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Had the below sent in via contact us Sam Gooden passed away at home in Chattanooga with his family around him on thursday. A man who was loved by many, a very gentle person and great guy to know. more info via https://www.local3news.com/local-news/sam-gooden-of-the-impressions-dies-at-87/article_e00c2ce2-1451-11ed-af09-ef630c2f6c4c.html 'Legendary singer and entertainer, Sam Gooden of the world famous Impressions, passed away peacefully Thursday morning August 4, 2022, surrounded by family. There will be a private memorial at a later date. Sam Gooden, an original member of the Impressions, and a 1991 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has died just a month shy of his 88th birthday.' RIP Sam
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News of an upcoming release available for pre-ordering right now from Creative Soul Records from Cliff Steele aka member @Wrongcrowd Ruby Winters - I Can't Help But Love You / If Only (We Had Met Sooner) - Creative Soul 1001 After much sleuthing it was incredible to have confirmation from George Kerr that he was the creative genius behind a track that blew me away on first hearing some years ago. It’s with thanks to the kind permission of George that we can now share some of his magic as a limited vinyl release. Ruby Winters – I Can’t Help But Love You / If Only (We Had Met Sooner) will be available to order from Creative Soul Records on August 1st, mailing from 13th August. Due to be released on the 13th August this Creative Soul label debut is a strong release, sleeve notes follow below... George Kerr and Ruby Winters were riding high in the US R&B charts in 1967. George had hits that year with The O’Jays and Linda Jones; Ruby had scored a hit for Diamond Records with ‘I Want Action’. George’s production talent brought him to the attention of Diamond Records, and was introduced to the label owner, Phil Kahl by his friend Teddy Van, who was a staff producer for the label. So the scene was set for a pairing of these two immense talents, and recording sessions were scheduled to include another of Diamond’s artists, Johnny Thunder, who had previously recorded duets with Ruby. Recording studio time was expensive, so rehearsals were arranged at Harlequin Studios, West 46th Street, New York, which George fondly remembered as being his ‘go to’ studio for pre-recording rehearsals. The recording session followed at Allegro Sound Studio, 1650 Broadway, New York. The musicians involved in the session reads like a who’s who of black music talent, and included Eric Gale (guitar), Bernard ‘Pretty’ Purdie (drums), Cornell Dupree (guitar), Richard Tee (piano), and Margaret Ross (harp). Background vocals were provided by Richard Poindexter, Robert Poindexter, and George Kerr. The magic of George Kerr’s production and Richard Tee’s arrangement resulted in just one 45 release, ‘We Have Only One Life’. George recalled that he had Ruby listen to some of his work on Linda Jones to demonstrate the sound he was looking for, and several of these songs were recorded in the session, ‘Last Minute Miracle’, ‘I Can’t Help But Love You’ and ‘If Only (We Had Met Sooner)’. Here for the first time on vinyl with kind permission of George Kerr are two of those tracks. Listen below Creative Soul · Ruby Winters - I Can't Help But Love You Creative Soul · Ruby Winters - If Only (We Had Met Sooner) Scans Availability Can pre-order now for the 13th August release date via https://creativesoulcouk.bigcartel.com/ -
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Out now the latest book from Stuart Cosgrove, renowned professional journalist, broadcaster, award winning author and long-time Soul Source member Hey America!: The Epic Story of Black Music and the White House Continuing his examination of American soul music, this time the focus is on 'the complex relationship between American music and politics'. 