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I read last night that there will be series of documentaries on BBC2 this summer called Soul Deep, regarding the history of soul music.

There's been loads of gospel played in modern rooms over the last few years. The best one recently was Israel & The New Breed - Real. Even stuff like Ann Nesby, Darwin Hobbs, Donna Allen, Kenny Bobien & Be Be Winans are gospel.

I don't think he reads this site. Try the forum at www.soulboys.co.uk as he pops in there.

Modern boys up early this morning, eh?

I didn't know Walderslade was a little village lol. Is it that bad Janine? Should I be making my way back from work in London early?

We should be well safe by then

Team of the 80s, Kenny Sansom, 53,000 vs. Burnley ensuring promotion, top of the Div 1 for one week, take that Ipswich, aah memories.

I've got one, so it can't be that rare. I bet there's over 50, possibly 100 around. I don't even think it's good.

Maxine Brown Jr Walker & The All Stars Edwin Starr

It's a good record - go for it! Nobody else plays it so why not, it shows a bit of imagination.

This has got to be the most laughable suggestion I've ever heard. There's still no guarantee you're going to have a good time. A late bar kitemark would be helpful though.

I don't think the vinyl was limited edition. They were readily available in high street record shops at the time.

Are you joking? £200 for a UK chart record?

It's from the Dana Owens Album CD released last year. Mostly jazz stuff (no rap) and it's pretty good.

I see the only people getting the hump over this again are those that own the originals and don't want to be outdone. The majority of the audience wouldn't care. As a lot of them are now deleted, they will be quite hard to find in years to come. They are legit so put 'em on.

A few years ago, there was some great stuff coming out.I would say the ratio of quality soulful stuff has always been quite low but it's deteriorated badly over the last two years. I don't really buy any at all any more but do think stuff like Blaze, Arnold Jarvis, Stephanie Cooke and Michelle Weeks fit the bill alright.

I think the 80s was more of an LPs period, especially in view of the slower tempo the higher quality soul tracks had. Other goodies that spring to mind are: Broomfield Vanesse Thomas Stephanie Mills "If I Were Your Woman" By All Means Anita Baker Chapter 8 (both) Perri "The Flight" Miles Jaye "Irresistible"

Chapter 8 "Stronger Love" Mini Curry "100%" Body "Middle Of The Night" Perri "I'm The One" Ernesta Dunbar "Checking Out" Bobby McClure "It Feels So Good (To Be Back Home" Mellissa Morgan "Heart Breaking Decision" Bloodstone "Just Wanna Get The Feel Of It" Amy Keys "Someone's Gonna Fall In Love" Mary Love Comer "Come Out Of The Sandbox" As Pete B says, a very underrated period.

I know some people have do it successfully via mini disc without a problem.

"Do The Right Thing" has got some cracking tracks. The winner has got to be Superfly though.

In general, the modern punters care even less what format the tune is on. Rarity does not play as much of a part - particularly with new releases that are easily available. It's all about the music......

The first CD is all covers. I think "Super Duper Lovin" is pretty good. The 2nd CD is mostly original stuff.

Try wwww.solarradio.com. Not all shows may appeal to you but I'm sure some will.

Otis Redding / Anita Baker