night - Kenny Bobien & Stephanie Cooke Saturday Night - Tortured Soul See flyers and the http://www.soul-weekenders.co.uk site for full booking info front page photo source: fryer

Sad news reported in the forum by Dave Moore of the passing on of Chris Bartley A fantastically soulful singer Mr Bartley was a perfect foil for the talents of Van McCoy and recorded some of the most sublime mid tempo songs that Van created Chris Bartley born April 17, 1947/9 Harlem Chris Bartley grew up listening to '50s soul and doo wop, and formed his own group in the early 1960's with William Graham, Henry Powell, Sam Nesbitt, and Ronald Marshall. The group was initially called The Soulful Inspirations, but changed names several times, including a stint as The Mindbenders. Later in the 1960s, Bartley and Marshall auditioned as a duo with Van McCoy, and McCoy elected to sign Bartley to a solo deal with Cameo-Parkway subsidiary Vando Records. Bartley hit the pop charts with the McCoy-penned single "The Sweetest Thing This Side of Heaven", peaking at #10 on the US R&B Singles chart and #32 on the Billboard pop charts in 1967.Bartley released a full album behind the single and toured both in America and England following the song's success. After Vando ceased he signed for Buddah but retired from recording in the early 70s. Though did continue performing with appearances in the uk in 1975 more info amg http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:f9fixqr5ldse~T1 soulful kinda music http://www.soulfulkindamusic.net/cbartley.htm

(Girl I'm Coming Home To) Something Good by David Hudson - Soul Junction SJ504 The uk based Soul Junction label has been over the past couple of years quietly building itself up a rock solid reputation for high quality soul output. Its latest 45rpm release just adds to this rep. With yet again another previously unreleased quality tracks. Their current release features two versions of a track recorded in the 1980s entitled (Girl I'm Coming Home To) Something Good by David Hudson made available for the first time. A clip of the track follows right below, if you haven't heard it via current or preview spins. then the writers credits Willie Mitchell and William Brown indicate that we are talking about quality here The Refosoul clip link is below Listen to David Hudson now Its available right now, check out the list below of just some of the usual Soul Junction outlets. A deserved hats off to Soul Junction (and all the other similar labels) for pushing out such quality soulful output in these current times. Soul Junction 500 series 45 releases SJ501 Duane Williams Yes My Love Is Real (7") 2008 SJ502 Natural Impulse She Went Away / Time Is Right (7") 2008 SJ503 Audio (5) feat. Vince Broomfield Kisses Don't Lie / I Can't Take It (7") SJ504 David Hudson (Girl I'm Coming Home To) Something Good (7") Available on line via usual Soul Junction outlets (some below) Soul Brother Records London King Bee Records Manchester Beatin Rhythem Manchester Simply Soul Mail Order Reborn Records Hall of Fame (website) Steve Soulsounds Funky Feet Records

NORTHERN SOUL STORIES - Angst & Acetates Eye Witness Accounts From The Ultimate Dance Music Underground.. Lauch details of a upcoming new Northern Soul book, entitled Northern Soul Stories from Neil Rushton. From what have seen it looks like a very worthwhile release, espically the hardback edition which includes as a bonus the gem "Trust In me" on vinyl. Press info below Lovingly compiled/written by Neil Rushton, this collection of breathless "I was there" quotes tells the story of the Northern Soul scene. It goes on a journey from the early roots of the 60's before the name "Northern Soul" had even been coined (and comes up with new insight on who came up with the phrase), takes in the 70's high octane golden era dominated by key clubs like Wigan Casino, Blackpool Mecca, The Torch and The Catacombs, and finishes with the post Casino renaissance.The story is told via quotes from and interviews with key players from the mostly black Americans who created the music and the mostly white and working class British kids who discovered joyous but forgotten adrenalin rammed Soul gems from another continent, adopted it, cherished it and created a unique "this thing of ours" sub-culture. The book is 256 pages long and is full-colour with every story illustrated with vivid eye-catching graphics from Glenn Gunton of Joe Boy Records. The result is a fitting tribute to the Northern Soul phenomenon. "Vibrantly written and exquisitely illustrated,this book provides a valuable insight into the strange world of Northern Soul. Simply brilliant." Mike Ritson, co-author of "The In-Crowd" and editor of "manifesto" "Neil has, unlike some others,not tried to re-write history or to perpetuate the unnecessary cliches, but instead he has researched, via the artists. producers,DJ's and record dealers, to bring us a credible insight into exactly what made the rare (Northern) scene so romantically resilient. It's a thought provoking revealing read which I am sure you will treasure." Richard Searling "This book isn't a cold litany of rare record minutiae. Instead it's a vivid kaleidoscope of memory flashes told in colourful reminiscences and powerful pictures that perfectly captures the birth and growth of Britain's most unusual music counter-culture" Tony Cummings, "Black Music" and "The Sound Of Philadelphia" RESERVE YOUR COPY NOW Limited Edition Hardback - 500 copies only, first come first served! Comes with exclusive 7 inch souvenir single: "Trust In Me" - Jackie Ross (exquisite Soul stuck in the Chess vaults for many years, never before released on a seven-inch single) b/w "Lucky Lucky Me" - Marvin Gaye (another gem from the 60's which evaded release at the time, this is the vocal to Earl Van Dyke's huge Sixties Club Soul anthem "All For You") plus reproduction memorabilia. £29.99 plus postage and packing. De-Luxe Softback £19.99 plus postage and packing. Reserve your copy by paying a non-refundable deposit of £10. When copies arrive we will contact you and ask you to pay balance.Select hardback or softback from the drop-down menu below and then click the button to order. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. You do not require a PayPal account. email info@soulvation.biz for further details or queries. check out the link below for pre-ordering online