'An erudite and deeply passionate dive into the complex relationship between American music and politics' - Sean O'Hagan, The Observer Publishers release notes Hey, America! is the story of how black music came from the margins of American life in the early twentieth century through to the mainstream under Barack Obama’s presidency and then was mobilised as a force for radical opposition to Donald Trump’s presidency. Embedded in the story is the triumph of black music over the many forces that had held it back – racism, segregation, undercapitalised record labels, media discrimination and political anxiety. Opening with President Obama’s tribute to Prince, the author takes us through the spat between Louis Armstrong and President Eisenhower, Eartha Kitt’s encounter with Lady Bird Johnson, the Vietnam War’s influence on soul, James Brown’s flirtation with Nixon, the impact of Hurricane Katrina, Ice-T’s ‘Cop Killer’ scandal, Public Enemy and the rise of hip-hop, the Washington Wives versus ‘porn rock’, Kanye West running for presidency and many, many others. The book concludes with the dramatic stand-off between Trump and the Black Lives Matter movement. Details Published by Polygon (An Imprint of Birlinn Limited) 'Hey America...' is now available (currently in both hardcover (368 pages) and Kindle formats) via all the usual book outlets, online and beyond. Video Introduction (note from 2020) More Stuart Cosgrove Books Young Soul Rebels: A Personal History of Northern Soul 19-May-2016 Detroit 67: The Year That Changed Soul (The Soul Trilogy Book 1) 02-Oct-2016 Memphis 68: The Tragedy of Southern Soul (The Soul Trilogy) 05-Oct-2017 Harlem 69: The Future of Soul (The Soul Trilogy) 04-Oct-2018 Cassius X: A Legend in the Making 03-Sep-2020 Hey America!: The Epic Story of Black Music and the White House 04-Aug-2022 About Stuart Cosgrove Stuart Cosgrove is from Perth, Scotland and is a television executive with the UK broadcaster Channel 4. A professional journalist and broadcaster, he was a staff writer with the black music paper Echoes, Media Editor with the NME and a feature writer for a range of newspapers and magazines. He is a rare soul collector. A graduate of Hull University, he completed a PhD. in modern American theatre history and won a UK Academy Award for his post-doctoral essay 'The Zoot Suit and Style Warfare'. He has since studied at Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania and the John Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Stuart is an Honorary Fellow of John Moores University Liverpool and an Honorary Professor of Stirling University, and Honorary Doctor of Arts at Abertay University in his native Scotland. In 2005 he was named Broadcaster of the Year in the Glenfiddich Spirit of Scotland Awards, In 2012 he won numerous awards including a BAFTA and Royal Television Society award for Channel 4's coverage of the London Paralympics 2012, Paralympics including. He was also given a BAFTA Scotland Award for Special Achievement and Industry Excellence in television. Stuart presents BBC Scotland's popular radio show 'Off the Ball' and lives in Glasgow and London. The kindle version and preview now available below Just click the above image to read/view the Kindle preview of Hey Amercia! -
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Recent store sellout now back in store Diane Ward & Kevin Fingier Collective - Why Don't You Go Home / Cocktail De Medianoche - Fingier Diane Ward & Kevin Fingier Collective - Why Don't You Go Home / Cocktail De Medianoche - Fingier
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have sorted via the backend of site maybe the editing messed it up, so maybe best leave as is for now? both clips working
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A replen of the below store 45 sell outs... Las Vegas Connection - Running Back To You - Hep Me - RSD 2022 The Sensations - Blinded By Pride - MD Records Fourth Level - Deep South - MD Records Below for audio, links and more...
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https://tvrdb.com/totp/?r=1&q=Edwin+Starr gives date of showing Thu 22 Jan 1970 though not sure what the 'film' status means
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welcome to Soul Source have moved this topic out of the 'wants' forum can ya clear up what you are after? thanks
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Soul Source - Now its 25th year! hi *|member_name|* Welcome to the Soul Source Weekly Newsletter *|date|* A quick and easy way for all Soul Source members to check out all that is happening here on Soul Source. You can check out all the highlights of recent soul source content below... Latest News and Articles Soul Source 25 years... Mike 8 minutes ago New CD - Masterpieces Of Modern Soul Vol 6 - Kent Cd Out Now Source Friday at 09:15 New 45 - The Turbines - We Got To Start Over - Soul Direction Origins Source Thursday at 13:26 Sharon McMahan BMR 1011- New Release Coming Soon From Big Man Records Mark Bicknell July 17 New Retro Soul 45 by The HP's featuring Claire Davis - Hope To See You Again / Better Things - LRK Thfcliam July 16 Sandy Barber - I Think I’ll Do Some Stepping (On My Own) Remixes - Pre-Order Source July 15 BMR 1009 Topics/Metrics Due Date For Release Confirmed - Big Man Records Mark Bicknell July 13 Forum Topics News: Soul Source 25 years... Mike 7 minutes ago 1 comments The Embers NM, Diane Lewis EX, Ronnie Brown EX, Jessie Pinkman 14 minutes ago 1 comments Ebay 24/7 Highlight - Improvements? Source 45 minutes ago 1 comments Monday morning soul (70s and beyond) Windlesoul 1 hour ago 1 comments 45HEAVEN AUGUST - SET SALE 45heaven 1 hour ago 1 comments Nicky C & The Chateaux - Those Good Times - Bay Sound Avaguddun 2 hours ago 1 comments Nichelle Nichols ... R.I.P. Woodbutcher 11 hours ago 2 comments Johnny Mae matthews, Your momma gonna stop you TAGGY 11 hours ago 3 comments Johnny Bartel. *Now Sorted* Krawen2 12 hours ago 2 comments A Few Nice 45's Ryan Rogers 13 hours ago 1 comments Source Store New Arrivals Masterpieces Of Modern Soul Vol 6 - Kent Cd Charlie Mitchell - After Hours - Janus - RSD 2022 Emma Noble & Nick Corbin - Back on Track - Big AC Records Atlanta Soul Artistry 1965-1975 Kent Vinyl LP Whatever You Want - Bob Crewe's 60s Soul Sounds - Kent Cd Gambrells - Jive Talk - MD Records Jock Mitchell - No Mad Woman - MD Records Latest Videos Unsung - The Delfonics Source July 17 0 comments Stafford TOTW Chatty July 14 0 comments James Holvay - This Girl (Official Music Video) Joseph Pytel July 6 1 comments Upcoming Weekenders and Allnighters LEICESTER Nottingham Oddfellows CANCELLED Sat 06 Aug 2022 20:00 (GMT+1) 0 comments SWINTON PALAIS SUPER SUMMER ALL NIGHTER Sat 06 Aug 2022 20:00 (GMT+1) 0 comments NANTWICH "CHARITY" WEEKENDER Sat 13 Aug 2022 15:30 (GMT+1) - Sun 14 Aug 2022 22:30 (GMT+1) 16 comments Nuneaton Coop ALLNITER - 8 - 6am Sat 13 Aug 2022 20:00 (GMT+1) 2 comments 6Ts 100 Club Rare Soul Allnighter Sat 20 Aug 2022 23:00 (GMT+1) 0 comments Latest Gallery Images Soul Source - A source for soul! Now in its 25th year! View all the above in full along with much more soul content via... https://www.soul-source.co.uk/ Please note you can control all your Soul Source Newsletters via https://www.soul-source.co.uk/newsletters/ and https://www.soul-source.co.uk/settings/?area=newsletters
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Soul Source 25 years... View full article
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Another day, another first of the month... August 2022 25 years ago, the summer of 1997, the Soul Source website was first published on the internet As always the plan around this time of year is to mark this anniversary occasion with some sort of event/post/happening But as always with this plan, the event kind of sneaks up on us and as just not enough hours in the day the plans never really come together. However, as this time it's a bit of major landmark, a few things will occur that will reflect/mark this 25 year landmark Anyway for now as it's the first of the month, just a quick initial note to mark this event, and pass on thanks to all who have helped us reach this landmark over the years. More later mike (source owner) Photo by Jeff Cooper on Unsplash -
Both a highlight and a suggestion request of our ebay listings feature/aid 24/7 Soul Source ebay listings feature The next 24 hours most interesting, expensive and ending soon soul record auctions. Real time updates. https://www.soul-source.co.uk/ebay-listing-24hrs/ Also on the lookout for suggestion of improvements to this feature Any ideas/wants ? Would a uk/usa subsection be useful? Perhaps adding a reggae and/or garage section? let us know, via the comments below 👍
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Unfortunately due to rising server costs, have had to raise our Source banner rates. This is the first banner rates rise since 2018 Our monthly banner slot rate is now £30 (was £25) per month All existing banner slots already booked will be on the old rate till Jan 2023
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the above posts have been split into this new topic from the previous 'red light' topic just so ya aware
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Ok looking like its time to put this topic on hold as seems to have run its course... The last 3 or so posts have been split off to a new topic https://www.soul-source.co.uk/forums/topic/431577-soulful-plays-and-more/?do=getNewComment
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Masterpieces Of Modern Soul Vol 6 is released today (29 July 2022) Masterpieces Of Modern Soul Vol 6 - Various Artists Genre: Modern Soul Label: Kent Format: CD Catalogue Id: CDKEND 512 The latest release in this much-acclaimed series offers a great deal, with an emphasis on quality including12 previously unreleased tracks. As always, the cd comes with an informative 16-page glossy leaflet, with photos and notes by Ady Croasdell (see below for preview scans) Release notes from Ace Records follow below Release Notes The latest volume in our acclaimed Masterpieces Of Modern Soul series is as strong as ever and drips with brand new, old recordings. An amazing 12 tracks are previously unheard and a further two are very different versions of already popular numbers. Some rare-soul household names have new material featured on here. Ronnie McNeir hits a wicked dance groove with ‘Let’s Make A Move’ and Dee Ervin offers a superbly soulful ‘You Make Me Happy’ – sure to become a modern classic. The lesser-known Joe Graham’s ‘Higher Than High’ is already halfway there, thanks to advance plays in Europe from DJ Dave Thorley. It’s from an Atlanta session around 1976, in-between his Chant and later Hotlanta releases. Jean Shy is a highly-thought of artist who recorded firstly in Chicago and later in L A. ‘What Tomorrow Brings’ was cut in the latter city, under the auspices of Kent Harris; it’s a very classy midtempo jazz-infused number. Ramona King had her best-known records in the 60s but ‘Happy Times’ was recorded in the Bay Area’s GSR studios in the 70s and is a laid-back gem. We’ve drifted into the late 70s / early 80s disco sound with numbers found on tape that were just crying out to be heard. Joe Simon cut the unknown group Cynic on ‘I Want You’ at Spring early in 1982. Detroit’s Exportations very catchy ‘Second Time Around’ and the equally fast, funky and fantastic ‘Have A Good Time’ by Atlanta’s Maggabrain were laid down in the late 70s as was Fox Fire’s ‘Don’t Play Me Cheap’. The early 80s is the likely era for Melanie Burke’s ‘I Can’t Turn You Down’ – which, like the McNeir and Hodges James & Smith offerings, were Mickey Stevenson productions made in L A. We have lifted three great LP-only tracks from 1975 Fantasy albums by Janice, Betty Everett and Three Pieces: they fit so well into the compilation. Margie Joseph singing a Willie Tee song called ‘Nobody’ is virtually guaranteed to be great music. It is still for sale at a reasonable price - as opposed to the arm and a leg you’ll need to offer for ‘You Done Let The Daylight Catch You’ by Second Re$surection. We found a quite different vocal take for Phillip Mitchell’s ‘I’ll See You In Hell First’ and a much longer version of Dave Hamilton’s ‘Who’ as recorded by the unknown Jackie Dee – it was remixed from the master tape. Another Dave Hamilton song ‘Must Have Had Company’ by Elayne Starr has only appeared on one of the later Dave Hamilton CDs - well worthy of a rewind for modern soul movers. The highly talented west coast producer George Semper gives us ‘Doo Doop Dee Deep Doot Doo’ which owes a lot to the Sly Stone sound of the time and is similarly enthralling. There’s some moody Bay Area jazz-soul from the Karen Sanders Group; recorded in the 70s but only ever available on a 2011 US LP. Finally, we have yet another top quality, unheard 70s soul recording from Joe Hinton who had many tracks abandoned and left in the vault when Atlanta’s GRC records crashed due to the nefarious behaviour of its owner. Ady Croasdell https://acerecords.co.uk/masterpieces-of-modern-soul-vol-6 Booklet Preview Scans Track Listing 1. WAKE UP SMILING - Janice 2. HIGHER THAN HIGH – Joe Graham (previously unissued) 3. LET'S MAKE A MOVE – Ronnie McNeir (previously unissued) 4. SECOND TIME AROUND – The Exportations (previously unissued) 5. YOU MAKE ME HAPPY - Dee Ervin (previously unissued) 6. IF ONLY I COULD PROVE TO YOU – The 3 Pieces 7. MUST HAVE HAD COMPANY – Elayne Starr (previously unissued) 8. NOBODY - Margie Joseph 9. WHAT TOMORROW BRINGS – Jean Shy 10. YOU COULD HAVE TRIED - Karen Sanders Group 11. DOO DOOP DEE DEEP DOOT DOO – George Semper (previously unissued) 12. I'LL SEE YOU IN HELL FIRST (ALTERNATE TAKE) – Phillip Mitchell (previously unissued) 13. YOU AND ME BABY - Joe Hinton (previously unissued) 14. WHO – Jackie Dee (previously unissued) 15. YOU DONE LET THE DAYLIGHT CATCH YOU – Second Re$Surrection 16. I WANT YOU – Cynic (previously unissued) 17. DON'T PLAY ME CHEAP –Foxfire featuring Johnny E Adams (previously unissued) 18. HAVE A GOOD TIME - Maggabrain (previously unissued) 19. WISHFUL THINKING - Hodges, James & Smith 20. I CAN'T TURN YOU DOWN – Melanie Burke (previously unissued) 21. HAPPY TIMES – Ramona King (previously unissued) (ALEC PALAO MIX) 22. BEDROOM EYES - Betty Everett Availability In the shops now, including our Source Store - Tap to view Masterpieces Of Modern Soul Store page -
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nope, this is an archive of BBC news clips as per the below The BBC has opened up tens of thousands of audio-visual recordings as it celebrates its 100th anniversary. BBC Rewind provides public access to a “vast portion” of the corporation’s archive. It represents the largest release of digital archive content in BBC history, categorised by the nations and regions of the UK and containing many emotional and powerful stories, many of which have not been viewed since their original broadcast. https://discover.bbcrewind.co.uk/asset/6139d635544c6f002117180b thanks for sharing had a dig with various 'obvious' soul related terms, but not that much shows, but a lot of interesting non-soul local archive video does try searching for your own town to see the non-soul local content or can use the map feature https://bbcrewind.co.uk/map
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A new release from Soul Direction imprint Origins The Turbines - We Got To Start Over - (Soul Direction Origins) 1006A Here's the release spiel... Soul Direction Records are pleased to announce the next instalment in the "Origins" family. The Turbines - "We Got To Start Over"/ "What More Can I Say" - (Soul Direction Origins) SDO-1006 Release Date: August 2022 Very little is known at all about the Turbines or indeed the Cenco Label. The almost "David Ruffin" feel to the lead singers voice made "We Got To Start Over" an instant dance floor winner from around the "Top of The World" era of the 80s and 90s to this day and still remains a constant on many wants lists. As you would expect an elusive and rare 45 to own in it's original form. The only other track they performed for the label is the also very rare Fred And The Turbins - "Bernadine" which we assume is the same group with slightly different spelling. This has been a Northern Soul dance floor winner since the late 80s. Soul Direction bring you this first ever UK release fully Licensed from Resnik Music with all licensing and publishing rights paid. This release and many more are available at https://www.soul-direction.co.uk Videos Sleeve Notes Very little is known at all about the Turbines or indeed the Cenco Label. Here is what we think we know: Cenco Records was a Label from Hollywood California, Owned by Mike Gradney (AKA Mike Gradny) Mike Gradney (Gradny), a Los Angeles veteran had previously been A&R man at Larry Mead's Vita/Mambo labels and had managed Mead's Perfection Plastics pressing plant. Gradney supposedly' started his Spry label in 1957 and Cenco came along some time in the 1960s. Judging by the constant appearance of "Class Publishing" on Cenco labels we can only assume Class was also a Gradney company although as far as we know, it was nothing to do with Leon Rene's Class Records. Cenco records ran from around 1961 to 1969 with around a couple of dozen released 45s and one album by Ike and Tina Turner but the connection is not crystal clear although the use of "Placid Music" which appears on some of the Duo's early Sue recordings may be the answer. The label issued mostly bluesy driven songs but there were some odd exceptions including these 2 tracks plus Shades of Jade - "Is It Wrong" and Carbo Brothers - "What Can I Give Her". The only other track they performed for the label is the also very rare Fred And The Turbins - "Bernadine" which we assume is the same group with slightly different spelling. This has been a Northern Soul dance floor winner since the late 80s The almost "David Ruffin" feel to the lead singers voice made "We Got To Start Over" an instant dance floor winner from around the "Top of The World" Stafford era of the 80s and 90s to this day and still remains a constant on many wants lists. As you would expect an elusive and rare 45 to own in it's original form. Notes by Alan Kitchener (Soul Direction) -
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